08/12/2024
For those who believe in Jesus & think trouble won't come to you those who think if a believer is having problems in their life it's a direct result of them or their sin. A warning from God!
The bible says that once you give your life to Christ it doesn't get easier, in fact you become more under attack then ever before in your life, And even before you knew God, God chose you, So you would have been hated by the world without cause because Jesus even said you will be hated for my name sake just because you believe in me,
- John 15:18-19 (ESV):
"If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you."
not to mention you were chosen as a child of God before you were born so you've always been hated and would have had trouble in your life relentlessly if you truly are a child of God,
- Jeremiah 1:5 (ESV):"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."
so in reality if your not going through it. Maybe you're not really a child of God. God puts us through trials to build character. Read the book of job. He was favored by God but his life was a disaster he was also a back slider and God loved him the most because of his faith and also his willingness to surrender to God, acknowledging his sin and error against God, therefore God gave him mercy and grace/ forgiveness.
Many bad things happen to people not by their own doing many have been born into lives of sin inherited by their parents or the environment they grew up in even the country, There are kids forced into crime just because of the country they live in or by their parents or from growing up in the street with no guardians no influences and only the elements of the street to corrupt them from an early age where they themselves don't know any better, by the time they become adults it takes a life time or over 20 years to undo what happened to them in the first 20. If you're going through trouble in your life over and over and you believe in Jesus and claim it. Declare it. Then that is why. That's Satan smashing on you and God will sometimes allow it as a test of faith. People need to read their Bible's! Not to say your own ways desires and actions can't destroy your life but it's about a person's heart their intent, the flesh will always default to sin especially for those who were rooted and embedded in it from an early age or have been over exposed to it over a prolonged period of time, there is a sanctification proccess. All biblical. All Jesus taught himself even if one doesn't believe in or agreed with the bible, this was Jesus words and his teachings. His character. We're to have compassion for these people show them love and lift them up encourage them not condemn them. That's what religion does and Jesus was against religion and called out religious leaders and false prophets all the time even those who use his father's word religiously read about on the Sabbath when Jesus healed the mans hand and the teachers tried correcting Jesus with his own father's word and he put them in their place.
All the bible scripture to back everything I just said. -
2 Timothy 3:12 (KJV):"Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
Job's Restoration:In the end, God rebukes Job's friends for their incorrect assumptions about suffering and rewards Job's faithfulness. Job's fortunes are restored, and he receives twice as much as he had before. His health is restored, he has more children, and he lives a long and prosperous life.The book concludes with Job living 140 more years and dying "full of days" (Job 42:17, KJV).Why Did Job Suffer?The story of Job is complex and does not provide a straightforward answer to why the righteous suffer. However, some key themes emerge:Test of Faith:Job's suffering serves as a test of his faithfulness to God. Satan challenges Job's integrity, but Job's perseverance demonstrates that his faith is not dependent on his circumstances.God's Sovereignty:The story emphasizes that God's ways are beyond human understanding. Job never learns the reason for his suffering, and the narrative suggests that God's purposes are sometimes inscrutable.Suffering and Righteousness:Job's story challenges the belief that suffering is always a punishment for sin. Job is righteous, yet he suffers intensely. This indicates that suffering can happen to the righteous and is not always a direct consequence of personal wrongdoing.Faith and Trust in God:Despite his immense suffering, Job never abandons his faith in God. His story illustrates the importance of trusting in God's wisdom, even when circumstances seem unjust or incomprehensible.God's Love and FavorDespite the severe trials, God never abandons Job. The restoration of Job's fortunes at the end of the book is a testament to God's enduring love and favor. The story shows that, while suffering is real and can be overwhelming, God's presence and ultimate justice prevail.In summary, the story of Job teaches profound lessons about faith, suffering, and the mysteries of God's will. It challenges readers to trust in God's wisdom and goodness, even in the face of inexplicable trials.
# # # **Mark 3:1-6 (ESV)**
1. "Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there with a withered hand.
2. And they watched Jesus, to see whether he would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse him.
3. And he said to the man with the withered hand, 'Come here.'
4. And he said to them, 'Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?' But they were silent.
5. And he looked around at them with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart, and said to the man, 'Stretch out your hand.' He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
6. The Pharisees went out and immediately held counsel with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him."
# # # **Matthew 12:9-14 (ESV)**
9. "He went on from there and entered their synagogue.
10. And a man was there with a withered hand. And they asked him, 'Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?'—so that they might accuse him.
11. He said to them, 'Which one of you who has a sheep, if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift it out?
12. Of how much more value is a man than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.'
13. Then he said to the man, 'Stretch out your hand.' And the man stretched it out, and it was restored, healthy like the other.
14. But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him."
# # # **Luke 6:6-11 (ESV)**
6. "On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered.
7. And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him.
8. But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, 'Come and stand here.' And he rose and stood there.
9. And Jesus said to them, 'I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?'
10. And after looking around at them all he said to him, 'Stretch out your hand.' And he did so, and his hand was restored.
11. But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus."
# # # **Key Points from Jesus' Response**:
- **Jesus emphasized the principle of doing good on the Sabbath**: He challenged the religious leaders by asking whether it is lawful to do good or harm on the Sabbath, highlighting the importance of mercy and compassion over rigid legalism.
- **Jesus grieved at their hardness of heart**: This indicates that the religious leaders were more focused on strict rule-keeping than on the well-being of people, missing the true character of God's love.
- **Jesus demonstrated the priority of human need over ritual**: By healing the man, Jesus showed that acts of mercy align with God's will, even on the Sabbath.
This passage teaches that God's laws are intended to reflect His character of love and compassion, rather than being used to oppress or harm others.
