| After His crucifixion, most people abandoned Jesus, showing that they only believed in Him whilst they were problem free.
“You cannot sway concerning your faith.”
This is exactly what happens today! Many people like the church, they attend the meetings, clap their hands as they sing, and find the prayers very nice. They are with the Lord Jesus Christ, but only for as long as there are no obstacles.
These people have not converted to Christ: they are simply convinced of an untrue faith.
The fact that we attend the church is not a sign of real conversion to the Lord Jesus Christ. Nor can we treat Jesus as if we were ‘dating’ Him, meaning to meet with Him once in a while - during a special event in the church and then go back to our own lives without conquering salvation.
Such people are not strong in their faith and haven’t had a true encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ.
If you find yourself in this situation, my friend, I advise you to make a decision today. You cannot sway concerning your faith.
When we surrender all to the Lord Jesus, our worries about tomorrow cease, for we learn how to first seek the Kingdom of God, knowing that all things shall be added unto us.
Nicodemus, one of the authorities in the synagogue, sought the Lord Jesus at night, so as not to compromise his position by being seen.
Unfortunately, there are still many people inside the church who act just like this; they come to church in hiding so as not to be criticised. However, look at the words of our Lord and Saviour, “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32-33)
God bless you abundantly.
Bishop Edir Macedo
Leader and fouder of the UCKG |