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The great difficulty in Christianity is not performing up to the Master’s expectations; that is, to live the Law of God. The greatest problem we find is humbling ourselves enough to ask for His power to overcome. The real and immense barrier to being a productive Christian is pride.
By His Grace.
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Millions have questioned the statements regarding the time it took God to create the universe and the earth. They suppose that God is limited to our time and resources. He made the stars. He made the earth. He made the sun and moon. He made the water, clouds, and land. And He made all the plants, animals, and even man. He has done this and He did it according to His powerful hand.
Shall you continue to speak of God as though He were limited as we? Do you know or remember the story we are told of how Jesus calmed the storm? He spoke to the sea and the wind and immediately there was calm. He did not let the storm die down while he held on frantically to His people in the boat. He did not allow the little boat to float in the air while the sea tossed. And He did not create a bubble of protection around the boat from the wind. He spoke to the wind and seas and they simply stopped their thrashing about.
The clouds were not permitted to float on in their course as is the nature of things. And the waves were not allowed to slowly cease their tossing. When He spoke they simply obeyed. Shouldn’t this tell us something about the Lord’s power?
And why did He provide the proof of His Majesty like this? Was it so those men wouldn’t die? No! He is the Lord of Life. What is it to Him if men die? They come to Him. And did we forget that He raises the dead any time He desires? He did this to prove to them that the Father of all life was within Him, testifying to the Glory that is Jesus.
What do you say concerning Jesus? What do you say concerning righteousness, holiness, and sin and death? He was. He is. And He will come. There is life in your hands right now. And He is demanding that you accept this word of truth:
He has made you that you might worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. He has provided proof of His Glory all about you. His demand will remain upon you all the days you live here. And the demand will be sealed at the moment of your death. Jesus has come to testify regarding the Father’s will for man. And this testimony was supported by various signs and wonders, which came from the Father of Life. For those who believe, Jesus is God. And He is God regardless of your willingness to believe.
So why focus on the things unknown or debatable? Why not focus on what is currently both in your hand to do and that which is demanded of you?
May You bless these words Father. In the name and power of Your Holy Son Jesus, Your Christ. Amen.
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Who will allow the Lord’s word to be heard? Shall we leave that speaking to those who are trained to speak? Do you believe in the Word of God? Speak what you believe. Are you afraid to speak because you’re not sure you understand it all? How much “all” are you waiting for? And what will your lips speak when they are commanded to speak regarding the life He gave you?
By His Grace.
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I saw a young man’s blog post speaking of how he turned away from Christianity because he didn’t experience anything from the God of Christianity. He was expecting something “other” as he searched out the Bible. I will respond here with something that all God’s people come to realize.
When I pray, it’s like speaking to the wind. I say words and wait for a reply. Yet that reply often never comes in the form of a sound. It rarely comes in the immediate understanding of my mind. And sometimes I walk away from prayer feeling nothing at all.
But God is not silent as we refer to silence. And would we foolish men comprehend the thoughts of God if He gave them to us? No. But there is a way in which prayer never goes unanswered.
A man walked up to a brick wall which was covered with gold. As was the tradition of the people, he knelt down and spoke to what was said to be on the other side of the wall. He asked to understand things so that he might do what is right. He got up, searched his mind and heart, and walked away shrugging his shoulders. He felt no change at all.
Later on, he walked by a place on the sidewalk where there was a piece of paper which had not been thrown away. Right next to the paper was a trash can. Contrary to his normal tendency to just pass it by, he stooped, picked up the paper and threw it into the trash can. Without noticing that he had just done what was right, he walked on sad that his prayer hadn’t been answered.
By His Grace.
Beaten! His skin ripped open to show what’s beneath.
The shame of rotten lips assailed His ears.
They hung Him exposed.
Then they railed at inaction.
Silent of protest, the Lord endured.
Like a lamb He was led to the slaughter.
The understanding of His Father filled Him.
From the foundation of the world, was this Lamb accused.
For you He endured.
For you He obeyed.
For the Father’s wisdom reaches out into eternity,
And does not flinch from truth.
What is written is written, both scorn and love.
What will you say with your flesh blessed life?
Will you say you can add to this perfect torment?
Will you work to gain what Jesus offers?
What horrible beating will you invent that you might ascend?
Jesus paid the price in full.
“It is FINISHED!”
Glory is His Name!
He delivers what cannot be known.
The conscience is quickened.
The heart is reborn.
Good is seen against the bad.
And hope springs up from desperate thrashing.
What is the response from those touched by this hated One?
Shall we fight along side He who was considered too ugly to live?
Shall we washed hogs return to the mud?
Though the answer can be spoken here.
The answer remains in the actions and thoughts of those who receive.
He is Glory!
And He is allowed to judge all.
For He is WORTHY!
By His Grace.
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There are men who will tell you that you can control yourself by meditating on your inner self. While this might be displayed by them under immense controlled moments, they will tell you it takes years of practise to accomplish these tasks. They break all kinds of materials with their bare hands, feet, arms, head, and legs. They maintain a peaceful appearance when under stress. They can accomplish above average feats without flinching.
Does this have correlation to Christianity? The answer is absolutely. While it takes years to perfect a body which can endure great stresses and come out the other side unscathed, the Christian can endure from the moment of belief, all kinds of temptations. Belief in the Lordship of Jesus is key.
Religious people train themselves over years of obedience to rules and ordinances. Thus they become similar to godly through repetition. Adhering to knowledge, they adapt themselves to living a good life. But even a drunk can do this in a moment through the power of Jesus.
What’s the power Jesus gives to those who believe? It’s called forgiveness. When a man meets this forgiveness, there is a power that rings through his soul. He no longer feels the guilt he once felt. He becomes free to live! He finds himself in love with God. Guilt, having been the barrier to a clean soul, is now transformed into a deep love for the One who was able to judge him to death.
Such a man will now walk with a steady gait. Over time, his eyes will brighten. His tears during prayer turn to tears of joy instead of hopelessness. He has seen the fires of judgment and walked away a living man. The power of Jesus is a dynamic transformation from death to life.
That man no longer desires all the wickedness he once craved. He sees it as a horrible plight, which belongs to the lost. He is now free to live a life dedicated to creating and not destroying. And all this happens in the blink of an eye. It happens at the moment of belief in the Lord Jesus’ power to save.
by His Grace.
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