Wednesday, April 27, 2016

The Up Side?

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Apr. 27, 2016 Romans 6
The Up Side?

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10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”Luke 19:10, English Standard Version (ESV)



Dear Saints,

Today we prayerfully read our Feast in Romans, Chapter 6; “Believers must die to sin, and live to God. (1,2) This is urged by their Christian baptism and union with Christ. (3-10) They are made alive to God. (11-15) And are freed from the dominion of sin. (16-20) The end of sin is death, and of holiness everlasting life. (21-23)” -  Matthew Henry Concise.

Today we prayerfully continue our Feast in Romans 6.  Saints we must die to sin and have faith that Jesus delivered us.  Living a life of sin can only lead to death because God will not tolerate sin in heaven.  God sent his son Jesus to deliver us (justified as if we never sinned) Jesus is our righteousness which sets us free from sin. “18 Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. 19 For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. 20 Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, 21 so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:18-21, ESV.  Only through faith in Jesus can we be delivered from the ways of this world.  There is no fuzzy logic here.  The hour we accept Jesus and turn from our sin we are born into the new life everlasting. “28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.Romans 8:28, ESV.  When we receive our new sinless life, we have purpose in Jesus.  His purpose is that none should perish.  Our calling is to shed our light for all men to see our freedom from sin and our relationship with Jesus.  This relationship is more meaningful than living in sin!  The upside is that all things work to the good for those who choose to invite Jesus into their heart.  For the abundance of life that faith in Jesus gives us, we give God all the glory!  If the Lord is willing I will send and post the Feast again tomorrow.

 

 God Bless You,
Brother Mike

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

What's The Down Side?

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Apr. 26, 2016 Romans 5
What's The Down Side?

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25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.Hebrews 7:25, English Standard Version (ESV)



Dear Saints,

Today we prayerfully read our Feast in Romans, Chapter 5; “The happy effects of justification through faith in the righteousness of Christ. (1-5) That we are reconciled by his blood. (6-11) The fall of Adam brought all mankind into sin and death. (12-14) The grace of God, through the righteousness of Christ, has more power to bring salvation, than Adam's sin had to bring misery, (15-19) as grace did superabound. (20-21)” -  Matthew Henry Concise.

Today we prayerfully continue our Feast in Romans 5.  We are justified through faith in the righteousness of Jesus. When a sinner becomes a true believer the blessing that takes place in the sinner’s life is a peace with God. We are justified by our faith in Jesus.  Our justification in Christ Jesus puts in a state of being just as if we had never sinned. Just as sin was brought into this world by the fall of Adam.  The grace of God, through the gift of salvation through Jesus brings a more powerful life, more powerful than, Adam’s original sin which brought misery and death. God’s grace has the effect of power beyond the natural man’s understanding; “22 That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, 25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.Romans 4:22-24, ESV.  Our joy in the grace of God through Jesus causes the angels to rejoice (see Luke 15:8-10). This is the lamp of Jesus that overcomes darkness`; “3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.2 Peter 1:3-4, ESV.  We are cured of sinful desire, by the grace of God and salvation through Jesus.  Let your light shine because there is no down side in Jesus.  If the Lord is willing I will send and post the Feast again tomorrow.

 

If you want Jesus to give you peace with God. Right now while he is calling you say this simple prayer from your heart to Jesus; "Heavenly Father, have mercy on me, a sinner. I believe in you and that your word is true. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and that he died on the cross so that I may now have forgiveness for my sins and eternal life. I know that without you in my heart my life is meaningless.   I believe in my heart that you, Lord God, raised Him from the dead. Please Jesus forgive me, for every sin I have ever committed or done in my heart, please Lord Jesus forgive me and come into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior today. I need you to be my Father and my friend. I give you my life and ask you to take full control from this moment on; I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ."  Amen!

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 God Bless You,
Brother Mike

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Monday, April 25, 2016

Can We Be Unhappy?

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Apr. 25, 2016 Romans 4
Can We Be Unhappy?

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13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.1 Corinthians 16:13, English Standard Version (ESV)



Dear Saints,

Today we prayerfully read our Feast in Romans, Chapter 4; “The doctrine of justification by faith is shown by the case of Abraham. (1-12) He received the promise through the righteousness of faith. (13-22) And we are justified in the same way of believing. (23-25)” -  Matthew Henry Concise.

Today we prayerfully continue our Feast in Romans 4 We are reading God’s Word daily and this builds our faith (see Romans 10:17).  Because of our faith is in Christ Jesus, we know that our righteousness is in Jesus.    “22 That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, 25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.Romans 4:22-25, ESV.  Because we have faith that Jesus died on the cross for all of our sin, and raised from the dead, we are justified.  Just as if we had never sinned, that is our justification in Jesus. “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,Deuteronomy 7:9, ESV.  We are commanded to share God’s love with the whole world (see Matthew 28:18-20).  It’s easy to share God’s love because He never changes.  We love, follow and share our awesome God.  Happenstance changes from one moment to the next.  So we may be unhappy when we see the conditions changing in the world around us, but they can never steal our joy.  Our faith, hope, love and joy are in Jesus!  Let your light shine.  If the Lord is willing I will send and post the Feast again tomorrow.


 God Bless You,
Brother Mike

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Sunday, April 24, 2016

Is There Hope Without Jesus?

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Apr. 24, 2016 Romans 3
Is There Hope Without Jesus?

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12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.Romans 12:12, English Standard Version (ESV)



Dear Saints,

Today we prayerfully read our Feast in Romans, Chapter 3; “Objections answered. (1-8) All mankind are sinners. (9-18) Both Jews and Gentiles cannot be justified by their own deeds. (19,20) It is owing to the free grace of God, through faith in the righteousness of Christ, yet the law is not done away. (21-31)” -  Matthew Henry Concise.

Today we prayerfully continue our Feast in Romans 3.  The question posed here in verses nineteen and twenty is; “can I be saved by following the law?”  I believe salvation is not possible without our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.   “19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.Romans 3:19-20, ESV.  The law cannot save us!  We cannot do away with the law, It simply points to what we must or must not do.  We are justified by and our righteousness is in Jesus.  In other words there is no justification or salvation to be found in the law.  “15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,1 Peter 3:15, ESV.  We honor Jesus, because he is the savior.  There is no law or person other than Jesus that can pay for our sins.  It is a privilege to share Jesus with those who don’t know Him. Those that have accepted Jesus are in a relationship with Him.  We share his love with others gently and respectively, knowing that there is no peace without salvation.  There is no hope without Jesus!  If the Lord is willing I will send and post the Feast again tomorrow.


 God Bless You,
Brother Mike

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Saturday, April 23, 2016

Are We To Judge Others?

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Apr. 23, 2016 Romans 2
Are We To Judge Others?

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11 for it is written,  “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,  and every tongue shall confess to God.”Romans 14:11, English Standard Version (ESV)



Dear Saints,

Today we prayerfully read our Feast in Romans, Chapter 2; “The Jews could not be justified by the law of Moses, any more than the Gentiles by the law of nature.(1-16) The sins of the Jews confuted all their vain confidence in their outward privileges. (17-29)” -  Matthew Henry Concise.

Today we prayerfully begin our Feast in Romans 2.   Has God called us to judge others?  Do we do right in judging another’s heart?   I think we would do well to examine our own heart accept Jesus and repent.  “3 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? 5 But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.Romans 2:3-5, ESV.  When we do well accepting Jesus and repent of our own sins then God can use us in the harvest.  If we acknowledge God and don’t accept Jesus and turn from our sinful acts, we are still lost.  I believe it is better that we accepted Jesus’ gift of salvation and turned from our sin.  “8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,2 Timothy 1:8-9, ESV. This gift of salvation urges us on to good works as free servants filled with the Holy Spirit.  We are unashamed sharing the work that Jesus has done in our life.  We herald God giving God all the glory, not judging others.  We proceed following Jesus, with Spirit filled lives, sharing the Word.  If the Lord is willing I will send and post the Feast again tomorrow.


 God Bless You,
Brother Mike

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Friday, April 22, 2016

What Are We Sharing?

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Apr. 22, 2016 Romans 1
What Are We Sharing?

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20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.Romans 1:20, English Standard Version (ESV)



Dear Saints,

Today we prayerfully read our Feast in Romans, Chapter 1; “The scope or design of the apostle in writing to the Romans appears to have been, to answer the unbelieving, and to teach the believing Jew; to confirm the Christian and to convert the idolatrous Gentile; and to show the Gentile convert as equal with the Jewish, in respect of his religious condition, and his rank in the Divine favour. These several designs are brought into on view, by opposing or arguing with the infidel or unbelieving Jew, in favour of the Christian or believing Gentile. The way of a sinner's acceptance with God, or justification in his sight, merely by grace, through faith in the righteousness of Christ, without distinction of nations, is plainly stated. This doctrine is cleared from the objections raised by Judaizing Christians, who were for making terms of acceptance with God by a mixture of the law and the gospel, and for shutting out the Gentiles from any share in the blessings of salvation brought in by the Messiah. In the conclusion, holiness is further enforced by practical exhortations.


The apostle's commission. (1-7) Prays for the saints at Rome, and expresses his desire to see them. (8-15) The gospel way of justification by faith, for Jews and Gentiles. (16,17) The sins of the Gentiles set forth. (18-32)” -  Matthew Henry Concise.


Today we prayerfully begin our Feast in Romans 1.   I see many things that are worthy for expounding upon in Romans 1.  I have chosen to dwell on Paul’s greeting to the saints in Rome.  “6 including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, 7 To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.Romans 1:6-8, ESV.  This describes you to a tee Saints.  You are loved by God, having received God’s gift of salvation and grace through Jesus.  [ God of All Comfort ] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.2 Corinthians 1:3-4, ESV This is part of our nature as saints, being comforted by peace from the Holy Spirit by whom we are sealed. This is what we are sharing with all who will come. Salvation through Jesus and peace that passes understanding from the Holy Spirit.   Let the light of your soul, redeemed by Jesus shine! 


Never apologize for God’s Word, if any are offended it’s because they are living in sin.  Don’t twist God’s Word to support a sinner, in doing so you would just condemn them as well as yourself from salvation; “And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. 29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. 32 Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.2 Corinthians 1:3-4, ESV. Only God can forgive sin!  If the Lord is willing I will send and post the Feast again tomorrow.


 God Bless You,
Brother Mike

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Let God Be Our Guide!

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Apr. 21, 2016 1 Chronicles 29
Let God Be Our Guide! 

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28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”John 10:28-30, English Standard Version (ESV)



Dear Saints,

Today we prayerfully read our Feast in 1 Chronicles, Chapter 29; “David induces the princes and people to offer willingly. (1-9) His thanksgiving and prayer. (10-19)Solomon enthroned. (20-25) David's reign and death. (26-30)” -  Matthew Henry Concise.

Today as we prayerfully continue our Feast in I Chronicles 29.  As we finish today’s study we see a King’s Kingdom handed off from David to his son. We see people being urged to give unselfishly. Sometimes we have trouble not being happy and graceful when we see a friend receive property or pardon. If you’re content with what God has prepared for you, then it is easier being truly happy for others. “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3, ESV. Pray for those in need with us and if you can do more; our Lord knows how to guide you. If the Lord is willing I will send and post the Feast again tomorrow.


 God Bless You,
Brother Mike

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