Dear Brother and Sister in Christ, I greet and bless you in the name of our Creator, Maker, and ever unforgettable Lord Jesus Christ. The blessed word that the Lord has given for you today is from the book of Hebrews 12: 6 “ For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”
My Dear brother and sister, from the above context we come to learn that God the Father, generally trains His children through trials, difficulties and sufferings, just as the Lord Jesus also learned obedience through the things that He suffered, but when a believer is disciplined or chastened by the Lord, we often imagine that God does not love us any more, or that He is inflicting some cruel punishment on us, from which we make every endeavor to escape. But chastening from the Lord is a sign of love, that comes from the Father-heart of God, for the Lord disciplines the son whom He loves. The mature believer is growing from childhood, into son-ship and correction from God is always designed to develop in His children the character, responsibility, obedience and the fruit of the Spirit. God does not want us to remain immature, infants. He wants us to grow in grace and in a knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. But too often we become fretful, angry or discouraged with the chastening we receive from our heavenly Father, and yet the Lord chastens every son including you and me – out of His deep and unconditional love for each one of us.
Paul writing to the Hebrews reminds us, by quoting from the Proverbs, “My son – do not despise the Lord’s discipline nor be weary of his correction, for whom the Lord keeps on loving He keeps on correcting; even as a father the son in whom he delights.”All men are not the objects of God’s love. Only a special people whom He has chosen for Himself, are scourged, by Him. And whom He chastens, He loves them with an everlasting love. He loves them even while they are being chastened. In Bible times many men of God have been chastened, by God. Joseph was thrown into the pit by His own brothers. Then they sold him to the Egyptian merchants, for 20 shekels of silver. Later he was thrown into the prison for no fault of his, by Potiphar. He was accused falsely by Potiphar’s wife. But because he endured patiently the trials that was thrust upon him, God exalted him to the post of Governor of Egypt. No one could have guessed that God was going to lift him up, in the place where he was taken as a slave. Similarly Daniel who was taken to Babylon as captive was thrown into the lion’s den. Since Daniel was a man of prayer God loved him and therefore He shut the mouth of the Lions. God exalted him with wisdom to interpret dreams and visions. Hence King Nebuchadnezzar bowed before him. We see Job was tested by God. He endured patiently therefore God blessed him with a double portion of blessing.
God will bless you also like Joseph, Daniel and Job, if you will endure the trials which you go through in life patiently and without murmuring. It is very difficult. It is very painful if you fall in the hands of God, but remember He loves whom he chastens. Dear children of God to those of you who are reading this message, I request you all that for the sake of His love please endure patiently the all troubles, then He will exalt you and cause you to shine before others. All your grief and sorrow will be erased from your life and you shall not see any more disaster for the rest of your life. Those who had hurt you will reconcile with you . God will reverse all situations in favour of you. The Lord will honour you as He honoured these men of God and grant you beauty for ashes, and gladness of heart instead of pain and sorrow. MAY THE Lord grant you the needed strength to overcome all your trials for the Bible says, “Think it joy when you go through trials.”God Bless you.
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Prayer: Our Loving Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Thank you Lord for characters like Joseph, Daniel and Job who endured patiently the trials and tribulation in their life. Thank You for loving us as your dearly beloved children, and for training us in the way we should go. Enable us to see beyond our trials, difficulties and sufferings, to the character, responsibility, obedience and the fruit of the Spirit, that You desire to develop in us, for our eternal benefit and for Your greater glory.
In Jesus Name We Pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brother and Sister in Christ, I greet and bless you in the name of our Creator, Maker, and ever unforgettable Lord Jesus Christ. The blessed word that the Lord has given for you today is from the book of Hebrews 11:6 “ But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
My Dear Brother And Sister, From the above context we see how it is impossible to please God without faith. Apostle Paul urges us to exercise faith in our daily life. We need to have faith in God, our Lord Jesus Christ. Every Christian must believe in Jesus and what God says, in the word of God. The object of Apostle Paul while writing to the Hebrews, was to show the power of unwavering confidence in God in sustaining, the soul especially in times of trial. The Bible also clearly says, it is impossible to please God without faith. And that the just shall live by faith alone and not by sight. By faith we believe what we cannot see by our eyes. Faith has been the mark of God’s servants from the beginning of the world. And many have walked by faith in former times. And all of them have been rewarded. It is a firm expectation that God will perform all that he has promised to us in Christ if we exercise faith in God.
My Dear Brother And Sister, The eleventh chapter of Hebrews speaks of several people who walked by faith and not by sight. One such person was Abraham, who was called The “Friend of God.”For even though he did not know where God was taking him yet he implicitly obeyed Him. He willingly took his son Isaac to mount Moriah to be sacrificed knowing that God would provide another. Jacob was another who exercised his faith by telling, “Lord I will not let You go unless You Bless me.”He had faith that God would save him from the hands of his brother Esau whom he had earlier cheated. Through faith also Sarah herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;By faith Noah, being warned of God prepared an ark to the saving of his house. Thus we see a number of God’s people walk in faith.
My Dear Brother And Sister, Are you walking in faith? It is easy to walk in faith when life is all so cosy and comfortable but you need to have faith when things go wrong in life. All these men of God faced much difficulty yet they stood the test. So Paul mentions their names in his epistle to the Hebrews. They all walked in faith. May God help you also to walk in faith at all times. For faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. And through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. I sincerely desire that every one reading this message may be instilled in their heart, to walk by faith and thus receive the reward of God. God Bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Dear Lord, we thank You for teaching us through this message that we need to walk by faith and not by sight. May we like all the men of God, learn to walk by faith. Strengthen us during times of trial, not to yield to the things of this world or be tempted by Satan.
In Jesus Name We Pray.
Amen.
Dear Brother and Sister in Christ, I greet and bless you in the name of our Creator, Maker, and ever unforgettable Lord Jesus Christ. The blessed word that the Lord has given for you today is from the book of Acts 9 :39,40 “Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. But Peter sent them all out, and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up “
My Dear Brother And Sister, From this context we learn how God uses His servants to heal those who are ill and diseased. In those days Saul was chasing Christians and in one such journey to Damascus , suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?”Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”Then Ananias touched Saul’s eyes and his blindness was restored. After which as we all know he became the Apostle Paul who went about preaching the gospel of God. Paul says that it is the power of Salvation to everyone who has faith. Paul says, that it is the spirit of God, that gives this gift of healing. It is a blessing in disguise. When healing takes place, it is always intended to glorify Jesus Christ. And none of us has the authority to heal the body. Only the creator does. That is why we pray in Jesus name. Paul even resurrected a man. Even the handkerchief were placed on his body and then placed on the sick. And the disease left them and the evil spirit went out of them.
My Dear Brother And Sister, we again see how Apostle Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately. Many on seeing this healing miracle accepted Jesus as their Saviour. At Joppa there was a certain disciple named iTabitha,who was also known as jDorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they laid her in an upper room. And since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples had heard that Peter was there, so they sent two men to him, imploring him to come quickly. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. But Peter sent them all out, and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
My Dear Brother And Sister, thus we see how God had blessed his disciples the gift of healing. Is anyone sick and diseased in your family? Well remember God will send His word and heal them of their disease. Is anyone possessed with witchcraft, or black magic, God will deliver them too, if you seek the face of God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.” The Bible says in the book of James, “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. God promises by saying, ” I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”Finally my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. God Bless you.
Prayer: Our Loving Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Almighty God, you are the only source of health and healing. In you there is calmness, and the only true peace in the universe. Grant to each one of us an awareness of your presence, and give us perfect confidence in you. In all pain and weariness and anxiety teach us to yield ourselves to your never-failing care, knowing that your love and power surround us, trusting in your wisdom and providence to give us health and strength and peace when your time is best .
In Jesus Name We Pray.
Amen.
Dearly Beloved in Christ , I greet and bless you in the name of our Creator, Maker, and ever unforgettable Lord Jesus Christ. The Blessed word that the Lord has given for you today is from the book of Exodus 3:8, “So I have come down to deliver them, out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up, from the land, to a good and large land, to a land flowing with milk and honey.”
From the above context we see what God says, about his people Israel. He says, that He saw their affliction, He heard their cry, and that He knows their agony with which they suffer in the hands of the cruel task masters. So God couldn’t bear any more of their sufferings therefore He said to Moses that He will deliver them from the hands of the Egyptians and bring them to Canaan, a good and large land flowing with milk and honey. God wanted to make his people prosperous after all their sufferings. The people of Israel suffered affliction in Egypt, for 430 years. They were treated as slaves. They were beaten and whipped, they had to make bricks without hay. Their wives and children suffered shame and humiliation. Actually when Joseph was the governor of Egypt, he saved the people during the time of famine. Not only Egypt, but also all the surrounding nations, were supplied with grains because Joseph foretold Pharaoh about the oncoming famine. They stored large amount of food grains and helped all the nations with grains during the time of famine.
It was then that Jacob and his sons entered Egypt and settled amicably. But later after Joseph died, the new Pharaoh ill treated the people of Israel, such that they lifted up their voice and cried out to God, to deliver them from the hands of the Egyptians. They were being tortured day after day. The people of Israel were in large number and the Egyptians were afraid of the Israelites. They wanted them to work for them in constructing huge structures like erecting pyramids, and great sphinx. Thus the Israelites suffered in the hands of the Egyptians. They were never paid properly for their hard work. They were suffering from poverty and hard labour. Though Moses was brought up in Pharaoh’s house as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, for 40
years, he fled from Egypt and settled in Midian. Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord, appeared to him in flame and God called Moses from the burning bush and asked him to go back to Egypt, and tell Pharaoh to allow the people of Israel to worship their God Yahweh, in the wilderness, and if he failed to liberate his people then God would perform signs and wonders in the midst of the people, such that Pharaoh and the Egyptians will themselves, ask the people of Israel to leave the land for ever with all their wealth and possessions to inherit the promised land Canaan, flowing with milk and honey.
Dearly Beloved , just as God saw the affliction of the people of Israel, God is watching all your problems. He knows all your pain and sorrow. He knows your agony. He has heard your cry; He wants to help you out of your problems. Are you afflicted by the creditors from whom you have borrowed huge sum of money? Is your boss troubling you at your work spot? Is the land lady causing tension to you because you failed to pay the rent on time? Is your neighbour afflicting you, causing unnecessary nuisance to you, hurting you with bad words. And inflicting pain to you such that you are unable to sleep peacefully? May be your mistress under whom you work, might be extracting too much of work. And abusing you often and not paying you well for all the labour you do for her. Well God has already sent His angels to support you and show mercy to you. God will bring an end to all your problems. God has seen your affliction he has sent his angels who are all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister, unto His children. God will wipe away your tears. He will prosper you just as He prospered the people of Israel in the land flowing with milk and honey. God Bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Dear Lord, we thank you for watching over us. You see our tears and hear our cry. You act immediately to relieve us from our affliction. So we thank You Lord. We thank You for redeeming Your chosen people from the hands of cruel Egyptian task masters. Set us also free from all our bondages and help us to inherit your prosperity.
In Jesus Name We Pray.
Amen.
“Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.” (Psalm 37:4,5).
Are you lamenting like this – I have patiently waited for so many years, yet my requests have not been fulfilled? Will there ever be an answer to my tears? Will God help me out of this desolate state? There is emptiness in my life. When will my life bloom? The day is fast approaching when the Lord is going to grant all the desires of your heart. Delight yourself in the Lord and receive this Mangala Vaarthai in faith, He will arise and will wipe away your tears by fulfilling your long-awaited requests/desires. Your life will blossom. Hallelujah!
We read in the Bible that King Hezekiah was sick unto death with disease. Prophet Isaiah said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live.’ ”Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall and wept bitterly. The Lord sent word through Isaiah, “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will heal you. And I will add to your days fifteen years.”When a cake of figs. was placed on the inflammation, Hezekiah recovered (2 Kings 20:1-7). God answered Hezekiah’s requests instantaneously. Likewise delight yourself in the Lord and cling on to Him, He will heal you.
I am well acquainted with Dr Dilip Kumar’s family in Nagercoil. His wife Dr Ruth Dilip Kumar was suffering continuously from a splitting headache for the past 7 years. No medicine could cure the pain. Despite taking several scans and taking treatment all her efforts proved futile. They came to me for prayer when I had gone to a place called Ayiramthengu in Kumari district for ministry. I asked her. “Sister what do you want me to pray for?” She said, “For the past 7 years I am suffering from this severe headache. Please pray that it should disappear.” I closed my eyes and said a short prayer, “Lord I don’t know what the cause of this headache in the dear sister’s body is. Why is she having these headaches? But today she must be free from it completely. I believe she will be healed if you say one word.” So, I kept my hand on her head and prayed, “Be delivered from your pain and be healed” and sent her home. She called me once she reached me and said, “Brother, the headache that I was suffering with for 7 years has vanished.” Hallelujah!
In the same manner God will heal you and will help you to come out of your troubled situation.
God bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Dear Lord, We thank You for revealing Your power of healing in this message. Grant us strength in our feeble hands, legs, and may every organ in our body function well so that we may rejoice in the lord and glorify His name.
In Jesus Name We Pray.
Amen.
