As
I read this passage from Matthew 11... three of these verses spoken by Jesus
stood out from the rest.
The first verse:
"From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize]."
The second verse:
“To what can I compare this generation? It is like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends,”
Note that "generation" is a group of men very like each other in endowments, pursuits, and character.
The third verse:
The Son of Man came eating and drinking [with others], and they say, ‘Look! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews]!’ Yet wisdom is justified and vindicated by her deeds [in the lives of those who respond to Me].””
MATTHEW11:12, 16, 19
So I started journaling
The kingdom of heaven is under violent assault yet people act like children.... They do not know the times in which they live. They have no real discernment. They lack restraint. They act like they don’t have any accountability for their actions.
People calling to each like "group" of children in the market place... "playing games".
They are always trying to be justified and vindicated by their peers for how they want to be seen ... and whatever they want and do. They judge by mere appearances. They are not free from the sinful wants that steer put downs and enticing words from their lips. They compare based on what they value in their own little group... but will their judgments mean anything when they stand before God?
The first verse:
"From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize]."
The second verse:
“To what can I compare this generation? It is like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends,”
Note that "generation" is a group of men very like each other in endowments, pursuits, and character.
The third verse:
The Son of Man came eating and drinking [with others], and they say, ‘Look! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews]!’ Yet wisdom is justified and vindicated by her deeds [in the lives of those who respond to Me].””
MATTHEW11:12, 16, 19
So I started journaling
The kingdom of heaven is under violent assault yet people act like children.... They do not know the times in which they live. They have no real discernment. They lack restraint. They act like they don’t have any accountability for their actions.
People calling to each like "group" of children in the market place... "playing games".
They are always trying to be justified and vindicated by their peers for how they want to be seen ... and whatever they want and do. They judge by mere appearances. They are not free from the sinful wants that steer put downs and enticing words from their lips. They compare based on what they value in their own little group... but will their judgments mean anything when they stand before God?
They are not wise or cleaver in the sight of God. Why
value the opinions of such people more then God? They are like a wildflower in
a field. Here today gone tomorrow. They cannot see what is right in front
of them. They put down God to His face.
People's opinions matter very little when it comes to God. John The Baptist, did he play to whatever tune people wanted him to play? No He did not. He spoke whatever God had him speak. He did whatever God had him do. He was not sway like a reed by every breath of wind. He was not afraid to speak the truth and did not deny me when pressed, even with the earthly consequences that ended in his beheading by the wicked.
People's opinions matter very little when it comes to God. John The Baptist, did he play to whatever tune people wanted him to play? No He did not. He spoke whatever God had him speak. He did whatever God had him do. He was not sway like a reed by every breath of wind. He was not afraid to speak the truth and did not deny me when pressed, even with the earthly consequences that ended in his beheading by the wicked.
To put hope, trust and reverence in God, above all things, that
is wisdom and life and life eternal. People who lack wisdom act like
spoiled children. They act like
the world, which is full of hypocrisy, stubbornness, selfishness, foolishness,
pride, deceit, and lust of power. They war and violently assault what
they don’t care to understand.
They war against life itself for what, for things that will perish and
come to nothing? They care more about the love of the world then the
everlasting love of the Father.
This has caused much unrest in people's lives.
The “generation” that disregards God's word publicly shows its filthy ignorance, immaturity and their path to destruction.
Wisdom comes from God not our own understanding... Wisdom works when you fear God and follow Him. Wisdom works when you actually listen and respond to God.
The fact is a child who has faith in God has more wisdom flowing through them then those who act as the world does that controlled by Satan. (Powerful)
In the passage Jesus denounces certain cities and their destruction for not turning to God. These were cities he did the most miracles in...
They did not have wisdom to see God's goodness and mercy. They took it for granted.
Then Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way! “My Father has entrusted everything to me. No one truly knows the Son except the Father, and no one truly knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.””
Matthew 11:25-30
This is wisdom... This is the remedy for living in a world that lacks wisdom. This is the healthy alternative... to help us to stand firmly, securely and peaceful in God.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3
This has caused much unrest in people's lives.
The “generation” that disregards God's word publicly shows its filthy ignorance, immaturity and their path to destruction.
Wisdom comes from God not our own understanding... Wisdom works when you fear God and follow Him. Wisdom works when you actually listen and respond to God.
The fact is a child who has faith in God has more wisdom flowing through them then those who act as the world does that controlled by Satan. (Powerful)
In the passage Jesus denounces certain cities and their destruction for not turning to God. These were cities he did the most miracles in...
They did not have wisdom to see God's goodness and mercy. They took it for granted.
Then Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way! “My Father has entrusted everything to me. No one truly knows the Son except the Father, and no one truly knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.””
Matthew 11:25-30
This is wisdom... This is the remedy for living in a world that lacks wisdom. This is the healthy alternative... to help us to stand firmly, securely and peaceful in God.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3
They could have the kingdom of heaven if they just would submit
and see their need for God.
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