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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 64

I’ve been reading the bible and walking with Jesus since I was around 16. I’m 42 now. I’ve mostly been alone in my walk although I went to several churches in different denominations. For the past 3 years God has been showing me His character of agape. It’s been a blessing and changed how I view God and my walk with Jesus. About a year ago I came across the power of love and the principles of design law. These teachings changed how I read scripture and have been such a beautiful blessing. I’m very excited and grateful for these truths. We share these truths of agape, design law and the reality of the principles of the two trees in the garden of Eden with people on Facebook and YouTube. People all over are learning to trust God and His agape design law which makes life possible. Thank you for everything you shared with me. May God continue to bless your ministry and lives.

Bradley M., Hinsdale, NY, USA

 

Testimony 32

The message [of Come And Reason Ministries is] for all Christians (and those who may become Christians) and not just Adventists or any other group. It is difficult to imagine why any [anyone] with intellectual and spiritual honesty could find fault with the way you explained the healing substitution concepts and the truth about God’s character, though I know some will reject and criticize. On behalf of those in our group near Tacoma, WA, thank you and your staff for all of the hard work and for sharing the Gospel in this manner. God’s message of healing love will be carried to the whole world and then Jesus will come – He promised it.

Terry U., Tacoma, WA, USA

 

Testimony 45

I have been confused for years about what [christianity] calls [its] most disgusting teaching. It has never made much sense to me and for that reason has been evermore empty. I have listened to your class off and on and have struggled determining what is truth, because of the resistance design law encounters in the church. So, I thank God for your ministry. What you teach makes sense. It’s logical and backed up by the power of love. I have never seen that in Christ until now. I am astounded by the insight that is found when we look at God’s ministry through design law. All strength to this message, as I believe it to be the power of God.

Brendon S.

 

Testimony 9

I really enjoy with you the view of a gracious God. Thank you for sharing the work you are allowing the Lord to do in you.

L., Queensland, Australia

 

Testimony 69

After reading your book, ‘Could It Be This Simple,’ someone was explaining Christianity in a way that made sense to me for the first time in my life. One morning, I simply prayed “I’m sorry and I love you.” As soon as I silently said that, I could literally feel God’s presence and light flood down on me from above and fill me up with love and joy. I sat there crying my eyes out, because I was so overpowered with this feeling of love and joy. It was just so incredible. I hope that more people can read this book and get a blessing from it. It’s really amazing.

Rachael H.

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 6

I got the book “Could It Be This Simple?” a few months ago and the reading was wonderful and I was fascinated. I lent the book to a friend at work. She is having a difficult time and the book is helping her to find Jesus and I found this very exciting. She has asked me questions and I can see her life changing.

H. S., Australia

 

Testimony 26

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 33

I was invited over a friend’s house to see the “God and Your Brain” seminar today. I became [a christian] 36 years ago at the age of 19, but have struggled with the concept of God taking His ‘pound of flesh’ out on His Son to be appeased. Wow. Your seminar has been an incredible revelation and breath of reason and fresh air! I have your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” and it is SO eye opening. Finally, after 36 years enlightenment has come! Praise the Good Lord! What can I say, but that the Real Gospel is truly “Good News!” Thank you for your efforts in giving the Gospel a clear sound!

Paul C.,  Springfield, MA, USA

 

Testimony 68

Your message of design law vs imperial law is so uplifting and makes so much sense- it is a game changer for me. The fact that Jesus’s death is not a big payment by an angry God is , quite frankly, a relief.

Laura G., London, Ontario, Canada

 

Testimony 54

I had a lot of pressure, as a pastor’s kid, to conform and be “good.” I was good at being “good.” I thought my life was going along well until it all started falling apart and I could not figure out why! In my search for “why is this happening to me, God?” I came across your book, “Could it be this Simple,” and God started revealing to me the many distortions I held about His character, His principles, and how He has designed His universe to operate. I remember thinking, “Wow, I have had this all backwards.” I was happy and angry all at the same time. Happy to have the light of truth break through the darkness, revealing a wonderful, beautiful way of understanding God and His plan for His children, and angry, because I felt deceived and cheated by the church, my family, and myself!

My heart thrills when I listen to your bible study lessons. Literally I have gone from death to life. It is a journey I look forward to every day, as God reveals areas this distortion affects. Praise GOD! I will ever be grateful to God for this ministry and your cooperation with the Spirit!

Karen S., Portal, AZ, USA

 

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 46

Over the past couple of years God has been expanding my view of Himself and His character. Along my approximately 40-year journey, I have often had questions, but was hesitant to voice these and step outside the traditionally accepted thinking, for fear of admitting that I may in fact be eternally lost. In the recesses of my thinking has been the thought – if one blindly accepts (which is widely regarded as “real faith”) and does not question, is this really ‘truth?’ I often find it challenging to grapple with very theological ‘speak,’ but Dr. Jennings has a real gift of explaining spiritual concepts with clear practical examples. The weekly discussions are growing my Christian experience and slowly changing my view of how to live as a child of God in today’s complex world. Finally the whole Old Testament sanctuary teaching moved in my mind from fantasy to reality!

Beverly S., South Africa

 

Testimony 40

I was brought up in a different faith and have been petrified my whole life of God. I believed that I would burn in hell for eternity. When I was 12 I started pursuing the things of this world, but for the next 45 years the Spirit was always calling me, as I knew there was a God through nature. I could see the vast sea of stars in the universe and knew there was something bigger out there. Five years ago, through a Revelation seminar, I was blessed to learn about God’s character and government.

Then I found Come and Reason Ministries and have come under some extreme pressure when I speak about the ministry. One time a member sent me an internet article titled “Whats wrong with Tim Jennings?” I asked her what she thought of it and she said “I don’t know, I didn’t read it.”

I have always wanted to find out for myself the truth about God, so I stayed with the Design Law construct and have been liberated to understand the big picture. Once we consider Design Law, all other Bible stories and prophecies seem to fit perfectly. It is truly beautiful to see people grasping how God operates this Universe of Love and the liberation it has provided in their lives. It blows my mind to see how consistent Design law is with what our founders believed. I hear statements like “This makes so much sense.”

Tom W., Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA

 

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