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To Christ, or not to
Christ
by Michael Bond
In recent years, more than ever before,
there seems to be a public disregard to 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 maybe 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.
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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)
Michael Bond is the author to Christian to
Christian Fellowship Handbook
www.xulonpress.com/bookstore/titles/1597816590.htm or Google search:
Christian to Christian by Michael Bond.
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