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“Burdens Understands Redeemer Daily Emancipating Now Scripturally! (B.U.R.D.E.N.S.)”
Ramesh C. Reddy
SCRIPTURE:
Observations: There were five points I saw: 1. Jesus had just taught at the synagogue
previously and healed a man who was demon-possessed (Mark 1:21-28) 3. The disciples found out that Peter's mother-in-law was sick with a fever and told Jesus about her. 4. Jesus goes to her, takes her by the hand and helps her. 5. The fever left her and she waits upon them. Observations/Interpretations: I asked myself the significance of POINT 3? Point 3: The disciples found out that Peter's mother-in-law was sick with a fever and told Jesus about her. When the disciples saw Peter's mother-in-law was sick, they knew exactly what had to be done and went to Jesus to ask His help with the situation they were faced with. I found it interesting that the disciples and not just Peter alone intervened regarding Peter's mother-in-law. They wanted to help Peter's mother-in-law. It shows again the emphasis on community and bearing one another's burdens. They did not talk to Jesus as a last resort but talked to Jesus as a first resort interceding on behalf of Peter's mother-in-law. (To be continued)
Implications: I ask you now dear friend, whose B.U.R.D.E.N.S do you bear? Dear friend, whosoever's burden you bear, you will become such a blessing to them by your actions because you will make a difference in their life and help them accomplish something they would not have been able to do on their own. You will have interceded on their behalf to be their blessing. You can do that right now as you think about the immediate burden of those you know. The intervention can come directly through your help by your helping hand, prayer, etc. I speak from experience because 5 years ago, I was very burdened to move a lot of stuff before bringing my loving, darling wife Chandra to the U.S on New Years Eve of 2011. I would not have been able to do it on my own without the help of David, Yvonne, Jomei, Johannes, Steve, Daniel, and Matt. They were such a blessing to help me move a lot of stuff to storage. The Lord used them mightily in my life 5 years ago in December 2011. They exemplified Galatians 6:2 by bearing my burden. It did not stop there but Calvin and Elise gave my wife and I a ride from the airport when she first landed in America so we did not have to drag 6 suitcases in the 28X. Afterwards, they even gave Chandra and I a housewarming/welcome party to welcome her to the U.S and to Oakland International Fellowship with the help of so many brothers and sisters who showered us with gifts. Meera, Cecilia, Eric, Steve, Vicki, Pastor Hugo, Elder Bill, Matt, Suzanne, Rodney, Rebecca, Edwin, Marie, Pastor Ed, Pin Hsi, David, Yvonne, Kristen, and Josh relieved a burden of Chandra of not knowing anyone here by welcoming her with their love. The time given her and the gifts not only made Chandra feel loved but also relieved a burden regarding the things we needed to buy. But most of all they have been praying for us.Even after all this, David and Yvonne still took time from their own schedule to help us shop for almost 5 hrs to buy the things we needed and wanted. So did Pastor Hugo and my brother Ravi.My brothers Raj and Rohit made a huge difference to with their gift. My mom and my brother Ravi renovated the place to look like someone had signed a new lease and were moving.All this made such an impact on our lives because they chose to bear our burden. Bearing someone else's burden does not have to be going to extreme lengths. It can also be as simple as praying for someone in need bringing them before Father God for His intervention as the disciples did. But to do all this you need to be involved in the lives of others so you know how to help out. If the disciples were not involved in the life of Peter, they would not have known about the condition of Peter's mother-in-law to bear her burden before Jesus. In the same way, we need to be involved in the lives of others to bear their burden. May you find time to bear the burden of one another trusting in the Lord to lead knowing burdens understands Redeemer daily emancipating now Scripturally using you! "Burdens Understands Redeemer Daily Emancipating Now Scripturally! (B.U.R.D.E.N.S.)/"Whose B.U.R.D.E.N.S. do you bear?"
Prayer: 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)
If you would like to invite Jesus Christ into your heart and make Him a
daily part of your life, you can this very moment. You will never be
alone. You can claim God's promises for you in the Bible and see them
come true, before your eyes, in His wonderful timing. You don't have to
wait for a special time to come to the Lord. You can come right now as
you pray the prayer below, meaning it in your heart. 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! No matter who you are, it is not ever too late to join a Bible-believing church or a college fellowship. I highly encourage each of you to come to Transformers Small Group on Friday nights at 7:00 p.m. and Oakland International Fellowship on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for prayer, 11:30 a.m. for worship, 10:30 a.m. for Sunday School, and 12:30 p.m. for fellowship lunch.
May the Lord's presence and peace fill you with His love now and
forever! Amen! Feel free to email me at reddy4hisglory2004@yahoo.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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Previous Devotionals: 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 (Tues, May 24, 2016, 10:13 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 (Thurs, May 19, 2016, 8:32 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 (Wed, May 17, 2016, 08:45 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 (Tues, May 17, 2016, 10:30 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 (Fri, May 13, 2016, 08:11 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 (Fri, May 13, 2016, 08:11 a.m) Mark 1:14-15: "What role does the word R.E.P.E.N.T play in your life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Tues, May 10, 2016, 09:40 a.m) Mark 1:14-15: "What is your view of T.I.M.I.N.G in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy Mark 1:12-13: "How do you handle T.E.M.P.T.A.T.I.O.N in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 06, 2016, 10:10 a.m) Mark 1:12-13: "What determines your G.R.O.W.T.H in the Lord?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 05, 2016, 09:05 a.m) Mark 1:9-11: "Who will you P.R.A.I.S.E publicly today in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 04, 2016, 09:03 a.m) Mark 1:9: "What will you take a S.T.A.N.D for in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 03, 2016, 09:25 a.m) Mark 1:4-8: "Who do you P.O.I.N.T to in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Oct 12, 14, 09:52 a.m.) Mark 1:1-4: "How seriously do you T.E.S.T.I.F.Y about prophecy?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Oct 11, 14, 07:27 a.m.) Mark 1:1: "Why bother yourself with the G.O.S.P.E.L when you see yourself as a good person anyway?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Oct 04, 14, 09:34 a.m.) |
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