Time For a Decision

N. T. #136

August 24, 2023

Matthew 12-Part 10

He that is not with Me is against Me; and he that gathereth not with Me scattereth abroad.

LET IT GLOW

Concerning belief and following Jesus there is no middle ground nor startling the fence. Either a person is for Him or against Him. Either Jesus Christ is King and Lord of our soul or Satan is or self is. That puts it plain and easy to understand, right?

Jesus tells us that now is the time to choose Him  The line is drawn in the sand, so to speak. The wavering crowd and you and me must believe Jesus’ Words are Truth, love and serve Him with all our heart or turn our backs on Jesus.  

Dear one, have you accepted Jesus as your Savior and Lord? If we confess Jesus before people, He will confess us before the Father.  

Jesus is the God-man who died for our sins on the cross, then rose from the dead. He is the Messiah , the King of Israel. (Swindoll)

Will we gather with Christ or scatter with His enemies?

LET IT GROW

The crowd is hanger-in’s had seen and heard astonishing things being with Jesus. Yet they wavered. He seemed to be the Messiah, performed miracles, showed compassion, but the Pharisees spoke against Him. 

Christ has withstood 2millennia of skeptics, scoffers, doubters, deceivers, opponents, apostates, critics, heretics, debunkers, myth busters, and truth twisters. (Swindoll)

His truth has never been defeated through it all. It is a decision, a spiritual combat between the kingdom of God or the kingdom of Satan. 

Keep in mind that Satan is only an angelic creature made by God. He can do nothing apart from God’s control or permission. He is the enemy and accuser of humans. He has power to attack and ensnare us.  

Jesus is more powerful than Satan. Jesus can give us strength to withstand all manner of evil against us. Call on Him in time of need. Jesus never leaves us nor forsakes us believers.

We are either with Jesus or against Him. On which side are you?

LET IT GO

Thank You for loving and setting us free from the wages of our sin. 

Such love You have for us sinners!

May we surrender you Your will today.

All hail King Jesus, Emanuel, Prince of Peace, Lord of lords, Bright morning Star, Rose of Sharon! 

Throughout eternity we will sing Your praises. 

Please save all who read this today, Jesus.