Revolution: a sudden, radical, or complete change
Radical: pertaining to the root or origin; fundamentally extreme
Radical: pertaining to the root or origin; fundamentally extreme
The Revolution of the Ages
In today's world, things are changing constantly: there are fads, trends, and sensations that come and go. Everyone is expected to keep up, and if you don't, you're weird. That's just the way it is... deal with it. Right?
No, not really. "There are millions in this world who are craving \ The pleasures earthly things afford; \ But none can match the wondrous pleasure \ That I find in Jesus Christ my Lord." We only need Jesus to satisfy our need and longing for happiness. But God does not expect us to just sit back and lavish in the blessings that He constantly bestows upon us: we need to live the love He gives us. As children of God, we have an obligation to change, otherwise -- no offense -- we are just taking up space. Worldly pleasures are founded on false happiness. When we find Christ, however, we now have true happiness; therefore, we have started a revolution. We are not conforming to the things of this world, but rather have been transformed (Romans 12:1-2).
Living a radical life may be posed as a bad thing; but it really depends on what you are being radical about. Ask yourself, What am I trying to change? Why do I want to be different? How different to I have to be?
All around us, the "signs of the times" are being fulfilled. Are we ready for the temptations that the enemy will hurl at us? Are we prepared to be radical for Christ -- fundamentally different from the world -- despite what it may cost? Guess what: we cannot wait for trials to come to see if we are ready; we must be ready now (See Matthew 25:1-13).
No, not really. "There are millions in this world who are craving \ The pleasures earthly things afford; \ But none can match the wondrous pleasure \ That I find in Jesus Christ my Lord." We only need Jesus to satisfy our need and longing for happiness. But God does not expect us to just sit back and lavish in the blessings that He constantly bestows upon us: we need to live the love He gives us. As children of God, we have an obligation to change, otherwise -- no offense -- we are just taking up space. Worldly pleasures are founded on false happiness. When we find Christ, however, we now have true happiness; therefore, we have started a revolution. We are not conforming to the things of this world, but rather have been transformed (Romans 12:1-2).
Living a radical life may be posed as a bad thing; but it really depends on what you are being radical about. Ask yourself, What am I trying to change? Why do I want to be different? How different to I have to be?
All around us, the "signs of the times" are being fulfilled. Are we ready for the temptations that the enemy will hurl at us? Are we prepared to be radical for Christ -- fundamentally different from the world -- despite what it may cost? Guess what: we cannot wait for trials to come to see if we are ready; we must be ready now (See Matthew 25:1-13).
ARE YOU READY FOR A REVOLUTION?
Start on the revolutionary path to a better Christian experience.
Start on the revolutionary path to a better Christian experience.
Your Walk With God Begins Here
Over the past five years, PlugIn2God has provided the public with resources by month or by quarter. Now those resources are available for your free use on Scribd. Also, PlugIn2God was instrumental in providing similar resources for Metro New York Ministry's Youth Department from August 2014 to February 2015. To access them, hover over the "YOUTH" tab on the home page and select any of the Further Study links. Below are additional resources for you to begin your daily walk with God.
But you do not need us to have a devotional life. With God, all things are possible to him who believes! If you would like to learn more about having a personal walk with God, check out this blog post.
But you do not need us to have a devotional life. With God, all things are possible to him who believes! If you would like to learn more about having a personal walk with God, check out this blog post.
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Man, Go!
Having a walk with God is what motivates us to witness to others. Step One in evangelism is that we ourselves learn of God and know Him and the power of the resurrection. Then we can partake in the fellowship of His sufferings. You see, once you have tasted and seen that the Lord truly is good, you will naturally want to share Him! It will not always be easy; but the thought of perishing souls will continually strengthen you in spite of the opposition.
Below is a resource that will provide a stepping stone to you sharing your faith.
Below is a resource that will provide a stepping stone to you sharing your faith.
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