WE SEE JESUS

 Hebrews 2:9

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

Did you know that when God first made man, He crowned man with "glory and honor" (Psalm 8:5)?

But when Adam sinned against God, the glory left him. From then on, the devil could bring sin, sickness and poverty to rule over man.

Beloved, I have good news for you today. As a believer in Christ, God's glory has been restored to you.

 

1. Jesus Crown with Glory and Honor

         Hebrews 2:10

Bringing Many Sons to Glory

10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings

That is why today when God looks at you in Christ, He sees you altogether beautiful and He says there is no flaw in you (see Song of Solomon 4:7).  The Bible is very clear that Jesus came to bring you back to glory. Hebrews 2:10 says:

“For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory...”

When we crown Jesus with glory and honor – he release back the glory and honor to us the Church. We crown the HEAD and the BODY of JESUS (CHURCH) receives it also.

 

2. Jesus the Apostle and High Priest

        Hebrews 3:1

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

As an Apostle, or God’s messenger, he pleads the cause of God with us; and as High-Priest, he pleads our cause with God. Both are contained in the one word Mediator. Jesus is called the Apostle, because he was sent by God to reveal it; and the High-Priest, because we receive its blessings through his mediation.

We are not to go back to our earth priesthood that offers their services – even today many earthly priesthood in many religions.  We have ONE HIGH PRIEST ABOVE ALL. 

 

3. Jesus the High Priest

      Hebrew 6:20

“ … where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Jesus made a High Priest after the order of Melchizedek – The word Melchizedek is the highest order of high priesthood.  Not the Levitical priesthood – Aaronic priesthood.

As I said the Church has entered into this type of Ministry. This is a perfect Priesthood ministry greater that of the Aaron ministry. The Melchizedek priesthood gives to man, whereas the Aaronic priesthood takes from man. The Throne room ministry feeds us, strengthen us and refreshes us. But the other ministry condemns us. The ministry that blesses and another one that curses and judges us.

This Melchizedek ministry flows out of the indwelling Christ, it flows from the heart and not the intellect. This anointing Throne room ministry will be caught, and not taught; it must be imparted spirit to spirit. When we speak, we speak in the realm of the Spirit.

 

4. Jesus – Surety of a Better Covenant

                  Hebrews. 7:22

“The Lord has sworn And will not relent,

‘You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek’ ”, 22 by so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant. 23 Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing. 24 But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.

 

5. Jesus the New and Living Way

Hebrews 10:19-22

“Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith …”

I guarantee you, when you come into Jesus’ sweet presence with all your challenges, failings, and struggles, He is not going to roar at you. He is going to love you into wholeness and set you on a trajectory of freedom from all your fears, guilt, and addictions. Jesus is the end of all your struggles!

Jesus ways is a Living Way not a Deadlock Way – Everywhere you turn to there is life in His blood. As a High Priest in the house of God we can draw near to a Living God not an dead god or idols.

 

6. Jesus the Author and Finisher of Faith

          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.”

My friend, the key to faith is found in looking to the source of faith—Jesus. As the Bible says, “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith” (Heb. 12:2, NASB). Your faith to believe is found in Jesus! Jesus took away your sins and mine and threw to the sea or ocean.  “I remember your sins no more.”  Not some more.

In other words, turn your eyes away from your own flaws, imperfections, failings, and mistakes, and just fix your eyes on Jesus. The more you see Jesus and His finished work, the more faith arises in your heart to believe that all your sins are truly forgiven. You can start on a clean slate and have a brand-new beginning in Christ. The old is gone, and the new has come!  The new and living way has come to set you free from condemnation and guilt.

 

7. Jesus  Mediator of New Covenant

       Hebrews 12:24 “… to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.”

We learn here that blood has a voice - it goes beyond DNA and scientific discoveries about blood. Although blood is the physically manifested, it is spiritual in nature. Jesus blood speaks better than of Abel – When Cain killed Abel his blood cried out “Vengeance, Vengeance”. When Jesus shed blood it cries out “Forgiveness, Forgiveness, “ Grace, Grace, & Righteousness, Righteousness or Peace.

Jesus blood speaks better than of Abel.  Jesus blood speaks of His Grace for you and me. Jesus blood is a weapon and covering today.

 

1. Jesus Crown with Glory and Honor

2. Jesus the Apostle and High Priest

3. Jesus made an High Priest - (Melchizedek)

4. Jesus – Surety of a Better Covenant

5. Jesus the New and Living Way

6. Jesus the Author and Finisher of Faith

7. Jesus  Mediator of New Covenant

 

PRAYER

Thank you Heavenly Father for the Cross of Jesus.  He becomes the High priest according to Melchizedek.

Jesus ministry feeds us, strengthen us and refreshes us. He does not condemns us but blesses and empower us to live a better Christian life and serve Him and the Kingdom of God.   We are grateful for the Author and Perfecter of our faith and life. His life now living in us as Christ is the Hope of Glory through us.

Thank you for the Mediator High Priest full of glory and honor, power and riches, wisdom and strength and blessings to serve us in these last days. Just as He is so are we in Christ. 

 

 May God Bless You and Your Family

May the Lord bless you and make His face shine upon you and give you peace. May He sustains you, provides for you and protects you, your family and loved ones from this Covid 19 and other viruses over the world today.  In Jesus Name! Amen!

GARDENS OF THE LORD

GARDENS OF THE LORD

Songs of Solomon 4:12

“A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse, A spring shut up, A fountain sealed.”

-          The Beloved

-          The book of Solomon is not only his romantic love life with his bride but it’s a spiritual book between Jesus – The Beloved and the Church – the Shulamite woman.

-          Jesus our lover wants to visit our garden if you want Him to.  In book of Songs of Solomon 4:12 – it mentioned of a garden enclosed .. Is my spouse and is a spring and a fountain sealed.

-          God wants to be involved in everything we do. He wants us to fellowship with Him, which means communicating with Him throughout our day just like we do with someone who’s our close friend or family member.

-          Knowing God loves us, loving Him, spending time with Him, and being grateful for what He’s done and is doing in our lives can help us have a real relationship with Him.  Covid 19 crisis helped you to be still and know He is your Beloved lover.

-          I would like to share about Five Gardens in the Bible.

1. The Garden of Communion - Eden

Genesis 3:8

⁸ Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. ⁹ But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?”

Come, my Beloved, let us go; let us lodge; let us get up; let us see.

God’s desire is toward me – He longs for such fellowship. Song of Sol. 7:11-13

The first garden is the garden of communion.  This is where God and Adam communicate with each other.  The Garden of Communion!  God wants to restore this garden back to Him. He wants the believers to communion with Him and fellowship with him.   Talk to Him about your needs and do not hide from God.

1.  Let us go - into the field with Him – Preaching the Gospel – S.O.S. 7:11                    2.  Let us lodge – lodging in the villages with Him – Journey of the Christian life.           3.  Let us get up – getting up early to the Vineyards – Sheep caring of the saints                       – S.O.S.  7:12                                                                                                            4.  Let us see - laying up pleasant fruits for Him – Produce of the Toiler – S.O.S. 7:13   5.  God desire us to serve Him and fellowship with Him.

 

2. The Garden of Conflict - Gethsemane

             John 18:1

 “When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.”

In this garden is a Garden of conflict – after praying not My Will but Thy Will Be Done in another place. In the garden where the Brook Kidron and is where Judas betrayed Jesus here. Judas took a detachment of troops and officers and chief priests and Pharisee came with torches and weapons. Vs. 2

 

3. The Garden of Conquest –
Joseph of Arimathaea

John 19:41

“At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. 42 Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.”

Matthew 27:50-53

And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life.

‘They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.

Joseph took Jesus body and bought a new tomb and burial place.  This place is around the garden and it’s the

Garden of Victory, Conquest and Jesus Resurrection.  In this garden and around the tombs – when Jesus broke through and resurrected several others that were dead resurrected too.  They came alive. The power of Resurrection is so powerful than the Atom bomb or Nitrogen bomb.

4. The Garden of Consummation  –
       Paradise of God -  Revelation 2:7

The Tree of life

7”Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.”

This garden and the tree of life are for all those overcomers in Christ. These trees are yielding twelve fruits monthly and it is for the nations of the earth.  Its leaves will bring healing to the nations.

 

5. The Garden of the Church    -  Song of Solomon 4:12

“A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse, A spring shut up, A fountain sealed.” - The Beloved

 

a) A Barred Garden - Song of Sol. 4:12-16

A garden barred but not barren, blown upon but with nothing overblown, a Garden beautified and its Owner satisfied.

1. a)  Barred against the world’s influences. Barred against every kind of impurity Barred against the wind of heresy. 

So our spiritual lives are like this garden. We need to keep it fresh, fruitful and full of fragrance at all times. The bible says, “those that planted in the house of the Lord shall be fruitful in old age and our fruits (garden) shall be fresh and flourishing.  It is related to the righteous.

 

b) A Garden under the Spirit’s Breath - Song of Sol. 4:16

“Awake, north wind, and come, south wind! Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may spread everywhere. Let my beloved come into His garden and taste its choice fruits.”

The prayer is ‘Blow” the result is “Flow” the fragrance of your life.  Let Him come and eat the pleasant fruits.

You are calling the winds of the Spirit to blow and cause the spice to flow.  Let My Beloved Jesus come and taste the fruits of my love.

Here “my garden” was changed to “His garden” In other words my garden is His garden. The whole garden of our inner lives was for Jesus and so were all its fruits.  The fruits of the Spirit of the believer and the whole garden was under the Spirit’s Breath.   Our gardens need the North wind and the South wind of the Spirit.

 

c) The Garden Bringing Satisfaction to the Owner - Song of Sol. 5:1

I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk.

This was the Lord’s garden.  The Lord was not frequented but had come only in response to special invitation. He will come only when there are fruits and spice to satisfy.  The Lord was able to receive all He owns. Eight different times He mentioned here the possessive “MY’ – my sister, my spouse, my myrrh, my spice, my honeycomb, my honey, my wine, my milk!  Lord Jesus came and drink and eat all to His delight and satisfaction.  Just as Jesus found fruits or figs in the fig tree.

 

Hymn Sang By Alan Jackson

Gospel Song sang years ago by Alan Jackson   G

I come to the garden alone   C G

While the dew is still on the roses   D G Em

But the voice I hear falling on my ear    A D

The Son of God discloses.     D G D

And He walks with me and He talks with me,    D7 G

And He tells me I am His own.   G G7 C Cm

And the joy we share as we tarry there,    G D G

None other has ever known.

 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your love and fellowship with us as the Bride of the Lamb.  We are indeed grateful and helping us to be what you want us to be. Thank you for Jesus love and care.

You have planted in us the Trees of Righteousness in our Garden and many other trees that are bearing fruits for your glory and satisfaction.

We indeed dedicate our lives to be a sweet aroma to your presence of because of Jesus in our lives.

May the Lord Bless You and Your Family

 

 

HAVING A CLEAR CONSCIENCE

 A CLEAR CONSCIENCE

Key Scriptures  

Hebrews 10:22 “… having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience…”

Hebrews 9:14 “… purge your conscience from dead works to serve the Living God.”

(Acts 24:16; Romans 2:15; 1 Timothy 1:5 & 19)

A GOOD CONSCIENCE

¹ Peter 3:15- 16 – “…but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, ¹⁶ having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.  

WHAT IS A CONSCIENCE AND HOW IT WORKS?

Our conscience is an inner prompting to do what we think to be right and to avoid what we think to be wrong.  It is an inner voice that is bearing witness to you, accusing you, if you are wrong or defending you, if you are right (Rom. 2:15)

REPROGRAM OUR CONSCIENCE

Our conscience is like a computer. It will only come up with the right answers if we feed in the right information.  God wants to reprogram our conscience so that it will act as a guide or compass that will point God’s way each time we make a decision. This will limit our disobedience and help us to do what God wants.

IS A CLEAR CONSCIENCE IMPORTANT?

Our salvation is to set us free from condemnation. (Romans 8:1), but if your conscience is not clear then you will always be under condemnation and guilt.  This will affect:

1. Your relationship with God
2. Your faith
3. Your prayer life
4. Your desire for God’s Word
5. Your witness 

THE ANSWER FOR A GUILTY CONSCIENCE

Hebrews 9:14
14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 

POINT IT TO THE CROSS

The next time your conscience condemns you because of sin, don’t try to silence it with your good works. Look to the cross and say, “Father, thank You for Jesus and the cross. Jesus was totally condemned on my behalf for this sin, so there is now absolutely no guilt and condemnation left for me.” Then, your conscience will look at the cross and say, “He is my peace.”   Jesus’ finished work at the cross truly sets you free!

HOW TO KEEP A CLEAR CONSCIENCE?

Our conscience can be clear and free from guilt.  The blood of Christ is sufficient to cleanse all our sin and appease our conscience and make it as new. There are four steps to do that:

1. Immediate confession of sin (1 John 1:9)

2. Trust in the promise of cleansing (Heb. 9:14)

3. Obey your conscience (James 1:22)

4. Continue to walk in the Light (1 John 1:7) 

 

AN ANSWERED PRAYER

      1 John 3:20 KJV

For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, 22 and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.

 

A HARDEN CONSCIENCE

If a person willfully goes on ignoring his conscience, it will become hardened and stop speaking.  This is what Paul meant by a “seared conscience (1 Timothy 4:2)

We will do the wrong thing and think it is right.  It is like being unable to feel pain.

Your conscience is one of the most effective tools you have been given by God to help you live in right relationship with Him.

 

TYPES OF CONSCIENCE

A Good Conscience

A Defiled Conscience

An Evil Conscience

A Clear Conscience

A Seared Conscience

A Weak and Strong Conscience

A Pure or Cleansed Conscience 

 

PRAYER

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILYAND GIVE YOU A GOOD CONSCIENCE TO SERVE HIM.