When God Says …
“Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.” (John 6:28-29 KJV)
These people finally asked the most impactful questions. What does God require of us to do? What work that leads to eternal life we must do? What matters most in this realm of living? The answer my friend is: Believe that God sent Jesus to be our Savior!
To you and I who are wise to ask, and to them who asked the Lord, we must be in the know that: “Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.”” (John 6:29 NLT)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Gospel of John 6:27 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.” (John 6:27 KJV)
The stage is set with the crowd that the Lord Jesus Christ miraculously fed earlier, following Him to Capernaum. On the face of it, this looks good with these people seeking the Lord, drawn by the wondrous signs they witnessed. Unfortunately, they were not seeking the Lord though, per se. Rather, they are after the show part of it and the give aways (John 6:26). And, the Lord is not after their fancy following. He is after the truth to be revealed to this crowd, of whom He felt deep compassion.
This passage is not giving the license for laziness. We are to work and take care for our physical needs and sustenance. But not driven by it. We are to be driven first and foremost by our need for spiritual nourishment. Our spiritual need is to take precedence over our physical need. Material things come naturally from abundant intake of spiritual food, by believing in Christ Jesus of whom the Father guaranteed to provide.
The Lord's ministry is not focused on fleeting material need, but eternal spiritual provision. This truth is what the Lord aims to clarify to them and to us, now! We ought not be consumed with temporary things like food and the excitement for spectacular show. Our attention ought to be on matters of eternity. We look to things that nourish our spiritual being, which is our true nature that leads to everlasting life. For our reminder, the Lord Jesus, after He fasted forty days in the wilderness, was tempted by the devil with bread. “But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”” (Matthew 4:4 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.” (John 6:27 KJV)
The stage is set with the crowd that the Lord Jesus Christ miraculously fed earlier, following Him to Capernaum. On the face of it, this looks good with these people seeking the Lord, drawn by the wondrous signs they witnessed. Unfortunately, they were not seeking the Lord though, per se. Rather, they are after the show part of it and the give aways (John 6:26). And, the Lord is not after their fancy following. He is after the truth to be revealed to this crowd, of whom He felt deep compassion.
This passage is not giving the license for laziness. We are to work and take care for our physical needs and sustenance. But not driven by it. We are to be driven first and foremost by our need for spiritual nourishment. Our spiritual need is to take precedence over our physical need. Material things come naturally from abundant intake of spiritual food, by believing in Christ Jesus of whom the Father guaranteed to provide.
The Lord's ministry is not focused on fleeting material need, but eternal spiritual provision. This truth is what the Lord aims to clarify to them and to us, now! We ought not be consumed with temporary things like food and the excitement for spectacular show. Our attention ought to be on matters of eternity. We look to things that nourish our spiritual being, which is our true nature that leads to everlasting life. For our reminder, the Lord Jesus, after He fasted forty days in the wilderness, was tempted by the devil with bread. “But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”” (Matthew 4:4 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The Gospel of John 6:25-26 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.” (John 6:25-26 KJV)
After the Lord Jesus Christ fed the crowd of 5,000 men, not counting women and children, He sent the disciples ahead across the sea while He dismissed the people. Then He went up the mountain to pray (Matthew 14:22-23). They did not see Him take the boat with the disciples. Hence, they were curious how He arrived ahead of them in Capernaum. They were totally unaware of the miracles that transpired off their sight.
This crowd is curious why He avoided them. Their mindset was that He should be enjoying their adoration of Him. This mob is merely mesmerized on the spectacle of miracles, free food, and thoughts of possible relief from their political concerns and ills. From their perspective, He should enjoy the ride of publicity and following. They are only looking to Him for selfish reasons in the physical realm.
Hence, the Lord gave them a somewhat out off sync response aimed to expose their selfish motives. This scene is reflective of today's culture. The world in this day and age is out of whack and continuously becoming worse with a single-minded focus on material things. Research reports that in the United States approximately 2 out of 5 adults are obese. Everywhere in the world obesity is visually evident. Materialism is the focus of many, both gluttony and vanity - rich or poor. The rich wants more of it and the poor wants to have a piece of it.
The Lord is nudging the crowd and us all, to see the miracles affirming He is the source of everything for those who believe in Him. By faith in Christ Jesus, Apostle Paul gives us these overarching reassurance: “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.” (Romans 8:31-33 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.” (John 6:25-26 KJV)
After the Lord Jesus Christ fed the crowd of 5,000 men, not counting women and children, He sent the disciples ahead across the sea while He dismissed the people. Then He went up the mountain to pray (Matthew 14:22-23). They did not see Him take the boat with the disciples. Hence, they were curious how He arrived ahead of them in Capernaum. They were totally unaware of the miracles that transpired off their sight.
This crowd is curious why He avoided them. Their mindset was that He should be enjoying their adoration of Him. This mob is merely mesmerized on the spectacle of miracles, free food, and thoughts of possible relief from their political concerns and ills. From their perspective, He should enjoy the ride of publicity and following. They are only looking to Him for selfish reasons in the physical realm.
Hence, the Lord gave them a somewhat out off sync response aimed to expose their selfish motives. This scene is reflective of today's culture. The world in this day and age is out of whack and continuously becoming worse with a single-minded focus on material things. Research reports that in the United States approximately 2 out of 5 adults are obese. Everywhere in the world obesity is visually evident. Materialism is the focus of many, both gluttony and vanity - rich or poor. The rich wants more of it and the poor wants to have a piece of it.
The Lord is nudging the crowd and us all, to see the miracles affirming He is the source of everything for those who believe in Him. By faith in Christ Jesus, Apostle Paul gives us these overarching reassurance: “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.” (Romans 8:31-33 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Monday, May 13, 2024
The Gospel of John 6:22-24 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“On the following day, when the people who were standing on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other boat there, except that one which His disciples had entered, and that Jesus had not entered the boat with His disciples, but His disciples had gone away alone— however, other boats came from Tiberias, near the place where they ate bread after the Lord had given thanks— when the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they also got into boats and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.” (John 6:22-24 NKJV)
This is such an amazing scene to watch then and for us now to imagine, multitudes of people who may have been camping through the night in this grassy field. They were probably expecting a heavy breakfast after having been fed to the full the day before. But, now they stood on this side of the Sea of Galilee, with an empty stomach and empty shore. No boats in sight, except the one which the Lord's disciples took on without the Lord. With their anticipation for continued physical feasting dashed out, this could be a very confusing situation for these hungry people.
In such kind of scenario, the natural instinct is to seek a way to find where the Lord Jesus is. Hence, they scrambled to take onto the boats nearby coming from Tiberias, to pursue Him towards Capernaum (literally means Village of Comfort in Hebrew). They obviously noticed that the Lord and the disciples were not anymore where they ate the bread that was multiplied after the Lord gave thanks.
Focus and hunger for physical food and material things are such strong driving force for people to embark on a vigorous pursuit, by all means. Yet, those are of the least significance for living. That is evident in our day to day walk of life. But, we watch some people stepping on each other just to get ahead of each other on material things that banish easily. Yes, this crowd have chosen the right One to seek and pursue. But, they pursued Him for the wrong reason. They pursued the gift, not the giver! If we so happen to be like them, it's time to reflect upon the Words spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“On the following day, when the people who were standing on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other boat there, except that one which His disciples had entered, and that Jesus had not entered the boat with His disciples, but His disciples had gone away alone— however, other boats came from Tiberias, near the place where they ate bread after the Lord had given thanks— when the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they also got into boats and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.” (John 6:22-24 NKJV)
This is such an amazing scene to watch then and for us now to imagine, multitudes of people who may have been camping through the night in this grassy field. They were probably expecting a heavy breakfast after having been fed to the full the day before. But, now they stood on this side of the Sea of Galilee, with an empty stomach and empty shore. No boats in sight, except the one which the Lord's disciples took on without the Lord. With their anticipation for continued physical feasting dashed out, this could be a very confusing situation for these hungry people.
In such kind of scenario, the natural instinct is to seek a way to find where the Lord Jesus is. Hence, they scrambled to take onto the boats nearby coming from Tiberias, to pursue Him towards Capernaum (literally means Village of Comfort in Hebrew). They obviously noticed that the Lord and the disciples were not anymore where they ate the bread that was multiplied after the Lord gave thanks.
Focus and hunger for physical food and material things are such strong driving force for people to embark on a vigorous pursuit, by all means. Yet, those are of the least significance for living. That is evident in our day to day walk of life. But, we watch some people stepping on each other just to get ahead of each other on material things that banish easily. Yes, this crowd have chosen the right One to seek and pursue. But, they pursued Him for the wrong reason. They pursued the gift, not the giver! If we so happen to be like them, it's time to reflect upon the Words spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
The Gospel of John 6:16-21 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them. Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing. So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. But He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.” (John 6:16-21 NKJV)
After the feeding of more than five thousand people, this account of what the disciples did show an analogy of most our lives. At times after witnessing God's goodness, we set to an opposite journey into the dark. As always, storm arises making it a struggle to row our boat of life. Predictably, we set to a common destination we are accustomed and familiar with - a place of unbelief, represented by an unbelieving city called Capernaum. And, the journey is always marked by absence of the Lord Jesus Christ on the boat.
As we see in these passages, the Lord pursues us wherever we are, be it in the middle of the sea or anywhere, especially when the going gets rough. We will see Him in the midst of what we are in. When we see Him and 'willingly' let Him come to our boat by believing when He says: "It is I, do not be afraid.", we will set foot at our destiny in no time!
In Christ Jesus, allowing Him to love us first (1 John 4:19) by believing, so we can love Him, we have the assurance that He'll bring us to our predestined place of glory. The risen Lord Jesus revealed for us through Apostle Paul: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.” (Romans 8:28-30 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them. Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing. So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. But He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.” (John 6:16-21 NKJV)
After the feeding of more than five thousand people, this account of what the disciples did show an analogy of most our lives. At times after witnessing God's goodness, we set to an opposite journey into the dark. As always, storm arises making it a struggle to row our boat of life. Predictably, we set to a common destination we are accustomed and familiar with - a place of unbelief, represented by an unbelieving city called Capernaum. And, the journey is always marked by absence of the Lord Jesus Christ on the boat.
As we see in these passages, the Lord pursues us wherever we are, be it in the middle of the sea or anywhere, especially when the going gets rough. We will see Him in the midst of what we are in. When we see Him and 'willingly' let Him come to our boat by believing when He says: "It is I, do not be afraid.", we will set foot at our destiny in no time!
In Christ Jesus, allowing Him to love us first (1 John 4:19) by believing, so we can love Him, we have the assurance that He'll bring us to our predestined place of glory. The risen Lord Jesus revealed for us through Apostle Paul: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.” (Romans 8:28-30 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
The Gospel of John 6:14-15 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.” (John 6:14-15 KJV)
Interestingly, in these verses we can see that those men He just fed who witnessed the miracle He performed, got hold of the truth. They recognized Him as the one prophesied to come into the world. But, of course, as these passages reveal, it is for the wrong reason. They were seeing Him as the king to rescue them from their physical suffering under foreign subjugation. The Lord Jesus discerned their intent which is not what He came for. Hence, He slipped off away from them into the mountain, to be alone with the Father.
Being in their predicament under the brutal rule of the Romans, we'd understand these people's state of heart and mind. As with people in many parts of the world, during this time, these Jews were under so much pressure from the iron hand of Roman power, coupled with domineering religious zealots. They crave for a savior from their sufferings. That's the atmosphere that framed their mindset. Yes, their Saviour is in their midst but not as they see Him. He came to save them and the generations to come holistically. Not just physically. He came to save them and the world from their sin. He came to completely set us all free, once for all time, from the stranglehold of the forces of darkness, through believing.
Yes, He is king, but not as these men purported Him to be. Scriptures declare: “He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of Lords.” (Revelation 19:13-16 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.” (John 6:14-15 KJV)
Interestingly, in these verses we can see that those men He just fed who witnessed the miracle He performed, got hold of the truth. They recognized Him as the one prophesied to come into the world. But, of course, as these passages reveal, it is for the wrong reason. They were seeing Him as the king to rescue them from their physical suffering under foreign subjugation. The Lord Jesus discerned their intent which is not what He came for. Hence, He slipped off away from them into the mountain, to be alone with the Father.
Being in their predicament under the brutal rule of the Romans, we'd understand these people's state of heart and mind. As with people in many parts of the world, during this time, these Jews were under so much pressure from the iron hand of Roman power, coupled with domineering religious zealots. They crave for a savior from their sufferings. That's the atmosphere that framed their mindset. Yes, their Saviour is in their midst but not as they see Him. He came to save them and the generations to come holistically. Not just physically. He came to save them and the world from their sin. He came to completely set us all free, once for all time, from the stranglehold of the forces of darkness, through believing.
Yes, He is king, but not as these men purported Him to be. Scriptures declare: “He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of Lords.” (Revelation 19:13-16 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Friday, May 10, 2024
The Gospel of John 6:12-13 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.” (John 6:12-13 KJV)
These passages are such profound reminders for us that as we put in the hands of Christ Jesus the limited resource we have it can become an abounding supply for all that we need and for blessing others. It is amazing to watch the fact that out of a kid's lunch thousands were all fed to the full. And, there were twelve baskets of leftovers to bring home — one basket for each apostle! I really don't think the Lord's only concern was avoiding waste or not leaving a mess. No, I believe he really wanted to leave an indelible memory on his closest disciples and to us today too, as we reflect on this event.
The Lord Jesus Christ is giving the disciples, the crowd and us the lesson that in Him, as we depend on His grace by faith, we're never in want and we're never without help! The Lord Jesus in one of His sermons said: ““So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:31-33 NLT)
We must be firmly settled that He is our ever present Help! He is with us always! (Hebrews 13:5-6). And apostle Paul reminds in his exhortation to the church of Philippi: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.” (John 6:12-13 KJV)
These passages are such profound reminders for us that as we put in the hands of Christ Jesus the limited resource we have it can become an abounding supply for all that we need and for blessing others. It is amazing to watch the fact that out of a kid's lunch thousands were all fed to the full. And, there were twelve baskets of leftovers to bring home — one basket for each apostle! I really don't think the Lord's only concern was avoiding waste or not leaving a mess. No, I believe he really wanted to leave an indelible memory on his closest disciples and to us today too, as we reflect on this event.
The Lord Jesus Christ is giving the disciples, the crowd and us the lesson that in Him, as we depend on His grace by faith, we're never in want and we're never without help! The Lord Jesus in one of His sermons said: ““So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:31-33 NLT)
We must be firmly settled that He is our ever present Help! He is with us always! (Hebrews 13:5-6). And apostle Paul reminds in his exhortation to the church of Philippi: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Gospel of John 6:10-11 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.” (John 6:10-11 KJV)
With His intent to feed thousands of people, seeking ideas from His disciples, all the Lord got were suggestions: to do nothing (Mark 6:36), very costly (John 6:7) and insufficiency of food (John 6:9). The Lord's response to all these, was to go ahead and feed them. With the Lord's supply of grace, it only needs submission to His power and will.
In these passages, we are put in the know of the crowd's specific count of five thousand men, which could be in total between ten to twenty thousand including women and children. He instructed the crowd to sit down on the pasture. “Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” There was a nice carpet of green grass in this place. They sat down, about five thousand of them. Such a very comforting demonstration of the Lord's supply of grace. In Him, we just need to rest on His pasture of grace. He provides, as we sit in the posture of receiving by faith. Then Jesus took the bread and, having given thanks, gave it to those who were seated. He did the same with the fish. All ate as much as they wanted.” (John 6:10-11 MSG)
This scene is reminiscent of the psalmist's song declaring, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” (Psalm 23:1-3 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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“And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.” (John 6:10-11 KJV)
With His intent to feed thousands of people, seeking ideas from His disciples, all the Lord got were suggestions: to do nothing (Mark 6:36), very costly (John 6:7) and insufficiency of food (John 6:9). The Lord's response to all these, was to go ahead and feed them. With the Lord's supply of grace, it only needs submission to His power and will.
In these passages, we are put in the know of the crowd's specific count of five thousand men, which could be in total between ten to twenty thousand including women and children. He instructed the crowd to sit down on the pasture. “Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” There was a nice carpet of green grass in this place. They sat down, about five thousand of them. Such a very comforting demonstration of the Lord's supply of grace. In Him, we just need to rest on His pasture of grace. He provides, as we sit in the posture of receiving by faith. Then Jesus took the bread and, having given thanks, gave it to those who were seated. He did the same with the fish. All ate as much as they wanted.” (John 6:10-11 MSG)
This scene is reminiscent of the psalmist's song declaring, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” (Psalm 23:1-3 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The Gospel of John 6:8-9 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?” (John 6:8-9 KJV)
The Lord Jesus Christ posed a challenge to Phillip, and His disciples, how to feed the throng of men, along with women and children in their tow. He knows how to feed them though, and how they will respond, but tests them in order to illustrate a valuable lesson (John 6:6). After suggesting to ignore the problem (Mark 6:36), with cost involved they thought it is better not to get involved.
However, Andrew's input about a kid's lunch of barley bread and fish, brings light about our life in the hands of Jesus. Our limitations can be used in ways far beyond what we can ask or imagine. We must not underestimate what can happen when a small amount of gifts and resources are placed in the hands of the Lord to be used for his glory, for the glory of the Father and for touching multitudes of people.
This is a marked fulfillment of God's promise about Jesus through Moses, as it is written: ““The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire any more, lest I die.’ And the Lord said to me, ‘They are right in what they have spoken. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him.” (Deuteronomy 18:15-19 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?” (John 6:8-9 KJV)
The Lord Jesus Christ posed a challenge to Phillip, and His disciples, how to feed the throng of men, along with women and children in their tow. He knows how to feed them though, and how they will respond, but tests them in order to illustrate a valuable lesson (John 6:6). After suggesting to ignore the problem (Mark 6:36), with cost involved they thought it is better not to get involved.
However, Andrew's input about a kid's lunch of barley bread and fish, brings light about our life in the hands of Jesus. Our limitations can be used in ways far beyond what we can ask or imagine. We must not underestimate what can happen when a small amount of gifts and resources are placed in the hands of the Lord to be used for his glory, for the glory of the Father and for touching multitudes of people.
This is a marked fulfillment of God's promise about Jesus through Moses, as it is written: ““The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire any more, lest I die.’ And the Lord said to me, ‘They are right in what they have spoken. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him.” (Deuteronomy 18:15-19 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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Monday, May 6, 2024
The Gospel of John 6:5-7 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.” (John 6:5-7 KJV).
In this mountain, Phillip should have taken a cue from his great ancestor Abraham who declared: “So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”” (Genesis 22:14 NIV). Well, this is just the Lord's test-of-faith-moment on the disciples who presented several natural reactions to His query. In Mark's account, still along the lines of Philip's thinking, they suggested to just send them all away to get their own food! (Mark 6:36). Throwing money in the mix though, Phillip was for sure with an accountant or economist mindset. With his quick Math: “Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!”” (John 6:7 NIV).
The Lord Jesus, of course, already has the solution, which will prove to be a great lesson of faith for the disciples, the crowd and most especially for us. It is an opportunity for us now to reflect on this awesome event about to unfold. Great things always happen in the presence of the One who is the source for everything we need. Scriptures declare: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.” (John 6:5-7 KJV).
In this mountain, Phillip should have taken a cue from his great ancestor Abraham who declared: “So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”” (Genesis 22:14 NIV). Well, this is just the Lord's test-of-faith-moment on the disciples who presented several natural reactions to His query. In Mark's account, still along the lines of Philip's thinking, they suggested to just send them all away to get their own food! (Mark 6:36). Throwing money in the mix though, Phillip was for sure with an accountant or economist mindset. With his quick Math: “Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!”” (John 6:7 NIV).
The Lord Jesus, of course, already has the solution, which will prove to be a great lesson of faith for the disciples, the crowd and most especially for us. It is an opportunity for us now to reflect on this awesome event about to unfold. Great things always happen in the presence of the One who is the source for everything we need. Scriptures declare: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Friday, May 3, 2024
The Gospel of John 6:1-4When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.” (John 6:1-4 KJV)
This event in the other side of the sea of Galilee, also called the sea of Tiberias, is John's continued recording of the signs affirming the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is sometime after the healing of the ungrateful lame man at the pool of Bethesda. Great multitudes of crowd followed the Lord drawn by the healing miracles He did to those who were sick that came to Him. Sadly, these people's wows on the Lord's miracles are misplaced. They are after excitements and giveaways rather than the truth. They sought the gifts, instead of the giver.
The Lord Jesus went up to a mountain along with the disciples, to possibly position a good vantage point of the crowd that followed Him. He is about to perform major and phenomenal miracles, which makes a specially important reference to the nearing Passover feast. The focus of the Passover celebration, for the Jewish people, is remembrance of their rescue from slavery in Egypt.
The Lord Jesus, as He positioned on a mountain, is setting Himself to do what He came for, as He affirmed to John the Baptist. He said to John's disciples: “And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”” (Matthew 11:4-6 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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“After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.” (John 6:1-4 KJV)
This event in the other side of the sea of Galilee, also called the sea of Tiberias, is John's continued recording of the signs affirming the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is sometime after the healing of the ungrateful lame man at the pool of Bethesda. Great multitudes of crowd followed the Lord drawn by the healing miracles He did to those who were sick that came to Him. Sadly, these people's wows on the Lord's miracles are misplaced. They are after excitements and giveaways rather than the truth. They sought the gifts, instead of the giver.
The Lord Jesus went up to a mountain along with the disciples, to possibly position a good vantage point of the crowd that followed Him. He is about to perform major and phenomenal miracles, which makes a specially important reference to the nearing Passover feast. The focus of the Passover celebration, for the Jewish people, is remembrance of their rescue from slavery in Egypt.
The Lord Jesus, as He positioned on a mountain, is setting Himself to do what He came for, as He affirmed to John the Baptist. He said to John's disciples: “And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”” (Matthew 11:4-6 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Monday, April 29, 2024
The Gospel of John 5:45-47 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?” (John 5:45-47 KJV)The Lord Jesus continues to engage the religious Jews, who are bent at believing in everything but the truth, to give light to their darkened mind. These group of so-called people of knowledge, specially being the supposedly custodians of God's promises, truly are a picture of today's religious but ungodly generation - who are quick to embrace anything of the pagan world than that of God.
These group of people claim that they follow and believe Moses, who wrote about the Lord Jesus Christ and point to His coming, but yet they don't believe in Him (who Moses wrote about) who had come in their midst. Yes, He's in their midst physically in the person of the Lord Jesus and in ours too in the person of the Holy Spirit. He is available for all the world to believe in and receive, in Christ Jesus's name! The risen Lord is now seated at the right hand of the Father advocating for us who received Him (1 John 2:1) and are born again (John 3:3). For those who do not believe, firstly the unbelieving Jews who claimed to follow Moses, will have Moses to accuse them to the Father, the Lord revealed. For all those who do not believe in these present age, they accuse and condemn themselves (John 3:18b). Those who believe are saved! (Acts 16:31).
The decision is ours to make and act on. It is written: “The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” (John 3:35-36 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
The Gospel of John 5:41-44 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“I receive not honour from men. But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?” (John 5:41-44 KJV)
People need motivation as a driving force to push them to their goals for living in this world. Often, many are driven by desire for honor and recognition. Even the apostles sought it as they jockeyed to be able to sit by the side of Jesus in His glory (Mark 10:37). That's humanity at its state of being sinful, with its craving for fame, human accolade and validation.
In these passages, the Lord Jesus begins to distance Himself from the need for man's affirmation. He said: ““I do not accept glory from human beings," (John 5:41 NIV). Which raise the question, who do you seek glory from? From men or from God? Unlike many of the religious leaders, then and now, who pander each other, seek glory from men and reject God. The Lord Jesus in His human form, wasn't driven by the desire for human approval or recognition. His purpose is rooted in divine will, not human edification. Ours should be too.
The Lord lamented over the religious people's piety and knowledge, yet lacked the very essence of knowing God. Many, then and now, fail to see the depth of God's love. God sent His only begotten Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, for He so loved us, the world (John 3:16). We are to seek honor and glory from God alone by letting Him love us. It is our life's purpose, in this post-resurrection season of His dispensation of grace, to let Him love us by totally surrendering to His saving grace (Ephesians 2:8).
In Christ, by faith, we have this assurance: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? ... For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:35, 38-39 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“I receive not honour from men. But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?” (John 5:41-44 KJV)
People need motivation as a driving force to push them to their goals for living in this world. Often, many are driven by desire for honor and recognition. Even the apostles sought it as they jockeyed to be able to sit by the side of Jesus in His glory (Mark 10:37). That's humanity at its state of being sinful, with its craving for fame, human accolade and validation.
In these passages, the Lord Jesus begins to distance Himself from the need for man's affirmation. He said: ““I do not accept glory from human beings," (John 5:41 NIV). Which raise the question, who do you seek glory from? From men or from God? Unlike many of the religious leaders, then and now, who pander each other, seek glory from men and reject God. The Lord Jesus in His human form, wasn't driven by the desire for human approval or recognition. His purpose is rooted in divine will, not human edification. Ours should be too.
The Lord lamented over the religious people's piety and knowledge, yet lacked the very essence of knowing God. Many, then and now, fail to see the depth of God's love. God sent His only begotten Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, for He so loved us, the world (John 3:16). We are to seek honor and glory from God alone by letting Him love us. It is our life's purpose, in this post-resurrection season of His dispensation of grace, to let Him love us by totally surrendering to His saving grace (Ephesians 2:8).
In Christ, by faith, we have this assurance: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? ... For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:35, 38-39 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Gospel of John 5:39-40 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” (John 5:39-40 KJV).
The Lord Jesus Christ continues to address the religious Jews' stubborn unbelief. He directed them to search the scriptures, which they'd been doing thinking that they gain the hope for eternal life. Yet, in spite, they refuse to come to Jesus to possess it. The Scriptures are the most important treasure to hold in this realm of living, as these bear witness of Him our Lord Jesus Christ. We are made aware that all, heaven and earth, shall pass away, but God's Words shall remain (Matthew 24:35). The Scriptures, God's Words, point to the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Key to unlock, understand and receive the truth of God's message for us. The Lord Jesus Christ is God's message for us. He is the Word who became flesh! (John 1:14).
Only through Him we can gain eternal life. There is no other way. Definitely, not religion which is used by the enemy of our soul to keep many away from God, like the religious Jews that persecuted the Lord. All other ways lead to destruction and hell (John 3:16; 36). The Lord Jesus Christ is our Only way to life in this realm and to everlasting life - the life that has no end. That's the life of eternal bless and bliss. The Lord Jesus Christ, the Word who became flesh, lived amongst us, the Emmanuel (Matthew 2:23). He died and rose from the dead (Luke 24:46). And now, He lives in us (Galatians 2:20) as we put our faith in Him. It is written, the scriptures declared: “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”” (Acts 4:12 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” (John 5:39-40 KJV).
The Lord Jesus Christ continues to address the religious Jews' stubborn unbelief. He directed them to search the scriptures, which they'd been doing thinking that they gain the hope for eternal life. Yet, in spite, they refuse to come to Jesus to possess it. The Scriptures are the most important treasure to hold in this realm of living, as these bear witness of Him our Lord Jesus Christ. We are made aware that all, heaven and earth, shall pass away, but God's Words shall remain (Matthew 24:35). The Scriptures, God's Words, point to the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Key to unlock, understand and receive the truth of God's message for us. The Lord Jesus Christ is God's message for us. He is the Word who became flesh! (John 1:14).
Only through Him we can gain eternal life. There is no other way. Definitely, not religion which is used by the enemy of our soul to keep many away from God, like the religious Jews that persecuted the Lord. All other ways lead to destruction and hell (John 3:16; 36). The Lord Jesus Christ is our Only way to life in this realm and to everlasting life - the life that has no end. That's the life of eternal bless and bliss. The Lord Jesus Christ, the Word who became flesh, lived amongst us, the Emmanuel (Matthew 2:23). He died and rose from the dead (Luke 24:46). And now, He lives in us (Galatians 2:20) as we put our faith in Him. It is written, the scriptures declared: “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”” (Acts 4:12 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Friday, April 26, 2024
The Gospel of John 5:36-38 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.” (John 5:36-38 KJV)
The religious Jews are so adamant on strict compliance of their law requiring two witnesses to affirm validity of the Lord's claim of being equal with God. We should note that the law they were following was given for rebellious unbelieving people. The law was not intended for people of faith in the Lord Jehovah, the I AM. The Lord Jesus, who came to fulfill the law, satisfied this requirement for them, in order for them and others who are outside of faith, to see the truth and be saved. In addition to John the Baptist's human testimony, He declared and called on a greater witness than John, which are the works that the Father has given Him to accomplish. There are no greater witness by man than the works that He was doing, which were the fulfillment of prophecies by the prophets and the writings revealed from the foundation of the world.
The Words of God through the Holy Scriptures, manifest that the Lord Jesus Christ was appointed before the foundation of the earth. But, these Jews whose minds and spiritual eyes are darkened by religion, like many of today's religious people, didn't hear His Words. They say they read the writings of Moses and the prophets, whom God used to reveal His Words with the guidance of His Spirit, but the Lord exposed them: "And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.” (John 5:38).
Sans religion, if truly they and everyone just only hear, listen, believe and depend in God's Holy and Written Words, then we shall all see the truth that sets us free. They, the religious and the unbelieving world only need to believe in the Son of God, be born again and become like us who are called children of the Most High God. In Genesis 3:15, God declared that the offspring of the woman will crush the head of the serpent that deceived Eve. This is pointing to the Lord Jesus Christ who brings eternal defeat to the devil and save mankind from their sin.
Apostle Peter affirmed of the Lord Jesus Christ that: “He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.” (1 Peter 1:20-21 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.” (John 5:36-38 KJV)
The religious Jews are so adamant on strict compliance of their law requiring two witnesses to affirm validity of the Lord's claim of being equal with God. We should note that the law they were following was given for rebellious unbelieving people. The law was not intended for people of faith in the Lord Jehovah, the I AM. The Lord Jesus, who came to fulfill the law, satisfied this requirement for them, in order for them and others who are outside of faith, to see the truth and be saved. In addition to John the Baptist's human testimony, He declared and called on a greater witness than John, which are the works that the Father has given Him to accomplish. There are no greater witness by man than the works that He was doing, which were the fulfillment of prophecies by the prophets and the writings revealed from the foundation of the world.
The Words of God through the Holy Scriptures, manifest that the Lord Jesus Christ was appointed before the foundation of the earth. But, these Jews whose minds and spiritual eyes are darkened by religion, like many of today's religious people, didn't hear His Words. They say they read the writings of Moses and the prophets, whom God used to reveal His Words with the guidance of His Spirit, but the Lord exposed them: "And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.” (John 5:38).
Sans religion, if truly they and everyone just only hear, listen, believe and depend in God's Holy and Written Words, then we shall all see the truth that sets us free. They, the religious and the unbelieving world only need to believe in the Son of God, be born again and become like us who are called children of the Most High God. In Genesis 3:15, God declared that the offspring of the woman will crush the head of the serpent that deceived Eve. This is pointing to the Lord Jesus Christ who brings eternal defeat to the devil and save mankind from their sin.
Apostle Peter affirmed of the Lord Jesus Christ that: “He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.” (1 Peter 1:20-21 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Gospel of John 5:34-35 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.” (John 5:34-35 KJV)
Whether anyone believes it or not, what the Lord Jesus claimed Him to be does not change, truth is truth. He is the only begotten Son of God full of grace truth. Out of His love, though He didn't need any man's testimony, the Lord got along with the Jews' quest to satisfy their demand for a human testimony that they may believe and be saved. The Lord reminded them of John the Baptist. When they interrogated John the Baptist, he pointed them to the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Promised One (John 1:26-27).
Yes, the Lord Jesus Christ provided the unbelieving skeptics with a human witness that they may come to receive salvation of their souls. John the Baptist was the human witness sent from the Father to make the path straight for the coming Messiah. He was the voice in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord (Matthew 3:3). Many of them came to be baptized by him. “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” (Matthew 3:7 ESV)
John the Baptist declared to those who came to his baptism: “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”(Matthew 3:11-12 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.” (John 5:34-35 KJV)
Whether anyone believes it or not, what the Lord Jesus claimed Him to be does not change, truth is truth. He is the only begotten Son of God full of grace truth. Out of His love, though He didn't need any man's testimony, the Lord got along with the Jews' quest to satisfy their demand for a human testimony that they may believe and be saved. The Lord reminded them of John the Baptist. When they interrogated John the Baptist, he pointed them to the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Promised One (John 1:26-27).
Yes, the Lord Jesus Christ provided the unbelieving skeptics with a human witness that they may come to receive salvation of their souls. John the Baptist was the human witness sent from the Father to make the path straight for the coming Messiah. He was the voice in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord (Matthew 3:3). Many of them came to be baptized by him. “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” (Matthew 3:7 ESV)
John the Baptist declared to those who came to his baptism: “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”(Matthew 3:11-12 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Gospel of John 5:31-33 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. Ye sent unto John, and he bear witness unto the truth.” (John 5:31-33 KJV)
In these passages, we can understand the inquisition of the religious Jews of that time. And, at the same time, we can also question their blindness and unbelief. However, in their vantage point, having been indoctrinated by their religion, even any sane person may also be skeptical about the claims made, like the Lord did. Even in this day and age, there are many who are held captive by their religions, who are blinded too. Yet, we already have the fullness of truth written for us to reflect on about the sacrificial salvation that the Lord Jesus did for us. But many still cling to their religious beliefs or utter unbelief, instead of believing and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ who saved them by grace through faith.
Aligning to their mindset and human perspective, the Lord agreed with them that if Him alone bear witness for Himself, His witness is not true. Though His claim is true and affirmed by the prophecies fulfilled through Him, as well as the miracles He performed, He directed them to John the Baptist, another man who bear witness about Him. And they have already gone to question John the Baptist, who witnessed to them the truth about the Lamb of God, who is the Lord Jesus Christ.
John the Baptist testified, as it is written: “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.”” (John 1:29-34 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. Ye sent unto John, and he bear witness unto the truth.” (John 5:31-33 KJV)
In these passages, we can understand the inquisition of the religious Jews of that time. And, at the same time, we can also question their blindness and unbelief. However, in their vantage point, having been indoctrinated by their religion, even any sane person may also be skeptical about the claims made, like the Lord did. Even in this day and age, there are many who are held captive by their religions, who are blinded too. Yet, we already have the fullness of truth written for us to reflect on about the sacrificial salvation that the Lord Jesus did for us. But many still cling to their religious beliefs or utter unbelief, instead of believing and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ who saved them by grace through faith.
Aligning to their mindset and human perspective, the Lord agreed with them that if Him alone bear witness for Himself, His witness is not true. Though His claim is true and affirmed by the prophecies fulfilled through Him, as well as the miracles He performed, He directed them to John the Baptist, another man who bear witness about Him. And they have already gone to question John the Baptist, who witnessed to them the truth about the Lamb of God, who is the Lord Jesus Christ.
John the Baptist testified, as it is written: “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.”” (John 1:29-34 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Gospel of John 5:30 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.” (John 5:30 KJV)
The Lord Jesus Christ, continues to address the religious priests who are bent on persecuting Him due to fear of losing their stranglehold on the people they took advantage of. Aligning to their line of human thinking, He said to them that His own testimony about Him is sufficient. If only on account of what He said, it is of no value. But, what He says of Him are affirmed by the signs He performed that are of heaven and were prophesied. He reminded them and many unbelieving people of this age, that He Himself does none of His own will. The healing miracles He did are manifestations of heavenly power for all to see and believe, for He only carry out the order of the Father who sent Him.
What He does is what He hears from the Father. His judgement is righteous because He does it by the Father's mandate. When the Lord healed people from their illness on a sabbath day which the law declared holy, He, who follows the Father's will, demonstrated that grace is superior than the law. Grace supplies the demands of the law that no man other than Him can fulfill. It is the will of the Father for us to rest in His grace by faith in Christ Jesus.
Apostle Paul reminds: “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.” (Romans 6:12-14 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
“I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.” (John 5:30 KJV)
The Lord Jesus Christ, continues to address the religious priests who are bent on persecuting Him due to fear of losing their stranglehold on the people they took advantage of. Aligning to their line of human thinking, He said to them that His own testimony about Him is sufficient. If only on account of what He said, it is of no value. But, what He says of Him are affirmed by the signs He performed that are of heaven and were prophesied. He reminded them and many unbelieving people of this age, that He Himself does none of His own will. The healing miracles He did are manifestations of heavenly power for all to see and believe, for He only carry out the order of the Father who sent Him.
What He does is what He hears from the Father. His judgement is righteous because He does it by the Father's mandate. When the Lord healed people from their illness on a sabbath day which the law declared holy, He, who follows the Father's will, demonstrated that grace is superior than the law. Grace supplies the demands of the law that no man other than Him can fulfill. It is the will of the Father for us to rest in His grace by faith in Christ Jesus.
Apostle Paul reminds: “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.” (Romans 6:12-14 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Monday, April 22, 2024
The Gospel of John 5:28-29 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” (John 5:28-29 KJV)
Here's a pop up alert - 'don't be astonished by it'! We all, including those in the graves, will be called forth to be resurrected! (That is being in a new body of flesh and bones that never die). These passages give us a glimpse of the two choices of eternal destinations for all mankind. Resurrection to a new life for those who are good, or resurrection to damnation for those who are evil.
He who is good is one who does the work that God requires by believing on the Son of God, Christ Jesus our Lord . When asked, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” “Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”” (John 6:28-29 NIV)
Having 'done evil' is trusting in effort of work by the law and not believing in the Son of God, who came full of grace and truth. It is written: “Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” (John 3:18 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” (John 5:28-29 KJV)
Here's a pop up alert - 'don't be astonished by it'! We all, including those in the graves, will be called forth to be resurrected! (That is being in a new body of flesh and bones that never die). These passages give us a glimpse of the two choices of eternal destinations for all mankind. Resurrection to a new life for those who are good, or resurrection to damnation for those who are evil.
He who is good is one who does the work that God requires by believing on the Son of God, Christ Jesus our Lord . When asked, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” “Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”” (John 6:28-29 NIV)
Having 'done evil' is trusting in effort of work by the law and not believing in the Son of God, who came full of grace and truth. It is written: “Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” (John 3:18 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
The Gospel of John 5:25-27 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; and hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.” (John 5:25-27 KJV)
These passages remind us that this hour, this moment right now, the Lord Jesus is telling you and I that as we hear these Words He speaks in His holy and written Words, we shall live. Both the Father and the Son have life from within. The Father imparted life to Adam as He breath into his nostrils (Genesis 2:7). There is life in the words that emanate from the mouth of the Son. He is the source of life that endures forever. His Words are alive! (Hebrews 4:12). As we let His Words speak to us and we listen and believe, we who were once dead in sin are quickened to life and we shall live walking by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
The Lord Jesus being fully God, who is the Son of God and fully man, being the Son of Man, has the 'authority to execute judgement' to all humanity. He experience and live in human form subjected to the same challenges we have in a hostile world. “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” (Hebrews 2:18 NIV). He overcame the world. He lived undefiled by the filthiness of the world. Judgement is in His power to dispense.
Hence, as we receive Him and let Him live in us, we become His temple by faith, we have this assurance: “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world.” (1 John 4:15-17 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
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“Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; and hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.” (John 5:25-27 KJV)
These passages remind us that this hour, this moment right now, the Lord Jesus is telling you and I that as we hear these Words He speaks in His holy and written Words, we shall live. Both the Father and the Son have life from within. The Father imparted life to Adam as He breath into his nostrils (Genesis 2:7). There is life in the words that emanate from the mouth of the Son. He is the source of life that endures forever. His Words are alive! (Hebrews 4:12). As we let His Words speak to us and we listen and believe, we who were once dead in sin are quickened to life and we shall live walking by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
The Lord Jesus being fully God, who is the Son of God and fully man, being the Son of Man, has the 'authority to execute judgement' to all humanity. He experience and live in human form subjected to the same challenges we have in a hostile world. “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” (Hebrews 2:18 NIV). He overcame the world. He lived undefiled by the filthiness of the world. Judgement is in His power to dispense.
Hence, as we receive Him and let Him live in us, we become His temple by faith, we have this assurance: “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world.” (1 John 4:15-17 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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