Lord of the Sabbath

“Now on the second Sabbath after the first, he was going through the grain fields. His disciples plucked the heads of grain and ate, rubbing them in their hands. But some of the Pharisees said to them, “Why do you do that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath day?” Jesus, answering them, said, “Haven’t you read what David did when he was hungry, he, and those who were with him; how he entered into God’s house, and took and ate the show bread, and gave also to those who were with him, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests alone?” He said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”” (Luke‬ ‭6:1-5‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Why did Jesus allow His disciples to do what was not lawful on a Sabbath day?

We must understand why He—the Lord of the Sabbath, gave the Sabbath.

It was supposed to be a day for man to enjoy rest from his work.

The Pharisees did not see the good intention of God. They keep laws for the sake of doing it, and they value the laws more than mankind’s welfare. They have religiosity and legalism, with no love or compassion.

Jesus is the same God who allowed David and his men to eat the holy show bread without striking them dead.

We can see that God’s intention is to take good care of us. He is a loving God—not one who seeks to enslave mankind with burdensome laws.

Let us have a heart like Jesus, to prioritize the things that truly matter. Everything God does is for mankind’s good!

The four gospels are full of beautiful revelations that will benefit you in every sphere of life. Understand them through the lens of Grace and see God’s heart of love for you: https://bit.ly/understandeveryparable

How to Avoid Being Dragged Off Like a Slave

“Tell me, you that desire to be under the law, don’t you listen to the law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the servant, and one by the free woman. However, the son by the servant was born according to the flesh, but the son by the free woman was born through promise. These things contain an allegory, for these are two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai, bearing children to bondage, which is Hagar. For this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and answers to the Jerusalem that exists now, for she is in bondage with her children. But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is the mother of us all.” (Galatians‬ ‭4:21-26‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

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Hagar was Sarah’s maidservant. The name “Hagar” has three probable meanings based on its etymology: 1) To flee, 2) To be dragged off, 3) To be forced into service.

None of the three meanings have positive connotations.

The Apostle Paul revealed in his epistle to the Galatians that Hagar is a picture of the Law of Moses, whereas Sarah represents Grace.

When God gave Abraham and Sarah the promise of a son, they tried to ‘help’ God to fulfill that promise according to their own understanding.

Sarah was barren, so she gave Hagar to Abraham for her (Sarah) to obtain a son through Hagar.

This decision which was born of the flesh led to lots of domestic strife between Sarah and Hagar, as well as eventually between Israel and Ishmael.

Whenever you introduce the Law of Moses into your mind and in your actions, you’re subjecting yourself to the three meanings of the name “Hagar”.

Fleeing implies fear. Instead of faith, you’ll be living under fear.

When you try to live by the Law, you’re being dragged off from being established in righteousness by faith.

Lastly, you are forced into service like a slave, because the curse of the Law is upon whoever tries to put themselves under the Law. You have effectively taken the position of a slave instead of a son.

Can you see why the devil wants to deceive people into legalism and religiosity?
If he can trick you into trying performance-based justification, you’ll be fearful, unprofitable and living as one who is accursed.

The Law of Moses is holy, righteous and true, but man is unable to become righteous through it.

If man tries to keep the Law and fails, the Law confers its curse without any mercy. Can you see how the devil has wielded the Law to become his ultimate cloaked weapon?

Man thinks he’s doing the right thing by trying to keep the Law, but actually he is just subjecting himself to death and the curse!

If Hagar never came into the picture, and Abraham just waited for God to fulfill His promise at the right time by His power, there would be no suffering.

God wants us to rest in His promises, have faith in Him and just wait for Him to cause the breakthrough to happen at His appointed time.

Don’t let yourself be dragged off from the Gospel which is righteousness by faith in Christ Jesus. Stand firm in the gift of righteousness and rely on God’s abundant grace which is constantly being supplied to you!

Just like Abraham and Sarah, we need to learn how to flow with God’s system of times and seasons by which He does everything under Heaven. This will break the cycle of disappointment and acting by the flesh. Understand this important revelation from “God’s Appointed Time: Being Fruitful in Every Season of Life”:
https://bit.ly/god-appointed-time

Advance the Gospel in the Way that God Leads you

“Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.” (Matthew‬ ‭28:18-20‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Jesus was not just commissioning the apostles to preach the Gospel. It is obvious because the twelve did not manage to reach all the nations in their lifetime. This commission is for every believer throughout time. The words which Jesus spoke in the passage above are know as “The Great Commission”.

I am so glad that Jesus did not just give a command and leave us scratching our heads on how to fulfill it. He sandwiched the command between two statements of provision.

Firstly, Jesus used all the authority He had to give us authority to preach the Gospel so that people from all nations would be saved.

Then, at the end of the passage, He assured us of His ever-abiding presence with us.

We are not trying to preach the Gospel by our own strength and eloquence. We have Jesus’ authority which allows us to access God’s power for confirming signs and wonders to back up our message. Additionally, Jesus is with us through His Spirit, to empower us to preach, and to teach us what to say or do.

Although every Christian is sent to preach the Gospel, relatively few are called to preach from stage. Most do not. When the words “preach” or “ministry” are used, don’t limit your imagination to some person in a suit preaching from the stage to a huge crowd.

There may be Christians led by the Spirit to start a soup kitchen where they feed the poor and share the love of Christ by their actions.

Other Christians are led to buy gifts and hand them out to the people they know. The gifts may contain a handwritten note, saying things like, “I know you’re going through a tough time, but I am praying that God will surely help and restore you. The Lord Jesus loves you with an everlasting love!”

There are so many ways to minister the Gospel to others. The Holy Spirit knows all the ways, and He matches you with a certain way that fits you. That is why it is pointless to compare yourself with others.

I first learnt about Pastor Joseph Prince and New Creation Church because my friend and business associate handed me the book “Destined to Reign”.

I remember I was sitting on a coach in Las Vegas, USA, on the way to see the Grand Canyon. The book was my good companion during the journey, and I was absolutely mind-blown by Pastor’s sharing of the true Gospel. The chains of legalism and performance-based salvation fell off, and the sweet love of God flooded my heart.

After that vacation, I invited myself to that business associate’s church (NCC), determined to heard more Gospel truths from Pastor Prince in person. You see, this Christian lady’s ministry looked different from a pastor preaching on stage. She handed out books that she bought, and these acts of friendliness and generosity planted seeds of the Gospel in people’s hearts, producing a powerful ripple effect that blessed many.

You are uniquely designed by God. Your calling is also tailor-made for you. No one can do it better because you have a unique set of life experiences, relationships, gifts, and knowledge to reach a niche crowd of the unsaved.

Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you and give you opportunities to share the Gospel in the way that He wants you to.

Even if you are not good with words, and you consider yourself antisocial, if you are good at earning lots of money, then give towards ministries that preach the true Gospel which is the Grace of Christ. This is why God blessed you with wealth and the power to get it. Your giving enables ministries to reach more people with the Gospel and plant more seeds for salvation.

This Facebook page, “Milton Goh Blog and Sermon Notes” is one of the platforms from which I minister the Gospel. I started it in July 2014, when I was on vacation with my ex-girlfriend (who is my current wife), in Gold Coast, Australia. In the cold hotel room, I suddenly felt led to start the page on my laptop, and to sharing my writings with people around the world. Never did I imagine that this page would one day have 42k likes and over 200k people reached with the Gospel twice daily each month.

Help this ministry to further fulfill its mission of “Reach More, Teach More”. In these end times, every second is precious. If you want to partner with us to win souls, and also share in the eternal rewards, join us as a patron on Patreon. “God Every Morning” tier and above patrons also receive daily devotionals by email, daily themed Bible Study teachings in the patron WhatsApp chat group, and all my eBooks. Thank you for your generosity and partnership: http://Patreon.com/miltongohblog

Let The Revolution Begin!

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Let The Revolution Begin!

Experience a revolution that is sweeping across the world!

It’s a revolution that is tearing down the walls of legalism and bringing believers into a deep, intimate relationship with the person of Jesus. Precious lives are being transformed, marriages are being restored, the sick are being healed, and many are being freed from the bondages of sin.

In GRACE REVOLUTION, Joseph Prince, international bestselling author and a leading voice in proclaiming the gospel of grace, offers five powerful keys that will help you experience firsthand the grace revolution in your own life and live above defeat.

See how these keys can work easily for you, as you read inspiring stories of people who experienced amazing breakthroughs and transformations when they encountered the real Jesus and heard the unadulterated gospel. Whatever your challenge today, begin to step away from defeat and take a massive leap toward your victory. Let the revolution begin!

Find out more at:
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Find us at:
http://www.facebook.com/josephprince
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Let The Revolution Begin!

Experience a revolution that is sweeping across the world!

It’s a revolution that is tearing down the walls of legalism and bringing believers into a deep, intimate relationship with the person of Jesus. Precious lives are being transformed, marriages are being restored, the sick are being healed, and many are being freed from the bondages of sin.

In GRACE REVOLUTION, Joseph Prince, international bestselling author and a leading voice in proclaiming the gospel of grace, offers five powerful keys that will help you experience firsthand the grace revolution in your own life and live above defeat.

See how these keys can work easily for you, as you read inspiring stories of people who experienced amazing breakthroughs and transformations when they encountered the real Jesus and heard the unadulterated gospel. Whatever your challenge today, begin to step away from defeat and take a massive leap toward your victory. Let the revolution begin!

Find out more at:
http://www.gracerevbook.com

Find us at:
http://www.facebook.com/josephprince
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