March 22 True Tolerance Matthew 24:11
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “And many false prophets shall rise and shall deceive many.” (Matthew 24:11)
Deception is an age-old method, used by Satan to thwart the cause of Christ and to further the influence of evil and chaos! I have attempted to understand how an individual can profess to be a Christian yet espouse thoughts and beliefs that are absolutely opposed to the clear and unmistakable teachings of God’s Holy Word! I have struggled with the idea of judging other’s actions, in light of God’s Word, yet I find myself questioning the motives of one that will claim the redeeming power of Jesus and express disdain for His expressed standards of right and wrong. As I grow in His Grace, I understand the challenges of being that “Light” in this dark, confused, and Satan driven World. God’s Word teaches that there are those that will have the appearance of righteousness yet will be in the business of deception and thwarting the cause of Christ! Remember the “Wheat & Tares?” How about the “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing?” Am I to be concerned with the inconsistent witness of one that claims one thing and acts another? I cannot change that situation; however, I can worship, read, pray, and grow my “Light” into the Brightest Glow that is possible, and overshadow the darkness of the inconsistent light of deception and evil! Romans 12:18 tells us, “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” Listen, this does not mean that we must agree with them, nor do we have to validate their thoughts, actions, attitudes, and behaviors! We are required to be witnesses for Christ, continue to grow in our relationship, and to be BRIGHT LIGHTS in this Evil and Dark Sinful World! Concentrate on your relationship with God, and Pray for your neighbors and friends, that they would do the same! I continue to recognize that I am a stranger in a foreign land, and I am ok! You see, I am the Son of a King, who is not moved by the world. For my God is with me and He goes before me, I do not fear, because I am His! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
SIDE NOTE: In the entire 17 year of full-time ministry, today is the most difficult time! In the past 18 months, we have experienced phenomenal growth, multiple baptisms, and quantifiable individual spiritual growth, however, Satan is genuinely upset about the Spiritual progress, and has, obviously, targeted our fellowship for multiple and repeated attacks! NOT TODAY SATAN! PLEASE, inventory your motives, check your attitude, consider your actions, and PRAY the God will use you for HIS GLORY, not HUMAN SATISFACTION or EGO Driven Results! Please be aware that this Pillsbury Doughboy Pastor is standing in the gap and is targeting PRAYER to overcome the Devil and His Minions! It is time for a SPIRITUAL CHECKUP FROM THE NECK UP!