The Devotional
Papa “J” and his thoughts?
If one knows what to do and remains idle, then, it is necessary to check the dip stick and see if the pride level is too high. Contention will cease when the right amount of wisdom balances the well spring of pride, living under the sun. Proverbs 13:10 and Ecclesiastes 5:6-7
When I first enlisted in the United States Navy... should I tell you how long ago that was? Well, okay, it was 53 years ago, relevant or not, some of you reading this could double your current age and still not measure up. Here is the point. In those early years in the military some old Boatswain's Mate made this statement to a bunch of us young men. “Sailors, your in Navy lest you forget! Now there is a right way to do things and there is a wrong way too. I do not want to catch any of you doing things the right way or the wrong way. There is a third way to do things in the Navy and that is: THE NAVY'S WAY! So from now until the time you leave the Navy do things the Navy way and you will have good success. Without going into all the doctrinal issues of God (does He exist?) Creation (or evolution?) Sin (or human error?) Satan (is he real?) and other relevant works of Law and faith. Genesis records a similar challenge to man, whom He created, responsible to Him. God is not some old Boatswain Mate, He has Much more authority! Read Genesis 2:8-25, then go on and read Genesis 3:1-24. God says in those verses of His Living Word, that the way of life under the tree of knowledge of good and evil is the wrong way to live eternally, if you want to live in the image and likeness of God, then one must believe God. He rewards those who believe Him. Hebrews 11:4-7. Bottom line; there is a good and evil (right and wrong) way that man lives in temporarily, but if you want to live eternally, you must live it God's way. John 3:16 and 35-36; 14:1-6; Hebrews 10:5-7 and Psalm 40:6-8.
HEBREWS
Hebrews 12:1-2 We need to look again to Jesus. Jesus is the Author of Creation. He spoke and the universe began to take shape. He is the author of the Living Word, since He is the Word. Genesis 1:3;6;9;11;14;20;24;26 and 29. The Word became Flesh, John 1:1 and John 1:14. This is not a myth or an old wives tale. Notice 1 John 1:1-4. Jesus not only Authors all that is, all that was or all that ever will be. He also authors or writes the book on Faith.
He did not author sin, He did NO sin but He knew the effects of sin. Thus He planned to become sin for you and for me. A day of reconciliation for all sin is found in Hebrews 10:5-10 and Psalm 40:6-8 explaining that this is not some New Testament idea, but that God throughout time has made a way of reconciliation for all people in the world. That way is the Faithfulness of God through the Person of Christ to be the propitiation (mercy or favor) of God.
The Author of Faith is also the Finisher of Faith in that He alone could foresee the JOY that salvation through His Sacrifice would open or split the veil that opens heaven to all who will come. Hebrews 6:13-20. He is the High priest of faith. He entered heaven and He now sits at the Right Hand of God, His Father. He intercedes for us continually because He willingly obeyed His Father by Faith. One day soon the veil will be mended at the last trumpet call. Will you be there? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
A Look at the Book #349
A Look at the Book #349
by Jesse Abel
The Devotional
Papa “J” and his thoughts?
The Light of the LORD is everlasting and bright. Look! It can be seen in the eyes of His saints. Please note! The wick of the wicked may glow, but this oil of gladness burns hot and runs out quickly. Proverbs 13:9
What does it mean to experience “absolute surrender”? A soldier gives up in battle, parents watch as their child reaches adulthood an goes off to college. A loved one dies and the family mourns the loss. None of these events are “absolute”. Yes, you may argue that at least one of these conditions meet the standard for being final and that would be the death of someone you love. Did you know that God challenges us to see the invisible, in fact; He says in His Word which is alive that the things that happen in life to people are but a moment, a moment of, “weightless affliction”. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. We have been talking about faith, did you forget? What does that verse say, the one that we should have memorized by now. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1. Absolute surrender, then is giving up the faith that the world uses daily of good and evil and accepting God as faithful, it is an attribute of His Character. The gospel of Jesus Christ cannot be real for anyone until we are challenged by the grace of God to believe (have faith) in Jesus. Ephesians 2:1-10 and 2 Corinthians 5:5. Those who read the blog, challenge me daily to speak to them directly. I cannot do that, all I do is write... it is God who explains to you and me His Truth. If you become a believer, it will be because of Him! Not me!. Hebrews 12:30-40 explains well that people of faith view nothing in the world as absolute surrender. Notice Hebrews 11:35, faith is the absolute assurance and surrender to a better resurrection.
HEBREWS
Hebrews 112:1-2 There are a multitude of witnesses of Faith, and as the history of God moves through time the cloud becomes larger and brighter. This is not a cloud that darkens with the threat of a brewing storm. Why, because those who are of this cloud will lay aside every weight of sin that so easily entangles them.
These men, women and children have endurance to run a race, a faith race if you will, so it is necessary to shed things from our framework that hinder our ability to run, or walk for some of us older folks endure. This shedding of things that slow us down is called, having endurance. Did you know that endurance has an object just as faith does? We have replaced the things that hinder us with Jesus Christ. I hope you see Him as we do, the object of our faith.
Jesus is the author of the Living Word, He is the Living Word. The apostle John puts in in perspective with the words of 1 John 1:1-4. Joy over happiness is coming to faith in the One who Created all things for Himself. Revelation 4:11; Genesis 1:1, also see Colossians 1:15-18. So look to Jesus for the joy of living life. His endurance of the Cross is your only hope to endure the circumstance of life in absolute surrender.
by Jesse Abel
The Devotional
Papa “J” and his thoughts?
The Light of the LORD is everlasting and bright. Look! It can be seen in the eyes of His saints. Please note! The wick of the wicked may glow, but this oil of gladness burns hot and runs out quickly. Proverbs 13:9
What does it mean to experience “absolute surrender”? A soldier gives up in battle, parents watch as their child reaches adulthood an goes off to college. A loved one dies and the family mourns the loss. None of these events are “absolute”. Yes, you may argue that at least one of these conditions meet the standard for being final and that would be the death of someone you love. Did you know that God challenges us to see the invisible, in fact; He says in His Word which is alive that the things that happen in life to people are but a moment, a moment of, “weightless affliction”. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. We have been talking about faith, did you forget? What does that verse say, the one that we should have memorized by now. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1. Absolute surrender, then is giving up the faith that the world uses daily of good and evil and accepting God as faithful, it is an attribute of His Character. The gospel of Jesus Christ cannot be real for anyone until we are challenged by the grace of God to believe (have faith) in Jesus. Ephesians 2:1-10 and 2 Corinthians 5:5. Those who read the blog, challenge me daily to speak to them directly. I cannot do that, all I do is write... it is God who explains to you and me His Truth. If you become a believer, it will be because of Him! Not me!. Hebrews 12:30-40 explains well that people of faith view nothing in the world as absolute surrender. Notice Hebrews 11:35, faith is the absolute assurance and surrender to a better resurrection.
HEBREWS
Hebrews 112:1-2 There are a multitude of witnesses of Faith, and as the history of God moves through time the cloud becomes larger and brighter. This is not a cloud that darkens with the threat of a brewing storm. Why, because those who are of this cloud will lay aside every weight of sin that so easily entangles them.
These men, women and children have endurance to run a race, a faith race if you will, so it is necessary to shed things from our framework that hinder our ability to run, or walk for some of us older folks endure. This shedding of things that slow us down is called, having endurance. Did you know that endurance has an object just as faith does? We have replaced the things that hinder us with Jesus Christ. I hope you see Him as we do, the object of our faith.
Jesus is the author of the Living Word, He is the Living Word. The apostle John puts in in perspective with the words of 1 John 1:1-4. Joy over happiness is coming to faith in the One who Created all things for Himself. Revelation 4:11; Genesis 1:1, also see Colossians 1:15-18. So look to Jesus for the joy of living life. His endurance of the Cross is your only hope to endure the circumstance of life in absolute surrender.
Friday, September 17, 2010
What Does Papa “J” have to Say?
The rich and famous have a treasury, but of no profit. They seem to build up what they cannot retain and retain desires they did not ask for! This is not the way of righteousness, precious in the sight of God are the righteous who are delivered from false desire. Proverbs 10:2-3
Ever feel like you are digging a hole with no possible chance of reaching the bottom? This is sort of the way I feel about this subject of meaning, or purpose and reality of life. The subject is overwhelming, bookshelves, bookstores and libraries all across the globe are filled with books related to this subject. God states clearly from the Holy Bible that all you and I need for a great understanding of purpose of life is to look at one book; The Bible, also to know reality is to know Jesus the Author of Faith in God. Hebrews 12:1-2 THAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE! Looking as some scripture we see that God says to soul, that if he or she desires happiness then to seek wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 3:3. There can never be meaning and purpose of life if a person does not know how to be happy in life. Our souls wrestle with reality, what looks real may not be real so how do I know the counterfeit? The only way to know is to come to Jesus Christ. The true rest for the soul who has no rest over reality is found in Matthew 11:25-30. The apostle John sums it up this way. The Bible is sufficient to solve man's problem! John 20:30-31 and John 21:25.
The Gospel of John
John 19:38-42 No longer will the world see Jesus as the sacrificial LAMB of God. His Body is full of death now needs help. Help from those He died for. Help from His disciples, the secret ones as well as those who publicly show their faith in Him like Joseph and Nicodemus. Along with these two men, the mother of Jesus and His disciples prepare His Body with myrrh and aloes for the tomb. At birth He was wrapped in hand me down rags to live. At death He is wrapped in the cloths prepared for tomb and death.
Jesus is our Passover LAMB, if we had the time we could follow the Exodus of Israel from Egypt and see how Moses was commanded by Jehovah, the Old Testament Name of Jesus to prepare a lamb, one without blemish, a male of the first year. Exodus 12:1-14. We could also track the events in heaven as Jesus Christ our High Priest prepares for us to receive our eternal inheritance. Hebrews 9:11-15. We will see Him again, the KING is Coming. Revelation 19:16
Yes, for a brief moment in time it would appear that Satan and his army of demons and people of darkness have won. Many people today believe that God is dead, even people who claim that they are Christian, that when put to the test of scripture fail to understand. Jesus Christ is not on the cross, He was taken down by man and placed in the tomb. Do not fear, He did not stay in there. “Up from the grave He arose, with the power of God and triumph over His foes!”
Thursday, September 16, 2010
A Look at the Book #289
The Devotional
What Does Papa “J” have to Say?
Proverbs is all about skillful living, the young man who excels in a sport will make any father or mother proud. Skill does not come from a greasy heart, nor is there any wisdom in the heart that is fat with ignorance in the knowledge of godliness. Proverbs 10:1
The meaning of life and the reality of it is the most important subject that mankind is faced with. Why am I alive and is it real? If a person cannot put these two thoughts at rest in their lives the spin off can go in every direction. Some people become passive and some aggressive and what is alarming is that both characteristics produce a starved soul. Yesterday I indicated that the soul who reads the Bible and who does not believe in God can gain nothing from the word of God to find meaning and purpose, but that unbelieving people will find that the sacred writings of religions and cults will be attractive. I did not explain this so today I will try. The Bible is not sacred, it is HOLY and SACRED! (Big difference) This simply means that the Bible is set apart from other religious writings. Religions and cults understand this perfectly, that is why you will find the Bible (The Living Word of God) as a “backup” reading in their bent beliefs. The Bible is God inspired and written by men and women who were under the power of the Holy Spirit to write as God guided them. Simply sacred writings are Satan inspired and written by men and women who are influenced by a demon spirit. 2 Peter 1:16-21. The second epistle of the apostle Peter explains this detail. In a quiet moment take the time to read this epistle. More tomorrow.
The Gospel of John
John 19:31-37 Crucified among thieves, on a hill that He created. Death in this manner does not come easy. Crucifixion was a method of torture, punishment and ultimately death. On any other day the person or persons crucified would be left to die to the bitter end. But as you read, the Jews are actually providing favor by speeding up their deaths in having their legs broken. Pilate agrees with the request of the Jews and the Roman soldiers go into action.
The two who were crucified with Jesus were still alive, their legs were broken. This meant that their legs could no longer support the weight of their bodies and their diaphragm could no longer work properly. With their lungs shut down the men suffocated and died within the hour. As you know that when the soldiers came to Jesus, they saw that he was already dead and to prove this a spear was thrust into His side.
Plasma is one half of the composition of blood, at death the red cells, white cells and platelets separate from the plasma, this causes discoloration or blotching in the skin and when the skin is punctured the blood cells and plasma will drain from the body separately. But is this important for us to know here? Well yes! The Plan of God in fulfilled by the LAMB, His sacrifice is complete and Scripture is fulfilled; The power of His death was not at the hands or will of man. It was the purpose and plan of God. Psalm 34:20; Exodus 12:43-51 (The passover lamb) and Psalm 22:16. The eye witnesses certified this truth. John 21:24-25
What Does Papa “J” have to Say?
Proverbs is all about skillful living, the young man who excels in a sport will make any father or mother proud. Skill does not come from a greasy heart, nor is there any wisdom in the heart that is fat with ignorance in the knowledge of godliness. Proverbs 10:1
The meaning of life and the reality of it is the most important subject that mankind is faced with. Why am I alive and is it real? If a person cannot put these two thoughts at rest in their lives the spin off can go in every direction. Some people become passive and some aggressive and what is alarming is that both characteristics produce a starved soul. Yesterday I indicated that the soul who reads the Bible and who does not believe in God can gain nothing from the word of God to find meaning and purpose, but that unbelieving people will find that the sacred writings of religions and cults will be attractive. I did not explain this so today I will try. The Bible is not sacred, it is HOLY and SACRED! (Big difference) This simply means that the Bible is set apart from other religious writings. Religions and cults understand this perfectly, that is why you will find the Bible (The Living Word of God) as a “backup” reading in their bent beliefs. The Bible is God inspired and written by men and women who were under the power of the Holy Spirit to write as God guided them. Simply sacred writings are Satan inspired and written by men and women who are influenced by a demon spirit. 2 Peter 1:16-21. The second epistle of the apostle Peter explains this detail. In a quiet moment take the time to read this epistle. More tomorrow.
The Gospel of John
John 19:31-37 Crucified among thieves, on a hill that He created. Death in this manner does not come easy. Crucifixion was a method of torture, punishment and ultimately death. On any other day the person or persons crucified would be left to die to the bitter end. But as you read, the Jews are actually providing favor by speeding up their deaths in having their legs broken. Pilate agrees with the request of the Jews and the Roman soldiers go into action.
The two who were crucified with Jesus were still alive, their legs were broken. This meant that their legs could no longer support the weight of their bodies and their diaphragm could no longer work properly. With their lungs shut down the men suffocated and died within the hour. As you know that when the soldiers came to Jesus, they saw that he was already dead and to prove this a spear was thrust into His side.
Plasma is one half of the composition of blood, at death the red cells, white cells and platelets separate from the plasma, this causes discoloration or blotching in the skin and when the skin is punctured the blood cells and plasma will drain from the body separately. But is this important for us to know here? Well yes! The Plan of God in fulfilled by the LAMB, His sacrifice is complete and Scripture is fulfilled; The power of His death was not at the hands or will of man. It was the purpose and plan of God. Psalm 34:20; Exodus 12:43-51 (The passover lamb) and Psalm 22:16. The eye witnesses certified this truth. John 21:24-25
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
A Look at the Book #288
A Look at the Book #288
by Jesse Abel
The Devotional
What Does Papa “J” have to Say?
Scripture reveals thoughts and motives that are found in the heart. In Proverbs it is not the heart that is naive, but the knowing mind that lacks the will to understand the danger. To God who sees the heart, both the seduced and the seducer are accountable to Him. Proverbs 9:13-18
Here are some questions that haunt the heart of man daily. What is the meaning of our life? Why do we exist? What purpose is there in life? There may be other related questions you may come up with, but I think we can place all of these concerns about life into two categories. One: Meaning, and Two: Reality. Also, if we are to answer these questions there is the other side of the coin. “Can I find the true answer and how do I know the truth when I see it?” For the unbelieving person, there is little hope gleaned from the words of the Holy Bible. But, for other “so called” sacred writings people will find promise, now why is that? Are these sacred writings more effective than the Holy Bible? What about those of us who believe? Many saved persons fail year after year to learn the meaning and reality of life. For example; it took twenty five years for John Newton, the person who wrote the song, Amazing Grace, to understand the meaning and reality of life. Another individual that comes to mind is John Bunyan the author of Pilgrim's Progress, for over twenty years he struggled with these same issues. Now if you are honest with yourself, (believer or unbeliever) you have or you are struggling with these thoughts. Reconciliation, Faith and Grace is the answer. 2 Corinthians 5:1-21, look for more tomorrow.
The Gospel of John
John 19:28-30 The Living Word of God clearly explains that Jesus Christ knew that He had power to keep Himself alive and that He had power to lay His life down. Jesus also had the power to take it up again. John 10:17-18. Jesus goes on to say in this portion of scripture that He received this “command” from His Father.
This power you might notice, goes beyond the needs of the physical body. Jesus knows it is time to lay His life down because everything that He came to do as the LAMB of God is completed at this moment in time. But His body is dehydrated and His physical need cries out to be satisfied. “I thirst!” We could say a lot about sour wine and dehydration, the bottom line, it is heart stopping, like drinking poison.
What a wonderful joy it must have been to Jesus, the LAMB of God to know before passing into death that His time on earth is fulfilled according to the Father's Plan. As He steps back from “time” and returns to “eternity” the words; “it is finished!” are heard in throughout creation. Psalm 22:19-22 provides this truth and the whole Psalm shows clearly the work of Christ as finished both in earth and in the heaven. Even notice that Matthew 6:9-10 seeks for the Father's Plan to be fulfilled.
by Jesse Abel
The Devotional
What Does Papa “J” have to Say?
Scripture reveals thoughts and motives that are found in the heart. In Proverbs it is not the heart that is naive, but the knowing mind that lacks the will to understand the danger. To God who sees the heart, both the seduced and the seducer are accountable to Him. Proverbs 9:13-18
Here are some questions that haunt the heart of man daily. What is the meaning of our life? Why do we exist? What purpose is there in life? There may be other related questions you may come up with, but I think we can place all of these concerns about life into two categories. One: Meaning, and Two: Reality. Also, if we are to answer these questions there is the other side of the coin. “Can I find the true answer and how do I know the truth when I see it?” For the unbelieving person, there is little hope gleaned from the words of the Holy Bible. But, for other “so called” sacred writings people will find promise, now why is that? Are these sacred writings more effective than the Holy Bible? What about those of us who believe? Many saved persons fail year after year to learn the meaning and reality of life. For example; it took twenty five years for John Newton, the person who wrote the song, Amazing Grace, to understand the meaning and reality of life. Another individual that comes to mind is John Bunyan the author of Pilgrim's Progress, for over twenty years he struggled with these same issues. Now if you are honest with yourself, (believer or unbeliever) you have or you are struggling with these thoughts. Reconciliation, Faith and Grace is the answer. 2 Corinthians 5:1-21, look for more tomorrow.
The Gospel of John
John 19:28-30 The Living Word of God clearly explains that Jesus Christ knew that He had power to keep Himself alive and that He had power to lay His life down. Jesus also had the power to take it up again. John 10:17-18. Jesus goes on to say in this portion of scripture that He received this “command” from His Father.
This power you might notice, goes beyond the needs of the physical body. Jesus knows it is time to lay His life down because everything that He came to do as the LAMB of God is completed at this moment in time. But His body is dehydrated and His physical need cries out to be satisfied. “I thirst!” We could say a lot about sour wine and dehydration, the bottom line, it is heart stopping, like drinking poison.
What a wonderful joy it must have been to Jesus, the LAMB of God to know before passing into death that His time on earth is fulfilled according to the Father's Plan. As He steps back from “time” and returns to “eternity” the words; “it is finished!” are heard in throughout creation. Psalm 22:19-22 provides this truth and the whole Psalm shows clearly the work of Christ as finished both in earth and in the heaven. Even notice that Matthew 6:9-10 seeks for the Father's Plan to be fulfilled.
A Look at the Book #287
A Look at the Book #287
The Devotional
What Does Papa “J” have to Say?
There is a Family Bible in most homes, yet there is no fear of the LORD. If that bible were opened beyond the family tree, one could observe the Tree of Life. Learn to Fear the LORD and lose the fear of death! Aw, go ahead scoff at this and bear the consequence. Proverbs 9:1-12
Have you given this some thought? Romans 5:1 is a statement of the foundation that all of the saints of the past, present and future stand on. Jesus stated to His disciple Peter in Matthew 16:18 that Peter's confession of faith in God the Father is the solid rock (a foundation) of faith where you will find the eternal Church of God. The writer of Hebrews states that this same faith is the only faith that pleases God. Hebrews 11:6, also the writer of Hebrews states that Abraham experienced faith in God, Sarah too! And he goes on to talk of many other Old Testament saints. All of these saints and the saints of the Church of God today are the foundations of a Holy City who's builder and maker is God Himself. When Jesus came into the world, the world was prepared to receive Him. Hebrews 10:5-10. He first authored, then provided the way to do the will of God, and that is for the people of God to live by faith. This Faith then does not belong to you or me individually and it is not the common human faith that we all express from time to time. This faith is first found in Jesus Christ in the fulness of time and it is freely given to all who will respond to God through this gift we so often abuse, called Grace. Ephesians 2:4-10.
The Gospel of John
John 19:25-27 The death of Jesus Christ is imminent, many people are standing around and watching the most important event in the history of mankind unfolding. As there are at every scene of trauma, danger and death there are people who are there as spectators and perpetrators. Often unnoticed are the love ones who are standing nearby who in the midst of the crowd feel empty, lonely and hopeless.
It is as if Jesus takes a time out from His suffering and death, He pauses to look at those who cling to the final moments of His life. Jesus eyes are fixed on John, His disciple and He directs His mother's eyes to John and says; “Woman, behold your son!”, then to His disciple; “Behold your mother”. These two statements are often overlooked but notice that Jesus is taking leave of His life and life's responsibilities. We too, must die to self and live for God.
Looking a little deeper into Jesus and His concern we can see a couple of important issues. One, Joseph, His step father is missing, possibly dead. Two, Mary His mother, at the death of her Son, will become homeless. John 19:27. These are important moments, things that may have been discussed with John and Mary before this moment. So the timing of His statement is not an afterthought, but more to say to them. The time is come, I must depart and you must do your part. Are we really doing our part these days as saints of God? Matthew 25:31-46
The Devotional
What Does Papa “J” have to Say?
There is a Family Bible in most homes, yet there is no fear of the LORD. If that bible were opened beyond the family tree, one could observe the Tree of Life. Learn to Fear the LORD and lose the fear of death! Aw, go ahead scoff at this and bear the consequence. Proverbs 9:1-12
Have you given this some thought? Romans 5:1 is a statement of the foundation that all of the saints of the past, present and future stand on. Jesus stated to His disciple Peter in Matthew 16:18 that Peter's confession of faith in God the Father is the solid rock (a foundation) of faith where you will find the eternal Church of God. The writer of Hebrews states that this same faith is the only faith that pleases God. Hebrews 11:6, also the writer of Hebrews states that Abraham experienced faith in God, Sarah too! And he goes on to talk of many other Old Testament saints. All of these saints and the saints of the Church of God today are the foundations of a Holy City who's builder and maker is God Himself. When Jesus came into the world, the world was prepared to receive Him. Hebrews 10:5-10. He first authored, then provided the way to do the will of God, and that is for the people of God to live by faith. This Faith then does not belong to you or me individually and it is not the common human faith that we all express from time to time. This faith is first found in Jesus Christ in the fulness of time and it is freely given to all who will respond to God through this gift we so often abuse, called Grace. Ephesians 2:4-10.
The Gospel of John
John 19:25-27 The death of Jesus Christ is imminent, many people are standing around and watching the most important event in the history of mankind unfolding. As there are at every scene of trauma, danger and death there are people who are there as spectators and perpetrators. Often unnoticed are the love ones who are standing nearby who in the midst of the crowd feel empty, lonely and hopeless.
It is as if Jesus takes a time out from His suffering and death, He pauses to look at those who cling to the final moments of His life. Jesus eyes are fixed on John, His disciple and He directs His mother's eyes to John and says; “Woman, behold your son!”, then to His disciple; “Behold your mother”. These two statements are often overlooked but notice that Jesus is taking leave of His life and life's responsibilities. We too, must die to self and live for God.
Looking a little deeper into Jesus and His concern we can see a couple of important issues. One, Joseph, His step father is missing, possibly dead. Two, Mary His mother, at the death of her Son, will become homeless. John 19:27. These are important moments, things that may have been discussed with John and Mary before this moment. So the timing of His statement is not an afterthought, but more to say to them. The time is come, I must depart and you must do your part. Are we really doing our part these days as saints of God? Matthew 25:31-46
A Look at the Book #286
The Devotional
What Does Papa “J” have to Say?
The table of wisdom has many search-able solutions to a good life, but the complainer does not seek wisdom and when disciplined will bite and scratch like the hatred of a caged cat. Even the just man can fail, but when instructed you've gained a friend. Proverbs 9:7-9
What does David Brainerd; William Carey; Adoniram Judson; Robert Murray McCheyne; David Livingstone; Hudson Taylor; Mary Slessor; Jonathan Goforth; Charles Thomas Studd; Amy Carmichael; Eric Liddell; Jack Wyrtzen; Sophie Muller; Jim Elliot; Nate Saint; Ed McCully; Roger Youderian; Pete Flemming; Elisabeth Elliot; Rachel Saint and Chet Bitterman have in common. These are but a few men and women who willingly surrendered their lives for the gospel of God. Some suffered greatly for the gospel, some surrendered their lives for the gospel as martyrs, but all spent their lives surrendered to the upward call of God in Christ the LORD. It is the love of God that compels us to follow Jesus. If One died for all and He did, then we who are alive should live no longer for self but for Him who died and rose again. This is the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:12-21. All of these people and many more who lived by faith, also died by the faith that the apostle Paul shares with His readers in Romans 1:16-17. We should really search our soul in these days of Christian apathy and ask our self where we are on the scale of faith in God. We seem to have plenty of faith to live, but little faith to die. Now would that be for Christ or for self?
The Gospel of John
John 19:17-24 There a few words to describe the events of nearly two thousand years ago. No one can give an eye witness account. There are no pictures, no videos and no instant replays for the umpires or referees to judge the questions that arise in our heart. We read that He bearing His cross went... and in many minds the thought of God sending His Son to such a death is way out from human thinking.
The truth is that this event does not need an instant replay, nor a judge to set the record as true or false. All that is needed is FAITH a faith that comes from God Himself and given to those who believe. It is the same faith that has been around since the dawn of the history of God and man. Hebrews 11:4-7. A faith that is handed down from generation to generation, not by the works of man, but by the promise of God. His Hand of Faith is extended to you, have you accepted it?
There will always be those who divide His garments of Righteousness for selfish purposes and there will always be those who gamble with the Truth. Also there will be those who are called by God, these are the JUST and these are the one who are said to be living by faith. The same faith found in the life of Christ. The suffering, the Praise and the Posterity of Messiah is in His death and resurrection. Psalm 22:1-31. There is a greatness about the sacrifice of Christ that we often overlook. This greatness is God's Grace working through Faith. Hebrews 9:16-28.
The Devotional
What Does Papa “J” have to Say?
The table of wisdom has many search-able solutions to a good life, but the complainer does not seek wisdom and when disciplined will bite and scratch like the hatred of a caged cat. Even the just man can fail, but when instructed you've gained a friend. Proverbs 9:7-9
What does David Brainerd; William Carey; Adoniram Judson; Robert Murray McCheyne; David Livingstone; Hudson Taylor; Mary Slessor; Jonathan Goforth; Charles Thomas Studd; Amy Carmichael; Eric Liddell; Jack Wyrtzen; Sophie Muller; Jim Elliot; Nate Saint; Ed McCully; Roger Youderian; Pete Flemming; Elisabeth Elliot; Rachel Saint and Chet Bitterman have in common. These are but a few men and women who willingly surrendered their lives for the gospel of God. Some suffered greatly for the gospel, some surrendered their lives for the gospel as martyrs, but all spent their lives surrendered to the upward call of God in Christ the LORD. It is the love of God that compels us to follow Jesus. If One died for all and He did, then we who are alive should live no longer for self but for Him who died and rose again. This is the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:12-21. All of these people and many more who lived by faith, also died by the faith that the apostle Paul shares with His readers in Romans 1:16-17. We should really search our soul in these days of Christian apathy and ask our self where we are on the scale of faith in God. We seem to have plenty of faith to live, but little faith to die. Now would that be for Christ or for self?
The Gospel of John
John 19:17-24 There a few words to describe the events of nearly two thousand years ago. No one can give an eye witness account. There are no pictures, no videos and no instant replays for the umpires or referees to judge the questions that arise in our heart. We read that He bearing His cross went... and in many minds the thought of God sending His Son to such a death is way out from human thinking.
The truth is that this event does not need an instant replay, nor a judge to set the record as true or false. All that is needed is FAITH a faith that comes from God Himself and given to those who believe. It is the same faith that has been around since the dawn of the history of God and man. Hebrews 11:4-7. A faith that is handed down from generation to generation, not by the works of man, but by the promise of God. His Hand of Faith is extended to you, have you accepted it?
There will always be those who divide His garments of Righteousness for selfish purposes and there will always be those who gamble with the Truth. Also there will be those who are called by God, these are the JUST and these are the one who are said to be living by faith. The same faith found in the life of Christ. The suffering, the Praise and the Posterity of Messiah is in His death and resurrection. Psalm 22:1-31. There is a greatness about the sacrifice of Christ that we often overlook. This greatness is God's Grace working through Faith. Hebrews 9:16-28.
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