He will be there to help me

Imagine you a little fish swimming in a huge river. Are you apprehensive of drinking the whole river dry ? Imagine you are stranded in a cave high up in the mountain and there is no hope that help will come to you. Are you afraid you might exhaust all the oxygen in the atmosphere ? "My grace is sufficient for thee." On many occasions, under all kinds of circumstances, God’s promise always comes true. It has happened in your lives as well as those of many others. What kinds of needs do you have today? Are they needs for which God is not able to provide ? Do you trust Him?

2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

(0288) 30 Sep 2007

Do you have the Holy Spirit ?

You may have been given all sorts of ways to know whether or not you have the Holy Spirit. There is only one simple answer : by their fruit you will know them. What is the definition of fruit ? Paul gives us the definition of holy fruit LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS and SELF-CONTROL.

Galatians 5:22-23

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

(0287) 29 Sep 2007

A life of faith

Do you live a life of faith ?Or do you live a life based on intellect and reason ? The root of faith is the knowledge of the Person leading you, the assurance that you are safe with Him A life of faith changes your character. There are many stages in the change of your character, as each time you pray you experience the blessing of God and change takes place in you. A life of faith is a life of experiencing the love of God and His blessings. You will experience many situations where your faith will be tried and proved and it will stand the test. You will live a life of tried faith built on a real God.

Hebrews 11:8

He went out, not knowing whither he went.

(0286) 28 Sep 2007

Tithing

Christians should be excited about tithing if only we understand how to do it properly.
Scriptural tithing rouses our faith. It activates the power of God in our lives when we do it in appreciation and joy.

Deuteronomy 26:1-2
When you have entered the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and settled in it, take some of the firstfruits of all that you produce from the soil of the land the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his Name

(0285) 27 Sep 2007

Where to ask for help

Very often when we encounter times of difficulties we say "Why me? What did I do to deserve this?"

In the story in Chronicles, King Asa had previously received God's support in battle not because he was a good guy, but because he had asked God. And he was not losing it now because he was unworthy. He lost it because he depended on human help when he could have had God's.

We know very well that from the time of Adam and Eve, God's will has been
that we trust Him;
that we come to Him; and
that we rely on Him
instead of some substitute.

Let us ask God that we may totally rely on Him for any battles we are fighting. Ask God to help us not to keep going for human help and that we could rely only HIS help

2 Chronicles 16:7 - 9
Just after that, Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said, Because you went for help to the king of Aram and didn't ask GOD for help, you've lost a victory over the army of the king of Aram.
Didn't the Ethiopians and Libyans come against you with superior forces, completely outclassing you with their chariots and cavalry? But you asked GOD for help and he gave you the victory.GOD is always on the alert, constantly on the lookout for people who are totally committed to him. You were foolish to go for human help when you could have had God's help. Now you're in trouble - one round of war after another

(0284) 26 Sep 2007

Look ahead

Life can be very tough. In the process of living, we face some very difficult circumstances and experience some awful pain.. The pain and inconvenience are only temporary. The things that cause our pain are temporary. All these things that we have seen and experienced are passing. Our eternal glory, our indescribable bliss, that wonderful future that we cannot yet see, is eternal ... forever ... incorruptible ... and reserved for us Let us ask God to be with us during the painful and difficult passages of our life. Ask God to help keep our hearts fixed on what is unseen.

2 Corinthians 4 : 17

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

(0283) 25 Sep 2007

Always give thanks

Prayer is more than making requests to God. Remember the Bible story of the ten lepers Jesus healed. Those outcasts were miserable, falling apart and isolated. They were hated, feared and despised. Then Jesus healed them.Nine of them ran towards town anxious for others to see them... to receive their approval and acceptance. Only one returned to Jesus. He fell at His feet, thanking God for the incredible gift of a new life.

1 Thessalonians 5 : 18
.. give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

(0282) 24 Sep 2007

Be loyal

Do you believe that God engineers circumstances ??Most of the time we treat the things that happen as if they were engineered by men. To be faithful in every circumstance means that we have only one loyalty, and that is to our Lord. If we learn to worship God in the difficult circumstances, He will alter them in our favour when He chooses. The idea is not that we do work for God, but that we are so loyal to Him that He can do His work through us

Romans 8 : 28

And we know that all things work together for good to
them that love God.

(0281) 23 Sep 2007

HE is my attorney

Are you going through some kind of trial right now? Are you having a difficult marriage or a problem child ? Whatever you are going through right now, do not give up. Ask God to help you.Jesus intercedes on our behalf! An intercessor is one who pleads the case of another in prayer. Jesus goes to God in prayer for us.

1 John 2 : 1
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defence— Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

(0280) 22 Sep 2007

Step out in faith

There are times when you know what God has called you to do, but you just do not feel you have the inner resources you need to do it. Everything you will ever need to accomplish what God has called you to do has been placed inside you by God.Faith is in there. Power is in there. Love is in there. Believe that. Speak it out. Step out in faith

2 Timothy 1:4,6-7

Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears.... I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you.... For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

(0279) 21 Sep 2007

HE is always there

I have encountered difficulties, opposition, problems and challenges. In such times as these, I have needed and claimed the promises of God.

Not only can we be free from fear, but He will strengthen and help and uphold us.

Isaiah 41 : 10
Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand

(0278) 20 Sep 2007

Be contented

We must learn not to complain of want, for we have learned in whatever condition we are to be content. We must know how to be abased, and how to abound. In any and all circumstances we must learn to face plenty and hunger, abundance and want. We can do all things through God

Philippians 4:11-13
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

(0277) 19 Sep 2007

Chang of attitude

God wants us to treat each other as He has treated us, thinking of others' needs and God's will before our own. Let us ask God to transform our heart and mind by the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask God to take control of our thoughts and make our heart’s desire to reflect the passion of Jesus Christ. Ask God to forgive our tendency to think of our own importance, our own will and our own self-justification.

Philippians 2 : 5 - 6

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped…

(0276) 18 Sep 2007

Peace

We need inner peace but we also need peace with others. Inner peace begins with a relationship with God and it continues as we focus on His strength and allow Him to fill us. In Isaiah 26 : 3 we are taught that God will keep us in perfect peace as our mind focus on Him and trust Him. Inner peace hinges on our trust in God. If you cannot find inner peace in you and you are filled with anxiety, choose to trust God. He will guide you through the maze of life. If you choose not trust Him, you will find yourself walking the road to stress and worry. Peace with others begins as we understand that God has called us to be peacemakers in our world. "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9).

Isaiah 26 : 3
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is
steadfast, because he trusts in you.

(0275) 17 Sep 2007

Unique designers' clothes

Do you know that is a special set of clothing that is always in style. It is the clothing of character and is best worn in the company of your friends and acquaintances. It requires good qualities to wear this special clothing and it is always a blessing to those who meet us.

Colossians 3 : 12
As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

(0274) 16 Sep 2007

Use simple message

Let us ask God to help us in the following areas :

to spread the Good News about Jesus and help us to speak simple terms about God

to understand that it is alright for us to show our own weakness, fear, and trembling.

to speak with words that demonstrate God’s Spirit and power,

to base our faith on God’s power

1 Corinthians 2:1-5
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power.

(0273) 15 Sep 2007

Prayer and patience

Do you regard prayer as simply as a list of requests to God, asking Him to solve our problems and get us out of a sticky situation ? If so, you have missed what He is offering us through prayer !!

He knows we will all have times of need. He invites us to come to Him boldly. It is not a promise of an immediate solution to our problem. It is a promise to find the mercy and the grace... the strength to walk where we need to walk right there in our need.

God answers our crisis prayer right in the moment of need. Other times there is no immediate answer.
He offers grace, giving us strength and wisdom, patience and endurance.
He offers mercy and holds us through the storm.
He helps us in our time of need.

Be patient and continue praying and looking expectantly to receive just what you need to carry you through

Hebrews 4 : 16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need

(0272) 14 Sep 2007

To have unwavering faith

When you are in difficult times, do not doubt about God.
When you place your trust in Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, Jesus will build a strong relationship with you. He will plan a spiritual connection that will be close and permanent. In Hebrews 13 : 5 He promised that He will never desert you nor will He ever forsake you. We can fully trust His pledge to be with us always because we have also been assured that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever" (v. 8).

If we think that the Lord has suddenly abandoned us when difficulties arise, then our faith foundation is broken. We are indecisive, usually because our circumstances seem so dire. One fact remains - Jesus and His promises have not changed - He is present, providing for needs, and working good out of all situations every second of our lives.

Hebrews 13:1 - 8
Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow-prisoners, and those who are ill-treated as if you yourselves were suffering. Marriage should be honoured by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you”. So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever.


(0271) 13 Sep 2007

Trust HIM

God will faithfully meet the needs of those who seek Him. In whatever He leads us to do, He will enable us to do by supplying us with the necessary needs as we continue to trust and obey Him. We must bear in mind that we do not receive when our motives are not pure and not according to His will. Most important of all, we do not receive and do not have God’s help because we do not ask. (James 4 : 2)

Let us examine our motives and relate our needs to God’s commands.

Philippians 4 : 19
And it is He who will supply all your needs from His riches in glory because of what Christ Jesus has done for us

(0270) 12 Sep 2007

The Bible

The Bible is the book of God's love for us. Throughout its pages, in every chapter and verse, we can discover who God is and how much He loves us.

The Old Testament recounts God's love and faithfulness to His chosen people Israel, while the New Testament reveals, through Jesus Christ, God's amazing love for each one of us.

There is endless food waiting for you in God's book of love. Become one to feat on the abundance of God’s house.(Psalm 36 : 8)

Exodus 34 : 6-7
The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin

(0269) 11 Sep 2007

Turn our weaknesses into strengths

2 Corinthians 3:1 - 6
Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant— not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Our inadequacy can deter us from stepping out in faith to accomplish what God calls us to do. We must turn our inadequacy to a blessing.

Even the apostle Paul felt inadequate, but he did not allow his feelings to hold him prisoner and prevent his sharing the Gospel. He drew closer to God. Let us pray and meditate more often so that our reliance upon God will be strengthened. We shall no longer rely on our own strength but become more motivated to work in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Remember how God demonstrate the great things HE can do with so little and accomplished amazing feats through these men
Moses and David were mere shepherds, and
Gideon was least among Israel's men (Judges 6:15),

Let us draw closer to God.

(0268) 10 Sep 2007

Barren or fruitful

Have you been to the desert? One moment you can only see desolation, dry sand, and large rocks . The next moment when you come to civilization, you find lush, green grass, colourful flowers of all sorts blooming profusely.

What a difference - the desolate and the vibrant growth were both in desert climate. The verdant growth was carefully tended, watered, pruned and fertilized. The desolate desert was not.

How do you keep our soul from becoming barren and lean ?
How do we make our lives fruitful and alive ?
Just mediate on the Bible all the time !!

Psalm 1 : 3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

(0267) 09 Sep 2007

HE keeps HIS promises

Are you in a situation where you are torn between the desire to surrender your life to the Lord and the desire to be your own person. You may have great plans for your life and you are afraid of God and what HE might do to change your plans.

Do you really love God ?
Do you trust God to give you a full and abundant life here on earth and for all eternity ?

Say yes to both questions and let God take command of your life at this very moment.

Pray to God that you will surrender your will to do the will of God in all things. Acknowledge that HE is a God of love, wisdom, compassion and concern who wants the very best for you.

Deuteronomy 7 : 9
Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is the faithful God who for a thousand generations keeps His promises andconstantly loves those who love Him and who obey His commands

(0266) 08 Sep 2007

Feeling of inadequacy

Sometimes we struggle with feelings of failure because some responsibilities appear to be bigger than we are able to accomplish. Problems can develop when we feel inadequate. We try to convince ourselves that a task is too great and He should not expect so much.

Inadequacy can cause us to turn away from some opportunities given by God. The Lord may have provided us with a situation that is just right for sharing the Good News of Christ with a friend or acquaintance. But how many times do we back off and end up squandering such opportune moments because we are afraid that we would not know what to say?

Inadequacy grows out of fear - fear of failure and fear of not meeting people's expectations. No matter how unqualified we feel, fear is not an acceptable excuse for avoiding responsibility. The truth is that no believer has the perfect qualifications or skills to accomplish some of the awesome tasks God calls us to do. Only the Holy Spirit is adequate! We need only to be willing.

God has given us a spirit of power, not one of timidity (2 Timothy 1: 7) and we only need to step out in faith and the Holy Spirit’s strength and courage will be there to help us.

Ephesians 3:14 - 21
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And
I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge— that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

(0265) 7 Sep 2007

Peace of heart and mind

How to get the peace of heart and mind ??

Jesus gives peace of heart and mind, truly one of the greatest and most extraordinary gifts we can receive. In the midst of trial and testing, His perfect peace is a supernatural blessing far greater than even such desirable gifts as good health.

To obtain that kind of peace, first, it is the fruit of the Spirit. As we surrender to Him and are controlled by the Holy Spirit, we obtain love, joy and peace, which are being cultivated in our live everyday.

Second, our thoughts are controlled by our attitudes and actions. You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. (Isaiah 26 : 3)

While it is true that all such blessings are a gift of God and cannot be earned or merited, it is equally true that we can consciously choose to work together with God's Holy Spirit by surrendering ourselves to Him and thus cultivating the fruit of peace.

John 14 : 27
I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn't fragile like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid

(0264) 06 Sep 2007

HE fills an empty heart

You may have a good job, a nice house, great friends, and money but still felt empty inside. You could not figure out what was missing. Have you heard about a "relationship" with Jesus Christ

Participate in small groups where people gather to share their problems. Here you can talk about your sense of emptiness. Let the members of the small group pray for you.

The love of Jesus can fill the emptiness in your heart. You will find purpose for your life in the Bible.

Ephesians 6 : 18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

(0263) 5 Sep 2007

Be serious only to HIM

All concerns of life are ordained of God. The little things of life, eating and drinking, walking and talking, are all ordained by God. These are the things in which our Lord lived. Do not pose as someone who is philosophical. We should take God seriously.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye
do, do all to the glory of God.

(0262) 04 Sep 2007

Be a cheerful worker

Let us ask God to help us to things without complaining or arguing, so that we may be blameless and pure.to be His child without fault, a child of God, in a dishonest and wicked generation.to make us a source of pride to those who led us to the Lord, so that they may know that their efforts were not in vain.to rejoice together with all His saints

Philippians 2:14-18
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life— in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labour for nothing. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.


(0261) 3 Sep 2007

Our attitude

Our sole concern is to love God and to please Him. When we realize that God loves us and is always with us, we should devote our life to Him and love Him. In our daily chore of discharging our work and duties, we are also showing our love for God. Graciously allowing a vehicle to merge in front of you, greeting your demanding employer with a smile, and cleaning up the table, are all opportunities to demonstrate our love for God. In the parable of the sheep and the goats, Jesus said, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me" (Matthew 25:35-36) The righteous people described there wondered when they had done any of those things for Him. Therefore, Jesus explained, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me" (Matthew 25:40 ) As we seek and discover God's presence, let us respond with love. Let us ask God to help us to understand that everything we do for those around us, regardless of their status, is something we do for Him

Colossians 3 : 23-24

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

(0260) 02 Sep 2007