Do not worry, do not be afraid, do not let your hearts be sorrowful, and do not worry about tomorrow. These are the words that are comforting in a climate where change is rapid, and mirrors the same climate as in the days of Jesus, and the Roman Empire. The "Master", as he was called, spoke these words to his friends now called because, they listened to him, took in his words and applied them out of love and respect to the one who showed himself to be master and Lord over all. So these words had power and meaning and were to be obeyed. lt's hard to do considering that change is thrust upon us sometimes unwillingly, and makes us uncomfortable. We like status quo, that is events that are easily managed and within our grasp. At least I do. The Master or Rabbi, was more than teacher or a good man as some intimated. "Why do you call me good?" He asked. " No one is good, except God." Was the answer. If you missed that then you missed the humble and contrite Spirit exemplified in Christ. He would not equate his human qualities as equal with God's or his Father's. Although he often spoke of his being "before Abraham and , I Am." as being qualitatively God.
The Jews were enraged over this because they could not wrap their legal minds around and incarnate God, who was weak, suffered in the flesh, and died. Impossible? God cannot die!
So if Jesus resurrected as he said he would, ? "Destroy this temple, and in three day I will raise it up again. 'Preposterous said the Jews', 70 years it took to build it. " An you can raise it up in three days?"
Find out for yourself.........The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead, will raise you also.....when you are filled with it. This is not a simple believers prayer but comes with a repentant heart to obey.....as a friend and disciple of the MASTER.
SO TODAY, DO NOT WORRY....ESPECIALLY ABOUT THE BIG .......trump.(note how small the letter are.)
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