What is this wonderful gift of shame?
In spite of these clear markings, we may trick ourselves about which path we’re walking.
Does selflessness and an entire consecration to Jesus underlay your righteous acts?
Jesus is not out to destroy you but rather to destroy the works of the devil.
Are you an overcomer?
Will you let Jesus sign the executive orders to release the Holy Spirit in your heart and block everything that stands in the way of your sanctification?
Like these early Christians, many in the modern American church, as well as much of the western world, have had the fire of God in their hearts diluted by the ice water of the responsibilities of life and pursuit of prosperity.
When Jesus looks at our works, he will see us as hot, cold, or lukewarm. What does he see when he looks at you?
Will you let him take you low enough so that you will be compassionate to all people, and find great happiness in loving those who despise you?
The place of crushing is a place for all Christians to come.
Will you spread your sin before the Lord now in deep repentance and a holy fear of God, that you and those around you might be saved; or will you wait until the Day of Judgment, and be damned?
Have you returned to Jesus everything that you've stolen, and fully consecrated yourself to him? Or, do you still reserve the "right" to deny your heavenly Father's pleading?