Be encouraged in your stand for Jesus, we are not home yet!

Friends, Brothers and sisters,
We are truly living in the last days.The signs of the times are appearing everywhere. Jesus is coming back. Along with the glorious signs of victory however are also apparent the mighty attacks of the enemy of our soul. Stand strong be vigilant be encouraged for all though you may feel you are standing alone scripture reminds us that our brothers and sisters all over the world are enduring the same trials and more .(1 Peter 5:9)(1 Peter 4:7) The scripture says, in the last days many will turn from sound doctrine and appeal to teaching that satisfies their desires. It is very apparent that there are many different "brands" of Christianity today all trying to fit different molds. Friends there is only one mold we were created to fit in, and that is the through the cross of Jesus at Calvary and the absolute surrender to His Word. As such, we are commanded to come out of this world, to no longer conform to this world(Romans 12:2), to be ye separate(2 Cor. 6:17). We are called by the Word of God to no longer conform to this world once we have placed our faith on the Lord Jesus(Romans 12:2). Friends, what was once known in our nation as a standard of righteousness, in the days of great revival, has now been forgotten by a generation seeking to relevant. We are not called to see how close we can come to the things of this world and still survive. We are not called to partake of the things of this world as if this were our home. For we looking forward to a country whose maker and founder is God. (Hebrews 11:10) In Galatians 5:13 Paul pleads with the early church to guard against misusing freedom in Christ. We are called to look, sound and act so different from the world that they question us, thus enabling us to minister the life of God. Friends if we are found in the same places, talking the same language, doing the same things, we are not being salt. Salt stings in open wounds. Those without Christ have been wounded by the enemy of our soul and scripture teaches that the word is offensive to those who are perishing. (1 Corinthians 1:18). Yes, taking a stand for the word of God will offend, and may cause you to stand alone. But we are not home yet! We are not home yet! There's a place for us. Let us be the generation with a backbone. We are carrying the torch into the arena. Come apart from the world. Take crazy stands for Jesus. If it costs those who mean the most to you, even though the pain may be great, Stand for truth. Stand against sin. Be holy. As much as it relies on you, live at peace with everyone. Jesus is coming. Where will you be found when He returns? Will your lamps be primed? Let us be changed from glory to glory! Be encouraged. Live the faith.