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Jesus was born in a manger (i.e. stable). And although he was destined for greatness his beginning was uneventful. No pump and circumstance. It could be said his childhood and upbringing was fairly normal even though he was exceptional. What’s your excuse for not attaining great things in this life, too, old or young, not enough money or time, too black or white, wrong side of town? None of these will determine your status in the kingdom. Luke 2:7

Jesus interacted with the scholars and leaders of his day as a child. At twelve years old he stayed behind in the city to talk with them. When his parent finally caught up with him he basically said what were you expecting? I’m about my father’s business. He knew why he was here and was doing it. He spoke to his parents as a man even then. Luke 2:48-49

HE went through a wilderness experience that was to prepare him for his ministry. The Spirit of God drove him into the wilderness to be tested by Satan 40 days; this testing would prepare Jesus for his ministry and the ultimate defeat of Satan. This was an unpleasant and trying time for Christ but it was necessary. These wilderness experiences are also necessary in our lives and can give direction, instruction and strength for challenges to come. We must be tested to overcome challenges; if we don’t develop depth in ourselves the slightest obstacles can throw us off.  Mark 1:12-13

Jesus developed a team that would carry out his mission after he was gone. He had to be quite a man to call on perfect strangers, say follow me, and they followed. How many are following you? The creator of the universe selected a mixed bag of ordinary men to carry on his ministry. These men would be called disciples-one who accepts and carries out the doctrine of another. He taught these men by being an example of what he wanted them to be. He experienced life with them and developed a trust like no other. These men would spread the gospel throughout the known world, after Christ ascended into heaven and many of them would pay the ultimate price for their beliefs and ministry. Most of them died for the faith.

He would also show zeal that is in short order today when he cleansed the temple. Jesus filled with righteous anger because of the money changers activities at the temple. He made a simple whip and drove them, their animals and money out of the temple. He overturned tables and poured out their containers of money. Would you have the guts to do anything close to that today? Most won’t but if men don’t no one else will either. Stop shirking your responsibility and understand only you can do it. It’s your responsibility and no one else’s.  John 2:15-16

Jesus would prove his intentions by going to the cross, defeating Satan and saving mankind through his work. His resurrection proved his authenticity to the disciples and drives many Christians today. Most of the apostles followed Christ in death and considered it an honor to die for the faith. What are you willing to die for? How are you making a difference in the world? Will you be remembered after you are gone? Do something courageous, model your life after the life of Christ you won’t be disappointed. Matthew 28:18-20

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Does God do Evil?

Are you in the Potter’s hand?

Jeremiah 18:1-10

1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. 5 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD, Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. 7 At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it; 8 If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them. 9 And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plan it; 10 If it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them. KJV 

So does God do evil as we see in the scripture we are like vessels in the hand of a potter and just as a potter works the clay into whatever he desires the LORD does with us. The question is are you in the potter’s hand and if so are you obeying what he has told you? Are you following the path he has put before you? Well if not, you are on dangerous ground.

Verse 8 says “if that nation…turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.” There is still hope but first we need to turn from our evil and get on his program. God is good whether you are experiencing that good right now. He is still God if you are sick, poor and needy. When was the last time you considered yourself completely in His will?

I hope this got you thinking and more importantly MOVING! Stay tuned for more don’t know what we’ll talk about next!

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