Virus detection and removal!
Part 2
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In
this present physical world, we all should know and be aware of the fact that
there are many viruses and diseases. We also know that there are many things
that a person can do in order to fight or prevent them.
From
different shots, medicines, vitamins as well as a proper diet and hygiene, they
all can be used together to cause a person to have a healthier and better life.
Yet, with all of these things available to a person, how often is it that one
will employ them all, or even a few of them?
With all of the things that God has made available to us, why don’t we
use or utilize all that He has placed before us? And
then when one does get sick, aren’t they quick to blame God for their troubles?
Psalms 107:20, He sent his word, and healed them,
and delivered them from their destructions. KJV
In the world of computers, much of
the same holds true. There are all kinds of virus and security programs
available, yet why is it that most people will not use them, until after they
have been hit with a virus or such?
Many
computers will come with a virus or security program,
however, if it is not used in accordance and compliance with the given
instructions, it will not be able to accomplish what it is designed for. And
then, when one gets hit with a virus or such, aren’t they quick to then blame
the program for the problem, when in fact it was their own ignorance and
laziness which caused the problems in the first place?
Hebrews 5:11, Of whom we
have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of
hearing. KJV
In
the spiritual realm, all of mankind is born into sin (with the exception of
Jesus Christ of Nazareth). Yet, God has made a way for us to triumph and
overcome our fleshly, sinful nature.
2 Corinthians 5:16-17, 16 Wherefore
henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ
after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any
man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are
passed away; behold, all things are become new. KJV
If any man be in Christ, he is a new
creation. It is at this moment (when one is born again), that one receives the
ultimate spiritual security and virus protection program. However, again one
must use it in full accordance and compliance with the instructions given if
they want the proper results. (
Many
people will go by what others say the instructions say, rather then going to
the author and finisher of the program. One should hold God and His Word to be
true, and everyone else a liar. God specifically designed the spiritual virus
and security program just for you. And since He designed you as well, the
compatibility is perfect, if we will but hear and follow His instructions.
When
we became that new creation in Christ, we were immediately brought into
Father’s family. Now, one has to follow the instructions to uproot and remove
all of the viruses that were there prior to us being brought into His family.
Galatians 5:19-21, 19 Now the works of the flesh
are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness,
lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath,
strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders,
drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which
I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do
such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. KJV
These are the viruses of the flesh
that were in us prior to being born again. Now that we have accepted Christ
Jesus and our Lord, savior, redeemer and brother, now we have to utilize the
virus program, so that we can eliminate the old viruses, and will not be corrupted again, which will then
cause one to return to their old ways.
It
is a matter of working on the area (works of the flesh) or virus that Father is
dealing with us in and on, that we have to deal with at the present time. All to often one wants to be hearing or learning that which they
see others doing or working on. This is why Paul told us to work our own
salvation, with reverence and respect for God our Father, and not to be
concerned with where others are at.
Just as with our lives, most people want everything cleaned up
yesterday. Yet, did we get into the mess that you are in overnight? Or,
did one spend many years developing these viruses that are trying to destroy
your relationship with God?
It is today, now faith that one must operate in. Going to the source for the updates that He knows that you have need of this day. Yesterday is gone, and if we have been communicating with Father, then all that we erred in yesterday is forgiven and forgotten, never to be brought into remembrance again by God. (Isa 43:25, Phil 3:13) Tomorrow is not yet here, so quit concerning yourself about what instructions Father may give you tomorrow. Do not get caught up in what others are doing, or having to deal with. Today, hear Father’s counsel for you and your walk. Take those updates that He has for you today, and apply them fully to your life, so that you might be pleasing to Him.
Ephesians 6:11, Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. KJV
Today, will you accept and utilize, all of the updates that God has for you?
That you may know Him,
In the service of Jesus Christ.
Larry Gazelka
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