The Lord Jesus Christ is the God of Salvation. He sustains, supports, and carries us…even when we’re unaware of His hand on us. There’s no need to be saddled with the burdens of today – the stress, anxiety, and troubles you’re facing – Jesus wants to carry for you. Give them to Him.
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John 4:35 ” Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the harvest?’ I tell you, open your eyes and look up at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.”
To proclaim the Good News to those perishing…to witness to the unsaved neighbor down the block…We all think someone else will do it. But the Lord is saying in this scripture – No! Take your eyes off yourself and look around you…there are hundreds, if not thousands that need Jesus in their lives. I want you to reach out to those within the circle of your influence…because only you have this unique group of people to touch with the Gospel Message.
Galatians 5:13 ” You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature, rather, serve one another in love.”
Under Christ we are now free…but that doesn’t mean we’re above the law, or have the right to be lawless in our conduct. The Lord wants us to live as free men, but not to use that freedom to cover up evil and corrupt activity.
Mark 2:15 ” While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and “sinners” were eating with Him and His disciples…”
Tax collectors were considered the scum of the earth…they were hired by the Roman government to gouge their fellow Jews, while skimming money off the top. But Jesus looked far beyond the sin and loved the man instead…for Levi went on to become Matthew, one of His beloved Disciples.
Acts 3:16 ” By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see.”
The crowd and religious leaders couldn’t dispute the fact that just earlier they had all walked by this beggar at the entrance to the Temple…they had in fact passed by him for years, and were well acquainted with his deformities. So it had come as a complete shock when they saw him running, jumping, and dancing in the Temple court. It was Simon Peter’s healing faith, coupled with the beggar’s faith – all in the name of Jesus – that had healed him.
Acts 3:2 ” Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts.”
The beggar had been crippled from birth…maybe from some congenital defect such as Spina Bifida or an injury that occurred during the birthing process. His physical impairment was apparent to all, but how many times do we have invisible handicaps and defects? Many walk around emotionally crippled at the hand of abusive parents or spouses. Many are mentally crippled by poverty or social injustices that they were powerless to change. But just like this crippled beggar, we too can be healed in the name of Jesus to live a full and joyous life.
John 11: 25-26 ” I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this? “
Do you believe this? Do you believe that Jesus died on the cross for your sins so you may have eternal life? What distinguishes us from the world is the unique characteristic of believing in Jesus. Our faith and trust in Him goes far beyond what the world will ever understand or comprehend. As Believers, our confidence is not in man, but in the Son of Man…Jesus. Do you believe this?
Isaiah 12:3 ” With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”
There’s nothing sadder than what is written in Jeremiah 2:13, ” Forsaking the spring of living waters, they dug their own cisterns.” We can not, and will never be able to save ourselves…for it’s only by the blood of Jesus that we are saved from our sinful existence . And it’s then with unspeakable joy that we can drink from that fountain of eternal life.
I Thessalonians 1:3 ” We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Your good deeds for others, demonstrated in tangible ways, showing your trust in God – that’s Faith. When weariness covers you like a cloak, it’s for the sake of others, not yourself, that you continue to toil on – that’s Love. When it’s that deep confidence that makes you persevere, not willing to surrender when times are tough – that’s Hope. Faith, Love, and Hope…you being Jesus to a broken world.
Isaiah 30:15 ” This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: ‘In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.’ “
How many times through a prideful, rebellious nature have we traded tranquility for chaos…and confidence for fear? There’s deliverance through Jesus Christ, and hope for tomorrow…if but we’re willing to obey.
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