Whose Side Are You Working For?

As humans we have a tendency to grumble, to complain, to criticize, to gossip and to find fault. The Bible calls all of these actions sin. Unless we take an active stance against such negative mindsets, they will dominate our thinking. The Bible tells us to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5) and to think on good things. (Philippians 4:8)

Satan accomplishes more destruction in the church through division, gossip, and backbiting. He knows that if he can get Christians fighting against one another then they will have little impact on reaching the world for Christ. A house divided against itself will not stand. We must be aware of the enemy's schemes and refuse to participate in them.

In 1 Thessalonians chapter five, the Apostle Paul calls us to encourage one another and to build each other up. He urges us to warn those who are idle and disruptive, to encourage the disheartened and to help the weak, all the while being patient with everyone. He says to make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always to strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

As believers, we are to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for us in Christ Jesus. When we live with hearts full of God's unconditional love for one another the enemy will fail in his attempts to bait us with offence. We must choose to walk in peace, joy, love and forgiveness, with an attitude of gratitude at all times. We must seek to live like Jesus in this world that is so lost and in need of the Saviour. We may be the only Jesus that some may ever see, but unless we reflect Him accurately, the lost will not be drawn to Him.

Let me urge you today my friend to be careful with your thoughts, with your words and with your actions. Make sure that they are helping to advance God's Kingdom here on Earth. We don't want to be working for the enemy and empowering his agenda. He's already done enough damage. It's time to take an active stance against him and be Kingdom releasers here on Earth.

Something to think about: Whose side are you working for today?

Rev. Jennifer Ritchie