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“Carefully Act Understanding Suffering Everyday! (C.A.U.S.E)

Ramesh C. Reddy
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SCRIPTURE:
"But as the man went on his way he began to shout the good news that he was healed; as a result, such throngs soon surrounded Jesus that he couldn't publicly enter a city anywhere, but had to stay out in the barren wastelands. And people from everywhere came to him there" (Mark 1:45, NIV)

Observations:

I asked myself what did the man healed from leprosy do?
As the man went on his way presumably to the Jewish priest, he disobeyed Jesus and began to shout the good news that he was healed when Jesus specifically and sternly told him not to speak to anyone along the way.

I asked myself what were the results of the man's disobedience and the significance of that?

1. Because of the man's disobedience such throngs surrounded Jesus.
2. Jesus couldn't publicly enter a city anywhere.
3. Jesus had to stay in the barren wastelands.
4. People from everywhere had to come to Jesus.

Because of the man's disobedience it affected Jesus' movement publicly and the people from everywhere had to come to Jesus instead of Jesus being able to go to them because Jesus had to stay in the barren wastelands.

When Jesus told him sternly not to speak to anyone along the way, Jesus had his reasons. Jesus knew that the man was excited that he was healed and wanted to share it with everyone but Jesus did not want him to share it yet until the Jewish priest was notified and an offering was made to be proof of his healing. But, the man either forgot Jesus' commands in excitement or decided to do his own thing. The man healed of leprosy should have obeyed but instead he shares the good news of his healing by shouting that he has been healed. Now, by doing that even though he was sharing a good news, he shared it at the inappropriate time causing problems to Jesus and the people who needed Jesus. This shows me that sharing something good when it is done at the wrong time or in disobedience will still have negative effects. What the man shared in itself was not bad but how he went about doing it and the timing was bad.

Implications:

I saw important implications for my own life here. Just because I have good news that I am excited about, I should not share it with others unless it is the appropriate time given by the Lord. This is exactly how Jesus wanted the man healed of leprosy to proceed but the man went his own way creating problems for Jesus and the townspeople. My actions should not cause pain and suffering for others because even good news shared can affect others when it is given in a selfish manner and timing. This passage also shows me the consequences of disobedience especially to the lives of others because of even one person's disobedience to the Lord. In this case, Jesus and the townspeople  were inconvenienced because of the man who got his healing from Jesus and went his own way. This is so sad but I am guilty of that too.

My disobedience of the Lord has had ripple effects in the lives of those I love especially in the area of marriage. After being single for many years, Jesus blessed me with Chandraleela, my darling wife who is  a PLUS in my life: Prayerful, Loving, Understanding, and Supportive. Through His Word, Jesus has shown me how I am to care for my wife and love her. I am to love her as Jesus loved the church. Jesus' love for the church made Jesus sacrifice His life for the sake of His church. In the same way, I should be willing to sacrifice my own life for Chandra's sake loving her dearly. That is a daily challenge to give up my own way for the sake of Chandra's as long as it is in line with God's will. I need to love her as described in 1 Corinthians 13. But, I have not done that always hurting my wife. In the process, those around her can get hurt too indirectly which can have ripple effects just as the man's actions had ripple effects in the life of Jesus and the townspeople. I don't want that for my wife and those around her. But, it is not just limited to a marriage relationship but all aspects of our lives. Our disobedience to the Lord's stern commands can hurt others and we need to remember that. I know as we seek the Lord and put Him first casting our own way aside, He will take care of the rest.

One day my wife was very upset with me because of what I did.  Instead of reacting back negatively, for 2 hrs I helped her where she needed help the most without any words. My words were prayers to the Lord Jesus to make me a better husband. Next thing I know, she is hugging me and giving me so many cheek kisses. That was her way of showing how much it meant to her for what I did. I felt like those 2 hrs were the hrs that my wife felt so cared for without me saying any words. Many times words are not the right thing to say but our actions alone speak louder than words. This is something I have forgotten many times just as the man who was healed of leprosy forgot or deliberately went his own way. The action was supposed to be to show himself to the priest and offer a sacrifice as proof that he was healed but instead he shouts about his good healing nullifying what he was originally supposed to do. I don't want my actions to cause pain for others and neither should you.

It is important to realize what we do in our private lives when no one is looking can affect our public ministry or the lives of others!

I ask you now dear friend, what do your actions cause in life?
Dear friend, our actions can either glorify the Lord or bring dishonor to the Lord. Our actions can make people want to know more about Jesus or they can turn people away from Jesus thinking if this is what Christianity is all about, I don’t want to have any part in it. Sometimes the right actions done at the wrong times can cause problems too. There was nothing wrong with the man letting others know that he was healed but the problem was the timing and the disobedience of the man. Jesus specifically told him not to speak to anyone else. The man decides to go his own way anyway.

This too brings to mind how ungrateful we can be many times. Jesus heals the man and then the man goes right ahead and disobeys Jesus. We are guilty of that too. Jesus does so many things for us and yet we find ways to disobey him just because it pleases us to do what we want. This only causes heart ache for the Lord. Lord, please forgive us.

We have the opportunity to let the Lord be glorified and not cause grief to the Lord by our actions, so let us hold on to the faith and love, the Lord Jesus has given us and hope in Him as we travel the journey of life remembering our actions affect those around us.


"Carefully Act Understanding Suffering Everyday" (C.A.U.S.E)/"What do your actions cause in life?"

Prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus I thank you so much because of how much you love us. You love us so much that you give us commandments for our own good. Lord there are times your commandments are hard to follow because they seem like they deprive us of the fun we want but Lord deep inside I know you know what is best for us at all times. I know you will never ask us to do anything that will not be for our good in the long run. Forgive us Lord and help us Oh God of our Salvation for the glory of your Name and deliver us and provide us with your help always for the glory of your Name to do what you want us to do. Thank you so much Lord Jesus that you have provided atonement for our sins for your Name's sake and have given us your Word. We bring our sacrifice of praise unto the House of the Lord. We are sorry when we cause pain in other people's lives because of our actions. We are also sorry when we do not thank you first. I thank you Jesus for forgiving us and answering our prayers. Thanks we can come to you. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! Amen!

Lord Jesus, You are my all in all. You are my Prince of Peace, Rock, Savior, and Friend. You are my Holy Father guiding me through to live a life of righteousness, holy righteousness. Oh God, I need you more than ever. I need to feel your hands around me holding me tight. I need your love to surround me so that you can glow in my life. Help me please Jesus. I desire in your presence. Thank you for guiding me to live a life of righteousness. Oh God you love me more than ever. You hear my voice when I cry out to you. When I seek your face, you fill me up. You are my all in all. Thank you Jesus so much for your help no matter what I face, your grace is available and you take my case. Thank you for hearing us and answering us. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! AMEN! (Most of the prayer is from a vineyard song called “All in All”)

"May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer." (Psalm 19:14)

No matter what you feel in your heart, know that Jesus has come in and resides with you! You are not alone! To make your walk strong with the Lord, spend time in prayer talking to Him as you would to a friend. You don’t need special words to talk to the Lord. Spend time in His Word reading Psalms and turning them into prayer. Next allow God to heal you and speak to you through the Gospel of John or Gospel of Mark before moving on to other Books of the Bible! Slowly, let the Lord show you to which Scriptures He wants you to go to next. It is also important to be part of a body of believers to help you grow in the faith. Find a Bible believing church that preaches the Word of God from Genesis to Revelation proclaiming Jesus Christ our crucified and risen Lord who brings us hope, healing, and help!

May the Lord's presence and peace fill you with His love now and forever! Amen!

Friend, if you have prayed this prayer and meant it in your heart, you are a new creation in Christ and all old things are passed away and everything has become new! You may feel something or may not but don’t base it on feelings but base your new life in Christ on the promises of our Savior who will never leave you nor forsake you! Amen!

Feel free to email me at reddy4hisglory@gmail.com if you want to meet to study the Bible, pray with, talk about Spiritual issues or whatever is on your mind! My number is 412-641-9426

"This is my work and I can do it only because Christ's mighty energy is at work within me." (Colossians 1:29, TLB)

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Mark 1:43-44:  "Who do you A.C.C.O.U.N.T for your life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Thurs, July 18,19, 08:26 a.m.)

Mark 1:43-44:  "Who should you T.H.A.N.K everyday first and foremost for good news?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Wed, July 17,19, 10:01 a.m.)

Mark 1:40-42: "Where do you need to be C.L.E.A.N in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 16,19, 10:14 a.m.)

Mark 1:37-39: "How do you get your D.I.R.E.C.T.I.O.N in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 15,19, 09:35 a.m.)

Mark 1:35-39: "What kind of T.I.M.E do you give to the Lord?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 12,19, 08:33 a.m.)

Mark 1:35-39: "How do you give your S.O.L.I.T.A.R.Y time to the Lord?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 11,19, 05:29 a.m.)

Mark 1:29-34: "Where Do You Need A.N.S.W.E.R.S in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 01,19, 08:31 a.m.)

Mark 1:32-34: "What place do you give F.A.M.I.L.Y in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 27,19, 11:53 a.m.)

Mark 1:29-31: "Where do you need H.E.A.L.I.N.G in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 27,19, 11:53 a.m.)

Mark 1:29-31: "How is your F.E.L.L.O.W.S.H.I.P after a church service?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 26,19, 07:54 a.m.)

Mark 1:23-28: "What C.A.P.T.I.V.I.T.Y are you facing today in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 25,19, 08:04 a.m.)

 Mark 1:21-22: "Whose T.E.A.C.H.I.N.G.S do you actively listen to in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 24,19, 08:03 a.m.)

Mark 1:19-20: "How do you rate in the B.U.S.I.N.E.S.S of Jesus?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 19,19, 05:06 a.m.)

Mark 1:19-20: "Without P.R.O.C.R.A.S.T.I.N.A.T.I.O.N what are you called to do?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 17,19, 08:41 a.m.)

Mark 1:16-18: "How can you use your P.R.O.F.E.S.S.I.O.N to tell others about Jesus?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 14,19, 09:11 a.m.)

Mark 1:14-15: "What role does R.E.P.E.N.T play in your life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 12,19, 11:18 a.m.)

Mark 1:14-15: "Whose T.I.M.I.N.G do you follow in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 11,19, 10:51 a.m.)

Mark 1:12-13: "How do you handle T.E.M.P.T.A.T.I.O.N in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 10,19, 08:52 a.m.)

Mark 1:12-13: "What Determines Your G.R.O.W.T.H in the Lord?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 08,19, 10:38 a.m.)

Mark 1:9-11: "Who will you P.R.A.I.S.E publicly in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 07,19, 10:12 a.m.)

Mark 1:9:"What will you take a S.T.A.N.D for in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 04,19, 09:47 a.m.)

Mark 1:4-8: "Who do you P.O.I.N.T to in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 03,19, 09:37 a.m.)

Mark 1:1-3: "Why bother seriously with P.R.O.P.H.E.C.Y everyday in your life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 02,19, 10:44 a.m.)

Mark 1:1:"Why bother with the L.I.F.E of Jesus Christ?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 02,19, 10:44 a.m.)

Isaiah 43:16,18-19, Mark 1:40-42: "What will your P.R.E.S.E.N.T look like in 2019?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 01,19, 12:32 p.m.)

 

 

 
   
 

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