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Tumtazame yesu Kristo

Tumtazame yesu Kristo

Biblia inatuongoza kusema:

Tumtazame Yesu aliyeanzisha na anayekamilisha imani yetu. Yeye, kwa ajili ya furaha iliyowekwa mbele yake, alivumilia kifo cha msalaba bila kujali aibu, na sasa ameketi upande wa kulia wa kiti cha enzi cha Mungu.” (Waebrania 12:2 , msisitizo wangu).

Hili si agizo tunalolazimika kulitii kisheria ; bali ni hekima ya Mungu ya kuishi kwa upatanifu na sheria zake za usanifu wake wa uumbaji—jinsi alivyounda uhalisia ufanye kazi, na jinsi mbinu zake, tabia yake, na kanuni zake zinavyojitokeza katika uhalisia.

Moja ya sheria za usanifu za Mungu ni sheria ya ibada—uhalisi kwamba tunakuwa kama kile tunachokithamini, kukipenda, na kukiabudu. Biblia inaeleza sheria ya ibada kama kubadilishwa na kile tunachokitazama (2 Wakorintho 3:18). Saikolojia na tiba ya akili ya kisasa huiita sheria hii ya ibada “Ufinyanzi:” (modeling)—yaani, tunajiunda kulingana na kile tunachokithamini, kukipa thamani, kukiona kuwa bora, au hata kuki-abudu.

Biblia inatoa mifano ya moja kwa moja ya uharibifu unaotokea katika utu wetu tunapoabudu chochote kingine isipokuwa Mungu. Katika Yeremia, nabii anaeleza sheria ya ibada: “Wakafuata sanamu zisizo na maana, wakawa wao wenyewe hawana maana” (Yeremia 2:5 NIV84). Naye mtume Paulo anaeleza kwa kina sheria hii katika Warumi 1:18–32, ambapo anaeleza jinsi watu fulani hawakuona kuwa vyema kudumisha maarifa ya Mungu, bali walibadilisha ukweli wa Mungu kwa sanamu walizotengeneza za wanyama na wanadamu; na matokeo yake, akili zao zikawa na giza, potovu, na zisizo na maana.

Biblia inatuambia tumtazame Yesu, kwa sababu ni kwa kumtafakari Yeye tu ndipo tunavutwa kumpenda na kumtumaini, na kugeuzwa mioyo na nia zetu ili tufanane naye

Kubadilisha ukweli kumhusu Mungu kwa uwongo ndiyo njia yenye madhara zaidi na uharibifu mwingi ya kumwacha Yesu asionekane machoni petu. Lakini ipo njia nyingine, njia ya hila zaidi, njia ambayo watu humweka Yesu kama Mwokozi wao pekee, na wanakana mungu mwingine yeyote isipokuwa Mungu wa kweli, lakini bado wamekwisha kumwondoa Yesu machoni pao na kupata matokeo mabaya. Mifano miwili katika Injili inaonyesha hili wazi na hutumika kama masomo halisi kwetu leo.

Huenda mfano ulio wazi zaidi ni wakati Petro alipokuwa akitembea juu ya maji. Ilimradi macho yake yalikuwa yameelekezwa kwa Yesu, aliweza kutembea juu ya mawimbi ya dhoruba—lakini mara tu alipoyaondoa macho yake kwa Yesu, alianza kuzama. Akamgeukia Yesu tena, akamlilia Mwokozi, naye akaokolewa mara moja.

Somo katika mfano huu liko wazi: Tunapojikuta tukipambana na dhoruba za maisha, ilimradi tuweke macho yetu kwa Yesu, tunaweza kutembea juu ya mawimbi. Lakini mara tu tunapofikiri tunaweza kushughulikia mambo peke yetu, mara tu tunapowaangalia wenzetu na kusema, “Angalieni, ninaweza kutembea juu ya maji,” ndipo tunapoanza kuzama na kulemewa na maisha. Na kama Petro, tunapomrudia Yesu, Yeye hutushika mkono na kutuinua. Hata hivyo, kama Petro, tutakuwa tumelowa na maji ya dhoruba na tutahitaji kusafishwa kidogo.

Kuna kisa kingine kilichoandikwa katika Maandiko—ambacho si cha wazi sana—lakini nacho hufundisha somo la thamani kubwa kuhusu wasiwasi unaoongezeka, hofu, na msongo tunaoupata tunaporuhusu matukio ya kawaida ya maisha yatufanye tumsahau Yesu na kuondoa macho yetu kwake.

Kisa hiki kinapatikana katika sura ya pili ya Injili ya Luka:

 Wazazi wake walikuwa na desturi ya kwenda Yerusalemu kila mwaka wakati wa sikukuu ya Pasaka. Mtoto alipokuwa na umri wa miaka kumi na miwili, wote walikwenda kwenye sikukuu hiyo kama ilivyokuwa desturi. Baada ya sikukuu, walianza safari ya kurudi makwao, lakini Yesu alibaki Yerusalemu bila wazazi wake kuwa na habari. Walidhani alikuwa pamoja na kundi la wasafiri, wakaenda mwendo wa kutwa, halafu wakaanza kumtafuta miongoni mwa jamaa na marafiki. Kwa kuwa hawakumwona, walirudi Yerusalemu wakimtafuta. Siku ya tatu, walimkuta hekaluni kati ya waalimu, akiwasikiliza na kuwauliza maswali. Wote waliosikia maneno yake walistaajabia akili yake na majibu yake ya hekima. Wazazi wake walipomwona walishangaa. Maria, mama yake, akamwuliza, “Mwanangu, kwa nini umetutendea hivyo? Baba yako na mimi tumekuwa tukikutafuta kwa huzuni.” Yeye akawajibu, “Kwa nini mlinitafuta? Hamkujua kwamba inanipasa kuwa katika nyumba ya Baba yangu?” Lakini wazazi wake hawakuelewa maana ya maneno aliyowaambia. Basi, akarudi pamoja nao hadi Nazareti, akawa anawatii. Mama yake akaweka mambo hayo yote moyoni mwake. Naye Yesu akaendelea kukua katika hekima na kimo; akazidi kupendwa na Mungu na watu. (Luka 2: 41–48,  msisitizo wangu).

Maria na Yosefu, wakiwa wamejishughulisha na majukumu ya safari—kupakia, kupanga, kuzungumza na marafiki, na kuamini Yesu kuwa atafuata—waliyaondoa macho yao kwake. Hawakuwa wakiabudu mungu mwingine; waliruhusu tu matukio ya kila siku yawapotoshe kwa muda, wakashindwa kumtazama Yesu kwa siku moja. Na ikawachukua siku tatu za utafutaji wenye wasiwasi mkubwa ndipo wamkute!

Vivyo hivyo, wengi wetu wakati mwingine hujikuta tumezama katika majukumu ya maisha, tukitimiza wajibu wetu kwa uaminifu, bila kamwe kugeukia miungu ya uongo, lakini tunasahau wajibu ulio muhimu zaidi ya yote—na bila kukusudia, tunaondoa macho yetu kwa Yesu, hata kama ni kwa siku moja tu. Kisha tunajikuta na wasiwasi, hofu, dhiki, labda tukihisi tumelemewa, na huenda ikatuchukua siku moja au mbili au tatu kabla ya kutambua kwa nini tumepoteza amani yetu. Ndipo tunamkumbuka Yesu, na tunapompata, huenda tukasema kama Maria, “Yesu, kwa nini uliniruhusu nipate wasiwasi hivi? Kwa nini hukuwa ukinifariji?”

Tukisikiliza, tutasikia sauti yake ya upole ikisema, “Hujui kwamba mimi huwa nafanya kazi ya Baba yangu siku zote—kutafuta kuponya mioyo na akili na kuwaokoa watu kutoka dhambini? Wewe ulipata wasiwasi kwa sababu uliyaondoa macho yako kwangu. Lakini mimi sikuwahi kuyaondoa macho yangu kwako!”

Tumaini letu pekee la afya, furaha, amani, mafanikio, na ushindi ni Yesu Kristo! Kwa hiyo nakutia moyo ufanye iwe desturi yako ya kila siku kuyaelekeza macho yako kwake. Anza kila asubuhi kwa muda wa faragha pamoja naye, tafakari Neno lake, fungua moyo wako kwake katika maombi, jisalimishe kikamilifu kwake, mwalike akuongoze katika njia zako, na umtumainie katika matokeo yatakayo tokea—kwa maana ni kwa kumtazama Yeye ndipo tunapobadilishwa!

 

 

 

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Testimony 29

Thank you for all of your work to correct misconceptions about God’s character. So many people that my husband and I have talked to seem to be against the natural law construct and view it as “errant” and “dangerous.” Having learned more about it through your blogs and lessons, I don’t really understand why they view it that way, except that it means they have to relearn theology they have known for their entire lives. But I’m so excited to relearn this. For the past few years I have been questioning how I could trust a God who punishes arbitrarily and is full of wrath for those who don’t obey His commands. That view made me afraid to “mess up” or “not be good enough,” even within my relationship with God. I really appreciated the point you bring out about God not wanting us to serve Him because we are afraid, but because we love Him.

Melissa H., IN, USA

 

Testimony 63

I’ve been very blessed by “The God Shaped Brain” and this ministry, through video and podcast, over the last few years. It’s truly opened up my eyes more to the truth about God and the importance of that truth in the present world. The message is so inviting, freeing and enlightening and MORE people need to know about it. I believe it is the last message that can truly, not only prepare a people for salvation and translation, but vindicate the character of God.

Michael V., Yonkers, NY, USA

 

Testimony 34

I was introduced to Come and Reason Ministries by accident, via a passing comment made in a bible study class we were visiting. I checked this website out and my life was changed. The understanding of the truth of God’s character, and how we apply it, is so right. The tricky part is consistently applying which “lens” to look through. As I began to understand, I started sharing the basics of this understanding with a discussion group I was leading and, suddenly, a lot of things started to make sense that never used to. At the same time, I enjoyed an amazing opportunity. I was able to conduct a full bible study at WORK! What an amazing experience! It is such a joy to share the truth about God and to share how it all fits in the war between God and Satan. So many people benefit when we have a correct understanding about how God works and who He really is! Thank you for this transformational understanding. Keep up the good work! God Bless you!

Tony P., CA, USA

 

Testimony 59

I’m a native Ghanan, but am currently in France for my master’s degree. Prior to this, during my final years at undergraduate studies in Ghana, I was introduced to your ministry and I’ve been immensely blessed by what you share, especially about the Design and Imposed Laws. God richly bless you for that.

One of the first things I did when I arrived in France was to buy all four of your books. They not only helped me, but those I shared them with. I shared the message with an atheist student and I marveled at how God worked mightily in his life. Today this person shares the Love of God with others and debunks theories of who God is not. I want to share what you present in your “Heavenly Sanctuary and Investigative Judgment” pamphlet, because the message brought rest to my soul and I live today as a healthy person.

God bless you so much and your ministry.

Michael A., Ghana

 

Testimony 27

Your teachings about our heavenly Father have changed my life. Thank you sooooooo very very much! I know He’s doing some serious healing in my heart and life and I look forward to each new day to learn something new about Him and to just hear you speak about Him. Thank you, forever.

Nancy S.

 

Testimony 62

I would like to express my thanks to the C&R team for creating a platform from which people can learn to trust in God and grow. My life is a witness to the effectiveness of this ministry. Without believing the truth about God as you have shown, I don’t know what my life would be like. I had given up on God helping me with certain sins – it was all useless. Given that the scripture is clear and God is so good, how could I have betrayed him so many times? I was a yo-yo christian; spinning up and down. My faith and enthusiasm was driven by discoveries/threats that prophecy is about to be fulfilled. But when I watched your “Healing the Mind” seminar, it was like a light finally went on. I could see God had no plan to hurt me, the danger came from sin, and that He is working to protect me and strengthen me. Thank you for allowing God to use you. The message God gave C&R saved my life!

Antony N. – Hobart, Australia

 

Testimony 73

I have been truly blessed by your blogs and other resources. They have helped me to see things in a much brighter light and to reason things out better. Thank you so much for your ministry. Whenever I have the opportunity I pass along your material to my friends.

R. Noseworthy, Newfoundland, Canada

Testimony 3

My husband is a pastor and I listen to your lesson almost every week. Thank you for helping me in my study life and to help me love the “real” God more.

C. F., NC, USA

 

Testimony 67

I was introduced to Come And Reason by a friend of my mother-in-law, who gave me several CD’s of Dr. Jennings. The clarity of the message and recognition that God’s is a God of love was so clear, advancing beyond Dr. Maxwell’s message. However, grappled with Maxwell saying God used emergency measures for the fallen world. Now after several years of being a regular listener of the Come And Reasoning bible study class and attending Jennings’ meetings in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, things are becoming clearer for me. Design law versus imposed law has added so much to my personal understanding of theology. This message has really impacted my work in counseling so many people miserable because they are searching for and trusting human governments to create order and peace or believing in a God who says love Me or I will kill you. I am grateful that I have an alternative view to offer my clients that makes sense. I teach a bible study class on a semi-regular basis and I value the materials that Come And Reason so freely offers to aid me in presenting this vital message. Thank you for continuing to provide advancement in our very limited understanding of a Infinite God that is rational and believable.

Dr. Roger D, Arlington, TX, USA

 

Testimony 49

I came into the church at 21, but that is as far as it went. I was so confused about what love is. I couldn’t find it in the bible, because I am not a person that can read between the lines. I have no logic. I have read many, many books; trying to figure out the crux of the matter. They were helpful, but something was still missing. I have become very frustrated to the point of crying out to God, “Where can I go?”  I needed some basics.

I found two books, written by Timothy Jennings, MD, to be very helpful. God showed me that I had lived my whole life in fear. I didn’t even see it. Now, I do. God is so good.  I discovered the “The Remedy”  Dr. Jennings new book, “The God-Shaped Heart!” Oh, I was so excited, I purchased them right away.

I can get rid of most of my books, because “The Remedy” brings the Love of God out so clearly, even I can’t miss it. Now, I want to sit and read my Bible. Wow, what a revelation! It is just simply Awesome! I am so grateful to Jehovah Almighty for hearing my prayer for more understanding! I am so encouraged!

Jackie S.

 

Testimony 52

Your unique way in spreading the truth is what we all need today. Most of us don’t recognize the contamination coming from all the lies and selfishness in the world. Because of our fear of death, we forgot how to live. Lies left and right. I was losing hope and faith, because of so many ideas that are always contradicting each other – so many questions answered by other, more complicated, questions – until I found your channel on YouTube.

You did not just give me answers, you also taught me how to answer new questions that arise in my mind. Now I see things differently. I see God’s mercy, grace, and Love everywhere, in spite of all the chaos that we all have done as humans. I don’t fear death anymore. Accepting the Truth and Love about God is truly a genuine Freedom from all the confusions, sufferings, selfishness, pain, and death.

I just wanted to say, thank you, sooooo much for revealing the real Remedy for our infected life. I have a new hope and now see the world in a different perspective!

Wheinny P., University Place, WA, USA

 

Testimony 71

When I was 9 years old, I remember setting at our devotional table with a hunger and thirst for God that wanted more, deeper, BETTER. I can remember literally crying and pounding on the table, “I know these teachers didn’t mean to give us error. They taught what THEY had been TAUGHT, but didn’t ANYBODY READ THE BOOK?!?!?” It mattered to me then. It mattered to me as a teenager. It matters now as I teach bible classes. It didn’t have to be so hard as I watched so many give up and lay God’s great plan and gift of salvation aside as being “impossible.” Then, a friend sent me a link to Come And Reason’s website. I grew excited. YES! FINALLY! Then another friend told me to stay away, saying her son had just broken up with a girl because she was involved with Come And Reason and that “Tim Jennings preaches a false gospel.” But, AFTER many years of developing an authentic and, dare I say FUN relationship with Jesus, through the Holy Spirit I see this message has been around a LONG time, since the apostle Paul, Ellen White, Graham Maxwell, Ray Foucher, and yourself (though I admit, you’ve made me back up, rewind and replay the clips, and get out my well-worn Bible on a few things.) I’m so thankful I have found LIGHT during these DARK days. I am not alone.

Vicki DiNitto

Testimony 38

Since November 2015, when I started studying Gods word from this God Is Love point of view, my life has been transformed. My troubled marriage of 15 years has been healed and my husband and I are truly happy for the first time in 15 years. Now When I read the word of God I understand it so much better and I can’t help but see Gods love radiating through the pages to humanity. Gods word is living and active and I am blessed beyond measure to be having this amazing experience. God has given me a beautiful understanding of Jn 3:16 that amazes me more and more each day. Thank you again for your ministry.

Helen D., London, England

 

Testimony 39

[This ministry is the] biggest blessing I have ever received! Your DVDs and lessons could not have come at a better time in my life. I have experienced in the past year many difficulties that, if it wasn’t for this wonderful view of God that I have discovered through this ministry, I would not have been able to respond in love and forgiveness. My heart is being transformed everyday by the Calvary-looking God you teach. Hallelujah!! I have tears in my eyes as I write, because my life has taken a complete turn from where I was heading.

I am from Central America. Most of my family is scattered in different parts of the world and all have the same view of God that I had growing up; a distant, exacting, and ready-to-punish-us-with-tragedy type of God. So, I have been translating lessons for my family and, to my surprise, they have also been sharing them with others! I can already see the difference. My brother has often said, “Thank you for sharing, I have never heard it this way!” My other family members are taking an amazing turn from a message of “repent or burn” towards a loving God, pleading to us that we won’t reject him because he loves us eternally.

Bless you for all you do.

Sofia S., Ashfield, MA, USA

 

Testimony 53

I was so blessed by a friend who gave me your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” while I was sitting in church asking God to please help me learn more about Him and help me not to be so confused and scared. That was about 2 years ago. Your books have helped me to love God even more. I’m not confused or scared anymore! I have listened to all of your bible study classes and feel like I know the wonderful people that attend every week. Thank you for all that you’re doing in spreading the true message about God and His law of love. God bless you and your whole class.

Elssy P., Modesto, CA, USA