WE ALL HAVE SINNED (Romans 3:23)
Yes, that includes you, my brothers and sisters in Christ. This is why it’s essential to meditate on the Word of God daily, just as God commanded Joshua to do in Joshua 1:8:
"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."
It is the Word of God that transforms us into the image of Christ, giving us the mindset of Christ and helping us walk in His power and authority.
Most importantly, it reveals the sinful nature within us. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome it (Titus 3:5). We should be repenting daily—even if we cannot pinpoint any major sin. Start each day by asking God to forgive you for known and unknown sins.
Remember when Jesus was on the cross, He felt that separation from the Father because of all the sins that were placed upon Him.
I always say it’s better to ask God to forgive you even if you cannot identify any sin. Keep in mind Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." It’s better to be safe than sorry.
To all my brothers and sisters in Christ who think like kids who go to school, never taking notes, and only retaining whatever the teacher teaches—your relationship with Christ will not grow on someone else’s word alone. You need to read the Word of God for yourself, too. This way, you’ll know if the spiritual leader you sit under is teaching the truth. We need to be vigilant and sober in these times.
Remember, the only way we will make it to heaven is by:
Knowing the Truth (reading the Word for yourself)
Walking in Righteousness (allowing the Word to guide you)
Living in Holiness (being transformed through the Word into a vessel for God’s Spirit to dwell in)
Now, to my unsaved friends reading this post, don’t think God isn’t looking out for you, too. He wants you to make it to heaven. Sending His only Son—Jesus—to die was not just for the Jews but for the Gentiles as well, which includes most of us.
Romans 2:14-15 says, "For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness."
What does this mean? It means that God has written His laws in your heart, and everyone else’s, so when sin arises in your life, even though you don’t know Him or have a relationship with Him, His Spirit—through your conscience—will convict you of that sin and let you know it’s wrong.
The problem is this: because you’re in the world, surrounded by worldly ideas of what is right and wrong, sometimes when the Lord convicts you of sin, you’re caught between a rock and a hard place.
Let me explain.
Say, for example, you find yourself dabbling in masturbation, and the Spirit of God convicts you, but at the same time, you read articles from doctors saying it’s healthy. Now, you’re in a dilemma.
I’ve been there too. You can read more about how I overcame it in a post I wrote two weeks ago titled How to Break an Addiction.
You see, without the Word of God (the Bible), you don’t have the confirmation to tell you that what you’re sensing inside is God’s Spirit prompting you about something sinful. The devil knows this and uses the things of the world to bring confusion, causing you to dismiss the conviction of the Holy Spirit.
If you doubt the Spirit of God is convicting you, think of this:
How is it that so many nations—both Christian and non-Christian—have similar laws in their constitutions, laws that they consider worthy of either death or imprisonment? Where did that knowledge come from? Wouldn’t it make sense to believe that God imprints His commandments on all of us?
With that in mind, the next time you feel convicted of something, remember where that conviction came from. Instead of giving in to the world’s way and sinking deeper into sin to the point where you stop hearing God, get a Bible and grow in the knowledge of the One who created you.
God did not send His Son to die for some; He loves us all—even those who turn to vile things like witchcraft. Remember, God does not hate you; He hates the sin. The devil likes to convince people that their sins are too great for God to forgive, but that is a lie. The only unforgivable sin is blaspheming against the Holy Spirit—continuing to resist the convicting power of the Holy Spirit (Matt 12:31).
Romans chapter 1 explains in detail about those who reject God’s truth for lies, but that passage is more for Christians, as the unsaved wouldn’t know the truth without the Word.
No one on this earth can say they’ve never been convicted for something wrong they did. The reason you see all the evil in the world and ask, "Where is God?" or "Why doesn’t God do something?"—now you know that He does do something. But when you’re surrounded by worldly ideas of right and wrong, you often quench the Spirit of God until you stop being convicted. God steps back when we continually refuse to let go of sin, which is why you see the rise of evil.
So, don’t be too quick to say that God doesn’t love us or He wouldn’t let all these things happen. It’s our rebellion that causes the evil around us.
My advice to everyone reading this: when you pray, ask God to fill you with HIS LOVE. That way, when you meet people who hate you, or even those who want to harm you, you can pour God’s love into their lives and break down the walls around them.
I’ve learned that not everyone doing evil does it because they hate God; sometimes, it’s because they never received love from their families or those who should represent God.
Let God’s light shine through you. We are called to be the salt of the earth. Do you see how the devil turns both Christians and non-Christians against each other, sowing hatred? Where there is no love, there can be no victory.
Jesus gave us love, despite us hating Him. That’s how He saved us. John 3:16 declares this; read it.
It makes sense now when Jesus commands us to love our enemies and do good to those who hate us. It’s a spiritual thing, and we must look past the natural and walk in love. Pray earnestly for it—it brings peace in your battles.
To any unsaved person who may feel led to invite Jesus into their life, here’s a prayer to receive Him as your Lord and Savior. Remember, while joining a church is important, don’t leave your spiritual growth in the hands of your minister alone. Go into prayer and ask the Lord to teach you about Him and help you understand His Word.
Prayer:
Dear Father,
I am a sinner, and I acknowledge all my sins against You. Forgive me for my sins. I turn my back on them and renounce every spirit that has me bound, breaking myself loose from their evil influence. I believe that Jesus died on the cross for me and that you raised Him on the third day. I now surrender my life and will to Your purpose for me on earth and thank You for the Holy Spirit You have placed inside me, sealing me to the Father who will guide me into my divine destiny. Please come into my heart and be my Savior. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Want a Sneak Peek?
Prayers and scriptures are scattered all throughout my books, as I know the importance they hold in the lives of believers and how they can lead the unsaved to Christ. If you enjoy reading fiction books that are packed with scriptural insights, practical lessons, and inspiring testimonies that will encourage and equip you in your faith journey, I would like to introduce you to three of my books.
The Path of the Chosen Warriors and A Shattered Life Restored and Life’s Journey: Our Greatest Test below. You can download the first 3-5 chapters for free.
In Life’s Journey: Our Greatest Test, two of the main characters went on fasting for another of their friends who was struggling with a sexual perversion spirit.
In A Shattered Life Restored, the Lord gave me the scriptures that I used to create the deliverance prayers for the couple who went on fasting for their son. So, if you have kids and need help there, this book would be for you.
In The Path of the Chosen Warriors, the Lord showed me some of the manifestations that occur when we fast. I recorded all of these experiences in the book as part of what the characters went through during their fasting and deliverance. It will be an eye-opener for you to know what to expect when you are fasting and experiencing certain things.
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