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Easter 101

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Why do we have a day called Easter? There is one constant in all of humanity across time: past, present or the future. People will lie, cheat, steal, cause pain, be greedy, and not show love. This is the state of every single person who has ever lived and ever will live, we are all born into sin. We are all sinners (Romans 3:23).

Our state of being born as a sinner started with Adam and Eve when they made the decision to disobey God. As a sinner, we are all going to hell when we die because we fail to meet the standard to go to heaven. The standard is perfection. No human being, no matter how perfect they may think they are or you may think they are, is good enough to avoid hell. We are all imperfect. Mark 9:47 describes, “hell, 48 ‘where the maggots never die and the fire never goes out.” How then can anyone avoid living all eternity in hell, filled with unimaginable suffering?

It is quite simple. Believe in Jesus. He is the Son of God and came to earth to die for you and me. He became our sin. That means He was perfect and he chose to drink in our sin to then sacrifice His perfect life for you and me. Jesus willingly laid down His life on Friday, went to hell on Saturday to conquer hell for us and then rose to life on earth on Sunday, what we now call Easter.

Let’s pray. Father in heaven, help us to believe in Jesus. Our lives on earth are short, but eternity is forever. Once we die, it is too late – we are either going to heaven or hell. Help us to understand Your love for us and that You sent Your Son because You love us. You want us to be in heaven with You and the only way is belief in Jesus. Thank You for sending Jesus. In Jesus name we pray, amen.

Do not let what you see around you discourage you.

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Do not let what you see around you discourage you from answering God’s call. When King Cyrus issued a proclamation and called the remnant to rebuild the temple, only those whose hearts were moved responded to the call.  Ezra chapter 1 says, “In the first year of King Cyrus of Persia, the Lord fulfilled the prophecy he had given through Jeremiah. He stirred the heart of Cyrus to put this proclamation in writing and to send it throughout his kingdom: 2 “This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: “The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build him a Temple at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. 3 Any of you who are his people may go to Jerusalem in Judah to rebuild this Temple of the Lord, the God of Israel, who lives in Jerusalem. And may your God be with you!” Not everyone went to rebuild the temple.

There will be times when an invitation to do something for God is issued. Or perhaps an unexpected opportunity to bring God glory interrupts your day. Not all will heed the call or accept the invitation, including believers in Jesus. If you are burdened to do something for God, do it. If you feel the Holy Spirit leading you to say something, say it. Do not compare your actions and words with what others are saying or doing, compare your actions and words only to Jesus.

Let’s pray. Father in heaven, help us not to be discouraged by the lack of enthusiasm or willingness from those around us to show love to all people. Help us to walk by faith in You and Your Word instead of being beat down by all that we see going on around us. Help us to trust in Your plan and pray for those who are not showing love or compassion. Lord, help us to grow in You and to be aware of the evil in this earth so we may stand firm in Your love. In Jesus name we pray, amen.

Did you know demons attend church?

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Yes, it is true. Demons attend church, know Scriptures, know Jesus and they know you. Demons also fear God and believe there is only one God. Are you able to quote Scriptures and do you attend church regularly? Do you study about and know Jesus? Do you have the fear of the Lord?

How do we know demons hang out in religious places? Read Mark 1:23 as an example, “Suddenly, a man in the synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out”. The demon who was in the man was in the synagogue. How do we know demons know Scriptures? Satan quoted Scriptures to Jesus during the time of temptation in the desert. Read Matthew 4:1, “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, 6 and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.”

How do we know demons know who Jesus is, read Mark 1:34, “So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons. But because the demons knew who he was, he did not allow them to speak”. James 2:19 says, “You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror.” Demons believe in one God and have the fear of the Lord.

Let’s pray. Lord, please help us to know You, hold You in reverent awe, to learn and know Scriptures, and to attend church regularly. Lord, help us to grow in You and to be aware of the evil in this earth so we may stand firm. In Jesus name we pray, amen.