Planet Shakers

These who have turned the world upside down have come here too. (Acts 17:6, NKJV)

The great English preacher John Wesley once said, "Give me a hundred men who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I do not care if they be clergymen or laymen. Such men alone will shake the gates of hell and set up the kingdom of heaven on earth.”

If there was ever a time in history when a world needed to be turned upside down or, should I say, right side up, the time is now. But if it is going to happen, then it will need to be through committed believers like the ones John Wesley was looking for: people who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God. No casual followers need apply. God is looking for disciples.

Let's commit ourselves to being true disciples of Jesus Christ. Not mere slapdash followers, but disciples.

Time to Sparkle

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.(Matthew 5:16, NKJV)

The Christian should stand out like a sparkling diamond. He should be wholesome, poised, courteous, gracious, but firm in the things he does and does not do. He should be radiant and refuse to allow the world to pull him down.

The greatest need of Christians is for disciplined living. The Apostle Paul said, "Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." (Romans 12:2, NLT)

God calls you today to dedicate your life to Christ and surrender totally and completely to Him, and live the life of discipleship that Jesus Christ asked for and expects from us.

From the book, DAY LIGHTERS by Nico Bougas. Available from Amazon.com