Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels" (Mark 8:38.)
Are you ashamed to speak the name of Jesus Christ? Are you ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ? We are in another Christmas season now and so many people, from fear of offending someone, can not say "Merry Christmas". I have a response to those who skip around the true meaning and just say (Happy Holidays) my imediate reply is : "Happy Birthday Jesus!" Jesus is very specific in what He said in the above verse. If we are ashamed of Him He will also be ashamed of us when He comes into the glory of Father God! I for one am heart broken by this continuing assault on Jesus and His disciples (Christians). "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts", 2Peter 3:3. When are we going to say enough is enough? When will we gird up our loins and exibit some backbone? The name of Jesus gives us a choice. Whom will you serve? Whom will you give your life to? Whom will you depend upon? Self willed people want to be able to have the right to decide for themselves what way they will take but Jesus tells us that there is only one way. Jesus saith unto him,
"I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me". John 14:6. One way! That is it! We are to be gentle but not weak! These verses are some of the very words that have caused the intolerance toward Jesus and His disciples (Christians) The world cannot fathom any absolutes! They want to make a "Do your own thing and all roads will lead to God" mentality. This is just not so! We have just read the opposite of that in the book of John. It is also wide spread throughout the bible. Yes folks there are absolutes in this world. Will we let our brothers and sisters burn at judgment day because we do not want to offend? God forbid! We must speak the truth even if it may offend someone! I would rather offend someone with the truth and save them from hell and damnation than to keep quiet and indiffent and just say nothing.
"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved". Acts 4:12. Folks this is it! We are to love one another and if we truly do love our nieghbor as we love ourself then we must speak up and show that love. During this Christmas season (and through the year) as we celebrate the birth of our Lord an Savior Jesus Christ let us not be ashamed of the gospel. Let us not be ashamed to tell others how they can be saved from an eternity of pain and suffering. Let us share the hope that is in us. Celebrate Jesus because He is truly the reason for the (Holiday) season! Do not be ashamed to share what God has done for you. Folks it is not that difficult. Just testify of what The Lord has done in your life. If we all share a little with someone and not be ashamed of who changed our lives then lives will be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit who can turn around anyones life and bring true peace and joy to their heart. The words that He has given us will not return to Him void. Speak out! Be not ashamed!
In His Love
Bro_Jerry_Walter
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
We are His children!
Romans 8:14 says For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. Verse 27 states And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will. NLT
Times are tough, but if you are led by the Spirit you are a child of God! The Spirit pleads for you in harmony with God's will. God isn't trying to make you happy, He is blessing you for your overall good. "To fulfill His purpose in your life".
Romans 8:28 says And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purposes for them. NLT
Things happen to us. Situations aren't always the way we would like for them to be. Do you believe Jesus died on the cross so our sins would be forgiven? Do you believe your life has changed and you are not the same person? Does the Holy Spirit reside in you, does He guide and lead you? Or are you led by your selfish motives and emotions to please yourself?
Jesus died for you and was raised for you, when you were water baptized in symbol died and resurrected now you may live a new life. Your thoughts and emotions are new your dead to the old self and alive through Christ!
When things don't go the way you'd expect, and it seems like all hope is lost, trust in the God who leads you He said He would never leave you nor forsake you, you might just need to have a different perspective a different view one that is led by the Spirit.
Romans 8:38,39 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life (our sinful lives) neither angels nor demons neither our fears for today (doubts) nor our worries about tomorrow (anxieties) not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below "indeed" nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God. That is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Lord loves you, remember to pray and hold onto the promise of God nothing can separate you from His love; "Not even your fears, anxieties, or the sin in your life, He still loves you".
Times are tough, but if you are led by the Spirit you are a child of God! The Spirit pleads for you in harmony with God's will. God isn't trying to make you happy, He is blessing you for your overall good. "To fulfill His purpose in your life".
Romans 8:28 says And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purposes for them. NLT
Things happen to us. Situations aren't always the way we would like for them to be. Do you believe Jesus died on the cross so our sins would be forgiven? Do you believe your life has changed and you are not the same person? Does the Holy Spirit reside in you, does He guide and lead you? Or are you led by your selfish motives and emotions to please yourself?
Jesus died for you and was raised for you, when you were water baptized in symbol died and resurrected now you may live a new life. Your thoughts and emotions are new your dead to the old self and alive through Christ!
When things don't go the way you'd expect, and it seems like all hope is lost, trust in the God who leads you He said He would never leave you nor forsake you, you might just need to have a different perspective a different view one that is led by the Spirit.
Romans 8:38,39 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life (our sinful lives) neither angels nor demons neither our fears for today (doubts) nor our worries about tomorrow (anxieties) not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below "indeed" nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God. That is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Lord loves you, remember to pray and hold onto the promise of God nothing can separate you from His love; "Not even your fears, anxieties, or the sin in your life, He still loves you".
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