But The Path Of The Just Is As The Shining Light, That Shines More And More Unto The Perfect Day - Part 2364

Jesus said, "Follow Me!" (Luke 5:27)

"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father Jesus Christ the righteous: and He is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for [the sins of] the whole world. And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments; he that saith, "I know Him, and keeps not His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keeps His Word, in Him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in Him. He that saith he abides in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked." (II John 2:1-6)

So, how did the Lord Jesus walk whilst on earth? Most certainly, we note His moments of compassion wherein he healed the sick, the lame and the blind. He fed the hungry. He stood up against the worldly and religious authorities responsible for abusing the downtrodden. He taught His disciples how to be the salt and the light of the world. Indeed, Jesus reiterated that "a city that is set on a hill cannot be hid." (Matthew 5:14; Proverbs 4:18)

He established His doctrine here on earth and the people marvelled. Jesus told them of the things to come. In the storm, Jesus rebuked the wind and the seas. In teaching, He taught the disciples how to increase their faith. (Luke 17:1-10)

Jesus also shared parables -- treasures of wisdom and knowledge -- wherein those with hearts to see and hear would be blessed. He spoke of the wise and foolish builders, and how a house built on a rock would not shake . In performing miracles, Jesus turned the water into wine. Jesus healed the centurion's servant from afar. 

He preached the Kingdom of God with a fervour, both inside the synagogues and in the marketplace. He entered Simon's ship and prayed that he would thrust a little from the land so He could teach the people. And when Jesus subsequently told Jesus to let down your nets for a draught, and Simon did (after a night of fishing and catching nothing) they inclosed so great a multitude of fish, the net broke. (Luke 5:1-11)

Jesus taught us to pray, but He also taught us how to live our prayers. How to rejoice in persecution, and how to declare "peace be!" He showed us the value of life and how the very hairs of our head are numbered. How we are of more value than many sparrows. (Luke 12:1-12) 

How Jesus looked up, seeing the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury also saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites, and said, "Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all; for all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had." (Luke 21:1-4)

Jesus was asked, "Art Thou the Christ?" (Luke 22:67) Nevertheless, He instructs His disciples to become fishers of men ... to go and preach the kingdom of God to the uttermost ends of the earth. (Luke 9:60) 

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, "I AM the Light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." (John 8:12)

Jesus wept. Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsamane, knowing what was yet to come. He watched one of the twelve who had travelled with Jesus for three plus years betray Him for thirty pieces of silver. 

He endured a trial wherein there could be found no fault -- touching those things whereof the crowds accused Him, and yet they shouted, "Crucify Him, crucify Him." (Luke 23:1-25) And when they had come to the place which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him and the male factors, one on the right and the other on the left. 

But then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." And they parted His raiment and cast lots. And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided [Him] saying, "He saved others; let Him save Himself, if He be the Christ, the chosen of God." And the soldiers also mocked Him, coming to Him, and offering Him vinegar, and saying, "If Thou be the King of the Jews, save Thyself." (Luke 23:26-37)

With a crown of thorns on His head, and a spear thrust into His side, the superscription written over Him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew said it all -- "THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS!" (LUKE 23:38)

Three days and three nights later Jesus rose from the dead -- indeed, the King of the Jews, but evenmoreso the King of kings and Lord of lords. Yes, Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the ending. The One and Only blessed Potentate, who loved us so much that He would shed His precious, holy blood on a cross for you and I.

At no point, did Jesus ever abandon His beloved people. While satan tried to kill the love displayed at Calvary, our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ won the victory. His grace so amazing; His love everlasting. To wit that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself. And to this day, this same Jesus whom we have crucified continues to invite us to most elaborate wedding feast ever. His hands outstretched, saying to those who are weary and heavy laden -- Come!

This is the Lord God which we serve, who shines more and more unto that perfect day when He comes for His body of Christ church. In the interim, rejoice and be thankful, praising God for His favour and goodness and gifts.

After the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared. (Titus 3:4-7)

Stand in the offering plate.