Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; Who was faithful to him that appointed him. Hebrews 3:1-2
As you remember all those heroes who died that you might live in freedom, consider Jesus Christ!! Think upon Him, draw nearer to Him, contemplate upon His Glory, and consider Him the Apostle who proclaimed God’s Final word. Consider Him, the perfect radiance of God’s Glory and image of God who willingly traveled far, suffered, and died that He might purchase your freedom from sin’s penalty. He who was higher than the angels, through whom the world was created; bore all the wrath against sin that perfect righteousness demanded so that you and I might be saved. He died for all who would believe upon His name. In Him we are declared righteous, having been clothed in His righteousness. In Him, we become worthy to be partakers of the heavenly calling as holy brothers and sisters of Christ Himself. In Jesus Christ, we are God’s redeemed, dearly beloved child. So, I urge you; if you have never known Jesus Christ as your Savior; consider Him. For those who know Him, “Consider Him as you face trials, sorrows or pains along this your pilgrimage journey toward your eternal destiny!”
The word consider means “think about and be drawn toward (a course of action)”, “to believe”, or to “think about when making a decision.” How appropriate a command!! Consider Jesus Christ in all that you do or think! Let’s look at 10 examples of how considering Jesus will transform every detail of your life.
1. Whenever you question your purpose on earth. When you look to Jesus, you are able to find meaning and purpose for your life. God’s great desire is to shower upon you His Love, His Joy and His Glory. His love He demonstrated through His magnificent grace and mercy toward you and me by providing a way of salvation through the blood of His only Son. His Joy He lavishes upon us in our relationship with Him. Sometimes, that does mean He has to rip the counterfeit joys from our hands so we might realize that real steadfast Joy can be found in Him alone. Ah, even sweeter yet is His desire to impart Glory upon us by giving us the grand opportunity to witness to those who are lost. Even though He does not need my help to bring others to Him, He gives me that opportunity so I might be bathed in His Glory. That is a Glory, these feeble hands could never perform. Look at what Paul wrote in Ephesians 3: 7-8 (TLB)
“God has given me the wonderful privilege of telling everyone about this plan of his; and he has given me his power and special ability to do it well.Just think! Though I did nothing to deserve it, and though I am the most useless Christian there is, yet I was the one chosen for this special joy of telling the Gentiles the Glad News of the endless treasures available to them in Christ”
2. When facing harsh people and criticisms.
“ For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds” Hebrews 12:3
3. When trials try to steal the Joy of Your Salvation
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God” Hebrews 12:2
4. When Chaos and fear surrounds you.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” John 14:27
5. When your heart is broken
“ He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3
6. When you are growing old.
“I will be your God through all your lifetime, yes, even when your hair is white with age. I made you and I will care for you. I will carry you along and be your Savior.” Isaiah 46:4 TLB
7. When you need to make a wise decision.
If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask him, and he will gladly tell you, for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask him James 1:3 TLB
8. When you are worried
“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?“So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you” Matthew 6:26-30
9. When we are afraid that we have so failed God that He will never love us again.
“ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10
10. When we feel our faith is too small.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7-8
I have listed here 10 reasons and times to consider Jesus; yet, this cannot exhaust the list. So let me say, [tweetthis]“In every season of your life, consider Jesus.”[/tweetthis] He is the hero you need, the love your heart longs for, the best friend who will never leave you, and the greatest fountain of joy your heart will ever know.
I hope the song I chose for you today lifts your heart. We Have Seen God’s Glory
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©Effie Darlene Barba, 2016
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