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Two very different people, both with broken hearts were met by Jesus in Jericho and their lives were transformed.

Life can be overwhelming at times. Sorrows surround us. Challenges keep growing. There are moments in which I want to just stop. My spirit moans for Christ's return. Then, I remember the cross and all He suffered just for me. It is then I realize that because of His sacrifice, I may have life. And because of Christ's Resurrection, we hold a guarantee of Victory over all this world can throw at us.

God is full of Mercy, Love and Grace; yet, because He loves, He must demand judgement as well. Yet, He has provided a way of escape.

Jesus sent out 70 disciples to spread the gospel with these keys to help. then we see Paul in Acts 20 displaying for us three key aspects of the heart needed to persevere in Love of the Gospel and the people whom we seek to reach.

The Pharisees told Jesus to have the people stop praising him as the Messiah that day March 30, 33 (AD) Anno Domini but He replied, "“I tell you, if they keep silent, the very stones will cry out!” (Luke 19: 40). Why would the stones cry forth a proclamation of Joyous Praise to the Messiah, the King of Kings if the people were silent? All of creation will one day cry forth; but for that day--it was the very day prophesied that the Messiah would ride into Jerusalem riding on the colt of a Donkey. Why did that not remember or know that? He who is the Messiah rode in the very day that the Sacrificial lambs would arrive on the very day that Daniel prophesied. He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Do you know my Messiah as your Lord and Savior?

The rich young ruler came to Jesus and asked, "Good Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?" The answer he received shocked him, but it is a question we all ask and Jesus answer is where this video begins. Not only for eternal life, but for life here and now.

One Son squandered it all, one son broke fellowship with his father because he felt that it was not fair--he deserved more, and the third was the Son of God who willingly, obediently died on a cross to pay the penalty for all our sin. He surrendered His will into the hands of His Father, trusting His Father fully that He would rise again victorious over sin and death. The full wrath of God that justice demanded against all humanity for their sin was laid upon Him. Then all the Father's power and love poured at the moment of his resurrection. What wondrous grace and forgiveness offered to all who will believe. Do you know Him as your Lord and Savior? He will gladly forgive you of all your sin and shame if only you repentant of your sin come to Him, surrender your all and He will cloak you for eternity in the robes of His righteousness. No condemnation, no fear and no separation from His Love forever, that is His promise to those who come with open heart and fall before Him. With open arms He awaits you, will you come?

In this world, if we take a stand for the truth of the gospel, we may face hardship, persecution or even death. If we choose to stand on truth, never compromising the fact that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the life; we may suffer loss of material and worldly goods. Furthermore, if we stand firm that Jesus is the perfect Righteous Son of God who died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, then rose again on the third day; then some will call us many names to try to destroy us. Still, when we consider Him, could we do anything less? When you possess the greatest treasure how can you not desire to share it with all whom you meet? Could love do any less? If you know they are destined to be in eternal damnation separated from their creator, the very source of life, goodness and joy forever; would you not be willing to risk everything for their salvation, even if you humanity thought them unworthy? For were you not also unworthy?

What can I mean by wondrous Hope of Grace? Is not grace ours today for all who know Jesus? And is there not a common grace in place in the world around us? True and true; but, what I want to tell you about is a wondrous future Grace that overshadows any darkness you might see in the world today. Jesus the Powerful, Sovereign King of all the Universe, has provided the way and that guarantees future grace to all who know Him as Lord and Savior. A Future Grace that promises to transform our hearts to be like Him. That is the most Wonderous Hope of all.

When You See His Power, will you follow Jesus? What if you could find your Value in Him, would you follow Him then? Looking at both Luke and Ephesians, this video explores these two questions and makes the case for following Jesus Christ whatever the cost.

I know that God is love and that He is Sovereign then why do I feel so desperately sad today? He has a perfect plan, so why do I find myself weeping at times as I look around me? My joy is in Him. He is my greatest treasure; yet as I love Him more--I cannot help but weep for all those who do not know Him as well as for my nation who is turning their backs on Him. Find out God's answer for your broken heart.

When all around it appears that evil is winning or we feel there God has abandoned us in our pleas, how do we stand strong in faith with hope, joy, peace. How can we remain the light to an ever darkening world.

In everything that we have watched over the past 4 years and intensified since November, we certainly live in a world filled with darkness and evil. We wonder why every good and righteous act fails us. Our prayers seem unanswered. This video is for everyone of us to feels our world slipping from us at the speed of life. The light of the World is Jesus Christ Alone and He has a plan for our good.

Even in a world surrounded by evil and so uncertain, we can find peace through total surrender to God. He is Sovereign, and will accomplish all that He has planned. So we can trust in Him

3 Key Fundamental Truths that Once Known Can Guarantee Steadfast Joy regardless of the Storms we face

We, as followers of Christ are called to stand firm in the truth of the gospel. But how can we with so many evil forces surrounding us. Here are 7 steps from the scripture to help us stand firm in Christ.

Whatever battle we are facing in this upside down mixed up world. We know the Victory Belongs to God Alone and we can trust Him with our darkest hour

Our life is filled with storms, trials and hardships that we ask God to help. We want it all fixed, now, completely. But what if God asks us to wait? What then? How do we wait patiently? Study in Luke.