2Peter 2:9, “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:”

We will never know what we can accomplish if we refuse to get in the race and try! We will never know the impact we can have on someone’s life, until we decide to live and love according to God’s will – no matter what!

To try is to make an attempt or effort to do something.

Many time we will listen to our haters. People who want to keep you where you are. People who are afraid of your success. For (they believe) that will mean you will leave them, and they will be alone in their mess.

But what they don’t understand is the way God works. We serve a God who requires us to be our brother’s keeper. When we are strengthened, we grab our brother and strengthen them too (Luke 22:32).

But God would not have us to be ignorant of the plan of the enemy. There are people who willingly serve the enemy of our soul. Their purpose is to subvert the cause of Christ. To bring chaos and confusion to the lives of the believer.

For this reason, God has cautioned the church to:

1. Know those who labor amongst us (1 Thessalonians 5:12).

2. To know that everyone is not wheat, but tares is growing beside us (Matthew 13:27).

3. That there are wolves is sheep’s clothing (Matthew 7:15).

We are expected to recognize the difference through our ability to discern the difference between what is of God and what is of the devil (1John 4:1-5).

“I did not know” is not an excuse that will work for the follower of Christ!

God has placed in each of us a call, and anointing to accomplish his will for our lives. It is our duty to seek his face, to find out what our purpose is, then work to accomplish it.

But we all face challenges and temptations – things that are designed to pull us away from God. These are the things that appeal to us specifically. You can even say, these are snares that are designed with our name on it (James 1:4).

But God!! He ALWAYS provides us with away to escape from falling! (1 Corinthians 10:13).

So, even knowing the challenges and pitfalls- we must always work and move toward the direction in which God is pulling. Romans 8:19, tells us the world is waiting for us to take our place in Christ. People need you to be where you are called. We cannot afford to be turned around by the enemy.

In our scripture text, 2 Peter 2:9, God knows how to deliver you, and at the same time, reserve the unjust for judgement. By definition, an unjust person is someone who is unfair and not morally right. Sadly enough, there are people who have no desire to change, to know God, or to live righteously. But we must still pray for them, share God’s goodness with them, and show them love! We grow and prosper along side them, God will separate us in the end. Our goal is to work while it is day, and let God deal with the rest.

We must trust God to be God in our lives!

So, there is a comfort level there. We can stretch out on God, and pursue what he has placed in our hearts. No, everything you do may not be successful. But the only way you will know is by trying. If it is not successful, God is able to deliver and keep you.

Seek his face and keep trying! Be led by his spirit, and move. Occupy until he comes!

We are not an island all alone, but we are part of the body. Ephesians 4:16, we are all different parts, but we work together to accomplish God’s will. We must do our part for the cause of Christ! So, we must keep working, keep trying, our success is assured!!

Have a blessed day!

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