October 28, 2011 (Job 19; Mark 1-2)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15 NASB
Observation: After John the baptist was arrested Jesus came preaching the gospel of God. Jesus told them the time was fulfilled, the kingdom of God is at hand. The time that the prophets of old had spoken of was here. Jesus encouraged them to repent and believe in the gospel of God. Believe not the religion they had been taught, not the faith they had made up on their own, but believe in the gospel of God.
Application: This could not be more true today. Truly the times are being fulfilled Jesus spoke of. The kingdom of God is at hand and we are one day closer to seeing Christ step out on a cloud and call His children home. But are we ready? Are we believing in the gospel of God or a made up religion we’ve convinced ourselves is okay. Is our faith based solely on the word of God or have we created our own faith based on our desires and lust? Have we searched the scriptures to find truth or have we relied on the interpretation of someone else? The kingdom of God is at hand it’s time we repent and belive in the gospel of God!
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your word that is always true and faithful. The gospel You’ve sent delivers and sets free. The gospel You gave is truth and will not fail! Praise to Your name forever and ever, You are my protector and provision! Glory to Your name! Help me Lord, hear, listen and believe in Your gospel. Clear my mind of the clutter of religion. Teach me truth and provide me the courage to stand and proclaim Your message. Open my ears to hear, open my heart to receive, open my mind to understand Your glorious gospel, in Jesus name, Amen!