Journal 4-15-14

I was reading a story yesterday about Judas one of Jesus’ very close followers. He sold Jesus out for a few pieces of silver. I asked myself how many times have I sold Jesus out in my own life. I am not sure but I know I am guilty. That just goes to show you how powerful our flesh is. Judas was a faithful follower of Jesus. He walked with Him, talked with Him, and saw many of the miracles that Jesus performed. He had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He knew who Jesus Christ was and what His purpose was, yet he still sold him out. He still turned his back on the man who was sent to die for him, to save him. I have begun to think about the reasons I, like Judas, have sold Jesus out. My reasons include lust, money, greed, pride, etc. What does this story tell me? That Satan is extremely crafty and bold and he wants you, Angela, Zarria, Nick, Savanah, Faith, Hunter, and Mia to take the bait he leaves for you so that you will be consumed with guilt and anger in your life. He wants to kill you and all the plans that God has for your life.

Ephesians 5:5 – For you may be sure of this that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure or who is covetous, or an idolater, has no inheritance in the kingdom of God.

Colossians 3:5 – So put everything evil out of your life; sexual sin, immorality, letting sinful thoughts control you, and wanting things that are wrong, and don’t keep wanting more and more for yourself, which is the same as worshipping a false God.

              

         I want you to recognize the reason I always say read, pray, turn from sin, and surround yourselves with people doing the same. It gives us strength to resist the devil as he comes at us in angels clothing. He even had the nerve to tempt Jesus and promised him that if Jesus would bow to him he would give Him that which Jesus was already the heir to. So don’t think you are too good for temptation. We must be ready, with the full armor of God, to fight Satan when he attacks.  

Prayer

Hebrews 1:20 – Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Sheppard of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen

Thoughts:
Keep your life free from love of money and be content with what you have, for He said “I will never leave you or forsake you.” So we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not fear, what can man do to me.” (Hebrews 13:5-6). I don’t write this stuff; I just take it right out of the Bible - God’s word to us - His instruction manual.

BIBLE

Basic

Instruction

Before

Leaving

Earth