Reading in Mark 6, this morning, I find some interesting things.
“But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.”
Mark 6:4 KJV
A true prophet of God will not be widely accepted; in fact the contrary is true. He will be derided and ridiculed by the worldly church. Whereas a false "Prophet" will be highly lauded and have great gain!
Speaking of the end of the world, Jesus said, “And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.” Matthew 24:11 KJV
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”
Matthew 7:15 KJV
How do we know, when the Truth is being preached? It seems that everyone has "truth!" A friend likens it to rat poison; 99.999% good stuff and .001% strychnine. Just enough to kill you! (My paraphrase)
When Jesus sent out the disciples this was their charge (and it remains today):
“And they went out, and preached that men should repent.”
Mark 6:12 KJV
And they were able to do miracles:
“And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.”
Mark 6:13 KJV
Healing and deliverance follow repentance! Then as today!
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 KJV
The following scripture really is not spoken of much, and like all scripture still applies today.
“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.” Mark 6:11 KJV
I read recently that when, a person accepts a lie from the devil; that the really bad part is that they have in fact rejected The Truth!
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
John 14:6 KJV
“And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.”
Luke 21:8 KJV
The only way you will not be deceived is by daily reading and studying The Word of God; every word; not just the favorite scriptures of your denomination! You seek the Truth! He will open your eyes! He will change your heart! You will begin to see things, you have never seen before and it will amaze you!
You don't need a devotional! If you have never read it through; begin in Matthew 1:1 and read through the New Testament and when you reach the last page, turn to Genesis 1:1 and read the Old Testament! Then repeat!
Never stop reading your Bible!
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 KJV
Examine your heart!
Repent while there is still time!
Even so - MARANATHA!
1/13/17
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