Monday, February 2, 2009

And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

Luke 4:14

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

Matthew 9:35

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Acts 10:38

“The Real Superstar”

Good Morning Beloved,

Jesus is holy cool.  Ever stop to think about the earthly persona of Jesus.  He was meek and humble, confident and bold all at once.  He knew who He was and what He was sent to do.  He mind was made up and He was completely focused on His mission.  His kindness and compassion was evident as He began to weep over the sad spiritual condition of the people of God.  He loved people, but He was not a ‘people pleaser’.  He lived to please His Father.  Sometimes that made people angry… they could not control Him. He was strong and bold enough to chase a multitude of thieves out of the temple with a whip… by Himself… too tough I tell you!  In the face of imminent danger, He was able to escape, until He knew His time of sacrifice had come.  He told His disciples:

Therefore My Father loves me, because I lay down My life, that I might take it again. No man takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of My Father.  (John 10:17-18)

Wow!  Remember what He said…

“And Jesus came and spake to them, saying, “All power is given to Me in heaven and in earth.” Matthew 28:18.

Jesus was meek, but He was never ‘weak’.  Many people have confused ‘meekness’ for ‘weakness’.  I’ve heard meekness described as strength under control.  Meaning, I could break you down, but I’m not going to.  The ability is there, but under control.  Folks will test us (… as they tested Jesus time and time again)… to see if what we have is real.  Wisdom and discernment are valuable weapons in our arsenal, and will let us know if what is coming at us, is something to let go, or address… in the right spirit of course.  The character and attributes of Jesus are amazing.  As we hang around Him… those characteristics rub off on us…

… and that my royal sibling is Good News!

U Blessed

Have A Fabulous Day!

Regina

Strong Tower - Proverbs 18:10 6 of 109   The name of the Lord is Jesus. Through the name of Jesus we are protected from the enemy.

Ridin’ Shotgun -John 10:10 74 of 109   We can enjoy life more abundantly when we maintain a close relationship with Jesus. But if we are apart from Him, we become vulnerable to the thief, who would seek steal, kill, and destroy. April 6, 2008