December 1, 2019

December 1
Running with Jesus

Acts 24:14 "But this I confess unto you, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:"

     Paul is being cross examined regarding his accusers. He uses it as an opportunity to give a strong witness of his run with Christ. He confesses that he worshipped the God of his fathers and believes everything written in the law and in the prophets.
     I wonder what our day would be like in the courts today regarding our faith in Jesus Christ. This may not be a thought in the future. Will we stand and tell our courts we worship the God of our fathers and believe the words of the Bible.
     We are already seeing this battle today. The enemy is trying to tell our world there is no God of America and this is not true. Our laws were founded upon the Ten Commandments and all our former presidents always would call for spiritual leaders to come to the White House to consult with them before going to war. Our history is filled with revivals and people working around our churches activities. People would stop farming for revival meetings. There was a blue law that prevented work on Sunday. I remember everything was closed down for worship when I was a child.
     We must not believe the lies of the enemy who hates God and the things of God. We must prepare to give a witness and stand firm on our faith and live out our principles. We will not be popular and politically correct but we will stand as a witness.
                 

Father, help us be strong like our forefathers. Help us remember they were willing to give their lives for freedom to worship Christ and we should help make a way for our kids and grandkids. Father we are a needy people. Give us power and boldness through Your Holy Spirit that dwells in us.  Please give us favor with all men.
 

Let's work on our conscience, in the morning meet me here!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015