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Are You a Christian or Are You A Mouse? The Christian Online Magazine -
I am sure you have heard the saying, "Are you a man or a mouse?" A few years back, I wrote a song that is mostly for children (but adults like it too) entitled Are You a Christian or Are You a Mouse? When I wrote the song, I felt that many of Gods children were allowing the devil to push them around. I still feel that way. We just dont enforce satans defeat as we should. Jesus defeated him when He arose from the grave, and the devil should hold no ground with us. In fact, over 2000 years ago, Jesus gave the devil a knockout punch that left him paralyzed, lying on the ground. Why then should we allow satan to rise up against us when he is down for the count? We shouldnt! (Ephesians 4:27) Neither give place to the devil. What does neither give place to the devil really mean? It means: Dont give the devil audience. Dont listen to anything he has to say. Dont get involved with anything he has done, is doing or is going to do. To sum it up, lets just say it this way: Dont allow the devil to get close enough to throw a punch at you. (1 Thessalonians 5:22) Abstain from all appearance of evil. We Have Power We have power that were not using. That power is lying dormant. When I think of dormant I think of doormat. You may laugh and say, "Why?" Well, think about it. When we continue to allow the power that God gave us through His Son Jesus Christ to lie dormant in our lives, we become doormats for satan to walk on. Lets face it. Were not very smart to let the devil bully us around when our Big Brother has already slugged him. We are more than conquerors through Christ! (Romans 8:37) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. We dont have to act like a scared little mouse and run and hide. We need to stand up and fight like men and women of God. A Hollywood Star Versus a Real Star Weve all watched a movie, at some point, where our favorite character, the star of the show, is getting beaten up. In the movie it looks as if he has lost and the bad guys are going to win. But about three or four minutes before the show is over, the good guy stands up and with every last bit of energy he has left, he starts throwing punches and not one of the bad guys are left standing. This type of star comes out of Hollywood and so does the story line. Now, lets turn our attention to a real Starthe Bright and Morning Star Jesusnot a character from Hollywood, but a real person from Heaven. First of all, we need to point out that Jesus laid down His life the devil didnt take it. (1 John 3:16) Hereby perceive we the love of God, because He laid down His life for us. Secondly, Jesus arose from the dead, forever triumphing over satan, destroying all his evil power. (1John 3:8) for this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. Two thousand years ago, when He went to the cross, it looked as if satan had won. But in the end, Jesus beat up the devil! Listen, the devil doesnt have a leg to stand on. Although he may limp by and yell boo, this doesnt mean we have to be afraid. Lets keep him down on the ground, under our feet, where Jesus put him over 2000 years ago. In closing, Id like to share with you the song I wrote for children and adults alike, now published as a poem at LoveChristNow.com. Are You a Christian or Are You a Mouse? Are you a Christian? Are you a Mouse? Stand up to satan Or do without, You've heard the saying Fight like a man. Are you a Christian? Are you a mouse?
Satan sets His little traps To draw you in Though youre not a rat If you get caught And cant get out, You will feel Just like a mouse.
Hell feed you poison Every day, Using people And things they say He will try To capture you He has a trap Set just for you.
He doesnt use cheese To catch you with, He knows just what To get you with Stand up for Jesus Stand up and shout, I am a Christian Im not a mouse. Article Copyright 2002 by Darlene Osborne Song/Poem Copyright 1992 by Darlene Osborne (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED) Darlene is Publisher of The Christian Online Magazine/ChristianMagazine.org
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