LIVING GOD'S WAY

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.    (Romans 5:5)

  Dearly beloved, the Bible says, “The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever” (1 John 2:17).

I once read a humorous story. One day a pastor phoned up to the commissioner of the municipality and said, “A donkey lies dead in front of my house. Please make arrangements for burying it.”

The clerk who spoke over the phone said mischievously: “Pastor! It is your responsibility to bury the dead.” The pastor retorted, “It is true that we bury the dead. But before that, we contact the close relatives of the deceased. Hence I rang up to you.”

On many occasions, there are those who also become like the donkey. The more Lord Jesus Christ tries to transform them, the more they become like the donkey. 1 John 2:16 says that this world brings ‘pride of life’ into their hearts. Through the lust of the flesh and lust of the eyes, it tries to ruin them. But the Bible says: “For this world in its present form is passing away” (1 Corinthians 7:31).

In Matthew chapter 4, we read how the devil came to Lord Jesus and said that if He would fall down and worship him, he would make Him great by giving Him the glory of this world and its riches. Likewise, today the devil enters into the hearts of young men and women saying: “You follow me and I will make you great.” Alas! What a pity, and this world passes off.

Look at the experts in rock music. They appear so sure and confident on the stage. People forget themselves and dance to their music and even become slaves to it. But if you examine the lives of those artistes, you will find that they show off their talents only on the stage. But in their real lives, they are addicted to drugs and slaves to the lusts of the flesh with no peace in their families. Ultimately, they die of incurable and dreadful diseases. Moreover, when their fame fades away, they lose their peace and ruin their lives.

When the Holy Spirit comes upon you, the love of God is being poured out (Romans 5:5). You start loving God with all your heart. He always protects your soul and He abides in you. Lord Jesus said in John 16:32; 8:28,29: “My Father is always with Me. He does not leave Me alone because I always do those things that please Him.”

The Holy Spirit transforms you to do His will. He will help you to stand for Him steadily. After that, you will feel in your heart that you are a child of God and that you should not sin against Him. You can boldly say, “Lord Jesus loves me. He gives me whatever I ask in His name. Since I love Him much, I have the right to ask Him everything. I will not yield to the pleasures of sin. I can ask anything from Him.” Then the blessings of God will surely come upon you.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

I delight in pleasing You. I desire to do your will. Fill me with the Holy Spirit. Transform me to do your will. Help me to obey You and do what is right. Preserve me from the evil ways of life. Abide in me and protect my soul. Give me the grace to live according to your ways.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.

"Thanks be to God for his (every) indescribable gift!"

2 Corinthians (9:15)

 

 

"Shukar Khuda ka uss ki (har) uss bakhshish par jo bayan se bahir hai."

2-Coranthyion (9:15)

 

"شکر خدا کا اسکی (ہر) اس بخشش پر جو بیان سے باہر ہے."
‏2-کرنتھیوں 15:9

 

 

GOD'S GREAT GOODNESS

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.    (Psalm 9:1)

  Dearly beloved, God is abundant in goodness.

David had to go through various afflictions in his life. Fearing his own son, he was hiding in the hills and caves. But the Lord was with him all through his afflictions and sufferings, and blessed him in an abundant measure.

Hence David wrote the following words with great joy: “I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me” (Psalm 13:6). “I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders” (Psalm 9:1). “How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD” (Psalm 116:12,13).

In a Jesus Calls Prayer Festival held recently, a brother by name Kishore shared his testimony before the mammoth crowd. Everyone was thrilled to hear his testimony. He got married in 1995 and after two years, was blessed with a boy child. But alas! The child died after three days. Within the next 15 days, his wife lost her father. So the entire family was immersed in deep sorrow.

One day while they were watching a Jesus Calls TV Programme, my beloved Father Bro. D. G. S. Dhinakaran was delivering the Lord’s message. It seems during the prayer time he prophetically said, “Now I see a sister, who has lost her son as well as her father, going through much sorrow. The Lord is touching her today and satisfying her with His goodness.”

The wife of Bro. Kishore firmly held on to these prophetic words. Within a few days she conceived again. What a wonder! The Lord blessed her with triplets. All the three babies were boy babies. She lost one boy child in February but got three boy babies in December in the same year. When Bro. Kishore and his wife brought their three sons and shared their testimony, everyone was thrilled. My husband named them as Joshua, Joseph and Joel. Today, the three have grown up and are doing their 10th standard.

You may be going through various problems in your life. Just look at the Lord and tell him, “Lord I have lost my children one after another. How long should I suffer without a child? How long should I wait for a job? Lord, bless me today.” The Lord who blessed the family of Kishore is able to bless you also.

Today, the Lord will bless you also in the same way. He will anoint you with the Holy Spirit and satisfy you with His goodness. He will also supply all your needs. He who promised, “Even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you” (Zechariah 9:12), will certainly bless you in double measure.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You are abundant in goodness. I praise You for You have been good to me. I thank You for your benevolence. Lord, I seek your blessings . Remember me in your kindness and show me your favour. Satisfy me with your goodness. Supply all my needs. Bless me in double measure.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.

God promises"...(I will) help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah (41:10)

 

 

Khuda wada karta hai"...Main yakeenan teri madad karun ga aur main apni sadaqat ke dahne hath se tujhe sambhalun ga." Yasayiah (41:10)

 

خدا وعدہ کرتا ہے
"...میں یقینا تیری مدد کرونگا اور میں اپنی صداقت کے دہنے ہاتھ سے تجھے سنبھالونگا."
یسعیاہ 10:41

PATIENCE BRINGS REWARDS

How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.    (Psalm 31:19)

  Dearly beloved, God will reward you for your patience.

In a family, a wife together with her husband sought God, received His anointment and led a godly life. But there was a problem. Her parents-in-law came to reside with them. After some time, the mother-in-law created problems and disturbed the peace in the family.

Do you know what the daughter-in-law used to do? She would go straight to her room and kneel down and plead with God. After peace was restored, she would come out of the room. Many days passed like that.

In course of time, the hard-hearted mother-in-law changed. She repented for speaking ill of her daughter-in-law and began to admire her. After a while she passed away. Everyone praised the daughter-in-law for her patience. The Lord was with her during her time of affliction and she endured everything patiently. He exalted her at the appropriate time (1 Peter 1:7).

The Bible says, “In your patience possess your souls” (Luke 21:19). “Your sufferings are for a while” (1 Peter 5:10). Surely there is an end for them. The Lord will change all your sorrows. Do not be troubled!

Hold on to the promises of the Lord and rejoice in the Lord at all times. If your name is ‘Ruth,’ keep saying: “Ruth! Fear not! Rejoice and be happy! The Lord will do great things.” Repeat these words again and again in faith and praise the Lord. Then the Lord will say, “Daughter of Zion, your faith is great; Rejoice and sing. I will do great things!”

The Scripture positively says, “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you” (Psalm 31:19). Accordingly, God will exalt you in a wonderful way and bless you.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You are the God of patience and comfort. I look to You in my affliction. Turn to me and hear my cry. I believe that all things work together for good to them that love God. I wait for your blessings. Answer my prayers. Deliver me from my hardship and bless me with good things. Reward me for my patience.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.

"So do not fear, for I am with you;do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you..." Isaiah (41:10)

 

 

"Tu mat dar kyunke main tere sath hun. Harasan na ho kyunke main tera Khuda hun main tujhe zor bakhshun ga..." Yasayiah (41:10)

 

 

"تومت ڈرکیونکہ میں تیرے ساتھ ہوں. ہراسان نہ ہو کیونکہ میں تیرا خدا ہوں میں تجھے زوربخشونگا..."
یسعیاہ 10:41

 

THE STRENGTH OF GOD

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.    (Isaiah 40:31)

  Dearly beloved, walking with Lord Jesus is a supernatural experience.

We read the story of Samson in the Book of Judges (13-16). He was one of the judges of the Israelites. He was anointed by God. When the Philistines ruled over the Israelites, he rose up against them. The Lord made him a judge among the Israelites and gave him great strength.

The Philistines wanted to destroy Samson. They told the Israelites, “Handover Samson to us. Otherwise we will destroy you.” The Israelites bound him with two new ropes and handed him over to the Philistines. Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon him and the ropes on his arms became like charred flax and the binding dropped from his hands.

When evil people rise up against you, do not think that the Lord has forsaken you. The Holy Spirit will come upon you mightily. He will let the world know that you are His child. So be of good cheer. When your enemies come against you, you must rejoice saying, “The Almighty God will descend upon me like the rain.” Then the Holy Spirit will certainly descend upon you and deliver you from all your problems.

The Scripture says, “If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength!” (Proverbs 24:10). When the people for whom you have done good rise up against you, the strength of God will come upon you. So never get perturbed during the time of affliction. It is at such times God will give you the strength to rise up like eagles (Isaiah 40:31). When you walk through a storm in your life, the Lord will go before you and calm the storm. The strength of God will help you to reach your destination safely.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

My strength is only in You. I look to You for strength. I wait upon You for your help. Fill me mightily with the Holy Spirit. Let your strength come upon me. Go before me and calm the storm. Deliver me from my afflictions and bless me. Renew my strength and help me to gain victory.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.