Dear Diary,
It’s heart-breaking
that in this generation many people are dissing the church because of ostensible
living that is not worthy the gospel of Christ. As a part of the body of Christ,
I must admit there are times I have been a let-down. It is discouraging but I have
good news, there is a remnant and hope because Christ promised, “And I also say
to you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build My church, and the
gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of
the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven,
and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven,” Matthew 16:18-20.
To the remnants,
here’s what God wants you to know, Philippians 1:27-30. Whatever happens, you
are to live in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ, v.27. If you live sinning
the message of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ is dishonored and shamed. The
cause of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is served when people see and/or hear about
your Christlike character, action and attitude.
Here are three
areas Paul wants the contemporary church to demonstrate a manner of life worthy
the Gospel of Christ:
- Standing
firm in one Spirit, v. 27. Whatever happens, the church must remain united
in the body of Christ, firmly rooted in Biblical truth, beliefs and
principles.
- Having
a unity of purpose-the Faith of the Gospel, v.27. Whatever happens, the church must have a unity
of purpose and that is to strive together for the faith of the gospel.
- In
the face of difficulties and opposition, the church must remain audacious,
v.28. Whatever happens, our conduct must be bold. When Christians refuse
to be intimidated, it is an evidence of their own salvation as well as a proof
that the enemy’s ultimate destruction is certain.
- Whatever
happens, the church must count it as a privilege to be granted to believe
in Christ as well as to suffer for His sake, v.29-30.
In the face of
trials, challenges and even successes, the church must remain steadfast in the
Spirit, united in the body of Christ, striving together for the faith of the
gospel, bold and joyful knowing it is a privilege to believe in Christ and to
suffer for His sake.
So help me God to live a life worthy of the Gospel of Christ
Yours faithful
Scribbler,
NzakuNashipae
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