“Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.” - Psalm 119:18.
Date: Saturday, October 04, 2014
Today's Chapters: Matthew 10-11
Message Title: Jesus Is With Us
Hello My Friend,
Recently we have been hearing a lot about the horrible martyring of Christians who refuse to renounce their faith in Christ. It's sad to see how cruel the wicked are to those who believe in Christ. Even here in America we are being persecuted, and if things keep going in the path that they are, we too will be killed for our faith. The truth is, once you receive Christ as your Saviour, you are His, and no one can take you away from Him, No One. We are going to be persecuted, especially in this day and age, but we must not be afraid because Jesus is with us. “The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” - Matthew 10:24-28.
Jesus was on a mission, to tell all of Israel how they can be saved from hell, and the one who can destroy the soul and body. He chose twelve men, and sent them to preach the Gospel throughout Israel. “These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” - Matthew 10:5-7,14-16.
It was important that the Gospel first be preached to the Jews, it was their rejection of Christ that was needed to not only fulfill Scripture, but also pave the way for it to be introduced to the Gentiles after they rejected Him first. While God would all like to see people receive His Son, sometimes He will not let us witness to certain people or at a certain time. Why? It could harm us or cause some problems, yes, He wants all to have the opportunity to be witnessed to, but He wants to protect us too. “For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.” - Acts 28:27,28.
While the angels shouted peace on earth, good will toward men the day He came to earth in the flesh, Jesus did not promise peace on earth, in fact, He promises a fight.“Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.” - Matthew 10:34-40.
What Jesus is saying is that we must put our trust in Him alone if we want to be saved from the horrible fate of eternal death. Look around, as much as God would love for there to be peace on earth, there never will be. Why? Egos. Too many people trying to be God themselves, thinking they have control, and to be honest, the only way we can have peace within ourselves in through Christ. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” - John 14:27.
As Jesus sees crowds of Jews following Him, and begins to ask questions concerningthe prophecies of John the Baptist, and Himself. Of course, He knew who truly believed the Scriptures and began to fuss at them. “And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.” - Matthew 11:1,20,23-26.
God only reveals His truths to those who are willing to open their hearts to His Son. We must beware of religions that teach that they are justified by their religion or race, being Jewish, a Baptist, a Catholic or an Atheist does not save us. Regardless of our race, background, or religion, we are not saved from hell because we choose a particular religion or came from a particular race, we are saved when we believe the Gospel, which is the death, the burial, and resurrection of Christ and ask Him to save us. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” - Romans 10:9.
Today's Prayer: God, You know the very intentions of all that I say and do. As I invite You to examine my heart, I lay before You the people and pursuits that try to drive me away from You. You have not removed me bodily from this world, but You have raised me up spiritually to abide in Your presence even as I carry out my daily duties, whether it is something You commanded me to do or in any of my labor. As Your presence graciously overshadows me, it is there that Your love and faithfulness sustains me and gives me the strength to endure all tribulation and remain not only in Your mercy and grace, but love and will also. I love You Lord and pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Today's Chapters: Matthew 10-11
Message Title: Jesus Is With Us
Hello My Friend,
Recently we have been hearing a lot about the horrible martyring of Christians who refuse to renounce their faith in Christ. It's sad to see how cruel the wicked are to those who believe in Christ. Even here in America we are being persecuted, and if things keep going in the path that they are, we too will be killed for our faith. The truth is, once you receive Christ as your Saviour, you are His, and no one can take you away from Him, No One. We are going to be persecuted, especially in this day and age, but we must not be afraid because Jesus is with us. “The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” - Matthew 10:24-28.
Jesus was on a mission, to tell all of Israel how they can be saved from hell, and the one who can destroy the soul and body. He chose twelve men, and sent them to preach the Gospel throughout Israel. “These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” - Matthew 10:5-7,14-16.
It was important that the Gospel first be preached to the Jews, it was their rejection of Christ that was needed to not only fulfill Scripture, but also pave the way for it to be introduced to the Gentiles after they rejected Him first. While God would all like to see people receive His Son, sometimes He will not let us witness to certain people or at a certain time. Why? It could harm us or cause some problems, yes, He wants all to have the opportunity to be witnessed to, but He wants to protect us too. “For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.” - Acts 28:27,28.
While the angels shouted peace on earth, good will toward men the day He came to earth in the flesh, Jesus did not promise peace on earth, in fact, He promises a fight.“Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.” - Matthew 10:34-40.
What Jesus is saying is that we must put our trust in Him alone if we want to be saved from the horrible fate of eternal death. Look around, as much as God would love for there to be peace on earth, there never will be. Why? Egos. Too many people trying to be God themselves, thinking they have control, and to be honest, the only way we can have peace within ourselves in through Christ. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” - John 14:27.
As Jesus sees crowds of Jews following Him, and begins to ask questions concerningthe prophecies of John the Baptist, and Himself. Of course, He knew who truly believed the Scriptures and began to fuss at them. “And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.” - Matthew 11:1,20,23-26.
God only reveals His truths to those who are willing to open their hearts to His Son. We must beware of religions that teach that they are justified by their religion or race, being Jewish, a Baptist, a Catholic or an Atheist does not save us. Regardless of our race, background, or religion, we are not saved from hell because we choose a particular religion or came from a particular race, we are saved when we believe the Gospel, which is the death, the burial, and resurrection of Christ and ask Him to save us. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” - Romans 10:9.
Today's Prayer: God, You know the very intentions of all that I say and do. As I invite You to examine my heart, I lay before You the people and pursuits that try to drive me away from You. You have not removed me bodily from this world, but You have raised me up spiritually to abide in Your presence even as I carry out my daily duties, whether it is something You commanded me to do or in any of my labor. As Your presence graciously overshadows me, it is there that Your love and faithfulness sustains me and gives me the strength to endure all tribulation and remain not only in Your mercy and grace, but love and will also. I love You Lord and pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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