When God Says …
“He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.” (John 12:48-50 KJV).
These passages are the last statements of the Lord's public discourse to summarize His mission, that the Father sent Him for, here on earth. If we followed closely with serious intent, we are put in the know that He is the only way to salvation. We know that He is God in flesh who lived amongst His beloved creation. His living and dying as a man—was established as our means of salvation (John 3:16–17 ).
Every Word He's spoken is of and from the Father, and everything He did were commanded of Him by the Father. He and the Father are one. Sounds a mystery to human level of thinking. Especially with those brainwashed by religion, they claim to know God and to await the Messiah. Yet, they rejected Him, despite the miracles and signs they've been privileged to witness in their midst. Hence, the Words the Lord Jesus spoke judged them in the last day. They missed the saving "work" of grace God intended man to perform, as it is written: “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”” (John 6:27-29 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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Thursday, October 17, 2024
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:47 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.” (John 12:47 KJV).
This pronouncement of our Lord Jesus Christ should not be mistakenly taken as a license not to believe. Yes, of course, we have a choice to believe or not, with its corresponding consequence. This is telling us of the Lord's unhurried rhythm of patience for those who have not and still have to believe. The reassuring pace of our Lord's patience is giving every person the opportunity to come to grips and to believe while still breathing and living in this world. All the wayward disdainful souls are given the time they have to receive and believe in His Words and welcome Him to be their Savior. No one is judged and condemned among those who are still alive during this period of the Lord's first coming. He came to save the world, not to judge.
But, any one who has not receive His gift of salvation and still not born again, must not take this for granted thinking there is time. In this world time is of the essence and it is finite. Everything expires and time is short. Scriptures say: it is fleeting like a shadow (Ecclesiastes 6:12). It's like a mist that appears for a little while then vanishes (James 4:14). Hence, now is the time (2 Corinthians 6:2). Those who do not believe, judged and condemned themselves, when this life is over. The Lord's Words of truth say: “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.
“And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.” (John 12:47 KJV).
This pronouncement of our Lord Jesus Christ should not be mistakenly taken as a license not to believe. Yes, of course, we have a choice to believe or not, with its corresponding consequence. This is telling us of the Lord's unhurried rhythm of patience for those who have not and still have to believe. The reassuring pace of our Lord's patience is giving every person the opportunity to come to grips and to believe while still breathing and living in this world. All the wayward disdainful souls are given the time they have to receive and believe in His Words and welcome Him to be their Savior. No one is judged and condemned among those who are still alive during this period of the Lord's first coming. He came to save the world, not to judge.
But, any one who has not receive His gift of salvation and still not born again, must not take this for granted thinking there is time. In this world time is of the essence and it is finite. Everything expires and time is short. Scriptures say: it is fleeting like a shadow (Ecclesiastes 6:12). It's like a mist that appears for a little while then vanishes (James 4:14). Hence, now is the time (2 Corinthians 6:2). Those who do not believe, judged and condemned themselves, when this life is over. The Lord's Words of truth say: “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.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:46 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.” (John 12:46 KJV).
This declaration is part of the Lord's final summation of His mission before His crucifixion. Revealing Himself being the light of the world when He spoke at the Festival of Lights (John 8:12), He used the metaphor of light shining over darkness pervading the world. In Hebrew, understanding light denotes knowledge, enlightenment and God's presence. In such context, the Lord's pronouncement should alert us that in this world without His presence in our life to be our light, we grope in the dark. Hence, without His Lordship we will stumble and fall. Without His ever presence, one is headed to an eternal damnation in darkness (Matthew 22:13 NLT).
This passage is, therefore, nudging us to come to the Light of His presence. Receive Him by believing in Him and let Him have the sovereignty of our life. He will give us newness in our being. In Him we become a new creation by being born again. He gives us a new identity by His grace. We're sinner no more! The sins that chained us in darkness, He bore on the cross (1 Peter 2:24).
Now, in Christ Jesus, we are His righteousness. “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21 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.
“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.” (John 12:46 KJV).
This declaration is part of the Lord's final summation of His mission before His crucifixion. Revealing Himself being the light of the world when He spoke at the Festival of Lights (John 8:12), He used the metaphor of light shining over darkness pervading the world. In Hebrew, understanding light denotes knowledge, enlightenment and God's presence. In such context, the Lord's pronouncement should alert us that in this world without His presence in our life to be our light, we grope in the dark. Hence, without His Lordship we will stumble and fall. Without His ever presence, one is headed to an eternal damnation in darkness (Matthew 22:13 NLT).
This passage is, therefore, nudging us to come to the Light of His presence. Receive Him by believing in Him and let Him have the sovereignty of our life. He will give us newness in our being. In Him we become a new creation by being born again. He gives us a new identity by His grace. We're sinner no more! The sins that chained us in darkness, He bore on the cross (1 Peter 2:24).
Now, in Christ Jesus, we are His righteousness. “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21 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.
Monday, October 14, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:44-45 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.” (John 12:44-45 KJV).
With these declarations, the Lord Jesus Christ revealed plainly to the religious Jews, to all others who came to see Him and Lazarus, and to us too, now, reflecting on these passages, that He is God incarnate (John 1:14; Philippians 2:6-8). He, who came in the flesh was seen by the eyes of mortal men and women, of sinners and saints, even by those who did not believe. When we believe on Him, we believe not only on Him who over two thousand years was physically seen, but on Him who is in Spirit that our carnal eyes can't see. Yes, believing on Christ Jesus, is believing on Him who is coming soon, who is the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. (Revelation 22:12-13 NIV).
This is such a profound revelation for us all to know that God Almighty, the Creator and Designer of the universe, moved to our close proximity to be with us and to save us. The Message Bible version puts it this way: “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” (John 1:14 MSG). And all He is asking you and I to do is to believe as He Himself assuredly proclaimed when asked by the religious Jews what to do: “Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”” (John 6:29 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.
“Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.” (John 12:44-45 KJV).
With these declarations, the Lord Jesus Christ revealed plainly to the religious Jews, to all others who came to see Him and Lazarus, and to us too, now, reflecting on these passages, that He is God incarnate (John 1:14; Philippians 2:6-8). He, who came in the flesh was seen by the eyes of mortal men and women, of sinners and saints, even by those who did not believe. When we believe on Him, we believe not only on Him who over two thousand years was physically seen, but on Him who is in Spirit that our carnal eyes can't see. Yes, believing on Christ Jesus, is believing on Him who is coming soon, who is the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. (Revelation 22:12-13 NIV).
This is such a profound revelation for us all to know that God Almighty, the Creator and Designer of the universe, moved to our close proximity to be with us and to save us. The Message Bible version puts it this way: “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” (John 1:14 MSG). And all He is asking you and I to do is to believe as He Himself assuredly proclaimed when asked by the religious Jews what to do: “Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”” (John 6:29 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, October 13, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:42-43 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.” (John 12:42-43 KJV).
Are you afraid to manifest your faith in your Creator and Savior? Is it due to fear of losing your place in the religion or denomination or sect you've been born to and raised? These are self-test questions one should seriously ask, so as not be like those religious Jews who were afraid of being thrown off their synagogue during the days the Lord Jesus walked in the flesh.
Interjecting nevertheless in these passages, alerts us that not every single person of the nation Israel rejected the Lord Jesus Christ. We have the young disciples of which Twelve of them were chosen by the Lord as His inner circle apostles. We know of the siblings Mary, Martha and Lazarus the conspicuous believers of the Lord and many others, the sinners and the sick who were restored that followed Him. They were from the house of Israel. Yes, there were few who were non-Jews, of course. It is the religious and political leaders of the nation that disdained the Lord and who ultimately have Him crucified. They chose to hold on to their religion, their positions and possessions to be their God, instead of the One who created them and who came to save them from the captivity of sin. Yes, some of them believed but stayed in their closet, all because they love the praise of men and the allure of the world than the affirmation and praise of God.
This is a tacit reminder to us all not to be captivated by the things and trappings of the world, especially the deception of religion, lest these hinder us to see the best of heaven. As children of God, born again by faith in Christ Jesus, we must keep it rooted in our being, Scriptures say: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.” (Philippians 3:20-21 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.
“Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.” (John 12:42-43 KJV).
Are you afraid to manifest your faith in your Creator and Savior? Is it due to fear of losing your place in the religion or denomination or sect you've been born to and raised? These are self-test questions one should seriously ask, so as not be like those religious Jews who were afraid of being thrown off their synagogue during the days the Lord Jesus walked in the flesh.
Interjecting nevertheless in these passages, alerts us that not every single person of the nation Israel rejected the Lord Jesus Christ. We have the young disciples of which Twelve of them were chosen by the Lord as His inner circle apostles. We know of the siblings Mary, Martha and Lazarus the conspicuous believers of the Lord and many others, the sinners and the sick who were restored that followed Him. They were from the house of Israel. Yes, there were few who were non-Jews, of course. It is the religious and political leaders of the nation that disdained the Lord and who ultimately have Him crucified. They chose to hold on to their religion, their positions and possessions to be their God, instead of the One who created them and who came to save them from the captivity of sin. Yes, some of them believed but stayed in their closet, all because they love the praise of men and the allure of the world than the affirmation and praise of God.
This is a tacit reminder to us all not to be captivated by the things and trappings of the world, especially the deception of religion, lest these hinder us to see the best of heaven. As children of God, born again by faith in Christ Jesus, we must keep it rooted in our being, Scriptures say: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.” (Philippians 3:20-21 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.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:39-41 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“For this reason they could not believe, because, as Isaiah says elsewhere: “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them.” Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him.” (John 12:39-41 NIV).
The reverberating echo of Isaiah's prophecies continue to give light on the stubborn disdain of these religious Jews against the God of their fathers. Because they have preemptively chosen not to believe, God has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts. Hence, they cannot believe. They are totally closed and hopeless.
These people's rejection of the Lord Jesus was revealed in Isaiah's realization of the Lord's majesty. “Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”” (Isaiah 6:10 NIV).
Apostle Paul, in his encounters with the religious Jewish leaders in Rome, experienced the same stubbornness of unbelief. Hence, he said these words to them, and to all those who cling to religion in these present age. “Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.” He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.” (Acts 28:28, 30-31 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.
“For this reason they could not believe, because, as Isaiah says elsewhere: “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them.” Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him.” (John 12:39-41 NIV).
The reverberating echo of Isaiah's prophecies continue to give light on the stubborn disdain of these religious Jews against the God of their fathers. Because they have preemptively chosen not to believe, God has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts. Hence, they cannot believe. They are totally closed and hopeless.
These people's rejection of the Lord Jesus was revealed in Isaiah's realization of the Lord's majesty. “Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”” (Isaiah 6:10 NIV).
Apostle Paul, in his encounters with the religious Jewish leaders in Rome, experienced the same stubbornness of unbelief. Hence, he said these words to them, and to all those who cling to religion in these present age. “Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.” He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.” (Acts 28:28, 30-31 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, October 11, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:37-38 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?” (John 12:37-38 KJV).
These passages echo what was written by prophet Isaiah "and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?" (Isaiah 53:1). This figuratively refers to the sovereignty of God being revealed to the Jews, but they did not believe. This scenario of the Jewish descendants of God's chosen people not believing, has been prophesied by Isaiah hundreds of years before. Even in this present age of modern Israel, it is reported that there are only around 1.9% Messianic believers that put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He purposely came, first and foremost for them, who are the physical heirs of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Yes, it is sad. But, on the other hand, their unbelief is a blessing for the Gentile nations like us. Their rejection gives us access to salvation by believing (Romans 11:15a).
In spite the many miracles and signs shown them, they were stubborn in rejecting the Lord. The revelation that apostle Paul directly received from the risen Lord Jesus, calls this "a partial hardening" until the fullness of us Gentiles and non Israelites, have come in. Is there a limit of us to enter in? If so, we must come in, Now! We are reminded and warned: “Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, “The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob”; “and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.”” (Romans 11:25-27 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 though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?” (John 12:37-38 KJV).
These passages echo what was written by prophet Isaiah "and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?" (Isaiah 53:1). This figuratively refers to the sovereignty of God being revealed to the Jews, but they did not believe. This scenario of the Jewish descendants of God's chosen people not believing, has been prophesied by Isaiah hundreds of years before. Even in this present age of modern Israel, it is reported that there are only around 1.9% Messianic believers that put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He purposely came, first and foremost for them, who are the physical heirs of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Yes, it is sad. But, on the other hand, their unbelief is a blessing for the Gentile nations like us. Their rejection gives us access to salvation by believing (Romans 11:15a).
In spite the many miracles and signs shown them, they were stubborn in rejecting the Lord. The revelation that apostle Paul directly received from the risen Lord Jesus, calls this "a partial hardening" until the fullness of us Gentiles and non Israelites, have come in. Is there a limit of us to enter in? If so, we must come in, Now! We are reminded and warned: “Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, “The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob”; “and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.”” (Romans 11:25-27 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, October 10, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:35-36 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.” (John 12:35-36 KJV).
Before the Lord Jesus departed out of the people's sight, He gives one more nudge in these passages of the ethereal gravity of the Right-Now moment. When the now moment passes, it won't be back. It is gone along with all the opportunities with it.
Using the metaphor of darkness and light, the Lord conveys that being in His presence, for those people who were with Him in the flesh and for us now reflecting His holy and written Words, light is over us to walk in by receiving Him in faith. Letting it flash by without receiving Him by believing, chained to religion like these crowd of religious people then, and in this present age, darkness of the world comes upon you. And, you remain walking in the dark not knowing where you're headed.
We must therefore make that decision now! What comes next, without the light in Christ Jesus, could come in an instant and all chances for salvation are gone. Now is the time to be children of the Light (John 8:12), and be saved by grace (Ephesians 2:4-5). We must believe (John 6:29), NOW! As revealed by the risen Lord Jesus to Apostle Paul, Scriptures remind: “For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2 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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“Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.” (John 12:35-36 KJV).
Before the Lord Jesus departed out of the people's sight, He gives one more nudge in these passages of the ethereal gravity of the Right-Now moment. When the now moment passes, it won't be back. It is gone along with all the opportunities with it.
Using the metaphor of darkness and light, the Lord conveys that being in His presence, for those people who were with Him in the flesh and for us now reflecting His holy and written Words, light is over us to walk in by receiving Him in faith. Letting it flash by without receiving Him by believing, chained to religion like these crowd of religious people then, and in this present age, darkness of the world comes upon you. And, you remain walking in the dark not knowing where you're headed.
We must therefore make that decision now! What comes next, without the light in Christ Jesus, could come in an instant and all chances for salvation are gone. Now is the time to be children of the Light (John 8:12), and be saved by grace (Ephesians 2:4-5). We must believe (John 6:29), NOW! As revealed by the risen Lord Jesus to Apostle Paul, Scriptures remind: “For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2 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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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:34 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?” (John 12:34 KJV).
In this passage, we see the people along with the Greeks who sought to see the Lord Jesus Christ declaring truth from the writings of the prophets and the law. Christ the Messiah who is God from the beginning abides forever. These people are confused though, unable to grasp the Lord's revelation of Himself as the Son of Man, God who came down from heaven to be like us - fully human. He will be lifted up to die on the cross to bring us into reconciliation with Himself. This mystery is beyond theirs and our limited mind to fathom. His thoughts and ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), for He is God and we are not. But with our faith in Him, by His love, will lead us to see Him as who He is and we shall be with Him forever (1 John 3:1-3).
Who is this Son of Man? By our faith in Christ Jesus, He reveals Himself to you and I. The Lord Jesus asked the disciples this question once, and as they believed, the Father revealed the truth to them. This was made clear by Apostle Peter's response. It is written: “Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 16:13-17 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.
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Ocala, FL 34477
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“The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?” (John 12:34 KJV).
In this passage, we see the people along with the Greeks who sought to see the Lord Jesus Christ declaring truth from the writings of the prophets and the law. Christ the Messiah who is God from the beginning abides forever. These people are confused though, unable to grasp the Lord's revelation of Himself as the Son of Man, God who came down from heaven to be like us - fully human. He will be lifted up to die on the cross to bring us into reconciliation with Himself. This mystery is beyond theirs and our limited mind to fathom. His thoughts and ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), for He is God and we are not. But with our faith in Him, by His love, will lead us to see Him as who He is and we shall be with Him forever (1 John 3:1-3).
Who is this Son of Man? By our faith in Christ Jesus, He reveals Himself to you and I. The Lord Jesus asked the disciples this question once, and as they believed, the Father revealed the truth to them. This was made clear by Apostle Peter's response. It is written: “Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 16:13-17 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
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:32-33 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die.” (John 12:32-33 KJV).
When Jesus said, 'And if I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto me.'" In this passage, the word "men" is written in italics font, indicating that this is not in the original Greek manuscript, according some scholars who have studied it. So in the original, He was referring to "judgment" in the previous verse. Hence, it follows to say, "If I be lifted on the cross from the ground, I will draw all judgment unto me and finish it in death". In another way of saying, He said that if I be lifted up to die, pointing to His imminent crucifixion, He will bear all judgement against the world unto Himself. He took our judgement! So, now there is no more fear for us to be judged on the matter of sin. And the good news is, it is only by grace through faith in Him!
Of course, this did not take away the world's free will to choose to receive or reject it. Sadly, however, many chose to reject it to face their own judgement. They reject the sacrifice the Lord Jesus bore on the cross and chose to remain captive by the prince of darkness who was already defeated (Colossians 2:15) but continues to operate in this world. Some, seek solace from religion extolling their own man-made god designed by Satan to give them false hope and promise.
But for those who chose to receive it by faith in Christ Jesus, as we do when we rest in His grace through His finished work on the cross, we become born again. His death was our judgement, so we can have this affirming assurance: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:1-2 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 I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die.” (John 12:32-33 KJV).
When Jesus said, 'And if I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto me.'" In this passage, the word "men" is written in italics font, indicating that this is not in the original Greek manuscript, according some scholars who have studied it. So in the original, He was referring to "judgment" in the previous verse. Hence, it follows to say, "If I be lifted on the cross from the ground, I will draw all judgment unto me and finish it in death". In another way of saying, He said that if I be lifted up to die, pointing to His imminent crucifixion, He will bear all judgement against the world unto Himself. He took our judgement! So, now there is no more fear for us to be judged on the matter of sin. And the good news is, it is only by grace through faith in Him!
Of course, this did not take away the world's free will to choose to receive or reject it. Sadly, however, many chose to reject it to face their own judgement. They reject the sacrifice the Lord Jesus bore on the cross and chose to remain captive by the prince of darkness who was already defeated (Colossians 2:15) but continues to operate in this world. Some, seek solace from religion extolling their own man-made god designed by Satan to give them false hope and promise.
But for those who chose to receive it by faith in Christ Jesus, as we do when we rest in His grace through His finished work on the cross, we become born again. His death was our judgement, so we can have this affirming assurance: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:1-2 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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Monday, October 7, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:30-31 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.” (John 12:30-31 KJV).The voice from heaven is for the sakes of the world. For not listening to it, they reject the Lord Jesus Christ. In so doing, they're judged. The Lord's death on the cross meted judgment on them, as He paid the price for their sin. The world, therefore, judges itself for its rejection of Christ Jesus. The cross of the Son of God is their "judgment”. It struck a fatal blow to the prince of this world. Along with him are all those who choose to be held hostage by his deceit through the trappings of the world and pretenses of religion.
Satan’s authority over the world has been conquered. The world is now delivered out of the domain of darkness if only they come to grace by faith in Christ. Evil though, in its last ditch effort to drag along many with him to his eternal end, is still active in the world under the shadow of darkness. But, he is already disarmed of its power against those who are shielded by grace through faith in Christ Jesus. Through the Lord's finished work on the cross, we overcome. “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” (1 John 5:4 ESV).
Yes, we are still fighting a battle in this world. But, our battle is not for victory. In Christ Jesus, we are now fighting from victory. It is actually a lopsided battle we are fighting in our favor. In Christ, victory is already won! “He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.” (Colossians 2:15 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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Sunday, October 6, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:28-29 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.” (John 12:28-29 KJV).
The scene we see in this setting shows a group of Greeks, representing the gentile nations who were outside of God's covenant with the Jewish nation, and the disciples in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. When these Greek seekers came to see Him with Phillip and Andrew, the Lord gave them a coded remark of His imminent death using the metaphor of a seed that must be buried to produce much fruit, pointing to His death and rising from the grave. Unbeknownst to them, they are amongst the fruits the Lord was referring. So, here in these passages for the benefit of them who are listening, the Lord Jesus called on the Father to put His glory on display. Yes, the Son calls on the Father to glorify His name. And they hear the Father speaks.
As they stood by, they heard it. The Father always respond to His Son's call. And the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as He is in us and we in Him by faith, we are fruits of His rising from death. In His grace, we are given the right to become Children of God (John 1:12). He hears and answers, when we come to glorify Him and declare, as King David did: “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:3-4 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.
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“Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.” (John 12:28-29 KJV).
The scene we see in this setting shows a group of Greeks, representing the gentile nations who were outside of God's covenant with the Jewish nation, and the disciples in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. When these Greek seekers came to see Him with Phillip and Andrew, the Lord gave them a coded remark of His imminent death using the metaphor of a seed that must be buried to produce much fruit, pointing to His death and rising from the grave. Unbeknownst to them, they are amongst the fruits the Lord was referring. So, here in these passages for the benefit of them who are listening, the Lord Jesus called on the Father to put His glory on display. Yes, the Son calls on the Father to glorify His name. And they hear the Father speaks.
As they stood by, they heard it. The Father always respond to His Son's call. And the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as He is in us and we in Him by faith, we are fruits of His rising from death. In His grace, we are given the right to become Children of God (John 1:12). He hears and answers, when we come to glorify Him and declare, as King David did: “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:3-4 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
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Saturday, October 5, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:27 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.” (John 12:27 KJV).
Now, having been given the right to be called children of God by faith in Christ Jesus by His grace, with this passage we gain these truths to rest upon in our moments of trouble:
* We can come to our Father in the posture as His sons and daughters, assured we will receive what we ask in Jesus' name.
* We have confidence that our Father works in our lives for our good.
* We have comfort of the Holy Spirit's help, lead and guide to abide in His will.
* We have the Holy Spirit as deposit to guarantee and seal our eternal salvation.
In our humanity, we are limited. But, we rest assured that God will get us where we need to be, to honor him if we genuinely seek His will. We just have to let God love us. Depend on Him by faith. With our little faith resting in the limitless faith of Christ Jesus, scriptures declare that we now partake in the Lord's New Covenant of grace. It is the Faith of Christ Jesus we now live on, not ours! Because He submitted to the Father's will and accomplished what He came for, in spite of being troubled as He was in His nature in the flesh, as we are. Nevertheless, He faced the hour to comply. Now, we can rest by faith in His finished work!
Scriptures declare, as revealed by the risen Lord Jesus Christ through Apostle Paul, it is written: “knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.” (Galatians 2:16 KJV).
And I say, AMEN!
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“Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.” (John 12:27 KJV).
Now, having been given the right to be called children of God by faith in Christ Jesus by His grace, with this passage we gain these truths to rest upon in our moments of trouble:
* We can come to our Father in the posture as His sons and daughters, assured we will receive what we ask in Jesus' name.
* We have confidence that our Father works in our lives for our good.
* We have comfort of the Holy Spirit's help, lead and guide to abide in His will.
* We have the Holy Spirit as deposit to guarantee and seal our eternal salvation.
In our humanity, we are limited. But, we rest assured that God will get us where we need to be, to honor him if we genuinely seek His will. We just have to let God love us. Depend on Him by faith. With our little faith resting in the limitless faith of Christ Jesus, scriptures declare that we now partake in the Lord's New Covenant of grace. It is the Faith of Christ Jesus we now live on, not ours! Because He submitted to the Father's will and accomplished what He came for, in spite of being troubled as He was in His nature in the flesh, as we are. Nevertheless, He faced the hour to comply. Now, we can rest by faith in His finished work!
Scriptures declare, as revealed by the risen Lord Jesus Christ through Apostle Paul, it is written: “knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.” (Galatians 2:16 KJV).
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
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Friday, October 4, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:26 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.” (John 12:26 KJV)
Serving is the core of what the Lord Jesus Christ exemplified during His walk among us on this planet. He came driven by love even to the point of giving His life for us. He stepped down from the majesty of heaven to come as a servant (Philippians 2:7), that we must follow as He demonstrated by washing the feet of His disciples at the upper room (John 13:1-17) before He was taken to be crucified.
How do we follow Him and serve Him? This we can discern in the life of John, the youngest of the twelve apostles. In contrast to Apostle Peter who was the oldest, Apostle John truly got hold of the Lord's message of love. John's conspicuous declarations reveal his full surrender to the Lord's love. His confession of being the beloved of the Lord, addressing himself as 'the disciple that Jesus loved' attest to his acumen to follow the Lord.
Apostle Peter on his part always boasts that he loved the Lord to the extent of stating: “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” (Luke 22:33 NIV).To which the Lord Jesus responded: ““Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”” (Matthew 26:34 NIV). Our part to follow the Lord is to let Him love us and rest in His grace through His finished work on the cross. That's how we can serve Him best and not by way of religion - working hard to impress Him.
We have this further assurance, as children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. “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.” (1 John 4:15-16 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.
“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.” (John 12:26 KJV)
Serving is the core of what the Lord Jesus Christ exemplified during His walk among us on this planet. He came driven by love even to the point of giving His life for us. He stepped down from the majesty of heaven to come as a servant (Philippians 2:7), that we must follow as He demonstrated by washing the feet of His disciples at the upper room (John 13:1-17) before He was taken to be crucified.
How do we follow Him and serve Him? This we can discern in the life of John, the youngest of the twelve apostles. In contrast to Apostle Peter who was the oldest, Apostle John truly got hold of the Lord's message of love. John's conspicuous declarations reveal his full surrender to the Lord's love. His confession of being the beloved of the Lord, addressing himself as 'the disciple that Jesus loved' attest to his acumen to follow the Lord.
Apostle Peter on his part always boasts that he loved the Lord to the extent of stating: “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” (Luke 22:33 NIV).To which the Lord Jesus responded: ““Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”” (Matthew 26:34 NIV). Our part to follow the Lord is to let Him love us and rest in His grace through His finished work on the cross. That's how we can serve Him best and not by way of religion - working hard to impress Him.
We have this further assurance, as children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. “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.” (1 John 4:15-16 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
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:25 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.” (John 12:25 KJV)With this passage, the Lord Jesus Christ draws our attention to the right priorities of living in this earthly dimension. He is reminding us of the true realities, that who we truly are is in the unseen realm. You and I are spirit beings created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). We live in a body. We have a soul. Our soul is where we feel, taste, hear, see and think to make a decision. So, our first decision to make is for the good of our true being, which is in spirit. We are to love our spirit self, not the physical shell we are in. This physical body is just an earth suit. In time, this will decay and had to be disposed off. This will expire!
Our love must be directed to our true self in the spirit. That's where we are to devote our efforts to care for. Feed it well, let it drink and breathe with Words that come from the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). We must keep our spirit in its environment of comfort in the presence of God (Psalm 16:11) and His Words (Psalm 119:105). In so doing, we not only sustain our spirit unto eternal life. Our finite body will also be transformed to be glorified for eternity, through the process of regeneration, like a seed sown in the ground (John 12:24).
Having our faith in Christ Jesus, by His finished work on the cross, here's who we truly are, in the grand design of God. It is written scriptures say: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.” (Philippians 3:20-21 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.
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P. O. Box 773716
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:24 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” (John 12:24 KJV).
This passage presents a paradoxical reality of death bringing forth life. And the truth of physical death leading one to a spiritual life is the essence of the Lord's mission coming into the earth He created to be among us. It's the core of the message He revealed to a Pharisee named Nicodemus who came to Him one night. 'Except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.' (John 3:3). We must transcend from a carnal state into a life in the spiritual state, which the Lord illustrated to Nicodemus using the physical process of being born. That's looking beyond what we see into things unseen that are heavenly. We move from things below to things above in God's grace by faith in Christ Jesus.
Here in this passage, the Lord Jesus Christ using the regeneration of a seed falling in the ground as illustration, He foretells the necessity of His own physical death. His death in the flesh brings forth to harvest fruits of many souls to be saved. He is conveying the promise that as He dies in the flesh, gets in the grave and rises again in a glorified body, just like a seed sown in the ground sprouting to bring forth fruits, we, by believing in Him shall not be in lack. We shall abound with many fruits in all things. Yes, by faith in our resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, we have this assurance: “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?” (Romans 8:32 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.
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” (John 12:24 KJV).
This passage presents a paradoxical reality of death bringing forth life. And the truth of physical death leading one to a spiritual life is the essence of the Lord's mission coming into the earth He created to be among us. It's the core of the message He revealed to a Pharisee named Nicodemus who came to Him one night. 'Except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.' (John 3:3). We must transcend from a carnal state into a life in the spiritual state, which the Lord illustrated to Nicodemus using the physical process of being born. That's looking beyond what we see into things unseen that are heavenly. We move from things below to things above in God's grace by faith in Christ Jesus.
Here in this passage, the Lord Jesus Christ using the regeneration of a seed falling in the ground as illustration, He foretells the necessity of His own physical death. His death in the flesh brings forth to harvest fruits of many souls to be saved. He is conveying the promise that as He dies in the flesh, gets in the grave and rises again in a glorified body, just like a seed sown in the ground sprouting to bring forth fruits, we, by believing in Him shall not be in lack. We shall abound with many fruits in all things. Yes, by faith in our resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, we have this assurance: “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?” (Romans 8:32 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, October 1, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:20-23 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: the same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.” (John 12:20-23 KJV)
The pinnacle of the moment is come. The Lord Jesus Christ affirmed and declared. And, timely, the rest of the world knocked at the door of grace for salvation, as the Greeks who were at the Passover feast to worship, came to seek the Lord Jesus Christ. This signals the entry of the rest of the world into the realm of salvation, as the Jews of whom the Lord came first and foremost to save, rejected Him. They, the tribe of Israel that Lord sought for, disown Him. They turn away their eyes that see, and choose to not see, and those who were blind had their eyes opened to see. They came to see the Lord who saves, so we all who were once blind, that do not belong to the house of Israel, can see and enter the house of grace in Christ Jesus.
Phillip and Andrew, who acted as if the Lord's security screen against His enemies, went to tell Him along with the Greeks' who desired to see Him. The Lord Jesus uttered a somewhat way-off remark: "The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.” This, however, is of great significance, as the Lord declares the time for Him to be transformed and elevated to the highest place, has come. He is referring to what He taught to the disciples. In one of their travels, “They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he did not want anyone to know, for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And when he is killed, after three days he will rise.”” (Mark 9:30-31 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 there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: the same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.” (John 12:20-23 KJV)
The pinnacle of the moment is come. The Lord Jesus Christ affirmed and declared. And, timely, the rest of the world knocked at the door of grace for salvation, as the Greeks who were at the Passover feast to worship, came to seek the Lord Jesus Christ. This signals the entry of the rest of the world into the realm of salvation, as the Jews of whom the Lord came first and foremost to save, rejected Him. They, the tribe of Israel that Lord sought for, disown Him. They turn away their eyes that see, and choose to not see, and those who were blind had their eyes opened to see. They came to see the Lord who saves, so we all who were once blind, that do not belong to the house of Israel, can see and enter the house of grace in Christ Jesus.
Phillip and Andrew, who acted as if the Lord's security screen against His enemies, went to tell Him along with the Greeks' who desired to see Him. The Lord Jesus uttered a somewhat way-off remark: "The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.” This, however, is of great significance, as the Lord declares the time for Him to be transformed and elevated to the highest place, has come. He is referring to what He taught to the disciples. In one of their travels, “They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he did not want anyone to know, for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And when he is killed, after three days he will rise.”” (Mark 9:30-31 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, September 30, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:17-19 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.” (John 12:17-19 KJV).
Brethren, friends and all who stumble on these reflection, these reminders are for you and I, that we must not be deceived like these religious Jews. They've, unfortunately, been brainwashed so deeply in their religious rituals of customs, traditions and doctrines borrowed from pagan world. It blinded them from the truth - God incarnate, in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ, is in their midst! They failed to recognize Him. And, many knowingly refused to recognize. They purposely reject Him though now they know who He is by the works He has done.
Here is the reality. Those who oppose the Lord Jesus lost! God's will be done, no matter! While in utterance of desperation, the religious enemies of the Lord, unbeknownst to them, affirm the will and the work of God as they proclaim: "Look, everyone has gone after him!" Yes, those who witness the resurrection of Lazarus spread their testimony to those attending the Passover observance. Little did these religious people know that their plan to stop the Lord will end up handing Him the ultimate victory in fulfilling the mission He came for. When the Lord is crucified and lifted up on the cross, He fulfills God's will. When He rises from death, He conquers those opposed to God's will and calls all people seeking God to himself through the message and triumph of grace on the cross. He will accomplish salvation of the world including those who rejected Him. Victory is ours by faith in Christ Jesus, our Lord and Redeemer.
So now, it is all up to us! The ball is in our court, so to speak. We are given the choice what to do - receive or reject. With the benefit of hindsight, it's time to get out of the snare of religion and the trappings of world. Let us always consider these words deeply: “But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:8-9 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.
“The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.” (John 12:17-19 KJV).
Brethren, friends and all who stumble on these reflection, these reminders are for you and I, that we must not be deceived like these religious Jews. They've, unfortunately, been brainwashed so deeply in their religious rituals of customs, traditions and doctrines borrowed from pagan world. It blinded them from the truth - God incarnate, in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ, is in their midst! They failed to recognize Him. And, many knowingly refused to recognize. They purposely reject Him though now they know who He is by the works He has done.
Here is the reality. Those who oppose the Lord Jesus lost! God's will be done, no matter! While in utterance of desperation, the religious enemies of the Lord, unbeknownst to them, affirm the will and the work of God as they proclaim: "Look, everyone has gone after him!" Yes, those who witness the resurrection of Lazarus spread their testimony to those attending the Passover observance. Little did these religious people know that their plan to stop the Lord will end up handing Him the ultimate victory in fulfilling the mission He came for. When the Lord is crucified and lifted up on the cross, He fulfills God's will. When He rises from death, He conquers those opposed to God's will and calls all people seeking God to himself through the message and triumph of grace on the cross. He will accomplish salvation of the world including those who rejected Him. Victory is ours by faith in Christ Jesus, our Lord and Redeemer.
So now, it is all up to us! The ball is in our court, so to speak. We are given the choice what to do - receive or reject. With the benefit of hindsight, it's time to get out of the snare of religion and the trappings of world. Let us always consider these words deeply: “But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:8-9 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, September 29, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:16 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.” (John 12:16 KJV).
In hindsight, now seeing the unfolded outcome of all that just transpired during this occasion, we can see and understand all these as seekers for truth. These were all written about Him! But, in the eyes, minds and perspectives of the disciples and others who were in the midst of all the commotion, these were beyond their natural understanding to discern. In one instance, after the resurrection the Lord Jesus said to Thomas, who was in the midst of it and did not believe at first: “Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”” (John 20:29 NIV).
Yes, we were not present and did not walk with the Lord in the physical. But, as we believe in His holy and written Words in this time of post resurrection dispensation of His grace through His finished work on the cross, we are blessed to know as the disciples remembered. He is in us and walk with us, always (2 Corinthians 6:16). So, by faith in Him, we are raised with Him and have hope, as it is written: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1-4 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
“These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.” (John 12:16 KJV).
In hindsight, now seeing the unfolded outcome of all that just transpired during this occasion, we can see and understand all these as seekers for truth. These were all written about Him! But, in the eyes, minds and perspectives of the disciples and others who were in the midst of all the commotion, these were beyond their natural understanding to discern. In one instance, after the resurrection the Lord Jesus said to Thomas, who was in the midst of it and did not believe at first: “Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”” (John 20:29 NIV).
Yes, we were not present and did not walk with the Lord in the physical. But, as we believe in His holy and written Words in this time of post resurrection dispensation of His grace through His finished work on the cross, we are blessed to know as the disciples remembered. He is in us and walk with us, always (2 Corinthians 6:16). So, by faith in Him, we are raised with Him and have hope, as it is written: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1-4 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.
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, September 28, 2024
The Gospel of John 12:14-15 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.” (John 12:14-15 KJV).
Prophesied by prophet Zachariah Five hundred years before (Zachariah 9:9), we see in these passages how it comes to fulfillment in the triumphal entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into the City of Jerusalem. Written with precision hundreds of years prior, the Lord enters the city of Zion riding on a donkey colt, minutely follows the prearranged progress of His mission for the salvation of mankind.
The Lord's choice of using an ass or donkey is a metaphor for the nature of His mission. Asses and donkeys are beasts of burden used in the hardest and most humiliating tasks that man does to survive during historic times. The Lord Jesus came to earth with the humblest and most humiliating mission of burden to save humanity and bring life to its dying state.
The burden of sin that leads the Lord to carry His own cross on the streets of Jerusalem that He now enters, will bring to the ultimate sacrifice that He will offer for you and I. He humbly gave His life by hanging on the cross (Philippians 2:8). This sacrifice and death He freely gave. By choice, He took our place to die. He declared unequivocally: “No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”” (John 10:18 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.
“And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.” (John 12:14-15 KJV).
Prophesied by prophet Zachariah Five hundred years before (Zachariah 9:9), we see in these passages how it comes to fulfillment in the triumphal entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into the City of Jerusalem. Written with precision hundreds of years prior, the Lord enters the city of Zion riding on a donkey colt, minutely follows the prearranged progress of His mission for the salvation of mankind.
The Lord's choice of using an ass or donkey is a metaphor for the nature of His mission. Asses and donkeys are beasts of burden used in the hardest and most humiliating tasks that man does to survive during historic times. The Lord Jesus came to earth with the humblest and most humiliating mission of burden to save humanity and bring life to its dying state.
The burden of sin that leads the Lord to carry His own cross on the streets of Jerusalem that He now enters, will bring to the ultimate sacrifice that He will offer for you and I. He humbly gave His life by hanging on the cross (Philippians 2:8). This sacrifice and death He freely gave. By choice, He took our place to die. He declared unequivocally: “No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”” (John 10:18 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.
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