When life hurts remember...
GOD is on His throne!
Nothing escapes His attention!
He will deliver His children!
See Psalm 11!
Jason Cicero
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
When You Need to Feel GOD'S Love
The Church is the body of Christ on Earth.
His words...
His touch...
His care...
We are to make Him physically known to the world in which we live!
See Colossians 1:15-18!
Jason Cicero
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
When GOD Seems Unfair
The more Habakkuk knows about the Planner, the more he can trust His plans.
When you can’t trace His hand, trust His heart.
1.GOD always does what is right (GEN 18:25).
2.GOD wants what is best for us (ROM 8:28) .
3.GOD loves us (JOHN 3:16).
Jason Cicero
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
When You Doubt GOD'S Power
I must view the problem of pain as a matter of timing, not of power.
GOD is extremely dissatisfied with the state of this world.
One day He plans to do something about it.
See 2 Thessalonians 1!
Jason Cicero
Monday, September 26, 2011
When You Wonder Why GOD Created Pain
Without pain our lives would be in constant mortal danger.
Pain warns us that something is wrong.
In the human body is an incredible network of millions of pain sensors, precisely gauged to our need for protection – the competence of GOD!
See Psalm 139!
Jason Cicero
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Hidden in My Heart
"Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen." (1 Timothy 1:17; NKJV)
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Sunday Morning Starters
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
(Psalm 23:6; NKJV)
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
(Psalm 23:6; NKJV)
Friday, September 23, 2011
Don't Waste Your Life
Judas (John 12:4-5) stirred up the other Apostles (Matthew 26:8-9; Mark 14:4-5) saying, “Why this waste?” (Matthew 26:8; Mark 14:4).
In John 17:12, Jesus used the same word and referred to Judas as “the son of perdition.”
Judas criticized Mary for wasting money, but he wasted his life.
Jason Cicero
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Until Christ is Formed in You
"...until Christ is formed in you..." (Galatians 4:9; NKJV)
Formed – verb – morphoo – refers, not to the external and transient, but to the inward and real; it is used in Gal 4:19, expressing the necessity of a change in character and conduct to correspond with inward spiritual condition, so that there may be moral conformity to Christ (Vine’s).
Jason Cicero
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The Hope of Glory
"...Christ in you, the hope of glory." (Colossians 1:27; NKJV)
This glory is that which Christians will wear in their perfected, heavenly state, when they will fully reflect the glory they now behold in God through Christ…
This glory is that which Christians will wear in their perfected, heavenly state, when they will fully reflect the glory they now behold in God through Christ…
Jason Cicero
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Finish Your Course
"And as John was finishing his course…” (Acts 13:25; NKJV)
Course – dromos - NT:1408 from the alternate of NT:5143 (trecho - apparently a primary verb); a race, i.e. (figuratively) career: KJV - course. (Strong’s).
Christ ran His race (John 4:34; 19:30). So did David (Acts 13:36). Paul too. (Acts 20:24; 2 Timothy 4:7).
Each of us has a race to run (Hebrews 12:1-2). Run well. Finish strong. Glorify GOD along the way.
Jason Cicero
Monday, September 19, 2011
Honor the Lamb
As Jesus made His way to the cross He was honored. Consider John 12 and how Jesus was honored before He sacrificed Himself. On this side of the Cross let us honor him too.
1.Mary of Bethany – Give Him your best!
2.A Great Multitude – Praise His name!
3.Certain Greeks – Desire to see Him!
4.GOD the Father – Glorify His name!
5.Isaiah – See His glory and speak of Him!
6.Rulers – Believe in Him!
7. Honor – Value Him above all else!
Jason Cicero
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Hidden in My Heart
"But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone."(Hebrews 2:9; NKJV)
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Sunday Morning Starters
"From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day" (Matthew 16:21; NKJV).
He went to Jerusalem.
He suffered many things.
He arose the third day.
Tomorrow I will proclaim all of this with my spiriutal family to His glory!
Jason Cicero
He went to Jerusalem.
He suffered many things.
He arose the third day.
Tomorrow I will proclaim all of this with my spiriutal family to His glory!
Jason Cicero
Friday, September 16, 2011
The Offensive Christ
Scribes and Pharisees came from Jerusalem to the land of Gennesaret to ask Jesus a question and make an observation. Jesus' response was not quite politically correct. Even the twelve were taken aback by Jesus' response and came to Him in hope that He might consider the negative effect His words have had on the recipients of them: "Do You know that the Pharisees were offendedwhen they heard this saying?" (Matthew 15:12; NKJV).
The word "offended" possesses a number of definitions. Three seem to be implied in the disciples' question. The word means "to put a stumbling-block or impediment in the way, upon which another may trip and fall; to be a stumbling-block" (Thayer's). Sometimes it means "to cause a person to begin to distrust and desert one whom he ought to trust and obey" (Thayer's). The word also means "to cause one to feel displeasure at a thing; to make indignant" (Thayer's).
Jesus was a stumbling block to the Pharisees. Because of His words they began to distrust Him, desert Him, and ultimately they participated in His death. His response to their question left them feeling displeasure and indignant.
Not everyone who heard His sayings stumbled. Some trusted, stayed, and proclaimed Him after His resurrection. Those who answered His call to repent were filled with joy and peace.
What about me? Will I be offended by the Son and"uprooted" by the Father (Matthew 15:13)? Or, will I receive the words I need to hear and be "grounded" in Him (Colossians 2:6-7)? My prayer for myself: Father, give me the strength through your Son and Holy Spirit to "lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save" my soul.
The word "offended" possesses a number of definitions. Three seem to be implied in the disciples' question. The word means "to put a stumbling-block or impediment in the way, upon which another may trip and fall; to be a stumbling-block" (Thayer's). Sometimes it means "to cause a person to begin to distrust and desert one whom he ought to trust and obey" (Thayer's). The word also means "to cause one to feel displeasure at a thing; to make indignant" (Thayer's).
Jesus was a stumbling block to the Pharisees. Because of His words they began to distrust Him, desert Him, and ultimately they participated in His death. His response to their question left them feeling displeasure and indignant.
Not everyone who heard His sayings stumbled. Some trusted, stayed, and proclaimed Him after His resurrection. Those who answered His call to repent were filled with joy and peace.
What about me? Will I be offended by the Son and"uprooted" by the Father (Matthew 15:13)? Or, will I receive the words I need to hear and be "grounded" in Him (Colossians 2:6-7)? My prayer for myself: Father, give me the strength through your Son and Holy Spirit to "lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save" my soul.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The Kingdom
In Matthew 13 Jesus speaks a number of parables concerning the kingdom. The word "kingdom" has a primary definition and a secondary definition. We do well to understand both.
Primary Definition. Kingdom (basileia) is "primarily an abstract noun, denoting 'sovereignty, royal power, dominion'" (Vine's). The literal, primary definition of "kingdom" is "rule" (Strong's).
Secondary Definition. The secondary definition of kingdom (basileia) denotes the "territory or people over whom a king rules" (Vine's). The literal, secondary defintion of "kingdom" is "realm" (Strong's).
To enter the realm one must accept the rule.
Jason Cicero
Primary Definition. Kingdom (basileia) is "primarily an abstract noun, denoting 'sovereignty, royal power, dominion'" (Vine's). The literal, primary definition of "kingdom" is "rule" (Strong's).
Secondary Definition. The secondary definition of kingdom (basileia) denotes the "territory or people over whom a king rules" (Vine's). The literal, secondary defintion of "kingdom" is "realm" (Strong's).
To enter the realm one must accept the rule.
Jason Cicero
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Behold My Mother and My Brothers
Jesus was speaking to the crowds words pertaining to the Kingdom of Heaven. His physical mother, Mary, and his brothers were "standng outside, seeking to speak to Him" (Matthew 12:46; NASBU). Someone brought this to His attention. Jesus responded to this information with a question.
"Who is My mother and who are my brothers?" asked Jesus. Then he stretched out His hand toward His disciples and answered His own question: "Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother" (Matthew 12:49-50; NASBU).
Jesus did not dishonor His mother and His brothers in Matthew 12:46-50. Rather, He put them into perspective. And He also put our relationship to our brothers and sisters in Christ into perspective. My physical mother and brothers may choose not to serve Christ. I must go on with Him without them (see Matthew 10:34-39). And as I go, I don't go alone. I go with all those who do the will of the Father who is in Heaven. Those who do His will are my mothers, sisters, and brothers too.
Not everyone in my physical family is what the Father longs for them to be. It hurts me. It hurts Him. I would to God that they could see what I see. What Jesus saw. Brothers, sisters, and mothers. A tie that binds because of our common Heavenly Father. Our common elder brother. Our common love for one another because of our common love for Him.
I thank my Heavenly Father for this reality in my life: "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household" (Ephesians 2:19; NASBU). This can be your reality too...
Jason Cicero
"Who is My mother and who are my brothers?" asked Jesus. Then he stretched out His hand toward His disciples and answered His own question: "Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother" (Matthew 12:49-50; NASBU).
Jesus did not dishonor His mother and His brothers in Matthew 12:46-50. Rather, He put them into perspective. And He also put our relationship to our brothers and sisters in Christ into perspective. My physical mother and brothers may choose not to serve Christ. I must go on with Him without them (see Matthew 10:34-39). And as I go, I don't go alone. I go with all those who do the will of the Father who is in Heaven. Those who do His will are my mothers, sisters, and brothers too.
Not everyone in my physical family is what the Father longs for them to be. It hurts me. It hurts Him. I would to God that they could see what I see. What Jesus saw. Brothers, sisters, and mothers. A tie that binds because of our common Heavenly Father. Our common elder brother. Our common love for one another because of our common love for Him.
I thank my Heavenly Father for this reality in my life: "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household" (Ephesians 2:19; NASBU). This can be your reality too...
Jason Cicero
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
First
The Sermon on the Mount is "the gospel of the kingdom"(Matthew 4:23). It is the constitution of the Kingdom of God. It is the essence of who the King longs for His citizens to be.
The theme of the sermon is found in Matthew 6:33. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you" (NKJV). Jesus would have His loyal subjects be about the business of seeking "in order to find" (Thayer's) the "rule" (Strong's) of God and His righteousness. To seek the rule of God and His righteousness involves character (5:3-10), being salt and light (5:13-16), righteousness (5:17-20), issues of the heart (5:21-48), good deeds (6:1-4), prayer (6:5-15), fasting (6:16-18), laying up treasures in Heaven (6:19-21), sight (6:22-23), single-mindedness (6:24), trust (6:25-34), judgment (7:1-6), asking, seeking, knocking (7:7-12), the narrow way (7:13-14), fruitbearing (7:15-20), knowing the Lord (7:21-23), and building on the Rock (7:24-27).
I am to seek "first" the kingdom and the righteousness of God. "First" means, well, first. Not second. Not third or fourth. "First" means first in "time, place, order, or importance" (Strong's).
The King of the Kingdom is worthy of first place. Put Him first in your life. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. If you do, everything will be all right.
Jason Cicero
The theme of the sermon is found in Matthew 6:33. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you" (NKJV). Jesus would have His loyal subjects be about the business of seeking "in order to find" (Thayer's) the "rule" (Strong's) of God and His righteousness. To seek the rule of God and His righteousness involves character (5:3-10), being salt and light (5:13-16), righteousness (5:17-20), issues of the heart (5:21-48), good deeds (6:1-4), prayer (6:5-15), fasting (6:16-18), laying up treasures in Heaven (6:19-21), sight (6:22-23), single-mindedness (6:24), trust (6:25-34), judgment (7:1-6), asking, seeking, knocking (7:7-12), the narrow way (7:13-14), fruitbearing (7:15-20), knowing the Lord (7:21-23), and building on the Rock (7:24-27).
I am to seek "first" the kingdom and the righteousness of God. "First" means, well, first. Not second. Not third or fourth. "First" means first in "time, place, order, or importance" (Strong's).
The King of the Kingdom is worthy of first place. Put Him first in your life. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. If you do, everything will be all right.
Jason Cicero
Monday, September 12, 2011
How Jesus Interpreted the Old Testament
In the temptation of Jesus we receive some insight into how Jesus interpeted the Old Testament Scriptures.
Example. For the first temptation Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 8:3. From the example of the Israelites in the wilderness, He learned that “man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4).
Inference. For the second temptation Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:16. Though no direct statement was to be found in Deuteronomy 6:16 regarding jumping from the pinnacle of the Temple, Jesus correctly inferred from what was said that He should not “tempt the LORD” by testing His promise to protect Him (Matthew 4:7).
Command. For the third temptation Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:13. By direct statement, He identified the evil in bowing down and worshipping Satan (Matthew 4:10).
To be this Man's disciple is to interpret God's Word as He did. To follow God approved examples, to draw necessary conclusions based on what God has spoken, to obey God's commands. Read God's Word and interpret it as the Master did.
Jason Cicero
Example. For the first temptation Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 8:3. From the example of the Israelites in the wilderness, He learned that “man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4).
Inference. For the second temptation Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:16. Though no direct statement was to be found in Deuteronomy 6:16 regarding jumping from the pinnacle of the Temple, Jesus correctly inferred from what was said that He should not “tempt the LORD” by testing His promise to protect Him (Matthew 4:7).
Command. For the third temptation Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:13. By direct statement, He identified the evil in bowing down and worshipping Satan (Matthew 4:10).
To be this Man's disciple is to interpret God's Word as He did. To follow God approved examples, to draw necessary conclusions based on what God has spoken, to obey God's commands. Read God's Word and interpret it as the Master did.
Jason Cicero
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Hidden in My Heart
"But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone." (Hebrews 2:9; NKJV)
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Sunday Morning Starters
Resolve...
1. To sing with the spirit and the understanding.
2. To pray fervently.
3. To proclaim His death in spirit and in truth.
4. To give cheerfully.
5. To listen attentively.
6. To glorify GOD.
7. To edify your brethren.
Jason Cicero
1. To sing with the spirit and the understanding.
2. To pray fervently.
3. To proclaim His death in spirit and in truth.
4. To give cheerfully.
5. To listen attentively.
6. To glorify GOD.
7. To edify your brethren.
Jason Cicero
Friday, September 9, 2011
The Godhead
The baptism of Jesus serves to illustrate the truth of the Godhead.
The Son. In Matthew 3:13-17, Jesus, the Son of God, was in the Jordan River. John baptized the Son of God in the Jordan River. He immersed the Son of God in the Jordan River.
The Holy Spirit. In Matthew 3:13-17, when Jesus, the Son of God, was in the Jordan River being baptized by John, the Holy Spirit was seen "descending like a dove and alighting upon" Jesus (3:16; NKJV). The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus while He was in the Jordan River.
The Father. In Matthew 3:13-17, after Jesus was baptized by John and after the Holy Spirit descended upon Him, the Father spoke from Heaven: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (3:17; NKJV). The Father spoke from Heaven while Jesus stood in the Jordan River after the Holy Spirit had descended upon Him.
Praise the Godhead for coming in the person of Jesus so that we might understand the nature, character, and will of the Father, Son, and Spirit more fully!
"For in Him (Christ - JHC) dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power." (Colossians 2:9-10; NKJV)
Jason Cicero
The Son. In Matthew 3:13-17, Jesus, the Son of God, was in the Jordan River. John baptized the Son of God in the Jordan River. He immersed the Son of God in the Jordan River.
The Holy Spirit. In Matthew 3:13-17, when Jesus, the Son of God, was in the Jordan River being baptized by John, the Holy Spirit was seen "descending like a dove and alighting upon" Jesus (3:16; NKJV). The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus while He was in the Jordan River.
The Father. In Matthew 3:13-17, after Jesus was baptized by John and after the Holy Spirit descended upon Him, the Father spoke from Heaven: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (3:17; NKJV). The Father spoke from Heaven while Jesus stood in the Jordan River after the Holy Spirit had descended upon Him.
Praise the Godhead for coming in the person of Jesus so that we might understand the nature, character, and will of the Father, Son, and Spirit more fully!
"For in Him (Christ - JHC) dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power." (Colossians 2:9-10; NKJV)
Jason Cicero
Thursday, September 8, 2011
You Shall Call His Name
Jesus. Iesous is a transliteration of the Hebrew "Joshua," meaning "Jehovah is salvation," i. e., "is the Savior" (Vine's). The Son of God would be called "Savior" because He would "save His people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21; NKJV).
Mary would bring forth "Jesus" because God desires to save His people!
Immanuel. Emmanouel is also of Hebrew origin and means "God with us" (Strong's). The Son of Mary would be called "God with us" because He would in fact be the Son of God.
Mary would bring forth "Immanuel" because God longs to be with His people!
Is Jesus your Savior? Is God with you? He longs to be...
Jason Cicero
Mary would bring forth "Jesus" because God desires to save His people!
Immanuel. Emmanouel is also of Hebrew origin and means "God with us" (Strong's). The Son of Mary would be called "God with us" because He would in fact be the Son of God.
Mary would bring forth "Immanuel" because God longs to be with His people!
Is Jesus your Savior? Is God with you? He longs to be...
Jason Cicero
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
If You Are Willing
I love this request. I long for the faith behind it. "And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, 'Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean'" (Matthew 8:2; NKJV).
I love this response even more. I long to experience it myself. "Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, 'I am willing; be cleansed.' Immediately his leprosy was cleansed" (Matthew 8:3; NKJV).
I know He is able. I long for Him to be willing. The response of Jesus to this leper tells me He is...
One day Jesus will put out His hand and touch me. I suspect He will say to me, "I was willing, Jason. You are cleansed. Welcome home." I can't wait to feel His touch. To hear His voice. To thank Him.
Jason Cicero
I love this response even more. I long to experience it myself. "Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, 'I am willing; be cleansed.' Immediately his leprosy was cleansed" (Matthew 8:3; NKJV).
I know He is able. I long for Him to be willing. The response of Jesus to this leper tells me He is...
One day Jesus will put out His hand and touch me. I suspect He will say to me, "I was willing, Jason. You are cleansed. Welcome home." I can't wait to feel His touch. To hear His voice. To thank Him.
Jason Cicero
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Jesus' Authority and Me
Authority (exousia) is the "power of rule or government, the power of one whose will and commands must be obeyed by others" (Vine's). God has inherent authority because of who He is. Jesus has been given "all authority" because of what He did.
#1. He became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14).
#2. He did not sin (Hebrews 4:15).
#3. He sacrificed Himself for the sins of others (Hebrews 9:26).
#4. He arose (Matthew 28:6).
#5. He ascended (Revelation 5:5-7).
Because of what He did...
#1. I go.
#2. I make disciples of all nations.
#3. I baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit.
#4. I teach them to observe all things He commanded.
#5. I trust He will be with me always.
Jason Cicero
#1. He became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14).
#2. He did not sin (Hebrews 4:15).
#3. He sacrificed Himself for the sins of others (Hebrews 9:26).
#4. He arose (Matthew 28:6).
#5. He ascended (Revelation 5:5-7).
Because of what He did...
#1. I go.
#2. I make disciples of all nations.
#3. I baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit.
#4. I teach them to observe all things He commanded.
#5. I trust He will be with me always.
Jason Cicero
Monday, September 5, 2011
Do I Do What He Did?
To be a disciple of Jesus Christ is to discipline oneself to be like Him. Jesus prayed without ceasing. He kept the converstation with His Father going.
"Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed" (Mark 1:35; NKJV).
Jesus had the same amount of time in a day that I have. Jesus needed sleep as much as I do. Jesus had a greater purpose that I do.
His time, His needs, and His purpose did not keep him from getting away from it all to talk to His heavenly Father. Do mine? Then He said to me, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny Himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23; NKJV).
Jason Cicero
"Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed" (Mark 1:35; NKJV).
Jesus had the same amount of time in a day that I have. Jesus needed sleep as much as I do. Jesus had a greater purpose that I do.
His time, His needs, and His purpose did not keep him from getting away from it all to talk to His heavenly Father. Do mine? Then He said to me, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny Himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23; NKJV).
Jason Cicero
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Sunday Morning Starters
Tomorrow I know where I'll be. I know where He'll be. I hope you'll be there too.
"For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20; NKJV)
Jason Cicero
"For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20; NKJV)
Jason Cicero
Friday, September 2, 2011
He Yielded Up His Spirit
From noon to three in the afternoon there was darkness over all the land. One took a sponge, filled it with sour wine and offered it to Him to drink. Others said to leave Him alone. Finally, Jesus "yielded up His spirit."
To yield is "to send forth" (Strong's). Jesus sent forth His spirit. In other words, He chose to die at that exact time. His life was not taken from Him. He "gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father" (Galatians 1:4; NKJV).
He "yielded up His spirit" for me. I will rejoice in my spirit in Him. In spirit I will live for Him until He comes.
Jason Cicero
To yield is "to send forth" (Strong's). Jesus sent forth His spirit. In other words, He chose to die at that exact time. His life was not taken from Him. He "gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father" (Galatians 1:4; NKJV).
He "yielded up His spirit" for me. I will rejoice in my spirit in Him. In spirit I will live for Him until He comes.
Jason Cicero
Thursday, September 1, 2011
And They Ridiculed Him
The folks at Jairus' house were in an uproar. There was weeping and wailing. Jairus' daughter was dead.
Jesus came into the house. He asked a question: "Why make this commotion and weep?" He made an observation: "The child is not dead, but sleeping."
The folks at Jairus' house "ridiculed Him." They literally "laughed Him to scorn." Because of their response to Him, He put them all outside.
Face to face with God, they mourned as those who have no hope. Face to face with God, they did not believe His word. Face to face with God, they laughed in His face.
See Him. Hear Him. Believe Him. Be amazed by Him: "Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement" (Mark 5:43; NKJV).
Jason Cicero
Jesus came into the house. He asked a question: "Why make this commotion and weep?" He made an observation: "The child is not dead, but sleeping."
The folks at Jairus' house "ridiculed Him." They literally "laughed Him to scorn." Because of their response to Him, He put them all outside.
Face to face with God, they mourned as those who have no hope. Face to face with God, they did not believe His word. Face to face with God, they laughed in His face.
See Him. Hear Him. Believe Him. Be amazed by Him: "Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement" (Mark 5:43; NKJV).
Jason Cicero
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