WHAT DO I REALLY STAND FOR

My Dearest Brothers & Sisters in the Lord,

Travelling and speaking to hundreds of people or even thousands of people through the years and in so many countries makes one more responsible than can ever be imagined. The thought of passing on the Word of Truth to people across the globe and not living up to it is an awesome thought. As I feed my soul with books written by Spirit-filled men and women, and as I look at the truth of Scripture I have to remind myself of taking in the whole counsel of God that I might be able to give the whole counsel of God; now that is a scary thought.

My heart was just pierced recently by the scriptures regarding lukewarmness and how the Lord is not impressed with and will not tolerate any of it at all (Rev 3:14-22).  One of the things that I began to see more and more in my own life and in the lives of many across the globe is exactly lukewarmness, neither hot nor cold, trying to be active in church and yet spending more time than ever in the pursuit of earthly treasures and pleasures. This is not only among so called "ordinary Christians" in the church but also among so called "Ministry staff and missionaries". We are not exempted from the deception of the enemy consoling ourselves that we deserve the extras. On top of that everyone else is doing the same. It must be okay. We are so comfortable to be like everyone else and fail to realised that we are called to be like Christ and to represent Christ, which means we are to be different, in this rebellious world. Conforming to the world is an easy thing to do. We don't really need much effort or to struggle much with ourselves or with others, but to be really fired up for the Lord and to be like Him is something that most of us are struggling with.

So while we are seemingly on fire for God in all our activities, in reality, we are actually deceiving ourselves as we continue our every day life in hot pursuit of earthly treasures and pleasures. What do I really stand for, the Kingdom of God or the kingdom of the earth? If I really stand for the Kingdom of God than I will be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, influencing others into His kingdom and drawing them to the King of kings. Am I hot with the fire of the Holy Ghost, am I cold with no life within me (the life of the Holy Ghost) or am I being plain lukewarm? Is God watching me? Am I walking in reality? Have I deceived myself and am I being deceived?

Do not be deceived, God cannot be mocked whatever a man sows that shall he also reap.. (Gal 6:7-10). ...a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions (Luke 12:15)... what good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits his soul...(Matthew 16:26)...therefore do not store up for yourself treasures on earth....but store up for yourself treasures in heaven. (Matthew 6:19-21). This world is not my home, I am just a passing through....

Remind me dear Lord, that I may be found faithful ALWAYS for your kingdom's sake and for the glory of your name. Lord have mercy. It is a sobering thought and conviction. Where do you stand? What am I really standing for? Am I ready to meet with the Lord and be found faithful? Lord help me to love not the world or the things of the world (1 John 2:15) and help me not to desire the friendship of this world because I don't want to be an enemy of God (James 4:4) Teach me dear Lord not to be conformed to this world but be transformed in the renewing of my mind daily. (Romans 12:2) We no longer follow the ways of this world nor are we bound by it since Christ died to deliver us from it. (Gal 4:4) I have been crucified to the world and the world to me (Gal 6:14) since I have been crucified with Christ (Gal2:20). For freedom Christ has set us free...we must not use our freedom as an opportunity for the flesh (Gal 5:13). Be wise.... be filled with the Spirit of God... (Eph 5:15-18). Thank you Lord for your Word of truth, setting us free from the bondage of the evil one. Keep us always obedient to you in the power of your Spirit. The Holy Spirit is knocking at the door of our heart wanting to get in and burn us with His fire for the testimony of God the Father, in Jesus Christ (Rev 3:20). Open up your hearts and let His glory come in, open up your eyes that you may see the things unseen....stand up and take hold of what is yours in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. And my God shall supply all your needs and you can courageously and boldly say 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me'. Is the Lord speaking to you as He has to me? Come to Him and drink of Him... as the Lord so lead. Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come. Take me, melt me, mould me and use me. Amen.

In His Grace Alone,
Kenny Gan