Episode 187: Matthew 16

Today's meditation is on Matthew Chapter 16

I do not ask God for a miraculous sign from heaven as proof that his Word is true. His Word alone is my proof. It is all I need. His Word is revelation knowledge, and through it, I can interpret the signs of the times. 

But I am careful when I listen to teachings, to discern true teachings from those of deception. If they don't line up with God's Word, it is a lie and it is from the father of lies. 

So I study the life and the words of Jesus. He is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Upon the supernatural revelation knowledge of who he is, he built his church. Jesus is the bedrock foundation, and all the powers of hell will not be able to overpower his church.

Jesus has given me the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. So I forbid on earth whatever is forbidden in heaven. And I release on earth what is released in heaven.

While on earth, Jesus suffered many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the religious leaders. He was crucified like a common criminal, but on the third day, he was raised from the dead victorious.

From a merely human point of view, his death would have been the worst possible failure, but from God's viewpoint, it was all part of his miraculous plan of salvation to bring me back into right relationship with him. 

I am a follower of Christ. I have completely rejected and disowned my own life. I am willing to share his cross and experience it as my own, as I continually surrender to his ways. I do not try to hang onto my life, and keep it for myself, for if I do, I will forfeit what I try to keep. Instead, I give up my life and choose self-sacrifice for Jesus' sake. I live my life for his glory, and I continually discover true life.

There is no benefit to gaining the whole world with all of its wealth and power, if I lose my own soul. There is nothing more valuable than my soul. Jesus will come with his angels in the glory and majesty of the Father and will reward everyone according to what they have done.

How I long to hear him say, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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