Psa 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
There is much fear in the world. Fear of wars, famines, loss of finances, losing loved ones, fear of health. I suppose if this life were all we have, then we certainly will someday die, but we know that there is an afterlife; heaven or hell, so we should fear God. All things depend on our obedience to God.
Isa 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
Isa 60:2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
Isa 60:3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Mat 10:27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what 0ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.
Mat 10:28 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.
There is a devil who is only evil bringing darkness and despair; but there is Almighty God who is the light and truth. Truly in Him is love and grace through Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus is our light and our salvation.
John 1:9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
John 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
John 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
John 1:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Rom 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
Rom 5:7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
Rom 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Rom 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
2 Cor 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Cor 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Psa 27:2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Psa 27:3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
Psa 118:12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
Psa 118:13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
Psa 118:14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
Psa 27:4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
Psa 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Isa 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.
Psa 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psa 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Psa 27:6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
Psa 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Psa 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Psa 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Psa 100:5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Psa 27:7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
Psa 5:2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
Psa 5:3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
Psa 5:4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
Blessed Father, how I love you; righteous Father you seek those who seek you in a true heart. Hear your servants call as we lift you up in prayers and praise.
Psa 27:8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Psa 27:9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Where else can we go? Who else knows us like you do LORD? Who knows the past and the future and the plans that you have for us, but you our Father in heaven, our blessed hope and the strength of our life?
Dan 9:3 And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:
Psa 17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
Ezek 39:29 Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD.
Psa 27:10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
All may fail us LORD, but you remain faithful. You are everlasting, full of grace and truth and loving kindness.
Psa 27:11 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
Psa 16:11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Psa 27:12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
Psa 27:13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Psa 35:11 False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.
Psa 35:12 They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.
2 Tim 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 Tim 3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
2 Tim 3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
2 Tim 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
Psa 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Isa 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Isa 40:30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
We have no fear, for you are our strength. You brought us forth, you created us in the womb to serve you in righteousness. You guide us and protect us, keeping us as we seek your face. We want to obey you always. You are truth and life all the days of ths life and for ever more. We are the children of your kingdom. Thank you Father
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Leave Sin and Live for God
1 Pet 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
I see this suffering, to be one that is so intense that it is life or death. Christ Jesus suffered innocently for our sins unto death, to redeem us and to make us children of God. Still, many refuse this great gift of grace and continue in sin. Sometimes sufferings come to us so strong that we despair of this life; this is the time to cease from sin and to call on God. Sometimes God will come to us in these times of great sufferings and we receive from him peace. This leads to coming all the way through Jesus to salvation. Through sufferings we were made free from sins; Jesus has forgiven our sins.
1 Pet 4:2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
A new man in Christ must desire the will of God. We must read the Bible hear the word and listen to the Holy Spirit. We must feed the craving of the new man and starve the old desires of lust and pleasures. Often the church does not seek the perfect will of God, but instead they appeal to the lusts of men, speaking of riches and pleasures. Worship turns to entertainment, preaching is flesh talk; no, this is not the will of God, we are to leave the lusts of the world to seek the will of God through anointed preaching, a life submitted to God and worship from a clean heart.
1 Pet 4:3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
You have had enough in the past of the evil things that godless people enjoy-their immorality and lust, their feasting and drunkenness and wild parties, and their terrible worship of idols.(NLT) Truth is light unto our feet, we do not walk in darkness. Sufferings to the pure of heart bring us closer to God.
1 Pet 4:4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
The world will speak evil of you and old friends will try to drag you back into sin, reminding you of your past, no, we do not allow them to control us. Tell them of Jesus, if they mock you, leave them and follow Jesus.
1 Pet 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
1 Pet 4:5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
Each person must face God and give an account for their life. May we be used to reach the lost, many will reject your message, but the seed is planted and some will receive eternal life.
1 Pet 3:14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
1 Pet 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
1 Pet 4:6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
The only hope of the spiritually dead is Jesus. If we share the gospel with them and they receive eternal life; they will receive mockings and accusing from the world but they will live according to God in the Spirit. We are in a war, those of the flesh oppose the Spirit and do not understand. The war is also in our bodies; the flesh desires the opposite of the Spirit.
Rom 7:25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
Rom 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
1 Pet 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Luke 21:8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
Luke 21:9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
Luke 21:10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:
Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
Luke 21:12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.
Luke 21:13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony.
Luke 21:14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:
Luke 21:15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
Stay in prayer; be built up in the Spirit. Bad times now will become worse, to the point that we may not be allowed to openly share the gospel. Watch, be sober, you will know the times. Pray always in the Spirit for direction.
1 Pet 4:8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Many speak of love, but few truly love as Jesus loves. Many are selfish and do not see the love they have as only vanity; loving to seek attention or to get approval. In the end times we need to meet together, share the good things of God and love one another.
John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
1 Pet 4:9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
Open your home to others, a room for a guest if possible, coffee, a piece of cake, and a meal. Enjoy fellowship together in your homes.
Acts 2:44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
Acts 2:45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Heb 13:1 Let brotherly love continue.
Heb 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
1 Pet 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
What is the gift all have received? The gift of salvation and the Holy Spirit. We are to love one another, using the Spiritual gifts to edify the body of Christ.
Rom 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
1 Pet 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Speak as speaking from God; whatever ministry gift that you have, do so with the grace of God. It is by His Spirit, not of your self. Do not be looking for a name for yourself. Do not be bragging about a Spiritual gift that you may have. Serve God by the direction and power of the Holy Spirit. All glory and power to God, through Jesus Christ, forever and ever. Amen.
LORD GOD, help us to glorify you in all things that we do. Our flesh is weak, so lead us not into temptations. Keep us in your perfect will so that we may finish the course honoring you and not bringing you shame. We want to use our gifts to build your church and edify your people. Above all give us love one for another and hospitality. May homes be opened up for studies and hospitality. In Jesus name, amen
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Our Greatest Honor
Gal 4:3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
Under bondage to natural laws; we learn to eat and drink, to sleep to wake, but there is more to life then that. We learn what others expect of us, but often they may teach us wrong. We observe laws and rules given to us. What is the right way? The right way is God's way.
Gal 4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
God sent forth His Son to guide us into all truth; born of a woman, subject to the law of Moses.
Isa 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isa 7:15 Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.
He received nourishment for the body and his soul. He was given the law to understand and to keep until he would give himself a substitute sacrifice for our sins. Having no sin, He kept the law of Moses; he became our salvation on the cross at Calvary.
Gal 4:5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
We were bought with the greatest price. God himself came to us in His Son Jesus; shed his blood and died for our sins. He arose to declare to all men that he is Lord. Jesus became the firstborn of a new creation.
1 Cor 15:45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Rom 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Rom 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Rom 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Rom 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
What is the greatest thing we are given; the greatest honor?
The greatest honor is to be called a son of the most high God. What is the proof? It is His Holy Spirit that resides in us.
1 John 4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
Gal 4:6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
The Holy Spirit has given us the honor of being adopted sons of God through faith in His Son., Jesus.
We may call the Most High God, the Father of Jesus, Our Father.
Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
We may call the Father of Jesus, OUR FATHER. We are brothers and sisters together WITH JESUS! How great an honor is this? We are not servant slaves, but heirs of the glory of God with Jesus our redeemer. Jesus sets at the right hand of the Father. We may come to him now.
Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
Eph 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Eph 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Eph 1:6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
Gal 4:7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Rom 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Eph 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
Eph 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
Eph 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Let us now walk as sons and daughters of the MOST HIGH GOD.
LORD we thank you for redeeming our souls and making us alive in your spirit. We are no longer to serve the sinful lusts of this life, but we have a higher purpose and a higher calling in Jesus Christ. You call us sons and by your grace we will behave as sons of you Father, to bring you all the honor and glory. In Jesus' name, amen.
Under bondage to natural laws; we learn to eat and drink, to sleep to wake, but there is more to life then that. We learn what others expect of us, but often they may teach us wrong. We observe laws and rules given to us. What is the right way? The right way is God's way.
Gal 4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
God sent forth His Son to guide us into all truth; born of a woman, subject to the law of Moses.
Isa 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isa 7:15 Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.
He received nourishment for the body and his soul. He was given the law to understand and to keep until he would give himself a substitute sacrifice for our sins. Having no sin, He kept the law of Moses; he became our salvation on the cross at Calvary.
Gal 4:5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
We were bought with the greatest price. God himself came to us in His Son Jesus; shed his blood and died for our sins. He arose to declare to all men that he is Lord. Jesus became the firstborn of a new creation.
1 Cor 15:45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Rom 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Rom 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Rom 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Rom 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
What is the greatest thing we are given; the greatest honor?
The greatest honor is to be called a son of the most high God. What is the proof? It is His Holy Spirit that resides in us.
1 John 4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
Gal 4:6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
The Holy Spirit has given us the honor of being adopted sons of God through faith in His Son., Jesus.
We may call the Most High God, the Father of Jesus, Our Father.
Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
We may call the Father of Jesus, OUR FATHER. We are brothers and sisters together WITH JESUS! How great an honor is this? We are not servant slaves, but heirs of the glory of God with Jesus our redeemer. Jesus sets at the right hand of the Father. We may come to him now.
Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
Eph 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Eph 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Eph 1:6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
Gal 4:7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Rom 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Eph 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
Eph 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
Eph 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Let us now walk as sons and daughters of the MOST HIGH GOD.
LORD we thank you for redeeming our souls and making us alive in your spirit. We are no longer to serve the sinful lusts of this life, but we have a higher purpose and a higher calling in Jesus Christ. You call us sons and by your grace we will behave as sons of you Father, to bring you all the honor and glory. In Jesus' name, amen.
Monday, October 6, 2008
When the past comes forward
Jesus came to reconcile back the lost sheep of Israel and then he told us to go to all the world in search for souls who would come to him.
Mat 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Luke 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
Luke 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
Mat 19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Mat 19:25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
Mat 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Luke 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
Luke 19:4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
Luke 19:5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
Luke 19:6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
Luke 19:7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
Mat 9:11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?
Mat 9:12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
Mat 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 19:8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
Luke 19:9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
John 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Jesus brought home a lost sheep from the house of Israel; he was a sinner, yes, that is why we were all lost. We were lost in sin, not knowing the way back to God. The law only pointed out our failings. The law is holy, but we were sinners apart from Christ.
Rom 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Not all will come to Jesus, but we are to speak the gospel as Paul did; everywhere he went he preached the cross.
1 Cor 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Gal 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
We are to bring the lost sheep back to God. Sometimes the past is brought forward by people we knew when we were lost in sin. We preach the cross to them. Jesus is our message of hope; His Spirit resides in our hearts to speak the message of salvation, love and peace. Some will try to bring you back to the way it was. We cannot go back into sin; we go forward, always looking at the cross.
Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Heb 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Heb 12:4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
Those who are seeking Jesus will be found. He is calling the sinners to repentance.
Luke 15:4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
Luke 15:5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Luke 15:6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
The greatest joy is to hear of someone who we led to Jesus return to speak of the fruit of their salvation; seeing them as fruitful servants using their gifts for God. Knowing that they have continued to trust Jesus and are blessing others with the light of God. One person reaching another and this continues bringing souls to restoration in Jesus; it is a wonderful thing. Still greater is to see our Lord and to have him receive us and to be with others we have shared the Lord with for all eternity!
We are to keep going, even if we see no results from our obedience to God. Some may reject you; even those you gave your hearts too in bringing them to Christ. God knows your heart and he knows all. Many struggle to become the person that God has called them to be. Jesus knew who were his and who would betray him. We do not know, but we seek the good of all.
John 13:14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
John 13:16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
John 13:18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.
We are to be servants and people of mercy to those in need. Some may turn on us, but we keep going There are some very precious saints who will be saved by continuing to be faithful.
John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
John 10:12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
John 10:13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
John 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
In our chat room last night, a lost sheep was being led back to the good shepherd. One who quoted scripture with us began to turn on the sheep just as he was understanding and coming back to Jesus. This wolf in sheep's clothing said you will never be saved and you have a demon. A false shepherd who wanted to destroy the lost sheep before he could make it back to the fold; or perhaps a proud religious person holding onto one verse, that does not allow the lost sheep to be saved. There is one verse in Hebrews that many use, to justify not going after the lost sheep.
Heb 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Heb 6:5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
Heb 6:6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
This verse was speaking to the Jews who returned to Judaism and temple sacrifices. There is no more temple and only Jesus is our sacrifice for sins. Many use this verse to prevent the backsliders from returning. They were as the angry brother who was upset that his prodigal brother was received back and restored by his father.
Luke 15:25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
Luke 15:26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
Luke 15:27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
Luke 15:28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him.
Luke 15:29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
Luke 15:30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
Luke 15:31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
Luke 15:32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
The false one was removed because he would not allow the sinner to return. We must be careful who is allowed to lead the sheep. Some have plans to steal, destroy and kill; workers of satan, even in the church. We must not be filled with religious pride, but remain kind and accepting of the sinner. We cannot be kind to the workers of satan, but we rebuke them. Most in the room prayed for this one who was removed. Our ministry is restoration, not destruction. We must be led by the Spirit of God.
Rom 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
In the name of discernment, we may destroy another's hope. We must be careful, but not proud. The power we have is God in us; He must be greater than our self. Let nothing be done of selfish ambition.
Thank you LORD for souls who remain faithful in you. You know when to bring encouragement and good news from others. We keep going until we are with you. To God be all the glory, honor and praise. Amen
Mat 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Luke 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
Luke 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
Mat 19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Mat 19:25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
Mat 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Luke 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
Luke 19:4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
Luke 19:5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
Luke 19:6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
Luke 19:7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
Mat 9:11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?
Mat 9:12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
Mat 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 19:8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
Luke 19:9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
John 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Jesus brought home a lost sheep from the house of Israel; he was a sinner, yes, that is why we were all lost. We were lost in sin, not knowing the way back to God. The law only pointed out our failings. The law is holy, but we were sinners apart from Christ.
Rom 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Not all will come to Jesus, but we are to speak the gospel as Paul did; everywhere he went he preached the cross.
1 Cor 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Gal 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
We are to bring the lost sheep back to God. Sometimes the past is brought forward by people we knew when we were lost in sin. We preach the cross to them. Jesus is our message of hope; His Spirit resides in our hearts to speak the message of salvation, love and peace. Some will try to bring you back to the way it was. We cannot go back into sin; we go forward, always looking at the cross.
Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Heb 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Heb 12:4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
Those who are seeking Jesus will be found. He is calling the sinners to repentance.
Luke 15:4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
Luke 15:5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Luke 15:6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
The greatest joy is to hear of someone who we led to Jesus return to speak of the fruit of their salvation; seeing them as fruitful servants using their gifts for God. Knowing that they have continued to trust Jesus and are blessing others with the light of God. One person reaching another and this continues bringing souls to restoration in Jesus; it is a wonderful thing. Still greater is to see our Lord and to have him receive us and to be with others we have shared the Lord with for all eternity!
We are to keep going, even if we see no results from our obedience to God. Some may reject you; even those you gave your hearts too in bringing them to Christ. God knows your heart and he knows all. Many struggle to become the person that God has called them to be. Jesus knew who were his and who would betray him. We do not know, but we seek the good of all.
John 13:14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
John 13:16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
John 13:18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.
We are to be servants and people of mercy to those in need. Some may turn on us, but we keep going There are some very precious saints who will be saved by continuing to be faithful.
John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
John 10:12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
John 10:13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
John 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
In our chat room last night, a lost sheep was being led back to the good shepherd. One who quoted scripture with us began to turn on the sheep just as he was understanding and coming back to Jesus. This wolf in sheep's clothing said you will never be saved and you have a demon. A false shepherd who wanted to destroy the lost sheep before he could make it back to the fold; or perhaps a proud religious person holding onto one verse, that does not allow the lost sheep to be saved. There is one verse in Hebrews that many use, to justify not going after the lost sheep.
Heb 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Heb 6:5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
Heb 6:6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
This verse was speaking to the Jews who returned to Judaism and temple sacrifices. There is no more temple and only Jesus is our sacrifice for sins. Many use this verse to prevent the backsliders from returning. They were as the angry brother who was upset that his prodigal brother was received back and restored by his father.
Luke 15:25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
Luke 15:26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
Luke 15:27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
Luke 15:28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him.
Luke 15:29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
Luke 15:30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
Luke 15:31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
Luke 15:32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
The false one was removed because he would not allow the sinner to return. We must be careful who is allowed to lead the sheep. Some have plans to steal, destroy and kill; workers of satan, even in the church. We must not be filled with religious pride, but remain kind and accepting of the sinner. We cannot be kind to the workers of satan, but we rebuke them. Most in the room prayed for this one who was removed. Our ministry is restoration, not destruction. We must be led by the Spirit of God.
Rom 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
In the name of discernment, we may destroy another's hope. We must be careful, but not proud. The power we have is God in us; He must be greater than our self. Let nothing be done of selfish ambition.
Thank you LORD for souls who remain faithful in you. You know when to bring encouragement and good news from others. We keep going until we are with you. To God be all the glory, honor and praise. Amen
Saturday, October 4, 2008
The Tempting of Jesus
Mat 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
Mat 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered.
The end result was to be tempted of the devil. What was Jesus doing in the wilderness? He was fasting and praying, getting direction from the Father and denying the desires of the flesh. What is it to be tempted? tempted: peirazō, to try, make trial of, test: for the purpose of ascertaining his quantity, or what he thinks, or how he will behave himself. God does not tempt, the devil tempted him.
James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
James 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
God cannot be tempted, but a man can. It was the man part of Jesus that was tested.
Heb 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Heb 5:1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
Heb 5:2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.
Mark 1:12 And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
Mark 1:13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
driveth him: there are many definitions for the word ekballo, translated driveth. The one that applies here means: to lead one forth or away somewhere with a force which he cannot resist.
Forty days, tempted of the devil. Is it normal to be tempted of the devil during fasting and prayer?
Luke 4:1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,
Luke 4:2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
It was after the 40 day fast that he was very weak physically and hungry, that Satan came to him at his weakest to personally tempt him.
Mat 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
The same "if" that he used on Eve in the garden of Eden, the same attempt to cast doubt about the things of God.
Gen 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?
Gen 3:4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
Gen 3:5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Satan cast doubt on God's word, he lied, he is a liar. Then he offers them pride; "...your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. Satan himself tried to be God, and was cast down from heaven. Pride, God hates. Whereas Adam and Eve only knew good, because of Satan they would know sin. Where they experienced love and fellowship with God, now they would see their nakedness and would feel shame and isolation. Isolation is not from God, he want's us to come to him. Welcome to Pro-choice; choosing sin, where there was life and all good things before. Yes, and they would die. First their Spirit died to it's connection to God, then physical death would follow. Satan is not your friend, he desires to kill you.
If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
Satan wanted Jesus to obey him and act apart from God's will. If we act apart from God's will, it is sin. If Jesus had sinned in the smallest thing, he could not have been our substitute, paying for our sins by giving his perfect life for us on the cruel cross. A sinner cannot pay for the sins of another.
Mat 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
He answered satan and overcame him using the word of God. This is for our example. God knew that we would be tempted, so he brought his son to a place where satan would tempt him. By seeing Jesus, we see God. By following the way of Jesus, we follow the way of God. Jesus is the way of God and the way to God. He passed satan's first temptation and we learn to use God's word against the lying devil.
Suicide thoughts
Mat 4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
Mat 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Jesus was taken to the highest part of the temple, where satan tempts him to kill himself, by jumping off. Again satan wants Jesus, who is Lord of the temple, to test his Godly powers by an act of suicide. Suicide is one of the ways that satan will try to stop you from serving the true God. He is the god of death and destruction.
John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Our God is the God of life. Jesus himself is the origin of life. He was with God in the beginning creating the worlds and all that is in them. (Hebrews 1:1-3)
for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Beware of satan using scriptures. When he uses them, they are used as the Scribes and Pharisees used them with Jesus, as a way to destroy another. We do not use the Bible to destroy another person; satan will do this, so beware of the letter of the Law. Let the Holy Spirit of God apply the truth of God's word in your life.
2 Cor 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
This doesn't mean we do not heed the word of God, but instead "spiritualize"the meaning away. No, this may be just another subtle trick of the devil, as he spoke with Eve, "Yea, hath God said?" He will have us doubt what the word plainly says.
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
John 16:14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.
The Spirit of God will show you God's word as it is correctly understood. He will speak the word of truth. Jesus answers the devil's scripture with another scripture. We DO NOT take one scripture out of context. We can claim it says what we desire it to say, twisting the meaning, to suit our will and desires. We must look at all scriptures concerning a subject to come to the truth, which is God's will and purpose.
Mat 4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
The devil was tempting God to sin. Do we sin tempting God, because of His grace?
Rom 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Rom 6:2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
Once we are forgiven of sins by Jesus, we must put to death the evil deeds of the flesh. Satan comes against us in our thoughts (suicide) and in the lusts of the flesh. We shall not give him a foothold in our life. He will put us behind a wall, separating us from God. If we continue in sin, we are behind four walls, deceived and prisoners of satan. Break through to God's perfect will for your life.
Mat 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
Mat 4:9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
Satan had stolen dominion over the world from Adam. Now he offers the kingdoms of the world to the one who created the world with his father; Jesus the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Let's see what the Bible says about satan and his worldly authority.
The god of this world.
2 Cor 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
2 Cor 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
father of sin
John 8:41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
John 8:42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
John 8:43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
John 8:45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
John 8:46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?John 8:47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
The destroyer
John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
love not the world
1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
1 John 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Mat 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Again, Jesus quotes the word of God. We are to worship the LORD God, of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, not the god of this world. The gods and godesses of this world are of satan; allah, buddha, nenus, dianna, the pagan gods, whatever names you put with them, they are not of the Lord God.
Mat 4:11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Resist with the word of God, our sword and wear the shield of faith; satan will flee, but will return again, so hide the word in your heart and he will not gain control.
and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
Jesus in the desert doing battle with the devil, now the angels come to minister as they would come later, when he suffered in agony of his soul, in the garden before the cross. The angels are sent to minister to the heirs of salvation.
Heb 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Jesus would indeed be King of all the world's kingdoms, but not by serving the devil. He would obey his Father God, and shed his blood on the cross of Calvary. Then one by one the world's people will come into the Kingdom of God, escaping the evil god of the world. Thank you Jesus for showing us how to escape the temptations of the devil.
Mat 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered.
The end result was to be tempted of the devil. What was Jesus doing in the wilderness? He was fasting and praying, getting direction from the Father and denying the desires of the flesh. What is it to be tempted? tempted: peirazō, to try, make trial of, test: for the purpose of ascertaining his quantity, or what he thinks, or how he will behave himself. God does not tempt, the devil tempted him.
James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
James 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
God cannot be tempted, but a man can. It was the man part of Jesus that was tested.
Heb 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Heb 5:1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
Heb 5:2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.
Mark 1:12 And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
Mark 1:13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
driveth him: there are many definitions for the word ekballo, translated driveth. The one that applies here means: to lead one forth or away somewhere with a force which he cannot resist.
Forty days, tempted of the devil. Is it normal to be tempted of the devil during fasting and prayer?
Luke 4:1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,
Luke 4:2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
It was after the 40 day fast that he was very weak physically and hungry, that Satan came to him at his weakest to personally tempt him.
Mat 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
The same "if" that he used on Eve in the garden of Eden, the same attempt to cast doubt about the things of God.
Gen 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?
Gen 3:4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
Gen 3:5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Satan cast doubt on God's word, he lied, he is a liar. Then he offers them pride; "...your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. Satan himself tried to be God, and was cast down from heaven. Pride, God hates. Whereas Adam and Eve only knew good, because of Satan they would know sin. Where they experienced love and fellowship with God, now they would see their nakedness and would feel shame and isolation. Isolation is not from God, he want's us to come to him. Welcome to Pro-choice; choosing sin, where there was life and all good things before. Yes, and they would die. First their Spirit died to it's connection to God, then physical death would follow. Satan is not your friend, he desires to kill you.
If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
Satan wanted Jesus to obey him and act apart from God's will. If we act apart from God's will, it is sin. If Jesus had sinned in the smallest thing, he could not have been our substitute, paying for our sins by giving his perfect life for us on the cruel cross. A sinner cannot pay for the sins of another.
Mat 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
He answered satan and overcame him using the word of God. This is for our example. God knew that we would be tempted, so he brought his son to a place where satan would tempt him. By seeing Jesus, we see God. By following the way of Jesus, we follow the way of God. Jesus is the way of God and the way to God. He passed satan's first temptation and we learn to use God's word against the lying devil.
Suicide thoughts
Mat 4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
Mat 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Jesus was taken to the highest part of the temple, where satan tempts him to kill himself, by jumping off. Again satan wants Jesus, who is Lord of the temple, to test his Godly powers by an act of suicide. Suicide is one of the ways that satan will try to stop you from serving the true God. He is the god of death and destruction.
John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Our God is the God of life. Jesus himself is the origin of life. He was with God in the beginning creating the worlds and all that is in them. (Hebrews 1:1-3)
for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Beware of satan using scriptures. When he uses them, they are used as the Scribes and Pharisees used them with Jesus, as a way to destroy another. We do not use the Bible to destroy another person; satan will do this, so beware of the letter of the Law. Let the Holy Spirit of God apply the truth of God's word in your life.
2 Cor 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
This doesn't mean we do not heed the word of God, but instead "spiritualize"the meaning away. No, this may be just another subtle trick of the devil, as he spoke with Eve, "Yea, hath God said?" He will have us doubt what the word plainly says.
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
John 16:14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.
The Spirit of God will show you God's word as it is correctly understood. He will speak the word of truth. Jesus answers the devil's scripture with another scripture. We DO NOT take one scripture out of context. We can claim it says what we desire it to say, twisting the meaning, to suit our will and desires. We must look at all scriptures concerning a subject to come to the truth, which is God's will and purpose.
Mat 4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
The devil was tempting God to sin. Do we sin tempting God, because of His grace?
Rom 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Rom 6:2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
Once we are forgiven of sins by Jesus, we must put to death the evil deeds of the flesh. Satan comes against us in our thoughts (suicide) and in the lusts of the flesh. We shall not give him a foothold in our life. He will put us behind a wall, separating us from God. If we continue in sin, we are behind four walls, deceived and prisoners of satan. Break through to God's perfect will for your life.
Mat 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
Mat 4:9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
Satan had stolen dominion over the world from Adam. Now he offers the kingdoms of the world to the one who created the world with his father; Jesus the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Let's see what the Bible says about satan and his worldly authority.
The god of this world.
2 Cor 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
2 Cor 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
father of sin
John 8:41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
John 8:42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
John 8:43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
John 8:45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
John 8:46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?John 8:47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
The destroyer
John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
love not the world
1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
1 John 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Mat 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Again, Jesus quotes the word of God. We are to worship the LORD God, of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, not the god of this world. The gods and godesses of this world are of satan; allah, buddha, nenus, dianna, the pagan gods, whatever names you put with them, they are not of the Lord God.
Mat 4:11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Resist with the word of God, our sword and wear the shield of faith; satan will flee, but will return again, so hide the word in your heart and he will not gain control.
and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
Jesus in the desert doing battle with the devil, now the angels come to minister as they would come later, when he suffered in agony of his soul, in the garden before the cross. The angels are sent to minister to the heirs of salvation.
Heb 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Jesus would indeed be King of all the world's kingdoms, but not by serving the devil. He would obey his Father God, and shed his blood on the cross of Calvary. Then one by one the world's people will come into the Kingdom of God, escaping the evil god of the world. Thank you Jesus for showing us how to escape the temptations of the devil.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Prayer and Fasting
Mat 6:16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Mat 6:17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
Mat 6:18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Fasting is not to be seen of man, they have their reward and it is only flesh. Fasting is to accompany prayer, to deny the flesh and seek the face of God for direction, for his grace, and for his power to overcome the work of the devil.
Mat 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is a lunatic, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.
Mat 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.
The disciples could not cure him. Today we might refer to medical causes or psychology to explain away the condition. Jesus knows that he is the power to overcome all things. Why do we lack faith? There are times that things appear hopeless, but do not lose faith in the LORD.
Mat 17:17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
Jesus was upset with their lack of faith. Let me say this; we are not to ever accuse someone of not having faith if not healed. We could be in their same condition. Jesus looked into their fearful hearts; their flesh thoughts of personal glory or even lack of trust. If we could see hearts we would often be upset, perhaps if we saw our heart as Jesus sees it, we would repent and fast in prayer?
Mat 17:18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
Mat 17:19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?
Mat 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Mat 17:21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
Some things require more than casual faith. For example; if we are deeply concerned about something, like the coming elections, fasting and prayer will change things. We must be serious and sincere, without known sins. Repent before you pray, for if you have iniquity in your heart, planning to sin, God will not hear you.
1 Pet 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
Do not pray long prayers to men
Mark 12:38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
Mark 12:39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
Mark 12:40 Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
Fervent prayer
James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Confessing faults is personal and not to be shared with one who gossips. Find those who are of faith, of one heart and spirit and pray. Intercede for those in need, even if they have no relationship with Jesus. Pray for God's will to be done. Your righteousness in Christ will bring an answer.
James 5:17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
James 5:18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
What should we know about prayer?
Faith
Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
For All
Mat 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Mat 5:45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
In private
Mat 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Not in empty repetition
Mat 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
The Lord's example of prayer
Mat 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Pray to God our Heavenly Father
Mat 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
His will to be done
Mat 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.
For daily needs
Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
For forgiveness
Mat 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
For Holy paths and protection
Mat 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you
Mat 6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Forgive as you have been forgiven, or God will not forgive you
Pray for workers to harvest souls
Mat 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Watch and Pray
Mat 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Keep from evil
John 17:15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
Pray in the Spirit
Rom 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Rom 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Pray with understanding
1 Cor 14:15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
Pray without ceasing
1 Th 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
1 Th 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
1 Th 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Th 5:19 Quench not the Spirit.
1 Th 5:20 Despise not prophesyings.1 Th 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Th 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Our prayers are stored in Heaven, so we are sending up spiritual incense.
Rev 8:3 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Rev 8:4 And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
Jesus always prayed His Father's will to be done. What is more important than that? It is time to pray for our country that is in serious need. Pray for righteous God fearing leaders. We pray to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; not to another god or godess. There is one Holy God who hears and answers our prayers. Repent, come humbly to the throne of grace and pray.
2 Chr 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Mat 6:17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
Mat 6:18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Fasting is not to be seen of man, they have their reward and it is only flesh. Fasting is to accompany prayer, to deny the flesh and seek the face of God for direction, for his grace, and for his power to overcome the work of the devil.
Mat 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is a lunatic, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.
Mat 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.
The disciples could not cure him. Today we might refer to medical causes or psychology to explain away the condition. Jesus knows that he is the power to overcome all things. Why do we lack faith? There are times that things appear hopeless, but do not lose faith in the LORD.
Mat 17:17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
Jesus was upset with their lack of faith. Let me say this; we are not to ever accuse someone of not having faith if not healed. We could be in their same condition. Jesus looked into their fearful hearts; their flesh thoughts of personal glory or even lack of trust. If we could see hearts we would often be upset, perhaps if we saw our heart as Jesus sees it, we would repent and fast in prayer?
Mat 17:18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
Mat 17:19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?
Mat 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Mat 17:21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
Some things require more than casual faith. For example; if we are deeply concerned about something, like the coming elections, fasting and prayer will change things. We must be serious and sincere, without known sins. Repent before you pray, for if you have iniquity in your heart, planning to sin, God will not hear you.
1 Pet 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
Do not pray long prayers to men
Mark 12:38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
Mark 12:39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
Mark 12:40 Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
Fervent prayer
James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Confessing faults is personal and not to be shared with one who gossips. Find those who are of faith, of one heart and spirit and pray. Intercede for those in need, even if they have no relationship with Jesus. Pray for God's will to be done. Your righteousness in Christ will bring an answer.
James 5:17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
James 5:18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
What should we know about prayer?
Faith
Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
For All
Mat 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Mat 5:45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
In private
Mat 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Not in empty repetition
Mat 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
The Lord's example of prayer
Mat 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Pray to God our Heavenly Father
Mat 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
His will to be done
Mat 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.
For daily needs
Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
For forgiveness
Mat 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
For Holy paths and protection
Mat 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you
Mat 6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Forgive as you have been forgiven, or God will not forgive you
Pray for workers to harvest souls
Mat 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Watch and Pray
Mat 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Keep from evil
John 17:15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
Pray in the Spirit
Rom 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Rom 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Pray with understanding
1 Cor 14:15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
Pray without ceasing
1 Th 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
1 Th 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
1 Th 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Th 5:19 Quench not the Spirit.
1 Th 5:20 Despise not prophesyings.1 Th 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Th 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Our prayers are stored in Heaven, so we are sending up spiritual incense.
Rev 8:3 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Rev 8:4 And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
Jesus always prayed His Father's will to be done. What is more important than that? It is time to pray for our country that is in serious need. Pray for righteous God fearing leaders. We pray to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; not to another god or godess. There is one Holy God who hears and answers our prayers. Repent, come humbly to the throne of grace and pray.
2 Chr 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The accuser
The accuser
The nation seems to be ruled by accusers. No one takes responsibility for their actions. Politicians accuse each other and all are guilty, so are the people. People accuse one another and sue for personal gain. People say they deserve things that most of there world does without. Those who report the news lie to promote their vision of reality, but they are spiritual blind. They are not unlike the Pharisees in Jesus' time following him, looking for a reason to accuse him.
Jesus spoke of blind leaders; the Pharisees were offended.
Mat 15:10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:Mat 15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.Mat 15:12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?Mat 15:13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.Mat 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
The devil is an an accuser a thief and a killer.
Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
We should not be accusing someone else of what we are guilty of
Mat 7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?Mat 7:4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?Mat 7:5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Accusers usually are hypocrits.
Mat 12:10 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.Mat 12:11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?Mat 12:12 How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.Mat 12:13 Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.Mat 12:14 Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.
The law
John 5:45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.John 5:46 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.John 5:47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?
Rom 2:14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:Rom 2:15 Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)
The accused woman
John 8:1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.John 8:2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.John 8:3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,John 8:4 They say unto him, Master, this womanwas taken in adultery, in the very act.John 8:5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?John 8:6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.John 8:8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.John 8:9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.John 8:10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Each of the accusers were guilty of sin.
Jesus brings mercy and life, truth and grace. We are to witness the truth in the Spirit of God, in love.
We warn people
Acts 20:30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.Acts 20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
Warn of hell
Mat 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.Mat 5:23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;Mat 5:24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
warn of adulltery and lust
Mat 5:27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:Mat 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.Mat 5:29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.Mat 5:30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.Mat 5:31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of
Show mercy
Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:Jude 1:23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Where is truth?
Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
All are guilty and need Jesus and Biblical values
Rom 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;Rom 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:Rom 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;Rom 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Who can accuse Christ's elect
1 Pet 3:16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.1 Pet 3:17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
Luke 6:22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.Luke 6:23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Rom 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?Rom 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?Rom 8:33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.Rom 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
The nation seems to be ruled by accusers. No one takes responsibility for their actions. Politicians accuse each other and all are guilty, so are the people. People accuse one another and sue for personal gain. People say they deserve things that most of there world does without. Those who report the news lie to promote their vision of reality, but they are spiritual blind. They are not unlike the Pharisees in Jesus' time following him, looking for a reason to accuse him.
Jesus spoke of blind leaders; the Pharisees were offended.
Mat 15:10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:Mat 15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.Mat 15:12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?Mat 15:13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.Mat 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
The devil is an an accuser a thief and a killer.
Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
We should not be accusing someone else of what we are guilty of
Mat 7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?Mat 7:4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?Mat 7:5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Accusers usually are hypocrits.
Mat 12:10 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.Mat 12:11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?Mat 12:12 How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.Mat 12:13 Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.Mat 12:14 Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.
The law
John 5:45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.John 5:46 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.John 5:47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?
Rom 2:14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:Rom 2:15 Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)
The accused woman
John 8:1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.John 8:2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.John 8:3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,John 8:4 They say unto him, Master, this womanwas taken in adultery, in the very act.John 8:5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?John 8:6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.John 8:8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.John 8:9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.John 8:10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Each of the accusers were guilty of sin.
Jesus brings mercy and life, truth and grace. We are to witness the truth in the Spirit of God, in love.
We warn people
Acts 20:30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.Acts 20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
Warn of hell
Mat 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.Mat 5:23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;Mat 5:24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
warn of adulltery and lust
Mat 5:27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:Mat 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.Mat 5:29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.Mat 5:30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.Mat 5:31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of
Show mercy
Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:Jude 1:23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Where is truth?
Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
All are guilty and need Jesus and Biblical values
Rom 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;Rom 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:Rom 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;Rom 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Who can accuse Christ's elect
1 Pet 3:16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.1 Pet 3:17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
Luke 6:22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.Luke 6:23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Rom 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?Rom 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?Rom 8:33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.Rom 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
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