Christian Living

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Our Lord, when he was only about twelve years of age, was busy doing the will of His Father, by teaching in the Temple. ( Luke 2: 46-47 )( Luke 2:49)) The point being, although Jesus was truly God and truly man, He was active at a very young age. So, we Christians need to learn from this example and be " Christians In Action". I like to call it being a member of the " C.I. A". for short. However, unlike the government entity, we Christians should never be secret about the gospel. ( Romans 1:16-17 )

One interesting side note here. Jesus was so engaged that when his parents finally found Him, they we beside themselves with worry, as any parents would have been. ( Luke 2:48) You see, Jesus was God in the flesh. He knew and experienced exactly what we all go through, day by day. But, as the living God, He knew no sin, other than bearing our sins on the cross. ( 2 Cor 5:21) The sin that was brought on by mans fall in the Garden of Eden. ( Geneses 3:1-7)

To be a " Christian In Action" ( CIA) in this changing world in which we live, by being dedicated to the true gospel, is rather unusual. So, are you an active Christian ? You may ask, how does one examine their faith to be sure to be in God's will on this all important matter ? Well, the Apostle Paul has a very simple answer. ( 2 Corinthians 13:5 ).

After you have examined your faith by attending your spiritual doctor, God's word, and received your examination, did you get a "clean bill of health"? Then, either keep going forward, ( Hebrews 10:32) ( Hebrews 10: 35-39 ) as the new Christians did. ( Acts 2: 1:47 ) Or if need be, confess those unwanted sins ( 1 John 1:9 ) ( Revelation 22:14) and return to God's fellowship.

Do you feel better now ? Did you take the right prescribed medication ? Then, continue to be active for the Lord, by seeking God's perfect will for your life. How is this accomplished ? ( 1 Chronicles 28:9) By continuing to talk with your Heavenly Father in prayer. ( Psalm 141:2 ) ( Psalms 86:6) ( Philippians 4:6 ) ( Colossians 4:2)

Don't forget to study God's Holy Word. ( Proverbs 4:13) ( Psalm 119:105) ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17) ( Romans 15:4) ( Ephesians 6: 10-17) By doing so, God can talk to you.

Be sure and keep in fellowship with fellow believers, by being active in a local Bible believing church. ( ( Hebrews 10:25) ( 1 Timothy 3:14-15 ) ( Matthew 6:5) ( Matthew 18:20 ) ( 1 John 1: 1-10)

And above all else, don't forget to stay firm in the true gospel. ( 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4) ( Matthew 10:22) ( Galatians 5:1) ( 1 Timothy 4:15-17) ( 1 Corinthians 9: 24-25 )

In other words, a " Christian In Action" ( CIA) is simply one who prays daily, reads their Bible daily, regularly attends a good Bible believing church, fills their mind with things of the kingdom, such as good Bible study broadcasts and good Christian music and actively witnesses for Christ.

We Christians are God's only tools, in getting the gospel out to a "lost and dying" world. ( Isaiah 55:11) ( Romans 1:16 ) ( John 12:32) If we fail, the word fails to get out.

Oh, there's the newspaper, TV, radio , the internet, and other forms of the modern day news media. However, unbelievers will usually not take time with these communications tools. We Christians are the only "Bible" our family, friends and neighbors read. ( 2 Cor 5:20 ) So, go to them. ( Matthew 28:19-20 ( John 3:34) ( Acts 4:12) ( Acts 1:8) ( Romans 10:14-15) ) Be a C.I.A. for the Lord.

Come sit by my side for a moment
Come tell me the things that you know
My spirit is broken within me
This sorrow just will not let go

They say you have found the solution
Some “Jesus” they say, set you free
But see how I die in my sorrow
Please come share this Jesus with me

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