Monthly Archives: December 2011

New heart and New spirit

Word:

And they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”  But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. Mark 16:3-4.

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. Ezekiel 36:26-27.Thought:

Memorize the scriptures, portion by portion and the Holy Spirit will remind them to you in times of temptations and fears so that you could rightly apply it and gain victory.

 

live by faith, not by sight

Word:

The LORD took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.  Gen 15: 4-5.

Thought:

In verse 12 – Bible says that the sun was going down. In verse 5 Bible says God called Abram out of his tent and ask him to look up at the sky and count the stars. God can show stars even in the day time. He is the creator of this Universe and His blessings are beyond our imaginations.

God is the beginning and the end. He is our creator and has numbered all our days even before we were born.  When circumstances are not in favor of you, when things go wrong don’t despair rather trust in God for He is in control.

He said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. Zec 4:6

For we live by faith, not by sight. II Cor 5:7

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10b

 

vision awaits

Word:

For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. Hab 2: 3 and 14

Thought:

Obedience is a long term commitment and God is faithful to those who obey Him.

And they sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth” Revelation 5:9-10

Do our actions match our words?

Word:

Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. Matthew 3:8

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Gal 5: 22-25.

Joshua told the people “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.” Joshua 3:5

Thought:

Do our actions match our words?

An ounce of Christian life example is equal to tons of advice.

 

spiritually fit

Word:

“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. Luke 21:34

This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. Hebrews 8:10

Thought:

Christ is coming again and we need to watch and be spiritually fit. This means working faithfully at the tasks God has given to us. Don’t let our mind and spirit be dulled by careless living, drinking or foolishly pursuing pleasure. Don’t let the cares of this life weigh us down. Be ready to move at God’s command.

“Prepare to meet your God, O Israel” Amos 4:12b

Be Prepared and Prepare others.

Confident in God’s presence

Word:

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Mathew 5:8

Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. Ps73:1

Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Ps 73: 23-26

So be very careful to love the LORD your God. Joshua 23:11

And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5

Thought:

Be Confident in God’s presence and His Guidance. We are continually in God’s Grip in our Journey. In addition, we have the great hope of salvation and the hope of Glory in Christ.

 

Jesus Heals

 

Word:

Jesus Heals Ten Men with Leprosy

Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”

When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed.  One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?  Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?”  Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” Luke 17: 11-18.

Thought:

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Col 1: 13-14Give thanks with a grateful heart – God has done wonderful things in our life. Thank God for His free gift of salvation in Christ.

 

Word of God

Word:

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalms 119:105

Jesus Said “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full”. John 10:10b

Thought:

God’s word is the flash light for our Journey. The Spirit of the Lord brings wisdom, understanding, knowledge and the fear of the Lord. Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

 

Open now the crystal fountain,

Whence the healing stream doth flow;

Let the fire and cloudy pillar

Lead me all my journey through.

Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,

Be Thou still my Strength and Shield;

Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.  William Williams (1717-1791)

 

Freedom in Christ

Word:

Freedom in Christ

Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8: 34-36.

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

Galatians 5: 1 and 13.

Thought:

Lord Jesus Christ was born in this world, died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins and was raised to set us free from sin. Let us practice to walk humbly with Him every moment.

 

Jesus paid it all,

All to Him I owe;

Sin had left a crimson stain,

He washed it white as snow.

Elvina M. Hall (1865)

 

 

Purpose of our life

Word:

Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’

“‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’”  Luke 13: 6 – 3.

Thought:

Have you been enjoying God’s special treatment without giving anything in return? If so, respond to the Gardener’s patient care and begin to bear that fruit God has created you to produce.

Be thankful to God that you are wonderfully made to accomplish His purposes.

“THE LORD ALMIGHTY IS MUSTERING AN ARMY FOR WAR. IS 13:4”