CONTENDING WITHOUT COMPROMISE

[FAITH]

There is a paralyzing passivity so prevalent in the Church today.  As prophetic voices, we must sound the alarm: these are not days of peace! We have no armistice with the workers of darkness!  We must stir ourselves out of this stupor, as Scripture instructs us to do. We must rouse to reality and awaken (see Romans 13:11-14 AMP).

 

NOW IS THE TIME TO AWAKEN

 

A non-confrontational attitude is not the role and the responsibility of God's end-time warriors! We must awaken. Now is the time to fully understand and embrace your Christ identity and rise to the occasion (see Joshua 1:7).

Your DESTINY and the destiny of coming generations demand that we do our very best – now!  (see Proverbs 11:3).

 

RUN FROM COMPROMISE AND COMPLACENCY

 

We must not entertain compromise nor tolerate complacency. On the contrary, we are called to confront the powers of darkness. Rather than remaining passive, complacent, or compromised, it is our responsibility to resist the enemy and stand firm (see James 4:7). Having done all to stand, we shall stand bold and brave, resisting the devil and all his schemes, knowing full well that greater is God's power within us than the devil's power about us (see 1 John 4:4).

 

We are fighting from a place of victory! Why? Because our Lord and Savior has already defeated every foe at Calvary. In Christ, we are more than conquerors. We are truly, practically, eternally victorious in every arena of life – and are not victims (see Romans 8:37).  Cast off any "victim" mindset and take hold of the truth spoken by Christ as He gave His life for you: "It is finished!" He fought the war and won – on our behalf.

 

WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS

 

Ephesians 6:1-11 offers great advice concerning the best strategy for preparing for this conflict with the powers of darkness.

 

Be bold, be brave, be very courageous! You are called to a victorious overcomer, to be aggressive in our stand against the kingdoms of darkness (see Joshua 1:9). God has given us bold authority to bind the works of satan (see Matthew 16:18-19).

 

Christ Jesus states we must take a bold stand against the works of darkness if we are going to gain ground for the Kingdom of God – bearing fruit that remains.: "And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the Kingdom of Heaven has endured violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize – a share in the Heavenly Kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion]" (Matthew 11:12 AMP).

 

TAKE A STAND NOW

 

This is a time of confrontation and conflict. Resolve in your heart that you will neither compromise nor retreat, you are going to exhibit bravery and boldness (see Joshua 1:9). Lift your head high and resolve that you, personally – empowered by the Holy Spirit and more than a conqueror – are going to assail the Laodicean spirit in your generation.

 

Now is the time to discover and walk in God's PURPOSE for your life (see Matthew 7:7)  so you may disciple other Believers in coming to understand their Christ identity. (see 2 Corinthians 6:2).

 

Now is the time to hold nothing back! Make this hour your finest hour – to "win for the Lamb the reward of His suffering"!

 

ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY

https://afministry.ning.com/

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