Far too many believe Jesus has died to give them a life of peace, joy, prosperity and an eternity with Him in heaven. There’s nothing wrong with that part of the blessing we receive from Him. But where’s the other part? You know, the one about testifying for His Glory, the one about being willing to endure all hardships for His sake here, or perhaps the one about making yourself available for the very will of the Most High God?
Think about it.
By His Grace.
Who is this Jesus? He was made heir of all things by the Living God. He was given the status of Son by the Living God. He was taught by the Father how to create all that is created. He has loved righteousness and hated wickedness. And so He was elevated to the status of God Most High. He is the radiance of God’s Glory; the exact representation of God. He is the spoken and speaking Word of God. Who is this Jesus?
The world thinks of Jesus as a little baby. And in that form He is conveniently small and insignificant. Yet that is not the Jesus of God’s understanding. He is a prophet to some, yet that is not the Jesus of God’s understanding. He has been with the Father from the beginning and will remain with Him forever. He is the redeemer of men; causing them to become holy as the Father is Holy. Yet the world sees Him as a nuisance.
We will see Him as the One who endured GREAT pain for the sake of His Father’s will. When we see Him, He will be dressed in absolute Glory. For now many see Jesus as an irritation. On the Day of God’s Wrath, we will see Him as He is. No longer will men doubt. No longer will they rail against righteousness. No longer will they kill, maim, chide, and relegate God’s people to obscurity.
The wicked will perish like a ball of cotton in an intense flame. They will scream with terror at the prospect of their fate. And they will hate Jesus with an eternal hatred. I do not wish anyone to endure what is coming for the wicked. Please consider what He is. Consider with a great trembling. You are about to meet your maker. His name is Jesus.
By His Grace.
For those who suffer with great weights and sadness. Even you who are bound by sickness and pain, Jesus is enough to help you. I remember how I balked at this. My understanding was so very limited. I had no hope or help. But in turning to Him with a sincere request for help, He came to me and helped.
What I say is not religion. It is the Living God acting among the people of this world. He is REAL. And He is willing to help far more than you know to ask. Only humble yourself and ask.
By His Grace.
“Whad ya do yesterday?” How often is that question asked? And in how many languages? What you did yesterday does have impact on today. But what you do today is far more important.
I was amazed when I first heard the writer of Hebrews refer to a day as a place. Hmmm wow and awesome. God is out of time. His view of our limited notion of time is that of places. It’s as though we walk from one place to another and pass certain places. And in this respect, the writer had a billions of tons of information in another statement: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.”
If yesterday only matters because you passed it, how much more important is today? Consider something. You, like all people, will soon run out of todays. What will you do when God refers to all the places you’ve been?
By His Grace.
The desire for “being loved” is a strong engine. We see people do amazingly stupid things just for the notion of being loved. And God set the bar higher than our innate desire for love. In many ways God has said, “I set this consuming fire before you. Enter it and you will receive pure love”.
For all the stupid things we do to get a notion of love. Few are willing to die for it.
By His Grace.
A baker is not a mechanic. The president is not a janitor. A banker is not a policeman. A preacher is not a truck driver.
Each one has a specific task given. If the task receives everything that can be given, it will consume enough energy and time to accomplish well.
Some are given to give. Some are given to teach. Some are given to preach. Some are given to heal. Some are given to testify.
Don’t let others urge you into doing something God has not given you to do. But do what He has given you with all the energy He gives. Let God be God. You are only a servant.
By His Grace.
We: Live, Die, Face Judgment. Jesus or die twice.
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