Encouragement

THE HEAVENLY TASK BEFORE US!
In this upside down world, a right side up person is considered upside down, until we get the world right with God through Christ Jesus. The world's wisdom is often and certainly absolute foolishness to God. When you're walking according to  and in absolute obedience to the Word of God  and the leading of the Spirit of God, the world is bound to think you’re the one standing on your head. 

Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

As it says in the text above, in Romans 12:2, the goal is to stop conforming to the "upside down" patterns of this age and be transformed by the renewal of our minds. Once that perspective shifts through Christ, everything finally starts looking top-side up.  A Christian is not to conform to the behavior, customs, or mindset of the world, but to be transformed through the renewal of their minds through prayer, studying, meditating and obeying the Word of God. This internal transformation allows believers to discern, test, and approve God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will. It calls for a shift from worldly thinking to divine, scriptural and  righteous living.

God is counting on us to revive today's worldly Church and transform this sinful world. What a great responsibility to be a Christian! Obviously, unbelievers don't read the Bible; they read us, our lives. We're the living Bible. Then, young and carnal Christians don't really understand God's Word and so hardly obey the Bible, until they meet a dead-to-self, sold out, humble, but vibrant Christian. Now, where are such precious saints?

2 Corinthians 5:17,18.
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun. And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.

Moreover, ministry is far more than the titles we hold or the attires we put on. It starts with our godly, caring attitude towards those we meet daily. The Holy Spirit has no Jesus Christ to refer people to, until we're the only Jesus Christ alive today for people to meet. My passionate desire and prayer daily is to be a better Christian, to become more like Jesus Christ! Lord, help us fulfill this huge task. We carry such great influence, if we could just be better Christians. People are watching us closely, and they should!

Ephesians 5:1,2.
Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.

Every Christian is a bright Star designed to shine through this dark world.

Now, do people ask if there's light when your lights are on? No, because they can see that everywhere is bright! Jesus says, You are the light of the world.

Though it may take some time, more patience and persistence; but like Jesus did, the ministers must add practical teaching, love and compassion to miracles, signs and wonders, in order to save more souls and make powerful, matured and committed disciples for Jesus Christ. Hallelujah!

NEVER SURRENDER!
So often, as soon as we secure a major victory or breakthrough in life, the enemy sorts out a weak spot that our armor is still working hard to protect, and strikes at it in bitter revenge! However, as soldiers, that doesn't indicate defeat, to compel us to surrender. No. It only reveals one more area in our lives that requires our attention and better fortification, through more prayer and our shield of faith, the Word of God.

So, this attack is working together for our good. We're waxing stronger, becoming more skillful and confident spiritual militants. We're gradually fitting into our place of rest, where God fights and gives us great, glorious victories on ALL sides.

2 Chronicles 20:15.
Don't be discouraged by this mighty army (problem), for the battle is not yours, but God's.

You're more than a conqueror. Greater is He that's in you, than the devils and problems in this world! Never surrender, Jesus gave us total victory. Take it by the force of fervent prayer and faith. Hallelujah!