Both the good and the evil co-exist in this world. The same is true with churches. There are churches that God is pleased with while there are the others that God is not. The same is true with our surroundings and conditions in life. What is important here is that It is not possible for one to always choose one's surroundings based on his/her preferences. That is why there is a history of adaptation. Even nature and animals go through evolutions over a long period of time in order to survive. Evolution does not mean animals change into something else, but they change the way they live to survive better. Humans have been inventing tools to survive better as well. We continue to evolve, pursuing the optimal convenience individually and socially. Nowadays, emotional survival is more stressed in society, as physical survival is no longer an issue in many cultures. Emotional well-being is critical especially because human interactions are inevitable on a daily basis. The issue here is that people can survive through individual evolution, yet not many people realize the importance of spiritual restoration. Spiritual restoration does not necessarily focus on individual evolution to survive, but stress on restoring one's nature. 

Spiritual revolution requires us not to go forward, but to go back to who we originally are. We will always encounter individuals, churches, and surroundings that are full of evil spirits. Regardless, with our heart on the cross, we will not only be ok with them, but also be influential in a good and powerful way. We can possibly stay focused on God no matter what happens to you or whom you encounter in life only if you acknowledge and understand the purpose of life in God. If we do so, we will be able to experience the prosperity of our spirit, 
which is beyond a simple survival. We should not be influenced by the world, but become an influencer of the world. Our surroundings and situations may not change overnight. However, once our perspectives change, we will be able to enjoy life in God, experiencing true joy, hope, and peace that the world can ever give to us. God's provision is completely different from what the world may give. 

Whatever is given by God will never be taken by anything or anybody. Only if you experience the taste of God's love, it will change your life forever. This is because it will be everything you will ever need in this life and forever. Peter betrayed Jesus 3 times. He even cursed Jesus for the fear of being persecuted with him. Regardless, Jesus gave Peter 3 chances to return to Jesus. Jesus not only saved Peter's soul, but also gave Peter a very clear purpose of life. Our life can be full of true joy, hope, and peace when we pursue the light, our only true father who will never change. We can choose spiritual restoration over survival, peace over convenience, what Jesus wants over what I desire. This type of attitude will give you such a fulfilling life. 

 

I pray that every single one of us keeps yearning for God and wondering
where his heart is so that we know we are on the right direction in Jesus' powerful name. Amen. 

 

“Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest:

 but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry [thee] whither thou wouldest not.”

 (John 21: 18)