'This Generation' β Mark 13:30
Key Thought
There are many ways this statement has been interpreted:
Some understand this verse to mean that all of Mark 13 is referring to the destruction of Jerusalem β which occurred in the Jewish war with Rome in A.D. 66-70.
Others see it to mean that all these events happened in the first generation of believers and that we have been on the edge of Jesus' return ever since.
Some even declare that Jesus was wrong and that this promise wasn't fulfilled.
Others even claim that Jesus returned and many Christians missed him.
While I believe the second is the more probable (and the third and fourth seem unrealistic to me because of my faith), the point is that Jesus' own word, his assurance, stands behind his promised return. He has triumphed over death once through his resurrection. He will triumph a second and final time completely, when he returns and destroys death and brings immortality to life. And the unfolding of this promise will begin at any moment!
Today's Prayer
Father, give me faith to believe that your Son's return is always imminent! In his name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Romans 1:3-5
Revelation 1:3, 7
2 Peter 3:3-10
[Jesus continued,] "I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene before all these things take place."
Key Thought
There are many ways this statement has been interpreted:
Some understand this verse to mean that all of Mark 13 is referring to the destruction of Jerusalem β which occurred in the Jewish war with Rome in A.D. 66-70.
Others see it to mean that all these events happened in the first generation of believers and that we have been on the edge of Jesus' return ever since.
Some even declare that Jesus was wrong and that this promise wasn't fulfilled.
Others even claim that Jesus returned and many Christians missed him.
While I believe the second is the more probable (and the third and fourth seem unrealistic to me because of my faith), the point is that Jesus' own word, his assurance, stands behind his promised return. He has triumphed over death once through his resurrection. He will triumph a second and final time completely, when he returns and destroys death and brings immortality to life. And the unfolding of this promise will begin at any moment!
Today's Prayer
Father, give me faith to believe that your Son's return is always imminent! In his name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Romans 1:3-5
Revelation 1:3, 7
2 Peter 3:3-10
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*π₯THE MIGHTY POWER BEHIND MASTURBATION:*
*βͺοΈThe Day I Falls Back To Masturbation*π
....I have heard many often says......β
β I no longer masturbate!
β I have overcome masturbation years ago!
β Masturbation is past history in my life!
β Masturbations has been knocked off from my life!
Now, when I begin to consider all these positive responses from different folks and the reason why the addiction often prove difficult to overcomes in life of others... ..I will shake my head and uttered......"There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
.....when I came across a weeping fellows π’ , lamenting in tears and groaning in pains with negative responses......β
β I made vowed to God to quit fornication and it was successful! βΊ
β I made vow to God to break up from boy/girlfriends and it was mission accomplished! π
β I made vowed to quit masturbation but yet I kept falling! π’
β I made vowed never to touch my private organ but yet I kept falling! π
Please Sir, what is wrong with me?
.......why can't I stop this disgusting and sinful lifestyles ?
......why is masturbation proving difficult and hard to stop?
The answer to all these questions always goes thus ... "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
....spending over 10 years in horrible desert and highland of masturbation and pornography was the most terrifying Journey of my life as a Christian!
I remembered the first ejaculation at age of 17......β
The erotic magazine ....The running π to the backyard....The Peeping to ensure none is coming.... The first attempt.... And It felt so goody and pleasuring....But Unknown to me that....."There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation" π’
As I stood up, I felt so happy for the new SELF DISCOVER ... And the next day, I ran π back to my hidden jungle... Jerking, Jerking and moaning in pleasure.... But unknown to me that.... "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation" π
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At any slight feelings for urges... Am always Jerking....5β6 times per day none stop.... and unknown to me that "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
One year elapsed... Boom π£, it was time to sat for the West African Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (WASSC)
My brain began to crash... Retentive memory began to shut down....experiencing memory fogs and finding it hard to meditate or crammed simple sentence.....
A brilliant student who took first positions in Junior High School....Score excellent grades in Senior High β A professor in Cramming and meditating but suddenly crashing in retentive memory..... and unknown to him that... "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation" π
It was unbearable moment to recall and yet... After 2 years counting.....Down to 5 years.. ..Accelerating π to 8 years, he keeps on leaping secretly with clutches of masturbation.
He will appear righteously, humbly and walking angelically to church every Sunday... But secretly leaping with clutches of masturbation....and now it has dawn unto him that....indeed ....."There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
Though My story isn't a pleasing one..... but am ever grateful to my Redeemer π
πMIGHTY POWER BEHIND MASTURBATION:
Whenever I encounter some Pastors, Evangelist and Minister of God in the church secretly leaping with clutches of masturbation and yet..... Pretending with every Pride they could gathered ...as If all is well......β
*βͺοΈThe Day I Falls Back To Masturbation*π
....I have heard many often says......β
β I no longer masturbate!
β I have overcome masturbation years ago!
β Masturbation is past history in my life!
β Masturbations has been knocked off from my life!
Now, when I begin to consider all these positive responses from different folks and the reason why the addiction often prove difficult to overcomes in life of others... ..I will shake my head and uttered......"There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
.....when I came across a weeping fellows π’ , lamenting in tears and groaning in pains with negative responses......β
β I made vowed to God to quit fornication and it was successful! βΊ
β I made vow to God to break up from boy/girlfriends and it was mission accomplished! π
β I made vowed to quit masturbation but yet I kept falling! π’
β I made vowed never to touch my private organ but yet I kept falling! π
Please Sir, what is wrong with me?
.......why can't I stop this disgusting and sinful lifestyles ?
......why is masturbation proving difficult and hard to stop?
The answer to all these questions always goes thus ... "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
....spending over 10 years in horrible desert and highland of masturbation and pornography was the most terrifying Journey of my life as a Christian!
I remembered the first ejaculation at age of 17......β
The erotic magazine ....The running π to the backyard....The Peeping to ensure none is coming.... The first attempt.... And It felt so goody and pleasuring....But Unknown to me that....."There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation" π’
As I stood up, I felt so happy for the new SELF DISCOVER ... And the next day, I ran π back to my hidden jungle... Jerking, Jerking and moaning in pleasure.... But unknown to me that.... "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation" π
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`At any slight feelings for urges... Am always Jerking....5β6 times per day none stop.... and unknown to me that "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
One year elapsed... Boom π£, it was time to sat for the West African Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (WASSC)
My brain began to crash... Retentive memory began to shut down....experiencing memory fogs and finding it hard to meditate or crammed simple sentence.....
A brilliant student who took first positions in Junior High School....Score excellent grades in Senior High β A professor in Cramming and meditating but suddenly crashing in retentive memory..... and unknown to him that... "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation" π
It was unbearable moment to recall and yet... After 2 years counting.....Down to 5 years.. ..Accelerating π to 8 years, he keeps on leaping secretly with clutches of masturbation.
He will appear righteously, humbly and walking angelically to church every Sunday... But secretly leaping with clutches of masturbation....and now it has dawn unto him that....indeed ....."There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
Though My story isn't a pleasing one..... but am ever grateful to my Redeemer π
πMIGHTY POWER BEHIND MASTURBATION:
Whenever I encounter some Pastors, Evangelist and Minister of God in the church secretly leaping with clutches of masturbation and yet..... Pretending with every Pride they could gathered ...as If all is well......β
I will shake my head and said......."you are not yet serious because you don't know the addiction you are dealing with because... There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
MASTURBATION is the most horrifying sin I had ever seen and witnessed under the Sun!
MASTURBATION is the worst and slowest secret sin ever recorded in the church!
MASTURBATION is the fastest sin that is silently killing and tormenting majority in the church.
She will look so angelical π§ββ... With melodious vocal tune and when she appears.... every mortal men will looks in awe and even the Pastor will smiles ... But secretly in the inner chamber of her closet ...... She has not quit using her finger β to commit the abominable!
He will appear smart, handsome and leading gloriously in the church activities... Moderating and instructing... But secretly in the inner chamber of his closet... He has not quit using his handπ to commit the abominable!
All because.... "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
Weeks ago, a 17 years old of boy contacted me.... Lo and Behold ... He is just a month old in self tyrant of masturbation! π³
I wept... So bittered... I felt so bad.....So mad and suddenly... Tears began to drop π’
I looked at the young boy for minutes and couldn't control the draining tears π’.. I was physically sobbing ....i felt so disappointed.....and ....πππ
Immediately, I looked at him with eyes full of tears π’ and said "Do you know what you just gotten yourself into?
He replied and said... "Yes, sir, it's masturbation"
I sob again π’ ... Because he didn't understand my question!
I Continue........β
You just activated the most sinful, secretive and destructive weapon fashion against the Church Of Christ... and looking at you now ".....
I Hissed And Continue..... β
......looking at you now.. It reminds me of what happened when I was at your age and I wish I could turn back the hand of time π.... and change everything because "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
The lad thought I was mad.... He couldn't understand but after 5 years of unsuccessful breakthrough ... He will definitely remember my words.
πTHE SPIRIT BEHIND MASTURBATIONS:
The most boldness evil π spirit God ever created are the Water Spirit.... Thus Marine Forces are terribly stubborn.
Even after numerous years of Victory over sexual addictions......you will definitely behold them messing you up in the dreams....activating Barrenness, Poverty, Delay in marriage etc.
As I said.... It's the most Patient but stubborn evil spirit ever known to man....
My Sister, I'm talking To You.....β
Once you activate the act of fingering your vagina or making use of pleasurable tools......spiritually, an EVIL SPIRIT will definitely be present to help partake in the pleasure.
It's written.....β
..... For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:.... Romans 1:26"
God beautifully, wonderfully and perfectly carved out two holes beneath your waist....
β Anus has one special function.
β While vagina has three special functions ( Urinate, Sex and Child Birth)
He perfectly position everything intact....with thousands of pleasurable nerves ending all connected to the clitoris and walls of the vagina...
Now, once you misused the purpose for this Perfect creative of the Almighty and start inserting your finger or sex tools....
Now let Proceed and hear what await you......β
The Creator of Nature said and I quote.....
"...... Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them β Romans 1:32"
Now Listen My Brother.....β
God has tremendously beautified and fitted every thing beneath your waist into place.
β There is one single hole (Anus) with one specific function....
β There is one single muscle with two specific function (Urinate, Sex).
Now, if you abused that single hole and venture into gay......you are finished!
MASTURBATION is the most horrifying sin I had ever seen and witnessed under the Sun!
MASTURBATION is the worst and slowest secret sin ever recorded in the church!
MASTURBATION is the fastest sin that is silently killing and tormenting majority in the church.
She will look so angelical π§ββ... With melodious vocal tune and when she appears.... every mortal men will looks in awe and even the Pastor will smiles ... But secretly in the inner chamber of her closet ...... She has not quit using her finger β to commit the abominable!
He will appear smart, handsome and leading gloriously in the church activities... Moderating and instructing... But secretly in the inner chamber of his closet... He has not quit using his handπ to commit the abominable!
All because.... "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
Weeks ago, a 17 years old of boy contacted me.... Lo and Behold ... He is just a month old in self tyrant of masturbation! π³
I wept... So bittered... I felt so bad.....So mad and suddenly... Tears began to drop π’
I looked at the young boy for minutes and couldn't control the draining tears π’.. I was physically sobbing ....i felt so disappointed.....and ....πππ
Immediately, I looked at him with eyes full of tears π’ and said "Do you know what you just gotten yourself into?
He replied and said... "Yes, sir, it's masturbation"
I sob again π’ ... Because he didn't understand my question!
I Continue........β
You just activated the most sinful, secretive and destructive weapon fashion against the Church Of Christ... and looking at you now ".....
I Hissed And Continue..... β
......looking at you now.. It reminds me of what happened when I was at your age and I wish I could turn back the hand of time π.... and change everything because "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
The lad thought I was mad.... He couldn't understand but after 5 years of unsuccessful breakthrough ... He will definitely remember my words.
πTHE SPIRIT BEHIND MASTURBATIONS:
The most boldness evil π spirit God ever created are the Water Spirit.... Thus Marine Forces are terribly stubborn.
Even after numerous years of Victory over sexual addictions......you will definitely behold them messing you up in the dreams....activating Barrenness, Poverty, Delay in marriage etc.
As I said.... It's the most Patient but stubborn evil spirit ever known to man....
My Sister, I'm talking To You.....β
Once you activate the act of fingering your vagina or making use of pleasurable tools......spiritually, an EVIL SPIRIT will definitely be present to help partake in the pleasure.
It's written.....β
..... For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:.... Romans 1:26"
God beautifully, wonderfully and perfectly carved out two holes beneath your waist....
β Anus has one special function.
β While vagina has three special functions ( Urinate, Sex and Child Birth)
He perfectly position everything intact....with thousands of pleasurable nerves ending all connected to the clitoris and walls of the vagina...
Now, once you misused the purpose for this Perfect creative of the Almighty and start inserting your finger or sex tools....
Now let Proceed and hear what await you......β
The Creator of Nature said and I quote.....
"...... Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them β Romans 1:32"
Now Listen My Brother.....β
God has tremendously beautified and fitted every thing beneath your waist into place.
β There is one single hole (Anus) with one specific function....
β There is one single muscle with two specific function (Urinate, Sex).
Now, if you abused that single hole and venture into gay......you are finished!
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"...... And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet β Romans 1:27"
The Penis has thousands of pleasurable nerves ending and once you attempt to misused it contrary to his original purpose for sex......
Bro Now Listen......β
It will be called MASTURBATION and after 2-3 years, you will understand that ..."There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
πTHE DAY I FELL BACK TO MASTURBATION:
I had meet some folks who often complains of pornography addictions and reading of erotic hits magazines or Romantic Stories.
....but whenever I looked and verified, I will shake my head and said.... "I don't think you ever watch pornography or read erotic Hits story more than me..... So I don't see the reason why you finding it hard to quit!
Then suddenly... Another will cried and said.... "I have been masturbating for 10 years,.... Another will lament, I have been into this act for 15 years... While other will screamed... I have been masturbating for 5 years!
I will stair at them and said... "I don't think you ever masturbated more than me because I was a die hard chronic in the act.... And today, it has gone, so I don't see reason why you can't stop it!
Now Listen......β
There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation and the evil spiritual forces behind is called ADMOSDEE!
It's a very Patient and Serpentine in nature... It doesn't strike forcefully like FORNICATION.... It is very calm and doesn't operate without a trigger.
It's deal with the MIND β psychologically ......
Once you view naked pictures it will penetrates into your MIND and begin to metamorphose ....turning and becoming a THOUGHT or PHILOSOPHY through the act of METAMORPHISM.
It doesn't matter days or weeks spend in dry fasting and prayers.. It can't and will never cast it out because it had now become a THOUGHT π.
This ideas or philosophy you have acquired through viewing of naked scenes will be activated and set the MIND into chaos.
The biggest mistake of your life will occurred the day you touch your Penis or vagina and blow out the first orgasms.....
Then the Evil spirit will celebrate π because the everlasting GATE of destruction has just been opened .....and sealing up the gate is like wrestling against Medusa with physical sword.
Let Us Continue.......β
I had made several broken and broken vows and promises to God.... That after this one I just did now... Am never gonna Jerk off my manhood again.
After one month... I will scream and cried... " Oh, NOooo, I'm finished!
Bro..... Hope You Are Listening....β
Masturbation isn't something you will just wake up one unfaithful morning and start boosting you have OVERCOME!
...even after 5 years of tagging as overcomer..... You can still fall back into masturbation.....because that spiritual wife needs pleasure.
My Sister.. I'm Still Talking... ..β
You can't say you have defeated that evil spirit just because you haven't masturbated for 3 years....
It's very patient and calm in nature and had never given up hope on bringing you down.....because that spiritual husband needs pleasures.
The day I fell back into masturbation after 1-2 years of abstinence was the day I knew that.... Indeed, this battle isn't of mine but of the Lord.
It was the day I took the bull by the horn and decided to fight it spiritually..... And it all leads to the following.....β
β If you stop praying.....you start dyingπ
β If you keep on spending minutes in praying instead of hours......you will keep on dyingπ
β If you continue keeping worldly friends......you will keep on dying π
β If you continue viewing naked scenes ....you will keep on dying π
β If you continue associating with the world In Football Soccer β½ Games.....you will keep on dying π
β If you continue associating with the world in Soap Opera Or home movies π₯, Seasonal movies and secular music πΆ..... you will keep on dying π
Now..........β
The Penis has thousands of pleasurable nerves ending and once you attempt to misused it contrary to his original purpose for sex......
Bro Now Listen......β
It will be called MASTURBATION and after 2-3 years, you will understand that ..."There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
πTHE DAY I FELL BACK TO MASTURBATION:
I had meet some folks who often complains of pornography addictions and reading of erotic hits magazines or Romantic Stories.
....but whenever I looked and verified, I will shake my head and said.... "I don't think you ever watch pornography or read erotic Hits story more than me..... So I don't see the reason why you finding it hard to quit!
Then suddenly... Another will cried and said.... "I have been masturbating for 10 years,.... Another will lament, I have been into this act for 15 years... While other will screamed... I have been masturbating for 5 years!
I will stair at them and said... "I don't think you ever masturbated more than me because I was a die hard chronic in the act.... And today, it has gone, so I don't see reason why you can't stop it!
Now Listen......β
There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation and the evil spiritual forces behind is called ADMOSDEE!
It's a very Patient and Serpentine in nature... It doesn't strike forcefully like FORNICATION.... It is very calm and doesn't operate without a trigger.
It's deal with the MIND β psychologically ......
Once you view naked pictures it will penetrates into your MIND and begin to metamorphose ....turning and becoming a THOUGHT or PHILOSOPHY through the act of METAMORPHISM.
It doesn't matter days or weeks spend in dry fasting and prayers.. It can't and will never cast it out because it had now become a THOUGHT π.
This ideas or philosophy you have acquired through viewing of naked scenes will be activated and set the MIND into chaos.
The biggest mistake of your life will occurred the day you touch your Penis or vagina and blow out the first orgasms.....
Then the Evil spirit will celebrate π because the everlasting GATE of destruction has just been opened .....and sealing up the gate is like wrestling against Medusa with physical sword.
Let Us Continue.......β
I had made several broken and broken vows and promises to God.... That after this one I just did now... Am never gonna Jerk off my manhood again.
After one month... I will scream and cried... " Oh, NOooo, I'm finished!
Bro..... Hope You Are Listening....β
Masturbation isn't something you will just wake up one unfaithful morning and start boosting you have OVERCOME!
...even after 5 years of tagging as overcomer..... You can still fall back into masturbation.....because that spiritual wife needs pleasure.
My Sister.. I'm Still Talking... ..β
You can't say you have defeated that evil spirit just because you haven't masturbated for 3 years....
It's very patient and calm in nature and had never given up hope on bringing you down.....because that spiritual husband needs pleasures.
The day I fell back into masturbation after 1-2 years of abstinence was the day I knew that.... Indeed, this battle isn't of mine but of the Lord.
It was the day I took the bull by the horn and decided to fight it spiritually..... And it all leads to the following.....β
β If you stop praying.....you start dyingπ
β If you keep on spending minutes in praying instead of hours......you will keep on dyingπ
β If you continue keeping worldly friends......you will keep on dying π
β If you continue viewing naked scenes ....you will keep on dying π
β If you continue associating with the world In Football Soccer β½ Games.....you will keep on dying π
β If you continue associating with the world in Soap Opera Or home movies π₯, Seasonal movies and secular music πΆ..... you will keep on dying π
Now..........β
β If you keep on attending night vigils every week.... you will keep on growing! π²
β If you closed your business π° and become active in all midweek church fellowship.....you will keep on growing π²
β If you start making friends with serious believers,....you will keep on growing π².
β If you start drifting back from apposite Sex and become strict....you will keep on growing π².
β If you start viewing Christian Movies and listening to gospel worship πΆ..... you will keep on growing!π²
β If you start listening to sermon ministration of men of God everyday through Mobile phone.... you will keep on growing! π²
β If you keep on preaching in neighborhood, writing and sharing salvational articles on social media.... you will keep on growing! π².
β If you keep on reading Christian Books π......you will keep on growing! π²
β If you keep on reading 4β5 chapters of your Bible everyday..... you will keep on growing! π²
β If you keep on praying for hours.... you will keep on growing! π²
Now..... If you dare return back to your old, cold and lazy Christian lifestyles even after many years of Victory.... You will agree that... "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
I DROP MY PEN..... βοΈ
β ......Please Don't Act Selfish..... Kindly Forward This Article To Your Friends, Relatives Or WhatsApp Groups And Help Someone To Increased Mentally,' Spiritually And Inspirationally.
....... Secondly, We have a NEW Private WhatsApp Group Called *"FREEDOM FROM CAPTIVITY"* Which was created to Deliver victim of sexual immoralities.....such as Masturbation, Fornicators, Homosexual, Lesbians, Pornography And other Immoral Sexual Related Addicts from immoral yokes of captivities
.....If you are a victim or had been struggling to uphold sexual purity.... Kindly Chat up β ..... *" "Evangelist Paulinus Paul"* 2tru WhatsApp (+2348096567919) in order to be added.....
*π FOR COUNSELING:*
.... ..β CONTACT *"Evangelist Paulinus Paul"* 2tru WhatsApp (+2348096567919).
*π WEBLOG:* www.eternityrace.com
β If you closed your business π° and become active in all midweek church fellowship.....you will keep on growing π²
β If you start making friends with serious believers,....you will keep on growing π².
β If you start drifting back from apposite Sex and become strict....you will keep on growing π².
β If you start viewing Christian Movies and listening to gospel worship πΆ..... you will keep on growing!π²
β If you start listening to sermon ministration of men of God everyday through Mobile phone.... you will keep on growing! π²
β If you keep on preaching in neighborhood, writing and sharing salvational articles on social media.... you will keep on growing! π².
β If you keep on reading Christian Books π......you will keep on growing! π²
β If you keep on reading 4β5 chapters of your Bible everyday..... you will keep on growing! π²
β If you keep on praying for hours.... you will keep on growing! π²
Now..... If you dare return back to your old, cold and lazy Christian lifestyles even after many years of Victory.... You will agree that... "There Is Mighty Power Behind Masturbation"
I DROP MY PEN..... βοΈ
β ......Please Don't Act Selfish..... Kindly Forward This Article To Your Friends, Relatives Or WhatsApp Groups And Help Someone To Increased Mentally,' Spiritually And Inspirationally.
....... Secondly, We have a NEW Private WhatsApp Group Called *"FREEDOM FROM CAPTIVITY"* Which was created to Deliver victim of sexual immoralities.....such as Masturbation, Fornicators, Homosexual, Lesbians, Pornography And other Immoral Sexual Related Addicts from immoral yokes of captivities
.....If you are a victim or had been struggling to uphold sexual purity.... Kindly Chat up β ..... *" "Evangelist Paulinus Paul"* 2tru WhatsApp (+2348096567919) in order to be added.....
*π FOR COUNSELING:*
.... ..β CONTACT *"Evangelist Paulinus Paul"* 2tru WhatsApp (+2348096567919).
*π WEBLOG:* www.eternityrace.com
βDenial doesnβt define us; repentance restores us.β
Todayβs daily devotional highlights Peterβs denial and Jesusβ trial. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesusβ prophecy. The Sanhedrin charged Jesus with blasphemy, and Judas, filled with remorse, returned the silver and ended his life.
SCRIPTURE
STORY
Have you ever felt the sting of regret or the weight of failure?
In todayβs story, Peterβs denial of Jesus and the ensuing events remind us of the profound impact of our choices and the depth of Jesusβ understanding and grace. After Jesus was arrested, He was taken to Annas and then to Caiaphas for interrogation.
Peter followed from a distance, trying to stay close to his Master but fearful of being identified. When confronted, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. As the rooster crowed, Peter and Jesus locked eyes, and Peter remembered Jesusβ prophecy about his denial.
What does this teach us about our own moments of weakness? Peterβs denial shows that even the most devoted followers can falter under pressure. Have you ever found yourself denying your faith or compromising your values in challenging situations?
Meanwhile, the Sanhedrin continued their relentless interrogation of Jesus, looking for any reason to condemn Him. They ultimately charged Him with blasphemy, leading to a death sentence. Judas, consumed with regret for betraying Jesus, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders but then took his own life, unable to cope with his guilt.
How do we handle our regrets and failures? Judasβ story is a stark reminder of the destructive power of unchecked guilt. In contrast, Peterβs story, though initially marked by denial and regret, ultimately leads to repentance and restoration. How can you seek forgiveness and restoration in your own life?
Jesusβ trial and Peterβs denial highlight the reality of human weakness and the boundless grace available through Christ. Even in our darkest moments, Jesus offers a path to redemption and restoration.
Are you willing to accept His grace and allow it to transform your life?
REFLECTION
This week, focus on seeking forgiveness for any past denials or compromises in your faith.
Spend time in prayer, asking Jesus to help you overcome your weaknesses and to strengthen your resolve to follow Him.
Consider reaching out to someone you trust to share your struggles and seek their support and prayer.
βWhatever youβre facing today, however deep the valley, hot the oven, or troubling the circumstances, God sees it, hears your sighs, and is acting in response to your prayers.β
PRAYER
Lord, when the pressure of being a follower of Christ becomes too much for me, strengthen my stance so that I do not denounce You like Peter. Fortify my faith so that I may stand resolute and sure that being close to You and being associated with You is the best thing that I can do. In the same way Jesus stood unafraid to announce His identity, I too will be unafraid when I am asked who I am and what I've been called to do. I will not shrink and I will not cower under the pressure of the scrutiny and in the midst of emotional and verbal beatings. I will not sway from who You've called me to be. For if I do not stand up for myself then who else will stand up for me? May my strength come from Your finished work on the cross Jesus. May my joy come from knowing that You've made a way when there was no way. I am declaring right now that the prophecy of greatness over my life will materialize and flourish because Youβve taken the weight of my shame and insecurities to the cross of Calvary. It is there that the green light was given for me to live and succeed. In Jesusβ Name, Amen.
Todayβs daily devotional highlights Peterβs denial and Jesusβ trial. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesusβ prophecy. The Sanhedrin charged Jesus with blasphemy, and Judas, filled with remorse, returned the silver and ended his life.
SCRIPTURE
And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.Luke 22:61
STORY
Have you ever felt the sting of regret or the weight of failure?
In todayβs story, Peterβs denial of Jesus and the ensuing events remind us of the profound impact of our choices and the depth of Jesusβ understanding and grace. After Jesus was arrested, He was taken to Annas and then to Caiaphas for interrogation.
Peter followed from a distance, trying to stay close to his Master but fearful of being identified. When confronted, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. As the rooster crowed, Peter and Jesus locked eyes, and Peter remembered Jesusβ prophecy about his denial.
What does this teach us about our own moments of weakness? Peterβs denial shows that even the most devoted followers can falter under pressure. Have you ever found yourself denying your faith or compromising your values in challenging situations?
Meanwhile, the Sanhedrin continued their relentless interrogation of Jesus, looking for any reason to condemn Him. They ultimately charged Him with blasphemy, leading to a death sentence. Judas, consumed with regret for betraying Jesus, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders but then took his own life, unable to cope with his guilt.
How do we handle our regrets and failures? Judasβ story is a stark reminder of the destructive power of unchecked guilt. In contrast, Peterβs story, though initially marked by denial and regret, ultimately leads to repentance and restoration. How can you seek forgiveness and restoration in your own life?
Jesusβ trial and Peterβs denial highlight the reality of human weakness and the boundless grace available through Christ. Even in our darkest moments, Jesus offers a path to redemption and restoration.
Are you willing to accept His grace and allow it to transform your life?
REFLECTION
This week, focus on seeking forgiveness for any past denials or compromises in your faith.
Spend time in prayer, asking Jesus to help you overcome your weaknesses and to strengthen your resolve to follow Him.
Consider reaching out to someone you trust to share your struggles and seek their support and prayer.
βWhatever youβre facing today, however deep the valley, hot the oven, or troubling the circumstances, God sees it, hears your sighs, and is acting in response to your prayers.β
PRAYER
Lord, when the pressure of being a follower of Christ becomes too much for me, strengthen my stance so that I do not denounce You like Peter. Fortify my faith so that I may stand resolute and sure that being close to You and being associated with You is the best thing that I can do. In the same way Jesus stood unafraid to announce His identity, I too will be unafraid when I am asked who I am and what I've been called to do. I will not shrink and I will not cower under the pressure of the scrutiny and in the midst of emotional and verbal beatings. I will not sway from who You've called me to be. For if I do not stand up for myself then who else will stand up for me? May my strength come from Your finished work on the cross Jesus. May my joy come from knowing that You've made a way when there was no way. I am declaring right now that the prophecy of greatness over my life will materialize and flourish because Youβve taken the weight of my shame and insecurities to the cross of Calvary. It is there that the green light was given for me to live and succeed. In Jesusβ Name, Amen.
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π 1 Corinthians - Chapter 8
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64%
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'Lasting Words' β Mark 13:31
Key Thought
While heaven and earth will pass away, Jesus' words β his promise to return along with all of his other promises β will be fulfilled. We can count on it because he is faithful and because we can see the track record of God in keeping his promises in the Old Testament. Jesus' words are sure and can be trusted!
Today's Prayer
Father, in a world of so many words that are used to "spin" so many answers and aid in so much communicational manipulation, I thank you for Jesus' promises that are sure and trustworthy. Help me as I seek to build my life on your Son's promises. In his name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
1 Peter 1:21-25
2 Corinthians 1:20-22
1 Thessalonians 4:15
[Talking about his second coming, Jesus continued,] "Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear."
Key Thought
While heaven and earth will pass away, Jesus' words β his promise to return along with all of his other promises β will be fulfilled. We can count on it because he is faithful and because we can see the track record of God in keeping his promises in the Old Testament. Jesus' words are sure and can be trusted!
Today's Prayer
Father, in a world of so many words that are used to "spin" so many answers and aid in so much communicational manipulation, I thank you for Jesus' promises that are sure and trustworthy. Help me as I seek to build my life on your Son's promises. In his name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
1 Peter 1:21-25
2 Corinthians 1:20-22
1 Thessalonians 4:15
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"Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine."β John 21:12
In these words the believer is invited to a holy nearness to Jesus. "Come and dine," implies the same table, the same meat; aye, and sometimes it means to sit side by side, and lean our head upon the Saviour's bosom. It is being brought into the banqueting-house, where waves the banner of redeeming love. "Come and dine," gives us a vision of union with Jesus, because the only food that we can feast upon when we dine with Jesus is himself. Oh, what union is this! It is a depth which reason cannot fathom, that we thus feed upon Jesus. "He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him." It is also an invitation to enjoy fellowship with the saints. Christians may differ on a variety of points, but they have all one spiritual appetite; and if we cannot all feel alike, we can all feed alike on the bread of life sent down from heaven. At the table of fellowship with Jesus we are one bread and one cup. As the loving cup goes round we pledge one another heartily therein. Get nearer to Jesus, and you will find yourself linked more and more in spirit to all who are like yourself, supported by the same heavenly manna. If we were more near to Jesus we should be more near to one another. We likewise see in these words the source of strength for every Christian. To look at Christ is to live, but for strength to serve him you must "come and dine." We labour under much unnecessary weakness on account of neglecting this percept of the Master. We none of us need to put ourselves on low diet; on the contrary, we should fatten on the marrow and fatness of the gospel that we may accumulate strength therein, and urge every power to its full tension in the Master's service. Thus, then, if you would realize nearness to Jesus, union with Jesus, love to his people and strength from Jesus, "come and dine" with him by faith.
In these words the believer is invited to a holy nearness to Jesus. "Come and dine," implies the same table, the same meat; aye, and sometimes it means to sit side by side, and lean our head upon the Saviour's bosom. It is being brought into the banqueting-house, where waves the banner of redeeming love. "Come and dine," gives us a vision of union with Jesus, because the only food that we can feast upon when we dine with Jesus is himself. Oh, what union is this! It is a depth which reason cannot fathom, that we thus feed upon Jesus. "He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him." It is also an invitation to enjoy fellowship with the saints. Christians may differ on a variety of points, but they have all one spiritual appetite; and if we cannot all feel alike, we can all feed alike on the bread of life sent down from heaven. At the table of fellowship with Jesus we are one bread and one cup. As the loving cup goes round we pledge one another heartily therein. Get nearer to Jesus, and you will find yourself linked more and more in spirit to all who are like yourself, supported by the same heavenly manna. If we were more near to Jesus we should be more near to one another. We likewise see in these words the source of strength for every Christian. To look at Christ is to live, but for strength to serve him you must "come and dine." We labour under much unnecessary weakness on account of neglecting this percept of the Master. We none of us need to put ourselves on low diet; on the contrary, we should fatten on the marrow and fatness of the gospel that we may accumulate strength therein, and urge every power to its full tension in the Master's service. Thus, then, if you would realize nearness to Jesus, union with Jesus, love to his people and strength from Jesus, "come and dine" with him by faith.
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*_He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.'_*
Revelation 21:4
*Prayer :*
*_Happy Sabbath_*
Revelation 21:4
*Prayer :*
We pray for the wailing and grieving hearts;
the sad, the depressed and the anxious.
We hope in Your promise that You will wipe every tear from our eyes.
We pray for those who are bereaved and those who are mourning, hoping in the promise that death and mourning will be no more.
We pray for those who are in pain,
suffering from illness either physical or mental as we hope in the promise that crying and pain will be no more.
We pray for those who are thirsty for truth, love and grace; those seeking God and His life with earnest hearts.
We hope in the promise that God will give water to the thirsty without cost from the spring of the water of life.
Lord, You are the Alpha and the Omega,
the beginning and the end.
We pray all this in the powerful and hopeful name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
*_Happy Sabbath_*
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