February 9,2019

February 9, 2019

Judy Hollaway

November 4

Running with Jesus  

Acts 17:18 "Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection."

      Paul began one of his great challenges facing these Greeks and their philosophy. The Epicureans seeking happiness and pleasure was the primary goal in life! They were having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating  and drinking. Sound familiar? Apparently we run around with people in our America who have adopted this same philosophy. Years ago we went to a place to do a survey to find unchurched homes for a witnessing team. As we knocked  on the door we were told, "It Is summer we don't attend church in the summer!"

     Serving God is not a sport that is seasonal! He is an everyday God! He is not a philosophy or way of thinking! He is a being and it is about a personal relationship! Philosophy will take you to hell! Christ will take us to heaven.

     You don't see the name Epicureans listed among us but their theology is rampant in our colleges teaching man’s ideas and thoughts. 

     In the last days the Bible tell us man will become wiser but weaker. This has proven to be so true. We live in a crumbling society and man has become more depraved and wickedness is rampant. A lawless society always crumbles. God's Word sustained our great country for years. Man's ideology has led us away from the all knowing God whom our laws were founded upon. Let's pray for our Nation.

Father, we confess we have followed man’s ways and abandoned You as a nation. Forgive us and heal our land. Open the eyes of those who are walking in darkness.  Raise up Godly men and women who love You and want You to lead them.   Send us a Moses who talks face to face with You. Come quickly Lord Jesus.

Meet the Stoics, tomorrow!