Month: October 2023

MODEL CHRISTIAN FAMILY

“I send greetings to Priscilla and Aquila”, are the words of Paul to Timothy (II Timy 4:19)

“Aquila and Priscilla” names are mentioned six times in Bible. Three times as Aquila and Priscilla and three times in reverse, giving equality to both. They were supporters of Paul in his ministry.

As Paul went to Corinth, he met Aquila a Jew,born in Pontus, and came recently to Italy with his wife, because emperor Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul stayed and worked with them, because he earned his living by making tents just as they did.

The benefits were, he discussed in synagogues every Sabbath convincing both Jews and Greeks that Jesus is the Messiah. When Silas and Timothy arrived, Paul gave his whole time, preaching, that Jesus is the Messiah. When he was opposed, he decided to go to the Gentiles (Acts 18:1-6). Paul took leave of the brothers in church and sailed to Syria. With him went Priscilla and Aquila and as they reached Ephesus, he left them there.

THE COUPLE WITH APOLLOS

A Jew named Apollos, who was born in Alexandria came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent speaker and mighty in scriptures. Hehad been instructed in the way of the Lord. With great enthusiasm, he proclaimed and taught correctly the facts about Jesus. But he knew only the Baptism of John. He spoke boldly in synagogues. The couple took him with them and explained to him more perfectly the way of God.

When Apollos decided to go to Achaia, the believers of Ephesus helped him by writing to the believers there, urging them to welcome him.

When he arrived, he was a great help to those who had become believers for, with his strong argument, he defeated the Jews  in public debates, by providing the scripture that  Jesus is the Messiah (Acts 18:24-28).

PAUL’S VISIT TO EPHESUS AGAIN

Paul met some disciples here and asked them whether they received the Holy Spirit.They were not aware of it. But they knew the baptism of John. He stated that John’s Baptism was for those who turned from sins. The Jew should Believe in Jesus and Be Baptised.Therefore, they were baptised in the name of Jesus. Paul placed his hands on them and the Holy Spirit came upon them.

PAUL SENDS GREETINGS FROM ROME(ROM 16:3-4)

Paul says “I send greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in the service of Jesus; They risked their lives for me; I am grateful to them”.

PAUL SENDS GREETINGS TO THE CHURCHES IN CORINTH (1COR 16:14-19)

Paul says “Churches in the Province of Asia sends you their greetings,  Aquila and Priscilla and to the church that meets in their house, heartily, In the Lord.

TESTIMONY

Another good religious family we see in Acts, is the family of Cornelius who worshipped God, helped the poor Jewishpeople and was constantly prayed to God.

PRAYER

We pray oh Lord that all the Christian families should serve like the family of Aquila and Priscilla. Amen.

Sol.Victy Mithyla

Living Words – Food from God

Are we confused – How can words be Food….??

Let us get into the depth of the same to understand how words are

• Eternal Truth,

• Strong Mountain and

• Powerful refuge

Luke21:33 says Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away

Words are living and are not just words, comments, sentences, paragraphs of a Holy Book – Bible

Word was not written in the current form of verses, chapters and books (66 in bible)

But most parts of them were written as a Letter, Events narrated by disciples and prophets but still guided by Holy Spirit.

When Living words are guided by The Holy Spirit – we need to understand that the depth of such powerful

• Commands,
• Instructions,
• Guidance,
• Learning,
• Promises,
• Teachings and
• Blessings for Eternal Life

Commands :There were 10 commandments given in the Old Testament as Law_ Which Pharisees and Sadducees followed with complete discipline_

Law gave us the understanding of sin_

New Testament : No more sacrifices or burnt offerings as Holy Blood on the cross has cleansed us and given us Eternal life_

Instructions to lead a Christ Life Parables in the New Testament are full of those instructions once meditated and understood in detail_

Parables were narrated by Jesus in real life situations of those times to make them easier to understand and always added – Let them hear who can_

Guidance :Life of people in Old Testament from Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Esther, Ruth, Saul, David, Solomon, Nehemiah, and Prophets helps us understand how to lead a good life full of challenges in life_

There is lot of guidance when we study and understand what all they went through recorded honestly in details in the old testament_

Learning : Healings and Miracles in New Testament gives us good understanding .There is learning in every miracle and healing. Women with 12 years of Blood oozing out was healed by Faith and even Jesus told her – Daughter – your faith has healed you_

John5:1-9 – Man near Pool at Bethesda got cured as he was there for 38 years_ Jesus was not even his age but knew that he needs healing as he was watching him from heaven_ Later when Jesus told him in John5:14 – Sin no more – we understand that due to his sin he was at pool for 38 years and God can heal a sinner however long he is a sinner_

In John2 Learning is that when we do what God asks us to do obediently – HE can turn water to wine and that too

Unique best quality wine– However dirty water and down we are in life – When we are obedient to His words- HE is able to turn our life to Best and prosperous ONLY for His glory and Praise_

Promises :No limit – Huge number of promises in the complete Bible – What do we do…..???? – Do we believe them as take them as Amen, Hallelujah or Sigh as ok_?

Teachings : Jesus taught his disciples that by Faith they can walk on water, calm the storm, feed 5000 and 4000 people; and even pay taxes from Fish caught_

Blessings :Obedience and Faith with Hope on the unseen can result in blessings already planned by the Almighty_

When we seek spiritual blessings and grow in the Lord – Material blessings follow them as HE can check what is in our hearts_ God cannot be mocked_

So as we have understood what all Living words can do_ Let us understand if Words are Food from the God_????

Even John1:1 says In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God_

If word was and is GOD – How can we eat this as Food….?

We look at Old Testament in the Holy Book – Bible which is Basic instructions before leaving Earth_

Jeremiah15:16 says When your words came, i ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, LORD God Almighty.

So we can eat the word but it should be treated as Bread of Life as per

John6:47-51 ⁴⁷ Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life. ⁴⁸ I am the bread of life. ⁴⁹ Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. ⁵⁰ But here is the bread that comes down from heaven, which anyone may eat and not die. ⁵¹ I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”

Matthews4:4 says  Jesus answered, “It is written: „Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God

So Living Words is the Food from God for our daily consumption to nourish our Souls and should always be our first priority and preference in our daily Life. God bless you all with His living words every day_ Hallelujah

Sol. Amit Aggarwal

Word of God : the cleansing Fire

Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture! Says the Lord” Jeremiah23:1.

Here we see the heart of God for His people; how He is disappointed at the messengers ;the prophets and priests , who have failed to communicate His word correctly to His people. Infact ,  they spoke from their own imaginations…”Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you.

They lead you into vanity; they speak a vision of their own heart and not out of the mouth of the Lord. They still say to those who despise Me, ‘The Lord has said,’ You will have peace’ “; and they say to everyone who walks after the imagination of his own heart, “No evil will come upon you.” ‘ Jeremiah 23:16-18. “

I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran. I have NOT spoken to them, yet they prophesied.” Jeremiah 23:21.

Have we gone after such prophets? Such prophecies? Have we been such prophets? Are you running as a prophet because of the calling of God or not? Let us repent! Turn around and seek God’s face instead!

God is looking for people who will stand in His presence to get the undiluted word from His mouth , let the word work in their lives, and speak it to His people.

“But if they had stood in My counsel and had caused My people to hear My words, then they would have turned them from their evil way and from the evil of their deeds” Jerm 23:22

This is how powerful the word of God is! The undiluted word!

“The prophet who has a dream, let him tell his dream. And he who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? Says the Lord. Is not My word like fire, says the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? “Jeremiah 23:29

I have experiences , especially in troop churches, where the prophetic word of God spoken by His child brought edification, rectification in my life, and love and passion for the Lord my God. It brought healing and deliverance in Jesus name!

Sol.Dr.Deepthi Jones

All should proclaim the Gospel

1.For even the  son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life as a ransom (Mark 10:45)

2.God greatly desires that all should proclaim The Gospel in their Christian life.God’s attention is on those who proclaim the Gospel.

3.Before the ascension of Jesus to His Father,he commanded to proclaim the Gospel.(Mark 16:15)”Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.

Though we render help to others, it matters nothing, if we do not introduce God to them.we are infact deceiving the souls.(Ezekiel 33:8)

To proclaim the Gospel we don’t need wisdom and eloquence. What we require is the boldness which comes through the Faith we have in God. One can win souls,if he speaks the word the God as such without twists and turns.

Our God doesn’t select great persons for this purpose, instead, he chooses the lowly and raises them to be great. When God called Moses, he said to God that he was a stammerer, and an eloquent speaker, but he was used by God to lead more than 40 lakh Israelites to the Promise Land.

God looks at our heart. Moses witnessed for his faithfulness and honesty. God’s chosen people proclaim only what God says.

Let us take the example of Balaam, who was a false prophet. He was not a partaker of God as he was not a supporter of God’s people. He was bribed by a Moab king and was tempted by his money. He went to curse the Israelites. Why God should speak to this man? why should he be used to say prophesy? It’s because he could tell people what God has done to him.

Numbers (22:38,23:12,23:20)Balaam said that he would tell only what God had said to him. This is the reason why God had asked him to go. As a result, the Israelites were blessed by him.

Today, preachers would like to preach among Christians , what is desired by the people .But, Bible says to preach only what God wants to speak to them (John16:8).So, let us proclaim the Gospel as it is given in the Bible and let us bring the dying souls to Our Almighty God.

Sol.M.Madhan

Many will way to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name and in thy name have cast out demons and in thy name done many wonderful works? (Matthew 7:22)

The Parables Of Jesus – The Wheat And The Tares.There is a clear application of this principle today. In the New Testament, God is establishing local churches to be reflections of the Body of Christ, the true Church in this dispensation.

True to his strategy of counterfeiting, Satan is developing churches as well. You must understand that there are many Bible-believing churches, but you must also understand that there are many counterfeit churches which Satan has raised up to look just like the genuine churches. In these counterfeit churches the people come and sing songs and they have a man who speaks. They go through religious activities, but something is lacking.

Jesus said, “Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles? (Matt. 7:22). But in the preceding verse He described who will enter the kingdom:

“He who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter (verse 21).

The will of God is that you believe in His Son, Jesus Christ.Counterfeit churches have everything going except that you never hear the message of the gospel. They are not founded upon the fact that we are sinners, hopelessly separated from God, with our only hope for salvation being faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection.

Counterfeits are recognizable by the absence of that message. They may have many activities, and they may look good. Their activities may give them credibility, but they are not genuine. What is their reason for existence? Satan is developing counterfeits. If God is building true churches, you can be sure that Satan is building counterfeit ones. That is his work. This will go on right into the Tribulation in preparation for the coming kingdom. If you carefully read the Paul’s 2nd letter to Corinthians we can understand the impact of Another Jesus- a spirit of Antichrist present at that time it self,

“For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or it ye receive another spirit. which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.” (2 Corinthians 11:2-4)

One of Satan’s key counterfeit operations is described in Revelation 13. Sometime, perhaps very soon, maybe even today, the Rapture of the Church will occur when all true believers in Christ will be bodily removed from the earth. This will be followed by a seven-year Tribulation which completes the program of God for Israel which will effectively prepare the nation Israel for the Second Coming of Christ. The purpose of the Tribulation will be to refine and purify Israel and bring that nation to its knees before God so they will believe in Jesus Christ as their Messiah. In connection with Jesus Christ as the Messiah, Satan will offer a master counterfeit.

One saw one of his heads as if it had been slain, and his fatal wound was healed. And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast” (Rev. 13:3).

Sol.Paulose

I have set before thee an open door, and no man can have shut it, for thou has little strength, and has kept my words and has not denied my name”. Revelations. 3:8

The promise of Lord to the angel of church in Philadelphia is now repeated to every Christian who has a heart for God. Believers in the church of Philadelphia used the opportunities that God had given them and Jesus commented them for three things.

1.”they have only a little strength” ( not physical but spiritual). A true Christian should not be discouraged of that. In Philippians 4:13 Apostle Paul says” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.We also must say like that.

2.” They had also kept the word of God”. A believer who can go many years through this life and despite the attack of the enemy and can still keep the word of God, has done a great thing and won a mighty victory. God promised to them in

Revelation 3:10 “…..thou has kept the word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation…..”

3. “ they do not deny the name of God “. Romans10:13 says,” For. Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved”.
Open doors do not mean absence of problems or Oppositions. In fact they often go together. For example Paul wrote to

1 Corinthians 16:9”A great door and effectual is opened unto me ,and there are many adversaries “. When Jesus promised ,”I will build my Church “, He also proclaimed,”the gates of hell shall not prevail against it”. Mathew 16:18.

Building and battling go together. Paul was severely opposed till his martyrdom. But he was” preaching and teaching with all confidence.(Acts 28:31).A true follower of Christ has to face so many tribulations. But Jesus will break “ the gates of bronze for us”.(Psalms107:13-16)
The quality of The Lord is that He is faithful and just. He shows no partiality to anyone but He sees our heart ,knows our words and our actions. If we are faithful to His words and in the use of our time and talent, He will be pleased and reward us.
The open door refers to the door of Blessings and the door of Power. We become channels carrying blessings to others in need and we can manifest and experience supernatural signs and wonders and miracles in our lives.When we meditate on each word, believe it,claim it and act on it a door opens that no man can shut.So each word is a key to the locked doors.

Jesus is always at the door of our heart, knocking to let in His miraculous power, His immense strength,mercy,goodness and love. The enemy is also crouching at the door of our heart and minds. It is the word we have stored in our hearts and release with our mouth will act as a salt repellent to repulse the tentacles of the leech of sin, that could suck up our hope,vitality and our confidence in the Lord (Psalms119:11)

Prayer
Lord, Jesus, thank you for the open doors which no man can shut. Thank you for the keys (the word) to open the doors. We love you Jesus.
We ask in Jesus name ,Amen

Sol.Gigi Jacob

Activating the Word of God in your life

God’s WORD was first SPOKEN then it was written.
And after It was written, it is SPOKEN. The Word of God is active but it needs to be activated. It’ll be in a dormant state until it is made active.

Gen 1:1,2 Then God Said Here we see that God did not SPEAK or SAY what He saw.
He SPOKE what He wanted to see. He first SAID, “Let there be light.”

GOD SAID FIRST AND THEN GOD SAW NEXT.

If you want to change what you see, You must change your sound.If your sound is of defeat or if you sing songs of defeat/ unbelief, you will see only defeat.

One very important principle for your life is this : You must SAY first for you to SEE later.

Jesus said, SPEAK to the mountain and the mountain will move into the depths of the sea. So, first comes the SPEAKING with faith !!

Going back to Genesis chapter 1 What God saw was good because what He spoke was good.
He sowed Words that were good so He reaped what was good. Vs 26Then God SAID. Genesis shows us that God is a SPEAKING God/Spirit.

By the power of His words He made the seen and the unseen.
That is galaxies, mountains, rivers, man, living beings and non living things. We are the only creation who have the privilege to be the Children of the God kind. It is in our DNA to operate as our Heavenly Father

Man gets fascinated by angels but actually angels are fascinated by us because we are made in the image and likeness of God.

Heb 4:12 says the Word of God is a Two edged sword which is Stoma in Hebrew. Stoma also means a “mouth” in Hebrew. Your mouth is the edge of a weapon .

Many have spoiled relations with their words. Yet others have signed their own death certificate with their mouths.

Prov 18:21. Death and life are in the power of your tongue.

Why was Jesus, who lived as a man never defeated ?
The devil couldn’t do anything to Him. Why? He never stumbled in word.
He said, “I only speak what I hear my Father say.” Our confession must only be an echo of God’s Word.
Just like how the mountains echo our voice. Whatever you CONFESS and SPEAK of God’s Word that is what you will see happening eventually.

Ps 62:11 David understood this, that is why he said, God has SPOKEN once and twice I have heard, that power belongs to God.

How did he hear twice when God SPOKE only once ??

David heard once when God SPOKE, He heard twice when he himself SPOKE what God had SPOKEN. We must echo the Word of God.

God is not impressed by false humility. He is pleased by Faith. God is happy when we call ourselves what He calls us and SAY what the Word SAYS about us !! God’s Spirit was hovering over the darkness and nothing happened until God SPOKE what He wanted to see. The Spirit hovers over God’s word to be activated.

Just as a seed has life in it, the Word has life in it too.
If the seed is kept on the table or under the pillow or in the pocket… Will they bear fruit? NO.
Because though the seed has life, it has to be sown otherwise it won’t bear fruit. Seed has to go inside the soil for it to bring a harvest. In the same way even God’s Word has to be sown in our heart’s soil for it to bring a harvest. Then only the fruit will come out of our mouth and be seen in our lives.

Heb 4:14 Confession means SPEAKING the same thing.
Don’t beg in prayer. You have to decree as kings and priests. You should know who you are.
Begging shows you have no revelation of your relationship with God.
Even as earthly parents we don’t want our children to beg. We want them to come boldly and ask. Similarly, We boldly enter in God’s presence.

God is pleased with faith not tears. Esau cried, Judah cried but they were not heard.
Only Faith moves God. Your prayers should be filled with the Word and filled with Faith. The Holy Spirit only confirms God’s Word and not our word.

God says put me into remembrance. How ?

We need to say, God I have come to remind you of your Word. He hears His Word. Jesus the High Priest still offers. What is He offering?

Hebrew 3:1 He is the high priest of our CONFESSION. He takes our CONFESSIONS to the Father. In the Old Testament, the sacrifice had to be without blemish
If our sacrifice /CONFESSION is blemishless and pure Jesus takes it to the Father. So, offer the pure Word of CONFESSION.

With Faith and patience they inherited the promised land. A double minded man will receive nothing.
Do not have dual CONFESSIONS.
Many a times your Faith CONFESSIONS are nullified with another CONFESSION of unbelief. Hold on to your CONFESSIONS. Keep CONFESSING, believing and keep SAYING it.

Daniel’s prayers were heard on the first day itself but he saw it on the 21st day.
Your answered prayers glorify God.

Make definite prayers. Jesus always asked, what do u want ? Ask according to God’s Word and according to God’s Will.

Let God’s Word be activated in your life by Faith.You will see the manifestation and demonstration of the Word. Sow the Word. And Reap a harvest.Glory be to God. Word always WORKS

PRAYER

Heavenly Father Thank you for Your Word. It is the answer to everything. We bank our lives on Your Word. Help us to understand your Word and may it be activated in our lives as we Declare It, Decree It and Confess It by Faith in our situations and we Believe that we HAVE IT as we Say It. We see with the eyes of Faith the answers to all our prayers. And we rejoice. May Your Name alone be glorified in and through our lives and situations as we speak your Word.
We Thank you in advance. In Jesus' Name we ask. Amen.

Sol.Benu koshy

RE ROUTING NEGATIVE THOUGHTS BIBLICALLY

We all are probably reading this because we are looking for a good article on how to re-route our negative thoughts biblically, or how to deal with bad thoughts as a Christian or how to  deal with negative self talk. Which means we probably had a negative thought or negative self talk sneak into our mind out of nowhere. Like a completely random thought about myself or someone else that we wish we didn’t have. Or how about a thought that is just not helpful. . . this type of thought that keeps each one of us distracted or stuck instead of moving towards the life God is calling us to live. 

I am definitely not alone, this is commonly called Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANT’s) .  However, I like to call them negative thoughts and/or unhelpful thoughts (NUTs) because sometimes we get caught up in debating whether the thoughts are negative thoughts or not, instead of taking the thought captive. 

Automatic negative/unhelpful thoughts happen to everyone. Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have thoughts that don’t glorify God, there isn’t a single person on this earth that can exempt from it.

However, the fact that it happens to everyone doesn’t make it okay. Negative and unhelpful thoughts are a work of the enemy. They are uninvited, unwanted, and unwarranted thoughts that have no place in our minds. They are lies that we are meant to fight against with truth that comes from the Word of God.

One of the most amazing things about the Word of God, to me, is that it is a literal weapon that can be used to demolish bad thoughts!

Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the Word of God is “alive and active, sharper than any two-edged sword!”

This means that when we speak His Word out, it has literal power in the spiritual realm! It has the power to destroy the negative thoughts that are attempting to bother us

God knew that the devil’s greatest strategy would be to get in our heads, just like he did with Eve, and then tried with Jesus. That’s why God had His Word written, that’s why He ensures it keeps being written in every language, through every century. Those who know His Word, know when their mind is under attack and are equipped enough to fight.

There is nothing on earth that impacts our lives more than our thoughts, still, the enemy has enough power to influence them. That’s why every thought that crosses our mind must be taken captive and made obedient to Christ. If it doesn’t align with the Word it’s not valid.

 How do I Overcome Negative Thoughts as a Christian & how to get rid of negative thoughts spiritually

 What Does God Say About Bad Thoughts?

God has a lot to say about bad thoughts in the Bible.These are few Bible verses on negative thoughts that I use. 

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. Proverbs 28:26

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23

Reading God’s Word is the best way to combat thoughts that don’t honor God.

 Prayer

Lord, at times I feel as if I’m sinking — in my attitude and thought patterns, even in my faith. Forgive me for letting negativity have power over how I feel, think and live. Fill me with a fresh breath of optimism today, and help me learn to transform my thoughts, heart and life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Sol.Fiona

“Ever since the time of your forefathers you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. — Malachi 3:7

Listen to this Devotional
Thoughts on Today’s Verse….
In times of horror and disaster, people routinely ask,

“Where is God in all of this?” In reality, we often leave God at the periphery of our lives and look for him only when we are desperate and have no other options. We make our life messes, rebelling and ignoring his truth, then want him to bail us out. At the same time, as God pours his blessings into our lives, we forget to give thanks for his grace. When things are going well, we seldom say,

“Where is God in all of this?” He’s right here blessing us! Let’s praise him for his goodness! God pleads with us to turn to him and seek after him in good times and in bad. Not only will we find him, he will return to us and walk with us.

My Prayer…
O God, please forgive us for seeking our own way. We confess that we often wander from your ways. Even while the Bible is readily available to us, we often squander the opportunity to hear you speak from your Scriptures.


Even as we have so many opportunities to praise and pray to you, you sometimes only hear from us when we have gotten ourselves into insurmountable problems. Father, I confess that I have let my relationship with you slip and have not pursued your presence in my life as much as I could. Please be with me and with us as we seek you and your presence daily! In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Sol.Celine Portia

MURDER BEGINS IN THE HEART

““You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment.

And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way.

First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.”

Matthew‬ ‭5:21-26‬ ‭

By Gods Grace it has been more than sixteen years since God opened my heart to the Truth that Jesus is Lord.

Despite the strong opposition against my spiritual journey and years of pent up and deep rooted strongholds of unforgiveness and bitterness, the gracious Holy Spirit of Truth first started gently cleansing me from within ( 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 ) of my spirit of self righteousness and critical condemnatory spirit.

Though I was not aware of this process initially. Gradually through conviction of my heart God so truly according to His Word in John 15 : 1 & 2 painfully pruned my inner self according to Gods plan and purpose.

Spirit of reconciliation of the Lord ( 1 Corinthians 5:19) gradually prepared my heart to accept even those people who have rejected and hurt me through and through. It seems God has put on my eyes a new lens to look at the goodness of people and the good side of things.

^{Heavenly Father,I am grateful to you dear Lord for cleansing my inner self from within and making me aware of my weaknesses to get rid of the deep rooted strongholds of unforgiving bitter critical condemnatory spirit thus completely transforming me into a new being.}

^{Lord I permit your gracious Holy Spirit to intercede and intervene in instances whenever I think wrong or speak wrong. Lord grant me a quickly forgiving heart. Enable me Lord to justify my calling till my last breath and walk in your conscious presence in absolute obedience & perfect Holiness in Jesus name I pray. Amen.}

All Glory Honour and Praise to our Lord and Saviour Jesus. Amen

Sol.Jasmine