King Nebuchadnessar was in awe of the God of Daniel, and placed Daniel in a high position, and lavished many gifts on him. Daniel was now ruler over the entire province of Babylon. (Daniel 2:46-49) In the greatest mood swing of all time, King Nebuchadnessar, was in a fit if rage with Daniel’s assistant’s Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. (Daniel 3:16-19)
Sadly I have witnessed the same mood swings in people who have professed to be Godly people. For me this does not compute! The true reality of the believer’s life is one of stability, as expressed by Daniel, and his assistants. The crowd that stoned Stephen, were supposed to be religious people who served the same God who called Moses to lead his people out of Egypt, yet in fits of rage they stoned one of their own people. (Acts 7:54-60)
I am not surprised that the world is in such a violent state, when believers are willing to turn on each other. The Church has not left a legacy of peace, and alternatives, to the traumatised world that continually lashes out in rage. The media has reported an increase in violent crimes, and I heard the Opposition Leader call for more police to combat the situation. I am of the opinion that would be like putting a bandaid on a festering sore and saying it is healed.
It is time for the truth to come out, until people’s lives are changed through a personal relationship with Jesus, nothing will change! It must begin with believers being holy people and living the alternative that the world requires for true healing.
Matthew 5: 9 (NIV)
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Sadly I have witnessed the same mood swings in people who have professed to be Godly people. For me this does not compute! The true reality of the believer’s life is one of stability, as expressed by Daniel, and his assistants. The crowd that stoned Stephen, were supposed to be religious people who served the same God who called Moses to lead his people out of Egypt, yet in fits of rage they stoned one of their own people. (Acts 7:54-60)
I am not surprised that the world is in such a violent state, when believers are willing to turn on each other. The Church has not left a legacy of peace, and alternatives, to the traumatised world that continually lashes out in rage. The media has reported an increase in violent crimes, and I heard the Opposition Leader call for more police to combat the situation. I am of the opinion that would be like putting a bandaid on a festering sore and saying it is healed.
It is time for the truth to come out, until people’s lives are changed through a personal relationship with Jesus, nothing will change! It must begin with believers being holy people and living the alternative that the world requires for true healing.
Matthew 5: 9 (NIV)
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
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