Despise Not The Riches Of His Goodness And Forbearance And Longsuffering; And Know The Goodness of God Will Lead Us To Repentance - Part 1866

World changers. Changing the world as Jesus did, one soul at a time. Indeed, Jesus said, "He that believes on Me, the works that I do shall also; and greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto my Father." (John 14:12)

The question for most of us today is whether we are willing to step fully into the faith that Jesus intended for us. Whether we are willing to stand in the offering plate - literally -- and to serve our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. To move from our personal comfort zone and become everything that Jesus intends us to become -- from the beginning of creation -- even whilst we were still in our mother's wombs.

The Bible encourages us to "Hearken, my beloved brethren. Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which He hath promised to them that love Him?" (James 2:5) So that He can attest to our faith, as stated in Matthew 25, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Thou hast been faithful over a few things. I will make thee ruler over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." (Matthew 25:23)

But often, we feel inadequate of our calling. Many times, we forget that Jesus called "ordinary people" to become "fishers of men." To go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. "Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus." (Colossians 1:28)

Note that Jesus did not stop His teaching there. Jesus continued His teaching, saying, "And these signs shall follow them that believe. In My Name, shall they cast out devils. They shall speak with new tongues. They shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them. They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." (Mark 16:15-18)

As believing disciples -- followers of our Lord God and Saviour JESUS the Christ -- when that which is perfect is come. (I Corinthians 13:10) And the Comforter -- the Holy Ghost -- the Spirit of Jesus dwells within our hearts. (Acts 1:2-3; John 14:6-12; 26, John 15:26; I Timothy 3:16)

"Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect; but I follow after, if indeed I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:12) This is the message intended for Jesus' disciples today. In fact, His good news gospel message has never changed.

But sadly, we have been side tracked by the whims and constructs of this world, labouring for the wrong manna. Collectively, we have let false religion make us comfy in the pews, rather than our hearts becoming solely focused on Jesus the Christ who paid the price for our sins on that cross. In so doing, we are settling for much less than discipleship in His Kingdom.

And thus, as believers, failing to understand that we are the sons and daughters of the Most High King. That we have a God given purpose in this world -- which includes being that city on a hill to those who are lost, with Jesus shining through us to one and all.

Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life!"

Jesus said, "I am the Light of this world!"

Jesus said that if we come to Him we will never thirst again.

Luke 6:39-49 further elaborates on this point. Herein, Jesus is sharing a parable with the people. "Can the blind lead the blind?" He says, "Shall they not both fall into the ditch? Therefore, the disciple is not above his Master, but every one that is perfect shall be as his Master." (Luke 6:40)

Therefore, let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (James 1:3-5) Why? Because Thou wilt keep you in perfect peace -- those whose mind is stayed on JESUS. (Isaiah 26:3) Those who trust in the great I AM, bringing forth His fruit ... for a good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good.

Therefore, become like the man who built a house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock, so that when the flood arose, the stream may have beaten vehemently on that house, but nothing could shake it. The Rock is JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins.

His abundant love, His long-suffering, His forbearance, His mercy and kindness for you and I is unshakeable. This is why Jesus shed His precious blood on the cross for us. This is why we should behold Him as the Lamb of God! And why we should search the scriptures for His truth -- so that we are sanctified by His truth -- Thy Word is truth. (John 17:17)

Keep your eyes focused solely on our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ this day. Step into the offering plate, and then stand in the offering plate.