In Season and Out of Season

We certainly welcome the kind of temperature we have in the middle of Winter. Instead of snowy days, we have bright and sunny days. A welcome respite indeed.

On the other hand,we cannot afford to hold back on our drive to proclaim the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. Proclaiming the Gospel of salvation has no prescribed  seasons.

Is it polotically incorrect?  Even if it is, according to endorsers of polotical agenda, ours is to proclaim the true message of the Lord of lords and king of kings despite opositions or resistance.In this season of political correctness the temptation to keep silence is great. Pleasing men rather than the true Master of men.But no other name is greater that JESUS, even POLITICS or POLITICIANS.

Religious tolerance. Yet by the looks, its Christianity that is deprived of its right to promote,parade and post  its faith and belief. It is sad but true that what this country is willing to give to other persuasions , is unwilling to grant to Christians.Season of shutting down Christianity? Then, it has been a long season now ! We will persevere.

Have no problems with Christ  but have with christians! No disputes with Christ but with the church ! Alarming ?  Just a reality check. Its easy to find faults with us believers and we’re not surprised,. Christ Himself has warned us “If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because  you are not of the world,but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you” (John 15:19). We don’t hit back , instead , for all seasons , we do good to those who hate us. (Matt 5:44b)

Radio Talks, Late Night Shows,movies , films and print media, lambast and make fun of Christ and His teachings . Nothing new about these! The World will always act and react the way it used to for it is a fallen world.! What’s dishearthening is if we start to mellow   and turn yelow. That’s the kind of season Christ never intended for.

That leads us to this, it may not be comfortable, nor trendy, but our posture will always be, to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ inspite of circumstances.Its the message for ALL seasons. It’s that simple after all!

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