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Born for Such a Time as This

by Faith Noles
1/23/2020 / Christian Living

A veil of thick, menacing darkness has descended upon the face of the earth; a darkness so malignant and evil that it can be felt. This foreboding darkness has permeated and engulfed countries, cities and individuals. Neighborhoods and families, once nourishing and stable units, are now constantly invaded by divorce, drug abuse, insanity, hatred, violence and immorality.

If neighborhood watches, prescription drugs, counseling and militarily equipped police departments don't help, then what will?

No committee, organization, humanitarian, scientist, ecologist, sociologist, physician, geologist or politician will solve the world's problems. They can't even solve their own individual problems!

The only answer to this world's dilemma is Jesus Christ.

Paul, in his epistle to the saints in Rome, asked, "How can anyone believe in the gospel of Jesus if they have not heard of Him?" Paul isn't talking about a water-downed, powerless, loveless, compromising gospel. He's talking about a life-changing, way-making, earth-shaking relationship with Christ Jesus!

There's an old song written by Bob Morrison with the phrase "Lookin' for love in all the wrong places" which is exactly what most people in this sin sick world are doing. They're looking for love, fulfillment, peace, satisfaction in the next shot of heroin; the next pay raise; the next handsome sexual partner; the next party; whatever personal poison in an attempt to fill the hunger and emptiness in their soul.

Many Christians, including preachers, in Western nations gather together in their isolated social network (church building), apathetic towards drug users, prostitutes, etc. who are searching for the answer. Feeling secure in their safe place, they've closed their spiritual ears to the cries of the wounded and hurting.

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Ephesians 6:12-13, KJV)

An unseen war is raging, not just in the Middle East, but right there in your presence as evil spiritual forces whisper in your ear, "Sleep. Someone else will do your part. Sleep." WAKE UP! This is no time to sleep, for there is a life or death battle raging in the souls of men and women!

John 10:10 says that our enemy (Satan) comes to steal, kill and to destroy. Satan hates all mankind because we were made in the image of God. Satan fights the chidren of men in any way he can through sickness, finances, jobs, children, loved ones, neighbors and your own sin.

There is a great spiritual war raging in this evil day and you are in it whether you like it or not! God doesn't just call ordained pastors or bishops to preach the gospel but He calls each child of God to witness and to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Are you on the front lines or have you gone AWOL?

"I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn't have to destroy the land, but I found no one." (Ezekiel 22:30, NLT)

Sure, it's dark out there. The evil in this world is scary, especially if you aren't living in fellowship with God. Jesus called us to be a light in this world yet many 'Christians' are doing their best to be a complete black-out curtain!

Years ago my pastor said he wanted to show the congregation something important. The pastor told us he was handing out a candle to every person in the congregation. He instructed us to use our candle to light the person's candle who was beside us. After all the candles were handed out, the pastor lit one candle and turned out the light.

Darkness instantly fled from the presence of the flame as one small candle shined brightly. One by one, as the candles were lit, the brilliant light chased away the darkness until only a few shadows remained.

Milenia ago, God pre-determined that YOU would be alive during this age to share your testimony to impact the world. Answer God's call and fulfill your destiny seeing YOU were created for such a time as this!

Faith Noles is a retired Registered Nurse, wife, mother and grandmother who is passionate about spreading the gospel.

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