I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of Psalms 121:8, “The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth and even for evermore.”
From the above context we learn that the Lord shall preserve our going out and our coming in. These days, when life has become so uncertain, we see that often one goes out and does not return back due to various reasons. We must not rely upon men and other means, to survive in the land of living. As children of God our hope must be on God. For David says, “Our help comes from God who made the Heaven and Earth.” The Bible says, it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
This psalm teaches us to comfort ourselves in the Lord, when difficulties and dangers are greatest. It is Almighty wisdom that contrives, and Almighty power that works the safety of those that put them under God’s protection. He is a watchful Keeper; He is never weary; He neither sleeps nor slumbers. We need to sit under His shade and delight in His assurance. He is always near to His people for their protection and refreshment. You shall not be hurt, by the open assaults, nor by the secret attempts of your enemies. The Lord shall prevent the evil which you fear and lighten your heart. He will preserve your soul, from being defiled by sin and disturbed by affliction; He will preserve it from perishing eternally. He will keep you both in life and death.
You will know that your tent is secure; you will take stock of your property and find nothing missing. This is the gracious assurance which is made to all who put their trust in God. At home and abroad; in the house, in the field, and by the way; on the land and on the ocean; in their native country and in areas remote; on earth, they are always safe. No evil shall befall you. The Bible says, My People will dwell in a peaceful habitation in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.
God expects you to rely on Him completely, because He is “Ebenezer”. Ebenezer means “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”Hasn’t God helped you thus far? When all around you have been falling sick and dying, the Lord has preserved your life from Corona, He has extended your life. Isn’t this amazing? You need to trust in the faithfulness of God. You must depend upon Him for your very existence. Humble dependence upon God gives way to prosperity in your labour, in your industry, and productivity that can change the world.
God bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Thank You Lord because You take pleasure in helping your children. You send your angels as spirits to attend on your children. Help us to realize how important it is to depend upon You. May we look up to you who made the heaven and earth for our help. Make all our failures a success.
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 Isaiah 1:17 “Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.”
From the above verse we come to understand that God commands us to do the right thing to seek justice, and encourage the oppressed. God wants us to defend the cause of the fatherless and to plead for the case of the widows. The Bible says, “For in You the fatherless find compassion.”Therefore we need to “Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. “He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the alien, giving him food and clothing. God further says, “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” The Bible says, according to all these verses mentioned above that God is sympathetic towards the widows and the poor and the desolate. He cares for them. He knows all the trouble that they go through in life. They have to manage everything by themselves without the help of man power. Not only that as they are left alone to meet all the challenges, but they go through a lot of shame and humiliation in the society. They are often misunderstood in the society. I have often heard people say at such women, “She does not know how to live.”May be if the husband had been good she would have lived a happy life. They take up this burden, as long as they live, and die in sorrow.
To such kind of widows, this day God is saying that He will do justice for them. We often consider those who have lost their husband by death as widows, but there are women living as widows even though their husbands are alive. For some reason or other they are pushed into being left alone like widows. They are not able to live together as husband and wife. The Devil has separated them. He does not want them to enjoy their family life. There is no any kind of relationship. They don’t share anything with each other. As a result their heart becomes hard against one another. Some women concentrate in the well being of their children. Some concentrate in their work. Some women who are childless suffer all the more. God desires that husband and wife should enjoy family life that is why God made man in His own image and formed a suitable woman to be his life partner. Because God found that it is not good for man to live alone. Many women are crying saying, when will this situation change. Today God is going to bring about judgement to such kind of widows who are struggling. God is visiting their houses to rectify their pathetic situation.
God never likes to separate families. Many widows are saying, “Lord I have not received justice in my life. Bring back my husband and help me live together. Husbands might say Lord bring back my wife that we might live together. I see that many are waiting to re-join with your spouse. When Ruth and Boaz came together, the people rejoiced and said, “Just as Rachel and Leah built the house of Israel, may the Lord bless you both to live your life.” God gave another opportunity for Ruth, to live her life with Boaz, who had lost all hope as a young widow. God will rejuvenate your life also. God bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Dear Lord, we are glad to realize, that You desire that we enjoy happy family life. And that we must live happily as husband and wife. But many of us are like widows, consider us O Lord. Help us to live our lives cheerfully and boldly in this society. Give the people good heart to recognize such women and be of help to them. Strengthen such widows in the Lord, to live a holy and chaste life glorifying God all the days of their life.
In Jesus Name We Pray.
Amen.
Dearly Beloved, 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 Deuteronomy 10:18,”He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing.”
From the above context we see how God executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner. May be you are unhealthy and unable to go about to carry out your daily chores. God is saying that he will carry you as a father carries his son on his shoulder. He will take you to the place of work or wherever you need to go. This has a spiritual impact. This does not mean that he will come down from heaven and carry you but he will see that you reach the place you have to go, through the help of someone. He is a God who opens opportunity where there seems no opportunity for you to prosper at all. An earthly father has to meet all the needs of his son or daughter. He has to educate them; he has to secure a job for them too. Once they settle with a good job then the father has to get his daughter or son married. This is the responsibility of the father. I have heard some children say, “Even though I have a father, he does not have the desire to get me married nor does he take any step to get me settled. I am growing old. I feel ashamed to face my friends who are married and well settled.”
To such children who are very helpless and need to get settled, to them, God says, “I will descend upon my children and be a father unto them and I will bring in the right partner at the perfect time. I will settle them and make them glad. God, who made the right partner for Adam and gave her to be his wife, will also provide a perfect life partner for you. God made woman from the ribs of Adam and called her Eve, and gave her into his hands to be his wife. This same God will perform a miracle for you and bring in the right partner into your life. God will bring in the right bridegroom, who is appointed for you. He will also bring in the right bride appointed for you, in His time. The Bible says, to everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. The Bible also says, God has made everything beautiful in its time.
Are you in great distress, because no one in the family is concerned about you? Your father has failed to get you married. Or no proposals have come to propose you until now. You are growing in age, and all your relatives and friends are making fun of you. Don’t worry, God is coming to your house today to be your father and help you with your settlement in life. God has agreed to bring in the right partner, to be your life partner. He will change your curse into a blessing. He will turn your sorrow into joy. God will bring joy and laughter into your house, just as there was laughter in the house of Queen Esther, after the Jews were redeemed from the hands of Haman and his tricky plan to destroy them. The Bible records that the Jews had light and gladness, joy and honour. Similarly there will be great joy and laughter in your house. People who made fun and criticised you, will begin to honour you, and praise you. Make Jesus Your Father. God Bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, We thank You for this blessed day. Lord thank you for promising us that You will be a Father to us and settle us in our life with a right partner. Thank You Lord for comforting us through Your word. Help us to see good days in our life for all the sorrow we have been through. When our earthly father has neglected us we believe that You will take care of us. We rely on You O Lord. Cause us to live. Give us another opportunity to live like Ruth.
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 Philippians 2:6,7, “Who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a servant and coming in the likeness, of men. He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death. Even the death of the cross.”
From the above context we learn that Jesus humbled Himself in obedience to God until death. While Jesus lived on the face of this earth, He set an example in all things before us. He was obedient to His parents until He was 30years of age. Then for three and half years he began to do His father’s will and fulfilled His Fathers plan and purpose on the face of this earth, obeying the words of the Father. He humbled Himself, until death on the cross of Calvary. My dear children of God, today God is giving you a commandment to follow, because many times we face failures in our life. And we never realize the reason for our failures and sufferings. We often think why when, we take one step forward, we go behind four steps backward. What is the secret of our downfall? We need to look into this matter seriously. Why do I face loss after loss? Why do I face so many problems? Why am I facing sorrows, pain and agony? Debts, after debts, shame after shame, what is happening behind my back? When will I live in peace and happiness?
Today God is going to teach you the secret, as to how you can live a victorious life, from the scripture so that you can correct yourself, and live a life of peace and joy. Yowill experience a blooming life. God is speaking to you about obedience to God in this message. Jesus was a role model before us in every aspect of His life. We read about Abraham in the Bible. God called Abraham alone from the city of Ur, and exalted him . He made him a rich man. He had name, fame and wealth. He had herds of cattle and number of servants but he never had a child. He was hundred years old. God told Abraham I will certainly return to you. According to the time of life, and behold Sarah your wife shall have a son. Abraham believed but Sarah had passed the age of child bearing so she wondered how this could happen. So God said, “Is anything too hard for the Lord.” Abraham believed and it was counted to him as righteousness. He waited patiently. The Bible says, He received the child of the covenant. The child grew.
One day, God called Abraham and asked him to sacrifice his only son, on mount Moriah. Abraham did not hesitate to obey God. He never grumbled or murmured but prepared himself for the task. He took with him two servants, a donkey and climbed the mountain. His son Isaac asked him “Father you have the wood and the fire but where is the lamb to be sacrificed.” His father replied that God will provide. “Isaac did not know that he was the lamb to be sacrificed. When His Father bound him and laid him on the altar, he never jumped down or cause confusion. Like Jesus Christ he was willing to be sacrificed. Thus we see both the father and son had the same spirit of obedience. Thus Abraham, obeyed God by taking his son to be sacrificed on mount Moriah. But just when he was about to put the knife on the boy, God spoke to Abraham saying, “Do not lay your hand on the lad, for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld, your son, your only son from Me.”
If you obey God like Abraham then you shall be blessed. God wants you to be blessed like the banyan tree that gives shelter to many birds. God wants to bless you among all the members of your family. You might have seen such a person in the family where all the other members would give more importance to him. He would have been well placed in life. He would be holding a high post in the society. If they conduct a function or a marriage they will go to him to take his advice. They will call him to preside over the function. He will be respected by all. None of them will do anything without his knowledge. They will even take his blessings, hoping to be blessed like him. All the members will take shelter under his shade. God wants to bless all the members of your family through you. So this is possible only if you obey and submit yourself to God. May the Lord help you to obey God like Abraham, without doubting God’s power and authority. God Bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Dear Lord teach us to obey You like Abraham. May we be like the Banyan tree that gives shade to all the birds that come to rest on the tree. Help us to be a blessing to all around us. Give us the honour and respect in the society, so that others can depend on us. Improve our status in life among others, that others may see Christ in us.
In Jesus Name We Pray.
Amen.
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 1 Kings, 3:5, “At Gibeon, the Lord appeared to Solomon, in a dream, by night, and God said, Ask! What shall I give you?
From the above context we learn that God appeared to Solomon by night, and asked him to make known his desire. God wanted him to ask what he desired. God loved Solomon as he was the son of King David, and so he not only made him the king of Israel, but also wanted to bless him. There had been no other king like Solomon before him or after him. Solomon also praised God for making him sit on the throne, after his father. He told the Lord, “I am a little child; I do not know how to go or how to come in? And I am in the midst of Your people, whom You have chosen, a great people, too numerous, to be counted. Therefore give me an understanding heart, to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours? This request of Solomon pleased the Lord. God said to him, because you have asked for wisdom, to judge the people and not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked understanding to discern justice. I have given you both riches and honour so that there shall not be anyone, like you among the kings all your days.
Today the Lord is looking at you and saying, “Ask what your desire is? You have not asked anything in my name. Ask that your joy may be full. Ask and you shall receive. For everyone who asks receives. You have been struggling for many years, for a particular thing, to happen in your life. You had a desire but it was never fulfilled. It never happened all these years. It may be a five year desire or 10 year desire whatever it might be, you have desired it for quite a long time, but you never received it. God says, “Ask Me, what you desire I will fulfil it for you.” We often see how children ask their parents for a mobile, a laptop, or a computer, or a cycle, They ask their parents boldly hoping that their parents will give them what they ask for. And when they ask they receive it from their parents. They have every right to ask their parents as they are blood relation. Similarly, we have blood relationship between God and us. He has shed his precious blood for us on the cross of Calvary. So we have the right to call our God the Father as Abba Father and ask him what we desire. He is our heavenly Father. The Bible says, But as many as received him to them He gave the right to become the children of God. So you are the children of God therefore you have the right to ask your Father in heaven, what you desire. The Bible also says, God fulfils the desire of those who fear him and saves him from all danger. You can tell Him, “Lord I have this problem kindly solve my problem.” Lord my parents are suffering from sickness kindly heal them. God will heal them. Say Lord my son, is suffering from poor performance, kindly give him the wisdom and knowledge to excel in his studies. God will answer your requests.
Say Lord, my sister is yet to get settled, please help her to get the right partner. God will bring in the right partner, for your sister. He is a God who answers our requests. The Bible says, The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him. Therefore do not put your trust in princes, Nor in a man, in whom there is no help. They that put their trust in God shall prosper. So ask God trusting that He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think or pray. Ask God to show His power and His awesome nature. Then God will descend upon you and do marvellous things for you. Never underestimate the power of God. Many years ago King Solomon built a temple for God and dedicated it to the Lord. He offered burnt offerings. He worshipped God sincerely. That same night God asked King Solomon to ask what he desired. Solomon asked for wisdom and discernment to rule the people of Israel, God was pleased with his request and so blessed him with extraordinary wisdom. Today God wants to bless you in the same way. Ask God in a humble manner and God will be pleased with your request and immediately grant you what you desire. God Bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Dear Lord, We thank You for blessing Solomon with wisdom and riches. Give us the desire to worship God and be humble before Him, that our requests may be pleasing unto God. Lord give us the boldness to approach our Heavenly Father and ask Him what we desire. Lord help us to be wise and prosperous like Solomon, so that we will be able to manage our family and children.
In Jesus Name We Pray.
Amen.
