He Could Have
Have you considered what it was like to be tortured, and nailed
to a cross, hung there to die, a publicly humiliating and painful execution? The
Messiah, Immanuel, Jesus Christ, the son of God, the son of man, without
breaking his bones, his flesh cut and pierced, his wounds bled, they gambled for
his clothing, as it was written by David nearly 1000 years before in Psalm
(Chapter 22:16-18) "Dogs have surrounded me; a band of evil men has encircled
me, they have pierced my hands and my feet. I can count all my bones; people
stare and gloat over me.
They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing."
This man was different than all who came before. He was flesh like other men but
he was more. "For in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily"
Colossians (Chapter 2:9).
This man could have commanded the elements of nature in his defense as he turned
water to wine, written in John Chapter 2, or he could have created an
earthquake, volcano, tornado, or storm as he showed that he commanded the
weather in Luke Chapter 8, or he could have walked away from the cross as easily
as he walked on water in Matthew Chapter 14.
This man could have commanded flesh from the bones of those who crucified him as
easily as he healed the victim of leprosy in Mark chapter 1 and the paralytic in
Luke Chapter 5. This man allowed his torture and humiliation because it was the
will of God the Father who made a promise and covenant for the salvation of man
who, after creation, had fallen into the temptations of flesh. We pursued sin
rather than the spirit and will of our creator.
Jesus allowed his death and then as promised in Matthew (Chapter 16) and John
(Chapter 2), he arose from the dead just as he raised the young girl, in Matthew
(Chapter 9), and Lazarus in John (Chapter 11). Jesus appeared, resurrected from
death, on many occasions and to hundreds of people, 1 Corinthians (Chapter 15).
He comforted his followers and charged them with responsibility.
Into the hand of Jesus is our eternal fate, in him is our judgment, Jude
(Chapter 15), or our forgiveness, Luke (Chapter 7:48). "If we claim to be
without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our
sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from
all unrighteousness." 1 John (Chapter 1:9).
Being a Christian is choosing to be reunited with our Creator through Christ.
To know God we must pray through Jesus, our savior and redeemer.
Meaningful prayers:
Dear Lord, I am a sinner, please forgive me, teach me, and lead in your many
ways as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Dear Lord, I pray for your guidance, so that my path remains straight, so that
my faith remains true, and so that I serve not myself but you. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Our Lord's time is near and now is the time to get that Bible and read beginning
with the New Testament. Sincerely seek the truth with openness and you will grow
spiritually and gain comfort in these troubling times. God's hand is held out
for us and all we need to do is grasp it; so praise God, for our Lord's blessing
and forgiveness for transgressions is ours. Take God's hand and walk in peace,
knowing always of your place which was promised. Pray always, confessing sin to
the Lord and to strengthen your relationship with God, study the Bible,
associate with others who love God in fellowship, and trust in the Lord's
promise of salvation through forgiveness.
Bible quotes are from the New International Version translation.
It is strongly suggested that you use also the King James Version translation
for study and verse/chapter comparison for better understanding. Bible students
do well using both together.
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