WHO IS THIS MAN JESUS?

In Genesis Jesus is the Creator of all things.

In Exodus Jesus is the Passover Lamb who died to pay the penalty for our sins.

In Leviticus Jesus is the High Priest making intersession for us.

In Numbers Jesus is the Pillow of Cloud by day and the Pillow of fire by night that guides us.

In Deuteronomy Jesus is the Divine Prophet.

In Joshua Jesus is Yeshua, the Captain of our salvation.

In Judges Jesus is our Spiritual and Political Deliverer.

In Ruth Jesus is our Blood Relative and the Redeemer of our soul.

In 1 and 2 Samuel Jesus is our Prophet, Priest and Judge.

In 1 and 2 Kings Jesus is our Reining King.

In 1 and 2 Chronicles Jesus is the coming Messiah.

In Ezra Jesus is the forgiver of our sins and the restorer of our soul.

In Nehemiah Jesus is the Rebuilder of the broken down walls of our lives.

In Esther Jesus is our Providential Care and Advocate.

In Job Jesus is our Redeemer.

In Psalms Jesus is our Lord and our Shepherd.

In Proverbs and Ecclesiastes Jesus is our Wisdom.

In the Song of Solomon Jesus is the coming Bridegroom in love with His people.

In Isaiah Jesus is the coming Prince of Peace.

In Jeremiah Jesus is the Coming Shepherd.

In Lamentations Jesus is the Weeping Prophet.

In Ezekiel Jesus is our Messiah, King and Shepherd.

In Daniel Jesus is the Great Stone who will crush the ungodly governments of this

world. He is the fourth man in the firey furnace. He is the coming King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

In Hosea Jesus is the Faithful and Forgiving Husband forever married to the backslider.

In Joel Jesus is the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit and with Fire.

In Amos Jesus is our Burden-Bearer.

In Obadiah Jesus is the Mighty Savior.

In Jonah Jesus is the sign of Jonah in His death, burial and resurrection.

In Micah Jesus is the Messiah who will reign over the whole world.

In Nahum Jesus is the Avenger of God’s people at His second coming.

In Habakkuk Jesus is the Evangelist, preaching, “Revive thy work in the midst of the years”.

In Zephaniah Jesus is the Savior of the world.

In Haggai Jesus is the Signet Ring that seals us as God’s people.

In Zechariah Jesus is the coming Messiah who will bring permanent peace to the world.

And in Malachi Jesus is the Sun of Righteousness with healing in His Wings.

In Matthew Jesus is the promised Messianic King.

In Mark Jesus is the Servant who ministers to the physical and spiritual needs of His People.

In Luke Jesus is the Son of Man reflecting the physical image of God.

In John Jesus is the Son of God reflecting the spiritual image of God.

In Acts Jesus is the Resurrected and Ascended Savior who is the Founder and Foundation of His church, baptizing us into His body by the Holy Spirit.

In Romans Jesus is the Second Adam whose death on the cross provides justification and righteousness for all who place their faith in Him.

In 1 Corinthians Jesus is our Righteousness, our sanctification and our Redemption.

In 2 Corinthians Jesus is our Victory, our Lord, our Light, our Judge, our Reconciliation, our Substitute, our Gift and our Power.

In Galatians Jesus is our Savior and Deliverer from the curse of the Law.

In Ephesians Jesus is the Christ of Unsearchable riches.

In Philippians Jesus is the God who Supplies all our needs.

In Colossians Jesus is the Fullness of the Godhead in a Body.

In 1 and 2 Thessalonians Jesus is the Soon-Coming King of King and Lord of Lords.

In 1 and 2 Timothy Jesus is the Mediator between God and Man.

In Titus Jesus is our Faithful Pastor.

In Philemon Jesus is our Friend who sticks to us closer than a brother.

In Hebrews Jesus is the Blood of the everlasting covenant.

In James Jesus is the Great Physician.

In 1 and 2 Peter Jesus is the Chief Shepherd who is coming back to earth soon.

In 1,2 and 3 John Jesus is our Everlasting Love.

In Jude Jesus is the soon coming Judge.

And in Revelation Jesus is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lord’s coming back to arth to finish what He started in the Garden of Eden, and prove once and for all that He is God.

He is Noah’s Ark.

He is Abraham’s Ram.

He is Isaac’s Well.

He is Jacob’s Ladder.

He is Samuel’s Horn Of Oil.

He is David’s Slingshot.

He is Simon Peter's Solid Rock.

He is Paul’s Obsession.

He is John’s Pearly White City.

He is the Husband to the widow and the Father to the orphan.

He is a Rock in a weary land.

He is the Prince of Peace.

He is the Bright and Morning Star.

He is the Rose of Sharon.

He is the Lilly of the Valley.

He is the balm in Gilead.

He is the Word of God.

Jesus is God Almighty!

In Revelation 1:8, Jesus says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, says the Lord, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty”.1 John 1: 2, 14

Why did God become flesh?

1. To make an invisible God visible.

2. To make an unknown God know.

3. To make an impersonal God personal.

4. To make an unkillable God killable. (Death means separation not termination. ) On the cross Jesus said to the Father, “Why have you forsaken me?” At least for three hours of devil darkness on the cross Jesus was separated from the Father paying the penalty for our sins.

And God Said No

I asked God to take away my pride. And God said "No".
He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said "No".
He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience. And God said "No".
He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness. And God said "No".
He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain. And God said "No".
He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said "No".
He said I must grow on my own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said "No".
He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me.
And God said "Ah, finally you have the idea!"

A Portrait of Christ

To the artist, He is the one altogether lovely - Song of Solomon 5:15

To the architect, He is the chief cornerstone - I Peter 2:6

To the astronomer, He is the sun of righteousness - Malachi 4:2

To the baker, He is the bread of life - John 6:35

To the banker, He is the hidden treasure - Matthew 13:44

To the builder, He is the sure foundation - Isaiah 28:16

To the carpenter, He is the door - John 10:7

To the doctor, He is the great physician - Jeremiah 8:22

To the educator, He is the great teacher - John 3:2

To the engineer, He is the new and living way - Hebrews 10:20

To the farmer, He is the sower and Lord of harvest - Luke 10:2

To the florist, He is the rose of Sharon - Song of Solomon 2:1

To the geologist, He is the rock of ages - I Corinthians 10:4

To the horticulturist, He is the true vine - John 15:1

To the judge, He is the only righteous judge of man - II Timothy 4:8

To the juror, He is the faithful and true witness - Revelation 3:14

To the jeweler, He is the pearl of great price - Matthew 13:46

To the lawyer, He is counselor, lawgiver, and true advocate - Isaiah 9:6

To the newspaper man, He is tidings of great joy - Luke 2:10

To the oculist, He is the light of the eyes - Proverbs 29:13

To the philanthropist, He is the unspeakable gift - II Corinthians 9:15

To the philosopher, He is the wisdom of God - I Corinthians 1:24

To the preacher, He is the Word of God - Revelation 19:13

To the sculptor, He is the living stone - 1 Peter 2:4

To the servant, He is the good master - Matthew 23:8-10

To the student, He is the incarnate truth - 1 John 5:6

To the theologian, He is the author and finisher of our faith - Hebrews 12:2

To the toiler, He is the giver of rest - Matthew 11:28

To the sinner, He is the Lamb of God who takes the sin away - John 1:29

To the Christian, He is the Son of the Living God, the Savior, the Redeemer, and the Loving Lord.

The Pencil Parable

Let us praise God for the divine exchange

If you never felt pain, Then how would you know that I am a Healer?

If you never had to pray, How would you know that I am a Deliverer?

If you never had a trial, How could you call yourself an over comer?

If you never felt sadness, How would you know that I am a Comforter?

If you never made a mistake, How would you know that I am a forgiver?

If you knew all, How would you know that I will answer your questions?

If you never were in trouble, How would you know that I will come to your rescue

If you never were broken, Then how would you know that I can make you whole?

If you never had a problem,How would you know that I can solve them?

If you never had any suffering, Then how would you know what I went through?

If you never went through the fire, Then how would you become pure?

If I gave you all things, How would you appreciate them?

If I never corrected you, How would you know that I love you?

If you had all power, Then how would you learn to depend on me?

If your life was perfect, Then what would you need me for?

The Greatest "MATHEMATICAL" Problem In The World

THE GREATEST "MATHEMATICAL" PROBLEM IN THE WORLD

Moses and the people were in the desert, but what was he going to do with them. They had to be fed, and fed is what they did, according to the Quartermaster General in the Army. It was reported that Moses would have had 1500 tons of food each day.

Do you know that to bring that much food each day, two freight trains, each a mile long, would be required! Besides you must remember, they were out in the desert, so they would have to have firewood to use in cooking the food. This would take 4000 tons of wood and a few more freight trains, each a mile long just for one day.

And just think, they were forty years in transit and oh yes, they would have to have water. If only they had enough water to drink and wash a few dishes, it would take 11,000.000 gallons each day, and a freight train with tank cars, 1800 miles long, just to bring in water!

And then another thing! They had to cross the Red Sea at night. (They did?) Now, if they went on a narrow path, double file, the line would be 800 miles long and would require 35 days and nights to get through. So there had to be space in the Red Sea, 3 miles wide so that they could walk 5,000 abreast to get over in one night.

But then, there is another problem. Each time they camped at the end of the day, a campground two-thirds the size of Rhode Island was required, or a total of 750 square miles long… Think of it! These spaces just for nightly camping.

Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt? I think not! You see Moses believed in God. God took care of these things for him.

Let us take courage, we have the same God. We think our problems are so big. Remember what God can do!

When life seems FUTILE, remember you are FERTILE

God, grant me the Serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the Courage to change the one I can, and the Wisdom to know it's me.

The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember...

Noah was a drunk.

Abraham was too old.

Isaac was a daydreamer.

Jacob was a liar.

Leah was ugly.

Moses had a stuttering problem plus he was a murderer.

Gideon was cowardly.

Samson was a HE-man with a distinct SHE-weakness.

Rahab was a prostitute.

Samuel was a little kid.

Jeremiah was a complaining prophet.

David at one time was an adulterous murderer.

Elijah was depressed and suicidal.

Isaiah preached naked.

Jonah ran from God.

Naomi was a widow.

Job went bankrupt.

Amos was an illiterate.

John the Baptist ate bugs.

Peter denied Christ.

The Disciples fell asleep while praying.

Martha worried about everything.

The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once.

Zaccheus was too small.

Lydia was a busy business lady.

Paul was a Jewish religious bigot.

Timothy had an ulcer...AND

LAZARUS WAS DEAD

No more excuses now. God can use you to your full potential.

The World's Better Place

The world's a better place because Michelangelo did not say,

"I don't do ceilings."

Sistine Chapel ceiling

The world's a better place because Martin Luther did not say'

"I don't do doors."

Martin Luther nails his theses to the church door.

The world's a better place because John Wesley didn't say,

"I don't do preaching in fields."

The world's a better place because Moses didn't say,

"I don't do Pharaohs or mass migrations."

The world's a better place because Rahab didn't say

"I don't do enemy spies."

The world's a better place because Ruth didn't say,

"I don't do mothers-in-law."

The world's a better place because Samuel didn't say,

"I don't do mornings."

The world's a better place because David didn't say,

"I don't do giants."

The world's a better place because Peter didn't say,

"I don't do Gentiles."

The world's a better place because John didn't say,

"I don't do deserts."

The world's a better place because Mary didn't say,

"I don't do virgin births."

The world's a better place because Paul didn't say,

"I don't do correspondence."

The world's a better place because Mary Magdalene didn't say,

"I don't do feet."

The world exists today as a better place because Noah obeyed

God instead of letting common sense and personal convenience

prompt him into saying, "I don't do arks and animals."

And there is salvation available for this world today  because Jesus didn't say,

"I don't do crosses."

And the world will be a better place only if you and I don't say, "

I don't do..."

Father's Love Letter

The Cry Of A Father's Heart From Genesis To Revelation

My Child…

You may not know me, but I know everything about you…Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up
…Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways
…Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered…Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image
…Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being
…Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring
…Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived
…Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation
…Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book…Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live
…Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made
…Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb
…Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born
…Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me
…John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love…1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you
…1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your Father
…1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could
…Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father
…Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand…James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs
…Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope
…Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love
…Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore
...Psalms 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing
…Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you
…Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession
…Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul
…Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things
…Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me
…Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart
…Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires
…Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine
…Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager
…2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles
…2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you
…Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart
…Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes
…Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth
…Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus
…John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed
…John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being
…Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you…Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins
…2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled
…2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you…1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love
…Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me
…1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again
…Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen
…Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father
…Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is…Will you be my child?
…John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you
…Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad. Almighty God

The Chosen Vessel

The Master was searching for a vessel to use.
Before Him were many, Which one would He choose?

"Take me," cried the gold one, "I'm shiny and bright.
I am of great value and I do things just right.
My beauty and luster will outshine the rest,
And for someone like you, Master, gold would be best."
The Master passed on, with no word at all.

And looked at a silver urn, narrow and tall,
"I'll serve you dear Master, I'll pour out your wine.
I'll be on your table, whenever you dine.
My lines are so graceful, my carvings so true,
My silver will certainly compliment you."

Unheeding,He came to the vessel of brass,
Wide-mouthed and shallow and polished like glass.
"Here, here," cried the vessel, "I know I will do.
Place me on your table for all men to view."

The Master came next to the vessel of wood,
Polished and carved, it solidly stood.
"You may use me, dear Master," the wooden bowl said,
"But I'd rather you used me for fruit, not for bread."

Then the Master looked down on a vessel of clay,
Empty and broken, it helplessly lay.
No hope had the vessel that the Master might choose
to cleanse and make whole, to fill and to use.

"Oh, this is the vessel I've been hoping to find.
I'll mend it and use it and make it all mine.
I need not the vessel with the pride of itself,
Nor one that is narrow, to sit on the shelf.

Nor one that is big-mouthed and shallow and loud,
Nor one that displays its contents so proud."
Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay,
Mended and cleansed and filled it that day.

He spoke to it kindly, "There's work you must do.
Just pour out to others what I pour in you."