There is a boasting that goes on amongst those of "other religions". Of how peaceful it is and how in harmony they are with their "god state" etc. And how in harmony they are with the “earth”. How wonderful it is to just “be”. Etc, etc. etc. They are most boastful of the fact "they" are the ones that choose their own faith or religion.
This boasting is usually coupled with the ridicule of the scriptural Yahweh, the one “I” see as the One and Only Creator. The Only Mighty One. Those of other “faiths” will exclaim how it's so unhealthy and such a “negative” “religion” and such drudgery to follow Him. “They” proclaim one is dragged into it by fear, and only attracted to Yahweh by fear. They usually express their “knowledge” of Him as this blood thirsty people murdering god that “demands” your slave-like obedience with no mercy or eternal torment is your just reward.
They always seem to only know the twisted stories told and defined by the ones who falsely claim to walk with Him. Along with reverberating all of the horrific history associated with Yahweh, notwithstanding that that history was perpetuated by those who have no clue of who He is either. The same ones who claim a twisted and fabricated form of Him” as a “religion”.
Their steadfast analysis is that “they” know way more and that their hearts hold the keys to all that is right. So good riddince to this “evil god of the bible” who keeps them in bondage to rules and all sorts of travesties. And so off they go on their heartfelt religious journey. Singing the words of Bon Jovi no doubt with great resolution “...It's … my … life! ...”.
If I was so inclined my response to one would be:
First off, if you are not enjoying Yahweh Almighty with peace and a willing spirit you have not met Him with a spiritual kinship. Indeed the flesh is in total conflict with Him. He is Spirit. You do not know Him intimately enough to even claim any personal dealings with Him. Except maybe that which is likened to someone who just had head knowledge or impressions drawn from others and their fabricated experiences. There's plenty of them out there. But head knowledge does not equate to intimacy or “knowing” someone especially of the magnitude of the Almighty Yah.
There is a resistance from a very serious enemy of Yahweh that wants nothing more than to confuse, misrepresent and also make it look like one big ugly journey for those seeking or even those just observing.
He wants to steal all of the truth away or foul it up so no one will even desire to learn of it. He has a very good success rate going too.
And what of “those” in other religions and their “joyful” experiences? No pressures, bliss and peace , life is good and so on. Maybe they have it so easy because they do not have an enemy if they are already against Yahweh. What gain would this enemy get out of making one miserable who is already doing exactly what he desires, turning to other gods or other miscellaneous religions of faith. He's quite content with one worshiping any one or anything as long as it's not Yahweh. He doesn't care what you call it because He ultimately gets the glory. And glory is what he seeks and to be exalted above Yahweh.
Our whole lives, regardless of what you believe, is patterned after the concept of working “now” to receive great rewards “later”. Whether it's just “cooking” so you can eat. Or the weekly job so as to pay for the things you need and enjoy. Or investing in any lifelong goal , work harder and the rewards are bigger and brighter.
It is the same with Yahweh's will for us in this life. Because of the wayward heart of man and falling for the deception of that same enemy right from the beginning, the one that deceives through the weak flesh of man, the original plan was thwarted. But Yahweh, in His love, has provided a way that allows us to overcome that obstacle and look forward to the rewards that we work towards in the life to come. Even beyond those we already receive upon walking with Him now.
And those rewards we look forward to in Him will be without resistance and will last for all eternity.
I don't follow Yahweh because I “fear” Him. Well, to be fair maybe I did have a negative fear of Him before I learned the truth and the magnitude of love He has for me. And that He desires nothing but the best for me.
But now I have a reverential fear of Him just like any child has of their parents. My desire to follow Him and love Him comes from the fact that He loves me first. He provides for me. He teaches me and allows me to see things that others can never see outside of a relationship with Him.
I am saddened at so many who expect too much from a relationship with Him when they have only indulged in a relationship based on what “they” can get out of it. So many expect every single thing to be laid out on a platter with perfect understanding and all the blessings to boot with minimal time invested. And no compromising on their part. Isn't that the ruin of many relationships the world over?
But I will testify loudly, the more you invest the better it gets.
Yes, believing and following Yahweh and His instructions is so WAY contrary to the world. And is least accepted by the world. But, it's not the created world that it's contrary with. It's the world of man and all that “he” thinks is right. Whether by his “education” of the things in this world, or by his “heart”. Which is all heavily influenced and led by the god of this world. The very one who desires to destroy it and those in it. That same enemy of Yahweh and all who choose to follow Him. Scripture tells us that the whole world is under the sway of the evil one.
Scripture also says that the heart is wicked and deceitful above all things. We cannot follow our heart outside of the instructions given by Yahweh. If we do, we will eventually fall in a trap so cleverly laid by our enemy who seeks but to steal, kill and destroy. We will be deceived into believing that which is good is evil and that which is evil is good. And we would be none the wiser.
Like a child that is safe in the protection and comfort of loving parents, I'm quite content to abide in the safe comforting Spirit of Yahshua Messiah until He comes again. And for anyone that doesn't feel that safety with Him, well, they just don't know Him.
So to all those who boast of their own choosing and enjoy their “fit to style” religion, I'll stick with the one who chooses me.
Oh I still get to make the choice to accept His will or not. But if He is the Creator of all things, a loving Father who owns the cattle on a thousand hills and quite literally the source of the "fountain of youth", why wouldn't I?
Yahweh has called me out. I gladly follow. His word is a lamp to my feet. It's not too difficult at all to submit to perfect love. I am chosen and choose to be.
(Image from Wild Olive Tees)
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