Wednesday, June 4, 2014

A Wake-Up Call

John 14:12-15
A Wake-Up Call

     “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”- Jesus

     “The works that I do shall he do also.” Let us explore the works that Jesus did which He has for us to do also. As we look through the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John we see that the miracles Jesus did all related to helping others, and when someone asked Jesus if he could join Him Jesus replies by saying that He has no place to rest His head. In other words, He has no home and the life He leads will be an uncomfortable one. When Jesus sent His disciples out two by two they were not to take any money or extra clothes with them but to live wherever they were welcomed and to eat whatever was set before them. Jesus was not concerned with His own comfort and support. His every effort was for the sake of other’s needs and salvation.
     If I could I would just like to open our eyes as Christians to show us how selfish we have become. We complain to God for every inconvenience that comes upon us and we strive every day to make our lives more comfortable. We rarely have time for a neighbor in need or a sick family member. As brothers and sisters of Jesus – these things should not be this way! Jesus was only concerned with His neighbors and never took a thought about Himself. His life was so busy helping His neighbor that He would have never even had the time to think about Himself. Can we see how far from our Savior’s example we have come?
     Jesus is not speaking poetically and romantically when He says, “Sell all you have and come follow Me.” Jesus is turning our lives as we have known them upside down, and every fleshly love is getting scraped off of us. We think we know Jesus already, but is He removing your foundation from under you right now? Are terrible things happening in your life right now and your’re finding yourself saying, “These things aren’t coming from the God I know”? I tell you – don’t resist this upheaval in your life. Your God whom you thought you knew is real, and He is changing your comfortable view of what it means to be a Christian! You say, “This is not the God I know.” You are right for you have not known Him as well as you thought and He is shaking out your false foundations so that He might replace them with His solid Rock.
     Give your lives anew to Him and say – Lord, your ways are above mine and Your wisdom for my life is higher than mine and from now on I will no longer create You in my image but will become like You! Show me who You are! God has to shake us out of our sleepiness. We need to be out on the streets serving Him with passion. We need to speak boldly to our coworkers and really care that they are heading for eternity in Hell!
     Brothers and Sisters, wake up! Turn off your TV’s and go out and see the world as it is, full of sin and hopelessness. Rise up and save this upcoming generation that has no hope of escape from the constant bombardment of sin and temptation!
     Where are my brothers and sisters of God? Rise up and take back this country! Get on your knees and pray like you have never prayed before! We have been asleep in this world’s pursuits but the time for sleep is over! Wake up and save our land! These are the works that Jesus did and greater things will He do through us!
     God bless you all and fill your lives with new life and encouragement!



8 comments:

  1. JASMINE
    I believe in Jesus Christ. I am a Christian and I go to Vertical Church out in West Haven. I love the Lord and pray everyday. Waterbury


    TAYA
    I feel Jesus was not a selfish man and his duty was to help those in need.
    Taya - Wtby


    SANTIAGO
    I think all that is in this is true. Many Christians have lost there way. But there is still time. Santiago - Wtby


    LINETTE (Also did a comment in a past bible study)
    If we have love we should have for others and not be selfish. Linette - Wtby


    MICHELLE
    I believe in God and I believe everything he stands for.
    Michelle -Wtby

    SUSANA
    I love Jesus because he loved me first. Susana - Wtby


    SEQUAN
    I believe it is true that we take our God for granted. Everyone should take the time out to get to know our Savior the right way.
    Sequan - WTBY


    DANIEL
    Jesus loves all. Daniel - Wtby


    C.J.
    (Also did a comment in a past bible study)
    It's true because in today society if it isn't beneficial then most people are not willing to help each other. C.J. Waterbury






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  2. JOSE
    I agree with what he says. I feel we need to humble ourselves more and show everyone to pray all the time and not only in times of need. God bless.
    Jose - Wtby


    CHERELLE
    I believe in all the work the Lord has done and i see the signs of his return.
    Cherelle - Wtby


    ANNONYMOUS
    Jesus is my God. I just know him by praying and going to church. I pray "Hail Mary full of grace..."
    Annonymous - Wtby


    THE GO-ER
    When I asked Annonymous if she would consider praying to Jesus instead of Mary she said when she says that prayer he is already in it. I asked her if she ever invited Jesus into her heart and she said no but that when she goes to church he is there. I asked if she would want to invite Jesus into her heart now and she said, NO. I told her Jesus won't come into your heart unless you ask Him to come in and she said she did not know that. Can you pray she invites Jesus into her heart ?


    JR
    God will change your life. Jr - Waterbury



    BILLY
    (Did a comment in a prior bible study)
    Great Reading Billy - Wtby


    SHEILA
    Jesus is coming sooner than they think. Sheila - Waterbury


    MICHAEL
    Healing power about his miracles. Michael - Wtby


    PERRY
    When asked if Perry believes all of Seth's message ( Perry gave me the impression she was born again) she wrote , Yes, there is too much evidence to say otherwise. And when asked if she would choose to "Rise up" now and do something about it, she wrote, I have already done so in terms of preaching the Gospel - to a degree. Perry - Wtby






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  3. kATHERINE
    God is good. He's always right on time. I like to git on my knees and talk to Him.
    Katherine - Wtby


    SHYASIA
    God is good. That's all I know what to say about Him. I like to talk to him in private. Shyasia

    AMBER
    Well written. I think Jesus is the image of Christianity in Christ. Always willing to help. A well example of how God wants us to be. Loving. Amber - Wtby


    PAUL
    It was very nice about what I read. Paul - Wtby


    ALICIA
    Jesus always helped thy neighbor. I was raised to beleive Jesus died on the cross for me. Now I am exploring other religions. I'm thinking about muslim.
    Alicia - Wtby


    LYNN
    Believe in my Word .


    STEVE
    The Lord is saying beleive in me and you will get salvation. Steve - Wtby


    JULIOS
    How Jesus can help you in life.


    EDDIE
    Not tobe selfish to be gratefull for what u have and to help others. Waterbury


    DAN
    God only gives you what you can deal with. - Wtby


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  4. LAURA
    Isn't that the truth. I wish everybody could be as giving as jesus.
    Waterbury


    LEE
    I love The Lord. I am a Christian by faith. i believe in God and his son Jesus.
    Wtby


    GLORIA
    I thank God for his Word. Every word of God is true and I'll go with him all the way. Wtby


    CHRISTOPHER
    As a wiccan, I find that I agree. If more Christians actually spent their lives in that way, the world would be a better place. Christopher - California/Wtby


    PAM
    I believe in God and His Words. What said is true. He is our Rock.
    Pam - Wtby


    LOUIS
    Jesus is "The Man" glad he's coming back. Louis - Boston



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  5. THE GO-ER
    Most of the commenters today, after reading Seth's message were asked,"Do you believe in Jesus and what is your relationship with Him a a DAILY basis. Following
    are some comments.


    LEBRON
    I believe in Jesus. I have a personal connection with The Architect. - Wtby


    RELL
    I do beleive in him.I talk to him everyday. Waterbury


    JANICE
    I used to go to church every Sunday, honestly. I haven't gone in about 3 yrs. I feel like I failed God and sometimes I feel like he failed me. But more people really need Jesus because the world is going downhill.People dont appreciate anything anymore. They only think of themselves and really people need to be nicer.
    Janice - Oakville


    DILAN
    Do you believe in Jesus and what kind of relationship do you have have with him... - Wtby


    TERRILL
    I believe in Jesus just not in religion at least what we read in the bible anyway for the fact that it is written by man and mankind can't be fully trusted. Wtby


    DOMINIQUE
    I do not believe in Jesus. I feel if he were real the sad things in life wouldn't happen. Dominique - Wtby


    KEITH
    Sorry. I do not believe in Jesus. I really liked your piece of literature.
    Keith - Wtby


    NICOLE
    I do believe in him...he helps me everyday. He has sacrificed so much for us.I recently realized that life is a precious gift. He showed me that...He showed me how grateful I am for what I have. Nicole- Wtby


    BILLY
    Jesus says love people who love you also but love people who hate you despice you steal from you love everyone. Wtby


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  6. SARA
    I pray on a daily bases. God wants us to cherish what we have. Only to deal with what we have not to be full of greed. Sara - Wtby


    kATHERINE
    Me and God have a strong relationship and I believe that he is walking with me daily. I pray in the morning and meditate at night. I give thanks for my troubles and blessings.
    Katherine - Wtby


    HIRAMI
    Jesus did everything so the human would be happy. Jesus will always be with us no matter what. Wtby


    ANNETTE
    Yes I believe in Jesus. My relationship is a personal relationship with him every day. Wtby


    TIM
    Yes. He is the Almighty. What I read is true. He is my Rock. It's an eye opener.
    Tim - wtby


    LONNIE.
    Born again Christian. I surely believe in Him and I try to uplift His Holy name on a daily basis. I meditate on His Word throughout the day, everyday.(As for Uprising) Yes, I do this everyday as I have the opportunity. Lonnie - Wtby


    ANGEL
    I love him as a Father. And thanks to him, I became the man I am today. Wtby


    ANNONYMOUS
    (Following was written for ANNONYMOUS)."I've read the bible before ...3-4 times and I never read what Jesus said( in message). I used to believe in Jesus. I used to be an altar boy for 10 or more yrs." WTBY


    THE GO-ER
    Swigging off a bottle , Annonymous, above, invited Jesus into his heart today. Pray for Annonymous .

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  7. THE GO-ER
    After reading Seth's message I asked the following 3 questions to the next 13 commenters. (Seth I hope you don't mind).

    1) Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for your sins?

    2) On a scale of 0-5, how often would you say pray to Jesus each day?

    3) Do you believe the only way you're really going to know God and go to heaven is to first you have to tell Jesus you are sorry for your sins and then, invite Him into your heart to live and guide you personally to His Father in heaven? Here are answers they wrote.

    LINWARD
    1) YES 2) 5 Every night 3) YES West Haven


    JOHN
    1) YES - Most definitly 2) 5 3) YES -Then you must spend time in the Word daily. For Faith comes from hearing of the Word of God. Rom. - Waterbury



    ANNONYMOUS
    Everyone has hope if you really believe and trust on Our Savior Jesus - Yes



    RYAN
    1) YES 2) 3 3) Yes I do. West Haven



    BOB
    1) YES 2) It varies. When I'm alone and reflectve I will pray for family and friends both living and dead or the strength to get through a situation
    3) Not really sure about this - mixed feelings.



    HAZIL
    1) YES 2) 3-4 3) YES Bridgeport


    HEARLIYAH
    1) YES 2) 1.5 3) YES - Hamden



    NADIRAH
    1) YES 2) 2 3) YES -Hamden



    YANDRIA
    1) YES 2) Everyday every moment 3) YES - West Haven



    GLORIA
    1) YES 2) 4 3) YES



    ALEX
    1) YES 2) 5 3) YES - West Haven



    DWAINE
    1) YES 2) 2 3) YES



    JOHN
    1) Unsure . I would like to believe 2) I DON'T 3) Not sure. Trying to figure it out.














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  8. THE GO-ER
    After reading Seth's message, some commenters were asked 3 questions.
    1) DO YOU BELIEVE JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS?

    2) ON A SCALE OF 0-5, HOW OFTEN DO YOU PRAY TO JESUS EACH DAY?
    (I meant of a scale, but I found commenters thought I meant how many times)

    3) DO YOU BELIEVE THE ONLY WAY YOU'RE GOING TO REALLY KNOW GOD AND GO TO HEAVEN, IS TO FIRST TELL JESUS YOU ARE TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR SINS AND THE, INVITE HIM INTO YOUR HEART TO LIVE AND GUIDE YOU PERSONALLY TO HIS FATHER IN HEAVEN?

    Following are their responses.


    ANGELA
    1) YES 2) ALL DAY 3) YES



    ROBBIN
    1) YES 2) 5 3) I believe I'm going to heaven by the life I live and for welcoming Jesus into my heart and soul.


    PATRICK
    1) NO 2) Nightly 3) YES Wtby


    DREA
    1) YES 2) 4 3) YES - Wtby


    PATTIE
    1) YES 2) 3 3) YES. I do. I love Jesus and know he is with me everyday and nite. Wtby



    LAVON
    1) Yes 2) 3 3) NO. I believe if you do good , good shall come back to you. Wtby


    SHAKIRA
    1) YES 2) once a day 3) YES - WTBY


    PETE
    1) YES. 2) I pray 4 times a day 3) I believe in a way of giving my heart to Jesus to have eternal life. - WTBY


    MARY
    1) Yes 2) 2 times a day 3) YES


    JULIA
    I'm a blood washed sinner turned saint who will always sin . Jesus died for my sin. I'm not to sin because I want to, I'm saved Baptise full with the Holy Ghost. - Wtby


    KATY
    I believe Jesus died on the cross for our sins. More than 5. And yes Jesus forgive forall of ours sins and to live eternal life. Wtby


    HELEN
    It is a true. I pray to him all day.


    LESTER
    If you don't walk with God you are a lost soul. It's His grace that wakes me in the morning. I am a dialisis patient. I need a kidney. I have a belief in what Jesus can do for me. I never pray for myself but for others. -
    1) YES 2) 5 3) YES - WTBY


    THE GO-ER
    Lester above said he will be joining Saturday 8 am prayer



    JOSEPH
    Yes. I believe in Jesus. Without God there would be no direction and guidance for man.


    ERIC
    It was good reading. - Waterbury

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