Thursday, January 31, 2008

A CALL TO PERSEVERE

Jude 17-22

“But dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. They said to you, ‘In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.’ These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fires and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear – hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.”


This scripture has been one of my favorites since the beginning of my ministry. The sentence that says “snatch others from the fires and save them” is the driving force for my life and ministry. As satan deceives so many with his lies, and they are on the road to an eternity of life in hell, in my obedience to God, I go forth, preach and share the living Word of God, the salvation of Jesus Christ, and lives are radically changed, therefore, they are snatched from the fires of hell!! Hallelujah!!!!

John 14:6 - Jesus is the way, the truth and the life! No one gets to the Father except through Jesus Christ!

We need to go forth in this final hour and tell all who will listen, that Jesus is coming back soon for his bride! We need to share with others his love, his grace and mercy. Yes, you will encounter scoffers and people will rise up against you, but you have to remember those who you “snatch from the fires” in the process. When you spend time in the Word and in the presence of God, allowing the Holy Spirit to empower your life, you will be used in ways you never thought possible.

Take Jesus to the nations – the time is short – go, go, go!!!!

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