Jesus has a mailing list, and you’re on it.

Somehow I am still on the “reply all” list for some religious acquaintances.  The stuff I get is usually crazy and provides a humorous break, but this was the best of the month:

For the next 60 seconds, set aside what ever you’re doing and take this opportunity! Let’s see if satan can stop this.
THE (SCIENTIFIC) DEATH OF JESUS

At the age of 33, Jesus was condemned to the death penalty.

At the time crucifixion was the “worst” death. Only the worst criminals were condemned to be crucified. Yet it was even more dreadful for Jesus, unlike other criminals condemned to death by crucifixion Jesus was to be nailed to the cross by His hands and feet.

Each nail was 6 to 8 inches long.

The nails were driven into His wrist.  Not into His palms as is commonly portrayed. There’s a tendon in the wrist that extends to the shoulder.  The Roman guards knew that when the nails were being hammered into the wrist that tendon would tare and brake, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support himself so that He could breath.

He died for you! It is easy to pass jokes or foolish photos  by e-mail, but when it comes to God, sometimes you feel ashamed to forward to others because you are worried of what they may think about you.

Accept the reality, the truth that JESUS IS THE ONLY SALVATION FOR THE WORLD.

God has plans for you, show all your friends what He experienced to save you. Now think about this! May God bless your life!

60 seconds with God….
For the next 60 seconds, set aside what you’re doing and take this opportunity!

All you have to do is:
1.   Simply pray for the person who sent this message to you: Lord, you know the life of _________. I ask You to bless him/her in all things and make him/her prosperous. Take care of his/her family, his/her health, his/her work and all his/her future plans.  Lead him/her not into temptation, but deliver him/her from evil.  In Jesus’ name, amen.
2.Then, send this message to 10 people.
3.10 people will pray for you and you will make that many people pray to God for other people.
4. Take a moment to appreciate the power of God in your life, for doing what pleases Him.

If you are not ashamed to do this, please, follow Jesus’ instructions. He said (Matthew 10:32 & 33): “Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; but whosoever denies me before others,  I also will deny before my Father in heaven”.
If you believe, send this message… But send it only if you believe in Christ Jesus is your Lord and Savior.

Yes, I love God. He is my source of life and my Saviour. He keeps me alive day and night.
Without Him, I am nothing, but with Him “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me”. Philippians 4:13.
This is the simple proof. If you love God and you are believe and trust in salvation through Christ Jesus, send this to all those you love.

I couldn’t help replying:

Interesting idea.  This sounds like the dollar mail scam.  “Send $1 to 10 people on the list and you will get $100 back!”  #3 in the above list reads:  “10 people will pray for you and you will make that many people pray to God for other people.”  Make that many people pray to God for other people?  Huh? Is there a score board up in mythical heaven land where the “pray for me” angel is taking tally of when Sally prayed for John and when Sam prayed for George?  I hear a nagging little child’s voice saying “I’ll only pray for you if you pray for me, so ha!”  Make a wish and blow out the candles.  Praying is wishing.  I wish this and I wish that.  The only ACTION being taken in this little chain email is the clicking of the mouse when you add all your friends and family to the “reply all” box in hopes that your prayer “inbox” will soon fill up and make the prayer angels work late nights.  How selfish, childish and pointless.  But good for a laugh, as are all things ridiculous.  Finally #4.” Take a moment to appreciate the power of God in your life, for doing what pleases Him.”  Yes, incase you were wondering Jesus was the original sender of this chain email and if you don’t do as the email says you are in for a good swat on the bum!  Oh, and he will permanently remove you from his “reply all” list.  Darn.