You Can’t Go With Me…………..
2 Timothy 4:8 (Amplified Bible)
8[As to what remains] henceforth there is laid up for me the [victor's] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me and recompense me on that [great] day--and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and yearned for and welcomed His appearing (His return).
A few Sundays ago in church, my pastor said that if you’re doing the will of God, chances are you’re not too popular. This statement struck me hard at first, but then brought about a sense of peace. As far back as I can remember, I’ve always been popular. I’ve always had that special something about me that drew crowds, but these past few years I’ve noticed a decline in numbers in my life.
At first it bothered me, but then I began to understand that everybody can’t go where God is taking me. Sometimes we miss out on what God has for us trying to hold on to dead weight. Sometimes we miss out on His favor, because the people around us, cause us to doubt who we are in Christ. No matter how far you go in life, there will always be someone trying to hold you back. It’s not always easy to let go of somebody, but holding on can be fatal. When the Lord comes back, everyone won’t be leaving with him.
Today as we prepare to head into the weekend, let’s do an inventory check on the company we are keeping. Are we hanging out with people trying to push us pass the limit, or people trying to take us to the limit? Do we associate with people who rejoice when we are blessed, or people who try to make us question if our blessing is from God? Being voted most popular by peers, but most unknown by God, will land us in a very stalemate state of living.
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