And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of GOD, then the Kingdom of GOD is come unto you. Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. He that is not with Me is against Me; and he that gathereth not with Me scattereth abroad. (Mat 12:25-30)
There is no neutral position concerning GOD and His Word. We are all a part of a kingdom, the question is which one, and what are you doing for it? Jesus calls out those who challenged His authority, for He is GOD in the flesh, and they were blaspheming GOD by attributing the work of GOD to Satan and the demons. They had no idea of the spiritual battle, nor of their mistaken identity. Jesus has all power, and we are to rest in Him and let Him do His work in us. No can truthfully say they are neutral, or undecided, for a non-decision is a decision against the Holy One of GOD.
Since we are born sinners, and soon a time comes when we sin against GOD ourselves, we are all under condemnation as descendants of Adam, without righteousness or hope in this world. GOD has already judged all of us as guilty, and worthy of death. Physical death comes to all, for all have sinned, but spiritual death, or separation from GOD will come to those who outright reject, or fail to choose, out of unbelief, the only begotten Son of GOD.
Those of us who have placed our faith in Jesus Christ, and His finished and perfect work of redemption on the Cross of Calvary, must not act neutral either, for we are not. We have His righteousness, for we have none of our own. We have been translated from the kingdom of darkness, into the Kingdom of His dear Son, and are now in the battle for the souls of men. There is still no neutral position.
We are to be committed and disciplined followers of the Master, to do His will and accomplish His work on this earth. We are to minister to the hurting, as His ambassadors to this lost and dying world. We are to disciple one another in the Word and in love, that all may know we are His disciples indeed. We are to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ as ministers of reconciliation to all who will hear of His mercy and grace. As we go, we are to live the Gospel we preach, and tell others of the forgiveness and Salvation that comes from Christ, that those who believe may have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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