tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2996591245605557428.post2748527571657966267..comments2014-12-20T18:36:43.013-08:00Comments on Hour of Grace: December 19/14 "Total Concentration" Matthew 10:34Daily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05235354359117362206noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2996591245605557428.post-10482422048940627752014-12-20T18:36:43.013-08:002014-12-20T18:36:43.013-08:00"For the Word of God is quick (alive) and pow..."For the Word of God is quick (alive) and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, dividing asunder the soul (our mind, will, and emotions) and Spirit, bone from the marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." In other words, the Word, in other places called the sword of the Spirit will cause division. Any place the truth is, lies cannot remain, they will be revealed. Lies come from the enemy and cause people to act out in sin. For instance, if a person has believed the lie that they are not worthy of the love of Christ, then that person may say to himself, "what is the use in trying, God hates me." They feel rejected and until their heart is changed by the Holy Spirit bringing life to the Word of God, they remain in their sin. The person may also resent the follower of truth because they seem to be happy and feel so loved by Christ. This brings division, even in families. We should expect it, because God's Word says it will happen. But, what do we do when it does? We choose the high road, we choose to walk in love, unconditional love. Meaning, we do not change the standards that we live by, but we do not try to hold them to that standard. Our job is to love the person to Christ. Chances are, they already are miserable enough without feeling belittled by us. So, we continue to love, to pray, to stand in the gap for our loved ones, even if they have nothing to do with us. Jesus told the Father to forgive those who crucified Him because they did not know what they were doing. Our loved ones may not know what they are doing when they come against us. But, one day they will appreciate the prayers and love that we gave. When the truth hits the lie and changes the heart from stone to flesh, that's when the love pays off. Be blessed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095044608438369655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2996591245605557428.post-37480010680879523712014-12-19T16:49:11.368-08:002014-12-19T16:49:11.368-08:00You landed on many solid points. I believe Jesus n...You landed on many solid points. I believe Jesus never stopped being an all loving God or An all Knowing God. It never cease to amaze me how what he spoke 2000 years ago is so current today. Jesus knew that his disciples that were with him then and us as disciple today would be persecuted for our believing in him and for threatening the beliefs of those who aim to persecute us. Mark 3:25 “If a house is divided it can’t stand.” A family who eats together eats together but a family who prays together lives together forever. The sword is not needed but he knew better because of our sinful nature. Mark Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423482561451823585noreply@blogger.com