And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. (Acts 6:7)
Being blessed by God is a wonderful experience. So many receive blessings and don't even realize that it is from God that they come. The atheist, who is suffering greatly, who receives a healing; how do they explain it? Who do they blame when the illness strikes (they can't blame God - they don't believe in Him!). Karma??? The alignment of the stars??? What? Who?
I watch each day as missionary friends I have tell of the numbers of lives being dedicated to Christ! The acceptance of Him as the Savior and the praises to God for the saving of these lost souls. I see young people (and I mean young people - some not even in high school) witnessing to the power of God amongst their friends, winning souls for Jesus! I see the word spread every day. Far too many people have no idea how important their decision to not worship and praise Him is with regard to their eternal life or just do not care because that "holier than thou" attitude has been burned into their brain by the authority of their church. Those in "authority" would not recognize Satan even if he did show up in a red suit with horns and a pointed tail! They teach lies and give a false doctrine and their followers are just as arrogant as they, because they have been taught to be. Their church is the "one, true church" that sets them apart from others. What they do not see, what they do not realize is that Jesus is the one, true church!
It saddens me to see so many gifted and talented people, wealthy and resourceful men and women, wandering this earth not spreading the Good News! These are not the atheists - they believe in God, they believe in Jesus - but they are not commited to either - the Holy Spirit was bestowed upon them by their church when they were all of 11 or 12 years old. They don't know any better (nor do they care to). They never have a challenge to overcome, there are no trials in their lives - why - because Satan does not need to lure them away from God, he already has them in his fold - and they do not even see it!
Spread the Gospel of Jesus! Praise the Lord your God! Lift your hands to Him who reigns - the King of Kings, the salvation of your soul!!! Each day still, the word of God is spread to others! The kingdom grows a little more each day! Soon He will have all He will ever have and the end will begin. The trumpet will sound and His voice will wake the dead...but not before they have all been offered the chance to be redeemed by the blood! Be obedient to your King and to His word, not to the teachings of man!
