Wig’s Word of God Today 4-17-2011
The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue, That I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear; And I have not rebelled, have not turned back. Isaiah 50:4-5
He humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a Cross. Phillipians 2:8
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to His disciples said, “Take and eat; this is My Body.” Then He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is My Blood of the Covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:26-28
Isaiah 50:4-7, Psalm 22, Philippians 2:6-11 & Matthew 26- 27:54
Welcome to Palm Sunday where the Son of Man was given a parade by His followers as he drew near to His ultimate death for the forgiveness of sins. “This happened so that what had been spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled: Say to daughter Zion, ‘Behold, your King comes to you, meek and riding on an ass, and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.” Matthew 21:4-5 People lining the roads waving palms at Him saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest.” Matthew 21:9b The word hosanna comes from the Hebrew language used to express praise, adoration and joy which was expressed by the children of this parade and Jesus reminds us that “out of the mouths of infants and nurslings you have brought forth praise.” Matthew 21:16e This passage comes from Psalm 8:3: “Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have drawn a defense against your foes, to silence enemy and avenger.” Jesus said this to the Scribes and Elders who questioned Him about the children saying this to silence them as Scripture foretells.
Yesterday I watched a little 7-year-old boy pray for the babies about to be killed at an abortion clinic. He stood by his mother proclaiming the prayers with the adults as a little soldier of Christ. His blonde hair waving in the wind and his blue eyes captured a real love for Jesus. His mother was so proud of her little boy as he read the prayers and prayed aloud with many adults. Many of us as I looked around were brought to tears by the profession of faith in this little man of God and I reminded myself this is what they were killing inside this building we stood in front of and that it was “Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have drawn a defense against your foes, to silence enemy and avenger.”
Somehow someway we have to come together and educate our children of the tragedy’s of abortion. How it hurts women and men. The obvious pain of women from a child being torn out of her womb and the loss feeling of helplessness by a unsuspecting father for the loss of parenthood for the remainder of their lives. I feel this shame often when I think of the child I unknowingly agreed to kill when I was 19. She or he would have been 29 this year and my shame continues for killing a child of God. I was not educated on the effects of abortion or what it really meant. I thought it was nothing and didn’t realize until years later what it truly did to my soul. Here is the reason why I am an advocate for the rights of unborn children and the reasons why I pray for the babies at the abortion clinic almost every week. We must support groups like Christian Family Coalition who lobby for Pro Life efforts here in our state and the nation’s capital. Together we can make a difference.
I know the LORD has given me a well-trained tongue who will proclaim the Truth of Christ Jesus with passion, strength and endurance to accomplish the joy of sharing the Salvation of Jesus’ death on a Cross brought to all of humanity. Paul reminds us today that Jesus “emptied Himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, He humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a Cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the Name that is above every Name, that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:7-11 If you ever notice anyone bowing their head when they hear the Name of Jesus, know they are proclaiming their love of loving Christ with confidence and Truth.
So we ask in prayer: Dear LORD, we pray today for people everywhere that they will know the Truth of Jesus Christ to accomplish living in faith, charity and love. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.
God Bless,
Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins
Romans 8:28
“Spirit led God inspired Christ fed”
It Will Be Loosed in Heaven by His Truth
The palms will always be waving
His Truth guiding humanity’s right
Riding high on the donkey of forgiveness
His Passion proving His might
Betrayed by a disciple of greed
Portrayed as the King of Light
Forgiveness is given to all
The poor and weak their right
He was truly obedient to His Father
Opening His Arms across our Cross
His Blood dripped for mankind’s sinfulness
His Salvation built on a Rock
The depths of the Hell can’t melt It
All was bonded on earth for His use
If it was loosed on earth by His graces
It will be loosed in Heaven by His Truth
© Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins April 17, 2011 @ 7:29 AM EST
