Reaping What We Sow: A Call to Holiness

Hey, my beautiful brothers and sisters, I hope this message finds you wrapped in love and peace. I feel moved to share a different perspective on our walk with Christ, one that might not be as comforting as we'd like, but it's real and it's necessary.

Now, I'm not here to rain on anyone's parade, but I do want to bring some balance to our posts. We often hear phrases like "Don't worry, God's got us" or "No matter what, everything's gonna be alright." And while these words are comforting, they can sometimes give us a false sense of security.

See, the Word tells us in Galatians 6:7, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." This means that even though we are Christians, we can't expect everything to be alright if we're not living right. We can't sow seeds of discord, neglect, or disobedience and expect to reap a harvest of peace, prosperity, and blessings.

The scripture also warns us in Hebrews 12:14 to "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord." This means we have to actively pursue a life of holiness, not just sit back and expect it to happen. We have to get our house in order, and if we don't, we might experience some adverse consequences.

I've seen it happen, y'all. I've watched good Christian folks quote those comforting phrases, but then their lives get ripped apart because they wouldn't address certain areas in their lives or get their house in order. It's a hard truth, but it's a truth nonetheless.

But here's the good news: with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). And yes, all things do work together for our good (Romans 8:28). But we have to do our part. We have to sow good seeds, pursue holiness, and get our house in order.

So, my beloved family, let's not just be encouraged by comforting words. Let's be encouraged to pursue righteousness. Let's be encouraged to live a life that's pleasing to God. Because that's the best kind of encouragement there is.

Stay blessed and keep striving for holiness. Much love.

Devotionals by Pastor Mark Everett

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