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“And the Jesus withdrew and went to a quiet place.”

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Dear all,

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

Word: “And the Jesus withdrew and went to a quiet place.”

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%205:15-17&version=NASB

Thought: The Strength of Solitude and Silence

When we take time to read the gospels closely we will notice how often, sprinkled among the narratives, are phrases such as, “And then Jesus withdrew and went to a quiet place.” In the language of spiritual development this is called solitude: carving out a space in your life where God can speak to you. It is being quiet, confident in Christ Jesus and eager to listen to His voice. In these quiet moments God speaks and He meets us.

Stand firm in Christ

The Journey Team

https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/

Remember we are the ambassadors of Christ Jesus! Yes we are!

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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 Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 13

Word: Not to be served but to serve:

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10: 45

Thought: The essence of Christian life is based on the faith in LORD Jesus Christ. In this human life span we need to be led by the power of the Holy Spirit to avoid the domination of flesh over us. When we have the attitude of Christ Jesus in our mind we will see the world with the eyes of Jesus that is with compassion to bring healing touch to those who are in need.

Remember we are the ambassadors of Christ Jesus! Yes we are!

Stand firm in Christ

The Journey Team

https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/

“Talitha kum!”

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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: Taking the child by the hand, He *said to her, “Talitha kum!” (which translated means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). 42 Immediately the girl got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were completely astounded.

Thought: What role Jesus played in Peter, James and John’s life?

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+5%3A37-43

Jesus played a significant role in these peoples’ life. He changed their attitudes, characters, life style and changed their destination in a heavenly way.

Stand firm in Christ

The Journey Team

https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/

Atonement – Reconciliation In Christ Jesus

Atonement – Reconciliation In Christ Jesus

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Galatians 2: 20 says, my old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Thought:

Our Journey in Christ began when in unity with him we died to our old life (Romans 6: 5 – 11). And yet the focus of Christianity is not on dying but on living. Because we have been crucified with Christ, we have also been raised with him. We are reconciled with God through the resurrected power of Christ Jesus.

We are never alone in this planet because Christ Jesus lives in us. He gives the power to the powerless and strength to the weak. He is the true source for the fullness of life and tangible hope for the future (Colossians 1: 27).

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Are you guilty about your past? Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead

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Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead: Are you guilty about your past?

Philippians 3: 10 – 14 says that, I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3:10-14
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Christian faith is a race and Christ Jesus is running with us. Whenever we fail, He is able to carry us, even through the storm. Here, Paul sets his goal to know Christ Jesus, to be like Him, and to be all Christ had in mind for him. We should not let anything take our eyes off our goal but know Christ single mindedly without wavering, like an athlete in dynamic training. We must lay aside everything harmful and forsake anything that may distract us from being effective Christians.
What is holding you back? Break every chain in the mighty name of Jesus!
Remember His promises and live with His power every day without fail.

Clear Vision to See Things the way LORD Jesus sees them

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Clear Vision to See Things the way LORD Jesus sees them
Why did Jesus touch the man a second time before he could see?
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+8%3A22+-+26&version=NIV
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This miracle was not difficult for Jesus, but he chose to do it in stages. Jesus asked him “Can you see anything now?” “Yes”, he said, “I see people, but I can’t see them very clearly. They look like trees walking around.”
Interestingly, this healed man expressed his true status to LORD Jesus.
Are we healed completely by the healing power of LORD Jesus or still do we have any inner wounds? If our answer is yes, we need to pray for his “second healing touch” in our hearts.

Are we able to see souls with his eyes or are we still seeing them like trees walking around?

Mark 8: 25 says that, Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again and his eyes were opened. His sight was completely restored, and he could see everything clearly.
We need to understand God’s heart for the people and their souls. God created mankind as eternal beings.
Let us make a list of all of our unsaved colleagues and family members and pray for their salvation. I strongly believe that, God is more than able to save their souls.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+3%3A20-21&version=NIV
One man Elijah prayed earnestly and God answered his prayers (James 5: 17). It is our responsibility to protect them with our true prayers like a fence around a new plant .
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+5%3A17&version=NKJV
How is our prayer life? Are we spending quality time in the presence of God every day? I personally believe that, nothing is more important than carrying the presence of God wherever He leads us. God has called us to fix our eyes on Jesus. Let us do some self-analysis and make corrections wherever required.
Let us ask God to give a total restoration and a great revival for our spiritual eyes to focus clearly, to see the people and their souls like Him.
A backslider cannot pray and a prayer warrior cannot dwell in sin.

Let us prepare to meet our LORD Jesus and prepare others too

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Dear all,
May God our Father and the LORD Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Phil 1: 2
Word: The Parable of the Ten Virgins
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025:1-13
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Thought: Jesus told this parable to clarify further what it means to be ready for his return and how to live until he comes. We are taught that every person is responsible for his or her own spiritual condition.
Let us prepare to meet our LORD Jesus and prepare others too. Are we existing for the Kingdom’s sake by living a Christ centered exemplary life?

Have a Victorious walk in Christ
The Journey Team
https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/

God’s clock doesn’t function like man’s clock . Yes..

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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 Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 13
Word of God:
Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. Psalms 43: 3
Keep your conscience clear. 1 Peter 3: 16
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the wilderness overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing. Psalms 65: 11-13
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Couple of thoughts:
· God’s clock doesn’t function like man’s clock.

· Never under estimate the resurrected power of Christ Jesus in you. Retain the promises of God in your consciousness. This will give the strength to overcome every difficulty you are facing in this faith journey.

· Be brave in Christ Jesus. Ask God to fill your heart with the confidence in Christ Jesus.

· How often do we pour out our heart to God? How often do you give him a specific request to answer?

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

· Motives are just as important as actions.

· Quiet convictions often earn long term respect.

· God’s opinion is important.

· Remembering God’s faithfulness is worth a pause for reflection.

· When God forgives our sins He totally forgets them.

· Don’t stop trusting God just as you are ready to reach your goal.

· Be corrected by God and become who God intended. Train your tongue to speak well!

· Are you a fan or follower? No matter what the cost, let us follow the foot prints of Jesus.

Stand firm in Christ
The Journey Team

Are we caught up with materialism? Who/what is ruling our hearts?

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Dear Friends in Christ,

Wish you all a Christ centered Christmas. Remember Christ Jesus is the reason for this season!

Word:

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. Luke 21: 33-34

Thought: Are we caught up with materialism? Who/what is ruling our hearts?

If we replace Christ with anything else that becomes idol worship.

Our role model is Christ and He lived a humble and holy life. Do we have humbleness in our hearts?

Today is the day of Salvation. Turn to Jesus and He will change our hearts.
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Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed new-year 2016.
Be strong and glad!
Stand firm in Christ
The Journey Team
https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/

Be part of God’s sovereign plan

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Dear all,

May God bless you and keep you in His presence and His peace during this Christmas season and years to come.

Word:

But you, Bethlehem Ephrata, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from ancient times. Micah: 5 : 2
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And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Thought:

In order to magnify the glory of his own mercy God has chosen the little town of Bethlehem, Joseph, Mary, Shepherds and Wise-man to be part of His sovereign plan.

Wish you all a merry Christmas.

Stand firm in Christ

The Journey Team

https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/