John 10:4-5 ~ 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. KJV
How many of us have taught our children to never go with strangers. That are not of us, most times they mean harm, and every time it causes great danger and distress for the child and the parents. And parents, if you have trained them right and they are good and obedient children, they will not go with that stranger, but will call out DANGER, STRANGER! Right?
This is what Jesus is telling us as Christians. There are many out there who are wearing (sheeps clothing) Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Throughout Scripture we are warned of these deceivers. They are nothing but from the devil himself, put in places of position over God's people to cause confusion, havoc, danger, and harm in every way. They have deceived our children because we did not continue our teaching and training of these dangers as the child got older. This generation we live in is one of the most Godless generations in history and parents will be holding much of the blame when they stand before God.
It is not okay for young people to be so rebellious and out of control! This is from the devil penetrating the home, the church, and all that they are exposed to. Sadly, these young people may have been saved at an earlier age, but they were blinded because of sin and separation from God as they rebelled against parents. BUT God is in control. Yes, He is. But He also gave EVERY ONE of us a will of our own and when He desires our love, it is to come to Him by our choice. I have spoken on this before. When "love" is given out of OBLIGATION, it literally means we have lost the true love once had. No one would want that, especially our heavenly Father.
Protect your families. Guard them. Keep them from the dangers of deceivers. Ground them in the Word of God, so that THEY choose God and follow after Jesus of their own free will. They will forever be blessed, and so will you! I pray daily that my children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren have a true desire to follow after Jesus. Not because we tell them it is the right thing to do, but because it IS THE RIGHT THING to do, and they recognize their need, and their families need for all things spiritually gained from God.
Jesus is our true Shepherd. Follow Him. Serve Him. Love HIM! These will be the best decisions you could ever make for yourself personally and your precious loved ones.
HE CARES! Lost person, Do You Want to Know HIM? Lord, help us to be wise, studied up, aware, and faithful to You. Amen. With love and prayers, may we be your faithful Philippians 2:16 Missionaries?
Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
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In the name of Jesus, may we be HIS emissaries and used by Him to help others.
Tom and Linda Milam
Missionaries to America and around the world!
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