"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2
Many Christians seem intent on fixing their eyes on anything but Jesus. Some look at themselves and all the problems that they suffer. Some look to political leaders to solve the problems of society. Some look to the Law and commandments for answers and others think that the shape of the earth is the most important issue that has to be addressed.
Hebrews can be a scary letter, with warnings and rebukes for those who are wavering in faith. Yet it finishes with a wonderfully positive declaration of faith and the answer to all the problems of the church generally and Christians individually.
Christians need to know what God has done for us in Christ. There are times when Satan reminds me of some incident in my life, even before I was saved, that was not something I like to think about. My answer is simple. The person who did/said/failed to do that thing is dead.
How is this possible? Through the death and resurrection of Christ. When Jesus died, so did I. God draws a line under my past and declares me forgiven. He includes me with Christ in death, burial (the point of water baptism) and resurrection. So I am a new creation. The old really has passed away and the new really has come.
Satan will do everything he can to keep us blind to this great salvation. He has only lies, half truths and deceptions to work with. However, they are highly effective as they shroud the truth of God's word in a cloud of doubt and unbelief. Some on the forum criticise God's ways, playing right into Satan's hands. Others put logic and reason higher than God's word. Some simply get over involved in worldly matters and lose sight of what counts.
Let's not allow ourselves to fall into Adam's trap or be deceived like Eve. Christianity is first and foremost "Christ in you". Every day is unique. Every day can be a fresh start. God's mercies are new every morning. Let's start the day refreshing ourselves in truth and reality and making fresh connection to He who is our life, Jesus. Let Him take complete control, to lead you and guide you. I don't promise that life will get any easier. I do assure you of something better. You will know the victory over sin, self, Satan and the world that we need so much.
Many Christians seem intent on fixing their eyes on anything but Jesus. Some look at themselves and all the problems that they suffer. Some look to political leaders to solve the problems of society. Some look to the Law and commandments for answers and others think that the shape of the earth is the most important issue that has to be addressed.
Hebrews can be a scary letter, with warnings and rebukes for those who are wavering in faith. Yet it finishes with a wonderfully positive declaration of faith and the answer to all the problems of the church generally and Christians individually.
Christians need to know what God has done for us in Christ. There are times when Satan reminds me of some incident in my life, even before I was saved, that was not something I like to think about. My answer is simple. The person who did/said/failed to do that thing is dead.
How is this possible? Through the death and resurrection of Christ. When Jesus died, so did I. God draws a line under my past and declares me forgiven. He includes me with Christ in death, burial (the point of water baptism) and resurrection. So I am a new creation. The old really has passed away and the new really has come.
Satan will do everything he can to keep us blind to this great salvation. He has only lies, half truths and deceptions to work with. However, they are highly effective as they shroud the truth of God's word in a cloud of doubt and unbelief. Some on the forum criticise God's ways, playing right into Satan's hands. Others put logic and reason higher than God's word. Some simply get over involved in worldly matters and lose sight of what counts.
Let's not allow ourselves to fall into Adam's trap or be deceived like Eve. Christianity is first and foremost "Christ in you". Every day is unique. Every day can be a fresh start. God's mercies are new every morning. Let's start the day refreshing ourselves in truth and reality and making fresh connection to He who is our life, Jesus. Let Him take complete control, to lead you and guide you. I don't promise that life will get any easier. I do assure you of something better. You will know the victory over sin, self, Satan and the world that we need so much.
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