Matthew 8:20 ” Jesus replied, ‘Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head. “

Yes, in a sense, Jesus was homeless.  He and the Disciples traveled unhindered by the obligation and responsibilities of traditional homes.  But Jesus pointed out in this scripture… He was to be in the world, but not of it.  And like Jesus, we too are aliens and strangers on this earth. (I Peter 2:11)  We are ever looking forward to our eternal home…our everlasting dwelling place with the Lord  in heaven.

Galatians 3:26-28 ” You are all sons of God through faith in Jesus Christ…There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Jesus Christ.”

We are all one in Christ.  There is not one nationality or people group above another in God’s sight.  We are all one in Christ.  There is no social or economical stigma in God’s family…for we all stand equal in His eyes…from the least to the greatest.  We are all one in Christ.  There are no gender barriers stopping any of us from fulfilling God’s plan and purpose in our lives.  We are all one in Christ Jesus.

I Corinthians 15: 21-22 ” For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.”

The first Adam sinned, and by his actions all humanity was sentenced to death and eternal separation from God.  The second Adam came to earth to make atonement for that sin.  Jesus Christ was born…walked this earth as any other man…was crucified…died and was buried…but rose three days later…taking the sins of the world upon himself.  The resurrection of Jesus – the second Adam – made a way for all mankind to again have intimate fellowship with their Heavenly Father.

John 6: 67-69 ” ‘You do not want to leave too, do you?’ Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.’ “

Other followers had turned away, but the Twelve Disciples knew something they didn’t.  They had the certainty  and  assurance only given to them by the Father above.  And this  faith that Jesus was truly the Messiah was evident in Peter’s response…”Who else can we follow, for only You have the Words of Life…only You are the long awaited Messiah.”

Mark 10:17 ” As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up to Him and fell on his knees before Him. ‘Good Teacher,’ he asked, ‘What must I do to inherit eternal life?’ “

“What must I do?”   The short answer to the question  is that you can’t  do anything.  No amount of good works will get you any closer to the promised land  and the peace you seek.  The only thing you can do is to say Yes to Jesus,  turn from your sinful life, and  come into agreement with Him that you can’t run your miserable  life anymore.

Malachi 3:2 ” But who can endure the day of His coming? Who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire or a launder’s soap.”

Evil will no longer be able to prevail here on earth on the great and dreadful day of the Lord.  All wickedness and darkness will be purged from His sight as the Lord comes in His Father’s glory.  In the blink of an eye,  all will be purified and cleansed.

Revelation 3:3 ” Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not wake up I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.”

In other words…be ready!   Don’t think that maybe next year  you’ll get serious about this God thing…the time is now!  Be ready today, because you may not have tomorrow.  Wake up!   Jesus and the eternal gift of salvation is waiting.

Matthew 5:17 ” Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”

Jesus Christ came into this world to fulfill every prophecy of the coming Messiah.  By His actions and sufferings each prophecy came to fruition.  But Jesus also came to perform perfect obedience to the Law of God…thus satisfying the requirements of said Law.

Galatians 4: 7 ” So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.”

You are a child of God.  You are loved and cherished as a precious son or daughter.  And with that comes the right to be an heir, and joint heir with Jesus Christ.

Titus 1:1 ” Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness.”

The mystery of God is summed up in one word…Jesus.  Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ we have new birth and can fully grasp the foundation and principal of God’s love for us.