Wig’s Word of God Today 1-17-2011
Son though He was, He learned obedience from what He suffered; and when He was made Perfect, He became the source of Eternal Salvation for all who obey Him. Hebrews 5:8-9
Hebrews 5:1-10, Psalm 110:1, 2, 3, 4 & Mark 2:18-22
I’m sure many of you can attest to learning obedience to Christ by what you have suffered in your life. God has a way of allowing you to experience His Will in suffering that guides you to understand His Word better or shed’s His Son’s Light on your need to give more to those less fortunate than you. I have a few Crosses on my desk and I often sit and wonder what pain He must have gone through. I can only imagine what Christ endured for my sins as He was nailed to a tree and lifted up for all to see. Such humility and grace hanging there dying for your sin!
There is a story of two men who drew their strength from Christ’s Salvation. They both endured and fought for equal rights for all men and women no matter what their color. One of these men was imprisoned unjustly for 27 and half years never giving up that God would deliver him. He awoke each day knowing Jesus had endured so much more than he but he softened hearts and changed the minds of countless guards in those 27 and half years. He lived in complete forgiveness as his Lord and Savior had taught. He once said, “I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.”
The other man vowed to never use violence in confronting segregation. He marched and spoke to anyone he could about the need to be free of being denied the right to walk into any hotel or restaurant and for all children to learn together instead of being separated. He never gave up “his dream” and was killed by a societal failure. He once said, “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” Nelson Mandela and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lead lives of faith, hope, charity and love. Today be thankful for their love of loving Jesus. Amen.
And so we pray: Heavenly Father, we pray today for the candidates and team of the Emmaus weekend. May their hearts always burn with Your Son’s love. We pray today for all Humanity celebrating the life Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who instilled a love of You LORD into millions of people everywhere. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.
God Bless,
Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins
Romans 8:28
Bridegroom of Love
Find God’s favor
In giving abundantly
Find God’s favor
Serving His Humanity
Loud cries heard
Prayers of obedience
Christ’s love learned
Prayers of patience
Footstool of enemies
Garnished by God
Enemies He ruled
Judgment’s King rod
Fast from afar
Earthly life complete
Bridegroom of love
Salvation to greet
© Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins January 17, 2011 @ 5:11 AM EST
