June 22, 2019

June 22

Running with Jesus  

Luke 20:25 “And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's."

     Well on a soap box today! The big words we hear today "be tolerant" and "compromise".

     The chief priests and scribes got so mad and low they hired people to spy on Jesus so they could have Him arrested. Jesus being God knew their thoughts and what they were up to. He turned their questions on them and used them to give a lesson. They started with trying to get Him to say something against Caesar. He gave a lesson on render unto Caesar things that pertain to him and render unto God things that pertain to Him.

     Now here is the snag, when government tries to overpower Godly principles we are not to cave in. Government and society want us to accept morally impure lifestyles that go against what God says are right and wrong. More than ever we must take a stand to obey God and not man. Man made laws should never trump God's commands. We must remember Daniel, and His 3 friends who stood firm. God delivered them and they didn't bow down and didn't eat the king’s food. They were stronger, wiser, and blessed. Let's not give in to tolerance and compromise!

 Father, we ask for strength for the days ahead and for boldness when we are faced to walk in disobedience to Your Word and commands. Lord raise up Godly men to help change our nation. Help our churches stand strong and not buy into this way of thinking! Keep our hearts in steadfast love and help us obey You till life on earth for us is over! 

Tomorrow: Resurrection life is real!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015