04/14/26 SHARPENING OUR FOCUS
Is there anything weird going on in the world?
YEP.
Is all of it important?
NOPE.
Is some of it important?
YEP.
Should I be aware of the weird and wicked things?
It depends.
Should I allow anything other than the revealed word of God to consume or control my attitude, my associations, my actions?
TRIPLE NOPE.
If it is not a Biblical or salvation issue, should the weird and wicked define my life, my relationships, my focus?
ANOTHER TRIPLE NOPE.
Are there negative and destructive realities in our world?
OH YEAH.
Should we be aware of the negative and destructive issues of life?
To some degree, yes.
The Bible gives us "do's and don'ts." We should hear and heed God's warnings and directives. However, we are not called to be doomsdayers (though we will warn people about some dangers in life). We are called to be way-showers (Jesus is the way). Anyone can decry the weird and wicked, but it takes light and love to lead people to deliverance. The old saying is, "It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."
Regardless of the dangers, the negativity, the weirdness and wickedness of this darkened world, the main point is that God has the answer and we are His messengers of Good News.
Don't misrepresent what I am saying. We do need to, "cry aloud and spare not" concerning the snare of the devil, but we must not drape ourselves in "doom and gloom." We are messengers of light (conquering the darkness), ambassadors of reconciliation (discipling the nations), soldiers of the cross (rescuing the oppressed), we are the keepers of the keys (setting the prisoner free).
Never forget, the real enemy of our soul is Satan and sin is his watchword.
We are sent to set free the prisoner of sin.
We are sent to bring healing to the sin-sick soul.
We are sent to mend broken hearts, lives, and relationships.
We are sent to find the lost and lead them to the Master.
We are sent to enlighten those in spiritual darkness.
It is in knowing the truth that we shall be set free. Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE.
Light scatters darkness, Hope flushes out despair, Faith replaces doubt, Love conquers evil.
