Entrusting: Part VI

Entrust (verb):

• To give over (something) to another for care, protection, or performance.
• To give as a trust to (someone).
• To charge or invest with a trust or responsibility; charge with a specified office or duty involving trust.
• To commit (something) in trust to; confide, as for care, use, or performance.
  

The Fruit of Entrustment

Peter: The Coward -

• Jerome saith that he {Peter} was crucified, his head being down and his feet upward, himself so requiring, because he was (he said) unworthy to be crucified after the same form and manner as the Lord was. (Foxe’s Book of Martyrs)

Paul: The Pharisee -

• Paul, the apostle, who before was called Saul, after his great travail and unspeakable labors in promoting the Gospel of Christ, suffered also in this first persecution under Nero…….the soldiers came and led him out of the city to the place of execution, where he, after his prayers made, gave his neck to the sword. (Foxe’s Book of Martyrs)

Thomas: The Doubter -

• St. Isidore of Seville in Spain (d. c. 630)
• St. Isidore of Seville testimony : “This Thomas preached the Gospel of Christ to the Parthians, the Medes, the Persians, the Hyrcanians and the Bactrians, and to the Indians of the Oriental region and penetrating the innermost regions and sealing his preaching by his passion he died transfixed with a lance at Calamina, a city of India, and there was buried with honour”.

The Death of James the Brother of Jesus -

• He was elected to the oversight of the churches of Jerusalem; and was the author of the Epistle ascribed to James in the sacred canon. At the age of ninety-four he was beat and stoned by the Jews; and finally had his brains dashed out with a fuller's club. (Foxe’s Book of Martyrs)

Transformation From:

• Cowards
• Deserters
• By Standers
• Misery and self pity.
• Apathetic
• Saving self
• Alive in Self
• Could not die to Self

Transformation To:

• Courage
• Denouncers of Sin
• Bible Preachers
• Missionaries
• Ambassadors of change
• Saving Thousands
• Already Dead
• Died Gruesome Deaths

Apostolic Fruit:

But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. (Luke 8:15)

I am really enjoying this study. It's convicting and joy building all in one. Johnny Out.

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Entrusting: Part V

Entrust (verb):

• To give over (something) to another for care, protection, or performance.
• To give as a trust to (someone).
• To charge or invest with a trust or responsibility; charge with a specified office or duty involving trust.
• To commit (something) in trust to; confide, as for care, use, or performance.

Here are the previous posts on this study:

• Entrusting: Part IV
• Entrusting: Part III
• Entrusting: Part II
• Entrusting: Part I

Entrusting

• Inspired by Prayer (Luke 6:12)
• Self Sacrifice
• Purposeful
• Unconditional
• Inspired by God
• One Poured Out
• Oblivious
• Intention Development
• Vision Led and Long Term

Entrustment is Faith
Definition: Firm belief in something or someone for which there is no proof.

Even at Jesus’ Death there was no proof!

Jesus’ Death was like a Single Seed.

Unless You Die!

John 12:24 says: I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

When a seed Dies it is not Guaranteed to Multiply.

Luke 8:11-15

"This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop."

Apostolic Soils:

• Those heard and never responded (Path)
• Those who followed with joy, time of testing will fall away, had no root. ‘Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “ ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered’ (Matt 26:31)
• Those who where choked by riches of Life (Judas).

There is no Fruit until you Die!

Am I entrusting in others? Am I willing to go as far as death for others? These are great questions... and I often tell myself it would be easier to die for someone physically than to be consistent spiritually. I do not know if that makes sense, but my wife agreed with me that it does. I think the idea is dying to self... and that it so much harder than simply loosing my physical life. Johnny Out.

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Entrusting: Part IV

Entrust (verb):

• To give over (something) to another for care, protection, or performance.
• To give as a trust to (someone).
• To charge or invest with a trust or responsibility; charge with a specified office or duty involving trust.
• To commit (something) in trust to; confide, as for care, use, or performance.

This study is being based off the previous three posts on Entrusting:

• Entrusting: Part III
• Entrusting: Part II
• Entrusting: Part I

Jesus Had His Moments:

They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no bread.” Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked them: “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened? (Mark 8:16-17)

“O unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.” (Mark 9:19)

True Entrustment:

• Poured out in to Others.
• Working with immaturity and falsehood.
• Working with Ordinary and Unschooled (prejudge).
• No Expectation of Return.
• No appreciation for your efforts.
• Press on through setbacks.
• Sometimes Betrayal.
• Loneliness (Reliance on God).
• Seems Fruitless.
• Unconditional Love.
• Even Death.
• Fruits may happen after your time.

Trusting verses Entrusting: Trusting:

• Inspired by Friendship
• Mutual Giving
• Non Binding
• Conditional
• Decision between two
• Combined Effort
• Appreciated
• Passive
• Short Term

I've had my QTs away from the computer of late. And I'm still solid for the month! That is super Kudos on consistency. Tomorrow, I will come back to this and post some further comments on this. Johnny Out.

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Entrusting: Part III

Entrust (verb):

• To give over (something) to another for care, protection, or performance.
• To give as a trust to (someone).
• To charge or invest with a trust or responsibility; charge with a specified office or duty involving trust.
• To commit (something) in trust to; confide, as for care, use, or performance.

This study is being based off the previous two posts on Entrusting:

• Entrusting: Part II
• Entrusting: Part I

Entrusted with God’s Word (Rom 3:2)

• God does entrust those who are obedient.
• Circumcision is refered to as a circumsion of the heart, not a physical circumcision.

Entrusted with a measure of Faith (Rom 12:3)

• Think about this... God has given a measure of Faith to me. And to you. And what am I doing with that faith he has given?

We will not be tempted beyond our Faith (1 Cor 10:13)

• Since God has given me faith, God knows what I can and cannot stand up against, in regards to temptation.
• God entrusts me to stand up against temptation, since he is not allowing more than I can handle.

Entrusted with the secrets of God (1 Cor 4:1)

• I should be regarded as one entrusted with God's secrets.
• The Secrets of God Study to come soon.

Entrusted with God’s Kingdom (Matt 25:14)

• Everyone is given a talent (at least one).
• You can look at this as being a gift. Whatever it is, it is property given by God.
• The talent is to be multiplied.
• The talent is to be used to grow God's kingdom.
• If the talent does not grow, it will be taken away.
• If the talent is taken away, the person who had the talent will be sent to hell.

Corporate America: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Results driven refers to accountability and continuous improvement. It includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. (from: www.ntc.blm.gov/leadership)

Jesus would have made a Lousy CEO.

Why? Because Jesus Entrusted:

• Set apart as Apostles (Luke 6:12)
• Gave them Spiritual Gifts (Matt 10:1)
• Three Years of Teaching
• Intentional Instruction
• Taught by Example
• Showed them Miracles (Jn 6:19) and Transfiguration
• Poured Himself Out (John 15:13-15)
• Gave a Kingdom Vision
• Eternal Promise (John 14:2)
• Vision to do greater things than Him (John 14:12)
• Die and suffered on the Cross

Their Response

• Immaturity
• Infighting
• Short Sighted
• Lack of Faith
• Lack of Gratitude
• No Character
• Unaware for God’s plan for Them.
• Could not stay awake in His hour of need.
• Betrayal
• Acted like they did not know Him
• Left him at the Cross
• Went back to their old life.
• Oblivious of God’s Eternal Plan

Tomorrow, I am going to look at the scriptures of how Jesus entrusted.

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Entrusting: Part II

So... this is a review of yesterday's study...

Entrust (verb):

• To give over (something) to another for care, protection, or performance.
• To give as a trust to (someone).
• To charge or invest with a trust or responsibility; charge with a specified office or duty involving trust.
• To commit (something) in trust to; confide, as for care, use, or performance.

Now, I have been entrusted by God.

And to be entrusted by God is a serious matter. Why? Well, if God gives something to me, entrusts something to me, he is confiding and investing in me. That means I should give God something back on his investment. If not, I am a loss. And no invester cares for a loss.

I Have Been Entrusted:

• Entrusted with God’s Word (Rom 3:2)

Romans 2:25 to 3:2 says: Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised. If those who are not circumcised keep the law's requirements, will they not be regarded as though they were circumcised? The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.

A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man's praise is not from men, but from God.

What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.

• Entrusted with a measure of Faith (Rom 12:3)

Romans 12:3 Says: For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.

• We will not be tempted beyond our Faith (1 Cor 10:13)

1 Corinthians 10:13 Says: No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

• Entrusted with the secrets of God (1 Cor 4:1)

1 Corinthians 4:1 Says: So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God.

• Entrusted with God’s Kingdom (Matt 25:14)

Matthew 25:14 Says: "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them."

Here's more of this parable: "To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more. So also, the one with the two talents gained two more. But the man who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money."

"Then the man who had received the one talent came. 'Master,' he said, 'I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.'"

"His master replied, 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest."

"'Take the talent from him and give it to the one who has the ten talents. For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'" (Matthew 25:15-18, 24-30)

I am a bit emotional right now. I think I might comment some tomorrow... I don't know. Johnny Out.

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Entrusting: Part I

This is the goal... to entrust as God entrust's me. What is entrusting?

Entrust (verb):

• To give over (something) to another for care, protection, or performance.
• To give as a trust to (someone).
• To charge or invest with a trust or responsibility; charge with a specified office or duty involving trust.
• To commit (something) in trust to; confide, as for care, use, or performance.

According to Your Faith!

Entrusted

360 Billion Dollar Check!

Man Tries to Cash a Check!

Police said Charles Ray Fuller, 21, tried to cash the check at a Chase Bank, but the teller did a double take after noticing the check was for $360 billion. The check was made out to "Fulla Comp and Entertainment," the record company Fuller wanted to start, NBC 5 reported.

Police said Fuller stole the check from Paula Prettyman, the mother of Fuller's girlfriend, Andrea Greer.

"I wouldn't picture him doing something that stupid, I mean, hurting me and my family," Greer said.

Greer and her family said they don't know what Fuller was thinking.

"I didn't think he'd do this, something this dumb. I think it shocked everybody that knew him," Greer said.

Her grandmother Sharon Laird agreed.

"I said, 'Do what? Is he crazy? We were just in awe," she said.

Laird said if her family had $360 billion, "I wouldn't be sitting here. I'd be somewhere drinking margaritas."

Authorities said Fuller also had a gun and marijuana in his possession at the time of his arrest.

This Man Lived in… (No, not New York or California... but in) Fort Worth, TX.

Complete Trust

Overview of Part One:

• Mistrusting
• Trusting (We learn to Trust)
• We are Entrusted

We Have Been Entrusted

• Entrusted with God’s Word (Rom 3:2)
• Entrusted with a measure of Faith (Rom 12:3)
• We will not be tempted beyond our Faith (1 Cor 10:13)
• Entrusted with the secrets of God (1 Cor 4:1)
• Entrusted with God’s Kingdom (Matt 25:14)

Luke 6:12-16
One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles:

Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot, Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Jesus Trusted 12 Men:

• John, Peter and Andrew Fishermen (uneducated)
• Matthew the Tax Collector (A Robber)
• Simon the Zealot (Assassin)
• Saul the Pharisee (Murderer of Christians)
• Unschooled and Ordinary men.

Facts of the 12!

• No indication of maturity, character or obedience.
• Broken promises (I will never leave you)
• Major Setbacks (Peter, Judas)
• Lacked Faith
• Found greater faith in Gentiles (Centurion and Samaritan)
• Three Years of teaching with no results.

This is part of the sermon given this last Sunday. The above website, when it is completed, will hopefully have mp3 files available to download and listen, or at least some audio. Please don't hold me to it, though, I am just speculating.
I am going to check out the scriptures tomorrow. Johnny Out.

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