KEEP STRONG

Heb 3:12   Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. Heb 3:12     Tengan cuidado, hermanos, no sea que en alguno de ustedes haya un corazo'n malo de incredulidad, para apartarse del Dios vivo.                   There's something that Jeremy said that comes to mind. If sin is ten feet away, you still wouldn't be sinning if you walked up 9 feet. You still have room. But only one foot. And the closer you get to sin the more intense the temptation becomes and more excuses come up. You could say, "it's just one more foot." And at that point a gust of wind could blow you over into sin. Rather run away from the ten foot line and make in 20, then 30, then 40 and so on. If we still have evil in our hearts of disbelief than it's like tiptoeing on the line of sin. Just barely not into sin. But at that point if a fly lands on you the weight of that fly would make you fall into the side of

Mat 8:26   And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.   Mateo 8:26     Y El les contesto': "Por que tienen miedo, hombres de poca fe?" Entonces Jesu's se levanto', reprendio' a los vientos y al mar y sobrevino una gran calma.                   I can easily look at these disciples and judge them for having little faith. I can say, "they have spent so much time with Jesus and seen miracles that no one have seen before. They walk with Jesus and fellowshipped with Him. They know him better than anyone else at that time. And they were scared when He was only but inches away from him?" But then I take a good look at my life. I fear at so many pathetic things, even though I know that Jesus is with me. Even fearing things that might hurt my pride but will be best for the kingdom of heaven. Like how Julio made the "no English" rule i

Luk 2:46   After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.   Lucas 2:46      Despue's de tres di'as, lo encontraron en el templo, sentado entre los maestros de la ley, escucha'ndolos y hacie'ndoles preguntas.                   We find here Jesus sitting and listening to mere men. I don't know if he was asking questions to learn, or to absolutely wreck their views and challenge their knowledge. I can see Jesus saying "facts don't care about your feelings". But as for what I pull out of this scripture is to listen. I'm a student here at potter's field and I have a lot to learn. And even Jesus listened and learned like how I am supposed to be doing right now. So God has given me the opportunity to glean and learn from God's disciples that have been through what I am going through and more. They are sharing what God has done in their life and I can learn so

Mar 4:10   Later, when Jesus was alone with the twelve disciples and with the others who were                                                                             gathered around, they asked Him what the parables meant. Mar 4:11   He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders,   Marcos 4:10-11      Despue's, a solas con los doce y los que estaban alrededorde e'l, le preguntaron que' quiso decir con aquella para'bola. E'l les respondi'o: "A ustedes se les ha concedido conocer el secreto del rieno de Dios; pero a los que esta'n fuera se les dice todo por medio de para'bolas."                   It's crazy that Jesus permits us to understand the Kingdom of God. What business do I have knowing eternity and perfection when I am a sinner? But thankfully for me, the Father doesn’t see me as a sinner anymore. He sees Jesus in me.

1Ti 4:8   For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.   1 Timoteo 4:8     Esta' bien que te ejercites fi'sicamente, pero es mucho major que te ejercites para vivir piadosamente, ya que que esto es u'til para todo, te ayudara'en esta vida y tambien en la venidera.                   Exercising "godliness" "piedad" is so much harder than exercising our body. Exercising godliness is keeping ourselves dead and stomping the life out of our flesh. And that isn't feelingless. We feel every sacrifice and every stomp on our flesh and it hurts but that is what exercising godliness or piedad means. What that looks like in my life Is not getting that sleep I want. Waking up at 5 is stomping on that flesh that would typically thrive by sleeping in till 6:30. And every single time I wake up at 5 God blesses it more than I could even ask. In

Mar 1:35   Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.   Marcos 1:35    A la man~ana siguiente, todavi'a de madrugada, Jesu's se levanto' y se fue a un lugar solitario a orar.                   Jesus sets an example for me that forces me to deny my comforts and set the early morning away for God rather than my own sleep. My own sleep is nice, really nice and I like it way too much. But Jesus shows that it is far better to put that time for asleep aside and make room in the morning to start the day off right in time of prayer with God. Also what jumps out to me is the part " and departed to a solitary place" " y se fue a un lugar solitario". He needed alone time with the Father. Before He went and fellowshipped and taught the disciples, He needed to be filled up by the Father alone. In solitary. Sometimes If it is Sunday, I can rely on pastor Luis to fi

1Pe 4:7   But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.   1 Pedro 4:7    Ya se acerca el fin de todas las cosas. Asi' que, para orar bien, mante'nganse sobrios y con la mente despejada.                   This could be my last 5 seconds. But those 5 seconds just passed but the message I take from this is that I should never expect to live on for a long time. Live each day like it's my last. That doesn't mean be irresponsible but be zealous and have a fire that yearns for people to come to Christ right now. No body is guaranteed any time on this earth.   Lives are being lost not having been shown the love of Christ and no one has any promises of living to see the next day and does that hit my heart? I struggle to think that the sun has no guarantee to rise in the morning because I've seen it happen over and over again. I have no promises on my life here on earth. So when Jesus says, "GO". He doesn

1Pe 4:7   But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.   1 Pedro 4:7    Ya se acerca el fin de todas las cosas. Asi' que, para orar bien, mante'nganse sobrios y con la mente despejada.                   This could be my last 5 seconds. But those 5 seconds just passed but the message I take from this is that I should never expect to live on for a long time. Live each day like it's my last. That doesn't mean be irresponsible but be zealous and have a fire that yearns for people to come to Christ right now. No body is guaranteed any time on this earth.   Lives are being lost not having been shown the love of Christ and no one has any promises of living to see the next day and does that hit my heart? I struggle to think that the sun has no guarantee to rise in the morning because I've seen it happen over and over again. I have no promises on my life here on earth. So when Jesus says, "GO". He doesn

2Sa 11:11   And Uriah said to David, "The ark and Israel and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are encamped in the open fields. Shall I then go to my house to eat and drink, and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do this thing." 2Sa 11:12   Then David said to Uriah, "Wait here today also, and tomorrow I will let you depart." So Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day and the next. 2Sa 11:13   Now when David called him, he ate and drank before him; and he made him drunk. And at evening he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house.   2 Samuel 11:11-13     Urias respondio':   -- El cofre, Israel y Juda', Joab y todo el eje'rcito de mi sen~or esta'n durmiendo en los campamentos, a la intemperie. Co'mo podri'a yo ir a casa a beber, comer y dormer con mi esposa? Juro que jama's hare' tal cosa. --Bie

2Sa 11:11   And Uriah said to David, "The ark and Israel and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are encamped in the open fields. Shall I then go to my house to eat and drink, and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do this thing." 2Sa 11:12   Then David said to Uriah, "Wait here today also, and tomorrow I will let you depart." So Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day and the next. 2Sa 11:13   Now when David called him, he ate and drank before him; and he made him drunk. And at evening he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house.   2 Samuel 11:11-13     Urias respondio':   -- El cofre, Israel y Juda', Joab y todo el eje'rcito de mi sen~or esta'n durmiendo en los campamentos, a la intemperie. Co'mo podri'a yo ir a casa a beber, comer y dormer con mi esposa? Juro que jama's hare' tal cosa. --Bie

Mar 1:35   Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.   Marcos 1:35    A la man~ana siguiente, todavi'a de madrugada, Jesu's se levanto' y se fue a un lugar solitario a orar.                   Jesus sets an example for me that forces me to deny my comforts and set the early morning away for God rather than my own sleep. My own sleep is nice, really nice and I like it way too much. But Jesus shows that it is far better to put that time for asleep aside and make room in the morning to start the day off right in time of prayer with God. Also what jumps out to me is the part " and departed to a solitary place" " y se fue a un lugar solitario". He needed alone time with the Father. Before He went and fellowshipped and taught the disciples, He needed to be filled up by the Father alone. In solitary. Sometimes If it is Sunday, I can rely on pastor Luis to fi

1Co 9:24   Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1Co 9:25   Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1Co 9:26   Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. 1Co 9:27   No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.   1 Cor 9:24     No saben que en una carrera todos los corredores compiten, pero so'lo uno obtiene el primio? Corran, pues, de tal modo que lo obtengan. 25    Todos los deportistas se entrenan con mucha disciplina. Ellos lo hacen para obtener un primio que se echa a perder; nosotros, en cambio, por uno que dura para siempre. 26    asi' que yo no corro como quien no tiene meta; no lucho como quien d

1Co 9:24   Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1Co 9:25   Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1Co 9:26   Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. 1Co 9:27   No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.   1 Cor 9:24     No saben que en una carrera todos los corredores compiten, pero so'lo uno obtiene el primio? Corran, pues, de tal modo que lo obtengan. 25    Todos los deportistas se entrenan con mucha disciplina. Ellos lo hacen para obtener un primio que se echa a perder; nosotros, en cambio, por uno que dura para siempre. 26    asi' que yo no corro como quien no tiene meta; no lucho como quien d