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Today is Saturday October 17, 2009 and we are continuing our studies in the book of Mark, please read chapters 10-11 in your Bible or Click Here to read them. http://www.readytofollow.com/bible-october-17

Today's Message: The Christ-like Servant
The Christ-like servant lives in the reality that to love and to serve like Jesus did is the highest privilege and brings the greatest joy for it is doing the Will of God.

Jesus came to earth to teach and provide all with the truth in order to not only find salvation through Him, but also to get right with God. It's late in the day, and the day has been full of discussions with these Pharisees, and the crowd is bringing their little children to Christ for Him to bless. “And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.” - Mark 10:13-16. The disciples are telling them to get out of here and take their children home, but Jesus said not to stop them. Jesus is telling us that these little children represent a likeness of the kingdom of God. To receive the kingdom of God into your heart, it must be in the same fashion that a little child would accept the news and kingdom of God. If you tell a little child that Christ forgives sin and all you have to do to receive it is to ask for forgiveness then they are putting that faith on what you have taught them. It is that faith that You also receive the kingdom of God, but in order to receive it you have to believe what Jesus said. It is only by faith that something can be believed with out seeing it. There have been many lives ruined by church systems teaching that Christ can't forgive certain sins. When they cause one of Jesus little ones from believing the truth, they are not going to enter the kingdom of God. You must believe that Christ can forgive all sin, to enter into the kingdom of God. God blessed these children, and if you want God's blessings on your church, than it is necessary that you do things God's way.

Jesus had told the twelve disciples over and over what would happen when they went to Jerusalem, how he would be delivered up to be scorned, whipped and killed. “And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles: And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.” - Mark 10:32-34. As they were walking along it finally came to their minds that everything Jesus had told them is now coming about. They became afraid over the thought of it all. It is because of Jesus Christ's giving of Himself, that will fulfill all the promises of the Old Testament that will bring about the salvation of those that would receive Him.

Despite this horrifying news, some of the disciples had their hearts set on selfish positions of importance. “And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.” - Mark 10:35-40. So Jesus asked them what it was that they wanted Him to do for them. Stop and think of what these two disciples are asking of God. These men are on an ego trip, and trying to satisfy their flesh nature, yet at the same time it could have been because of their desire to be nearer to Him. The cup that Jesus is about to drink from, is His crucifixion, as well as the cup that he will pour out upon the earth at His return. However to be baptized with their baptism that Jesus is speaking of here is all the suffering and death that is right in from of Jesus . They cannot be there and go through those times and troubles, for Christ must go through it alone. Jesus is on the right hand of the Father, these two are asking to take the place of Almighty God, the office of the Father.

The request of these two disciples is asked in ignorance, as are many of the requests that we ask of Him each day.
Thank God that He does not give us our every request, and wishful desire. We need to remind ourselves that, the higher we rise in seeking to be like Christ, the lower we shall willingly stoop to serve those around us. A Christian should always be available to do what will please his Master since he belongs to his Master.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
God Bless You,
Christina

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