Returning To Christ

Posted:  February 6th, 2012 (1:57pm)

As Christians we are locked in a battle with Satan – at least we should be.  He would prefer that we be distracted, unfocussed, and disorganized.  He knows that when band together in humility and dependence on God, his kingdom will suffer loss.  Each person who puts Jesus first can work harmoniously and effectively along side another Christian.  You add a few more people and you have a band,  you add a few more and you have a troop, and if you keep adding, you get an army.

God is calling our church back to a very directed focus for the salvation of souls far and near.

Ask yourself this question – if I was a part of Gideon’s original army of 32,300, would I have ended up in the battle, or I would I have been sent home?  (Judges 7:1-7)   22,000 people admitted they were afraid.  The next 10,000 didn’t want to admit it, but when they got their drinks their behavior showed they weren’t anxious to be in fight.

But the three hundred men who grabbed their water on the move knew God was strong and able, and that the time had come for things to change.   I want to be one of those three hundred.  I am inviting you to join me.

The brightest days are still in front of God’s church and his people.   Let’s return to our first love, an abiding faith, and an undying commitment to Jesus.  Let’s give our kids a legacy that says “The only thing that matters is God’s kingdom.”

Rise up , O men of God

His Kingdom tarries Long

Bring in the day of brotherhood

And end the night of wrong.   – William P. Merrill, 1911,  Hymn # 615