Rising To The Occasion!

What do we do when we face opposition? Do we feel it takes the wind out of our faith or do we find ourselves gaining a greater resolve to uphold God ’s standard for living?

Someone has said, “Don’t be afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.” [source: a sentence sermon]

It is often opposition that gives us the opportunity to be seen as RISING HIGHER than the opposing ideas of this world. When the world’s evil and ungodliness continues to grow, our persistence in doing what is right and upholding God’s standard becomes even more pronounced. The light of our godly life can continue to dispel the darkness and expose what the darkness has tried to hide. (i.e. John 3:20) When we are seen as unwavering from striving to please God, our seriousness and wisdom of living in accordance with God’s Will becomes more evident.

Paul encouraged the church at Philippi
“(27) Only LET YOUR MANNER OF LIFE BE WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, (28) and NOT FRIGHTENED IN ANYTHING BY YOUR OPPONENTS. This is A CLEAR SIGN TO THEM OF THEIR DESTRUCTION, BUT OF YOUR SALVATION, AND THAT FROM GOD.” ( Philippians 1:27-28 ESV)

When we feel the forces of the winds of this world’s ideas, let us not allow them to be a power to hold us down, but instead a force to LIFT US HIGHER in upholding God’s Will. As the opportunities present themselves we need to rise to the occasion to shine. ( Philippians 2:15) Though others may oppose us and speak against us, our steadfastness in conducting our lives in honorable ways will cause our good works to be seen and for God to ultimately be glorified. ( 1 Peter 2:12) Let us continue to draw attention to the elevation of God’s holy standards.

Have a great day GAINING ALTITUDE TO GOD’S GLORY!
Carl

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