A rondolet on the victory of the Lord Jesus Christ by His Passion and Resurrection
(Mark 1:24 and Luke 4:34; John 1:29 and 36;Revelation)
by Salvatore Anthony Luiso
The Lamb has won!
To Christ belongs the victory!
The Lamb has won!
The Holy One of God! The Son!
All glorious in purity,
Triumphant by humility:
The Lamb has won!
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By Pastor Johnny R. Almond
Frederick Buechner writes this about Palm Sunday: “Despair and hope travel the road to Jerusalem together, as they travel every road we take—despair at what in our madness we are bringing down on our own heads, and hope in him who travels the road with us and for us, who is the only one of us all who is not mad.”
Journeying through life, we have mixed emotions—angst thinking about current events of war, starvation, international unrest, and political chaos; optimism meditating on the promise of a new Jerusalem, a new earth without sickness, pain, death or sin.
Konrad Adenauer, German chancellor, told Billy Graham, “If Jesus Christ is not alive, then I see no hope for this world.” Imagining what it would be like were there no resurrection, Paul wrote “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching amounts to nothing and your faith is futile, you are still in your sins, and those who have died with faith in Christ have perished.” (1 Corinthians 15:14-18 MLB) It’s like saying, “Suppose the sun did not rise tomorrow, then what? There would be only darkness and confusion and despair. But the sun has come up, and we walk in the light without fear.”
Jesus travels the road of life with us. He made a promise to remember— “I am with you all the days until the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). And God is for us, so even death cannot separate us from his love (Romans 8:31, 38).
Years ago, someone gave me a piece of newspaper with these anonymous words: “Refuse to be discouraged by the many signs that planet earth is the insane asylum of the solar system.” Sometimes I wonder.
C.S. Lewis wrote of the trilemma—Jesus is either a lunatic, liar, or Lord. Considering Jesus’ teachings, life and love, we call him Lord. Reflecting on the condition of our world and our own heart, one question remains to be answered—Is Jesus Christ “the only one of us all who is not mad”?
Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote about people who have many material things, but “care nothing about how long they have been given to live because they can no longer think up ways to spend their hours.” Believing a paradise without sadness or sighs will materialize is not a mark of insanity, but a sign of implicit trust in God (Isaiah 26:3). Hope triumphs over despair, bringing perfect peace to one whose mind is stayed on God, whatever happens in this crazy world.
Onesimus is no longer just a slave; he is a beloved brother, especially to me.
Now he will mean much more to you, both as slave and brother in the Lord.
Philemon 1:16 NLT
Christ represents you before God—interceding for potential slaves to sin.
Your Savior’s prayers on your behalf prove His unconditional love.
Your Defense Counsel argues your case before My throne.
Celebrate acquittal, rest assured of His love, be confident of His help.
The accuser points out failures—the Advocate pardons and protects.
The care of the Lord is your reason for hope.
You are forgiven.
Christ reconciles you to God—bridging the gap between us caused by sin.
The price of salvation joins our hearts—mercy unites you with your Creator.
The Sinless Lamb took all your trespasses on His shoulders.
In exchange, He gave you the love of His heart—that is unfair, but grace.
You were a runaway prodigal, but you came home—now there is peace.
The celebration of the Lord is your song of joy.
We are friends.
Christ redeemed you from slavery to sin—paying a debt you could not pay.
The path to serenity is open—He unshackles you from awful addiction.
Make sin a lifestyle and you will self-destruct—follow Me and you will soar.
Peace of mind is not found at the Devil’s carnival—only in My company.
Stay near My heart and I will teach you heaven’s freestyle jig of joy.
The cost of liberation has been paid at Skull Hill.
You are free.
Christ reinforces you to serve God—strengthening you to do My will.
The privilege of slavery to Me is a little-known secret—the key to joy.
To be My servant gives you a noble purpose and a promise beyond time.
When I make a difference in you, you can make a difference in your world.
Make Me your Master and you will never suffer bondage to the evil one.
The chains of love never chafe.
You are focused.
© Pastor Johnny R. Almond
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Verse of the Day: Genesis 21:33
And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the Lord, the Everlasting God.
No one created God. He always existed and always will continue to exist.
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Verse of the Day: James 1:13
Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.
God does not tempt so as to destroy, but He does test so as to strengthen
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Verse of the Day: John 1 4:23
Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word ; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our abode with him."
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Verse of the Day: 1 Samuel 15:29
And also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind.
# The attributes as descriptions of God (1 Chr. 29:11.)
Repentance can affect God's will. If not, what is the purpose of intercessory prayer?
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Verse of the Day: 1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Our God is a faithful God. Whatever He speaks in His Word is true. Whatever He promises, will come to pass. He will keep all His covenants
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Verse of the Day: Philippians 3:10
“that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; ”
True life is preceded by death to the old life!
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Gal 5:4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
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Acts 5:1-3 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?”
2 Timothy 3:13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.
# distinguishing between spirits insures the body of Christ against the infiltration of deceivers.
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Verse of the Day: Isaiah 55:8-11
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the Lord. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth , And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
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Verse of the Day: Romans 9:11
“for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that God's purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls,”
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Verse of the Day: Psa. 18:2-3
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
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Verse of the Day: Psa. 17:15
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
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