When God Says …
“And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.” (Luke 10:5-6 KJV).
As with the seventy plus disciples, we as well, in our journey and mission in this realm of living, we bring peace to convey and manifest wherever we go. We are instructed to offer peace to every dwelling we enter. And the presence of “the son of peace” who is open, hospitable, and ready to receive the Gospel of Grace, allows the peace we offer to rest. In Hebrew, this person or household is one "worthy of peace" and is receptive to God's message. This is the bridge in facilitating ambience to introduce God’s message to the community. On the other hand, with peace unsettled in the absence of the son of peace, conveys rejection. It sadly results to great loss and judgement to the village due to missed opportunity to believe in the name of the Son of God (John 3:18).
These passages serve as guide for believers commissioned by the Lord as delivery men and women of the gospel of Grace, indicating that they should look for a "person of peace" to help others to be open to the Gospel. Peace is the litmus test to the hearts of those who are on the brink of hearing the heavenly message of God in the house we enter. In Christ Jesus, we are sent as His ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20).
We are called to respond to the commission, so that many can call upon the Lord’s name by faith and be saved. “For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:13-17 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 10:4 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.” (Luke 10:4 KJV).
In a worldly mindset, this passage is perplexing and even contradictory to its established norms. Travel, especially for a modern individual of the world, calls for full planning and complete preparation, knowing the mission to accomplish has its expected risks to face. Resources for sustenance and tools for protection are needed. But, considering its broader context in a non-worldly perspective, that of a heavenly nature, this verse takes on a deeper and supernatural message.
These seventy two disciples are sent as an expanded group from the first twelve apostles that the Lord Jesus Christ commissioned originally with the same specific instructions to travel light without extra provisions, conveying the message to rely on heavenly supply and not of the world. This conveys the Lord’s seriousness of His assurance about trusting Him to have single-minded focus on the mission at hand.
The Lord Jesus gives them a new command: “do not greet anyone on the road.” (Luke 10:4b NIV). This is a call for steadfastness on their mission and a warning against being distracted by worldly concerns. The world contains the beauty and wonders of God’s creations. These are blessings for our enjoyment and to sustain our physical journey in the world. But, the enemy, with its trickery, can use it - even blessings intended for our good, to make us blink and fall. It is written: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31a NIV).
“Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.” (Luke 10:4 KJV).
In a worldly mindset, this passage is perplexing and even contradictory to its established norms. Travel, especially for a modern individual of the world, calls for full planning and complete preparation, knowing the mission to accomplish has its expected risks to face. Resources for sustenance and tools for protection are needed. But, considering its broader context in a non-worldly perspective, that of a heavenly nature, this verse takes on a deeper and supernatural message.
These seventy two disciples are sent as an expanded group from the first twelve apostles that the Lord Jesus Christ commissioned originally with the same specific instructions to travel light without extra provisions, conveying the message to rely on heavenly supply and not of the world. This conveys the Lord’s seriousness of His assurance about trusting Him to have single-minded focus on the mission at hand.
The Lord Jesus gives them a new command: “do not greet anyone on the road.” (Luke 10:4b NIV). This is a call for steadfastness on their mission and a warning against being distracted by worldly concerns. The world contains the beauty and wonders of God’s creations. These are blessings for our enjoyment and to sustain our physical journey in the world. But, the enemy, with its trickery, can use it - even blessings intended for our good, to make us blink and fall. It is written: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31a NIV).
As with every other things good, the enemy can use it to distract us if not carefully placed in its right order of priorities. Earthly things must only be secondary. Hence, the Lord Jesus instructs the seventy two and us - who now are His redeemed by grace - given the mantle and commissioned to go share the Good News from Heaven on this planet, not to be sidetracked. We must have a single-minded focus to do Kingdom business FIRST. Scriptures remind: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 10:3 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.” (Luke 10:3 KJV).
Reflecting on this passage through the lens of grace, the Lord's finished work on the cross, and having receive God's power through faith, we are alerted to be sent as sheep among wolves. We are not sent counting about our strength, but about relying on the Holy Spirit who is within us. It is in the comfort that we are made righteous by faith in Christ, which allows the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, and His power is what enables the Lord’s early disciples and us to be a "sacrificial, suffering witness" of His message that the Kingdom of God is come.
In the eyes of the world, with our meekness, we're like sheep sent among pack of wolves. We go not relying on our own strength, but on God's grace. Our dependence on the Lord’s grace is the "unshakable foundation of Mount Zion" (representing the New Covenant of Grace in Christ) rather than the "shaky ground of work in self-effort of the law” (represented by Mount Sinai where the law was given through God’s servant Moses).
With the Holy Spirit in us, we are made righteous through faith in the sacrifice, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, that we receive by faith in Him, is what enables us to face the "wolves". When the Lord said, to you and I, who believes and rest in His grace "I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves," in a way that emphasizes that though we are vulnerable, we are sent out by our Lord Jesus Christ to witness through faith, with the assurance that He is with us, shielding us and providing for us.
We have God’s enduring and reassuring promise as it is written: “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” (Isaiah 43:1-3a ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.” (Luke 10:3 KJV).
Reflecting on this passage through the lens of grace, the Lord's finished work on the cross, and having receive God's power through faith, we are alerted to be sent as sheep among wolves. We are not sent counting about our strength, but about relying on the Holy Spirit who is within us. It is in the comfort that we are made righteous by faith in Christ, which allows the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, and His power is what enables the Lord’s early disciples and us to be a "sacrificial, suffering witness" of His message that the Kingdom of God is come.
In the eyes of the world, with our meekness, we're like sheep sent among pack of wolves. We go not relying on our own strength, but on God's grace. Our dependence on the Lord’s grace is the "unshakable foundation of Mount Zion" (representing the New Covenant of Grace in Christ) rather than the "shaky ground of work in self-effort of the law” (represented by Mount Sinai where the law was given through God’s servant Moses).
With the Holy Spirit in us, we are made righteous through faith in the sacrifice, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, that we receive by faith in Him, is what enables us to face the "wolves". When the Lord said, to you and I, who believes and rest in His grace "I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves," in a way that emphasizes that though we are vulnerable, we are sent out by our Lord Jesus Christ to witness through faith, with the assurance that He is with us, shielding us and providing for us.
We have God’s enduring and reassuring promise as it is written: “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” (Isaiah 43:1-3a ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 10:2 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.” (Luke 10:2 KJV).
The Lord Jesus Christ, in preparing the seventy-two disciples to heal the sick and preach that the kingdom of God has come, tells them to pray to the Lord of the harvest for even more workers in the field. The great harvest needs more laborers! In this passage, we see the workers building from one - the Lord Jesus, to twelve, to seventy or more, but the message of the kingdom of God needs even more workers. Using the farming metaphor, with Israel being an agricultural nation, the Lord conveys the nature of the harvest. It signals the precision of harvest time. And, the crops are ready but the laborers are few. More workers are needed, lest the crops would be lost in the fields.
It is therefore an urgent call for more workers, for the fields are ripe and harvest time has come. You and I, we all who now have heard, and receive the true Gospel of Grace, been born again for having been save through grace by faith in Christ Jesus, are being called to the field. Let us all join in, to spread the Good News of the Kingdom of God, declare healing over the sick and dying world, by the authority and power of the name of Christ Jesus - the Name above all names (Philippians 2:9-11).
Yes, let us declare in every outlet, foremost to those who are in the proximity of our voice and finger tips. Let us declare: Everyone is welcome! Come! Repent by coming in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ and by embracing His holy and written Words. Then surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ by accepting His Lordship. For it is written: “Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”” (Mark 1:14-15 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.” (Luke 10:2 KJV).
The Lord Jesus Christ, in preparing the seventy-two disciples to heal the sick and preach that the kingdom of God has come, tells them to pray to the Lord of the harvest for even more workers in the field. The great harvest needs more laborers! In this passage, we see the workers building from one - the Lord Jesus, to twelve, to seventy or more, but the message of the kingdom of God needs even more workers. Using the farming metaphor, with Israel being an agricultural nation, the Lord conveys the nature of the harvest. It signals the precision of harvest time. And, the crops are ready but the laborers are few. More workers are needed, lest the crops would be lost in the fields.
It is therefore an urgent call for more workers, for the fields are ripe and harvest time has come. You and I, we all who now have heard, and receive the true Gospel of Grace, been born again for having been save through grace by faith in Christ Jesus, are being called to the field. Let us all join in, to spread the Good News of the Kingdom of God, declare healing over the sick and dying world, by the authority and power of the name of Christ Jesus - the Name above all names (Philippians 2:9-11).
Yes, let us declare in every outlet, foremost to those who are in the proximity of our voice and finger tips. Let us declare: Everyone is welcome! Come! Repent by coming in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ and by embracing His holy and written Words. Then surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ by accepting His Lordship. For it is written: “Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”” (Mark 1:14-15 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 10:1 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.” (Luke 10:1 KJV).
The Lord Jesus Christ appoints and sends out seventy or seventy-two (in other translations) other disciples in pairs to prepare towns and places for His arrival in upcoming visits. This is the Lord’s expansion of His outreach beyond the twelve apostles to reach greater number of people in more locations. The number seventy-two may be a symbol pointing to the seventy-two nations of the world that came out of the sons of Noah after the flood as listed in Genesis 10, establishing the universal nature of the Gospel message of the New Covenant of Grace.
The mission requires full trust in God's provision, completely in contrast with today’s religious missions where so called ‘missionary workers’ even borrowing the name of the Lord, yet are made dependent on there religious enterprises for provision, instead of the true God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. As true disciples sent by the Only begotten Son of God, the disciples’ dependence is on God’s provisions not men. They’re instructed to travel with only minimal resources (no debit/credit card, no backpack, or no extra Nike shoes) and to rely on the Lord’s provision through the hospitality of those who would receive and host them.
Along with the Seventy Two, you and we - as Partners for Christ, are not sent alone but in pairs to be efficient witnesses for the Gospel of the Grace of God. We are sent by Him who is the Person of Grace - our Lord Jesus Christ, in our daily walk in life, not by religious enterprises. We share the message of truth at every opportunity - in person or cyber space. Whether we are welcomed or rejected we press on. We have our back covered by heaven’s authority. We are duly provided and supported, as we give our love and service. We are reminded: “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:7-8 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.” (Luke 10:1 KJV).
The Lord Jesus Christ appoints and sends out seventy or seventy-two (in other translations) other disciples in pairs to prepare towns and places for His arrival in upcoming visits. This is the Lord’s expansion of His outreach beyond the twelve apostles to reach greater number of people in more locations. The number seventy-two may be a symbol pointing to the seventy-two nations of the world that came out of the sons of Noah after the flood as listed in Genesis 10, establishing the universal nature of the Gospel message of the New Covenant of Grace.
The mission requires full trust in God's provision, completely in contrast with today’s religious missions where so called ‘missionary workers’ even borrowing the name of the Lord, yet are made dependent on there religious enterprises for provision, instead of the true God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. As true disciples sent by the Only begotten Son of God, the disciples’ dependence is on God’s provisions not men. They’re instructed to travel with only minimal resources (no debit/credit card, no backpack, or no extra Nike shoes) and to rely on the Lord’s provision through the hospitality of those who would receive and host them.
Along with the Seventy Two, you and we - as Partners for Christ, are not sent alone but in pairs to be efficient witnesses for the Gospel of the Grace of God. We are sent by Him who is the Person of Grace - our Lord Jesus Christ, in our daily walk in life, not by religious enterprises. We share the message of truth at every opportunity - in person or cyber space. Whether we are welcomed or rejected we press on. We have our back covered by heaven’s authority. We are duly provided and supported, as we give our love and service. We are reminded: “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:7-8 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Monday, December 8, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:61-62 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:61-62 KJV).
In these passages, again the Lord Jesus reminds us with the importance of our Kingdom commitment, highlighting the common hindrances of needless ‘buts’. Nothing, absolutely nothing, must stand in the way of the overarching call to follow the Lord Jesus Christ. Using the illustration of farmer ploughing, we are to surmount looking yonder and press forward, full speed ahead. When distractions come and stray our way, and when we trip and fall, we must rise again, point our hearts in the direction of Christ Jesus and the Kingdom of God, and continue on.
Our calling as a reborn children of God by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is heavenly set. It is a forward and upward calling. It is not a call to return to the old ways, the old values, and the old habits. There is No turning back! Turning back, like what Judas Iscariot did, is catastrophic with eternal ramification. Our resolve must be to go full steam ahead! Sin, death, and defeat must be left behind. No looking back even glancing over the rearview mirror. To be with the Lord Jesus Christ with glory in His Kingdom, lies ahead. Again, there is NO turning back, because our charge to and for service in the Kingdom of God means that we are bound for glory.
Like Apostle Peter, even as he fails, he remain resting in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Yes, we too, in Christ Jesus we rest by His grace through faith in Him, “The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” (Romans 8:16-18 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:61-62 KJV).
In these passages, again the Lord Jesus reminds us with the importance of our Kingdom commitment, highlighting the common hindrances of needless ‘buts’. Nothing, absolutely nothing, must stand in the way of the overarching call to follow the Lord Jesus Christ. Using the illustration of farmer ploughing, we are to surmount looking yonder and press forward, full speed ahead. When distractions come and stray our way, and when we trip and fall, we must rise again, point our hearts in the direction of Christ Jesus and the Kingdom of God, and continue on.
Our calling as a reborn children of God by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is heavenly set. It is a forward and upward calling. It is not a call to return to the old ways, the old values, and the old habits. There is No turning back! Turning back, like what Judas Iscariot did, is catastrophic with eternal ramification. Our resolve must be to go full steam ahead! Sin, death, and defeat must be left behind. No looking back even glancing over the rearview mirror. To be with the Lord Jesus Christ with glory in His Kingdom, lies ahead. Again, there is NO turning back, because our charge to and for service in the Kingdom of God means that we are bound for glory.
Like Apostle Peter, even as he fails, he remain resting in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Yes, we too, in Christ Jesus we rest by His grace through faith in Him, “The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” (Romans 8:16-18 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:59-60 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:59-60 KJV).
We just have witnessed a certain man who declared to follow but needed to be made aware of the cost in following the Lord, as we too are made aware. Here, in contrast we have a man being called but finds an excuse to bury his dead father. To him the Lord Jesus says: "Let the dead bury their dead." With this, the Lord reminds the spiritually alive not to be held back by the spiritually dead (those who do not follow Christ) to pursue their primary mission: to remain in God’s grace and proclaim the Gospel of the grace of God. This asserts a commitment to Christ that supersedes even the responsibility of burying one's father, which is viewed as a lesser duty compared to the greater calling of proclaiming the message of God.
The "dead" are those who are separated from God because of their sins and have not responded to the Lord’s call to follow Him. The reality is, this man’s father is physically dead, and the spiritually dead who are still physically alive can take care of the physical burial.
It is, therefore, a matter of prioritizing and not intended to debase the importance of honoring one’s family (1 Timothy 5:8). Rather, this highlights that when there is a direct conflict between honoring those who already used up their time on earth and the call to proclaim the Gospel to those who still have lien of time on earth, proclaiming the Gospel message must come first to save those who are still physically alive but dead in the spiritual realm. The Scriptures warn: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10 NIV).
Our focus, therefore, are those who are still present in the body but spiritually separated from God. We must always be in the consciousness that Scriptures remind: “And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:27-28 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:59-60 KJV).
We just have witnessed a certain man who declared to follow but needed to be made aware of the cost in following the Lord, as we too are made aware. Here, in contrast we have a man being called but finds an excuse to bury his dead father. To him the Lord Jesus says: "Let the dead bury their dead." With this, the Lord reminds the spiritually alive not to be held back by the spiritually dead (those who do not follow Christ) to pursue their primary mission: to remain in God’s grace and proclaim the Gospel of the grace of God. This asserts a commitment to Christ that supersedes even the responsibility of burying one's father, which is viewed as a lesser duty compared to the greater calling of proclaiming the message of God.
The "dead" are those who are separated from God because of their sins and have not responded to the Lord’s call to follow Him. The reality is, this man’s father is physically dead, and the spiritually dead who are still physically alive can take care of the physical burial.
It is, therefore, a matter of prioritizing and not intended to debase the importance of honoring one’s family (1 Timothy 5:8). Rather, this highlights that when there is a direct conflict between honoring those who already used up their time on earth and the call to proclaim the Gospel to those who still have lien of time on earth, proclaiming the Gospel message must come first to save those who are still physically alive but dead in the spiritual realm. The Scriptures warn: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10 NIV).
Our focus, therefore, are those who are still present in the body but spiritually separated from God. We must always be in the consciousness that Scriptures remind: “And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:27-28 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:57-58 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” (Luke 9:57-58 KJV).
These verses emphasize the radical commitment and cost expected for following our Lord Jesus Christ, particularly the reality that true discipleship involves relinquishing comfort and attachment to worldly trappings. This gives a stark illustration of the sacrificial lifestyle and complete dependence on God that true commitment entails. The context of these passages is not about a lifestyle of depravity. It reminds our role of stewardship, as oppose to ownership, while we are still in this world. In a position of no possession, we are to totally depend on God’s provision of grace.
The man’s offer to follow "wherever You go" is a significant step to take, and the Lord's realistic response is meant to clarify the immense, uncompromising nature of His calling. His statement that the Son of Man "hath not where to lay his head" is not a deterrent, but an honest description of the path we go through as we follow Him by faith, showing that worldly comfort is not a part of the deal. Following the Lord avails firstly: the comfort from heaven. With the heavenly things being pursued first, all earthly gains are added unto us (Matthew 6:33).
These passages call for a complete renunciation of the old life—leaving behind worldly frills and vanities with the need for physical security, and then entering a new life of faith to take on new earthly calling commissioned from the Lord Jesus Christ. In Him we are to fully and totally depend in His grace. God's provision through grace, suggesting that even in the face of hardship, there is a constant supply of what is needed from God. We have the assurance, as it is written: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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“And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” (Luke 9:57-58 KJV).
These verses emphasize the radical commitment and cost expected for following our Lord Jesus Christ, particularly the reality that true discipleship involves relinquishing comfort and attachment to worldly trappings. This gives a stark illustration of the sacrificial lifestyle and complete dependence on God that true commitment entails. The context of these passages is not about a lifestyle of depravity. It reminds our role of stewardship, as oppose to ownership, while we are still in this world. In a position of no possession, we are to totally depend on God’s provision of grace.
The man’s offer to follow "wherever You go" is a significant step to take, and the Lord's realistic response is meant to clarify the immense, uncompromising nature of His calling. His statement that the Son of Man "hath not where to lay his head" is not a deterrent, but an honest description of the path we go through as we follow Him by faith, showing that worldly comfort is not a part of the deal. Following the Lord avails firstly: the comfort from heaven. With the heavenly things being pursued first, all earthly gains are added unto us (Matthew 6:33).
These passages call for a complete renunciation of the old life—leaving behind worldly frills and vanities with the need for physical security, and then entering a new life of faith to take on new earthly calling commissioned from the Lord Jesus Christ. In Him we are to fully and totally depend in His grace. God's provision through grace, suggesting that even in the face of hardship, there is a constant supply of what is needed from God. We have the assurance, as it is written: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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Friday, December 5, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:54-56 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.” (Luke 9:54-56 KJV).
These passages serve as a powerful illustration of the contrasting natures of the Old Covenant of the Law and the New Covenant of Grace. The Lord’s rebuke of the disciples' vengeful spirit highlights His mission to save, not to condemn. These remind us, who are saved by grace through faith, and are made a new creation by the process of spiritual rebirth, that under grace we have a mission of love, and a spirit of patience, not of vengeance - even in the face of rejection.
In this scene we watch James and John, inspired by the Old Testament figure Elijah, wanting to call fire down from heaven in a spirit of vengeance when their message was rejected. Hence, the Lord Jesus rebuked them, stating, "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them". A "law-based" mindset, seeks to punish rejection. In contrast, as manifest by the Lord’s rebuke, He is the "grace-based" heart of the New Covenant, who seeks to save all people.
These passages call all today's believers to examine their own hearts and motives. These urge people to ask if their actions are motivated by a desire to punish those who reject their message of truth or by God's grace to love, serve, and save them. The true Gospel of the Grace of God reminds that instead of wanting to bring down judgment, we should depend on God's grace to bring life and salvation to others, just as we are saved. When rejected, the Lord Jesus - the person of Grace reminds us to shake the dust off our feet, and move on in the spirit of compassion and love.
Yes, we must be compassionate and loving. But, we must not be tainted by the "dust" - that is pagan influence, of the rejecting towns we enter. Hence, to the Apostles that He sent on mission, and to us who are saved by His grace through faith and are sent as well, He gives this command: “And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. As you enter the house, greet it. And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town.” (Matthew 10:11-14 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
These passages serve as a powerful illustration of the contrasting natures of the Old Covenant of the Law and the New Covenant of Grace. The Lord’s rebuke of the disciples' vengeful spirit highlights His mission to save, not to condemn. These remind us, who are saved by grace through faith, and are made a new creation by the process of spiritual rebirth, that under grace we have a mission of love, and a spirit of patience, not of vengeance - even in the face of rejection.
In this scene we watch James and John, inspired by the Old Testament figure Elijah, wanting to call fire down from heaven in a spirit of vengeance when their message was rejected. Hence, the Lord Jesus rebuked them, stating, "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them". A "law-based" mindset, seeks to punish rejection. In contrast, as manifest by the Lord’s rebuke, He is the "grace-based" heart of the New Covenant, who seeks to save all people.
These passages call all today's believers to examine their own hearts and motives. These urge people to ask if their actions are motivated by a desire to punish those who reject their message of truth or by God's grace to love, serve, and save them. The true Gospel of the Grace of God reminds that instead of wanting to bring down judgment, we should depend on God's grace to bring life and salvation to others, just as we are saved. When rejected, the Lord Jesus - the person of Grace reminds us to shake the dust off our feet, and move on in the spirit of compassion and love.
Yes, we must be compassionate and loving. But, we must not be tainted by the "dust" - that is pagan influence, of the rejecting towns we enter. Hence, to the Apostles that He sent on mission, and to us who are saved by His grace through faith and are sent as well, He gives this command: “And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. As you enter the house, greet it. And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town.” (Matthew 10:11-14 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:52-53 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:52-53 KJV).
The context of these passages tells us that the Lord Jesus "resolutely set out for Jerusalem," signifying His commitment to fulfilling His mission, which included His eventual suffering and death in the hands of the religious priests in Jerusalem. This journey takes Him on short-cut way from Galilee through Samaria., Most religious Jews avoid this way, opting for a longer way. Historically, there was this deep hostility and prejudice between the Jews and the Samaritans, partly due to the Samaritans having an alternate worship site on Mount Gerizim. As He sent His messengers ahead to prepare for Him, the Samaritan villagers learned that the Lord was heading to Jerusalem - a grievous insult in their culture. They refused Him hospitality.
The story of Samaria started when it was established out of Israel's persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. So, God ordained the nation of Assyria to destroy and conquer them. Assyria did not keep the conquered people together as a way of preventing them from unifying and revolting. They scattered them throughout their empire, leaving only a few remnants in their homeland. Then people of other conquered nations were moved in (2 Kings 17). The "Samaritans" were descendants of the Jewish remnants who intermarried with Gentile immigrants. Their religion is a hodgepodge of Judaism and foreign pagan idolatry.
By the time of the Lord's earthly ministry, things were even more mixed up. Four hundred years before, around the time of the prophet Malachi, a group of priests left Jerusalem and established a new religious worship center near Shechem and Mount Gerizim in Samaria. They created their own religious branch or denomination of Judaism, about which history remembers little. Among the few details retained is that they believed Mt Gerizim in Samaria, not Jerusalem, was God's preferred place of worship. Hence, this deeply engrained division and hostility between the Jews and the Samaritans.
This kind of religious denominational system and religion as a whole, is the wall the Lord Jesus came to eradicate. But, sadly it is perpetuated by present day worldly oriented people to deceive many. This is therefore a reminder for all who now see and receive the message of Grace and Truth in Christ Jesus (John 1:14), that we are to get off the grip of religion and come to Christ Jesus in a personal relationship with Him by faith, not by pagan-based religious rigmaroles and rituals.
Religion is not of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob who sent the Messiah - our Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus did not come so people can use His name to set up religion/s, religious enterprises and institutions. He came to release us from the Old Covenant of the Law (Galatians 3:13) and bring us back to Himself in the New Covenant of Grace (John 1:16). It is written: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17-19 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:52-53 KJV).
The context of these passages tells us that the Lord Jesus "resolutely set out for Jerusalem," signifying His commitment to fulfilling His mission, which included His eventual suffering and death in the hands of the religious priests in Jerusalem. This journey takes Him on short-cut way from Galilee through Samaria., Most religious Jews avoid this way, opting for a longer way. Historically, there was this deep hostility and prejudice between the Jews and the Samaritans, partly due to the Samaritans having an alternate worship site on Mount Gerizim. As He sent His messengers ahead to prepare for Him, the Samaritan villagers learned that the Lord was heading to Jerusalem - a grievous insult in their culture. They refused Him hospitality.
The story of Samaria started when it was established out of Israel's persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. So, God ordained the nation of Assyria to destroy and conquer them. Assyria did not keep the conquered people together as a way of preventing them from unifying and revolting. They scattered them throughout their empire, leaving only a few remnants in their homeland. Then people of other conquered nations were moved in (2 Kings 17). The "Samaritans" were descendants of the Jewish remnants who intermarried with Gentile immigrants. Their religion is a hodgepodge of Judaism and foreign pagan idolatry.
By the time of the Lord's earthly ministry, things were even more mixed up. Four hundred years before, around the time of the prophet Malachi, a group of priests left Jerusalem and established a new religious worship center near Shechem and Mount Gerizim in Samaria. They created their own religious branch or denomination of Judaism, about which history remembers little. Among the few details retained is that they believed Mt Gerizim in Samaria, not Jerusalem, was God's preferred place of worship. Hence, this deeply engrained division and hostility between the Jews and the Samaritans.
This kind of religious denominational system and religion as a whole, is the wall the Lord Jesus came to eradicate. But, sadly it is perpetuated by present day worldly oriented people to deceive many. This is therefore a reminder for all who now see and receive the message of Grace and Truth in Christ Jesus (John 1:14), that we are to get off the grip of religion and come to Christ Jesus in a personal relationship with Him by faith, not by pagan-based religious rigmaroles and rituals.
Religion is not of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob who sent the Messiah - our Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus did not come so people can use His name to set up religion/s, religious enterprises and institutions. He came to release us from the Old Covenant of the Law (Galatians 3:13) and bring us back to Himself in the New Covenant of Grace (John 1:16). It is written: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17-19 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:51 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:51 NIV).This passage marks as a pivotal moment for our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the only begotten Son of God, sent by the Father to save us. He sets His direction to go towards Jerusalem the stronghold of religion. This seals the critical turning point in the Lord's mission, shifting His sight from Galilee to go to Jerusalem for His eventual climactic sacrifice in the hands of the Jewish religious leaders. The Lord Jesus unwaveringly resolve to go to Jerusalem, the city of David, for his final divine appointment. He "set His face toward Jerusalem" to fulfill his divine mission, which is a journey to be "taken up" in His death, His resurrection, and His ascension.
Every step the Lord Jesus takes towards Jerusalem was an act of love for you and I. It’s the only way for our forgiveness to be made possible through His sacrifice. We are loved. The reason the Lord Jesus left the majesty of heaven to come, stepped into the earth He created, to rescue us from the darkness of this world. Scriptures declare: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 ESV). You and I are chosen in Christ Jesus by grace, as it is written: "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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P. O. Box 773716
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:49-50 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.” (Luke 9:49-50 KJV).
Despite having witnessed the Lord Jesus affirmed as the Messiah (Luke 9:18–20), awed by the glory of God affirming the Lord (Luke 9:28–36), and watched amazed the crowds’ reaction to His power (Luke 9:43), the disciples seemed to have gotten the whole thing off-track. They have become greatness focused. They fail to hear the Lord talking about betrayal by one of them, and be killed (Luke 9:44–45; Mark 9:30–32). They argue over what positions of importance they'll have when the Lord Jesus comes to reign in His kingdom (Luke 9:46–48).
Now, in these passages, in spite of the lessons the Lord has given them about serving to be great, they respond by complaining of a man not from their circle casting out devils in the name of the Lord Jesus. This response is way off. And they have performed this miracle when the Lord Jesus empowered and sent them out (Luke 9:1–6, 10). But, recently, they found themselves unable to cast out a single demon from a long-suffering boy (Luke 9:38–40). Their failure led the Lord Jesus to call them "faithless and twisted," like the rebellious children of Israel (Luke 9:41). Perhaps it also seeded envy in them of others performing what they could not.
They apparently are still thinking about worldly power and authority. They seemed to be protecting their physical closeness with the Lord or perhaps they’re in a feeling of exclusivity with a spirit of jealousy. Their hearts seem to be heading back to their religious upbringing under the law. They forbade those other believers to use the name of the Lord, for which they earn the Lord’s correction not to forbid.
These passages show us the inclusivity of God's kingdom. God is not a respecter of person. He is a respecter of faith. By faith in Christ Jesus, in His grace, you and I are as close to God as with anyone who believes with no preferential treatment. He sees us in His Son who shed His blood for us. Apostle Paul declares in one of his exhortations, which we too must declare and abide. It is written: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.” (Luke 9:49-50 KJV).
Despite having witnessed the Lord Jesus affirmed as the Messiah (Luke 9:18–20), awed by the glory of God affirming the Lord (Luke 9:28–36), and watched amazed the crowds’ reaction to His power (Luke 9:43), the disciples seemed to have gotten the whole thing off-track. They have become greatness focused. They fail to hear the Lord talking about betrayal by one of them, and be killed (Luke 9:44–45; Mark 9:30–32). They argue over what positions of importance they'll have when the Lord Jesus comes to reign in His kingdom (Luke 9:46–48).
Now, in these passages, in spite of the lessons the Lord has given them about serving to be great, they respond by complaining of a man not from their circle casting out devils in the name of the Lord Jesus. This response is way off. And they have performed this miracle when the Lord Jesus empowered and sent them out (Luke 9:1–6, 10). But, recently, they found themselves unable to cast out a single demon from a long-suffering boy (Luke 9:38–40). Their failure led the Lord Jesus to call them "faithless and twisted," like the rebellious children of Israel (Luke 9:41). Perhaps it also seeded envy in them of others performing what they could not.
They apparently are still thinking about worldly power and authority. They seemed to be protecting their physical closeness with the Lord or perhaps they’re in a feeling of exclusivity with a spirit of jealousy. Their hearts seem to be heading back to their religious upbringing under the law. They forbade those other believers to use the name of the Lord, for which they earn the Lord’s correction not to forbid.
These passages show us the inclusivity of God's kingdom. God is not a respecter of person. He is a respecter of faith. By faith in Christ Jesus, in His grace, you and I are as close to God as with anyone who believes with no preferential treatment. He sees us in His Son who shed His blood for us. Apostle Paul declares in one of his exhortations, which we too must declare and abide. It is written: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Monday, December 1, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:47-48 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.” (Luke 9:47-48 KJV).
Amidst the disciples’ crab-like-mentality-sounding commotion to grab greatness, the Lord Jesus having perceived their hearts’ thoughts turned the world’s whole idea of greatness upside down. Throughout history of the nations and the world, most people have established that greatness is determined by status, position, and being served by others. The Lord Jesus, however, taught and demonstrated that greatness is determined by service to others, especially those whom some see as unimportant and considered society’s rejects.
In the days when the Lord Jesus was here in the flesh, to give attention to and to welcome or care about children was considered a waste of time by so called "people of importance". The child was a symbol of those viewed as of no value as a person - only insignificant people spent their time on kids not their own. However, the Lord Jesus said that a truly important Kingdom person is going to find the left out, the forgotten, and the neglected to welcome and serve them, rather than trying to name-drop, hang around with the "in crowd" and ride on coat-tails of the rich and nobility. Greatness is about serving the least. It is neither about standing on a pedestal nor having great numbers of following on social media.
In the Kingdom of God, each one of us who are saved by grace must keep rooted in our hearts that greatness is being least and last. When in another occasion the issue of taking a seat of greatness popped up among the disciples, the Lord Jesus raised the bar from serving to sacrifice. It is written: “But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles Lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” (Matthew 20:25-28 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
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“And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.” (Luke 9:47-48 KJV).
Amidst the disciples’ crab-like-mentality-sounding commotion to grab greatness, the Lord Jesus having perceived their hearts’ thoughts turned the world’s whole idea of greatness upside down. Throughout history of the nations and the world, most people have established that greatness is determined by status, position, and being served by others. The Lord Jesus, however, taught and demonstrated that greatness is determined by service to others, especially those whom some see as unimportant and considered society’s rejects.
In the days when the Lord Jesus was here in the flesh, to give attention to and to welcome or care about children was considered a waste of time by so called "people of importance". The child was a symbol of those viewed as of no value as a person - only insignificant people spent their time on kids not their own. However, the Lord Jesus said that a truly important Kingdom person is going to find the left out, the forgotten, and the neglected to welcome and serve them, rather than trying to name-drop, hang around with the "in crowd" and ride on coat-tails of the rich and nobility. Greatness is about serving the least. It is neither about standing on a pedestal nor having great numbers of following on social media.
In the Kingdom of God, each one of us who are saved by grace must keep rooted in our hearts that greatness is being least and last. When in another occasion the issue of taking a seat of greatness popped up among the disciples, the Lord Jesus raised the bar from serving to sacrifice. It is written: “But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles Lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” (Matthew 20:25-28 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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Sunday, November 30, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:46 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.” (Luke 9:46 KJV).
The Lord Jesus has just warned His disciples that He is going to be betrayed (Luke 9:43-45). In fact one of them will betray Him and hand Him over “into the hands of sinners” (Matthew 26:45-49). Rather than wonder who, or if one of them might be the offender, they grappled with their own delusions of grandeur. Instead of praying with the Lord to stay close with Him in this dark warning of betrayal, they were looking for their own place in glory. So often our pride and desire to be noticed can blind us to a lurking danger of our own risk for failure, as these disciples are. Like you and I, they're still in their human flesh.
Rather than being great, forget about being the greatest, these disciples would all let the Lord Jesus down during His most difficult moment. They will fall away and be scattered. Scriptures reveal: “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.’ But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.”(Matthew 26:31; 56 NIV).
When we feel ourselves striving, in this physical realm, for very tempting human recognition and are frustrated because we don't get recognized as prominently as someone else, let's remember the disciples. Take lessons out of their spiritual blindness so we can avoid the same case of our own spiritual blindness; and escaped the danger of falling away. As God’s children and co-heirs with our Lord Jesus (Romans 8:17), purchased by His blood in His grace by faith (1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 6:20, and Revelation 5:9), let’s be grounded in His Word. His Word is the rock, our only unshakable foundation.
“Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.” (Luke 9:46 KJV).
The Lord Jesus has just warned His disciples that He is going to be betrayed (Luke 9:43-45). In fact one of them will betray Him and hand Him over “into the hands of sinners” (Matthew 26:45-49). Rather than wonder who, or if one of them might be the offender, they grappled with their own delusions of grandeur. Instead of praying with the Lord to stay close with Him in this dark warning of betrayal, they were looking for their own place in glory. So often our pride and desire to be noticed can blind us to a lurking danger of our own risk for failure, as these disciples are. Like you and I, they're still in their human flesh.
Rather than being great, forget about being the greatest, these disciples would all let the Lord Jesus down during His most difficult moment. They will fall away and be scattered. Scriptures reveal: “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.’ But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.”(Matthew 26:31; 56 NIV).
When we feel ourselves striving, in this physical realm, for very tempting human recognition and are frustrated because we don't get recognized as prominently as someone else, let's remember the disciples. Take lessons out of their spiritual blindness so we can avoid the same case of our own spiritual blindness; and escaped the danger of falling away. As God’s children and co-heirs with our Lord Jesus (Romans 8:17), purchased by His blood in His grace by faith (1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 6:20, and Revelation 5:9), let’s be grounded in His Word. His Word is the rock, our only unshakable foundation.
We may not be the greatest but the least, yet in His grace by faith in Him, we have the Lord’s assurance: ““Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24-25 ESV). The fundamental truth is this, the Lord Jesus says: "The greatest among you will be your servant." (Matthew 23:11 NIV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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Saturday, November 29, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:43b-45 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“… But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.” (Luke 9:43b-45 KJV).
These passages describe the event after the Lord’s spectacular healing of a boy with an unclean spirit. The crowd is "amazed at the majesty of God" (Luke 9:43a NKJV). But in the midst of this acclaim, the Lord Jesus gives His disciples a somber warning about His imminent suffering. The crowd's, as well as, the disciples' fixation on the miracles the Lord Jesus performed distracted them from the core message of the Lord’s gospel of the grace of God. Their astonishment at the Lord's power pulls them from the Lord’s core message. This mirrors how present day believers can, as well, focus so much on the blessings rather the source. It alerts us not to be over awed and mesmerized with the physical benefits of God’s acts of power, but rather look to glorify the giver. Focus on the physical aspects endangers us of missing the central truth of the Gospel: the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross.
This account of Luke stated that: they did not understand and they feared to ask him of what He said. Their fear and human view hindered them from grasping the deep and divine truth of the cross. They were focused on the earthly view of the Lord’s triumphant works, which made the idea of suffering to save humanity beyond logic. The disciples stand right in the middle of transition from the law given through Moses to grace in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. They're reasonably confused without the benefit of hindsight of the Lord’s finished work on the cross. But, at the right time, the statement that the Lord said, along with the transfiguration they just witnessed, will become an affirming testimony for them - (the Lord's early disciples) and all believers after the Lord’s resurrection.
Now, we who are saved by grace through faith, with the blessings of hindsight of what've been written of the Lord's spoken Words, are privileged with the revelation, as Scriptures affirm: “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” (Hebrews 1:1-2 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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“… But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.” (Luke 9:43b-45 KJV).
These passages describe the event after the Lord’s spectacular healing of a boy with an unclean spirit. The crowd is "amazed at the majesty of God" (Luke 9:43a NKJV). But in the midst of this acclaim, the Lord Jesus gives His disciples a somber warning about His imminent suffering. The crowd's, as well as, the disciples' fixation on the miracles the Lord Jesus performed distracted them from the core message of the Lord’s gospel of the grace of God. Their astonishment at the Lord's power pulls them from the Lord’s core message. This mirrors how present day believers can, as well, focus so much on the blessings rather the source. It alerts us not to be over awed and mesmerized with the physical benefits of God’s acts of power, but rather look to glorify the giver. Focus on the physical aspects endangers us of missing the central truth of the Gospel: the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross.
This account of Luke stated that: they did not understand and they feared to ask him of what He said. Their fear and human view hindered them from grasping the deep and divine truth of the cross. They were focused on the earthly view of the Lord’s triumphant works, which made the idea of suffering to save humanity beyond logic. The disciples stand right in the middle of transition from the law given through Moses to grace in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. They're reasonably confused without the benefit of hindsight of the Lord’s finished work on the cross. But, at the right time, the statement that the Lord said, along with the transfiguration they just witnessed, will become an affirming testimony for them - (the Lord's early disciples) and all believers after the Lord’s resurrection.
Now, we who are saved by grace through faith, with the blessings of hindsight of what've been written of the Lord's spoken Words, are privileged with the revelation, as Scriptures affirm: “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” (Hebrews 1:1-2 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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Friday, November 28, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:42-43a When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God.” (Luke 9:42-43a ESV).
These passages demonstrate the authority of the Lord over the power of the enemy. How this authority manifests, is God’s way to show His grace and love. The Lord Jesus is our answer to all sorts of challenges we face in this world. Whether it's a physical ailment, a financial problem, or a demonic issue, the name of our Lord Jesus Christ is the name we call for help. Here in these verses, when the Lord Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, it shows His complete dominion over demonic forces. As God’s children of grace by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are encouraged to use the Lord’s authority and power when dealing with dark spiritual battles. We rebuke the demonic forces by speaking the name of Christ Jesus over spiritual challenges.
As this scene illustrates, evil spirits are real and can cause genuine suffering. The demon's violent reaction (throwing the boy to the ground by onrush of convulsion) as the boy moved towards the Lord Jesus, showing the enemy's final desperate effort before being cast out by the Lord’s divine power. But the enemy is impotent in the presence the Holy One - our Lord Jesus Christ. As the Lord healed the boy and gives him back to his father, they’re all amazed by the power of God, as they must. And, we too must be amazed, rest in total dependence in our Savior.
It is, therefore, fitting for us to declare and proclaim with the Psalmist, as it is written: “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:5-8 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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“While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God.” (Luke 9:42-43a ESV).
These passages demonstrate the authority of the Lord over the power of the enemy. How this authority manifests, is God’s way to show His grace and love. The Lord Jesus is our answer to all sorts of challenges we face in this world. Whether it's a physical ailment, a financial problem, or a demonic issue, the name of our Lord Jesus Christ is the name we call for help. Here in these verses, when the Lord Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, it shows His complete dominion over demonic forces. As God’s children of grace by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are encouraged to use the Lord’s authority and power when dealing with dark spiritual battles. We rebuke the demonic forces by speaking the name of Christ Jesus over spiritual challenges.
As this scene illustrates, evil spirits are real and can cause genuine suffering. The demon's violent reaction (throwing the boy to the ground by onrush of convulsion) as the boy moved towards the Lord Jesus, showing the enemy's final desperate effort before being cast out by the Lord’s divine power. But the enemy is impotent in the presence the Holy One - our Lord Jesus Christ. As the Lord healed the boy and gives him back to his father, they’re all amazed by the power of God, as they must. And, we too must be amazed, rest in total dependence in our Savior.
It is, therefore, fitting for us to declare and proclaim with the Psalmist, as it is written: “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:5-8 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
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Thursday, November 27, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:40-41 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.” (Luke 9:40-41 KJV).
In this scene, we find a man who brings his demon-possessed one-and-only son to the Lord's disciples for healing. They are unable to cast out the demon. The Lord Jesus arrives and rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith, then heals the boy himself. The core emphasis is, as always, on the Lord’s finished work on the cross, the New Covenant of grace, and the believer's righteousness through faith in Christ. Our focus is not on our own self effort or religious teaching of having faith to help in our effort, to work hard to observe the "old covenant" of the law. That mentality brings judgment (2 Corinthians 3:7-9), not healing nor right living.
Through the lens of the Lord’s grace, one learns from this story not to focus on his or her own spiritual deficiencies or strength. Instead, one should rest in Christ's finished work. Having been born again by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we must declare our righteousness is in Him. This perspective shifts the focus from the believer's faith to the faithfulness of Christ Jesus, which brings about miraculous fruits in our lives.
Yes, as we link our faith with the faith of Christ Jesus our Lord in His grace by believing in Him, our state of being will be totally transformed. We yield our life to the Lord. It is no longer you and I who live. Our life now is Christ who lives in us. Apostle Paul testifies, as it is written: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.” (Galatians 2:20-21 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
“And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.” (Luke 9:40-41 KJV).
In this scene, we find a man who brings his demon-possessed one-and-only son to the Lord's disciples for healing. They are unable to cast out the demon. The Lord Jesus arrives and rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith, then heals the boy himself. The core emphasis is, as always, on the Lord’s finished work on the cross, the New Covenant of grace, and the believer's righteousness through faith in Christ. Our focus is not on our own self effort or religious teaching of having faith to help in our effort, to work hard to observe the "old covenant" of the law. That mentality brings judgment (2 Corinthians 3:7-9), not healing nor right living.
Through the lens of the Lord’s grace, one learns from this story not to focus on his or her own spiritual deficiencies or strength. Instead, one should rest in Christ's finished work. Having been born again by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we must declare our righteousness is in Him. This perspective shifts the focus from the believer's faith to the faithfulness of Christ Jesus, which brings about miraculous fruits in our lives.
Yes, as we link our faith with the faith of Christ Jesus our Lord in His grace by believing in Him, our state of being will be totally transformed. We yield our life to the Lord. It is no longer you and I who live. Our life now is Christ who lives in us. Apostle Paul testifies, as it is written: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.” (Galatians 2:20-21 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:37-39 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him. And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.” (Luke 9:37-39 KJV).
These passages recount the descent of the Lord Jesus from the Mountain after His Transfiguration. As He steps into the valley, a large crowd of people meet Him. Among the crowd He encounters a desperately pleading father whose demon-possessed son, an only child, is suffering terribly. He begs the Lord Jesus to look at his only son, who is being tormented by a bad spirit. The bad spirit makes the boy scream, throws him into violent convulsions with foaming at the mouth, batters his self. This is slowly destroying the boy, he explains.
This case is a reality of the nature of the world, which is so vivid in contrast to the Lord’s glorious transfiguration up on the mountain. This pre-set juxtaposition of the divinity and the humanity, the heavenly and the earthly, emphasize the grace and humility of the Lord Jesus as He engages with the brokenness of the world. The timing of the Lord’s encounter with "much people" reminds us that the manifestation of the Lord's glory is inextricably linked to His mission of redemption and reconciliation. The Transfiguration was not a climax in itself but rather a signpost pointing to the ultimate purpose of His coming - to seek and save the lost, to bring healing and wholeness to the broken, and to offer the hope of eternal life to all who would believe in Him.
The Lord Jesus in His glory is ever present to meet our needs where we’re at, as this encounter shows us. While in this world, being God’s children, born again by faith in Him, yet in spite of our humanity being in the world, Scriptures assure us as it is written: “I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the Lord. “And I will heal them.”” (Isaiah 57:18-19 NIV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him. And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.” (Luke 9:37-39 KJV).
These passages recount the descent of the Lord Jesus from the Mountain after His Transfiguration. As He steps into the valley, a large crowd of people meet Him. Among the crowd He encounters a desperately pleading father whose demon-possessed son, an only child, is suffering terribly. He begs the Lord Jesus to look at his only son, who is being tormented by a bad spirit. The bad spirit makes the boy scream, throws him into violent convulsions with foaming at the mouth, batters his self. This is slowly destroying the boy, he explains.
This case is a reality of the nature of the world, which is so vivid in contrast to the Lord’s glorious transfiguration up on the mountain. This pre-set juxtaposition of the divinity and the humanity, the heavenly and the earthly, emphasize the grace and humility of the Lord Jesus as He engages with the brokenness of the world. The timing of the Lord’s encounter with "much people" reminds us that the manifestation of the Lord's glory is inextricably linked to His mission of redemption and reconciliation. The Transfiguration was not a climax in itself but rather a signpost pointing to the ultimate purpose of His coming - to seek and save the lost, to bring healing and wholeness to the broken, and to offer the hope of eternal life to all who would believe in Him.
The Lord Jesus in His glory is ever present to meet our needs where we’re at, as this encounter shows us. While in this world, being God’s children, born again by faith in Him, yet in spite of our humanity being in the world, Scriptures assure us as it is written: “I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the Lord. “And I will heal them.”” (Isaiah 57:18-19 NIV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:36 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.” (Luke 9:36 ESV).
In this passage, we witness the transcending power of the Lord's transfiguration and the essence of beholding the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Father’s own spoken voice. Seeing Moses and Elijah conversing with the Lord Jesus is seen as a foreshadow of the New Covenant and God's promise to provide for us through Christ Jesus, who is "more than our king" and "our best friend". As the disciples witness, this divine glory, they're able to speak of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even in their own failings, like Peter's desire to build tents for them, they eventually moved past the Old Covenant personalities and focused on the Lord Jesus Christ alone. They passed on from the law to the true gospel of grace, not a mix of grace and law.
Yes, in the true gospel of the grace of God, the Lord Jesus purchased us by His blood from the curse of the first covenant under the law (Galatians 3.13). The Lord Jesus redeemed us from the old covenant of the law that we may receive the eternal inheritance in the new covenant of grace. It is written: “The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.” (Hebrews 9:13-15 NIV).
And I say, AMEN!
“And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.” (Luke 9:36 ESV).
In this passage, we witness the transcending power of the Lord's transfiguration and the essence of beholding the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Father’s own spoken voice. Seeing Moses and Elijah conversing with the Lord Jesus is seen as a foreshadow of the New Covenant and God's promise to provide for us through Christ Jesus, who is "more than our king" and "our best friend". As the disciples witness, this divine glory, they're able to speak of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even in their own failings, like Peter's desire to build tents for them, they eventually moved past the Old Covenant personalities and focused on the Lord Jesus Christ alone. They passed on from the law to the true gospel of grace, not a mix of grace and law.
Yes, in the true gospel of the grace of God, the Lord Jesus purchased us by His blood from the curse of the first covenant under the law (Galatians 3.13). The Lord Jesus redeemed us from the old covenant of the law that we may receive the eternal inheritance in the new covenant of grace. It is written: “The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.” (Hebrews 9:13-15 NIV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Monday, November 24, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:35 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!
When God Says …
“And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.” (Luke 9:35 KJV).
While Peter was having his pitch suggesting to the Lord Jesus of building three tabernacles, one for each of them Moses, Elijah and the Lord, a cloud comes and overshadows them (Luke 9:34). And out of the cloud, a voice of divine correction came from God, the Father. He declares the Lord Jesus is His Son and instructs the disciples to "hear Him". The disciples—and every believer—must not place the Lord Jesus on the same level of footing as the law (represented by Moses) or the prophets, but should instead hear and follow Him.
God corrects Peter's attempt to create equal "tabernacles" for the Lord Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. Instead, pointing to the Lord Jesus as the unique source of the Father's will. The Father’s command to "Hear Him" is an instruction to live by faith in His grace, not by trying to keep the law perfectly. No one can, except the Son of Man. When we follow the law, it leads to condemnation because we will inevitably fail. But, when we listen to and believe in the Lord Jesus, we receive holiness that surpasses the law’s ability to attempt by self effort.
Holiness is once and for all by faith in Christ Jesus. It is written: “When he said above, “You have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings” (these are offered according to the law), then he added, “Behold, I have come to do your will.” He does away with the first in order to establish the second. And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Hebrews 10:8-10 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
“And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.” (Luke 9:35 KJV).
While Peter was having his pitch suggesting to the Lord Jesus of building three tabernacles, one for each of them Moses, Elijah and the Lord, a cloud comes and overshadows them (Luke 9:34). And out of the cloud, a voice of divine correction came from God, the Father. He declares the Lord Jesus is His Son and instructs the disciples to "hear Him". The disciples—and every believer—must not place the Lord Jesus on the same level of footing as the law (represented by Moses) or the prophets, but should instead hear and follow Him.
God corrects Peter's attempt to create equal "tabernacles" for the Lord Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. Instead, pointing to the Lord Jesus as the unique source of the Father's will. The Father’s command to "Hear Him" is an instruction to live by faith in His grace, not by trying to keep the law perfectly. No one can, except the Son of Man. When we follow the law, it leads to condemnation because we will inevitably fail. But, when we listen to and believe in the Lord Jesus, we receive holiness that surpasses the law’s ability to attempt by self effort.
Holiness is once and for all by faith in Christ Jesus. It is written: “When he said above, “You have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings” (these are offered according to the law), then he added, “Behold, I have come to do your will.” He does away with the first in order to establish the second. And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Hebrews 10:8-10 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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