From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>
To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"
Sent: Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 6:07 AM
Subject: 11-10-22 THOUGHTS
11-10-22 THOUGHTS
Jesus says to his sleeping disciples, “the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” We understand that all too well don’t we? Great things are about to happen, and weak men (who will become great) are about to demonstrate much weakness. The POWER OF LOVE is emphasized! The PROMISE OF HEAVEN is declared. The WAY TO GOD is stated in the clearest terms! Jesus is the picture of the Father! Believing GOD GIVEN WORDS is KEY!
John 13:31-38 Therefore when he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him; 32 if God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and will glorify Him immediately. 33 "Little children, I am with you a little while longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, now I also say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ 34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." 36 Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, where are You going?" Jesus answered, "Where I go, you cannot follow Me now; but you will follow later." 37 Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You right now? I will lay down my life for You." 38 Jesus answered, "Will you lay down your life for Me? Truly, truly, I say to you, a rooster will not crow until you deny Me three times.
John 14:1- 11 "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also. 4 "And you know the way where I am going." 5 Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?" 6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. 7 "If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him." 8 Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us." 9 Jesus said to him, "Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 "Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, but the Father abiding in Me does His works. 11 "Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me; otherwise believe because of the works themselves.
My Prayer:
We thank you, O God, that the words above are eternally true. They are so vital to our eternal existence. Your grace and mercy and love is expressed in such simple terms. The words are so inviting, Lord. May we see the home prepared and Jesus our way, more clearly each day you let us live. Help to demonstrate love with each breath. May faith and belief, overwhelm and drive out the world in our hearts. In the name of our Lord, Amen
Pray for Heather and Bob