BEWARE OF RECONCILIATION AT THE COST OF TRUTH

“But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord…” 1 Peter 3:15 (AMPC) Please pray before reading.

A true sign of the remnant of God is that they have acknowledged Jesus (the Word of God) as Lord of their lives. Please note, this revelation is also found in what this scripture does not say. It does not say that such a person has acknowledged a certain religion, church, or denomination as Lord of their lives. No, it is acknowledging Jesus and Him ONLY as Lord of our lives. Now, since Jesus is Lord of our lives, it is our responsibility to defend Him as Lord of our lives but be aware that standing in defense of the true gospel will cost you certain relationships and fellowships.

In Acts 2 we read that Peter, and the other disciples, were being tested in the presence of religious people in the church, of all places. You see, Peter and the disciples were preaching the Word of God and believers were increasingly being added to the Lord.  People were being healed and delivered of unclean spirits. (Acts 5:14-16) This is exactly what happens when truth is being taught. Then what happened? What happened was that the religious people became outraged, and as a result the disciples were put in prison and beaten. However, did they comply and join the church when they were rejected for standing for the Word of God? No way. They said, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:29 (NKJV)

After they were released, they “… departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.” Acts 5:41-42 (NKJV)

God has not changed. When we decide to stand and preach Jesus (the Word of God) and refuse to conform to religion, though we will suffer rejection and persecution, loneliness, and heartbreak, we can rest at night with sweet sleep, knowing that we are certainly in the will of God.  Things are coming to pass on earth as they are in heaven, as the signs and wonders are sure to follow us everywhere we proclaim the Word of God!

Beware that there is a cost of having fellowship with organized religions who have silenced the kingdom by their traditions, which have made the word of God of no effect and have bound up His perfect will.

“Or what agreement does the temple of God have with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, “I will dwell among them and walk among them; And I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,” says the Lord. “And do not touch what is unclean; And I will welcome you.” 2 Corinthians 6:16-17 (NASB)

May this be a prophetic word for us today and increase our zeal like never before!