Let It Go

Titus 2:12-13

And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. 

We should live in this evil world with self-control, right conduct, and

devotion to God, while we look forward to that wonderful event when

the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.  (NLT)

     Turning away from the godless lifestyles that this world embraces is never an easy task, because our nature to sin is much like gravity; it is a powerful force that holds us down.  And the first step in battling the gravity of sin is to know what it is, recognize its source, and know the consequences it carries.  Sin is any act of disobedience against the holiness of God.  Sin came from the d-evil and is therefore, evil in its nature.  Sin caused mankind and the entire universe to be cursed with decadence and death.  So we are not only born with the nature to sin, but we are also destined to die in our sin as well.  But our merciful God created a great redeeming Plan through His Son—a Plan that sets us free from the power of sin, forgives all of our past, present, and future sins, and gives us eternal life when our earthly bodies die.  Although God’s Plan is simple, it is not an easy plan to act upon, because this evil world has poisoned our minds and hardened our hearts. We have been brainwashed into believ-ing that the main purpose for living is to seek whatever makes us happy by attaining things that give us pleasure and make us feel good about ourselves. These are all lies, my friend, for God created us for His good pleasure and to reflect His glory. 

     So don’t be duped into following the smooth sounding lies of this godless world being lead to Hell by Satan; lies that sound good and seem right for you, but in reality, are misleading and extremely deadly.  Instead, listen to the Voice of God and discover your true purpose in living and where it all leads.  God’s Word will not only define your sinful behavior and its immediate affects, but also the eternal consequences.  God’s life-saving Truth is a life-changing transformation that is not by any means, an easy transition to make, because most of us try to hang on to some of our sins like hanging on to a cliff for dear life.   And letting go of our sins can sometimes feel like pulling healthy teeth that are well rooted in.  But God can break you free from the sin that is holding you down and bring you into the saving Light of His Son, so you can bathe in His glory forever!

                                        A Whisper of Hope

Follow the Way…dear child, and I will break you free from the dark world of sin and lead you safely into the Light of My Glory forever!  

Ephesians 2:1-2

Once you were dead, doomed forever because of your many sins. 

You used to live just like the rest of the world, full of sin, obeying

Satan, the mighty prince of the power of the air. He is the spirit

at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.  (NLT)

              The Lord of hosts—He is the King of Glory

                                  (Psalm 24:10)