Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water...Hebrews 10:22 KJV
A corrosive agent will eat away almost any substance or object it comes into contact with. Sometimes, it’ll be an instant reaction. Most times it will slowly erode until that which it touched will be virtually unrecognizable and ultimately destroyed.
Bearing a grudge is corrosive to our souls. It’s tough to get through life without getting into a disagreement with someone. We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t. While in these earthly flesh bodies, we always fall short of perfection, and will be prone to emotional altercations with others. It is at this time that we need to yield to the Spirit within. And to be led by the Spirit. ” For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” Romans 8:14 KJV
When we hold anger inside, we are going against the Holy Spirit, we do not want to grieve the Spirit. So to trust in God and draw near to God, He will draw near to us…and “free us” of corrosive agents. The corrosive agents can be many things to many people. Fighting, holding a grudge and letting it ferment will be caustic and eventually “kill a soul.”
This past Tuesday there was an election of the highest office in the USA. There were so many diverse people voting. So many different thoughts, actions, beliefs. And, some are ecstatic with the result, others are tormented and disappointed. I say this…no matter who is in the white house, it doesn’t matter. Because we are all under ONE KING. God is on the throne, in control at all times. No matter what. And, we need to keep praying for His hand to persevere in our beautiful country. Because ultimately, it really doesn’t matter who’s in there. God allowed it to happen…and so be it.
God is our King. And, the belief system of Christianity will prevail, no matter what. Goodness will prevail no matter what. We will stay strong in God. “I can do all things through God who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 KJV
Life, love, and the Lord our Almighty King will reign forever and ever. He is our one and only, and through Him all things are possible. “For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37 KJV
Remember that God is with us always and He will never leave us or forsake us…As long as we walk in His commandments and Love Him with all of our mind, strength and Spirit. We need to incorporate our Christian values in a world that is seriously lacking morals and scruples. Maintain our integrity and uphold our values and virtues in an abysmal sea of debauchery and perversion. When the enemy rears his ugly head, turn from him. Christ gives us the power to do so, in HIS NAME…and only through Christ can we do it.
So, although there isn’t an evil spirit lurking around every bush, there are many floating around. ” For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 KJV God will always protect His children who believe and walk after the Spirit.
So…don’t let the corrosive agents in this world get to your soul. Be cleansed by His blood and be led by the Spirit at all times. Look to Him for all things. He is our everything, and He is the one in control, yesterday, today and forever. So no matter what you’re feeling…give it to God, and let it go.
It you’re hurting, look to God for healing. If you’re disappointed in something, know He is in control…no one else but HIM. We can dilute the corrosive agents in our lifetime, and stop the acid from destroying our essence and beliefs. Give yourself to Him if you haven’t already done so. Accept Christ as your Lord and Savior as your King and the only Son of God. Your life will be so much better. Don’t take my word…look to His Word and His promises for yourself.
And, remember no matter what…He is on the throne and He is the only KING of KINGS, and LORD OF LORDS. Amen~
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Walk in Love
5 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know,[a] that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them.
Walk in Light
8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit[b] is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. 13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. 14 Therefore He says:
“Awake, you who sleep,
Arise from the dead,
And Christ will give you light.”
Walk in Wisdom
15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:1-21 KJV