Luke 22:52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
Luke 22:53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
It was the fullness of time for his atoning death. Jesus was the light of the world and he had three years to accomplish his Father's work.
John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
John 9:5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
The hour of evil had come; " but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. " There was a time for his light and a time of darkness.
Joh 12:23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
Joh 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
Joh 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Joh 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Joh 12:27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
Joh 12:28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
Jesus overcame death and the power of darkness to bring us into the kingdom of light. Thank you Father.
Col 1:12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
Col 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Col 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Peter's Test
Luk 22:31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
Luk 22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Luk 22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Peter said that he was ready to follow Jesus, even to death. This was his desire, but satan had plans too. Peter would soon lose confidence in himself, because flesh fails, he would soon deny his Lord three times. What made him deny his Lord? I think it was fear given to him by satan. When fear comes, rebuke satan in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Satan was desiring to sift him like wheat, at his weakest time. Do you know that our weakest times often follow our times of personal victory? Peter had made a proud profession of allegiance to his master, but so soon comes the testing. Satan desired to sift Peter and would there be anything worthy left, or would he be as the chaff of the grain?
Jesus knew what was going on and he had prayed for Peter, that he not fail this test. Paul later wrote this most important encouragement.
1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Then Jesus looked ahead with a command for Peter to follow in. When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. Jesus prayed for us too and he is making intercessions for us.
Joh 17:20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
What did Jesus mean when he said? :" When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren."
Converted: come (go) again, convert, (re-) turn (about, again).
When you have come back into serving me, then I want you to strengthen your brethren. Later he was told to feed the flock, to feed them the word of God. I think when we go through trials and tests, that we are stronger. We then are able to encourage and strengthen others. Peter wrote these encouraging words later in life:
1Pe 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
1Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1Pe 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1Pe 5:9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
1Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1Pe 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1Pe 5:9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Divided Flames of Fire
Psa 29:7 The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire.
divideth: cut, split, divide, hew
My first thought was Pentecost and the cloven, divided tongues of fire.
Act 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Act 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Act 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
Act 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
They spoke in languages they did not know to people who did understood what was said. They spoke? well God spoke through them. The voice of the LORD divideth the flames. Every word in the Bible has a meaning. The divided flames were referenced in the Psalm and fulfilled in Acts 2 on the day of Pentacost. This was the fire of God, His presence , His Spirit and his speaking through those who waited for him in one accord. Let's get together in one accord with those of faith. This was all God. The LORD speaks through his servants and may his servants speak the word of God.
divideth: cut, split, divide, hew
My first thought was Pentecost and the cloven, divided tongues of fire.
Act 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Act 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Act 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
Act 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
They spoke in languages they did not know to people who did understood what was said. They spoke? well God spoke through them. The voice of the LORD divideth the flames. Every word in the Bible has a meaning. The divided flames were referenced in the Psalm and fulfilled in Acts 2 on the day of Pentacost. This was the fire of God, His presence , His Spirit and his speaking through those who waited for him in one accord. Let's get together in one accord with those of faith. This was all God. The LORD speaks through his servants and may his servants speak the word of God.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Greater Condemnation
Luke 20:45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,
Luke 20:46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
Luke 20:47 Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
Jesus spoke to his disciples but also to all the people, this was important. A spiritual leader will be held more accountable then others. The scribes loved the praise of men and honor before others, but watch their fruit. They were covetous and hypocrites.
Jas 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
The evil scribes shall receive a "greater damnation", and false teachers shall receive the "greater condemnation". There will be degrees of punishment after the judgment of Christ. Just as there will be degrees of rewards in heaven there will be degrees of punishment for those who are cast out.
Jesus taught often of a place of torment, hell and the final place; the lake of fire. Many do not see an after life for the sinners, but this is not according to scriptures. An unsaved person or a miserable person may desire death, where there is no more struggles of life and no memory. The Bible says there are degrees of punishment; greater damnation, greater condemnation. A dead dog is dead, what more can you do to it? But, man was created with a soul and spirit. These will continue in heaven or in a place of torment. Those in Christ will receive glorified bodies. What of those not of Christ? Will they have bodies, as worms, and go to a place where the worm never dies? Who wants that? If you think death is dead as a dog, then many will curse God and die; but the Bible says there is more. Be warned, be ready to meet the Lord. In Christ Jesus is eternal life in his presence, full of goodness and light. We are not dogs, we were created in the image of God, to be with him. Choose wisely when the Master calls you, give your life to Jesus.
Luke 20:46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
Luke 20:47 Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
Jesus spoke to his disciples but also to all the people, this was important. A spiritual leader will be held more accountable then others. The scribes loved the praise of men and honor before others, but watch their fruit. They were covetous and hypocrites.
Jas 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
The evil scribes shall receive a "greater damnation", and false teachers shall receive the "greater condemnation". There will be degrees of punishment after the judgment of Christ. Just as there will be degrees of rewards in heaven there will be degrees of punishment for those who are cast out.
Jesus taught often of a place of torment, hell and the final place; the lake of fire. Many do not see an after life for the sinners, but this is not according to scriptures. An unsaved person or a miserable person may desire death, where there is no more struggles of life and no memory. The Bible says there are degrees of punishment; greater damnation, greater condemnation. A dead dog is dead, what more can you do to it? But, man was created with a soul and spirit. These will continue in heaven or in a place of torment. Those in Christ will receive glorified bodies. What of those not of Christ? Will they have bodies, as worms, and go to a place where the worm never dies? Who wants that? If you think death is dead as a dog, then many will curse God and die; but the Bible says there is more. Be warned, be ready to meet the Lord. In Christ Jesus is eternal life in his presence, full of goodness and light. We are not dogs, we were created in the image of God, to be with him. Choose wisely when the Master calls you, give your life to Jesus.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Jesus the Stone
Luke 20:17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
Luke 20:18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
Jesus is the stone for building the kingdom of God and he is the grindstone to those who refuse him. Those who come by faith to the foundation stone will submit to the master builder.
Psa 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Some who have refused to come to Jesus have grown stubborn with hardened hearts. I believe that God will allow crushing afflictions to occur in the lives of the hard hearted ones, so that they might learn to seek God. Where there is life there is hope. Sometimes crushing afflictions come to God's beloved people too. They have the Holy Spirit to comfort them and the Lord Jesus Christ to heal them.
1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
We pray for the afflicted and we pray for the lost. Do not resist the call of Jesus upon your life. To be the enemy of God when Jesus returns for his people is to be crushed; to be destroyed in body and the soul condemned. Where will you go when Jesus comes?
Luke 20:18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
Jesus is the stone for building the kingdom of God and he is the grindstone to those who refuse him. Those who come by faith to the foundation stone will submit to the master builder.
Psa 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Some who have refused to come to Jesus have grown stubborn with hardened hearts. I believe that God will allow crushing afflictions to occur in the lives of the hard hearted ones, so that they might learn to seek God. Where there is life there is hope. Sometimes crushing afflictions come to God's beloved people too. They have the Holy Spirit to comfort them and the Lord Jesus Christ to heal them.
1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
We pray for the afflicted and we pray for the lost. Do not resist the call of Jesus upon your life. To be the enemy of God when Jesus returns for his people is to be crushed; to be destroyed in body and the soul condemned. Where will you go when Jesus comes?
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Stones Cry Out
Luke 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
Luke 19:38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.
Luke 19:40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
Jesus deserves our worship, blessed be the King and blessed be God the Father. Worshipping together in a crowd of people is wonderful and yet worship is personal too. Jesus said that those who worship God must worship him in spirit and in truth.
John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Not all among us are of God, the devil has his people pretending to be with us. They want to throw a damp blanket on the fire of God. "...some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples." Some who were in the know, the educated ones, the ones admired by others for their position and their knowledge, they had no personal relationship with God or the Lord Jesus Christ. On the Internet chats the religious "Christians" come in to condemn others or to cause strife. They are pretenders. They see the Bible as only stories . Or they hear from God, and know better than the rest of God's body. We know them by their fruits of strife and division. The Holy Spirit unites the true body of Christ. With one heart we worship God. We are Living Stones making up the Church body. Keep worshipping and beware of the ones who want you to stop.
Luke 19:38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.
Luke 19:40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
Jesus deserves our worship, blessed be the King and blessed be God the Father. Worshipping together in a crowd of people is wonderful and yet worship is personal too. Jesus said that those who worship God must worship him in spirit and in truth.
John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Not all among us are of God, the devil has his people pretending to be with us. They want to throw a damp blanket on the fire of God. "...some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples." Some who were in the know, the educated ones, the ones admired by others for their position and their knowledge, they had no personal relationship with God or the Lord Jesus Christ. On the Internet chats the religious "Christians" come in to condemn others or to cause strife. They are pretenders. They see the Bible as only stories . Or they hear from God, and know better than the rest of God's body. We know them by their fruits of strife and division. The Holy Spirit unites the true body of Christ. With one heart we worship God. We are Living Stones making up the Church body. Keep worshipping and beware of the ones who want you to stop.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
He Prevailed
Gen 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.
Gen 32:25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.
Gen 32:26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
Gen 32:27 And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
Gen 32:28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
Have you ever had something ahead of you that you greatly feared? Jacob feared meeting his brother Esau. He just could not face his brother who had said that he would kill him for stealing his birthright. Perhaps you have something that you greatly Fear? Something coming up? Jacob wrestled with an angel, he sought to prevail with God until he knew that he would be blessed.
If we are in Christ Jesus we already have prevailed with God. He has overcome every obstacle that we face. Go through what you fear with trust. Trust and believe God that in Christ Jesus we are victors. When you get through your fearful encounter you will rejoice, for he was with you and you have overcome that which you greatly feared.
Gen 32:25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.
Gen 32:26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
Gen 32:27 And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
Gen 32:28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
Have you ever had something ahead of you that you greatly feared? Jacob feared meeting his brother Esau. He just could not face his brother who had said that he would kill him for stealing his birthright. Perhaps you have something that you greatly Fear? Something coming up? Jacob wrestled with an angel, he sought to prevail with God until he knew that he would be blessed.
If we are in Christ Jesus we already have prevailed with God. He has overcome every obstacle that we face. Go through what you fear with trust. Trust and believe God that in Christ Jesus we are victors. When you get through your fearful encounter you will rejoice, for he was with you and you have overcome that which you greatly feared.
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