Francis Frangipane: Stop Thinking of Ourselves Merely as Church People - We Are a Society of Redeemers Francis FrangipaneBefore we discuss a number of ways we can develop our powers of discernment, let us acknowledge that our world is under a great, multidimensional assault. Hell is advancing and its goal is to swallow civilizations in darkness. Ive seen the demonic legions, strident in their rebellion, shaking their fists toward Heaven as they lay claim to our open and foolishly naive cultures. I have even known, on a rare occasion or two, the intimidation of the prince of darkness. Ive felt the weight of his confidence as he gloats at how unprepared the Church is – how divided and carnal. Satan does not doubt he will fulfill his intention to rule this world. However, Jesus declared plainly that, Scripture cannot be broken (John 10:35). No word spoken by God can return to Him void; every Word spoken by the Almighty will accomplish its divinely appointed purpose (Isaiah 55:11). Thus, the immutable Word declares it will be the Kingdom of the Most High that expands worldwide, not the kingdom of darkness. As it is written of Gods Kingdom, There will be no end to [its] increase (Isaiah 9:7). Again, Gods Word says that in the last days the mountain of the house of the Lord will be established as the chief of the mountains...and all the nations will stream to it (Isaiah 2:2). Yes, even as I see darkness spreading, advancing and covering the earth, and deep darkness covering the people, I remain encouraged. For it is in this very context that the Spirit assures Fruitfulness in the valleyus: But the Lord will rise upon you and His glory will appear upon you (Isaiah 60:2). As a result, the Most High pledges that nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising! (Isaiah 60:3). And yes, we know the world will enter the period of the antichrist, the Rapture and the tribulation. Yet rage as he will, even satan will ultimately realize his defeat. The prince of darkness will bow his knee and with his tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:10-11; Romans 14:11). Therefore let us not surrender to fear or unbelief. If satan has legions of demons, God has an army of redeemers. In truth, as each of us matures, we must stop thinking of ourselves merely as church people and more as a society of redeemers, for that is what we become as we are conformed to the heart of Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28-29).
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:48:16 +0000
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