It is not a matter of if, only when a digital currency will replace paper. Among the young, many do not carry cash. I’m Social Security age, and I rarely bother with cash. Would a transition to digital be phased in or unannounced? Undoubtedly, some will be benefited, while others will be hurt. As we approach the end of the Church Age, prophecy tells us, the False Prophet will require a mark in the right hand or forehead in order to buy or sell (Revelation 13). Preparation for this should be the spiritual decision to unequivocally commit ourselves and our material substance to the care of the Lord Jesus Christ. “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matthew 6:20-21 KJV).
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Success of Corruption
Why does corruption succeed? It spreads because it has not been stopped by a better alternative. The world gauges success by, If you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich? On the other hand, God measures us by how well we know Him. When evil men surrender to the Truth, corruption is halted one disciple at a time. The LORD’s way is not in the majority in the earth nor does it need a consensus or a quorum for Him to declare victory. He is the Almighty, and it is done, when He says, It is finished. “For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14 KJV).
Babies Not Born Selfish
They say babies are born selfish, caring only for themselves. I don’t think so. Babies are only more in touch with their physical senses and learn tactile feedback in gratifying their senses. As image bearers of God, they must develop the understanding of not gratifying their senses more than the needs and desires of others. Because the Great Creator has designed babies to respond to the evidence of His presence and priority, for that is “clearly seen” (Romans 1:20 KJV), they must be carefully taught by example and word to “treat others as you would want them to treat you” (Matthew 7:12 NET). If not properly taught righteousness, they will become “slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, contrivers of all sorts of evil, disobedient to parents, senseless, covenant-breakers, heartless, ruthless. Although they fully know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but also approve of those who practice them” (Romans 1:30-32 NET). Any wonder people behave badly in public?
Providence Not Fatalism
Christian disciples believe in God’s superintending Providence, not fatalism. Providence is God’s unseen hand ordering, intervening, shepherding, and directing until prophetic fulfillment of His will. Fatalism is uncontrollable hopelessness, where it doesn’t matter what I do, think, or understand. “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine” (John 10:11-14 KJV).
Let Us Go On
“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit” (Hebrews 6:1-3 KJV). The first “principles” (6:1) are elementary education preparation for “perfection” (6:1). Whenever we find ourselves “laying again the foundation of repentance” (6:1), it reveals something was wrong with our First Principles understanding. The Enemy doesn’t mind, if we keep doing the same thing over and over, hoping for a different result. Insanity! But, the Holy Spirit covenants to help us change our understanding, get it right, and go on. “And this will we do, if God permit” (6:3). Hallelujah!
I Can Do All Things
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). What exactly does that mean? I can do everything God expects of me because I have the supernatural help of Almighty Christ. “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth” (Matthew 28:18 KJV). We have the supernatural job of teaching a hell bent world about Christ. “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (28:19 KJV). We have the Throne Authority of the Immortal Father, the Sin Conquering Power of the Risen Son, and the ‘You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide’ Targeting Power of the Holy Spirit. That sets our confidence at its highest! Hallelujah!
Faith Is Just Believing
The children’s rhyme makes lots of sense!
Faith Is Just Believing What God
Says He Will Do;
He Will Never Fail Us;
His Promises Are True.
If We But Receive Him,
His Children We Become;
Faith Is Just Believing This
Wondrous Thing Is Done.
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call” (Acts 2:38-39 KJV).
Poster Children for Hope
Abraham and Sarah are probably the best poster children for hope. The Living God promised Abraham at the age of 75 He would make of him a “great nation” (Genesis 12:2 KJV). Sarah was 65 years old. Twenty-five years later, Sarah bore Isaac. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS LATER! “Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what He had promised, He was able also to perform” (Romans 4:18-21 KJV). Glory only to God!
Keep Hope Alive
Keep hope alive by looking to “Christ Jesus our hope” (1Timothy 1:1 KJV). Hope is that feeling events will turn out for the best. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28 KJV). Without great expectations, we will not attempt great things for Christ. “However, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. Just look at the great things He has done for you!” (1 Samuel 12:24 NET). When things are darkest, “hope thou in God” (Psalm 42:5, 11 KJV).
Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt
Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) find us as an any easy target, if we allow someone other than God to define our reality. We like to think ourselves current with the events surrounding us. If an uncontrollable fire drives us into the ocean, as it recently did to many on the island of Maui in Lahaina, Hawaii, we, too, could not but react. Pray for Maui. May God be merciful to all those affected! Our hearts go out to you! But, beyond reasonable measures to prepare for adversity, our greatest resource and defense is confidence in God. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2Timothy 1:7 KJV). Fear, on the other hand, is a characteristic of hell. “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death” (Revelation 21:8 KJV). Faith is confidence in God. “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV). Faith comes from God’s Spirit working in us as we trust Him, in particular, when believing His Word. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17 KJV). God alone is able to defend us from the triumvirate of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Trust God, for He is worthy!
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