INDIA: PRAYER TEAM BEATEN MERCILESSLY - THEN ARRESTED
The Christian community of Chhattisgarh state is rattled after a
gruesome mob attack and torture. Hindu nationalists broke open the
door of a house where a three-day prayer meeting was taking place and
attacked participants as they slept – ultimately forcing two
Christians to beat one of their own prayer partners unconscious under
threat of death. The mob beat the participants, including women, and
dragged three of them from the house. It was thought they were taken
to the police station, but instead they were taken to a secluded place
where the beatings continued.
Meanwhile in a separate incident a paramilitary soldier assigned to
protect Christians from Hindu violence in Orissa was mutilated and
killed by a mob in Sisapanga village. The body of the Central Reserve
Police Force (CRPF) soldier was recovered from a nearby forest. He was
believed to have been hacked to death by tribal people. “The soldier
had been to Sisapanga village, accompanied by a driver, to buy
provisions. A group of six or seven men attacked him from behind,
dragged him into the jungle and hacked him to death,” police said. The
driver fortunately managed to escape.
The death marked the first time that central security personnel have
been targeted in Orissa. “The murder of the soldier comes in the wake
of persistent demands from the tribals to withdraw the paramilitary
force,” a police spokesman said.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
peak To Your Mountain
peak To Your Mountain
MARK 11:23 NKJ
23 "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain,
`Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in
his heart, but believes that those things he says will come to
pass, he will have whatever he says.
"Talk to mountains? Do you think I'm crazy?"
Jesus talked to things, and taught that "whoever" could also
speak to mountains.
A mountain is primarily any obstacle that stands in your way.
Faced with obstacles, most Christians pray to God. But Jesus
told us to speak directly to the obstacle and tell it to be
removed.
There is nothing wrong with discussing things with God. You
should. But when something is blocking your progress -- Jesus
said YOU should tell it to get out of the way.
Most Christians just speak to God about the mountain, instead
of following Jesus' directions and speaking directly to the
mountain.
Are you just talking to God about the problems in your life,
instead of talking directly to the problems and telling them to
be removed?
MATTHEW 17:20 NKJ
20 So Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief; for
assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed,
you will say to this mountain, `Move from here to there,' and
it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.
According to Jesus, unbelief keeps us from speaking to our
mountains.
What is the mountain in your life? What stands in the way of
your progress? What holds you back from going forward and
fulfilling God's plan?
Speak God's Word to that mountain!
Speak to the devil and his forces and tell them to get out of
your affairs.
Speak to sickness and tell it that it can't stay in your body.
Speak to debt and financial lack and tell them to be removed
from your life.
Speak to doubt, fear, and worry and tell them to be gone.
If you say, "I just can't believe it would do any good for me
to talk to problems," that's why you still have them.
Read what Jesus said again, and again.
SAY THIS: I will speak to the mountains that try to hold me
back.
"a merry heart doeth good like a medicine" Prov 17:22
MARK 11:23 NKJ
23 "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain,
`Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in
his heart, but believes that those things he says will come to
pass, he will have whatever he says.
"Talk to mountains? Do you think I'm crazy?"
Jesus talked to things, and taught that "whoever" could also
speak to mountains.
A mountain is primarily any obstacle that stands in your way.
Faced with obstacles, most Christians pray to God. But Jesus
told us to speak directly to the obstacle and tell it to be
removed.
There is nothing wrong with discussing things with God. You
should. But when something is blocking your progress -- Jesus
said YOU should tell it to get out of the way.
Most Christians just speak to God about the mountain, instead
of following Jesus' directions and speaking directly to the
mountain.
Are you just talking to God about the problems in your life,
instead of talking directly to the problems and telling them to
be removed?
MATTHEW 17:20 NKJ
20 So Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief; for
assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed,
you will say to this mountain, `Move from here to there,' and
it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.
According to Jesus, unbelief keeps us from speaking to our
mountains.
What is the mountain in your life? What stands in the way of
your progress? What holds you back from going forward and
fulfilling God's plan?
Speak God's Word to that mountain!
Speak to the devil and his forces and tell them to get out of
your affairs.
Speak to sickness and tell it that it can't stay in your body.
Speak to debt and financial lack and tell them to be removed
from your life.
Speak to doubt, fear, and worry and tell them to be gone.
If you say, "I just can't believe it would do any good for me
to talk to problems," that's why you still have them.
Read what Jesus said again, and again.
SAY THIS: I will speak to the mountains that try to hold me
back.
"a merry heart doeth good like a medicine" Prov 17:22
Make Prayer A Habit
Make Prayer A Habit
ROMANS 12:12 NRSV
12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in
prayer.
Prayer is a habit that, like every other good habit, must be
developed.
You know you need to pray. You need God's help, His wisdom and
His guidance. But you must persevere in prayer. The activities
of life try to keep you from praying. So persevere!
LUKE 21:36 BBE
36 But keep watch at all times with prayer, that you may be
strong enough to come through all these things and take your
place before the Son of man.
In communing with God, you gain strength that comes in no other
way. You find the wisdom and courage to face life and overcome.
1 THESSALONIANS 5:17-18 ICB
17 Never stop praying.
18 Give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you
in Christ Jesus.
Learn to always include God in your thoughts. Ask Him about
everything. Cultivate your relationship by continual
communication. And one of the most important things for you to
communicate to God is your gratitude. Thank God for everything.
Don't relegate prayer to just when you're on your knees.
As you go about your activities, include God by constant communion
with Him.
Talk to God about everything!
SAY THIS: Lord, help me to develop the habit of continual
communication with you.
"a merry heart doeth good like a medicine" Prov 17:22
ROMANS 12:12 NRSV
12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in
prayer.
Prayer is a habit that, like every other good habit, must be
developed.
You know you need to pray. You need God's help, His wisdom and
His guidance. But you must persevere in prayer. The activities
of life try to keep you from praying. So persevere!
LUKE 21:36 BBE
36 But keep watch at all times with prayer, that you may be
strong enough to come through all these things and take your
place before the Son of man.
In communing with God, you gain strength that comes in no other
way. You find the wisdom and courage to face life and overcome.
1 THESSALONIANS 5:17-18 ICB
17 Never stop praying.
18 Give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you
in Christ Jesus.
Learn to always include God in your thoughts. Ask Him about
everything. Cultivate your relationship by continual
communication. And one of the most important things for you to
communicate to God is your gratitude. Thank God for everything.
Don't relegate prayer to just when you're on your knees.
As you go about your activities, include God by constant communion
with Him.
Talk to God about everything!
SAY THIS: Lord, help me to develop the habit of continual
communication with you.
"a merry heart doeth good like a medicine" Prov 17:22
TEMPORARY!
Temporary!
This is what you should say to your circumstances when they
don't line up with God's Word:
Temporary!
2 CORINTHIANS 4:18 NIV
18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is
unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is
eternal.
You may not realize it -- but problems often "speak" to you.
They say things like, "You can't get rid of me. I'll be with
you as long as you live."
"Your parents died from this and you will, too."
"Your family was poor and you'll always be poor. You'll never
have abundance. You'll never get out of debt."
Actually, it's the demonic forces behind the problems that
speak to our minds -- trying to keep us in doubt and unbelief.
We must resist those thoughts -- and the first step is to talk
back!
We should speak to thoughts of doubt and unbelief that are
contrary to what God has said in His Word -- for His Word is
truth.
Don't be passive. Resist!
The Bible tells us to resist the devil. That means to resist
his thoughts and ideas, too.
Long ago, God gave mankind dominion on earth. That dominion
included naming things. You still have that form of dominion
today. If you name your troubles as "yours" and "permanent" --
they will stay. But if you call them "temporary" -- they will
eventually leave.
Jesus told us to speak to our mountains and tell them to be
gone. But what should you say after you have spoken to the
mountain and it's still there?:
TEMPORARY!
SAY THIS: My circumstances are subject to change!
"a merry heart doeth good like a medicine" Prov 17:22
This is what you should say to your circumstances when they
don't line up with God's Word:
Temporary!
2 CORINTHIANS 4:18 NIV
18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is
unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is
eternal.
You may not realize it -- but problems often "speak" to you.
They say things like, "You can't get rid of me. I'll be with
you as long as you live."
"Your parents died from this and you will, too."
"Your family was poor and you'll always be poor. You'll never
have abundance. You'll never get out of debt."
Actually, it's the demonic forces behind the problems that
speak to our minds -- trying to keep us in doubt and unbelief.
We must resist those thoughts -- and the first step is to talk
back!
We should speak to thoughts of doubt and unbelief that are
contrary to what God has said in His Word -- for His Word is
truth.
Don't be passive. Resist!
The Bible tells us to resist the devil. That means to resist
his thoughts and ideas, too.
Long ago, God gave mankind dominion on earth. That dominion
included naming things. You still have that form of dominion
today. If you name your troubles as "yours" and "permanent" --
they will stay. But if you call them "temporary" -- they will
eventually leave.
Jesus told us to speak to our mountains and tell them to be
gone. But what should you say after you have spoken to the
mountain and it's still there?:
TEMPORARY!
SAY THIS: My circumstances are subject to change!
"a merry heart doeth good like a medicine" Prov 17:22
A Second Chance
How many times in your life have you made mistakes?
Were some of them disasters that left you feeling defeated and
ashamed? The good thing about shame is that it means
we still allow our conscience to work, and that shame can turn
into something good, when we recognize our errors, face them,
correct them, and move on.
Many people are unable to forgive others, or themselves.
They seem to cling to grudges as if they were treasures.
These grudges tie us to whoever we are angry with, with
a spiritual umbilical cord that robs us of spiritual freedom.
God says if we cannot forgive others, he will not forgive us.
Then forgiveness must be absolutely vital to God.
If you had to sit down and make a list of a good reasons to keep
holding onto grudges, would anything on that list be worthy?
If you take time to read the list of why to hold onto grudges,
you will notice it is "all about me". You are focusing on yourself,
your hurts, your anger, your feelings. You have been unable
to rise above them and move on. It has kept you in a state of
spiritual staleness and personal unhappiness.
There comes a time when we all make a conscious decision
that we will let go of the hurts and pains of the past and just move on.
WE forgive people even if they don't ask, and we love them even
when they seem unlovable. Why? Because Christ in his great
mercy and grace, loves us even on our worst days. If he can
do that, how can we do less? If He truly dwells in us, how can we
allow anything to come between us, especially all the hurt
that builds up in our mind like piles of trash blocking our view
and our walk with Christ.
My friends, get on your knees today, ask Jesus to help you forgive
others, and to forgive yourself, and realize you get a new chance
at life, a clean slate, a new view. Free of bondage of unforgiveness.
Then go out and enjoy life, savoring the good and letting go of the bad.
This is absolutely possible, and it is all a personal mental and spiritual
choice. God bless you my friend. Break free, and live life to the fullest.
Were some of them disasters that left you feeling defeated and
ashamed? The good thing about shame is that it means
we still allow our conscience to work, and that shame can turn
into something good, when we recognize our errors, face them,
correct them, and move on.
Many people are unable to forgive others, or themselves.
They seem to cling to grudges as if they were treasures.
These grudges tie us to whoever we are angry with, with
a spiritual umbilical cord that robs us of spiritual freedom.
God says if we cannot forgive others, he will not forgive us.
Then forgiveness must be absolutely vital to God.
If you had to sit down and make a list of a good reasons to keep
holding onto grudges, would anything on that list be worthy?
If you take time to read the list of why to hold onto grudges,
you will notice it is "all about me". You are focusing on yourself,
your hurts, your anger, your feelings. You have been unable
to rise above them and move on. It has kept you in a state of
spiritual staleness and personal unhappiness.
There comes a time when we all make a conscious decision
that we will let go of the hurts and pains of the past and just move on.
WE forgive people even if they don't ask, and we love them even
when they seem unlovable. Why? Because Christ in his great
mercy and grace, loves us even on our worst days. If he can
do that, how can we do less? If He truly dwells in us, how can we
allow anything to come between us, especially all the hurt
that builds up in our mind like piles of trash blocking our view
and our walk with Christ.
My friends, get on your knees today, ask Jesus to help you forgive
others, and to forgive yourself, and realize you get a new chance
at life, a clean slate, a new view. Free of bondage of unforgiveness.
Then go out and enjoy life, savoring the good and letting go of the bad.
This is absolutely possible, and it is all a personal mental and spiritual
choice. God bless you my friend. Break free, and live life to the fullest.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
SCARS TO STARS
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he
was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our
peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
Isa. 53:5 (KJV)
* * * * * * * * * *
The Lord is the only one who can turn scars into stars in our lives.
Only Jesus can make us reflectors of His glory that we might shine for Him.
Before we came to the Lord, we were all scarred by sin and held
captive by the enemy of our souls. There was no way out, except for
the finished work of Jesus at Calvary, which was able to save
and deliver our souls from death and hell.
The wounds which scarred our Savior caused His precious blood to
flow, washing our sins away to make us whiter than the new fallen snow.
His love held him to the cross that day. When Jesus hung there in our
place, we were all on His mind.
We have been redeemed and set free, because Jesus was willing to pay
the price. "He was wounded because of our transgressions and bruised
for our iniquities. The chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with
His stripes, we are healed."
We have so much for which to be thankful. Jesus paid it all and all to Him
we owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, but Jesus washed us white as snow. One
day we shall behold Him in all His glory. Until that day, we shall never cease to
give thanks to God for His amazing grace. Isn't it a joy to know that Jesus
walks beside us whether we walk through the valley, climb the rough side
of the mountain, or walk beside still waters? What a blessing it is to
know, we are sheltered in the arms of our Loving Savior.
was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our
peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
Isa. 53:5 (KJV)
* * * * * * * * * *
The Lord is the only one who can turn scars into stars in our lives.
Only Jesus can make us reflectors of His glory that we might shine for Him.
Before we came to the Lord, we were all scarred by sin and held
captive by the enemy of our souls. There was no way out, except for
the finished work of Jesus at Calvary, which was able to save
and deliver our souls from death and hell.
The wounds which scarred our Savior caused His precious blood to
flow, washing our sins away to make us whiter than the new fallen snow.
His love held him to the cross that day. When Jesus hung there in our
place, we were all on His mind.
We have been redeemed and set free, because Jesus was willing to pay
the price. "He was wounded because of our transgressions and bruised
for our iniquities. The chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with
His stripes, we are healed."
We have so much for which to be thankful. Jesus paid it all and all to Him
we owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, but Jesus washed us white as snow. One
day we shall behold Him in all His glory. Until that day, we shall never cease to
give thanks to God for His amazing grace. Isn't it a joy to know that Jesus
walks beside us whether we walk through the valley, climb the rough side
of the mountain, or walk beside still waters? What a blessing it is to
know, we are sheltered in the arms of our Loving Savior.
Salvation!
How great thing this is! two Hindus accepted Jesus Christ is their personal Savior and taken baptism!!really it is great thing because when ever i remember my first days in ministry all these people are orthodox Hindus. This is the result of my prayers. I practically experienced the power of prayer. my heart s full of joy to day.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Our Sufficiency In All Things
Dearest Friends,
>
> No matter what you are facing today, or what your
> problems are, you, like many others in this world
> are not alone in this. Everyone we know has
> problems and burdens. And sometimes they
> seem overwhelming. Sometimes we get so involved
> in our own thoughts and trials, we neglect to be there
> for others, whom we could pray for and support through
> the times. There has to be a time we look beyond ourselves
> and leave things in our Father God's hands and trust, and
> then go out and make a difference in this world.
>
> It is a daily choice. And to me, when we let go,
> and trust God and move on... it is personal freedom within.
> What is sweeter than feeling free of burdens and cares?
> Just savor life, and enjoy what you do have, and don't focus
> on what is wrong or what you don't have.
>
> When all hope seems lost, God holds out his hands
> and says here is hope, I am with you always, even
> unto the end of the world.
>
> When we are at the end of our rope
> God is waiting there, holding the other end of the rope.
>
> When all seems lost,
> God knows we are found, He has been watching us all along.
>
> When all resources seem at an end,
> God owns the cattle on a thousand hills, He will provide.
>
> When trials and troubles come relentlessly
> God's mercy abounds even more, just rest in Him.
>
> Lessons learned in the time of crisis,the time of loss, the long hours of waiting
> teach us to stretch, grow, rely on, cling to, and trust implicitly in God.
>
> Not in men,
> not in our power,
> not in our strength.
> But in God!
>
> He gives power to the faint and weary,
> and to him who has no might He increases strength --
> causing it to multiply and making it abound.
>
> But those who wait upon the Lord -- who expect,
> look for, and hope in Him -- shall change and renew their
> strength and power; they shall lift their wings
> and mount up (close to God) as eagles (mount up to
> the sun) they shall run and not be weary;
> they shall walk and not faint or become weary.
> Isaiah 40:29,31
>
> God help me to remember today
> to walk in your strength
> not my own,
> to trust in your power and abilities
> to watch over me, solve my problems,
> provide my needs. Help me to cling to,
> rely on, trust in and find hope in you each day.
> You are my source, and I praise you oh God
> your mercies, grace and provision are new each day.
>
> Amen.
>
> All He is, is all you will Ever need.
>
> No matter what you are facing today, or what your
> problems are, you, like many others in this world
> are not alone in this. Everyone we know has
> problems and burdens. And sometimes they
> seem overwhelming. Sometimes we get so involved
> in our own thoughts and trials, we neglect to be there
> for others, whom we could pray for and support through
> the times. There has to be a time we look beyond ourselves
> and leave things in our Father God's hands and trust, and
> then go out and make a difference in this world.
>
> It is a daily choice. And to me, when we let go,
> and trust God and move on... it is personal freedom within.
> What is sweeter than feeling free of burdens and cares?
> Just savor life, and enjoy what you do have, and don't focus
> on what is wrong or what you don't have.
>
> When all hope seems lost, God holds out his hands
> and says here is hope, I am with you always, even
> unto the end of the world.
>
> When we are at the end of our rope
> God is waiting there, holding the other end of the rope.
>
> When all seems lost,
> God knows we are found, He has been watching us all along.
>
> When all resources seem at an end,
> God owns the cattle on a thousand hills, He will provide.
>
> When trials and troubles come relentlessly
> God's mercy abounds even more, just rest in Him.
>
> Lessons learned in the time of crisis,the time of loss, the long hours of waiting
> teach us to stretch, grow, rely on, cling to, and trust implicitly in God.
>
> Not in men,
> not in our power,
> not in our strength.
> But in God!
>
> He gives power to the faint and weary,
> and to him who has no might He increases strength --
> causing it to multiply and making it abound.
>
> But those who wait upon the Lord -- who expect,
> look for, and hope in Him -- shall change and renew their
> strength and power; they shall lift their wings
> and mount up (close to God) as eagles (mount up to
> the sun) they shall run and not be weary;
> they shall walk and not faint or become weary.
> Isaiah 40:29,31
>
> God help me to remember today
> to walk in your strength
> not my own,
> to trust in your power and abilities
> to watch over me, solve my problems,
> provide my needs. Help me to cling to,
> rely on, trust in and find hope in you each day.
> You are my source, and I praise you oh God
> your mercies, grace and provision are new each day.
>
> Amen.
>
> All He is, is all you will Ever need.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Praise God
When you reach the end of your rope
you will find the hem of His garment.
I have often felt that many things that bring us to our knees,
teach us while we are down there to learn to pray, and to
cry out to God.
These possibilities are open to everyone.
Don't tell God you are not good enough, do what He asks.
Don't tell God to send someone else, He asked you.
Don't tell God you don't have time to pray, He said seek me first.
Don't neglect the things of God. He said we are to
pick up His cross daily and follow Him.
Don't tell God anything is bigger than His ability.
God is the Great I Am, I am whatever you need.
There is no pit so deep, God's love is not deeper still.
Not my will but thine oh Lord.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God
you will find the hem of His garment.
I have often felt that many things that bring us to our knees,
teach us while we are down there to learn to pray, and to
cry out to God.
These possibilities are open to everyone.
Don't tell God you are not good enough, do what He asks.
Don't tell God to send someone else, He asked you.
Don't tell God you don't have time to pray, He said seek me first.
Don't neglect the things of God. He said we are to
pick up His cross daily and follow Him.
Don't tell God anything is bigger than His ability.
God is the Great I Am, I am whatever you need.
There is no pit so deep, God's love is not deeper still.
Not my will but thine oh Lord.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God
Good Morning Everyone,
Everyday there is a important commodity all of us need and
use readily. Light, we all need light. It is a medical fact
that those that do not get enough light often suffer
from more depression and a actual disorder because
of lack of sunlight. It is also known that those who do
not get enough sunlight are very low on Vitamin D,
which makes all parts of our body function better, and our
bodies work more efficiently just because we walk in light.
I am reminded that our soul needs light. We need light
for our way, to know what to do, where to go. We need
light shone upon our problems so we can sort through
them, figure them out and move on. Or just give them
to God until we are able to do something, or he works
it out for us in his timing. It is too hard to do it alone,
not knowing what is ahead or how to go through it.
Feeling alone and in the dark have to be two of
the worst feelings in the world.
Lack of light in your soul means one thing: darkness.
No one wants to abide in darkness if they love God.
We want his light shed upon our soul, all things
illuminated so there is nothing hidden, everything
surrendered, everything in the open, everything
lit by the light of his face shining on us, bringing
hope, fresh inspiration, mercy and strength for the day.
How many of you would want to be in total darkness
with no known end to it? Do you think our soul should be
darkened? It causes no end of grief in our lives
when we do not allow God to dwell in us in light and truth.
We go down paths we never would have otherwise,
and perhaps even get companions or mates that lead
us further into darkness.
Remember if you do not choose to open the door,
light will not come in. You have a choice.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:105
A important concept, God's word sheds light on
our path and in our hearts, so we know
where to go, and who to be around, and what
path to take. It is a must!
Let us go a step further in this thought process:
And this is the condemnation that the light has
come into the world and men loved darkness rather
than light, because their deeds were evil.
For everyone practicing evil hates the light
and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should
be exposed. But he who does the TRUTH comes
to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen,
that they may have been done in God.
John 3:19-21
My friends, what this is saying is that even though
we think our deeds are hidden to God, and in some
perverse way we think we can hide things from him,
nothing is hidden to Him. What He wants from us
is surrender, submission. He wants all things
to be open before him.. and He wants to transform
us into a light for this world to see Jesus in us.
Life is short, this is our mission, to tell everyone we
meet the gospel, and to let his light shine through us,
so that they may see our good works and glorify our
Father who is in heaven.
Are you withholding something from God? Are you hiding
secret sins or secret habits? Do you remember when you
were a child and you hid things from your parents? For
a time you thought you were getting away with something
and then you begin to feel guilty, and perhaps even had to lie
to cover up what you were doing. Soon, it wasn't a good
feeling at all, and it was a even worse feeling when your
parents discovered what you had been doing.
My friends, we are all accountable to God. This life is
but a vapor, it passes so quickly. If someone had you
repeat the words "I Am Accountable to God" would
you think more about what that means? It is eternal
in it's scope. Far beyond anything else in this life.
My friends, tonite, if you are withholding from God,
and doing things you know you should not, or have
done them in the past. Take time to get on your knees
and repent of them to your Savior. Tell him each of
them, ask His forgiveness. He has promised if we
confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive them
and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
Take time to pray and ask him to shed light in your heart
and in your life so you may please him in all you say and do.
This prepares you not only for this life, but for the next one
my friends. Nothing is more vital to your spiritual life.
Only one life, will soon be past,
Only what is done for Christ will last.
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord,
walk as children of light! For the fruit of the spirit is
in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Finding out
what is acceptable to the Lord. And have NO
fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but
rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those
things which are done by them in secret. But ALL
things that are exposed are made manifest by the light,
for whatever makes manifest is light.
Therefore He says: Awake you who sleep.
Arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.
Ephesians 5:8:14
God will bring you from darkness into light.
He will bring you from spiritual death to spiritual life,
And He will sustain you, He will guide you, and strengthen
you and never leave you alone, you will never face things
alone. Just surrender to him, repent, and receive his salvation
and forgiveness.
Everyday there is a important commodity all of us need and
use readily. Light, we all need light. It is a medical fact
that those that do not get enough light often suffer
from more depression and a actual disorder because
of lack of sunlight. It is also known that those who do
not get enough sunlight are very low on Vitamin D,
which makes all parts of our body function better, and our
bodies work more efficiently just because we walk in light.
I am reminded that our soul needs light. We need light
for our way, to know what to do, where to go. We need
light shone upon our problems so we can sort through
them, figure them out and move on. Or just give them
to God until we are able to do something, or he works
it out for us in his timing. It is too hard to do it alone,
not knowing what is ahead or how to go through it.
Feeling alone and in the dark have to be two of
the worst feelings in the world.
Lack of light in your soul means one thing: darkness.
No one wants to abide in darkness if they love God.
We want his light shed upon our soul, all things
illuminated so there is nothing hidden, everything
surrendered, everything in the open, everything
lit by the light of his face shining on us, bringing
hope, fresh inspiration, mercy and strength for the day.
How many of you would want to be in total darkness
with no known end to it? Do you think our soul should be
darkened? It causes no end of grief in our lives
when we do not allow God to dwell in us in light and truth.
We go down paths we never would have otherwise,
and perhaps even get companions or mates that lead
us further into darkness.
Remember if you do not choose to open the door,
light will not come in. You have a choice.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:105
A important concept, God's word sheds light on
our path and in our hearts, so we know
where to go, and who to be around, and what
path to take. It is a must!
Let us go a step further in this thought process:
And this is the condemnation that the light has
come into the world and men loved darkness rather
than light, because their deeds were evil.
For everyone practicing evil hates the light
and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should
be exposed. But he who does the TRUTH comes
to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen,
that they may have been done in God.
John 3:19-21
My friends, what this is saying is that even though
we think our deeds are hidden to God, and in some
perverse way we think we can hide things from him,
nothing is hidden to Him. What He wants from us
is surrender, submission. He wants all things
to be open before him.. and He wants to transform
us into a light for this world to see Jesus in us.
Life is short, this is our mission, to tell everyone we
meet the gospel, and to let his light shine through us,
so that they may see our good works and glorify our
Father who is in heaven.
Are you withholding something from God? Are you hiding
secret sins or secret habits? Do you remember when you
were a child and you hid things from your parents? For
a time you thought you were getting away with something
and then you begin to feel guilty, and perhaps even had to lie
to cover up what you were doing. Soon, it wasn't a good
feeling at all, and it was a even worse feeling when your
parents discovered what you had been doing.
My friends, we are all accountable to God. This life is
but a vapor, it passes so quickly. If someone had you
repeat the words "I Am Accountable to God" would
you think more about what that means? It is eternal
in it's scope. Far beyond anything else in this life.
My friends, tonite, if you are withholding from God,
and doing things you know you should not, or have
done them in the past. Take time to get on your knees
and repent of them to your Savior. Tell him each of
them, ask His forgiveness. He has promised if we
confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive them
and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
Take time to pray and ask him to shed light in your heart
and in your life so you may please him in all you say and do.
This prepares you not only for this life, but for the next one
my friends. Nothing is more vital to your spiritual life.
Only one life, will soon be past,
Only what is done for Christ will last.
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord,
walk as children of light! For the fruit of the spirit is
in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Finding out
what is acceptable to the Lord. And have NO
fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but
rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those
things which are done by them in secret. But ALL
things that are exposed are made manifest by the light,
for whatever makes manifest is light.
Therefore He says: Awake you who sleep.
Arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.
Ephesians 5:8:14
God will bring you from darkness into light.
He will bring you from spiritual death to spiritual life,
And He will sustain you, He will guide you, and strengthen
you and never leave you alone, you will never face things
alone. Just surrender to him, repent, and receive his salvation
and forgiveness.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
+++ Spiritual Dreams! +++
1) God has spoken to people many times throughout the Scriptures by means of dreams.
Joseph had a dream Genesis 37:5-10
And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route Matthew 2:12-22
And afterward,I will pour out my Spirit on all people. your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Joel 2:28
2) God's will often revealed in dreams:
He said, "Listen to my words: When a prophet of the LORD is among you, I reveal myself to him in visions, I speak to him in dreams. Numbers 12:6
In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men as they slumber in their beds. Job 33:15
But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you lay on your bed are these Daniel 2:28.
3) God the only interpreter of Dreams:
I approached one of those standing there and asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me and gave me the interpretation of these things. Daniel 7:16
I cannot do it," Joseph replied to Pharaoh, "but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires Genesis 41:16
We both had dreams," they answered, "but there is no one to interpret them." Then Joseph said to them, "Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams. Genesis 40:8
4) God Reveals in dream to warn about future troubles.
Abimelech warned not to sleep with Abraham's wife. Genesis 20:3-7
5) God answers for prayers in dreams.
At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, ask for whatever you want me to give you 1 Kings 3:5-15
6)God warn us against certain decisions.
Don't have anything to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream because of him." Matthew 27:17-19
7) You need to ask for Gods wisdom regarding your dream.
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him James 1:5
8) God always made the meaning of the dream clear, whether directly to the person, through an angel, or through a messenger.
The great God has shown the king what will take place in the future. The dream is true and the interpretation is trustworthy Daniel 2:45
In my dream I saw a vine in front of me, 10 and on the vine were three branches Genesis 40:5-11
If God is for us, who can be against us?'(Romans 8:31)
Joseph had a dream Genesis 37:5-10
And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route Matthew 2:12-22
And afterward,I will pour out my Spirit on all people. your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Joel 2:28
2) God's will often revealed in dreams:
He said, "Listen to my words: When a prophet of the LORD is among you, I reveal myself to him in visions, I speak to him in dreams. Numbers 12:6
In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men as they slumber in their beds. Job 33:15
But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you lay on your bed are these Daniel 2:28.
3) God the only interpreter of Dreams:
I approached one of those standing there and asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me and gave me the interpretation of these things. Daniel 7:16
I cannot do it," Joseph replied to Pharaoh, "but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires Genesis 41:16
We both had dreams," they answered, "but there is no one to interpret them." Then Joseph said to them, "Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams. Genesis 40:8
4) God Reveals in dream to warn about future troubles.
Abimelech warned not to sleep with Abraham's wife. Genesis 20:3-7
5) God answers for prayers in dreams.
At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, ask for whatever you want me to give you 1 Kings 3:5-15
6)God warn us against certain decisions.
Don't have anything to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream because of him." Matthew 27:17-19
7) You need to ask for Gods wisdom regarding your dream.
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him James 1:5
8) God always made the meaning of the dream clear, whether directly to the person, through an angel, or through a messenger.
The great God has shown the king what will take place in the future. The dream is true and the interpretation is trustworthy Daniel 2:45
In my dream I saw a vine in front of me, 10 and on the vine were three branches Genesis 40:5-11
If God is for us, who can be against us?'(Romans 8:31)
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