Not Of This World

     NOT OF THIS WORLD

LET THE CHILDREN OF GOD GET THEIR FOCUS ON GOD!

With all that is going on in America, at this time, Christians can become distracted from where their focus should be - at all times. We see the things of this world that have an effect on our lives, but may overlook the fact that our lives are to be in the hands of God. If that is where our lives are, then it is God who will take care of us, no matter what the world may do.

We are in this world, but we are to live as pilgrims and strangers, who are on a journey to a better place and who are of a kingdom that is not of this world.

1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world:....

We should not be surprised or shaken by the ungodly actions of people who have no trust in God and are full of fear and hate. These look to man for safety and for answers. When it looks like man is failing them, they are overtaken by fear, anger and hopelessness. The god of this world gives them no lasting hope or peace, but he does blind them so that they will not receive the light that can do away with their darkness.

2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

OUR GOD IS SUPERNATURAL!

While we are in the world we have to deal with the laws and circumstances of our land. But we should only deal with them, with our eyes on God and our ears tuned to His voice. When we see our God high and lifted up, above all things, we have nothing to fear and no doubt where our help is coming from. He will direct our ways, letting us know what to do in the everyday affairs of our lives and He will help us supernaturally, for our God is supernatural!

Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

OUR FOCUS NEEDS TO BE ON OUR KING!

We are only one breath from eternity as it is. While men here plan and work to live and progress in earthly matters, the children of God are to be watching for the physical return of their king. Our King is alive and active in our lives now. He guides us by His Holy Spirit. But soon we will see Him with our eyes! He has instructed us to be watching for His return. If He is our love, our heart's desire, then we should be watching for Him with great anticipation.

Matthew 25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Let us not get so wrapped up in the goings on of this world, that we become conformed to it's ways and it's nature, that we find ourselves looking to the world as though it is all we have.

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

If we watch for our true ruler's return and are ready, we are going to escape all the ungodly things of this world.

The Lord is coming again! Let us not become so busy with the politics, business, cares and pressures of life on earth until we become distracted and forget to watch for our King's coming. If we do, these things will choke the Word of God out of our lives and we may not be ready when our Lord comes.

Mark 4:19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

If our Kink tarries yet a little while, we may go to Him, unexpectedly, for eternity indeed is only a breath away. Let us not be so foolish that we miss what matters most.

In the twinkling of an eye, those who are ready will find themselves in the presence of the ruler who has been ruling their hearts, minds and lives, while the world has been consumed with those things that will pass away. And when we find ourselves with our Lord, He is going to sit us down and serve us.

Luke 12:37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

What a loving, and amazing King He is!

So let the world struggle, fight and protest in their frustration, fear and anger. Let them worry and fret over the affairs of this world. But, let the children of God keep their eyes on their King and praise Him for His mighty works, His love for them, His care of them, the victory He has won for them and the triumph that is ahead! Praise Him in word, song and deed. Praise Him no matter what you see in this world, for your God has already overcome the world and the victory has already been won!

John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Child of God, if you have gotten your focus misplaced, today is the day to turn your eyes upon Jesus. Remember who you are and to what kingdom you belong. Get back on the path and going forward on the journey that leads to your eternal home with your mighty, everlasting God – YOUR KING!

YOU ARE NOT OF THIS WORLD – if it be that – YOU ARE DEAD TO SIN AND ALIVE TO AND 'IN' CHRIST JESUS OUT KING!

Colossians 3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.