Today's Word of Blessing

A RENEWED LIFEPaul Dhinakaran

And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins    (Ephesians 2:1)

Dearly beloved, Lord Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). “Because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19).

The same Lord who uttered the above words said, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death” (Matthew 26:38). His agony was so intense that His sweat fell like drops of blood on the ground (Luke 22:42-44).

That is why He assures you, “Have you come to the end of your life on account of your sorrow? I have gone through this path of sorrow Myself. Hence I know your sorrow. But I have overcome it. Now I have the life and the power of resurrection. If you believe in Me, you will live. I will never leave you nor forsake you. Even amidst this sorrow, I will be with you.”

Dearly beloved, Lord Jesus shall be with you till the end of the age. He will remove your sorrow and resurrect you. So be of good cheer.

There was a brother by name Neelakandan who was addicted to the evil habit of drinking liquor for nearly 13 years. He was married and had a son. Because of his excessive drinking, his wife hated him. His in-laws chased him away from home. Hence he was going through severe poverty. Finally he told his wife, “Now we have no other way. So let all three of us commit suicide.” His wife replied, “No, there is a way. I will take you to a particular place. You must come with me quietly. Before we die, let us visit this place.”

She brought him straightaway to a prayer meeting which was held at the Jesus Calls Campus in Vanagaram, Chennai. Incidentally, I was preaching in that meeting. During the prayer time, being filled with the Holy Spirit, I prophetically said, “Today, Lord Jesus Christ will deliver you from alcohol. He will deliver you from your poverty. He will restore the honour of your family. Lord Jesus is resurrecting you.” Those words touched his heart and the life of Christ flowed into him. He began to cry like a child. At that very moment, the Lord transformed his life totally.

That very day, the Lord delivered him from the clutches of alcoholism. He became a new creature and was filled with joy. He began to lead a happy life along with his wife and child. He who did not have a job till then got a job through a friend. The Lord graciously helped him to repay all his debts. The brother enrolled his son in the Young Partners Plan. He proudly said, “The Lord has blessed me and honoured me. Till now my son was saying, ‘My father is a drunkard.’ But now he says, ‘My father is guiding me in godly ways.’ This is how the Lord has transformed me.”

Yes, it is the Lord who has resurrected Him. He will do the same for you and your family. He shall with you till the end of the world.

The Bible says, “The life of a creature is in the blood” (Leviticus 17:11). It is the Lord who sends His life into you and makes you live. When you confess your sins to Him, His precious blood will sanctify you and remove all your sins. He shed His precious blood only to redeem you. Although you were dead in your transgressions and sins, He sent His life into you and transformed you as His child (Ephesians 2:1). He shall always be with you.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You are the resurrection and the life. I believe in You. I call upon Your name. You are aware of my sorrow as You suffered on the Cross on my sake. Hear my prayer. Sanctify me with your precious blood and renew my life. Remove my sorrow and fill me with joy. Let your presence be with me forever.

I ask this through Christ our Lord

Amen.