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86 years ago today, ‘TOM AND JERRY’ premiered.

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If you think Peter sank because he doubted, you miss what happened before doubt ever spoke.

We often time treat this moment like a cautionary tale; Peter looked away, lost faith, and began to sink. But the part we almost don't pay attention to is the most interesting and uncomfortable one; that Peter starts sinking after he obeys Jesus.

Jesus tells him to come. Peter steps out. But notice that nothing in the weather changed. the storm doesn't stop, the wind is still fierce and the waves are still hitting him in the face. The only thing that changes is Peter’s location. He’s no longer in the boat with everyone else. Obedience moved him forward, but not into comfort.

He’s doing exactly what Jesus asked. He’s walking toward Him. And that is when fear crept in. Scripture says he saw the wind and became afraid. That’s not unbelief, that’s Peter being human. Fear is the body responding to danger. If fear disqualified him, he never would’ve stepped out in the first place.

Notice Jesus doesn’t ask, “Why were you afraid?” He asks, “Why did you doubt?” Fear is what Peter felt. Doubt is what that fear produced. Fear grabbed his attention and pulled his trust off-center.

You can be afraid and still believe. You can feel overwhelmed and still be obedient. You can panic and still be moving in the right direction.

When Peter began to sink, he cries out "“Lord, save me.” No long prayer, or speech. Just pure honest, desperate cry. That is what we call faith. He never doubted Jesus. And Jesus responds immediately while the storm is still raging, and Peter is still shaking."

Jesus reaches out and grabs him. That means Peter was right there; he didnt sink far away, he was close enough to Jesus. He reached the end of his rope while he was still moving forward. He got as close to Jesus as he could, and his human limits just gave out.

That’s who God is. Fear doesn’t scare Him off. Panic doesn’t make Him step back. Struggle doesn’t mean you misheard the call or your visions and dreams were far-fetched.

All you need is to CALL OUT! Those who call upon the name of the LORD will find salvation.

Help might not arrive in the way you expect. Storms may continue to rage, and your pain, regrets, and fears might still pursue you. Yet, Jesus’s hands are always there to prevent you from drowning.

Don't act tough when you should be crying for help. Don't assume you are faithless just because you are afraid. It's ok to be afraid, to be overwhelmed. But you must listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit, not those that pass judgement on you because you are sinking.

So the real question is this:

When obedience brings you close, but fear still rises, do you assume you failed or do you reach for the hand that was already reaching for you?

#Christianity #BiblicalTruth #FaithOverFear #Peter #SpiritualMaturity

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1. Choose integrity even when it costs them.
2. Speak truth without cruelty.
3. Set boundaries and keep them.
4. Take responsibility instead of making excuses.
5. Value growth over validation.

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And it’s a wrap! It’s been 21 days of grinding. God really showed up on this movie set. So many testimonies. So many unforgettable experiences. I’m excited for what’s coming next year. Somebody say POWER!

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This is 30! Happy birthday Samuel 🎉

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"They want me dead for sharing a video on Christian genocide in Plateau," Rev. Dachomo cries out.

Rev. Dachomo, Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi, stirred controversy on October 15 during a mass burial for 13 people killed by suspected Fulani militants in Rachas village, Heipang District, and Rawuru village, Fan District.

In a live video during the burial, Rev. Dachomo accused Fulani herdsmen of the killings, claiming it was a planned effort to eliminate Christians in Plateau and Northern Nigeria.

He has now become a target for speaking against the genocide in Plateau state.💔

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[The Biblical Man @Biblicalman]

Joseph of Arimathea took down a corpse.

Hands still sticky with blood.

Skin already cold.

Touched death. Held it. Wrapped it.

Became ceremonially unclean for Passover.

For a dead man.

Here's what most Christians miss about the burial of Jesus:

Joseph was a wealthy man. A member of the Sanhedrin. A respected Jew.

And Passover was 3 hours away.

The holiest day of the year.

But he climbed Golgotha anyway.

Jewish law was clear:

Touch a dead body = unclean for 7 days.

Can't worship. Can't celebrate. Can't enter the temple.

Joseph knew this.

He'd spent his entire life following these laws.

But Jesus was still hanging on that cross.

Picture it:

The crowds are gone. The soldiers drunk. The women weeping.

Joseph approaches Pilate—the man who just murdered his Lord—and asks permission.

"Can I have the body?"

Pilate grants it.

Now Joseph has to actually DO it.

He walks to Golgotha.

Blood-soaked dirt. The smell of death. Three crosses against the sky.

Jesus in the middle.

Still.

Finally still.

Joseph climbs the ladder.

Grabs the first nail.

Pulls.

Feel the weight of that moment.

God's body in your arms.

The blood isn't dry yet.

It stains his expensive robes.

His hands.

Under his fingernails.

He can taste the iron in the air.

This is what obedience looks like.

Messy. Expensive. Permanent.

Nicodemus shows up.

Another secret disciple. Another Sanhedrin member.

He brings 75 pounds of myrrh and aloes.

That's about $150,000 worth of burial spices in today's money.

Two wealthy men. Two cowards until now.

Finally brave when it's already too late.

They work fast.

Sabbath is coming. They have maybe 3 hours.

Wrap the body. Pour the spices. Seal the tomb.

The sun is setting.

Joseph is now officially unclean.

Can't celebrate Passover tomorrow.

Can't enter the temple for a week.

Think about what he just gave up:

His ceremonial purity.

His Passover celebration.

His reputation (everyone saw him bury a "blasphemer").

His position (the Sanhedrin won't forget this).

His safety (Romans might come for disciples next).

All for a dead man.

But here's what most Christians miss:

Joseph didn't do this expecting resurrection.

He did it expecting NOTHING.

Jesus was dead. Gone. Finished.

This wasn't faith in resurrection.

This was love for a corpse.

That's the part that wrecks me.

Joseph touched death—literally—knowing it meant giving up everything.

Not because Jesus promised him anything.

But because Jesus deserved honor even in death.

Modern Christianity wants clean obedience.

Safe obedience.

Obedience that doesn't cost you Passover.

But Joseph shows us something different:

True discipleship gets your hands dirty.

You want to follow Jesus?

Then stop avoiding the messy parts.

Stop waiting for clean opportunities.

Stop demanding that obedience be convenient.

Joseph climbed Golgotha when everyone else went home.

He wrapped a corpse when he could've stayed clean.

He missed the holiest day of his life to honor a dead "criminal."

He risked everything when there was no visible reward.

That's not religion.

That's worship.

The twist?

Three days later, that tomb was empty.

Joseph gave his grave to Jesus.

Jesus left it empty.

Forever.

Joseph thought he was burying God.

He was actually setting the stage for resurrection.

Your messy obedience?

God's using it too.

Even when you can't see it.

So here's the question:

What are you avoiding because it's too messy?

What obedience are you postponing because it's inconvenient?

What grave are you unwilling to give?

Joseph of Arimathea held death in his arms.

Got blood on his hands.

Missed Passover.

Lost his reputation.

And earned his name in all four Gospels.

Religion says "stay clean."

Discipleship says "get dirty."

Joseph chose discipleship.

What are you choosing?

—TBM

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Mel Gibson independently financed The Passion of the Christ with $45 million after studios declined to back it. Marketed via church groups and television ads, it became the top-grossing Christian film of all time, generating $612 million in revenue.

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Thank You JESUS for him.

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The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream.

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Nigeria, we hail thee!

Nigeria will rise!
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The education space will experience tremendous positive changes all round!

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