The "Woke" Christian #1

Scripture Reading:

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 NIV

It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; [4] that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, [5] not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; [6] and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. The Lord will punish all those who commit such sins, as we told you and warned you before. [7] For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. [8] Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.

Hii! How are you today?? Permit me to share with you this important message. This is the first in the series, The "Woke" Christian.

In the world today, without even putting in much effort, we are able to clearly see that, the things God frowns upon, the reason why He gave His life - sin - has become the order of the day. Purity, avoiding sexual immorality, is now frowned upon. If you make up your mind to live a chaste life, a life pleasing to God, worthy of the sacrifice of Christ, you are seen as "un-woke". I've heard Christians say with boldness that they are struggling with impurity, but it's okay because we are all sinners and we are all "trying our best". Ermm...what??

In Genesis 5:24, the Bible without mincing words, clearly states that Enoch walked FAITHFULLY with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. He was so faithful to God, in spite of all the "woke preachers" of his time.

Child of God, the God we serve is not one that tolerates mediocrity. There are deeper depths to God than the child's play we are embarking on.

It is clearly written, that the time when true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth has come (John 4:23-24). What is worshipping in truth?? Worshipping in truth is worship that aligns with the the Word of God, because the Word of God is truth. It means you are taking the Word of God, the only thing that tells us who God is, and you are applying that knowledge to worship.

Worship does not only entail going to Church, singing "worship songs" and speaking in tongues. True worship is a lifestyle. It means that, we are aware of who God is, and because of that we live our lives in alignment with such knowledge. When we say that, we worship God for who He is, that is what it means.

It means, I am aware that God is Holy, and in Him is no darkness at all; I am aware that because of His holiness, He wants us who are born of Him to be holy as He is; I am aware that He is so holy, His eyes cannot behold sin, so I live my life everyday making a conscious effort to avoid sin; fleeing sexual immorality when I should, avoiding bad company because it corrupts good morals, etc.

Therefore, I live my life on the foundation of this knowledge. It is living life as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. You can only worship in truth, if you know the truth. Who is the truth?? Jesus Christ! HE is the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Him (John 14:6).

SO worshipping in truth is acknowledging the Lordship of Christ, accepting His sacrifice and living life worthy of the sacrifice, getting to know God through the Word and living life aligned to such knowledge.

We are embarking on a journey to sanctification, and being set apart.

Stay tuned for these series. I pray that it helps us all.

Read the scripture reading above, over and over again. Let it sink in. Let it minister to you. God loves you.

Prayer:

Lord thank you for the privilege to hear your Word today. I pray that every heart that reads will be edified and be ministered to. Thank you Holy Spirit for what You're doing in these days. All glory belongs to You. In Jesus' name, amen.

A WORD A DAY