James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; I want you to imagine that behind the counter of a Health food store is a salesman who is an emaciated, sickly individual with sunken eyes and ashen complexion. He coughs, brings up some phlegm, gasps for breath, and attempts to sell you his latest line of vitamins. In spite of an excellent sales pitch, you are completely persuaded to buy absolutely nothing from his shelves. Now see yourself turning around and quickly exiting the store. Why? Youre no fool! His personal condition betrays the validity of his product. I realize this is a morbidly humorous picture, but it illustrates an important point concerning the believer and his or her relationship to the world. How can a Church that resembles the wheezing salesman in our story make bold claims of joy, peace and fulfillment and expect the secular community to take it seriously? Can we really provoke them to embrace Christ while our attitudes resemble the book of Lamentations and our christianity is no more exciting than a television rerun? If all they see are spiritually emaciated Christians gasping for breath, then our spiritual condition betrays the validity of our Gospel. Now, I realize there are some precious ones who will read this post going through some really big trials. This post isnt directed at you. The word I have for you is directly from the Lord and its this; I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee. Lord bless you!
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 07:27:14 +0000
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