YOU WILL TRIUMPH!

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.    (1 Corinthians 15:57)

  Dearly beloved, the Bible exclaims, “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him” (II Corinthians 2:14). “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (I Corinthians 15:57). “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever!” (Romans 11:36).

All the above mentioned Scripture verses reveal that Lord Jesus Christ makes us triumph and helps us to spread the fragrance of the knowledge of Him everywhere. When we remain in Him, He grants us all His blessings.

Lord Jesus has said, “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you” (John 15:7). When we dwell in Him and keep our body as His temple, He will fulfill all our desires. The Bible promises, “What the righteous desire will be granted” (Proverbs 10:24).

A little boy was anxiously waiting to receive a gift on Christmas day. Nonetheless, he did not want to ask anyone for a gift. Hence he thought of writing a letter to Lord Jesus. He took a paper and began to write: “Lord Jesus, I will be a good boy for the next six months. So please give me a gift.” Then he erased it and wrote again, “Lord, I will be a good boy for the next three months. So please send me a gift.” Later he erased it and wrote again, “Lord Jesus, I will be a good boy for the next two weeks. Will you give me a gift?”

After sometime, he noticed a small statue of Baby Jesus in a crib surrounded by the figurines of the parents of Lord Jesus, shepherds, three wise men, etc. beautifully arranged by his parents in his house. Suddenly a thought arose in his mind. He ran to the crib, took the little statue of Mary, the Mother of Jesus and placed it on his table and began to write the letter again. He wrote, “Lord Jesus, would you give me a gift if I show your mother to you?”

Many a time, we also act like this little boy. We do not know how to ask God for something. We ask stubbornly for needless things. However, the Bible says that the Lord will always make us triumph in Christ Jesus. When we remain in Him, He will give us all that we ask. He says, “While they are still speaking, I will hear” (Isaiah 65:24). He gives us whatever we ask because He dwells in us as the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). When the Lord dwells in us, He grants us all His riches. Therefore ask Him boldly, “Lord, please come into me. If only You dwell in me as the hope of glory, then I can receive all Your blessings.”

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You have promised to give your blessings to those who abide in You. Help me to live a life of obedience to You. Give me the grace to abide in You. Help me to pray according to your will that I may receive all your blessings. Enable me to triumph and help me to spread your fragrance everywhere. I believe that You will grant me your blessings.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.

"God is our refuge and strength,

an ever-present help in trouble."

Psalm (46:1)

 

 

"Khuda hamari panah aur quwat hai.

Museebat main mustaid madadgar."

Zaboor (46:1)

 

 

"خدا ہماری پناہ اور قوت ہے.
مصیبت میں مستعد مددگار."
زبور 1:46

 

 

JESUS AT THE DOOR

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.    (Revelation 3:20)

  Dearly beloved, when the Lord’s presence is with you, you will be blessed and protected. He says: “Fear not Jacob; you are My servant, I am with you. I will save you.”

Through His angels, God spoke to His servants. He comforted Zechariah: “Zechariah, fear not, for your prayer is heard.” To Mary He said, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God” (Luke 1:30). When God is with you, His grace will be upon you.

One day while Peter, the man of God, was speaking in the house of Cornelius the centurion, the Holy Spirit filled them. Even today, He wants to fill you with His love. He is not a respecter of persons. Whoever longs and asks for the Holy Spirit, will receive Him in his/ her heart.

Lord Jesus says: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20). When you invite Him: “Lord! Come into my heart,” He will surely come and bless you.

A mother who had not known Lord Jesus Christ went to the bazaar. She saw a gramophone record “If Jesus comes home.” Saying to herself, “I shall try this,” she bought it and had it played. When she heard the message that Lord Jesus would come to her house, she wondered: “Will Jesus come into my home?” Just then, she heard a knock at the door. Opening the door, she had a vision of Lord Jesus! He entered the house and blessed everyone of the inmates. That family became strengthened in the Lord and lives as a witness for Him.

God is willing to enter your home. He is knocking at your door. Will you open the door and give room to Him? It is your responsibility to draw your family members to Lord Jesus Christ. Your virtuous conduct must cleanse them of their sins. Are you leading a life pleasing to God? Do you live as a faithful person devoted to God? He will then bless your family.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

I humbly invite You into my life. Come and dwell in my heart. Let your presence be with me and protect me. Let your grace and favour be upon my life. Enable me to live virtuously that I may draw my family members towards You. May your divine love flow through me into their lives. Make me a channel of blessings to them.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.

"Diligent hands will rule,

but laziness ends in slave labor."

Proverbs (12:24)

 

 

"Mehnati admi ka hath hukamran ho ga.

Lakin sust admi baj guzar bane ga."

Imsaal (12:24)

 

 

"محنتی آدمی کا ہاتھ حکمران ہو گا.
لیکن سست آدمی باج گزار بنیگا."
امثال 24:12

 

 

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!    (2 Corinthians 5:17)

  Dearly beloved, when you receive the redemption of Lord Jesus Christ, you will have a new life.

Sadhu Sunder Singh, a great man of God, went to a city in Sri Lanka. There, a family brought their son to him and saying: “Sir! Our son suffers from T.B. Please lay your hands upon him and pray for him. If you place your hands and pray, surely the Lord will show compassion. Immediately our son will be healed.” “Madam! You ask me to lay my hands upon him and pray. Many years ago, the same hands tore the Scriptures. They are cursed ones.”

Yes! We are tormented by the sins committed by our hands and sins within our hearts. The feeling of guilt destroys our peace. Many young people shed tears saying: “Brother! I pass through bitter suffering on account of my sins and iniquities. I do not sleep, sin haunts me. I languish with no peace of mind.”

In order to help us in such a situation, Lord Jesus gave His body to be broken. Carrying His own Cross, He went out to Golgotha (John 19:17). He carried the Cross because He felt that He should bear the burden of the sins of all His children (Colossians 2:14). His hands and feet were nailed for the remission of the sins committed by our hands and feet (John 20:27).

The Scripture states, “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed" (1 Peter 2:24).

When we repent of our sins and ask for forgiveness, the Lord shall cleanse us with His blood. He shall transform our lives. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). He shall fill us with joy and enable us to lead peaceful lives in Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You sacrificed your life on the Cross for my redemption. You bore all the sufferings to give me a new life. I repent of my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Cleanse me with your blood. Transform me into a new creation. Fill me with joy and enable me to lead a peaceful life.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.

"Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end."

Psalm (119:33)

 

 

"Aiy Khudawand! Mujhe apne aayeen ki rah bata, Aur main aakhir tak uss par chalun ga."

Zaboor (119:33)

 

 

"اے خداوند! مجھے اپنے آئین کی راہ بتا
اور میں آخر تک اس پر چلونگا."
زبور 33:119

THE PROMISE OF STRENGTH

God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.    (1 Corinthians 1:27)

Dearly beloved, the Scripture reveals, “He has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires” (2 Peter 1:4).

In this world today, lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and the pride of life are seen increasingly among men. How many hearts are tainted by films that spoil the minds of people, and so many other lustful attractions! Further, there are dissensions and conflicts in families everywhere. What is the reason? Lust! Why have the above promises been given? They have been given to deliver us from weaknesses, receive the divine nature of God and live as saintly people.

The Bible comforts us saying: “Be not afraid, O land; be glad and rejoice. Surely the LORD has done great things” ( Joel 2:21). Let us cling to the above words of promise. “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God” ( 2 Corinthians 1: 20).

I have written many books. I do not have the knowledge or wisdom to write such books. I am deficient in every respect. When I lost my daughter, God asked me write a book. I finished writing it through the help of the Holy Spirit. I wrote most of these books out of my tearful experiences so that they might be useful to those who are in tears and anguish.

Our God who is strong and mighty, chooses the imperfect and the weak. He makes them strong in order that they would live for His glory. He uses such of them to accomplish His purposes on earth. The Bible positively states, “God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong” (1 Corinthians 1:27). We may be weak but He will not reject us. Let us cling fast to His promises and receive His blessings.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You are strong and mighty. I cling fast to your precious promises. Remove my shortcomings. Strengthen me through your divine grace. Impart your divine nature in me and enable me to live a pure life. Help me to live for your glory. Fulfill your divine purpose in my life. May your name alone be glorified.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.

"That each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable."

1 Thessalonians (4:4)

"Aur har aik tum main se pakeezagi aur izzat ke sath apne zaraf ko hasil karna jane."

1-Thislunikyion (4:4)

"اور ہر ایک تم میں سے پاکیزگی اور عزت کے ساتھ اپنے ظرف کو حاصل کرنا جانے1."
تھسلنیکیوں 4:4

BE COURAGEOUS

Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.    (Isaiah 43:1)

Dearly beloved, the Lord comforts you saying, "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1). Moreover He assures, “I will not leave you as you are. I will make you My own.” That is how He transformed me.

Until I was 14 years old, though I knew the Lord, I lived without clinging to Him. I valued the love of my parents more than His. Probably you are living far away from your homes. You may be missing your parents’ love. The Lord says to such of you: “My child! Fear not, I love you more than your parents love you.” He spoke to me likewise and from that moment onwards, I started loving Him even without my knowledge. He too drew me close to Him by cords of His love. Whatever happens, He is sufficient for me. The Lord who helped me, will surely help you.

The Bible states, “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man” (Psalm 118:8). These are loveless times where the son rises against the father, daughter against the mother and daughter-in-law against the mother-in-law (Micah 7: 5 and 6). People have been reduced to the extent of asking, “What is the price of Love?” Awful problems arise in families due to the lack of love. Nevertheless the Lord assures: “Amidst all these problems, I will help you. Fear not! Trust Me fully. I will protect You.”

Do you lack joy in your life? Do you live in hostile surroundings beset by poverty, sickness and suffering? Today the Lord says “Fear not! I have redeemed you by shedding My blood.” David, the man of God says: “In God I trust; I will not be afraid” (Psalm 56:4 and 11). Can you boldly say like that? When you profess your faith like him, God will certainly protect you. He said to Abraham: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward" (Genesis 15:1).

Once I suffered a lot from sickness. Amidst my illness, one day, I had to minister for God. As His presence was with me, I had the trust that nothing could harm me. That evening, I went to the Jesus Calls office. Our office staff prayed for me with tears and I also joined them in prayer. Since then, I received new strength.

God promises that He would strengthen you in weakness. Apostle Paul pleaded thrice in weakness. “Alas! I am so weak.” The Lord replied: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" ( 2 Corinthians 12:9). Have you come as a weakling? God says: “Fear not Jacob, you are My servant, I am with you. I will save you.” The secret of Christian life is that God is with His children.

One day while Peter, the man of God, was speaking in the house of Cornelius, the centurion, the Holy Spirit filled those who were present there. Even today, He is in your midst. Whoever longs and asks for the Holy Spirit, will receive Him in his/ her heart. He is not a respecter of persons. He spoke to Zechariah: “Zechariah, fear not, for your prayer is heard.” To Mary, His angel said: "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God” (Luke 1:30). Yes, when God is with you, His grace will be upon you.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You have redeemed me by shedding your blood. I take refuge in You because You have promised to protect me at all times. I fully trust in You for my protection. I believe that You will never forsake me because I know that Your love for me is deeper than the love of my parents. I profess my faith in You. Fill me with your presence and strengthen me in my weakness. May your presence and grace may always be with me.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.

"For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life."

1 Thessalonians (4:7)

 

 

"Iss liay ke Khuda ne hum ko napaki ke liay nahi balke pakeezagi ke liay bulaya."

1-Thislunikyion (4:7)

 

 

 

"اِس لِئے کہ خُدا نے ہم کو ناپاکی کے لِئے نہیں بلکہ پاکیزگی کے لِئے بُلایا."
‏1- تھسلنیکیوں 7:4