Tag Archive | prophets

Great Reward Awaits

Jun12

He (Jesus) opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
‭Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:2, 12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.5.2-12.NASB1995

As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
James 5:10 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.5.10.NASB1995

but they continually mocked the messengers of God, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against His people, until there was no remedy.
2 Chronicles 36:16 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.36.16.NASB1995

Which one of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? They killed those who had previously announced the coming of the Righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become;
Acts 7:52 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.7.52.NASB1995

‭who both killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out. They are not pleasing to God, but hostile to all men, hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved; with the result that they always fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has come upon them to the utmost.
1 Thessalonians 2:15-16 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1th.2.15-16.NASB1995

‭We will be persecuted for our faith but hang in there. Praise God we have a home of glory coming!!


‭Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:1-3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.12.1-3.NASB1995

🌹For who is our hope or joy or crown of exultation? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
1 Thessalonians 2:19 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1th.2.19.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Wake Up Call

Aug3

I am reading through the Old Testament now and about the prophets that God sent to worn the people of Israel.

As I read and listened for the Holy Spirit’s direction on a devotion for the day, I couldn’t help but put myself in their shoes.

They came with good news that is dependent upon the action of the people. It sounds like bad news. It is depressing news. No uplifting sentiment. No “feel good” message.

As God’s church experiences the current situation in the world, are we listening? The prophets are of old. The Holy Spirit is now residing in the church. . . Or is He? All things, ALL things happen for a purpose. God is sovereign over ALL. Thus He will use our current circumstances to bring glory to Himself and fulfill His purpose.

We have a choice that can affect the outcome of these days.

Now therefore amend your ways and your deeds and obey the voice of the Lord your God; and the Lord will change His mind about the misfortune which He has pronounced against you. Jeremiah 26:13 NASB

🌹Are God’s warnings good news or bad news? The choice is ours. Choose to repent and follow or continue to live life as if what’s happening around you is not God calling His church to wake up.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon