O That I May Die

O, that I may die and fear not death; not afraid to take my final breath,
Too confront death; the oldest mystery to taste of her sweet uncertainty.
I fear not death, why should I be; the sting of death has no hold on me.
Death takes nothing, holds nothing, owns nothing and controls nothing.
Death moves not, feels not, does not, has not, thinks not, claim not
Yet many fall and faint in fear, at death the cry in deep despair.

Our loves for life has frail made our minds and cause us to cling in fear of Lousing;
That which, we must one day give up: the fleeting breath that we calls life.
Yet, in cases of utmost pain, when agony weaved with shambled shame;
We pray for death a welcome friend, to swoop in on a Trojan horse,
To take away our fleeting breath and cause the life we hold so dear,
To abruptly meet, a cherished end.

What is death that men may fear? A predator that roams the mind,
A mystery vague, an odor faint, a bright color fading over time,
A vision clear, yet we cannot see, a precious life that ceased to be.
But only thus a word described the absence of a state hold dear,
The absences of the fleeting breathe; the absence of Life.

Did Jesus Experienced Sexual Temptation?

In speaking of Jesus, the Bible, the word of Jehovah said: “For we have not a High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet was without sin.”

This text implied, that Jesus our High Priest who was man yet God, who lived and dwell in the habitation of man (human) and among man was subject to all of the emotion and all of the passions that we are exposed to. We all know as man we experienced a diverse range of emotions and passions. It is important to understand, Jesus in his humanity, experienced each of these passions and he did so without sinning.

It should be clear that Jesus was man and he was also God; and even when he was on earth, he possessed his Godly powers. How else could he have done such humanly impossible miracles? However, he was not permitted to use such powers for his own human benefit and he was not allowed to use his Godly powers against the devil, he to had to depend upon his father as we have to do. Hence the reason, all of his miracles was performed in the name of service to humanity. Jesus did all in his power to alleviate human suffering, which raned from; dealing with grief when He raise Lazarus and the little maid from the dead, He alleviated physical agony when he cleanse the leaper, cast out the demons from those who were plagued with and by such, He alleviated hopelessness when healed the men who were incapacitated, after he was let down through the roof, the blind was made to see at his hands; he restore vigor to the faint when he fed the five thousand men plus women and children, he kept his friends out of prison when he cause them to pay their taxes but providing the money in the mouth of a fish and he relieve fear when he ordered the wind and the wave to be still, calming the angry sea.

We know that one of the passions that man is unable to deal with is the passion of hunger. Many people tend to get angry and commit all manner of crimes to quiet their pains of hunger. Jesus proved that food was essential but not all important, Jesus was not one who crave food, for on a regular basis, he will fast (go without food) for periods up to forty days. In one instance, after Jesus came off a forty days fast, The Devil accosted and tempted Him in a period that is man weakest points and was to be Jesus’ also. He offering Jesus a quick opportunity to alleviate the pains of the extreme hunger that he was experiencing. Although Jesus was experiencing sever pain of hunger, he ignored the hunger pain and took the opportunity to put the devil in his place, using the word of Jehovah.

Many people take upon themselves the unnecessary responsibility, to do all in their power to defend Jehovah and Jesus. They take steps to protect the character and words of the creator and redeemer. We must know, that neither Jehovah nor Jesus want or depends on us to defend them, protect their character and or their words; however, what he requires of us are: that we become obedient to his every will; his written and his reveal will.

The big question is; was Jesus tested in the most overwhelming passion that man is subjected to: the sexual passion? I will boldly declare yes, Jesus was tested sexually but as the bible said, yet without sin. Although the bible did not clearly state the instance when Jesus was so tempted, it can be known by intelligent spirit guided deduction.

Let me lay the foundation before I use biblical reference and practical example of the instance when Jesus was tempted sexually. We are aware that professionals has the uncanny ability, to take their profession where ever they go. Let us say for example, a police officer out with his wife; he will detect a suspicious action even if he is not looking for it. A doctor or an EMT will be able to detect a potential medical emergency even when they are not looking for one, a lawyer can see a potential law suit even when he is not looking for one, a mechanic can detect and diagnose the problem a vehicle is having without listening (a choice to purposeful and deliberate attempt to focus attention to a sound) to the engine but by hearing (to be expose to a sound) it. It is important to know that all of the professionals above when they unconsciously detect a possible problem, their subconscious would have already devise a response to that medical, legal, criminal or machanical problem. Hence the reason why one in such a situation response is so effective; this is so because, their subconscious have already devise an appropiate response base on the knowledge, training and experience of the professional. It is a fact that our formal and informal training comes out when we are participating in none professional activities; for such become impulsive or reactionary.

Do you agree with the above theory?

Let us say for example, if you asked a doctor to massage your hands, although you will get a hand massage, it will be done like an examination, for it is what he or she knows. A doctor has hands that are trained to detect abnormalities by touching. In the same way, if you asked a physical therapist to masseuse your hand; he will massage it with the objective of preparing you for strength and repair. Now in the same manner, if your hand is massaged by a prostitute, because of the nature of her job that person will massage your hand sensually with a view to arouse sexual passions in you, because that is what she or he knows. We all know that sensuality stimulates ones sexual desire. In other words it is natural for one to impulsively practice what they know. Do you agree with this idea?

A story is told in the Gospel, of a woman who was reputed to be a prostitute and she wanted to show an act of gratitude to Jesus; for delivered her from a life of the sexual degradation and for teaching he how to live a life of decency and obedience to Jehovah. Although the scriptures did not say how long and how much partners this lady had, we know that she was a woman who earn her living from prostitution. So from her practice she knew how to sexually stimulate a man. Her hands were trained in this technique. I will like to believe, any time she touched a man, it was to ensure, that man derive pleasure from her touch.

In Luke 7:38 it reads: “and she stood behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with her tears and did dry them with the hair of her head and kiss his feet and anoint them with oil.

Let us analyzed this text and examine such practically. The woman was crying this means that she was not in total control of her faculties, for her mental control was weakened or overtaken by an overwhelming sense of gratitude and emotion. Such emotions often throw people off of their game plan. It causes momentary laps in memory, nervousness, and in some cases an inability to compose ones self. In such cases, most people are rendered helpless and are unable to function; however, in a few cases instinct step in and we are able to complete an assignment purely out of instinct, muscle memory or routein.

I will like to suggest that this woman in her state of emotional confusion and blinded by teats acted out of instinct; her training kicked in and her sensual fingers did what they did best. I am in no way suggesting, that it was the intention, of this ex-prostitute to sexually seduce Jesus but rather, in her effort to show her appriciation, she respectfully did what she knew best. Remember to be tempted is not to sin, and because you are tempted do not make you any less a man or woman than you are; or in Jesus’ case it did not make him any less God. Also because your good intention prove to be a temptation to another do not make you a devil.

To be tempted is not sin but to yield to temptation is an infringement on us or anyone who so do. The good thing about Jesus is how he saw us human. You react to people and thing base on how you view them. If you look at women as a sexual object, then you will be motivated to become sensual with them; like wise, if your awaken days and sleeping hours, are spend devising plans and dreaming of how you can sexually exploit that person then any harmless word or action will prove to be a temptation that will cause you to fall if not in the flesh, you may fall in your mind. If any man look upon a woman as to lust at her have have committed adultary in his heart. If you see a person, as your personal bank, then you are always planning how you can get money from that person. The way you perceive an individual determines your action and reaction to that person.

Many preachers today, are incapable of seeing the sheep they are called or volenteer to Sheppard as people who need a savior, as people who need direction, as people who need understanding, as people who need to be cared for, as people who need attention, as people who need support and as people who need love. Many such so call spiritual leaders see their congregation as people who need to be trastise, so the leaders beat up their congregation each week with their sermons, some see their congregation as a group of people who are put under their care, to satisfy their financial needs, so they come up with all manner of plans to solicit monies from their congregation; there are some who see their congregants as sex tools and so they forget about Jehovah’s law and they continually sexually exploit the members.

Jesus saw Mary as one who was in need of a savior and he was able to be that to and for her, He saw Mary as one who needed forgiveness for her sins and He was capable of doing that for her, He knew that Mary needed one to believed in and He was able to be that constant fixture that never changes, that she can believe in and never be disappointed; Jesus knew that Mary need to be save in his Kingdom; fortunately for her that was what he came to earth for. So when Mary’s sensual fingers was massaging Jesus’ feet he did not see her as a sexy woman but he saw her as one who needed his help, the type of help that his father send him to provide to all mankind; the type of help only he could provide. So Jesus’ sexual temptation was not done by design but was done ignorantly but most of all it was done out of a pure love, appreciation and heart felt gratitude for Jesus.

Why Bad Things Happens?

A story is told of a believer in Jehovah and Jesus Christ and for the purpose of the story's clarity; we will call this man John. John, a servant of Jehovah, went into a barber shop with the intention to use the barber service as was his custom. When he entered the shop, he realized he walk on a heated argument; the occupants of the shop were debating the existence of God. The barber, who was a professed atheist, argued that God do not exist and he presented some valid point to support the argument that there is no God.

Unable to maintain his silence, John interjected and said; “how can you say that God does not exist”? He asked with a level of seriousness in his voice, then he continued “when you consider your body, how it is so wonderfully and intricately made, isn’t that a sign that there is a god?” He asked. “Lets take for example, the complexity of the human brain, its power to think and operate the other components of the body; isn’t that evidence that there is a God? When you consider, the simple yet complex relationship between the body, brain and the mind, we can not do anything but to conclude that there is a God. There must be a God, a far superior and powerful intelligence that design and bring such complex design to reality. Where did all of these complex creatures that inhabits the earth came from? Have you considered the earth, and the beautiful vastness of the heavens, The Bible said that we are wonderfully and fearfully made; I know one thing; and that is, we were no accident as some would have us believe. ”Yes we were all created by God and he ensures that everything functions in the manner in which it was design to function.

Now that John had the attention of all present in the barbershop he continued. “Jehovah the creator of the Universe and every thing that in it is, is a loving God, he loves you and he want to save you.”

It was then the barber interrupted the smooth flow of John’s monolog. “Ok, if there is a loving God who created everything; why does he allow so many people to suffering and die? How do you justify the starvation and millions and the millions of people that die from a lack of food in Africa? If there is a God, why did he allow the recent tsunamis to kill over a hundred thousand people and had those who survive experiences such hardship? If there is a God, why does he allow the people he made and love to undergo so much suffering? You answer these questions; the barber said confidently. Until you can answer these questions; there is no God”.

John was certainly not prepared to answer such pointing and honest question. As a matter of fact, these are question man have been searching for answer to, for centuries, yet there is no conclusive answer that can satisfy man’s desire to know why such things happens.

The barbershop became quiet, and all eyes were focused on John, as they waited for his answer to the question. Unfortunately John did not have an answer to give. And with a tone of defeat he quietly and humbly admitted that he was unable to answer the questions.

When the business for which John went to the barbershop was completed, he left the Barbershop a defeated man; he was unable to be a witness for Jehovah to the Barbers and the other members who were in the shop.

After he left the shop, John saw a homeless man, standing on the sidewalk, outside the barber shop. The homeless man asked John for some money to take care of his needs; as john was retrieving the money from his purse, he noticed the man was un-kept, the hair on his head was long, tangled and discolored from a lack of care; his facial heir was long and had food particles trapped in them. From the looks of the man, John concluded that the homeless man, who stood before him had not used the service of the barber in many years.

John looked at the man and smile; he did not smile mockingly but appreciatively. John handed the man the token he solicited, turn around and boldly walk into the barbershop once more. When he was all the way in the shop and the door was securely closed behind him, he declared loudly; “Barbers do not exist!” the barbers and those who were in the shop looked at John strangely; John repeated himself once more ensuring that his words were heard and fully understood by all.

The atheist barber looked at John puzzled and wondered about his outrageous statement. “What do you mean, Barbers don’t exist?” he asked. John smiled at the reply of the barber, then continued; if Barbers existed why is there so many un-groomed people in the world? John asked confidently. The barber not knowing where John was going with the discussion and still basking in the victory he had over John some minutes ago, smile and decide to confidently answer the question and expose John; showing that there were no relevance or rational to his new line of reasoning.

The barber replied; “I cannot go out there and groom people who don’t want to be groomed; if I did, I may be going against the will of the individual; I will be violating that persons rights. You must understand everyone, has the right to choose. If they want me and my service they will come to me.

The smile on John’s face grew bigger, as he patiently awaited his turn to speak. This time he did not have to think of what to say, he knew exactly what must be said. When the barber was finished John said. It is the same thing with Jehovah the God who created the universe. Jehovah just cannot go out and interfere in people’s life just because he wants to; He cannot overturn people's choices because he is aware they made bad decisions.

Jehovah made us free, intelligent beings, we have the right to make our own decisions good or bad. Jehovah is there with open arms waiting for us to come to him and asked him for help, for guidance, and protection. When we asked he will answer and he will address our request. Jehovah cannot protect us from the wilds of the devil if we don’t want to be protected from such; for him to interfere in our life without our request, would be a violation of our right and it would also mean that we are not free. In the same manner, you cannot violate the rights of the man who want to go un-kept or un-groomed, in the same manner Jehovah cannot protect the life, health, provide protection and sustenance to people who do not want him to provide that service to them; however he is ready, willing and able to provide such service to anyone who so desire when they asked.

You see Jehovah is a righteous God; he can only do what is right. It is the right of man to be free to make decisions even if that decision is to reject Jehovah’s love, his kindness, his grace and his salvation.

Apart from being righteous Jehovah is Just. He cannot give to a person what they do not deserve. If you want the good that Jehovah has to offer, you cannot reject him, his words, his promises, and his love and still expect to benefit from him. Justice says you will get what you deserve however Galatians 6:7 put it nicely: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

The new living bible put it this way: “Don't be misled--you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.”

I have not and will not be able to answer your question for the answer is with Jehovah, but what I have done is to give you a better understanding of who Jehovah is and how he operates.