Obtaining and Maintaining Your Victory: Why Christian Suffering is a Guaranteed Path to Glory

The Unspoken Truth About the Christian Walk

Have you ever felt like you were sold a false bill of goods about the Christian life? You heard the message of salvation, you accepted Jesus, and you were ready for a life of peace, joy, and blessings. But instead, you found yourself facing trials, tribulations, and persecutions that left you feeling confused, defeated, and maybe even a little angry at God. You see the pop-culture version of Christianity promising health, wealth, and a life that's a perpetual bowl of cherries, yet your reality feels more like a fiery furnace. If you're tired of the bumper-sticker theology that crumbles under pressure, then this post is for you. We're going to dive deep into the scriptures to uncover the raw, unfiltered truth about spiritual suffering and discover how it's not a sign of failure, but the very crucible God uses to forge unshakeable victory and eternal rewards in your life.

Main Message: Tribulation Isn't a Possibility, It's a Promise

Welcome, friends, this is Conrad from ConradRocks.Net, where my passion is to help you develop a real, spiritual relationship with the biblical Jesus. It's more than a catchphrase. Jesus isn't some distant deity, unaware of our struggles. He is near to the afflicted, the downtrodden, the brokenhearted. Think about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He was right there in the fire with them, a pre-incarnate vision of Christ himself, so powerful that even a heathen king had to acknowledge the power of their God. Their trial transformed a nation. Sometimes, we have to go through the fire, too.

One of the biggest misunderstandings I see in the body of Christ today is the idea that a godly life should be free of trouble. This simply isn't the case. The Bible is brutally honest about the reality of persecution for those who choose to follow Jesus. It's not a bug; it's a feature of our faith. We need to blast this incorrect, bumper-sticker theology with the pure, unadulterated Word of God.

Biblical References: The Guarantee of Persecution

The Scriptures are filled with passages that people don't often preach about from the big stages because they don't build massive congregations, but they are vital for building indestructible faith. My goal isn't just for you to get to heaven, but to get there with a crown of glory, having brought many people with you through the power of a tested and proven faith.

Let's look at what the Word says:

• Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. (2 Timothy 3:12 KJV). It doesn't say "might" or "could" - it says "shall." It's a guarantee. It makes you wonder, as the famous preacher John Wesley did, if you're not facing any persecution, are you truly living a godly life?

• Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. (Matthew 5:11-12 KJV). Jesus tells us to rejoice in it! Why? Because our reward in heaven is directly connected to it.

• For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. (1 Thessalonians 3:4 KJV). The apostles warned the early church plainly. This was expected.

• ...and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. (Acts 14:22 KJV). The path to the kingdom is not paved with ease; it runs directly through "much tribulation."

• Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. (1 Peter 4:12-13 KJV). Peter commands us not to be surprised by fiery trials. They are the very process by which we share in the sufferings of our Lord.

This is the point where many people fall away. They were sold a bill of goods and feel betrayed when life gets hard. But the early Christians, facing Nero's persecution and being fed to lions, understood something profound. They knew the value of eternal life was worth more than temporal comfort. They had a tangible, spiritual encounter with the living Christ that made earthly suffering pale in comparison.

Personal Reflections: Building a Spiritual Defense

The Lord has shown me a couple of visions over the years that perfectly illustrate how we obtain and maintain victory in this spiritual war. In one dream, I was at a long banquet table, and the devil was on the other side. We were both using building blocks, like dominoes, to build a wall between us. I was building my wall with precepts from the scriptures, "precept upon precept; line upon line" (Isaiah 28:10 KJV). I had to build from the bottom up, with Jesus as the cornerstone of my theology.

As I built my defenses, I noticed the devil was also building, looking for any gap, any weakness, any low point in my wall where he could attack. There were areas where I was weak, where a spot on my Ephesians 6 armor had gotten rusty from neglect. These are the opportune times the enemy seeks to exploit. We all have them.

Another recurring vision is of my property. In America, we have houses, but we also have fences around our property. The goal is to keep the enemy off your property entirely, not just out of your house. Every time there is a hole in your spiritual fence, it's an open invitation for the enemy to get closer. That hole could be ignorance ("My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" - Hosea 4:6 KJV), unconfessed sin, bitterness, or trying to solve a spiritual problem with a carnal solution like drugs or alcohol.

Just like a rancher in West Texas rides the fenceline to check for holes, we must constantly patrol our spiritual perimeter. This is why hiding the Word of God in our hearts is so critical. Memorizing scripture isn't just a cute devotional exercise; it's stocking your armory. When you memorize scripture, you are building your fence, one post at a time. You are loading your spiritual weapon. The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, will then show you exactly which scripture to use to patch a hole or to fight back when the enemy attacks, just as He gave Jesus the exact "It is written..." to defeat Satan in the wilderness.

Overcoming and Maintaining Your Territory

Once we understand that tribulation is part of the deal, we can move on to the next phase: overcoming and then maintaining the territory we've won. Whether you've overcome addiction, pornography, anger, or apathy, Jesus was there with you. Now, you must learn to hold that ground.

This is where mentorship and discipleship become crucial. When you've been through a specific fire and come out victorious, you are uniquely qualified to help someone else who is in that same fire. You can look them in the eye and say with total integrity, "Brother, I've been there. Sister, I know what that's like. Here's how Jesus brought me through." You might even find yourself saying, "I wouldn't wish what I went through on my worst enemy, but now I'm glad I did, because I can help you." Your greatest tests become your most powerful testimonies.

The Role of Wisdom and the Holy Spirit

So how do you identify the holes in your fence? You ask. The Bible gives us a simple, powerful promise: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (James 1:5 KJV). If you feel like you are perishing for a lack of knowledge, the solution is to ask the Spirit of God for wisdom. He will show you the weak spots. He will reveal the root of bitterness, the area of ignorance, the unrepentant sin.

And He won't just point out the problem. The Lord is the one who grants us "repentance to the acknowledging of the truth" (2 Timothy 2:25-26 KJV). He will guide you to the specific scriptures, the building blocks of truth, that you need to repair your fence and secure your perimeter. He gives you the fence pieces to win and maintain your territory. This is why a personal, spiritual relationship with the biblical Jesus is paramount. You have a direct line to the Commander who has the battle plan for your victory.

Conclusion and Call to Action

The Christian life isn't about avoiding the fight; it's about being equipped for it. The Bible guarantees tribulation, but it also guarantees that as we suffer with Him, we will also be glorified with Him (Romans 8:17 KJV). The joy set before us is an eternal reward that makes any temporary suffering on this earth worthwhile. We endure the cross, despising the shame, for the joy that is to come.

Stop relying on a fragile, feel-good theology. It's time to become a warrior. Build your walls, ride your fence line, and hide the Word of God in your heart. You have the Spirit of God and the Word of God. The devil is nothing compared to them. You have no excuse to lose.

If this message has touched you, please consider sharing it with your friends and family on social media. Let's get this truth out there! And I'd love to hear from you; send me an email once in a while. You can find more resources to help you dig deeper and go higher at ConradRocks.Net. God bless you, and until we meet again, remember to dig deeper and go higher.

Action Items

• Perform a "Fence Check": This week, set aside 30 minutes to pray and ask God, based on James 1:5, to show you one specific hole or weak spot in your spiritual fence. Is it a recurring sin, a relationship issue, a lack of knowledge in a certain area? Write it down.

• Find Your Scripture "Fence Post": Once you've identified a weak spot, use a Bible concordance or search online to find 2-3 key Bible verses (KJV) that directly address that issue. Write these verses on index cards and commit to memorizing them this week. This is your building material.

• Practice the "It Is Written" Defense: The next time you feel temptation or attack in that specific area of weakness, speak the scripture you memorized out loud. Verbally declare, "It is written..." and quote the verse. This is how you actively use the Sword of the Spirit to defend your territory.

• Identify a "Fire-Tested" Mentor: Think of one person in your life who has overcome the specific struggle you are facing. If you know someone, reach out to them this week and ask if you can talk to them about their experience. If you don't know anyone personally, search for trusted online ministries or testimonies related to that topic.

Taking Every Thought Captive: The Ultimate Guide to Winning the War in Your Mind

Take Your Thoughts Captive! 

Introduction

Do you ever feel like your mind is a battlefield? You're trying to walk with Jesus, but you're constantly ambushed by thoughts of worry, lust, envy, or doubt. You fight them off, only for them to return stronger the next day. It's exhausting. You feel stuck, wondering why you can't seem to get lasting victory over the same old struggles. You might even feel like you're losing ground, drifting further from the peace and clarity you crave. This isn't just a bad day; it's a spiritual war, and the enemy has targeted your mind as the primary front. But what if I told you that Jesus has given us the keys to not just fight, but to win this war? The Bible provides a clear strategy to demolish demonic strongholds, purify our hearts, and take every single thought captive to the obedience of Christ. This isn't about trying harder in your own strength; it's about learning to wield the spiritual weapons God has already given you to secure a decisive, supernatural victory.

The Main Message: Your Mind is the Battlefield

The Lord has been speaking one theme to me relentlessly, a "wave of revelation" that I see Him highlighting for the church right now: the critical importance of our thought life. The Apostle Paul commands us to be, "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV). This isn't a gentle suggestion; it's a military command. Why? Because every action, every word, and every spiritual condition begins as a thought. Sin doesn't just happen; it's conceived in the mind, nurtured in the heart, and then birthed into action. As Jesus Himself taught, "For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies" (Matthew 15:19 KJV). The enemy knows that if he can control your thoughts, he can eventually control your life. He wants to build strongholds in your mind, which are patterns of thinking fortified by lies that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God. But the good news is that our weapons are not carnal. They are "mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds." Victory is not only possible; it is our inheritance in Jesus.

Personal Reflections: Visions of the War

To help you understand this spiritual reality, let me share two visions the Lord gave me that frame this battle perfectly. In the first, I was sitting at a long banquet table, and the Devil was sitting directly across from me. We both had a set of blocks, like dominoes, and I knew my assignment as an ambassador of Christ was to build my blocks up to create a wall he couldn't penetrate. These blocks were the truths of scripture, the "rocks of revelation" God gives us. As Jesus is the cornerstone, all our theology must be built on Him. As I built, I could see I had tiers that blocked his access. But in some areas, his blocks were higher than mine. Those were the areas of my life where I was weak, where I hadn't studied the Word or kept my spiritual armor polished. It was a clear picture that where my knowledge of God's truth was lacking, the enemy had an advantage.

The second vision was about the strong man. I saw a house with a large property around it, surrounded by a fence. In America, we focus on keeping the strong man out of the house, but in the vision, I realized I don't even want him on my property! The fence represented my spiritual defenses, built from the planks of scripture. I saw that in certain places, the fence had a hole in it. A hole could be a specific sin like pornography, addiction, or unforgiveness. Through that hole, the enemy could gain access to my property, get closer to my house, and begin to wage war on my thought life, eventually corrupting my heart. The strategy became profoundly simple: find the holes and patch them with the truth of God's Word. When a fiery dart comes, you don't just duck; you lift the shield of faith, which is your belief in what God has said, and you stand your ground on that truth. You repair the fence.

Biblical Teachings: Your Playbook for Victory

Our entire strategy for winning the war in our minds is laid out in the scriptures. It is a proactive, not a passive, engagement. God has given us a playbook, and it is our job to learn it and execute it through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Foundational Error: The Hierarchy of Your Heart

Before we can fix our thoughts, we must examine our hearts. In 1 Samuel, we see the tragic story of Eli the priest. His sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were corrupt, sleeping with women at the temple and stealing the best parts of the sacrifices. Eli knew this, but he failed to restrain them. God confronts him with a piercing question: "Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering... and honourest thy sons above me?" (1 Samuel 2:29 KJV). Eli's heart was disordered. He loved his sons more than he feared and obeyed God. This is the root of so much defeat in our lives. We honor our comfort, our reputation, our desires, or even our worldly relationships above God's clear commands. If your heart's hierarchy is wrong, your thought life will inevitably follow. You must value God and His Word above all else.

The Spiritual Discipline: Abiding in the Word

So how do we purify our hearts and cleanse our minds? Jesus gives us the answer in John 15. "Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you." (John 15:3-4 KJV). Notice the connection: we are cleaned by the Word, and we stay clean by abiding. Later He clarifies, "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you" (John 15:7 KJV). The key is to have His words abiding—living, dwelling, remaining—in us. This goes far beyond casual reading. It is a deep, meditative practice spoken of in the Old Testament: "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night" (Joshua 1:8 KJV). The Hebrew word for "meditate" here means to murmur, to mutter, to speak to yourself. When you are constantly, proactively murmuring the scriptures, you are filling your mind with God's thoughts, leaving no room for the enemy's lies. As the Psalmist said, "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee" (Psalm 119:11 KJV).

The Battle Tactic: From the Eyes to the Heart

Jesus provides a brilliant, chronological breakdown of how sin takes root and how to stop it. In the Sermon on the Mount, he says, "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart" (Matthew 5:28 KJV). He then immediately says, "And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out... And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off" (Matthew 5:29-30 KJV). This isn't a literal instruction, but a spiritual one showing the progression of sin:

1. The Eye (Looketh): It begins with the "eye gate." What you allow yourself to look at.
2. The Heart (Lust): Looking leads to entertaining a thought, which then drops into your heart and becomes a desire or meditation.
3. The Hand (Action): A desire cherished in the heart will eventually lead to an action.

The spiritual key is to win the battle at the eye gate! Don't let the thought in. The moment you see something that tempts you to sin, you must "pluck it out"—turn your attention immediately to the Word of God. Start murmuring a memorized scripture. This is how you proactively guard your heart and prevent the seed of sin from ever being planted.

The Ultimate Weapon: Submission and Resistance

James 4:7 gives us the most concise warfare manual in the Bible: "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Notice the order. It is not "resist, then submit." You have no power to resist the devil until you have first submitted to God. What does submission look like? It is humbling yourself under the authority of His Word. It is agreeing with God that His way is right and your way is wrong. It is patching that hole in the fence with the plank of scripture and standing on it. Once you are in that place of submission, you can resist. How did Jesus resist? He said, "It is written." He wielded the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. When the devil throws a lie at you, you resist by declaring the truth of God's Word back at him. Do this, and James promises he will flee.

Conclusion and Call to Action

Friend, the war for your mind is real, but you are not powerless. You are a child of the King, armed with the most powerful weapons in the universe: the Word of God and the Spirit of God. The victory is not found in wishful thinking but in spiritual discipline. It is found in delighting in the Lord and His Word more than the offerings of the world. It is found in guarding your eye gates, hiding His Word in your heart, and submitting to His authority so you can effectively resist the enemy. You can win this war. You can walk in purity and peace. You can take every thought captive.

If this resonates with you, I encourage you to join me on this journey. You can find more resources and podcasts on my website at ConradRocks.Net. Let's dig deeper and go higher together. Let's become the warriors God has called us to be, whose minds are fortresses for the truth of Jesus Christ.

Action Items

• Start Your "Murmur" List: Identify one area of sinful thought you struggle with. Find 3-5 KJV scriptures that directly counter that lie (e.g., for lust, Philippians 4:8; for fear, 2 Timothy 1:7). Write them on a card and begin to "murmur" them to yourself throughout the day, especially when tempted.
• Guard Your Gates: For one week, be ruthless about what you watch and listen to. Before you click or watch something, ask, "Will this help me think on things that are pure, lovely, and of good report?" If the answer is no, choose to "pluck it out" and turn away.
• Practice Submission and Resistance: The next time a tempting or accusing thought enters your mind, stop immediately. Say out loud, "I submit to God and the truth of His Word." Then, speak a relevant scripture to that thought and command the enemy to flee in Jesus' name.
• Schedule a Daily Word Immersion: Set aside 15 minutes every single day to abide in the Word without distraction. Don't just read for information; ask the Holy Spirit to make the Word clean you, and listen for His voice. Treat it as the most important appointment of your day.

Beyond Bumper Sticker Faith: The Urgent Need for a Real, Spiritual Relationship with the Biblical Jesus

Beyond Bumper Sticker Faith

Welcome, welcome, welcome, friends. Conrad here from ConradRocks.Net, where we're all about the rocks of Revelation being poured out in our daily lives. I want to sit down with you today, just like we do on Coffee with Conrad, and talk about something that's been weighing heavily on my heart. After spending years engaging with thousands of people online, particularly on platforms like Twitter, I've seen a troubling pattern emerge. It's a form of Christianity that's a mile wide and an inch deep, what I call "Twitter Theology" or "Bumper Sticker Faith."

It's a faith built on catchy slogans, t-shirt phrases, and television soundbites rather than a deep, transformative, spiritual relationship with the biblical Jesus. It's an intellectual nod to God without a life-altering encounter. Today, I want to unpack what I've learned from these global conversations, diagnose the dangers of this shallow faith, and call us back to the real, powerful, supernatural Christian life that Jesus purchased for us. It's time to move beyond the shallow end and press into the deep, because there is always, always more with Jesus.

The Rise of Counterfeit, "Bumper Sticker" Christianity

In my online ministry, I've had the privilege of having thousands of direct message conversations with people all over the world. It gives me a unique pulse on the state of global faith. And what I've found is staggering. There is an epidemic of counterfeit Christianity. I'm not saying this from a place of arrogance; I'm just reporting what I see. So many people's entire theology is built on phrases they'd see on a t-shirt. They know the slogans, but they don't know the Savior.

I get it. Many of us start there. We hear a verse like "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Philippians 4:13 KJV) and we slap it on our life like a bumper sticker for success. But then, as we grow, we study to show ourselves approved unto God. We read that verse in context and realize Paul was talking about enduring hardship, going through storms, and facing tribulation with Christ's strength. The context changes everything. It moves from a slogan for personal gain to a promise for spiritual endurance. The problem is, many are never encouraged to move beyond the slogan.

Intellectual Assent is Not Transformation

My theme, as you know, has been consistent: we are called to a spiritual relationship with the biblical Jesus. So, I often ask a very direct question in these conversations: "How has Jesus changed your life?" The silence is deafening. More often than not, people don't have an answer. The most common response is something like, "Well, I call Jesus Lord now." And that's it.

But that's not what the Bible describes. The Word is clear. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). If you've truly encountered the living Christ, there's a definite transformation. There's a "before Christ" and an "after Christ." There's a story to tell, a testimony of deliverance, a change you can point to. But today's popular theology often reduces this supernatural rebirth to a simple intellectual assent. It's the idea that you just said a little prayer 20 years ago, and now you can live however you want, just slap the word "grace" on it, and you're good. Repentance is a forgotten word.

This is precisely the danger Jesus warned us about. "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven... And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity" (Matthew 7:21, 23 KJV). Notice the two components: He never knew them (no spiritual relationship), and they worked iniquity (no repentance). We must have a relationship with the biblical Jesus, not another Jesus, not a bumper sticker Jesus, not a figment of our own preferences.

Personal, But Never Private: The Mandate to Be Light

I came across a tweet that perfectly captured a major issue I encounter daily. It said, "Your relationship with God should be personal, but not private." This hit me hard because I get so many messages from people who say, "My testimony is private." Friends, I say this with a heart of love, but that is not a biblical concept. We are called to be ambassadors for Christ. That's a public role.

Jesus leaves no room for a secret-service faith. He said, "For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed..." (Luke 9:26 KJV). He called us the light of the world and commanded us not to hide that light under a basket. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:16 KJV). Our faith is deeply personal, forged in the secret place between us and God. But the fruit of that faith is meant for public display, not for our glory, but for His.

The Paralysis of American Christianity vs. the Fire of the Nations

I see a fascinating contrast in my global interactions. Here in America, we are often drowning in information but starving for action. We get so boxed in by the Word, engaging in endless mental gymnastics about scripture, that we become paralyzed. We study and study but never do. We're like a football team that has pep rallies every week but never actually plays the game. We have more church buildings than street preachers. Our faith is hidden inside four walls.

In contrast, many of my followers from the continent of Africa are on fire for Jesus. They are drawn to the prophetic and supernatural aspects of my ministry. Their walk is heavy on the Spirit. While they could often benefit from a deeper grounding in the Word, their faith is active and bold. The ideal, the model of the Great Commission, is to bring these two together: to be people of the Word and the Spirit, making disciples who are taught to observe all things that Jesus commanded. That includes healing the sick, casting out demons, feeding the hungry, and visiting the prisoner. It's an active, doing faith, not a passive, thinking faith.

Personal Reflections: From the Digital Trenches to the Streets

This work, both online and in person on the streets, has shown me that people are tired of the fake. They have been sold a bill of goods by a version of Christianity that feels like a used car salesman's pitch. They're left with "church hurt" and a bitter taste, believing Christianity is false because of Christians who are nothing like Christ. They want the real Jesus they read about in the Bible—the one who heals, delivers, and sets people free from drug addiction and torment.

That's why I'm so passionate about sharing testimonies of the real Jesus at work. People overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. I've shared stories on my blog like that of Londa Choate, who was healed of MS so radically that her doctor and 17 family members came to salvation. This is the real deal. This is the supernatural power of the biblical Jesus.

Engaging in this work, I've met incredible friends in the Lord, people who are truly on fire, like Steve from Holy Fire Japan. This man, an American missionary, is teaching English for free in Japan, and the only textbook is the Bible. Amen! We encourage each other, we support each other, and we share that common denominator of knowing Jesus and making Him known. It's these relationships that get me excited and confirm that despite the widespread counterfeit faith, there is a remnant on fire for God.

Biblical References: The Unchanging Truth

This isn't my opinion; it's grounded in the Word of God. The Bible is our anchor against the shifting tides of culture and "Twitter Theology."

• On Transformation: "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). Your encounter with Jesus must produce change.
• On Apathy: "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee..." (Hosea 4:6 KJV). We cannot be lazy with the truth. We must study to show ourselves approved.
• On Hiding Your Faith: "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house." (Matthew 5:14-15 KJV). Your testimony is not for you; it's a light for others.
• On the Great Commission: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you..." (Matthew 28:19-20 KJV). This is a command to "go" and "do," not to "sit" and "think."
• On the Pursuit of God: "Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after... I press toward the mark for the prize of the High Calling of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:12, 14 KJV). The Apostle Paul never felt he had "arrived." There is always more.

Conclusion and Call to Action

So, where does this leave us? It leaves us with a choice. Will we settle for a shallow, convenient, bumper sticker faith? Or will we answer the call to go deeper? I want to leave you with the most important message I can share: There is always more with Jesus. More healing, more deliverance, more joy, more love, more revelation. No matter where you are in your relationship with Him, you have not reached the apex. Not even close. Paul said we see through a glass darkly. It's the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the honor of kings to search it out. We are called to be spiritual investigators, constantly seeking, asking, and knocking for more of Him.

Don't let your Christianity become a stale set of beliefs. Let it be a living, breathing, spiritual, prophetic, and supernatural walk with the King of Kings. He is real, He is powerful, and He wants to use you.

If this message has touched you, I want you to do a few things:

1. Examine your own life. Can you articulate how Jesus has changed you? If not, ask Him to reveal Himself to you in a new and powerful way.
2. Share your story. Your testimony is a powerful weapon. Don't keep it private. Share it at work, at home, and online. Let your light shine. You can find many inspiring stories on my blog under the Testimonies label.
3. Go deeper in the Word. Commit to moving beyond the slogans and truly studying the scriptures to know the biblical Jesus.
4. Subscribe to my updates. Visit ConradRocks.Net and subscribe to get more content like this to encourage you on your journey.

Thank you for joining me. Until we meet again, dig deeper, go higher, and pursue that real, spiritual relationship with the biblical Jesus. God bless you.