The Gospel of Luke 22:21-23 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.” (Luke 22:21-23 KJV).

As they are celebrating their Last Super together, our Lord Jesus Christ exposes His coming betrayal, prompting the disciples to question who is it among them would do it.

This comes as a highlight moment of grace even at the Lord’s Table of Remembrance, His love reigns, remains unbroken despite flaws and hidden agenda of someone among His chosen. All of us are flawed, even in our best times of demeanor. Grace is not an artificial environment free of pain. Our Lord Jesus shared the Passover meal knowing the traitor is among those around the table. Instead of restraining, holding the bread and the cup, He respects human free will to run its course. Such is a penultimate expression of our Lord’s unconditional love and intentional sacrifice.

Just as He knew about the betrayal and denials ahead, our Lord Jesus looked past human failure to secure redemption and provide His unfailing peace. He declares: ““These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:25-27 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.

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The Gospel of Luke 22:20 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.” (Luke 22:20 KJV).

In this passage, we watch the Lord take the cup representing the New Covenant to be sealed by His blood that He will shed on the cross. His blood brings total forgiveness of sins, divine health, and freedom from every curse. The New Covenant through His blood replaces the old system of the law with a free gift of grace and righteousness imputed through faith in Him.

The blood He shed for you and I, manifests a personal and finished sacrifice of love, rather than an ongoing religious ritual. The “remission of sins” is affirmed through the cup that we, who believe, are completely cleansed, forgiven and washed. Drinking the cup is an expression and active way to receive newness in life, strength, and immunity from sickness sustaining our Health and Wholeness.

As the Lord’s redeemed, saved by grace through faith, partaking the cup of His blood often—not just in ritualistic formal congregational setting—keeps us refreshed and nourished by His grace. Remembering our Lord, as Scriptures instructed the Twelve on the night before He was betrayed, and which we are also reminded through the Epistle (1 Corinthians 11:24-25), keep us blessed and strengthened until we celebrate and drink with Him in heaven. This, He promised, as it is written: “I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”” (Matthew 26:29 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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The Gospel of Luke 22:19 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19 KJV).

The Passover Meal Celebration or The Lord’s Super is a powerful instrument of grace, healing, peace and covenant security. It is not merely a religious ritual as many religious organizations are doing. When the Lord Jesus says, "This is my body which is given for you," He authorizes a physical exchange. On the cross, our Lord instituted a divine exchange - His body was broken so that as we believe in Him, our body is made whole.

Every time we eat the bread, we are actively participating in the "stripes and lashes" our Lord Jesus took. This act spiritually releases healing to your body, wiping out symptoms, physical sickness, and untimely death. When the Lord said - "do this in remembrance of me" we are commanded to actively enforce New Covenant realities, not just think about it. In remembering, our Lord declares the power of His finished work upon us. It is made available to you and I. In Him, we are justified, set free and dwell in prosperity. “In remembrance” we testify of our Lord’s victory that disarms the enemy and forces him to flee. This shifts us from the Old Covenant of the Law to the New Covenant of Grace. No more rituals!

Partaking of the bread brings us to absolute oneness bound by love with our Lord Jesus Christ. By consuming the bread representing His flesh in faith, "Whatever He is, we are. Whatever He has, we have." It interrupts generational curses, poverty, and mental oppression by cementing your identity in Christ. Scriptures affirm: “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 4:17 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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The Gospel of Luke 22:17-18 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: for I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.” (Luke 22:17-18 KJV).

This scene captures our Lord Jesus Christ setting up the Passover meal celebration, taking the cup with instruction to divide among them. He will be sharing the cup of wine with His Twelve apostles for kindred partaking to emphasize relational communion, joyful partnership, and the anticipation of His physical familial kingdom. We note the Last Supper follows the Passover Seder, where multiple cups of wine or juice are shared. In Luke 22:17, our Lord Jesus tells the disciples to take the cup and "divide it among yourselves," pointing to the deep fellowship and unity for those who believe, share in and through Him.

When our Lord Jesus states in verse 18 that He will not drink of the fruit of the vine again until the kingdom of God comes, this points to the future fulfillment of His reign and the ultimate joyous reunion, with all of us that believe, in the Father’s kingdom. In our today’s living as God’s children through faith in our risen Lord, the elements of the cup (the wine from fruit of the vine) is meant to be received as unhindered displays of God's grace and love. Through His shed blood we receive sustaining health, and cleansing from the curse of this world. It is not for legalistic and religious rituals. It is for our purification.

Hence, in this life as we walk in the light by His grace through faith in Him, Scriptures affirm, as it is written: “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7 NIV).

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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The Gospel of Luke 22:14-16 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” (Luke 22:14-16 KJV).

In these intense moments, our Lord Jesus Christ expresses His deep, passionate longing to institute the New Covenant of Grace and the Partaking of Bread and Wine. This highlights our Lord’s heartfelt desire saying: "with fervent desire I have desired" to share the final Passover meal before facing His suffering on the cross with His core redeemed disciples.

In His deep longing, our Jesus looked forward to this meal because it immediately preceded His finished work on the cross at Calvary, which transitions those who believes out of judgment into the realm of grace. This marks His intent to share the final moment of deep intimacy with His disciples to institute the New Covenant through His upcoming sacrifice, and fulfill His ultimate mission of redemption before facing His suffering on the cross.

When He says He will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God, it points forward to the ultimate victory and eternal communion, we-His redeemed, share with Him. Immediately following this intense expression of desire, our Lord Jesus transitions the Passover symbols of His Body and Blood into the bread and the wine, establishing the regular rhythm of grace, health, and remembrance for us - the body of believers. By this, we are made the household of the Lord held together, as it is written: “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.” (Ephesians 2:19-21 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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The Gospel of Luke 22:13 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.” (Luke 22:13 KJV).

This passage affirms that Peter and John obeyed the Lord’s instruction fully as they were told. They found the upper room exactly as the Lord directed them, and they prepared the Passover meal. Peter and John were sent into the city of Jerusalem on a special mission with specific instructions to find a man carrying a water pitcher. This was meant for a very conspicuous sign for them to follow to the house he enters.

In those times, carrying a water jar was typically a task for women, making the man doing so stand out in a crowd. The disciples followed the man, spoke to the homeowner of the house he entered, and shown the furnished upper room ready, proving the Lord’s word was completely accurate and true, which affirms the Lord’s full control of the unfolding events. This reveals that our Lord Jesus knew everything that would happen and was guiding the events leading up to His final hours.

Apostles Peter and John, marked as our perfect example to follow, trusted and obeyed our Lord’s instructions without hesitation or doubt, allowing the Last Supper to take place. This is such a vivid picture of how God’s Grace work in our living. Without the rigmaroles and rituals of religion, we just have to hear and listen to God’s pure and living Word and follow it.

His instruction is simple. We have to execute the work required of us by believing in Him. Not by membership of religious organization nor following doctrines and rituals, but purely by ingesting His pure Words resting in His grace by believing in Christ Jesus. When the crowd said to the Lord ‘what must we do?’, it is written: “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 6:28-29 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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The Gospel of Luke 22:9-12 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.” (Luke 22:9-12 KJV).

These passages point deeply to the provision of the New Covenant of God’s grace. The man carrying water symbolizes the Holy Spirit, while the clean and furnished "Upper Room" represents God’s throne of grace, the place of reclining and rest for believers who are set free from the burdens of the law.

In biblical typology, the man with the pitcher directs focus to several symbolic messages to reflect on. The water represents the Holy Spirit. Our Lord Jesus wants His disciples,—as well as you and I — to be led by the Holy Spirit today, allowing Him to guide and lead us in our steps. The upper room is the place of intimacy, divine rest, and spiritual supply. We note that the room was already "furnished and prepared," meaning we don't have to work hard or strive to earn God's blessings. Instead, we simply step into the chamber of His grace by faith in the provisions that our Lord Jesus has already furnished for us.

Just as the disciples left the bustling city activities to share a meal with our Lord Jesus Christ in a quiet upper room, we too are to take a break from the grip of life’s worldly demands. This imagery aims to encourage all of us believers to withdraw from self-effort of the law and religion. Let us sit at God's throne of unmerited favor and abounding grace, in the presence of our Lord and Redeemer.

Let us, therefore, welcome Him in. He is standing at the door, knocking, eager to come in to dine with us, as it is written: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.” (Revelation 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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The Gospel of Luke 22:7-8 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.” (Luke 22:7-8 KJV).

In these passages, our Lord Jesus Christ instructs Peter and John to prepare for the Passover meal celebration, a beautiful moment of grace. This would serve as a divine marker transitioning from the Old Covenant of the law to the New Covenant of grace. It emphasizes that the Passover tradition was a celebration of God’s deliverance of Israel from Egyptian slavery. Here, we watch our Lord Jesus preparing to become the ultimate fulfillment of it. As a spotless lamb was killed during the God’s Passover in Egypt, this penultimate Passover celebration the spotless Son of God is set to be killed. He substitutes to die on the cross so that humanity would be permanently delivered from the bondage and slavery of sin, as its foreshadow delivered the Israelites from bondage in Egypt.

Our Lord Jesus had an intense desire to share this meal with His core disciples because He knew it was His last Passover before the cross, pointing toward the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan for His Kingdom. The preparation of the room serves as a spiritual metaphor. Just as Peter and John made a place ready for our Lord Jesus and His disciples, you and I are encouraged to open up the "guest room" of our own hearts and make space for Christ Jesus our Lord. Let’s prepare our heart to provide not a guest room, but have it ready to establish our Lord’s throne of grace (James 5:8).

Let us, therefore, make it a committed response to our Lord’s call, not for religious membership, but for personal intimate relationship with Him. He calls you and I, as it is written: “My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.” (Proverbs 23:26 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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The Gospel of Luke 22:3-6 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.” (Luke 22:3-6 KJV).

These passages serve as a stark warning about the danger of letting the enemy gain a foothold in your heart. That’s what happened to Judas Iscariot who betrayed our Lord Jesus Christ. Rather than framing the event purely as a predetermined tragedy, this moment of betrayal emphasize the critical importance of keeping your mind and heart protected by God's grace. It points out that Judas Iscariot was numbered among the twelve apostles. But his heart had been compromised by greed and a failure to submit to God’s grace totally. Satan entered Judas after he allowed his own wrong desires and covetousness to take priority in his life. As caretaker of their money bag, he usually helps himself to what was put in it (John 12:6).

When people go their own way to fulfill their own desires, they open themselves up to spiritual deception. Hence, this reminds that if you keep your eyes fixed on your own fleshly desires instead of being conscious to the leading of the Holy Spirit, you become vulnerable to the enemy’s schemes. Judas in his worldly state blinked from his faith agreed to betray the Lord for money. He promises to provide the religious priests an opportunity to arrest our Lord Jesus when He is alone way out of the crowd’s presence.

Our Lord Jesus Christ was not surprised of Judas’s action. He foresaw it, He being Omniscient. But, because of His love, our Lord offered him grace, as He does to all sinners. Our Lord gave Judas a place in His inner circle of disciples not because Judas is good, but because of our Lord’s grace. Judas wasted his opportunity for eternal place in the Lord’s presence for few pieces of coins that led to his doom.

Hence, in Apostle Paul’s epistle, we are warned. It is written: “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” (1 Timothy 6:10 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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The Gospel of Luke 22:1-2 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.” (Luke 22:1-2 KJV).

These texts set the stage for the FINAL unfolding of our Lord’s earthly ministry. With The Feast of Unleavened Bread - called The Passover approaching, and the religious leaders (chief priests and scribes) actively plotting how to kill our Lord Jesus Christ, made it known that they are afraid of the crowd’s reaction. The religious leaders conspired to destroy our Lord, but through the lens of grace, their plot perfectly aligned with God’s divine plan. Our Lord Jesus Christ wasn't going to die as a victim of circumstance. He was the ultimate fulfillment of God’s Passover plan. Just as the Passover lamb had to be spotless and sacrificed at a specific time in the Old Testament, the Lord Jesus—the spotless Lamb of God—was sacrificed for us exactly on the day of the Passover. What the enemy meant for evil, God used for the eternal redemption of humanity.

In these passages, the religious leaders and teachers—the men who should have recognized our Lord the Messiah—are the ones conspiring to kill Him. This is dead religion at work in contrast with the living grace of Christ Jesus. The chief priests operated under the Law-watered down by their man-made religious precepts, based on performance for self-righteousness. Because our Lord Jesus came to offer the free gift of righteousness and unconditional love, He was a threat to religion’s system of control, just like as perpetuated by present day religions.

In this crucial hours, as the Passover draws near, our Lord Jesus is set to gather with His closest disciples to eat the Passover meal, to radically culminate His mission to restore the New Covenant of Grace. Instead of focusing on the plot of the religious leaders, He focuses on what He is about to accomplish: shed His blood for the full forgiveness of our sins.

The Person of Grace removes the fear of men and women of the world. Unlike the religious leaders who were manipulated by public opinion, as with many in this present day who are held captive by religion. They brainwashed the world by religious systems for centuries that many were blinded to see this truth in God’s holy and written Words. It is my prayer that through this PFCmissions Reflections many would go to God’s Words of Truth, the Scriptures and meditate on it through the eyes of grace guided by the wisdom of the Holy Spirit who teaches us all things (John 14:26). Stay away from religion! Rest in God’s grace by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ! He is perfectly secure in His Father's love. Even though He knew torture and the cross were on the brink, His mind was fixed on higher things: bringing those who believe into the New Covenant of the Grace of God.

Hence, to get hold of the Lord’s intent for us, let’s reflect upon this profound declaration in our Lord’s Prayer to the Father. It is written: ““I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”” (John 17:20-26 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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The Gospel of Luke 21:37-38 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.” (Luke 21:37-38 KJV).

These verses give a gentle wrap-up to our Lord’s teachings at the Temple, to paint His climactic routine before the crucifixion. By day, He teaches boldly in the bustling Temple. By night, He retreats to the quiet Mount of Olives to pray and rest, while eager crowds flocking to hear His every word gathering daily early in the morning.

Our Lord Jesus modeled a healthy rhythm of public ministry-touching lost and hungry souls, and private retreat to recharge communing with the Father. Knowing the cross was imminent, our Lord Jesus Christ didn't hide. He shows up consistently prioritizing the work the Father sent Him to accomplish and selflessly poured into eager hearts that come to listen.

While religious leaders were furiously plotting His death, our Lord Jesus remained calm and steadfast in his purpose in the middle of such a storm. He came to ride the storm into His death for you and me. He came to die as our ransom, so we can live for Him. It is written: “For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.” (2 Corinthians 5:14-15 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

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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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The Gospel of Luke 21:36 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”(Luke 21:36 KJV).

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ conveys this dire reminder to all His redeemed in regard His divine promise of Pre-Tribulation Rapture. This assures the Church to be spared from the coming Tribulation. This "Church" refers all believers that totally depend on His grace. This is not a building nor a religious enterprise nor religious organization. He puts us in the know of being "counted worthy". We, rely solely on His finished work on the cross, not on our personal performance. And, He encourages all believers to look forward to His return with joy rather than fear.

We are reminded that being “counted worthy”, is not by our merit. It is by what our Lord Jesus did on the cross. By believing in His grace, we are unconditionally declared righteous by being imputed with His righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). Hence, your worthiness to escape judgment is solely based on our Lord’s shed blood on the cross.

We are to ardently pray. This is our constant communing in conversation with God, and being immersed in His words. Prayer is not pagan based man-made chanting ritual of religion. Prayer is our intimate conversations with God, He - being our Father, we - being His children. In His presence, we "escape all these things" which the Lord warned the disciples, then, and us, now. The rapture is our only way of escape, just as God made a way for Noah - to escape the flood in the Ark, and Lot to escape the destruction of Sodom led by the angel of God. We, the church who rest in His grace will be raptured off the earth to "stand before the Son of Man" before the wrath of judgment hits. This is our “Blessed Hope”, where our Lord Jesus Christ (the Bridegroom) will suddenly catch us up, His Bride (the Church) into heaven before the devastating period of the antichrist's rampage on earth.

This promise, therefore, is an anchor of comfort and hope for us rather than a warning of fear. Our focus should rest on the unconditional love and grace of God. Hence, as we stand with the Bridegroom, Scriptures proclaim: “Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure”— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.” (Revelation 19:7-8ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

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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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The Gospel of Luke 21:34-35 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.” (Luke 21:34-35 KJV).

Reflecting on these passages through, on the merit of the grace of God, gives an urgent call to rest in His grace rather than work hard relying on human effort. This warns of exhaustion and numbing of the soul that happens when people try to cope with life's stresses or numb their pain through worldly habits, rather than relying on the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We ought not be caught up focusing on the “cares of this life” with its daily worries, anxieties, the "rat race" and excessive over-indulgence that distract believers from focusing on the Lord’s heavenly provisions. If not reined in, it “comes like a snare” that brings dangers of becoming spiritually complacent. When believers lose sight of the "blessed hope" of the Lord’s return and enamored to rely on the world, they are easily trapped by fear and anxiety. Then fall into losing God’s eternal promise of life.

Hence, we are reminded to stay motivated in the blessed hope for holy living. Not in the fear of a "sudden trap," but the joyful anticipation of our Lord Jesus Christ coming back to bring us to Himself. We must remain eagerly waiting for His coming (Romans 9:27-28) resting in His grace. It is written, our Lord Jesus proclaims: “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” (John 14:3 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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The Gospel of Luke 21:32-33 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.” (Luke 21:32-33 KJV).

The physical signs declared by our Lord Jesus Christ - like natural calamities and man-made global turmoil, warn of fearful end times occurrence in the view of the world and its systems of religion. But, true believers do not fear, because God’s promises of protection and salvation are eternal and unshakable. We are offered with absolute assurance that His promises of forgiveness and eternal life are firmly set, regardless of the world.

These passages hold the Lord’s oath to His followers that the prophesied events of the destruction of Jerusalem and His eventual return are absolutely certain to happen. The generation witnessing the early signs will not pass away before these prophecies are set in motion, and His words are more permanent than the physical universe. The Lord’s statement that “This generation shall not pass away” refers to the people alive during His time in the flesh who would witness the destruction of the Jerusalem temple in AD 70. It also points to His promise that the generation of believers who witness the “birth pangs” signs of the end times (Matthew 24:8) will live to see our Lord’s final appearing in the clouds for the rapture of those who are eagerly waiting for Him.

The Lord’s emphatic declaration “Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away” affirms His divine authority. He guarantees that the world economies, systems and all earthly circumstances, and the whole physical universe are temporary. All these will eventually disappear. But, His Words - prophecies and teachings are eternal, designed to securely stand forever. Yes, the Word of God is everlasting. Believers can stand confidently on His promises, even when facing severe adversity. It is written: “The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.”(Revelation 3:21 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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The Gospel of Luke 21:29-31 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; when they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.” (Luke 21:29-31 KJV).

These verses give the message in parable form of prophetic hope rather than fear. These teach that just as we watch the sprouting fig trees signal the certainty of summer’s arrival, the "signs of the times"—like global upheavals, pandemics, and earthquakes—assure believers that the Rapture (the Lord’s appearing in the clouds to meet us) and the Kingdom of God are imminent.

As we unpack this parable through the lens of grace, we unveil several core lessons to hold on to. While our Lord Jesus mentioned frightening events, it’s not intended to bring fear to those who rest in His grace. It is for the purpose that all believers can look up confidently, knowing their complete bodily redemption is coming.

Using the metaphor of the budding fig trees, the Lord signals a shift into a favorable season. He likens the nearness of God's Kingdom to the onset of "summer," where the dark clouds of sickness, stress, and sorrow are passing away. The blessed hope of the Lord’s inevitable return purifies and empowers us who enters into His grace to live and thrive victorious in this present realm of living. This contrasts religion's fear-based doomsday view of the end-times. The New Covenant of Grace brings in the hope of new beginnings of eternal living. God's super-abounding favor is meant to protect and provide for those who truly believe, during dark times while still in this world.

Whether we fly (being raptured as we will be) or die, makes no difference - being redeemed by His blood through faith, we will all be caught up together with the Lord in the clouds and be with Him forever. It is written: “Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.” (1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 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.

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P. O. Box 773716
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The Gospel of Luke 21:27-28 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” (Luke 21:27-28 KJV).

Viewed through the lens of grace and the blessed hope of every believer’s rapture, these passages teach that we should live in confident expectation rather than fear. While these verses describe apocalyptic events and global distress, these also emphasize that God is not judging believers. Instead, as the world darkens, believers are encourage to look forward to the imminent return of our Lord Jesus, set by the Rapture in the air, and manifest by the transformation of their corruptible bodies into incorruptible glorious states.

This puts us in the know that believers should "look up" because their focus is on their Savior who fully wrapped them by His grace, neither on religion nor on the chaos of the world. It explains that lifting up your head isn't an act of self-righteous pride, but recognition of the complete rescue in God’s grace. In this text, “redemption” goes beyond having our sins forgiven. It points toward the total redemption of the physical body—where believers will never fall sick, get fatigued, or die forever more. This is, therefore, reminding us that God's super-abounding grace is protecting and providing us in this life, while we are still in the flesh.

We have the Lord’s promise that as we fully yield our life to be wrapped by His grace through faith in Him, we live. In the last days, our physical body is transformed, as it is written: “For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”” (1 Corinthians 15:53-54 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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The Gospel of Luke 21:25-26 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.” (Luke 21:25-26 KJV).

As described in these passages, our Lord Jesus Christ predicts terrifying end-time events with supernatural signs. These say that as the world grows darker with the sun, the moon and the stars giving their celestial signs, and people of the world in panic, we who are saved by grace should not be afraid. Instead, we who rest in the Lord’s grace must look up with confidence, knowing our rapture for redemption is near.

There will be signs in the sky and chaos on the earth. The signs include frequent natural disasters and global unrest. People will faint from terror over what is coming. And, we must always remember that the sinful world has no bright horizon. But to those who believe, they are anchored safely in hope by God's grace (Hebrews 6:19).

When the world is in chaos, with cosmic disruption as the heavens are shaken, we must Look Up, Not Down. We, who are saved by grace are to focus on the depth of the Lord’s love that draws Him to take our place to die on the cross. We must lift our eyes to heaven by the leading of the Holy Spirit to watch our salvation come. We the church - the body of believers {not religious buildings, nor institutions nor organizations}, will be raptured before the worst of the earth’s tribulation occurs.

Rather than obsessing over the exact details of the end times, we are to focus on our relationship with dependence in Christ Jesus our Lord. We remember Him as He instructed by partaking the bread and wine regularly (1 Corinthians 11:24). We are to understand that Grace brings us physical peace and vigor while in the midst of a fearful world.

Apostle John the beloved, assures and testifies with these apocalyptic words: “And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.” (Revelation 12:10 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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The Gospel of Luke 21:23-24 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.” (Luke 21:23-24 KJV).

Our Lord Jesus Christ continues to warn of the great distress coming to Judea and Jerusalem, with the destruction of the Temple, great woes to the nursing mothers and diaspora of the Jewish people. Many would be taken captive and scattered among the nations.

Viewing these passages, through the lens of the New Covenant of grace and prophetic hope, give focus on two main revelations. Firstly, while our Lord Jesus prophesied real historical disasters and distress, God's ultimate desire for His people is one of grace and redemption. For us - present day believers, the emphasis isn't on living in fear of end-times wrath, but on resting in the finished work of our Lord Jesus, knowing we are forgiven and securely loved (John 15:9).

Secondly, Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles "until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled." It is referring to the period of time when Gentiles occupied Israel from the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple up to the Lord's return in glory. This teaches that we are living in the closing season of this prophetic timeline. Pointing to recent event of the restoration of Jerusalem to Israel, when the USA and other nations recognized Jerusalem as the capital of the nation Israel, shows a sign that we are drawing closer to the return of Christ Jesus our Lord and the rapture of the Church. Church - being the body of believers who totally rest in grace by faith in Christ Jesus. Church is neither a building nor an enterprise nor an institution nor an organization of present day religions. The church is you and I and many others that yielded their lives totally to the Lord Jesus Christ in His grace through faith. The church is not factions or denominations of religion.

We must, therefore, take these words as our cue to go into the place of right believing, rather than be held captive by deceptions in religious fear and panic. With our heart and being in expectant posture by faith in Christ Jesus, we stand settled in this assurance: “And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:27-28 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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The Gospel of Luke 21:20-22 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in Judæa flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter there into. For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.” (Luke 21:20-22 KJV).

These passages of our Lord’s teachings and warnings to the disciples and the crowd in the temple, specifically refers to His prophecy of the historic destruction of Jerusalem by the Roman armies in 70 A.D.. These are not descriptions of present-day wrath for New Covenant believers. It is a warning of judgment upon a nation that rejected their Messiah.

Our Lord Jesus warned His disciples that when they see this happening - (that is when they see Jerusalem is being surrounded by armies), they must flee out if they are in Judea. For those who are not in, He instructs-“don’t come in!” This was fulfilled when General Titus and the Roman legions besieged the City of Jerusalem that results in a devastating historical event.

The mention of "days of vengeance”, refers to the historical judgment for rejecting the Lord Jesus Christ. This reminds us, that under the Covenant of Grace, God's wrath has been entirely satisfied at the cross, transforming God's throne into a place of unconditional grace for the believer. We must get in the shield of the Lord’s grace by faith in Him to be spared from this judgement.

Scriptures, therefore, edify us with these exhortations by Apostle Paul: “And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.” (Colossians 2:13-15 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.

Partners For Christ Ministries, INC.
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477

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The Gospel of Luke 21:16-19 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. But there shall not an hair of your head perish. In your patience possess ye your souls.” (Luke 21:16-19 KJV).

Reflecting on these verses through the lens of grace and the security of God’s eternal plan, our Lord Jesus Christ assures us that in the face of end-times turmoil and persecution, believers are completely secure in the shield of His grace. We just need to rest in His finished work, rather than strive in fear by work of self-effort through religious laws and rituals. When our Lord Jesus warns of believers being hated, betrayed, and delivered up by loved ones-who cause many to be put to death, He is preparing us of the reality of living in a world cursed by sin. The mind of the flesh in this place is hostile to God (Romans 8:7). He teaches with clarity that this suffering is not a punishment from God. Rather, it is the reality of the last days in this fallen world.

Declaring that in the midst of all these “not a hair of your head will perish” is a powerful pledge of eternal security. He assures that no matter the outward circumstances, your eternal destiny and spirit are absolutely untouchable and settled in Christ Jesus.

Our Lord gives an oath that "By your endurance you will gain your lives". This is not a call to work hard but to endure in faith by yielding our every being in His grace, to prevent our flesh from responding with its normal reaction of self-effort. This is not a call to earn salvation by merit of work. Our "endurance" is our settled state of ‘rest’ in grace by faith in Christ.

Scriptures hearten us with these words: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:2-4 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.