“He that wants to be greatest in the kingdom”
Go into all the world. Jesus said, "Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Without changing the intended meaning of this verse, we could say, greater love hath no man than to lay down their worldly possessions, their sleep, their time in intercession for his friends. Have you told your friends and family about Jesus?
The true minister (servant) of the Gospel is in a uniquely strange place. We are to love people and the condition of their souls, in many cases, more than the person loves their own soul.
Most or many don’t even know they are in danger! Someone must warn them!
We risk our lives, lose sleep in prayer, give up this world‘s wealth, we skip some meals to fast and pray for people we know and for people we don’t know.
What would make a person do this?
Rom 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
It is God’s Love!
"Go into all the world."
Jesus said, "Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Without changing the intended meaning of this verse, we could say, greater love hath no man than to lay down their worldly possessions, their sleep, their time in intercession for his friends.
Have you told your friends and family about Jesus?
But what would make a person do this for someone they don't even know, or for someone of another religion that may even hate us?
Why would you pray for, spend your hard earned money, even risk your life and that of your family, to go?
Mar 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
LOVE! Love for God and love for those that God loves. When a person is born again, we become a temple of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit covers us and fills us with the Love of God. One proof we are His is the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. Love!
God is love! The Apostle Paul said, "Rom 13:8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law." We actually have a debt to love others! We are the most like the Heavenly Father when we love! Especially when we love those who will never loves us back! God does this every second! God paid the highest price for us! For the entire world! For every soul that ever lived! How can we do any less?
When someone truly encounters this Amazing Love and welcomes this Love into their life, it will transform you into a person that infrequently or never thinks one's self. Being free of self focus is one of the greatest things that could happen to you or I.
Mar 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them,
Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
I believe every Christian should do a short term mission's trip. One thing that visiting a 3rd world country will do, is to help us focus on what is important. The things we worry and fret about seem so silly, when you see how people live and what the definition of "need" really is. The old adage, "I once worried about having no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet.", rings true. My first trip to Bulgaria in 1999 opened my eyes. I cried every night! Seeing 13 or 14 year old girls line the street outside of the city. Every 50 feet another! Waiting to be picked up and their bodies sold for almost nothing. The majority of the people having one good set of clothing and seeing them wear it every day. To experience seeing the joy on the believer's faces as they worship God without AC, having walked, sometimes a very long distance, to worship and hear from the Lord. Sitting on concrete blocks and 2x6 boards for pews.
Rom 13:8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
I believe God's Word! I believe I was one of the chiefest of sinners, God sought me out and brought a sure salvation to my heart and soul. God's Love and Mercy compelled Him to do so! I believe Love never fails! Love covers a multitude of sins. I know I am headed for heaven, without a doubt I will be there. What else could I possibly want? I want to see you there!
Imagine if there was even one soul in heaven because of you! Imagine even if this person is someone you prayed for, gave a bible to, even someone you never met! What is worth a soul rescued for eternity?
Many people are deceived or lulled into a false sense of peace and security. Love will tell them the truth! Love will go after, pray for, give until it hurts, to rescue the perishing. Love will get us out of bed and intercede and keep a vigil until we see God's Salvation. Love will help the helpless! Love will pray, give and go, like it is our own flesh and blood. Love will risk even our life for one lost soul! Love for God and love for those He loves, fulfilling all of the laws and the prophets. LOVE NEVER FAILS!
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Daddy William
Dear Daddy William @mhm-philippines,
The foot washing by Jesus took place during the Passover Seder at the time of the traditional hand washing.
UR'CHATZ - THE WASHING OF HANDS:
Now for the Washing of Hands: (Exodus 40:29-32)
Blessed art thou, o Lord our God, king of the universe, who has sanctified us with Thy commandments and commanded us to wash the hands.
At the time of the first cup, during Y'shua's Last Passover, (Supper), the Bible tells us:
They prepared the Passover. When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." Luke 22:13-18
The washing of hands was customarily done by the servant or the slave of the house. But, it was at this time during the washing of hands the Bible tells us Y'shua...
So he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" Jesus replied, "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand." "No," said Peter, "you shall never wash my feet." Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with me." "Then, Lord," Simon Peter replied, "not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!" Jesus answered, "A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you." For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. John 13: 4-12
I recently posted one of my most insightful and revelatory teachings. I would sincerely appreciate it, if you would take the time to read it and then share your comments with me.
THE DAY OF ATONEMENT PART II – JESUS OUR HIGH PRIEST
https://steemit.com/christianity/@lastdays/the-day-of-atonement-part-ii-jesus-our-high-priest
Shalom, Brother Steven @lastdays
It is Awesome God in the flesh did this! I will check out the teaching soon! Great things happening here!
Shalom!
Dear Beloved Brother Daddy William,
YES, our God is an awesome God. The potentate of the Universe took the role of the lowliest servant and washed His disciples feet. What an example to follow.
Blessings in Yeshua, Bro. Steven
Amen!
for God's glory!! worth reading :)
Thank you so much! All for the glory of God! Great to see you here! God bless!
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Great post Daddy William, straight out of a heart full of God's love.
Thank you for reminding the rest of us. God bless!
Thank you! God bless!
Great post and heartfelt words much appreciated. As Christ also said in Matt 20:26-27 ' 26 It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, 27 and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.'
I believe he was saying to serve all not just our brethren. God bless 😊
I agree! Jesus said, the Son of Man came to serve, not to be served. Imagine God in the flesh, Emmanuel kneeling down ans washing His disciples feet! And today you see so many supposed Christian leaders coming in with applauds and fanfare.
Thank you so much for your comments!
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God bless!
I'm with you there, it's easy to forget he was physically on the earth all those years ago. Point in case is the Popes golden throne from which he preaches to the poor.
Hopefully won't be too far in the future there's only one king of the earth.
God bless!
Great example! How about these guys on TV who convince the widow to give her last mite so they can purchase a second or third private jet amd so they can live in a 3 1/2 acre home. I ministered in. A church in New York City a few years ago. The Pastor came in with a crown and royal robes and sat in a golden throne. The entire congregations stood and clapped for 5 or 10 minutes. I did not know these people and I was there by invitation to preach! I am giving glory to God here as I am nothing and He is Everytnhing. Just an earthen vessel. I don’t recall the message, but I do recall the fire! Anyway, I went back about a month later. No crown, no robes amd no sitting on the throne. The Pastor was there already sitting on the front row facing towards the front. The throne was still there, but the Pastor said it was reserved for Jesus.
Never a dull moment as we live for the King.
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