John the Baptist said, "He must get larger and I must get smaller."
I know that many of you are now reading the Scriptures regularly and I thank God for that. My reading of the Scriptures daily has solidified my life and given it meaning and purpose.
He is indeed getting larger, and now its time for me to get smaller. Keep on reading. Stay with it, and if I can help you, please feel free to call and ask questions.
Dr. Nate Wirt
(281) 532 9466
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Love Your Enemies
Matthew 5:43-45
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.”
Why?
“In order that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”
Goodness and mercy to one’s enemies reflect the heart of God. You were once His enemy until your eyes were opened to His grace and mercy. Pray for the salvation of Osama bin Laden and his leadership, and for Al Qaeda. Pray that they come to know and love the Lord Jesus Christ. They are actually not our enemies. They are captives of Satan, who is our real enemy.
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Authority
Matthew 8:8-10
The centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant. Jesus offered to go to his home, but the centurion said that all Jesus had to do was to speak the words and his servant would be healed. Jesus healed the servant, and then marveled at the faith of the centurion.
Do you believe Jesus has authority over all things and can do whatever He wills? He can heal any disease; find the right mate for a person; provide for any financial need; and give comfort in any distress. He can raise the dead; and in the Rapture that is exactly what He will do, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52.
Are you as convinced as the centurion that God can do anything He wills? We pray for His will and seek to line up our wills with His.
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