Stairs - May 23, 2019

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Have you ever tried to run up a flight of stairs? If you are in good shape then it could be easier but you will still have hard parts. If you are out of shape, you may feel like passing out or turning back. Either way, you are either prepared to press on or you give up.

Our spiritual walk is like stairs. Lord Willing, we are all going up towards Jesus. Some people are spiritually strong and can keep going. They are strong because they are reading their Bible, praying without ceasing and have a relationship with the One who gives them their strength. There are other people who put on an outward healthy appearance but when they start getting on steeper steps they stop and turn around. You will know a person by their fruits. And then there are the people who start at the bottom, go up a few steps and then stop to rest and they get stay there, eventually causing others to stop and stay there too. Don't be a part of a crowd, be an encouraging leader, that pushes others toward Jesus.  We are all called to move forward. God has already given us everything we need to go forward in our spiritual path. When we think our strength comes from ourselves, or look back longing for other things, is when we stop or fall back. Stop looking back, don't be like Lot's wife. Be like Paul,

Philippians 3:14 KJV
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Keep your eyes on Jesus, stop falling for Satan's snares and keep going forward in life.

Ephesians 6:11-19 KJV
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places . [13] Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. [14] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; [15] And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; [16] Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. [17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: [18] Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; [19] And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel.

Some of yall are stopped on your path because of lies from Satan. Take your belt of truth and beat his tail. Some of yall have put down your armour and rested and you are about to spiritually die. Rise up, you are NOT defeated. Pick up your shield of faith, remember what God has done for you and GET UP! Repent of your sin, put back on your breastplate of righteousness and FIGHT! Jesus fought all of hell for you and He has given you everything you need to fight Hell. Don't you dare, keep letting Satan convince you of your defeat, you are victorious in Jesus! Rise up Christians, pray, read your Bible, get back to Jesus. This world needs some people to proclaim the gospel. God put you here on this world right now for a reason and a purpose! What's yours? Serve Jesus today because

Proverbs 27:1 KJV
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

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