The Birth of Jesus Christ

This writing follows 'THE SEAL OF GOD' (previous post)... 

Conclusion

THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

While we are busy celebrating an event of almost two thousand years ago, or looking forward with anticipation to some future coming of Christ, we are missing out on the truth that God says, I AM THAT I AM. He is not saying, I was or I will be, but I AM right now, in your particular circumstances, THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE (John 14:6). Consequently, our failure and frustration to figure out our own way is our great opportunity to learn of His way for our lives. “He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8).

Conception is an act. Birth is an act. It is not just some idea that we believe. Faith is an act of obedience to the perfect will of God. As we agree to trust God with ourselves and all concerning us, He sends the Holy Spirit to give us the desire and ability to do the will of the Father. Jesus’ whole life on earth was as a fore-runner, a firstborn among men, who would choose and perfectly do the will of the Father, at all costs. The enemy has robbed us of this simplicity by giving us all kinds of confusing and conflicting ‘teachings’ about God… who He is, and what He wants from us. We have drunk the golden cup from the hand of Mystery Babylon (religion), and been so busy with religious rituals and sacrifices that we lost our First Love… the simplicity of God is my Father, and I am His obedient child.

Abraham had to go to a place that was unknown to him, and go at God’s direction and God’s time. He obeyed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness. He was not required to give himself to some institution to be used like a piece of merchandise. He had to obey God when He spoke to him. He is known as the Father of the Faithful. The way to eternal life is through Jesus Christ, but not in some mysterious sacrifice that we cannot quite understand. Jesus is the Way. We have to follow His footsteps and walk in complete obedience to the Father, His Father, God Almighty. All who hear and obey the will of the Father are the brothers, sisters, mother and Bride, the counterpart of Jesus here on earth (Matt. 12:50).

The New Birth is not an opportunity to try my way under different circumstances. The New Birth is simply a new ability to hear and obey the will of the Father. You will not find it in churches, ministries, prayer groups, or great meetings. All these religious exercises soothe you, and fascinate you in some way, and make you think that you are pleasing God. It is a deception. You are being robbed of your rightful place as a son, by putting men, doctrines, ministries, buildings, organizations, and the works of your own hands before the Lord. It is the Antichrist spirit sitting in the temple, making himself to be God (2 Thess. 2:4). We must overcome this mark of the Beast if we want to enter into the rest, joy and true son relationship with the Father. Renounce this idolatry that has bound you, and kept you from your loving, long-suffering, and forgiving Heavenly Father. He will forgive and cleanse you, and redirect your life. You will find true rest for your soul in Jesus. May the truth open your eyes and lead you to the true New Birth of Jesus that the Father wants you to have. Psalm 40:6-8 and Hebrews 10:5-7 both say:

Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened; burnt offering and sin offering has thou not required. Then said I, Lo, I come, in the volume of the book it is written of me, I delight to do Thy will, O My God; yea, thy law is written in my heart.

If the desire to do God’s will is not in your heart, you are not Born Again by the Spirit of God. The New Birth is life, not some idea you believe, and then as you submit to man’s teachings and religious sacrifices, it will grow and produce life. If you don’t have life right now, you don’t have the Son, and He doesn’t have you in His hand. Rise up out of the dust of the yokes of others, and take Jesus’ yoke upon you, and learn of Him. He is meek and lowly in heart, and you will find a resting place for your soul.

He will not allow any lies or deception to remain in your life. You will know the truth, and act on it, and the truth will set you free from your bondage in this life, and prepare you for eternity with God. No lie is of the truth. No pretense and self-righteousness is going to be in God’s Kingdom. No flattering and seeking the favor of man, and elevating one above the other. Jesus will be elevated, the head, and we will each be an equal part of His Body. We do not need a priest or mediator other than Jesus Christ Himself manifested in His Body. He says, “Whosoever will, let him take of the water of life, freely…. And to all who are thirsty, they shall be filled” Rev: 22”17, 21:6.

THE SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE SAY, “COME!”

Mary Lois Burns