Avoiding Distractions

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  Memo to God's Elect To: God's Elect From: Pst. JK. Woodall, Ph.D. Subject: Staying Focused on Jesus and Avoiding Distractions Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we journey through our faith walk, it is crucial to stay vigilant against distractions that can draw our focus away from Jesus Christ. I would like to offer you some insights and reminders to help you stay centered on our Lord. The Dangers of Shiny Objects - External Allure : Just as the Nachash (often translated as "serpent" or "snake," but also meaning "shiny one") in the Garden of Eden distracted Eve with its cunning and appealing appearance, we too can encounter shiny objects that divert our attention from God's will. *"But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ" (2 Corinthians 11:3).* - Temple's Splendor : The gleaming splendor of the Second Temple wa
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Bearing Witness to the Word: How Jesus Christ is the Ultimate Witness of Heaven

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Follow the ultimate witness, Jesus Christ, and see Heaven through His eyes


Greetings to You All, Grace and Peace unto You:

As believers, we all have a calling to bear witness to the truth of Jesus Christ. But have you ever considered how Jesus Himself is the ultimate witness to the reality of Heaven? In the Gospel of John, we see how Jesus' life, death, and resurrection bear witness to the reality of God's kingdom and offer us a glimpse into the heavenly realm. Let's explore how Jesus is the ultimate witness of Heaven and how we can follow in His footsteps.

Jesus, the Ultimate Witness of Heaven:

Jesus' life and teachings offer us a powerful testimony to the reality of God's kingdom. In John 3:3, Jesus tells Nicodemus, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Through His words and actions, Jesus shows us what it means to live in the kingdom of God and invites us to join Him in this reality.

Furthermore, Jesus' death and resurrection offer a powerful witness to the reality of eternal life in Heaven. In John 14:2-3, Jesus tells His disciples, "In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." Through His death and resurrection, Jesus conquered sin and death and opened the way for us to join Him in the heavenly realm.

Following in Jesus' Footsteps:

As followers of Jesus, we too are called to bear witness to the reality of Heaven and to invite others to join us in this reality. This means living lives that reflect the love and truth of Jesus Christ and inviting others to experience His life-changing power for themselves.

Furthermore, we can look to Jesus as the ultimate example of what it means to bear witness to the truth of God's kingdom. Jesus showed us what it means to live a life of love, compassion, and selflessness, and He invites us to do the same.

Invocation:

As we follow the ultimate witness, Jesus Christ, we can see Heaven through His eyes and invite others to join us in this reality. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus offers us a powerful testimony to the reality of God's kingdom and invites us to join Him in this reality. May we bear witness to His truth and love and live lives that reflect His transformative power.


In HIS Service,


JK. Woodall, Ph.D.

Senior Pastor, Revival Center Hesperia California

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