THE NARROW PATH TO RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD - DAY 89

by Rev. Robert John Cericola, Carroll, OH - EUA

Day 89 

Arise and Shine

2 Timothy 3:1–5 (NKJV) But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! 

John 13:35 (NKJV) By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

The above scriptures, while describing people living in the perilous times of the last days, paints a descriptive picture of the redeemed and the lost, the children of God and the devils crew. Paul in his letter to Timothy lays out a description of the self-centered carnal natured devil’s crowd, that claim to know God but deny Him in the way they live their lives.

Conversely, Jesus in John 13:35 said His disciples and easily identified by their love for one another.

There is a growing division, in our society, between light and darkness, good and evil, the lost and the redeemed. Truly it is time for the children of God to arise, and shine as Isaiah spoke of Jerusalem in Isaiah 60:1–2 (NKJV) Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you.

Ending Thoughts

As you continue down the Narrow Path that leads to a relationship with God, your light which is His glorious life shines brighter and brighter through you. Stand up, be bold, share the love of Christ with someone. The brightest lights are easier seen and received when the darkness is the deepest.