Fighting Back
We have to fight to keep our minds stayed on the word of God and on his promises. There are many voices within our culture and society ready to challenge our faith and belief system. Academics, science and intellectualism often stands squarely opposed to our belief system. It takes a made up mind to remain in faith and a mind daily renewed by the word of God. People are often ready to tell you what is possible and what is practical or realistic.
The decision to live a life of faith means doing what God says and this will not always make sense to everyone. Ask Noah about being told to build an ark when there was no water. (Genesis 5) We can also refer to Mary who was told to expect a child when she was still a virgin and Joseph who was convinced to marry her although he knew the child was not his. (Luke 1:26-48; Matthew 1:18-25)
My advice is to not waste any time trying to explain things related to faith to people who refuse to have faith. “Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.” (2 Timothy 2:23) Even people who call themselves Christians can have contrary ideas about what God says. We see this in the story of the young prophet who was given specific instructions from God. Along came an old prophet who gave him contradictory ideas and who also later told him that he would die because he listened to what he said. (1 Kings 13:11-25)
Let us stay in faith, listen to the word of God and seek spiritual wisdom and focus on what God says over what other people say. “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.” (Psalms 118:8)
A.P.-Y.
Published by Anneta Pinto-Young
I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.
Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.
I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.
I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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Published
November 11, 2020
