The Truth

Tag: FOLLOW JESUS

  • WHERE DO WE STAND?

    Life is too short to be spent pursuing the things of this world. We must never exchange eternal life for the temporary pleasures of a sinful life. “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Matthew 16:26)

    Heaven and Hell are real. Eternity is real, and every soul must ultimately face the consequences of the choices it makes. “And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal” (Matthew 25:46).

    Lucifer, the chief among the archangels, was given a place of great honour and was in the presence of God. Yet pride arose within him. Scripture says, “Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness” (Ezekiel 28:17).

    The desire to exalt himself above God took root in his heart. Isaiah records his proud ambition: “I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God… I will be like the most High” (Isaiah 14:13,14).

    Yet pride could not stand before God. “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!” ( Isaiah 14:12)

    He fell from his exalted position because of rebellion and pride. Jesus Himself said, “I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven” (Luke 10:18).

    Hell is not Heaven, and Heaven is not Hell. Scripture speaks clearly of eternal judgment and the “everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels”(Matthew 25:41).

    If God judged the rebellion of such a glorious creation, where do we stand? If pride and rebellion brought such terrible consequences, how carefully must we guard our own hearts and minds?

    “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall” ( 1 Corinthians 10:12).

    The reality of judgment should awaken every soul to the seriousness of sin. “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

    God tested Judas by entrusting him with the money bag, even while allowing him to walk with Jesus, hear His words, receive His love, and witness His works. Yet Judas chose another path. Jesus said of him, “Woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed!” (Matthew 26:24)

    Judas had the privilege of walking with Jesus, yet privilege alone could not replace obedience.

    Likewise, Lucifer was surrounded by the glory and holiness of God, yet he allowed pride to enter his heart. “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18).

    What is revealed within the heart ultimately determines the direction of a person’s life. “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7).

    Therefore, we must examine ourselves. We must guard our hearts and turn away from sin. “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23).

    We must seek the Lord while He may be found. “Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near” (Isaiah 55:6).

    Speaking through angels, prophets, and those whom God chooses may occur according to His will and purpose. Yet every spiritual manifestation must be tested against the Word of God. “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God” (1 John 4:1).

    Everything must ultimately point us back to God, His truth, and His will. “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33).

    This world is temporary. Its pleasures are temporary. Its possessions are temporary. But eternity is forever.

    “And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever” (1 John 2:17).

    Therefore, let us not live for this passing world while neglecting the eternity that lies before us. Let us repent, humble ourselves before God, guard our hearts, and seek the Lord with all that is within us.

    This life is temporary. Eternity is forever.

    Where do we stand?

    “Choose you this day whom ye will serve” (Joshua 24:15).

  • THE LORD KEEPS CRYING

    The Sinner Keeps Practicing Sin

    Drunks keep drinking.

    Smokers keep smoking.

    Liars keep lying.

    Thieves keep stealing.

    Cheaters keep cheating.

    Haters keep hating.

    Gossips keep gossiping.

    Boasters keep boasting.

    Murderers keep killing.

    Adulterers keep committing adultery.

    Fornicators keep committing fornication.

    Lustful keep lusting.

    Covetous keep coveting.

    Greedy keep grabbing.

    Idolaters keep worshipping idols.

    Blasphemers keep blaspheming.

    Swindlers keep deceiving.

    Fraudsters keep defrauding.

    False witnesses keep giving false testimony.

    Slanderers keep slandering.

    Backbiters keep backbiting.

    Witches keep practicing witchcraft.

    Sorcerers keep practicing sorcery.

    Proud keep exalting themselves.

    Arrogant keep boasting about themselves.

    Envious keep envying.

    Jealous keep being jealous.

    Angry keep raging.

    Wrathful keep fighting.

    Quarrellers keep quarreling.

    Contentious keep provoking.

    Rebellious keep rebelling.

    Disobedient keep disobeying.

    Ungrateful keep complaining.

    Hypocrites keep pretending.

    False teachers keep deceiving.

    False prophets keep prophesying falsely.

    Lovers of money keep chasing riches.

    Lovers of pleasure keep pursuing pleasure.

    Lovers of self keep serving themselves.

    The unforgiving keep refusing to forgive.

    The merciless keep showing no mercy.

    The faithless keep rejecting faith.

    The worldly keep loving the world.

    The wicked keep doing wickedness.

    The unrighteous keep practicing unrighteousness.

    The immoral keep practicing immorality.

    The corrupt keep corrupting.

    The dishonest keep deceiving.

    The idle keep wasting their time.

    The rebellious keep resisting God.

    The stubborn keep hardening their hearts.

    The scoffers keep mocking.

    The proud keep refusing correction.

    The foolish keep despising wisdom.

    The wicked keep plotting evil.

    Those who hate God keep rejecting God.

    Sin becomes a practice when the heart refuses to repent.

    Our Lord keeps crying. His heart keeps bleeding. Judas crucified Him once. We have crucified Him countless times.

    But whoever turns from sin, repents, and comes to Jesus Christ can be forgiven, cleansed, and made new.

    “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)

    “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

  • GOD FIRST, THEN THE NATION.

    “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

    And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not” (Isaiah 6;8,9).

    The youth of the present day seem to know everything except God. Many are being influenced and controlled by dark forces. They neither respect their parents nor honour their elders. They want to live on their own terms. They want freedom—freedom to commit sin.

    The youth are greater in number, and therefore, when sin increases among them, the burden of sin upon the nation becomes much heavier. Sexual immorality, adultery, fornication, narcotics, atheism, the New Age movement, and false religions are all on the rise. These things have attracted many young people more strongly than the sacrificial suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Patriotism and love for the nation, when placed above God, will not lead a person to heaven. God must come first, and then the nation. When an individual turns to God and fears Him, that person becomes a better citizen, and this, in turn, reduces the nation’s burden of sin.

    This world needs true, sincere prayer warriors—faithful intercessors who will stand in prayer for the youth of this generation, seeking the Lord Jesus Christ on their behalf and crying out for their salvation, deliverance, repentance, and restoration.

    “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5)

  • HEAVEN IS OUR TRUE HOME

    This world is not your home.

    You may not have a shelter of your own, but let not your heart be troubled. Our loving Father has created numerous houses and mansions in heaven. He cares for each and every soul. He has created a place for every individual soul—for all the anointed believers and saved souls. For His ministers and trusted servants, He has created slightly bigger mansions. His prophets and saints of God are so close to Him in the third heaven.

    God instructed Prophet Moses to build the tabernacle according to the pattern shown to him on the mountain, and the earthly structure mirrored the true heavenly dwelling place.

    There are a lot of activities in the other parts of heaven. But in the throne room of this great and magnificent Monarch, Jehovah Yahweh, the Great I Am, it is completely silent. The silence is terrifying. At the gates of this throne room stand the archangels Michael and Gabriel.

    In the throne room, there are several screens, all glittering and shining like diamonds. This entire hall-like structure extends to an infinite height. The Almighty God, the King of kings, the Lord of lords, the Ancient of Days, appears as a consuming fire. He is fire.

    Here, as in the earthly tabernacle built by the prophet Moses, the throne room of the omnipotent and omniscient God is divided into the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies.

    God has already prepared a place for you. Seek Him diligently, and your residence will be very close to Him.

    Do you want to experience spiritual visitation and move in the Spirit?

    Then build a friendship with God, and nothing will be hidden from you.

  • WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD DWELLS

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is liberty.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is peace.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there are blessings.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is abundance.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is prosperity.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is deliverance.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is healing.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is joy.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is strength.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is victory.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is hope.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is protection.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is restoration.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is wisdom.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is guidance.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is courage.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is righteousness.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is transformation.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is the presence of God.

    Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells, there is life everlasting.

    The Holy Spirit is the ultimate source of every spiritual and emotional blessings.

    Be filled with the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit.

  • RIGHTEOUSNESS & RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD

    “But we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; and we all fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away” (Isaiah 64:6).

    Association with the church or a minister of God will not save you.

    The righteous deeds of loved ones cannot save you from the terrible judgment.

    Every individual is accountable for their own actions.

    Only your personal righteousness and relationship with the LORD can save you.

    Let us lead a life pleasing to God and be righteous in His sight.

  • FOLLOW THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

    Our LORD JESUS CHRIST has chosen us before the foundation of the world that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.

    The Lord seeks our hearts. He wants to cleanse all uncleanness from the humble soul. He does not dwell in altars of gold and brazen metal; we are His altars. We are His sanctuary, and our hearts are His dwelling place. Let us follow the Lord Jesus Christ in holiness and righteousness. Though we are not free to worship in this evil world and persecution is everywhere, we remain His.

    Our Lord Yahweh descends into the prison and the palace, the dungeon and the deserts.

    God seeks your heart, not your church. Your heart is His sanctuary. As you humble yourself before the Great Yahweh, He will make way for Himself in your heart, rooting out the uncleanness, making it a holy and perfect place to dwell.

    None of us is holy and perfect. He makes our hearts holy and perfect so He can dwell in us.

    Following the Lord Jesus Christ is being obedient to Him in following the Word of God and His Commandments.

    Your soul alone will stand before the Lord Jesus Christ for judgment, not the church, not your community, and not your family.

    Only you—yes, only you—will face the Almighty, All-Powerful King of Kings, the Lord of Lords. The God above all. He is mighty and terrible. He is magnificent. His throne extends to an infinite height. Imagine His greatness and His features. He is the Consuming Fire.

    Are you prepared to face Him?

    His holiness makes us tremble. Follow Him.

    “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him” (Col 3:17).

    ”For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s” (Romans 14:8).