Author: coachdkeith

Ask and receive.  It’s that simple…

Luke 18:35-43
35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

39 Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?”

“Lord, I want to see,” he replied.

42 Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” 43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

If you ask for something from God, He will hear you. You have a wonderful chance at getting it also, be it His will. Thank may take a few tries. It may take a few days, but if it is God’s will, then so be it. Prepare to receive.

This verse is beautiful. It seems that the Apostles always show us what we as humans might do. So any times we ignore and insult the needy. I say we, because intentional or not, I am sure I have before. Whether in my head or by words. We rebuke daily.

The blind man was healed just by the Word of God through Jesus.  Beautifully done by our Lord  and creator.

Lord Jesus, thank you. Thank you for the blessings of today.  Please prepare our hearts for the blessings that you promise that we are to receive.  We love you.

Amen.
DK

He knew what was to happen. It is heartbreaking…and life saving.

Luke 18:31-34
31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be delivered over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him and spit on him; 33 they will flog him and kill him. On the third day he will rise again.”

34 The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about.

I have heard the saying, ” Ignorance is bliss.” I disagree. Ignorance is the absence of information, not the presence of bliss. Bliss is happiness, which comes from God. Amen.

The Apostles didn’t understand. They are such beautiful friends. They want to see only the good. Yet Jesus is telling them what will happen, and they miss it. They are unaware, uniformed, ignorant. As we all are. As we all are human.

I have said, “What a great day to be Gentile!” How awesome is God to forgive us through Jesus. Amen.

Lord, thank you a thousand times. Thank you for your life, death, and resurrection. It is beautiful and perfect. Help us to love each other daily. More and more. Thank you for your gift of salvation and redemption. You are so awesome.

Amen.
DK

This is a passage that requires much thought, meditation, and prayer. I love Jesus!

Luke 18:27-30
26 Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”

27 Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”

28 Peter said to him, “We have left all we had to follow you!”

29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God 30 will fail to receive many times as much in this age, and in the age to come eternal life.”

There is a song I listen to and now play on the guitar and sing. It’s called The Well by Casting Crowns. I encourage you to give it a listen.

How beautiful and difficult that is to do. To leave what you love for the Glory of God. It is a passage that requires allot of meditation. Lots of prayer. Much obedience.

As my heart goes out to their families, the recent killings of the American journalists by ISIS in such a horrible manner has done something amazing. It has sparked thousands of Muslims to convert to Christianity and be saved. This is truly leaving it all behind.

We learned in this chapter, that whether or not the person being utilized is Christian or not, God’s will be done. Justice will be found. What the devil attempted to destroy with, God will use for good. Will. Always. If the opportunity to give your life so that thousands would be saved, would you do it?

I love you all. Continue reading. Jesus Saves!

Amen.
DK

This Parable always make me think twice about buying a lottery ticket. I am blessed now…

Luke 18:18-25
18 A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

19 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.’[a]”

21 “All these I have kept since I was a boy,” he said.

22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

23 When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy. 24 Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! 25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

A camel, through the eye of a needle. Possible, but truly difficult. And there is a good chance that the camel would not survive. Anyway, you get the idea.

We are to see that all we possess on this Earth is loss. It is impeding. It hold us back. It prevents us, in many cases, of furthering our relationship with the Holy Spirit. It’s no wonder there are so many miracles that occur daily in third world countries. Their distractions are fewer.

The other day my wife and I discussed how we with the world would return to no more cell phones. What a wonderful time that was. You could actually get away for a while. Our money is a distraction. Jesus says give it away and follow Him. Faith my friends. He will call you. Be ready to listen.

I love you.
Amen.
DK

Let us not forget, that whether or not there are thousands of unaccompanied minors coming to the US for help, there thousands unaccompanied minors already here…

Luke 18:15-17
15 People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

Jesus came to clarify the law. This is a beautiful example of a Him clarifying the fact that to come to the Father as a child is the greatest gift. With innocence in your heart, and love on your mind. This is what Jesus is telling us we must do.

There is a key word in this passage that is often overlooked. Receive. We must receive as children receive. Ask as children ask. As we do, the Holy Spirit will begin to strengthen you. This will create the relationship that is so vital an beautiful. It is so beautiful that it seeps out of every pour and you become a walking witness for Jesus. Without even saying a word. Just like a beautiful child.

Lord God, we come to you tonight to praise you. You are Holy and worthy of all praise. Lord, we thank you for all the many blessings we have received, are currently receiving, and those blessings that we will receive tomorrow. God, we also come to ask you for particular and specific prayers. Please hear us oh Lord. We cry out to you now. We love yoi. We thank you. We praise you. In the name of Jesus Christ.

Amen.