To Christ, or not to Christ
In recent years, more than ever before, there seems to be a
public disregard of God in our nation. Powerful entities ranging
from entertainment to government are nonchalantly setting God to
the side. Take for instance, major movie studios passing on Mel
Gibson's Passion of the Christ film, which forced him to produce
the film himself. Take for instance, the state of Alabama,
forcibly removing the Ten Commandments from its courthouses.
Take for instance, the recent debate over the Whitehouse
Christmas card, which chose "Happy Holidays" over "Merry
Christmas." It would appear that even those who proclaim to be
followers of Christ, are more concerned with the wrath of public
opinion than the wrath of the all mighty God (Matthew 6:24,
7:21) As a nation, we must not forget it is only because of God
that we are brave and free (Proverbs 18:10, Galatians 5:1). We
must not forget giving God free reign over our country has been
what has made us so successful in such a short period of time.
We must not forget it is our acknowledgement of God and the
prayers of our ancestors which have kept us a powerful nation
(Job 33:4).
If we begin as a nation to disregard God, we begin to disregard
our protection. It is much like pulling the roof off of your
home. It will only be a matter of time before the course of
nature destroys it (Proverbs 4:7). So as a Christian, you must
choose a position. To Christ, or not to Christ? To the world
this question may be two-sided, but to the children of God there
is one answer. We Christ!! We Christ because Jesus is the only
begotten son of the living God. We Christ because our lives are
worthless without the hope and redemption which belief in Jesus
brings (John 10:10). We Christ, because God will outlast any
organization, affiliation, club, or association to which we may
belong. We Christ because Jesus is the righteous choice and in
essence the only choice (Ephesians 2:11).
Make a choice to be completely in the boat with God or into the
water. Don't dangle on the side of the boat. If you do, you may
find yourself dead, maybe not physically dead but spiritually
dead for sure (Proverbs 1:5). Hold on dearly to your salvation,
it is the only thing which will endure (Proverbs 11:4). Some
people think to be Christian is to be meek and mild. This is why
they shy away from it. To be Christian, is to be powerful,
because God is almighty. Christianity is the world's only true
power because God must stand apart from unrighteousness
(Philippians 4:13). To believe what God has said to you, is to
believe in the power, courage, and sound mind which he has given
you. It is to rest in the fact that all things will workout for
your good. Take rest in God and he will take rest in you to
comfort your soul (Psalms 16:2). If you are truly Christian,
then you must practice "heaven." Certain things are common
practice in heaven and one of them is the acknowledgement and
praise to God for all things. If you plan to participate in
heaven, then we must prepare ourselves on earth. So while you
are here, practice heaven, in all aspects (Isaiah 52:7). Make a
vow this year to truly seek after the will God has planned for
your life. Make a vow to stand apart from those part time
Christians who are hindering your closeness to God (Proverbs
13:20). Make a vow to remove those petty issues in your life
which are making it difficult to humble yourself before the
Father. Make a vow "to Christ!!" (Galatians 6:9)