Remember that any dead stiff decayin’ fish can float with the current downstream..downwards and on over the falls into perdition. But it takes a fully alive one to swim upstream against this world's strong current.
It’s interesting how when you read through the entire Bible the majority of people when deciding on somethin’ important.. is often wrong. “We wanna go back to Egypt!” Why, over their spicy grub? Come on! Does it kinda seem to you that most of the people that you encounter or pass each day.. are totally dead on the inside and headed in a destructive direction? Why should you wanna join them? Have you had some trials, some tough times, some testings, some reversals, troubles or outright rejections? Take heart, be encouraged, the Lord still hasn’t forgotten you–He still has your best interests at heart. Remember God’s way and word. He’s even inscribed you on and across the palms of His hands (see Isiah 49:16). You’ve not for one moment been forgotten, so let’s not forget Him–Jesus Christ. Remember His good promises.
“.. the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.”Matthew 7:14b“Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould, but let God re-mould your minds from within..” Romans 12:2 Phillips“And do not be conformed to this world [any longer superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].” Amp.
