Word of Grace-The road to Easter #4

John 19:28-30

Knowing that everything had been finished and that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, 'I thirst' They soaked a sponge in a jar of vinegar and put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

Jesus knew that everything had been finished and that his sacrifice on the cross was complete. Now he fulfilled the Scriptures and so gave up his spirit as he willingly laid down his life for us.

Brethren, as we observe unto Easter, let  be in the know that it was our cross that he bore so we could leave in the freedom he died for. Shalom.

Word of Grace-The road to Easter #3

Luke 23:32-34

Two other criminals were also led out with him to be killed at the place called the Skull. There, Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.' And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

 At point of intense pain and suffering, Jesus showed mercy and compassion by asking for forgiveness for those who were crucifying him.

Brethren, as we ride on to Easter, may we also be able to show mercy and forgiveness to those who wrong us in any way, for the ability to forgive means no bitterness hidden in our hearts. Shalom!

Word of Grace-The road to Easter #2

Mark 15:21-22, .Matt 16:24

A certain man from Cyrene, called Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by. They  forced him to carry the cross as they brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha for his crucifixion.

Simon was forced to carry the cross for Jesus. We are in the same way called to carry our own cross and follow Jesus.

Brethren, Easter, reminds us that Jesus instructs us just as he did to his disciples; we are to take up our cross and follow him. We are to practice humility and sacrifice, which is readiness to give up ourselves in pursuit of him to mark our complete submission to God.

Word of Grace-The Road to Easter

Isa 53:3-5, Rom 8:34

"He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of sorrow who became familiar with pain. He was the one whom people hid their faces. He was despised, and we held him in low esteem. Surely, he took up our pain and bore our suffering, while we considered him punished, stricken, and afflicted by God. Again, he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed. Hallelujah!."

Jesus suffered greatly on the cross for us. He willingly bore our sins and took the punishment in our place. Through his wounds, we are healed. So as we hold on waiting for the remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus, let remember that he is now at the right hand of the Father interceding for us and surely he shall return in robes of white and we will join him for the celebration of eternity. 

Word of Grace-Jesus, our righteousness-Reloaded Pt2

1Cor 1:30 Gal 2:16, 2 Cor 3:18, 5:21, Heb 12:2

We have confidence in our relationship with God because of Jesus. As we put our faith in Him, His perfect righteousness is credited to us and, therefore, declared righteous in the sight of God.

Jesus empowers us through His righteousness to live a worthy life by the power of the Holy Spirit. As we walk in faith and obedience to Him, we become more like Him and reflect His righteousness.

Brethren, let us fix our eyes on Jesus, who is our righteousness. Let us trust Him alone for our salvation and allow His righteousness to transform us from the inside out. May we live each day in the power of His grace, confident in His love and His perfect righteousness. Shalom!

Word of Grace-Jesus, our righteousness-Reloaded Pt1

Rom 1:17, 8:3-4, Matt 5:17, Eph 2:8

 As new creations, we believe that our salvation comes not through our own efforts but through faith in Jesus Christ. Now in the book of Romans, Apostle Paul wrote, "For in this gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith'". Hallelujah!

Therefore, our right standing with God is not based on our own merits or good works but on the perfect righteousness of Jesus, which is given to us as a free gift through faith.

Brethren, in time past, we see that the Israelites tried to achieve righteousness through obedience of the law, but they could not keep it fully. So God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to fulfil the law on our behalf as he declared us righteous through faith in him. Shalom!.

mot de Grâce-Jésus, notre justice - Rechargé Pt1

Rom1: 17, 8: 3-4, Matt 5: 17, Éph 2: 8

En tant que nouvelles créations, nous croyons que notre salut ne vient pas de nos propres efforts mais de la foi en Jésus-Christ. Maintenant, dans le livre des Romains, l'apôtre Paul a écrit: "Car dans cet évangile la justice de Dieu est révélée, une justice qui est par la foi du premier au dernier, tout comme il est écrit:"Le juste vivra par la foi"". Alléluia

PAR conséquent, notre juste position auprès de Dieu n'est pas basée sur nos propres mérites ou bonnes œuvres, mais sur la justice parfaite de Jésus, qui nous est donnée comme un don gratuit par la foi.

Frères, dans le passé, nous voyons que les Israélites ont essayé d'atteindre la justice par l'obéissance à la loi, mais ils ne pouvaient pas la garder pleinement. Alors Dieu a envoyé Son Fils, Jésus-Christ, pour accomplir la loi en notre nom et nous a déclarés justes par la foi en lui. Chalom!.