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“DIFFICULT AND HARD”

Monday, November 9, 2009


Hebrews 4:12:
'For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart'

Ever find that living as is Christian is difficult and hard. Reading and studying your bible is difficult and hard. Prayer is hard and boring. Fasting regularly is a discipline. Worship takes up time. And giving offerings may mean putting something off that you really want. Yes! The life we live for God is not always easy and it is most times it is difficult and hard. By we have it easy here in America. Try worshiping God in China, Iran, or even India for that matter and you will have a new appreciation for term difficult and hard.

Many people around the world risk their lives to worship and praise God. Many non-believers point to this as a reasoning for their beliefs but for me this is evidence that God’s word is true. Paul wrote about the persecution we would have to face as believers. Yes! Difficult and hard but worth the battle! When you choose to live for God and follow the teachings of Christ you must be prepared to give some things up. You will have to give some people up. Give your pride up! Give some pleasures up! Give some of your past up! And for some in the world give their lives up!

But I have found over the years that through the study of God’s word what once seemed difficult and hard before has become a normal functioning part of my life. Now not reading the bible daily is difficult and hard. Not having prayer is boring and hard. Fasting is a healthy choice and worship brings me joy! Jesus paid the price for our salvation. We can now come into the body of Christ by faith and there is nothing difficult and hard about that. The Word of God will begin to fulfill your day and living the Christian life becomes easy and exciting! To receive Him is to receive the Holy Spirit, and to receive the Spirit is to be born again! The New Birth comes through a clear understanding of the Word of God and it is fulfilling. In all that you do the word of God will be quick, and powerful, and sharper than a two edged sword! It will divide the asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and will be a discerner of your thoughts and intents from your heart, but never difficult or hard!

Do not be deceived by the world! There is peace, love, and joy in Christ! In Jesus’ Name! Have a blessed week! AMEN

Shabach Shalom!
Pastor Dr. Michael L. Hargett
TAKE IT BACK MINISTRIES, INC.
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