Covering in the cold

Job 24:7 "They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that they have no covering in the cold". To be cold is feeling the sensation of coldness, especially to the point of discomfort. The coldness I am talking about is not physical but spiritual. And my definition of spiritual coldness is simply distant from God. Any time you shift away from God you start getting cold spiritually. Hebrews12:29 "For our God is a consuming fire". So distant from God makes you cold. In the book of job, job began to explain why this spiritual coldness wasn't fought. He said and I quote "They cause the NAKED to LODGE without CLOTHING; that they have no COVERING in the COLD". So this spiritual coldness is as a result being naked. How did this  nakedness come about? And what does it mean to be naked? To be naked is to be in sin. No one is born with clothing on. Everyone on earth was born naked. David said in psalms 51:5 "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me". In the beginning, before adam sinned. when the relationship between man and God was still intact. Adam entered God presence without fear. He didn't feel unworthy or ashamed, but when he disobeyed God and sin came into existence. Adam became afraid and self conscious. Genesis3:10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. So a naked man is a man in sin and who is self conscious. When adam sinned and fear came into existence. Nothing sponsors boldness like righteousness. After  adam confess his sin to God, God clothed him. Genesis 3:21 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them. Coats of skins are gotten from animals. So an animal had to be sacrificed. Adam wasn't still allowed to enter the presence of God, because the sacrifice only covers it, it doesn't wash it away like the blood of Jesus.  Jesus is our sacrifice,  we are all sinners and we need to be covered. In the natural world, when a man is cold and naked, he seek Comfort by covering himself which protects him from the cold. Whenever we sin and feel guilty we start to try to make amend. To try to cover up our sin. To pay for our sins, And no matter how hard we try sometimes we feel its not enough. We try to seek our own comfort. Not knowing Jesus christ has already paid the price. And no Matter How hard we try our sacrifice can never be enough.jesus taught us to seek God righteousness rather than a way to clear our conscience . Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.The righteousness of God is Jesus.    1john 3:20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.Paul the apostle discover this truth which is to look up to jesus righteousness not his. he discovered that we are all naked (ie sinner) before God. Hebrews4:13 "Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are NAKED and OPENED unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. He later said in Hebrews 10:4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. And also discovered that when we try to pay for the sacrifice we remind God of our sins.  Hebrews 10:3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year. he said in Hebrews 10:10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Jesus is the greatest sacrifice. Paul told the brethren in the early church to enter God presence boldly Hebrews 10:19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus. I said something earlier that nothing sponsors boldness like righteousness. Not our righteousness but his own. When we confess our sins and believe in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ we will be justified by God. Jesus Christ came to cover the gap between man and God.  Jesus Christ is our covering.  So what job was trying to say was that these naked people (sinners) lodge (temporary stay ie on the earth) without clothing.  The clothing he is talking about is the gospel ie Good news. So they have no covering (jesus) in the cold(when they are in sin, Times when they feel God is far from them). And the people who cause these people to remain naked are believers. How do they cause them to remain naked?  By condemning and not saving them. Jesus came not to condemn the world but to save it. Jesus loves you thats why he died for you. Accept his love proposal and sacrifice by giving your life to him today. And see what he will do with it.  Stay blessed.

Christ Is My Record

Philippians1:8 "For God is my record..." A record is any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference. Records are very important,  without record we will have no knowledge of our history. In the world today, before a man or woman can contest for a political position, his or her record is first consulted. And after the clearance, if the election committee deem the person worthy he/she becomes qualify to contest.for example if a person who was once a prostitute or even a murderer want to contest, he/she will be disqualified. Even if they allow them to contest the people will not want to vote for them. World top universities like the university of harvard first check your performance in your previous schools. They consult your track record ie your behavior, attendance in school and grade; before considering giving you admission. Companies, before they give job to the applicant. They first contact the applicant previous employer about your physiological status and performance.The world first consult your past to determine your future. After man fell from grace fear came into existence. Man became no longer worthy to enter the throne of mercry, the presence of God. Man became hopeless. Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world. 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Jesus Christ sacrifice is our salvation. And by accepting him as our lord. We become born again.1peter1:23 "Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever". When you become, God forgets your past sins. God said in Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. Your past record is cleared. Many people in the world wish they could just start over. Well you can start over now! Thats what it means to be born again. You start afresh, a clean slate in christ. You become a new creature .2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new". one of the beauties of salvation is that not only does jesus Christ blood wash away your sin but that when you give your life to christ. He becomes your record. No wonder paul the apostle said God is my record. So whenever you think about your past you see christ no longer your past mistakes or shame, but the lord jesus christ. The devil can no longer convince you that you are unworthy to enter his presence when you carry this mentality. That christ is your record. At salvation, a new record is given unto you. 1john5:11 "And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son". So anytime you demand for something like healing, deliverance breakthrough  and the devil is telling you. You don't deserve it because of your past sins. Tell him you have a new record which is jesus christ. You are more than qualified through christ to succeed. You are not a failure because christ is not a failure. After salvation you begin to live christ life on earth through the help of the holyspirit. Christ life is a life of victory, success and obedience. Jesus christ is your record. No wonder the bible says we died and resurrected with him. You didn't die physically but as you accept jesus Christ life you actually did. Colossians 3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.3:4 When CHRIST, WHO IS OUR LIFE, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. You are now  a joint heir with christ. Romans8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. So no matter how bad your past is, jesus christ is able to forgive you. Not only forgive but take you as his own. The first and only step to make jesus christ your record Is by being born again. Pray the salvation prayer with all sincerity. salvation prayer: Lord Jesus,  I come to you today! I am a sinner. I can't help myself. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from the power of sin. Today, lord jesus, I accept you as my lord and saviour.  Now I know, I am born again.  Thank you lord. Jesus Christ is my record.