Good Day and in Him we can say, in spite of what this day may bring our way, "This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it."
As you know I have been practicing what I preach and the last time I was in a Friday Night meeting, I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "PRAY FOR MORELIA", and I did. As I was thinking about what to write in this letter, I thought I would take you behind the scenes into one of my Bible studies for a message that has been on my mind and heart:
JESUS IS THE INCORRUPTIBLE SEED
A question comes to mind, what is your foundation? This old song says it best; STANDING, STANDING, STANDING ON THE ROCK OF MY SALVATION, STANDING, STANDING, I'M STANDING ON THE WORD OF GOD.
1 PETER 1:22-24
22Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
I AM IN GOOD STANDING
23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of IMPERISHABLE, through the Living and Enduring Word of God.
24For, "All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and
NOT SAVED BY DEEDS OF THE FLESH.
NOT OF (PERISHABLE SEED).
Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God's SEED ABIDES IN HIM: he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. 1 John 3:9
WE HAVE GOT TO SEE THIS. GOD WANTS US TO SEE THIS. THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES US REVELATION, FOR US TO UNDERSTAND THIS POWERFUL PRINCIPLE. IT IS A KINGDOM PRINCIPLE THERE FOR US TO LIVE ON!!!
IT IS A KINGDOM PRINCIPLE THERE FOR US TO FEED ON!!! IT IS (NOT) CORRUPTIBLE. IT IS INCORRUPTIBLE.
LET ME REINFORCE THIS:
GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM WOULD NOT PERISH BUT WOULD BE BORN AGAIN OF THE INCORRUPTIBLE SEED OF THE WORD OF GOD.
GOD SAID IT, I BELIEVE IT, AND THAT SETTLES IT.
Romans 1:3 tn Grk "born of the seed" (an idiom).
Romans 1:3 tn Grk "according to the flesh," indicating Jesus' earthly life, a reference to its weakness.
THIS PHRASE IMPLIES THAT JESUS WAS MORE THAN HUMAN; otherwise it would have been sufficient to say that he was a descendant of David, cf. L. Morris, Romans, 44.
Romans 1:4 sn Appointed the Son-of-God-in-power.
Most translations render the Greek participle ὁρισθέντος (horisthentos, from ὁρίζω, horizō) "declared" or "designated" in order to avoid the possible interpretation that Jesus was appointed the Son of God by the resurrection. However, the Greek term ὁρίζω is used eight times in the NT, and it always has the meaning "to determine, appoint." Paul is not saying that Jesus was appointed the "Son of God by the resurrection" but "Son-of-God-in-power by the resurrection," as indicated by the hyphenation. He was born in weakness in human flesh (with respect to the flesh, v. 3) and he was raised with power. This is similar to Matt 28:18 where Jesus told his disciples after the resurrection:
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."
GO WITH ME NOW TO THIS WONDERFUL PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE:
John 1:1-3 (King James Version)
In the beginning was the Word (SEED), and the Word (SEED) was with God, and the Word (SEED) was God. The same (SEED) was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him (THE SEED); and without Him (THE SEED) was not any thing made that was made.
THE ENEMY IS A SEED SOWER:
THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE THINGS I AM THINKING ABOUT AS I SUFFER AFTER SURGERY.
In closing and I am not even close to be through with these seed thoughts for a message I am working on. God planted a seed in our hearts, you may ask where?
Christ is born of God: and every one that loves Him that begat loves Him also that is begotten of Him." 1 John 5:1
I love you and thank you for all your prayers,
I SHALL RETURN;
I BELIEVE IN YOU AND I STAND ON HIS WORD.
Pastor Cleddie Keith
As you know I have been practicing what I preach and the last time I was in a Friday Night meeting, I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "PRAY FOR MORELIA", and I did. As I was thinking about what to write in this letter, I thought I would take you behind the scenes into one of my Bible studies for a message that has been on my mind and heart:
JESUS IS THE INCORRUPTIBLE SEED
- To understand "the incorruptible seed of the word of God," consider these key points:
- It refers to the enduring and unchanging nature of God's message.
- The term "seed" symbolizes potential and growth in spiritual life.
- It emphasizes the transformative power of scripture in believers' lives.
- This concept is rooted in biblical passages, particularly 1 Peter 1:23.
- It highlights the importance of faith and acceptance of God's word.
- The incorruptible seed contrasts with worldly, temporary values.
A question comes to mind, what is your foundation? This old song says it best; STANDING, STANDING, STANDING ON THE ROCK OF MY SALVATION, STANDING, STANDING, I'M STANDING ON THE WORD OF GOD.
1 PETER 1:22-24
22Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
I AM IN GOOD STANDING
23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of IMPERISHABLE, through the Living and Enduring Word of God.
24For, "All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and
NOT SAVED BY DEEDS OF THE FLESH.
NOT OF (PERISHABLE SEED).
Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God's SEED ABIDES IN HIM: he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. 1 John 3:9
WE HAVE GOT TO SEE THIS. GOD WANTS US TO SEE THIS. THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES US REVELATION, FOR US TO UNDERSTAND THIS POWERFUL PRINCIPLE. IT IS A KINGDOM PRINCIPLE THERE FOR US TO LIVE ON!!!
IT IS A KINGDOM PRINCIPLE THERE FOR US TO FEED ON!!! IT IS (NOT) CORRUPTIBLE. IT IS INCORRUPTIBLE.
LET ME REINFORCE THIS:
GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM WOULD NOT PERISH BUT WOULD BE BORN AGAIN OF THE INCORRUPTIBLE SEED OF THE WORD OF GOD.
GOD SAID IT, I BELIEVE IT, AND THAT SETTLES IT.
Romans 1:3 tn Grk "born of the seed" (an idiom).
Romans 1:3 tn Grk "according to the flesh," indicating Jesus' earthly life, a reference to its weakness.
THIS PHRASE IMPLIES THAT JESUS WAS MORE THAN HUMAN; otherwise it would have been sufficient to say that he was a descendant of David, cf. L. Morris, Romans, 44.
Romans 1:4 sn Appointed the Son-of-God-in-power.
Most translations render the Greek participle ὁρισθέντος (horisthentos, from ὁρίζω, horizō) "declared" or "designated" in order to avoid the possible interpretation that Jesus was appointed the Son of God by the resurrection. However, the Greek term ὁρίζω is used eight times in the NT, and it always has the meaning "to determine, appoint." Paul is not saying that Jesus was appointed the "Son of God by the resurrection" but "Son-of-God-in-power by the resurrection," as indicated by the hyphenation. He was born in weakness in human flesh (with respect to the flesh, v. 3) and he was raised with power. This is similar to Matt 28:18 where Jesus told his disciples after the resurrection:
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."
GO WITH ME NOW TO THIS WONDERFUL PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE:
John 1:1-3 (King James Version)
In the beginning was the Word (SEED), and the Word (SEED) was with God, and the Word (SEED) was God. The same (SEED) was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him (THE SEED); and without Him (THE SEED) was not any thing made that was made.
THE ENEMY IS A SEED SOWER:
- I DON'T NEED THE CHURCH
- I DON'T NEED TO GIVE TO OTHERS
- I DON'T NEED OTHERS TO CORRECT ME OR SPEAK INTO MY LIFE
- I REALLY DON'T NEED SUFFERING IN MY LIFE
- I DON'T NEED TO TRUST LEADERS
THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE THINGS I AM THINKING ABOUT AS I SUFFER AFTER SURGERY.
In closing and I am not even close to be through with these seed thoughts for a message I am working on. God planted a seed in our hearts, you may ask where?
Christ is born of God: and every one that loves Him that begat loves Him also that is begotten of Him." 1 John 5:1
I love you and thank you for all your prayers,
I SHALL RETURN;
I BELIEVE IN YOU AND I STAND ON HIS WORD.
Pastor Cleddie Keith