Full Of Faith! A Matter Of Choice!

Galatians 6:9, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”

Presently we are engaged in a great spiritual war. This war is not with flesh and blood but with the unholy forces of darkness. The magnitude of this conflict is greater than any we have faced before and will become increasingly more intense as we move toward the consummation of all things. We must move ourselves into place for optimal results for ourselves and those that we will impact. The spirit of the world is anti-Christ, anti-God, unholy, and rebellious against all things that represent God and holiness. The more ungodly it appears, the better they like it.

The spirit of anti-Christ is taking over the world. The Word of God has warned us of this time so that the Body of Christ is not taken by surprise. Jude 1:17, “17But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; 18How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. 19These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. 20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22And of some have compassion, making a difference: 23And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.”

Jude was writing this letter to address the false teachings that had arisen in the churches. (70-80AD) Alarming advances were being made by an incipient (not fully developed) form of Gnosticism. The Gnostic focused on their spirituality and allowed the flesh to indulge in anything they desired. In verse 3, Jude identifies this behavior as a departure from the faith which was once delivered to the saints. Some had the appearance of the faithful but denied the power of the Holy Ghost!

Our role as followers of Jesus Christ is to impact our world in the same fashion that He did. Our mission has never been more important than it is today. The human race is on a collision course with the Judgment of God. It’s like a high-speed locomotive running down the tracks full speed, headed toward a dead-end line and total disaster. There is the need for someone to throw the switch onto the right track avoiding the coming calamity. We must be that person for the salvation of those within the sphere of our influence. We must declare the Truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world!

Remember, we are engaged in a great spiritual conflict. We want to position ourselves where we can best be used for the glory of God. We determine the outcome of this conflict for ourselves by how we respond. The plan of God is predetermined.  The players are not. We have the opportunity to choose the role we will play by our response to the invitation of God. If we remain faithful and full of faith, we can discern His direction. If we become distressed and overwhelmed, the enemy will cloud our judgment and fill our hearts with fear. If we maintain faith and assurance, the Lord will be our fortress, our strong tower, our rock. How do we achieve the latter and allow Christ to fight our battles? By applying Isaiah 40:31, “...wait upon the Lord...” and Galatians 6:9, “...not be weary in well doing...” Easier said than done, right? (continued)