LETS JUST KISS AND SAY GOOD-BYE by T.D. Jakes
There used to be a group called the Manhattans, An early 70’s group.This group had one of the smoothest tenor lead singer of all time. Hisname was Gerald Austin. The groups hit song was entitled “Lets JustKiss and Say Good-bye.” It was a song about a break up between a couple thatHad been together for a long time. Many of you old-heads may say, “What doYou know about that song boy.” Well mom and dad used to play it a lot on therecord player, we had it on 45!! Some of y’all know what I’m talkingabout.
When I thought of the lyrics of the song it made me wonder about akiss. “I had to meet you here today. There are just so many things tosay. Please don’t stop me till I’m through, this is something I hate to do.We’ve been meeting here so long…..etc….Please darling don’t you cry,Let’s just kiss and say good-bye! Powerful lyrics, But why a kiss? A kiss is a term of endearment. A kiss is something that is theSeal of approval. Us guys always felt that getting the first kiss from aYoung lady was the start of something. A kiss is usually how you greet yourwife. A kiss is how you say good night to your children. A kiss iswhat you share when you want to let a person know that you love them! So whyin Luke 22:47 did Judas betray Jesus with a kiss? This gives a whole new meaning for a kiss! Jesus had 12 friends thatWe know as disciples. He chose his disciples Himself. The bible says thatHe knew one of them was the devil. So for 3 years of Jesus’ life hewalked, talked, and had breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a man that he knewwould betray Him. Some may wonder, why didn’t Jesus expose Judas for what hewas? Why did Jesus allow Judas to continue on with Him? The answer issimple. Jesus knew that prophecy had to be fulfilled. He knew he hadan ultimate purpose in life. So in order to fulfill the promise, Jesus hadto let someone he didn’t necessarily care for as a person tag along to keepHimself focused on the purpose. Here goes….Get ready to SHOUT! There are people in your life thatAre there only to bother you. These people are in your life to keep you onyour knees. These people are in your life because they are a part ofthe problem and the solution. These same people will help catapult you toyour destiny! When Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss, he opened our eyes tothe fact that a kiss is not always what we intend it to be. Be careful whoyou let put their lips on you. When I say lips it’s not always in thekissing form. Be careful of who speaks well of you. Be careful of who always has an answer. Be careful of the ones that seem to like you but it’s just something about them that you just can’t put your finger on.Everyone in your life is not meant to stay in your life. Let’s justkiss and say good bye. You can’t carry everyone with you. There aresome places that God wants you to go that only you can go. Learn to love,leave, and live your life as God intended! Next time you’re betrayed bysomeone you THOUGHT was a friend, just remember “Let’s Just Kiss and SayGood Bye! Jesus already knew the betrayal was on the way. So get overit, step on it, but don’t live your life wondering “why”……..
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THANK YOU. BISHOP JAKES. THANK YOU. I AM SHOUTING RIGHT NOW. THANK YOU.
Yes, I continue to Thank God, for answering my prayers through others. Bishop, sometimes I must remember lessons come in God time and not mine. This was right on time. Thank You, and continue to be Blessed.
Right when I am at my lowest this is what was sent to me and I thought I was at the end of my rope.. But not GOD is getting me ready for a come back!!! Watch out devil I’m about to slap you back!! But naaaaa…. your not worth that strength I can take that and put it towards my praise but thank you for working behind the people that GOD has placed beneath my feet anyways!! Devil you can let them know GOD STILL HAS A PLAN FOR ME!!!