Post by Michael on Feb 17, 2004 8:08:01 GMT -5
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ Our Redeemer and Savior.
God has given us time to prepare our hearts. Soon a movie will be shown
about the crucifixion of His Son Jesus. Many in the world will not
comprehend the depth of this movie. I believe many who are called
Christians will not understand this movie.
As we prepare ourselves in prayer. Let us ask Our God to give us a heart
of understanding so we can explain what really happened. People will see
that Jesus was Crucified in a most gruesome manner. They may even think
that the Jews or the romans done this gruesome act. But we know as
believers that these people had no power over the Son on Man. He
willingly went to the cross. Those who crucified Him where unknowing to
themselves used to carry out the will of God. Instead of stopping Jesus
in His mission, they where unwilling accomplices in salvation. Instead
of the devil defeating the Son God, He instilled in people that which
was to work for Gods glory. Pilot though he had the judgement over
Jesus, But Jesus reminded Him who had the true authority. Jesus could
have walked away from this, but in the garden He knew what exactly was
going to happen. He was going to bear the wrath of God for the sin of
the world. Here we must see that God hates sin. Here we must see the
fury of God against sin. He is a most holy and Righteous God, sin cannot
enter His presence without being dealt with rightly. Now, Jesus with all
the Love in the universe was going to undo what was done in the garden.
Take upon himself our sin. Every blow he recieved, every lash of the
whip, every spit in the face, every curse that was uttered was for you
and my sin. Here is where we are healed. By His stripes we are healed.
If you see this movie, go beyond the cross. Look to the resurrection and
see that what Jesus suffered was acceptable to the Father. Innocent and
pure He had offered Himself to the indignity and humiliation of the
cross for you and me. Pray that the message will penetrate our hearts
that we will put aside the sin that separates ud from God. May we
recognise that this has become the power of God. For in this action
Jesus breaks the power of Satan. The world will not understand this, nor
can they comprehend it. They will only see a good man dying in the hands
of angry mob. But those of us who have been converted to Christ know
what has happened here. We know that it was for us He went through this
trial. We know it is here He is suffering judgement on our behalf.
It is because of this event, we have the boldness to approach the very
throne of heaven as ask for mercy for those we love and care for.
Robert, Virginia, Kevin, John Clancy, Kathleen, Mick, Twyla, 2 David's,
Ty, Sherman, Jamie, Jen, Gene, Ruth, 2 Alan's, Vincent & Phil (my mom
and dad) , 2 Flo's, Marriane, Luther, Pats dad, Aidan, and the Church in
Shannon, Ennis, donegal, Dublin, the Christians in China, Pakistan,
Iraq, Iran Libya and Vietnam.
Now we are faced with greater challenge. The world will be watching this
movie. How should we the people of God pray. We are the servants of
Jesus, the redeemed, we are the people rescued. How should we pray? Is
our perspective of the gospel selfish. Do we only see the good things
for us. Or do we see Christ. Heaven or Hell, that is the choice of man.
Christ purchased heaven and on the week of the 25th the world is going
to see it. Is your heart ready to recieve them for the kingdom. Is your
heart prepared to bring them into the kingdom. Are you ready to say
whatever it takes use me Lord
Deu 26:17 You've renewed your vows today that GOD is your God, that
you'll live the way he shows you; do what he tells you in the rules,
regulations, and commandments; and listen obediently to him. And today
GOD has reaffirmed that you are dearly held treasure just as he
promised, a people entrusted with keeping his commandments,
1Pe 1:2 God the Father has his eye on each of you, and has determined by
the work of the Spirit to keep you obedient through the sacrifice of
Jesus. May everything good from God be yours! What a God we have! And
how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus!
Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we've been given a brand-new
life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven--and
the future starts now!
God has given us time to prepare our hearts. Soon a movie will be shown
about the crucifixion of His Son Jesus. Many in the world will not
comprehend the depth of this movie. I believe many who are called
Christians will not understand this movie.
As we prepare ourselves in prayer. Let us ask Our God to give us a heart
of understanding so we can explain what really happened. People will see
that Jesus was Crucified in a most gruesome manner. They may even think
that the Jews or the romans done this gruesome act. But we know as
believers that these people had no power over the Son on Man. He
willingly went to the cross. Those who crucified Him where unknowing to
themselves used to carry out the will of God. Instead of stopping Jesus
in His mission, they where unwilling accomplices in salvation. Instead
of the devil defeating the Son God, He instilled in people that which
was to work for Gods glory. Pilot though he had the judgement over
Jesus, But Jesus reminded Him who had the true authority. Jesus could
have walked away from this, but in the garden He knew what exactly was
going to happen. He was going to bear the wrath of God for the sin of
the world. Here we must see that God hates sin. Here we must see the
fury of God against sin. He is a most holy and Righteous God, sin cannot
enter His presence without being dealt with rightly. Now, Jesus with all
the Love in the universe was going to undo what was done in the garden.
Take upon himself our sin. Every blow he recieved, every lash of the
whip, every spit in the face, every curse that was uttered was for you
and my sin. Here is where we are healed. By His stripes we are healed.
If you see this movie, go beyond the cross. Look to the resurrection and
see that what Jesus suffered was acceptable to the Father. Innocent and
pure He had offered Himself to the indignity and humiliation of the
cross for you and me. Pray that the message will penetrate our hearts
that we will put aside the sin that separates ud from God. May we
recognise that this has become the power of God. For in this action
Jesus breaks the power of Satan. The world will not understand this, nor
can they comprehend it. They will only see a good man dying in the hands
of angry mob. But those of us who have been converted to Christ know
what has happened here. We know that it was for us He went through this
trial. We know it is here He is suffering judgement on our behalf.
It is because of this event, we have the boldness to approach the very
throne of heaven as ask for mercy for those we love and care for.
Robert, Virginia, Kevin, John Clancy, Kathleen, Mick, Twyla, 2 David's,
Ty, Sherman, Jamie, Jen, Gene, Ruth, 2 Alan's, Vincent & Phil (my mom
and dad) , 2 Flo's, Marriane, Luther, Pats dad, Aidan, and the Church in
Shannon, Ennis, donegal, Dublin, the Christians in China, Pakistan,
Iraq, Iran Libya and Vietnam.
Now we are faced with greater challenge. The world will be watching this
movie. How should we the people of God pray. We are the servants of
Jesus, the redeemed, we are the people rescued. How should we pray? Is
our perspective of the gospel selfish. Do we only see the good things
for us. Or do we see Christ. Heaven or Hell, that is the choice of man.
Christ purchased heaven and on the week of the 25th the world is going
to see it. Is your heart ready to recieve them for the kingdom. Is your
heart prepared to bring them into the kingdom. Are you ready to say
whatever it takes use me Lord
Deu 26:17 You've renewed your vows today that GOD is your God, that
you'll live the way he shows you; do what he tells you in the rules,
regulations, and commandments; and listen obediently to him. And today
GOD has reaffirmed that you are dearly held treasure just as he
promised, a people entrusted with keeping his commandments,
1Pe 1:2 God the Father has his eye on each of you, and has determined by
the work of the Spirit to keep you obedient through the sacrifice of
Jesus. May everything good from God be yours! What a God we have! And
how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus!
Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we've been given a brand-new
life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven--and
the future starts now!