NOT RECOGNIZING THE PRESENCE OF GOD!!!

Oct. 10, 2013

NOT RECOGNIZING THE PRESENCE OF GOD!!!

As I was allowing the Spirit to inspire my subject for today. My mind went to A sequence of events starting in

1. John 18;2-9 Jesus meets Judas with an unruly rabble and officers
2. Luke 22:47-48 Judas betrays Jesus with A kiss
3. John 18:10-11 Peter cuts off the right ear of Malchus the High Priest servant.
4. Luke 22:51-53 Jesus heals Malchus ear.
5. Mark 14:50 All of Jesus Disciples fled in fear
6 John 18:12-14, 19-23 The rabble, officers, and Captain bound Jesus and leads Him to Annas the father-in-law of Caiaphas. One of his officers strikes Jesus.
7. John 18:24 Annas sends Jesus bound to Caiaphas
8. Luke 22:54-62 Peter denies Christ 3 times. The cock crows
9. Matt 26:57-68 Christ in front of the rabble, high priest, scribes and Elders is accused by two false witnesses Jesus condemns self. Caiaphas tears his robe and finds Jesus guilty of blasphemy. Jesus is spit on and hit in the face.
10. Matt 27:1 In morning, Chief Priest Elders and rabble ratify Christ sentence, bound Him and lead him to Pilate
11. John 18:28-38 Pilate questions Jesus, finds no fault.
12. Luke 23:4-12 Pilate sends Jesus to Herod where He is accused by the Chief Priest and Scribes Herod with his men of war mocks Jesus and puts Him in a robe. and returns Jesus back to Pilate.
13. Luke 23:13-23 Pilate tells the rabble. Herod nor Himself Finds Fault in Jesus so he will let Him go.
14 Matt 27:17-30 Pilate tries to release Jesus instead of Barabbas. Pilate’s wife warns Pilate to let Jesus go. The rabble cries for Barabbas and the crucifixion of Jesus. Pilate washes his hands. Jesus is stripped, beat, A crown of thorns placed on Christ head, A reed in right Hand, as they mocked and scourge Christ, as He is lead away to be crucified
15. Luke 23:26-32 Jesus carries His Cross Weakened from the severe beatings, Simon of Cyrene is made to carry it for Him.
16 Matt 27:33-38 The Crucifixion, Jesus is nailed to the cross along with two thrives.
17. Luke23:39-43 One thief mocks Christ, one accepts Christ as His Savior
18. John 19:23-42 The soldiers divide up Jesus clothes, and cast lots for His seamless tunic
Jesus makes sure His mother is taken care of He then knows all things has been accomplished I thirst he says they fill A sponge with vinegar and put it in his mouth. He then says it is finished and gives up the ghost. Then came the soldiers to brake his legs but He is already dead. A soldier throws A spear in His side to make sure. Joseph of Arimathea and Ncoidemus takes Christ body and buries Him.

What A powerful sequence of events in A matter of A few hours. So many in His presence but so many lost opportunities.

how could they not recognize the Savior of the world. What could be so different in the rabble and the woman with the issue of Blood who only touched the hem of His Garment and was made whole. My friends what does it take when you are so Close and never fill the saving grace and mercy of God. Where would you place yourself today?

With the Rabble who was close enough to look into the creator of the world’s eyes and say save me oh Lord, and receive eternal life, but choose not to? Or the woman with the issue of blood who knew she was not worthy but with humility and faith only touched the him of His Garment and was made whole?

Did the rabble ever study God’s Word, Did they ever seek God’s Spirit. On that day was anyone  focused on the saving power of the Savior except The thief on the cross. It took A thief, to let the world know the good news, if you just have faith and believe. So many souls were lost on that day 2000 years ago Matthew 27:54 tells us

“The Roman officers were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, “This man truly was the Son of God!” But when they went back home, and business as usual, how many truly accepted Christ as there Savior and stayed in His presence. My friends is it business as usual with you.

How is it you can be in the presence of Christ all of your life and not know it. Can we all say as A Christian what Paul tells us in Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

This tells me When you believe on God’s Saving Grace; proclaims him as your Savior and Lord; then the very character of Christ’s nature is connected with you. But my friends that can only come through The Holy Spirit, who will manifest the presence of Christ in us, through God’s Word if we accept, For the word of God is alive and active.

Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 My friends Christ death allowed His presence to forever be A part of us. but you must be familiar with His presence in order to know when you are in it.

So friends stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY