When I suffered so in my room those years ago, upon my wife’s death, I came to know that someone needed to put Christ’s shoes on. I knew also, “If not me, who, and, if not now, when?” Though I have become more and more aware of what that decision means, and will mean to walk the walk of Christ, I have no other choice to make. I am no longer of this world, just merely in it. In this new livingness, there now, is only one substance, one reason for being.
Many speak of their faith, amen this and that, spew out biblical quotes as can parrots and demons, but many, too, who say “Lord, Lord”, will not enter the kingdom to come.
“Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth my Father’s will which is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21
I am not better than anyone else, but I have chosen, as frail as I am, to hoist the cross and continue bearing its weight. May God have mercy on my soul, and yours. May you carry the cross with me and others, and may each and all, harrow hell together, and Rejoice in the outcome. ~ I Am - Wisdom
The following are inspirations, wisdoms and a warning. From this point, only the true will go forward. Though some of what follows is light, the truth most definitely hard to bear. It is, however, time to face the truth and decide what you will do from this point forward.
The truth of Christ’s torture and death. Ask yourself, why would someone endure this to save you. It’s time you face your life, acknowledge your acts, your sins, and return Christ’s gift. Now is the time to repent of your darkness and commit your life to the life that is you, that is God. The reason Christ gave his life is because you are the essence of God. You are part of Christ, part of God. You are not separate. You never have been.
Putting the shoes of God on is not for the faint of heart. It takes a knowing of God, an experience of the kingdom, realm and majestic livingness of the most high. Even then, the conviction will be far and beyond what is imaginable.
“Before you call yourself a prophet do you know that the prophet Isaiah was cut in half for the GOSPEL we are enjoying today...
Before you call yourself a apostle, do you know that Apostles John was thrown into a pot of boiling oil, for the same GOSPEL. Apostle Peter was crucified upside down and that is how the early Christian had died...
They died without building a big church but they won souls for JESUS...
Today there are many who make themselves apostles, prophet, bishop, pastor but do not know the value of that name.
Nobody wants to die for the GOSPEL today. I keep asking, are these people really servants of God or of themselves?
So never think your calling is a way to just make money. Remember your calling is for GOD, in winning souls, not just making to get wealth that many big miniseries do nowadays!!!”
“HOW THE APOSTLES DIED
1. Matthew
Suffered martyrdom in Ethiopia, Killed by a sword wound.
2. Mark
Died in Alexandria, Egypt , after being dragged by Horses through the streets until he was dead.
3. Luke
Was hanged in Greece as a result of his tremendous Preaching to the lost.
4. John
Faced martyrdom when he was boiled in huge Basin of boiling oil during a wave of persecution In Rome. However, he was miraculously delivered from death. John was then sentenced to the mines on the prison Island of Patmos. He wrote his prophetic Book of Revelation on Patmos . The apostle John was later freed and returned to serve As Bishop of Edessa in modern Turkey . He died as an old man, the only apostle to die peacefully.
5. Peter
He was crucified upside down on an x-shaped cross.
According to church tradition it was because he told his tormentors that he felt unworthy to die In the same way that Jesus Christ had died.
6. James
The leader of the church in Jerusalem , was thrown over a hundred feet down from the southeast pinnacle of the Temple when he refused to deny his faith in Christ. When they discovered that he survived the fall, his enemies beat James to death with a fuller's club.
* This was the same pinnacle where Satan had taken Jesus during the Temptation.
7. James (The Son of Zebedee)…
…was a fisherman by trade when Jesus Called him to a lifetime of ministry. As a strong leader of the church, James was beheaded at Jerusalem. The Roman officer who guarded James watched amazed as James defended his faith at his trial. Later, the officer Walked beside James to the place of execution. Overcome by conviction, he declared his new faith to the judge and Knelt beside James to accept beheading as a Christian.
8. Bartholomew
Also known as Nathaniel Was a missionary to Asia. He witnessed for our Lord in present day Turkey. Bartholomew was martyred for his preaching in Armenia where he was flayed to death by a whip.
9. Andrew
Was crucified on an x-shaped cross in Patras, Greece. After being whipped severely by seven soldiers they tied his body to the cross with cords to prolong his agony. His followers reported that, when he was led toward the cross, Andrew saluted it in these words: 'I have long desired and expected this happy hour. The cross has been consecrated by the body of Christ hanging on it.' He continued to preach to his tormentors For two days until he expired.
10. Thomas
Was stabbed with a spear in India during one of his missionary trips to establish the church in the Sub-continent.
11. Jude
Was killed with arrows when he refused to deny his faith in Christ.
12. Matthias
The apostle chosen to replace the traitor Judas Iscariot, was stoned and then beheaded.
13. Paul
Was tortured and then beheaded by the evil Emperor Nero at Rome in A.D. 67. Paul endured a lengthy imprisonment, which allowed him to write his many
epistles to the churches he had formed throughout the Roman Empire. These letters, which taught many of the foundational Doctrines of Christianity, form a large portion of the New Testament.
Perhaps this is a reminder to us that our sufferings here are indeed minor compared to the intense persecution and cold cruelty faced by the apostles and disciples during their times For the sake of the Faith. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: But he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Make this message turn your heart to Jesus right now and the work of becoming his hands and Feet to spread the gospel and remember it’s all about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and help guiding souls to the kingdom of God!!”
No, this is not easy, it is not from vanity or pride, but for you.
Finally, the death of Christ. It is time to face the truth of matters, why Christ gave his life for you, how he suffered for you, and that it is time to acknowledge a gift that we cannot repay. Hide if you will, but this is what was endured to keep you, from enduring an eternity of suffering.
“This is what the actual death of Jesus would have looked like if we are to be realistic. His death is not depicted in the movies as to what most likely would have actually happened in the days of Roman Crucifixion. This article is realistically more of what took place that infamous day.”
(The physical Death Of Jesus )
“In 1986, The American Medical Association published an article titled "The Physical Death of Jesus Christ". It details the entire process of Jesus' trial to His death on the cross. In Luke 22, before Jesus is arrested, it is written that He was in great distress & sweating blood. Although rare, it is recognized as Hematidrosis, caused by high amounts of stress.
At the time, the crucifixion was considered the worst death for the worst of criminals. But this is not all Jesus faced. He endured whipping so severe that it tore the flesh from His body. He was beaten so horrific that His face was torn & His beard ripped. A crown of thorns, 2-3 inches long cut deeply into His scalp. The leather whip used to flog Him had tiny iron balls & sharp bones. The balls caused internal injuries while the sharp bones ripped open His flesh. His skeletal muscles, veins, & bowels we're exposed, causing major blood loss. Most men do not survive this kind of torture. After Jesus was severely flogged, He was forced to carry His own cross while people mocked & spat on Him.
Crucifixion was a process meant to instill excruciating pain, creating a slow & agonizing death. Nails as long as 8 inches were driven into Jesus' wrists & feet. The Roman soldiers knew the tendon in the wrists would tear & break, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support Himself to breathe. Imagine the struggle, the pain, the courage. Jesus endured this reality for 3 hours!
The Gospel of John writes that after Jesus' death, a Roman soldier pierced His side with a spear & blood & water came out. Scientists explain that from hypovolemic shock, the rapid heartrate causes fluid to gather in the sack around the lungs & heart. The gathering of fluid in the membrane around the heart is called Pericardial effusion & the lungs, Pleural effusion.
To the world, Christianity is as foolish as it can get. They believe it's for the weak. But when you are confronted by the reality of the cross, it's clearly not a pretty sight. It is brutal & horrific. This is the weight Jesus carried. The weight of the sins of the world, all so that we can live. God's wrath is fully satisfied in Jesus. This is what it took. Repent & believe! Jesus is “God among us” in the flesh. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus loves you so much, He went through this spiritual and physical punishment for your sins and mine. Jesus is Lord, Almighty God, Everlasting Father.”
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