Free, yet

 The weekend BRP are from 1 Pet 2: (11-12), (13-14 ), & (15).

I have been taking a break from technology for the most part, except to jot here in my blog. That is why I didn’t write here on Saturday, I did do the reading just didn’t type up the reflection or thoughts that came to mind. Till today.

    Before I start, I will begin with we joined a different church, yesterday. We have been visiting for over a year, it is where my Aunt needs to be, so we decided we should grow where we are planted, and currently God has us planted at NCBC. Now, before you ask, no, my Aunt is not the only reason we joined, but it did weigh in. Anyway, if you are not an active member, of your local Christian Church, getting spiritually fed, I recommend you pray about it. If you have never been to church before, visit and/or call the church. Even, if you have to leave a message on a machine or voicemail. When you listen to the message or when they call you back ask these 3 questions or see if these 3 questions were answered 

    Number 1- Do you preach about Jesus, and how he died and rose for my sin?

    Number 2- Do you support missionaries?

    Number 3- Will I be welcome? (Don’t describe yourself, or anything about you, simply ask and listen to               the answer).

    Now you may wonder why these 3 questions here is why:

    Number 1- All things in the Holy Bible, Old Testament or New Testament point to Jesus, His Death and His rising from the dead to pay for our sin. If they answer anything differently then hang up, that is not where God wants you. If they say yes to all parts then go to question 2

    Number 2- If they yes ask them how they support missionaries. They should list at least one local mission and at least one foreign mission. If they say No. Then hang up as they are not following scripture. This is not where God wants you. If they say yes and list a local and foreign mission that they help then go to question 3

    Number 3- If they ask any questions at all, even, “why do you ask?” Hang up, or if they say anything besides yes, absolutely……. Let me tell you why they should say Yes, because Jesus said “come unto me.”  He Himself dined and interacted with all sorts of people, meeting them where they were and where they are. You do not have to be “perfect” to attend church. The church is essentially a hospital, in the since that we all need help from “Dr. Jesus”.

    Remember, Jesus is the one who calls people to Himself, so if you have called, listened to the greeting on a voicemail, talked to a preacher or someone who answered the phone at church, or even googled the church and they meet all these questions. BE THERE ON SUNDAY MORNING OR WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR SERVICE (SUNDAY SCHOOL). God is probably calling you!

Now to tell you what was laid on my heart, besides those three questions.

    Living a good life, is not according to worldly standards, but to God’s standards. He is wanting us to live our lives away from sinful desires. What specific sinful desires do you think He means? ALL Sinful desires, as sin separates from God. We can’t fully know what God has in store for us if any sinfulness separates us. Now that is not saying that you can lose your salvation, it is saying that you cannot know, nor fully grasp all that God has in store for you, nor can you grow exponentially with sinfulness ruling you. We are to live good lives so that we can be a witness, and our good deeds will bring glory to the Father to further help the lost. Then, when God calls a lost sheep or a lost soul to Himself, we can rejoice and be ready to welcome a new sibling in Christ, or one returning from wandering.

    Free.We are free! In Christ we are free. Yet, God tells us to respect the authority of those in power over us. In America, that is President, Vice- President and all the politicians that were elected to power. Regardless of whether or not we agree with them 100% or 0%. It does not matter as God has them in places of power over you. They are there in places of power because God wanted a judicial system to keep checks and balances over the people of Earth. 

    We are to do good so it will silence the fools. The Bible says that the tongue is sharper than a double edge sword. So, be careful and mindful of what you say with it, it can bring death. The saying “Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” is wrong. Our very mouth can shut the ears of the lost, there by ensuring their condemnation to Hell. I don’t know about you, but I would hate to be the person who is responsible for a lost person, going to Hell, ever separated from God the Father. I honestly can’t tell you if I have already condemned people there by my words, or by my actions. I won’t know till I stand and answer for all the deeds I have done. All I know is I have to do better, the lost need me to do better.

    Think about you, and your relationship with God. Will you hear Him say, “Well Done! My Good and Faithful servant” or “depart for I never knew you.”  Now, before you get to gloomy remember as long as you have breath in your lungs and a beat in your chest, GOD IS NOT DONE WITH YOU! You still have a way to God, Repent. You still have a way to God, Trust. You still have a way to God, JESUS!

Go find the Light that is Jesus. Then, go and tell others about Him, who is the light.