Friday, July 03, 2015

It's dark and it's getting darker...

As Christians, how ARE we going to make a difference in light of the Supreme Court's decision on gay marriage? Come out? Speak up?  We are, but they get mad and mad people don't listen. 

In one respect, I think with great compassion we need to tell 'our' life-changing stories.  Especially if we have been redeemed from a stronghold, specifically homosexual sin. 

Luke 16:29 “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’
30 “‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’
31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’”

Based on that scripture, they may not even listen to someone who has come back from spiritual death of homosexuality.  I don't think that means we give up.  We need to share and be ready to keep sharing our stories, because the Holy Spirit will draw them back. 

You might be saying, I'm just going to stay out of it.  And I get it, HONESTLY, sharing THAT story is absolutely frightening. Even though you are completely healed, delivered and whole, it still feels like you are coming out of the closet.  And for that matter, everyone you tried to protect won't be protected anymore.  Pride in the form of self preservation has to die.  The Lord will protect your loved ones.  And as Beth Moore says, those lost in sin are worth it.  And I'll add, Father God is worth it.  Look at what He did for us, He was and is our Knight in shining armor.  He rescues. 

 His mercy ALWAYS comes running.

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