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The return of Jesus Christ is coming.. Be Ready!!

These are words I have heard my entire life. Each generation exuberantly speaks of the return of Jesus Christ and that it is happening soon. Each day passes, and we are getting closer and closer to the end. Over this past weekend, there was a huge uproar because the Supreme Court of the United States decided that gay couples are legally allowed to marry. Social media was full of hate, violence & bigotry. These actions were not just by Christians, but also by those in agreement with the courts decision.

We as Christians have messed up, and I include myself in this. This weekend should have been a time where Christians were on their knees asking God to forgive America & forgive those that blasphemy God, not a weekend for bashing other people. We have done such a great job at taking America into our own hands & pushing God out of every single area. Biblically, homosexuality is a sin, and God hates sin, but God does not hate the sinners. God died for the sinners, so that they would be able to seek forgiveness & turn from their sin. He did all of that, because He loves the sinner.

I am guilty for forgetting about the sinner and only focusing on the sin. I am guilty for forgetting about the preparation that needs to take place before Jesus comes back. The end is closer each day, yet we sit on the side lines confessing sin to be wrong, but not encouraging people that there is another way. I think about all of the people who are not homosexuals, but fought Christians this past weekend. What are we doing to help those people understand. How many homosexuals have we gotten in touch with to share the gospel, never to bash them but instead to tell them of a loving God.

My God is Loving, Forgiving, Merciful, Graceful… and My God is Just.

Matthew 5:6-12 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

The purpose of us here on earth is to bring glory, praise & honor to God & to tell others about Him.

Have you done all you can do?