"THINK FROM UP TO DOWN TO A CONCLUSION"

"Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession...."  (Hebrews 3:1, NASB)

The Interlinear Greek says, "carefully consider."   It means, "to think from up to down to a conclusion," which means, Let Jesus be priority, the first (as in, "Seek first"), 24/7/365/6, in everything, everywhere, always.  

Do not just say His Name in prayer and worship, but in our every day lives, in everything, in all categories of human living, "Carefully consider, think from up to down to a conclusion, Jesus."  Such living will affect our family, our political views, our vocational life, our education, our recreation, and, yes, the Church.

In all, "Carefully consider, think from up to down to a conclusion, Jesus."

Father, in Jesus' Name, Holy Spirit enable me to do this, not just talk and write of this.  Amen.

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Greetings from Crow and Northern Cheyenne Country.  It was 107 decrees Fahrenheit.  Worked up quite a sweat unloading a tightly packed van.  Thanks for any prayers. 

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"....IN WHOM I AM WELL PLEASED"

"Then a voice came from heaven, 'You are My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased.'"  (Mark 1:11)

"In Whom I am well pleased"------also.

Father speaks here to the Son.  In John 12:28 again, Father speaks to the Son.  In Luke 9:35, when Jesus was with Peter, James, and John on the mountain and Peter wanted to start a building program, Father speaks again.  And this time He just points those present to the Son, Jesus.  I guess Jesus is the Word the Father has for us.

Maybe modern Christendom should get the picture.  Jesus is the only way to hear Father, to "see" Father, and to honor Father.  So may I repeat to you and me today what Our Father tells everyone, "This is My Son, Whom I have chosen; listen to Him."

Father, in Jesus' Name, may I hear Your voice more clearly.  Amen.

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WE DEPART FOR CROW COUNTRY TOMORROW, JULY 30, AT 09:00.  Thanks to any who have helped make this possible.

When Peter, an 18 yeaFr old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"....AN ANGEL...ROLLED BACK THE STONE...AND SAT ON IT"

"And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it." (Matthew 28:2)

"....and sat on it."  What an absolutely great picture of in-your-face victory!

We spoke of the suffering of Jesus at the hands of the Sanhedrin and the Roman Government a couple of days ago.  As the black pastor once said, however, "It's Friday, but Sunday's comin'. 

And here it is.  If our text does not reveal the absolute control of the Godhead in the events that Passover Week in Jerusalem in the First Century, then nothing will.  Rome, in all its super power strength was powerless to stop the purposes of the Living Triune God.  

Remember that our Lord Jesus Christ said before all of this, as recorded in John 10?  "Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again.  No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself.  I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again.  This command I have received from My Father."

The next time you may feel powerless in some situation just remember that that same angel will, "descend[] from heaven, and...roll[] back the stone.., and s[i]t on it."  What a great picture of the powerful care of our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, which He manifests in all who trust Him!  Jesus sets the prisoners free!

Father, in Jesus' Name, thank You for Your glorious angels/messengers.  Amen.

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CROW COUNTRY MISSION: JULY 30-AUGUST 12

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2