Beating around the bush with Jesus!

The word from God today is euphemism which is defined as a word or phrase that softens an uncomfortable topic.

In the spiritual realm this refers to substituting the words of Jesus with a milder or more liberal interpretation.

This practice is pervasive in Christianity and corrupts the principles of God.

For example, Jesus said “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”

Christianity is not a catchall for anyone seeking God.

There are explicit instructions from Jesus about the gift of salvation.

This is a decision to live for Jesus above all else and is not to be taken lightly.

The precious gift of salvation requires a believer to be willing to die to self and live for Jesus.

You no longer have ownership over your life. Your life belongs to Jesus and He can do with you as He pleases.

The life of the person who enters the narrow gate changes dramatically. There is no status quo or comfort zone. You are in the hands of God and on a radical and unpredictable journey.

Walking with God is giving up your rights and independence and living under the authority of the Holy Spirit.

As a believer, you inherit all the promises of God but you must be zealous in seeking the will of God for your life.

The believer becomes a new creature in Christ Jesus and comes into an intimate and embracing relationship with Jesus.

He hears the voice of God and responds with obedience to the instructions of God.

He walks by faith and not by what he sees with his eyes.

He lives under the cover of the blood of Jesus with an open heart to conviction and correction.

Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. He never changes.

Take Jesus at His word and your life will never be the same!