Verses: John 3 : 22 - 30
My thoughts about the verses:
There are times in our lives that we must realize that a new beginning is our destiny. That we do not turn away from things of the past but we start focusing on the new. That no matter what happens Jesus is with us and he has passed so that the spirit can fill our lives.
You may notice from this video that the first bird is anticipating the arrival of its mate. It knows that when the second bird comes it must fly on and return to protect the nest. This is similar to what occurred to John the Baptist and Jesus. John came and started baptizing saying that the Messiah is coming that you must accept this to have your sinful deeds removed. Yet, John never considered himself more important than others.
The fact is that it was his followers that did not understand what was truly happening. They were having a hard time accepting that another person could come that would change their destiny. They were content with what John was teaching and because of that they were afraid of Jesus's new fame.
John then tells his disciples that it is not me that you should be following. What you truly needs comes from Heaven not from Earth. That destiny is changed through the power of the Holy Spirit. Those that follow Jesus will understand the true power and grace that John had talked about.
He told his followers that he only had come to prepare the way. Think on this a moment. Those that follow Jesus are always preparing the harvest for the one to come back. Jesus one day will come and those that are ready to be harvested will go home to Heaven. While the others will be given one last chance to understand God's will.
There are also times in our life that we must change leaders. Followers must understand that those that are, called by Christ and ordained by God and filled with the Spirit, have the same purpose. We are to prepare the field and lead others to Messiah.
Does this mean that the past is not important? We would not be where we are without our past. Yet, when things change we must let go of some of our ideas and move forward. Leaders will come and go but if God is allowed to choose those that we follow we will be successful.
Look back at the video. Was the first bird important? Yes it was a necessity to prepare for the arrival of change. Is the second bird important? Yes, because that is the instrument of change. Is the Water important? Yes, because both birds had to pass through the water to be cleansed.
Yet, what did not change? The rock never changed its appearance. It did not move or disintegrate with the changing of the guard. So what does that have to do with our lives. As long as we are standing firmly on our beliefs and worshiping the true savior, we will always have a foundation no matter who is watching us.
The only thing that is missing is the third bird. I want to explain that the third bird is us. Lay and Clergy that continue to prepare the way for the second coming. The birds that never make it through the water and to the rock, never have the refreshing of their spirit. Yet, we know that many birds have come through the water and landed. Therefore, prepare you heart. Accept the leaders that God sends your way. Lastly, always remember that the past is important but to keep moving forward you must accept the new.
Prayer:
Dear God thank you for filling us with your Holy Spirit. We thank you God for allowing new life to come and renew the spirits of your people. We ask that you guide us with a heart of compassion. May we begin anew so that we can come close to your will. We ask that you never let us forget our past but renew us again each and every day. Amen
Questions:
Have you accepted the cleansing water? Have you chosen to stand firmly on the rock of Faith? Are you ready for a rebirth of your life? What will you do today to prepare the harvest of all God's people?
My thoughts about the verses:
There are times in our lives that we must realize that a new beginning is our destiny. That we do not turn away from things of the past but we start focusing on the new. That no matter what happens Jesus is with us and he has passed so that the spirit can fill our lives.
You may notice from this video that the first bird is anticipating the arrival of its mate. It knows that when the second bird comes it must fly on and return to protect the nest. This is similar to what occurred to John the Baptist and Jesus. John came and started baptizing saying that the Messiah is coming that you must accept this to have your sinful deeds removed. Yet, John never considered himself more important than others.
The fact is that it was his followers that did not understand what was truly happening. They were having a hard time accepting that another person could come that would change their destiny. They were content with what John was teaching and because of that they were afraid of Jesus's new fame.
John then tells his disciples that it is not me that you should be following. What you truly needs comes from Heaven not from Earth. That destiny is changed through the power of the Holy Spirit. Those that follow Jesus will understand the true power and grace that John had talked about.
He told his followers that he only had come to prepare the way. Think on this a moment. Those that follow Jesus are always preparing the harvest for the one to come back. Jesus one day will come and those that are ready to be harvested will go home to Heaven. While the others will be given one last chance to understand God's will.
There are also times in our life that we must change leaders. Followers must understand that those that are, called by Christ and ordained by God and filled with the Spirit, have the same purpose. We are to prepare the field and lead others to Messiah.
Does this mean that the past is not important? We would not be where we are without our past. Yet, when things change we must let go of some of our ideas and move forward. Leaders will come and go but if God is allowed to choose those that we follow we will be successful.
Look back at the video. Was the first bird important? Yes it was a necessity to prepare for the arrival of change. Is the second bird important? Yes, because that is the instrument of change. Is the Water important? Yes, because both birds had to pass through the water to be cleansed.
Yet, what did not change? The rock never changed its appearance. It did not move or disintegrate with the changing of the guard. So what does that have to do with our lives. As long as we are standing firmly on our beliefs and worshiping the true savior, we will always have a foundation no matter who is watching us.
The only thing that is missing is the third bird. I want to explain that the third bird is us. Lay and Clergy that continue to prepare the way for the second coming. The birds that never make it through the water and to the rock, never have the refreshing of their spirit. Yet, we know that many birds have come through the water and landed. Therefore, prepare you heart. Accept the leaders that God sends your way. Lastly, always remember that the past is important but to keep moving forward you must accept the new.
Prayer:
Dear God thank you for filling us with your Holy Spirit. We thank you God for allowing new life to come and renew the spirits of your people. We ask that you guide us with a heart of compassion. May we begin anew so that we can come close to your will. We ask that you never let us forget our past but renew us again each and every day. Amen
Questions:
Have you accepted the cleansing water? Have you chosen to stand firmly on the rock of Faith? Are you ready for a rebirth of your life? What will you do today to prepare the harvest of all God's people?
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