Sunday, August 31, 2008

About Jesus


The Most Unique Person
Jesus Christ is often compared to other prophets and teachers, but He is the most unique person to ever live. Everything from His birth to after His death was miraculous and set Him apart from everyone else. Jesus was born by a virgin -- a natural impossibility. Before His mother Mary was married, she was told by an angel she would give birth to the Son of God. When she asked him how this could be, he answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God." Just as promised, the virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus Christ, the most incredible person to ever have lived.

An Amazing Life
Jesus' life was just as amazing as His birth. At 30 years old, He went out into the cities of Israel and began teaching and healing people. The Bible records that He was different from other preachers, for "the people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes." Likewise, there was no disease too great for His power. It says, "They brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments. and He healed them." Threatened by His fame and authority, the political and religious authorities conspired to kill Him.

A Sudden Death
His death had been predicted over a thousand years before. The prophet Isaiah wrote of Jesus, "He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement for our peace was upon Him and by His stripes we are healed." Jesus would pay the penalty for our sins so that we could be forgiven and have eternal life. Just as had been predicted, Jesus was given the most brutal death sentence of that day for maintaining that He was the Son of God. While hanging on a wooden cross with spikes through His hands and feet, He prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Jesus had power to come down from the cross, but He chose to sacrifice His life for others.

The Promise is for You
Just as promised, God raised His Son Jesus back to life -- eternal life -- on the third day after His burial. He was seen by His closest friends and over 500 of His followers before He went up into heaven before their very eyes. After His resurrection, his close friend Peter told a great crowd to repent from their sins and believe in Jesus Christ to be saved, "for the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call." This promise is for you! There are many religions and prophets, but no one but Jesus Christ offers complete forgiveness from your sins and eternal life with God. He has already died for your sins; now you must put your faith in Him. "For if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." If you believe in Jesus, you can pray a prayer like this right now and receive the gift of eternal life.

Receive Him Now
"Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God and the Savior of the world. Thank you for coming to Earth and dying so that I could have eternal life. Please forgive all my sins. I am going to follow You with my life now. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit and direct my steps. In Jesus' name, Amen."which means ur will b done

Saturday, August 30, 2008

DON'T SAY I'M JUST A YOUTH


When God called Jeremiah, he replied, "Ah, Lord God! Behold, I cannot speak,for I am a youth" (Jer 1:6). But God corrected him, "Do not say, I am a youth."

He gave seven reasons why Jeremiah should not hesitate to accept His commission.We have thousands of young men and women today who are excusing themselvesunder one pretext or the other. May be you are one of them.Read through the entire first Chapter of Jeremiah and see if you can still excuse yourself!



1. Do not say, I am just a youth—for I have CHOSEN you!"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; and I ordained you a prophet to the nations" (v 5)


2. Do not say, I am just a youth—for I am SENDING you!"You shall go to all to whom I send you" (v 7)


3. Do not say, I am just a youth—for I am ACCOMPANYING you!"Do not be afraid of their faces, for I am with you to deliver you" (v 8)


4. Do not say, I am just a youth—for I am TEACHING you!"Then the Lord put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me: Behold, I have put My words in your mouth" (v 9)


5. Do not say, I am just a youth—for I am AUTHORIZING you!"See I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down, to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant" (v 10)


6. Do not say, I am just a youth—for I am GUIDING you!"The word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘Jeremiah, what do you see?’ And I said, ‘I see a branch of an almond tree.’ Then the Lord said to me, ‘You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word’ " (vv 11-16)


7. Do not say, I am just a youth—for I am STRENGTHENING you!"Behold, I have made you this day a fortified city and an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land... They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you. For I am with you to deliver you" (vv 17-19)

Lack of Knowledge

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.(Hosea 4:6)

In times when we feel things are not really going as we planned we usually tend to get exasperated at try to figure out where God is. What is he doing? Does he have something more important to attend to? Why are things going so out of control? The answer to all these are really very simple. They are not in the Church or in the Heavens but inside us. Why is it that we tend to blame others first thing, when we fall into trouble but fail to introspect into what we have been doing in the past few hours / days / weeks. Look into it immediately for God has already done what he has to for you and me. He has given you that promotion, the victory in that board meeting and he has won you the favour of your team members. He has given you all those things when Jesus Christ died on the cross. We only need to reach out and access them. We can if we have the Knowledge. It may not be something you can acquire in a span of time but if you relentlessly ask God in every situation you face, and let the Holy Spirit walk with you at every step, he will be your wise counsel. I hope you realize today what the source of the agony or destruction you're going through is. God has Abundant Life in store for you. Will you let him work that in you?

No Fear


The spirit of Fear can cause much damage to our Destiny in Christ Jesus.

Friends, let me encourage you today to not give into the spirit of fear. Don't give that much of thought to the naturally forseen consequences because God is able to turn that situation around and make you take a gian leap over the marshes and bring you to your land of Exceeding Abundance.

2 Corinth :8 Says that Jesus came so that we may have life, and life in all its abundace. What do you perceive as your abundance in Christ Jesus? Blessing the Church with more and more? Having all sufficiency in all things? According to our Heavenly Father, He is able to supply all your needs according to his riches in Glory by Christ Jesus.Lets pray to Holy Spirit to finish the good work he has started in you.


God Bless You Richly!

Work the Word


Heb 11:3 - By Faith we know that the universe was formed by God's word.


God's promise for you is life and life in abundance. The abundant life is ours to inherit but we cannot get there unless we do our part for it to manifest. We can believe for God to bring it to pass. Yes we can be fully assured in God's power provided we are exercising our faith. Faith is not complete just by believing but it is complete when you appropriate it with your words. God created the earth with His word and He is telling you today that if you say to this mountain, 'be thou removed and cast into the sea' and do not doubt, it will be so. IT WILL BE SO.The scripture above goes on to say 'What was seen was not made out of what was visible'. We have desires, goals and a destiny but we will achieve them only when we have appropriated our faith with our words. We must say ' I am the head and not the tail', 'I am the healed of the Lord', 'I am a Manager' 'I am a successful businessman', 'I am happily married' and 'I am living in my destiny in Christ Jesus and living an abundant life'. For you are a person who walks by Faith. You are in Christ Jesus for whom all things are possible.

A To Z for Success


Avoid negative people and negative habits.

Believe in yourself.

Consider things from every angle.

Dream big!

Enjoy life today. Live in the moment.

Family and friends are hidden treasures. Seek them out and enjoy their riches.

Give more than you planned to give.

Hang on tight to your dreams.

Ignore "dream destroyers".

Just do it.

Keep on trying. No matter how difficult it seems, it eventually gets easier.

Love yourself. The most important opinion you have, is the one you have of yourself.

Make it happen,

Never quit, lie, cheat, or steal.

Open your eyes and try to see things as they really are.

Prepare and practice. It's perfect practice that makes perfect.

Quitters never win, and winners never quit!

Read, study and learn about everything important in your life.

Surround yourself with "dream builders".

Take control of your own destiny.

Understand yourself in order to better understand others.

Visualize it.

Want it more than anything.

Xccelerate your efforts,

You are a unique creation of God. Live the life you have always imagined.

Zero in on your target and go for it!

A POWERFUL PRAYER


In this world there are 2 kinds of people who are they? Your spiritual answer might be Believers and Non-Believers.

But my dear in Christ the Bible says Every knee will bow and Every tongue will confess, So the 2 kinds of people are Believers and Not yet Believers.

If u want 2 have a new relationship with Jesus u got to spend time about 30 seconds by saying this prayer with all ur heart.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS


When you are under attack, call Isaiah 54:17.

When you are in danger, call Psalm 91.

When you are sick, call Isaiah 53:3,4,5

When you are outspoken, call James 1:19.

You feel forsaken, call Isaiah 41:10.

When you are undertaking a big task, call Joshua 1.

When you start to worry, call Matthew 6:25-34.

When you have sinned, call Psalm 51.

When you travel, call Psalm 121:8.

If you are depressed, call Psalm 27:1.

For the secret to happiness, call Col. 3:12-17.

If your bank account is empty, call Psalm 37: 3-7.

If you want to bare fruit, call John 15.

When doubt God’s tender love, call Psalm 139.

When your faith needs building, call Hebrews 11.

When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23.

When you grow bitter and critical, call 1 Cor. 13.

When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31-39.

When you are overwhelmed, call Matt. 11:28-30.

When you feel guilty, call Romans 8:1-30.

Having people problems, call Colossians 1:20.

When you think of investments/returns, call Mark 10:29-30.

If discouraged about your work, Call Psalm 126.