Some notes for the day 18 February 2011

John 10:10
<<Stealing, Killing and Destroying - Works of Satan!>>


Number 1 aspect is to steal the knowledge [of word of God]. There may be temptations to reject either Christ or the doctrine of the Bible, or raise u doubts concerning the validity of it's claims.
Number 2 aspect is killing. Probably accusing the believers, accusing the validity of the promises of the Bible or simply blaspheming the elements of Scriptures may be included.
Number 3 aspect is destruction. If killing could be reversed [through resurrection power of Christ or law of Spirit of Life], destruction makes it still worse for bringing back to the old state.

STEALING - Knowledge of word of God.
KILLING - Killing the fervour for Christ through the spirit of Antichrist.
DESTRUCTION - Probably through the spirit of unbelief or destruction.


Jesus says He gives life and gives it more abundantly. Clearly this reveals the fact that, whatever is given in Christ, to give life, is given in a way far away from that could be easily stolen, killed or destroyed. This is the mercy of Christ.


John 10:14
This reveals the love of Christ for mankind. Moreover, it is indicated that He 'knows' His sheep. This helps to expand this verse to study it more carefully.

Wisdom Quote:

<<The Amount of Knowledge of a Person acquired is Proportional to the Love Contained on Him.>>


It could be compared with the verse 2 Peter 1:2 where it is said that the knowledge of Christ adds grace and peace to the people concerned in the same verse.


John 10:15
This exemplifies the love of God for Christ and vice versa. Jesus confirms the desire of the Father, as the redemption of mankind. God sent His own Son, to die for the sake of mankind!

Wisdom Quote:

<<The Kingdom of God on Earth has been established though the Sacrifice of His own Son!>>


John 10:16
This clearly tells us of the love of Jesus for the non-Israelites. Jesus says they are still belonging to Hm, yet unredeemed. He further speaks about His plan to bring the others into His fold. This means the process of extending the Kingdom of Heaven to the Gentiles. We can see that Jesus speaks of love, and later on concerning His purpose. Note that He is equally concerned for the Gentiles. He cannot excuse Himself as He says He 'must' do it.


John 10:18
Jesus, who can bring things into existence by speaking, had to give up His life voluntarily, as to accomplish His purpose on earth.


John 10:26
This picturizes the hardness in the hearts of the Jews.


John 10:27
The followers of Christ are able to recognise the characteristic 'voice' of Jesus mentioned here. There are popular teachings on the 'voice of God', but here it is the voice of Jesus. Probably it could mean that before getting saved, the voice of Jesus leads people, later on which God Himself speaks to lead them.


John 10:29
Here the two words 'gave' and 'pluck' add the velocity in the process of giving and taking respectively. In the former, God is polite and in the latter, violence is explicit.


John 10:34
Jesus reminds those 'law-minded' people to check their scriptural knowledge.


John 11:4
See here how Jesus uses the affliction of a dearly beloved person of His, to demonstrate an action that would be eventually result in getting glory for God.


John 11:26
There are two aspects here, living and believing in Christ.
Living is actually that which does not involve faith-related actions. it is the daily routine life.
Believing is actually that which is actually faith-related action. The combination of life and faith is what Jesus Christ claims to give. it is about believing for sometime and living for the rest of the time. Do they believe in Churches and live in homes?
Death here mentioned is death for a prolonged period. Prolonged period of death without resurrection is not that of Christ.

Pray for me brother or sister, that my faith increases!

Blessing for Each Day

God has a blessing to be given to us, each one for a day.
Each blessing of God (for every day) is a very special one for that day.
But how do you receive it to come to pass?


By claiming the promise that we are saved everyday, redeemed everyday, protected everyday, we can be washed by the blood of Jesus every single day.
Sins get farther and farther away from us as we are getting continually washed.
Curses get farther and farther from us as we are getting continually redeemed.
Evil things get farther and farther from us as we are getting continually covered (by the blood).


CLAIM FOR EVERYDAY, YOUR PORTION OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS.


Why we need to be cleansed everyday?


1. Need for acquital.
God judges the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.
- Psalms 7:11


If we sin unknowingly, we are to be washed by the Blood of Jesus. Thus for the everyday sins we commit unknowingly, we need to be cleansed 'promptly'. This allows grace to flow freely afresh for each day.


2. Renewing protection.
Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.
- Psalms 56:5


                They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
                                                                                         - Psalms 56:6 


There are so many scriptures for your meditation. May God Bless You!


Scriptures: 



Psalms 56:6, Psalms 59:2, Psalms 59:9, Psalms 60:11, Psalms 61:8, Psalms 62:6, Psalms 62:7, Psalms 63:7, Psalms 63:8, Psalms 55:16, Psalms 55:17, Psalms 55:22, Psalms 57:7, Psalms 62: 12, 1John 5:18, 3John 1:11, Psalms 37:27.

Study of Proverbs PART 1

Proverbs 3:19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

The earth was designed with wisdom of God. God used wisdom. That was given by the term 'founded'. When we speak of design, we speak of foundations. Here God has laid the foundation. Actually understanding has been the vital element in employing forces in order to accomplish actually, what has been proposed in the design. Wisdom proposes; understanding disposes. God used wisdom and employed understanding, to be put in short.


Proverbs 8:18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

Actually, God doesn't give away riches and money. He enables you to act in a way that you are put in a path which leads to riches. Hence this gives a clear idea of how God gives riches to a
person. The interesting part is that, the terms durable riches and righteousness are included in the same verse. Another translation says 'durable' as 'long-lasting'. Well, God can give you away a rich man to help you, but how can He make you use it fully? I believe it should be wisdom that enables to do so. Righteousness in wealth? Could that mean not anybody eating away your labour? Could be! Hence it would be wise to consider converting your wealth into durable wealth through the righteousness of Jesus!


Proverbs 24:14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

When you find something to be wise, hold on to it - that's what this verse claims. Getting wisdom is not the point spoken of here, it is 'kmowledge of wisdom'. Hence it is good for your soul. There is a reward waiting to him that hears and his expectations are not refused.


Proverbs 24:17-18 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

If your enemy falls, you have to keep quiet. It is not on you part to give a lecture on righteousness and wisdom or say,"Did I not tell you before itself?", etc. Probably that fall can be an opportunity for the concerned person to understand himself and use it for making God's punishment not applicable for him. In other words, God may permit to leave people in some situations within the limits of their understanding and correcting possibilities.


Prov 25:28 He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

This refers to an evil spirit. Sometimes it can be attributed to anger. Hence these alien things allows security to crumble. It could have known to people the concept which Jesus spoke of demonic re-entry in Matthew 12: 43-45. Better rule the spirit and also control anger, as to keep the spiritual security tight! It could also apply to loose talking and others.


Proverbs 26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

The translation of the WEB Bible is apt. It says about a person thinking himself to be wise. It is good to expect something wiser than that of ours. It is a safe way to keep stagnation away.


Proverbs 29:9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

If you fight with a fool, you'll loose your peace. You may laugh or get angry, but there is simply no peace!


Proverbs 30:32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

When you realise you have acted foolishly, the Bible advises you to 'keep quiet'.


Proverbs 31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Are you preferred among many, are you beautiful? It is better to fear the LORD, as according to the Bible.


Scriptures are taken from the KJV. If any of the above applies either directly or indirectly, and if you feel benefitted, you may share with us!

True burden of the Cross

     Jesus did take away all our burdens on the cross, and He said He will give a new burden (Matthew 11:30). We can typically understand of this 'new burden' to be one out of ordinary. It is not that of people of this world. The burden of the cross it to set people free from their own burden. People carry many burdens and do not have a chance to carry the burden of Jesus. Thus the burden of Jesus, the cross which He promised to place upon our shoulders is this  - the burden of souls!
      Pray for the lost souls of this universe. God will grant His vision of this world getting saved one day and that would greatly benefit your peace!


Forget the flesh, be in the spirit.



These articles are not to make you comfortable in the flesh. The flesh is weak, no matter how beautiful it is. he goal is to save the spirit. When you have your spirit saved, and able to take up Jesus' cross, then you become a part of the Universal Body of Christ! No more your fleshly weaknesses could harm you. Like how you can bathe a smell away, you can pray your sins away. There is no justification for the flesh, nor any condemnation for the spirit. The High Priest, Jesus Christ is there to speak for your spirit. 
I don't care if you are beautiful. Even if you are ugly, Christ loves you. Moreover, I only have te limits of a brother, when it comes to your spirit. You have to manage your own flesh. You have to pray concerning the spirit.
You have been born again, not to obtai favour from Go based on your actions. Do not feel disgrace when you fumble and fliol because of your flesh.
Since there is no re-repentance (Hebrews 6:4-6), there is no point of complaining the flesh. You will be beautiful still, whether you are born again or not! If you shine brighter, that is because of the cream which you use! There are many creams available in the market!

JESUS WAS AN UNCOMMON TEACHER. HE HAD UNCOMMON DISCIPLES. HE WAS ONE OUT OF THE MASSES, WILLING TO LEAD THE FLOCK.

There are a million ways to express your love to Jesus, one way to please Him. Your Respect for His Blood will let you know the treasures through His Salvation.


You will love my article "Blessings for Each Day" in the same blog. Encourage others to read this too!

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Supernatural Protection for the year 2011

          I say to you previously that this year will have bloodshed. You have to do something [as mentioned in this article], to keep you from bloodshed. I hate bloodshed, so does God. Be wise to pray regularly, contribute to this blog and go to church regularly. You will not see bloodshed means, you will not loose your blood. God is careful to make His power visible to His believers. He is willing to provide supernatural safety to keep His children 'as a hen would brood it's young ones under it's wings'. How can we ensure we receive protection?


1. Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD
  and wait patiently for him;  
do not fret when people succeed in their ways, 
  when they carry out their wicked schemes.


Do not yearn when your neighbours prosper suddenly. Do not care if your friend is riding a new two-wheeler which is of a new model. God expects His people to be patient. Ask God to give you more wisdom to feed people, so that they would gladly give away rides in their brand-new bikes.


Psalm 37:16-17
Better the little that the righteous have 
  than the wealth of many wicked; 
for the power of the wicked will be broken, 
  but the LORD upholds the righteous.


God says your safety is more important than your desire to increase abundantly. Do not hastily spend money in your own way.


Psalm 37:28
For the LORD loves the just 
  and will not forsake his faithful ones.
Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; 
  the offspring of the wicked will perish.


There are chances those who are greedy to face some situations in which you may not be able to do anything. Do not be afraid, it's the work of God. God will come to make changes for the sake of His faithful. Ask God to give you more energy to contribute to His glory so that your name might last long.


We shall pray together that we would see more mighty wonders of God to manifest this year. Glory to God!
Do visit the post on 'intercessory prayer'. It might prove to be useful for you.

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

Dear brother and sister,
          I would like to intercede for you and pray to Lord Jesus that He might work for you! This post is meant for intercession only and people from any place on the earth may request for intercession to be made. For God to move in your life, I would request you to abide by the following, so that my intercession works effectively for you.

1. We come together in the name of Jesus Christ.
2. Believe that I am your brother. My faith will have enough control over your situation, if you are willing to look beyond 'human standpoint'. Anything spiritual and godly has the power to overcome the world (1 John 5:4).
3. We have a High Priest who pleads the Father on our behalf (Hebrews 4:15). Make the right confession. Call me your brother, for the beginning. You will see change!
4. For God to make changes in your life, you have to make a commitment towards God. If you cannot make a firm commitment with God, it would not be easy for God to move in your life. Make your decision firm in God.
5. Share your knowledge with others. Jesus Christ was put shame on the cross so that we should not be put to shame (John 19:23). When you speak the truth to others, you allow God to perform miracles in their lives.

Let me pray for you. Say this aloud, wherever you are.

          Father, we come into Your presence in the name of Jesus Christ. We know that Your Son has come to set the captives free. Moreover, Your Spirit is the source of deliverance we are looking for. Allow the Spirit to flow through us and claim us for Your glory. We would like to carry the cross of Jesus upon our shoulders and hence set forth upon us, a clear mark and distinction that we are set apart form the rest in the world. Guide us through all knowledge and wisdom. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Scriptural Reference:

Luke 4:18

2 Corinthians 3:17

Acts 2:4

Matthew 11:29

Isaiah 61:9

John 14:26

Now that you have prayed, the Holy Ghost shall come upon you. This place is meant for deliverance. Always testify to what you have witnessed. Glory is what God always wants and don't try to put off that what belongs to Him! May God Bless You.


Prayers for supernatural protection:


Dear God, we are earnestly desiring to live this year safely under Thy wings. We would be able to prove to be obedient this year and would be grateful if You could give words of wisdom to carry us through. We do not want to spend anything of ours that we have now hastily. You have to direct us in the right path. We need Your glory as a part of our lives. Thank You. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.


For protection against unwanted thoughts:


If you have been receiving unclean thoughts, pray along with me.
My dear God, I fear Your name and I acknowledge that Your Son's name is he Highest and above all other names. I trust in You and  I want You to guard my thought-life and help me to bear maximum fruit for Thy glory. Amen.

Safety and security measures for believers

1. The name of Jesus is the biggest thing that we have as believers. We have to trust in the name and the fact that believing in this name itself has power.


2. We have to make the Holy Spirit, our friend. How can we do that? Well, I have some suggestions.
a. Try and include 7 colours in the name-board for your institution.
b. Print colourful posters or stickers professing the words of Blood of Jesus, so that people may stick them in their house doors. Every time demons try to come in, they would read the sticker, tremble and leave the place.
c. Printing of cards (pocket-size) containing promises of God so that people can carry in their purses.
d. Bringing the messages of end-times and Jesus' Second Coming in mini-DVDs, so that people to carry them in their pockets or hand-bags, whichever is comfortable for them.
e. By treating our houses as 'secret places'. By having the name our Lord God, we have our houses becoming 'secret places' where peace and rest abound. Once we remember the name in the houses, peace to have it's job.


3. Make colourful wallpapers (with God's promises) for downloading and make it free for believers to download.

What is Faith?

                 Faith is something spiritual, what you get from God as an exchange for what you are ready to give away for the glory of God.

                You are expected to pay your God, His tithes. Tithes, is a religious term for a portion of one's own earnings. If it is your money, then tithe is something which God can claim from it, if you confess your LORD your God. Your job is only to return His belongings from your pocket. It is His money.

                Jesus Christ advised the Jews to pay their taxes to their physical ruler - the Caesar. Likewise, God is one's spiritual Ruler and He needs His portion of goods to keep Him aware your in the circle. Jesus advised the Jews to pay their taxes to Caesar, by pointing out the image of Caesar in their coin. Further still, He asks them to give away what belongs to God, in the same verse (Matthew 22:21).

                Periodic offering of tithe is the best way, I think, to pay God His dues. Why has it to be money? Money is respected by everyone who have physical needs. God expects man to give what even an unbeliever respects, and He will give you what you want.

                In short, faith is what God gives in the spiritual medium, for your giving in the natural medium. With that faith, we claim various benefits.

                Can paying tithes to God prove to be useful to beat every crisis in life. Yes! God can deliver you out of every crisis if you pay your tithes regularly. Do you want to know why? I will tell you. Have you seen people going to the doctors, pay a sum to them, take medicines and get healed? if you have seen that, then read on. You will find two things in operation. They go to the doctor in assurance that they have money as an exchange for his professional duty. They believe in paying for their health. Why don't you (believers) tithe for your health? You have a God and they don't [realise it]. You can sacrifice to God what they worship to be a god. People pay for health, household needs, transportation, education, lodging, etc., to different people and institutions. How wonderful it would it be for a believer to give away all dues to one place itself! Nowadays churches have their websites and online money-transfer methods. How easy would it be to pay off your tithes regularly though the internet? Money is god for unbelievers, [they say]. They have to pay Rs. 40 to enjoy happiness for 2 and 1/2 hours in a cinema theatre. Where do you get your joy? Have you got to move out of your seat to get it? Likewise, God can prove to be effective in delivering you only if you pay your tithes regularly. If your wife is earning by stitching or making woollen garments for neighbourhood children, ask her to pay her’s. If your child is making money by blogging and other stuff, ask the child to pay his/her tithes so that God can reward. If you rent a house for additional income, increase your tithes as per the excess.
                The successful fact to bring a financial harvest is that, you have to receive more than what you have sowed or expected to harvest at the time of sowing. First you sow, then God shall decide upon the number of times He would multiply it. Satan is rapidly functioning these days and people are made beggars in no time. That is the proof that God can make ordinary people into rich men. There are possibilities that a believer can inherit the sinners' property. Your duty is to sow! It's God's duty to multiply. But make sure you share with others, what you have received as a previous harvest. The ultimate purpose of any resource on earth is to satisfy the needs of human beings on earth.

                 

The Journey for a life-time - JESUS

Do you want a change from your routine lifestyle?

Do you live in sickness?

Do you live in sin and bondage?

Do you want to live with an inner freedom?

For any question regarding life, in which you want change, the answer is simple - Jesus. Jesus is the same ever. He is the same all the time. But do you know what will make you like Him? Before that, do you know what Jesus likes? The Bible calls Him Prince of Peace. What is that you want now? Do you prefer a $1 million in the bank or peace? What is the use if your money is big and you lost your peace in the wind? Can that money be exchanged for anything that will give you peace forever? Do not worry the answer for it is found in a verse in the Bible.

John 14:6             "... I am the way, the truth, and the life...”

Jesus lives and loves to make you live. Do know what makes you feel stuck up with one thing and unable to see progress in any particular subject? That is clearly because you are trying to do it by yourself or with your own resources.

                I've seen people coming to Jesus, when their resources have emptied. They come to Him when they find no where to go. His presence is subtle that people do not notice Him in this world. Why is this ignorance prevailing? There is everything in the presence of Jesus. If you invite Jesus for a tea-party, He would come and in His company would no doubt, give you thrill and excitement. You will enjoy it. He will have tea with you and at last, when the bill arrives, He would look at you. He would like you to pay the bill. You know why? It is you only who had invited Him, and hence He would expect you to pay for Him. Many people think that Jesus will pay the bill (and that's why they invite Him!). How can you leave Jesus in such a state, particularly when He dislikes to carry His own money-purse. He comes from Heaven and you are an earthly being, and you expect Him to pay in rupees or in dollars. It is too silly what these humans do, inviting a super-guest and leaving Him embarrassed before the waiter. After you settle the bill, He would give you something and then leave. People get some times so confused and bewildered that they do not open and see while He is there itself. He would not explain about everything that's inside it. It is not a cheque or a free movie pass. it is something supernatural that only Jesus can give. Even if you rush behind Him or pull His garments to ask Him about that which He gave you, he would readily answer. He would not tell anything special if you do not do anything special. He likes to be forceful, but beware be not foolish. People confuse themselves and act stupid before the Lord of lords! Lo, for some teachers! I believe you will not be able to understand Jesus only by looking at His actions. Gestures, signs and actions are for unbelievers. Words are for believers.

                You will or will not realise that I have to say about that He gives you when He's leaving. If you're clever you'll know what is spoken of here. Remember me saying that anything can be useful only if you have enough patience to handle it? Patience comes through peace. Yes, He would give you peace, His peace, that surpasses what can be obtained through effort and understanding.

To Be Continued.

About this blog

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          God Bless You.


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Purpose of Miracles

The following is an article dealing with the subject of purpose of God performing miracles in this world.


What is a miracle? Miracle is a sudden act of restoration of God's plan for man in this world.


Why should God do a miracle? People in this world, over the period of living in sin continuously, have become hardened to truth regarding righteousness and godly-discipline There are people in this world, who think they have no deal in obeying a superior power. They are popularly called as the rebels. People in the entertainment industry make money by introducing showy features in this subject. I think miracle is the best way to show them God exists and they have to obey Him in order to enjoy higher benefits and superior intellectual understanding. To kids it is better to slap on their face when they rebel, but think about people who are of more age than yours and still are of no understanding!


How can we say God is establishing His plan for a man in his life? Men are prone to make mistakes and God is still concerned for them!


Now concerning the purpose of miracles is,
1. To make believe God is alive.
2. God is powerful.
3. Prove the word of God.
4. Confirm the prophet or miracle-worker, truly a God-send.
5. To heal people.
6. To comfort people.
7. To warn people.
8. To make the [worldly] wise confounded.


The  above is rather an exhaustive list, but here is one which is short-listed to make things easy.


1. To heal people.
2. To comfort people by supplying their need.
3. To warn/prepare people with respect to teachings of the Bible.
4. To make the [worldly] wise confounded.




Why should God heal people?
Nobody will listen to God if they have fever or a burning stomach. A cancer patient will listen to any teaching (even a teaching on divine healing), if he first gets rid of the pain in his body.


Why should God comfort people by supplying their need?
Nobody in this world dislikes safety. Everyone is aware of the dangers in this world, even unbelievers for that fact. Since the government has not eliminated thieving completely, people go for updated computer-based technology for keeping their home safe. They would purchase a high-costing element, if they find trustworthy, to keep their costly goods and equipments safe. Similarly, people would rather choose safety while they live in this world, to believe in the teachings of the Bible.


Why should God warn the people?
Where there is no vision, people perish. If there is no knowledge available in easy-reach method, they would suffer. They would embrace death, only for lack of knowledge. Performing signs and wonders will open the eyes of those worthy of the kingdom of God who would not believe otherwise. If people do not understand the value of reading the Bible, they will not be redeemed.


Why should God confound the wise?
There are a few people who think they are geniuses. They think they know every thing. They may be geniuses in the worldly realm, but God will perform signs and wonders to draw them too to His kingdom.