 Message: I’m Too much in love with the solution to glamorize the problem Acts 3:1-8 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us"! 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6 Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk. 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. 8 He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. John 11: 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. 40Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 41Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. 42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. |
Message: I’m Too much in love with the
solution to glamorize the problem
Reclining at the table with Jesus- John 12:26 – If any man serve me, let him follow me, and where I am, there shall also my servant be, if any man serve me, him will my father Honor.
John 12:1-2 -Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at , where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him.
Once you have survived a real satanic attack as Lazarus did, you are no longer free to be some cold and indifferent Christian who is satisfied to toy with warm thoughts about some higher power. When you know that Jesus pulled you out of the muck and mire of life – who else can satisfy you like HIM? Wherever the Jews saw Jesus after the miracle in , Lazarus was there too. He became committed to the Lord who had brought him through. Many people do not continue that long. They hang around for a while until they are out of danger, then seem to find other things to do. Lazarus was too smart to stop taking his WORD treatments just because his condition had improved. Jesus was His life, so he stayed with Him.
1. When was the last time you performed for Jesus’ Honor? Every time we allow God to use us in the Manner that He desires-we perform for Jesus’ honor. Acts 5:42-And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. (The Apostles of Christ).
Being so relaxed with the Lord that you can recline in His Presence –Acts 6:4 – But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. (The disciples of Christ). Psalm 42 :1-As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
2. Being Relaxed ONLY in His Presence – We cannot afford to cool off, we must say by His fire. We need worship like drug addicts need dope. We are not drawn to him merely by the high we receive in His Presence –it is the pain we feel apart from him. We only feel normal when we are with Him. Ephesians 2:1 – And YOU Hath HE Quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.
LIVE BEYOND INTIMIDATION - 12:9-11 -9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; 11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
1 Peter -4:13-17
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear[a]; do not be frightened."[b] 15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17 It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
Glamorize what the Lord has done for you so that many can have resurrected faith in the Living Christ. Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
1. St.. John - for he hath been dead four days. Nothing threatens a dead man – Lazarus had already faced the ultimate challenge of life – death. He had looked death and failure in the face and walked away into new life. He knew the cold terror of lying with other rotting corpses in the tombs. He was familiar with the stench and decay of the decomposed, and skeletal remains.
2. Once we experience the DELIVERING POWER OF GOD ACTIVATED ON OUR BEHALF we should no longer be intimidated by the wicked. No Weapon formed against ME shall PROSPER. Isaiah 1 Peter – Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
The Problem versus the Solution – Eph Therefore He saith: "Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." Sleeping spiritually – Ignorant towards the will of the Father. The Dead – Living a sinful life that only can promise DEATH – 3 fold –spiritually, physically, eternally. Light – An awareness/understanding of the Mind of God. God can give us a deeper awareness of our problem and empower us towards the solution.
. The Lame man at the Gate had a problem. It was not a coincident that he was layed at the entrance of the court where the people entered to worship God. When he LOOKED at the Spiritual Leaders…The HOly Ghost which was Inside of Spiritual Leadership got on the inside of Him and BROUGHT FORTH THE SOLUTION – WHICH WAS IN A PHYSICAL HEALING. The Holy Ghost visited the Lame Man and rebuked his physical infirmity. John – LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO.
The Solution is GREATER THAN THE PROBLEM - Ephesians – And be renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind. (Having a greater awareness and understanding of the Will of The Lord for every problematic situation that confronts US in THIS Life). He that is IN ME is GREATER than HE that is in the WORLD. Jesus is the SOLUTION to all of our PROBLEMS. St. John 16:13 – Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth; for he shall not speak of himself, but whatsoever he shall hear, that shell he speak, and he will show you things to come.( The Lord can GUIDE us towards the solution to every problem through faith and trust in Him).
· I AM the resurrection and the Life St. John My Interpretation – I am the Life that YOU need IF I should resurrect YOU.
· Trust in the Lord with all thy mind and he shall direct thy path…..
· Al things work out for good to those that Love God. Romans …..
· 1 Cor - No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
· Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
No comments:
Post a Comment