Diluting God's Truth

Jude 1:17-23, “But you, beloved, must remember the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; for they said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, indulging their own ungodly lusts.” It is these worldly people, devoid of the Spirit, who are causing divisions. But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God; look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. And have mercy on some who are wavering; save others by snatching them out of the fire; and have mercy on still others with fear, hating even the tunic defiled by their bodies.”

There are events and prophecies that we don’t want to be true. Our desire to not see those fulfilled is backed by a desire to bring all to Christ as He commanded us. Now in Jude’s epistle we encounter just the circumstance of prophecy about which Jesus spoke. The ‘scoffers’ among us are those who aren’t just on the outside of the church but those who have come into the church to water down and dilute the powerful antidote to sin and death. Some of these scoffers are seminary professors, some are preachers, some are friends, and some are seemingly the saintly church mothers who only want their interpretation of what’s best for the church. Each in her or his own way tries to mitigate the powerful message and intent of God. God’s truth is revealed in His Incarnation, His powerful Word, Jesus. We encounter Jesus in a very personal and direct relationship both in scripture - the Bible - and in our prayer life. There is no doubt that what Jesus said is what He meant and certainly what had been offered by God as an antidote to sin and death. There is no middle ground. Either love God through Jesus Christ or face a certain eternal and damnable death.

Prayer: Heavenly Father we thank you for waking us this day. You never promised this day. You made Yourself flesh and dwelt among us. You saved us through the precious blood of Jesus. Thank you, thank you for loving us. Help us to serve only You and hear Your truth completely. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.