June 18, 2019

June 18

Running with Jesus

Luke 19:47 “And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests, and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy Him.”

     “Killing Jesus”, is the title of Bill O’Riley’s book that came out and a documentary segment not long ago.  This sounds familiar to Biblical days, yet, in this century.  After Jesus cleared the temple of the den of thieves he began teaching daily in the temple.  The religious and the rulers didn’t like the fact Jesus was messing up their business and correcting their sinful ways. They began plotting ways to kill and get rid of this man who was upsetting their lifestyle and telling them truth about the way they were not living according to God’s standards.  They used religion to look good and for popularity. I remember when I went to beauty school and also heard my sister say when she went to real estate school suggest you go to church to build a clientele so you can prosper in your business.  I also have seen many times people attend church when it is political election time. The government don’t want the church to get involved in communities so those communities  have gang related violence when they  tore down the ten commandments which is the thermostat to help people understand what self control is all about, but of course it tells us to love God with all our heart, mind and soul.

     Today we have people who want to kill Jesus for the same reasons.  They do not want to hear that they are sinners.  They practice unlawfully in their businesses and live ungodly lifestyles. They play right into the hands of their enemy, Satan, who loves it when we remove prayer from schools and tear down the Ten Commandments that teach us we are sinners in need of God.  They don’t want to hear that they need Jesus.  So, if we kill all He stands for, then we think we will be ok because there is no life after death.  

Father, we pray for our nation, that You will raise up godly men and women who love You.  We pray the eyes of their understanding to be open and they can clearly see and discern what is right and wrong.  We pray for our children to be protected and have a holy boldness to stand against the wiles of their enemy, Satan.  Father, give us boldness as we live in the birth pains of the last days.  We look forward to Your return and help us to be a bold witness as we walk with You through life that others might see You are alive and not dead.  They can never kill You and You will get the final word.

(Already has had the last word.)  Let’s praise Him more today than ever.  Wave your palm branches this morning! Lay your coats down!  The King of Kings is coming.

Stay attentive to Jesus, in the morning, meet you there!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015