The details surrounding this child are not what one would expect. He wrote about the coming of a very special child given to this world steeped in darkness. He was a prophet who spoke on God’s behalf. What motivated God to send his only son? It was his love for the world.Seven hundred years before John wrote his famous verse there lived a man named Isaiah. It tells us we will have eternal life through Jesus Christ. John 3:16This is the most popular verse in the Bible. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. As we look ahead to a new year, let's remember this! This is radical commitment and no amount of human stupidity or his personal pain will stop him from loving us. In fact, in this moment you can see the gospel on display as Jesus corrects Peter for his careless outburst and heals a wounded man about to arrest him. He is hours away from fulfilling his destiny. Why? Because they are overwhelmed by the greatness of God's glory. At the same time Jesus shows his commitment to his purpose. This is exactly what people do when in the presence of God. Notice carefully how the soldiers respond upon hearing this from Jesus. "I am" is the very description God uses to help Moses understand who he's dealing with in Exodus chapter three. This simple response is loaded. Once again Jesus claims the name of God for himself. He knows all that will transpire and yet Jesus asks the soldiers, "Who are you looking for?" He understands they are looking for him but he wants to protect his followers. This week we are back in our study of John's gospel and our passage focuses on Jesus' arrest. As we enter a new year let's remember that Jesus forgives, heals and restores even our tear filled regrets. Jesus used Peter's repentance and restored him to fruitful ministry. So what's the difference between Judas and Peter? When the reality of their decisions set in Peter cried expressing his remorse but Judas hung himself. Think of this: Jesus would die for the very sins Peter was committing against him as He went to the cross. In other words, he no longer remained close to Jesus. Self-preservation is powerful isn't it? Peter had been following Jesus from a distance, avoiding contact with the authorities. It's when we are caught off guard that our actions are often unpredictable. The circumstance surprises him and he responds in self defense. A simple slave girl's question causes him to stumble. How could this come from the man described as one of Jesus' closest friends? Peter didn't see it coming. Peter will deny Jesus not once but three times. 20 years! And this is the guy that gave us much of the New Testament. Paul makes this statement more than twenty years after he first met Jesus on the Damascus road. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. It's given by the apostle Paul as he expresses his vulnerability and I think you can probably relate as well.įor I do not understand my own actions. We will celebrate the life of Cleora Fritz Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Illuminate Community Church in Scottsdale, AZ.There's a verse in Romans for which I'm especially thankful. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Illuminate Community Church designated to missions in memory of Cleora Fritz. She enjoyed camping, traveling, Bible Studies, friends, and family gatherings.Ĭleora was always aware of how Roy and she were blessed by the goodness of the Almighty. One of her accomplishments was working to oversee the Sgaw Karen Bible printed for the first time in their native language.Ĭleora was blessed with the gift of hospitality and always enjoyed entertaining and playing games with her friends. She and Roy served on the mission field with Wycliffe Bible Translators serving in Papua New Guinea, Africa, and Guatemala for several years. Cleora was lovingly known as Grandma to 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.Ĭleora was a tireless worker for the Lord at Scottsdale Bible Church since 1963. She is survived by her children, Ross Fritz (Alice) of Cornelius, NC Durwin (Bim) Fritz (Lisa) of Scottsdale, AZ Rene Blecha (Steve) of Glendale, AZ Mark Fritz (Sue) of Gilbert, AZ and Jason Fritz (Jill) of Scottsdale, AZ. Roy Fritz, her husband of over 60 years, preceded her to the Lord on July 20, 2015. She was born on February 5, 1932, the youngest of four children of the late George and Lela Barley of Medaryville, Indiana. Scottsdale – Cleora Fritz, of Scottsdale, Arizona was welcomed into the presence of her Lord on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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