FROM THE KEYBOARD

The Church does not gather as a social club but for a spiritual cause. And that cause is not only worthy of our fight to the end, but it is eternal in its dividends. The cause of Christ is the greatest cause of life. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek" (Romans 1:16).

In the embrace of God's favor, we find our provision and protection, for His strong arm covers the righteous with unwavering defense. In other words, the Lord’s favor is our armor. "For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield" (Psalm 5:12).

If it’s against God’s Word, then it is always wrong, regardless of what culture or popular opinion says. You see, God's Word does not conform to man; contrary actually, man is supposed to conform to God's Word. "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope...

Trust the Lord with your circumstances and rest knowing He controls the consequences. You see, peace can only arrest our heart when we rest in God's heart. "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans" (Proverbs 16:3).

Contrary to the worldly notion of “do not judge,” Christian's ought to do nothing without making godly judgments. Yes, we are not to judge hypocritically, but we are to judge with biblical scrutiny. "But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one" (1 Corinthians 2:15).

Instead of wasting time worrying about what might or might not happen, why not begin enjoying the blessing of what is actually happening? God is always working and that is worth noticing! "The LORD works out everything to its proper end" (Proverbs 16:4).