Stop doubting

John 20:24-25, 27 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it." 27 Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe."

The point of the cross was not for those people who saw it, were upset, than believed in how holy Jesus was but for those people who didn't see Him suffer and bleed. Jesus resurrected not for those who needed to see every little part of Jesus' history, but for those whose faith would lead them to beieve. For those who had to work a bit harder to know Jesus.

As a child I believed in Jesus easily because it was taught to me and thats what i knew growing up. But as an adult I had to decide for myself. I couldn't see the marks on Jesus' body but my faith had to kick in and than it became my choice, my life, my decision. And Jesus said "blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed"


Father,
I don't know how i would have been if I lived when you walked the earth. But i know you are still alive and remain holy in this place. You are the God of all that rules all and protects all. Rule my life, govern my world adn do your will here.
I love yo Always
Amen

8/5/08 You are my Breath

John 7:16-18 Jesus answered, "My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me. 17 If anyone chooses to do God's will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. 18 He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.

The pharisees were trying to catch Jesus doing something wrong but they wouldn't be persecuting Him if they really knew who God was. Jesus said if you follow the will of God you'll know the truth. Those people obviously didn't know the truth because it was sitting right in front of them and they were persecuting Him.

Reading the word, I usually don't know how i would react to Jesus, I pray that its not like the pharisees. As a Pastor I never want to talk with my own word even though I know I do at times. But since I know the truth, the truth will come out of my mouth.

Lord,
Give me your words, your truth, your vision, your wisdom. You are glorious above all and I choose to follow you because you are truth, and the life in me. Breathe in me every moment cause I cant breathe on my own.
I love you Always
Amen

8/3/08 Jesus' inheritance

John 5:22-23 Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.

God has given His authority over to Jesus. As the Father He handed over his power to the son knowing that the son would need the power. As a human form of God Jesus took Gods authority and took it out of heaven and brought it to earth. Which is how heaven is allowed on earth.

God is the ultimate example as a Father. Everything He did for Jesus a human father should do for their son. Yes God put his perfection in Jesus as an inheritance just like fathers should give their sons.

Lord,
I pray for your divine inheritance in my life. You are my Father and I am your child. I will follow you all the days of my life.
I love you Always
Amen

7/31/08 The Father Alone

John 2:24-25 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. 2He did not need man's testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man.

During this time men were seeing all what Jesus was doing and believing in Him because of the miracles but He still wouldn't give himself completely to man because of whats inside of man. Humans cannot be fully trusted and Jesus knew that, therefore He was cautious from beginning to end. He knew the good and the bad which is why He trusted solely in God to move forward.

I know my good and my bad, i also know of that of those around me which is why I need to be more like Jesus and trust in the Father alone. He didn't have to ask others about what they were thinking because He already knew. My focus has to remain in Christ not on man. My trust has to remain in Christ, my faith, my joy, my love, my passion, my will has to remain solely on the Father or I'll be just another confused Christian not doing anything with my life.

Father,
you know me better than anyone. you know where my heart lies and what i need most from you. You're my everything and my one and only and my one true love. Guide me everyday and never let go of my hand. I need you more now than ever before. Help me to be a better follower and servant. Close off the voices of man and open my ears solely on your voice.
I love you always
Amen