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About thejourneyinchrist

God has placed a burden to send weekly encouraging emails to our friends. Initially we have sent to a team of friends. As the word of God says "For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." (Isaiah 55:10-11) Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again. Anyone who drinks the water I (Jesus Christ) give will never thirst - not ever. The water I give will be an artisan spring within, gushing fountains of endless life. If any one thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Rivers of living water will brim and spill out of the depths of anyone who believes in me this way, just as the scripture says ' You'll be like a well watered garden, a gurgling spring that never runs dry. John 4: 13-14, John 7: 38-39; Isaiah 58:11 God's word: For the LORD will rebuild Zion and appear in his glory. He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea. Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the LORD: “The LORD looked down from his sanctuary on high, from heaven he viewed the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners and release those condemned to death.” So the name of the LORD will be declared in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem when the peoples and the kingdoms assemble to worship the LORD. Ps 102: 16 - 22 Then the word of the LORD came to me: "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you. "Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. "(These seven are the eyes of the LORD, which range throughout the earth.)" Zechariah 4 : 8-10. Haggai 2 : 4 and 5 But now be strong, O Zerubbabel,' declares the LORD. 'Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,' declares the LORD, 'and work. For I am with you,' declares the LORD Almighty. 'This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.' "THE LORD ALMIGHTY IS MUSTERING AN ARMY FOR WAR. IS 13:4" We have experienced the great favor and power of God in His words. Jesus said we are the light the world. Be a light.

God’s Unshakable love

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Dear all,

Be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Ephesians 6: 10

 Word: What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8: 31

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A31-39&version=NIV

Thought:

Our security is based on God’s unshakable love for us. God proved His love for us by willingly sending His Son to suffer and die. There is nothing in the whole universe that can separate us from God’s love! What more could God say to us to make us more secure in His love?

Prayer For the Day:

I look at my dedication to you, Jesus,

my Lord, and Savior, and am ashamed – you gave.

everything for me. May I always live totally committed in love to you.

(Adapted from Day by Day with Billy Graham)

Difficulties Vs Strength and sustainability

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Dear all,
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 13

Word:

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. Romans 8: 28-30

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A28-30&version=NIV

Thought:

In Christ Jesus, we have a better joy, a higher and lasting joy to cure depression or tension.  Submit yourself and draw constantly from his power. When you feel down, you may find it difficult to give thanks. Take heart – in all things. God works for our good if we love him and are called by him (Romans 8: 28-30). Thank God, not for your difficulties but for the strength and sustainability he is building in you through the difficult experiences of your life. You can be sure that God’s perfect love will see you through.

Your strength will equal your days. Deuteronomy 33: 25

To make ready a group of people to meet our LORD Jesus Christ.

How to Pray – ACTS Method – Adoration Confession Thanksgiving and Supplication

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Dear all,

May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. II Peter 1: 2

Word: In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people by the will of God. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8: 26-28

Thought: Prayer is one of the ways we draw closer to God and preserve our spiritual gains. Paul assures us that the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is at work within us as we pray. We are not left alone to work out our problems. As we entrust our lives to God, he directs the events of our lives, even the painful ones, for our good. He can turn even our mistakes into the means for our growth and blessing.

Adoration — Praising and worshiping God for who He is, His power, and His fatherly love, …

Confession — Acknowledging to God that we have sinned and that we claim Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

Thanksgiving — Giving thanks to God for all that He has done for us.

Supplication — Humbly asking God to help us or others when there is a need. 

Your strength will equal your days. Deuteronomy 33: 25

To make ready a group of people to meet our LORD Jesus Christ.

Today’s sufferings vs. tomorrow’s glory

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Dear all,

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16: 13 -14.

Word: Romans 8: 18-25

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A18-25&version=NIV

Word: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Thought:  A believer does not focus on today’s sufferings; he looks forward to tomorrow’s glory. When our faith is strong in Christ Jesus, we tend to be optimistic because our hope is in the living God who holds our future.

Revival is an experience in the Church; Evangelism is an expression of the Church – Paul-S. Rees.

Pass it on! Proclaiming Jesus Wherever He Leads Us!

Your strength will equal your days. Deuteronomy 33: 25

To make ready a group of people to meet our LORD Jesus Christ.

Life by the Spirit

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Dear all,

Be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Ephesians 6: 10

Word: Life by the Spirit

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

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him, we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8: 14-17

“The remarkable thing about God is that when you fear God, you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God, you fear everything else.” – Oswald Chambers

A.W. Tozer says “A frightened world needs a fearless church.”

Proclaiming Jesus Wherever He Leads Us!

Have a Victorious walk in Christ

The Journey Team

Cost of True Christian Discipleship

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Dear all,

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Word:

5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires, but those who live by the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. Romans 5: 5-8

Cost of True Christian Discipleship:

·         Paul puts people in two categories – The mind governed by flesh Vs The mind governed by the Holy Spirit.

·         Once we surrender our lives to God, it is a daily decision to follow his footprints.

·         Following Christ Jesus means an absolute submission to do God’s will and to follow His footprints. 

·         True faith in Christ Jesus transforms our conduct, attitude, character, speech pattern, motives, and actions.

Stand firm In Christ.

Word of God is Alive and Active

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Dear all,
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 13

Word:

How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. Psalms 119:9

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Heb 4: 12-13.

In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Mathew 24:35   

Thought: Let us renew our vision and confidence in Christ.

The word of God is living, life-changing, and dynamic as it works in us. The demand of God’s word requires strong and firm decisions.

Challenges in our Journey are what make life interesting; overcoming them with the power of God is what makes life meaningful. Invest your life for Christ’s Kingdom’s sake.

“God who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the Day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6).

Memory verse for the week:

 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Mat 4:19.

Live your life victoriously with the power of Risen Redeemer Lord Jesus Christ

Stand firm In Christ

Growing in grace

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Dear all,

Greetings in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Growing in grace:

Word: But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen 2 Peter 3:18

Thought: The degree of our spiritual growth is directly proportional to the degree of our submission to God and doing His will. No matter where we are in our spiritual journey, no matter how mature we are in our faith, the sinful world always will challenge our faith. But, the word of God says “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” Phil 1:6

All to Jesus I surrender;

All to Him I freely give;

I will ever love and trust Him,

In His presence daily live.                  

      I surrender all,

      I surrender all;

      All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

(Judson W. Van DeVenter, 1896)

Have a Victorious walk in Christ

Multiply – Disciples making disciples – Pass it on

Proclaiming Jesus Wherever He Leads Us!
To make ready a group of people to meet our LORD Jesus Christ.
The Journey Team

On the Road to Emmaus

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Dear all,
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 13

Greetings in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let us remember the resurrected Lord Jesus’ Great Commission.  

Word:

When He (Jesus) was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24: 30-32

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+24%3A30-32

Thought:

The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 2 Cor 4:4

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%204:4

Prayer:

Dear God open our eyes to see the mission fields that are ready for harvest. Help us see with moving compassion the multitudes of people without someone to show them the way. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Life Through the Spirit

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Dear all,

Greetings in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Hope you are doing well.

Word:

Life Through the Spirit:

 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8: 1-2

Thought: Before we believed in Christ our nature was evil. Born-again Christians have a new nature in Christ. God has crucified the old nature (Romans 6:6) and replaced and replaced it with a new loving nature (Colossians 3: 9-10).

“Transformed souls impacting the campuses and the globe as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.”