Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
2 Timothy 2:11-13
Here is a trustworthy saying:
If we died with Him,
we will also live with Him;
if we endure,
we will also reign with Him.
If we disown Him,
He will also disown us;
if we are faithless,
He remains faithful,
for He cannot disown himself.
I love God's Word and His promises that are forever promises to me (and you, the believer of Christ Jesus.)
When we said YES to Jesus, and truely invited Him into our heart, our life started again. No more death- no more sin to drag us down...Just purity in Jesus!
Old things passed away, and then something wonderful happened! Our something NEW began.
To the martyrs on the field, the ones who don't disown our Lord, but stand up in their faith... God is with you. And this scripture says: He will not disown you! He will not abandon you! He is a faithful God. And will remain faithful toward you- for all eternity.
Our YES is crucifying self. What does that mean?
When we repent of our sins, we turn and go in a different direction. (away from our sinful self.) When we crucify self- we do the same thing. Sin becomes distasteful to us, instead of enticing. Sin no longer lures us. It is not attractive- but repelling. That is called CRUCIFIED!
Jesus died on the cross for all of our sins. ALL OF OUR SINS! All of them were laid upon his body. He took the sin of all the world upon Himself so we could be with the Father. That was important to Him. He was faithful- even to the very end... But it didn't END...it BEGAN...for us, the believer....the whosoevers... the ones who gladly crucify their flesh and walk in the light!
Yes, Jesus is faithful to us for all eternity, beginning with today.
If we die with Him, we also live with Him.
He endured, so must we- so we can reign with Him.
We are Jesus' blessing and gift to His Father.
He is always faithful to us- let us do the same for Him
and see blessings heaped upon blessings
gifts heaped upon gifts, as we are faithful to Him!
I love God's kiss! Hallelujah!
However, scripture also says: if you disown Jesus, He will disown you.
But, it doesn't have to be!
Be a BELIEVER!!! Live a life of LOVE!!! Be holy, as He is Holy! Stand on your faith in God!
All this begins with faith- I ask Jesus to bless your faith today. To make the committment to say YES and to completely walk in that YES.
Jesus said if you seek, ask, knock for Him, that He will give you the answers to what you are seeking, and asking of Him. And, that His door will be opened to you, and that your prayers will be answered. Faith is a big deal. It takes faith to believe these little words, but small as they are, they are powerful! Faith opens doors to the imaginable! Above and beyond all we can think or ask! More upon more? Yes!!! God enables our faith to believe more, to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ (in all my situations and circumstances) and He will save and deliver. He is my rescuerer!
Crucifying self, is willingly crucifying my sin, making it the Lord's, and no longer mine.
Jesus, bless us now as we ponder Your Words of truth. Lord, bless our faith. Bless our YES- bless the one who isn't sure. Holy Spirit, minister Your words of truth to them this day. I pray repentance and salvation over those you choose to hear your call. I pray for the one who says YES to you Lord Jesus. Protect them by the power of your name, that they may be one with you, as YOU are one with the Father. This I ask in Jesus name. Thank you for the one today.
Amen Jesus, Amen!
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