ON “CHAIN REACTION”

ON “CHAIN REACTION”

Martin Luther King Jr. once said: ” Have we not come to such an impasse in the modern world that we must love our enemies, or else? The chain reaction of evil, hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars – must be broken, or else, we shall be plunged into the dark abssy of annihilation!” Therefore, in this passage of love for a chain reaction, “If you cannot fly, then run; if you cannot run, then walk; if you cannot walk, then crawl; but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward!” Yes, this is it: the Bible recommends a chain reaction for you (Read Psalm 119:169-176). Let me tell you about a spiritual chain reaction that has the power to transform our lives. It begins in verse 169: yes, prayer leads to understanding – it is the first part of the chain reaction. Do you pray for understanding as you read your Bible? Do you pray, “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law” (119:18)? Next, understanding leads to freedom (v. 170). The psalmist asks for the freedom that comes from the truth of God. Jesus said, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). The most amazing bondage in the world is the bondage to lies. If you believe a lie, you are in slavery; but if you believe God’s truth, you live in freedom. The third stage in the spiritual chain reaction found in verse 171: “My lips shall utter praise, for You teach me Your statutes.” Freedom leads to praise. When we understand the statutes of God, we can sing. Knowing His Word makes us want to praise Him. Finally, praise leads to witnessing. “My tongue shall speak of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteousness” (v. 172). As a result of our witness, people may come to know Jesus Christ as their Saviour. I say to you: read the Word of God and pray, and let the Spirit begin this life-transforming chain reaction in your life. That’s it!!!

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