As we approach the beginning of Holy Week which leads us to dwell on the love of God, we need to spend quality time with our Lord by meditating on His Word. One of the proclamations of Jesus that I found heavy in meaning is found in Matthew 20.
vs.17-19. "As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside privately and told them what was going to happen to Him. Listen He said," we're going up to Jerusalem where the Son of man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence Him to die. Then they will hand Him of over to the Romans to be mocked,flogged with a whip and crucified. But on the third day He will be raised from the dead." But the disciples did not accept and believe what He meant. They continued to argue over their position in Christ's Kingdom. ( See vs. 20-28.
What are we doing now in this generation? Are we arguing over which of our "religious" practices are the most favorable to God? "Should we not be sharing the Love of God and what He did to set us free from sin regardless of the Name of our "church" affiliation? Please take a little time to re-read the above cited scripture and allow the love of God pour through to our spirits. Then look at your brother/sister and see a child of God for whom Jesus died.
4 comments:
Richard,
It is time we all came together without labels or affiliations. Really enjoyed your blog today.
Joe
Blessings to you for the love of God you share with us daily! I really liked the link to the scripture as well, nice addition.
I needed this message for work..I will carry this word in my heart and stop looking and judging.
I have read and re- read Matthew 20 ( thank you for making it easy to open) and I will go back to this often today.
dw
Dad,
The children and I use your blog for our morning bible study before school each day.
Thank you for leading us to a closer relationship with our LOVING Savior.
Love,
Dee
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