Close and Safe

Hebrews 3:12

Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. 

Make sure that your own hearts are not evil

and unbelieving, turning you away from the

living God.  (NLT)

     Because our fallen world is filled with all kinds of evil and wickedness, and because we come into this world with a sinful nature that loves to rebel against God, we soon develop an evil heart that is world hardened, selfish, prideful, and unbelieving. We become doubtful, skeptic, and self-reliant.  We begin to think ourselves as a god, judge, and executioner.  But all that begins to change when are born again in Christ Jesus through His death and resurrection.  We become a new creation filled with the Holy Spirit who begins transforming our hearts and minds away from the world and helps us fend off the power of sin.  But because our transformation cannot be completed while we live in these corruptible bodies, we must be diligent in our relationship with the Redeemer, so He can protect our hearts and minds from this evil world that tries to pull us back into its terrible darkness of sin and disbelief.

     We need the power of God and we need it every day, because our fallen human nature is weak and not unable to stand on its own.  The evil in our world is gaining more ground and power every day and it's imperative that Christians cling tightly to Truth of God, who keeps us free from its evil and the power of sin.  If the Lord is calling you out of the darkness, go my friend, for once you are living in the Light of God's saving grace, you will be safely lead through the darkness and be transformed into the person that you were created to be—a child of the Living God.  Your life may not be made any easier, but you can be sure that the Lord is always near, ready to rescue you in your times of trouble.

                                  A Whisper of Hope

Listen closely, My child...when I call you out of the darkness that is killing your soul.  Sometimes My call is soft, sometimes it is not, but calling My lost ones is what I do, for you must follow My Voice so I can save you from the evil powers of darkness that will drag you down into the pit.

Ephesians 5:16-17

Make the most of every opportunity for doing good

in these evil days.  Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to

understand what the Lord wants you to do.  (NLT)

               With my whole heart I have sought You;

      Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!

                                      (Psalm 119:10)