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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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Spectator (Fan) or Team Player (Disciple; the root word is discipline)

Spectator (Fan) or Team Player (Disciple; the root word is discipline):
Thousands of people followed Jesus for various reasons. Everywhere Jesus went, the sick and demon possessed were brought to him and He healed them. Everyone tried to touch him, because the healing power went out from him, and he healed everyone (Luke 6: 19). Instead of desiring God’s pardon and love, they only wanted physical healing or a chance to see spectacular events. In Luke 10, we can see that Jesus sends out 70 people two by two ahead of him to every town where he was about to go. Luke 6: 12 says that Jesus prayed overnight before selecting his 12 disciples. Make sure that all your decisions are grounded in prayer.
When Jesus was in the earth he had a core group of people (3 – Peter, James and John). He took these three men along with him to several places. For example, in Matthew 17: 1; He took them to and showed himself transfigured in mount olives (Mark 13: 3), in Jarius house (Luke 8: 31) and in Gethsemane (Mark 14: 32-34).
Jesus in Gethsemane

They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.” And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled. And He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved to the point of death; remain here and keep watch.”

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Thought:
Jesus will share his burden only to core individuals, not to everyone.
Where are we? Among 1000’s or 70’s or 12 or 3.
https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=JAMES+JOHN+PETER&qs_version=NASB

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

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

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.

Casting down the strong holds in Jesus name

Casting down the strong holds in Jesus name
Strong holds are defined as “something” that hold you back from your walk with the LORD Jesus Christ. What is holding you back from receiving spiritual, emotional or physical blessings?
According to the Word of God, it is possible to cast down the strongholds in Jesus’ name.
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2 Corinthians 10:3-5 says,
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,
Let us do some self-analysis in the presence of God and make wise choices in our walk with the LORD. Whether we like it or not we are in the battle (Ephesians 6). Let us put on the full armor of God and fight the good fight.
Hebrews 12: 1-3, says that, therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

“Fix your eyes on Jesus” – In any race there will be two important persons among many other people. Firstly, the starter – the person who says on your mark, set, go and then the referee – the person who receives you at the finish line and gives the first place, second place or third place cards. Remember in our Christian run LORD Jesus is running with us and He knows how to carry us through the storm. We need faith and faith can move the mountains.
Be still – Psalms 46: 10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” There are times when we need to be quite in the presence of the LORD by the power of Holy Spirit in order to receive the promises of God according to His time table.

Stand still – Exodus 14: 13 – 14 says, But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the LORD rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again.14 The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” – If God has promised you some special promise, no matter what, He will give you the ability to achieve it for His glory.

Sit still – Ruth 3: 18 says, Then Naomi said, “Wait, my daughter, until you find out what happens. For the man will not rest until the matter is settled today.” God had decided to raise Ruth as mother of Kings and He accomplished his plan.

If you have some strong holds in your walk with the LORD, today pray about this and receive the delivering power from the mighty hands of God in the name of Jesus – Amen.
May God bless you and keep you in His grace and make you as a channel of blessings

Go and make disciples of all nations

Dear all,
Be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Ephesians 6: 10
Word: “Go and make disciples of all nations” – Matthew 28: 18 – 20
“Go and preach the gospel to all creations” – Mark 16: 15
On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Psalm 63: 6
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Thought: Remembrance of the truth equips to us make the right choice, those choices have eternal consequence or benefit. Getting the big picture is a reminder, about how important this life is and eternity, is a result of our choices in it.
Multiply – Disciples making disciples – Pass it on
Be Courageous and live for Jesus!
Stand firm in Christ Jesus
The Journey Team
thechapelbr.com
https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/

God sent us the light of the world

Dear all,
Be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Ephesians 6: 10
Word: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given”. (Isaiah 9:6)
Thought: God sent us the light of the world- Jesus Christ- to show His light to those who are in darkness.
God sent us the Savior to seek and save those who are lost.
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Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed new-year 2015.
Be strong and glad!
Stand firm in Christ
The Journey Team
thechapelbr.com
https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/

Word of God is alive and active

Dear all,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Word:
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. Hebrews 4: 12 – 13
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Thought:
The word of God is living, life-changing, and dynamic as it works in us. With the incisiveness of a surgeon’s knife, God’s word God’s word reveals who we are and what we are not. It penetrates the core of our moral and spiritual life. It discerns what is within us, both good and evil. The demands of God’s word require decisions. We must not only listen to the word; we must also let it shape our lives.
Stand firm in Christ
The Journey Team
thechapelbr.com
https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/

LORD Jesus – Plan for us

Dear all,
Be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Ephesians 6: 10
Word: I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2: 20
Thought: Our Christian life begins, when we accept Christ Jesus as our personal Savior. We are no longer slaves to sin and no longer alone, for Christ Jesus lives in us. He is the source of our power for living a blameless Christian life and our hope for the future. No longer pray “Lord, bless all our plans” instead pray “Lord, Plan for us, because our future is in Your mighty hands”
God's Master plan

Yes, because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow!
The Journey Team
thechapelbr.com
https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/

Faith Journey

Dear all,
Be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Ephesians 6: 10
Word: Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. Psalms 143:10
Psalms 23: 3 and 4 says, He guides me along right paths bringing honor to His name. Even though when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
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Thought: Let Christ Jesus guide you in the valley’s and shadows of your life, and you will never need to stumble in darkness.
The Journey Team
thechapelbr.com
https://thejourneyinchrist.wordpress.com/