Tag: CHRISTIAN LIVING

  • THE UNDEFILED

    What we see, hear, speak, think, where we go, what we touch, and what we do can all defile our body, soul, and spirit.

    A stain on the soul and spirit causes us to be viewed as someone wearing filthy garments.

    Can we participate in the wedding wearing filthy garments?

    Being clothed in white means living a life like Christ.

    The Lord says only a few have kept their garments undefiled.

    Let’s strive to be among those chosen few.

    He offered Himself as a spotless, holy, and perfect Lamb so we could be worthy to dwell with Him.

  • CHARACTERISTICS OF TRUE PROPHETS

    The Prophet Ezekiel was a priest among the captives.

    God called him, revealed Himself, and commissioned him to be a prophet; his spiritual eyes were opened.

    “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8).

    Yahweh appeared to him as fire, for the Father, the Almighty God, appears as fire.

    The LORD then revealed to him the characteristics of a prophet: a prophet must be as bold and courageous as a lion; humble, obedient to the Master, hardworking, sincere, and loyal as an ox; and vigilant like an eagle.

    When you humble yourself and pray, wherever you are, God will reveal Himself to you, bless you with the prophetic anointing, and ordain you as His prophet.

  • IGNORANT ATHEISTS AND INNOCENT AGNOSTICS

    Many scholars, scientists, philosophers, and mathematicians who deny the existence of God are considered the wisest among us. However, upon leaving their bodies, they will realize that God is the supreme Judge of every soul.

    The wisdom of this world is foolishness to God; pride blinds the eyes of agnostics and atheists. While agnostics question the existence of God, atheists do not believe in God. Conversely, astronauts who have been to space often become very spiritual, with some even becoming monks.

    Ignorant atheists and innocent agnostics, the time has come to seek the truth before you face the TRUTH.

  • GO, PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE WHOLE WORLD.

    “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more” (Hebrews 8:12).

    The Lord is hurt and in tears that you have not shared His love and sacrifice with your friends, foes, family members, neighbours, and colleagues. Every individual has the responsibility to save souls; every believer is an evangelist. We should have that burden to save the perishing souls.

    The Samaritan woman knew the Savior and became the first evangelist. Unless we share our Lord with those around us, we can never save their souls.

    The time is at hand. Life is like the vapour. We will have to stand before the Throne of God. We have to carry the list of the souls to whom we have ministered.

    The Lord awaits us with a long list; the larger that list, the closer our place beside Him.

    “How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” (Romans 10:14,15).

    “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).

  • FEAR AND HONOUR GOD

    The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand” (Isaiah 1:3).

    Excessive pride and arrogant wisdom make people dishonour God and parents.

    Only fools commit sin willingly and knowingly.

    “A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of a fool” (Proverbs 26:3).

    “A rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding” (Proverbs 10:13)

  • TURN TO THE LORD

    I cried unto the LORD, and He heard my cries. My tears went before Him and touched His heart.

    He stretched His nail-pierced arm and wiped my tears, held my hands and raised me, and started walking with me.

    Turn to the LORD in moments of grief or weakness, trusting in His personal care and restoring presence.

    “Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress” (Psalm 107:19).

  • LOOK UNTO ME, O BACKSLIDING CHILDREN.

    Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart.

    “Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be My people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you” (Jeremiah 7:23).

    Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you.

    “Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet My people have forgotten Me days without number” (Jeremiah 2:32).

    The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.

  • COME LORD JESUS

    “You will be My witnesses” (Acts 1:8).

    Let us deny ungodliness and worldly lusts.

    Live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world.

    And wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • MAUNDY THURSDAY

    “Even My own familiar friend in whom I trusted, who ate My bread, has lifted up his heel against Me” (Psalms 41:9).

    My children, this day I was betrayed by My own. Yes, My children whom I loved and cared for, betrayed Me. Those whom I fed and guided betrayed Me. I was put to shame. Though I loved and gave everything and revealed everything, they did not realize My love. They were not prepared to be vigilant for Me. Slumber was sweet for them when I was in agony.

    I came to do the will of My Father. Being obedient to My Father was much sweeter than the agony that was ahead. Doing the perfect will of My father is what I preferred. I submitted wholly to My Father’s will. The torture was unbearable, which I already knew. During the torment, I was very much in flesh. I was man and not God.

    First and foremost, I was wounded by the betrayal of Judas; later, the men who were close to Me fled from Me. They were with Me all through those three years, yet they left Me alone. They were also very much in the flesh and were tempted.

    To do the Father’s will, one should have strong willpower. One has to surrender wholly to Him. And be prepared to face anything and everything. I was not forsaken by My Father. He was with Me all through the suffering. He allowed it because it is written that I must die for the redemption of the sins of every man.

    Be brave like Me. Be courageous like Me. When you are prepared to do My Father’s will: nothing that is contrary will trouble you. My focus was on the mission, and I accomplished it.

    I submitted Myself as the Lamb of Sacrifice. When I came here, I knew that I was to be slaughtered as the Lamb of Sacrifice. I was crucified as the Eternal Sacrifice.

    When a lamb is slaughtered, it dies immediately. I was crucified. I was hanging on the cross for six hours.

    My children, I had to undergo this in order to save you. I suffered for you so that you need not and will not suffer. You are mine. I am thine.

    My children, I love you for you remember My agony and suffering. I understand that you feel it. My blessings are abundant on you.

    My children, I have conquered the evil. Be of good cheer.

    The Holy Spirit.

  • TEMPTATION

    The wind blows gently. There is a subtle silence. Floral fragrance around. The sun has almost set and the dusk has begun. Judas is alone. The tempter is by his side. His weakness is known. He hears the sweet gentle voice. He lends his ears and the devil moves into him and dwells in him.

    Judas, this world will know you.

    Judas, every mother will talk about you.

    Judas, your name will spread far and wide.

    Judas, you will be known till the end of this world.

    Judas, every writer will describe you.

    Judas, eyes have not seen, nor ears heard the things prepared for you.

    Judas, you will not lack anything.

    Judas, you will be like the olive tree.

    Judas, you are the candlestick, and you will sit beside me.

    Judas, you will be with me eternally.

    Judas, I am the king of this world, and you are my son.

    Do it!

    “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).

    John Mark