NOT OF THE WORLD!

1John 5:19

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.

Who we are as Christians is defined in Christ Jesus. The world we should know, is swayed by the wicked one. From politics, government, the economy and all that makes the world a society.

If a God fearing leader tries to enforce morality, most times he meets with resistance. The degree differs from one country to another and also from one generation to the other.

Yet in all these unbalanced situations, we are to shine as lights, bright enough to penetrate the darkness around us.

We are not trying to save the world, NO!. However we are to save the soul of man, the people in the world, because we know that the world and its system will be destroyed. The soul of man however will live on, either with God in eternal rest or in torment.

Luke 9:25

"For what advantage is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost?

2Peter 3:10

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

So we do not contribute to the corruption in the world we do better we reflect God's kingdom on the earth showing people how to live the right way.

Christ said:

Matthew 5:14-16,13

“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.

No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.

In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.

Therefore we live well, we show good examples, we reach out to the lost. We show love, we pray, we worship and we even fast.

All these we do because we know:

2Corinthians 4:6

For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

2Peter 1:19

We also have the prophetic word made more sure, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your heart

This morning I decree, more strength, more grace and fresh auction to go on in the power and love of God.

The world system will not swallow us, we will live as who we are:

1John 5: 4 - 5

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.

Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

We will be a blessing to the people in the world, we will not yield to the evil instead we will be the good, for we are of the Good Father.

PRAYER

Thank You Loving Father for making us victorious in Christ Jesus. Help us be a blessing to Your people in the world and be the light never to be contaminated. Glory to Your name Lord forevermore.

He calls us blessed.

Love

@the watcher