When the Virgin Mary conceived a
son by the Holy Spirit, they called Him Emmanuel, because God actually came to
dwell among us in human form, and to redeem us (Matthew 1:23).
God calls His Saints to make
disciples in every nation, to baptize them, not for our glory, but in the name
of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. All of the Redeemed offer up a continual
sacrifice to God for laying down His life for us (Hebrews 13:15).
As we share the Gospel of Christ
and the Good News about the Kingdom of God and the power in the name of Jesus, many
people will believe and get baptized, and be freed from all condemnation (Acts
8:12).
However, those who refuse to
believe in the name of Jesus, God's only begotten Son, condemn themselves to
eternal damnation (John 3:18). They also miss out on His blessings while they
live on this earth.
Lifting up the name of Jesus, we
exult Him who rides on the wind and is our Lord and Savior (Psalm 68:4). At His
return, His name shall be written on the thigh of His robe: King of kings and
Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16).
Authentic Believers look forward
to the day when at the mention of Jesus' name, every knee in heaven, on earth,
and in Hell will bow in His honor and in recognition of who He is (Philippians
2:10).
If we confess with our mouth that
Jesus is Lord, and if we truly believe in our heart that God raised Him from
the dead, we receive His sure and eternal salvation (Romans 10:9).
His greatness is unsearchable,
and He draws us into intimate fellowship with Himself, so that we will
understand the mysteries of His Kingdom and acknowledge Him in all things
(Proverbs 3:5-6).
Prayer:
Father God, in the name of Jesus,
You sent us Your Holy Spirit as our helper. He teaches us all things and brings
them back to our memory as we need reminding, in order to share them with
others or to draw comfort from the anointing of Your Words (John 14:26).
Through the prayers of the Eldership of Your Church, You gave us power in Jesus' name, and You heal our
infirmities (James 5:14; Malachi 4:2). In Christ we have forgiveness of our
sins, and we share in Your eternal life (Acts 10:43; 1 John 5:13).
Thought for the Day:
God reminds us
that whatever we do in our words and in our deeds, they are more powerful and
anointed when we follow His Spirit's direction and give thanks to Him. - Colossians
3:17
