Be Thou my vision.
Paul, an apostle of Jesus the Christ expressed his vision. That is, he desired to know only Jesus the Christ and Him crucified. Great is that mystery, saith the scriptures. Why does God love us this way? Because nothing shall separate us from God's everlasting love that, at the end of the day, will never let us go. Think on these things!
Peter, an apostle of Jesus the Christ was so anointed with the oil of the Spirit of Jesus that when he was walking along the streets, his very shadow falling upon the sick quickened their physical bodies so that they were instantly healed. Now that is a real walk in clinic if we think of the healing in today's terms. No wonder Paul wanted to know more about Jesus and to stay focused on Jesus who has all power in heaven and on earth.
Indeed, the Word of God is so powerful in individual lives that the anointed Word of God wants to, but cannot. Why not? Simply because unbelief abounds. Still, Jesus wants to deliver you from your burdens. Your deliverance, and my deliverance have already been taken care of. The price has been paid in full. However, someone hindered the truth of what Jesus really accomplished at Calvary, preventing us from obtaining our share in the Last Will of God in Christ!
That is, the ultimate gift of salvation. Not because you or I have done anything deserving of deliverance because we did not. This is why He died at Calvary. We could not go to where He was, so instead He came to us. The first man, Adam - earthy, but the second, the Lord from heaven. The Lord of glory -- the dayspring from on high stopping everything to visit His people.
But as we now know, God was not just dropping in for a visit. Oh no. Rather, He purposely appeared to straighten out our backward thinking as to who God is, so God who is Spirit appeared in form as one of us. His intent was to bring the light of God into a misled satanically deceived world. This world that has afflicted and caused men, women, boys and girls to endure unimaginable pain and suffering.
At the same time, we recall from the scriptures that Pilate washed his hands of the whole matter and blamed God! He did this knowing that God is good. Jesus -- God Himself veiled in flesh demonstrated His willingness and His goodness upon earth whilst He walked among us as a Son! Jesus did not pass by on the other side of the road. And He still doesn't pass by on the other side of the road today. No. When one responds to God’s love, His invitation to experience His mercy and kindness, we become acquainted with the Author and Finisher of all living things.
Why does this matter? Because there is no hesitation on God’s part to withhold any good thing from those who have set their heart and mind upon Him. He is our all in all -- Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the ending. But I digress somewhat.
Those living in this present (modern day) God rejecting system of error has an opportunity to put God to the test. God said, "Try Me and see. " Indeed, taste and see that the Lord is good. That His supply of peace and joy surpasses all human understanding, and is everlasting. As we know, that willingness takes faith.
Still, while doubters and pessimists are everywhere, remember that God not only made you but that God loves you too. Plus God can heal you. Plus God can willingly provides for our day to day. In fact, God can do more than you or I can possibly think. How do we know this? Because nothing is impossible with God.
Starting today then, call on the precious, holy Name of the Lord! Yes, the same God who laid down His life for us as a man so that we could have salvation -- that can only be found in Him, In His Name.
When you stop to think about it, we really are not worth very much. Still, God had a purpose for each and every one of us! Therefore, to the same God who loved and gave Himself for us, be thankful and rejoice evermore ... for Jesus loves you more than His own life! This is why you are so precious in God’s eyes, and because He is God, He wants you to desire Him.
Remember too that the gift of salvation is not about religion. We are talking about you beginning a personal relationship with your Creator, Saviour and Forever Friend! Trust that you can go directly to Him. Just talk to Him as a friend. His Name is JESUS -- the only name whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:9)
Yes, Jesus knows all about you. Now it is your turn to respond to Jesus. ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE! Love is all you need -- God’s love is a true love. He is our source of sustenance and life. Let your cups runneth over. Likewise, be in awe, and just marvel at the goodness and mercy of our Lord God and Saviour.
Stand in the offering plate!
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