How Will We Know?

 

“Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.  For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.”  – Matthew 24:4-5

 

When they ask, and they will, “What makes you think Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven?  That’s pretty close minded isn’t it?” what are you going to say in response?  Understanding our faith and being able to share it and explain it to others is important in strengthening your Christian walk.  I speak with so many people that say they believe in Jesus Christ in conversation with me, because they know I am of the same belief.  Yet, these same individuals will not have a discussion with someone of unknown belief for fear of their ability to defend their belief. 

Many today are lost and seeking the truth about eternity.  There are plenty of people more than willing to share their belief in this religion or that; or their belief that all religions lead to the same place, so it really doesn’t matter.  Many will be misled and be eternally lost by the deceiver of this world.  Over the last century there have been thousands, around the globe, who have come forward and claimed their own divinity and led people to believe their lies.  Two examples that are very real in the last 30 years are David Koresh (Branch Davidians) and Jim Jones (The Peoples Temple) where each had claimed to be the Messiah and drew people unto themselves.  We learn in John 10:27, that His sheep know His voice and will follow when He calls them home.  Do not be led astray by those self proclaiming their worthiness.

Rather, stay solid in your faith in the One true Messiah – Jesus Christ.  We find Jesus and His disciples discussing His return in the 24^th chapter of the book of Matthew, as well as in Mark 13 and Luke 21.  Many things mentioned in these books are obvious in our world today (wars, pestilence, nation vs nation, famines, earthquakes and persecution) and must be recognized as such.  Jesus tells us to watch out for these things, and to be discerning as we do.  Not in an attempt to predict or establish the time of His return, but rather to not be misled.  Always be prepared and ready through study, prayer, fellowship and righteousness.  When the deceiver approaches you, it is important to be prepared and grounded in your faith.  Know what you believe, why you believe and what you are going to do with this knowledge. 

Do not be afraid of the questions that may come your way.  You will never have answers to all of the questions regarding Jesus Christ and His grace.  Allow God to work and speak through you.  The right words at the right time will flow according to God’s plans, you just have to be willing.  But, just like everything in life, the more you study and prepare the more prepared you will be.  The arguments of the deceiver are very convincing, but the armor of the Lord is unwavering.   Over the next few days we will be looking at the armor of God as captured in Ephesians 6^th chapter. For to impact 2019 in a big way for God, you need to be armed and protected and understanding the armor He has provided is the first step.

Like so many years, 2019 has all the promise to be a great year to change our outlook on evangelism and take that step to tell someone about your belief in Jesus Christ.  Put on the full armor of God and take up this challenge for the Lord this year.



Prayer:
Sovereign Lord,
You have promised in Your scriptures to return and lead us home one day.  We wait patiently for that glorious day and seek Your wisdom and knowledge along the way.  Help us to be prepared when the evangelism opportunity presents itself.  Help us to speak Your truth to others and openly share Your grace, gospel and love with all that we meet.  Strengthen our spirit Lord to put on the full armor of God and stand up to the enemy in the world today, that we might be able to help others see Your truth.  In Your name we pray – Amen



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