Do you worry…then listen… The devil would have you live in the future or the past instead of the now present moment…You ever notice when you worry about the future…you think about today what could happen tomorrow…then on the next the day…you think it will happen…then it does or does not…by worrying about the future you experience anxiety the day before…the day of…then afterwards wonder if you could improve? By worrying and not trusting our Good Shepherd…you create doubt and fear…listen to what Jesus said…   Mat 6:25-34 ASV  Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the raiment? 26  Behold the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not ye of much more value than they?   27  And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit unto the measure of his life?  28  And why are ye anxious concerning raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:  29  yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.   30  But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?     Jesus asks three questions and summarizes with this final question…31  Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?   32  For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things.  33  But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.  34  Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.     Jesus said the cure to worry…is to seek first His Kingdom and righteousness (right doing) and we will have all we need today…Jesus also said…Mat 5:6 ESV  Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied…Do you want to be right with God and fellow man? Yes or no…If you seek first God and His Kingdom…then Jesus said you will have what you need…so seek first today the kingdom of God and do what is right by God and fellow creation.     Listen to instructions given to Christian in the New Testament of Christ…which is the new agreement between God and creation… As it is written…Php 4:6-7 ASV  In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  7  And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus… Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;  7  casting all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you.  8  Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour 1Pe 5:6-8 ASV…1Jn 5:14-15 ASV  And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:  15  and if we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.     So are you full of worry about the past…worrying today about what you cannot change in the past? Rather…learn from yesterday because you cannot change the past…Are you worried about tomorrow today? Trying to change tomorrow today? Rather…will you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness by doing what is right by God and creation today? Yes or no?     Father please help us be faithful today and supply our daily bread of life as we change and seek Your kingdom and righteousness…In Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.   Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Baptism is a submissive act...not a work… I have a questions for my evangelical friends...How can you condemn baptism as essential for salvation...when you have never been baptized in full surrender to the obedience of Jesus...how can you condemn it if you never done it? After all did Jesus say...He that believes and is baptized will be saved? Yes or no? Mar 16:16 KJV He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.   Baptism is where God cleanses you in full surrender to obedience of Jesus Christ. It is where you become a New Creature (2 Cor 5:7) being born of the water and the Spirit (John 3:5) it is how we are added into Christ (Gal 3:27) it where our sins go into remission (Acts 2:38-39)...it is where we can receive the promise of the Holy Spirit to any whom God calls (Eph 1:13-14)...it by being or allowing God to wash and regenerate you...it is not something you are doing it is a work of God cleansing you...besides the work of your lips is a prayer if you still do not accept baptism as essential for salvation ( 1 Pet 3:20-21)...Christians have to have the witness of the Blood, of the Spirit, and of the water (1 John 5:8). When Jesus was on the earth He said you could get the Spirit by asking the Father (Luke 11:13), if you find Jesus forgiveness then you have the blood (Mat 26:28) but there is only one way to get the water (Baptism Mark 16:16; John 3:3-5). So you can have the Holy Spirit without baptism...you can find Jesus blood without baptism, but you cannot get the water without baptism. Baptism is a work of God where the sinner is surrendering His life to Jesus and God cleans and regenerates us with the Holy Spirit (Col 2:12).   Jesus who was also baptized for the remission of sins by John the Baptist (Mark 1:4)...Jesus needed no repentance or forgiveness but obeyed John's command...repent and be baptized for the remission of sin? If you have never tried Jesus words in faithful obedience then how do you know you are right? Even Jesus obeyed John's message when He needed no repentance...You were changed the day you understood there was God and Jesus made a way so you could never choose wrong again...and a way for you to be forgiven...Jesus said blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they will be filled...Jesus will reveal the truth to anyone...and this changes people behavior causing rejoicing (Luke 15:10)...if you think discovering the truth is great imagine how much better baptism will be?   Do you not believe God forgives those who repent or forsake evil? Those who repent when they hear the truth find God's forgiveness not salvation...they have to continue to obey Jesus unto full surrender in baptism where we are given the Holy Spirit as a seal of redemption (Eph 1:13-14; Mark 16:16; John 3:3-5; Gal 3:27; Acts 2:38-39)   Father please confirm this truth to those who hear in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.   Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it Holy…   For a Jew this means…keep the other nine commandments…so you will be Holy on worship Day…and not be offering animal sacrifices. Jesus kept the intentions of the Law…the Jew had to be in Jerusalem three times minimum a year (Ex 23:7) …and Jesus taught the meaning of the Sabbath Day when talking to the Samaritan woman who could not go to Jerusalem on Saturday and worship…Jesus said in the conversation with her…   Joh 4:20-24 KJV  Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye (Jews) say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.  21  Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.  22  Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.  23  But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him.  24  God is  a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him  in spirit and in truth.   If you have obeyed the truth…then will you be offering animal sacrifices on the Sabbath as a Jew? Yes or no. If you have remained Holy and do not have to offer an animal sacrifice…then are you now able to worship the Father on the Sabbath instead of offering an animal sacrifice? Yes or no.   The intention of the Law of Moses or the minimum requirements of the Jewish Agreement or the Old Testament was and is the Ten Commandments. The Law or Ten Commandments require your behavior to be like God’s Character Holy. Practicing the Ten Commandments keeps your character like God’s character…and at peace with man and God…in todays time as Jesus said to woman at the well…the time is now…when God looks for anyone to worship Him in the Truth…without offense or at peace with Him…and in the Spirit…with the right attitude and God’s presence…God does have to be present to hear your worship…God does have to consider you Holy in order for you to approach Him and receive your worship…so you have to have peace with God and fellow man…and practicing the Ten Commandments is the minimum requirements of being Holy Character…thus resulting in peace with God and fellow man. Jesus had to only never break one of the Ten Commandments to be considered Holy…we have broken at least one of them and thus are considered unholy or sinful unlike Jesus who never broke one.     Remember the Sabbath Day…better understood I believe is said this way…keep yourself right with God and mankind so on worship day (Sabbath or Saturday the Seventh Day) you can worship God and not offer sacrifices of animals for your sins or evil deeds to atone so you can worship and be right with God. When we think on Jesus words…it means the same…Mat 5:23-24 KJV  Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there remember that thy brother hath ought against thee;  24  Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Jesus taught we must remain practicing the Truth with clean hands or our worship will not be accepted…in fact if we remember we done someone wrong we are to reconcile before we worship God if such truth is for our fellow man how much more with Our Creator the Great I am?     So keep yourselves Holy by remaining at peaceful conduct by practicing the truth with God and creation…so you can worship in Spirit and Truth anytime and anywhere now and not just on Saturday the seventh day of the week called the Sabbath Day.     Father help us to have Your character so we may worship You in Spirit and Truth…please meet our soul’s deepest needs for reconciliation and salvation…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.     Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend ...   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

How to read the Bible…as in a part for the whole…   Have you heard the instance Jesus was arrested…and Peter cut off the right ear…of the servant of the high priest…and his name was Malchus?   In order for us to discern the details of what Peter did…one must read the knowledge found in all four of the Gospels of Christ. No one record contains all the information needed for every detail mentioned above, but each record contains enough truth for us to draw a conclusion of understanding…Peter was willing to fight the entire Roman nation and the office of the high priest to defend Jesus and was told to put up his sword.   Some critics say this proves there is no unity in the New Testament of Christ…yet fail to realize it is the Holy Spirit revealing the knowledge needed for salvation not for our pleasure…each book is inspired or God breathed…each person was used to reveal with inspiration of the Holy Spirit…each person recites the events as revealed or remembered (eye witnesses) by the Holy Spirit.   For instance if you and I were in a field and watching and we seen a tree fall. Would we use the exact same words…to describe the tree’s fall? No. I may be a better story teller and you may be like simple saying yes…lightening hit it and it fell…or perhaps I may want to describe the heat I felt from the lightening or the brightness because my eyes were open and yours shut…or the sound of the thunder…you see these details have to transmitted to others…but does not change the only true fact intended by this exercise…a tree fell in a field and me and you were there…here is what happened. Each of us or each faithful witness revealed a little more detail than what was needed to understand the main point…a tree fell in a field…   Back to the instance of Jesus in the garden…here are the scriptures needed to get the whole revelation revealed by the Holy Spirit… 1.      Who was the victim of being struck? 2.      What was cut off? 3.      Which ear of the servant of the high priest? 4.      Which one of the ones standing by cut off his ear? 5.      What was the high priest servant’s name?   Who was the victim of being struck? What was cut off? Mat 26:51 KJV  And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. Mar 14:47 KJV  And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.   Which ear of the servant of the high priest? Luk 22:50 KJV  And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.   What was the high priest servant’s name? Who cut off his ear? Joh 18:10-11 KJV  Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.  11  Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?   So then we can answer these question after reviewing the Holy Inspired Record of the instance…from all the inspired accounts and draw one conclusion… Who was smote…a servant of the high priest Which ear was cut off…his right ear Whose ear got cut off…a servant of the high priest Whose ear got cut off…Malchus Who was the one swinging the sword…Peter   We could not answer all these questions unless we understand and remember all the knowledge of the truth on the matter…we have to read the New Testament as one document…with one understanding…with one purpose…which was revealed in pieces over time until all the knowledge need for salvation to occur was revealed…the New Testament has One Author and is inspired of the Holy Spirit…Holy reliable Truth…one message to all creation…written by many people inspired of God to inform sinners of salvation…   2Pe 3:9-10 KJV  The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.  10  But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.   Father please help us to remember the Truth from Jesus according to the promise… 2Jn 1:2 KJV  For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.   Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend   #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography #science #education #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation

And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And He said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you persecute. Act 22:8 KJV    Jesus said… Joh 14:1 KJV  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me… Joh 3:16-17 KJV  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  17  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved…Heb 5:8-9 KJV  Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;  9  And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him…   Luk 9:22-26 KJV  Saying, The Son of man (Jesus) must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.  23  And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.  24  For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.  25  For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?  26  For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels…   Joh 8:31-32 KJV  Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;  32  And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…   It is written in the New Agreement between God and Creation called the New Testament of Christ… 2Jn 1:9 KJV  Whosoever transgresses, and abides not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abides in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son… Joh 14:15 KJV  If ye love me, keep my commandments…Mar 12:29-31 KJV  And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:  30  And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.  31  And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these…   Mar 16:14-20 KJV  Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.  15  And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.  16  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.  17  And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;  18  They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.  19  So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.  20  And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.   Jesus Christ of Nazareth (Acts 22:8)…was born of a virgin named Mary…lived under the minimum standard of the God of Abraham…Isaac…Jacob…or the nation of Israel…being the Ten Commandments…Jesus being born into the tribe of Judah…had to only never break one of the Ten Commandments to be called Holy and sinless…and He never did break one of the Ten Commandments…then laid down His life as a substitute for your evil deeds or sin and for my sin…Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead to prove to you Jesus can forgive all the evil you have ever done…and Jesus will reveal the truth to you so you can never choose a wrong thing again…sound like good news?   Jesus died and was raised from the dead so you could never choose a wrong or evil deed again…Jesus will forgive you of your past…so you can be reconciled to God the Great I am…Jesus said He that believes and is baptized will be saved…have you ever been baptized because of Jesus? Yes or no…Will you be baptized in order to obey Jesus and be saved? Yes or no?   Father please remove anything or anyone from hindering us from obeying the truth and remaining free to serve You, please meet our souls deepest needs…our spirit’s deepest needs…and our flesh’s deepest needs…so we may understand Your will…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.   Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend   #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography #science #education #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation

Sin Leaves Scars…   Hebrews 6:1-6 KJV  Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,  (2)  Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.  (3)  And this will we do, if God permit…(4) For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,  (5)  And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,  (6)  If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.   All of us have known or heard of people that were Christians that have decided to serve sin rather than God. When people reach a condition like that then it is totally up to them to decide to come back to God. We can try by saying and showing love for their souls but nothing we can do can make them return to God.   You know all of us have sinned and our sin is like a little girl who once had a bad temper. Her mother gave her a bag of nails and told her that every time she lost her temper, she had to hammer a nail into the back of the fence. By the end of the first day the girl had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as she learned to control her anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. It did not take her long to discover it was easier to hold her temper than to drive nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the girl didn't lose her temper at all. She told her mother about it and the mother suggested that the girl now pull out one nail for each day that she was able to hold her temper. The days passed and the young girl was finally able to tell her mother that all the nails were gone. The mother took her daughter by the hand and led her to the fence. She said, "You have done well, my daughter, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one." You can put a knife in a person and draw it out. It won’t matter how many times you say 'I'm sorry', the wound is still there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one. You and I wound God emotional when we sin.   Have you ever thought that our sin makes God cry? This thought changed my whole walk with God years ago. I realized that God because we are made in His image has the same emotions that you and I have. When someone does me wrong or betrays me it hurts my feelings and when we do something wrong it hurts God and His feelings.   In this story the girl sinned by losing her temper, and those fits of anger put holes in the fence and the scars in the fence will always be there. You and I put nails into the hands and feet of Jesus each time we sin against Him. We are truly blessed to have a Savior willing to suffer for us so we can be forgiven of those sins. Will you make Jesus your savior today? Yes or no…Jesus said… Mar 16:16 KJV  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned…Do you believe Jesus Christ died on the cross and raose from the dead…Yes or no? Will you be baptized to obey the Author of Salvation…Jesus Christ? Yes or no… Heb 5:8-9 KJV  Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;  9  And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;   Father please heal our sin scars in ourselves and others…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.   Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend   #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography #science #education #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation

The world is a better place with you in it…   Mat 5:13-16 KJV  Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.  14  Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.  15  Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.  16  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.   1Ti 6:6-11 KJV  But godliness with contentment is great gain.  7  For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.  8  And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.  9  But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.  10  For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.  11  But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness (obedience).   Have you ever helped the needy…ever feed the hungry…ever gave clothes to someone else who needed them…ever give a drink of water to the thirsty…ever take in a stranger…ever pray for someone sick…visited those in prison…is the world a better place because you are in it and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ? Yes or no…   Mat 25:33-40 KJV  And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.  34  Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:  35  For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:  36  Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.  37  Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?  38  When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?  39  Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?  40  And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me…   Mar 12:29-31 KJV  And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:  30  And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.  31  And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these…   The world is a better place with you in it…go be the salt that preserves the world by the saving influence of Jesus…go be the light shining in your neighborhood treating other like yourself…you are a blessing…Jesus said it is more blessed to give than to receive…show mercy…offer forgiveness…do right…it is always right to do right and it is always wrong to do wrong…   Mat 12:48-50 KJV  But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?  49  And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!  50  For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.   Father please purify us and remove the seeds of the world so we can be true light and salt for You and Your Only Fathered Son Jesus…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.   Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend   #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography #science #education #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation

Chicken or the Egg Science Verses Religious Answer...   Science says… Which came first the chicken or the egg…How can you have an egg without a Chicken…a pregnant chicken produces an egg which hatches another chicken. Eggs which hatch into chickens are created from a male and female chicken…therefore an egg comes from a pregnant chicken…a female chicken…who has mated with a male chicken…thus producing the egg. Science has described the natural laws.   God says… In the beginning when there was nothing…I created all the Universe and the life in it…because I am… So God created all trees, birds, fish, whales,…etc. first by a miracle then set up a natural way for them to reproduce after their kind. He as it is written put the seed in itself with trees…so the first tree had a seed to reproduce another tree…God setup natural laws to sustain the life on earth He created first by a miracle and then allowed a natural law system for life on earth to continue and flourish.   To answer the question which came first the chicken or the egg…religiously…one would still say the Chicken because God had to create the first chicken…if there was truly nothing in the beginning…nothing meaning the absence of anything…then no chicken could have ever existed…something does not come from nothing…a chicken does not come from the absence of everything…if there was nothing then only nothing or the absence of existing would be…there is a Chicken…there is a natural order or nature law of reproduction…there are chicken eggs which hatch chickens…therefore I believe something created the first two chickens male and female…so that the egg which exists can be explained as to why a male and female chicken produce an egg hatching into their own kind.   As it is written… Gen 1:1-5 KJV  In the beginning God (Self Existing Force of Creation) created the heaven and the earth.  2  And the earth was without form (nothing), and void (empty space); and darkness was  upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.  3  And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.  4  And God saw the light, that it was  good: and God divided the light from the darkness.  5  And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.     Gen 1:20-23 KJV  And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.  21  And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.  22  And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.  23  And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.   God also created mankind…by making them male and female… Gen 1:26-28 KJV  And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.  27  So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.  28  And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.   The Great I Am…God who is Self-Existing…Creator of All…Father of All please Father we are but children in diapers trying to learn our plan and purpose in life…please reveal the truth to us so we can fulfill our plan and purpose right…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen. Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend   #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography #science #education #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation

You ever heard a preacher say miracles do not happen today? Many of these also espouse the doctrine Jesus never drank real alcoholic wine…they use the passage of 1 Cor 13…to justify their position there are no miracles today…many will say we pray for you…but they are no such thing as spiritual gifts anymore… The passage some preachers use is…when that which is perfect…is here then spiritual gifts cease… 1Co 13:8-13 KJV  Charity never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.  9  For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.   10  But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.   11  When I was a child, I Spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.  12  For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.  13  And now abides faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity… They say see when that which is perfect is here…the bible is perfect…scripture is perfect…so when the finished revelation of the pattern was revealed…no more spiritual gifts because we have the complete record of the New Agreement between God and creation…1 Cor 13:10…saying scripture is the thing which is perfect…but scripture has always been around… in 1 Cor 13:10…the Holy Spirit means the New Heavens and the New Earth …not finished scripture already written…by the way when did it end…if that which is perfect is scripture then it would have to be when John penned Revelation…assuming you hold to when prophecy has ended…yet the Two faithful witnesses are prophets in the end…therefore I conclude that which is perfect…is the New Heavens and the New Earth…Isaiah spoke of first…Peter spoke of…and John in the Revelation spoke of…the New Heavens and the New Earth…   Isa 65:17-18 KJV  For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.  18  But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.   2Pe 3:9-13 KJV  The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.  10  But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.  11  Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,  12  Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?  13  Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness .   Rev 21:1-8 KJV  And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.  2  And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband .  3  And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.  4  And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.  5  And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.  6  And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.  7  He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.  8  But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.   In these three prophets’ writings…they each spoke of New Heavens and a New Earth…John was the last of them…Peter and Isaiah all spoke of the New Heavens and the New Earth that will have no unrighteousness…or is perfect…I conclude…that which is perfect is the New Heavens and the New Earth…please respond with any questions…comments…   Father please confirm this truth to us and please meet our soul’s deepest needs and our spirit’s deepest needs and our flesh’s deepest needs…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

Are you an overcomer…or will you be rejected… Rev 21:6-8 KJV  And He said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.  7  He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son…. 8  But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death... Fearful …cowardly…timid…scared of what will happen if they practice Jesus… Are you too shy to practice Jesus’ Truth…yes or no? Unbelieving …infidel…one who lives as if there is no God regardless of the knowledge, they possess… Do you live as if Jesus did not die and was raised? Yes or no? Abominable …a stench…a rendering fowl…to abhor that which is done…something opposing to the will of God…to hate the behavior of a person…disgusting to God…Are you disgusting to God? Yes or no? Would you do it in front of His Throne? Murderers …the act of making someone dead…hatred is the emotion of not wanting someone to exist…murder is the act of making someone not exist…it is the deed…Are you filled with hatred and wanting people not to exist? Yes or no…then do not do the deed! Whoremongers …a person who has sex outside of marriage…described as illicit sexual intercourse between people not married…Are you a whore? Yes or no…always wanting more? Do you use whores to satisfy your flesh? Yes or no? Sorcerers …one who is devoted to magical arts…uses potions…spells…enchantments…and drugs…one who uses magic…Do you use magic? Yes or no? Idolators …a turning away from God…openly…secretly…consciencely…or unconsciously. Do you run to God with your problems…or do you go to someone else? Yes or no? Liars …those who practice false…lying…false…Have you told the truth for a day? Yes or no?   If you answered yes to any of these questions…then you will be burning in the lake of fire…if you do not change your behavior…then you will burn in the lake of fire which is he second death…Jesus Christ died on the cross and was raised from the dead…in order so…you could never practice or do anything that will send you to the lake of fire…He will forgive you…as you forsake and confess your deeds…He will reveal the Truth so you can reconcile with God…do you want to be reconciled to God? Yes or no?   Rom 12:1-2 KJV  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.  2  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God…Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.  16  For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.  17  And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abides forever. 1Jn 2:15-17 KJV…Jas 1:12-16 KJV  Blessed is the man that endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him.  13  Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts He any man:  14  But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.  15  Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.  16  Do not err, my beloved brethren.   Father please help us not to be anything you do not want…please create in us a heart and mind and soul and spirit and strength which loves and obeys You and Your Holy Son Jesus…In Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.   Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend   #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography #science #education #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation

Idle mind is the devil’ workshop…a sermon... The first thing the devil begins with is an idea…a lie…you have not heard…an alternate view of reality…a false reality…a false witness…he attacks with ideas introduced through your mind and ears…you hear this commercial or see this person and he points out…or as the bible says you hear a seducing spirit…or a teaching from a liar or devil… 1Ti 4:1-5 KJV  Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits , and doctrines of devils ;  2  Speaking lies in hypocrisy ; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;  3  Forbidding to marry , and commanding to abstain from meats , which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.  4  For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:  5  For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.   Subtle is how satan is described… A barely noticeable lie…just a little lie mixed with the truth…to create a division between the truth and lie…a doubt…you ever heard of the benefit of the doubt…it involves innocent until proven guilty…not the truth cannot be determined… Gen 3:1 KJV  Now the serpent was more subtil (barely noticeable hidden agenda) than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? …listen to what Jesus said about Satan…Joh 8:44 KJV  Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own (barely noticeable hidden agenda…murdering of salvation): for he is a liar, and the father of it… Here Jesus calls Satan the first Liar and said his purpose was to murder…of his own will satan… the serpent…came up with plot of his own…murdering Adam and Eve’s salvation…with a three letter word added to what God had said…saying you shall NOT surely die…to Eve…who fell for the temptation of wanting to be wise like God without going to God…then gave to Adam…who also broke the command.   False witnesses…seducing spirits…doctrines of devils…lies…hypocrisy…hereticks…false teachers… 1Co 10:20-21 KJV  But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils , and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils .  21  Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils …Tit 3:9-11 KJV  But avoid foolish questions , and g enealogies , and contentions, and strivings about the law ; for they are unprofitable and vain.  10  A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;  11  Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sins, being condemned of himself…Jas 3:13-18 KJV  Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.  14  But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.  15  This wisdom descends not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.  16  For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.  17  But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.  18  And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.   There is no doubt in faith… Faith is the obeying of the truth from the Word of God…as it is written…faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God Rom 10:17. Jesus said to the disciples…who were commanded to teach everything Jesus taught them (Mat 28:28)… Joh 8:31-32 KJV  Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;  32  And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…is Jesus still making converts and revealing the truth so people can reconcile with their Creator? Jesus Christ said…Mat 11:27-30 KJV  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.  28  Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  29  Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  30  For My yoke is easy, and my burden is light. No lie is of the truth and doubt is removed by truth…lies are ended with truth…you ever notice…you tell a lie the problem gets bigger…you tell the truth your problems get smaller…Jesus will reveal the truth so you can do what is morally right by your Creator the Great I Am of All that Is…Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead so you could never choose a wrong or evil thing again and so your wrongs can be forgiven…He will reveal the truth to you and all you have to do is practice the truth and reconcile with your Creator…the Great I Am…       Sound like good news… Joh 3:16-17 KJV  For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  17  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved…Heb 5:8-9 KJV  Though he were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered;  9  And being made perfect, He became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him…Act 17:24-31 KJV  God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that He is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;  25  Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed anything, seeing He giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;  26  And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;  27  That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after Him, and find Him, though He be not far from every one of us:  28  For in Him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also His offspring.  29  Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.  30  And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men everywhere to repent:  31  Because He hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom He hath ordained; whereof He hath given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised him from the dead…1Co 15:1-4 KJV  Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;  2  By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.  3  For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;  4  And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures…   The first recorded sermon of salvation said in Jesus Christ name…listen to what is said after the crowds asks what shall we do (to be saved)… Act 2:37-42 KJV  Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?  38  Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.  39  For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call… …are you one of the “even as many as the Lord our God shall call”? Yes or no? If you obey the same message the Apostle Peter said by inspiration of the Holy Spirit…then you will receive the Same Promise… Jesus said… Joh 3:3-6 KJV  Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.  4  Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?  5  Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.  6  That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is Spirit…He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mar 16:16.   Will you be baptized? Yes or no? Do you believe Jesus died and was raised from the dead? Yes or no? Have you ever been baptized before? Yes or no…Ever made a commitment to God before? Yes or no?   Have you asked the Author of Salvation to write you a plan of Salvation? Yes or no?  Heb 5:8-9 KJV  Though he were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered;  9  And being made perfect, He became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him;   Have you obeyed His recorded teaching? Yes or no? Luk 6:46-49 KJV  And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?  47  Whosoever cometh to Me, and heareth My sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:  48  He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.  49  But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.   Have you been faithful to Jesus Christ…? Tit 2:7-10 KJV  In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,  8  Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.  9  Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;  10  Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things…1Ti 6:17-18 KJV  Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;  18  That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate…   Father…we renounce any table not Jesus Christ’s…we ask for mercy and repentance…so we can reconcile with You according to the Truth You reveal to us…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name (Acts 22:8)…Amen.   Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend   #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography #science #education #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation

Interested in the Greatest Pearl… Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:  46  Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. Mat 13:45-46 KJV    You ever heard good news before…such as this man Jesus describes…a merchant of the best (goodly) pearls…I have I have sought after all kinds of pearls in my life…but the greatest pearl…I have ever found was Jesus Christ of Nazareth (Acts 22:8)…with Him I got all the other pearls of life needed…   The Kingdom of Heaven…is worth more than you have. God gives more than He takes…you cannot outgive God…this I believe…Pro 19:17 KJV  He that hath pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will He pay him again. Jesus said in the new agreement between God and creation…The New Testament (Covenant…agreement)… Act 20:35 KJV …and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.   Jesus gives you forgiveness… Mat 9:11-13 KJV  And when the Pharisees (preachers) saw it,  they said unto his disciples, Why eats your Master with publicans (politicians) and sinners?  12  But when Jesus heard that,  He said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.  13  But go ye and learn what that  means, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.   Jesus gives you truth… Joh 8:31-32 KJV  Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him, If ye continue in My word, then  are ye My disciples indeed;  32  And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…Joh 14:6 KJV  Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.   Jesus provides for your physical and spiritual needs… Joh 6:35 KJV  And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst… Mat 6:30-34 KJV  Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?  31  Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?  32  (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things.  33  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.  34  Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.   Jesus also said… Mat 11:27-30 KJV  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.  28  Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  29  Take My yoke (teaching of truth) upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  30  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light…   Jesus said… Mat 6:5-8 KJV  And when thou prays, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.  6  But thou, when thou prays, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which sees in secret shall reward thee openly.  7  But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.  8  Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knows what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him…   Jesus said… Mat 7:7-14 KJV  Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:  8  For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.  9  Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?  10  Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?  11  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?  12  Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.  13  Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in there at:  14  Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.   Are you like the merchant man looking for greatest value you can find? This man dealt made his business to know the quality of a pearl…and Jesus uses his diligence as an example…he goes and immediately makes the pearl of greatest value his…Jesus is the greatest pearl you will find…will you be like the merchant man and act without delay and make Jesus yours by having your name written in the Lamb’s book of life? Yes or no?   Jesus after his death, burial, and resurrection…which proved Jesus is the Author of Salvation…as it is written… Mar 16:14-20 KJV  Afterward He appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen Him after he was risen.  15  And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.  16  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.  17  And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;  18  They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.  19  So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, He was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.  20  And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them,  and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.   Joh 3:16-17 KJV  For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  17  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved…Act 17:30-31 KJV  And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men everywhere to repent:  31  Because He hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom He hath ordained; whereof He hath given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised Him from the dead…Heb 5:8-9 KJV  Though he were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered;  9  And being made perfect, He became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him…   Will you like the merchant man obey without hesitation and with diligence…Jesus? Yes or no? Will you be baptized? Yes or no? Have you been baptized and want to reconcile? Yes or no? Heb 11:6 KJV  But without faith it is  impossible to please Him:  for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.     Father please reveal the Truth we need to be reconciled and taken care of by Your only Son our Only Shepherd…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.   Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend   #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography #science #education #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation