“ON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH”
“ON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH”
As Christians living in today’s society we are often tempted to sacrifice “living a holy life” in order to be popular or to look good in the eyes of the world. When we socialize with friends on FB, Twitter and other types of media, what type of influence do we have on our friends? Is it one that influences our friends to live holy and righteous lives? Or do we as Christians try to impress with worldly impressions to gain popularity.
As Christians we are called the Church, and as the Church we are to live holy lives – we are to live a life worthy of the calling we have received from God, our heavenly father. We need to remember to always wear the full Armor of God, and especially to not leave home without it. The full armor of God helps us as Christians to stay true to the call of God, and to live a life worthy of such a ‘call’. First and foremost the armor of God allows us to be able to stand against evil influences in the world, especially in these days.
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said this to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” And Matthew 16:19, forecasts Acts 2:41, which led to Peter’s experience on the day of Pentecost when Peter’s proclamation of Christ Jesus opened the door to three thousand souls. As Christians we are to preach the Gospel of Christ both in Word, deeds, and in lifestyle. We are ambassadors or representatives of Christ; therefore we need to be living testament for Christ.
Many Christians believe that they can live a life patterned after the world because they say, “We are covered by grace – grace takes care of everything”
Paul affirms this “. . . But where sin increased, grace increased all the more . . .” (Romans 5:20).But Paul continues, “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?
In Jamaican Patois we would say, “ Wa sin deh yu ha nuf, nuf more grace” (Romans 5:20).
In Jamaican Patois we would say “why wee fe continue fe sin God forbid.” (Romans 6:1).
Stay tune for the more on the armor of God for the Christian.