My dear Brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given you for today is from the book of, Psalms 23:5. “You prepare a table before me, in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we know that God wants to bless His children and so as to prophesy He says, All those who have despised or humiliated you will be punished by God. And in front of those who despised you, God will prepare a table and honor you. God will honor and anoint you also before them. Halleluiah.!
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, There was a man called Haman who opposed Mordecai, But God prepared a table for Mordecai before his enemy. King Ahasuerus calls Haman and says, What shall be done for the man whom the king delights to honor? Now Haman thought in his heart that the king wanted to honor him as there was no better person beside him. And Haman answered the king saying, “For the man whom the king delights to honor let a royal, robe be brought which the king has worn, and a horse on which the king has ridden which has a royal, crest placed on its head. Then let the kings most noble princes put on the robe and ride him over the horseback through the city square, and proclaim before him. Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Haman thought that the king was going to mention his name and so he was very anxious, but the king said to Haman take the robe and the horse as you have suggested and do so for Mordecai, the Jew who sits within the king’s gate. Leave nothing undone. Of all that you have spoken. This shows that God had prepared a table for Mordecai before his enemy Haman. Actually, Haman had prepared a gallows to hang him. The Lord turned his plan upside down and humiliated him. Mordecai who sat outside the king’s gate was brought inside the palace, and Haman was hanged on the gallows he had built to hang Mordecai. He was taken by his own craftiness. Even the people who came against the Jews and Mordecai turned in favor of him.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, How are you before the Lord? Are you righteous? Do you make an effort to seek God every day, or are you running after the world? The Bible says The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. The righteous are never shaken. And so was Mordecai the Jew. Though so poor yet he was righteous before God, Therefore God honored him in the king’s palace. God will honor you also in a similar way if you remain true to Him. For an Honest man abounds with a blessing. Surely the Lord God will help you. There may be a Haman, causing trouble in your life too. But the Lord will stand with you and strengthen you. Though poor and needy the Lord will think upon you. He will never fail you. For the Lord preserves the faithful, so be of good courage. Sanctify yourself today and the Lord will perform a miracle tomorrow. God Bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Thank you for teaching us not to be proud, but to be humble like Mordecai. Help us to be righteous. Teach us to seek God each day of our life. May God cause His face to shine on us and honor us.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, 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 1 Samuel 1:10, “She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we understand that Hannah went to the temple, poured out her heart and wept in the presence of the Lord. She expected deliverance from the long time bondage of barrenness and because of this, she suffered much shame and humiliation. But by the grace of God, her cry was recognized by God in Heaven and He decided to bring about an end to her sorrow-filled life. God knew that she had suffered much because of her barrenness. Enough is enough. God knew that she had borne much sorrow, shame, agony, and humiliation. God decided that she should not cry anymore in the near future and that she should rather rejoice in her life.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, she said to the Lord, “I am a woman of sorrowful spirit.”God heard her cry and after a few days, God opened her womb that was shut for several years. So after Hannah received the blessing of a child, she said, “My heart rejoices in the Lord. And my horn is exalted in the Lord.”The word of the Lord was manifested in her life. Her weeping was turned to joy. And her mourning was turned to dancing. Since she found favor in the sight of the Lord she says, “My soul rejoices in the Lord.” Hereafter, those of you who are experiencing pain and sorrow will rejoice in the Lord.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, God has taken steps to help you rejoice in the future as you have spent your past years in tears. Has someone cheated you in life? God is going to perform a miracle in your life in order that you might rejoice. Maybe you are saying, “I never thought that my friend would ever cheat me like this in my life.” In this thing, God is going to perform a miracle for you. You should not be cheated by anyone. It is good to be compassionate. But you need to deal wisely. Feeling pity for others out of sympathy will endanger your life. Since you have helped your friend out of goodwill and have been cheated, God is sending his angel to get back all that you have lost in life. Sometimes you tend to feel sorry because you have been righteous and faithful yet you have had unwanted troubles through your own siblings or your own parents. You might have been blamed or accused falsely. Don’t worry, God will change the evil for your own benefit. Therefore rejoice in the Lord believing that all things work together for good to those who love God. To those who are called according to his purpose. Rejoice and be glad, God is about to do great things in your life. God will do something good in order that you might rejoice in your life. God shall make you glad that you might rejoice in the Lord. God bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Lord, you had a plan in the life of Hannah, that only through prayer she would be blessed with a son. Thank you for teaching us the importance of prayer. Help us to cry out to God when we are in need of help. Lord help us in times of trouble. So that we may rejoice in God and magnify his name.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My dear Brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given you for today is from the book of, Genesis 31:42, “If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the fear of Isaac, had not been with me, you would surely have sent me away empty-handed. But God has seen my hardship and the toil of my hands, and last night He rebuked you.”
“My Dear Brothers and Sisters, From the above context, we understand that if only the God of Abraham had not been with Jacob, Laban would have harmed him. Jacob believed that since God of his father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac had been with him, and because he feared and served with reverence and godly fear, and unless his father’s God had been on his side and had protected him and preserved him his uncle, Laban, would have sent, him away empty-handed.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, We see in this passage, that Jacob decided to return to his father, Isaac, to the land of Canaan. So he set His sons, and his wives on camels, he carried away all his livestock and all his possessions which he had gained in Padan Aram while working with his uncle Laban. Jacob had not told his uncle that he had decided to flee to his home town. He fled with all that he had, He crossed the river, and headed towards the mountains of Gilead. On hearing the escape of Jacob, Laban overtook Jacob and pitched his tents in the mountains of Gilead, with his brethren. Laban said to Jacob, “ It is in my power to do you harm, but God warned me not to speak neither good nor bad.” Jacob answered Laban by the above words, saying, “God had seen my hardship and the toil of my hands, hence He has rebuked you last night.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Jacob had strong faith that God who called him was faithful. He faced many hardships, in his uncle’s place. His wages had been changed several times. In spite of his hard work, his uncle Laban refused to be kind to him. Rather he dealt rudely with him. On hearing that Jacob was escaping Laban chased him but God prevented him from harming, Jacob. In the same way, God will put an end to all those who are planning to do evil against you. God says, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper”.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, You might be going through a terrible situation, at your work spot, Or you are broken-hearted because of the financial crisis. You might have to pay back huge debts. Or you have a problem with your relationship. So you are quite disturbed and even think why should I go through all this. Won’t God intervene and help me come out of all my problems. God is always willing to help you when you surrender your lives to Jesus. Therefore cast all your cares upon Him for he cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant, be steadfast in the faith . Resist the devil, and humble yourselves, in the mighty hands of God. Then the Lord will exalt you in due time. He raises the poor out of the dust, He lifts the needy, out of the ash heap. So cast your care upon him and He will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Thank you, Lord, for being mindful of us. You protected Jacob from his cruel uncle Laban. In the same way, Lord protects and safeguards us from the hands of all the evil people. Surround us with Your mercy. Help us to be vigilant and steadfast in our faith. Teach us to humble ourselves in the mighty hands of God that we may be exalted.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, 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 Numbers 24: 5-6, “How lovely are your tents, O Jacob, Your Dwellings, O Israel. Like Valleys that stretch out Like gardens by the riverside, Like Aloes planted by the Lord, Like Cedars beside the waters.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we understand that Balaam was delighted to see the tents of the Israelites all arranged according to their tribes and neatly set up in order pitched in the plains of Moab. He breaks forth into admiration of their beautiful order as they lay ranged under their several standards. They look like gardens pleasant and fruitful and secured by a fence. Like sweet-smelling trees in a garden yielding shade and shelter to man and beast. The tents are temporary living quarters while dwelling implies a permanent living space.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Prophet Balaam was hired to curse Israel. Balak the King of Moab said to Balaam, “ I know that whomever you bless is blessed. And whomever you curse is cursed.” He called upon the services of Balaam, who had a reputation for powerful, divining. Balak wanted to put a curse upon the Israelites so as to overpower them and drive them out of Egypt. But God said to Balaam, “ You shall not go with them, you shall not curse the people for they are blessed. ” When Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, He raised his eyes and saw Israel, encamped according to their tribes. And the spirit of God came upon him and uttered words of praise over Israel. “How lovely are your tents, O Jacob. Your Dwellings O Israel, Like Valleys, that stretch out like gardens by the riverside. Like Aloes planted by the Lord. Like Cedars beside the waters.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, “ The episode of the defeat of the counsels of Balak and Balaam against Israel, was not by might nor by power but by the spirit of the Lord of Hosts. The Bible says, “The Lord your God turned the curse into a blessing for you because the Lord your God loves you.” The Dwellings refer to the house in which you live. God is keen on blessing you and your family. He wants to bless your house with all the good things. If you allow Jesus to enter into your house then your dwellings will be lovely like Cedars beside the waters. And like aloes planted by the Lord. He wants to decorate your house with all the good things. Peace, joy, happiness, good health, wealth and prosperity. God says, “The generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and Riches will be in his house and his descendants will be mighty on the earth.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Are you interested in acquiring these blessings, Do you want to live in a house like gardens, by the riverside. Then you need to fear the Lord and walk uprightly, for the faithful man abounds with blessings. The blessings of the Lord makes one rich and does not cause sorrow. God bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving Heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Lord, we thank you for turning our curse into a blessing. Help us to live in houses that are like a well-watered garden. May we fear the Lord at all times and walk uprightly to inherit His blessings. Help us to be like sweet smelling trees that spread the fragrance of Christ in our lives. May we be a channel of blessing to others.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, 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 90:15, “Make us glad according to the days, in which you have afflicted us. The years in which we have seen evil.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we learn that Prophet Moses makes a prayer to the Lord regarding the people of Israel. He remembers the pain and agony the people of Israel endured during the days, in Egypt for nearly 430 years under the hands of the cruel taskmasters. Later he recollects the trudging of the Israelites through the wilderness for forty long years. So he pleads with the Lord saying “ Oh! Satisfy us early with your mercy. That we may rejoice and be glad all our days. “Moses cries out to God in the wilderness asking God to gladden the hearts of the people of Israel, according to the days they had seen evil or the days wherein they have been afflicted.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, the days of affliction are times of sorrow, and days of prosperity make us glad and joyful. Moses therefore pleads with God to let the people of Israel see better days in life according to the days wherein they have been afflicted. He expected that God should bless them in equal proportion. Both Prosperity and adversity are had in turns and they work together for good to them that love the Lord. Afflictions are evils that one experiences in the form of punishment. So he says, “O Lord thou hast made us sad therefore be pleased to make us glad.” The prayer may be childlike. But full of meaning. Great trials enables us to bear great joy. And may be regarded as the herald of extraordinary grace. Where there are higher hills there are deep valleys. If we have fierce afflictions we may look for overflowing delights. God who is great in justice when he chastens will not be little in mercy when he blesses, he will be great all through. So let us appeal to Him with unstaggering faith.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, you may have been working very sincerely in your office, but suddenly for no reason you have been transferred to a different location. So you are saying, “Lord I have been so good and sincere in my work , why then should I be transferred. ?” As a result you are shedding tears thinking about the unpleasant happenings. But God says, Nothing has happened in your life without the plan of God. Whatever has happened in your life is for your good. In order to avoid being blamed falsely by the authority or co workers God has allowed this transfer, from your current location for a good reason.
My Dear Brothers Sisters, Therefore rejoice in the Lord and thank Him for what He is doing in your life because good things will happen shortly. And then you will realize that the transfer was for your good. God says, surely there is a hereafter and your hope will not be cut off. You shall not see evil anymore. Therefore rejoice and be glad in the Lord. God is about to do great things in your life. God bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. We thank you for letting us know that both prosperity and adversity are had in turns. Help us to accept these two phase of life wisely and enable us to overcome them through the strength of God. Teach us to count it all joy when we go through trials. May we realize that great trials lead us to great joy. Make us realize that nothing happens without your knowledge. Help us see good days in life.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
