Psalm 27:3-6
Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise against me, in this I will be confident. 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. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock. And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
In daily ordinary life... there will always be difficulties and challenges... David said when challenges or war come against him, in this he will be confident... His confident is in his God... we as christians must remember to always seek Him... David's confidence grew from his time spent with God.... "to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.." God's presence is very beautiful to behold.... and in His presence we can inquire about life's difficulties and questions... revelation knowledge flows from that presence.... God's presence is a great place to hide when we feel the overwhelming stress and fears.... at the right time God will lift up your head above all the challenges and enemies.... keep singing and praising Him in His presence... for your head shall be lifted up above all your enemies around you..
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
God is still able:)
Psalm 105:17-22
He sent a man before them- Joseph- who was sold as a slave. They hurt his feet with fetters, he was laid in irons. 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.
Joseph went through alot of injustice and fiery trial and difficulties.... Bible says that "they hurt his feet with fetters, he was laid in irons...." as we continue to pursue the one we love... Jesus... He wld allow us to go thru trials for our faith to be more genuine.... yet in these trials He promised to never leave us nor forsake us....
Hebrew 13:5
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
Trials is a no joke matter... sometimes so pain and confusing that it grieves the life out of us.... makes us cry out to God and depend on Him more.... I juz wan to encourage anyone who is reading this blog that God understands and He knows the trial you are going thru.... He wants to assure you of His love and His mercy and grace towards you even right now.... Bibles says that
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.
The word sympathize is the word to "understand"..... God understands your pain.... and grieve...
1Peter 1:6-9
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, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith- the salvation of your souls.
I want to encourage you by saying that GOd understands the pain and He may not set it up but He allows it.... and after the trial... juz like Joseph.... you will be closer to Him and there will be an elevation and lifting up by God..... Joseph was being lifted up to a position of prime minister by God himself... God always love to pay back double for all your trouble....Joseph was elevated by God and not by men.... He did not fight for power nor was greedy... but stayed humble all the way and God elevated Joseph... so I wan to encourage you to keep staying humble before God and wait on Him... He will at the right time deliver you and lift you up:)
1Peter 5:6
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
Your due time is coming:) God is able... Like joseph... to bring you out of the pit... out of the miry clay and establish your steps... lets stay close and humble before God...
He sent a man before them- Joseph- who was sold as a slave. They hurt his feet with fetters, he was laid in irons. 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.
Joseph went through alot of injustice and fiery trial and difficulties.... Bible says that "they hurt his feet with fetters, he was laid in irons...." as we continue to pursue the one we love... Jesus... He wld allow us to go thru trials for our faith to be more genuine.... yet in these trials He promised to never leave us nor forsake us....
Hebrew 13:5
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
Trials is a no joke matter... sometimes so pain and confusing that it grieves the life out of us.... makes us cry out to God and depend on Him more.... I juz wan to encourage anyone who is reading this blog that God understands and He knows the trial you are going thru.... He wants to assure you of His love and His mercy and grace towards you even right now.... Bibles says that
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.
The word sympathize is the word to "understand"..... God understands your pain.... and grieve...
1Peter 1:6-9
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, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith- the salvation of your souls.
I want to encourage you by saying that GOd understands the pain and He may not set it up but He allows it.... and after the trial... juz like Joseph.... you will be closer to Him and there will be an elevation and lifting up by God..... Joseph was being lifted up to a position of prime minister by God himself... God always love to pay back double for all your trouble....Joseph was elevated by God and not by men.... He did not fight for power nor was greedy... but stayed humble all the way and God elevated Joseph... so I wan to encourage you to keep staying humble before God and wait on Him... He will at the right time deliver you and lift you up:)
1Peter 5:6
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
Your due time is coming:) God is able... Like joseph... to bring you out of the pit... out of the miry clay and establish your steps... lets stay close and humble before God...
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Spirit of prophesy
2Peter 1:21
for prophesy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
In the christian life we will face trials and difficulties as Jesus said.... "in this world, you will have tribulation..." in difficult circumstances we must always stick close to God... God always has a word of prophecy for every season for your life.... the Spirit of prophesy is the Holy Spirit's comfort and revelation for this current season for your life... I personally receive this Word recently thru Ulf Ekman's online webcast... and i felt it was the Word in season for my life... the Spirit of prophesy... this is the Word I received... may it bless you :" let there be joy in adverse circumstances, beauty instead of ashes, summer's over... spring is coming....restore the joy of your salvation....i bless your spirit...i bless your emotion...i bless your soul...i bless your finances... i bless your job... " Let the Holy Spirit minister these sames Words over you...
for prophesy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
In the christian life we will face trials and difficulties as Jesus said.... "in this world, you will have tribulation..." in difficult circumstances we must always stick close to God... God always has a word of prophecy for every season for your life.... the Spirit of prophesy is the Holy Spirit's comfort and revelation for this current season for your life... I personally receive this Word recently thru Ulf Ekman's online webcast... and i felt it was the Word in season for my life... the Spirit of prophesy... this is the Word I received... may it bless you :" let there be joy in adverse circumstances, beauty instead of ashes, summer's over... spring is coming....restore the joy of your salvation....i bless your spirit...i bless your emotion...i bless your soul...i bless your finances... i bless your job... " Let the Holy Spirit minister these sames Words over you...
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Seeking God's face
Isaiah 30:16-17
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! One thousand shall flee at the threat of one, at the threat of five you shall flee, till you are left as a pole on top of a mountain and as a banner on a hill.
Many a times we read in the book of proverbs of how we should be diligent and work hard and do well in life.... however... we must always remember that we should stay in the realm of what God want us to do... working hard is important but we must always differentiate between good works and dead works... Ephesians states we are created in Christ Jesus for good works... there are good works that God wants us to focus in and do them excellently with diligence... there are also dead works which God has not want us to be involve in...... in the above passage we saw a situation that God wanted His people to wait on Him and not be too much in a hurry to ride on their swift horses... which means dun juz do dead works or works that God has not directed.... the best measuring guide is to follow the peace of God in whatever we do... in the good works that God create us to do.. we should do them diligently and excellently... but the dead works that God has not directed or give peace about we should avoid them....
Isaiah 30:18
Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; and therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him.
Psalm 27:8
When You said, "Seek My face," My heart said to You, "Your face, Lord, I will seek."
Psalm 32:8-9
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, else they will not come near you.
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! One thousand shall flee at the threat of one, at the threat of five you shall flee, till you are left as a pole on top of a mountain and as a banner on a hill.
Many a times we read in the book of proverbs of how we should be diligent and work hard and do well in life.... however... we must always remember that we should stay in the realm of what God want us to do... working hard is important but we must always differentiate between good works and dead works... Ephesians states we are created in Christ Jesus for good works... there are good works that God wants us to focus in and do them excellently with diligence... there are also dead works which God has not want us to be involve in...... in the above passage we saw a situation that God wanted His people to wait on Him and not be too much in a hurry to ride on their swift horses... which means dun juz do dead works or works that God has not directed.... the best measuring guide is to follow the peace of God in whatever we do... in the good works that God create us to do.. we should do them diligently and excellently... but the dead works that God has not directed or give peace about we should avoid them....
Isaiah 30:18
Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; and therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him.
Psalm 27:8
When You said, "Seek My face," My heart said to You, "Your face, Lord, I will seek."
Psalm 32:8-9
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, else they will not come near you.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Waiting
Psalm 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
Afflictions are not the same as the curse of the law.... the curse of the law is sickness and disease and destructions and so forth... the bible says that Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law... having become a curse for us when He hang on the cross.... so wat is the affliction that God allow us to go thru? it is more likely the blessing of God which causes envy and jeolousy of the people or waiting for His promises to come to pass... Joseph was so blessed that his brothers envied him and threw him into the pit... God kept prospering him thru the dungeon to Potiphar to Pharaoh side... God kept prospering him... yet there was affliction of jeolousy of his brothers or even false accusation from Potiphar's wife and even waiting in jail for the promise of being the Prime Minister of Israel... all these are the affliction of the righteous...
Today whatever you are going thru... dun lose heart... keep believing and trusting Him.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
Afflictions are not the same as the curse of the law.... the curse of the law is sickness and disease and destructions and so forth... the bible says that Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law... having become a curse for us when He hang on the cross.... so wat is the affliction that God allow us to go thru? it is more likely the blessing of God which causes envy and jeolousy of the people or waiting for His promises to come to pass... Joseph was so blessed that his brothers envied him and threw him into the pit... God kept prospering him thru the dungeon to Potiphar to Pharaoh side... God kept prospering him... yet there was affliction of jeolousy of his brothers or even false accusation from Potiphar's wife and even waiting in jail for the promise of being the Prime Minister of Israel... all these are the affliction of the righteous...
Today whatever you are going thru... dun lose heart... keep believing and trusting Him.
Blessed man
Jeremiah 17:5-8
Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited. 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 tis leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor cease from yielding fruit.
Jesus came to give us life and life more abundantly.... however this life flows when we put our trust in His Word and promises..... when we turn our eyes from man toward God... we enter the rest of God... we come into faith... and as we put our trust in Him the flow of God or the peace of God begins to flow thru us and work in us.... in the year of drought and difficulty.. .God doesnt want us to look to men or to arm of flesh.. but to look to Him for counsel and hope... He doesnt disappoint us... today... make a decision to keep believing in His promises and remember that Hope does not disappoint becos the love of God has been poured out to us thru the Holy Spirit...
Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited. 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 tis leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor cease from yielding fruit.
Jesus came to give us life and life more abundantly.... however this life flows when we put our trust in His Word and promises..... when we turn our eyes from man toward God... we enter the rest of God... we come into faith... and as we put our trust in Him the flow of God or the peace of God begins to flow thru us and work in us.... in the year of drought and difficulty.. .God doesnt want us to look to men or to arm of flesh.. but to look to Him for counsel and hope... He doesnt disappoint us... today... make a decision to keep believing in His promises and remember that Hope does not disappoint becos the love of God has been poured out to us thru the Holy Spirit...
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Sowing in famine
Genesis 26:1
There was a famine in the land, besides the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, in Gerar.
Famine is a difficult situation.... in todays economy.... we are seeing a recession right now.... which refes to a famine.... a famine can also be a difficult situation in your life... be it... financially... in family... or whatever difficult situation in you are in... God expects us to trust Him in famine... and continue to sow in famine...
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.
If you are a businessman... in times of recession... keep sowing to ur customers... keep sowing... keep educating them... keep improving your service to them... keep growing yourself.... as you do this... you are actually sowing in the land of famine... and you can reap in the same year a hundredfold... remember the law of harvest is seed, time and harvest... isaac reap in the same year one hundred fold and continued being blessed... you are a child of Abraham juz like Isaac and have the same blessings of Abraham as Isaac... so this verse speaks concerning you... keep sowing.. and keep trusting.... Jesus died to give you the blessing of Abraham by faith in Jesus... if you are a housewife... keep sowing to your children... keep educating them... keep growing yourself with the bible... and as your do this you will reap a hundred fold to your family life...
There was a famine in the land, besides the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, in Gerar.
Famine is a difficult situation.... in todays economy.... we are seeing a recession right now.... which refes to a famine.... a famine can also be a difficult situation in your life... be it... financially... in family... or whatever difficult situation in you are in... God expects us to trust Him in famine... and continue to sow in famine...
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.
If you are a businessman... in times of recession... keep sowing to ur customers... keep sowing... keep educating them... keep improving your service to them... keep growing yourself.... as you do this... you are actually sowing in the land of famine... and you can reap in the same year a hundredfold... remember the law of harvest is seed, time and harvest... isaac reap in the same year one hundred fold and continued being blessed... you are a child of Abraham juz like Isaac and have the same blessings of Abraham as Isaac... so this verse speaks concerning you... keep sowing.. and keep trusting.... Jesus died to give you the blessing of Abraham by faith in Jesus... if you are a housewife... keep sowing to your children... keep educating them... keep growing yourself with the bible... and as your do this you will reap a hundred fold to your family life...
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