Thoughts for another day
November 30, 2010
Today's verse: Deut. 32:39. See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Our God is a Sovereign Lord. He is Supreme and the Owner of all creation. The earth and all its fullness belongs to Him. He is its Master, for He created it and He is its Sustainer for He is responsible for its well being. No one can question God about anything. No one can say anything to Him which will matter for no one is like Him to even stand before Him. All His decrees come to pass and because He is infinitely good, we can rest assured that He will do good for He not only has created everything perfect, but He also loves us perfectly and abundantly.
Our God is a jealous God (Ex. 20:5) and He doesn't tolerate the worship of idols. We understand this even in the human context: when an inventor invents something and the credit is stolen by someone else, the original inventor is livid and goes to court to prove that He is the inventor. The same is with God; only He doesn't go to court; for which judge can judge before Him? Don't forget, justice takes its form from God for He is just and were it not so, there wouldn't be anything called justice for what would be considered right and what would be considered wrong anyway?
Because He is so great (even greatness takes its meaning from Him) He does everything as His will decrees. He kills and brings to life…yeah He wounds and heals, and who can question Him. Man can only term His wounds as a natural disaster! But remember between all that is said above here, God is our passionate lover and He wants to bask in love for us. Proof of His love He has given in His offering of His only begotten Son as the sacrificial lamb for us. Think and ponder, is there anything else that He can give as proof? And today, think what worshipping this Awesome God will do for you. None of us by worshipping Him can enhance His stature even a little bit, but rather we make ourselves eligible for His Grace and blessings when we worship Him. And when we think upon Him in our lives, He comes to us as a balm; to heal and to redeem and lead us on to new life. We just have to be surrendered and waiting.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 29, 2010
Today's verse: 1 Sm. 17:47. And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands. (KJV)
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For another day let us in His Presence come and recognize Him as the LORD our God who is all-powerful and all knowing. He is everywhere and nothing is hid from Him as there is nothing that can be hid from Him since His Presence permeates every corner of the earth. Truly awesome and wonderful is His Name which we can herald as the Highest Name on earth for tell me is there anyone who is Higher than the Most High?
There are many who worship Him in the earth; yet there are many who are opposed to Him. They are the ones who know Him not and move in His earth breathing the air He provides and eating the things He gives and do not credit Him with the fact that the very lives they lead are given by Him. They are completely oblivious of the fact that with a word they can be destroyed, but yet, they rebel against the God of all the earth. And He watches, patiently.
Then there are those who are devoted to Him. They trust Him with everything incl. their lives and they live by His Grace day by day. He shows Himself to them, because He is touched by their faithfulness which He has given them Himself, yet the fact that they accept it and accept Him are great before His sight. He speaks His Word on their behalf working mighty miracles for them even as they wait upon Him and welcome His blessings. He is the pivot of their lives forming the very atmosphere they live in. To them the LORD God sends His saving Grace. Every problem they have is His and whatever battle they face in their lives is His battle. He surrenders their enemy into their hands to be annihilated. Upon His children none dare cast an evil eye for His eye roams upon them. And when their time has come to exit this world, He comes to them and welcomes them into the next where they will joy in Him and praise Him all their lives. This is His guarantee for you who worship and adore Him and are devoted to Him whole-heartedly.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 26, 2010
Today's verse: Jn. 12:24. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
When Jesus spoke this Word, the people would have wondered at the implication for didn't they know that when the seed dies it bursts forth and produces much fruit; and it's clear that only in the death of the seed is fruit the next step? Would they have understood this in the sense of the sacrifice of the Son of Man? We don't know but can conjecture they didn't and like Jesus said to His disciples, you don't understand this now but you will later, so they would've understood this Word of the Lord at a later stage when all that was written in the Law about the Anointed One of God was accomplished.
This message is important in today's context. The world, including almost 99% Christians (gauged by the attendance in church of the total number present in a particular parish/community), today have lost sight of God. He is reduced to nothingness, an absolute blob. In fact even for the few who go to church, Jesus is inconvenient because revealing Him is an embarrassment for us and of course a step of inherent danger. However, for the salvation of the world, those of us who have a mission sealed on our lives have to remember that the Gospel of the Son of God, has to be preached… no matter what the cost.
If we're worried about the proclamation and its consequences, we aren't fit for the Kingdom. We need to be ready to die because we know Jesus, the beloved Son of God, died for our sake and birthed the community for God's Kingdom. Through His own death and according to His Word, He has borne much fruit and He expects each one of us to do the same. It's easy to be arm chair preachers, preaching in safe environments where there can be no dangerous consequences to the delivery of the Good News, but great are they who, trudging into treacherous territory fearing not for their lives and powered by the Holy Spirit, stand up and declare the love and saving Grace of the Redeemer and beckon them to accept it. They have understood they're the seed of Christ and to bear much fruit they need to die. Blessed be such souls who lose their lives so they can gain them in eternal life and dine at the table of the Master.
November 26, 2010
Today's verse: Jn. 12:24. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
When Jesus spoke this Word, the people would have wondered at the implication for didn't they know that when the seed dies it bursts forth and produces much fruit; and it's clear that only in the death of the seed is fruit the next step? Would they have understood this in the sense of the sacrifice of the Son of Man? We don't know but can conjecture they didn't and like Jesus said to His disciples, you don't understand this now but you will later, so they would've understood this Word of the Lord at a later stage when all that was written in the Law about the Anointed One of God was accomplished.
This message is important in today's context. The world, including almost 99% Christians (gauged by the attendance in church of the total number present in a particular parish/community), today have lost sight of God. He is reduced to nothingness, an absolute blob. In fact even for the few who go to church, Jesus is inconvenient because revealing Him is an embarrassment for us and of course a step of inherent danger. However, for the salvation of the world, those of us who have a mission sealed on our lives have to remember that the Gospel of the Son of God, has to be preached… no matter what the cost.
If we're worried about the proclamation and its consequences, we aren't fit for the Kingdom. We need to be ready to die because we know Jesus, the beloved Son of God, died for our sake and birthed the community for God's Kingdom. Through His own death and according to His Word, He has borne much fruit and He expects each one of us to do the same. It's easy to be arm chair preachers, preaching in safe environments where there can be no dangerous consequences to the delivery of the Good News, but great are they who, trudging into treacherous territory fearing not for their lives and powered by the Holy Spirit, stand up and declare the love and saving Grace of the Redeemer and beckon them to accept it. They have understood they're the seed of Christ and to bear much fruit they need to die. Blessed be such souls who lose their lives so they can gain them in eternal life and dine at the table of the Master.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 25, 2010
Today's verse: Lam. 2:18. The hearts [of the inhabitants of Jerusalem] cried to the Lord. [Then to the congregation, I, Jeremiah, cried, addressing the wall as its symbol] O wall of the Daughter of Zion, let tears run down like a river day and night; give yourself no rest, let not your eyes stop [shedding tears]. (Amplified Bible – copyright acknowledged)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
When sin is heavy on us, the fierce burning anger of the LORD God, smites us with destruction; His wrath decimates us so that we disappear from the face of the earth. Yet, He gives us a warning of what is to be before His destruction comes. God had foretold destruction for Judah, that part of Israel which still remained before being vanquished by the Chaldeans. He had decreed through His prophets, the destruction of Judah, but they didn't listen. Then Judah was burned to the ground; her inhabitants were exiled and everything was destroyed. The temple of the Lord was razed to the ground and the Presence of God apparently had left from there. It was terrible for the Jews because they who felt that they owned God and that God would never do such a thing though He had warned them had finally brought about what He said He would.
Then the prophet exhorts as in our Word today. Cry out he calls, cry out everything within the wall or on the wall, to God for restoration for the suffering was immense, more in the soul than the body. He implored the people to not desist from crying out at any time so eventually the Lord in His mercy may look down and have pity and restore the city. Jeremiah, to whom the book is attributed, knew that praying unceasingly would move the heart of God and bring on a flow of mercy.
Look at the situation in the world, there's so much evil. Don't think that since it has not touched you today, it won't come - it will. Fear and death rule the skies above… if you don't think so, wait a while and you'll know. Destruction is around us in the form of natural air and water – polluted to the core. The food we eat is strewn with dirt and poison as pesticides and quick-ripening agents are injected into them. Cancer, aids, hypertension, diabetes and other diseases are rampant to be a burden on us. Look at the products being sold today – insurance, a product born of fear of the future is heaped upon us. Mutual funds, stocks, deposits, are screaming from the tube and newspapers to buy them so one can secure one's future and this is precisely because in every way, man has banished God from his life. Wellness products and other stuff which can keep you well and fit are being stuffed down our throats and honestly we don't know what is to happen for our eyes are not raised to the hills from where our help comes.
That is why we who know should pray and exhort others to pray. Pray unceasingly for the burden of sin is too heavy. Open the eyes of your heart and you'll feel the weight of the sin of man banishing God from his life. And pray my friend so that His wrath won't surround us so we won't be washed away and go into oblivion. Pray that He, the King of the universe will look with His mercy which is new every morning, and remember His everlasting covenant with us.
November 25, 2010
Today's verse: Lam. 2:18. The hearts [of the inhabitants of Jerusalem] cried to the Lord. [Then to the congregation, I, Jeremiah, cried, addressing the wall as its symbol] O wall of the Daughter of Zion, let tears run down like a river day and night; give yourself no rest, let not your eyes stop [shedding tears]. (Amplified Bible – copyright acknowledged)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
When sin is heavy on us, the fierce burning anger of the LORD God, smites us with destruction; His wrath decimates us so that we disappear from the face of the earth. Yet, He gives us a warning of what is to be before His destruction comes. God had foretold destruction for Judah, that part of Israel which still remained before being vanquished by the Chaldeans. He had decreed through His prophets, the destruction of Judah, but they didn't listen. Then Judah was burned to the ground; her inhabitants were exiled and everything was destroyed. The temple of the Lord was razed to the ground and the Presence of God apparently had left from there. It was terrible for the Jews because they who felt that they owned God and that God would never do such a thing though He had warned them had finally brought about what He said He would.
Then the prophet exhorts as in our Word today. Cry out he calls, cry out everything within the wall or on the wall, to God for restoration for the suffering was immense, more in the soul than the body. He implored the people to not desist from crying out at any time so eventually the Lord in His mercy may look down and have pity and restore the city. Jeremiah, to whom the book is attributed, knew that praying unceasingly would move the heart of God and bring on a flow of mercy.
Look at the situation in the world, there's so much evil. Don't think that since it has not touched you today, it won't come - it will. Fear and death rule the skies above… if you don't think so, wait a while and you'll know. Destruction is around us in the form of natural air and water – polluted to the core. The food we eat is strewn with dirt and poison as pesticides and quick-ripening agents are injected into them. Cancer, aids, hypertension, diabetes and other diseases are rampant to be a burden on us. Look at the products being sold today – insurance, a product born of fear of the future is heaped upon us. Mutual funds, stocks, deposits, are screaming from the tube and newspapers to buy them so one can secure one's future and this is precisely because in every way, man has banished God from his life. Wellness products and other stuff which can keep you well and fit are being stuffed down our throats and honestly we don't know what is to happen for our eyes are not raised to the hills from where our help comes.
That is why we who know should pray and exhort others to pray. Pray unceasingly for the burden of sin is too heavy. Open the eyes of your heart and you'll feel the weight of the sin of man banishing God from his life. And pray my friend so that His wrath won't surround us so we won't be washed away and go into oblivion. Pray that He, the King of the universe will look with His mercy which is new every morning, and remember His everlasting covenant with us.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 24, 2010
Today's verse: Jn. 7:49. But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
In the Jesus' time, the Pharisees, rabbis, scribes and Sadducees were the ultimate authority on rules and regulations concerning God and His worship. What they said was the writ and no other person was allowed to go against it. Misinterpretation of the Law and also the keeping or non-keeping of it was judged by the lens these people wore and also what they felt at that particular moment. The common Jew strictly maintained what they said for he was afraid that he'd be ex-communicated if he didn't.
Then Jesus came, a Man who never studied, yet knew Scripture so well. Jesus even interpreted Scripture the way it should be interpreted and deep inside they knew the truth, but were they pleased to transfer the inherent power that interpretation of the Law gave them? No way! Jesus' interpretation shifted the focus on the well being of man the way God saw it whereas their interpretation was so they could be glorified and demand respect from the people. Through this, they even generated fear of reprisal among the people. Besides, they didn't want Scripture to be known by the common Jew except those among their group. Which is why many times they rubbished the claims of Jesus who they said did not obey the Law of Moses.
In Scripture today, they curse those ignorant of the law; and according to the Law, Jesus was a sinner as He never kept the Sabbath (the way that seemed right for them and not the way, God intended it) with its legal requirement and also interpreted it wrongly. To them Jesus was unworthy to be a Jew because He never gave any respect to them, rather exposed their hypocrisy in full view of the ordinary Jew to whom they were like demi-gods! Anyone who supported Jesus was also given the shoddy treatment and blatantly ex-communicated.
We have this practice in our churches also today. Those of us who know Scripture want to stand out as scholars and move about puffed up as if we have the world in our hands and bumble on with our 'expert knowledge'. We want people to obey what we think is the proper interpretation and that is why there are so many break-away groups and they multiply each day. Some day the Lord who created us all will come and teach us and that day, the schisms will vanish.
November 24, 2010
Today's verse: Jn. 7:49. But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
In the Jesus' time, the Pharisees, rabbis, scribes and Sadducees were the ultimate authority on rules and regulations concerning God and His worship. What they said was the writ and no other person was allowed to go against it. Misinterpretation of the Law and also the keeping or non-keeping of it was judged by the lens these people wore and also what they felt at that particular moment. The common Jew strictly maintained what they said for he was afraid that he'd be ex-communicated if he didn't.
Then Jesus came, a Man who never studied, yet knew Scripture so well. Jesus even interpreted Scripture the way it should be interpreted and deep inside they knew the truth, but were they pleased to transfer the inherent power that interpretation of the Law gave them? No way! Jesus' interpretation shifted the focus on the well being of man the way God saw it whereas their interpretation was so they could be glorified and demand respect from the people. Through this, they even generated fear of reprisal among the people. Besides, they didn't want Scripture to be known by the common Jew except those among their group. Which is why many times they rubbished the claims of Jesus who they said did not obey the Law of Moses.
In Scripture today, they curse those ignorant of the law; and according to the Law, Jesus was a sinner as He never kept the Sabbath (the way that seemed right for them and not the way, God intended it) with its legal requirement and also interpreted it wrongly. To them Jesus was unworthy to be a Jew because He never gave any respect to them, rather exposed their hypocrisy in full view of the ordinary Jew to whom they were like demi-gods! Anyone who supported Jesus was also given the shoddy treatment and blatantly ex-communicated.
We have this practice in our churches also today. Those of us who know Scripture want to stand out as scholars and move about puffed up as if we have the world in our hands and bumble on with our 'expert knowledge'. We want people to obey what we think is the proper interpretation and that is why there are so many break-away groups and they multiply each day. Some day the Lord who created us all will come and teach us and that day, the schisms will vanish.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 23, 2010
Today's verse: Ps. 22:3. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Under the bright and brilliant sun, Johnny, a boy of 12 years, stood that morning as the Priest called out, questioning the people, from the makeshift podium during the crusade that was on, 'Where do you find God?' Johnny had just read the Bible at dawn after his mother had readied him to go for the Sunday service and crusade that was on in a nearby football field. He had read the above verse and was wondering, 'How can God dwell in the praises of men?' Of course, Johnny knew God was Awesome, all-powerful and very very big with the ability to do anything, yet this he couldn't grasp.
His ears flapped open and he soaked in the words of the priest, waiting to hear what he said. The priest continued, 'you may tell me God exists in His people and you would be right; you may tell me God is in the poor and there too you will be right; then you may tell me, God is in His creation and sure that is also right. But, let me tell you today, 'God is in every word of praise you utter with your lips in sincerity, as an ardent devotee of His. He comes to dwell in the genuineness of your praising Him!'
There was silence in the crowd and Johnny was impatient to hear more. The priest continued and said, 'we may not accord much to the words we say; yet the Bible has a different view: It says, your words are powerful, giving life or destroying and you are in your words. And when your heart dwells in your words, they take the added dimension of your reality. Now when your heart is seeking God in all earnestness and your lips mouth words of praise to Him, be sure He, the Almighty is adding His essence to your words. Now this is what happens: You are in your words and your words are aligning with God's will that we praise Him always and God's presence becomes His essence in your words and He dwells in your praises. Suddenly, as you praise with your heart, the reality of His Majesty comes to stay and you are led to another dimension, where your heart melds in His presence and you forget who you are and become one with God.' Johnny couldn't fully understand all this, but in silence his lips started praising God and all of a sudden he felt a hand gently cover him and Johnny was lifted into the hall of ecstasy. He was never the same even as he came home that day. That is what praising God with all your heart can do for you.
November 23, 2010
Today's verse: Ps. 22:3. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Under the bright and brilliant sun, Johnny, a boy of 12 years, stood that morning as the Priest called out, questioning the people, from the makeshift podium during the crusade that was on, 'Where do you find God?' Johnny had just read the Bible at dawn after his mother had readied him to go for the Sunday service and crusade that was on in a nearby football field. He had read the above verse and was wondering, 'How can God dwell in the praises of men?' Of course, Johnny knew God was Awesome, all-powerful and very very big with the ability to do anything, yet this he couldn't grasp.
His ears flapped open and he soaked in the words of the priest, waiting to hear what he said. The priest continued, 'you may tell me God exists in His people and you would be right; you may tell me God is in the poor and there too you will be right; then you may tell me, God is in His creation and sure that is also right. But, let me tell you today, 'God is in every word of praise you utter with your lips in sincerity, as an ardent devotee of His. He comes to dwell in the genuineness of your praising Him!'
There was silence in the crowd and Johnny was impatient to hear more. The priest continued and said, 'we may not accord much to the words we say; yet the Bible has a different view: It says, your words are powerful, giving life or destroying and you are in your words. And when your heart dwells in your words, they take the added dimension of your reality. Now when your heart is seeking God in all earnestness and your lips mouth words of praise to Him, be sure He, the Almighty is adding His essence to your words. Now this is what happens: You are in your words and your words are aligning with God's will that we praise Him always and God's presence becomes His essence in your words and He dwells in your praises. Suddenly, as you praise with your heart, the reality of His Majesty comes to stay and you are led to another dimension, where your heart melds in His presence and you forget who you are and become one with God.' Johnny couldn't fully understand all this, but in silence his lips started praising God and all of a sudden he felt a hand gently cover him and Johnny was lifted into the hall of ecstasy. He was never the same even as he came home that day. That is what praising God with all your heart can do for you.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 22, 2010
Today's verse: Job 35:14. Even though you say that you see Him not, the case is before Him; with trembling should you wait upon Him. (NAB)
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Unto the invisible God we approach and times are when we cannot even feel His presence. It may be because our minds are pre-occupied with things that weigh it down. Many worries and anxieties flood the corridors of our senses and mute them to the Word of God which comes to us in silence and we who are not used to silence are completely oblivious of it, seeing that we are even de-sensitized to seeing the invisible God through the eyes of our minds.
Then, we take our pleas unto Him whom we do not see and may I say, do not believe in too that He is and He is watching us all the time. How then can we believe that He will listen to our pleas; to the cries of our heart when we have no faith that He is there and is listening? God becomes but a figment of our creation when our senses are de-sensitized to His Awesome Presence. When our beings are not in consonance with His being, we refuse to believe that He is and He listens. So it is with us many times for we can't perceive His call asking us to hold on to the little faith in us – which signals the period of testing that we need undergo.
But Scripture is clear in that it says; we should tremble and wait in awe for the Awesome One to act. And act He does for He is faithful to His Word. If there is something we need from Him and we are asking in accordance to His uttered Word, God is in it. We may not see or feel Him, but we must know that He is and He will do it for us, simply because God is far more conscious about His Name than we are and we know that if we have asked something according to His Word, then His Word prevails for His Name is in His Word and God will not allow His Holy and powerful Name to be sullied among the people. Therefore, in the presence of the invisible God go today with your need and believe that the Invisible One will work and make visible the invisible desire of your heart, whatever it be for we know Jesus said, 'Go, let it be done for you according to your faith?'
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 19, 2010
Today's verse: Philip. 4:6. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (NRSV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
We love to see people who have confidence in God. A confidence, that's unshakable and refuses to be quelled even if the person is confronted with gigantic problems which could shake the very innards in others making their hearts melt like jelly. We see this confidence in some people and marvel at the faith they have and wish that we too had that kind of faith, don't we?
Now to every person, the Bible says, a measure of faith has been given (Rom. 12:3) and we need to live accordingly. Besides, like the apostles, we also plead the Lord to grant us faith so we're able to assign our lives into His care even more than we did before. Why? Because the operative Word in God's dictionary of immense possibility is 'FAITH'. This is a three-fold faith proposition: 1. Faith in God, 2. Faith in His immense power and 3. Faith, that He loves me and will use His immense power in my favor. For many the 3rd aspect is a little difficult to ingest as we're unsure if God will work in our favor. But I tell you He will; because He honors those who have faith in Him. We feel we're unworthy to expect anything from Him, but when were we ever worthy to receive from Him? However, today we stand covered with the blood of His Son and because we believe in that blood, we're made worthy! It isn't our worthiness, but Jesus' worthiness that we present to our Father as our case in order we receive His favor and mind you, when we have such a friend with us, who is the Beloved of the Father, how can our Father refuse us anything?
Now in our Scripture today, we can relate to what Paul says, because Paul who understood the above argument well could live and breathe it and therefore with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit wrote the sacred Scripture and gave it to us. And we, to whom the Word of God has come, live in confidence for we know our Father and His ways well. So not worrying about anything, but through prayer we make known our needs bringing our confidence in Him to the fore, trusting He will listen and answer and HE DOES.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 18, 2010
Today's verse: Ps. 145:16. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
The earth has billions and billions of life forms in addition to man and other animals. Flora and fauna of various kinds, the fishes in the sea and all the other life forms that are on the surface of the earth all live and need to be sustained. Every creature that has life has to be fed something that can ensure continuity of its life and the number of living things could well be a zillion which is innumerable if one may say. How can all of them be sustained?
They are able to live when the LORD God of the universe opens His hand and out of His hand comes the food and nurture for each living thing in a measure which will satisfy that life. Yes, God provides for each creature, whether it is a cactus plant in the Siberian desert or a little fish hiding behind corals at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. You know, God is at this very moment aware of everything, both living and non-living that constitute the ingredients of this earth and He provides for each living being. God is so immense that He can and He does provide for each thing and He doesn't leave any life that needs food, high and dry. Sometimes we do see hunger and deprivation among wild animals and for that matter, even man but that is God's way of controlling life. They perish and we don't really understand their purpose of coming to life, but everything fulfils God's purpose.
God's enormity and power can be seen in the way the creation operates. From age to age it is He who reigns on this earth. Those who are born die and the dead rejuvenate the surface of the earth and prepare it for those who are to come. Today's graveyard can become the fertile land of tomorrow and so on. Each thing that God does, though seemingly not too good for us, works to His perfection and grabs within itself the perfect will of God. Though immense is the need of things to sustain Creation, God can and will feed everything that lives for it is He who gives life and therefore He will sustain it and if we have any doubt, we just need to look at the butterflies of the field, they are truly sustained, by His Grace; none else.
November 18, 2010
Today's verse: Ps. 145:16. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
The earth has billions and billions of life forms in addition to man and other animals. Flora and fauna of various kinds, the fishes in the sea and all the other life forms that are on the surface of the earth all live and need to be sustained. Every creature that has life has to be fed something that can ensure continuity of its life and the number of living things could well be a zillion which is innumerable if one may say. How can all of them be sustained?
They are able to live when the LORD God of the universe opens His hand and out of His hand comes the food and nurture for each living thing in a measure which will satisfy that life. Yes, God provides for each creature, whether it is a cactus plant in the Siberian desert or a little fish hiding behind corals at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. You know, God is at this very moment aware of everything, both living and non-living that constitute the ingredients of this earth and He provides for each living being. God is so immense that He can and He does provide for each thing and He doesn't leave any life that needs food, high and dry. Sometimes we do see hunger and deprivation among wild animals and for that matter, even man but that is God's way of controlling life. They perish and we don't really understand their purpose of coming to life, but everything fulfils God's purpose.
God's enormity and power can be seen in the way the creation operates. From age to age it is He who reigns on this earth. Those who are born die and the dead rejuvenate the surface of the earth and prepare it for those who are to come. Today's graveyard can become the fertile land of tomorrow and so on. Each thing that God does, though seemingly not too good for us, works to His perfection and grabs within itself the perfect will of God. Though immense is the need of things to sustain Creation, God can and will feed everything that lives for it is He who gives life and therefore He will sustain it and if we have any doubt, we just need to look at the butterflies of the field, they are truly sustained, by His Grace; none else.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 17, 2010
Today's verse: Lev.2:13b. Do not leave the salt of the covenant of your God out of your grain offerings; (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
From the time, God made us on earth, He makes covenants with us and He operates by the rules of the covenant. Even if we forget the covenant, God remembers it and He abides by it. For example, in the covenant of the rainbow which God made with Noah, He has kept till date and though there may be floods in various parts of the earth, it will never be like that at the time of Noah destroying all that has life.
God made a covenant with the Jews through the hands and service of Moses His servant and through that covenant, He established the people as His Own in the Land of Canaan, rather His Own inheritance. He brought them out with an iron hand and an outstretched arm, being tough on their enemies and established them in the Promised Land, destroying their enemies there too. He kept the conditions of the covenant all along but they denied and didn't keep them. In our Scripture today, God is asking His people to not leave the 'salt of the Covenant' out of the grain offering, which in essence is that people never forget the flavor or the main ingredients of the covenant God made with them and always adhere to it in their offering before Him which they made regularly so they wouldn't forget their part of the covenant. It required that they obey and listen to Him all the time; but did they do that? No, they always rebelled against God and did what was contrary to the tenets of the covenant, so much so that God had to finally cause their destruction throwing them out of the Promised Land.
Now too the Lord has made a covenant with us and according to that covenant, we His children are redeemed and raised to eternal life and our part is also to share His Kingdom and bliss with others. This implies that, the condition on our part is to believe and share the Good News with the nations because God first of all wants that we share His riches and His Kingdom and that we cause all the lost children of Eve to come closer to Him and also partake of His goodness. Are we keeping our part of the covenant? Are we poised to be raised into His bosom because we are doing our bit in keeping the covenant God made in the blood of His only begotten Son? We need to check and see where we are in this covenant with God and check whether we have kept the 'salt of the covenant' in our offerings of prayer, devotion and fasting.
November 17, 2010
Today's verse: Lev.2:13b. Do not leave the salt of the covenant of your God out of your grain offerings; (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
From the time, God made us on earth, He makes covenants with us and He operates by the rules of the covenant. Even if we forget the covenant, God remembers it and He abides by it. For example, in the covenant of the rainbow which God made with Noah, He has kept till date and though there may be floods in various parts of the earth, it will never be like that at the time of Noah destroying all that has life.
God made a covenant with the Jews through the hands and service of Moses His servant and through that covenant, He established the people as His Own in the Land of Canaan, rather His Own inheritance. He brought them out with an iron hand and an outstretched arm, being tough on their enemies and established them in the Promised Land, destroying their enemies there too. He kept the conditions of the covenant all along but they denied and didn't keep them. In our Scripture today, God is asking His people to not leave the 'salt of the Covenant' out of the grain offering, which in essence is that people never forget the flavor or the main ingredients of the covenant God made with them and always adhere to it in their offering before Him which they made regularly so they wouldn't forget their part of the covenant. It required that they obey and listen to Him all the time; but did they do that? No, they always rebelled against God and did what was contrary to the tenets of the covenant, so much so that God had to finally cause their destruction throwing them out of the Promised Land.
Now too the Lord has made a covenant with us and according to that covenant, we His children are redeemed and raised to eternal life and our part is also to share His Kingdom and bliss with others. This implies that, the condition on our part is to believe and share the Good News with the nations because God first of all wants that we share His riches and His Kingdom and that we cause all the lost children of Eve to come closer to Him and also partake of His goodness. Are we keeping our part of the covenant? Are we poised to be raised into His bosom because we are doing our bit in keeping the covenant God made in the blood of His only begotten Son? We need to check and see where we are in this covenant with God and check whether we have kept the 'salt of the covenant' in our offerings of prayer, devotion and fasting.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 16, 2010
Today's verse: Lk. 15:20. And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
When I think of my Father in heaven, my soul is pleased not only to know of His love for me, but His abundant mercy. Jesus exemplified this in the parable of the lost son in a way that were one to reflect deeply, they would understand the heart of the father of the son, who is none else but a perfect example of the person of our Father in heaven itself.
Look at our verse above. See, the son came to his senses when he realized that many of his father's servants were far better than he was. He got up saying that he would return to his father whom he had literally considered dead – for we know that the division of the property of a man among his descendents happens only after he dies – and somehow summoned the courage to go back. He did this because he was in dire straits and he knew that if he didn't do that, he would die in hunger. He was under compulsion.
But the father had no compulsion. He was not bound to show any sympathy to his son who had been a thorn in his flesh and had insulted and debased him. Yet, our Scripture says that when the son was far off, the father noticed him and 'ran' to his son and having mercy, fell on him embraced and kissed him… the person who had shamed him no end. Love was in operation, a love that chose to ignore all faults! So is our God and Father and even better I'll add. Look at the way we treat Him. I insult Him and deny Him umpteen no of times and even fail to seek His advice on key issues; yet, He never leaves me nor forsakes me. He comes to me, rather than me going to Him, when I turn and seek His help, in fact, He runs to me… remember Jesus said, there is great jubilation in heaven over one sinner who repents! My friend, don't run away and hide from such a beautiful God, rather show Him your trouble and ask for pardon. He will be quick to embrace you and send salvation.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 15, 2010
Today's verse: Jer. 3:19. But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
God's tears sometimes come forth in His Word and today's Scripture reflects them crystal clear though there's no mention as such. There's pain in His voice as He speaks and I find the hint of sadness that we usually don't see in God. Sadness, not for any lack of power in His mighty Self but that when He gave us the option of choice, we chose everything else, except Him!
From the beginning God created us to be one with Him. He wanted to assign us power and every possibility. The only condition being that we would obey Him in everything and always commune with Him. Adam found everything in Him and life was easy. Yet, the lure of being like God led him to sin; the sin wasn't merely to be like Him, for had Adam asked God to make him like Him, then God would have shown him that he was already like Him. And it is there in the Word, that those to whom the Word of God comes are like God (Ps. 82:6 and Jn. 10:34) and we also know that God created us in His Own image and likeness (Gen. 1:26). The sin was disobedience to God; which was the devil's enticement because he blinded Adam to not notice what he already was and rather stupidly yearn to be that itself!
The wedge was driven by Adam between God and man and it became wider and wider with each succeeding generation till the time of utter desolation and destruction, wherein the Jews were subjected to every humiliation. And God sent the above Scripture in that awful state, speaking of what He wanted us to be and what we became. God reveals as it were, His inner desire and the exaltation He had in mind for us. Yet, it was not to be. But, then God sent His Son to remove the wedge and bring about a union. If we still fail to listen to His call to be united in Him through His Son, won't God someday, shed tears telling us the same that He said in today's Scripture, though more poignantly for we would have done the greater sin of refusing the blood of His beloved Son? Would you like that?
November 15, 2010
Today's verse: Jer. 3:19. But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
God's tears sometimes come forth in His Word and today's Scripture reflects them crystal clear though there's no mention as such. There's pain in His voice as He speaks and I find the hint of sadness that we usually don't see in God. Sadness, not for any lack of power in His mighty Self but that when He gave us the option of choice, we chose everything else, except Him!
From the beginning God created us to be one with Him. He wanted to assign us power and every possibility. The only condition being that we would obey Him in everything and always commune with Him. Adam found everything in Him and life was easy. Yet, the lure of being like God led him to sin; the sin wasn't merely to be like Him, for had Adam asked God to make him like Him, then God would have shown him that he was already like Him. And it is there in the Word, that those to whom the Word of God comes are like God (Ps. 82:6 and Jn. 10:34) and we also know that God created us in His Own image and likeness (Gen. 1:26). The sin was disobedience to God; which was the devil's enticement because he blinded Adam to not notice what he already was and rather stupidly yearn to be that itself!
The wedge was driven by Adam between God and man and it became wider and wider with each succeeding generation till the time of utter desolation and destruction, wherein the Jews were subjected to every humiliation. And God sent the above Scripture in that awful state, speaking of what He wanted us to be and what we became. God reveals as it were, His inner desire and the exaltation He had in mind for us. Yet, it was not to be. But, then God sent His Son to remove the wedge and bring about a union. If we still fail to listen to His call to be united in Him through His Son, won't God someday, shed tears telling us the same that He said in today's Scripture, though more poignantly for we would have done the greater sin of refusing the blood of His beloved Son? Would you like that?
Friday, November 12, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 12, 2010
Today's verse: Is. 40:31. But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Man's body is made in a manner that it gets weary and then food and water are needed along with rest to refresh it and make it move in the desired manner. Without these man is literally finished and unable to do much. Other than this, the body can be diseased by which man also gets into a state of discomfort and isn't able to do much. This we all know, but when we consider God and His Presence, there's something else also which we ought to know and that is: The mere Presence of God can restore our bodies.
Many of us do not want to believe it because we have not known God leave alone even coming a mile close to Him. But there are men and women of God in the Bible and also in the world who have experienced God's awesome power that can work in our bodies and restore them like new. In the Bible, we have Elijah the prophet who walks forty days and forty nights on a single meal which the angel of God asked him to eat and traveled all the way to Mount Horeb! Many people in the Bible have fasted and prayed and God sustained their bodies.
Even today, I personally know some people who have fasted long periods of time, not having anything except water drained from cooked rice – if you feel this can nourish you, try it. You see, God is amazing. What seems difficult for us is simple for God. Mere air is enough for God to provide nourishment for us. Even if there is no air, God can sustain us and keep us fit. That is why the Bible says, Man does not live on bread alone, but on every Word that proceeds from the mouth of God! And it is so true my friend, it can amaze you no end. When in faith you bow down before Him, God can do awesome things for you and for me. Our little faith is seen by God to be much and He takes it and transforms it into a great thing so that our faith increases and we are adept to now see great wonders of His hand. That's why we have in our Word today, that we who wait on the LORD God shall renew our strength and never be weary. Believe it, it's good.
November 12, 2010
Today's verse: Is. 40:31. But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Man's body is made in a manner that it gets weary and then food and water are needed along with rest to refresh it and make it move in the desired manner. Without these man is literally finished and unable to do much. Other than this, the body can be diseased by which man also gets into a state of discomfort and isn't able to do much. This we all know, but when we consider God and His Presence, there's something else also which we ought to know and that is: The mere Presence of God can restore our bodies.
Many of us do not want to believe it because we have not known God leave alone even coming a mile close to Him. But there are men and women of God in the Bible and also in the world who have experienced God's awesome power that can work in our bodies and restore them like new. In the Bible, we have Elijah the prophet who walks forty days and forty nights on a single meal which the angel of God asked him to eat and traveled all the way to Mount Horeb! Many people in the Bible have fasted and prayed and God sustained their bodies.
Even today, I personally know some people who have fasted long periods of time, not having anything except water drained from cooked rice – if you feel this can nourish you, try it. You see, God is amazing. What seems difficult for us is simple for God. Mere air is enough for God to provide nourishment for us. Even if there is no air, God can sustain us and keep us fit. That is why the Bible says, Man does not live on bread alone, but on every Word that proceeds from the mouth of God! And it is so true my friend, it can amaze you no end. When in faith you bow down before Him, God can do awesome things for you and for me. Our little faith is seen by God to be much and He takes it and transforms it into a great thing so that our faith increases and we are adept to now see great wonders of His hand. That's why we have in our Word today, that we who wait on the LORD God shall renew our strength and never be weary. Believe it, it's good.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 11, 2010
Today's verse: Gen. 1:3. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
If God has said something, He will do it. That's because His Word never fails. It is just meant to happen. We see in our Scripture today where God says, 'Let there be light' and there was light. For God it is as simple as saying it. God's power works in His Word. His Word is most powerful and it brings about that which is meant to be brought about.
Let's look at Jesus' miracles with which we can relate closely because He created them when He was on earth with us as a human with all human frailties that we possess. When there was the storm on the Sea of Galilee, He just said, 'Peace, be still' and the sea obeyed! Awesome power went out from the Awesome One and did the thing which was meant to be. When Lazarus was dead in the tomb for four days, Jesus just shouted out, 'Lazarus come forth' and Lazarus came out, hands and feet tied in burial cloths. Awesome isn't it – the Word of God. When your problem is huge remember, there is His power which is bigger than your biggest problem and can erase it instantly.
Lest you think it happens only in those times, let me re-assure you that even today, God's Word comes forth and it comes forth with the same power simply because He is the same yesterday, today and forever and believe me, there's nothing impossible for God. Amidst your storms He will command, peace be still and the storm will vanish. When you are dead in your troubles and pain, He will command, 'come forth' and you will come forth to comfort and peace. Such is the power of God's Word that even inanimate things as we've seen in the Sea of Galilee, obey Him and there is nothing not subject to His Dominion. He is from eternity to eternity the same Awesome God and He yet loves us despite all our flaws simply because we believe in His Son. Now if you believe this, just ask Him to say the Word which will then bring about that which you need brought about and after this, don't forget to glorify Him.
November 11, 2010
Today's verse: Gen. 1:3. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
If God has said something, He will do it. That's because His Word never fails. It is just meant to happen. We see in our Scripture today where God says, 'Let there be light' and there was light. For God it is as simple as saying it. God's power works in His Word. His Word is most powerful and it brings about that which is meant to be brought about.
Let's look at Jesus' miracles with which we can relate closely because He created them when He was on earth with us as a human with all human frailties that we possess. When there was the storm on the Sea of Galilee, He just said, 'Peace, be still' and the sea obeyed! Awesome power went out from the Awesome One and did the thing which was meant to be. When Lazarus was dead in the tomb for four days, Jesus just shouted out, 'Lazarus come forth' and Lazarus came out, hands and feet tied in burial cloths. Awesome isn't it – the Word of God. When your problem is huge remember, there is His power which is bigger than your biggest problem and can erase it instantly.
Lest you think it happens only in those times, let me re-assure you that even today, God's Word comes forth and it comes forth with the same power simply because He is the same yesterday, today and forever and believe me, there's nothing impossible for God. Amidst your storms He will command, peace be still and the storm will vanish. When you are dead in your troubles and pain, He will command, 'come forth' and you will come forth to comfort and peace. Such is the power of God's Word that even inanimate things as we've seen in the Sea of Galilee, obey Him and there is nothing not subject to His Dominion. He is from eternity to eternity the same Awesome God and He yet loves us despite all our flaws simply because we believe in His Son. Now if you believe this, just ask Him to say the Word which will then bring about that which you need brought about and after this, don't forget to glorify Him.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 10, 2010
Today's verse: 1 Thess. 2:4. But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
God gives men offices to represent Him and He entrusts the Gospel to them to give to others, pure and unalloyed. We, who are appointed to this office are supposed to be giving attention to the Gospel and deliver it to those we come in contact with in the same manner we received it, without adding our own bit, simply because when we add our own bit, it ceases to be God's Word and as a consequence, God's power doesn't operate in that Word.
Countless are the times when we take the Word of God and in giving it to the people, tend to compromise with it, not really because we want to but because we feel the people will be pleased if the Word were to be tailored according to their comfort and match their moods, rather than their Spiritual need which alone God addresses in the Word He gives. Sometimes we tend to put God's wisdom on the back burner and give our own wisdom thinking our wisdom will serve them better. This happens particularly when we want to tell people to fast and pray which is what God requires of us, yet the people don't want to, as I recently learnt when I told people. So what do we do, tell the people its okay if they don't fast!!! And of course, we also tell them that a little prayer would suffice, when we should tell them that they should pray for a length of time which would enable them know God.
So there's dilution in the Word of God, just because we want to please men. In this we don't please God and the very reason for the delivery of the Gospel is tossed in the wind. Our Scripture today reminds us that it's better we please God than men; it may be difficult sometimes as we will see rebellion when we don't please men, but if we are steadfast in our resolve to please God, He will fight for us and He will bring the people around to learn to respect us and trust us to be their shepherds eventually.
November 10, 2010
Today's verse: 1 Thess. 2:4. But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
God gives men offices to represent Him and He entrusts the Gospel to them to give to others, pure and unalloyed. We, who are appointed to this office are supposed to be giving attention to the Gospel and deliver it to those we come in contact with in the same manner we received it, without adding our own bit, simply because when we add our own bit, it ceases to be God's Word and as a consequence, God's power doesn't operate in that Word.
Countless are the times when we take the Word of God and in giving it to the people, tend to compromise with it, not really because we want to but because we feel the people will be pleased if the Word were to be tailored according to their comfort and match their moods, rather than their Spiritual need which alone God addresses in the Word He gives. Sometimes we tend to put God's wisdom on the back burner and give our own wisdom thinking our wisdom will serve them better. This happens particularly when we want to tell people to fast and pray which is what God requires of us, yet the people don't want to, as I recently learnt when I told people. So what do we do, tell the people its okay if they don't fast!!! And of course, we also tell them that a little prayer would suffice, when we should tell them that they should pray for a length of time which would enable them know God.
So there's dilution in the Word of God, just because we want to please men. In this we don't please God and the very reason for the delivery of the Gospel is tossed in the wind. Our Scripture today reminds us that it's better we please God than men; it may be difficult sometimes as we will see rebellion when we don't please men, but if we are steadfast in our resolve to please God, He will fight for us and He will bring the people around to learn to respect us and trust us to be their shepherds eventually.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 2, 2010
Today's verse: Ps. 80:3. Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Lord, restore us O God, and look away from our sins.
Take note of us O God, though we rebel against You and cause much pain to You.
For You know Lord that sin is deep in us and being human means we literally fall into sin each moment we are awake and we offend Thy infinite goodness.
Understand O Lord, our weaknesses and let not Your fierce anger burn against us. Remember O God that we are just like straw burning in the afternoon sun and we last but, a day at most two or three and then we wither to be known no more.
You O God have created us and set Your seal of love upon us. You comprehend us better O God then we do ourselves. Therefore Lord in Your abundant mercy hold us close and do not let us wander away from You, though the urge be very much; and fill us with Your Spirit that by His might we are always able to praise and honor and worship You. This even if we are brought down by the problems of life which we ought to face, as a result of our sin.
Lord You know our hearts well and You can probe the intimate insides of us far better than any human can. You know our sitting down and our rising up and we implore You Lord to dwell in every fiber of our being. Even as we say this Lord, we don't forget how pure and holy You are and how sinful and dirty we are. Yet, Lord, just like You pitched Your tent among us and lived with us long ago, so Lord do now even if by Your Holy Spirit and encourage us constantly to always be mindful that we are Your people, the work of Your hands and Your own precious inheritance. And Lord, save us by Your mercy and Grace and cause Thy holy countenance to shine upon us. That will be enough for us and we know that we will be saved to dwell with You in Your glory ever and ever. Amen.
November 2, 2010
Today's verse: Ps. 80:3. Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Lord, restore us O God, and look away from our sins.
Take note of us O God, though we rebel against You and cause much pain to You.
For You know Lord that sin is deep in us and being human means we literally fall into sin each moment we are awake and we offend Thy infinite goodness.
Understand O Lord, our weaknesses and let not Your fierce anger burn against us. Remember O God that we are just like straw burning in the afternoon sun and we last but, a day at most two or three and then we wither to be known no more.
You O God have created us and set Your seal of love upon us. You comprehend us better O God then we do ourselves. Therefore Lord in Your abundant mercy hold us close and do not let us wander away from You, though the urge be very much; and fill us with Your Spirit that by His might we are always able to praise and honor and worship You. This even if we are brought down by the problems of life which we ought to face, as a result of our sin.
Lord You know our hearts well and You can probe the intimate insides of us far better than any human can. You know our sitting down and our rising up and we implore You Lord to dwell in every fiber of our being. Even as we say this Lord, we don't forget how pure and holy You are and how sinful and dirty we are. Yet, Lord, just like You pitched Your tent among us and lived with us long ago, so Lord do now even if by Your Holy Spirit and encourage us constantly to always be mindful that we are Your people, the work of Your hands and Your own precious inheritance. And Lord, save us by Your mercy and Grace and cause Thy holy countenance to shine upon us. That will be enough for us and we know that we will be saved to dwell with You in Your glory ever and ever. Amen.
Monday, November 01, 2010
Thoughts for another day
November 1, 2010
Today's verse: Rev. 14:7. Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Then the nations will stand before Him and we who served Him will be glad to face Him. We will behold His brilliant countenance and rejoice in His brilliance marveling at His Awesome splendor; and we will joy in the knowledge that we are face to face with our Savior and God. And Jesus Himself will look at us and say, come faithful servant unto the abode I've prepared for you in My Father's home, for you never hesitated to talk about me to everyone and you held your life as no consequence when it came to choosing between Me and the world. What joy shall fill our hearts, for we had seen Jesus on earth, but now behold His awesome glory that can belong only to Him, the One True God of the universe and all that is.
And we will see the nations who refused to accept Him heaping scorn on His Name. We shall look at them who derided Him and shamed Him and sullied His blessed Name among peoples of the world. A silence shall be on their lips as they are seized with fear of the Splendorous One and then they'll realize the foolishness they did in worshipping idols of stone and wood which gave them no gain, rather it has rendered them speechless and forlorn in the assembly.
Then shall they remember the saying which the saints had preached, 'Live by the Name of Jesus and accept His redeeming sacrifice'. They shall recall the saying, 'Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and they shall also bring to mind their own desire to worship Him. They shall fall before the just Judge, the Maker of Heaven and earth. The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob and really know Him as the only, the only Master and Owner of the universe. Their chants to the glory of His Name shall not be muted and what our Scripture says today will be obeyed as every creature on earth will now worship the God of Heaven bringing glory to His Name as a fruit of their lips and they'll know Him as the only GOD of the whole creation even as they fall before His Majesty and plead their case before the just Judge.
November 1, 2010
Today's verse: Rev. 14:7. Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)
Then the nations will stand before Him and we who served Him will be glad to face Him. We will behold His brilliant countenance and rejoice in His brilliance marveling at His Awesome splendor; and we will joy in the knowledge that we are face to face with our Savior and God. And Jesus Himself will look at us and say, come faithful servant unto the abode I've prepared for you in My Father's home, for you never hesitated to talk about me to everyone and you held your life as no consequence when it came to choosing between Me and the world. What joy shall fill our hearts, for we had seen Jesus on earth, but now behold His awesome glory that can belong only to Him, the One True God of the universe and all that is.
And we will see the nations who refused to accept Him heaping scorn on His Name. We shall look at them who derided Him and shamed Him and sullied His blessed Name among peoples of the world. A silence shall be on their lips as they are seized with fear of the Splendorous One and then they'll realize the foolishness they did in worshipping idols of stone and wood which gave them no gain, rather it has rendered them speechless and forlorn in the assembly.
Then shall they remember the saying which the saints had preached, 'Live by the Name of Jesus and accept His redeeming sacrifice'. They shall recall the saying, 'Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and they shall also bring to mind their own desire to worship Him. They shall fall before the just Judge, the Maker of Heaven and earth. The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob and really know Him as the only, the only Master and Owner of the universe. Their chants to the glory of His Name shall not be muted and what our Scripture says today will be obeyed as every creature on earth will now worship the God of Heaven bringing glory to His Name as a fruit of their lips and they'll know Him as the only GOD of the whole creation even as they fall before His Majesty and plead their case before the just Judge.
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