Life has been interesting for the past few weeks, months, and years. I was on the phone this morning with a friend who has been dealing with a family crisis for the past few days. He found out this morning that his father is probably in his last hours.
This friend is in the midst of leading a ministry that is going through some changes. The changes seem to be aligning the thrust of the ministry more closely to the purposes of the Lord described in the New Testament. Since this effort has begun, all kinds of turmoil has erupted in that community.
The Scripture warns us of this. 1 Peter 5:8 (here @ Bible Gateway) tells us that the enemy is about destroying us. He isn’t in the business of distraction or irritation, no, destruction is his end game. But, there is a way to avoid destruction, don’t do anything that would get his attention. That is don’t be engaged in making disciples or seeking first the Kingdom of God.
He will leave you alone then. You are not a threat.
Step in the direction of obedience, expect turmoil.
The Scripture warns us of this. 1 Peter 5:8 (here @ Bible Gateway) tells us that the enemy is about destroying us. He isn’t in the business of distraction or irritation, no, destruction is his end game. But, there is a way to avoid destruction, don’t do anything that would get his attention. That is don’t be engaged in making disciples or seeking first the Kingdom of God.
He will leave you alone then. You are not a threat.
Step in the direction of obedience, expect turmoil.
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