11 September 14, Thursday Patriots Day 9/11 - Always Remember...Never Forget Born To Rescue Read: Mark 10:35-45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.—Mark 10:45 After the terrorist attack and the collapse of the Twin Towers in New York City on September 11, 2001, Cynthia Otto took care of the search-and-rescue dogs. Years later she established a Working Dog Center where young pups are put through specialized training to prepare them to help victims of disaster. Otto made this comment about these rescue animals: “There are so many jobs now that dogs are being used for . . . and they can save lives.” Otto said that these puppies will one day give vital aid to people in life-threatening circumstances. They are “born” to rescue others. The Bible tells us of the Messiah who was born to rescue humanity from the penalty of sin. What He did rises above all earthly comparison. Two thousand years ago, God Himself became human in order to do for us what we could not do for ourselves. When Jesus became a man, He understood and proclaimed that He was born to rescue (John 12:27). “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45). Let us praise our wonderful Savior—Jesus Christ—who was born to save all who will accept His offer of salvation. Use us, Lord, and make us humble, Rescue us from foolish pride; And when we begin to stumble, Turn our thoughts to Christ who died. —Sper Christ came to seek and to save the lost. Insight James and John’s request to be allowed to sit on Jesus’ right and left hand in the kingdom, followed by their audacious claim that they could indeed “drink the cup” that awaited Jesus (Mark 10:38), reveals that they failed to fully understand the gravity of what that cup entailed—Christ’s upcoming crucifixion. Mark 10:35-45 35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. 36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? 37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. 38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? 39 And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: 40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. 41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. 42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. 43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: 44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. 45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. John 12:27 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Luke 19:10 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Psalm 11:1-3 1 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. 3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? Thirteen years ago I read this same Psalm well before sunrise with no idea that I would see planes crash into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. I have no idea what is in store for today; but, I do know that even if the foundations be destroyed I can place my faith, hope, and absolute trust in the LORD. In God We Trust! By Faith We Stand. If the foundations be destroyed the righteous can still say, No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. - Isaiah 54:17 No matter what the righteous can and must trust. Psalm 41:1-4, 13 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. 3 The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. 4 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. 13 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen. Jesus is the answer in times of trouble. Jesus is the answer in good times bad times and in between times. From everlasting to everlasting Jesus is the answer. Blessed be Thy name. Psalm 71:1-9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 24 1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. 6 By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mothers bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee. 7 I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. 8 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day. 9 Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. 12 O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. 14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. 19 Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee! 24 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust. There is none like You, O LORD. Praise Thy name. Psalm 101:1 1 I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing. Psalm 131:3 3 Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever. Proverbs 11:6, 8, 11, 14, 19, 30-31 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. Jesus is the soul saver and He sends us to be soul winners. We are sent - But He does the rescuing and delivering. He is the righteous one and He imparts His righteousness to all who call upon His name by grace through faith. Praise Ye the LORD!!! Thank You Jesus
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