"Lord Instills Forever Emancipation!"(L.I.F.E)/"Why bother with the L.I.F.E of Jesus Christ?" By Ramesh C. Reddy

Updated on Sat, Sept 13, 2014 at 09:40 p.m. (EST) & Sun, Sept 13, 14 at 07:11 a.m. (IST), SEPT 2014 Edition

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“Lord Instills Forever Emancipation! (L.I.F.E)”

Ramesh C. Reddy
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Editors Note: This devotional was originally revised and published in Pittsburgh Standard on Janurary 02, 2013. It is being republished today with any revisions ITALICIZED.

SCRIPTURE:

“The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God." (Mark 1:1, NIV)

Observation/Interpretation:
I asked myself why does the Gospel of Mark start out with “The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God."

What comes to my mind is that Mark wants to introduce us to the Gospel through Jesus Christ. The Gospel cannot exist apart of Jesus Christ. By stating 'the beginning of the Gospel', Mark is preparing us to go on an adventure with Jesus Christ and learn what the Gospel really means. This Gospel will be revealed through Jesus Christ in the chapters that follow throughout the Gospel of Mark.

Implications:
I asked myself what are the implications for my own life?
If I want to really understand what the Gospel is really about, I cannot do that apart from knowing what is revealed about Jesus Christ. When I learn what is revealed about Jesus Christ through His claims, His capability, His circumstances, His character, His company, His commitment, and His credibility, as I study the Gospel of Mark, I will come to understand why the Gospel of Mark starts out with 'The beginning of the Gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God'. For the Gospel is revealed through Jesus Christ for me. This also means I should put aside my own preconceived notions about the Gospel and investigate what is revealed about the Gospel in the chapters that follow as I look at the life of Jesus Christ.

I ask you now dear friend, why bother with the L.I.F.E of Jesus Christ?
Dear friend, it is very important for us to bother with the life of Jesus Christ because only then can we really understand what the Gospel means for our lives. As we investigate the life of Jesus Christ by using the Gospel of Mark as a credible news source, we will come to discover how Jesus Christ alone is connected with the Gospel and what it means for our own lives. This means we should diligently explore each individual statement from the news source not keeping any statement unturned. This can be an adventure as we start out this fall semester of 2014.

I would love for you to join me almost each day as I look through each statement in the Gospel of Mark starting with Mark 1:1. I am very excited to see what evidence is revealed in the life of Jesus Christ to understand what the Gospel is about for my life. So, join me in exploring the Gospel of Mark verse by verse whether you believe in Jesus Christ or not.

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, this will only strengthen your own faith and if you are not a believer yet, I believe you can come to believe in Jesus Christ and what He has in store for you this fall semester of 2014.

It starts with making a conscious effort to explore and investigate Jesus Christ. You will not be disappointed so I hope you join me in this adventure each time for then you will come to understand the 'Beginning of the Gospel.". This alone is exciting because it does not say the beginning and the end of the Gospel. There is so much to the Gospel that you will come to understand as you look at God's Word through the Gospel of Mark and then start to investigate Genesis to Revelation. We will start out with the 7 C's of Jesus: His claims, His credibility, His circumstances, His character, His commitment, His company, and His capability.

May you come to know and understand the Gospel about Jesus Christ for your own life this fall semester of 2014! Amen!

"Lord Instills Forever Emancipation!"(L.I.F.E)/"Why bother with the L.I.F.E of Jesus Christ?"

Prayer:
Father God as I investigate the life of Jesus Christ, I know the Gospel will be revealed to me through Jesus Christ. Help me Father God to investigate the life of your Son that I may understand truly the beginning of the Gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Thank you Father God as I look at Jesus' claims, capability, credibility, circumstances, character, company, and commitment, I will learn about Jesus and the Gospel in a non-threatening way. Help me not to give up but keep searching the Scriptures. I pray for those that don't know you or searching for you that you would reveal yourself to them through this Gospel. Help them to learn about Jesus that they may come to know Jesus as their own Lord and Personal Savior. 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”)

If you want to give your life to the Lord and make Him Lord of your life, please don't wait. You can ask Him into your life right now. A Christians' road in life is not easy nor peachy but it is worth it. Belonging to the One who created you and loves you with unconditional love is the one you need to belong too. No matter what you have done or where you have been, the Lord reaches out to you with His loving arms of love. If you have been a Christian and feel like you have gone away from the Lord, you can come back to Him and rededicate your life to Him. He will take you in and love you with unconditional love. Do not let guilt stop you from coming to the Lord. He loves you so much and cares for you! Come, Come to the Lord!

Prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, I do not know everything I need to know about you. But, I heard that you love me so much and you are the Light. You said if I come to you, I will not stay in darkness. I come to you Lord as I am with all my baggage. I ask you to take it all from me and give me a new beginning. I know all the sins in my life have affected me and I need you now. I am willing to give my life to you and ask you for forgiveness. Please forgive me of my sins and come into my heart. Please make my heart your home. Live in me Jesus and I choose to live for you and serve you the rest of the days of my life. There are certain habitual sins in my life that you alone can help me overcome and I rely upon you. Thank you Jesus. I thank you that you want to be my Lord and Personal Savior. Please be in control of my life. I thank you when you forgive me, you give me a new clean slate and I can have a new beginning. I confess you as my Lord and Personal Savior and believe in my heart that you died for me and rose again to give me eternal life that I can one day spend eternity with you forever. Thank you Jesus! Thank you, you have heard my prayer and answered me. I belong to you and you will take care of me. Thank you Jesus! In Your Name I Pray Jesus! Amen!

You may have felt something, you may have not, but the important thing to know is that Jesus Christ is in your life! Don't just go by feelings.

If you have prayed this prayer and meant it genuinely in your heart, you made one of the most important decisions in your life. Please let me know as I would like to send you a free booklet or give it to you in person, to help you in your daily walk with the Lord. I have read this booklet more than 20 times.

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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