For Or Against?

Conspiracy! Treason! The forming of unlawful alliances! Such is the planning with others for the carrying out of subversive acts to undermine an authority and an act of betrayal through the withdrawal of support. Acts of this nature against a nation are usually considered high offenses and at times have been punishable by death. How much more when such is against the Creator of life. Sadly this was a charge against God's people during the time of Jeremiah.

We read. . .
"(9) Again the Lord said to me, 'A CONSPIRACY EXISTS AMONG THE MEN OF JUDAH AND THE INHABITANTS OF JERUSALEM. (10) They have turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, who refused to hear my words. They have gone after other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah HAVE BROKEN MY COVENANT that I made with their fathers. (11) Therefore, thus says the Lord, Behold, I AM BRINGING DISASTER UPON THEM THAT THEY CANNOT ESCAPE. Though they cry to me, I will not listen to them." ( Jeremiah 11:9-11 ESV)

How sad that they would desert the One Who had blessed them and turn to follow gods that were nothing. Being for or against was A LIFE OR DEATH CHOICE. Because of their choice they were facing disaster they would not be able to escape.

Jesus declared the same thing with regard to allegiance associated with Him.
"WHOEVER IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME, and whoever does not gather with me scatters." ( Matthew 12:30 ESV) [also Luke 11:23]

No other choices. No "A", "B", or "C", but only "A" or B". No middle of the road. Either for or against! What do the actions and choices of our life declare regarding our view of the Sovereignty of Jesus? Is He truly the Lord of our life or would we prefer His power to be overthrown? To turn away from Him is to not only form an alliance with the world that has rejected Him, but it is also to join with the real enemy; the devil! Remember those who rejected Jesus during the days of His ministry on earth were told by Him that they were of their father the devil, because they were carrying out the devil's work! ( John 8:44) Whose work and will are we set on carrying out?

May the actions of our life and the words of our mouth reveal the genuineness of being FOR JESUS! Such is a choice for abundant life now ( John 10:10) and eternal life to come! Being wholeheartedly for Him will also prompt us to be about the work of gathering others to join us in abundant living under His Sovereignty.

Have a great day MAINTAINING LOYALTY TO THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS!
Carl

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