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Second Corinthians Chapter Five
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
First John Chapter Four
7. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us.
First Corinthians Chapter Thirteen
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails.
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
First John Chapter Four
7. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us.
First Corinthians Chapter Thirteen
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails.
As I was praying today about how God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself and about how Paul said that we are ambassadors of reconciliation and our message is to tell people that God has reconciled them unto himself and all they need to do is be reconciled to him. So as I was praying about it Father spoke to me and said there is a way to measure. I asked him what he meant and he gave me the scriptures we just read, and then he began to speak and I listened and wrote down his words. Here are his words, he said:
My loved ones, it’s all finished! Your sins are forgiven and I am not counting any sin against you. You are free as free can be. I did all the reconciling that was needed to raise you into the heavenly beings that you are. There is no separation between us in the spirit realm. This was accomplished through my Son on his cross and by his resurrection. However your part is up to you. You can decide if you want to live as a resurrected, reconciled person or continue to live as if you are a prodigal child on the run from my love for you.
The easy way to reconcile your lives to me is by surrendering to love. Let love be the reason for all you do. You get to choose in every situation. In disagreements you can choose to demand that you are right or choose to love no matter who is right. If someone wrongs you then you can demand justice or you can show mercy and forgiveness and love those who mistreat you instead of demanding they pay. You can choose to walk in fear or you can understand that you are so perfectly loved that you could never be harmed. Even if they destroy your earthly body you are perfectly secure in my love.
The first step is to do as our beloved Paul told you. To come to know our love for you that passes all knowledge and be filled with our fullness. This means that you know without a doubt that you are completely adored and you become so full of our love for you that it overflows in all you do.
As you surrender to this love you will find yourself and all your actions matching what was written in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians about love. You will be patient and kind and forgiving and full of love for others because you understand that the only fault they truly have is ignorance of who they are. A person who doesn’t truly know who he is may act like anyone or anything. A person who knows he or she is a beloved child who is the object of our affection will live as a heavenly being.
Remember what was written: If one died for all then all died. The person you hate was already forgiven but because they haven’t chosen the road of reconciliation they still live in error. They are blind to the truth of who they are. This is why my Son prayed Father forgive them for they don't know what they are doing. This is still true today. Even the ones doing evil on purpose don't know. If they really understood who they are then they wouldn't do the things they do.
My loved ones, it’s all finished! Your sins are forgiven and I am not counting any sin against you. You are free as free can be. I did all the reconciling that was needed to raise you into the heavenly beings that you are. There is no separation between us in the spirit realm. This was accomplished through my Son on his cross and by his resurrection. However your part is up to you. You can decide if you want to live as a resurrected, reconciled person or continue to live as if you are a prodigal child on the run from my love for you.
The easy way to reconcile your lives to me is by surrendering to love. Let love be the reason for all you do. You get to choose in every situation. In disagreements you can choose to demand that you are right or choose to love no matter who is right. If someone wrongs you then you can demand justice or you can show mercy and forgiveness and love those who mistreat you instead of demanding they pay. You can choose to walk in fear or you can understand that you are so perfectly loved that you could never be harmed. Even if they destroy your earthly body you are perfectly secure in my love.
The first step is to do as our beloved Paul told you. To come to know our love for you that passes all knowledge and be filled with our fullness. This means that you know without a doubt that you are completely adored and you become so full of our love for you that it overflows in all you do.
As you surrender to this love you will find yourself and all your actions matching what was written in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians about love. You will be patient and kind and forgiving and full of love for others because you understand that the only fault they truly have is ignorance of who they are. A person who doesn’t truly know who he is may act like anyone or anything. A person who knows he or she is a beloved child who is the object of our affection will live as a heavenly being.
Remember what was written: If one died for all then all died. The person you hate was already forgiven but because they haven’t chosen the road of reconciliation they still live in error. They are blind to the truth of who they are. This is why my Son prayed Father forgive them for they don't know what they are doing. This is still true today. Even the ones doing evil on purpose don't know. If they really understood who they are then they wouldn't do the things they do.
So my beloved ones, choose to allow who you are and all that you do to be reconciled to the truth. As it is written as he is so are you in this world. The true you is holy, righteous and loving. Allow yourselves to be reconciled to this truth. Stay focused on my love for you and that love will cut away all the dirt that covers your true light. Choose love over anger and fear and be reconciled.
These are the words He gave me to share with you today.
I hope you are encouraged by these words.
Until next time,
Grow Rich in His Grace,
I love you all,
Michael
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