“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8 : 38 – 39
We read in Luke 22: 20 , “And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.” His blood shed for us. Under the new covenant. We are His people, ransomed by His blood.
We read yesterday about the freedom we now have in Christ. Today lets get a glimpse of His love which we know is incomprehensible.
Romans 8 : 35-37 , “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written,
“For your sake we are being killed all the day long;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us” Verse 37 is a verse we hear very often “We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us” , I love the first half of the verse “In all these things” – Understand that nothing is so big or too much that can cause us to stray from His love. For in all these things be it tribulations or distress or danger or sword… we are MORE than conquerors THROUGH HIM who loved us. His love is sooo amazing. May we walk in the realization that it doesn’t matter what circumstance we are facing . We are never far from His love. And through that awesome love that God pours out on us , we are more than conquerors. So its not even just about conquering that tribulation or overcoming that circumstance. But that we would continue to draw closer to Him , to grow in Him , to walk in realization of His love.
We read in verses 38-39 , “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.””
NOTHING can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Doesn’t this fascinate you – “nor things present nor things to come” !! If the devil has been whispering to you saying “That’s it.. you are beyond forgiveness , that’s it , there’s no way God will love you anymore” understand that the devil is a LIAR !! I am awestruck when I think “God you know every mistake I will make, you knew way before the world began itself of the times I would make the wrong choices but yet You choose to still love me so much and just embrace me with Your grace and mercy and love.” Amazing love. The devil tries to play these games saying “oh you are useless, why would God ever love you” , make sure you crush his head and say “you know what devil , His precious blood , His love makes me whole. And through Him I am now a child of God ! Heir in Christ” . When He ransomed us by His blood , He sealed our identity in Him !
Walk in the realization of His amazing incomprehensible love
God Bless
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Free
“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus for He will save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 1: 21
“Remember the works that was completed at the cross … remember the freedom you now have… reflect on the finished works of the cross” - This is what the Lord has been speaking to me.
We read in Matthew 1 : 21 , ‘You shall call His name Jesus for He will save His people from their sins’ ! Wow ! Interesting that it says “His people” … even while we were lost in sin He still calls us His own ! His love is just so incomprehensible !!
He will save His people from their sins !
John 8 : 31 – 38 , “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.””
John 8 : 36 , “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” (I encourage you to read the entire chapter ). If the Son sets us free we are free indeed.
When Christ said in John 19 : 30 “It is finished” it was such a powerful proclamation . We are free ! Christ has set us free .. We need to understand this is a finished work !! Would we live and be alive in this realization ?
It doesn’t matter what you are struggling with today … understand that Christ has conquered sin and death. Going back to John chapter 8 we read in verse 12 , “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “ I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” Following Him means willingness to step out from where we are and walk towards Him.
Are you willing to take what is rightfully yours ? Christ has set us free.. we have this wonderful freedom.. He paid the price , He has set us free. It is finished . Spirit of loneliness, spirit of self pity , spirits of addictions has no place or authority over our lives. Walk in the freedom of Christ. Whom the Son has set free is free indeed.
God Bless
Matthew 1: 21
“Remember the works that was completed at the cross … remember the freedom you now have… reflect on the finished works of the cross” - This is what the Lord has been speaking to me.
We read in Matthew 1 : 21 , ‘You shall call His name Jesus for He will save His people from their sins’ ! Wow ! Interesting that it says “His people” … even while we were lost in sin He still calls us His own ! His love is just so incomprehensible !!
He will save His people from their sins !
John 8 : 31 – 38 , “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.””
John 8 : 36 , “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” (I encourage you to read the entire chapter ). If the Son sets us free we are free indeed.
When Christ said in John 19 : 30 “It is finished” it was such a powerful proclamation . We are free ! Christ has set us free .. We need to understand this is a finished work !! Would we live and be alive in this realization ?
It doesn’t matter what you are struggling with today … understand that Christ has conquered sin and death. Going back to John chapter 8 we read in verse 12 , “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “ I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” Following Him means willingness to step out from where we are and walk towards Him.
Are you willing to take what is rightfully yours ? Christ has set us free.. we have this wonderful freedom.. He paid the price , He has set us free. It is finished . Spirit of loneliness, spirit of self pity , spirits of addictions has no place or authority over our lives. Walk in the freedom of Christ. Whom the Son has set free is free indeed.
God Bless
In the quietness
“But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
Genesis 15 : 2
Lets read a little of what happened in Chapter 14 . Lot is taken captive and Abraham (at that point in time still called Abram) goes to war and brings back Lot and his people . Now towards the end of Chapter 14 we see the king of Sodom telling Abraham to take all the goods for himself. And we see Abraham’s response to that suggestion in verses 22-23 , “But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich” Wow isn’t that amazing ! Cool testimony , awesome stance of faith !!
Now there’s just another verse and chapter 14 ends. And we read in Chapter 15 verse 1 , “After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”” Whoa… beautiful right ? And what was Abraham’s response ? Verse 2 -3 , “But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.”” Wait wait this was Abraham who testified that he lifted his hand to the Lord God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth . This was Abraham who wanted every aspect of him to be to the glory of God. So where is this kind of statement (O Lord what will You give me ) coming from ?
Note : God will give us victory , He is awesome . We may give Him all the glory because we know only He deserves it , we may walk in obedience… but there are some things that unravel from within when its just us and God !!
When its just us and God , this exclusive one o one , even greater testimonies unfold ! Abraham poured out his heart to God . And as we go on to read Chapter 15 verses 4-5 , “And behold, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” And He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then He said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
And now comes the best part we read in verse 6, “And he believed the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness” Wow ! Abraham believed and God accounted it to him as righteousness.
While that brilliant testimony in Chapter 14 was terrific , some thing even more amazing unfolded in the quietness of just God and Abraham.
God Bless
Genesis 15 : 2
Lets read a little of what happened in Chapter 14 . Lot is taken captive and Abraham (at that point in time still called Abram) goes to war and brings back Lot and his people . Now towards the end of Chapter 14 we see the king of Sodom telling Abraham to take all the goods for himself. And we see Abraham’s response to that suggestion in verses 22-23 , “But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich” Wow isn’t that amazing ! Cool testimony , awesome stance of faith !!
Now there’s just another verse and chapter 14 ends. And we read in Chapter 15 verse 1 , “After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”” Whoa… beautiful right ? And what was Abraham’s response ? Verse 2 -3 , “But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.”” Wait wait this was Abraham who testified that he lifted his hand to the Lord God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth . This was Abraham who wanted every aspect of him to be to the glory of God. So where is this kind of statement (O Lord what will You give me ) coming from ?
Note : God will give us victory , He is awesome . We may give Him all the glory because we know only He deserves it , we may walk in obedience… but there are some things that unravel from within when its just us and God !!
When its just us and God , this exclusive one o one , even greater testimonies unfold ! Abraham poured out his heart to God . And as we go on to read Chapter 15 verses 4-5 , “And behold, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” And He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then He said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
And now comes the best part we read in verse 6, “And he believed the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness” Wow ! Abraham believed and God accounted it to him as righteousness.
While that brilliant testimony in Chapter 14 was terrific , some thing even more amazing unfolded in the quietness of just God and Abraham.
God Bless
He makes, He leads, He restores , He leads
“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’s sake.”
Psalm 23 : 2-3
Psalm 23 : 2-3
Whenever I am travelling back home after spending few months in another country , even if it is a 26 hour journey , there is nothing sweeter than it !! Just the joy of the very thought of seeing the faces of my family, my friends, the thought of fellowshipping in my home church , meeting my Pastors … all of it .. And of course knowing all the cool stuff that I bought for family and friends and all the excitement of seeing their reaction !! :) That anticipation of seeing them as I come out of the airport , getting suffocated by a zillion hugs – Awesome !!
Its amazing how your destination changes your entire perception of the journey itself !
We were meant to run our race looking unto Jesus ! Knowing heaven is where our citizenship is , knowing an eternity with Christ is our destination has that made an impact to our journey ?
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’s sake. He makes, He leads, He refreshes, restores, He leads :)
Its amazing how your destination changes your entire perception of the journey itself !
We were meant to run our race looking unto Jesus ! Knowing heaven is where our citizenship is , knowing an eternity with Christ is our destination has that made an impact to our journey ?
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’s sake. He makes, He leads, He refreshes, restores, He leads :)
Ever boarded the wrong bus/train ? I have. A two and a half hour journey turned out to be close to 5 hours !! And trust me every minute was stressful , strenuous and weighing down. It’s the same thing with our every day every moment journey of life from earth to eternity ! If we are not journeying towards drawing close to Him , every moment stressful, a lot of things will weigh us down. If we are journeying towards Christ , Oh the joy , the excitement , the anticipation … Awesome ! It doesn’t matter if we see some things revealed to us is 10 days, 10 weeks, 10 years… The very journey is exciting because we know where we are heading.
If you are wondering why the picture of the bike, think of it this way … When we are looking to Jesus and moving forward it doesn’t matter if the road is super smooth , bumpy , grassy …. Because He leads, He makes, He restores, He leads :D He knows !! He goes before us , all we gotta do is keep our eyes focused on things above :) However when we lose our focus, when we start looking at things of self , if we start looking down and at every bump and we try to do things in our own strength and try figuring things out on our own , just imagine the amount of unwanted tasks we have just decided to mount up on ourselves !!
He makes, He leads, He restores , He leads !! May we remember to whom we are journeying towards and may our hearts be filled with this amazing truth of His love and how awesome it is knowing our very next breath is in His hands !!
God Bless
If you are wondering why the picture of the bike, think of it this way … When we are looking to Jesus and moving forward it doesn’t matter if the road is super smooth , bumpy , grassy …. Because He leads, He makes, He restores, He leads :D He knows !! He goes before us , all we gotta do is keep our eyes focused on things above :) However when we lose our focus, when we start looking at things of self , if we start looking down and at every bump and we try to do things in our own strength and try figuring things out on our own , just imagine the amount of unwanted tasks we have just decided to mount up on ourselves !!
He makes, He leads, He restores , He leads !! May we remember to whom we are journeying towards and may our hearts be filled with this amazing truth of His love and how awesome it is knowing our very next breath is in His hands !!
God Bless
Beyond Logical Rationale
“When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying “This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.” But Jesus said to them. “They do not need to go away, You give them something to eat.”
Matthew 14: 14-15
Look at a situation… Lets rationalize it ! - First thought that hits most of us. This has happened so lets get anxious, this has happened so lets look at our Plan B’s. If we don’t have Plan B’s well lets start making them !
So here is this multitude of five thousand men plus women and children. And when the disciples say “Its getting late, so logically the best thing to do is to send them away so that they can go and get what they need” and here is Jesus saying that the disciples could give the multitude what they needed ! Amazing isn’t it . Take a minute to let that thought reside. God has equipped you and positioned you to take care of the needs of the multitudes around you. Here is the key … That we may see as He wants us to see.
Lets put ourselves in the shoes of the disciples that day . Ok here I am. Jesus says “They do not need to go away, You give them something to eat.” . And I go “what ?? I don’t have the money , I don’t have any food either . I have nothing to offer. But wait , there is a lad with five loaves and two fish. But naaaaa what can that be among so many ! “ So I walk on complaining and wondering …
That’s one way to think : ) And I know that’s highly probable the way I would have thought .
Now lets take a step back and look at how Jesus would have us think. If there are people around me hungry, if there are people around me with a need and if I am here its by His purpose. Lord may I see what You want me to see. God never leaves us empty . He provisions in the amazing ways. But its not always in the logical rational way that we are used to . He may bring to you a lad with five loaves and two fish. Will you see it as what it is by the world’s standards ? Or will you see it by what it is when you give it to Him ? By every sense of logic that seemed so insignificant. Will we recognize and be sensitive to what God can do ? Because its not by might nor by power : )
When its lifted to God … wow ! Try and use Mathematics to explain this !! : ) We read in verses 19-21 , “Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitudes. So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained.”
Someone texted me “Those who give everything in God’s hand, will find God’s hand in everything” : )
God Bless
Matthew 14: 14-15
Look at a situation… Lets rationalize it ! - First thought that hits most of us. This has happened so lets get anxious, this has happened so lets look at our Plan B’s. If we don’t have Plan B’s well lets start making them !
So here is this multitude of five thousand men plus women and children. And when the disciples say “Its getting late, so logically the best thing to do is to send them away so that they can go and get what they need” and here is Jesus saying that the disciples could give the multitude what they needed ! Amazing isn’t it . Take a minute to let that thought reside. God has equipped you and positioned you to take care of the needs of the multitudes around you. Here is the key … That we may see as He wants us to see.
Lets put ourselves in the shoes of the disciples that day . Ok here I am. Jesus says “They do not need to go away, You give them something to eat.” . And I go “what ?? I don’t have the money , I don’t have any food either . I have nothing to offer. But wait , there is a lad with five loaves and two fish. But naaaaa what can that be among so many ! “ So I walk on complaining and wondering …
That’s one way to think : ) And I know that’s highly probable the way I would have thought .
Now lets take a step back and look at how Jesus would have us think. If there are people around me hungry, if there are people around me with a need and if I am here its by His purpose. Lord may I see what You want me to see. God never leaves us empty . He provisions in the amazing ways. But its not always in the logical rational way that we are used to . He may bring to you a lad with five loaves and two fish. Will you see it as what it is by the world’s standards ? Or will you see it by what it is when you give it to Him ? By every sense of logic that seemed so insignificant. Will we recognize and be sensitive to what God can do ? Because its not by might nor by power : )
When its lifted to God … wow ! Try and use Mathematics to explain this !! : ) We read in verses 19-21 , “Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitudes. So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained.”
Someone texted me “Those who give everything in God’s hand, will find God’s hand in everything” : )
God Bless
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