Tag: 2 corinthians 4

Posted in GOD CARES, PRAYER, THE END IS NEAR

The Battle against Homosexuality

Posted on by Uplifting Christ

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The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. (2 Corinthians 4:10, NIV)

Hello everyone,

If you have watched the news in the past 2-3 months, I believe you have heard a lot about Gay marriages, and how people are protesting against that. The church has got a role to play; to stand against same-sex marriage, and pray for people who are homosexuals. Am amazed sometimes at how the church handles such issues, even to the extent of condemning such people. Jesus was against adultery but he didn’t condemn the woman who was caught in the act of adultery. (John 8:1-11)

Christians must stand against the same-sex marriage but we must care for those who are held captives in the act.

I am against homosexual behavior but I am not against those who commit such act. I care for them and pray that they repent and come to Christ. They are on the highway to hell. 1 Corinthians 6:9 says that those who practice homosexual will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Friend, I want us to see this issue from the other side. Normally the church condemns homosexuals and sometimes ignores them which I believe is wrong. We should care for them the same way we would do for thieves, liars, prostitutes, drug addicts, etc. God is against same-sex marriage but He cares for homosexuals. He still caters for them because he wants them to come to repentance.

“This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:3, 4 NLT)

“The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He doesn’t want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.” (2 Peter 3:9 NLT)

Therefore, instead of writing them off, I believe there is a better thing the church can do for them; PRAY. Jesus said “I also tell you this: if two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.” (Matthew 18:19 NLT) When the church prayed for Peter in Acts 12, God sent an angel to rescue him from prison.

Gays are prodigal sons (like the guy in Luke 15:11-32). God is waiting for them to come back to him so let us pray for them. God didn’t create any person to be Gay. The enemy is behind same-sex marriage.

I pray that we come together and pray for those who see nothing wrong with men sleeping with men. Each time you go to the Lord in prayer, pray for the salvation of homosexuals, especially for the ones you know. Our prayers can do the work. Prayer works.

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR HIS KINGDOM?

Posted on by Uplifting Christ

His KingdomFor I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11.

God’s plans for you this year is to prosper you and to give you hope and the future you seek. I believe there would be no more struggle this year in Jesus’ Name. The scripture says Faith without deeds is dead. This means that unless faith produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. The truth is God has plans for you but you wouldn’t be able to enjoy these benefits if you don’t put your faith to work.

I believe there are many things you want from God this year. I will encourage you to pray about them, believe you have received them, and they will be yours. Mark 11:24. God will supply all your needs this year but let me ask you this question;

What are you doing for His Kingdom this year?

So often we focus on our needs. God give me this and that but we forget to do what He wants from us. He wants us to reach out to lost souls. There are so many people out there who don’t know the eternal consequences for their actions. How many souls are you going to win for His Kingdom? How many people would you cloth? How many people would you feed? How many homeless would you provide shelter? How many people would you save from Hell? In Matthew 6:33, Jesus said “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”

Friend, Enter through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and spacious and broad is the way that leads away to destruction, and many are those who are entering through it. Matthew 7:13. The souls for whom Christ died are on their way to eternal destruction. Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God. 2 Corinthians 4:4 NLT. This has made our task urgent and important. We must win them for Christ. If you bring the one next to you, and I bring the one next to me, in no time at all we will have them all. So let us win them one by one in 2013.