Many Christians today are "Earth-Inhibiters" right along with the unsaved. By this, I mean they go about their daily lives living pretty much as they did before asking Christ into their hearts. I'm not implying they are living the life of the unbeliever, or that they will go to the Lake of Fire after the judgment. It is not for me to judge the hearts of others. In fact, this message isn't about judgment. It is about waiting instead of acting. It is about being tricked by the clever thief. It is about Life and death and the Kingdom of God

My message is to those Christians who are sitting back patiently awaiting their death or the return of Christ, (whichever comes first), so they can finally be a part of the Kingdom of God. Are you one of the Brothers or Sisters I am speaking of?

The thief is none other than satan. What he is stealing is your precious time. Every moment we waste is a moment that cannot be regained. When you accepted Jesus Christ into your heart, your life truly began. And, at that moment, you became a major target of the thief. he will trick you any way possible in order to keep you from doing the things Jesus instructs His followers to do.

In John 10:10a, Jesus tells us, "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy..." In John 14:6, Jesus tells us the HE, Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and HE is the only way to God.

As I told you, this message is about Life, death, the Kingdom of God, a thief, and waiting instead of acting. I have spoken of the thief, Life and what the thief is tricking you out of. Now, let me say something concerning death and God's Kingdom, and further inform you of satan's tricks.

satan wants as many believers in Christ as possible to think of God's Kingdom comes after death. And, he has a lot of Believers who think that very thought. I think that is why we have so many Brothers and Sisters who are just idling in their faith, waiting for either death or Jesus to return. What a tricky devil satan is.

The Word of God tells us that we do not enter the Kingdom of God through or by death. We enter by Life! (John 14:6 - Jesus is the Life and the only Way.) In Matthew 8:21, we are given an example of Life and death. A disciple asked Jesus to allow him to go and bury his father before following Him. Jesus answered by saying, "Follow Me, let the dead bury their dead." We are all dead Spiritually before choosing to follow Christ. But, once we accept Him, we are given life right then. Spiritual Life!

John 5:24 says, "Verily, Verily, I say unto you, he that heareth My Word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting Life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto Life."

God's Kingdom is a Spiritual Kingdom. It isn't something that is to come. It's here NOW! And, now for the part about waiting instead of acting, it is our duty as God's People to help spread the Message and expand Our Kingdom. Every moment that we sit idle, waiting, and not acting is a lost moment to further God's purpose. Also, it could mean that a lost soul may parish that otherwise could have been saved.

In Matthew 28:19-20, we are given a command as well as a promise. Jesus tells us, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:" This command is known as The Great Commission. And, in verse 20, He continues His command then ends with a wonderful promise. Verse 20 reads: "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I AM with you always, even unto the end of the world." WOW! What a promise! And, what a surprise this is to those who are awaiting His return. Imagine some people are waiting for Someone that's already here. ~ Don't you think that it is time to act on His command?

Jesus is the Life, but HE is also the Light. John 8:12 says, "I AM the Light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of Life." And, we are told to go and teach others how they can be a part of God's Kingdom.

Revelation 12:12: "Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto to you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time." he doesn't have much time, so he tries to steal the time we Christians have. ~ Notice to whom the woe is directed - "The inhabitants of he earth and sea." Also, notice who is to rejoice - "The heavens And Ye that dwell in them."

Colossians 3:1-2 says "IF ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on right hand of God. 2) Set your affection on the things above, not on things on the earth." We are to be Kingdom minded not earth minded. Brothers and Sisters stop waiting and start acting. We have the Light of Life in us. Let your Light Shine as a beacon to those who are still in the dark. Praise God for our Salvation, His Love, Jesus the Christ!!!

All Scripture is from the King James Version of God's Word.

Let your Light Shine by spreading God's Word. - Johnny Collins

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