"Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called the Zealot; Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot who also became a traitor." Luke 6:12-16
There are some very important aspects in these verses above, the first one is that The Lord Jesus besides being the Son of God, needed to separate Himself to pray constantly, and this is something that many Christians don't do anymore even though they should. Another important detail is that there were many disciples but He chose only twelve. Why didn't He choose more than twelve? And the last aspect is about Judas Iscariot who BECAME a traitor. Well, if he became a traitor it means that when he was called by The Lord Jesus he was not a traitor, he had a good character, otherwise he wouldn't have been called to be one of the twelve disciples.
What we have seen among those who one day was called to do the Work of God, is not different. In the beginning they were humble, sincere, ready to listen and obey, there were no obstacles enough to prevent them from coming to church to help save souls. Actually, it was a pleasure to do that and when they could not come they used to feel bad as if it was the last day of their lives. They had no time to get involved in gossip, confusions, dissensions and lies, they used to fill up their time only by doing what really pleased God, which is to save souls. Though they had many responsibilities with their family, house, children, school and work, the time to serve The Lord Jesus in the church was sacred, untouchable and irreplaceable to them. Unfortunately as time went by many have changed their character, their mentality and the way they used to see the Work of God. If in the beginning it was the most important thing for them, now the Work of God is something else, they don't push themselves to come anymore. If there is other things to do or other places to go, then the church is always left behind. I have seen many assistants putting all their strength to please their friends, family members, co-workers, boss, children and many more, but they haven't applied the same effort to serve God. As a matter of fact, God is not as important as He used to be in the time that they were suffering and in need of help.
If you were called and chosen to serve The Lord Jesus, then you should give valor to it because in the time in which He chose us there were many people in the church as well, but He decided to choose you and I, for what? For us to exchange Him by simple 30 (thirty) dirty coins like Judas did?
The Lord Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men." Matthew 5:13
We all should be careful for us not to lose the flavor that the Holy Spirit has put on us one day, because if it happens, then He will not count you anymore.
Watch out, for you not to become a traitor as well.
May God have mercy on all of us.
After meditating on it, please share this message with a friend and be blessed.
The Universal Women's Day, April 19th.
Bishop Carlos
What we have seen among those who one day was called to do the Work of God, is not different. In the beginning they were humble, sincere, ready to listen and obey, there were no obstacles enough to prevent them from coming to church to help save souls. Actually, it was a pleasure to do that and when they could not come they used to feel bad as if it was the last day of their lives. They had no time to get involved in gossip, confusions, dissensions and lies, they used to fill up their time only by doing what really pleased God, which is to save souls. Though they had many responsibilities with their family, house, children, school and work, the time to serve The Lord Jesus in the church was sacred, untouchable and irreplaceable to them. Unfortunately as time went by many have changed their character, their mentality and the way they used to see the Work of God. If in the beginning it was the most important thing for them, now the Work of God is something else, they don't push themselves to come anymore. If there is other things to do or other places to go, then the church is always left behind. I have seen many assistants putting all their strength to please their friends, family members, co-workers, boss, children and many more, but they haven't applied the same effort to serve God. As a matter of fact, God is not as important as He used to be in the time that they were suffering and in need of help.
If you were called and chosen to serve The Lord Jesus, then you should give valor to it because in the time in which He chose us there were many people in the church as well, but He decided to choose you and I, for what? For us to exchange Him by simple 30 (thirty) dirty coins like Judas did?
The Lord Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men." Matthew 5:13
We all should be careful for us not to lose the flavor that the Holy Spirit has put on us one day, because if it happens, then He will not count you anymore.
Watch out, for you not to become a traitor as well.
May God have mercy on all of us.
After meditating on it, please share this message with a friend and be blessed.
The Universal Women's Day, April 19th.
Bishop Carlos
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