Today’s Feast
Jan. 13,
2016 – Acts 5
Christianity Is Of God!
Please join with us sharing God’s Word
daily. We will spend about fifteen minutes a day praying and reading every
word in God’s Word in approximately three years.
“that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world
to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us
the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God
making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be
reconciled to God.” 2
Corinthians 5:19-20, English Standard Version (ESV)
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Dear Saints,
Thank you for joining us, as we
prayerfully continue our Feast in Acts Chapter 5; “The death of Ananias and Sapphira. (1-11) The
power which accompanied the preaching of the gospel. (12-16)The
apostles imprisoned, but set free by an angel. (17-25) The
apostles testify to Christ before the council. (26-33) The
advice of Gamaliel, The council let the apostles go. (34-42)”
- Matthew Henry Concise.
Ananias and Sapphira, sold
some land and it belonged to them. They wanted to look good so they contrived
to give less than they sold it for implying, that they were giving all to
God. They were lying to God and therefore they died. Many conversions and healing
showed the power which went hand in hand with the preaching of the gospel.
The priests were, jealous and afraid, that everyone was going to convert, so
they had apostles imprisoned. Once again God intervened and they were set
free by an angel. The apostles testify to Christ before the council. The
advice of Gamaliel was that if the works they were doing were not of God they
would fail anyway. The council, afraid of God and the people let the apostles
go. “38 So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men
and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail;
39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might
even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, 40 and when they had
called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the
name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 Then they left the presence of the
council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the
name. 42 And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not
cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.” Acts
5:38-42, ESV. The decision to omit the truth caused Ananias and Sapphira to
lie to God. The truth that the disciples preach brings freedom, life, and
love to many people. “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the
heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up
and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be
exposed. Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people
ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness,” 2
Peter 3:10-11, ESV. It is best for us to share God’s love through Jesus.
That is why we keep the first thing first,
that is salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. The reason that Christianity
survives is because, it is of God! If
the Lord is willing I’ll send and post the Feast again tomorrow
You’ll find the praise and
prayer list at; admenu.com/prayer.html. Prayer request or Praise reports can be
sent to brother Mike at; mike@admenu.com
Don’t get caught up in
“religion”, it is about a relationship. Our salvation depends completely on
God! We are the Saints that Jesus sacrificed his life to pay in full for our
sin, when we repent and accept Jesus. He will come to get every Saint; “36 “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even
the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.” Matthew 24:36, ESV. We are building our relationship with Jesus right now, do
not wait while you try to change anything.
Click this link for more information; admenu.com/calling.htm .
God Bless You,
Brother Mike
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I’m not educated nor
am I a Theologian so if I’m mistaken in the Feast please feel free To write
to me, I love your input at; mike@admenu.com.
I’m looking forward to your input.
The Feast is intended
to encourage Saints to pray and read every word in the bible! Let me know if
you have any questions or comments, by replying here on the blog or in an email mike@admenu.com.
The Feast belongs to
Jesus you may share it in its entirety anywhere with anyone!
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* I don’t speak Spanish
so I use the Google translator to put the Feast out in Spanish for your
convenience! If
the meaning of the Feast is being lost
intranslation please let me know; mstanj@hotmail.com Thank You!
“In the Feast I’m expressing some thoughts I have on the verses
we prayerfully read. I would love to hear your thoughts on today’s Feast,
please tell me what God puts on your heart, in an email or comment. My email
address is; mike@admenu.com”
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