As we move closer to the end times, the spiritual heat in this world is being turned up and the lines of distinction between right and wrong are becoming more blurred. As the spiritual war for our souls rages, I am becoming more and more cognizant that we who are Christ Followers are to be IN this world, not OF it.

Set apart for His Glory.

Consider the following verses:

Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners”
to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls.
1 Peter 2:11 NLT

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.
If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh,
and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,
is not of the Father, but is of the world.
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof:
but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
1 John 2: 15-17 KJV

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.
Romans 12:2 KJV

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this:
to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself
from being polluted by the world.
James 1:27

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord,
and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you
2 Corinthians 6:17

We live in this world. We are ambassadors for Christ here. We represent Him.

But it is not an easy road.

Those of us who are spiritually sensitive can feel things ramping up in the spirit realm. Darkness is increasing.

So when I found this picture on the Above Rubies website, I knew I had to put it on my own website to encourage you, my fellow warriors, to stand strong in the faith even when you stand out!

If you have a strong love of family and home, I would encourage you to explore Nancy Campbell’s Above Rubies website at www.aboverubies.org

The article that contains the above photo can be found at Nancy’s Daily Encouragement Blog here.