ACTS 2:42 MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
“And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 NIV
This passage in 2nd Corinthians from the Apostle Paul reveals to us the war that we find ourselves in as Christians. It is the frontline for all of human history, upon where the truth meets the forces of darkness.
For the world has been blinded by the ‘god of this age’ into not believing the truth. Worldly defined reason has veiled the message of good news and led many astray into a world of darkness and despair. The message of Galatians 5 ‘Freedom in Christ’ has been set aside by those who follow the wisdom of this world.
Therefore within this passage of 2nd Corinthians also comes our purpose, our calling from God to make His purpose our purpose.
As Christians, we will always be on the frontline defending the truth of the gospel. The battle is being raged within our workplace, circle of friends, our own family, and maybe even within our own heart. Never should we be surprised when hardship comes our way because our lives exist within the battle.
God has clearly defined our role as Christians—which is to let His light shine in our hearts in order to defend the truth. This purpose has never changed and has been set forth well before time began. Look at God’s unchanging nature in His purpose:
“Remember this, fix it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels. Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.” Isaiah 46:8-10 NIV
His purpose has been the constant truth behind all creeds since the beginning. Therefore let us learn to live on the front lines, in the heat of the battle. Let us transition our lives into a life which shines the glory of God to a veiled world even during the darkest of trials. Here is where we shall make our stand…
The ‘god of this age’ can deceive, but it can never defeat the truth, which is the glory of God.
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Wednesday night at 7:00 pm we shall reconvene and discuss the topic of God’s purpose of our life and how we make the transition into that purpose… Looking forward to seeing each one of you again…
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