The Controversy Between Christ and Satan is Ended

Christ Triumphant - A Devotional by E.G. White

Guard Against Loosing Communion with God

Today's Text: I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment. Genesis 18:19

The Message:      There is hope for every one of us, but only in one way-by fastening ourselves to Christ and exerting every energy to attain to the perfection of His character. This goody-goody religion that makes light of sin, and that is forever dwelling upon the love of God to the sinner, encourages sinners to believe that God will save them while they continue in sin and know it to be sin. This is the way that many are doing who profess to believe present truth. The truth is kept apart from their life, and that is the reason it has no more power to convict and convert the soul. There must be a straining of every nerve and spirit and muscle to leave the world, its customs, its practices, and its fashions....      The lives of many show that they have no living connection with God. They are drifting into the channel of the world. In reality they have no part or lot with Christ. They love amusement and are filled with selfish plans, hopes, and ambitions. They serve the enemy under the pretense of serving God. They are in bondage to a taskmaster, and this bondage they choose, making themselves willing slaves of Satan....      Are there not reasons the Spirit of God does not work with His people? Truth is kept in the outer court. Communion with God is forfeited to please worldly relations and friends whose hearts are constantly in opposition to the truth....      God's blessing was upon Abraham because he would cultivate home religion. He who blesses the habitation of the righteous says, "I know him, that he will command his ... household after him." There will be no betraying of the truth on his part....      If you want the blessing of God, parents, do as did Abraham. Repress the evil, and encourage the good. Some commanding may be necessary in the place of consulting the inclination and pleasure of the children. Blind affection will not be the rule of the house. Indulgence, which is the veriest cruelty, will not be practiced.... Bring your children with you into the house of God.... Satan will surely take possession of them if you are not on your guard. Do not encourage their association with the ungodly. Draw them away. Come out from among them yourselves, and show them that you will be on the Lord's side.-Letter 53, 1887.

Commentary: My friend, if you are in open communion with God; if you are striving to become more and more like Christ then it will show is all that you say and do.  There will not be a difference between your secular life and your Christian life.  Evil speaking, worldly talk and actions will not be apart of your life.  The victory that we must have to enter into Heaven is to be realized here on this earth.  It is only by our living connection with Jesus that we may be transformed into His image and the victory won. The only way that we can overcome sin is by accepting Jesus into our hearts, that we may be transformed into His image.  If you are still seeking after the things of this world then the love of God is not manifested in you.  Romans 12:2 says "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." and in Philippians 2:5 it says "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:" May you open your heart to Jesus that He may manifest His love within you today. God bless,

Video of the Week 3ABN Panel Discussion Commented by Daniel Mesa 3ABN representatives, in a panel discussion, gave their thoughts regarding the trinity. Daniel Mesa takes a few moments of that presentation and gives additional comments regarding another understanding of the Godhead.