~ Christ and Time – He is Unchanging
and Eternal ~
Most people
recognize that our calendar is based on the birth of the Lord Jesus
Christ. The year 2012 is considered to
be two thousand twelve years after His birth. But Jesus Christ has existed from
eternity past and will exist throughout eternity future.
“Jesus
Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).
Consider the triple glory of Jesus
Christ:
Past ~ He was with His Father at
Creation. He was the Faithful Witness
and the Incarnate One on earth. His life
while He was on earth is my pattern while I am on earth. “For to this you
were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving
us an example, that you should follow His steps” (1 Peter
2:21).
Present
~ He is the First Begotten who is
presently glorified in Heaven. He is a source of my power. “And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My
strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather
boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me” (2
Corinthians 12:9).
Future
~ He is the King of kings and
Lord and lords and He will one day rule overall His creation. He will be the
source of my eternal peace both now and in completeness in heaven. “For He Himself is
our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of
separation” (Ephesians 2:14).
Consider His ministry on behalf of
His saints:
Past
~ He came to minister. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be
served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).
Present
~ He is a minister in the
sanctuary. “A Minister of the sanctuary and of the
true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man” (Hebrews 8:2).
Future
~ He shall come forth and serve. “Blessed are those servants whom the Master,
when He comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that He will gird Himself
and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them” (Luke 12:37-38).
the key question:
“Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15). This is the most important question you will
ever answer. If you do not answer it, or answer it incorrectly, you have made
the biggest mistake anyone can make!
~ Robert
Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE
NOW
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