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Popularity Offers People United Leverage Always Readily Inspiring Towards Yeshua! (P.O.P.U.L.A.R.I.T.Y)

Ramesh C. Reddy
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SCRIPTURE:
"A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. (Mark 2:1-2, NIV)

Observations:
I asked myself what did Jesus do?
1.
A few days later, Jesus again entered Capernaum.
2.
Jesus preached the Word to them.

I asked myself what do we learn about the people?
1.
The people heard that he had come home.
2.
So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door.

Observations/Interpretations:

I asked myself what is the significance of the cause-effect relationships here?

It was the loving presence and power of Jesus that drew people to Jesus making everyone want to see Jesus. After the people gathered, Jesus could have done many things but Jesus takes it as a witnessing opportunity to preach the Word to them. It is very interesting that Jesus would spend time right away preaching the Word right after He comes home, emphasizing the importance of the Word and God's laws. Everyone there could have seen Jesus as their friend and Jesus did not want to disappoint but give them the Good News.

Jesus used His popularity to speak the Word of God and the Truth the people needed to hear. Jesus was about proclaiming God's Kingdom using His popularity because Jesus knew the Word of God has the keys to Eternal Life.

In the Word as we look back, we do learn about man's condition and God's grace. When man was separated from God due to his sinful nature, God in His love for humanity sent Jesus Christ into the world to preach the Word to them. This was a stepping stone to what Jesus would eventually do which is to die for the sins of humanity so that His precious cleansing blood can redeem humanity from the bondage of sin to those who turn to Him. Jesus became the Initiator on the cross to save man by His grace and man can receive the free gift of grace God has to offer.

If man rejects this grace then man continues to be condemned but when man accepts the grace and forgiveness offered because of Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross then man is set free and can use His life now for the advancement for the Kingdom of God.

Implications:
I saw important implications for my own life. If the Lord gives me popularity, I need to use my popularity to preach God's Word too so Jesus can be known to whoever I come in contact with.When people heard Jesus had come home, they gathered around Jesus and Jesus preached to them the Word of God. Jesus used his popularity to preach God's Word.

I ask you now dear friend, what do you do with your P.O.P.U.L.A.R.I.T.Y in life?
Dear friend, there are those that are popular who have used their popularity for selfish reasons instead of for the good of others. Jesus used His popularity for the good of mankind. Jesus could have done many good things when He came home but He focused first on giving the crowds gathered there God's Word, so they can  be helped.  We need to do the same if we ever become popular.

Jesus did not use His popularity for selfish gain but for the advancement of other people into His Kingdom so that they can be saved from the clutches of Satan who comes as a roaring lion.

We should use our popularity to let others know about Jesus Christ and point others to Jesus and not to ourselves.

The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, seek, and save the lost.

That should be our main goal to serve, seek, and save the lost as our Lord Jesus helps us.

If we are given the opportunity to preach, we should take it depending on the Lord's guidance and help. If we are given other opportunities because of our popularity, whatever opportunities they are, they should be used for the advancement of the Gospel.

Friend, God places us in strategic locations at strategic times for His Kingdom's sake.

For you were brought here for such a time as this.

Your popularity can be used for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. I speak from experience my friend.

You see friend, I was very popular for many years and have tried to use my popularity as a means to ministry in the hopes of drawing people to Christ.

I joined facebook on November 2006 so that I can use facebook as a tool to reach others with the love of Jesus Christ. When I became really popular on facebook, I took that more of an opportunity for Christ. Whatever I do on facebook is a means to influence others on biblical truths, politically, or as a springboard in the hopes others will come and check out the Bible verses pertaining to Salvation, the devotionals I write pertaining to God's Word from the Gospel according to Mark, etc. I thank the Lord Jesus that facebook has been used as a means to ministry.

Friend, no matter where you are, you can use your popularity for the furthering of God's Kingdom and His work.

If I have popularity, I intend to use any popularity I have to promote the Word of God and preach it through spoken Word and written Word as opportunities arise.

May you use your popularity for the Kingdom of God to make Jesus known and be known by Him in your words and deeds so God's Word can transform and change lives! Amen!

"Popularity Offers People United Leverage Always Readily Inspiring Towards Yeshua!" (P.O.P.U.L.A.R.I.T.Y)/"What do you do with your P.O.P.U.L.A.R.I.T.Y in life?"

Prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you so much when people heard that you had come home, they all gathered to see you and you used your popularity to  preach the Word to them. Thank you Jesus for taking that opportunity and reminding me and all of us when we are popular, we can use that opportunity for advancing your Gospel so that people can be saved. Help me to do that and others to do that. Oh Lord, I also pray right now for those that are popular but have used their popularity for selfish reasons. Please forgive them Oh Lord and bring them to you. Forgive me Lord when I have gone my own way too. And Lord thank you for the importance of your Word. Help us to dwell in your Word richly Lord so we can be guided by you. Thanks so much Jesus. Thank you for hearing us and answering us! 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 1:32-34: "What place do you give F.A.M.I.L.Y in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 27,19, 11:53 a.m.)

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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.)

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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.)

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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.)

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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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