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“Attraction To Truth Reveals Amazingly Christ's Teaching Inspirationally Offered Now! (A.T.T.R.A.C.T.I.O.N)”

Ramesh C. Reddy
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SCRIPTURE:
“Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them." (Mark 10:1, NIV)

APPROACH QUESTION:
Why do you become an attraction to someone?

OBSERVATIONS:
I asked myself what are all the observations I see in this passage?
1. Repetition:   And (3)
2. Connector: And (2)
Jesus then left that place AND went into the region of Judea AND across the Jordan.
Again crowds of people came to Him, AND as was His custom, He taught them.
3. Him, His, He:
Crowds of people came to HIM.
As was HIS custom.
HE taught them.

OBSERVATIONS/INTERPRETATIONS:
I asked myself what do I learn about Jesus?
1. Jesus traveled to different regions.
2. Jesus attracted crowds wherever He went.
3. Jesus taught the crowds as was His custom.

INTERPRETATION:
I asked myself the significance of Jesus traveling into different regions?
Jesus did not want to confine His ministry in one area alone but wanted to expand His ministry for the sake of the Kingdom. Jesus knew wherever He went, He would attract a crowd but Jesus still went because His modus of operandi was to teach them about the Kingdom of God. Jesus used the attraction as a means to ministry, that of teaching them of God's Kingdom. That is exciting to know.

APPLICATION:
I asked myself the implications of Jesus' actions in my own life?
I need to live my life in such a way that others are attracted to me so I can use that opportunity as a means to ministry, to teach them about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I should not use the attraction for self-serving purposes but for godly purposes. This can become a wonderful opportunity and blessing to share with others the love of Christ to see their own lives transformed by the Gospel.

Attraction does not have to do with physical beauty alone for a woman can be so beautiful on the outside and a man can be so handsome on the outside but if they don't have inner beauty which is a good heart focused on the Lord, all the physical beauty in the world will not mean much. I am reminded of the Bible verse: "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fading but a woman who fears the Lord is greatly to be praised!" People are attracted to outward beauty but it will not last.

What matters the most is inner beauty that attracts. I believe when Jesus attracted crowds, it was not for his outward appearance but because of who He is on the inside and what He was able to do for humanity. No matter where people went, Jesus attracted crowds and used that opportunity as a means to ministry by teaching and healing. I need to remember that true attraction starts on the inside of a person than the outward appearance. Jesus attracted crowds because of what He did such as teaching and miracles of healing that were God-centered. I need to live my life in such a way that people are attracted to me not for how I look but for who I am in Christ and what I do as a representative of Christ. You too should aim for that type of attraction.

I ask you now dear friend, who do you become an attraction to and why?
Dear friend, if you become an attraction to others just because of your physical beauty and that's all they care about, you will not have a powerful witness because it is the physical realm that is attracting others to you but if you become an attraction to others because of your spiritual beauty then that will last forever.

When I mean spiritual beauty, I am talking about the beauty that comes from living our lives for Christ knowing Him and being known by Him. When that happens, it will become natural for others to be attracted to us not because of us but because of Christ's light shining through us. We will become an instrument to be used of the Lord as people are drawn to us using that opportunity as a means to ministry for the Kingdom's sake.

It starts with knowing Jesus Christ as our Lord and Personal Savior being taught by Him, led by Him, and guided by Him so our lives will be a reflection of Christ's ministry. Then we can become an attraction to those who see us. It will not just be limited to the Eros type of attraction but the focus will be on the Phileo type of attraction where our aim should be to point others to the Agape type of attraction that only comes from Christ.

So whoever you become an attraction to, ask yourself why have you become an attraction to them and if your heart tells you that it is just because of your physical beauty then you have a lot of soul searching to do because you don't want to just be an attraction to others for your beauty because that beauty will fade away. But if they are attracted to your spiritual beauty more then it will last no matter what happens physically. So aim to be attracted for your spiritual beauty that comes from the Lord than just your physical beauty.

May you come to realize that attraction to Truth reveals amazingly Christ's teaching inspirationally offered now!

"Attraction To Truth Reveals Amazingly Christ's Teaching Inspirationally Offered Now!" (A.T.T.R.A.C.T.I.O.N)/"Who do you become an A.T.T.R.A.C.T.I.O.N to and why?"

Prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you, for you attracted the crowds that came to you because of who you are and what you have done for so many crowds of people. You Oh Lord are the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow for what you did then, you can even do now. Oh Lord, thank you for attracting me to you because of your love shown through your miracles, your people, etc. I love you Lord. Help me please be an attraction to others not because of how I look on the outside but because of the beauty you alone can give me on the inside. You Oh Lord paid the price on the Cross of Calvary so that I could have that beauty. Thank you Jesus. Help me Oh Lord for your Name's sake to be a witness for you. Thanks so much Jesus. In Your Name I pray Jesus! Amen!

May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer." (Psalm 19:14)

Lord Jesus, You are my all in all. You are my Prince of Peace, Rock, Savior, and Friend. You are my Holy Father guiding me through to live a life of righteousness, holy righteousness. Oh God, I need you more than ever. I need to feel your hands around me holding me tight. I need your love to surround me so that you can glow in my life. Help me please Jesus. I desire in your presence. Thank you for guiding me to live a life of righteousness. Oh God you love me more than ever. You hear my voice when I cry out to you. When I seek your face, you fill me up. You are my all in all. Thank you Jesus so much for your help no matter what I face, your grace is available and you take my case. Thank you for hearing us and answering us. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! AMEN! (Most of the prayer is from a vineyard song called “All in All”)

No matter what you feel in your heart, know that Jesus has come in and resides with you! You are not alone! To make your walk strong with the Lord, spend time in prayer talking to Him as you would to a friend. You don’t need special words to talk to the Lord. Spend time in His Word reading Psalms and turning them into prayer. Next allow God to heal you and speak to you through the Gospel of John or Gospel of Mark before moving on to other Books of the Bible! Slowly, let the Lord show you to which Scriptures He wants you to go to next. It is also important to be part of a body of believers to help you grow in the faith. Find a Bible believing church that preaches the Word of God from Genesis to Revelation proclaiming Jesus Christ our crucified and risen Lord who brings us hope, healing, and help! But beware of churches where there is no freedom in Christ but legalism involved.

As a professional, it is not too late to join a church! As a student, it is not too late to join a fellowship on campus this year of 2012! May the Lord's presence and peace fill you with His love now and forever! Amen!

Feel free to email me at reddy4hisglory2004@yahoo.com if you want to meet to study the Bible, pray with, talk about Spiritual issues or whatever is on your mind! My number is 412-641-9426

"This is my work and I can do it only because Christ's mighty energy is at work within me." (Colossians 1:29, TLB)

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  2013 DEVOTIONALS:

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Isaiah 43:16,18-19, Mark 1:40-42: "Where will your I.D.E.N.T.I.T.Y be found in 2013?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 01, 13, 12:26 p.m.)

ADVENT 2012 DEVOTIONALS:

Luke 2:8-14: "How do you relate to the shepherds this C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S season?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 25, 12, 07:31 p.m.)

Luke 1:34-38: "What does God do with your D.O.U.B.T.S in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 24, 12, 10:41 p.m.)

Luke 1:31-33: "What K.I.N.G.D.O.M will you be part of in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 22, 12, 05:43 p.m.)

Matthew 1:29-30: "What do you G.R.E.E.T.I.N.G.S do in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 21, 12, 11:04 a.m.)

Matthew 1:29-30: "When have you experienced the F.A.V.O.R of the Lord?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 20, 12, 12:36 p.m.)

Matthew 1:24: "In what outcome will you give C.R.E.D.I.T to the Lord?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 19, 12, 09:09 a.m.)

Matthew 1:24: "Whose C.O.M.M.A.N.D.S do you obey in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 18, 12, 11:41 a.m.)

Matthew 1:23: "What does I.M.M.A.N.U.E.L mean to you?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 17, 12, 05:01 p.m.)

Matthew 1:22-23: "How can P.R.O.P.H.E.C.Y make you believe in Jesus?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 15, 12, 09:12 a.m.)

Matthew 1:21: "Who are you depending on to S.A.V.E you?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 13, 12, 12:44 p.m.)

Matthew 1:21: "What significance do you give a N.A.M.E in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 12, 12, 1:27 p.m.)

Matthew 1:20: "Why expect a M.I.R.A.C.L.E. in your life this season?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 10, 12, 10:40 a.m.)

Matthew 1:20: "What has a D.R.E.A.M revealed to you in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 08, 12, 11:42 a.m.)

Matthew 1:19-20: "Why W.A.I.T through conflict in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 08, 12, 11:40 a.m.)

Matthew 1:18-19: "How has your L.O.V.E influenced others in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 01, 12, 11:32 a.m.)

Matthew 1:1-17: "What does God do with your G.E.N.E.A.L.O.G.Y in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 01, 12, 11:32 a.m.)

2012 DEVOTIONALS:

"What place do you give T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.G in your life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (Nov 22, 12, 9:05 a.m.)

"Who are you campaigning for and V.O.T.I.N.G for in your heart: Jesus Christ or Satan?” By Ramesh C. Reddy (Nov 04, 2012, 11:41 a.m.)

"What is your view of T.I.M.I.N.G in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sept 24, 12, 11:02 a.m.)

Mark 1:12: "How do you handle T.E.M.P.T.A.T.I.O.N in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sept 22, 12, 10:10 a.m.)

Mark 1:12: "What determines your G.R.O.W.T.H in the Lord?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sept 19, 12, 08:46 a.m.)

Mark 1:9-11: "Who will you P.R.A.I.S.E publicly in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sept 13, 12, 06:16 a.m.)

Mark 1:9: "What do you S.T.A.N.D for in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sept 08, 12, 07:59 a.m.)

1 Thessalonians 1:3: "What does your L.A.B.O.R show in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sept 03, 12, 06:30 a.m.)

Mark 4:4-8: "Who do you P.O.I.N.T to in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sept 01, 12, 10:10 a.m.)

Mark 1:1-4: "How seriously do you T.E.S.T.I.F.Y about prophecy?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Aug 29, 12, 09:57 a.m.)

Mark 1:1: "Why bother with the G.O.S.P.E.L when you see yourself as a good person anyway?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Aug 28, 12, 09:00 a.m.)

Mark 1:40-42: "How do you deal with the L.E.P.R.O.S.Y of sin?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Aug 07, 12, 11:21 p.m.)

Mark 10:10-12: "When have you become an A.D.U.L.T.E.R.E.R in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Aug 02, 12, 12:54 p.m.)

Mark 10:6-9: "What should your take be for M.A.R.R.I.A.G.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Aug 02, 12, 12:54 p.m.)

John 6: "What kind of B.R.E.A.D do you eat to live forever?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Aug 02, 12, 12:48 p.m.)

John 10:9: "What D.O.O.R is the only Door that will save you?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 31, 12, 09:08 a.m.)

John 8:12: "How can the L.I.G.H.T impact your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 30 12, 08:28 a.m.)

Matthew 25:14-30: "What are you doing with the T.A.L.E.N.T the Lord Jesus has given you?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 28, 12, 10:38 a.m.)

Matthew 22:36-40: "How are the dimensions of L.O.V.E in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 27, 12, 09:13 a.m.)

Matthew 18:12-14: "What hope is there for the L.O.S.T in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 26, 12, 09:50 a.m.)

Mark 4:22-23: "What happens to a sin you C.O.N.C.E.A.L in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 25, 12, 07:23 a.m.)

John 15:18-21: 'Is it better for you to experience H.A.T.E or love, why or why not?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 24, 12, 01:01 p.m.)

John 10:14-16: "Who will you make your S.H.E.P.H.E.R.D in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 19, 12, 06:03 a.m.)

John 15:10-14: "What does it mean to remain in the V.I.N.E always?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 18, 12, 10:13 a.m.)

Matthew 18:21-22: "What stipulation do you put to F.O.R.G.I.V.E. someone?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 17, 12, 09:17 a.m.)

Philippians 4:20-23: "How do you see F.A.T.H.E.R in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 13, 12, 07:39 a.m.)

Philippians 4:19: "What are your N.E.E.D.S in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 12, 12, 08:51 a.m.)

Philippians 4:15-18: "Who will you F.I.N.A.N.C.E in ministry?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 11, 12, 05:42 a.m.)

Philippians 4:14: "How do you S.H.A.R.E in others troubles?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 10, 12, 08:30 a.m.)

Philippians 4:12-13: "Where do you need S.T.R.E.N.G.T.H in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 09, 12, 08:59 a.m.)

Mark 5:24b-29: "Where do you need F.R.E.E.D.O.M to move on?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 07, 12, 10:43 a.m.)

Philippians 4:10: "Why show C.O.N.C.E.R.N for others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 03, 12, 09:18 a.m.)

Philippians 4:9b: "How do you know your P.E.A.C.E is real?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 02, 12, 08:33 a.m.)

Philippians 4:9a: "What kind of S.O.L.D.I.E.R will you be?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 30, 12, 09:58 a.m.)

Philippians 4:8: What is your T.H.I.N.K.I.N.G based on?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 30, 12, 09:56 a.m.)

Philippians 4:6-7: "How do you handle A.N.X.I.E.T.Y in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 28, 12, 08:05 a.m.)

Philippians 4:5: "What measure of G.E.N.T.L.E.N.E.S.S do you have?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 27, 12, 08:57 a.m.)

Philippians 4:4: "When do you R.E.J.O.I.C.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 26, 12, 09:26 a.m.)

Philippians 4:3: "How have you C.A.M.P.A.I.G.N.E.D for Jesus in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 25, 12, 08:58 a.m.)

Philippians 4:2: "How do you respond to a P.L.E.A.D in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 23, 12, 10:45 a.m.)

Philippians 4:1: "Where do you S.T.A.N.D on love in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 23, 12, 10:40 a.m.)

Philippians 3:20-21: "What C.I.T.I.Z.E.N.S.H.I.P should you desire the most?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 21, 12, 07:28 a.m.)

Philippians 3:18-19: "Why shed T.E.A.R.S for others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 20, 12, 08:37 a.m.)

Philippians 3:15-17: "Who or what are you willing to P.A.T.T.E.R.N your life after?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 19, 12, 07:30 a.m.)

Philippians 3:12-14: "How can you deal with the P.A.S.T in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 18, 12, 11:43 a.m.)

Philippians 3:1-11: "Why for R.E.F.O.R.M.A.T.I.O.N do you need the transaction of the cross?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 16, 12, 8:57 a.m.)

Philippians 2:25-30: "When will your H.O.M.E.C.O.M.I.N.G begin?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 15, 12, 6:43 a.m.)

Philippians 2:19-24: "How can you Q.U.A.L.I.F.Y well in other people's lives?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 14, 12, 8:18 a.m.)

Philippians 2:17-18: "How do you live out your F.A.I.T.H in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 13, 12, 6:58 a.m.)

Philippians 2:14-16: "How is your B.E.H.A.V.I.O.R. in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 12, 12, 8:15 a.m.)

Philippians 2:13: "How do you W.O.R.K out your Salvation?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 11, 12, 8:36 a.m.)

Philippians 2:12-13:"What path have you taken for S.A.L.V.A.T.I.O.N in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 09, 7:50 a.m.)

Philippians 2:12-13: "What is the point of O.B.E.D.I.E.N.C.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 08, 7:51 a.m.)

Philippians 2:9-11:"How do you handle the N.A.M.E of Jesus in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 08, 7:47 a.m.)

Philippians 2:8: "Why should you make a C.R.O.S.S transaction in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 06, 7:26 a.m.)

Philiippians 2:5-7: "How do match Jesus' A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 05, 9:09 a.m.)

Philippians 2:3-4: "How do you respond to C.O.M.M.A.N.D.S in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 03, 6:19 a.m.)

Philippians 2:1-2: "What C.O.N.D.I.T.I.O.N are you in?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 02, 6:52 a.m.)

Philippians 1:29-30: "How do you handle S.U.F.F.E.R.I.N.G in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June, 01, 6:52 a.m.)

Philippians 1:27-28:"How do you C.O.N.D.U.C.T yourself in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 31, 12, 7:32 a.m.)

Philippians 1:22-26: What are your C.H.O.I.C.E.S based on?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 30, 12, 6:27 a.m.)

Philippians 1:21: "Why D.I.E for Christ?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 29, 12, 4:59 a.m.)

Philippians 1:20: "Where do you need to have C.O.U.R.A.G.E in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 25, 12, 8:08 a.m.)

Philippians 1:19:"Who do you C.A.L.L often in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 24, 12, 8:32 a.m.)

Philippians 1:19: "What reason do you have to R.E.J.O.I.C.E in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 22, 12, 8:21 a.m.)

Philippians 1:15-18: "How are your M.O.T.I.V.E.S in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 22, 12, 8:21 a.m.)

Philippians 1:13-14:"What have your C.H.A.I.N.S done to others in your life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 21, 12, 9:04 a.m.)

Philippians 1:12:  "How can you feel so S.P.E.C.I.A.L when things are going so wrong in your life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 18, 12, 8:20 a.m.)

Philippians 1:9-11: "What is your L.O.V.I.N.G response in life based on?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 18, 12, 8:20 a.m.)

Philippians 1:8:   "How can your A.F.F.E.C.T.I.O.N grow towards others in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 17, 12, 6:32 a.m.)

Philippians 1:7: "Why cannot you be saved by G.R.A.C.E. alone?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 16, 12, 9:55 a.m.)

Philippians 1:6: "Where are you C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T in?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 15, 12, 10:54 a.m.)

Philippians 1:3-6: "How can you attain a P.A.R.T.N.E.R.S.H.I.P in the Gospel?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 14, 12, 08:38 a.m.)

Philippians 1:3: "How will others R.E.A.C.T towards God when they remember you?" (May 11, 12, 09:53 a.m.) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Philippians 1:1-2: "When do you B.L.E.S.S others in life?" (May 09, 12, 7:30 a.m.) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Philippians 1:1: "Why bother to let others T.R.A.I.N you when you are already a leader?" (May 10, 12, 9:01 a.m.) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Philippians 1:1: "Why should you believe you are H.O.L.Y instead of being a sinner?" (May 08, 12, 8:05 a.m.) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Philippians 1:1: Who will you be a S.L.A.V.E to in life? (May 07, 12, 7:06 a.m.) By Ramesh C. Reddy