Our world is such a persuasive place. Everywhere we turn, something or someone is
trying to convince us, sell us something, change our opinion, or get us to join
them. It can be overwhelming to think
for yourself and shut all the battling opinions out. It is even more difficult to seek silence and
listen to the Holy Spirit speak truth to power.
It is so easy to let the noise overcome us and be brainwashed by the
screaming voice of the world.
We must remember to guard our hearts and minds against
the ungodly influences of the world. We
must live in the world, but not be of the world. We must participate in community, be guiding
lights in the world, be advocates, protectors, protesters, empathizers, and defenders; but
God should always be our guideline, our moral compass, and our biggest
influence.
It is not God’s desire for us to be hermits who are
oblivious to what is going on. Knowledge
is power. Yeshua (Jesus) told us in
Matthew 10:16, “"I am
sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and
as innocent as doves.” We are
know the street, but not be in the street! We are to be social activist,
spiritual leaders, economic powers, and simply extraordinary people to be around. People should be drawn to the light within us
and we should always walk among all people, regardless of their cultural or socioeconomic
lot in life, so that light can be seen.
Romans 12:2 which tell us, “Do not conform to the pattern of this
world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able
to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Conformity to the world deteriorates the soul. Death is its only reward. Our minds must be locked on God so that we
can discern the will of God in our lives.
This will prevent confusion and feeling hopelessly lost. For our purpose on this earth is to live an
abundant life that is obedient to the will of God.
Love hard and live free!
