For you are the temple of the living God.
(2 Corinthians 6:16)
The truth is that Jesus Christ is the Victorious One. The churchreveals this truth (1 Timothy 3:15). What is the church made up of? Is it just having a mere membership? Of course you need this as a procedure to maintain decorum in church. However, how have you as an individual been a member in the body of Christ? Jesus Christ has victoriously purchased the church with His blood (Acts 20:28). Jesus Christ has victoriously established you to exhibit His power.
Dear Friend! You are purchased by Jesus Christ with His precious blood to be His church. First of all, this is in order to make known to yourself and then to the world that HE alone is the Victor – the indescribable gift. You do not belong to the devil, sin or the world.Jesus Christ has purchased you on the cross to have a life of victory.Therefore, be of good cheer! Nothing of this world can put you down.No wicked deception of any man can put you down. You shall have victory. The reason being you belong to God’s church.
On this wonderful day, even as you have visited this website seeking a word from God, He is going to make you victorious in all areas of your life. Such is the power of God’s church. It has the power to make you
victorious in all things of this earth. The devil will be put to shame by the victorious living of every member of the church. God loves the church very dearly which He has purchased by willingly offering His precious and blameless blood. You are the temple of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit of God dwells in you. You shall be victorious.
Prayer:
Our heavenly Father!
You wish to dwell in me and fulfill the desires of my heart. You are eager to call me Your child. Therefore, enable me to call You, “Abba Father” always. I request You to come into my heart and make it your
dwelling place. Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, The power and the glory, the victory and the majesty; for all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, And You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; In Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. Now therefore, our God, We thank You And praise Your glorious name. But who am I, to come before Your throne of grace? For all things come from You.
In the matchless name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
LORD FORGIVE MY SINS
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
(1 John 1:7)
A woman came with great faith seeking the Lord’s divine love. But, the people who were there branded her as ‘sinner’. Yet by His matchless love He forgave her sins and sent her happy saying, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace” (Luke 7:50).
He is the only One who has the power to forgive sins because He is the One who offered His body as a living sacrifice on the cross to die for our sins and iniquities. It is stated in the Bible, “Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon” (Isaiah 55:7). God is ready to shower His grace and mercy to all who cry out to Him for forgiveness and pardon. He will forgive our iniquity and He will forget our sins (Jeremiah 31:34).
Once there lived a man who did not love his wife, his children and his relatives. Even in his workspot, he was arrogant and would not obey anyone. So, no one loved him in this world. His children refused to accept him as their father and hated his presence at home. He made it a habit to come home fully drunk, thrash his wife and children and then go to sleep.
One day, he had a dream. In it, he saw the Lord hanging on the cross with His hand and feet nailed to it. From the cross, it looked as if He was speaking to him saying, “My son! I am already wounded for your sins. Why do you hurt Me and make Me bleed again? Will you not love Me?” This broke his heart to pieces! When he opened his eyes, he found all the members of the family asleep. His children were groaning in sleep because of the pain he inflicted on them. With tears in his eyes, he hugged them and kissed them. He woke up his wife and told her what happened. The same moment, he became a true Christian. His life changed upside down.
Dear Friend! The love of God can change any hard-hearted man (Hosea 11:4). Now you do a little bit of introspection about your own life and see if there are any evil thoughts, wicked ideas and other vices in your life. God who changed the drunkard’s life in the above incident says, “My child! Give me your heart” (Proverbs 23:26). Accept His loving call and surrender your life to Him!
Prayer:
Loving Lord!
Your Calvary love is incomparable. Let this divine love change my life completely and make me walk in Your ways. From today onwards, help me to lead a holy life and find favour in Your sight. Hold my hand and lead me in the way I should go. I confess that nothing is impossible with You. Give me the grace to change those things which You desire I could make a change and to accept those things which I cannot and help me understand Your awesome guiding presence in everything that I do. Help me to remain attached in You – the True Vine, like the branch to bear much fruits.
In Your precious name I pray.
Amen.
(1 John 1:7)
A woman came with great faith seeking the Lord’s divine love. But, the people who were there branded her as ‘sinner’. Yet by His matchless love He forgave her sins and sent her happy saying, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace” (Luke 7:50).
He is the only One who has the power to forgive sins because He is the One who offered His body as a living sacrifice on the cross to die for our sins and iniquities. It is stated in the Bible, “Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon” (Isaiah 55:7). God is ready to shower His grace and mercy to all who cry out to Him for forgiveness and pardon. He will forgive our iniquity and He will forget our sins (Jeremiah 31:34).
Once there lived a man who did not love his wife, his children and his relatives. Even in his workspot, he was arrogant and would not obey anyone. So, no one loved him in this world. His children refused to accept him as their father and hated his presence at home. He made it a habit to come home fully drunk, thrash his wife and children and then go to sleep.
One day, he had a dream. In it, he saw the Lord hanging on the cross with His hand and feet nailed to it. From the cross, it looked as if He was speaking to him saying, “My son! I am already wounded for your sins. Why do you hurt Me and make Me bleed again? Will you not love Me?” This broke his heart to pieces! When he opened his eyes, he found all the members of the family asleep. His children were groaning in sleep because of the pain he inflicted on them. With tears in his eyes, he hugged them and kissed them. He woke up his wife and told her what happened. The same moment, he became a true Christian. His life changed upside down.
Dear Friend! The love of God can change any hard-hearted man (Hosea 11:4). Now you do a little bit of introspection about your own life and see if there are any evil thoughts, wicked ideas and other vices in your life. God who changed the drunkard’s life in the above incident says, “My child! Give me your heart” (Proverbs 23:26). Accept His loving call and surrender your life to Him!
Prayer:
Loving Lord!
Your Calvary love is incomparable. Let this divine love change my life completely and make me walk in Your ways. From today onwards, help me to lead a holy life and find favour in Your sight. Hold my hand and lead me in the way I should go. I confess that nothing is impossible with You. Give me the grace to change those things which You desire I could make a change and to accept those things which I cannot and help me understand Your awesome guiding presence in everything that I do. Help me to remain attached in You – the True Vine, like the branch to bear much fruits.
In Your precious name I pray.
Amen.
Friday, June 25, 2010
The Favor of God!
"And the angel said, Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." ~ Luke 1:28
In sports, this phrase means absolutely nothing! You may by highly favored and go into the game and find yourself the object of an incredible defeat. When you are favored and you get defeated, they call that an upset. In God, being favored is part of the package, and you never fear an upset for you stay favored.
Did you realize as a child of God, you are highly favored? No matter what you may have done in the past, as soon as you make Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior, you have favor with God. The favor of God is a neglected topic that robs believers of the greatest blessings of God. This word, "favor" can change your life -- forever!
Favor is a term used in modern-day terminology: "Hey, would you do me a favor?" That is, "would you do something for me that I don't really deserve? I'm still asking -- even though I know it's a favor, and because I know we are in relationship." This word has multiplied meanings: In the Old Testament, it means grace, charm, acceptance, goodwill, or desire. I love this definition: "to bend, or stoop in kindness to an inferior, to be shown consideration." In the New Testament, you are more familiar with favor than you think. It is from the Greek word, "charis." This is where we get our word for "Grace" and "Gifts of the Holy Spirit." Even the gifts of the Holy Spirit are a sign of God's favor on us. This word favor or grace is the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in our life. It also includes that which brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness. Grace of speech is due to favor. Grace is the spiritual condition of one that is governed by the power of divine favor.
Favor is different from grace, although it comes from the same root-word! Grace is undeserved; favor is conditional! There are three things we need, to walk in our dreams, which are produced by favor: 1.) Total Unconditional Surrender! 2.) Absolute Purity! 3.) Kingdom Thinking! On the other hand, having the mind of Christ. Dreams and favor are twin-brothers! No one in the Bible with a mission from God who did not also have God's favor. Do you have God's favor?
WISDOM WORD: "Too many Christians are no longer fishers of men, but keepers of the aquarium."
TODAY'S PRAYER: "Father, it is my awesome responsibility to share the Good News of Your message of hope and love. My desire is to embrace that calling, In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
In sports, this phrase means absolutely nothing! You may by highly favored and go into the game and find yourself the object of an incredible defeat. When you are favored and you get defeated, they call that an upset. In God, being favored is part of the package, and you never fear an upset for you stay favored.
Did you realize as a child of God, you are highly favored? No matter what you may have done in the past, as soon as you make Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior, you have favor with God. The favor of God is a neglected topic that robs believers of the greatest blessings of God. This word, "favor" can change your life -- forever!
Favor is a term used in modern-day terminology: "Hey, would you do me a favor?" That is, "would you do something for me that I don't really deserve? I'm still asking -- even though I know it's a favor, and because I know we are in relationship." This word has multiplied meanings: In the Old Testament, it means grace, charm, acceptance, goodwill, or desire. I love this definition: "to bend, or stoop in kindness to an inferior, to be shown consideration." In the New Testament, you are more familiar with favor than you think. It is from the Greek word, "charis." This is where we get our word for "Grace" and "Gifts of the Holy Spirit." Even the gifts of the Holy Spirit are a sign of God's favor on us. This word favor or grace is the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in our life. It also includes that which brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness. Grace of speech is due to favor. Grace is the spiritual condition of one that is governed by the power of divine favor.
Favor is different from grace, although it comes from the same root-word! Grace is undeserved; favor is conditional! There are three things we need, to walk in our dreams, which are produced by favor: 1.) Total Unconditional Surrender! 2.) Absolute Purity! 3.) Kingdom Thinking! On the other hand, having the mind of Christ. Dreams and favor are twin-brothers! No one in the Bible with a mission from God who did not also have God's favor. Do you have God's favor?
WISDOM WORD: "Too many Christians are no longer fishers of men, but keepers of the aquarium."
TODAY'S PRAYER: "Father, it is my awesome responsibility to share the Good News of Your message of hope and love. My desire is to embrace that calling, In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Being a Light
In one corner of the world squatted a sullen, sulking, friendless darkness. Suddenly a tiny light appeared. It was very small but it was a light. Someone had put it there. It just stood there and sent out its rays. A passerby remarked to the light: "Don't you think you would be of more use somewhere else and not in this God-forsaken corner?" "Not really," said the little light. "I shine because I am a light. And because I shine, I am a light. I don't shine in order to be seen, but so that others could seen in the dark." When the gloomy darkness heard this, it gritted its teeth and full of furry, tried to put out the light. But the gigantic darkness was powerless againstthis tiny light that wanted to shine.
Jesus is Light .If Jesus is in our heart ,darkeness turns into light
Jesus is Light .If Jesus is in our heart ,darkeness turns into light
Monday, June 21, 2010
what a father i have
Angel and members of noturningbackamen SALUTE'S and wishing A VERY HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER
The Grass Is Always Greener!
"I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am."
Philippians 4:11
The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but it has to be mowed, too! Are you enjoying life? If not, maybe it is because you are taking for granted what you already have. You may think, "I can't enjoy my life, here. I have too many problems." Let me encourage you not to focus on what you do not have, and begin focusing on the good things in your life. Take just a moment and thank God for your health and strength. Maybe you have lost your health and you feel miserable, but you must realize it could be worse. Thank God for your job! It may be difficult, but it is one source of God's provision to meet your needs. Years ago, I heard my Agency Manager say, "I complained about having no shoes, until I saw a man, who didn't have any feet."
The secret of being content in a dissatisfying world is to rejoice in your relationship with Jesus Christ! Paul says in Philippians 4:4, "No matter what you're going through, no matter what your life is like, no matter what your circumstances are, rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!" Instead of being the grumpiest man on earth, Paul is the most joyful man on earth, because he has Jesus Christ in his life. When God is in your life, you do not need many things to make you happy. God is the source of your happiness!
We search all over for things that will give contentment and peace of mind! Yet, there is a treasure we can enjoy right where we are -- a joyful relationship with Christ! Do you need the contentment, joy, and peace of mind I have been talking about? Do you need to make things right with God? Stop, right now, and give thanks to God for His blessings in your life. Nothing will hinder your relationship with God and stop you from advancing to the next level more than an ungrateful, unthankful attitude.
Make a decision that you are going to start being happy right where you are! The secret of true happiness is to enjoy life -- regardless of your circumstances! Allow God to take you to victory, and you will live the abundant, joy-filled, life He has in store for you!
WISDOM WORD: "You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist." ~ Golda Meir, Former Prime Minister - Israel
TODAY'S PRAYER: "Father, I am incredibly blessed! Thank You for all the wonderful blessings in my life. I will praise You, In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Philippians 4:11
The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but it has to be mowed, too! Are you enjoying life? If not, maybe it is because you are taking for granted what you already have. You may think, "I can't enjoy my life, here. I have too many problems." Let me encourage you not to focus on what you do not have, and begin focusing on the good things in your life. Take just a moment and thank God for your health and strength. Maybe you have lost your health and you feel miserable, but you must realize it could be worse. Thank God for your job! It may be difficult, but it is one source of God's provision to meet your needs. Years ago, I heard my Agency Manager say, "I complained about having no shoes, until I saw a man, who didn't have any feet."
The secret of being content in a dissatisfying world is to rejoice in your relationship with Jesus Christ! Paul says in Philippians 4:4, "No matter what you're going through, no matter what your life is like, no matter what your circumstances are, rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!" Instead of being the grumpiest man on earth, Paul is the most joyful man on earth, because he has Jesus Christ in his life. When God is in your life, you do not need many things to make you happy. God is the source of your happiness!
We search all over for things that will give contentment and peace of mind! Yet, there is a treasure we can enjoy right where we are -- a joyful relationship with Christ! Do you need the contentment, joy, and peace of mind I have been talking about? Do you need to make things right with God? Stop, right now, and give thanks to God for His blessings in your life. Nothing will hinder your relationship with God and stop you from advancing to the next level more than an ungrateful, unthankful attitude.
Make a decision that you are going to start being happy right where you are! The secret of true happiness is to enjoy life -- regardless of your circumstances! Allow God to take you to victory, and you will live the abundant, joy-filled, life He has in store for you!
WISDOM WORD: "You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist." ~ Golda Meir, Former Prime Minister - Israel
TODAY'S PRAYER: "Father, I am incredibly blessed! Thank You for all the wonderful blessings in my life. I will praise You, In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Let’s learn from potatoes………….
A kindergarten teacher has decided to let her class play a game. The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag containing a few potatoes. Each potato will be given a name of a person that the child hates, so the number of potatoes that a child will put in his/her plastic bag will depend on the number of people he/she hates. So when the day came, every child brought some potatoes with the name of the people he/she hated. Some had two potatoes; some three, while some up to five potatoes. Then, the teacher told the children to carry the potatoes with them in the plastic bag wherever they go (even to the washroom) for one week. Days after days passed by, and the children started to complain due to the unpleasant smell that came out from the rotten potatoes. Besides, those having five potatoes also had to carry heavier bags. After one week, the children were relieved, because the game has finally ended.... The teacher asked, "How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for one week?” The children let out their frustrations and started complaining of the trouble that they had to go through while carrying the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they went. Then, the teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game. The teacher said, "This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred for somebody inside your heart. The stench of hatred will contaminate your heart and you will carry it with you wherever you go. If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just one week, can you imagine what it is to have the stench of hatred in your heart for your lifetime???" Summary of the story: Throw away any hatred for anyone from your heart, so that you will not carry sins for a lifetime. Forgiving others is the best attitude to have! True love is not loving a perfect person, but loving an imperfect person perfectly!!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
powerfull message
I have a powerful message for your friends! Just gear up for an anointing! I am all on fire as I type this on my laptop! If today you are mourning over the loss of your job, or the loss of your finances, or the loss of your loved ones, or the loss of happiness and joy or the loss of peace and security, loss of parts/aspects of your marriage or uncertainty prevails your life..let me tell you, God is directly speaking to you today through this message. God would restore them back to you! Glory to Jesus! You don't have to go searching for it, it would come back! May I have your attention . please?
The life of king Saul started in a very humble way with him going in search of the lost donkeys, little did he know that his life was going to change dramatically during the journey. He encounters the great prophet Samuel during his search and God anoints Saul as the future king of Israel. While the anointing comes on his head, the lost donkeys were automatically restored to his father. Wow, this is amazing! Oh yeah, amazing and wonderful things happen when the presence of God comes on your life! When you start reading the Bible instead of crazy magazines, when you start attending church instead of malls and clubs, when Jesus walks into your life, your husband would leave his girlfriend and come back to you, your wayward children would come back to you, your business would be restored and broken lives would be built. Praise Jesus!
It is the world's way to go in for recommendations and bribe and get a job, but God would bring it to your lap. Shout out hallelujah! Believe with me! Trust what I say and my anointing would pass on you! It is one thing to get a pay cheque on the first of every month and live on it but it is glorious to leave every worldly resources and trust Him for your life and that is how I am living. Praise Jesus! I can write this message with power because He has never let me down! Amen.
Don't look around for people to find the right partner for you, don't sulk and complain, trust God and walk in faith, your life partner would walk into your life. While the homeless widow Ruth went about her work dutifully, honestly and faithfully, Boaz walked into her life and took her as his wife. Oh, how lovely! On one single day, God turned this widow's life into abundance: she had a husband, home and a full plentiful life.
Many of us like Saul are on a wild goose chase for donkeys, whereas Jesus is waiting to offer you His abundance. Saul and his servant searched the fields, mountains, and three cities; yet were unable to find the donkeys is because GOD HAD NEED OF SAUL. God has to hide some things from our natural eye in order to get our attention, once you turn to Him, He would turn the lost things back to you. Trust Him!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Working for God
Joe had always been a helpful neighbor and so the lady next door asked him if he could drive her little son to the hospital. Actually, Joe had other plans but he did not know how to say no. So he sat the little boy onto the car seat, fastened his seat belt, and started off on the 50-mile trip to the hospital. As they were driving along, the little boy slowly turned to Joe and asked: "Are you God?" Startled, Joe said: "No." The boy continued: "I heard my mommy asking God for some way to get me to a doctor. If you are not God, do you work for God?" Joe replied: "I guess so - sometimes. And now that you ask, I will be doing it a lot more."
Are you on God's most current employee list...?
When you help one another ,Jesus helps you
Are you on God's most current employee list...?
When you help one another ,Jesus helps you
Monday, June 14, 2010
Embracing Change!
"You are the same... Your years will have no end."
Psalm 102:27 NKJV
God never changes! In a world that is ever-changing, it is a great comfort to know God remains "the same yesterday, today and forever." Hebrews 13:8. One cynic remarked nothing is permanent -- except change. We live in a world of constant change! Everything from ladies' shoes to legislation, automobiles to art, furniture to finances... styles, customs and conditions change overnight. World events seem to tumble over each other with barely enough time to happen.
In such a breath-taking age, people look all around for a point of permanence! Some rely upon financial investments, but money only serves to purchase more change. Others seek to endure through fame, honors, and position, but soon the famous are forgotten. Some rely on friends, but too many friends, like shadows, follow only in sunny weather. Thousands seek to escape life's boredom through modern fads and "isms." Someone has said, "The religion of China is Confucian: the religion of America is confusion."
Jesus Christ the same! What marvelous satisfaction we can take in these four words! He is One who never fails the heart that leans on Him for rest. Health may fail -- but His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Adversity may crash upon us -- but He draws closer than a brother. Friends may desert us, so that we end up saying with Paul, "No man stood with me.""Notwithstanding, the Lord stood with me." In death He assures us, "I am the resurrection and the life." I take great comfort in knowing God is referred to in Isaiah 9:6 as "the everlasting Father." Nevertheless, we can also say with him in the next verse,
It is so easy to become consumed with temporal things and lose sight of eternal matters! After all, we require food, shelter, and a certain amount of materials and goods to survive. Most of us spend a good deal of our lives working to obtain things to sustain ourselves. We also spend a lot of time and energy working for more than we may actually need. In our effort to pursue things, we lose sight of the eternal Creator. While we were created in His image to enjoy our time on earth, He also gave us eternal life through His Son. In everything, He remains focused on us. Let us change our focus on Him -- for a change!
WISDOM WORD: "Choose to think on the eternal consequences of your actions and goals more than on the temporal gains and things of this world."
TODAY'S PRAYER: "Father remind me to keep my mind on You, as I am on Your mind, In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Psalm 102:27 NKJV
God never changes! In a world that is ever-changing, it is a great comfort to know God remains "the same yesterday, today and forever." Hebrews 13:8. One cynic remarked nothing is permanent -- except change. We live in a world of constant change! Everything from ladies' shoes to legislation, automobiles to art, furniture to finances... styles, customs and conditions change overnight. World events seem to tumble over each other with barely enough time to happen.
In such a breath-taking age, people look all around for a point of permanence! Some rely upon financial investments, but money only serves to purchase more change. Others seek to endure through fame, honors, and position, but soon the famous are forgotten. Some rely on friends, but too many friends, like shadows, follow only in sunny weather. Thousands seek to escape life's boredom through modern fads and "isms." Someone has said, "The religion of China is Confucian: the religion of America is confusion."
Jesus Christ the same! What marvelous satisfaction we can take in these four words! He is One who never fails the heart that leans on Him for rest. Health may fail -- but His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Adversity may crash upon us -- but He draws closer than a brother. Friends may desert us, so that we end up saying with Paul, "No man stood with me.""Notwithstanding, the Lord stood with me." In death He assures us, "I am the resurrection and the life." I take great comfort in knowing God is referred to in Isaiah 9:6 as "the everlasting Father." Nevertheless, we can also say with him in the next verse,
It is so easy to become consumed with temporal things and lose sight of eternal matters! After all, we require food, shelter, and a certain amount of materials and goods to survive. Most of us spend a good deal of our lives working to obtain things to sustain ourselves. We also spend a lot of time and energy working for more than we may actually need. In our effort to pursue things, we lose sight of the eternal Creator. While we were created in His image to enjoy our time on earth, He also gave us eternal life through His Son. In everything, He remains focused on us. Let us change our focus on Him -- for a change!
WISDOM WORD: "Choose to think on the eternal consequences of your actions and goals more than on the temporal gains and things of this world."
TODAY'S PRAYER: "Father remind me to keep my mind on You, as I am on Your mind, In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
Friday, June 11, 2010
I know My Master............
A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room......and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side. "Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know. "You don't know? You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side? "The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side of which came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, "Did you notice my dog? He's never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know one thing...I know my Master Jesus is there and that is enough."
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Lost in forest………..
Once a man got trapped in a thick and a dangerous forest in Africa and lost his way. He was unable to find his way out of that forest. He was surrounded by thick bushes. He was stuck with fear and thought that his life was at risk, because of the other wild animals which might attack him. While wandering through forests in order to find his way out of the forest, he found a single lonely cottage. With great anxiety, he asked the old man who was living there to show him the way and let him know that he is at safe place totally out of the forest. The man started walking behind the old man. After following the old man for a long time, with fear and anxiousness in his heart, he asked the old man, "Where is the way?" The old man replied, "Sir! There is no path ahead. I am the way. Just follow me." Very soon, the old man led the young man out of the forest and made sure that he is on the right road from where he can find his way home. When we lose our way and end up panicking what happens next, remember God will direct your path and show a way in which you should blindly walk trusting Him to receive His blessings and keep up His will. The way through which He is taking you might seem longer. But don't stop in the middle and question God "Where is the way?" He knows where He should take you. Walk with Him. Your future will begin to glow with the light of heaven into which it will ultimately blend. Your path of life will lead on into the infinite distances of eternity. There might be darkness in some areas of your life. But, he wants to be your light and bring you out of such darkness, forests, and deserts, lost unknown roads. Just when your river Jordan is overflowing its banks, making a crossing seem impossible even in such circumstances, He will open a way through. In this evil world, Lord Jesus Christ is the only way to blessings and eternal life. The truth that can never be proved wrong is that He is an existing and a living God. He wants to take control of your life. Allow Him to direct your path and walk in His footsteps for He said, "I am the way, the truth and the life" (John 14:6)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Never Give Up............
A frog was hopping around a farmyard, when it decided to investigate the barn. Being somewhat careless, and maybe a little too curious, he ended up falling into a jug half-filled with fresh milk. As he swam about attempting to reach the top of the jug, he found that the sides of the jug were too high and steep to reach. He tried to stretch his back legs to push off the bottom of the jug but found it too deep. But this frog was determined not to give up, and he continued to struggle. He kicked and squirmed and kicked and squirmed, until at last, all his churning about in the milk had turned the milk into a big hunk of butter. The butter was now solid enough for him to climb onto and get out of the jug! Friends this story touched me a lot. I am just comparing this story to one of my favorite Scriptures is Psalm 37:5, which says: ''Commit your way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He will bring it to pass.'' Trusting God is simply knowing and being absolutely assured that He will do all He promised. And Trusting God is the solution to come out of every problem. Remember the definition of perseverance - the certainty that what we are looking for, will happen. Trusting God is the basis of that perseverance. "Never Give Up!” Commit your way to the LORD; Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
FACING THE BULLIES
“God, are you avoiding me? Where are you when I need you?” Psalm 10:1 MSG
We all go through storms! We can either blame God for the storm, or allow Him to be our source of strength in the storm. As we read Psalm 10, we see the frustration on David as he watched the bullies of his day getting away with their evil plans, while God seemingly stood idly by -- “doing nothing.” Do these thoughts ever come to your mind? “Where’s God, when I need Him?”
In his frustration, David called on God to raise His hand against these evildoers, on behalf of the victims! God’s arm and hand represent His power and strength. The Bible refers to God’s mighty right hand, when telling the story of Moses’ defeat of the pharaoh of Egypt. David is saying, “Lord, strike them, again.” We have all felt like that, at times. David is really “ratting” on these bullies in his land. God told one preacher to quit complaining and calling it prayer. It is so humorous how we go to God with stuff we call “prayer.” It often turns out to be a gripe session, or our requisition list of things we want done.
There are days we will never forget! President Roosevelt declared December 7, 1941, was “a day that would live in infamy.” There was John F. Kennedy’s assassination! Then, there was the day Christa McAuliffe’s life came to such a tragic end, along with the other astronauts of the space shuttle, Challenger. Then, there was the morning we all turned on our televisions to see a Boeing 747 fly into the World Trade Center, and watched people leap to their deaths. At church that night people came, not so much to pray, but to just be comforted in their spirits that this was not the end of the world. I remember preparing a message that week, as God led me to the thought, “I know who holds tomorrow.” So many asked and continue to ask whenever they are faced with tragedy, “Where’s God?”
Everyone faces bullies in life, but we are not defenseless! God’s mighty arm moves on behalf of those, who call for help. Are you facing such a situation? Lean on the One, who is your strength. Commit yourself into the care of God. He is your defense!
WISDOM WORD: “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” ~ Jesus Christ
TODAY’S PRAYER: “Father, I give all my cares over to You, for I know You know what is best for me. Keep me in the center of Your care, In Jesus’ Name, Amen!”
Monday, June 7, 2010
PUPPIES FOR SALE
A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the pups and set about Nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he Felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the Eyes of a little boy.
Mister," he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies."
"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, "these puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money."
The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer. "I've got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?"
"Sure," said the farmer.
And with that he let out a whistle,"Here,Dolly!" he called.
Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight.
As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse. Slowly another little ball appeared; this One noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up....
"I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt.
The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would."
With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself To a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need Someone who understands."
Jesus need people who need someone who understands.
Mister," he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies."
"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, "these puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money."
The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer. "I've got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?"
"Sure," said the farmer.
And with that he let out a whistle,"Here,Dolly!" he called.
Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight.
As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse. Slowly another little ball appeared; this One noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up....
"I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt.
The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would."
With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself To a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need Someone who understands."
Jesus need people who need someone who understands.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Would u like to have a cup of Tea………..?
There was a couple who used to go to England to shop in the beautiful stores. They both liked antiques and pottery and especially teacups. This was their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. One day in this beautiful shop they saw a beautiful teacup. They said, “May we see that? We’ve never seen one quite so beautiful”. As the lady handed it to them, suddenly the teacup spoke. “You don’t understand”. It said. “Haven’t always been a teacup .there was a time when I was red and I was clay. My master took me and rolled me and patted me over and over and I yelled out, ‘Let me alone’. But he smiled, ‘Not yet’. “Then I was placed on a spinning wheel,” the teacup said, and suddenly was spun around and around and around. ‘Stop it! I’m getting dizzy!’ I screamed. But the master only nodded and said, ‘Not yet.’ “Then he put me in the oven. I never felt such heat. I wondered why he wanted to burn me, and I yelled and knocked at the door. I could see him through the opening and I could read his lips as he shook his head, ‘Not yet’. “Finally the door opened, he put me on the shelf, and I began to cool.’ there, that’s better’, I said. And he brushed and painted me all over. The fumes were horrible. I thought I would gag. ‘Stop it!’ I cried. He only nodded, ‘Not yet’. “Then suddenly he put me back into the oven, not like the first one. This was twice as hot and I knew I would suffocate. I begged. I pleaded. I screamed. I cried. All the time I could see him through the opening nodding his head saying, ‘Not yet.” Then I knew there wasn’t any hope. I would never make it. I was ready to give up. But the door opened and he took me out and placed me on the shelf. One hour later he handed me a mirror and I couldn’t believe it was me. ‘It’s beautiful. I’m beautiful.’ When you are going through adversity, & searching for reasons & answers, remember that it may not be a punishment from God, it may not be your fault or anyone’s fault. Adversity is here for a reason; for it is only through struggles, pain & suffering that we grow stronger & wiser
Saturday, June 5, 2010
HOPE
Many years ago there lived a very old man. Before his house stood two tall mountains that kept out the sunlight. He was not happy about this and so he sat down with his sons and all made a solemn promise that they would hack back away those two mountains A neighbor saw them go out with their hoes and shook his head. "How stupid can you get?" he screamed. "It's absolutely impossible for you to carry away those mighty mountains." The old man only smiled and said: "Well, when I die, my sons will carry on the work. And when they die, my grandsons will continue it. Yes, the mountains are high but they won't get any higher. But our strength can still grow. With every shovel full of earth that we carry away, we come closer to our goal." "It is better to do something than just sit around and complain that those mountains keep out the sunlight." With complete conviction the old man kept right on digging. God saw it and was moved to send two angles to earth. They lifted the two mountains onto their shoulders, and carried them off.
In his letter to the Corinthians, Saint Paul talks about having faith great enough to move mountains. [1 Cor. 13:2]
In his letter to the Corinthians, Saint Paul talks about having faith great enough to move mountains. [1 Cor. 13:2]
Friday, June 4, 2010
God hidden in people
Once God promised an elderly lady that he would visit her that day. So she got ready... She scrubbed and cleaned and polished and dusted and put everything in order. Then she sat down and waited for God to come. Suddenly someone knocked. She raced to the door and quickly pulled it open and what did she see but just a poor beggar standing outside. "No, not today," the lady said, "for heaven's sake get along with you... I am waiting for God to come any minute now... I can't be bothered with you." The beggar left as hungry as he had come. A bit later there was another knock. The lady opened the door even faster than before. A poor old man stood there. "Sorry," said the lady, "I can't take care of you today." With that she slammed the door in his face. Quite a bit later someone again knocked at the door. Again it was a ragged hungry beggar. She sent him off empty-handed and sat down to wait. Evening came on and still there was no sign of God. Finally she went to bed with a heavy heart. She dreamt that the good Lord had come to her and said, "I came to you three times today and all three times you threw me out."
There is an old custom in the monasteries of Europe. All guests, all people coming to the door, are treated well, because they believe in the old saying: "When a guest comes, Christ comes."
There is an old custom in the monasteries of Europe. All guests, all people coming to the door, are treated well, because they believe in the old saying: "When a guest comes, Christ comes."
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
The wolf and goat
Once a wolf saw a goat atop on a hill and said, "Come down here, Miss Goat! The grass here is greener and longer."
"Thank You," answered the goat,
"The grass down there may be much better. But, if I come down, you will get a good meal. So, I prefer to stay here - where you can't reach.AM more wiser then you.
Satan always try's us to trap with her innocens but we people of Christ must be more wiser then Satan .Crush the Satan under your feet in the name of Jesus Christ and live righteousness life
"Thank You," answered the goat,
"The grass down there may be much better. But, if I come down, you will get a good meal. So, I prefer to stay here - where you can't reach.AM more wiser then you.
Satan always try's us to trap with her innocens but we people of Christ must be more wiser then Satan .Crush the Satan under your feet in the name of Jesus Christ and live righteousness life
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
The Crane and the Crab
Once there was a crane that lived on a lake and daily caught fish for many years till she grew old. Now, fragile and old, she couldn't hunt any longer. One day she spotted a crab and tricked it that she had heard some fishermen saying that they would catch all the fish of this lake soon. No sooner, the crab heard the news, it swam to the bottom of the lake to inform the fish about this bad news. The fish came to the surface and begged the crane to think of a plan to save them. The crane seized this opportunity and told them that she knows a lake nearby and she would take 3-4 fish with her and drop them there. The next day, the crane takes some fish in his beak and flies off. When she is out of sight, she eats up the fish. This continues for many days, till she ate them all up. Now she asks the crab to cling to her neck so that she may transfer it to the lake. But when they come near the place, the crab sees the bones of the dead fish and realizes what the crane had done. The crab clenches the crane's throat and she finally drops dead.
When you try to fool someone,Jesus will punish you.
When you try to fool someone,Jesus will punish you.
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