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THE LORD PROVIDES

 

John 21: We find ourselves at the end of the Gospel of John with seven of His disciples who decided to go fishing. They hadn’t had much success and daylight finally came upon them and Jesus was standing on the shore, although they did not know it was Him. He asked then if they had any fish and they told him they hadn’t caught any. He told them in verse 6 to: “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some. Immediately, it was filled with 153 fish, almost too heavy to carry in to shore, (This is an excellent example of the result of obedience to the Lord). The net did not tear even though it was overloaded with fish, which is the way things are when the Lord is involved. Jesus said: “Come and have breakfast.” This was the third time Jesus appeared to them since the resurrection.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

 

After breakfast Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him three times and He told him to tend His sheep (followers) each time. (This could have been an affirmation of Peter’s love for Jesus in reference to Peter’s three denials). Jesus then prophesied to Peter as to the type of death he would suffer, (crucifixion). Jesus then told Peter to follow Him and as they were walking another disciple followed them prompting Peter to question Jesus about him. Jesus told Peter that the other disciple was of no concern to him, i.e., Peter should be concerned about himself, (a good lesson for all of us).

 

John ends the Gospel with a testimony that every thing he wrote about Jesus was true as they were witnesses of all the events. John goes on to say that he thought if every thing that Jesus did were recorded the world would be not be able to contain the books which were written.

 

What we see in this chapter is a fine example of listening and being obedient to the Word of God. The word says to believe in Jesus and if we do we will have eternal life. In addition we will be able to live in the peace He offers, knowing that He loves us and is looking after us until the day when we will see him face to face. Amen.

 

 

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CHAINS FALL OFF

 

Acts 12:7: “Quick get up!” The angel of the Lord told Peter and the chains fell from his wrists. Peter was imprisoned by Herod but the Lord had other plans for him. When God has a plan nothing is going to interfere. Have you ever considered God has a plan for you? Have you thought about the fact God saw you before you were born? It’s true you know and God does have a plan for each person ever born or those yet to be born.

 

I know the plan God has for me. He created me, He sustains me and He redeemed me by providing a Savior who paid my debt in full. He put me here on this earth to prepare me for eternity with Him. I have faith and trust in what His living word tells me. I know Jesus is my Savior; so can you.

 

PRAYER MINISTRY

 

1st Thessalonians 5:16: “Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you.in all circumstances.”

 

  Bunny and I are taking a week’s cruise this coming week. Please pray for a safe trip; thank you.

Bunny (my wife); Vista Knoll Nursing home patients; District Prayer Ministry; Dennis P.; Betty and family; Angela, cancer; Nick (me); Military; Emma and Alex; Tom H.; Patti L.; Jan; Doug; Jim & Michelle M; Sherry & Ellie O’C.: Dillon; Lynn; Donna; John M; Ross & Connie; Joan T; Pat Z.; Oguazi; Pam; Bruce; David F.; BMF; Tass and family; Johnny Riccio; Jay;

 

Rms.11:29: “For God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.”

 

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THE INTERCESSOR

 

John 17: Jesus looked toward Heaven and began to pray: Verse 1-3: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people thst he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”

 

Jesus continues praying to the Father throughout this entire chapter. Verse 6, 7: “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you.” Verse 9: “I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me for they are yours. Verse 15: “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” Verse 18: “As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.”

 

Verse 20, 21: “My prayer is not for them alone. I also pray for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you…”

 

This is a beautiful prayer and I would suggest you read the entire chapter; it will certainly humble you.

 

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PEACE AND TRIBULATION

 

John 16: The time of the crucifixion is drawing close and Jesus begins to inform the disciples of things to come and things they need to know. Jesus explains the reason He had not told them all these things before because He was with them from the beginning of His ministry. He wants them to be prepared because a time was soon to come when the Jews would think they would be doing a service for God by killing the Disciples. The fact was that they did not know the true God: Jesus said in verse 3, “They will do such things because they have not known the Father or me.” Jesus wanted them to remember these things so that when certain events happened they will remember He told them in advance. The Holy Spirit will come to teach them and help them to remember all things, and He will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. The greatest sin is not believing in Jesus which, obviously, has serious consequences.

 

In verse 16 Jesus says “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.” They could not understand what He was saying and He finally told them that He would soon speak more plainly to them, (referring to the time following His resurrection).He explains that they will be able to ask anything of the Father in His name and it will be granted to them. Jesus then tells them that He came from the Father and is soon to return to Him. The disciples understood this and believed in Him. Jesus told them that they would desert Him soon; however He would not be alone because the Father would be with Him, (referring to the time preceding the crucifixion}. The last verse in this chapter is a most comforting and heartwarming message from Jesus. He says, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Verse 33.

 

There shouldn’t be any doubt in anyone’s mind, as Jesus said, that there is tribulation in the world. The question is, can we have real peace while living in this world? In John 16:33 Jesus said you may ‘have peace’. How? Jesus died on the cross to pay the sin debt of everyone and all that is required of anyone who wants the assurance of this peace is to believe it. Yes, believe that Jesus died on the cross for all those who welcome Him into their heart. Then, and only then, will we have the peace that Jesus promised us.