He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”
John 3:36 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.3.36.NASB
Category: Jesus
The assumption is that there are two gates that lead to heaven. The wide gate is all religions of works and self righteousness that lead to destruction. Jesus said that the narrow gate is to follow him by faith, which is the only way to salvation. This is the narrow gate. It is by Grace alone, but it is not an easy path. It takes knowledge of God’s truth, repentance, and submission to Jesus’s path, and not our own. Thank you Jesus, for you Holy Spirit, that helps us on that narrow path, to all who choose to follow it.
“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Matthew 7:13-14 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/mat.7.13-14/39671
Strength will rise, as we wait upon the Lord!
Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Our strength comes from our faith, in the one who can deliver us, against all odds. We have all tried, in our own strength and failed, but thanks be to Jesus, who has delivered us from the power of sin and death. We can live life now, and for all of eternity, with hope, and joy, and peace, knowing our destiny for all of eternity! Ther is nothing that can separate us from the love of God, who are in Christ Jesus, our Lord, as the apostle Paul would say, in Romans 8. Amen & Amen!
Jesus was speaking towards the end of the feast of the Booth or Tabernacle.
www.bible.com/100/jhn.7.38.nasb
This water pouring, was satire of Jewish tradition, of the foreshadowing of a future time, of rivers of living water (Holy Spirit). Ez 47:1-9.
Jesus was saying, he is the fulfillment of Ezekiel 47. He was the one who would give eternal life.
Beware of the legalism, that can so easily come upon us. God wants a changed heart, that compels us from within, to honor God, not some self righteous, me oriented, do good mentality that checks a box off. Jesus as God, showed us the Love, compassion and devotion to the Father, that he deserves, and we should desire. Thank you Jesus, for giving us your spirit, to help, and guide us, in our path.
For I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Hosea 6:6 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/hos.6.6.NASB
We live in a world, that seems to be crumbling around us. Our hope, both in the future and now, in this present darkness, is that we have a friend in Jesus, who has overcome the world. Because of his reconciliation of us, with God the Father, we can live life, without the bondage of sin, and the freedom to share the Good News, with with all who would listen. The book of 1 John, calls us overcomers! Can I get an Amen?
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
John 10:10 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/jhn.10.10/7422
The faithfulness of the believer’s witness, will impact his/her eternal capacity to reflect God’s glory for all of eternity. May we shine today, that those who are list, will find their way to Jesus.
Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
Daniel 12:3 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/dan.12.3.NASB
Not only, does the Gospel give hope to the lost, it brings joy and peace, to those who believe. Now that is Good Medicine you can’t buy at a store. Thank you, Jesus.
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/pro.17.22/37574
God does not need perfect people, to do his bidding. He needs people to answer the call, when he asks. Don’t try and be perfect, before you serve God. He already sent Jesus to to remedy your imperfection. God uses imperfect people, to accomplish his plan, to those that put their trust and faith in him. Will it be you, today?
Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Isaiah 6:8 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/isa.6.8/37601
Jesus was saying to the Jews, this Gentile Roman centurian had more faith than you have shown me! Read the story in Matt 8:5-10.
Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who were following, “Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel.
Matthew 8:10 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/mat.8.10/37583
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