For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.1 Corinthians 1:18
Sometimes people, some of whom may be close to you, may not understand your passion and zeal for the Lord and label you ‘religious’ a word far from what Jesus lovers are. Or they ask what church you are a ‘member’ of as if that is the key to salvation.
I once heard a cute saying that “Going into a church does not make you into a Christian any more than going into McDonalds makes you into a hamburger.” Only the Holy Spirit can transform a life and make a person desire to go deeper with God. A denomination won’t. A ritual won’t. Sunday school class won’t. Arguing your point won’t.
Be still. Pray. Trust. Don’t act self righteous. Allow the Holy Spirit to work after you have given it over to the Lord in prayer.
PRAYER: Lord I cry out to you for those I know who don’t understand what it means to truly be in love with you. Sitting in church isn’t the answer. Help those I know who are set in their ways and haven’t really given their hearts to you have an encounter with the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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