Matthew 10:34-42; Hebrews 4:12; Philippians 2:12-13; Isaiah 26:3
We are walking in today: Truth Will Cause Separation and Opposition!
Matthew 10:34-42 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. 42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. Sometimes a simple question can cause separation, once truth is spoken. Our Savior did not come to bring peace but a sword. The word will rightfully divide the truth! We know that He is leading us in His light and truth. No matter what you have been faced with and the lies that the devil is trying to tell you. Come into the knowledge of truth. Line up and walk in truth come out of darkness into His marvelous light! Know right now, that telling the truth will cause separation and opposition. Set yourself, stand still and know that He is the Lord! Keep seeking Him! The word says--we must rightly divide the truth. We must study to show ourselves approved. Opposition will come, against you when searching for truth. This is when you know God is leading you. Your spirit will always line up with truth! Ever walk close to a girlfriend in a bad relationship? They will continue to ask you for the truth about the relationship. Once you told her that this is not what God has for you, she actually turns on you. Separation--by way of the truth. Have you ever dealt with the same lie over and over and over again? But once the truth was revealed it separated you from that situation. The word of our God said in verse 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. No matter what, walk in the truth! Our reward is from God only! Walk in the will of God. Be willing to loose everything for truth! Be ready for separation for truth! We must seek truth no matter what how we feel. So when you think about it--you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. Christians who are committed may separate from friends and loved ones, in saying we got to be encouraging and obedient to parents of conflict at home. He was showing us that His presence demands a decision. Because some will follow Christ and some won't. Conflict is inevitably raises up, as we take up our cross and follow Him. Our different values, morals and goals will set us apart from others. Christ called us to a higher mission, than to find comfort and tranquility in this life. Love of family is a law of God. But even this love can be self serving and used as an excuse not to serve God. Or to do His work. Don't neglect your family but remember that your commitment is to God! Even more important, God should be your first priority. Take up your cross and follow ME! This means to be willing to publicly identify with Him, to experience a certain opposition and to be willing to face suffering and death for His sake. The verse is a positive and negative statement of the same truth. Clinging to this life may cause us to forfeit the best from Christ, and what He has for us in eternity. The more we love this lives rewards--leisure, power, popularity, financial security the more we will discover how empty they really are. The best way to enjoy this life therefore is to be loosen our greedy grasp of these earthly rewards. So that we can be free to follow Christ. In doing so we will inherit eternal life. Begin at once to experience the benefits to following Christ. How much more we love God can be measured by how well we treat others. The example from scripture, giving a cup of cold water to a child is a good model of unselfish service. The child usually can't or won't return the favor. God notices every good deed that we do or don't do. As if we were the one on the receiving end of it. Is there something unselfish, you can do for someone else? Although no one may see you, God notices everything that you do. So our living is not in vain. We have a Father that will reward us! We have a Father that goes before us in every situation. We have a Father that tells us that they that worship Me, must worship in spirit and in truth! We have a Father who tells us that the Holy Spirit will lead and guide us into all truth! So when we begin to walk in truth, expect separation and opposition. Matthew 7:7-8 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Keep seeking Him! He is calling us to a higher dimension. He is on our side. He knows what the world is saying. Don't not conform to the world. Walk in the truth. The devil is a liar. He came with a sword! Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. God leads and guides us to all righteousness. We must line up with His word! In all thy getting, get an understanding. Line up with His word. You will come to meet Him face to face. He is on your side! Hold your peace, He is fighting this battle. Get up standing on the side of the word of God. He is a keeper, it is written in His word that He will protect, provide and set us free. His word is true, and stands forever! We are to pray and not faint! Pray without ceasing! God has sent His word--it is harvest time. He sends a word to bring us back into relationship with Him! His word never changes! We know His word is true! Stand on His word! Look at this in the spiritual, don't be caught up in the natural. He came with a sword! Matthew 10:35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. We are to choose Him, the one and only Almighty God and to stand with Him. We must seek Him day and night. We may not always like the truth that we find but God does all things in decency and in order. Get this for yourself! Philippians 2:12-13 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. He did not come to bring peace! Somethings that you find will shake you to your core! Suit up for battle, so that you can stand. God is fighting this battle, put on the whole armor and stand. God is for you and is standing in front of you. Put on the helmet to keep your mind in perfect peace. Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Put on the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, have on your feet the gospel of peace, taking your sword and shield. Get in position! I choose to stand with God! Trust and believe His word from Genesis to Revelation. Read, eat and digest His word. The more you ask Him the more He will make it known. He will give you revelation knowledge. The thing that matters the most is your relationship with God...To hear this again click here.
Matthew 10:34-42 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. 42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. Sometimes a simple question can cause separation, once truth is spoken. Our Savior did not come to bring peace but a sword. The word will rightfully divide the truth! We know that He is leading us in His light and truth. No matter what you have been faced with and the lies that the devil is trying to tell you. Come into the knowledge of truth. Line up and walk in truth come out of darkness into His marvelous light! Know right now, that telling the truth will cause separation and opposition. Set yourself, stand still and know that He is the Lord! Keep seeking Him! The word says--we must rightly divide the truth. We must study to show ourselves approved. Opposition will come, against you when searching for truth. This is when you know God is leading you. Your spirit will always line up with truth! Ever walk close to a girlfriend in a bad relationship? They will continue to ask you for the truth about the relationship. Once you told her that this is not what God has for you, she actually turns on you. Separation--by way of the truth. Have you ever dealt with the same lie over and over and over again? But once the truth was revealed it separated you from that situation. The word of our God said in verse 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. No matter what, walk in the truth! Our reward is from God only! Walk in the will of God. Be willing to loose everything for truth! Be ready for separation for truth! We must seek truth no matter what how we feel. So when you think about it--you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. Christians who are committed may separate from friends and loved ones, in saying we got to be encouraging and obedient to parents of conflict at home. He was showing us that His presence demands a decision. Because some will follow Christ and some won't. Conflict is inevitably raises up, as we take up our cross and follow Him. Our different values, morals and goals will set us apart from others. Christ called us to a higher mission, than to find comfort and tranquility in this life. Love of family is a law of God. But even this love can be self serving and used as an excuse not to serve God. Or to do His work. Don't neglect your family but remember that your commitment is to God! Even more important, God should be your first priority. Take up your cross and follow ME! This means to be willing to publicly identify with Him, to experience a certain opposition and to be willing to face suffering and death for His sake. The verse is a positive and negative statement of the same truth. Clinging to this life may cause us to forfeit the best from Christ, and what He has for us in eternity. The more we love this lives rewards--leisure, power, popularity, financial security the more we will discover how empty they really are. The best way to enjoy this life therefore is to be loosen our greedy grasp of these earthly rewards. So that we can be free to follow Christ. In doing so we will inherit eternal life. Begin at once to experience the benefits to following Christ. How much more we love God can be measured by how well we treat others. The example from scripture, giving a cup of cold water to a child is a good model of unselfish service. The child usually can't or won't return the favor. God notices every good deed that we do or don't do. As if we were the one on the receiving end of it. Is there something unselfish, you can do for someone else? Although no one may see you, God notices everything that you do. So our living is not in vain. We have a Father that will reward us! We have a Father that goes before us in every situation. We have a Father that tells us that they that worship Me, must worship in spirit and in truth! We have a Father who tells us that the Holy Spirit will lead and guide us into all truth! So when we begin to walk in truth, expect separation and opposition. Matthew 7:7-8 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Keep seeking Him! He is calling us to a higher dimension. He is on our side. He knows what the world is saying. Don't not conform to the world. Walk in the truth. The devil is a liar. He came with a sword! Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. God leads and guides us to all righteousness. We must line up with His word! In all thy getting, get an understanding. Line up with His word. You will come to meet Him face to face. He is on your side! Hold your peace, He is fighting this battle. Get up standing on the side of the word of God. He is a keeper, it is written in His word that He will protect, provide and set us free. His word is true, and stands forever! We are to pray and not faint! Pray without ceasing! God has sent His word--it is harvest time. He sends a word to bring us back into relationship with Him! His word never changes! We know His word is true! Stand on His word! Look at this in the spiritual, don't be caught up in the natural. He came with a sword! Matthew 10:35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. We are to choose Him, the one and only Almighty God and to stand with Him. We must seek Him day and night. We may not always like the truth that we find but God does all things in decency and in order. Get this for yourself! Philippians 2:12-13 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. He did not come to bring peace! Somethings that you find will shake you to your core! Suit up for battle, so that you can stand. God is fighting this battle, put on the whole armor and stand. God is for you and is standing in front of you. Put on the helmet to keep your mind in perfect peace. Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Put on the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, have on your feet the gospel of peace, taking your sword and shield. Get in position! I choose to stand with God! Trust and believe His word from Genesis to Revelation. Read, eat and digest His word. The more you ask Him the more He will make it known. He will give you revelation knowledge. The thing that matters the most is your relationship with God...To hear this again click here.
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