Created To Manage Or To Destroy - Part 1
- 1. If you are keen enough, you will realize that there are two antagonistic forces at work on the face of the earth. We all re- member the rebellion that happened in heaven where Lucifer (Satan) and the wicked angels who disobeyed God were driven away from His presence. Satan was filled with pride and rebelled against God’s authority. Isaiah 14:13-19. God’s sovereignty cannot be challenged by any other power! The book of Revelation reveals to us what had transpired.: "Therefore rejoice, O heav- ens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time." Rev. 12:12-NKJV. These two Powers are normally referred to as GOOD and EVIL. Created To Manage Or To Destroy? -Part 1
- 2. It is astonishing to note that some people’s minds have been blinded and no longer loathe evil. They have no Godly fear. It is a challenge to dif- ferentiate between good and evil. The world would be much safer if we went back to the basics: distinguishing between Good and Evil. The Bible teaches that, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10–NKJV. Were you Created To Manage Or To Destroy? The ‘thief’ referred to in the above text is the devil and his wicked forces. He cannot oper- ate without a yielded vessel (body). His victims are majorly those who have no relationship with God.
- 3. The moment one reject God, the enemy takes dominion over his life and he has the right to execute wicked schemes through them. The devil has been defeated by the Finished Work of Jesus Christ On the Cross. We must be vigilant. The last kicks of a dying horse are dangerous. These last kicks can and have swept many away to abyss (hell). If the founda- tions are destroyed, What can the righteous do? Psalms 11:3. The right- eous must rise and shine. The righteous are the salt and the light of this earth. Mat.13-14. Our Lord Jesus commissioned his disciples to reach the lost and make disciples of nations baptizing them in the name Father, and of he Son and the Holy Spirit. This Word has trans- formative power to change this world. Mat.28:19-20. Jesus commissioned them to go and make disciples ..
- 4. It is the Word of God, the Blood of Jesus Christ and the Testimony of the saints that overcame the evil one. Rev.12:11 Jesus said, "He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scat- ters abroad.” Mt 12:30. You cannot be neutral. You are either promoting Good or Evil in your dealings. In a military combat (warfare), you cannot swap positions and join the enemy’s camp at your own volition or as you desire. You are ei- ther for or against. That is why Joshua asked the man who was standing in his way whether he was for them or for their adversaries. It is written: And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to
- 5. Him and said to Him, "Are You for us or for our adversaries?" So He said, "No, but as Commander of the army of the LORD I have now come." And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, "What does my Lord say to His serv- ant?" Joshua 5:13-14 Those who stand for righteousness please God and will be rewarded with Eternal Peace whereas those who promote evil will face eternal judgment and punishment (death). Below please find some differences and benefits between Good and Evil.
- 6. Item Good (Righteousness) Evil (Sin) 1) Believing and Obeying God’s Word. John 3:16 Doubting and Rejecting God’s Word 2) Love for your neighbor. Luke 10:27 Hating your neighbour. King Ahab and Jeze- bel hated Naboth and killed him. I Kings 21 3) Righteousness and Forgiveness. Isaiah 54:14, Mat. 6:14 Un-forgiveness, persistent anger and bitter- ness towards others. Cain. Gen. 4 4) Good stewardship of office. After feeding multitudes, Jesus author- ized to collect the left-overs =12 baskets. Luke 9:17 Bad Stewardship office. Eli’s sons. 1 Sam.2:22-27. Wastefulness of resources and greedy. Lack of reverence for God. Tamper- ing with sacrifice. 5) Building infrastructure for the bet- terment of people’ lives. Noah build the Ark that was used to save human race. Gen. 8:14 Destruction of property, e.g. arson, murder, terrorism. As being witnessed in some of our schools and communities. 6) Integrity. Pro, 20:7 Corruption (stealing public funds). Gen. 8:12 7) Honesty. 1 Titus. 2:2 Burglary John 10:10 8) Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Gal. 5:22-23 Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewd- ness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambi- tions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like. Gal. 5:19-21
- 7. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every liv- ing thing that moves on the earth." Gen. 1:28 –NKJV The tares would be likened to evil thoughts the enemy sows in the hearts of people so that they may cause mayhem. Let the Word of God be your shield of faith against this fiery darts of the enemy. Eph. 16:16 Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I come to you acknowledging that I am a sinner. Please forgive me. Make me an in- strument of peace wherever I go. Let no member of my body, my soul and my spirit yield to the evil one’s schemes. Cause me to be a good manager of your re- sources. I reject Satan and all his wickedness. Come into my heart and save me now. Write my name in the Book of Life. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and Power. Thank you for doing it. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen! © By Ken Liyai