February 17, 2019

February 17, 2019

Judy Hollaway

November 12

Running with Jesus

Acts19:24-25  For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.

         Paul was bringing people to know Christ and a church was born and people began to walk in The Way. But look what happened when idol sales went down, they formed a group and set out to stop the work and ministry of Paul.    These men were only concerned with their own pocketbooks rather than their own souls and the souls of man.

      Not any different today, there are so many other organizations and activist groups that have power and money given to them to form groups that do not want to hear the gospel preached because it destroys their million dollar businesses. Their lives are lived contrary to the Word of God. 

      As Christians in "The Way" we must press on and keep telling the story of God's love because we know the way, the truth, and the life. We must continue to remember souls are dying every second and entering hell. They want to destroy the Church. 

      To make matters even worse there are active people in churches who refuse to take a stand because their businesses need to increase their sales by joining the worlds ways to pad their purses by selling products contrary to the Word of God because tax money is needed in the town. Hog wash! God says, “Give and it shall be given to you,” a good measure pressed down shaken together. He says, “Test Me and I will open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing upon you!” Curses will come when we disobey God. God forbid! There needs to be some salvation check-ups. Go ahead and pad your pocket books, pay day will come! You may enjoy for a season but seasons always change.

Lord, help us! We are such needy people. Help us to discern the wiles of the devil who seeks to kill and destroy lives. Please, issue a wake-up call. Please, help us return to the Lord. We know Your return for us is so close. Help us live in preparation to meet You face to face and hear, "Well done My faithful servant."

Just takes one to cause confusion, see you tomorrow!