BASKING IN THE GLORY OF HIS RESURRECTION
In less than two weeks we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During this time it would be a good to dwell on what happened during that time over two thousand years ago and bask in the greatness of what it means to us today.
God, the creator of the heavens and the Earth wanted not only to redeem mankind from the sin that started back in Genesis chapter three, remember Adam and Eve and the eating the apple thing, but, He wanted children, yes God wanted children even before the foundations of the World.
Ephesians 1:4-5 (KJV) 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: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
So, He devised a plan to pay the price for man to get out of the sin and iniquity that he was in and to have a new nature, to be something different from the rest of the World.
1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV) 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
The price had to be paid with blood
Hebrews 10:4 (KJV) 4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
Hebrews 10:10 (KJV) 10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
and the person that paid it had to be sinless, otherwise he would be part of the world and not able to redeem mankind. It would be similar to buying a dozen donuts by using one of the dozen to pay for the rest. It doesn’t work that way. Whoever paid the price had to be outside the box. (sinless blood)
Matthew 27:3-4 (KJV) 3 Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood.
Hebrews 4:15 (KJV) 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.
So the process of bringing God’s redeemer into the world took thousands of years to develop. But, one day a young lady believed God
Luke 1:28-33 (KJV) 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Luke 1:38 (KJV) 38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.
and brought forth God’s redeemer, Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ walked a sinless walk here on Earth and finally fulfilled the plan that God had devised so long ago. God allowed His arch enemy, the devil, to kill our Lord and Savior.
1 Corinthians 2:7-8 (KJV) 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
Hebrews 2:14-15 (KJV) 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
With that payment made, Jesus Christ lay in the grave for three days and three nights thus fulfilling the requirement that a body be in the grave three days and three nights to be declared dead. Then the three greatest words ever spoken were uttered by the angel “HE-IS-RISEN.”
With God’s master plan accomplished it was only a matter of time until the day of Pentecost when it was available for anyone to walk into the grace, glory, power and majesty of being a child of God.
Romans 10:9-11 (KJV) 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
1 John 3:2 (KJV) 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
With that we have access to complete health,
1 Peter 2:24 (KJV) 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
we have the assurance that we are going to heaven
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV) 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
we have direct access to talk with God,
Hebrews 4:16 (KJV) 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.
Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV) 6 Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let
your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
we can be and should be and will be, by our believing, more than conquerors in every situation
Romans 8:37 (KJV) 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
1 John 4:4 (KJV) 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
So, over the next two weeks bask in the glorious light of who you are, a child of God, by all that Jesus Christ accomplished.
Colossians 3:15 (KJV) 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
God Bless
CHOOSE YOU THIS DAY
There is a time in a nation’s history that requires the people of that nation to re-assess their life styles and their reluctance to seek God. There are two stories in the Bible of two different nations that were at this crossroad. Their records are found in the books of Jeremiah and Jonah.
THE RECORD OF CHRIST’S BIRTH (LUKE 2:1-20)
The only time that the shepherds did this was when it was warm enough. In the winter months they would take the herds out during the day and then bring them back in at night and put them in a pen. Therefore , the birth of Jesus could not have been on December 25th but earlier in the year when the shepherds were still letting the sheep stay in the fields over night.
Did you ever wonder why God chose shepherds? Of all the people that God could have Chosen why did He choose these shepherds? It is because they chose God! They were humble enough to BELIEVE that there was a messiah coming. No governor, no ruler, no religious leader was told because they didn’t believe.
TURNING TOWARD GOD
We have had some friends and acquaintances that are going through tough times right now. One has had her hours at work cut. She is single and now can’t even pay her rent. One couple had a company, that was supposed to be helping them, steel all the money out of their bank account. Another can’t pay for their children’s swim lessons. And it goes on. There are many more stories out there of not so merry times. People in these circumstances tend to look at the circumstances that surround them. It is only natural but is it the best thing to be doing? Is it the right thing to do? Our culture would have us to believe that we should fear because there is no help to be had. That the circumstances are too big to overcome. That maybe fact but it is not true.
THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD
Many people these days are stockpiling food and weapons and ammunition. They are going to classes to learn how to shoot quick and straight, how to do first aid and how to run a homestead. All of this is good BUT the one thing that people need most, the one class they need to take, the one form of survival training they need most is the one that they do not bother with. That one class is HOW to walk with God and HOW to listen and hear His voice.
REMEMBER WHAT THIS DAY IS ALL ABOUT
There has been a moving away from God over the past one hundred years to the point that we have almost completely forgotten who God is and how this country, the United States of America, came to be. It was because of the people’s belief in God and Him protecting and prospering them that this country was formed.
GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU
Psalm 121: 2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
THE TRUTH ABOUT SANCTIFICATION
The other day I had a conversation with a good friend who happens to be a pastor. We got on the topic of Sanctification. Although, my friend had a basic understanding of what sanctification is he was still wrong. What he said was that, yes, God sanctifies you BUT you still have to sanctify yourself (which can only be by works).
HOW SURE ARE WE OF GOD AND HIS PROMISES (A Rest to God’s People)
Psalm 3: 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
This verse is easy to say,this verse is easy to claim, but how sure are you of this verse and of God Himself?
A PERSPECTIVE OF THE END TIMES FOR CHRISTIANS (After the Hope)
When Christians think of the “end times” what should they be thinking of? After all, some parts of the end times are horrific. The Anti-Christ, the wrath, the tribulation, the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Yes, these are all scary prospects but do the Christians have to be concerned about these things? Do they have to worry after going through all of that they have to go through hell and purgatory? The only place and when I say the only place I mean the ONLY PLACE to get the information that we need is the Bible. When I say the Bible I do not mean what a pastor says the Bible says. I don’t mean what a priest says the Bible says and I most certainly don’t mean what the main stream media says the Bible says. What I mean is WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT THE END TIMES FOR CHRISTIANS.
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