The fruit of our lives is the evidence
of the regeneration of our soul, spirit and
body. Likewise when we allow one seed of
sin to be sown in our heart, and we allow it
to germinate, it produces rotten fruit and
our lives mirror the life of the devourer. We
know that the enemy is constantly on the
verge, seeking who to devour. Actually, 2
Corinthians 2:9-11 (NLT), places emphasis
on the consciousness of our spirit: “I wrote to
you as I did to test you and see if you would fully
comply with my instructions. When you forgive
this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive
whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with
Christ’s authority for your benefit, so that Satan
will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with
his evil schemes”.
Be alert!!!!! If you feel you are still on
the dark side of life, remember it is never
too late to go back to the cross where His
undying love is poured out for us. Hold on
for a second, did you notice something? I
almost started to get worried about people,
yet that is why the Bible tells us that you are
in the world but not of the world. Matthew
10:16 (American Standard Version); “Behold,
I send you forth as sheep in the midst of
wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and
harmless as doves”.
Remember, that on the last day you will
account for all you have done. No one will
stand there with you, it will be you standing
face-to-face with God. So in this view, I
implore you to “Let your light so shine before
men that they may see your good works, and
glorify your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew
5:16, KJV).
As you continue to intentionally do
what pleases God, the world around you
will eventually follow the path Jesus has
called us unto. In all, let this word be your
encouragement “He is a rewarder of those
who diligently seek Him” (Hebrew 11:6b
KJV).
Chizoba Aniyumukwu is a Doctoral Student in the
School of Public Health at Jackson State Univer-
sity (MS). After graduation, her goal is to return
to Nigeria where she plans to implement public
health programs in underserved communities.
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