Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Hand To Hand
When we look around as believers we can see opportunity to express to others the truth that is the mercy of God. That truth is the life that was led by our Messiah, Yeshua (Jesus). When we look at His life, it can be difficult to imagine being that nice or kind or wise, or at least that is true for me. There is a question that comes to mind for me when I read about His life, and I think it may come to mind for others. How did Jesus know what to do in each situation if He laid down His deity when He became a man? There is a scripture that seems to give us a clue, from the Sermon on the Mount.
Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus was Jewish by birth, which makes sense since the promise was to Abraham for His descendant to lead the people. Being perfect, He kept the Law perfectly. He was in fact the only one ever to do so. So when we see Jesus life and actions, what we are seeing is the Law lived out in front of us. As those who are meant to follow Him, to be like Him, and to say and do what He said and did, what does this mean for us believers?
This is an important point to consider, to pray about, and to spend time asking God about for each of us personally, I suggest.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You as the Most High King of the universe. You are the only One whose kingdom shall ever reign. Let Your kingdom come to this earth more today. Give to us Your abundant provision. When we miss the mark of the Law, please forgive us. Help us to grow into Your ways. Heal us and deliver us. Send revival. In Yeshua’s (Jesus’) name. Amen.