Is the Cost Too Much?

O. T. #2325 " Is the Cost Too Much?"

Nov. 21, 2022 

Zechariah 13-Part 2 

LET IT GLOW

There have been times that the cost of a garment was too much, so I considered, so I did not purchase it. I suppose that thrifty comes from years of having to watch our pennies. So I wonder, is there anything that can happen to cause us to turn from following Jesus, the cost too much for us?

What will come to pass in the days during the Millennial reign of Christ?

• The Jews of Jerusalem will be cleansed of their sins of unbelief in Jesus as Messiah and Savior. (verse 1)
• False prophets, who were led by demonic power, will be removed from the land of Israel. Also, idol worship, false religion, and moral impurities will be no more. (verse 2)
• Because the salvation of the Lord that cleansed the people, they shall love God and His truth. Then any false prophets who misrepresent the truth will be killed, as Deuteronomy 13 and 18 says to do. (verse 3)
• False prophets plagued Israel throughout history and they will eventually be ashamed of their works of deception. Their demon-inspired lies will be stopped. (verse 4)
• They will not dress as priests or prophet because they were false, but claim to be farmers. (verse 5)
• When asked about their scares/wounds, (actually because of idolatrous rites) will say friends cause it. (verse 6)
• Only 1/3 of the Jews will survive (remnant) the reign of the Antichrist during the Great Tribulation. This remnant will go into the Millennial kingdom.(verse 8)

Do we recognize false religions today? Are we deceived by false preachers and teachers? They do not believe in Jesus as Savior, just as a good man and teacher. They do not believe Jesus is God who became flesh and a man. They do not believe He is the only way to heaven and eternal life. It is good to look around and open our eyes to those liars and deceivers. 

LET IT GROW

Did you know that Jesus quoted verse 7, which is recorded in Matthew 26:31? 

Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of Me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

The word offended means to entrap; trip up; stumble; entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure.

Luke 7:23 uses the same word offended, which says, And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. 

Friend, does following Jesus and His Word cause us to be tripped up or stumble because we are trying to have one foot in the world and one foot following Him? Is the price too much for us to suffer for being a believer in Jesus? If so, think about what He endured for us to be saved. Is there something that can cause us to turn away from Jesus? Is there something that Is anything too much for us to bear being a Christian? I pray not.

May we fight the good fight, and remain faithful to Jesus to the end, our death. When we do, we will have rewards awaiting us in heaven.

LET IT GO

Keep us in Your will, Jesus, walking with You along our journey of life.

Forgive me when I grumble over my aches and pains when others cannot walk or talk.

Be our strength through it all, trusting in Jesus no matter the cost.