GOD IS ABOUT TO SPIT YOU OUT

Child of God, what have you been up to? You became a beloved child of God, and got placed in the family of God, the Church, by placing your faith in His Son, Jesus. What has happened so far, since you fell in love with Jesus? Are you allowing the Word of God and the Holy Spirit to guide and direct you, and are you following their lead, and allowing them to transform you into the image of God? That’s the only way you’re going to grow in your relationship with God. Like the Hymn-writer puts it, “There’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.”

God wants you to grow in your faith through feeding on His Word (see 1 Peter 2:2), seeking His face in prayer (see 1 Thessalonians 5:16), fellow-shipping with other believers (see Hebrews 10:25), and sharing your faith with others (see Philemon 5:6). Have you been doing those things, and do you see any difference as a result? As you obey the Word of God, transformation becomes evident in your life, but if you don’t, although you claim to be a Christian, your old nature is what others will see, and their response to you and your faith will bring shame to the name of the Lord and the Church. Listen, “The Gentiles blaspheme the name of God because of you” (Romans 2:24 NLT).

God doesn’t coerce anyone into becoming a Christian; He just wants people to know: 1) He loves them; 2) they’re free to accept His love; and 3) the cost of choices they make. He is not willing that any should perish, but would rather they come to faith in Him (see 2 Peter 3:9). As a demonstration of what He wills for us, He rejoices over all who repent, and come into a personal relationship with Him (see Luke 15:10). You have chosen to be His child, great, but there are responsibilities that come with that choice. You can’t place faith in Him and continue to live to satisfy yourself and the devil. Doing so means one of two things, one—you never really believed, or two, you misunderstood God’s requirements. The Bible says, “We are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT).

Also, the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT). Is your new life evident in any way? If you claim to be a child of God, but live like the devil’s, here’s what God says to you. “I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold I will spit you out of my mouth” (Revelation 3:16 NLT).

If you are a Christian living in sin, and think nobody knows, well think again—God knows! He is displeased and is about to “spit” you out! Is that what you want? Make up your mind; serve only one Master, and serve Him faithfully. Joshua, the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, said to the Israelites, “Choose today whom you will serve. … But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15 NLT). Similarly, Elijah, the prophet, had the occasion to challenge the Israelites, because they frequently got sucked into idol-worship like their neighbors. He said to them, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him! But if Baal is God then follow him!” (1 Kings 18:21 NLT). In Matthew 6:24, Jesus said to the disciples, “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other.” Are you getting the point? Make up your mind, and stick with it; don’t claim to be a Christian, while living like the devil. Are you, or are you not a Christian?

Whomever you choose to serve has responsibilities for you in this life, and rewards in the future. Your option is between God and Satan. Compare the responsibilities and rewards of the two, and choose carefully, because your life depends on it!

  Being a Christian will not be an easy road to travel in your human strength. Jesus made it clear when He said: “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world” (John 16:33 NLT); “Apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5 NLT). Assuredly, the Christian life is not a walk in the park, it’s difficult, and sometimes leads to loss of life, but God provides the strength that enables those who lean on Him to be victorious in what they do in this life! What rewards does He promise at the end of this life? He promises eternal life with the Father in heaven, “There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am” (John 14:2-3 NLT).

Now how about Satan, what does he require of you? In short, he wants you to do the exact opposite of what God requires. Listen, “Those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God. Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 NLT).  What is his reward in the end? Being eternal-acquaintances in hell! Consider this, “Then the King will turn to those on his left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons’” (Matthew 25:41 NLT).

If you’re a Christian but not being obedient to the Word of God, you need to repent, and He will forgive you, and restore your relationship! Don't cause Him to spit you out! If you’ve never trusted Jesus for forgiveness, please do that! He loves you and does not want you to perish in hell, but He’ll not force you one way or the other. Time is running out; decide today!