The Christian, The Witch and The Atheist...Who's right and Who's wrong?

  "Hey baby, how you doin'?

That is the response that I get from Vee everytime she or I walk in the door. She has very sweet spirit about her and loves her some Dr. Pepper. Vee is one of those individuals that are constantly around people and sometimes gets "burned out" by being around them. When she comes into work, she has a routine that she has to follow. If there are too many people wanting coffee when she walks in the door, she gets frustrated. Her frustration at times has lead to anger. But, when the people leave, she goes back to being herself. She is just goofy and likes to get the work done.

 "It's like my favorite drink ever!"

 This is the response that I hear everytime that I work with Sam. She constantly tells every customer that asks about certain drinks that "it's her favorite drink." Sam much like Vee has the same sweet spirit about her. She is young and loves to go out and party like we all did at one point and time in our lives. She is probably the one that I enjoy working with all of the time. Because my schedule has changed here recently, I don't get to work with her as much here lately.

Now even though we all work in the same place, we all walk a different path in life. With the point of views that we all have, we seem to fit at times. But those point of views can take on a very different meaning when dicussing them with each other. There are 3 people. The are 3 different views and only 1 conclusion.

Here we go...

 In my past stories, I have always shared my faith. I have not and will not hide my faith. It has granted me great oppurtunities to witness and minister to many people. For this, I am thankful. There are moments when I feel that I want to quit. And I have come close to quitting as well. But when I get close to that point, God provides me a chance to help someone. That is how I know that God has called me to this place.

 Vee calls herself a witch in the Wickan religion. She discusses her thoughts and her beliefs with the people that she works with, but not the customers. She talks about her Earth god, Ganeshi, who looks like a half-man, half-elephant being. Now, I love Vee and she works hard everytime she walks in those doors. We have had alot of chats about her faith and even though we disagree, we both believe that our faith is very important to us.

 Now Sam, she has no faith. As she says, "I believe in science. Someone sneezed and life began." Sam is crazy and I love her for it. She makes claim that she is an "atheist." Me and her have always discussed our faith very openly. We have both asked questions about each other's faith and come to only one conclusion, we are both RIGHT!!!

 Now, knowing that God has placed me into this store for a reason, I have seen the enemy hard at work and trying to beat me when dealing with Sam and Vee. With all of the discussions that I have had with both, I still know in my heart that I am fulfilling God's will for my life in this place. Even though I act like an idiot on many occassions, I still know and feel the calling to this store. Now, the cool thing about God and when He provides a chance to minister to someone and you follow through with it, you see the seed planted. You have opened a new package of seeds that are ready for growth. I would like to say that I have planted many seeds into these 2 individiuals lives and will continue to do so. I have seen many times where the enemy has tried to "get in the way." But, knowing what I know in faith and standing firm in my faith in Christ, I will overcome because Jesus has overcome the World.

  Jesus beat the enemy by overcoming the World. He overcame every judgement, every sin, every attack and even the wrath of his Heavenly Father. He overcame so that we would have right standing with our Heavenly Father. I claim that I have overcome with Him because of what He did for me at the Cross.

John 16:33... I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

 Now with Vee and Sam, the have asked me more questions about my faith then I have about theirs and what is my take on certain things. I have expalined to them what the Bible says and how it reveals the answers to everyone's questions. I have been asked why babies are born with sickness,and diseases. Why people die from other's hands and why do people kill in the name of their Faith. Many topics have been discussed and over the course of the discussion, I get a sense of peace and love in me from the Holy Spirit because I am planting a seed.

  Anytime you do something for the Heavenly Father in faith, it cannot fail. A "certain measure of faith" has been given to me. If we don't give or share with people the "faith", then that "certain measure" will remain the smae. But Jesus said that we can "increase our faith." How do we increase our faith? Simple....share it and spread it!!!

 Now I would have never thought of myself talking to people like Vee and Sam and sowing the Word of God into their lives. But that is what we are supposed to do. We are to minister to those who are "lost or deceived." Now, I have told Sam and Vee what I have thought about their faith and that I did not agree with them. But did I show hate towards them when I did it, NO!!! That is not the love of Christ.

 Part of sharing the love of Christ is walking in it, even when you don't agree with it. I constantly clash with my manager, but as many times that I have wanted to walk out on him, the truth is that I would not be walking in love. I mean, my manager can put me into such a "anger" about things and if I re-act, then he see's another side of me. He see's me not walking in love. That's not how God wants us to be. Even in the midst of anger, you can still walk in love. That is where you will beat the enemy everytime. Walking in love helps you walk over the enemy.

  John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

 You will not always agree with everything that comes from everyone's mouth, and you may not even  like the person. But you have to love them!!! If Jesus said it, there is a reason for it!!! Now with Sam and Vee, I never have to walk on eggshells with them or tippy-toe around the truth. The Word of God is the truth. Atheism and Wickan beliefs are another weapon of the enemy that is being used today to deceive people.

1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

False beliefs and teachings is what the enemy is using to defeat people to from knowing the truth. We, as believers have to be on the watch for such attacks and be prepared for those if and when they happen.

Jesus fought off one of the greatest attacks when He was in the wilderness. When Satan had come to tempt Him, the Word of God came from his mouth. It didn't become a knock down, drag you out in the middle of the street fight. He spoke the Word of God with the authority that had been given to Him by the Heavenly Father.  That is what are to do today....

 Now, I pray and believe in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, that these two children of God will come to the revelation of who they are in Christ and build a relationship with Him. We are getting to close to the Lord's return to just pick and choose who we want to make it into heaven. If that was the case, I know a few people that I would not want to go.

 But...

 I want people to know that their is a loving and beautiful Heavenly Father that is waiting on them to receive His Love. The love He has for you is un-ending and unconditional. He showed that love at the Cross.

 Once you God has touched your Heart with His love, you are never the same.