Galatians 2:4-5
And this occurred because of false brethren secretly brought in to whom we did not yield submission even for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
We shall always respect and honor those in authority... however there are times we should yield no submission... this usually is in regard to the truth.... when we submit to a situation when we know it is not God's Will... God doesnt like it... Many who believed in Jesus those days were afraid to associated with Him becos they submited to the Pharisees... this is wrong... becos we shall follow Jesus above all... if a leader wants u to sin... your response must be bold and stand firm in truth... you dun have to be rude... but you should not submit.... but there are times God wants you to submit out of humility.... so we should always have a prayerful heart... the courage not to submit is sometimes hard.. as its usually easier to submit then to cause trouble... however we shall not submit when we know that God wants us to stand by the truth... too many christians submit out of fear... that is not good... we submit out of humility... and also submit only to rightful situation... never submit out of fear... stand firm in conviction if wat you are asked to do go against your conscience and peace of God...
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the other apostles answered and said; "We ought to obey God rather than men."
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
offense of the cross
Galatians 5:11
And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased.
Paul was persecuted by the legalistic leaders... they wanted to control the masses with their system and legalism... Paul preached the gospel that whoever believes in it do not have to comply with the legalistic rules and regulations... the legalistic leaders began persecuting Paul... Paul said if he joined the legalist to preach circumcision which is their tradition and their man made rules... he would be safe as no one would persecute him... but Paul preach a gospel that Jesus wants him to preach... a gospel of liberty... not liberty to sin... but liberty against man made rules and regulations.... legalism makes men look good and impressive... but really hypocritical... as it presents a false image... a false image of godliness but no power....
Galatians 6:12-13
And many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these would compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. For not even those who are circumcised keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.
Today lets follow the Holy Spirit and not allow man made rules to govern our lifes.... lets stick close to the Holy Spirit of God and follow Him.... lets be courageous to stand up for wats rite ... Juz like Paul... Always remember that persecution may come but at least we can be free to follow the Holy Spirit and not man made rules and tradition which holds no water.
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Galatians 3:9
So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.
And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased.
Paul was persecuted by the legalistic leaders... they wanted to control the masses with their system and legalism... Paul preached the gospel that whoever believes in it do not have to comply with the legalistic rules and regulations... the legalistic leaders began persecuting Paul... Paul said if he joined the legalist to preach circumcision which is their tradition and their man made rules... he would be safe as no one would persecute him... but Paul preach a gospel that Jesus wants him to preach... a gospel of liberty... not liberty to sin... but liberty against man made rules and regulations.... legalism makes men look good and impressive... but really hypocritical... as it presents a false image... a false image of godliness but no power....
Galatians 6:12-13
And many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these would compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. For not even those who are circumcised keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.
Today lets follow the Holy Spirit and not allow man made rules to govern our lifes.... lets stick close to the Holy Spirit of God and follow Him.... lets be courageous to stand up for wats rite ... Juz like Paul... Always remember that persecution may come but at least we can be free to follow the Holy Spirit and not man made rules and tradition which holds no water.
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Galatians 3:9
So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.
from slave to son...
Galatians 4:7
Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of GOd through Christ.
A slave means no inheritance... A son means full of God's blessing and inheritance... the blessing of God comes becos we come to Jesus and step out from being under law to under grace... from condemnation and judgment to no condemnation and blessings... all becos of faith in Jesus Christ... thats really good news....
Galatians 4:4-5
But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive adoption as sons.
Under law means being a slave... and a slave has no rights... a slave does not have inheritance... no promise... a slave works for wages... thank God you are sons... becos of believing in Jesus.. .and sons have inheritance and blessings from God... based on faith in Jesus Christ...
Its possible to go back to be a slave after being a son... thats to go back to legalism... to rules and regimentations that God doesnt require... God wants our christian life to be a life walking by faith... obeying in faith... we must not go back to rules and regulations .... but to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:4
You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.
The way to stay under God's grace is the life of believing, the life of faith... the life following the Holy Spirit....
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of GOd through Christ.
A slave means no inheritance... A son means full of God's blessing and inheritance... the blessing of God comes becos we come to Jesus and step out from being under law to under grace... from condemnation and judgment to no condemnation and blessings... all becos of faith in Jesus Christ... thats really good news....
Galatians 4:4-5
But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive adoption as sons.
Under law means being a slave... and a slave has no rights... a slave does not have inheritance... no promise... a slave works for wages... thank God you are sons... becos of believing in Jesus.. .and sons have inheritance and blessings from God... based on faith in Jesus Christ...
Its possible to go back to be a slave after being a son... thats to go back to legalism... to rules and regimentations that God doesnt require... God wants our christian life to be a life walking by faith... obeying in faith... we must not go back to rules and regulations .... but to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:4
You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.
The way to stay under God's grace is the life of believing, the life of faith... the life following the Holy Spirit....
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Our source
Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youth shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
God loves to strengthen us... when we come to Him on a daily basis... He gives us strength.... as we wait on Him.. .His Spirit refreshes and restores us...
Psalm 23:2-3
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name sake.
God loves to restore us.... we need to quiet our soul and come to Him and seek Him and behold Him.. and He will come and restore and refresh us....come to Him on a daily basis... He is the best friend anyone can have... bible says He sticks closer then a brother...... let Him be ur shepherd king.... guiding you.. giving you wisdom....
Isaiah 30:15
For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:
"In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength."
Its sometimes quite hard to calm down and behold Him... but He wants us to come to Him and He wants us to enjoy being with Him... like a best friend....like a soul mate.... He is our Shepherd King...
Psalm 27:8
When you said, "Seek My face," My heart said to You, "Your face, Lord, I will seek."
Psalm 63:1-3a
O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory. Because You lovingkindness is better than life.
Today where can we find the house of God? where can we behold the beauty of the Lord? where is the presence of God? well... becos Jesus died for our sins... He tore the veil which allows God's presence to be with us.... so if you wan to draw close to God... You can draw close in the privacy of your room.... in your car.... in church.... its becos of Jesus... we can draw so close to God... take advantage of that... and draw close so close to Him... and He will strengthen and refresh and restore you on a daily basis....
Psalm 84:10 For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Psalm 27:4 One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LOrd, and to inquire in His temple.
He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youth shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
God loves to strengthen us... when we come to Him on a daily basis... He gives us strength.... as we wait on Him.. .His Spirit refreshes and restores us...
Psalm 23:2-3
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name sake.
God loves to restore us.... we need to quiet our soul and come to Him and seek Him and behold Him.. and He will come and restore and refresh us....come to Him on a daily basis... He is the best friend anyone can have... bible says He sticks closer then a brother...... let Him be ur shepherd king.... guiding you.. giving you wisdom....
Isaiah 30:15
For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:
"In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength."
Its sometimes quite hard to calm down and behold Him... but He wants us to come to Him and He wants us to enjoy being with Him... like a best friend....like a soul mate.... He is our Shepherd King...
Psalm 27:8
When you said, "Seek My face," My heart said to You, "Your face, Lord, I will seek."
Psalm 63:1-3a
O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory. Because You lovingkindness is better than life.
Today where can we find the house of God? where can we behold the beauty of the Lord? where is the presence of God? well... becos Jesus died for our sins... He tore the veil which allows God's presence to be with us.... so if you wan to draw close to God... You can draw close in the privacy of your room.... in your car.... in church.... its becos of Jesus... we can draw so close to God... take advantage of that... and draw close so close to Him... and He will strengthen and refresh and restore you on a daily basis....
Psalm 84:10 For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Psalm 27:4 One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LOrd, and to inquire in His temple.
Dear God, Its taking too long
Genesis 15:1-2
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." But Abram said, "Lord GOd, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?"
Waiting for God's promises sometimes can drive us up the wall... Abraham was blessed in every area of his life... Bible says he is exceedingly prosperous.... He had a beautiful wife...God has blessed him in every area... yet God tested him in the area that God wanted to bless him the most... the area of having children... wats your greatest desire today? The truth is God wants to give you the desires of your heart... like Abraham... GOd wants you to trust Him and not be afraid that your desire would be left on a shelf... today like Abraham you must persevere in faith and keep believing His promises.... the stars that Abraham looked at is a picture of the bible promises that we look at on a daily basis.... like Abraham let believe together and wait patiently... Like Abraham we must not get into the works of the flesh.... Abraham was too impatient and tried to get the promise child by carnal means... He slept with Hagar his maid... in other words God want us to wait and flow in His directed instructions and we would receive His promises at His perfect timing.... Today like Abraham... would you look at the stars? would you look at the promises? in the area of finances the verse would be Galatians 3:14 that we are blessed with Abraham's blessing.... in the area of calling the verse would be Ephesians 4:11 God has appointed some to be apostles... prophets... pastors... some evangelist... some teachers... so forth... all of us has a calling.... look at the stars.... at the right time... The promise would come to pass... never never never try to achieve God's promises by human efforts which is an example of Abraham and Hagar.... believe and wait and flow with God and He will lead you and you will.... You will receive whatever He has promised....
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." But Abram said, "Lord GOd, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?"
Waiting for God's promises sometimes can drive us up the wall... Abraham was blessed in every area of his life... Bible says he is exceedingly prosperous.... He had a beautiful wife...God has blessed him in every area... yet God tested him in the area that God wanted to bless him the most... the area of having children... wats your greatest desire today? The truth is God wants to give you the desires of your heart... like Abraham... GOd wants you to trust Him and not be afraid that your desire would be left on a shelf... today like Abraham you must persevere in faith and keep believing His promises.... the stars that Abraham looked at is a picture of the bible promises that we look at on a daily basis.... like Abraham let believe together and wait patiently... Like Abraham we must not get into the works of the flesh.... Abraham was too impatient and tried to get the promise child by carnal means... He slept with Hagar his maid... in other words God want us to wait and flow in His directed instructions and we would receive His promises at His perfect timing.... Today like Abraham... would you look at the stars? would you look at the promises? in the area of finances the verse would be Galatians 3:14 that we are blessed with Abraham's blessing.... in the area of calling the verse would be Ephesians 4:11 God has appointed some to be apostles... prophets... pastors... some evangelist... some teachers... so forth... all of us has a calling.... look at the stars.... at the right time... The promise would come to pass... never never never try to achieve God's promises by human efforts which is an example of Abraham and Hagar.... believe and wait and flow with God and He will lead you and you will.... You will receive whatever He has promised....
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Trust God before men......
Isaiah 31:1
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but who do not look to the Holy One of Israel.
God is a good God.... God wants to help the helpless.... many times we are tempted to go to men for help instead of GOd.... men can help us... but men are secondary causes... God is our primary source for help... GOd doesnt want us to trust ourselves or even men before Him.... He wants us to trust Him... and if He chooses He may send men to help us.... but He wants to be primary source of help to us.... thats good news... but we need to humble ourselves to pray for help from Him before going to human....or our connections... or our wisdom.... Seek HIm above all... HE is with you... HE wants to flow thru you in everything... He loves you... Dun be silly to plan before praying and asking Him for direction....
Isaiah 30:15-16
For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: "In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength." But you would not, and you said, "No, for we will flee on horses"- therefore you shall flee! And, "we will ride on swift horses"- therefore those who pursue you shall be swift!
Jeremiah 17:5
Thus says the Lord: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord.
Because of Jesus, we are not cursed... He took our cursed on the cross that we might be blessed... however we still can learn from the verse above that God wants us to trust Him above men... trust Him for your finances... trust Him for provision... trust Him for the desires of your heart... trust Him and not the arm of flesh... trust Him even for your lifetime partner... When your trust and hope is firmly in GOd... no men can manupulate you.... you will have a healthy holy independence becos your faith is in a good GOd and your dependency is on Him not your connections or strength or even wisdom... but in Him... and He shall direct your steps....
Jeremiah 17:7
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river. And will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor cease from yielding fruit.
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but who do not look to the Holy One of Israel.
God is a good God.... God wants to help the helpless.... many times we are tempted to go to men for help instead of GOd.... men can help us... but men are secondary causes... God is our primary source for help... GOd doesnt want us to trust ourselves or even men before Him.... He wants us to trust Him... and if He chooses He may send men to help us.... but He wants to be primary source of help to us.... thats good news... but we need to humble ourselves to pray for help from Him before going to human....or our connections... or our wisdom.... Seek HIm above all... HE is with you... HE wants to flow thru you in everything... He loves you... Dun be silly to plan before praying and asking Him for direction....
Isaiah 30:15-16
For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: "In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength." But you would not, and you said, "No, for we will flee on horses"- therefore you shall flee! And, "we will ride on swift horses"- therefore those who pursue you shall be swift!
Jeremiah 17:5
Thus says the Lord: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord.
Because of Jesus, we are not cursed... He took our cursed on the cross that we might be blessed... however we still can learn from the verse above that God wants us to trust Him above men... trust Him for your finances... trust Him for provision... trust Him for the desires of your heart... trust Him and not the arm of flesh... trust Him even for your lifetime partner... When your trust and hope is firmly in GOd... no men can manupulate you.... you will have a healthy holy independence becos your faith is in a good GOd and your dependency is on Him not your connections or strength or even wisdom... but in Him... and He shall direct your steps....
Jeremiah 17:7
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river. And will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor cease from yielding fruit.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
God loves you and His presence dwells in you...
Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
God's presence and love can be felt tangibly on a daily basis.... Jesus said if anyone is thirsty... can drink... can satisfy himself with God...
John 7:37-38
On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
When you come to GOd.... always remember you come before a loving Daddy.. we should treat GOd like our Daddy... Hebrew word for Daddy is "Abba" or papa in chinese.... God wants us to come to Him with confidence like a child to a daddy.... He loves His children very very much....HIs presence brings peace and healing.... sometimes its good to listen to good christian music and juz worship Jesus and receive from Him.... God told Abraham that His presence is Abraham's exceedingly great reward......
Psalm 63:3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,My lips shall praise You.
God's kindness to us is awesome and is on daily basis...... when we come to Him... He fills our hearts with HIs love and mercy and gentleness...... let Him satisfy ur hunger and needs with His presence and love today... HE wants to fill ur hearts with His lovingkindness and peace......
1John 4:9-10
In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
1John 4:18-19
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us
God wants u to receive His love so that fear has no grip over your life... becos GOd's love takes away all fear... Jesus is GOd who came to sacrifice for your sins to show His perfect love... receive that presence of HIs love and goodness thru worship and being with Him in Spirit..... :) so daily meditate on HIs love and draw close to God daily for intimacy and His closeness and presence...God loves you... HE is your Daddy...
After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
God's presence and love can be felt tangibly on a daily basis.... Jesus said if anyone is thirsty... can drink... can satisfy himself with God...
John 7:37-38
On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
When you come to GOd.... always remember you come before a loving Daddy.. we should treat GOd like our Daddy... Hebrew word for Daddy is "Abba" or papa in chinese.... God wants us to come to Him with confidence like a child to a daddy.... He loves His children very very much....HIs presence brings peace and healing.... sometimes its good to listen to good christian music and juz worship Jesus and receive from Him.... God told Abraham that His presence is Abraham's exceedingly great reward......
Psalm 63:3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,My lips shall praise You.
God's kindness to us is awesome and is on daily basis...... when we come to Him... He fills our hearts with HIs love and mercy and gentleness...... let Him satisfy ur hunger and needs with His presence and love today... HE wants to fill ur hearts with His lovingkindness and peace......
1John 4:9-10
In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
1John 4:18-19
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us
God wants u to receive His love so that fear has no grip over your life... becos GOd's love takes away all fear... Jesus is GOd who came to sacrifice for your sins to show His perfect love... receive that presence of HIs love and goodness thru worship and being with Him in Spirit..... :) so daily meditate on HIs love and draw close to God daily for intimacy and His closeness and presence...God loves you... HE is your Daddy...
worrying vs trusting and absorbing Jesus
Luke 10:38-42
Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her
A latest report from a singapore reputable doctor that worrying increases the chances of cancer and terminal illness. Bible says God doesnt want us to worry.... God said that if He took care of the birds who neither sow nor reap, if He took care of the lilies of the field.... He would take even higher care for us bcos HE loves us infinitely more than birds and lilies.... we are created in His image to befriend Him..... Worrying and anxiety is tormenting.... we must always discipline our heart to dun allow it to be troubled... worrying doesnt help... once we pray for the situation and commit to GOd... we should calm down and remain in peace and trust and believe HIm..... Jesus said:...." peace I leave with you... my peace.... let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid.... " we must protect our heart and mind from worrying.... one way is by reading the bible or reading devotions that magnify God and receive from the Holy Spirit... the Holy Spirit is in you and constantly teaching you and guiding you as you read the Bible or pray... or read good devotions.... Dont be like Martha who was too much distracted with much things to do and serving ..... be like Mary... who sat at Jesus foot and receive and draw from Him... today you can do that... the Holy Spirit in you testifies of Jesus.... sit still... and receive from Jesus thru Holy Spirit by reading bible... by praying... by singing... juz receive it all... Jesus said... if anyone is thirsty... let him come to Me and drink... and he shall be at peace and satisfied.... out of your belly will flow rivers of living waters... as you finish this devotion.. you have juz received from Him... its like a daily food.... His presence....relationship with GOd can help you thru real tough time becos GOd loves you.... and is with you..... dont be too disappointed if you always feel worry... cos most pple are like that... so it takes a choice to trust and believe GOd and spend time worshiping Him to feel the peace....and HIs presence and His love....
Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her
A latest report from a singapore reputable doctor that worrying increases the chances of cancer and terminal illness. Bible says God doesnt want us to worry.... God said that if He took care of the birds who neither sow nor reap, if He took care of the lilies of the field.... He would take even higher care for us bcos HE loves us infinitely more than birds and lilies.... we are created in His image to befriend Him..... Worrying and anxiety is tormenting.... we must always discipline our heart to dun allow it to be troubled... worrying doesnt help... once we pray for the situation and commit to GOd... we should calm down and remain in peace and trust and believe HIm..... Jesus said:...." peace I leave with you... my peace.... let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid.... " we must protect our heart and mind from worrying.... one way is by reading the bible or reading devotions that magnify God and receive from the Holy Spirit... the Holy Spirit is in you and constantly teaching you and guiding you as you read the Bible or pray... or read good devotions.... Dont be like Martha who was too much distracted with much things to do and serving ..... be like Mary... who sat at Jesus foot and receive and draw from Him... today you can do that... the Holy Spirit in you testifies of Jesus.... sit still... and receive from Jesus thru Holy Spirit by reading bible... by praying... by singing... juz receive it all... Jesus said... if anyone is thirsty... let him come to Me and drink... and he shall be at peace and satisfied.... out of your belly will flow rivers of living waters... as you finish this devotion.. you have juz received from Him... its like a daily food.... His presence....relationship with GOd can help you thru real tough time becos GOd loves you.... and is with you..... dont be too disappointed if you always feel worry... cos most pple are like that... so it takes a choice to trust and believe GOd and spend time worshiping Him to feel the peace....and HIs presence and His love....
Christmas.... glad tidings....
Acts 13:32-33
And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers, God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
Glad tidings means good news..... what is the good news? wat is the glad tidings of Christmas? well its simply unto us a Saviour is born and this Saviour died on the cross for the sins of the world and God raised this Saviour up.... that by believing in this risen Saviour... we come into eternal life... we enter into a zone that we do not have to be punished for our sins... becos another person has been punished for all our sins..... thru Him we have forgiveness and the power to live an abundant life thru His grace.......
Romans 10:15
And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Gospel of peace... wow... means the good news of Jesus coming to save us brings peace....... as you tell others the good news or the glad tidings.... that a Saviour has paid for their sins.... it brings peace.... of course provided they believe the good news.....
Acts 13:38-39
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
You are justified becos of Jesus.... thats good news:) stay in faith...
And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers, God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
Glad tidings means good news..... what is the good news? wat is the glad tidings of Christmas? well its simply unto us a Saviour is born and this Saviour died on the cross for the sins of the world and God raised this Saviour up.... that by believing in this risen Saviour... we come into eternal life... we enter into a zone that we do not have to be punished for our sins... becos another person has been punished for all our sins..... thru Him we have forgiveness and the power to live an abundant life thru His grace.......
Romans 10:15
And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Gospel of peace... wow... means the good news of Jesus coming to save us brings peace....... as you tell others the good news or the glad tidings.... that a Saviour has paid for their sins.... it brings peace.... of course provided they believe the good news.....
Acts 13:38-39
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
You are justified becos of Jesus.... thats good news:) stay in faith...
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
confession and meditation
Galatians 3:5
Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works if the law, or by hearing of faith?
God is always working miracles in our situation.... He wants us to believe in faith.... believing in faith in a difficult circumstances sometimes is hard... so we need to constantly remind ourselves by confessing what Jesus has done for us... meditating and confessing God's promise is reminding ourselves wat we have in Christ.... and who we are in Christ... afew confession when we feel bad about ourselves or accused and condemn by the devil.... speak these words as how Jesus spoke when He was attacked.... circumstance and your feelings may be totally opposite wat you confess and what is truth.... these confessions are the truth you can speak to remind urself who you are and build faith in you...... can repeat on daily basis any one of the confession... this is all possible becos of what Jesus did for you.
1. repeat: "I am under GOd's grace."
Romans 6:14
For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
2. repeat: "I am blessed by God."
Galatians 3:9
So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.
3. repeat: "I am redeemed."
Galatians 3:13-14
Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us, that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
4. repeat: "No more bondage of fear."
Romans 8:15
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."
5. repeat: "I am righteous and sanctified and holy in Christ."
Romans 5:21
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of GOd in Him.
Hebrews 10:14
For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are bring sanctified.
Ephesians 4:24
and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
6. repeat: "God loves me and is on my side."
Hebrews 13:5b
For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forake you."
Romans 8:31b
If God is for us, who can be against us?
Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works if the law, or by hearing of faith?
God is always working miracles in our situation.... He wants us to believe in faith.... believing in faith in a difficult circumstances sometimes is hard... so we need to constantly remind ourselves by confessing what Jesus has done for us... meditating and confessing God's promise is reminding ourselves wat we have in Christ.... and who we are in Christ... afew confession when we feel bad about ourselves or accused and condemn by the devil.... speak these words as how Jesus spoke when He was attacked.... circumstance and your feelings may be totally opposite wat you confess and what is truth.... these confessions are the truth you can speak to remind urself who you are and build faith in you...... can repeat on daily basis any one of the confession... this is all possible becos of what Jesus did for you.
1. repeat: "I am under GOd's grace."
Romans 6:14
For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
2. repeat: "I am blessed by God."
Galatians 3:9
So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.
3. repeat: "I am redeemed."
Galatians 3:13-14
Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us, that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
4. repeat: "No more bondage of fear."
Romans 8:15
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."
5. repeat: "I am righteous and sanctified and holy in Christ."
Romans 5:21
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of GOd in Him.
Hebrews 10:14
For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are bring sanctified.
Ephesians 4:24
and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
6. repeat: "God loves me and is on my side."
Hebrews 13:5b
For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forake you."
Romans 8:31b
If God is for us, who can be against us?
Saturday, December 20, 2008
You have to decide to trust and believe
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Worry and anxiety will always try to come... situations... circumstance.... should not dictate the peace in our hearts.... we can decide to trust God and believe God and let not our hearts be troubled... once we have prayed... we should trust and believe and rest in Him.... and should not allow worry and anxiety to trouble our hearts... lets obey GOd in this area and lets choose to let not our hearts be troubled in any given circumstances... and choose the rest in HIm by believing and trusting in His promises.... worry and stress has no positive help to us... it only increases health problems... today good news is.... we can pray and trust HIs promises... He has made beauty for ashes... He makes all things beautiful in His time... wld you trust and believe Him... say with me... I decide to believe the promise You made... and You make beauty for ashes and all things beautiful in Your time... I trust You... Your promises stand... I am blessed with Your blessings from above becos of Jesus... I trust in YOu.... hallelujah!!!
Matthew 6:26-27
Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet YOur heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God (believing His promises and trusting Him) and His righteousness (believing in Jesus sacrifice), and all these things shall be added to you.
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Worry and anxiety will always try to come... situations... circumstance.... should not dictate the peace in our hearts.... we can decide to trust God and believe God and let not our hearts be troubled... once we have prayed... we should trust and believe and rest in Him.... and should not allow worry and anxiety to trouble our hearts... lets obey GOd in this area and lets choose to let not our hearts be troubled in any given circumstances... and choose the rest in HIm by believing and trusting in His promises.... worry and stress has no positive help to us... it only increases health problems... today good news is.... we can pray and trust HIs promises... He has made beauty for ashes... He makes all things beautiful in His time... wld you trust and believe Him... say with me... I decide to believe the promise You made... and You make beauty for ashes and all things beautiful in Your time... I trust You... Your promises stand... I am blessed with Your blessings from above becos of Jesus... I trust in YOu.... hallelujah!!!
Matthew 6:26-27
Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet YOur heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God (believing His promises and trusting Him) and His righteousness (believing in Jesus sacrifice), and all these things shall be added to you.
wisdom and discernment pt 3
Ephesians 4:32
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
We ought to forgive always.... even when its a huge wound that was inflicted on us... we still must forgive.... forgiveness is always instant... however wisdom teaches us that trust must be earned... ie. if someone always abuse you and hurt you... you can always forgive but you wld be required to exercise wisdom on how you would relate with that person again... you cannot exercise the same level of trust after being betrayed... God always require us to forgive.... even if the wound is so great... becos if God can forgive someone like us... we can forgive anyone.... but GOd never once in the bible demands us to forget.... never once bible says forgive and forget... it only says forgive.... but after forgiving.... GOd can bring healing..... so that the reminder of the hurt and betrayal does not have the same pain on us... but healing takes time... we need to constantly forgive the abuser and betrayer or the unfaithful spouse or friend......... let GOd bring in the restoration and vindication at the right time... meanwhile trust Him and lift the wounds to Him for HE cares for you and wants to heal you....
Luke 4:18b
(Jesus said) He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
We ought to forgive always.... even when its a huge wound that was inflicted on us... we still must forgive.... forgiveness is always instant... however wisdom teaches us that trust must be earned... ie. if someone always abuse you and hurt you... you can always forgive but you wld be required to exercise wisdom on how you would relate with that person again... you cannot exercise the same level of trust after being betrayed... God always require us to forgive.... even if the wound is so great... becos if God can forgive someone like us... we can forgive anyone.... but GOd never once in the bible demands us to forget.... never once bible says forgive and forget... it only says forgive.... but after forgiving.... GOd can bring healing..... so that the reminder of the hurt and betrayal does not have the same pain on us... but healing takes time... we need to constantly forgive the abuser and betrayer or the unfaithful spouse or friend......... let GOd bring in the restoration and vindication at the right time... meanwhile trust Him and lift the wounds to Him for HE cares for you and wants to heal you....
Luke 4:18b
(Jesus said) He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
wisdom and discernment pt 2
John 15:26
But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me".
The Holy Spirit in us never leaves us nor farsakes us... and He helps us to perceived the true nature of every situation and give us a wisdom for every situation....
Hebrews 13:5b
For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
There is no unsolvable problem or trial... God has a wisdom for your every situation... follow the life in you.... Jesus always perceive in situation but pharisees always reason.... learn to perceive with the spirit and not juz reason and analyze with the mind.... prayer adn worship is always communication of 2 parties... God always wants to speak to us.... we must allow Him to speak to us... do not allow your mind to be filled with too much noises or distraction... when worshiping... perceive with ur heart wat God is saying to you.... when making decisions... follow the peace and life and joy in your heart.... do not commit to commitments without first sensing the peace in your heart.... learn to say no when needed... and yes when needed...
Colossians 4:3-4
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in yoru hearts to the Lord.
But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me".
The Holy Spirit in us never leaves us nor farsakes us... and He helps us to perceived the true nature of every situation and give us a wisdom for every situation....
Hebrews 13:5b
For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
There is no unsolvable problem or trial... God has a wisdom for your every situation... follow the life in you.... Jesus always perceive in situation but pharisees always reason.... learn to perceive with the spirit and not juz reason and analyze with the mind.... prayer adn worship is always communication of 2 parties... God always wants to speak to us.... we must allow Him to speak to us... do not allow your mind to be filled with too much noises or distraction... when worshiping... perceive with ur heart wat God is saying to you.... when making decisions... follow the peace and life and joy in your heart.... do not commit to commitments without first sensing the peace in your heart.... learn to say no when needed... and yes when needed...
Colossians 4:3-4
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in yoru hearts to the Lord.
contrary to hope
Romans 4:18
who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became a father of many nations, according to what was spoken, "So shall your descendants be."
Contrary to hope means hopeless in the natural situation.... Abraham was 99years old.... can God's promise still come to pass for him? why would a loving God give a promise and allow such a situation? I believe GOd wants to encourage believers that Abraham who was the father of our faith had to believe in situation that in the natural which seem hopeless.... God gave the promise to be the heir of the world so that we can trust in it by faith for hope.... the promise is still the same despite of situation... we as believers must believe in good and bad times...in hopeful times and times that is contrary to hope....
Romans 4:13
For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham, or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
Romans 4:20
He(Abraham) did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to performed.
The best part is... God's promise always came true... and in the right time... Sarah conceived and Abraham had a child..... the same would happen for you... keep believing in His promises....
who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became a father of many nations, according to what was spoken, "So shall your descendants be."
Contrary to hope means hopeless in the natural situation.... Abraham was 99years old.... can God's promise still come to pass for him? why would a loving God give a promise and allow such a situation? I believe GOd wants to encourage believers that Abraham who was the father of our faith had to believe in situation that in the natural which seem hopeless.... God gave the promise to be the heir of the world so that we can trust in it by faith for hope.... the promise is still the same despite of situation... we as believers must believe in good and bad times...in hopeful times and times that is contrary to hope....
Romans 4:13
For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham, or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
Romans 4:20
He(Abraham) did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to performed.
The best part is... God's promise always came true... and in the right time... Sarah conceived and Abraham had a child..... the same would happen for you... keep believing in His promises....
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
God is in control
Psalm 105:17-18
He sent a man before them- Joseph- who was sold sold as a slave. They hurt his feet with fetters, He was laid in irons.
Joseph was a man who was bitterly grieved.... it seemed that the God who loves him allowed such a situation to happen to Joseph... God may not planned for it to happen but He may allow it to happen.... God feels it when we greive and we hurt.... but God sticks close to us in such situation and heal us from all wounds and injuries.... Like Joseph, maybe some of you are hurt by the enemies fetters... God is with you... keep believing... and trusting God...keep forgiving also... as forgiving releases God's healing and blessing on your life... and at the right time... GOd will step in and bring the breakthru....
Psalm 105:19-22
Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him. The king sent and released him, the ruler of the people let him go free. He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions, to bind his princes at his pleasure, and teach his elders wisdom.
He sent a man before them- Joseph- who was sold sold as a slave. They hurt his feet with fetters, He was laid in irons.
Joseph was a man who was bitterly grieved.... it seemed that the God who loves him allowed such a situation to happen to Joseph... God may not planned for it to happen but He may allow it to happen.... God feels it when we greive and we hurt.... but God sticks close to us in such situation and heal us from all wounds and injuries.... Like Joseph, maybe some of you are hurt by the enemies fetters... God is with you... keep believing... and trusting God...keep forgiving also... as forgiving releases God's healing and blessing on your life... and at the right time... GOd will step in and bring the breakthru....
Psalm 105:19-22
Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him. The king sent and released him, the ruler of the people let him go free. He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions, to bind his princes at his pleasure, and teach his elders wisdom.
casting your cares...
1Peter 5:7
casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
In a day so many things can happen... our mind usually get into the mode of worrying and analyzing... while thinking is impt... GOd has a better way to relieve our burden and stress and confusion.... it is thru coming to HIm and pouring it to Him all that concerns you...
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 50:15
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will glorify Me."
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you
Psalm 62:8
Trust in HIm at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.
God always wants us to pour out our concerns, our burdens... our trouble... our fears... to Him... He loves us... He is a good GOd....He will guide us and lead us as a shepherd leads his sheep.. He loves us as a proud Father to His children... cast your cares to Him... for HE cares for you and is with you.... never to leave you nor forsake you...
casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
In a day so many things can happen... our mind usually get into the mode of worrying and analyzing... while thinking is impt... GOd has a better way to relieve our burden and stress and confusion.... it is thru coming to HIm and pouring it to Him all that concerns you...
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 50:15
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will glorify Me."
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you
Psalm 62:8
Trust in HIm at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.
God always wants us to pour out our concerns, our burdens... our trouble... our fears... to Him... He loves us... He is a good GOd....He will guide us and lead us as a shepherd leads his sheep.. He loves us as a proud Father to His children... cast your cares to Him... for HE cares for you and is with you.... never to leave you nor forsake you...
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
...bitterly grieved...
Genesis 49::22-24
Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough by a well; his branches run over the wall. The archers have bitterly grieved him, shot at him and hated him. But his bow remained in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the arms of the Mighty God of Jacob.
Trials has the ability to bitterly grieved us....
1Peter 1:6
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
God feels for us when we got thru moments of grieve and sorrow... Bible says that God understands our pain... God doesnt inflict pain on us... but God may allow situation to happen and allow it to become a trial for us to trust Him.... and as we trust the trial seemed grieving and very long.... but as we trust we release joy and peace to our hearts... GOd wants us to rejoice in trial... to be happy when grieved... only by believing is that possible...cos the trial sometimes is like fire and bitterly grieving to us.... But the good news is God always come true.... and hope always never disappoint... as we continue to trust in faith... God has already prepared the breakthru and He never lies.... its our consolation....trust God today for your restoration... rejoice in your situation... no matter how bad the situation is... God can turn it around... He loves u.. He cares for u....
Genesis 50:20
But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough by a well; his branches run over the wall. The archers have bitterly grieved him, shot at him and hated him. But his bow remained in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the arms of the Mighty God of Jacob.
Trials has the ability to bitterly grieved us....
1Peter 1:6
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
God feels for us when we got thru moments of grieve and sorrow... Bible says that God understands our pain... God doesnt inflict pain on us... but God may allow situation to happen and allow it to become a trial for us to trust Him.... and as we trust the trial seemed grieving and very long.... but as we trust we release joy and peace to our hearts... GOd wants us to rejoice in trial... to be happy when grieved... only by believing is that possible...cos the trial sometimes is like fire and bitterly grieving to us.... But the good news is God always come true.... and hope always never disappoint... as we continue to trust in faith... God has already prepared the breakthru and He never lies.... its our consolation....trust God today for your restoration... rejoice in your situation... no matter how bad the situation is... God can turn it around... He loves u.. He cares for u....
Genesis 50:20
But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
God has an answer of peace to you
Genesis 40:15-16
And Pharoah said to Joseph, "I have had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. But Ihave heard it said of you that you can understand a dream, to interpret it." So Joseph answered Pharoah, saying, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace."
So many times in life we feel confuse and lost.... but God has an answer for your situation... no matter wat ur situation is... maybe no one seemed to understand or able to interpret your situation or ur life... God has an answer of peace for you... today continue to believe Him and seek Him... Let Him reveal the answer of peace to your life.... for God knows all things... and let HIs Will prevail in yoru life today...
Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us thereofre come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
And Pharoah said to Joseph, "I have had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. But Ihave heard it said of you that you can understand a dream, to interpret it." So Joseph answered Pharoah, saying, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace."
So many times in life we feel confuse and lost.... but God has an answer for your situation... no matter wat ur situation is... maybe no one seemed to understand or able to interpret your situation or ur life... God has an answer of peace for you... today continue to believe Him and seek Him... Let Him reveal the answer of peace to your life.... for God knows all things... and let HIs Will prevail in yoru life today...
Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us thereofre come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
key to not losing heart
Psalm 27:13
I would have lost heart unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
The key to not lose heart is really to believe that God would be good to you.... sometimes trials can be so testing and grieving that losing heart is a norm.... however the way to persevere in trial is to keep on believing in God's goodness... believing is a choice... in other words when we are in trial and we feel the grieve... We can choose to believe in a good God and believe that all things will work together for good.. that God has something better ahead... that His breakthru wld come at the rite time..... no matter how difficult your situation is... GOd knows how to restore and give you justice and restoration at the right time... and when GOd does that it is always double of what you went thru... consider Job... lost everything but eventually God blessed him double for all his losses... and when you believe... joy and peace enters your heart and depression would be overcomed.... never believe the lie that its hopeless... God's Word prevail and His Word for you in your situation whether is self created or others created... God has a great hope and future ahead.... Believe:)
Hebrews 10:35-36
Therefore do not cast away your confidence (hope), which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of GOd, your may receive the promise.
I would have lost heart unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
The key to not lose heart is really to believe that God would be good to you.... sometimes trials can be so testing and grieving that losing heart is a norm.... however the way to persevere in trial is to keep on believing in God's goodness... believing is a choice... in other words when we are in trial and we feel the grieve... We can choose to believe in a good God and believe that all things will work together for good.. that God has something better ahead... that His breakthru wld come at the rite time..... no matter how difficult your situation is... GOd knows how to restore and give you justice and restoration at the right time... and when GOd does that it is always double of what you went thru... consider Job... lost everything but eventually God blessed him double for all his losses... and when you believe... joy and peace enters your heart and depression would be overcomed.... never believe the lie that its hopeless... God's Word prevail and His Word for you in your situation whether is self created or others created... God has a great hope and future ahead.... Believe:)
Hebrews 10:35-36
Therefore do not cast away your confidence (hope), which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of GOd, your may receive the promise.
God's direction
Psalm 25:1-3
To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me. Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those who be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.
In times of stress and confusion... God is always present to direct our steps... Bible says that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.... God always know the situation and we must always respond in trust and faith toward Him.... Keep your hopes up and believe Him... for when we believe in His goodness we release peace and joy in our hearts.
Psalm 25:4-5
Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; On you I wait all the day.
To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me. Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those who be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.
In times of stress and confusion... God is always present to direct our steps... Bible says that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.... God always know the situation and we must always respond in trust and faith toward Him.... Keep your hopes up and believe Him... for when we believe in His goodness we release peace and joy in our hearts.
Psalm 25:4-5
Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; On you I wait all the day.
Monday, December 15, 2008
NewCreature in Christ pt 6
Romans 8:14-16
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.
The Holy Spirit is in us... bearing witness that we are His.... God wants us to be led by the inner voice... as we follow the still small voice... it leads us from victory to victory... God is our "Abba Father".... He wants us to be an heir of this world... being an heir of the world means inheriting all that God wants us to inherit... the sad situation is when christian dun know how great a state we are in becos of Jesus... and the christian gives in to accusation, gives in to condemnation... gives in to fear... its usually the truth that sets us free... when we know the state we are in... the state of being under God's grace and forgiveness and umbrella of blessing empowers a believer to live the abundant life.... wan to encourage you not to doubt who you are in Christ... seat above high places above all principalities... blessed with every spiritual blessing.... keep believing and trusting in good and bad times... for God doesnt change His perspective on you... its by believing not by own strength... first believe then let God lead you.... then you will do the right thing at the right time....
Romans 4:13
For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to His seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.
The Holy Spirit is in us... bearing witness that we are His.... God wants us to be led by the inner voice... as we follow the still small voice... it leads us from victory to victory... God is our "Abba Father".... He wants us to be an heir of this world... being an heir of the world means inheriting all that God wants us to inherit... the sad situation is when christian dun know how great a state we are in becos of Jesus... and the christian gives in to accusation, gives in to condemnation... gives in to fear... its usually the truth that sets us free... when we know the state we are in... the state of being under God's grace and forgiveness and umbrella of blessing empowers a believer to live the abundant life.... wan to encourage you not to doubt who you are in Christ... seat above high places above all principalities... blessed with every spiritual blessing.... keep believing and trusting in good and bad times... for God doesnt change His perspective on you... its by believing not by own strength... first believe then let God lead you.... then you will do the right thing at the right time....
Romans 4:13
For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to His seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
NewCreature in Christ pt 5
2Corinthians 3:6
who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
When we come to know Jesus as Lord, God makes us complete in Him... we become sufficient as ministers of new covenant... We are complete to serve as ministers of new covenant that gives life to the world... when we serve it should minister life not condemnation... we are not ministers of old covenant that brings condemnation becos Jesus has become the complete sacrifice... that we become righteous by believing in Him... and now our job is to tell the world that there is a way to life and life abundant... there is a hope and a future becos our sins have been punished on Jesus... all these made possible becos of His love.... His sacrifice.... now when we believe in Him... we enter the rest of God and we can allow Holy Spirit to guide us in our daily life as He teach us concerning all things... even the most practical things the Holy Spirit is willing to guide... He gives life to you as you believe...
Romans 4:13
For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law(old covenant), but through the righteousness of faith. (new covenant or Abrahamic covenant)
who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
When we come to know Jesus as Lord, God makes us complete in Him... we become sufficient as ministers of new covenant... We are complete to serve as ministers of new covenant that gives life to the world... when we serve it should minister life not condemnation... we are not ministers of old covenant that brings condemnation becos Jesus has become the complete sacrifice... that we become righteous by believing in Him... and now our job is to tell the world that there is a way to life and life abundant... there is a hope and a future becos our sins have been punished on Jesus... all these made possible becos of His love.... His sacrifice.... now when we believe in Him... we enter the rest of God and we can allow Holy Spirit to guide us in our daily life as He teach us concerning all things... even the most practical things the Holy Spirit is willing to guide... He gives life to you as you believe...
Romans 4:13
For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law(old covenant), but through the righteousness of faith. (new covenant or Abrahamic covenant)
NewCreature in Christ pt 4
Philippians 2:13
for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
In our new identity, we become temple of the Holy Spirit... we are called to glorify God with our body... cos God calls it His house... however becos of wat Jesus did on the cross... His blood cleanses our sins... and now GOd lives in us and leads us in our daily life... He lives in us and never leaves us nor forsakes us and is working in us both to His Will and His good pleasure... Hallelujah!!! today ... God is not far from you....
Ephesians 2:13
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
We have been brought near to God... He lives in us... becos of the blood of Jesus.. now we can live by faith... becos we have a great future as we are led by God through the inner witness.. God always leads us into triumph... and God makes it easy for us to hear His voice... the peace... the still small voice from within is the Holy Spirit... "My sheep hears My voice"...
Hebrews 4:3a
For we who have believed do enter that rest...
for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
In our new identity, we become temple of the Holy Spirit... we are called to glorify God with our body... cos God calls it His house... however becos of wat Jesus did on the cross... His blood cleanses our sins... and now GOd lives in us and leads us in our daily life... He lives in us and never leaves us nor forsakes us and is working in us both to His Will and His good pleasure... Hallelujah!!! today ... God is not far from you....
Ephesians 2:13
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
We have been brought near to God... He lives in us... becos of the blood of Jesus.. now we can live by faith... becos we have a great future as we are led by God through the inner witness.. God always leads us into triumph... and God makes it easy for us to hear His voice... the peace... the still small voice from within is the Holy Spirit... "My sheep hears My voice"...
Hebrews 4:3a
For we who have believed do enter that rest...
wisdom and discernment pt 1
1Kings 3:9
Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?
Solomon asked God for wisdom.... this wisdom wld help him discern good and evil... discerning is perceiving with the spirit the true state of affairs.... it is not the same as having a suspicious spirit... rather a peace that gives rule to good directions and decisions... its also the peace that surpasses all understanding... Jesus in His earthly life always uses discernment... He always perceive situations and knw the true state of affairs.. therefore He moved in the supernatural... the pharisees do not perceive or even discern... the pharisees often reason.... so discerning with te spirit is not the same as reasoning nor the same as suspicion... rather is following the peace of God... follow the peace and discern with spirit and you will have a supernatural life... be wise as serpents... harmless as doves... when u feel life about something... go and do it... if something feels scratchy... follow the peace... before u sign the investment... check with ur spirit... follow the Spirit's leading...
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?
Solomon asked God for wisdom.... this wisdom wld help him discern good and evil... discerning is perceiving with the spirit the true state of affairs.... it is not the same as having a suspicious spirit... rather a peace that gives rule to good directions and decisions... its also the peace that surpasses all understanding... Jesus in His earthly life always uses discernment... He always perceive situations and knw the true state of affairs.. therefore He moved in the supernatural... the pharisees do not perceive or even discern... the pharisees often reason.... so discerning with te spirit is not the same as reasoning nor the same as suspicion... rather is following the peace of God... follow the peace and discern with spirit and you will have a supernatural life... be wise as serpents... harmless as doves... when u feel life about something... go and do it... if something feels scratchy... follow the peace... before u sign the investment... check with ur spirit... follow the Spirit's leading...
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Friday, December 12, 2008
NewCreature in Christ pt 3
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no more condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Becos of the cross... Jesus took our sins... the world's sins on Himself... that when we believe in Him... we enter into no more condemnation... we do not have to be condemn for our sin.... we are forgiven and blessed bcos Jesus became the substitute.... right now we do not have liscense to sin... becos.. sin still hurts and destroy lives.... but we are redeemed... blessed and forgiven.... use the power of grace from God to live a holy life that glorify God....
Romans 7:6
But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter.
There is therefore now no more condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Becos of the cross... Jesus took our sins... the world's sins on Himself... that when we believe in Him... we enter into no more condemnation... we do not have to be condemn for our sin.... we are forgiven and blessed bcos Jesus became the substitute.... right now we do not have liscense to sin... becos.. sin still hurts and destroy lives.... but we are redeemed... blessed and forgiven.... use the power of grace from God to live a holy life that glorify God....
Romans 7:6
But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter.
NewCreature in Christ pt 2
Romans 6:6
knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.
When Jesus died on the cross and when we believe in Him.... we enter a state of being died to sin... that the power of sin was nailed to the cross... our old man being nailed... in other words... to overcome power of sin we don't have to depend on own strength... but we can believe the truth that we have enter a state of being dead to sin.... the temptations do not have the same power over a believer as it is broken on the cross... we can depend on God's grace to live holy life... not own strength.. Hallelujah...
Romans 6:17
But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.
Sin used to have power over you... but becos of God's grace and what Jesus did on the cross... sin has no more power over you......
Romans 6:14
For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.
When Jesus died on the cross and when we believe in Him.... we enter a state of being died to sin... that the power of sin was nailed to the cross... our old man being nailed... in other words... to overcome power of sin we don't have to depend on own strength... but we can believe the truth that we have enter a state of being dead to sin.... the temptations do not have the same power over a believer as it is broken on the cross... we can depend on God's grace to live holy life... not own strength.. Hallelujah...
Romans 6:17
But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.
Sin used to have power over you... but becos of God's grace and what Jesus did on the cross... sin has no more power over you......
Romans 6:14
For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
NewCreature in Christ pt 1
Romans 6:1-2
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?
When we become believers of Christ... something very special happen.... He delivered us from a state to another state... from a state of alive to sin to a state of died to sin.... in other words we dun have to depend on our strength in terms of dealing with our weakness... we can acknowledge the truth of wat Jesus done for us and we will be empowered to live the overcoming life... usually most believers want to live a holy life so we have to know what Jesus has done to help us live that holy life.... start by knowing you have died to sin becos Jesus died for you and when you believe Him you are moved from one state to another....
Romans 6:4
Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?
When we become believers of Christ... something very special happen.... He delivered us from a state to another state... from a state of alive to sin to a state of died to sin.... in other words we dun have to depend on our strength in terms of dealing with our weakness... we can acknowledge the truth of wat Jesus done for us and we will be empowered to live the overcoming life... usually most believers want to live a holy life so we have to know what Jesus has done to help us live that holy life.... start by knowing you have died to sin becos Jesus died for you and when you believe Him you are moved from one state to another....
Romans 6:4
Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
God is near you...
Jeremiah 23:23-24
"Am I a God near at hand, says the Lord, and not a God afar off? Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so I shall not see him?" says the Lord; "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" says the Lord.
God is omnipresent and omnipotent... all present and all powerful... and God is a loving God... bible says that Jesus died for our sins so that we do not have to be living under fear of condemnation.... therefore we have a hope for living... we can live in faith and trust in a good God who loves us .....it doesnt mean we have a liscense to sin becos we will still reap wat we sow... but it means we have a great and bright future becos of the blood of Jesus... we are redeemed, blessed... accepted and righteous.... let God speak to you thru the Holy Spirit...
2 Corinthians 1:3-6
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation.
"Am I a God near at hand, says the Lord, and not a God afar off? Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so I shall not see him?" says the Lord; "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" says the Lord.
God is omnipresent and omnipotent... all present and all powerful... and God is a loving God... bible says that Jesus died for our sins so that we do not have to be living under fear of condemnation.... therefore we have a hope for living... we can live in faith and trust in a good God who loves us .....it doesnt mean we have a liscense to sin becos we will still reap wat we sow... but it means we have a great and bright future becos of the blood of Jesus... we are redeemed, blessed... accepted and righteous.... let God speak to you thru the Holy Spirit...
2 Corinthians 1:3-6
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Job's patience tested
James 5:10-11
My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord- that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
Job had a very good life and he was prosperous and rich.... however there was a season of trial that came on Job... this season of trial was marked by alot of difficulties..... the truth of the matter is patience is build only thru believing God in trial.... in other words enduring in faith... The Lord has an end to the trial... and the end is greater then the trial... the greater the trial the greater the destiny... whatever you are goin thru always remember to believe God and trust Him thru all situation... He promises to change things in your favor as you believe and trust and endure...God can do for you for what He did for JOb... only believe and endure and trust the Lord with all your heart....and lean not on your on understanding....in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths....
Job 42:10
And the Lord restored Job's losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
Job 42:12-13
Now the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning; for he had fourteen thousand sheeps, six thousand camels, one thousand yoke of oxen, and one thousand female donkeys, he also had seven sons and three daughters.
My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord- that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
Job had a very good life and he was prosperous and rich.... however there was a season of trial that came on Job... this season of trial was marked by alot of difficulties..... the truth of the matter is patience is build only thru believing God in trial.... in other words enduring in faith... The Lord has an end to the trial... and the end is greater then the trial... the greater the trial the greater the destiny... whatever you are goin thru always remember to believe God and trust Him thru all situation... He promises to change things in your favor as you believe and trust and endure...God can do for you for what He did for JOb... only believe and endure and trust the Lord with all your heart....and lean not on your on understanding....in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths....
Job 42:10
And the Lord restored Job's losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
Job 42:12-13
Now the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning; for he had fourteen thousand sheeps, six thousand camels, one thousand yoke of oxen, and one thousand female donkeys, he also had seven sons and three daughters.
Monday, December 8, 2008
according to the time of life
Genesis 18:10-11
And He said, "I will certainly return to you according to the time of life, and behold, Sarah your wife shall have a son." Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age; and Sarah had passed the age of child-bearing.
God loves His children... however God wants patience to be build in our character... trials build patience more then anything... In trials we often think GOd is denying us the desires of our heart... however the truth is .... God has is it in His plan according to the time of life to fulfill what He has promised to us... Like Abraham we must always believe... believing means we are trusting God that His Word is preminent... I trust the Lord... Believing brings joy and peace... and we can abound in hope in our trials.... delight yourself in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart... nothing is impossible... according to the time of life... nothing is too hard for the Lord... keep believing and trusting... juz like Abraham...
Genesis 18:13-14
And the Lord said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh, saying, 'Shall I surely bear a child, since I am old? Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son."
And He said, "I will certainly return to you according to the time of life, and behold, Sarah your wife shall have a son." Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age; and Sarah had passed the age of child-bearing.
God loves His children... however God wants patience to be build in our character... trials build patience more then anything... In trials we often think GOd is denying us the desires of our heart... however the truth is .... God has is it in His plan according to the time of life to fulfill what He has promised to us... Like Abraham we must always believe... believing means we are trusting God that His Word is preminent... I trust the Lord... Believing brings joy and peace... and we can abound in hope in our trials.... delight yourself in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart... nothing is impossible... according to the time of life... nothing is too hard for the Lord... keep believing and trusting... juz like Abraham...
Genesis 18:13-14
And the Lord said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh, saying, 'Shall I surely bear a child, since I am old? Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son."
hope
Genesis 15:1-2
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." But Abram said, "Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?"
Abraham was feeling fearful... the promise that he desired seem to die... God came to encourage with His presence.... do not fear... "I am your shield, your exceeding great reward..." God's presence helps us stay contended when fear and anxiety comes... God wants us to stay close to Him when we feel troubled....
Genesis 15:5-6
Then He brought him outside and said, "Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them." And He said to him, "So shall your descendants be." And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.
The same God wants you to look at the promises.... God wants u to believe in the promise like how Abraham did... cos sometimes the breakthru and the desires take so long.... it is written hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when desire comes... it is the tree of life... God wants u comfot you with His presence and wants you to continue to believe in His promise and hope till the appointed time comes....
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." But Abram said, "Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?"
Abraham was feeling fearful... the promise that he desired seem to die... God came to encourage with His presence.... do not fear... "I am your shield, your exceeding great reward..." God's presence helps us stay contended when fear and anxiety comes... God wants us to stay close to Him when we feel troubled....
Genesis 15:5-6
Then He brought him outside and said, "Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them." And He said to him, "So shall your descendants be." And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.
The same God wants you to look at the promises.... God wants u to believe in the promise like how Abraham did... cos sometimes the breakthru and the desires take so long.... it is written hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when desire comes... it is the tree of life... God wants u comfot you with His presence and wants you to continue to believe in His promise and hope till the appointed time comes....
Friday, December 5, 2008
Righteousness, peace and joy
Romans 14:17
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
God's kingdom is about righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.... even in trials we can still have God's gift of righteousness, His peace and joy... its a fact that christian life comes with trials and tribulation... however our responds as believers is His righteousness, peace and joy... our responds is believing in His promises.... God is faithful... always faithful... never changing...
and all things are possible to him who believes.... its not a matter of talents... but its about trusting God and remaining in faith.... that produces righteousness, peace and joy... you can be in trial and still rejoice in hope believing in God's goodness.
James 1:2-3
Mybrethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
God's kingdom is about righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.... even in trials we can still have God's gift of righteousness, His peace and joy... its a fact that christian life comes with trials and tribulation... however our responds as believers is His righteousness, peace and joy... our responds is believing in His promises.... God is faithful... always faithful... never changing...
and all things are possible to him who believes.... its not a matter of talents... but its about trusting God and remaining in faith.... that produces righteousness, peace and joy... you can be in trial and still rejoice in hope believing in God's goodness.
James 1:2-3
Mybrethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
Comfort and patience
Romans 15:3
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
God knows that when we become children of God that we would go thru trials and difficulties... However God may allow certain trials to come our way.... He may not make a trial to happen but God may allow certain events to happen.... whatever it is... God is in control and He knows all things.... Look at the lives of Joseph... God may not make his brothers hate him, or even make Pharoah's wife to accused him falsely... however when bad things happen... God may allow and even uses these event to bring about good in the end....
Genesis 50:20
But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
God loves you and is in control and HE knows all things... today stay in an attitude of believing and not doubting.... keep believing in His goodness for faith please God and all things are possible to him who believes...:) Keep your hopes up...
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
God knows that when we become children of God that we would go thru trials and difficulties... However God may allow certain trials to come our way.... He may not make a trial to happen but God may allow certain events to happen.... whatever it is... God is in control and He knows all things.... Look at the lives of Joseph... God may not make his brothers hate him, or even make Pharoah's wife to accused him falsely... however when bad things happen... God may allow and even uses these event to bring about good in the end....
Genesis 50:20
But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
God loves you and is in control and HE knows all things... today stay in an attitude of believing and not doubting.... keep believing in His goodness for faith please God and all things are possible to him who believes...:) Keep your hopes up...
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
He is faithful
Lamentations 3:17-18
You have moved my soul far from peace; I have forgotten prosperity. And I said, "My strength and my hope have perished from the Lord."
There are times in life we would feel so hopeless and faithless.... in such times we need to turn to the Bible and read about God's faithfulness.... we need to recall God's goodness and faithfulness to have hope.
Lamentations 3:21-26
This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
God is faithful, today want to encourage you to hope and wait quietly for His salvation... in due season... at the appointed time... God will show up... and deliver and change situation...do not fear...
2 Timothy 2:13
If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.
You have moved my soul far from peace; I have forgotten prosperity. And I said, "My strength and my hope have perished from the Lord."
There are times in life we would feel so hopeless and faithless.... in such times we need to turn to the Bible and read about God's faithfulness.... we need to recall God's goodness and faithfulness to have hope.
Lamentations 3:21-26
This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
God is faithful, today want to encourage you to hope and wait quietly for His salvation... in due season... at the appointed time... God will show up... and deliver and change situation...do not fear...
2 Timothy 2:13
If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
godly rich vs filty rich part3
Proverbs 16:9
Better is a little with righteousness, than vast revenues without justice.
God wants us to be rich in the right way.... so wats really the right way? Ulf Ekman said the main motive of a godly entrepruener is not to get money but to provide his fellowmen with good products and good services at the best possible price.... these would in turn produces loyal customers and therefore produce even more referrals that would inturn increase volume and would increase productivity.... in other words, we can sell good products and services at good price and sell alot! and that is how God would wants us to increase little by little, it may take longer time but it is worth it.... exploitation, lying, cheating and dishonesty is not the right way... honesty and integrity would reap longevity in the long run.... you have been blessed with blessing of Abraham becos of what Jesus did for you, you dun have to do wat the world does to acheive money, power and fame...
Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
Better is a little with righteousness, than vast revenues without justice.
God wants us to be rich in the right way.... so wats really the right way? Ulf Ekman said the main motive of a godly entrepruener is not to get money but to provide his fellowmen with good products and good services at the best possible price.... these would in turn produces loyal customers and therefore produce even more referrals that would inturn increase volume and would increase productivity.... in other words, we can sell good products and services at good price and sell alot! and that is how God would wants us to increase little by little, it may take longer time but it is worth it.... exploitation, lying, cheating and dishonesty is not the right way... honesty and integrity would reap longevity in the long run.... you have been blessed with blessing of Abraham becos of what Jesus did for you, you dun have to do wat the world does to acheive money, power and fame...
Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
godly rich vs filty rich part2
Genesis 26:12-14
Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous; for he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a great number of servants. So the Philistines envied him.
God has blessed all believers with the same blessing He blessed Abraham, Isaac and the heros of faith.. as we begin to love GOd and fear Him and follow His ways.... His blessing would come upon us and our household....He will begin to lead us to prosper the way HE wants us to...
Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: who teaches you to profit, who leads you by the way you should go.
As we follow GOd, He will lead us to profit... sometimes it takes along time.... but whatever it is... God is faithful to His word.... Follow the peace of God and let Him be the one to lead you in whatever endeavour.... always remember that it is better to have little with the fear of the Lord then to be rich and lose your soul.... but if you follow God, He will never let you down in the end...
Seek God and not money... Place God above desire for wealth.... then follow His guidance... its a sure way for prosperity and being in health....
3John1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous; for he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a great number of servants. So the Philistines envied him.
God has blessed all believers with the same blessing He blessed Abraham, Isaac and the heros of faith.. as we begin to love GOd and fear Him and follow His ways.... His blessing would come upon us and our household....He will begin to lead us to prosper the way HE wants us to...
Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: who teaches you to profit, who leads you by the way you should go.
As we follow GOd, He will lead us to profit... sometimes it takes along time.... but whatever it is... God is faithful to His word.... Follow the peace of God and let Him be the one to lead you in whatever endeavour.... always remember that it is better to have little with the fear of the Lord then to be rich and lose your soul.... but if you follow God, He will never let you down in the end...
Seek God and not money... Place God above desire for wealth.... then follow His guidance... its a sure way for prosperity and being in health....
3John1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
corrupted rich vs godly rich (part 1)
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.
Dr AR Bernard said that if one does not fear GOd, one would try to acheive fame, money and power by wrong means.... As christians, our duty is to put God first in everythign and pray and let GOd lead us into plans that would ultimately bring God's blessings... Juz like how God blessed Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Solomon and all the heroes of faith, the same God wants to bless you the same way.... However God's method is not the same as the world's method... the world engages in corrupted means such as exploitation, stealing, lying, hypocrisy, cheating, disloyalty and so forth to get things for themselves... Let us always remember not to go against our value system and become corruptedly rich in engaging in expolitation and sin... Lets trust God and do things God's way and see His blessings and His favor.... God's way....
James 5:2
Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten.
James 5:4
Indeed the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the reapers have reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.
The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.
Dr AR Bernard said that if one does not fear GOd, one would try to acheive fame, money and power by wrong means.... As christians, our duty is to put God first in everythign and pray and let GOd lead us into plans that would ultimately bring God's blessings... Juz like how God blessed Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Solomon and all the heroes of faith, the same God wants to bless you the same way.... However God's method is not the same as the world's method... the world engages in corrupted means such as exploitation, stealing, lying, hypocrisy, cheating, disloyalty and so forth to get things for themselves... Let us always remember not to go against our value system and become corruptedly rich in engaging in expolitation and sin... Lets trust God and do things God's way and see His blessings and His favor.... God's way....
James 5:2
Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten.
James 5:4
Indeed the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the reapers have reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
when people are hypocritical
Galatians 2:11-13
Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and seperated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision. And the rest of the Jews also played the hypocrite with him, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy.
Hypocrisy usually happens when there is fear involved... Hypocrisy is acting in a way that is contrary to what you believe or know is right because of fear of public opinion... Hypocrisy is not sanction by the Spirit of God... Hypocrisy is acting to pretend to be included or feel included... God has a problem if christians engaged in hypocrisy due to fear of men... In Galatians the christians and even Peter engaged with hypocrisy due to fear of the Jews, they pretend they believed in what the Jews were imposing which is legalism for the new born christians.... Paul was clearly angry and confronted Peter.... God knows the heart and sees through the surface... I want to encourage readers to study more of the Bible so that you can always stand in the narrow way and not the menpleasing way.... Pst Ulf Ekman says if you have to choose between popularity and truth... choose truth... God will always repay you back with friends who are pure hearted.... Paul was persecuted again n again by the Jews as Paul refuse to back down to legalism and Jewish traditions and ceremonies.... Paul wrote Galatians 5:1
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and seperated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision. And the rest of the Jews also played the hypocrite with him, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy.
Hypocrisy usually happens when there is fear involved... Hypocrisy is acting in a way that is contrary to what you believe or know is right because of fear of public opinion... Hypocrisy is not sanction by the Spirit of God... Hypocrisy is acting to pretend to be included or feel included... God has a problem if christians engaged in hypocrisy due to fear of men... In Galatians the christians and even Peter engaged with hypocrisy due to fear of the Jews, they pretend they believed in what the Jews were imposing which is legalism for the new born christians.... Paul was clearly angry and confronted Peter.... God knows the heart and sees through the surface... I want to encourage readers to study more of the Bible so that you can always stand in the narrow way and not the menpleasing way.... Pst Ulf Ekman says if you have to choose between popularity and truth... choose truth... God will always repay you back with friends who are pure hearted.... Paul was persecuted again n again by the Jews as Paul refuse to back down to legalism and Jewish traditions and ceremonies.... Paul wrote Galatians 5:1
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
wat to do when in trial
1Peter 1:6
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genunieness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Trials come to our lives inspite of God's blessing around our lives. We are blessed yet God does permit trials in our lives.... Jesus died for our curse and in exchange he gave us the blessing of God.... however trials do not mean we are cursed but trials are used to test our faith... trials are like fire that test our faith... and trials may at times bring grieve to us.... 2 things to do when in trials.
1. Keep believing. (stay in faith)
God wants us to keep believing... Romans 15:13 says that joy and peace are found in believing.... 1Peter 1:8 says that though we do not see Him, yet believing, we rejoice with joy inexpressible. David said that he would have lost heart unless he made a decision to believe that he would see God's deliverance and goodness... today want to encourage you, the greater the trial the greater the mountian top.... keep believing... For many are the affliction of the righteous but the Lord delivers them all. keep your hopes up by believing.
2. Receive God's mercy and grace.
God wants us to come to Him and receive His mercy and grace in our time of trouble. Hebrews 4:15-16 says we have a High Priest Jesus who understands our grieve and trials and wants us to come to Him boldly to find grace and mercy in our time of need. God wants to be close to you when you are in ur trial... Trials are not forever, it has a time that it will eventually end and your breakthru will come.
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genunieness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Trials come to our lives inspite of God's blessing around our lives. We are blessed yet God does permit trials in our lives.... Jesus died for our curse and in exchange he gave us the blessing of God.... however trials do not mean we are cursed but trials are used to test our faith... trials are like fire that test our faith... and trials may at times bring grieve to us.... 2 things to do when in trials.
1. Keep believing. (stay in faith)
God wants us to keep believing... Romans 15:13 says that joy and peace are found in believing.... 1Peter 1:8 says that though we do not see Him, yet believing, we rejoice with joy inexpressible. David said that he would have lost heart unless he made a decision to believe that he would see God's deliverance and goodness... today want to encourage you, the greater the trial the greater the mountian top.... keep believing... For many are the affliction of the righteous but the Lord delivers them all. keep your hopes up by believing.
2. Receive God's mercy and grace.
God wants us to come to Him and receive His mercy and grace in our time of trouble. Hebrews 4:15-16 says we have a High Priest Jesus who understands our grieve and trials and wants us to come to Him boldly to find grace and mercy in our time of need. God wants to be close to you when you are in ur trial... Trials are not forever, it has a time that it will eventually end and your breakthru will come.
believing God inspite of circumstances
Romans 4:18
who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, "So shall your descendants be."
God has a promise for all our lives.... yet God allows circumstance to test our faith in His promise... wat is the promise that God has given to you? a ministry? a spouse? a breakthru in finances? family reconciliation or salvation? vindication from injustice? a promotion? watever God has promised you... God sometimes likes to test your faith.... for Abraham, God gave Abraham everything such as riches, a beautiful wife, many servants, prosperous business and good health...Abraham had all of God's blessings yet there was one area that GOd choose to test Abraham's faith.... Like Abraham, all christians are always blessed by God in many areas so we must always be thankful... yet GOd still choose an area that means alot to us to test us... for Abraham it is a longing to be a father of many nations... God promised him that and Abraham had such a longing and desire... God tested Abraham and allowed him to wait and wait till he became 99years old before the promise came to pass..... today God wants you to believe like Abraham till the promise that God promise you come to pass.... wld you give God the glory by believing His promises inspite of your circumstances? It shall surely come to pass like Abraham, Isaac came as God had promised.
Romans 4:20-22
He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to GOd, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And therefore "it was accounted to him for righteousness."
who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, "So shall your descendants be."
God has a promise for all our lives.... yet God allows circumstance to test our faith in His promise... wat is the promise that God has given to you? a ministry? a spouse? a breakthru in finances? family reconciliation or salvation? vindication from injustice? a promotion? watever God has promised you... God sometimes likes to test your faith.... for Abraham, God gave Abraham everything such as riches, a beautiful wife, many servants, prosperous business and good health...Abraham had all of God's blessings yet there was one area that GOd choose to test Abraham's faith.... Like Abraham, all christians are always blessed by God in many areas so we must always be thankful... yet GOd still choose an area that means alot to us to test us... for Abraham it is a longing to be a father of many nations... God promised him that and Abraham had such a longing and desire... God tested Abraham and allowed him to wait and wait till he became 99years old before the promise came to pass..... today God wants you to believe like Abraham till the promise that God promise you come to pass.... wld you give God the glory by believing His promises inspite of your circumstances? It shall surely come to pass like Abraham, Isaac came as God had promised.
Romans 4:20-22
He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to GOd, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And therefore "it was accounted to him for righteousness."
Monday, December 1, 2008
Becos of His sacrifice
Hebrews 10:19
Therefore, brethren having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus.
As children of God we must always remember that we are the righteousness of God in Christ... and there is now no more condemnation to those who are in Christ becoz of the forgiveness of sins thru the shed blood of Jesus.... The devil loves to throw condemnation and accusation at believers... the bible says that one of the weapon we suppose to wear is the breastplate of God's righteousness... why is it breastplate of righteousness? the reason is becos our heart is where usually the devil accuse and condemn us the most... God wants us to wear that breastplate so that we dun have to receive all the condemnation that is thrown at us... lets confess together.... becos of Jesus... I am the righteousness of God in Christ... becos of Jesus... I am declared by God as the righteousness of God in Christ... I am forgiven... becos of Jesus... I am blessed... blessed... HE took my curse and gave me the blessing of Abraham.... Hallelujah...
Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
2Corinthians 5:21
For He made HIm who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Therefore, brethren having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus.
As children of God we must always remember that we are the righteousness of God in Christ... and there is now no more condemnation to those who are in Christ becoz of the forgiveness of sins thru the shed blood of Jesus.... The devil loves to throw condemnation and accusation at believers... the bible says that one of the weapon we suppose to wear is the breastplate of God's righteousness... why is it breastplate of righteousness? the reason is becos our heart is where usually the devil accuse and condemn us the most... God wants us to wear that breastplate so that we dun have to receive all the condemnation that is thrown at us... lets confess together.... becos of Jesus... I am the righteousness of God in Christ... becos of Jesus... I am declared by God as the righteousness of God in Christ... I am forgiven... becos of Jesus... I am blessed... blessed... HE took my curse and gave me the blessing of Abraham.... Hallelujah...
Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
2Corinthians 5:21
For He made HIm who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Greatest Joy
Psalm 63:1-3
O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You; In a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the Sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You.
God's presence is His lovingkindness that brings joy and life.... Bible says in His presence is fullness of joy.... David said His lovingkindness is better than life.... maybe we need to quiet down and come into His presence once again... it is entered in by believing in God's goodness... put aside the routine schedule and take time to seek the Lord... as you do that... God's lovingkindness can be felt on you... Jesus died on the cross to be able to bring us into His presence... we juz need to come in faith to God's presence thru wat Jesus did on the cross... God wants us to believe and come into faith and enter that presence that Jesus died to give us.
Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefor come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You; In a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the Sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You.
God's presence is His lovingkindness that brings joy and life.... Bible says in His presence is fullness of joy.... David said His lovingkindness is better than life.... maybe we need to quiet down and come into His presence once again... it is entered in by believing in God's goodness... put aside the routine schedule and take time to seek the Lord... as you do that... God's lovingkindness can be felt on you... Jesus died on the cross to be able to bring us into His presence... we juz need to come in faith to God's presence thru wat Jesus did on the cross... God wants us to believe and come into faith and enter that presence that Jesus died to give us.
Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefor come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
being ridiculed
1Peter 3:9
not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
Sometimes in life people will ridicule us or even talk bad about us... bible is very clear that evil may come... but God wants us to respond back by blessing back the offender.... we can pray to God and forgive the person and also bless the person back... God will always turn situation around as we trust in Him... He always turn things around for your good...
Prayer:
Dear God, I want to forgive :______ , Lord, I want to return a blessing and not strike back, i bless those who are unkind to me... I trust that you will turn the situation around like how You did it for Jesus, Joseph, David, Abraham.... I trust You... I refuse to strike back but i depend on you... as You have forgiven me... I can forgive anyone and trust for your goodness to come to me at the right time... Heal my heart from the hurts in Jesus name... Amen
not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
Sometimes in life people will ridicule us or even talk bad about us... bible is very clear that evil may come... but God wants us to respond back by blessing back the offender.... we can pray to God and forgive the person and also bless the person back... God will always turn situation around as we trust in Him... He always turn things around for your good...
Prayer:
Dear God, I want to forgive :______ , Lord, I want to return a blessing and not strike back, i bless those who are unkind to me... I trust that you will turn the situation around like how You did it for Jesus, Joseph, David, Abraham.... I trust You... I refuse to strike back but i depend on you... as You have forgiven me... I can forgive anyone and trust for your goodness to come to me at the right time... Heal my heart from the hurts in Jesus name... Amen
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