Will You Stand for God or Fall Away?
by Allen Frederick

Introduction: The Urgency of the Hour

The time for playing church is over. The world is shifting, and God is calling His people to wake up. No longer can we afford to walk in lukewarm faith, clinging to comfort while ignoring the voice of God. A choice must be made: Will we surrender fully to the Lord, or continue in stagnant religion that denies His power?

Throughout history, God has always separated the faithful from the faithless before bringing revival or judgment. Today, He is calling His church to make a decision—will we truly serve Him, or remain bound by complacency?

The Biblical Pattern of Sifting

God never moves without refining His people first. Before Elijah called down fire, he confronted Israel’s doublemindedness:

“How long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him.” (1 Kings 18:21)

Before Jesus entrusted His disciples with the gospel, He made it clear that true discipleship requires full surrender:

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)

Before God brought spiritual renewal, He always purified the hearts of those willing to follow Him:

“I will shake all nations, and the desired of all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory.” (Haggai 2:7)

God is shaking His church right now, refining those who are truly committed while allowing those who resist His movement to fall away.

Signs That the Church Has Grown Lukewarm

Many churches today resemble the Laodicean church in Revelation—rich in programs, tradition, and self-sufficiency, yet spiritually weak:

“I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot… So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3:15-16)

A lukewarm church can be identified by:

• More focus on tradition than transformation—rituals replace true worship.
• Resistance to fresh revelation—God’s movement is hindered by fear of change.
• A lack of true repentance and surrender—church becomes a social club rather than a spiritual powerhouse.

If the presence of God is no longer the priority, then everything else is in vain.

The Call to Choose: If God Be God, Serve Him

God is asking His people the same question Elijah asked Israel—How long will we waver? Either we surrender fully to Him, or we continue in religion that denies His power. But know this—the days of walking the fence are over.

True worship requires:

• A heart that is fully surrendered to Jesus.
• A willingness to forsake comfort for obedience.
• A hunger for revival and the presence of God over personal preferences.

The church cannot survive without the fire of God. The time for lukewarm faith is up—either we are on fire for Jesus, or we will wither away.

Call to Action: Hear What the Spirit Is Saying

The message is clear. The time for compromise is over.

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.” (Revelation 3:22)

If you feel God stirring your heart, now is the time to listen and act. No more delaying. No more excuses. The church must return to its first love, seek revival, and walk in total surrender.

🔥 Ask Yourself:

• Am I truly on fire for God, or have I been lukewarm?
• Is my church embracing God’s movement or resisting it?
• What will I do today to align my heart with the Lord’s call?

🚨 This is your moment to make a choice:
Will you be part of the remnant that stands for Christ, or will you fade into compromise?

This has been a View From the Nest: And that’s the way I see it, what say you?