By John Stenen I believe that the greatest prosperity any person can enjoy on this earth is knowing that they are in the will of God; loving Him, following Him, and obeying Him in a spirit of brokenness and humility. The Holy Spirit has to be terribly grieved at the number of ministers today that put such a priority on ‘getting rich’ and enjoying the very best of everything in life. Paul warned us of people like that in writing to Timothy. He said they will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, proud, blasphemers, and they would be lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God. Read 2 Tim.3:1-5. Winning the lost to Jesus should be the primary goal of the Christian. In order to do this, we must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:1-2 says we are to be imitators of God, as we follow Him and walk in the love of God.
How sad it is to see so much of our nation turn their backs on God. They despise Him, they use His name in vain, and they mock His Word and persecute His followers. All God has ever done for you and I, is Love us with a love many cannot comprehend. He gave His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who loves you and I so much that He suffered and died on the cross, so that you could have eternity with Him. Many say, “God would never send anyone to hell, He is a God of love.” That is true! He sends no one to hell. He did all He could to keep you from going there. If you go to hell it is because you chose to go there by refusing His plan. Jesus died so that ‘whosoever’ receives Him will belong to Him. John 1:12, 3:16. Our time on earth is fast running out, when you take your last breath, where will you spend eternity, God invites you to come to Him today. God bless.
