Mark 11:27-33 ~ I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Life is a lot like the Stock Market. One day it's like "Cheers" - Everyone Knows Your Name. And the next day you encounter,  "Talk to the Hand." Or the Lemon Persimmon.

There was Someone who is difficult to explain. And helps us rise up above acclaim of this world, or disdain.

Jesus never needed to out yell or display over the detractors of Jesus. We need to truly, truly, truly pull from this Scripture. This is a key to telling about Jesus. And what is Jesus? Jesus is God. Jesus is our abundant Eternity and Abundant Life with the Creator of the Universe who knows you and Loves you. When we speak of Jesus - there will be times - there is stump the chump. Jesus never felt as He walked His life here that He failed God. Jesus tells us there is wheat and there is chaff. What is chaff. Chaff is what - a situation, a person, a fake conversation meant to pull you down - chaff. Jesus knew we could not win all situations. And to find the Grace to keep in Jesus.

See the Jesus Grace in Jesus here - this is Jesus for you - today.

Mark 11:27-33

27 And they came again to Jerusalem.

{"The City of Peace" or "Abode of Peace" Jesus is the Prince of Peace}

And as he was walking in the temple,

{The Temple exists to Glorify God and God says the Highest Name is Jesus}

the chief priests and the scribes and the elders came to him,

(Jesus did not instigate or start up these displays)

28 and they said to him, “By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave you this authority to do them?”

… Thou shalt call his name Jesus for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1: 21

…His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty God,

…The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6

… God hath made that same Jesus… both Lord & Christ Acts 2:36

…Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world! John 1:29

…they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, the song of The Lamb Revelation 15:3

…Behold, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah Revelation 5:5

..and the Bright & Morning Star Revelation 22:16

..and our hands have handled, of the Word of Life 1 John 1:1

…we have and advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ The Righteous 1 John 2:1

…whereby the Dayspring from on high hath visited us. Luke 1:78

…Before Abraham, I Am. John 8:58

…And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. John 1: 34

…are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 1 Peter 2:25

…We have found the Messiah which, is being interpreted, the Christ. John 1:41

…I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

…through the knowledge of the Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. II Peter 2: 20

..a name written King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Revelation 19:16

…I am the Light of the World. John 8:12

…The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world… John 1:9

…I am Alpha & Omega the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come

The Almighty Revelation 1:8

Luke 2:10

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

29 Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question; answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 30 Was the baptism of John from heaven or from man? Answer me.”

31 And they discussed it with one another, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 32 But shall we say, ‘From man’?”—they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John really was a prophet. 

33 So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” 

And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”




If God Himself, knows how to leave an argument. So should we. Jesus is living, breathing, telling us about not "mixing it up" - not being "all that, all the time."

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

This is Our God!!!

Luke 2

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

Living the Kingdom. We are not going to live life floating on a weird, unnatural peace. But when we expect God - we can find our Joy. The Joy God has in John 14,15,16, 17. We can find in our gratitude - Love, Joy, Peace, Encouragement. When you live to please God - you find this.

When you live to be chaff. To give trouble. To live the life of elan. To live in the hip, chic, with-it, zone. To display your worthiness. To live your 'Place'. To act as the men did who wanted to show their superior righteousness. Wow. An unhappy place.

I am in the 5th decade of life. My eyes have dreamed and seen and I have been forever changed visiting Heaven and knowing I have been there. My eyes have seen the wicked fall from their personal exultation to need redemption of God or to weaken and die off. My eyes have seen our Father God is always before us.

God also says this about the nature of mankind and the war within us - all - how many - all of us. If we sow seeds of Love, Joy, Righteousness, Encouragement, Peace, Gratitude, displaying the Favor God has given us - which is Mercy. We sow this Life within us. This is the Light of Christ in mankind - that God has placed a hunger to have. This is the circle of Love.

And when you encounter - just like Jesus has and does - the chaff. Do not become the chaff. Do not swell with contempt. Do not hurt beyond knowing Jesus encountered this. Do not ponder too long. Be grateful for the people God has given you and be content. Be the one who will remember the Blessing. Not become the Princess, 40 mattresses and the pea. Do not fear. In 5 decades, I have not seen ruin. But I have seen the wicked win, for only a season.

What we believe of God - we will become.

Leave the bridge down. Believe in the goodness of God. Be wise. Go forth in God with courage.






I have seen a work place honor those who work hard. Children receive college scholarships. Incentive is there for rewards for hard work. A company rises from ashes to honor. Adding offices in 4 cities. Integrity is here.

I have seen the owner go to a third world nation and find children sharing with delight a can of Coke. He would return - Christmas would be many, many gifts for those who take care of one another. Love is here and appreciated.

I have seen a hard-working woman tell her husband, tell her kids about Jesus. Putting up with marital discord. And what was tragic discord became the line of belief. The hard line that says - what do you believe. Become a family of belief. We are in a stock market life - but when we trust Jesus - we will be His. Love is here.

I have seen a woman lose her infant son. A fine believing woman. Who went on to to raise two daughters and one daughter married the same name as the infant son who had passed on - decades before. And the son-in-law, with the same name, makes a fine, fine son. Willing to work in the yard. Live with them to get a Master's Degree. And in his 50s, you can find him on their roof - if the roof needs his attention. Love is here.



Jesus is still working. His Father is still working.


Galatians 6

For whatever one sows, that will he also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.



Thank You, Father God, for the goodness and help You place in our lives.

We remember with great care the people we are praying for. Steve, Paul, me for ears. For our loved ones to be in His Love and Protection. For good health in all aspects to do the good works You have placed for us, Psalm 139.

We thank You for Your plan. And this day. The days to come. In Jesus. Amen.

  

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †