Do not become discouraged when others appear to make great strides in eliminating his presence among believers. Wait for God's timing from His perspective. Remember all he has done already- the great acts through out Biblical history and for what he's done for you. God is working in the life of his children today. Be alert to corrections you need to make in your thoughts, attitude and actions. For He has given us all the gift of his Son Jesus Christ the assurance of Victory proclaimed upon the cross and having faith there is an empty tomb. Psalms 74-8. It is by internal faith we receive Salvation. God's values the attitude of our hearts above all else. Do not judge people's spiritually by their fulfillment of duties or level of human activity, do not think it is by works alone that will satisfy God. God notices all you do for him and will reward you for it, but only if it comes as a loving response to his free gift of Salvation. Human achievements no matter how impressive can not earn a person their Salvation, nor eternal life with God. Our relationship with Christ is not based on having all the right credentials, but by Grace alone. Works with out faith are but dead, And faith with out works fall short of God's Holy standards. You can not depend on Christian parents, Church affiliations , or just being good to make you right with God. Accomplishments nor a good reputation earn you His Salvation. Salvation comes only through faith in Christ and His finish work on Calvary. Just because Jesus does not meet your expectations of what He should be like does not mean He is not who He says He is and will always be. Usually when someone's agenda does not meet God's approval, Christ is rejected all together. Be careful of considering past achievements so important that they get in the way of your relationship with Christ. All my accomplishments are worthless when compared with knowing Christ. The ultimate goal is to know Christ values. Do not place anything nor anyone else above Christ desire to have a relationship with you.
Barrier Breaker:
Reorder your priorities when they are wrong. 1 Timothy 5-7. Look for ways to help other in need, especially your own family give them a listening ear, an encouraging word when needed. Doing other wise "Denies the Faith". Get involved in a Biblical based Church a circle of caring believers.
