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Today is Saturday November 13, 2010 and we are continuing our reading through the Bible. Today's message comes from the Book of Acts, chapters 11-13. In these chapters we will read about, Peter speaking to the church at Jerusalem and confirming that salvation is for both Jew and Gentile, the first Christians, Herod having James killed then putting Peter in prison, angles freeing Peter, Herod getting killed, a history lesson given to the Jews, a light to the Gentiles, and God's Word being published for all. If you would like to read today's chapters along with us here online you can Click Here to read them or copy & paste this link onto your browser: imfollowingjesus.com/bible-november-13 All Scripture quoted comes from the King James Version.

Today's Message: Beware of Impostors
You know, if you stop to think about all the people in the world who God has saved and uses to be a testimony you would be pretty shocked. Now, there is a difference between someone who has lived the worldly life and has turned to Christ and someone who remains in the world and just uses His name to become rich. It is sad when you hear of men of God getting arrested and corrupting Christianity, it makes God and all the rest of us look like we are the enemy. The truth is, they are not men of God, they are impostors. Jesus warned us not to believe everyone that speaks in His name, “For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” - Matthew 24:24.

When the Jews heard that the Gospel was being preached to the Gentiles or common people they were upset and confronted Peter as to why he was even talking to them. “And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them....Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.” - Acts 11:1-3,16-18.

God never or has ever rejected a person because of their ethnicity, even though He chose the Jews to be His people first, He allowed anyone who believed in Him to be one of His people. “And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.” - Leviticus 19:33,34. God is the Lord your God, once you were a stranger, but you have trusted in and accepted His Son and now you are one of His people, a child of God.

When Herod, the king, heard what was going on he was determined to get rid of the apostles, he first killed James, then he had Peter arrested. “And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.” - Acts 12:4-8.

Herod's main motivation for killing the apostles was just political, many of the Jews were angry that Gentiles were being saved and when they cheered over his having James killed he sought to get the rest because he wanted the glory. Herod's tactics did not work, Peter was freed, and he was later killed himself. Herod is proof that God will not let anyone who harms one of His people go unpunished. “But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;” - II Peter 2:12.

After Herod was killed the word of God grew and multiplied throughout the nation, both Jew and Gentile believed and were saved. Yes, there were Jews that caused trouble because they still thought that salvation was only meant for the Jews, but many were converted when Paul and Barnabas preached the truth. “Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.” - Acts 13:46-49.

God published His Word for all to know His truths, we need to beware of the impostors, including books that were written by men or women claiming to explain the Word of God. These people are full of corruption and are deceiving many, who have even been saved. As long as Satan is here on earth no one is exempt from his deception, while he can not take away our salvation he can deceive even us into thinking that a person is a true man or woman representing God. “For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.” - II John 1:7.

While I do everything I can to teach the truth, I carry around this flesh too and it can be deceived or misinterpret things as well, I have read and heard some things from others that I thought were truths, quoted them, and found them to be lies. That is why I now, back up everything I say and quote with Scripture. It is important to stay in the Bible, it is our only defense and witness to the truth. You can get some truth out of me, but it does not compare to what God has to say to you personally. “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand...Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” -Ephesians 6:13,16,17.

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Today is Thursday November 11, 2010 and we are continuing our reading through the Bible. Today's message comes from the Book of Acts, chapters 7-8. In these chapters we will read about, Stephen pleading his case, Stephen reminding them who they are and that they crucified Jesus, Stephen sentenced to death, Saul persecuting Christians, Simon, the sorcerer, Samaria walking away from sorcery and getting saved, and Philip and the Ethiopian man. All Scripture quoted comes from the King James Version. If you would like to read today's chapters along with us here online you can Click Here to read them or copy & paste this link onto your browser: imfollowingjesus.com/bible-november-11

Today's Message: The Persecution of Freedom
If you are reading this you truly have no idea how blessed you are to have the freedom to read God's Word without persecution. Many countries, even today, forbid the Word of God to be read, practiced, and preached, you can literally go to jail for mentioning the name Jesus Christ. How and Why? Religion. Somehow religious leaders even have control over the government to the point that they make rules forbidding the practice of other religions. Whether they want to realize it or not evolution is a religion, a religion is the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices and the religious leaders of evolution are controlling the government. “For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ...These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.” - Jude 1:4,16.

Stephen was a deacon in the church at Jerusalem who knew well the Old Testament Scriptures. He boldly reminded the unbelieving authorities that he is a son of Abraham, and values himself on it. Then he reminds them of their rebellion, “Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers: Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it. When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.” - Acts 7:51-58. Stephen was charged as a blasphemer of God, he could have avoided death by saying nothing, but he made it clear that the religious authorities were responsible for crucifying Jesus, the Just One.

While we should have respect for our authorities it does not mean that they have the right to condemn us and restrain us from practicing our beliefs, yet they do every time a new law is passed that prohibits us from mentioning God or Jesus. Think about it. Currently, the Bible can not be read in public schools, they are not even allowed to say Merry Christmas, and no symbol even relating to Jesus is allowed on government property. They tell you that the reason they do this is so they do not offend anyone, but the real reason is, they are offended themselves because they do not want to submit to God. “Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,...Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.” - Romans 12:22,29-32.

After Philip saw Stephen get stoned he could have walked away, instead he continued preaching the Gospel. Everyone that heard him paid attention to every word he said, accepted Jesus into their lives, and got baptized, including Simon, the sorcerer. “But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:...But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.” - Acts 8:9,12,13.

Philip was then led by the Holy Spirit to meet an Ethiopian official on his way home. “And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him...Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.” - Acts 8:31,35-38.

Baptism is a symbol of the burial, and resurrection of Christ, as a saved person emerges in the water it symbolizes the burial of those sins, never to be remembered again. As we come up out of the water we are resurrected as a living soul. Baptism does not save us, it is only by asking Jesus to save us that we are saved, baptism just makes it official. “Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.” - Colossians 2:12


As Christians, it is important that we not be afraid of or ashamed of living our lives for and speaking about our Lord Jesus Christ. The more we do for Christ the more He shows through us, the more He shows through us the more others see that they too need Christ. It's all about following the will of God and believing in His Son, after all, we have nothing to be worried about because we have eternal life. “And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.” - I John 5:11,12. Praise God!

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Today is Tuesday November 09, 2010 and we are continuing our reading through the Bible. Today's message comes from the Book of Acts, chapters 1-3. In these chapters we will read about, Jesus' ascension and promise of His return, Matthias is chosen to replace Judas, the Holy Spirit coming upon all believers at Pentecost, the Apostles speaking in tongues, Peter's sermon, and 3000 people get saved and baptized. All Scripture quoted comes from the King James Version. If you would like to read today's chapters along with us here online you can Click Here to read them or copy & paste this link onto your browser: imfollowingjesus.com/bible-november-9

Today's Message: The Holy Spirit
The Book of Acts is the fifth book of the New Testament, forty-fourth book of the Bible, and contains twenty-eight chapters. The author of the book is Luke and it was written to all believers, addressed specifically as Theophilus, which means, a lover of God. The purpose of the book was to explain what Jesus continued to do and teach after His ascension through His spiritual Body, the Church. What we are to learn from the book is that the true evidence of the Holy Spirit is directed by the power of God. The power to become witnesses for the purpose of extending the Gospel throughout the entire world. “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” - Acts 2:21.

Did you ever wonder why there are so many different versions of the Bible? Bible scholars will tell you that they created them to help you understand what God is trying to tell them for the current generation. I use the King James Version because it is the closest English version to all of God's Word, many will debate me, but I have done the research and seen the difference, it's not about removing the thees and thous, it's about removing great truths that we are in need of. Every time a new version of the Bible is created at least 20% of God's Word is taken away from, altered, or added to it in order to comply with copy write laws, which means every time one is created you are getting less and less of God's Word and more of their own. Many versions eliminate hell from the pages, but the truth is this, they can try and alter God's Word in a book, but they can not alter His truths, no matter how many versions they make. Hell is real and unless they are saved that is where they are going. “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” - Revelation 22:18,19.

So, how do you know that the version you are reading contains all of God's Word? The only way we can known and understand what I have just said to be true is through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is who teaches us to understand what these scholars claim are confusing to the common people and eliminate from the Bible. “Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost...For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.” - I Corinthians 12:3,13.

So, how do we receive the Holy Spirit? Jesus explained this before He ascended up to heaven. “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” - Acts 1:4,5,7,8.

Jesus said, quoting from John the Baptist, “For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” What He was saying was that in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit, which will give you the power to be my witnesses to everyone on earth. Three days later the Holy Spirit did arrive, on the day which is known as Pentecost and everyone the believed in Jesus received the Holy Ghost. “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven..And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:...And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:...And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” - Acts 2:2-5,12-14,17,21.

The Holy Spirit moves into everyone who calls on Jesus to be saved, and it is the Holy Spirit that teaches us God's Word and to be witnesses for others to be saved. I grew up like most Christians, I knew that Christmas was Jesus' birthday, Good Friday was the day He died, and Easter was the day He resurrected, but did I understand it? No, I did not. I spent years following Lent and trying to be good so I wouldn't die and go to hell, but the truth is, it did not matter if I observed these days or was good, if I would have died then I would have gone to hell. How do I know? I was not saved, I did not know Jesus as my Savior. The only way to escape hell is by calling on Jesus to save us. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” - Romans 10:9.

As Christians, we are to follow in Christ's footsteps, to teach the Gospel to all who do not know it, to be the example that people look for to trust in the Savior. The only way to understand the true Gospel is through all of God's Word and the Holy Spirit teaching us. “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” - Colossians 3:15-17.

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God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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Today is Saturday November 06, 2010 and we are continuing our reading through the Bible. Today's message comes from the Book of John, chapters 13-16. In these chapters we will read about, Jesus washing the disciples feet, Jesus foretelling His betrayal, death, and second coming, the true vine, persecution to believers, Jesus promising to send a Comforter in His place, and peace through tribulation, all Scripture quoted comes from the King James Version. If you would like to read today's chapters along with us here online you can Click Here to read them or copy & paste this link onto your browser: imfollowingjesus.com/bible-november-6

Today's Message: Let Jesus Wash Your Feet
The word wash is defined as a cleansing to remove any dirt, stains, or matter, while we are aware of the things with our eyes that may need to be washed, we may not be as aware of anything that we need to wash that our eyes can not see. I remember when I was little that my mom would tell me I'm going to wash your mouth out with soap and if I said a bad word I got that soap in my mouth. It was awful, but it taught me not to say that word again and that my mom meant business. As Christians we can rejoice in the fact that by accepting Jesus Christ as our Savior we were washed clean from all of our stains. “These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” - Revelation 7:14.

The Passover has arrived and Jesus and His disciples were eating dinner, when Jesus finished eating, He did something that was surprising to the disciples, He began washing their feet. “Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded....Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.” - John 13:3-5,8-10.

So, why was Jesus washing their feet and why only their feet? The washing of the disciples feet signified salvation, unless we are washed by the blood of the Lamb (Christ) we are not a part of Christ or God. The washing of only their feet signified that although we have been saved it is important to wash ourselves daily to remove any sin that we have encountered. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - I John 5:19.

Just because we are saved that does not mean it will keep us from falling into sin. We can never lose our salvation, but, as long as we have this flesh attached to us and Satan is still around sin will be also. While being on our best behavior is not a requirement, if we want to see God's blessings here on earth we need to keep washing away the things that make us dirty. “For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;” - Titus 3:3-6. Notice that the Scripture says God our Savior? This further proves that God and Jesus are one, by faith we are saved and washed, not by the works that we do.

Being washed by the blood is more than just cleansing us from sin, Jesus explains further, “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.” - John 14:2-4,16-19.

No matter what situation we are in Jesus is with us and will comfort us in our time of need, no matter how many times that is, and even if we submit to authority when we know morally it is wrong. God will give us a way out of every situation we are in, but it is up to us to ask Him for help. He has chosen you to be a part of His life, He wants to wash your feet, cleanse you, and remove the debris that you have been trying to get rid of. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” - John 15:15,16. Praise God!

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Christina

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Today is Wednesday November 03, 2010 and we are continuing our reading through the Bible. Today's message comes from the Book of John, chapters 6-8. In these chapters we will read about, Jesus feeding 5000 men, the Bread of life, Jesus walking on water, the Feast of Tabernacles, the disciples disbelief, the Light of the world, Jesus teaching in the Temple, Jesus forgiving an adulteress, righteous judgment, the Jews disbelief, and Abraham, all Scripture quoted comes from the King James Version. If you would like to read today's chapters along with us here online you can Click Here to read them or copy & paste this link onto your browser: imfollowingjesus.com/bible-november-3

Today's Message: The Mind of Christ
A disciple is defined as a follower of the doctrines of a teacher, as Christians, we follow the doctrine of our teacher, Jesus Christ. Now, here is where many who say they follow the doctrine of Christ falter. The doctrine that we are to follow, is the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, who is the only begotten Son of God, born of a virgin, is God in the flesh, and the only way to eternal life. Many religions say they know God and Jesus, but they only know the name, they do not Him. “If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.” - I Timothy 6:3-5. The truth is this, any religion or religious group that does not preach the words spoken by Jesus Himself, which is the Word of God, is false and will always become offended by those who speak the truth.

We know that Jesus chose twelve men to follow Him around, but Jesus had more than just twelve disciples. When Jesus began showing His miracles in the flesh, He had many followers, but it did not necessarily mean that they all believed in His doctrine. As Jesus was teaching in the Temple He was questioned by many when He began telling them that He was the Bread of life. “When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.” - John 6:61-69.

Jesus knows in the midst of all the people who claim to know Him which ones truly do believe in Him and follow His doctrine. People get offended when they live by the flesh and not the spirit. Since God is a Spirit, feeding the flesh does not do anything for Him, but feeding the spirit does when we believe in Him and follow His truths. Of course, we are not always going to understand some of the things that God places before us, but by yielding to the spirit and putting our faith in His Word we can see that all things work together for God's glory and our own good. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” -Romans 8:28.

Giving glory to God is what it is all about, Jesus who is God, when He came down in the flesh did not give glory to Himself, He gave all the glory to God. “Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.” -John 7:1-18.

You say, if Jesus is God and He gave glory to God than isn't He glorifying Himself? He is not. Jesus is part of the triune God, meaning God is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. When God came down to earth He made Himself as one of us so, Jesus the Son, gave all the power and glory to God the Father. “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,” -Hebrews 2:9-11. Just like an ordinary man can be a father, a brother, and an uncle, three different people, with different roles, yet one person, God can be the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

No one is perfect, yet we have all been quick to judge others for their faults before fixing our own, as Jesus was preaching He was interrupted. “They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”- John 8:4-11.

Jesus attended to the great work in which He came into the world, that was, to bring sinners to repentance, not to destroy, but to save. He aimed to bring, not only the accused to repentance, by showing her His mercy, but the prosecutors also, by showing them their sins, He sought to convince and convert them. When Christ sent her away, it was with this caution, Go, and sin no more. God does give us the right to judge people, but we are to judge them righteously, “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.” - I Corinthians 2:14-16.

Enjoy the rest of your day/night and week.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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