Many people believe in "fate" and are not convinced when you attempt to look for the positive in our negative society. What's frightening is that some Christians have also somewhat accepted that line of thinking. Instead of digging in our heels and working harder for the cause of Christ, we've backed off from causing confrontation and allowed our convictions to be slowly stripped away. We feel defeated and take an attitude of, "Well, if we can't beat 'em, might as well join 'em". Many of us just feel like our society can't be changed; it's beyond hope, so why try? Girls, we are not the only ones who've ever felt like this. Throughout time there have been those who have chosen to focus on making a difference for Christ one person at a time.
If there was ever anyone who might have had reason to forget about being different, it could have been Noah. Imagine working every day building a boat, as well as sharing about the one, true God with everyone you meet. A hundred years pass, and you're still working on that boat. And, so far, not one single person outside your own family has chosen to walk the righteous path with you. If Noah was discouraged, we aren't told about it. He was human, so I'm sure he had some measure of doubt. It would've been so easy to lay aside the ridicule and embarrassment. After all, no one stood with him except for those of his own home. But, he didn't quit. He didn't become despondent because of their circumstances. He just continued warning people of the impending judgment of God and swinging that hammer.
If there has ever been a time when we ought to be forging full-speed ahead, it's now. Don't allow our godless culture to take away your voice for Christ. We win, girls....Christians win! So, why don't we start acting like it? Be excited...don't be defeated. Ask God to use you as you yield to Him. And, get out there and reach people for Christ!
Scripture Reading for the Day:
Proverbs 28
Matthew 13
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