-October 13, 2023-
“And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Issac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven”
(Matthew 8:11).
Matthew presents Jesus as the King. He came forth from the root and offspring of David. One day, all believers, Jews and Gentiles will be gathered together in the presence of the Lord. In Matthew 8:5-13, we find the account of the healing of the centurion’s servant who was paralyzed and fully tormented. Jesus promised him, “I will come and heal him” (Matthew 8:7).
The centurion, a Roman, a Gentile, made the incredible statement in Matthew 8:8, “Lord, I am unworthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.” This man showed such tremendous faith that Jesus commented to those around Him, “…Assuredly I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel.”
Jesus did speak a word and the servant was healed immediately. Matthew 8:13 says, “Then Jesus said, “‘Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.’ And his servant was healed that same hour.” All are saved by grace through faith. Jesus healed and helped many Gentiles in the gospels. He saved us.
Our Lord and Savior is the only One who can solve the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. So many have tried and failed. It stretches back thousands of years to Abraham’s day between Ismael and Isaac, Jacob and Esau. Only the Prince of Peace can bring true, lasting, and eternal peace. Romans 5:1-2 says, “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
One day soon the Lord Jesus will come to take us home to heaven to be with Him. The events we are witnessing in recent days in Israel point to His imminent return. These are amazing and exciting times for all believers. We will all come from the east and west and sit down with Abraham, Issac, and Jacob in Abraham’s bosom. The Lord has removed our sins as far as the east is from the west according to Psalm 103:12.
There are believers now from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. Heaven boasts the greatest diversity. All believers are called the children of Abraham, and are saved by the blood of Jesus Christ. Let us thank Him now and forever. Revelation 22:20 says, “He who testifies of these things says, ‘Surely I am coming quickly.’ Amen. Even so, come Lord Jesus!”
Have a blessed day waiting, watching, worshiping, and working until He comes. Stay safe and healthy.
Being ready by faith with our bags packed, for the Lord Jesus is coming soon to take us all back,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 