Post by marilyn777 on Feb 12, 2011 19:18:49 GMT -5
One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her
heart. She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and
Savior.
The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol, drugs, and
prostitution. But, the change in her was evident. As time went on she
became a faithful member of the church. She eventually became involved in
the ministry, teaching young children.
It was not very long until this faithful young woman had caught the eye
and heart of the pastor's son. The relationship grew and they began to
make wedding plans.
This is when the problems began. You see, about one half of the church
did not think that a woman with a past such as hers was suitable for
a pastor's son.
The church began to argue and fight about the matter.. So they decided to
have a meeting.
As the people made their arguments and tensions increased, the meeting
was getting completely out of hand.
The young woman became very upset about all the things being brought up
about her past. As she began to cry the pastor's son stood to speak. He
could not bear the pain it was causing his wife to be.
He began to speak and his statement was this: "My fiancée's past is not
what is on trial here. What you are questioning is the ability of the
blood of Jesus to wash away sin. Today you have put the blood of Jesus on
trial. So, does it wash away sin or not?"
The whole church began to weep as they realized that they had been
slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Too often, even as Christians, we bring up the past and use it as a weapon
against our brothers and sisters.
Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person completely then it
cannot cleanse us completely.
If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of trouble.
What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! End of
case!!!!
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee he shall never
suffer the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:23
My instructions were to pick four people that I wanted God to bless and I
picked you. Please pass this to four people you want to be blessed.
This prayer is powerful and prayer is one of the best gifts we receive.
There is no cost but a lot of rewards, let's continue to pray for one
another.
Here is the prayer:
"Father, I ask you to bless my friends,
relatives and email buddies reading
this right now. Show them a new
revelation of your love and power.
Holy Spirit, I ask you to minister to
their spirit at this very moment.
Where there is pain, give them your
peace and mercy. Where there is
self doubt, release a renewed
confidence through your grace.
In Jesus' precious name. Amen!
I know I picked more than four, and you can, too.
With thanks to Joyce Veziruapi Tjikuzu
For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.
"In prayer; expect setbacks, but refuse retreat". R. Eastman
Salvation: Nothing to Earn, Much to Learn. Adrian Rogers
Seven days without prayer makes one weak.
Do your best; bring out the best in others.
Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is,
tell the problem how Great the Lord is!
Put God first, be happy at last
heart. She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and
Savior.
The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol, drugs, and
prostitution. But, the change in her was evident. As time went on she
became a faithful member of the church. She eventually became involved in
the ministry, teaching young children.
It was not very long until this faithful young woman had caught the eye
and heart of the pastor's son. The relationship grew and they began to
make wedding plans.
This is when the problems began. You see, about one half of the church
did not think that a woman with a past such as hers was suitable for
a pastor's son.
The church began to argue and fight about the matter.. So they decided to
have a meeting.
As the people made their arguments and tensions increased, the meeting
was getting completely out of hand.
The young woman became very upset about all the things being brought up
about her past. As she began to cry the pastor's son stood to speak. He
could not bear the pain it was causing his wife to be.
He began to speak and his statement was this: "My fiancée's past is not
what is on trial here. What you are questioning is the ability of the
blood of Jesus to wash away sin. Today you have put the blood of Jesus on
trial. So, does it wash away sin or not?"
The whole church began to weep as they realized that they had been
slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Too often, even as Christians, we bring up the past and use it as a weapon
against our brothers and sisters.
Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person completely then it
cannot cleanse us completely.
If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of trouble.
What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! End of
case!!!!
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee he shall never
suffer the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:23
My instructions were to pick four people that I wanted God to bless and I
picked you. Please pass this to four people you want to be blessed.
This prayer is powerful and prayer is one of the best gifts we receive.
There is no cost but a lot of rewards, let's continue to pray for one
another.
Here is the prayer:
"Father, I ask you to bless my friends,
relatives and email buddies reading
this right now. Show them a new
revelation of your love and power.
Holy Spirit, I ask you to minister to
their spirit at this very moment.
Where there is pain, give them your
peace and mercy. Where there is
self doubt, release a renewed
confidence through your grace.
In Jesus' precious name. Amen!
I know I picked more than four, and you can, too.
With thanks to Joyce Veziruapi Tjikuzu
For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.
"In prayer; expect setbacks, but refuse retreat". R. Eastman
Salvation: Nothing to Earn, Much to Learn. Adrian Rogers
Seven days without prayer makes one weak.
Do your best; bring out the best in others.
Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is,
tell the problem how Great the Lord is!
Put God first, be happy at last