Wig’s Word of God Today 10-27-2010
For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last Luke 13:30
Ephesians 6:1-9, Psalm 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14 & Luke 13:22-30
Paul describes a Truth God wants us all to adhere to: obeying your Elders! I think it is important to point out that obeying your elders gives you favor to God and is pleasing to Him. Why else would He have listed it as one of the commandments? As long as what you are obeying is not jeopardizing your health or safety, obeying your parents who give you solid Biblical Instruction are teaching you the ways of the Lord. As a teacher, I have learned that to get respect you must give respect and not force your instruction onto children with anger or disrespect but with reverence for the child’s inner self. By sharing your feelings and needs with children and adults alike, you relay a desire of teaching in love showing by example in your voice, your body movement and your actions. Share His Truth with compassion, respect and love.
The sound of wailing and grinding of teeth makes me shudder with fear of the Lord. There is something important here to recognize: Jesus says you are entering the Narrow Gate of Heaven by your strength in the Lord! “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” Luke 13:24 You can knock and knock and knock but the Lord will not recognize you by your deeds here on earth for your strength in following God’s Commandments weren’t faithful enough for you to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. He will say, “‘I do not know where (you) are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers!'” Luke 13:27 When you are loving your love of Christ, you have repented from your sins, you read you bible daily, you seek His constant protection and guidance in prayers and you proclaim His Good News to all you meet. Your strength to enter the Kingdom of Heaven will be displayed here on earth by your good deeds of faith, hope, charity and love.
And so we pray: My Lord and My God, we pray today for strength to finish the race here on earth and to accomplish Your Promise of Eternal Life with Christ Jesus as our Guide. Allow us to learn from our parents, our Elders and our children to grow in you Lord by day and by night. Remind us whether we are first or last, we do everything for Your Glory. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.
God Bless,
Cruz-Wig
Romans 8:28
If They are First or Last
My child obey the Lord’s Teaching
In parents Divine principle each day
The first commandment of Promise
A long life on earth to pray
To be obedient in deed and in word
Seek not your own guidance
Allowing His Word to obtain
A faithful walk in His Light to sustain
His Will in your heart
Christ’s love will never part
Gaining freedom from sin
Glowing with love from within
By your works give thanks
Your might in His Word
A Glorious Kingdom to Proclaim
His Dominion forever to endure
The strength needed to open
The door of Heaven you’ll see
Some will knock to get in
But evildoers He will send to flee
To the depths of hell to grind
Their teeth to sharp little nubs
Your waling will be heard from below
By God’s instruction you did snub
From the North and South they will come
By a life they have lead to be
No matter if they are first or last
The Lord knows all from Heaven to see
© Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins October 27, 2010 @ 5:34 AM EST
