Revelation 3:16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
I don’t often open a Morning Message with a question, but today I feel impressed to do so. Question: How stupid is it for anyone to believe they can go up against God Almighty and His Word? I use the word “stupid” because I am at a loss for any other word.
People who don’t know God and His Word, are “ignorant” because they have no knowledge of the Truth of God’s Word. However, those who know the Truth and claim to be followers of Jesus Christ but CHOOSE to go against the Word of God are stupid. I don’t know what other word to use. Perhaps foolish would be another choice but personally, I don't believe "foolish" is just not strong enough.
To be a Christian is to be Christ-like and take a stand for Christ and the Word of God. Anything short of that stand is “lukewarm” faith and Jesus said, So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
I’m frustrated because I don’t understand how anyone who claims to be a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ can be in support of anything that is diametrically opposed to the Word of God. If any of you can enlighten me on this, I welcome your response.
As I see it, we are either for God or against Him. Jesus said in Luke 11:23 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. No one can have it both ways. We cannot say we love God and be in agreement with those who stand for iniquity. The two don’t mix. Psalms 94:20 Shall the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, have fellowship with You?
I wonder if these people believe God was just kidding when He said in Ezekiel 20:8. But they rebelled against Me and would not obey Me. They did not all cast away the abominations which were before their eyes, nor did they forsake the idols of Egypt. Then I said, ‘I will pour out My fury on them and fulfill My anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.’
God wasn’t kidding. He means what He says. He is a loving and merciful God but He is also a JUST God, who is who He says He is, and does what He says He will do. One day we will all stand before God and give account of our actions. At that point, we will not be able to make excuses. There will be no time to re-do or repent. At that point, it will be too late.
Hebrews 4:13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
However, it's not too late today! Today is the day of repentance. Today is the day to turn from our wicked ways and obey the Word of God. You may not have a tomorrow. James 4:14 Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.
I began this message with a question and I will end with the same one. QUESTION: How stupid is it for anyone to think they can go up against God Almighty and His Word?
God is not kidding! He WILL……..turn the tide
Turned, Doreen
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