Yes, you are indeed blessed! Why? Because you are a child of GOD, the LIVING GOD!!!
Okay, if you go to a concert of some of your favorite musical artists you come away with something. That something usually is excitement, energy, and really pumped up to do another concert AND tell others about what you just saw, heard and witnessed.
Well, someone may have seen the same concert on tv, have enjoyed it, and may tell others about the concert and what they saw and heard. BUT, will that person have the same excitement, drive, energy to go out and tell others? Probably now. It is a different experience when you have experienced it in person.
Well, the disciples who were with Jesus were different in Acts than they were in the original gospels. What, no they were not! They were the same people. Yes, their body was the same, but their spirit, energy, and desire to spread the word had been greatly enhanced through the crucifixion.
In Acts you will see the passion of the disciples has changed; it is more intense. Peter, who denied Jesus 3 times became very BOLD and went forth with the WORD. The disciples had questioned, wondered and sometimes argued with Jesus. Feed of the 5,000 plus - how can we feed these people? Look at the cost, the money it would take; - yet Jesus took bread and fish and served thousands. Yes, after Jesus was crucified the disciples experienced something they did not expect and their PASSION was not just kindled, but exploded with fire, energy, and dedication.
Can you say that about your love of Jesus. Yes, the head knowledge tells me I love Jesus; the words come out of my mouth that I love Jesus; BUT, where is my fire? Where is my passion? Remember when you were first saved? Man, you were on fire for Christ!!
Well, what happened? Yes, we let, let's emphasize WE LET life take us away from what is really important. Oh, yeah, but I have bills, work around the house, my job, my family, and on and on. Excuses are like navels, there is a hole, it has lent in it, and it stinks.
We sit on the couch----oh, I am really tired, yep, I should read my Bible or pray but I am too tired. WHAT? Who is your strength. Get up off you lazy tail feathers and read the Bible, pray, do something to revitalize you passion for Christ.
Jesus had passion and love for you; HE DIED ON THE CROSS SO THAT YOU MAY BE SAVED!!! And what do we do, what do you do? Make excuses!
It is time! Go to knee mail, read your Bible, and rekindle that fire, that passion for JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOR!!
Thanks for reading. You got this twice as I hit the wrong key earlier and sent prior to closing. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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