Monthly Archives: January 2020

Never Alone

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And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Genesis 2:18

When we think about it, Adam had everything! Adam was born perfect and immortal, until he sinned. He ruled the world, had dominion over all the animals including naming them all. He walked in the garden personally with God. However there was something Adam still lacked, he was alone.

God said it wasn’t good for Adam to be alone, so he created Eve to be his partner. The point is we were not designed to live alone. Even the most anti social of us need human interaction. Medically and Psychological evidence prove that we suffer without human interaction of other people

This is one of the many reasons I believe Jesus created the Church. The body of Christ is not a new religion or country club, the Church is a living breathing body of believers that are designed to be there for one another!

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Ephesians 5:25

Notice how God intertwines marriage, the Church, and Himself. Husbands love your wife as Christ loved the Church. How did Christ love the Church? He died for the Church, He rose for the Church, He lives within the Church.

Christianity is really all about relationships, relationship with God, relationship with your spouse, relationship with your neighbors. Don’t stay alone, commune with others in Jesus name Amen!

Image of God

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And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Genesis 1:26

At the beginning of the universe, there was not just the Father, there was not just the Son, but all three at work in the creation of all things. As God said “Let US Make” it’s the plural form in Hebrew. Evidence from the very beginning that God is not singular but Triune in nature

This also shows us the value God has put on human life. God not only made us in His image, but made us rule over everything in the world. When people have a lack of regard for human life, they have a lack of regard for God himself.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Genesis 1:27

Humanity in their arrogance continues to believe they are evolving in intelligence and understanding , when in todays society we cant even decipher whether someone is male or female.  God created us male and female, this is a medical biological fact. To deny your gender is to deny God. The greatest law is to Love God with all your mind, heart, and soul. How can you love your Creator when you hate what he created?

We are made in the image of God, an image we should hold sacred and make our Heavenly Father proud

Wedding At Cana

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And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. John 2:1-2

As we reflect on this New Year, God had me reflect on the Wedding at Cana. At first glance of this story, it almost seems out of place. Why would Jesus and his disciples be wasting their time at a wedding? However when you study the powerful symbolism of this event, Jesus is foretelling many things including his atonement and Gods Kingdom

First thing notice Jewish weddings during this time period lasted a week. Notice on which day Jesus turned the water into Wine. The third day, the symbolic day of his resurrection!

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. John 2:4

Jesus reveals here that this is the beginning of his ministry. This will be the first miracle Christ performs. The interesting thing here is almost the entire gospel of John is related to the deity of Jesus, but here we see a human side. Mother Mary encouraging her Son

His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. John 2:5

Mary instructs the servants at the wedding to do whatever Jesus tells them. A foreshadow of his power and authority as Christ. A foreshadow of our role as Christians as servants of Christ

And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. John 2:6

Notice the six waterpots of stone used here by Jesus, these were not just any pots. These jars were made of stone designed specifically to keep the purity of the water used in ceremonies. The hidden meaning here is Jesus is transforming us from water into wine, and by his blood we are kept pure from sin

This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. John 2:11

So why did Jesus perform his first miracle at a wedding? The Bible tells us that when Christ returns it will be like a wedding feast. The Church (US) are called the bride of Christ and Jesus is the groom (Revelation 19 and 21)

Here at the Wedding of Cana, we see the transformation of ourselves from Water into Wine. We see the purification of us by his blood in the wine. We see this victory happening on the 3rd day of his resurrection. We see this happening at the Great Wedding Feast when Christ will return to receive his Church, Amen!

Beauty of Christ

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For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. Isaiah 61:11

Lets think about and ponder this scripture. For just as the Earth grows plants and crops and brings forth life, God will also bring forth righteousness to the entire world! When I think about this scripture, I think about the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Think about how a plant grows , from a seed , into the ground then springs forth into life with light and water. Jesus is referred to as  “The Seed” (Genesis 3:15), think about that God sent his Son to be planted here to Spring everlasting life

When we think of his death, being buried into the ground and then after 3 days being risen back to life. Just as if you were planting a flower and it blooms forever. Our Lord did this for us so they we may inherit eternal life

I think about the line from the famous Christmas hymn Joy To World,  “Let Earth Receive Her King” As the scripture says “The Earth brings forth Her bud” Did you receive Jesus? Is he planted into your heart? Did you bury your old sinful self? Did you resurrect your new self in Christ? I think of another hymn “For the beauty of The Earth”

The beauty of Christ coming down to Earth to plant everlasting hope in our souls! Amen!