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At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in Your sight. All things are delivered unto Me of my Father: and no man knows the Son, but the Father; neither knows any man the Father, save the Son, and He to whomsoever the Son will reveal Him…

…Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek (obedient) and lowly (humble) in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light...Matthew 11:25-30.

 

Jesus speaking of His teachings said they were revealed unto babes not knowing religious teachings well…people who did not follow the religious leaders blindly believing everything they taught. For many of the Pharisees and Scribes…teachers of the law said Jesus was not the Christ and tried to trip Him up in His words and actions. Jesus speaking of His disciples said they were babes. The disciples seen the miracles and refused to listen to the doctrines of the leaders and followed Jesus because He is the Christ and was doing powerful miracles. They knew Jesus was special and from God…even eventually God’s own Son.

Jesus told them and anyone else to take His teaching of the Truth upon them…take my yoke…a yoke takes two oxen and makes them work as if they are one force. Jesus is saying if you take His teaching of Truth…His yoke…upon you then you and Him will be practicing the Truth together as one. Jesus said His teaching of the Truth is a light and easy burden to bear...to live out.

 

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He hears us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him...1 John 5:13-15.

 

Is it hard to tell the Truth…yes or no? Is it hard to love your neighbor as yourself in doing good…yes or no? If we take His teaching of the Truth upon us then we find rest for our souls…we can have the prayers we say answered as long as you practice the truth. By putting Jesus first and practicing the Truth He reveals to us then we can have answered prayer if it is according to His will…loving our neighbor as ourself…then we have answered prayer.

 

Prayer

Father please keep us free and safe from harm…help us in our persecution from your enemies and our own…and meet our soul’s deepest needs for freedom to practice the truth and provide for our families…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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A wonder working Savior which saves…

A wonder working Savior which saves…

And He (Jesus) entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into His own city. And, behold, they brought to Him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; your sins be forgiven you. And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemes. And Jesus knowing their thoughts said…

Wherefore think you evil in your hearts? For whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith He to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up your bed, and go unto your house. And he arose, and departed to his house. But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled (were astonished), and glorified God, which had given such power unto men...Matthew 9:1-8.

 

You ever been sick and friends have to put in a good word for you…yes or no? This man’s friends brought him to Jesus…on a bed…are you the friend which puts in a good word for your friends to Jesus like these (they in the text) did…yes or no? Jesus seeing the man’s deepest needs forgave his sins but some in the crown considered it a take away from God because forgiveness of sins cannot be seen and only given by God…and said in their hearts He blasphemes (takes the place of God). Jesus willing to show the man was forgiven to them then tells the man to take up his bed and walk. This man truly met a Savior which saves.

 

A savior which forgave his sins…making him spiritually well…then healed him of the palsy sickness by saying take up your bed and walk. This man was brought to Jesus because he was unable to go to Jesus because of his sickness. We can all bring someone’s name before Jesus. Jesus seeing the faith of his “friends” then made him whole physically and spiritually. A savior which saves the sick and forgives sins. This man did not have to have his faith…for those that brought him had the faith. You ever prayed a miracle down for a friend…ever tried…ever mentioned a friend or loved one to Jesus…yes or no?

 

Jesus is a savior which saves…this man found the mercy and grace of God because his friends had faith Jesus would help him. He found what he did not deserve…forgiveness of sins. Then he found a favor from God…he was made whole of his sickness which had bed ridden him. O do we all need the mercy and grace of God and sometimes the faith of Christian brothers and sisters.

 

Prayer

Father I pray for all those who read this text that we all may find Your Son a Savior which saves…please heal us so we may glorify You for Your Grace (favor) and forgiveness (mercy)...in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

 

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P.U.S.H…Pray…Until…Something…Happens…when praying just report for duty…do not give God instructions.

P.U.S.H…Pray…Until…Something…Happens…when praying just report for duty…do not give God instructions.

 

When praying…you don’t need to repeat yourself…God already knows what you need…

It is written…

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions (empty repeating), as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knows what things ye have need of, before ye ask him...Matthew 6:7-8

 

We do not need to remind God of anything…

And this is the confidence that we have in Him (Jesus), that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him...1 John 5:14-15.

 

We can always approach His throne and are told too…

For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly (with confidence) unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need...Hebrews 4:15-16… Pray without ceasing...1 Thessalonians 5:17. Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus...Philippians 4:6-7.

 

If you pray in the morning when you wake up…at noon…at the evening…then have you stopped praying or have you prayed all day long…? We can be confident God hears our desires and our petitions when we pray. In fact, He is so Great He already knows our needs. His peace is given through prayer.

 

It is written… Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that askes receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him...Matthew 7:7-11?

 

Prayer

Father please meet our needs and thank you for all You have done and are doing…please forgive my sins and any ungratefulness…You are my enough…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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