The Bible contains many designations for believers in Jesus Christ who at one time or another are referred to as "the way," "strangers," "pilgrims," "disciples," "believers," "saints," "members of God's household," "a royal priesthood," "living stones." The one I've been thinking about lately is Peter's designation in 1 Peter 1:1 as "aliens." C. S. Lewis, who I hope to meet someday, said in "Mere Christianity" that we live in occupied territory. That is what this world is. "Christianity is the story of how the rightful King has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign of sabotage. When you go to church you are really listening in to the secret wireless from our friends: that is why the enemy is so anxious to prevent us from going. He does it by playing on our conceit and laziness and intellectual snobbery." I remember from reading one of A. W. Tozer's books years ago that one chapter was titled "The World: Playground or Battleground." The recipients of 1 Peter clearly knew that the world was a battleground. As we have noted from "Mere Christianity" Lewis understood that this was enemy occupied territory. Believers need to awaken to the fact that the conflict is real, that the armor is provided and the campaign of sabotage continues. Leading people to Jesus Christ, to be their Savior, discipling men, women, and children and transforming our minds by the Word of God will tilt the battle in Christ's favor and sabotage our adversary.
On a medical note: my 8th MRI is scheduled for Monday. Please pray for a clear. My bilirubin was at 1.6 at the last count 2 weeks ago, and will be tested tomorrow. Thank you for your visit to the blog.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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