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Anointed

23 Tuesday Feb 2016

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Jesus Christ Our High Priest
JESUS OUR HIGH PRIEST
Today’s Reading: Ephesians 4:10-12; 1 John 2:27 Version NIV
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Anyone can be impressed with Catholic temples built in many of the historical towns of our continent. These church buildings were built hundreds of years ago and are now landmarks. In a temple like this, the people are separated from the altar, where the priest and his assistants held a ceremony called the mass. The priest administers the sacraments, hear confessions, absolve penitents, intercede for the people and teach. However, how about Protestant and Evangelical churches? Do they represent the priesthood of all believers? The pastor visits the sick, exhorts and consoles, administers the sacraments, make the prayers, and bless the people, while they listen at a distance.

Jesus himself gave the church pastors and teachers. Others call their leaders priests. However, there is only one true priest, Jesus Christ. We do not need any other. The anointing of the Spirit of God is given to all; all are anointed of God’s Spirit. Jesus’ sacrifice is unique. In him the altar, the temple, the human priest and the division between laity and clergy were abolished.

In Christ, all serve and all intercede. That’s it! You are a minister of Christ in the world. Do not give someone else the responsibility and the privilege of serving in the name of Christ! It’s your call!

Ildefonso Torres

Between

22 Monday Feb 2016

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Mediator final 1
Today’s Reading: Psalm 14:1-4 Version NIV
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Many people have chosen to live as if God did not exist. In an attempt to hide or justify human evil, many say, “If God existed; he would not allow the horrible things that happen out there.”

This concept is very old. David already mentioned it in one of his Psalms: “The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.”

At the bottom of our hearts, we know of the existence of the eternal God and that is what we desire. From here begins our dilemma: How to get to God, how to escape death? Human beings are ingenious. From this ingenuity arise religions, priests, temples, altars, offerings, and even a kind of fetish. These religious structures create a big gap and generate superstition, deceit and oppression. All of these can and should be eliminated.

God is one and the mediation between God and man is not through things, or special humans. Confused we continue with so many cults, sects and religions. Nevertheless, we can thank God, because his desire is to save all his people through Jesus. Yes, Jesus is the only mediator between God and men.

Ildefonso Torres

Seek, Find

26 Tuesday Jan 2016

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The Search
Today’s Reading: 1 Peter 3:10-12 Version KJV
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We all know what is to appreciate life and to live better days. So often we look for different things to fill our lives, things that give us satisfaction and pleasure.

In any major city in the world, you find drugs, crime, prostitution and almost all kinds of evil. If you want to, you will find the most dreadful people in the world.

However, you can go to the same places and find the most loving, attentive, polite and hospitable people on earth. You will always find what you want to find!

You can select the best man or best woman, the best father or the best mother, son or daughter, the best executive or operator, and find defects and faults in all of them. You can select simple and humble people, observe them carefully and found many positive features. It all depends on what you are looking for.

For sure you will always find what you are looking for! What are you looking for? A Bible writer said the following words: “For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”

Everyone who seeks finds, seek the Lord Jesus Christ and you will find him. Look for him today!

Ildefonso Torres

Look To Jesus

27 Tuesday Oct 2015

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Techology & Shortage
Today’s Reading: John 8:12
Today, in most developed centers of population, the average life expectancy of people rises from year to year. Not long ago, the average life of a man was just 50 years. Today, thanks to various factors and resources of medicine, a man can expect to live an average of 65-75 years.

In a way, technological progress, electronics and human resources have become indispensable tools for prolonging life. But they come at a time when any technological device gets back to a disappointed life, near death patient. You cannot do much more for a patient who is in a vegetative state, that is, which remains alive thanks to the aid of sophisticated machines and equipment.

It is then that human resources are exhausted, and we can only rely on our faith. The faith that moves mountains; faith in the person who understands the human being: God! God, Creator of all of us and giver of life in Christ Jesus.

Do not wait until everything fails and you have no strength to turn to Him. Look to Jesus now!

Ildefonso Torres

Worry Prescription

15 Tuesday Sep 2015

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Cure Anxiety Final
Today’s Reading: Philippians 4:6-7
Do your heart beats too fast frequently? Do you constantly have stomach pains? Are you afraid of losing your job and not being able to pay the rent or the mortgage of your house? Do you get upset very easy? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you have a condition and, certainly the condition is anxiety.

Anxiety is a condition that affects rich and poor, young and old. Anxiety is generally short-lived, but in some cases, can become a chronic condition and can lead to death.

You may say: “Everyone has their concerns!” And that’s true, but anxiety is a sickening concern. It is the fear of uncertainty, fear that things will change and alter the normal order of life.

What to do with anxiety? With the diagnosis, comes the remedy: Place God and His Kingdom in the first place of your life. Focus on everyday problems first, leaving tomorrow in the hands of God. This prescription originates from the doctor who knows the body and the soul: Jesus Christ!

Ildefonso Torres