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“For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God” Rom. 3:23
Jesus the promised Messiah came to serve, not to be served. Obedience to do the Father’s will of salvation is an act of service with God’s divine love through the Son. Jesus came to be one of us and lived with us to die for us so that will be raised to live again with Him and the Father now till forever.
Jesus came to save, not to condemn us sinners. He offers Himself to pay the price of redeeming souls from the bondage of sin. Jesus fights the sins and loves the sinners. The spirit of love Jesus receives from us the Father won for us an undeserving privilege to be united with Jesus and the cross sharing us the victory over sin and death saved by the faith in Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior. We are called to serve and identify with Him declaring we’re His disciples (not just believers) making use of life to love.
Showing posts with label spiritual. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spiritual. Show all posts
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Delighting in God
Delighting in God the Psalm 84 way! The temple represented the presence of God on earth, and the Psalmist was delighting in His presence. As woke up each morning and whisper to God, “Good morning Lord, I love You LORD, speak for your servant listens.” This is supreme delight to our GOD and a plus factor if we obey and surrender lives to Him. God is surely glorified when we are delighting in Him, and if He was glorified, blessing will overflow indeed!
Loving Him His way is another awakening that draws us deeper in GOD. “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” As Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me more than these?” Our answer is our depth in Him.
Loving Him His way is another awakening that draws us deeper in GOD. “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” As Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me more than these?” Our answer is our depth in Him.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Awesome Love
“For there are faith, hope, and love but the greatest of these three is love.” I Cor. 13:13
Our church speaks strongly about family, church, Jesus – the living Word. The church stands for members to live and experience love relationship with GOD, family and all others. To love one another is Jesus’ last and greatest commandment. If we love Him, we obey His command. It’s just not living those who love us but we are to love our enemies, the unlovable and difficult to love, those who give us pain and sorrow, and those who don’t know… the whole world stares for love and do not care. “Heart growing in love with GOD, but not growing in love with lost people is a deception (C. Ingram).
Thru our church, I’ve realized that loving is just not trying; it’s training and discipline with the energy of GOD. Having experienced that special love for the Father thru Christ each moment is awesome! Awesome Love! Let’s share and serve that same awesome love to one another. It’s not what we can do but what GOD can do to us. We can all be believers, Disciples of Christ, serving GOD and one another experiencing an awesome love!
Our church speaks strongly about family, church, Jesus – the living Word. The church stands for members to live and experience love relationship with GOD, family and all others. To love one another is Jesus’ last and greatest commandment. If we love Him, we obey His command. It’s just not living those who love us but we are to love our enemies, the unlovable and difficult to love, those who give us pain and sorrow, and those who don’t know… the whole world stares for love and do not care. “Heart growing in love with GOD, but not growing in love with lost people is a deception (C. Ingram).
Thru our church, I’ve realized that loving is just not trying; it’s training and discipline with the energy of GOD. Having experienced that special love for the Father thru Christ each moment is awesome! Awesome Love! Let’s share and serve that same awesome love to one another. It’s not what we can do but what GOD can do to us. We can all be believers, Disciples of Christ, serving GOD and one another experiencing an awesome love!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Thank You Jesus for paying our sins
“When they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him.” Luke 23:33
It’s been a long weekend, a wonderful and relaxing time we spent for our family. Some went to their province; some went to the beach and have bonding with friends and family, and some took that opportunity to have their reunion. With those days that have past take me in assessing the true meaning behind HOLY WEEK, and these are the things that reminds me of being blessed because Jesus came into my life.
When Jesus died on the cross, He paid for the sins of human race. Only those who believe on Him, however, can receive His loving provision. The sacrifice of Christ is sufficient for all, but it is effective only for those who place their trust in Him.
As the Lord Jesus hung on the cross, two criminals were crucified next to Him. One of those men is now in the place of the lost—his doom in hell forever sealed. The other is with Christ—his place in heaven assured for eternity. Their contrasting attitudes toward the Man on the center cross made all the difference.
One of the criminals railed at the Lord in unbelief. The other cried out in faith. “Lord remember me when you come into Your kingdom” Luke 23:42). To him Jesus said “Today you will be with me in Paradise” (v.43).
We are all represented by one of those two men. We either believe on Christ or we reject Him. Our eternal destiny depends on our decision. Jesus said to Himself, “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already” (John 3:18).
Holy Week has past; let’s thank Jesus for paying for our sin. If you haven’t trusted Him, do it today! At Calvary’s cross, we stand at the crossroads to heaven or hell.
It’s been a long weekend, a wonderful and relaxing time we spent for our family. Some went to their province; some went to the beach and have bonding with friends and family, and some took that opportunity to have their reunion. With those days that have past take me in assessing the true meaning behind HOLY WEEK, and these are the things that reminds me of being blessed because Jesus came into my life.
When Jesus died on the cross, He paid for the sins of human race. Only those who believe on Him, however, can receive His loving provision. The sacrifice of Christ is sufficient for all, but it is effective only for those who place their trust in Him.
As the Lord Jesus hung on the cross, two criminals were crucified next to Him. One of those men is now in the place of the lost—his doom in hell forever sealed. The other is with Christ—his place in heaven assured for eternity. Their contrasting attitudes toward the Man on the center cross made all the difference.
One of the criminals railed at the Lord in unbelief. The other cried out in faith. “Lord remember me when you come into Your kingdom” Luke 23:42). To him Jesus said “Today you will be with me in Paradise” (v.43).
We are all represented by one of those two men. We either believe on Christ or we reject Him. Our eternal destiny depends on our decision. Jesus said to Himself, “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already” (John 3:18).
Holy Week has past; let’s thank Jesus for paying for our sin. If you haven’t trusted Him, do it today! At Calvary’s cross, we stand at the crossroads to heaven or hell.
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised!
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised! So many answered prayers, so many Word from Him through the scriptures (we thank our Pastor who used by God to share His will for us) especially from the book of Psalms.
What more did God teach us? That prayer is not just speaking to GOD-prayer is also listening to Him, the still small voice of Him as the Holy Scripture is read and studied. Listening to Him is founded on two things; first, that GOD SPEAKS; and second, that our listening involves our OBEYING. Obedience is walking in surrender to God. Self decreasing, Christ increasing! Success is different from fruit; GOD is the only one who will allow us to bear fruit if that’s His will for us especially when our lives are surrendered to Him.
One author wrote, “Surrender is an act of prayer; and prayer an act of surrender. It is hard to surrender to God because we do not pray. He who prays well surrenders well. Likewise, he who surrenders well prays well. A soul in true prayer leads to a soul in true surrender. And a soul in true surrender nourishes a soul in true prayer. True surrender is to be rested in the perfect rest of God, even amidst of trouble, turmoil and strife. This kind of rest launches us into the depths of God.”
What more did God teach us? That prayer is not just speaking to GOD-prayer is also listening to Him, the still small voice of Him as the Holy Scripture is read and studied. Listening to Him is founded on two things; first, that GOD SPEAKS; and second, that our listening involves our OBEYING. Obedience is walking in surrender to God. Self decreasing, Christ increasing! Success is different from fruit; GOD is the only one who will allow us to bear fruit if that’s His will for us especially when our lives are surrendered to Him.
One author wrote, “Surrender is an act of prayer; and prayer an act of surrender. It is hard to surrender to God because we do not pray. He who prays well surrenders well. Likewise, he who surrenders well prays well. A soul in true prayer leads to a soul in true surrender. And a soul in true surrender nourishes a soul in true prayer. True surrender is to be rested in the perfect rest of God, even amidst of trouble, turmoil and strife. This kind of rest launches us into the depths of God.”
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
RADAR: Holy Spirit
RADAR
Radar is very important for the security and safety of a voyage across the ocean waves. The Radar gives the opportunity to signal users of the sea when the vision is limited. It warns of any obstacle which must be steered by as given order by the duty officer. The Radar is very important and must always be “ON” while at sea. However, it’s the Officer on duty to be alert in every situation and remain watchful, to react and respond to the signals that appear on the Radar screen as CPA (Closes Point of Approach).
The HOLY SPIRIT is like radar. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, righteousness and judgment. (John 16:8-11). He guides us to the truth (John 16:13). He leads, helps, warns us when there is danger…CPA…warning us ahead of time and miles away for any obstacles in and around our lives.
The HOLY SPIRIT gives the power, the desire, and the earnestness to remain all the time on the right course. Therefore, we must open our hearts to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as radar searches our heart.
Radar is very important for the security and safety of a voyage across the ocean waves. The Radar gives the opportunity to signal users of the sea when the vision is limited. It warns of any obstacle which must be steered by as given order by the duty officer. The Radar is very important and must always be “ON” while at sea. However, it’s the Officer on duty to be alert in every situation and remain watchful, to react and respond to the signals that appear on the Radar screen as CPA (Closes Point of Approach).
The HOLY SPIRIT is like radar. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, righteousness and judgment. (John 16:8-11). He guides us to the truth (John 16:13). He leads, helps, warns us when there is danger…CPA…warning us ahead of time and miles away for any obstacles in and around our lives.
The HOLY SPIRIT gives the power, the desire, and the earnestness to remain all the time on the right course. Therefore, we must open our hearts to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as radar searches our heart.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Leadership: The Challenge
Leaderhip. Everyone experiences it, or the lack of it, in their daily lives. Those called to lead can find doing so a daunting task. Those expected to follow can experience frustration when their leader is unable to lead and their organization seems to be going nowhere. Struggling leaders may agonize in the knowledge that others resent them and blame them for their organizations failures. Countless discouraged leaders would probably quit their jobs today, but they need the income. Besides, they fear the same problems would engulf them in their new jobs. Discouraged, Christian leaders carry the added, albeit misguided, burden that they are failing not only their people but their Lord. They feel guilty because they lack the faith to move their organization forward yet the same fears prevent them from leaving their leadership positions for jobs where they might be more successful. Is there hope for the countless numbers of leaders who are not experiencing the fulfillment and reaching the potential God intended for them? If anything can revolutionize today's Christian leaders, it is when Christians understand God's design for spiritual leaders.
Our world craves good leaders. It would seem that effective leadership has become the panacea for every challenge society faces. Whether it's politics, religion, business, education, or law, the universally expressed need is for leaders who will rise to meet the challenges that seem to overwhelm many of today's organizations. The problem is not a shortage of willing leaders. The problem is an increasingly skeptical view among followers as to whether these people can truly lead. Warren Bennis warned, "At the heart of America is a vacuum into which self annointed saviors have rushed." People know intuitively that claiming to ba leader or holding leadership position does not make someone a leader. People are warily looking for leaders they can trust.
(excerpt from Spiritual Leadership by: Henry and Richard Blackaby).
Our world craves good leaders. It would seem that effective leadership has become the panacea for every challenge society faces. Whether it's politics, religion, business, education, or law, the universally expressed need is for leaders who will rise to meet the challenges that seem to overwhelm many of today's organizations. The problem is not a shortage of willing leaders. The problem is an increasingly skeptical view among followers as to whether these people can truly lead. Warren Bennis warned, "At the heart of America is a vacuum into which self annointed saviors have rushed." People know intuitively that claiming to ba leader or holding leadership position does not make someone a leader. People are warily looking for leaders they can trust.
(excerpt from Spiritual Leadership by: Henry and Richard Blackaby).
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