“Who
gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto
himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Titus 2:14 KJV
Who wants to be peculiar? Yes, there
are those really show off type of people that want to constantly attract
attention to themselves, but most of them do grow up. We don’t, for the most
part, like to stand out. Yet that is what Jesus has called us to do. We should
stand out clearly in a world that mocks holiness. We should stand out clearly
in a world that puts self service above serving others. We bear the name of
Christ and He stood out. You couldn’t miss Him and the world should not be able
to misidentify us.
If Pergamos practiced immorality a
little, Thyatira did it in spades. They had a woman preacher who said it was
OK, so they lived without restraint. But the Name of Jesus was on them. They
bore his brand. They bore it into the mud and muck of sin, not to pull others
out but to revel therein. He told that church that He would “kill her children
with death”. That means that there were many in that church who used His name
that would not be living with Him for eternity. They made a mockery of Christ
with false faith and their judgment was sure. Also it did not bode well for
their children. How many of us want our children to perish forever. Perhaps
what they see in us may make them think that Christ is of no account. Then
what?
Dear
Father, Let me be always mindful that I bear the Name of Christ and pass the
honor of that Name to my own family. Amen.
The
Friday Benediction
Until Monday, my friends, may the good God envelop
you with His grace; may you prove the common confession of faith, “I believe in
the holy Christian church and in the fellowship of the saints”, and may you be
enriched with joy and hope as you exercise that confession this weekend. Amen
For quality inspirational, educational, and fictional Christian books
visit www.davidccraig.net
No comments:
Post a Comment