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First, Your Sword Aug 28 2010
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." - James 4:7
Britain claims no greater naval hero than Lord Horatio Nelson, the British admiral from the eighteenth century. Although best known for his brilliance and dedication to his duties, Lord Nelson was also noted for his courtesy and kindness toward those he defeated. On one occasion, a defeated admiral strode across the deck to meet Lord Nelson. With a sword at his side, the defeated admiral put his hand out to surrender to Lord Nelson. Lord Nelson looked at him but did not immediately shake his hand. Instead he nodded and said, "Your sword first, then your hand."
This is what our Heavenly Father says to us. He wants to give us the gift of grace and provision, and He wants us to enjoy the love of Jesus Christ. But He first demands that we submit our lives to Him. We are to give Him our hearts and our wills first. And then He will extend His hand. Submit to the lordship of Jesus and you will immediately be blessed with all that He has to offer - like kindness that knows no bounds.
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Yes, report it NevermindWhen I surrendered all, my eyes, ears, heart and soul were opened and a new life began.
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Yes, report it NevermindFirst, your common sense.
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Yes, report it NevermindAmen Grant, I had the same reaction. Bryant, thanks for the great comment you made on this one. It fits so well. If people could only grasp the truth in Gods word, then they would not want to remain lost to His saving grace. But because of worldly ignorance, they choose to go to Hell over Heaven. Have a blessed Lord's Day tomorrow!
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Yes, report it NevermindJerry,
So many people want to talk about God's Love and God' Grace, but they don't want to talk about God's Wrath (heaven and hell). In order to understand the Holiness of God, you have to understand that God must "hate sin".
To understand God's Grace and Love; look to the Cross. To understand God's Wrath; look to the Cross. The Wrath of God is not just an Old Testament thing. Jesus warns of it continuously in the Gospels, and it is fully described in the Revalation of Jesus Christ, the last book of our Bible.