Steps to Christ

...in Our Time of Crisis

It is abundantly clear that our world is in crisis: wars, rumors of wars, nations rising against nations, famines and earthquakes...all these are the beginning of birth pains (Matt. 24:8) Now if you keep reading you may choose to be alarmed, but I would suggest that as children of God we should be rejoicing. 
While the suffering we endure and that which we witness should not be taken slightly, it is necessary that we do not become myopic. After all the pestilences are unleashed upon this earth, verse 30 says "Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven." At such a time as this, the Lord is looking for a prepared people, "men [and women] who will not be bought or sold, who in their most inmost souls are true and honest, who do not fear to call sin by its right name, whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole, who will stand for the right though the heavens fall." (pp. 57)

The question that we each need to answer, is Will I be ready?

The answer is revealed only through a daily dying to self, and having a renewing personal relationship with Jesus. We must confess our sins, and surrender ourselves completely to Him who is life eternal. It takes more than outward compliance, but an obedience that embodies His love. We are required to know who God is. If we "would become acquainted with the Savior, study the Holy Scriptures" (pp.88)
As we become confident in His Love, God calls us to show His goodness and mercy to a world who needs to learn of Him. That is what we are asked to do in every aspect of our lives. As we instruct pathfinders, how are we incorporating the message of salvation in our instruction and deportment?

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As you read Steps to Christ, you might also find this sermon series by Kameron DeVasher to be helpful in stretching your understanding of God's redeeming love.