FEAR GOD, Part V
WORD OF THE DAY: "LISTEN, TAKE HEED"
Scripture reference: Acts 13:26, Amplified Bible
Brethren, sons of the race of Abraham, and all those others
Before giving a brief synopsis of Israel's history, beginning in Egypt,
&nbs"So let it be clearly known and understood by you, brethren,
And that through Him every one who believes, [that is, who
Take care, [beware, take heed] therefore, lest there come upon you what
Look, you scoffers and scorners, and marvel, and perish, and vanish away;
Do not ignore this message of salvation. Listen to it. Give careful attention to it. TAKE HEED.
I am not talking about devotion to the end you become a minister. Not every one is given a gift
Let us listen and take heed to the message of salvation, taking action on it. If you have not done
-Carol Kenreigh
among you who reverence and fear God, to us has been sent the
message of this salvation- the salvation obtained through Jesus Christ."
with Moses, and ending with John the Baptist, the apostle Paul commanded
the people in the synagogue to LISTEN (Acts 13:16). He continued his speech
with the historical facts surrounding the trial and crucifixion of Christ,
and his subsequent rise from the dead (after having been dead and laid in a
tomb for three days and three nights). See Romans 10:9, 10.
that through this Man [Jesus Christ] forgiveness and
removal of sins is now proclaimed unto you;
acknowledges Jesus as his Savior and devotes himself to Him] is absolved
(cleared and freed) from every charge from which you could not be
justified and freed from the Law of Moses, and given right standing with God.
is spoken in the prophets:
for I am doing a deed in your days…" Acts 13:38-41a, Amplified Bible
Give attendance to it (I Timothy 4:13-16). Acknowledge Jesus is Lord and devote your life to Him
so your profiting may appear unto all.
ministry. I am referring to living your life to the end it glorifies God, by your walk of faith,
living your life, to the best of your ability, according to the principles found in the Bible.
You will bear fruit. This glorifies God. You will be absolved from every sin that could not be
by the Law of Moses.
so already, do this now: Believe Jesus died and God raised him from the dead. Confess Jesus is your
Lord. Now, let us devote the rest of our life unto Him.
c.Carol Kenreigh, 2001. All rights reserved.