Pray Not To Deny Jesus

[*Zion*]

This is the prayer we should be praying now more than ever, as the day fast approaches. However, it seems that the hearts of many indeed have grown cold.

From a search on the subject via Google:

UPDATE: DAR Denies They are Censoring Prayers - Fox News Radio

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Patriotic Group Denies Removing Jesus & Telling Members to Stop ...

www.theblaze.com/.../patriotic-group-denies-removing-jesu...

Christians Deny Jesus at National Prayer Breakfast - Beyond ...

rabbirami.blogspot.com/2009/.../christians-deny-jesus-at-national.ht...

Bush Denies Jesus Christ!

*** site and link removed ... the site has proven to be very untrustworthy and full of conspiracy theories and very little fact ***

Police chaplains told not to use 'Jesus' in official prayers

www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2898292/posts

These are but a few... It has begun!!!

We live in perilous times, brethren. But more than praying to escape tribulation or persecution, we need to pray that we will endure to the end. Ask yourself, will you stand with Jesus? Blessings xx

1 Corinthians 10:12

Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

Edited March 13, 2013 by OneLight

[Tinky]

This is really nothing new. Remember, Peter denied Jesus 3 times.

[*Zion*]

Yes, but he was restored when he re-affirmed his love for Jesus three times also. Judas betrayed Jesus and was condemned in his un-repentance. It may not be new, but that doesn't mean its any less important. The once-saved-always-saved doctrine didn't really work out for Judas, did it?

[GoldenEagle]

Was Judas ever saved to begin with?

Food for thought.

[*Zion*]

Thanks for the food. Got me thinking:

The same question could be applied to all twelve apostles. Did they follow Jesus because they really believe? Did they grow to believe as time wore on? What about this:

Acts 5v1-5

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. ² And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. ³ But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? ⁴ While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”

⁵ Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. ⁶ And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.

Seconds later the same thing happened to his wife. Why were the others gathered afraid? These two died in sin. What does that tell you?

The same principles apply to Jesus' disciples today. Just remember, we all have the same capacity to deny/betray Him/fall away.

The love of many will grow cold. And if we do not love God, we are not His friends, but enemies.

What about this:

Revelation 3:15-16

¹⁵ “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. ¹⁶ So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot,^[a] I will vomit you out of My mouth.

What is God telling us about these people? Their hearts aren't cold, but they are lukewarm and not hot. In other words, not 100%. With God it's all or nothing:

James 1v5-7

⁵ If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. ⁶ But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. ⁷ For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; ⁸ he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Anything. Take that any way you want to. Definitely got me thinking.

Blessings xx

[1peterlight]

here is a question: what if you are asked to deny Jesus to save your childs life? What if you do it and then immediately in your head repent for it? What if you are repenting for it before you even do it and do it still and then repent again. This could happen someday.

Edited March 13, 2013 by 1peterlight

[*Zion*]

This could indeed happen, and it is the real test:

Matthew 10:37 He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

He said it.

[1peterlight]

I agree and for many parents it is a deep deep fear. However you will find in the answers, you get a flood of angry people on either side.

[*Zion*]

Whoever moved this thread, didn't quote know where to place it myself. Now it's like: duh!!!!

[gdemoss]

This could indeed happen, and it is the real test:

Matthew 10:37 He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

He said it.

I have already been placed in this position. I have had to choose Jesus over my whole family. Since I have chosen to follow him with my whole heart, everyone including my wife turned away from me. They won't turn back except I deny him though they themselves claim to know him.

I agree and for many parents it is a deep deep fear. However you will find in the answers, you get a flood of angry people on either side.

I found your choice of words interesting. Flood of angry people. This is what the end will be. A flood of angry demon possessed people wreaking havoc everywhere. It will be very tempting to deny Christ and save ones own neck from a guillotine.