Believers today are full of excuses; excuses of why
they sin, why they don't share the word, why they don't pray and fast, why they
avoid their responsibility in church, why they don't go to church, why they
don't study the scripture, so many excuses.
The whole
vision has become to you like the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one who is literate,
saying, “Read this, please.” And he says, “I cannot, for it is sealed.” Then the book is delivered
to one who is illiterate, saying, “Read this, please.” And he says, “I am not
literate Therefore the Lord said: “Inasmuch as these people draw near with
their mouths And honor Me with their lips, But have removed their hearts far
from Me, And their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men 14 Therefore, behold, I will
again do a marvelous work Among this people, A marvelous work and a wonder; For
the wisdom of their wise men
shall perish, And the understanding of their prudent men shall be hidden.” Isaiah 29:11-14 NKJV
Every
believer has a special gift and a place in the kingdom, and has been called to
serve in one way or the other in the body of Christ; either as full time
minister, a church worker, evangelist, an intercessor and many others. However,
we often ignore our duty and our mandate on the ground of inability or other
nonsense reasons.
Many
even stay from year to years without preaching to others on the ground they are
not pastors, and don't know how to preach, and have forgotten that they were
saved to saved others {Mark 16:15-20). This is why so many believers life
remain the same from year to year, if you can't preach can't you also pray for
the lost soul? Have you ever embark on prayer and fasting just to see the lost
souls saved? Or maybe you don't know to pray also.
The
church today is full of people who only cares about their own welfare and
nothing more, that is why if they face any small challenges they blame everyone
and most a times run from church to churches. God is not looking for babes but
sons,,,, For
the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the
sons of God {Roman 8:19}. You are born a child but you grow into
son, and until that you can't assume any responsibility and without
responsibility there is no authority and reward.
From our bible passage is Isaiah 29:14,
we see the danger of excuses; The Lord said, that the "wisdom of their wise men
shall perish, And the understanding of their prudent men shall be hidden.” Our
Lord Jesus having a deeper understanding of this elaborates on this,,,,,
“With
the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more. 25 Whoever has will be given
more; whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.”
(Mark 4:24-25 & luke 8:18} .
The master made it clear to all that if
you can't take responsibility to share the truth you have known and take responsibility
for the advancement of the kingdom, that
the gift, wisdom and knowledge you still enjoy shall be taken from you.
Remember, no one has ever learn how to swim until you enter the river, God is
always watching to see how you use the little you know before He gives you
more. Take a look at the parable of the talent {Mathew 25:14-30). Do you
still need good grammar to talk to your family members and friends? If you
can't win them they will win you.
The saviour addressing this He said,,,,
because thou are neither cold nor hot I will spit you out of my mouth like spit
{Revelation 315-17} . Our Lord wish you were hot, up and doing, so he can give
you more grace, knowledge, talent and wisdom but you were not. You were neither
even cold peradventure He will send some people to come and preach to you
afresh so you can get saved and save others but you were not. The bible says let
your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify
your father which is in heaven (Mathew 5:16).
My friend stop
giving excuses and lazing about and pick up responsibilities, start preaching
the gospel from your Jerusalem (families, neighbours and friends), Don't just
go to church, serve in the church (Exodus 23:25-26}. God want to make
you fishers of destinies but you must first and foremost follow his
instructions. Read and love the bible more than food {1 Peter 2:2} to grow, meditate and practice what you learn to
prosper and succeed {Joshua 1:8}.
Pray always to prove your trust on God's ability to sustain you, love and care
for others like Christ did for us (1
John 3:16) to show your maturity for greater responsibility, authority and
reward.
Remember always, that faithful is He
that calleth you and send you, who also has the capacity to do same (1 Thess.
5:24). Grace come in the alter of service and not in the alter of idleness,
observing, criticizing and complaining{ 1 Corr. 15:10}. Learn from the reaction of
God to Moses
Exodus
4:10-14 But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m not very good with
words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I
get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.” Then the Lord asked Moses, “Who
makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear
or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go! I will be
with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.” But
Moses again pleaded, “Lord, please! Send anyone else.” Then the Lord became
angry with Moses. “All right,”
Jesus
says, “Not everyone who says to me,
‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will
of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord,
did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many
mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you;
depart from me, you workers of lawlessness {Matthew 7:21-23}.
Think about this.
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