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Reconcile with God

 Happy Tuesday, advent week of peace. I want to talk about helping others reconcile with God. Whether you are planting a seed of salvation or reminding a sibling-in-Christ what God has said, it is essential that we are always encouraging right standing with God.

We live in a world where people believe you can interpret or define the terms of salvation. Pretty much the Jews did the same thing. They wanted a warrior Savior to rule and crush their enemies. They rejected the Jesus that showed up; Who was humble and riding on a donkey. Many reject the God of the Bible and attempt to make up their own rules and call themselves righteous. It did not work for the Jews, and it will not work now.
Since “Playing by the rules” is a free-for-all at this time in society, it is hard for me to find a common point to stand or argue. So, here it simply is. You have to play by the rules of Salvation appointed by God. Period! You have to fully accept the God of the Bible or reject Him. You cannot piecemeal portions that you prefer and proclaim saved. I mean, you can, and man will let you, but God has the final say.
“This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us. The one who keeps His commandments remains in Him and He in him. We know by this that He remains in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us” 1 John 3:23-24. We all have to make up our mind and live with the consequences of our choices. The most demonic thing going on right now in society is evil is attempting to redefine the very definition of God’s words and proclaim itself morally sound while stating God is nefarious.
You must submit to God and His commandments. You must receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior to be saved. You must worship God in Spirit and in Truth. You can only have peace or reconciliation with God through His method.
I did not write the rules; I abide by them. Knowing God is in control keeps me humble and at peace. I don’t have to figure it all out. I just seek the One Who knows.

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