“But you, Israel, are My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen,The descendants of Abraham My friend.9 You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest regions, and said to you,‘You are My servant, I have chosen you and have not cast you away:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’" Isaiah 41.8-10
Only those who are born of the water and of the Spirit realize that such promises relate to them. It is that same Spirit who testifies within them. They are the New Israel raised by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Because of that, come what may, they withstand: they were chosen from the ends of the earth to make a difference in this evil world. There is nothing to fear when we live by faith.
"Let the righteous strike me; it shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; it shall be as excellent oil; let my head not refuse it." Psalm 141.5
When reprimanded, those who are born of the Spirit consider the teaching, learn and give thanks to God. But those who are born of the flesh, the tares, get angry, feel like they have to defend themselves and still hold grudges.
"For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be." Matthew 24.38,39
Only those who are born of the Spirit realise that the present days are in many ways similar to the days leading up to the flood. Words as eating, drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, as said by Jesus, mean far beyond the norm. They refer to the combination of gluttony and sex.
Isn't it the portrait of today's rock concerts, parties, carnivals and similar things, where food, alcohol, drugs and sex abound?
Therefore watch out at all times, praying, that you may escape all these things that have to happen, and stand before the Son of Man.
"Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away." Hebrews 2:1
When Daniel decided to fast and seek the will of God, he was willing to sacrifice for a just cause. For that reason, the Lord came to him. God sees the effort of those who want to be born of His Spirit and/or receive His Seal. There is no way that He will overlook the opportunity to establish His Kingdom in their hearts.
