Thomas
8/23/2017
6:24:14 AM | John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me.
Jesus spoke these words trying to comfort those closest to him as all knew His end was near. Jesus spoke of preparing a place and receiving his disciples unto himself again. He said, "And where I go you will know and you will know the way."
I would like to encourage anyone reading this not to lose your way. My earthly father shared this message with me on his last day on earth. Before I went to work June 30th, 2002 his last words to me were John 14: 26 and 27: "26. But the comforter which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your rememberance, whatsoever I have said to you.
27. Peace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid. "
Luke 12:24 "Take heed, and beware of covetnousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesses.
Luke 14:11 "For whosoever axalts himself will be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted."
So I have been guilty of fear, greed, and pride. But Jesus reassured his apostles and all of us that forgiveness has been bought and already paid for. All we, I need to do is repent, turn from my ways, and accept this free gift that no man could ever earn . No man can enter into the kingdom of heaven by works least he boast. This is exactly why a proud man cannot enter the Kingdom of heaven. He is too proud to submit to the Father and creator. He cannot/ will not kneel. This is the single most humble act a person can pose.
So in closing I would like to say , "Choose Not to be afraid. Lean not unto your own understanding instead enter into The Father's rest. Love the Lord with all your heart, mind, body and soul. He Will deliver you. Only believe. " |
