When God Says …
“And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” (Luke 9:57-58 KJV).
These verses emphasize the radical commitment and cost expected for following our Lord Jesus Christ, particularly the reality that true discipleship involves relinquishing comfort and attachment to worldly trappings. This gives a stark illustration of the sacrificial lifestyle and complete dependence on God that true commitment entails. The context of these passages is not about a lifestyle of depravity. It reminds our role of stewardship, as oppose to ownership, while we are still in this world. In a position of no possession, we are to totally depend on God’s provision of grace.
The man’s offer to follow "wherever You go" is a significant step to take, and the Lord's realistic response is meant to clarify the immense, uncompromising nature of His calling. His statement that the Son of Man "hath not where to lay his head" is not a deterrent, but an honest description of the path we go through as we follow Him by faith, showing that worldly comfort is not a part of the deal. Following the Lord avails firstly: the comfort from heaven. With the heavenly things being pursued first, all earthly gains are added unto us (Matthew 6:33).
These passages call for a complete renunciation of the old life—leaving behind worldly frills and vanities with the need for physical security, and then entering a new life of faith to take on new earthly calling commissioned from the Lord Jesus Christ. In Him we are to fully and totally depend in His grace. God's provision through grace, suggesting that even in the face of hardship, there is a constant supply of what is needed from God. We have the assurance, as it is written: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025
Friday, December 5, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:54-56 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.” (Luke 9:54-56 KJV).
These passages serve as a powerful illustration of the contrasting natures of the Old Covenant of the Law and the New Covenant of Grace. The Lord’s rebuke of the disciples' vengeful spirit highlights His mission to save, not to condemn. These remind us, who are saved by grace through faith, and are made a new creation by the process of spiritual rebirth, that under grace we have a mission of love, and a spirit of patience, not of vengeance - even in the face of rejection.
In this scene we watch James and John, inspired by the Old Testament figure Elijah, wanting to call fire down from heaven in a spirit of vengeance when their message was rejected. Hence, the Lord Jesus rebuked them, stating, "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them". A "law-based" mindset, seeks to punish rejection. In contrast, as manifest by the Lord’s rebuke, He represents the "grace-based" heart of the New Covenant, which seeks to save all people.
These passages call all today's believers to examine their own hearts and motives. These urge people to ask if their actions are motivated by a desire to punish those who reject their message of truth or by God's grace to love, serve, and save them. The true Gospel of the Grace of God reminds that instead of wanting to bring down judgment, we should depend on God's grace to bring life and salvation to others, just as we are saved. When rejected, the Lord Jesus - the person of Grace reminds us to shake the dust off our feet, and move on in the spirit of compassion and love.
Yes, we must be compassionate and loving. But, we must not be tainted by the "dust" - that is pagan influence, of the rejecting towns we enter. Hence, to the Apostles that He sent on mission, and to us who are saved by His grace through faith and are sent as well, He gives this command: “And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. As you enter the house, greet it. And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town.” (Matthew 10:11-14 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
These passages serve as a powerful illustration of the contrasting natures of the Old Covenant of the Law and the New Covenant of Grace. The Lord’s rebuke of the disciples' vengeful spirit highlights His mission to save, not to condemn. These remind us, who are saved by grace through faith, and are made a new creation by the process of spiritual rebirth, that under grace we have a mission of love, and a spirit of patience, not of vengeance - even in the face of rejection.
In this scene we watch James and John, inspired by the Old Testament figure Elijah, wanting to call fire down from heaven in a spirit of vengeance when their message was rejected. Hence, the Lord Jesus rebuked them, stating, "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them". A "law-based" mindset, seeks to punish rejection. In contrast, as manifest by the Lord’s rebuke, He represents the "grace-based" heart of the New Covenant, which seeks to save all people.
These passages call all today's believers to examine their own hearts and motives. These urge people to ask if their actions are motivated by a desire to punish those who reject their message of truth or by God's grace to love, serve, and save them. The true Gospel of the Grace of God reminds that instead of wanting to bring down judgment, we should depend on God's grace to bring life and salvation to others, just as we are saved. When rejected, the Lord Jesus - the person of Grace reminds us to shake the dust off our feet, and move on in the spirit of compassion and love.
Yes, we must be compassionate and loving. But, we must not be tainted by the "dust" - that is pagan influence, of the rejecting towns we enter. Hence, to the Apostles that He sent on mission, and to us who are saved by His grace through faith and are sent as well, He gives this command: “And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. As you enter the house, greet it. And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town.” (Matthew 10:11-14 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:52-53 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:52-53 KJV).
The context of these passages tells us that the Lord Jesus "resolutely set out for Jerusalem," signifying His commitment to fulfilling His mission, which included His eventual suffering and death in the hands of the religious priests in Jerusalem. This journey takes Him on short-cut way from Galilee through Samaria., Most religious Jews avoid this way, opting for a longer way. Historically, there was deep hostility and prejudice between the Jews and the Samaritans, partly due to the Samaritans having an alternate worship site on Mount Gerizim. As He sent His messengers ahead to prepare for Him, the Samaritan villagers learned that the Lord was heading to Jerusalem - a grievous insult in their culture. They refused Him hospitality.
The story of Samaria started when it was established out of Israel's persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. So, God ordained the nation of Assyria to destroy and conquer them. Assyria did not keep the conquered people together as a way of preventing them from unifying and revolting. They scattered them throughout their empire, leaving only a few remnants in their homeland. Then people of other conquered nations were moved in (2 Kings 17). The "Samaritans" were descendants of the Jewish remnants who intermarried with Gentile immigrants. Their religion is a hodgepodge of Judaism and foreign pagan idolatry.
By the time of the Lord's earthly ministry, things were even more mixed up. Four hundred years before, around the time of the prophet Malachi, a group of priests left Jerusalem and established a new religious worship center near Shechem and Mount Gerizim in Samaria. They created their own religious branch or denomination of Judaism, about which history remembers little. Among the few details retained is that they believed Mt Gerizim in Samaria, not Jerusalem, was God's preferred place of worship. Hence, this deeply engrained division and hostility between the Jews and the Samaritans.
This kind of religious denominational system and religion as a whole, is the wall the Lord Jesus came to eradicate. But, sadly it is perpetuated by present day worldly oriented people to deceive many. This is therefore a reminder for all who now see and receive the message of Grace and Truth in Christ Jesus (John 1:14), that we are to get off the grip of religion and come to Christ Jesus in a personal relationship with Him by faith, not by pagan-based religious rigmaroles and rituals.
Religion is not of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob who sent the Messiah - our Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus did not come so people can use His name to set up religion/s, religious enterprises and institutions. He came to release us from the Old Covenant of the Law (Galatians 3:13) and bring us back to Himself in the New Covenant of Grace (John 1:16). It is written: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17-19 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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 sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:52-53 KJV).
The context of these passages tells us that the Lord Jesus "resolutely set out for Jerusalem," signifying His commitment to fulfilling His mission, which included His eventual suffering and death in the hands of the religious priests in Jerusalem. This journey takes Him on short-cut way from Galilee through Samaria., Most religious Jews avoid this way, opting for a longer way. Historically, there was deep hostility and prejudice between the Jews and the Samaritans, partly due to the Samaritans having an alternate worship site on Mount Gerizim. As He sent His messengers ahead to prepare for Him, the Samaritan villagers learned that the Lord was heading to Jerusalem - a grievous insult in their culture. They refused Him hospitality.
The story of Samaria started when it was established out of Israel's persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. So, God ordained the nation of Assyria to destroy and conquer them. Assyria did not keep the conquered people together as a way of preventing them from unifying and revolting. They scattered them throughout their empire, leaving only a few remnants in their homeland. Then people of other conquered nations were moved in (2 Kings 17). The "Samaritans" were descendants of the Jewish remnants who intermarried with Gentile immigrants. Their religion is a hodgepodge of Judaism and foreign pagan idolatry.
By the time of the Lord's earthly ministry, things were even more mixed up. Four hundred years before, around the time of the prophet Malachi, a group of priests left Jerusalem and established a new religious worship center near Shechem and Mount Gerizim in Samaria. They created their own religious branch or denomination of Judaism, about which history remembers little. Among the few details retained is that they believed Mt Gerizim in Samaria, not Jerusalem, was God's preferred place of worship. Hence, this deeply engrained division and hostility between the Jews and the Samaritans.
This kind of religious denominational system and religion as a whole, is the wall the Lord Jesus came to eradicate. But, sadly it is perpetuated by present day worldly oriented people to deceive many. This is therefore a reminder for all who now see and receive the message of Grace and Truth in Christ Jesus (John 1:14), that we are to get off the grip of religion and come to Christ Jesus in a personal relationship with Him by faith, not by pagan-based religious rigmaroles and rituals.
Religion is not of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob who sent the Messiah - our Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus did not come so people can use His name to set up religion/s, religious enterprises and institutions. He came to release us from the Old Covenant of the Law (Galatians 3:13) and bring us back to Himself in the New Covenant of Grace (John 1:16). It is written: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17-19 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:49-51 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:51 NIV).This passage marks as a pivotal moment for our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the only begotten Son of God, sent by the Father to save us. He sets His direction to go towards Jerusalem the stronghold of religion. This seals the critical turning point in the Lord's mission, shifting His sight from Galilee to go to Jerusalem for His eventual climactic sacrifice in the hands of the Jewish religious leaders. The Lord Jesus unwaveringly resolve to go to Jerusalem, the city of David, for his final divine appointment. He "set His face toward Jerusalem" to fulfill his divine mission, which is a journey to be "taken up" in His death, His resurrection, and His ascension.
Every step the Lord Jesus takes towards Jerusalem was an act of love for you and I. It’s the only way for forgiveness to be made possible through His sacrifice. We are loved. The reason the Lord Jesus left the majesty of heaven to come step into the earth He created to rescue us from the darkness of this world. Scriptures declare: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 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.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:49-50 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.” (Luke 9:49-50 KJV).
Despite having witnessed the Lord Jesus affirmed as the Messiah (Luke 9:18–20), awed by the glory of God affirming the Lord (Luke 9:28–36), and watched amazed the crowds’ reaction to His power (Luke 9:43), the disciples seemed to have gotten the whole thing off-track. They have become greatness focused. They fail to hear the Lord talking about betrayal by one of them, and be killed (Luke 9:44–45; Mark 9:30–32). They argue over what positions of importance they'll have when the Lord Jesus comes to reign in His kingdom (Luke 9:46–48).
Now, in these passages, in spite of the lessons the Lord has given them about serving to be great, they respond by complaining of a man not from their circle casting out devils in the name of the Lord Jesus. This response is way off. And they have performed this miracle when the Lord Jesus empowered and sent them out (Luke 9:1–6, 10). But, recently, they found themselves unable to cast out a single demon from a long-suffering boy (Luke 9:38–40). Their failure led the Lord Jesus to call them "faithless and twisted," like the rebellious children of Israel (Luke 9:41). Perhaps it also seeded envy in them of others performing what they could not.
They apparently are still thinking about worldly power and authority. They seemed to be protecting their physical closeness with the Lord or perhaps they’re in a feeling of exclusivity with a spirit of jealousy. Their hearts seem to be heading back to their religious upbringing under the law. They forbade those other believers to use the name of the Lord, for which they earn the Lord’s correction not to forbid.
These passages show us the inclusivity of God's kingdom. God is not a respecter of person. He is a respecter of faith. By faith in Christ Jesus, in His grace, you and I are as close to God as with anyone who believes with no preferential treatment. He sees us in His Son who shed His blood for us. Apostle Paul declares in one of his exhortations, which we too must declare and abide. It is written: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.” (Luke 9:49-50 KJV).
Despite having witnessed the Lord Jesus affirmed as the Messiah (Luke 9:18–20), awed by the glory of God affirming the Lord (Luke 9:28–36), and watched amazed the crowds’ reaction to His power (Luke 9:43), the disciples seemed to have gotten the whole thing off-track. They have become greatness focused. They fail to hear the Lord talking about betrayal by one of them, and be killed (Luke 9:44–45; Mark 9:30–32). They argue over what positions of importance they'll have when the Lord Jesus comes to reign in His kingdom (Luke 9:46–48).
Now, in these passages, in spite of the lessons the Lord has given them about serving to be great, they respond by complaining of a man not from their circle casting out devils in the name of the Lord Jesus. This response is way off. And they have performed this miracle when the Lord Jesus empowered and sent them out (Luke 9:1–6, 10). But, recently, they found themselves unable to cast out a single demon from a long-suffering boy (Luke 9:38–40). Their failure led the Lord Jesus to call them "faithless and twisted," like the rebellious children of Israel (Luke 9:41). Perhaps it also seeded envy in them of others performing what they could not.
They apparently are still thinking about worldly power and authority. They seemed to be protecting their physical closeness with the Lord or perhaps they’re in a feeling of exclusivity with a spirit of jealousy. Their hearts seem to be heading back to their religious upbringing under the law. They forbade those other believers to use the name of the Lord, for which they earn the Lord’s correction not to forbid.
These passages show us the inclusivity of God's kingdom. God is not a respecter of person. He is a respecter of faith. By faith in Christ Jesus, in His grace, you and I are as close to God as with anyone who believes with no preferential treatment. He sees us in His Son who shed His blood for us. Apostle Paul declares in one of his exhortations, which we too must declare and abide. It is written: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Monday, December 1, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:47-48 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.” (Luke 9:47-48 KJV).
Amidst the disciples’ crab-like-mentality-sounding commotion to grab greatness, the Lord Jesus having perceived their hearts’ thoughts turned the world’s whole idea of greatness upside down. Throughout history of the nations and the world, most people have established that greatness is determined by status, position, and being served by others. The Lord Jesus, however, taught and demonstrated that greatness is determined by service to others, especially those whom some see as unimportant and considered society’s rejects.
In the days when the Lord Jesus was here in the flesh, to give attention to and to welcome or care about children was considered a waste of time by so called "people of importance". The child was a symbol of those viewed as of no value as a person - only insignificant people spent their time on kids not their own. However, the Lord Jesus said that a truly important Kingdom person is going to find the left out, the forgotten, and the neglected to welcome and serve them, rather than trying to name-drop, hang around with the "in crowd" and ride on coat-tails of the rich and nobility. Greatness is about serving the least. It is neither about standing on a pedestal nor having great numbers of following on social media.
In the Kingdom of God, each one of us who are saved by grace must keep rooted in our hearts that greatness is being least and last. When in another occasion the issue of taking a seat of greatness popped up among the disciples, the Lord Jesus raised the bar from serving to sacrifice. It is written: “But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles Lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” (Matthew 20:25-28 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.
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, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.” (Luke 9:47-48 KJV).
Amidst the disciples’ crab-like-mentality-sounding commotion to grab greatness, the Lord Jesus having perceived their hearts’ thoughts turned the world’s whole idea of greatness upside down. Throughout history of the nations and the world, most people have established that greatness is determined by status, position, and being served by others. The Lord Jesus, however, taught and demonstrated that greatness is determined by service to others, especially those whom some see as unimportant and considered society’s rejects.
In the days when the Lord Jesus was here in the flesh, to give attention to and to welcome or care about children was considered a waste of time by so called "people of importance". The child was a symbol of those viewed as of no value as a person - only insignificant people spent their time on kids not their own. However, the Lord Jesus said that a truly important Kingdom person is going to find the left out, the forgotten, and the neglected to welcome and serve them, rather than trying to name-drop, hang around with the "in crowd" and ride on coat-tails of the rich and nobility. Greatness is about serving the least. It is neither about standing on a pedestal nor having great numbers of following on social media.
In the Kingdom of God, each one of us who are saved by grace must keep rooted in our hearts that greatness is being least and last. When in another occasion the issue of taking a seat of greatness popped up among the disciples, the Lord Jesus raised the bar from serving to sacrifice. It is written: “But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles Lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” (Matthew 20:25-28 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.
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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