It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. When was the last time you took a stand against wicked devices? The times when church members and family members engaged in destructive gossip, what did you do about it? The times when unrighteousness was occurring at your place of employment, what did you say about it? Do people flock to you with the latest rumors? Many time those who gossip and spread rumors only go to those who enjoy hearing it. Are you one? Have you declared Christ as the head of your life? Is He in total control of your comings and goings? When was the last time you told someone about the goodness of Jesus Christ? Are you ashamed? Are you afraid? Is the enemy trying to make you bow?
This morning, I have been commissioned to come and minister. So often in our lives we see many people compromise their walk with the Lord for momentary recognition or acceptance by friends. We watch many people lose their blessings because they partner with people who did not fear the Lord. We know people who have walked away from the church and fellowship with the Lord because the world appeared more glorious. There are members of our family that refuse to confess Christ as their Savior because they believe all Christians are hypocrites. You have debated and pleaded with them. No change. Have you been there? Are you there now? My friend, Do Not Bow To The Enemy! The Bible declares in Daniel 3:10-11 – Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image: 11 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. As the three Hebrew boys, you must bow to no other gods (Exodus 20:3).
My brother, my sister, it does not matter how wonderful this world appears. It does not matter what promises the enemy has issued (John 8:44). Do Not Bow To The Enemy! You must remain stedfast and unmoveable in the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58). Beloved, there is only one God to bow down before … the all True and Living God. The Bible declares in Psalms 95:6 – O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker. We are the creation of God. We have been designed to offer Him daily praise and sincere worship. He has given us a heart to know Him (Jeremiah 24:7). Do Not Bow To The Enemy! The Bible declares in Matthew 6:24 – No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Has the enemy been tempting you with unfulfilled promises? Are you enticed by his lies? Are you his pawn? Have you bowed to the enemy? I pray you have not. Prayer for Today: Father, I realize the enemy desires to make me bow before him. As your child, I submit myself totally to you and no one else. In Jesus’ name … Amen!
Scripture Reading for Today: Exodus 20:5
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
Pastor Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.