Got Questions, You're Not Alone

So many people really do have questions about the Word of God and a relationship with him.  The biggest problem is that many of them out there just really wonder if the word is for them.
 
Why do I say this?  I was no exception to the rule.  I had my fair share of questions and they are probably the same questions that most people would ask.  Questions like is the word of God really for me, does God really care about me, and will he really talk to me, have crossed all our minds at one time or another.
 
These thoughts come in quickly from watching and  listening to those who have been in the word for so long, that it has left that impression on many out there.  To those outside of God, It seems they have more of God’s blessings working for them than those who still walk for the world or just getting started in their walk.  If it seems they have more of God’s blessings than you, it’s because they have been working their relationship with God longer than you, but you can start at anytime. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying some of those blessings.
 
Many still feel like something is missing even when they feel so rich from the world’s system. More times than not, this may cause them to be jealous, because of the abundance of joy, peace, love and happiness that many Christians have. Still others will wonder if God’s word is really for them because they hear about how God moves in the lives of his people in different ways such as dreams, visions, and hearing that the Lord speaks to them.  No doubt you may have had your own experiences.
 
All these things subconsciously begin to cause us to not believe that the word of God is for us, but the good news is that God’s word is for everybody, it’s for all of us.  Here’s how I know that it’s for all of us.
 
One day I came across two short passages and I have shared these with many others.  Ephesians 2: 2-3 says, “2) Wherein in times past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3) Among whom also we all had our conversations in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.” Then, I usually like to share this short passage as well found in Leviticus 19: 33-34 “33) And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. 34) But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
 
These two passages mean a lot if you’re not saved or still struggling with changes and nobody else sees them even after you have become saved.  How could these two short passages help someone out who has never  received Jesus into their hearts and lives?  Let’s break down these two passages to see why it’s important.
 
Ephesians  2:2 “Wherein in times past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:” This verse tells us that everyone has walked the world’s system, not God’s, at one time their life.
 
Look back at Eph 2:1. This verse gives a picture of those who have already repented and have accepted God’s ways of living and they now walk in God’s blessings.
 
So, nobody has to feel alone anymore because this does clarify that we all have walked in a sinful life.  That’s why we need to remember Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Did you see the words “for all”?  It means no one is exempt from this scripture.  The next phrase “according to the prince of the power of the air,” clearly states that we all have walked in a rebellious way.
 
When we let this sink in we begin to realize that without Jesus in our hearts, we are still walking in the world’s system which is without the blessings of God which we see in the next phrase “the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:”
 
It’s like this because so many people think they are doing just fine without God because they have money, a good family, and they’re not out there robbing their neighbor’s blind, instead they do good to them. Being a good person is nice and helpful, don’t miss understand that point, but it’s when we come to the knowledge that Jesus died for us and we come into a full repentance and accept Jesus as Lord of our lives that really pleases the Lord and gives us eternal life in heaven.
 
Ephesians 2:3 “Among whom also we all had our conversations in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”
 
From this passage, we can see that we all have had our thoughts and questions “Among whom also we all had our conversations in times” and how these questions came about.  Read the next phrase “in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind;” which tells us that we all have had our own questions on which way works the best, the world’s way outside of God or by being in the word of God and working his will for our lives.
 
The important thing is everyone has a past.  Another problem is that we weigh out the sins in what is big and what is little.  The answer to this is no matter how big or little it seems it’s still sin in the eyes of God.  Now, we pointed out that nobody is exempt.
 
Let’s take a look at the final phrase of this verse “and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”  Again, we see that nobody is exempt and we’re truly not alone from “even as others”.  Now I will begin to explain why I like to include Leviticus 19: 33-34.
 
This little short passage is actually to remind those who are saved and have made great strides of progress towards making an humble turn in life. Leviticus 19:33-34 “33) And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. 34) But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
 
Sometimes, we as believers need to be reminded that we had a starting point.  Most believers don’t really mean it, but do have a tendency to make it sound so easy because of how they have walked in the word for so long.  What most real believers are actually trying to do is help you focus on the truth of God’s word and to show you it takes time.  Most generally it just doesn’t appear that way, or we just don’t see it or hear it from that point of view due to the feelings we have at the moment.
 
Believe me, I know.  These actions are coming from those who believe because they finally learned how to start walking or begin to hang onto those truths when things start happening to them.  So, yes it appears easier to the believers than those hanging in the balance by saying “is it for me or not” to “does it even work or not”.
 
Each and every one that has become born again was a stranger to the word of God.  Then, somehow a believer and a non-believer have crossed paths and that’s how the new believer got started into believing.
 
Truth be known, I have heard a lot of testimonies of how many, that came to the Lord, had shared the same    questions or thoughts about how they didn’t need the Lord or wasn’t good enough to be a part of the Lord’s family.  They also had the same thoughts about listening to how others made it sound so easy to be with the Lord and some would share how they wanted what the believer experienced such as how the Lord talks to them by dreams, visions, and other means of how the Lord    ministers to the believers and really want to be a part of those things.
 
There are some who are lost, that are looking forward to being a part of God’s family, but there are still some who deny it and won’t admit to it.  I pray that as you read this message it will not only help those who need Jesus and really feel alone out there, but also a reminder to those who are saved to remember how their struggles were when they first started out and use those struggles as an encouragement to those who need Jesus more in their life.
 

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