“And
from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth
violence, and the violent take it by force.” Matthew 11:12
For many years I used to read this scripture and hear it
quoted by so many in the Body of Christ, but I could never really grasp what
the Savior meant by this saying. Thank God that He sent the Comforter after Christ ascended into heaven. It was through the
knowledge and power of the Holy Spirit that I came to understand what Jesus was
saying.
From the time John the Baptist began preaching, (even until now), the Kingdom of Heaven
has been triumphantly, and forcefully advancing according to God’s will and
purpose for His people.
However there are other violent people who attack the
Kingdom and it’s principles on a regular, daily basis.
You might ask the question; “In this post-moderate generation, how can we be sure that this is
still the case?”
Here is the “Litmus Test”:
(The
Work Place) - On your jobs you may hear every kind of
conversation from sexual exploits, to soap-opera digests and the bumping party
last weekend. You hear stories of illicit affairs and get-over schemes, and the
beat goes on and on…
Those conversations are widely accepted around the water-cooler,
but just try sharing the word of God in the work place and see what kind of
backlash you receive? Many of your co-workers and supervisors will tell you
that this is not the proper time or place for such conversation.
(The
Classroom) – Prayer has long since been eliminated. It’s common now
days to pick up a newspaper and read about students who were suspended for
simply mentioning Gods’ name in a book report. High school valedictorians must
have their graduation speeches screened in an effort to assure that there is no
mention of God or Christ because school officials don’t want to offend people
of other religious beliefs.
(Government) – If
the removal of the “Ten Commandments” from city, county, and state halls of
justice isn’t proof enough, how about the removal of “In God We Trust” from our currency; and let’s not forget eliminating
from the pledge of allegiance “One Nation
Under God”...
Christian values are no longer acceptable to an insatiable society
that adheres to the laws of secular-humanism, the hip-hop culture, Hollywood, Wall
Street, the Parisian cat-walk, The View, and this generation of “I’m-a-do-me”
THIS IS
WAR!
In the words of the late Marine Colonel Chesty Puller; “we’re surrounded, that simplifies the
problem”…
I remember when I was about to enter 1st grade,
my dad took me to school. As we walked up the street he began to give me
instructions on how to survive what would be my initial year of formal
education. His instructions were simple:
·
Pay attention to the teacher
·
Don’t misbehave in the classroom
·
Go straight to school and come straight home…..and…..
·
If somebody hits you, hit them back!
Saints we have been taking hits from all angles… politicians
and special interest groups continue to move against the church with plans
designed to wipe us off of the face of the earth. This wicked society has a
two-faced agenda. On one hand they feign promoting good wholesome values, but
readily accept same-sex-marriages, shacking-up, and casual/pre-marital sex.
It’s ok to violate the Ten Commandments and the golden rule
because ultimately you are gods unto yourselves. It’s ok the shoot videos of
street fights and air them on YouTube, but not in my neighborhood and not if my
child is involved.
We fight against not only a world of darkness, but a
double-minded generation designed to only satisfy itself. (Ref. James 1:8)
I quote the Apostle Paul and say;
“Finally
my brethren, be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. Put on the whole
armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil.
For we
wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, and powers,
against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high
places.
Wherefore
take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the
evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
Ephesians 6:10-13
I want to challenge everyone in the Body of Christ to strike
back for the Kingdom of God…
At school or work do the un-expected;
instead of eating lunch in the cafeteria, gather outside on
campus grounds and pray together…share the word of God and encourage each
other; and when they ask why you’re doing this, be ready and willing to give an
answer of the hope that is within you.
The Spirit of God (Jehovah-Nissi)
has raised the standard against our enemies, and no weapon that they can
produce will ever be able to prosper against us.
“We Are
Kingdom and the Kingdom is Striking Back!”
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