An unlikely visitor has shown up in the church today â the spirit of antichrist. It has infiltrated the body of Christ and influenced us in subtle ways.
Many believers choose comfort over a righteous stand of conviction. Many make excuses for corruption rather than speak against it. We have softened the Gospel to bow to political correctness instead of proclaiming it unashamedly.
If we stand for Godâs truth, we will be labeled. We will be called radical. We will be painted with the same brush as the religious right. We will be controversial. We have become more concerned about public opinion than honoring our Savior.
When Jesus commands us to shine a light, but we hide in fear, it is antichrist. When He tells us to boldly proclaim the Gospel, but we distort His message to prevent offense, it is antichrist. When He tells us to stand in the day of evil, but we refuse to engage, it is antichrist.
Now is the time to continually be filled with His Spirit, to burn hot with the zeal of God, to speak His truth without compromise, to stand against injustice, to defend the helpless, to shine a light into the darkness, and to wage war from our knees. Our Father demands no less.
