When their brother Lazarus died, both sisters were hit equally hard by the tragedy. Both blamed Jesus for being late and not caring that their brother died. Jesus' loyalty and love for the family was challenged in public. We know the story, Jesus seemed to have arrived late, Lazarus had already been dead for four days, yet Jesus still raised him from the dead. The result was that many who were scoffers believed in Jesus when they saw the miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:41-45).
The issue is not the coming of trials and difficulties, but how we handle them. We see two sisters, one grace oriented and one wrapped up in works, facing the same problem and dealing with it the same, blaming Jesus. But how did the two sisters handle the resulting miracle Jesus performed?
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He was "honorable.” Naaman was true to himself. His word was his bond and a handshake from him was all that was needed. Naaman was high in royal favor because he was trustworthy, not only on the field of battle, but in private business with his family, the people of Syria and the king. "By him, the Lord had given deliverance to Syria.” He had unknowingly been used by God to win victories. His heart was open to know the truth and God was using and preparing him to become a believer in the Lord. Naaman had a divine destiny. But, "He was a leper."
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Through the life of Ruth, we see how God has a plan for our life. Just as Boaz accepted her into the family, through the blood of Jesus Christ, we have been brought into His family. No longer do you belong to the prince of this world. Satan is as powerless over you as he was over Ruth when she decided to follow after God.
By a simple act of faith, we can be brought into the family by our Kinsman Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shed His blood for us, and who wants to bring us into the family and share equally everything that belongs to Him!
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Do you remember the children’s story of King Midas and how everything he touched turned to gold? According to Psalm 1:3, a believer has something in common with Midas because, “… everything he puts his hand to shall prosper.” Unfortunately for Midas, he learned too late that there are many things more necessary than gold. While a believer may prosper, he has the wisdom gained by renewing his mind with the Word to make Jesus and not riches the most important thing in his life.
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Throughout the Word we are told to study. When we become part of the covenant and begin to study, our thinking should begin to become more like God’s. However, this change is not so that our spirits will change; they were immediately transformed when we were born again. The part of us that needs to change is our mind or soul.
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Just as Mephibosheth probably stumbled, we have all stumbled and fallen. Yet, despite our falling, a place is still prepared for us at the table of God. Have you ever noticed that when you’re sitting around the table, you can’t see your feet. The table of God hides all your blemishes, your faults, your failures. The blood of Jesus Christ, God’s son, continually cleanses you from all sin.
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The first Biblical reference to a covenant is the one God made with Noah. Actually, it involved more than Noah, for God said that it ” is between me and you, and every living creature of all flesh “(Genesis 9: 15a).
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