Phil Roberton's GOD IS NOT DEAD 5- Day DevotionalSample

The Almighty . . . loves us so much, he sent Jesus to earth to teach us that perfect truth, to live a sinless life, and to conquer sin and death. 

What’s more, he clearly communicated the story of Jesus through the Scriptures. From Genesis to Malachi, the Almighty told us to pay attention because Jesus—the Savior of the world—was coming. From Matthew to John, the writers told us to pay attention because Christ had come. In Acts through Revelation, the writers reminded us that Christ was coming again, and when he comes, he’ll honor those who’d honored him, and punish those who fell for the evil one’s lies.

What’ll happen to those children of the enemy? It’ll be the eternal lake of fire for those dudes. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. . . .

What should we do with this great truth of truths, the truth of the Almighty’s love? We should put our faith in it and organize our whole lives around it. As Paul wrote to the Ephesians, we should “follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Eph. 5:1–2). But merely believing the truth isn’t enough. We also stake our lives on it. We preach, preach, preach, in duck season and out of duck season (my paraphrase of 2 Timothy 4:2). Every day. All day. Unapologetically. We must preach the news of God’s love in our public schools, our public squares, and our voting booths. We speak of the Almighty’s saving power. . . We remind the world that Jesus has made a way for them to conquer misery, disease, and death. In eternity? Yes. But here too.

Why do we preach the truth so relentlessly? Because we love our neighbors as much as we love ourselves.