The word from Christ today is “Take Me seriously” and is based on text in Romans 13.
“And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” Romans 13:11-12
The most important thing to understand today is lethargy and apathy will no longer be tolerated by those who desire to live with Christ.
The status quo of your life has to change regardless of who you are. This transition has to be from living for self to coming under the authority of Christ through His Spirit.
You and I cannot straddle between light and darkness. The judgments of Christ are here and all are accountable for their actions. The virus is just a wake up call to prepare us for the future actions of God.
You cannot sidestep Christ any longer. You must choose to live by the values of Christ; “Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.”
The righteous shall live by faith not by sight. This has to be the guiding principle in your life. It cannot be just a nice platitude or an intellectual concept.
You cannot be crucified with Christ unless you give up your independence and right to yourself.
Christ crucified is your only hope for life. Jesus died for all. The Cross offers forgiveness for sins and the authentic life of Christ.
The work of the Cross has set all free from the laws of religion and the work ethic taught in our churches.
The Cross is alive today through the intercession of Christ to break the manacles of sin and draw all to the Living Christ.
He lives so you and I can live!
Hal Hollister Ministry 