Daniel 2 Message 21.01.2024

☄️ *“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘LORD, LORD,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.”* (Matthew 7:21).

💥 At the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, the LORD Jesus insists that *one will have eternal life solely based on obedience to the will of God.*

💥 It takes more than simply external behaviour to carry out the Father’s will. *The scribes and Pharisees appeared to be clean on the outside, but they were greedy and self-indulgent within* (Matt. 23:25–26).

💥 The thoughts and intentions of every individual are known only to God. God is aware of all individuals who belong to Him and is able to read our innermost thoughts and determine our hidden intentions. During His earthly ministry, *Jesus did not need any testimony about mankind, for He knew what was in each person* (John 2:25).

💥 Jesus demands *a righteousness that springs from a pure heart* (Matt. 5:8). *Only after being reborn by the power of the Holy Spirit* can we possess this kind of righteousness (John 3:5)

. 💥 Despite their apparent good deeds and miracles, *those whom Christ casts away from Himself* with harsh words of condemnation and labelling them evil doers *never approached Him in faith.* They are only hypocrites. The words of Jesus: *“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.”* (John 10:27-28). Nobody can rob Jesus of the people He knows because they hear and follow His voice.

💥 Men can have *a strong reputation for piety* while nevertheless *being doers of evil.* However, such hypocrites will be exposed one day.

💥 Importantly, they do good deeds and miracles in the name of Jesus. But, they are *never truly in a genuine, loving relationship with Jesus.* This admonition from Jesus is directed at those who show themselves to be godly without truly meaning it. *They act religious, but they reject the power that could make them godly* (2 Timothy 3:5).

💥 A true child of God always examines himself, repents for his sins, and prays, *”Father, forgive me my debts”* (Matthew 6:12). He is always ready to plead, *”God be merciful to me, a sinner”* (Luke 18:13). There is no hypocrisy in him.

💥 The last day will not be an issue for people known by Jesus. It will merely be *an extension of the relationship we currently have with Him through faith.*

💥 Paul says, *“The LORD knows those who are His,”* and, *“Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”* (2 Timothy 2:19). Those who are known by God will turn away from evil.

💥 The real question is *whether He knows us, not whether we know Him.* So let us examine ourselves and *live in such a way that Jesus will recognize us on that day.* We must be careful not to be deceived. 🔹 *Are we sure that our LORD Jesus knows us?*

✅ The *LESSONS* we learn:

1️⃣ *One will have eternal life solely based on obedience to the will of God.* 2️⃣ *Nobody can rob Jesus of the people He knows.*

3️⃣ *Men can have a strong reputation for piety while nevertheless being doers of evil.*

4️⃣ *Those who are known by God will turn away from evil.*

Daniel 2 Message-20.01.2024

DO NOT WORRY. (Matthew 6: 25-34)

Many people in the world are going through unprecedental problems or sickness and are going through worries of different levels… Problems can come for everyone but how we face it or handle it differs from person to person and depends on who we are or where we are.

Sermon on the Mount (Mt.5-7)- Jesus’ teaching to those who came to Him including the disciples and the crowd.(Mt.5:1,2)

Mt. 6:25-34 is His command not to worry. “Therefore” in v.25 is a continuation of Mt.6:24, where He mentioned that you cannot serve both God and Money together. He is talking to those who serve God and it is not applicable to those who serve Money or this world. If God is our Master, then we are His servants.

A. DO NOT WORRY- A COMMAND

A Commander gives order to the people under Him and not to others. Jesus is talking to those who accepted Him as their Lord and Master. If we still worry, that shows that we are not trusting Him fully and are not obeying the command. That shows that we don’t belong to Him properly.

a. What are our worries?

  1. About our life- what we will eat or drink.
  2. About our body- what we will wear.

His question- Is not life more important than food? Who gave us life? If God is the one who gave us life, He is able to take care of our food also. Is not body more important than clothes? He who gave us a body is able to take care of our clothing also.

Lots of birds were flying around. He is telling them that they do not sow or reap..and asks them about who feeds them. Different birds need different food like grains, fruits, insects, fish, small animals..and God provides. He provides but they need to search for it.
There were lots of flowers around. ..God gives them their beauty and takes care of the plants.

If God takes care of insignificant birds or plants, how much more does He take care of those who trust in Him?

B.Meaninglessness of worry.

  1. Can’t add anything.

Who of you can add a single hour to his life? (6:27)

By worrying, we can’t add anything but by worrying, we can subtract. Many people get sick because of worry and die early.

  1. Worry is due to less faith.

“O you of little faith. (6:30)

Our anxiety level is an indicator of how much we really trust the Lord. Water and fire can’t co exist. One will destroy the other depending on which is more. If faith in God is strong, then there is no place for fear and worry.

C. Cure for anxiety

“But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Mt.6:33)

Those who do not know God spend time preoccupied with seeking food, drink and clothing. (Mt.6:32) They don’t believe in the Almighty God and so don’t have a Heavenly Father who takes care of them. Those who know God are to be preoccupied with God’s Kingdom and Gods righteousness. If our mind is occupied with God, then it can’t be occupied with things of this world.(Please read and study Mt.6:19-21 also.)

If we seek His Kingdom and His righteousness, then His promise is that He will provide for us all what we need. This is conditional. If we are not seeking God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, then there is enough reason for us to fear about our present and future.

Seeking His Kingdom and His righteousness?

  • Putting God first in every situation.
  • Doing the will of God regardless of what others may think or do.
  • Seek the things of God as a priority over the things of the world.
  • Spending my time, money, talents…to build His Kingdom and to glorify the King.

Who is our Master- God or Money? How strong is our faith in God?

Are we obeying God by not worrying?

Are we always seeking His Kingdom and His righteousness in our life?

What are the matters which we always think about ? What are the matters which we watch or read or discuss with others? Are they Godly matters or worldly matters?

Are we getting all our needs? If not, what could be the reason?

LET US SEEK GOD'S KINGDOM AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Sol.C.V. Abraham

Daniel 2 Message-19.01.2024

PERSISTENT FAITH

The woman was a Greek, a Syro -Phoenician by birth, and she kept asking Him to cast the demon out of her daughter. But Jesus said to her, “Let the children be filled first, for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.” And she answered and said to Him, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs under the table eat from the children’s crumbs. “Then He said to her, “For this saying go your way; the demon has gone out of your daughter., And when she had come to her house, she found the demon had gone out, and the daughter lying on the bed.

Nowhere in the gospels do we have a greater example of persistent, yet humble faith which secures God’s blessings. This woman had a naked faith – faith stripped of all emotion. She persisted, even though there was no inrush of excitement, having come to Christ on behalf of a demon-possessed daughter. She turned four obstacles into stepping stones.

1. Silence:

What a paradox! Jesus stated that the woman had great faith, yet according to Mattthew’s account of this story, He initially answered her with not a word. It is so important that we keep believing, that we persevere with patience. God has heard, and forces are at work with impetus in faith. Too often, His answer comes, His answer comes but finds us gone. Our ship comes in, but there is no one to unload it!

2. Lack of Sympathy:

Also in Mathew’s account, we are told that the Lord’s disciples came to Him saying “Send her away” (Matthew 15:23). This callous response would be enough to discourage most.

3. Race:

This woman was a Gentile, and this time had no claim in Jesus. She met this obstacle with a cry, ‘Lord help me’ (Matthew 15:25). What faith! She worshipped Jesus and called Him Lord. Thus, we are given proof that neither race nor nationality can keep a person from God. Her appeal became one for mercy and grace.

4.Open Rebuff:

Jesus essentially said to her, ‘It wouldn’t be right to take the children’s bread and give it to the dogs. Again, she had the right answer. ‘Just give me some crumbs’ That was enough for Jesus. The whole encounter suddenly exploded into her miracle!

“Please see that the prayer of faith is not compelling a reluctant Lord but laying hold of His willingness. Great faith sees a light at the end of the tunnel yet to be built. It is also the impetus for our miracle – not the reverse. ‘By faith the walls of Jericho fell down (Hebrews 11:30. Not by the shout – the shout was the result of faith?

Testimony

In the year 2020, my wife and myself as parents, went to Muscat-Oman to help our eldest son Gabriel, who had decided to relocate to London. He worked at the Petroleum Development in Oman.

We were called to help him dispose of his furniture and household appliances since he was vacating his two-bedroom rented accommodation. He also owned a vehicle through a bank loan for 9000 Omani Rials.

After putting up ads at the various supermarket’s and public place, we were able to disposeoff all the furniture items and household appliances.

A major problem that he faced before his imminent departure from Muscat was to find a customer to buy his vehicle “Mazda” There were 4 days left for his departure, but there was no buyer yet. The car was valued at OMR 6000 after having paid back a third of the loan. The expatriates would not go for it. Our hope was that the local people viz. Omanis would be the probable buyers. Nevertheless, there were enquiries from some locals also but to no avail because their offer was low. Discouragement was setting in. If the vehicle were to remain unsold before his departure from Muscat, he would have to transfer ownership to his cousin and come back another time to make the sale.

At that time, I stepped in and decided to pray, standing by the Scripture promises in the Gospel of Mark 11:23 – “Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and it will be yours” and also Hebrews 11:1 – “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and confidence of things not seen”. I believed, prophesised it, praying through the night saying that Faith is the realisation of the things hoped for and confidence of things not seen”. Even as I sat through the night praying, I heard “God answered your prayer.” It was a great night, I remember. The next day, my son returned from office with the result, saying his car was purchased by one of his Arab colleagues from the office.

All glory & praise to God to whom nothing is impossible!

Daniel 2 Message 18.01.2024

Happy is a person who remain faithful under trials because when he
succeeds in passing such a test, he will receive as his reward the life which God
has promised to those who love him (James 1:12).

Bible tells about a number of
crowns which awaits for a winner and how to win the crown. The above verse is
a promise, God has given to us. God has many Crowns with him (Rev 19:12)


Angels also have crowns with them (Rev 06:2).

The 24 Elders have crowns
(Rev 4: 10b)


What all crowns awaits for us?

  1. GLORIOUS CROWNS:
    A day is coming when the lord Almighty will be like a glorious
    crown of flowers for his people who survive (Isaiah 28:5).
  2. CROWN THAT LAST FOR EVER:
    Every athlete……… but we do it for one that will last for ever
    (1corinth9:25).
  3. CROWN OF HAPPINESS:
    For what is our hope, or joy or crown of rejoicing (1 Thesso 2:19).
  4. CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
    There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness (II Time 4:8).
  5. BEAUTIFUL CROWN: (Ezekiel 23:42d 16:12)
  6. HOLY CROWN:
    Thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon
    the mitre (Exodus 29:6).
    Some crowns are given to us as spiritual rewards, and some crowns
    are awarded as earthly blessings and for inheritance.
    What should we have do to get these crowns?
    Remain faithful to God when under trials (James 1:12)
    With all humility and many tears as St.Paul did God’s Work (The Acts
    20:19).
    The Disciples stayed with Jesus all through his trials (Luke 22:28) and
    So did the brothers in Churches.

RIGHTEOUSNESS

One Should please god in every respect (Thessalo 2:4)

One should do the work of god (Philip 2:22))

A praise worthy living by god (II corin 10:28)

A person of endurance Manifestation of truth commanding ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of god. (II Cori 4:2)

Patient in spirit (Ecclesia 7.8b) PERSONS WHO LOVE GOD (JAMES 1:12) Every one that loves god love others (1 John 5:1)

Those who love god, hate evil(Psalm 97:10) Cautious about one’s soul  Sacrificial love is equilent to loving god (Luke 7:47) In revelation we see “Hold that fast which thou last that no man take thy crown”.

Daniel 2 Message-17.01.2024

Love Beyond Counting

I have loved you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3

Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. — Joshua 1:8

Thoughts on Today’s Verse….Just as God reminded Joshua in today’s verse, we need to be reminded that God gave his Law to be a blessing to his people. God gave Israel the Law to help his people live for him and display his will for them daily. He promised he would bless them if they would live God’s way. God is their Creator who loves them. He knows the best way for people to live in harmony with the principles of his universe and the requirements of God’s Law.

This Law was not intended to hinder or interfere with their happiness. Instead, it was given to help them prosper and succeed. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul repeatedly reminded believers that we are no longer under law. But, as we live by the Spirit, the character that is produced reflects the character of Jesus, who fulfilled the Law (Matthew 5:17-20) and brought us the blessings God has intended for us all along. Bottom line:

Following God’s will and living his character is a blessing! So, with the Holy Spirit’s help, let’s follow Jesus’ example, obey his words, and demonstrate his will in how we treat others! By so doing, we fulfill the righteous requirements of the Law, but we are motivated by God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit!

My Prayer…

Sol.Celine Portia

Daniel 2 Message-16.01.2024

The road to success 🙏🏻

Psalms 1 : 2 His delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.


This man become strong like a tree planted by the waters. He bringer forth fruit in his season. Whatsoever man doeth, he prospereth.


As you love the LORD through his word, a new fresh flow of success begins to flow through you.

  • Continue to practice this meditation on the word. You are loving God when you meditate on his word.
  • Release this love to the LORD and to others, and success cannot bypass you anymore.
  • Live believing that all things and honour to flow to you from many success
  • Expect promotions to come.
  • Expect God to give you answers to the needs of humanity that he has never given before.


This is the greatest day to be alive.

Resources lie at your hands to go forth and to exploit. Invent that which is needed to bring about fuel saving automobiles, houses, office buildings, etc.Let God make you a success. Believe for the impossible for you, today.


The only limitation that God has is your lack of understanding of his laws.Riches from God are at your disposal.May God bless you and your family abundantly.

Sol.Mariamma Alex

Daniel 2 Message-15.01.2024


The 12 apostles of Lord Jesus Christ were called by him. Scripture records only the calling of a few. Their attitude when called, their immediate obedience to the call and the many sacrifices they made afterwards changed the world. It has blessed most of the people in the world. We are also going to meditate how a few people who met Jesus become blessings to the area they lived.
Jesus performs a miracle when he calls Simon Peter, James and his brother John. The fish were caught to such an extent that the nets were torn apart and two boats were sunk. They are amazed by this. Then Jesus said to Simon,


“Henceforth thou shalt be a man-catcher.”said. Before they recovered from the shock of catching a large number of fish, they would have been more confused and frightened when they thought that they were turning us into catchers of men. They completely obeyed his word, even though we who do not properly catch fish think how we are going to catch men. The Bible says that they brought their boats to shore and left everything and followed him (Luke 5:11). What does it mean to “leave all”? They left their boats and nets, their father Zebedee and their hired servants who were helping them, tools, equipment, everything and followed Jesus. He didn’t even take the money he earned. They had full faith in Jesus and followed him.


When Matthew (Levi) was called, he was a publican, that is, a tax collector and payer to the Romans. The Bible says that when Jesus called him, he also got up from everything and followed him. Since he is a tax collector, he has an office, people to work under him, and there must have been a box to keep money safely etc. And status in society, he left everything and followed Jesus by faith.
The apostle Paul excelled in status, wealth, and fame. And is of Israelite descent. The tribe of Benjamin. Hebrew. A Pharisee who kept the law entirely. This can be seen in


In this way, the apostles left everything they had and followed Jesus faithfully, so they were the cause of the spread of the gospel that Jesus Christ taught throughout the world as a light to the world.


Elisha, when called by Elijah, sacrificed his life killed the cow he had (using them to feed the people) and followed Elijah. So he was anointed twice as much as Elijah and performed 14 miracles. They are all invited.
What did the Samaritan woman do who was not called but met Jesus? Her name is not even mentioned. Her family life was unpopular with people. That’s why she brings a pitcher to collect water during the off-peak hours. At first she sees Jesus as a Jew. Then she feels like a prophet. Then she learns that he is the Messiah through the words of Jesus.

Without delaying at all, regardless of her position (without thinking about whether people would listen to her ), she left the work she had come from, i.e. left the pitcher and went into the city. A man told me everything I had done . She said, “Come and see if he is the Christ.” (John 4:29) Because of the work, many of the Samaritans became believers in Jesus. And the people of that town heard the preaching of Jesus Christ and believed that he was the true Savior of the world. Thus it was the Samaritan woman who caused all those people to be saved. When she met Jesus and talked with him for a few hours, she forgot her family status, left her job and boldly called the people of the town to see Jesus.

We who have been in Christianity for many years, let us examine our condition. Let us think and see why we are not able to bring the people of our town and the people of the constituency to Jesus.


The witness


Prayer

Daniel 2 Message-14.01.2024

A “Going Up the Mountain” Season – Psalm 24

God is leading us into a ‘going up the mountain’ season, where we will ascend with Him and learn a new rhythm and synergy in His presence. It will be a season of coming up the mountain, receiving, then returning down the hill and releasing it to the world.

This year, will you give yourself more to the secret place than the public space? Will you choose the carpet over stages? Will you come and be poured into more than you pour out? Will you lay down your ambitions and ideas and trade them for His? Will you not rush the special moments that come?

“For up the mountain, He will give us new eyes and a new way of seeing. He will give us a heart after His own heart, and we will feel what He feels, and we will move in step with Him instead of against Him. But be prepared, because this posture will ruin our plans and make us look lazy & foolish; for while others are choosing the hamster wheel, we will choose to sit at His feet. It will sometimes feel counter-productive, but He will accomplish far more through us as we choose to ascend. And from the mountain, He will reveal His heart and plans to us and invite us into them for the days to come.

Will you break new ground with Him? Will you choose what He is doing rather than what the masses are calling ‘kingdom’? Will you do it His way? Will you build what looks foolish to the wise for a season? Will you speak the language He gave you, even when most don’t understand? Are you okay with confronting religious norms and stuck-in-the-mud ways, even if people disassociate from you? Will you speak what He asks you to speak, even if it makes you look strange, arrogant, or undignified? Will you rebuild His Temple, His people – His fallen altar (2 Chronicles 24)? Will you prioritize His presence and build a place for Him to come (Acts 7:49)?

Come up higher and learn to wage war from the mountain! It’s by being seated in Him in heavenly places that we are victorious. It’s through the finished work of the Cross and His Blood that we are undefeatable.

God is giving us discernment to see where people have been in bed with Jezebel and choosing divination over what can only be acquired by intimacy with Him.He is leading us to a company that are not just friends, but covenant family

.”The lure of the world is increasing, but God is calling His Church to draw a line in the sand and surrender all idols at the altar. The changing of the guard will be a shock for many, for He is not speaking of a change of assignments, but the demotion of the unfaithful and the promotion of the faithful that will come in mid to late 2024. For He will give His glory to those who will steward it well.

So lets ascend as His Bride and take back the mountains in Jesus name. Amen.

Sol. Joan

Daniel 2 Message-13.01.2024

God chooses weak and foolish to do his mighty work

1 Corinthians 1:27 God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

1. Peter and John – uneducated fishermen

Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marvelled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. Peter and John became the strongest preachers because they were with Jesus.

2. David – unimportant shepherd boy

1 Samuel 16:10-11 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The Lord has not chosen these.” So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” 1 Samuel 16:7 The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 2 Samuel 5:4 David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. 2 Samuel 5:10 And he became more and more powerful, because the Lord God Almighty was with him.

David became a mighty warrior and the strongest king in the world because God was with him.

3. Troop Church – Small/insignificant structure

Troop church is a design that is comprised with inexperienced small group of people, however the Lord God is in it, so, it is flourishing and spreading all over India even started spreading worldwide. We prophetically declare that the troop church will flourish better than any other institutional churches.

Personal testimony:

God chose me to do lead the worship team instead of talented/well trained people. The Lord is with me and he blessed the worship team. IBJ meeting in Chennai witnessed how the Lord enabled this small inexperienced team to excel to glorify his name.

Prayer

Sol.Theodore Mohanty

Daniel 2 Message-12.01.2024

I recently went for a trip to US. Even though I had visited that country 4 times in the 80s, it was entirely different now. US changed, more than that me, Angelica had changed from a convent nun to Jesus soldier.

Of late we have been talking a lot about the Church issues in India.
Churches which should be centres of spirituality are flooded with teachings on false prosperity, worldly riches, hyper grace theory & so on.


When I saw in person & started reading a few literatures published in USA, I was convinced that the problem of the “Church” didn’t start here in India!


The source is different. The source has to be treated!

“And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there”
The source of the water has to be treated! Prophet Elisha did! And the waters were healed unto this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spoke.


The source of many of the false teachings is US Churches!

Yes! The Church in US has to be treated!
Earlier, US offered missionaries to India!
Now this is our turn now!

Come on Soldiers! We have to help out this vast nation US!
This giant nation which was leading other nations has grown weary now!
It needs healing!

Let’s prophecy to USA!

Souls of USA, families, couples, parents, Churches, Evangelists, Pastors, Prophets, Schools, Colleges, hospitals & Courts of USA
hear the word of the Lord!


The Lord says,
You shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto you! the excellency of Washington DC, New York, Kentucky & all the other cities in you shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.


Strengthen all of you the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
Amen.


Sr. Angelica AOJ