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Brandon Bracey's Seed Devotions!
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| Aug 19, 2008 11:23 pm |
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Brandon Bracey's Seed Devotion: Padded Crosses. |
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Seed Devotion: Padded Crosses
Scripture Hebrews 12:2," looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
I remember when I first got saved and it was all so exciting! I remember walking down the aisle of the Baptist Church with nervous energy in my stomach. It was a wonderful day and I made the most important decision I could ever make in my life.
Ok! Great! My life will now be so easy! I am saved and on my way to heaven! Wait.... Hold up... I am having family problems again. Uh Oh.... I am also having financial hardships. Oh boy... you are also asking me to leave my former life of doing what I want to serve God!!??
Have you experienced this? You were on top of the world when you got saved, but then it seemed like your world started crashing down? That's because when you became saved you made an enemy of a former friend. His name is Satan. Satan wants to destroy your life... plain and simple. You used to work for him, but now you have joined the other team and he can't stand it!
But you also have to realize that God never promised us that working out your salvation would be easy. There is a price for being identified with Jesus. Some first century believers even faced death, and even today in some parts of the world people still face death for following Jesus. To live as Jesus did means to not conform to the world, give up your own rights, and serve others. This my friends, comes with a price.
I do not mean to rain on your parade, but there are no "padded crosses" in Christianity. I would be nice to have a fresh cup of lemonade on a beach everyday, but then there would be no victory. Jesus needs us to be soldiers in this spiritual war. There are souls on the line. People's lives hang in the balance.
Now the wonderful news is that when you endure persecution just like Christ, there is joy and reward in it! Jesus endured the cross because he was doing the Father's will and he knew that no amount of suffering could compare with the joy of fulfilling his purpose. Yes, you may have some trials, but you will also have peace, joy, love, wisdom, and the wonderful fruits of the spirit developed in you! Do not also forget about your eternal reward in heaven.
Do you want to hear God," Well done thou good and faithful servant"?. If you do, take the pads off your cross and follow him
Heavenly Father,
You are mighty, awesome and wonderful. It is a privilege to bring glory to your name Lord. Father I purpose to do your will no matter the cost. From this point on I will take up my cross and follow you in Jesus name, Amen.
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The most important decision you can make is to accept Jesus as Lord of your life. If you would like to do that say this prayer," Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son to die on the cross for my sins. I am a sinner in need of a savior. Jesus I repent of my sin and ask you to come into my heart. I make you Lord of my life. Amen". If you have prayed this prayer, congratulations You are saved and a part of the family of God! The next step is to get into a good bible based church where the Word of God is proclaimed! Please email me at: brandon_bracey00@yahoo.com so I can assist you in your new beginning!
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