Month: March 2023

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITHFULNESS

Psalm 12:1 David asked the lord for help because people were not being godly or faithful. Being faithful is as important today as it was then.

It is hard to find people who will be really faithful people who will stick with you when they find out you are not perfect.The Bible says,

“A friend loves at all times,is born ,as is a brother, for adversity” (Pro 17:17). In other words, a true friend is a person who is born to stick with you in your hard and not-so-nice times .we believe one of the saddest things in our life is that we do not have this kind of loyalty and commitment. Many people miss out on so much because they are not faithful to see things through to the finish. Even sadder is that most of them will never even realize what incredible blessings they have missed.

David continues to saying the next verse of this Psalm that people were speaking worthless , untrue words with deceitful, double hearts.We need single -minded men and women who can set their hearts on something and stick with it without being double -minded and speaking empty words. Double-hearted people believe one thing one day and something else the next.One day they like you and the next day they do not.They may be with you today,but against you tomorrow.

The Bible gives us many examples of faithful people.One of them was Moses, who was faithful in all the house of God (see Numbers 12:7). That means he was faithful into do exactly the duties God gave him to do day after day, month after month,year after year even when he did not feel like being faithful. Moses was so faithful that even when his sister and brother,Miriam and Aaron,spoke against him, he loved them and remained faithful to them. He had so much faithfulness in his character that even when the people in his life did not treat him well , he remained the same way.

The Bible tells us that God remains faithful even when we are faithless (see 2Timothy2:13). That is the way God wants us to be . If everybody else is faithfulness, then we remain faithful. If you feel as though you are the only one who is being nice, the only one who apologizes or tries to do the right thing, keep on doing it.

Whenever you feel sinking yourself into pit of depression However long it may be ,we must trust stand firm and continue cry out to God . The Bible says "The one thing required of such servants is that they be faithful to their master"
We cannot serve both God and money.All your time belongs to God .He insists on exclusive allegiance,not part of it.

Let us pray,

^{Heavenly Father you love us without any condition, fill our heart with your amazing love so that we can be vessel of blessings for others and through us your name can be glorified. Amen}

Sol. Kamal

“And he ran before , and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him: for He was to pass that way”. “ …….He looked up and saw him and said unto him Zachaeus make haste and come down for today I must abide at thy house”.

Luke 19: 4-5

             1Thessalonians 1:15 says,”…… Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners: of whom I am chief”. Yes  Jesus came to seek and save sinners. In this story of Zachaeus  we saw that his act was very  undignified for a man of power and wealth.( “he ran before and climbed up into a sycamore tree”.) It shows his genuine spiritual interest in Jesus. Jesus knew his name and invited  Himself to  Zachaeus home .When Jesus   asked  Zachaeus to come down , he came down immediately and received Jesus joyfully ( Luke 19:6)

                  When Jesus calls us the response  He desires from us  is immediate, willing and  joyful. His  disciples also showed the same response when He called them. They immediately left their nets and followed Him. (Mathew 4: 20-22).sometimes the calling may be  for the complete departure from our  job, family or familiar things as Abraham was called to do. Sometimes to remain in our settings as a changed person in Christ,filled with Holy Spirit, and bring light to the place where we are. We are given a fair warning in scripture not to disregard His call

 John 12:48 says,”He that rejecteth me ,and  received not my words ,had one that judge th him ;the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day”.

                   We need to receive Jesus  joy fully  in our hearts and lives . When we do so the Lord will build  our house. He is not bothered about our status,past or anything. We only need to listen to His words. We need to climb down from our positions, from our past and from our comfort zone. If we are close to Him,He will feed us with His divine Manna which  gives us eternal life. Zachaeus made peace with God  by  opening the doors of his  house for Jesus and His disciples and  restitute  all that he had taken from others  by  returning a fourfold. He committed to give half of his wealth to the poor. We need to make peace with God by repenting for our  past faults and failings.

                 Zachaeus eagerness to seek Jesus  was rewarded  by a divine visitation. by Jesus. Zachaeus had many negative things in his life – short stature, corruption and bad reputation. But it all changed the day he ran after Jesus. After entering in his home Jesus said, “Today salvation has come to this household, for he,too,is a son of Abraham”. If we run after Jesus,our lives will be transformed. Zachaeus became hospitable and gave priority to Jesus in his life.

Hearing and obeying Jesus should be the chief Joy of our lives.

               Heavenly Father we want to hear your voice and obey  you always. Help us to do so always In Jesus precious name I pray, Amen.

Sol.Gigi Jacob

Thankfulness to God and to our Brethren in Christ, edification of our Brethren

We should give thanks to the Lord God for all the things whether good or bad, whatever is happening with us. Abba Father teaches us and takes us levels to levels and at times gives us some tests or sufferings also, but still he does not leave us.

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Read also Matthew 4:1-11
Jesus was also tempted and tested by Abba Father

Matthew 4:1-11

At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights and afterwards was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.

For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Hebrews 2:17‭-‬18

Giving Thanks to the Lord always in all situations

1Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Psalm 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Psalm 107:1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Edification of our Brethren who are co workers in your church.

Some times we forget to thank our mentors, co workers, brethren, people who work hard to the growing of us in the Lord. Together we form the Church, as all parts of body have to function properly.

We get our works done from other people / brethren and fail to thank them or pray for them, as if its only their duty to serve you and be there at your command.

Once a responsibility is given to them, you don’t help him at all , putting all the load to their shoulders. The load has to balanced, as a team member you should also help them, edifice them, motivate them.

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Romans 14:19

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

Prayer

Father God in Jesus mighty name we ask you to forgive us for not being thankful to you, our sins, omissions , not respecting the sacrifice and hardwork done by our brethren, taking full credit in front of others for others work and if we have not helped each other for sharing their load, and bossed around, got things done without a thankful heart, Forgive us Jesus Give us the spirit of Thankfulness and Holy spirit to teach us to edifice each other in our life. Holy Spirit convict us for all the mistakes we have done to God and our brethren , teach us to grow each other and be as a good steward for Lord Jesus, together only we can form the Body of Christ

Sol Shaji Thomas

JESUS AND HIS NIGHT VISITOR

                                 ‘Be a witness to me’ Jesus

       “According to our Law, we cannot condemn a man before hearing him and finding out what he has done” “John. 7:52

This statement was made by Nicodemus, a Pharisee who once visited Jesus at night. He declared that Jesus was truly a Rabbi Who came down from God. Nicodemus was a great teacher of Israel and a Jewish leader.

People went to Jerusalem to celebrate the festival of shelters. The Jewish authorities waited to kill Jesus and Jesus knew it. So he did not go there openly.

There In Jerusalem some whispered that Jesus was a good man and Some said that, he was not. Some said that he was misleading the people. But, no one talked about him openly. They were afraid of Jewish authorities.

The festival was nearly half over when Jesus went to the temple and began to teach. The Jewish authorities were greatly surprised and said how does this man know so much when he never had any training? Jesus said that his teachings came from God who had sent him. One who is willing to do what god wants, will know that whatever he taught come from God. Some exclaimed “Is this not the man the authorities are trying to kill? He is talking in public and they say nothing against him. Can it be that they really know that he is the Messiah?”

     They tried to seize him, but, no one laid a hand on him. Many in the crowd believed in Him as Messiah because of the miracles he did. The Pharisees and chief priests had sent some guards to arrest him. To them he said “I shall be with you a little while and then I shall go away to him who sent me.” On the last day of the festival, Jesus stood up and said “whoever is thirsty, come to me and drink. “Whoever believes in me, streams of life giving water will pour out from his heart.” He said this about his spirit and those who believed him were going to receive.

    Some  said that he was really a prophet, Others said he was the Messiah. When the guards went back,  the Pharisees,  asked them, why they didn’t bring him? They answered that “Nobody had ever talked like this man”.

    Did he fool you too? they asked. At that time Nicodemus, raised his voice for Jesus and reminded about their law that they cannot condemn a man before hearing him and finding out what he had done.

Testimony:

^{By His Unconditional love, we have come to the true light. As disciples of Jesus, let us witness him every day and all the time.}       

Prayer:

Jesus, help us to be torch bearers of you as Nicodemus, Amen.

Sol.D. Victy Mithyla

ONLY ONE MEDIATOR

The Bible says there is only One Mediator between God and Men and His name is Christ Jesus. The Name above all other names Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the son of man Christ Jesus.

Who is a Mediator?

A Mediator is the one who stands in the gap of two persons who takes the cause of dispute to one another for restoration of peace.

You know Apostle Paul correctly understood why we human beings required a mediator. As He wrote in his letter to the Romans which says For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. The Bible says in

Is our mediator worthy of mediating for all of us?
Let’s see the 5 characteristics of a mediator worthy of all acceptance.

1. Trustworthiness
2. Approachability
3. Dedication
4. Perceptiveness
5. Impartial
   Is our Lord Jesus Christ therefore qualified to mediate for all of us? Yes, All the above characteristics are very much present in the life of the person in Christ Jesus the Son of Man. He is the One who was without sin, committed no sin and gone through all trials and persecution and was always an Overcomer, Therefore Apostle Paul rightly understood that this Man Jesus Christ, the Son of God was qualified to mediate for our sin before God and make peace for us to approach God all the time and understand all our Weaknesses and short comings to give us eternal life.
   Those of us who have come to God have experienced peace, and rest through the mediation of our dear Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore we can rightly say there is only One Mediator for mankind given by God, the man Christ Jesus who suffered, was beaten and crucified on the cross, died and was buried and on the third day rose from the dead and is alive forevermore.
   Let’s see what Apostle Paul says in 1Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
   15:2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
   15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
   15:4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
   15:5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
   15:6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 15:7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
   15:8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
   15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Sol. Francis Goa

Isaiah 40:9-11 seeks to convince its audience that the season of God's hiddenness has come to an end. Zion herself is then called to the task of preaching: “Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion herald of good tidings” lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good news, lift it up, fear not, say to the cities of Judah, "Behold your God!"

Behold, the Lord God comes with might & His arm rules for Him; behold, His reward is with Him & His recompense before Him. He will tend His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms. He will carry them in His bosom & gently lead those that are with young.

This is the word that I received at the   National GS & AOJO Coordinators Meeting held on 28th February, 2023,where The Chief Shepherd said He himself will help the young ones taking on new responsibilities. I want to testify about the changes observed by Sis Angelica & the Core team in the monthly worship held on 1st March, 2023,how it has moved to a  new level & we believe it will be so in all fields.

The prophet had some reference to the return of the Jews from Babylon. But this is a small event, compared with that pointed out by the Holy Ghost in the New Testament, when John the Baptist proclaimed the approach of Christ. When eastern princes marched through desert countries, ways were prepared for them, and hinderances removed. And may the Lord prepare our hearts by the teaching of His word and the convictions of His Spirit, that high and proud thoughts may be brought down, good desires planted, crooked and rugged tempers made straight and softened, and every hinderance removed, that we may be ready for His will on earth, and prepared for His heavenly kingdom.

What are all that belongs to fallen man, or all that he does, but as the grass and the flower thereof! And what will all the titles and possessions of a dying sinner avail, when they leave him under condemnation! The word of the Lord can do that for us, which all flesh cannot. The glad tidings of the coming of Christ were to be sent forth to the ends of the earth.

^{Satan is the strong man armed; but our Lord Jesus is stronger; and He shall proceed, and do all that He purposes. Christ is the good Shepherd; He shows tender care for young converts, weak believers, and those of a sorrowful spirit. By His word He requires no more service, and by His providence He inflicts no more trouble, than He will strengthen them for. May we know our Shepherd’s voice, and follow Him, proving ourselves His sheep.}

Your name Lord Jesus is the highest, Your name is the greatest, Your name stands above them all, Above all thrones & dominions, all powers & positions, Your name stands above them all.

Sol. Joan

God of Proliferation

Hebrews 6:16

“Surely I will bless you and multiply you.”

Our God is a God of abundance. He is the God who makes us multiply.

In Genesis 1:28

God blessed them saying, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and subdue the moles of the sea and the birds of the air and every living thing that moves on the earth."

We see that the Lord who blessed Adam and Eve, blessed Noah and his family after the flood.

In Genesis 26:24, the Lord promised Isaac, "Don't be afraid. I will be with you and bless you and multiply your descendants because of my servant Abraham."

1 Peter 1:2 says that he abounds in grace, peace, love, and the knowledge of God.

Psalm 71:21 says that He increases our glory.

In Proverbs 10:27 we read that God adds to our days.

Dear people, the Lord is the God who increases us. There are a few things we need to do if we want him to multiply.

First of all, in Genesis chapter 22, when the Lord told Abraham to go to Mount Moriah and sacrifice Isaac, Abraham obeyed and went to Mount Moriah and laid Isaac on the altar to be sacrificed. Then the angel came and looked at Abraham and said, “I know that you fear God because you have given him to me, your only son.” and He blesses.

First, when we seek God’s kingdom and His righteousness, it is said in Matthew 6:33 that all these things will be given to us.

When our Lord Jesus Christ was preaching, we see that five loaves multiplied two fishes and fed many people.

Let us give to the Lord what we have. He will multiply it.

May God create a great increase in the land of India with us.

He is the god of abundance. Through us, the team councils are increasing. That through us the schools of grace are multiplied. God’s words are multiplied through us. Graces, miracles and anointing increase through us.

_{According to Isaiah 54:3, multiply us in this land according to the word, multiply on the right hand and on the left. Amen.}

Prayer

_{Heavenly Father of love, help us to grow in anointing and spirit each day. We remove our faults and surrender the masses to you. Help us to multiply them we pray in Jesus name Good Father Amen.}

Sol. Dr. Patricia.

Carry your Cross and Follow Me

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.

Matthew 16:24 – 25

We may commonly associate self-denial with forgoing material pleasures like luxury clothing and gourmet food, but Jesus’ message of self-denial transcends these superficial desires and instead emphasizes the spiritual sacrifice of denying oneself. He lived as an example during His earthly life and showed us how to deny ourselves and carry our cross.

As the Son of God, Jesus relinquished his place, his glory, and everything he had to become human, in order to restore humanity. He willingly accepted the fact that he would have to suffer and die on the cross for the redemption of all. Despite living a mortal life as a human, he remained sinless. All the injustices inflicted upon him were undeserved, yet he accepted them all without uttering a single complaint or expressing any resentment.

Isa 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.

Jesus was crucified on the cross, hung between two thieves, which was seen by many as a sign of curse. Nonetheless, Jesus offered himself as the perfect and spotless lamb of God, making the ultimate sacrifice to atone for the sins of humanity. However, his suffering and death were not in vain, as he rose again on the third day. He is currently seated at the right hand of God the Father, reigning over all creation.

Heb 12:2 For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Despite being treated unjustly, Jesus did not attempt to save his own life. He accepted everything that his Father had allowed to transpire in his life, and was willing to forfeit everything, even his life itself. It is through this sacrifice that Jesus has found eternal life and now reigns over us, seated at the right hand of God the Father.

As followers of Jesus, we may also find ourselves in situations where we are treated unjustly by others, though perhaps to a lesser degree than Jesus was. Nevertheless, Jesus calls us to humbly carry our cross regardless of our status or position, just as he did. As believers, we should recognize that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against Satan’s kingdom. By forgiving those who harm us, enduring our suffering without complaint, and offering it as a sacrifice to the Lord, we can be assured that our sufferings will not be in vain. In fact, they can even lead to the salvation of the soul of the person causing us hardship

John 20:23  If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.

On top of saving a soul, we gain extraordinary power and authority over Satan, just as Jesus did. As we deny ourselves and die with Christ by taking our cross, we are also resurrected with Him and reign with Him.

2 Timothy 2:11–12 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him,  we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him,  he will also disown us;

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you with gratitude in our hearts for the ultimate sacrifice made by your son Jesus Christ. We pray that we may follow His example of denying ourselves and carrying our cross every day. Help us to remain humble and submissive to your will, even in the face of unjust treatment. Give us the strength and courage to endure our sufferings and offer them up as a sacrifice to you. We ask for your guidance and wisdom to discern the path you have set for us and to walk in it faithfully. Thank you for your love and mercy. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

Sol. Edvitta

John 14:16 Jesus assures, He will give us another Helper, the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, or know Him but, you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. Let us focus on the “Helper,” this is none other than the Holy Spirit.

Who is the Holy Spirit? Who has the wisdom to explain who He is?

By grace of God, I have a deep urge from the Holy Spirit to pen a little that I know. The revelation of Holy Spirit is most misunderstood and neglected. He is not a dove or wind or water but God, not like God but, same as God the Father, not junior God, but deserving same reverence, honour and trust.

John14:16 states that we cannot experience the Holy Spirit unless given to us by the grace of God. He is not available to everyone, only those who obey God’s commandment in Acts 2:38 Repent of our sins, that conviction is given by none other than the Holy Spirit.

The Triune nature of God is shown in Gen 1:1-3 in the creation of heaven and earth and in verse 26, “Let US make ..” He is the Spirit of God that cuts across every rule, requirement, culture, animate, inanimate things, nations, unbelievers, believers. It is the Holy Spirit that breathed into Adam, parted the waters of the Red Sea, brought the walls of Jericho down, the virgin birth Luke 1:35, budded Aaron’s rod, turned Moses’ rod to a snake, who made the donkey speak, the resurrection power that raised Jesus, Romans 6:10-11

We know that Saul who was a religious terrorist was encountered on the way to Damascus, convicted, made him surrender to the Lord Jesus and how he was transformed to be the great Apostle Paul. It is Holy Spirit who multiplied the church, not fine eloquence of a preacher, (Acts9:31) only the Holy Spirit can reveal Jesus to man (John6:44) convict of sin, righteousness, and judgement. It is the Holy Spirit that engineered conversion of my entire family in an encounter, without any human help.

It is only in the place of prayer that we can have fellowship with the Holy Spirit, we must welcome and wait on Him in a quiet place. The modus operandi of prayer is decided by Him, speak to Him, He will speak in a still, small voice. Just receiving the Holy Spirit is like holding a glass of water and not drinking, it will not benefit us.

Awareness of Holy Spirit will not suffice, we must KNOW Him. If we know Him, we can partner with Him to fulfil our God given destiny. You need Holy Spirit to give you customized directions in your life, situations, and challenges.

_{Without Him we live a powerless, battery-less Christian life. There is much more to write about the ministry of the Holy Spirit for which this article won’t suffice. Let us submit to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, give Him charge and ask Him to reveal Himself to us, for He desires our fellowship. Koinonia!!!}

Sol Lalitha Menon

Releasing Our Past To Gain Access Into Our Future

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.

Philippians 3:13

Brothers and sisters in Christ, as we all know there are destiny capsules a person needs in order to have a healthy and buoyant destiny. Just as capsules boost our health in the physical, there are also spiritual destiny capsules that are needed for destiny fulfilment. When these capsules are taken, destiny fulfilment is guaranteed.

Now, one of these destiny capsules is the release of our past. If we cannot release the negative past, then we cannot access the positive future.

Dragging our yesterday into our today makes arrival into our tomorrow impossible.

This means, until we forgive and forget the errors, mistakes, missed opportunities, hurts and pains of the past, we cannot access our future. We must forfeit and forgo both the opportunities and failures of our past because we cannot hold on to our past and lay hold of the future at the same time. We cannot walk backwards into our tomorrow.

The reason why each one of us failed before is so we can rise and start again. We might have missed an opportunity in life but the good news is that several other opportunities are definitely coming our way. Someone might have hurt us but do not be bitter. The hurt is to make you better.

God can turn things around for us and against the devil if only we can decide to let the past go. We have to receive the grace to drop the past so we can reach where God wants us to reach in Jesus’ Name.

We must all remember this:

We cannot walk backwards into our tomorrow. We have to deliberately take a decision to forgive, forget and leave our past behind and then decide to conceive a solid vision.

 PRAYER:

 _{O Lord, I receive the grace to forget all of my past. Here I am, Lord, give me a solid vision for the future,  in Jesus’ Name. Amen.}

Sol.Fiona