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La Joie Au Milieu Du Chagrin

La Joie Au Milieu Du Chagrin

La Bible nous dit que sur terre, Jésus “était méprisé et délaissé par les hommes, un homme de douleur et habitué à la souffrance, pareil à celui face auquel on détourne la tête: nous l’avons méprisé, nous n’avons fait aucun cas de lui.” (Ésaïe 53:3 S21).

Nous savons que la vie de Jésus n’était pas faite de divertissements et de jeux, ni remplie d’amusements et de divertissements distrayants, d’activités frivoles ou de distractions en quête de plaisir. Jésus est devenu humain pour les raisons les plus sérieuses : éliminer le péché, arrêter la rébellion, éradiquer le mensonge, être notre Sauveur.

Et Jésus savait que pour vaincre, éliminer le péché, détruire Satan et sa puissance de mort (Hébreux 2:14 ; 2 Timothée 1:10), Il devrait Lui-même souffrir beaucoup de choses, être rejeté, méprisé et finalement crucifié. Il savait que le chemin qu’il suivrait ne serait pas facile, mais malgré tout le chagrin, la douleur, les luttes et la souffrance, notre puissant Sauveur n’a pas faibli.

Pourquoi? Parce qu’Il aimait vraiment. Et Son amour ne concentrait pas Son cœur sur lui-même mais sur ce que Ses actions accompliraient et, par conséquent, malgré la douleur de Son séjour, ce fut “en échange de la joie qui lui était réservée, il a souffert la croix en méprisant la honte qui s’y attachait et il s’est assis à la droite du trône de Dieu.” (Hébreux 12:2 S21).

Au milieu des abus, du rejet, de la trahison, de l’injustice, de la torture et de la crucifixion, Jésus a vu la joie. Il y avait de la joie non pas dans l’expérience d’être trahi, faussement accusé, rejeté, méprisé, torturé et tué – mais plutôt dans l’accomplissement de Sa mission, en accomplissant ce qu’Il était venu accomplir. Il y avait de la joie de savoir que Son choix de vivre la vérité de Dieu, d’aimer complètement, de rester fidèle à Son Père, de ne pratiquer que les méthodes de la loi du ciel, de la vérité, de l’amour et de la liberté, malgré Ses mauvais traitements, Il révélerait la lumière céleste. Il justifierait le Père. Il démontrerait la vérité de Son propre caractère d’amour désintéressé. Il dénoncerait Satan comme un menteur et un fraudeur. Il détruirait l’infection de la peur et de l’égoïsme qui contamine l’humanité. Il développerait un caractère humain parfait et sans péché. Il fournirait le remède nécessaire pour sauver tout être humain qui Lui fait confiance ; et Ses actions fourniraient les moyens d’éliminer finalement tout péché, souffrance et mort de l’univers de Dieu et, ainsi, de restaurer toutes choses à la perfection.

Et nous pouvons expérimenter cette même joie au milieu des peines et des luttes de ce monde pécheur. Si nous gardons nos yeux fixés sur Jésus comme Il a gardé les siens fixés sur le Père, et si nous nous souvenons de la vérité de la Grande Controverse (que nous sommes dans une guerre universelle), des méthodes de Dieu et de notre pouvoir de choisir loyauté envers notre Créateur en appliquant à nos propres vies Ses méthodes de conception dans la façon dont nous nous gouvernons face à l’injustice du monde, alors nous, comme Jésus, pouvons savoir que nous sommes des lumières dans un monde sombre, que notre témoignage, comme ainsi, de nombreux amis de Dieu à travers l’histoire, tels que Daniel, Étienne, Paul et de nombreux réformateurs. Nous rendrons témoignage à Jésus, au Dieu du ciel, ainsi qu’aux méthodes et principes de vie et de santé. Nous saurons avec confiance que nos chagrins, nos luttes, nos difficultés ne peuvent empêcher le but ou l’impact supérieur de l’amour, de la vérité et des principes célestes qui brillent à travers nous ; et nous pouvons connaître la joie de révéler la lumière céleste aux âmes perdues et d’atteindre le royaume de Dieu ! Comme Jésus, nous pouvons expérimenter la joie du but, la joie de la mission, la joie de faire avancer le royaume de Dieu face aux souffrances terrestres, et ainsi savoir que nos souffrances et nos luttes passagères travaillent ensemble dans la main de Dieu pour accélérer l’arrivée de notre Seigneur (2 Pierre 3:12).

Donc,

Faisons-le en gardant les regards sur Jésus, qui fait naître la foi et la mène à la perfection. En échange de la joie qui lui était réservée, il a souffert la croix en méprisant la honte qui s’y attachait et il s’est assis à la droite du trône de Dieu. Pensez en effet à celui qui a supporté une telle opposition contre lui de la part des pécheurs, afin de ne pas vous laisser abattre par le découragement. (Hébreux 12:2, 3 S21).

 

 

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Testimony 35

I am so pleased with the response your message is receiving at my church from the middle-aged to the young adults. I have given out 100 copies of the first two seminars and there are more request every week. One of my [class members] came to me after viewing the series, grateful and impressed with how easy the message was retained. He had been a Seventh-day Adventist in fear all his life, and felt like the scales were removed from his eyes after viewing the seminars. I am so impressed by the change I see in members who have received this message, we are in one accord. However, I am sadden by the negative response of the older people. I am verbally attacked anytime I talk about imposed laws, but I believe my mission is to enlightened everyone I can. I watch your Bible Study Class on YouTube every Friday night and I feel like I am apart of the class. All of you are in one accord and I am so blessed to have found you. I pray that all of you continue to spread this message and I am committed to doing my part.

Clara S., Westfield, MA, 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 31

It was very touching to hear the testimony of your class share how viewing God’s true character has changed their lives. My feelings are the same – there is so much freedom in knowing that God LOVES me – regardless of my… just, REGARDLESS! I’m still blown away by the true gospel, the fact that God is not ready to strike us when we fail. He is not arbitrary. He simply loves us and warns of the natural consequences because He can’t stand to see us suffer. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS GOD!!!

Ceil V.,  UT, USA

 

Testimony 8

Thank you for the ministry you are sharing with us, it is a real blessing to us and especially to my husband and myself! You are encouraging us to think for ourselves and not just to except everything, without thinking it through, with God’s word!

M.K., USA

 

Testimony 47

I can’t even begin to thank you and your ministry enough for introducing me to the Truth about a loving and merciful God! I have my daughter and her in-laws to thank for sharing with me “The God-Shaped Brain” as well as your website. I listen to the Bible study class lessons on my daily walk. May God continue to bless your thirst-quenching ministry!

Liz H., Port Angeles, WA, USA

 

 

Testimony 65

I have been tuning into your weekly study classes for a while now and wanted express my appreciation for the teachings that ha been a huge blessing in opening up the true message of the word. Viewing scripture under an imposed law theory always, without fail, raised more questions, concerns, and conflicting scripture interpretations that were discouraging at the very least. Looking at scripture through the design law lens has brought more truth to light for me personally and an understanding of our Heavenly Father that places Him “above all others,” where I am now more than thrilled to witness and serve Him.  I “stumbled” across this ministry a year or so ago and would only watch a few minutes at a time. But the more I listened and the longer I paid attention, the more my spiritual eyes were opened to the ever present truths of scripture. The comprehension of the great controversy and it’s origin by the lies perpetrated and perpetuated throughout the Bible on the attack of God’s character and government is truly priceless. Keep up the Good Work! Your servanthood is desperately needed in such a time as this!

Jeff D., Reading, MA, USA

 

Testimony 17

The blessings of clarity and understanding you and your class inspire me to take from the word of God have impressed upon me so greatly the true, loving character of our Creator. I have found amazing freedom and joy through building a stronger, more intentional relationship with Him. What is new is that this is now a relationship built on love, reverence and respect rather than fear and obligation, and as such my eyes have been slammed OPEN as I am continually impressed by the manifestations of God’s true character in His provisions for fallen man.

T.E.H., Salt Lake City, UT, USA

 

Testimony 43

Two years ago I stumbled upon your book, “Could It Be This Simple,” and then found “The God-Shaped Brain” videos on YouTube, your bible study class, and the ‘Come And Reason’ mobile app. I shared your book with a friend and after nine months of showing love, patience, and kindness this person has been changed by the love of God, too. The same love that healed me, I now express to other women in tangible ways, such as to a Baptist woman with high anxiety and childhood trauma. She was extremely happy and relieved when I shared about the so-called “judgment of God” and burning in hell. She had no desire to serve a God that was so harsh. I have repeated the phrase dozens of times to her. “What we believe has power over us, but we have power over what we believe…”

This message that you are sharing has changed my life. I will continue to serve other women and bring this message of God’s healing love to their lives by sharing your books, YouTube videos, and The Remedy Bible app. Keep up the good work. Don’t be discouraged. God is doing a mighty work in and through this ministry!

Jill L., Midwest, USA

 

Testimony 57

You have helped make sense of thirty two years of confusion. The material you freely provide reorganized so much of my life into such a beautiful pattern that has always been hinted at from within, but misguided with my training and what I was experiencing externally. My filipno parents, who were converted from Catholicism to SDA, were sincere and did their best to raise me the right way and I have deep respect for them. However, being immigrants and not understanding the language made for a difficult transition as I was growing up, which also applied to my spiritual growth as I learned the patterns of religion. I have been listening to as many bible study classes and reading blog posts as my time in a work truck will allow, searching for the practical applications of where spirituality and reality meet, and I thank you for helping me find that. You have helped me reach a point in which I can truly say that I love God, that I believe He loves me, and, like David, I delight in His law. God bless.

Emmanuel V., Calgary, AB Canada

Testimony 5

We listen to your bible studies lessons in our class in Montana. You actually were the main reason I decided to get a laptop, so I can go to your site and listen, read, learn, and print the class notes. I am so grateful to learn the correct view of God and his character. Now, to just have others have an interest in knowing, so I can share it with them. Good thoughts your way.

R. N., MT, USA

 

Testimony 30

God lead me to your book “The God-Shaped Brain” while I was searching for another book about the brain and then to your interview about your book on HeartWise Ministries [where] I found out about [Come And Reason Ministries]. I’m now devouring the webcasts of your Bible studies. I have been so greatly blessed and I thank God so much for your courage to speak the Truth in love no matter what. Listening to you contrast the two opposing systems (laws) and digging deep to unearth the hidden treasures in the Bible makes me so incredibly happy and I feel very blessed to be part of your Bible Study Group although I live far away. I am just so excited that there is a group of people that is spreading the Truth about the character of God and it saddens me how few realize what our Father in Heaven is really like.

Kessy B., Australia

 

Testimony 13

I borrowed “Healing The Mind” DVDs from a friend and showed them at my home for a small gathering of women friends. Neither of my friends are Adventist, but they both enjoyed and embraced the messages you taught. In fact, one of the ladies prayed out loud in our group and that was the first time she had ever had public prayer.

J.B. ,Dalles, OR, USA

 

Testimony 24

I wanted to thank you very much for presenting your understanding of God. I’ve always been troubled by this question: Why did Jesus have to die? Since my conversion I understood that The Father & Jesus are one, I did not have issues with that. But was there not any other way to save us than for Jesus to die? I guess I actually had a question about God – if He is so wise, how come He did not find another way? I did not see the real ‘beauty’  in the cross. Only when you explained the picture in the medical context, Jesus providing medicine for my selfishness, have I started to finally ‘see the light’. Thank you so much. Your seminar, “Healing the Mind,” are absolutely marvelous & have shared them with my family and many other people, including colleagues at work. Thanks, thanks, thanks. May God bless you abundantly in your ministry.

M. W., Australia

 

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 66

I am incredibly grateful for the transformative impact you’ve had on my life, and words cannot fully express my appreciation. Over the years, I have been an avid listener and follower of C&R and extend my heartfelt thanks for creating the C&R mobile app. It has allowed me to immerse myself in your lessons repeatedly, enabling me to grasp the profound significance about the Character of God, Design Law, the protocols for life, the reasons behind the current chaos, and Christ’s mission to restore everything. They have deeply touched me. Having studied with various churches, I came away with the perception that God is no different from the deities of ancient Greek or Roman mythology—demanding sacrifices and taking pleasure in bloodshed. Thanks to your transformative teachings, I have experienced a profound awakening to the true nature of God and the immense power of His love. It is truly a remarkable and liberating sensation to finally grasp the truth and embrace the empowering nature of God’s laws. My self-perception has become brighter and more infused with love. My journey of growth continues on a daily basis.

Chris P., Lake Mary, FL, USA