Scripture: Acts 20:25-27
There is a progression here in this passage that reveals the heart that obeys God. Acts 20:25-27 says, “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.” How does this end? Paul said, “Because I did not count my life dear, I gave you everything God gave me, even when I knew it could cost us our friendship. I gave you what God gave me. I did not diminish it in any way.” I hope we will be able to say that at the end of our life. Are we willing to prophesy hard things? Are we willing to speak words that many people do not want to hear. Are we willing to deliver Holy Spirit-originated words that cause repentance or rebellion? Will leaders be prepared to deliver messages that might decimate their paycheck? Anyone can speak a word that people want to hear. God wants committed believers ready to lay their lives down for His purposes! If God tells us, we better be willing to deliver it straight and unvarnished. The Holy Spirit will guide and lead us in both how and when we deliver a word. But, we cannot diminish it. I trust we are growing in that dimension.
- Who shall stand in these times? In Daniel 11:32 we are told that those who know their God will be strong and will do exploits in such a season as this.
- One only needs to examine who is in control of national economy, world economy and world business and who are calling the shots in governance and leadership. Those people have a god to whom they adhere. If it is not Freemasons or Illuminati, it is a Hindu god or some Eastern Mysticism wrapped in the New age package.
- Ask the Lord to forgive you as the Body of Christ. You have long thought that this scripture is only for you. God is a Respecter of principle and has allowed some of these ungodly to have control for a time until those who are called by His name, recognize and begin to live the principle in their lives.