Becoming a Difference Maker, Part 3

I am certain that each of us recognize that the relentless enemy of our soul has a plan in place that seeks to hinder our effectiveness as "difference makers" in our society.  His plan is one of the reasons that we face the constant bombardment of the attacks of the enemy which comes in many shapes and forms.  The enemy implements his strategy day after day; but in the midst of these struggles we find the presence of the Lord working in our lives so that we can become successful witnesses regardless of the situations that we are facing.  This recognition of the presence of God does not mean that the strategies of the enemy can not be complicated or even in some cases hurtful and challenging but it does mean that the grace of God is sufficient for our circumstances.

The message that we preach/teach and practice must be different than the message that the "world" is promoting and presenting.  We must stand against the rising tide that is accepting secular humanism and situational ethics as the way that we need to live.  We must live in a manner that will demand that the world take another look at the message that we are declaring.  I truly believe that people are looking for authentic Christianity.  People are looking for believers who will demonstrate that the message of the Gospel has truly made a difference in their personal lives.  The "old story" of the Gospel message must become fresh in our lives so that this freshness will be released through us on a daily basis through interaction with people that God places in our path.  Is it possible that many people have heard the message and now they are looking for people who will choose to "live out" that message on a daily basis?  I truly desire to see my life produce what the Gospel desires to produce in me as well as through me.  Will each of us ask God to help us to become a "difference maker" in this challenging day and time?