The Truth

Tag: GOD IS LOVE

  • 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)

  • SEEK HIM FIRST

    When you are troubled, you seek guidance from friends, discuss your problems with relatives, and sometimes with neighbours and colleagues, until the situation becomes worse. But the Word of God says, “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee.” (Psalm 55:22).

    Whenever someone is sick, you rush to the physician; you trust him for deliverance from sickness. Yet the Lord says, “I am the LORD that healeth thee.” (Exodus 15:26)

    You surrender to every whisper that seems to guide you and run from one place to another seeking answers. Meanwhile, your Heavenly Father silently watches you. He is waiting for you to turn to Him, for He is your refuge and your very present help in trouble.

    The Word of God says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5). “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:6).

    Your Heavenly Father is saddened when you seek the world first, leaving the One who truly knows your every need and has the power to lead you through every problem. He Himself says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33).

    Consultation, guidance, and wisdom are freely available from Him. The Bible says, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally.” (James 1:5).

    When you need deliverance, He says, “Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee.” (Psalm 50:15).

    Yet you do not consider Him as your own. You treat Him like a stranger, ignoring Him and seeking everyone and everything else first, until the situation becomes too difficult and the problem grows worse.

    But He has not abandoned you. He is still waiting.

    “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.” (Revelation 3:20).

    Open the door. Turn to Him first. Seek Him first. Trust Him first. For the One you keep searching for in the world is already standing beside you, waiting for you to call upon His name.

  • 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.

  • JESUS CHRIST IS YOUR ALL IN ALL!

    “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me” (Psalms 27:10).

    No father, no mother, no sister, no brother, no relatives, no friends, no spouse—dead to this world, living in Christ.

    When you don’t have anyone, don’t go after this world or seek happiness from it. This world will only increase the sorrow in your heart, and you may feel even more lonely. You may feel more depressed, and Satan may torment you.

    Turn away from this world and focus on Him. When you don’t have anyone in your life, invite the Lord into your heart and into your home. He will be your ultimate companion. He will be your all in all. In Him, you will truly feel secure, for He is the Great Shepherd.

  • DUST TO DUST

    Wages of sin is death.

    We should always remember that we are dust.

    One may become wealthy, powerful, educated or famous, but none of these things changes the fundamental truth that our physical life is temporary. Our possessions remain behind. Our achievements remain behind. Our earthly position remains behind.

    We cannot boast before God. Our lives are completely dependent upon Him.

    Lord Jesus Christ came into this world to deal with the problem of sin and death. Through Christ, the story does not end in dust.

    Let’s humble ourselves before God.

    “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive” ( 1 Corinthians 15:22).

  • JESUS THE TRUE FRIEND

    At one point in your life, your closest friend may betray you, but Lord Jesus never will.

    If you search far and wide, you will never find a friend like Him. Those encouraging words and those tender whispers saying, “I am with you,” will move your heart. You may never want another human friend after that.

    Start communicating with Him, and treat Him as your own. Be close to Him, and love Him. Keep on saying, “Lord, I love you.”

    You will truly experience His presence. You will feel the Holy Spirit encircling you and His power descending on you always. Even when you are sleeping, you will experience His Spirit moving over you and protecting you.

    Do you want to experience His supernatural presence?

    Make a friendship with Lord Jesus, your True Friend: a friend who sticks closer than a brother, and who will never leave you nor forsake you.

  • BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL!

    As we wake up every morning, we have to thank the Lord and praise Him. Turn towards Him, remember His faithfulness, and praise Him from the depths of our heart.

    You might be spiritually exhausted, discouraged, worried, and tired; yet, God can restore strength, joy, hope, and purpose.

    “Do you not know? Have you not heard?
    The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
    He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
    He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
    Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 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 40:28-31).

  • BY GRACE WE ARE SAVED.

    We were dead, but Christ gave us life; He made us alive.

    We were lost, but Christ found us.

    We were under sin, but God showed mercy, and grace reached us.

    We deserved judgment, but God offered grace.

    We could not save ourselves, but Christ saved us.

    And it was not because we deserved it, but because God is rich in mercy, grace, and love.

  • CHRISTIAN WITHOUT CHRIST

    Do you really have a relationship with God?

    Do you love Him?

    Have you surrendered your heart wholly to Hi

    Have you repented for all your sins?

    One can attend church regularly, read the Bible, pray publicly, and wear a religious appearance without a genuine relationship with God.

    “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me” (Matthew 15:8).

    Turn away from those who lead you to sin.

    The Lord wants a transformed heart.