Saturday, July 26, 2008
Psalm 119:113, 115 I hate double-minded men, but I love your law. Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!
DEDICATION PRODUCES SEPARATION
The writer's opposition to God's enemies is a product of his union with God. Remember what Jesus said? "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other . . ." (Matthew 6:24).
You can't play on both teams. You can only serve one master. Long before Jesus ever said these words, the writer of Psalm 119 understood. So out of loving devotion to God, he separated himself from those who opposed God.
In the same way, we modern day Christians cannot allow ourselves to be goaded into serving Satan by doing things his way. If it isn't the LORD's way, it isn't right, and it isn't beneficial. If you feel guilty doing it, then for your own good you'd better stop and pray. Don't allow yourself to be fooled into serving the King of Darkness.
Instead, separate yourself from those who think sin is of little consequence. Separate yourself by your words. Separate yourself by your actions. Draw a circle around yourself by declaring Jesus to be your King in every area of your life.
When we separate ourselves from the sinful world by walking in the commands of God, we show everyone that we follow the LORD not just with our mouths, but with our hearts.
When we tell others how Jesus' love has made us His own, then Satan loses. Through our simple speaking of the Good News of Jesus, the Holy Spirit is put into action and eyes are opened to God's love.
I pray that our dedication to Christ's message might bring separation between many sinners and Satan. I pray that we will take Jesus with us when we go out the doors of our churches and share Him with one person this week.
