
“Wanted….Dead or Alive”
Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75, Ephesians 6:10-18
Seeing how quick and how easy the circumstances we find ourselves in here in America, can change….. and if it came to the place where they started arresting Christians, would you be arrested? Maybe you would say like Peter (cock a doodle do) “I don’t even know the man.” Seriously Church it could come to that very quickly and something you and I should think about. Is there enough evidence to convict me/you? That is a very good question. When the line is drawn in the sand would you step over it? Would you stand up for Jesus?
1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 5:3-16, Joshua 1:6-8, Malachi 3:6-11, Leviticus 27:32, Matthew 7:16, Ephesians 2:10, James 4:6-10, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:16-25
Let’s think about what would get you arrested, what characteristics would it take to qualify for you to be arrested? First off, others would have to accuse you of it. Would and do others know for certain you are a real Christian? Or are you a “Secret Agent Christian?” Where no one knows. Are you a witness for Jesus? Have you lead anyone to the Lord? Have you shared the plan of salvation with others or even someone?
Are you afraid, fearful, do you live holy? Praying might be another trait that might get you arrested. How about that? Do you pray to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the name of Jesus (without ceasing)? Reading that evil book soon to be outlawed the, “Holy Bible,” also known as the “Word of God.” The Truth.” Night and day, you don’t let it depart from your eyes? Do you give Happily to HIS work like we are commanded, the proper portion?
Is there any evidence of good works, works of real Charity. Charity with no strings attached? Have you submitted, and committed, yourself to God? Are you ready to omit the things of this world? Have you come to the place where you have crucified yourself? If you have being arrested would NOT bother you. They can’t kill you twice. Dying to self is a very, very important trait to proving you are a Christian.
How about perseverance, or are you blown by every wind of nature? Do you continue with your commitment even when the fire gets HOT? Do you fight the good fight of Faith? Do you push back Satan or does He push you? Do you finish what you start or have you even started? Are you gathering or are you scattering? Do you run from Church to Church or have you drawn the line in the sand and said this is where I’ll serve Him? Are you Faithful to God and your brothers and sisters in Christ? Can you be depended upon to do what you say? Can you be counted upon to serve when asked? Have you asked God to, “Please Use Me?”
O.K. now I’m going to get personal……Are you full of Peace and Joy?
Do people know that about you? Is that a constant characteristic? Are you gentle, kind, and do you stay that way in most circumstances? Are you a long suffer? Can you stand the heat or do you need to get out of the Kitchen? Lol…. Are you a patient Christian? Can you help bear one another’s burdens or are you to wrapped with your own to much to see about other peoples needs.
John 13:34-35, Galatians 6:2, Matthew 22:36-40
Let me ask this one last true convicting trait of a Christian, then I will quit. Do you Love God and Others? With all your heart, mind, soul and body? If you do, you will be doing All the above. Then you might get arrested. They might put out a warrant for your arrest that says: “Wanted Dead or Alive.” Can you be convicted of being a Christian?
Do you place your Faith in a God that Died on the Cross? Do you place your Faith in one that shed His blood for you and I? Do you believe that He was buried and rose on the third day? Then tell Others!
Prayer: Fathers thank you for sending your Son Jesus to die for me and the World. To die so that we might have Hope in this world and the world to come. To be saved and be set free. Help us to stand up and be counted for your Glory and for your Honor. (To persevere in All circumstances.) To not be ashamed of you in ALL that we do. Help us to Love you and others enough to share what we have received and gained in Jesus Name. To not be cold or even lukewarm but to be Hot for you. To be a light in this world and not part of the darkness. To be Salt and to Not blend in with this world. To help change and Make a difference instead of conforming to it. God help us to be led of the Spirit and to Live by the Truth. Help us to not be like the world and More like YOU! To take no thought of our Life, but esteem you and others better. In Jesus Name I Pray…………….. Amen!!
Pastor Don








