Meg Logan’s Blog

Things that don’t make you a Christian:

• Going to church on Sunday
• Praying
• Reading the Bible
• Praying a prayer of acceptance of Christ
• Being born and raised in a Christian environment/family
• Believing in Jesus

So, alot of you right now are thinking, well I agree with some of that. Definately a person can go to church and not be Christian, or pray or read their Bible and not be Christian. Some of you might even see that being born into a Christian family doesn’t automatically make you a Christian, and that praying a prayer doesn’t make you a Christian, but are hung up on what I mean when I say “Believeing in Jesus doesn’t make you a Christian.” What?! You heard me! Believeing in Jesus, even believing in his death on the cross and His resurrection three days later, even believing He is God, and the Son of God and that He died for the sin of man does not a Christian make. HUH? How can that be you ask?? Well you came to the right spot, I am going to tell you.

First of all,we know that there are many who will die and come to the judgement thinking they are to be entered into Heaven but will not make it:

21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

There are two things here that keep a man from Heaven, not doing the will of God, and not knowing Him. These two things go hand in hand, for if you know Him and love Him you will keep His commands. (”He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.” John 14:21, and ” If ye love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15)

You can see that prophesying, healing, casting out demons, and using the power of the name of Jesus does not mean you KNOW Him. And does not enter ye into the Heavenly Gate!

I have been ruminating on this recently…. I knew for a long time that there were many in church who were not saved, I also understood that there were many who said they were but were not. But recently this is becoming a burden on my heart. These people are the most decieved. They believe they are in the Book of Life, but they are not. And why not? Because they did not KNOW Him.

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Today i was watching Martha Stewart, and Sharon Stone is one of her guests. Now we all kow Sharon Stone for her indiscretion in Basic Instinct… no one remembers the other things she did!  And as she comes onto the show, the audience (full of women) all clap and such (i suppose there was an “applause” sign!) But it occured to me that this is making it seem like she is to be praised and glorified for what she did, and I was appalled, if i were there I would not be clapping! It disgusts me what gets people excited about others! perverse. and they even had the gall to mention that she is a mother, and showed her praying (i guess at the West Wall) like she is some sort of saint! good grief this woman is a poor role model to all of America, not just to her kids. You cannot mix true faith with that level of indiscretion.. I was wondering how she could even be comfortable with herself knowing that there is a public video out there, that her sons might grow up and watch where they see her naked! sick!

the other complaint is worse, because it deals with “Christians” and a Christian Radio Station, WBFJ. two days ago, in the morning the DJ did a prayer line, people send in prayers and the DJ’s pray about those requests live over the air… that part doesn’t bother me. What bothers me is that on this day they had several requests pertaining to marraige and divorce… and the man prayed like this “Lord, help those who are in difficult situations in their marraige, if it be your will cause them to remain together, but if it isnt Your will….” I have no idea what he said right after that because I was too busy fuming over his misleading of the public!

It is NOT God’s will for people to divorce, it has never been His will, it is clearly written in Scripture what His will is in regards to this… there can be no question. Now that man just lead many people to make an excuse that THEY must be the one’s who God doesn’t will to remain married, they must be the exceptions! GOOD GRIEF

Well… those are my complaints.

Mrs. Meg Logan

Why is it that so many people make God out to be this passive quiet fluffy bunny or genie? God isn’t a fluffy bunny. He isnt our pet, He isn’t up in Heaven focused SOLELY on ME! or YOU! He isn’t tame, or under our control. He isn’t willing to compromise with us, who are we that God is even MINDFUL of us? We are grass that fades in the evening, and chaff on the wind. We pass from this life in the blink of an eye. God, is eternal, He is HOLY and JUST. He is powerful beyond measure. HE will not be mocked.

I have (as i mentioned before) been going through a really tough time over here. So tough, because it deals with someone hurting my three year old, and my church, which I loved. I started out on this painful journey optimistic, and hopeful, putting my trust in the God of justice and peace (I still trust Him implicitely but boy there was a time there when I was quite bitter about it all). I believed that He would make things right, and that He would serve my family by vindicating us. You know, perhaps He will. We have left our church now, and wont be returning. Perhaps in time God will see fit to cause repentance in those who have sinned against us. But you know what I have learned through this?

God isn’t there for ME. (No i dont mean to imply He isnt reliable or trustworthy, no not at all..) Let me clarify. God isnt in heaven serving me, He isnt up there going “hmm how can I bless Meg today?” Oh dont get me wrong God does bless me, everyday. But He does so to bring HIMSELF Glory, not to make me happy, neither to make me feel good, nor to satisfy my lusts. God does what He does for His own purposes. He has an eternal perspective that I cannot fathom. And He is totally worthy of all the praise and glory that He brings Himself.

Who am I that God is mindful of me? I am no one. God is mindful of me because it brings Him glory! Not because I am special, not because I am wonderful, not because I seek to serve Him. But because it brings Him glory. The beginning of all things and the end of all things are for God’s glory.

Whether I suffer and die, or just suffer forever is to bring Him glory. Whether I am living in abundance or proverty is to bring Him glory. Neither one is better than the other. Both can be sinful.

If I am not doing according to His Spirit’s direction, it is sin! My life at that moment is sinful and I am an enemy of God… “For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the spirit of God is life and peace…” Romans 8:6

it goes on to say “because the mind set on the flesh is hostile towards God; for it does not subject itself to the Law of God for it is not even ABLE to do so;” and here is the best part “for those who are in the flesh CANNOT please God”! (Romans 8:7-8).

Can you believe that? Even if I do something wonderfully good (seeming) to another person, if I did it of my own flesh, and not unto the glory of God or by His directive, it is a SIN and does not please God. Not only that but though it may seem good to me, it is not good! It is bad!God defines good and bad as what comes from HIM… not what comes from me, for all works of the flesh are dead and count as nothing but rags.

God is not a fluffy bunny, neither is he a pet dog, He does not come when called, He cannot be manipulated into serving you… He fulfills His promises because it brings Himself glory, not because it makes me happy.

If God does not vindicate my family, nor bring the offender to repentance, it is for His own purposes and His own glory.

Am I willing to suffer for Him? To suffer and never see the fruit of my suffering? Am I willing to allow my children to suffer for Him? Yes and Amen, for it is far better than being ignorant of sin, far better than not knowing Him. The glory of the Lord is awesome, and I cannot wait until the day when I live in perpetual obesience to Him and bask in His glory, then all the day will be only for Him and nothing will be focused upon me.

for more on this topic check out aformofsoundwords and check out the first sermon by Paul Washer (on the left column).

Peace and Blessings,

Mrs. Meg Logan