Monthly Archives: November 2015

The Wedding Banquet

“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. Matthew 22:2-3

God sent his only begotten Son Jesus to find the lost sheep of Israel and save them. But most of the Jews have rejected Jesus as there Messiah, The kingdom of Heaven was ready but Gods people rejected him.

“Then he sent some more servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner: My oxen and fattened cattle have been butchered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.'”But they paid no attention and went off–one to his field, another to his business.The rest seized his servants, mistreated them and killed them. Matthew 22:4-6

So Jesus sent out his disciples to tell everyone about the Kingdom of Heaven, but instead of listening they persecuted and killed them.

“Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. Matthew So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’ Matthew 22:9

Since the Jewish people rejected Jesus, God opened his covenant to the Gentiles. Because of Gods grace we are now circumcised at the heart and worthy to enter The Kingdom of Heaven

He asked, ‘How did you get in here without wedding clothes, friend?’ The man was speechless. Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’  “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:12-14

Jesus taught us many are called but few are chosen, we are all now able to enter Gods Kingdom because of Jesus atonement sacrifice on the cross. However we are still required to follow the Law of God that should be written in our hearts.

This parable that Jesus taught, perfectly explains Gods plan for all of us. We are required to be The Bride of Christ, be prepared for the Wedding Day of Judgement in Jesus Name Amen

 

Why Jesus?

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23

God originally created us perfect in a perfect world. But God is not a dictator therefor we always have free will.  Satan abused this free will and decided he wanted to be God and waged war on us. He then deceived Adam and Eve and corrupted them with sin.

Because of their disobedience we inherited there curse of death. For this we are now mortal and our only hope for salvation is thru Jesus Christ.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

True love was demonstrated to us on that day when Jesus laid down his life for us. It was on that day Jesus defeated death and saved all of us thru his grace. Jesus paid the price for our sins, don’t you want to know your Savior?

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:17

During Jesus baptism God confirms from Heaven that Jesus is The Son of God, and the Holy Spirit descended down upon him. If you reject Jesus you are rejecting God

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me John 14:6

As sinners we are not worthy to stand in the presence of God, but thru Jesus he is our vindicator. Nobody gets to God without going thru Jesus, there is no other way to Heaven but thru the cross.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

Jesus is the Prince of Peace, in a world full or turmoil we can be comforted by our Lord Jesus who has already overcame the world. Because of this we can live with internal peace even though externally there may not be peace

I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. John 15:15

Jesus is our friend, often when we think of God we think of this invisible force that’s millions of miles away. But Jesus became God in the flesh and has giving us a personal relationship with our creator.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

Jesus is the Great Physician, he healed many throughout his time here on Earth and he still healing today thru the Holy Spirit. When the doctors say there is no hope, consult the only one who gives us hope.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

Jesus is our strength, when the weight of the world is taking you down, call on The Lord to give you strength. The same power that rose Jesus from the grave is living inside of us!

Anyone who calls upon The Lord shall be saved! Get to know your Lord and Savior today in Jesus Name Amen

 

Gods Plan For You

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Even though Israel was at a dark time in there nation’s history, Gods message to them was, Hey everything is going to be alright, I still have a plan for you!

The same thing happens in our own lives, we get in a down season and we think it’s all over, but we need to remember Jesus is own the throne. The whole world rests on his shoulders, its not over till he says its over.

Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12

When we do have times of trouble, what is our reaction? Do we pray to God or just sulk in self-pity? God wants to hear from you, he wants a personal relationship with you thru the good times and the bad. When you call upon The Lord in your day of trouble he will deliver you.

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

God also wants us to seek him, many times things happen in our lives that we don’t understand or don’t find fare. However instead of being bitter seek God for answers. Ask him to fill you with his Holy Spirit to give you wisdom, comfort, and strength.

I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.” Jeremiah 29:14

God is hoping that thru our trials we will find him and he will then be able to deliver us. See God will never leave us or forsake us, even when we feel left alone in the world he is there waiting for us to reach out to him in Jesus Name Amen

 

Day Of The Lord

Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

There will be many false prophets and religions that will claim they know when Jesus will return, but anyone who is claiming that you can just dismiss them right there.

Jesus said in Matthew 24:36 “”But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”

While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 1 Thessalonians 5:3

The rest of the world will mock the Bible, saying where is your King? However just like a “thief in the night” Jesus will return, meaning it will be when nobody expects it.

When Jesus does return this begins the tribulation period, when hell is unleashed on Earth to all who rejected The Son of God.

For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

This scripture really confirms the Rapture will happen, when your covered by the blood of Jesus you will not suffer the wrath of sin. Believe you don’t want to be here during the Tribulation period, are you saved today?

Jesus is coming like a “thief in the night’ which could be any moment, don’t wait any longer to give your life to Christ. Accept him today as your Lord and Savior in Jesus Name Amen

Prophet Without Honor

Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Matthew 13:54-55

When Jesus returned to his hometown of Nazareth during his ministry, the reaction was not what you would expect. Instead of people being joyful that the Messiah was from there hometown they began to question his legitimacy. Because they knew Jesus there entire lives they believed there is no way Jesus could be the Messiah, he just the carpenters Son

How you ever experienced this in your own life? Nobody how much you accomplished or how much you changed your life for the better your always going to have haters. There going to say “I knew this person growing up, they could never change” or “ I know where you come from , I know your family, you could never amount to anything”

And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.” Matthew 13:57

Imagine how Jesus felt, these people he grew up around all his life, including his family mostly rejected him. The people he thought he could count on the most were the ones who doubted him the most.

Are there people in your life doubting you today? Or maybe your doubting someone in your life? Remember God works in mysterious ways, his ways our higher than our ways. God took a poor carpenter Son and saved the world with him. Don’t let peoples doubt stop your from your diving destiny.

And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. Matthew 13:58

Notice there lack of faith prevented Jesus from performing miracles. Imagine if they just had the faith the size of a mustard seed, how many miracles Jesus could have performed for them. But there doubt prevents the power of God from activating.

This is the same with our life, do you ever say “I don’t see any miracles” question is how much faith do you have? Is your lack of faith preventing Jesus from working in your life today? Remember with man it’s impossible but with God all things are possible in Jesus Name Amen