Comment on In response to some of the infighting in the Soj.ooO community lately by j.k.harwood2

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j.k.harwood2 · 10/18/2025, 5:56:40 AM · permalink

I understand why you’re worried. The world looks unstable, dark, and uncertain, but that’s exactly what fear wants you to see. You didn’t come to those thoughts by accident; they were taught to you. Someone, somewhere, told you to believe the world is doomed, that hope is naive, that bringing life into it is pointless. That voice isn’t Truth, it’s the echo of fear, despair, and deception that wants to silence creation itself.

But God’s Word says something entirely different. It says:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”. Jeremiah 29:11

God’s plan has never changed, not once. He still calls life good. He still entrusts people with the miracle of creating and raising the next generation of light in dark times. Every child born into this world is a living defiance against despair, proof that love and purpose haven’t surrendered.

Ask yourself: Who told me that? Because it wasn’t God. He told you to be strong and courageous, to multiply, to build, to plant, and to live with faith, even when the world trembles.

Don’t let fear write your story. Let God. The future still belongs to Him, and to those who believe it’s worth fighting for.

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j.k.harwood2 · 10/1/2025, 9:41:25 PM · permalink

To be a "bondservant of Christ Jesus" means to willingly dedicate your life to Him, acknowledging that you are owned by Him because He redeemed you from sin. It involves complete submission to His authority, not out of compulsion but out of love and gratitude for His sacrifice, prioritizing His will above your own. This identity is rooted in the Greek word doulos, signifying a voluntary and loyal slave who has no rights of their own and serves out of joy and devotion to their master.

Key Aspects of a Bondservant

Voluntary Commitment: A bondservant is not forced but chooses to serve. This choice stems from being purchased by Christ's blood and being set free from the slavery of sin to serve Him.

Complete Submission: A bondservant surrenders their will to Christ's authority, seeking to know and do His will above all else.

Owned by Christ: The bondservant belongs entirely to Jesus, recognizing that everything they have is a gift from their Master.

Humility: This identity contrasts with worldly ambitions, reflecting the humility Jesus demonstrated when He "humbled himself" to be a servant.

Loyalty and Devotion: The term implies unwavering loyalty and single-minded allegiance to Jesus, a deep commitment of the heart and life.

Biblical Context

Apostle Paul: Paul frequently identified himself as a "bondservant of Jesus Christ" in his letters, for example, in Romans 1:1, emphasizing his profound humility and complete dedication to the Lord.

James: The apostle James also referred to himself as a "bondservant of God and of Jesus Christ," highlighting his complete service to God's will.

Freedom from Sin: Being a bondservant of Christ means one is no longer a slave to sin but has become a slave to righteousness and a servant to Christ.   
  
That's my choice.  I love it.

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