Open Heaven 30 July
MEMORISE: “From henceforth let no man trouble me. for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” – (Galatians 6:17)
BIBLE READING: Titus 2:11-15 (KJV)
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
15 Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
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A mark can be described as an impression, a distinguishing trait or quality. Every genuine child of God bears some mark within them that identifies him or her as a child of God.
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. – (Romans 8:16).
One distinguishing trait or quality that indicates ownership by the Lord Jesus is holiness which produces faithfulness and other Christian virtues. Everyone belonging to Christ is expected to be holy in order to exhibit His characteristics. Faithfulness is another hallmark of a Christian carrying the mark of Jesus. This results in our steadfastness in prayer, tithes and offerings, studying the word of God, our marital relationships, general human relations and our service to God.
God expects you as His child to be faithful to Him, yourself and others. Christ came to do the perfect will of God for His life. Hebrews 10:7 says: Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
Anything that brings shame or reproach to the name of the Lord is not His will for your life. Are you passionate about the things of God? Do you obey the Bible which is the written word of God? Love is another mark of the Lord Jesus. John 13:1 says: Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto end.
Indicators of love include endurance, kindness, selflessness, humility, self-discipline and purity. Love subdues pride and vain glory; it is not puffed up with conceit. It is not insolent, neither does it despise others, trample on them, nor treat them with contempt and scorn. Love is selfless, the complete opposite of selfishness. It cannot harbour malice, neither can it plan evil. Holiness and love are two marks of the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you bear these marks?
ACTION POINT: Father, please let the marks of the Lord Jesus be evident in my life, for Your glory.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 90-92
Thank you for studying today’s Open Heaven – The Marks of the Lord Jesus – written by Pastor Enoch A.
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Open Heaven 30 July 2021
