Note for 2024/06/15 - Romans 11:1-36 KJV - The Olive Tree
Romans 11:1-36 KJV
[1] I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. [2] God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, [3] Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. [4] But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. [5] Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. [6] And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. [7] What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded [8] (according as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. [9] And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, And a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them: [10] Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, And bow down their back alway. [11] I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. [12] Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness? [13] For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office: [14] if by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them. [15] For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? [16] For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches. [17] And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; [18] boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. [19] Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. [20] Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: [21] for if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. [22] Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. [23] And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again. [24] For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree? [25] For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. [26] And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, And shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: [27] For this is my covenant unto them, When I shall take away their sins. [28] As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. [29] For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. [30] For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: [31] even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. [32] For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. [33] O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! [34] For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? [35] Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? [36] For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
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Note for 2024/06/15
Who shall I say sent me? Moses asked the same way, and The LORD answered, "I am, that I am." Did GOD not often speak, "I am the LORD your God that brought you up from Egypt?" So, Israel knew their GOD and today they say Hashem (The Name), that they utter not GOD'S Holy Name. Who then shall you say sent you, Who sends me? For GOD so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him, should not perish, but receive Life everlasting. We are sent in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, The Son of GOD Almighty.
So, after reading this chapter, answer then for yourself, is GOD done with Israel? Is GOD done with us? I know, when you look around you and you have eyes to see, you see a fallen world and the people full of wickedness, standing in rebellion to GOD in Heaven. They have come to worship creation more than The Creator. What then of the remnant of GOD?
Friends, do not be convinced of the broad way unto destruction, but find you the narrow and the straight way. In Christ Jesus comes our Salvation by Mercy and Grace, and are we not called to show mercy and grace too? If salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be salted? So, Paul writes, if the natural branch was not spared, what about the graffed in wild olive branch? Yes, when Elijah cried that he alone was left, GOD assured him that GOD kept for Himself seven thousand that did not bend the knee to Baal. Who is it then that keeps us? What then about gratitude that we are kept, yes, we are saved by The Grace and Mercy of GOD. JESUS CHRIST, our Lord and Savior, sitting at the right hand of GOD Almighty, making intercession for us. And even so, the Holy Spirit groans in us, and speaks on our behalf for the things we do not yet know of.
Friends, doing what is righteous is not an obligation for me, but a want. It is the desire of my heart, to please our Father in Heaven and His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. For I was saved from sin while I was yet a sinner. I was called, when I was far away from considering GOD. He called, and I answered, "Here I am." Are we then not a remnant too? How many look upon the practices of man's doctrine in the places of congregation and find sadness in their heart? And yes, I mean in what this world projects as the church. Inwardly, we know that GOD does not Approve of Abominations. What is left in us but sadness for their misunderstanding? Shall the wild olive tree branch that was grafted in, be plucked out too? Who then is followed, to whom does man bend the knee? If not to GOD Almighty, to who then?
No, to do what is right in the sight of GOD is not by the Law, but by the desire in my heart for it. As once the desire to sin was in me, now I desire it no more. I do not stand in agreement with wickedness, even if I find such in me, then I am ashamed and sorrowful. Even as I see others go the wrong way, I am sad for the sake of their soul. My heart cries out for their correction and salvation. But, the choice is theirs. They must choose to follow Christ, I can not choose for anyone but myself. I can only introduce them to Jesus Christ Who saved me, if they will receive me. If they will hear me. How sad is it, when a child goes against the good that you have taught him? Shall I alone then shed a tear for the lost, as I see them walk toward their own destruction, refusing in their own self to repent? Following their own mind, and making nothing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I pray that those who read these words will call upon the Name of the Lord of Salvation, Jesus Christ. That all of you may be set apart as a remnant for the LORD. We should not miss the return of Christ, and stand in a like manner of those who did not receive Him at first, who was told to wait for Him, but did not receive Him and placed Him on the cross. Is Christ then not available for us to find Him this day?
So, who do you follow? To whom do we bend the knee? Who's yoke is upon our shoulders? These things must be considered with a sober mind, for faith in GOD may not be mingled. You cannot serve both GOD and Mammon.
Selah
Shalom
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Exodus 20:8 KJV
[8] Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
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