What Will It Take?

"We know that those who have become part of God's family do not make a practice of sinning, for God's Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot get his hands on them. We know that we are children of God and that the world around us is under the power and control of the evil one. And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we are in God because we are in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life." 1 John 5:18-20

What will it take?

What will it take for you to see how fleeting this life is?

What will it take for you to understand the urgency?

What will it take for you to see that today is the day of Salvation.

What will it take for you to turn from your sins and turn to God?

What will it take for you to understand that death is around the corner?

What will it take for you to see that when death comes, it's either heaven or hell?

What will it take for you to stop trusting in the things of this world?

When will you put your trust in Christ?

When will you realize your need...Your need for Jesus?

When will you cling to the Word of God and be cleansed?

When will you understand His love and mercy is like no other?

When will you lift your eyes to heaven and know that is where your help comes from?

When?

When faithful one will you begin to proclaim the goodness of God as though you only had minutes to do so?

When faithful one will you rise up as One Body and let your light shine?

It is that light that dispels all darkness. It is that light that draws the lost and broken in.

It is His Word we must fill our thoughts with.

Why Religious leaders do you stand before America honoring the lost and victims of the Boston bombing, yet not speak or mention the name of Jesus Christ. For it is He who brings healing.

Yes, it is true, the words you have spoken of coming together and uniting as one. But let's unite as a Body of Christ, and allow His bonding adhesive to bring down the worst of enemies, Satan. For even he can't stand against the power and authority of God almighty!

It is Jesus Christ who provides protection.

It is Jesus Christ who brings comfort.

It is He, Jesus Christ who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

It is He, who sees all things, knows all things, and is among all people.

It is Jesus Christ that America is in need of.

It is Jesus Christ whom we must cling to, draw near to, and seek in the midst of our suffering, sorrow, fears and pain.

Why is the Word of God not spoken?

For it is the Word of God that will bring understanding to the confused.

It is the Word of God that will reveal the truth of why these things happen.

It is the Word of God that will penetrate even the hardest heart.

It is in the Word of God, America that you will find a loving and merciful God.

When will you stop trusting in man, and start trusting in the Creator of Heaven and Earth. It is He who knit you together in your mother's womb, just as He did the man you put so much faith in. Your lives are both fleeting.

It is Jesus we should point all people to. 

We should be on our knees in prayer, seeking the face of Christ.

Turn to Jesus all you who are weary and worn. Turn to Jesus all you who are broken and afraid. Turn to Jesus all you who are confused and searching.

In Jesus there is hope. In Jesus there is comfort. In Jesus there is healing. In Jesus there is protection. 

In Jesus there is courage. In Jesus there is peace!

When will you see that faith in self and man is futile.

We must stop questioning the power, love and existence of God. 

We must stop asking, "Why does this loving God allow bad things to happen to good people." and start trusting in His promises and faithfulness. Open His Word and let Him tell you why these things happen. Let Him cover you with something so new, so real, so life-giving, that you will never go back to your old ways of living and thinking. (Read Job 38)

Find hope here, here in the Word of God. 

"I look up to the mountains-does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth! He will not let you stumble and fall; the one who watches over you will not sleep. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never tires and never sleeps. The Lord Himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. The sun will not hurt you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord keeps you from all evil and preserves your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever." Psalm 121:1-8