Spiritual Genocide

In various parts of the world, we hear reports of genocide, where entire populations are exterminated in hopes of extinguishing a lineage, family, or race. Since its earliest days, Christianity has been the victim of spiritual genocide. Men and women bound by unbelief have tried to pervert the truth of Christ, and persecute adherents to the faith, which oftentimes has led to death.

As Christians, we have to understand that there are things that come upon us daily to try to kill our personal faith, hope, and trust in God. If we do not remain focused, we will become victims of personal spiritual genocides, where no remembrance of Christ will be in us.

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem. Matt 2:16 (KJV)

When Herod heard of Christ’s birth, he sent men out to kill children everywhere in hopes of eliminating Jesus. This scenario is happening today in the lives of Christians. In an attempt to move us away from the faith, the adversary, life, and obstacles will bring trouble into every area of life.

This is an attempt to exterminate the faith and the knowledge of God that resides in the Christian. However, there is hope. Just as Christ was saved, know that God will be with you. You have to remain faithful and focused; else, you will be the victim of spiritual genocide.

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, I need your help not to allow the cares of this life to destroy my faith. I thank you that you will be with me always. Amen”