January 19: 2 Timothy 3 1-5

Key Verse: 2 Timothy 3 1
But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.

Devotion:
The deeper we get involved in the world, the more we are able to see just how corrupt it can be. Is this a good thing, or should we avoid the world at all costs? Jesus came to the earth in human form so He could be with us and encourage us with the truth… but He is God!

We are not! We are just plain human beings… who happen to have God on our side and if we are willing to keep Him close, He will guide us and keep us as we walk amongst the worldly people. We are based in this world and the only way the world is going to see Christ is through us showing them the gospel truth. We have to be amongst people – but we don’t have to get involved with everything they do!

The more the world grows, the more we see just how corrupt man can be. It does not stop at just being in the rough areas of our cities – it is widespread through businesses, administration and even governments all around the world. People get caught up in a power struggle in their own imaginations and they become so transfixed with those struggles, they become part of that corrupt world.

When Jesus came to earth He made sure He brought His love with and spread it to everyone He encountered. That does not mean He gave in to the ways of the world, but rather pointed out where people were going wrong – giving them the choice as to whether they would continue in their worldly ways or turn to God and bring His ways on board in their lives. We have that same choice every day and we need to be actively choosing God’s ways so others can see they have this choice too.

Points to Ponder:
Do you try to fit in to social groups?

Or will you stand up for God’s social group and make a point?