E2022_S3E4 - DEALING WITH BACKSLIDING

Apostle Joseph Simwela

My daily light - 04 March, 2022

Dealing with backsliding

_Is it because there is no God?_

*Text*

But the angel of the Lord told Elijah, who was from Tishbe, “Go and confront the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is there no God in Israel? Why are you going to Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, to ask whether the king will recover?

*2 Kings 1:3 NLT*

*Is it because there is no God?*

Its a question that goes to someone who has known Christ and his work, who knows what God can do - who has tested the mighty works of God.

Why do we go back to evil having tested the good?

*Text*

Oh, foolish Galatians! Who has cast an evil spell on you? For the meaning of Jesus Christ’s death was made as clear to you as if you had seen a picture of his death on the cross.

How foolish can you be? After starting your new lives in the Spirit, why are you now trying to become perfect by your own human effort?

*Galatians 3:1, 3 NLT*

Dont be like the foolish Galatians, having started well with Christ - they go back to be lead by their flesh.

It means you used to trust God, not making any decision without him - but what has happened now?

Return back to God or you face the wrath of God.

I confront you too my sister, my brother!

What are you doing with that evil person concerning your marriage and relationship?

*Is it that there is no God* you can enquire from about your marriage and relationship?

What are you doing with that old teacher of yours concerning your education?

*Is it because there is no God* to make you excel in your exams?

What are you doing with your boss concerning your job and the workshops?

*Is it because there is no God* of favour, grace and open doors?

My brother and sister, what are you doing with those creatures concerning your business?

*Is it because there is no God* to prosper you and excel your business?

And you! My sister, my brother, my father and mother. . .I mean you!

*Is it because there is no God?*

Repent! Come to terms with God, or else face the wrath of his anger.

The good news is that, Jesus is right now at the door of your heart. Open for Him.

The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

*Luke 3:9 NIV*

if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

*2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV*

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord . “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

*Isaiah 1:18-20 NIV*

*I pray that you will have the courage to settle the matter with your God, here and now in Jesus name!*