Let’s start off by acknowledging one thing: these are complicated times that we are living in. Political turmoil, divisions, and factions, sickness, disease, and death. Now, to the good news: GOD HAS NOT CHANGED, and neither has His intentions for our lives. Now more than ever, the world needs to hear the simple Gospel; from you! Here are a few ways to get back to the simple truth, and finally stay rooted in the goodness of God…keeping it simple.
KEEPING IT SIMPLE: BACK IN THE WORD
Firstly, have you ever wondered what God’s plans were for you? The Bible, God’s written word, is like a treasure map to the very heart of God. Dive in and seek Him! There are so many Bible reading plans out there, choose one and go for it! Chew and digest the Gospel of Jesus Christ, let it fill to overflow! (Joshua 1:8)
INTIMACY WITH JESUS
This is one of the biggest areas that the enemy will attack. First of all, get alone with God! Bring Him your questions, your doubts, your fears. He is the only one who can fully empathize with you. Second of all, worship Him, seek His face! It’s His promise that when you seek Him, you will find Him! (Jeremiah 29:13)
ASK GOD FOR THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
“Didn’t I receive the Holy Spirit when I was saved?” Yes! The Holy Spirit begins to work in your life when you accept Christ. Therefore, He convicts you of sin, teaches us about righteousness, and dwells within you! (Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:13 John 6:44) Additionally, there is a separate and distinct occurrence called “The Baptism of the Holy Spirit.” This is a gift from the Father, possible only through what Jesus did, to empower every believer to walk literally as Jesus did. (Matthew 3:11, Luke 11:13, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:33-38) Additionally, Jesus told the disciples to wait for this gift, and the Bible tells us when we ask for it, hence God is happy to give it to us! (John 3:34)
KEEPING IT SIMPLE: GIVE
In conclusion, it’s simple. Maybe God is calling you to leave everything behind, move to another Nation, and preach the Gospel to the unreached. Or, maybe, God is calling you to pick up the phone and share the love that you have received in Jesus with a lost friend. Perhaps God is calling you to be a witness in your family, or in your workplace. Whatever the case, God has called you to give away what you have received. How many of us have been healed, set free from bondage, had our lives radically transformed by the simple Gospel? Finally, by sharing what God has done for you, you get to be the hands and feet of Jesus on the earth today. “…Freely you have received; freely give” (from Matthew 8:8)
