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Jesus prescription for forgiveness…

Jesus prescription for forgiveness…

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass (sin) against thee, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he shall hear you, you hast gained your brother. But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto you as a heathen man and a publican…

…Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask (concerning the reconciliation achieved) it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of (Jesus Judgement for forgiveness will be the result) them...Matthew 18:15-20.

 

Here we have Jesus’ way we must find forgiveness…

The first step is to tell the brother you done me wrong…if he asks how he can make it right or if he asks for forgiveness then reconciliation has been achieved. How many people go around offended and never let someone know they have been trespassed against or think they know they did me wrong and never tell the person what they have done.

 

The Second step…

Go find two or three witnesses that truth may be established…I would get someone they respect like their mom or dad or child…then repeat the matter. If he says sorry or forgive me or his the 5 dollars I stole…how can I make it right…then forgiveness has been achieved and the process ends. How many people do not consider what it will take for a hard heart to offer repentance so that reconciliation can be achieved.

 

The third step…

is to establish the matter in front of the church…so other Christians can avoid a person who will not do right. Jesus is there in midst trying to reconcile the matter and you are using the best method known. When reconciliation has been achieved then Jesus will move Heaven and earth to accomplish it.

 

For example say George stole 100 dollars but cannot repay…I need the 100 dollars to pay rent…He says I cannot give you the money back on the first attempt. When I carry two or three people with me and they find out he admitted to stealing but cannot repay…one of them or all of them will help come up with the 100 dollars for my rent…or say it goes beyond step two and in front of the church the matter is repeated…perhaps the church will give the 100 dollars needed which was stolen to pay my rent…Jesus will see it through until forgiveness and reconciliation is achieved or until the hard hearted person will be marked as a person that will not repent and obey the teachings of Jesus…and the church then will meet the needy Christian’s need. What ever the outcome Jesus will move heaven and earth to reconcile two Christians…where one has sinned against the other.

 

Prayer

Father help us apply the prescription remedy and cure for forgiveness and reconciliation…and help us be faithful and not sin against other Christians…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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Are you a child of God…

Are you a child of God…

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto Him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

…Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receives Me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in Me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea...Matthew 18:1-6.

 

When asked who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God…Jesus side stepped the answer and said unless you are converted and become as little children you will not even enter in. The Greatest is of course the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit…you and I can never be greater than God. Therefore we must become His Children asking daddy can I…daddy will you…daddy forgive me…daddy I hurt…etc.

 

We must learn to depend on God for everything just like a child does their parents. In the model prayer by Jesus…we are taught to say Your will done to the Father…why is He called the Father if He does not want us to consider being His child. We have to become fully converted like a child dependent on His Father…then we can grow into God’s plan for our lives. We truly cannot do things of our own but learn how God will do it with us. We need to develop a walk with God and learn how not to offend others. If we cause a Christian to fall then it is better to die than to place a Christian in circumstance of losing his faith. Jesus said it is better to die than to cause a Christian to fall.

 

Jesus also said whoever receives one of these children in His name will receive Him…Jesus said if receive a child in Jesus name then you will have Jesus. Will you agree to teach your children Jesus and receive them in His name…yes or no? How many children today are not being taught Jesus by their own parents? How many think a trip to church is all which is needed? I agree church is important but do you teach Jesus outside of church? I heard this is the first time in America’s history where about half of the population are non-religious…we have not been teaching our children Jesus. They have not taught their children…we need a major awakening and a turning to God…a revival here in America…a come to Jesus movement.

 

Have you been baptized…yes or no? Do you believe Jesus died and was raised from the dead…yes or no? Will you be baptized...yes or no? Jesus said He that believes and is baptized will be saved…Mark 16:16

 

Prayer

Father please meet our soul’s deepest needs for forgiveness and reconciliation…and help us be fully converted or adopted by You…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

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The Father speaks...to Peter...James and John...

Jesus Transfiguration before Peter…James…and John…

And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him…

…Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. While he yet spoke, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said,…

…This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him…

…And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only...Matthew 17:1-8.

 

Here we see Jesus transformed in the Spirit…He was in the presence of Moses and Elijah and they were in the Spirit. Then a bright cloud overshadowed them…was bright and cast a shadow over them…The Father said this is my beloved Son Hear Him…

….Moses was a person they listened to…as in he gave the Ten Commandments and the Law. He represented the Law they lived by and The Father told them Hear my Son. Elijah was considered the greatest of the prophets and the Father told them to listen…obey…my Son Jesus not Elijah. These three were chosen to hear the Father’s Voice tell them listen to My Son Jesus over Moses (Law) and Elijah (Prophets). This happening shortly after Peter confessed that Jesus was the Christ the Son of God. These three knew they had to obey Jesus over Moses and Elijah.


They were afraid (They feared) at the Sound of The Father’s Voice and then they heard Jesus and looked upon Him and were not afraid. Jesus was the Mediator if you will of their fear of the Father’s Voice…He gave them a command to not to be afraid and touched them. He was telling them there is no fear if you listen (obey) what I have said. I can see the Judgement scene here…we all fear The Father’s punishment…punishment in hell, but for those of us who have been baptized into Jesus death burial and resurrection through water baptism…we will have no fear in Judgement because Jesus will be our righteousness. Because we have been clothed in Jesus or as we say baptized into Christ. So that the Father sees Jesus work of redemption in our lives instead of our deeds which deserve Judgement and Punishment. Thank you Jesus.

 

Prayer

Father please keep us who have been baptized into Christ and help us remain faithful to You and Your only Son…also please meet out soul’s deepest needs and heal our soul wounds…In Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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