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You know the best way to have the last word…offer an apology.

You know the best way to have the last word…offer an apology.


…Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you. And above all these things put on (love) charity, which is the bond of perfectness (completeness)… Col 3:12-14 KJV


Jesus taught… …And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses… Mat 6:12-15 KJV


…Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy… Mat 5:7 KJV


…But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposed in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work… 2Co 9:6-8 KJV


…O you that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these His doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly…? Mic 2:7 KJV

It never hurts you to forgive…however the sacrifice is worth the reward of reconciliation with a brother or sister…forgiveness heals you and them…and gives opportunity to God to glorify His name…He can create you whatever you need...He died to reconcile you to Himself…


Mat 18:15-20…explained…

…Moreover if your brother shall trespass against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he shall hear you, you hast gained your brother…

1. First step to reconciliation is to let the brother know he has offended you…how many people are walking around offended by an offender and the offender does not even know they have sinned or offended a Christian?


…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…

2. The second step is carry two or three of his closest friends or family and try to get him to reconcile and repent…if his mom there then it be like…johnny stole five dollar…momma going to say Johnny give him his five dollars back…or his best friend be like it just five bucks…reconcile.


…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 an heathen (godless) man and a publican (Roman government official in Jesus day…a Jew who worked for the oppressive government)…

3. The third step is to carry it front of the church or congregation…we are trying to get Johnny to stop stealing…we have went to him one on one…we have went to him as family and friends…johnny will not follow Jesus…any ideas?


…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 (for forgiveness and reconcillation) that they shall ask, 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 them...


4. When an agreement for reconciliation has been made in this process either between two individuals…or the sinner and family and friends…or if reconciliation has been made in front of the congregation…then those terms are binding in heaven and earth because forgiveness and reconciliation are achieved by these terms to the individuals involved. (Mat 18:14-20)

So can you look everybody in the eye and shake their hand…yes or no? You made everything right with your fellow man and God…yes or no?


Jesus said… Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother hath ought against (has been offended or done wrong by you) you; Leave there your gift before the altar, and go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles you art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison. Verily I say unto you, You shalt by no means come out thence, till you hast paid the uttermost farthing (penny). Mat 5:23-26 KJV


Jesus said God will not even accept an offering from you unless you made your actions or deeds right with fellow man…God says He will not accept you unless you have made things right with those you done wrong…however in cases like murder…where it would take a miracle to undo the evil and make it right…one must pray for mercy because reparations are not possible (if it is impossible to repair the damage then pray for mercy).


Prayer

Father please show us mercy and we forgive all others so forgiveness and reconciliation can be achieved for eternal life in Your Name…please grant us repentance and the proper approach to reconcile with others and especially You…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.


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How do you get robes for the marriage supper of the Lamb…listen to what is written…

How do you get robes for the marriage supper of the Lamb…listen to what is written…

 

I do…what is the most important word in the bible for a Christian…do.

And Jesus answered and spoke unto them again by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain King, which made a marriage for His son, And sent forth His servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, He sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: And the remnant took His servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them….

…But when the King heard thereof, He was wroth: and He sent forth His armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. Then saith He to His servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage….

…So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. And when the King came in to see the guests, He saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: And He saith unto him, Friend, how came thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. Then said the King to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen. Mat 22:1-14 KJV

 

 

When the end of time comes…are you one that has said “I do” to the marriage feast of the Lamb…The robes or wedding garments needed to be prepared are spoken of…

 

And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb… Rev 7:13-14

…Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints…

…And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. Rev 19:7-9

 

 

Have you said “ I do only for You” to Jesus…yes or no?

 

Jesus said…If any man come to Me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after Me, cannot be my disciple….

…For which of you, intending to build a tower, sits not down first, and counts the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish…

…Or what king, going to make war against another king, sits not down first, and consults whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an ambassage, and desires conditions of peace….

…So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsakes not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple…

…Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…

…Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth…

…All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works… (Luk 14:26-33 KJV Joh 8:31-32 2Ti 2:15 2Ti 3:16-17)

 

Prayer

Father please grant us the robes we need to be prepared for the marriage supper of Your Only Son…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus…




Don't put a question mark where God put a period…The Seven Seals reveal what was written before it happened…

Don't put a question mark where God put a period…The Seven Seals reveal what was written before it happened…

…And I saw in the right hand of Him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof…

…And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And He came and took the book out of the right hand of Him that sat upon the throne. And when He had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of oduors, which are the prayers of saints…

…And they (the elders and the four beasts) sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for Thou was slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice…

…Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped Him that lives for ever and ever.

Rev 5:1-14 KJV

 

…Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father…

…For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that He might be Lord both of the dead and living. But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God…

…For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? For we know Him that hath said, Vengeance belongs unto Me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge His people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God…

…For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in His body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men…

(Php 2:5-11; Rom 14:9-12; Heb 10:26-31; 2Co 5:10-11)

 

…Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

2Co 5:17-20 KJV

 

Prayer

Father please forgive us and restore us and help us live in the fear of You and Your Holy Son Jesus…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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