Fair Warning

I Corinthians 1:27 (KJV) says "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty."

The above scripture tells us that God uses the most unlikely things, and people of the world as vessels to accomplish His mighty works.  In the book of Numbers Chapter 22 verse 28 (KJV) God uses a donkey and causes it to speak. God used David who had an affair, Noah who got drunk, Gideon who was insecure, Martha who was a worrier, Moses who stuttered, Thomas who was a doubter, and the list goes on and on. He didn't call scholars when He chose the original twelve disciples, but men who labored, such as fishermen.  My point is God can use anyone He chooses to use, and He can accomplish great things through that person. This includes you and me. As Philippians 4:13 (KJV) tells us we can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us.

Accepting God's precious gift of salvation, and opting to walk with Him, is the greatest thing you will ever do. With that said let me give you fair warning, there will be those who judge you, your salvation, and whether or not they feel you are worthy of answering, and fulfilling God's call on your life.There will be people who have no idea what things you have given up, what things you have ask God to forgive you for, the status of your salvation, or anything else about you that decide instantly you are not capable or worthy of answering God's call. Don't be surprised if it's been ten or fifteen years since you've seen or spoken to some of these individuals, and don't be surprised if some of them are Christians. How sad is that? Don't be surprised if you have friends that stop calling you, and no longer want to make plans with you. This is unfortunate, but it happens. I can't imagine having the audacity to judge another person's heart the way some people do, nor would I want to answer for doing so when I stand before God on judgment day.

The Bible plainly states that we are not to judge one another. We have no way of knowing the status of another persons salvation, and we are not privy to the private conversations they have with God. Don't let these type people discourage you from answering the call God has on your life. Don't let someone scoffing at you with statements like "you of all people have decided to follow God and  become a Christian" sway you or cause you to doubt yourself. Remain steadfast, and firm in your faith.  When we do what's right it upsets Satan, and he kicks it up a notch, but Jesus says in Matthew 5:10 (KJV) "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

If you are currently experiencing, or have in the past experienced  people behaving in this manner toward you, then I encourage you to pray for them, and continue to follow the plan God has for your life. Continue to do the work God has called you to do, and continue to walk in love.

If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you leave me a message, and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.