THE MIDDLE GROUND
Many choose the middle ground. They don’t want to be hot or cold. They stand between totally depending on God and depending on intellect, emotions, and the culture. They are religious and may even be radical. Instead of following Christ, they follow doctrines, organizations, persuasive leaders, or something else other than Christ.
We are fast approaching a day where it won’t be possible to be lukewarm. No one will be able to stay on the fence. Everyone will have to make a decision.
Woe to those at ease in Zion and those secure on Mount Samaria, the distinguished ones of the foremost nation, to whom the house of Israel comes. ~ Amos 6:1
Today, Zion refers to the church. It’s possible to settle into complacency in the church and be at ease in Zion. Many know about the promises in Scripture but have no desire to partake of the power and authority Jesus purchased on Calvary. You probably wouldn’t bother reading this post if you were among those who were at ease in Zion.
The Lord’s abiding presence, His parousia, is coming in His people. This isn’t the bodily return of Christ to the earth but the conclusion of God restoring His church after the great falling away from God’s patterns and ways. Saints from every denomination and division of God’s people are learning to discern God’s voice from all others. They’re turning from their double-mindedness and their favorite sins. They’re turning from idols such as entertainment, human intellect, pleasure, and possessions. They’re turning from religiosity to the living Christ: Christ in you the hope of glory.
So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth. ~ Hosea 6:3
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