In Revelation 12:9, 13:7, and 14:9 and 10, we read, "The great dragon called the Devil and Satan along with his angels were thrown down to earth....Satan was allowed to make war on the saints of God and to conquer them, and was given authority over all the earth...Those who worship the beast and receive his mark, 666, will drink of God's wrath."
"In this passage, we see God has removed the deceiver from heaven and given him the power to deceive those on earth. Therefore, we humans have a distinct choice to make. We can either be God's children or Satan's slaves. God never demands that we follow Him, but always allows a freedom of choice. When one chooses, one becomes a servant or a slave of the one chosen.
"I chose Christ, and I chose to follow Him. God, I thank you that you have allowed freedom of choice. Amen."
Although this was written long ago by Jerry, it is the same step that I made, too, and I pray that many of you have chosen God, as well. Choosing God rather than Satan does not make us perfect. The opportunity is there for perfection, but most people struggle along with some imperfections that don't seem to go away. Have patience and faith, for the Holy Spirit is working on those areas for all of us. He, also, needs us to overcome, for His need for us in the world is great, imperfect or perfect.
I want to be a tool for Christ. Maybe you do, too. Ask Him, and He will lead when we are ready.
Jo INMN
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