Friday, August 22, 2008

Last Days


"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:15-16

The days are really, evil. It makes me pray more often that Jesus would come faster. I'm so tired of seeing so much sin going on in the world; homosexuality, for example. Not only in the world but people who call themselves Christians don't have a real relationship with God. So many people say "I'm a good person, I don't need to be saved from anything."

"And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them." Romans 1:28-29

Sound familiar?

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’" Mathew 7:21-23

We must have a relationship with God! That means doing what He wants (not only going to church every Sunday), and having a personal relationship with God. Have Jesus be your best friend.

Also,

“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments (garments of righteousness), that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne." Revelation 3:15-21

Therefore, it is not enough to be a simple Christian (warm), we must do something, we have to have a passion for God and be a light to others, we have to keep the garments of righteousness clean; God gives us the cloths of righteousness when we repent.

Jesus Said, "
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” Luke 5:32

So much sin in the world, so many people carry the name of a Christian but don't actually act like one, so many think they are not going to be judged in front of Jesus Christ because they think their "good enough."

God, help me be a light in this world.



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