The paradox of Christian life.
Memorise: And hath raised us up together,
and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:6
There are people with dual citizenship in this world.
Some others migrate and renounce the citizenship of where they are coming from
to take up that of another land. The nature of a believer is close to this.
Before becoming born-again, you were born to exist in this physical world, but
when you give your life to Christ, you now exist at a higher spiritual realm of
God in addition to being present in this physical world. John 1:12-13 says:
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to
become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born,
not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of
God.”
This dual contrasting existence of every child of God
poses some challenges especially in a world that is hostile to the ways of our
native land. The ways and manners of our native land are outlined for us in the
bible. These bible traditions which form the pattern for our life are not going
to be popular in this world but rather, demo-inspired fashions, styles and
behaviours will continue to be the norm. The unfortunate thing is that some
people of God have lost their identity and are occupied with the fashion of
this world which will pass away. Our Lord made it very clear from our Bible
reading for today that the world will not love us because we not of the world.
We are also instructed in I John 2:15 not to love the world or the things that
are in the world.
We need to be clear about our identity. We are told
that through we are in this world; we are not of the world. We therefore ought
not to be bugged down by the affairs of this world but rather by that of our
native land – Heaven. We are exhibit the culture of Heaven right here in this
world. Our affections ought to be on the things above (Colossians 3:1-2).
Beloved, what is you affection set on? What are those things you are seeking?
Remember, friendship with the world is enmity with God (James 4:4). This means
if you claim to be a child of God, and yet you love the world and it ways and
methods of evil doings, in reality you are an enemy of God. Please examine you
life and ways this moment; you may not have been like that from the beginning,
but by not being sober and vigilant you exposed yourself to the subtlety of the
wicked one. Turn to God now with Godly sorrow and repentance, and he will
forgive you and restore you to spiritual fervency again. Let it be known to you
that the trumpet is about to sound. May you really be ready in Jesus’ Name.
Prayer Point
In whatever area of life this message
affects you, repent, cry to God for mercy and amend your ways. Pray for the
revival of holiness and power in the Church.
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