Warriors Arise: July 7, 2023
Matthew 3:13-14 (NKJV) Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?”
Such a humbling experience. I don't want to pass by this. Jesus is coming to John. I believe somehow, someway, Jesus comes to each one of us. He doesn't come to us to get baptized, but He does come. He comes to make Himself known. His desire is like His Father's. They want all mankind to receive Salvation through confession of sin and profession of Jesus Christ as they Savior and Lord.
2 Peter 3:9 (NKJV) The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
God's desire is for none to perish in hell. His desire is for all to live with Him in heaven. But this will only happen for those who choose to receive Him as their Savior through the confession of sin and profession of their belief in Christ. I have heard of a tribe who knew Jesus before a missionary arrived to share of Jesus. Somehow, some way, Jesus was made known to them. It gives me hope that Jesus has met people where they are just like we read of so many in the Bible. However, I believe He continues to rely on us to share His message of sacrificial, unconditional love as He mandated the disciples in Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8.
You and I have been selected by the King. Not may of us have the calling to go over seas and be a foreign missionary, but we are all called to share our testimony no matter our personality, trials, or sins. We are called, because He called us. He came to us. He gave us this precious gift that we can share with anyone. His love is absolutely amazing and we are to share it. We have been selected by the King.
2 Corinthians 5:20-21 (NKJV) Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Father, help me. I want to be bold. I want to share what You have done for me. I want to share of Your love and the freedom You have given to me. I want everyone to have the same opportunity I have had. I want them to know You are for them. I want each one to know Your goodness and strengthen. I want each one to know the Joy of the Lord. I want each one to be united with You. You created each one with love and destiny. Your desire is for them to live with You in heaven when the end comes. I pray I would have courage to share You with compassion, love, and strength in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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