Today is Day Seventy-Nine of 3,650. In this episode, we read from Hebrews 12 verse one to verse fourteen. We talked about sin and how it creeps in quietly when we are walking with our Lord Jesus Christ. Sometimes we don't even see it. We become distracted, we lose the grip, and we forget the cost of salvation. But the Word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword and it purifies us and prepares our paths. The enemy comes to kill, steal, and destroy but Christ gives us eternal life. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. We went into deep prayer where we repented and asked the Holy Spirit to teach us and strengthen us how to walk.
Scriptures (AMP)
Hebrews 12:1 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God's absolute faithfulness], let us strip off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, and let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us."
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking away [from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith."
Hebrews 12:12-13 "So then, strengthen hands that are weak and knees that tremble. Cut through and make smooth, straight paths for your feet [that are safe and go in the right direction], so that the leg which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather may be healed."
Hebrews 12:14 "Continually pursue peace with everyone, and the sanctification without which no one will [ever] see the Lord."
Ephesians 6:12 "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly [supernatural] places."
Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart."
John 10:10 "The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]."
Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Matthew 5:8 "Blessed [anticipating God's presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God."
John 15:2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit]."
John 14:26 "But the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things."
1 John 1:9 "If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness."
There is One true God, the Creator of all things, revealed in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. There is One God and One Spirit Who has redeemed us all. I am Mathew Sekanjako, a believer in Christ Jesus (Y'shua HaMashiach), the one Son of God. I serve and confess God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. This intercession is offered in faith, in obedience, and in love, for all who will listen.