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Wednesday, 3 February 2016

CHRISTEN SECTION


GUARDIAN ANGEL
The Holy Bible says, “They are spirits who serve God and are sent by Him to help those who are to receive Salvation. (Hebrew 1:14)

God has assigned each of us a guardian in the form of an angel. He is the foremost helper, to aid, guide and protect us. It is a good custom to wish the guardian after you wake up each morning and request his companionship throughout the day. Request him to add you in his praises to God our Father. The roles of a guardian angel are as follows: He protects and shield us from danger and accidents. He inspires us every time to stay away from sin and defends us against all temptations, all the while reminding us about the fruits of sin. If we commit any error, he reminds us about it, instigates our conscience to seek forgiveness and do reparation for our sins. He will keep us away from all revengeful thoughts. His huge wings will envelop us from seeing any unwanted things or persons; also covering us from those whom God does not wish us to be seen with. With his help you can stand by good decisions and fulfil it all your life. Invite him to be a part of your daily routine and ask his assistance for spiritual favours. Pray to your guardian angel every morning to inspire you to do small good deeds.

PRAYER TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL

Angel of God, my guardian dear
To whom His love commits me here
Ever this day be at my side
To light and guard,
rule and guide. Amen!


-By a team member

Saturday, 30 January 2016

THE GLORIOUS FISH
The Holy Bible says, “When the net is full, they pull it to the shore and sit down to divide the fish; the good ones into their buckets….”  (Matthew 13:48)

PART TWO

The first creation, Adam and Eve could not foresee and overcome the cunning plan of Satan, where as Lord Jesus demonstrated that using the Word of God as a sharp weapon mankind can overcome the world and its power.  Those led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons; while those who live according to the human desires are surely going to perish. Preparing yourself for the Eternal Reward is sure to raise an internal fight to overcome the lust of your eyes, lust of the flesh and the pride in gaining something and everything of this world. The fruit that God forbade them to eat was always in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve never felt the fruit as attractive as they were under the command of God’s glory. They had so much to enjoy in the marvellous creation with like mindedness and same opinion. It was only when they lend a ear to satan’s explanation of the fruit they were attracted to it and disobeyed God. Consuming the fruit opened their eyes to all dreadful views. Dislike towards each other, difference in opinion cropped up, dissatisfaction arose, aware of the things they lacked, sadness made place where joy once reigned; love gave way to hatred. In their supremacy of ignorance, they began to find fault in God’s creation- forgetting their origin of existence.  The veil of God’s glory was torn off  and destroyed by the cheater who still gains access to each one and continues his destructive work in us all.  

Our Lord then began His mission delightfully by preaching His message,“Turn away from your sins, because the Kingdom of Heaven is here,” demonstrating  to us how to win over the world and its tempting powers.  Through the Incarnated Word of God, Lord Jesus brought goodness of joy to all the people and in His Name the message of repentance and forgiveness of sin must be preached to all nations. God, the Lord of all, richly blesses the Jews as well as the Gentiles and all those who call out to Him, without any partiality. Every Apostle had the divine opportunity to enjoy the Kingdom of Heaven except for Judas Iscariot who became a bad fish in the net and lost the eternal reward. Likewise, the holy invitation is sent to all by the Divine Host and it is our responsibility to accept the invite, carefully guard the precious treasure that is handed over to us and be prepared to give away each and everything that belongs to the world to safeguard our Eternal Fortune. As mentioned above, Lord Jesus has already taught us the basic qualities that are required to enter the Kingdom of God. (John 3:5)Through the Apostles, everyone in Jerusalem was familiar with the extraordinary miracles performed by Lord Jesus; meanwhile the Scriptures do clear that some of them did not believe in it. The Heavenly Kingdom of God that Lord Jesus introduced and acquainted to us is entitled to all who live in His justice.

Ponder yourself with these questions: Do I belong to the Kingdom of Heaven as a good fish caught by the disciple of Lord Jesus?
If not, how can I transform myself into a good one?
Though I have heard about the love and concern of Lord Jesus Christ, yet what could it be that is forbidding me to follow Him?

Let us once again walk through the Garden of Eden and see the occurrence after the disobedience of our ancestors Adam and Eve. Sovereign God in His utmost affection for his children humbles Himself to visit and walk with them as day by day. But after the disobedience, human being, the prime of His creation loses their virtue and are aware of their ungodliness to stand in front of their Creator. The absence of holiness forbids them from partaking in His life. This is also one of the concerns why certain people cannot remain steadily in God’s presence. Even today, God visits us, but we, mere human, find excuses to hide from Him due to the uncleanness of our soul.  No one wishes to be an unclean or a rotten fish which is good only to be thrown to the fiery furnace. Forgetting that the enemy is within us we often prepare ourselves for a battle to evade thinking that our enemies from outside would attack us. 

So let us begin our fight against the forces that lead us to ugliness by casting the thief out; covering yourself then, with the veil of God’s glory can transform you into a glorious fish in the Basket that would be carried by the holy angels to welcoming Heaven where we would be enthroned and crowned.

May the Lord bless you and take care of you. May He be kind and gracious to you. May the Lord look on you with favour and give you peace.

With love filled blessings,
Your Sister in Christ


Wednesday, 18 November 2015


A LIFE IN THE LIGHT

PART II

The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has never put it out. (John 1:5)

Click here for the earlier part

The Holy Bible says “Be alert, be on the watch! Your enemy, the devil roams round like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”(1 Peter 5:8)

The Lord is God and He is so good to us; It is normal that whoever belongs to God would be often attacked by the worldly people and its power. The devil aims to cut off our relationship with the Divine Lord; continuously shattering our attempts to lead a holy life, so that he can succeed in pushing us deep down into hell.

His sharpest and most successful weapon to cause distress, hopelessness etc, in our life would be to influence us through our loved and trusted ones.
The very example that would befit this: Judas giving in easily to the devil’s trap to betray His Master Jesus for 30 silver coins. He ended losing the presence of God and been thrown into the valley of darkness.

If you have been a recipient and witnessed His mighty blessings, it is noteworthy to humble yourselves under God’s Mighty Hand, stand firm in your faith all the while resisting the devil having nothing to do with the worthless things, leaving all your burdens and worries unto Him who cares for you. If you succeed in doing this, God in His Mercy will uplift you

The Philistines army had gathered in a large numbers to fight against Israel, when David was king.

He humbled himself before the Holy presence and inquired God if he should proceed with the battle. God answered him not to go straight  but to circle them and get ready to attack them from the balsam trees. The Holy Lord further instructed them to advance quickly when the sound of marching could be heard from the tree-tops for that’s when God would go ahead of David to defeat the Philistines.

Though David had won many battles, yet He would not boast himself.
Every time David would humble himself before preparing for a battle by going to the feet of the Lord and enquired the Will of God by asking: “Lord, shall I go against the Philistines?” and God responded with instructions and commands to lead him to victory.

Lord our protector expects the same humbleness and willingness to seek His will, from us. Crafting us as a source of His blessing He bestows His Supreme and Divine Power, to others.

If you were a person witnessing God and His miracles, healings occurred through you but feel that you have now stagnated in your fruits, take some time out to think if you have taken refuge in your own strength, gradually forgetting the presence and power of God that was the source of your honor. Cause that’s when you meet failures, after striving hard, yet yield no fruits and yourself begin to turn against to blame God the Almighty.

Dear devotees in Christ, when the Lord blesses you abundantly granting you victory in all your endeavors, make it your aim to be more polite and honor God; move closer and listen to His voice instructing you to divert your path towards the Holy Salvation. Be a refugee in God, stand firm in your faith so as to follow Him.

The Holy Bible initiates us not to do anything with a selfish ambition or a cheap desire to boast.

Though Christ Jesus had the nature of God, He did not think that by force He should try to become equal with God instead with His own free will He gave up all He had and took the nature of a servant; He became like men and appeared in human likeness. He was humble and walked the path of obedience all the way to His death on the cross; because of this reason God raised Him to the highest place above and gave Him the name greater than any other; in order that in honor of the name of Jesus all beings in heaven, on earth and in the world below will fall on their knees and all will openly proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of God the Father.

He taught us to pray for the people who ill-treat us; also He made known to us that the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

The Holy Bible says, only the person who believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God can defeat the world.

So let us keep on acknowledging our faith, confessing Jesus, ‘My Lord, who is the Son of God’, and then we can win victory over the world by means of our faith.

May the light of the Lord Jesus protect you from the storms of destruction and be with you forever. Amen!

With Love Filled Blessings,

Your Sister in Christ

Tuesday, 3 November 2015

RECONCILIATION
Part II
How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony………that is where the Lord has promised His blessings – life that never ends.  (Psalms 133)

Click here for the earlier part.

When you accept God, you will be bestowed with the grace to accept yourself and your partner. The relationship given by God should not be broken.

But, aren't there numerous broken chords that ought to be tied?
 You may be a son or daughter not accepted by your father or mother or it could be that you would not have accepted them.   

It is time to seal the cracks that you have with your parents as it has erected an invisible wall between God and you. Unless you strive to correct it, you will observe a downfall in your life, resulting in you being a unsuccessful individual.

Remember God does not want to see His beloved children like this.

 The more arrogant, stubborn and delay in correcting yourself, your actions will result in many people’s tears which will reach to the Lord, who cannot close His eyes to injustice.
By the arrival of other generation, events turn out to be more serious.
That is why is it more vital to clear the issues as early as possible and be free from misery.

 God is very thorough with the correction of His children; and therefore He chose and sends prophets among the people to deliver His message.
There are also instances when God uses our little children as His tools to correct and reveal His teachings and will for us.
 When you observe that your child reacts to your advice adversely, instead of punishing and reprimanding them, turn to the Lord and ask forgiveness for your wrongdoing. Be humble and eager to correct yourself.

 The Holy Bible says, “The children are a gift from the Lord, they are a real blessing. The sons a man has when he is young are like arrows in a soldier’s hand.” (Psalms 127:3-4)

Some parents tend to be too casual when their little ones get mischievous; forgetting that if they are not corrected at the proper time, may turn out to be serious offenders in the future.
Every moment God is watching such parents and warning them.

It is time to bring changes in your behavior towards God and your child.
Break the walls that were build up because of you and your attitude, as the wicked world with its fast, foolish growth is awaiting to swallow your next generation for the reason that if you are the cause for it, it is truly terrible for you.  

Check and reconcile with all the relationships so as to bring up your child with God’s blessings. Accept Lord Jesus as your Spiritual Teacher, learn about Him and as parents spend time together with God, because Lord Jesus says, “I tell you more : whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.”  (Matt 18:19) 

You have been trying this for many years, but in vain.  Why? 

Take a look back again, there could be much many more walls put up by you against your blessings.

Don’t think Sister is being too harsh with you.  Never! dear ones. I am a lady who sacrificed her family for the sake of the Gospel as per the Will of God to win families.

It is my responsibility to help you with true spiritual knowledge, so that families may be saved. By spreading the knowledge we would be able to help save each other, successfully defeating the cunning enemy. It is only for your peaceful future and for the salvation of your soul from the cruel foe fighting against out Heavenly Father, who is so full of pure love.

If you have ears, listen!

Let’s take a walk down the memory lane to the early days of your life. Engraved in your thoughts will be your home a dwelling of  your family— be it poor, middle class, or rich, orthodox consisting of grandparents, parents, siblings, other relatives etc. surrounded by good neighbors, teachers, friends, and other well wishers etc;

Where are they now? How are they doing? Are you in good terms with them ? Do you visit, help or console them often? Are they in good health or bedridden? Or are you bed ridden? Could be that some are leading a lifeless and meaningless life? Are they visiting you? Do you invite them or they keep inviting you? Deep in your heart are you cheerful when they reflect in your memory?

Where is the good Samaritan who helped you to progress in your life by bringing up your child? There are other few who emptied themselves by helping you and your siblings etc;
These are the few among the numerous questions God your Creator is raising over you!

God wants us to renew every relationship for the welfare of our descendants.

How can you forget the old home where you were born and lived with your siblings in limitations? In the absence of your parents, how you overcame the fear of the heavy thunderstorm by tightly holding your sibling. The meals she/ he fed you when in hunger, sat, cried and consoled you when sick in bed, the roads traveled without caring the distance, be it to school, church etc; games you played together; learning the initial lessons of sharing and caring for each other; the movies you watched together, etc;

If possible, put a pause to your busy life to recollect and reconcile with them to make a complete family tree to introduce them to your children, inviting them to take a dip in the blessings that God has showered over you.

Our Good Loving Father desires a unity like the Holy Trinity i.e. the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. A tri-chord will not break easily. So reconcile with yourself, parents, siblings, children etc and then soon God will bless you and your dream home.

Certainly it is not easy to reconcile and patch up the differences because evil has pierced through it. But the Lord Jesus who is the same yesterday, today and forever can penetrate into our past and remove the obstacles. Certain incidents may be fresh and cancerous.

You may deny all this, saying that you have nothing against them.

But analyze for yourself, if you are peace when alone? Is your soul safe in God’s hands? Are you content when you offer prayer and sacrifices? Are you able to present peace to your partner and children? Are you truly guilt free?
The Lord is giving an opportunity to recollect and repent truly for having forgetting them when life was greener on your side.

Let us make use of this opportunity to discard any miscommunication and reach out to our siblings and relatives, forgetting what so ever may be the reason we drifted apart.  

The greatest gift we can give each other is the ‘gift of prayer’.

The Holy Bible instructs us: “First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, requests and thanksgivings be offered to God for all people.” (1Timothy 2:1)

The Lord is always looking for someone who will to pray. As their names or any memory comes before you simply lift them to the Lord in prayer. Ask Him to help them and release His Power and Love on their behalf.

Talk to the Lord as you would to your dad.

“Father, I pray, please meet their needs, as Your heart desire be done.”

The best way to begin reconnecting is by lifting them in Prayer to the Father.

“You are the God who works miracles; You showed your might among the nations.” (Psalms 77:14)

Lord, grant me your blessing and let your light adorn and shine on my family tree.


With Love filled Blessings,

Your Sister in Christ

Tuesday, 4 August 2015

LIFE IN HOLY SPIRIT

“Your life in Christ makes you strong and His love comforts you.  You have fellowship with the Spirit, and you have kindness and compassion for one another.”  (Phil 2:1)


                                                                LOVE



Thousands of years ago, Prophet Isaiah got prior information about a mighty King. 

“Those who live in darkness have seen a great light. For those who live in a land of shadow, light has been shone on them. A child is born to us, a Son that breaks the yoke that burdened them and the rod that beat their shoulders. He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. His Kingdom will always be at peace.”

Being a worldly sculptor, He is indeed not only the Prince of Peace but also the Royal King. His Majesty never sought to establish His Divine Authority by acquiring weapons of authority; neither did He illustrate any kingly splendor and majesty. Instead He spread the message that ‘authority’ is ‘service and with the resounding echo of peace He chose to tread the untrodden path among us the ordinary people.

Demonstrating the path of humbleness and submissiveness, the King of Kings imparted justice and mercy to those who were deprived of it. He wiped the tears of the sorrowful, the labourers, the toiler and poor. His compassion and love for mankind is immeasurable, as Christ the King Himself carried our sins in His body to the Cross so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness.  

“It is by His wounds that you have been healed.”  (1 Pet. 2:25)

“Men despised and rejected Him. He endured suffering and pain. No one would even look at Him—man ignored Him as if He were nothing.” (Isaiah 53:3)

He was not abandoned in the world of the dead. His body did not rot in the grave.  God has raised this very Jesus from the dead.  He has been ascended to heaven and seated at the right hand of His Father. 

Prior to his ascension, Christ Jesus instructed his disciples, “You must wait in the city in prayer until the power from above comes down upon you.”(Luke 24)

The day of Pentecost came, the believers all gathered and then the Heavenly bestowed Holy Spirit transformed them.  They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak.

Through the previous articles, you have gained knowledge of the Holy Spirit, which is a gift from God for our salvation. The Word of God thoroughly states that one must not be satisfied only with the experience but by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we have to produce gifts and charisms in our life.

Lord Jesus said, “….no one can enter the Kingdom of God unless he is born of water and spirit.”  (John 3 : 5)

The Kingdom of God refers to a life of righteousness, peace and joy imparted by the Holy Spirit.  So let us meditate and attain in -depth knowledge about the works of the Holy Spirit. I hope this teaching will help you to analyze whether the Spirit is truly leading us or not.

The spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self -control.

LOVE:
The Bible says “God is love.  Whoever loves is a child of God.”
 (1 John 4: 8)

Being filled with love is a natural process for a person who maintains his relationship with God. Those who love God will be gifted by the Holy Spirit, who instills God’s Love into our lives. Accepting Lord and leading a life in union with Him enables us to open the door to the Holy Spirit. When we grow in Jesus Christ, St. Paul’s witness bears true in us, “who then can separate us from the love of Christ, who is pleading with God for us even today and forever.” 

Dear ones in Christ, May the Holy Spirit bestow His light into you to understand the Truth.

How broad and long, how high and deep is Christ’s love.  Let’s pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love.  No troubles, no hardships, no poverty or persecutions, there is nothing in this entire creation that will ever be able to separate us from the love of God, which is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord.  We all know that Jesus died for our sins to make us sane. So let’s recognize that one sinless man died for everyone, makes us realize that we all share in His death and reminds us to live for Him.

Lord Jesus taught us by saying to his disciples, “…………. And I give you a new commandment.  Love one another as I have loved you.  So you must love one another.  He continues explaining to them, “if you do so everyone will know that you are My disciple’.  Being in fellowship with God, He is instructing us to apply this law.

Being born of human parents, it is not easy for us to practice this instruction.
It is said in the Old Testament that “The parents ate the sour grapes, but the children got the sour taste.” To remove the iniquities of the parents, Lord God sent His Son and the Holy Spirit as a medicine.” So take the Holy Spirit abundantly so as to be filled with the Love of God.

The Sovereign Lord says, “I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts.  I will be their God and they will be my people.(Jer. 31:33)

The Holy Spirit pours out Love in us which are the completion of God’s law. 

The Holy Bible says, “For the spirit that God has given does not make us timid. Instead His spirit fills us with power, love and self control.  The stream of God’s love is Holy Spirit and God Himself gives Him and teaches to love one another.” 
(1 Thess. 4 : 8-9)

                                                                                   (…to be continued)

Friday, 24 July 2015

VALOR OF VITAL TIDINGS
Part II

The Bible says, “But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honor Him as Lord.”     (1 Pet.3:15)

There are many who based on human strength promises and try hard not to fall into evil deeds but are unsuccessful. Such persons  will be successful in their hard work only when they are anointed by the Holy Spirit.

It is for a reason, that St. Paul states, “Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way because it promises life both for the present and for the future. (1Tim.4:8)

Many approach me with a common doubt that “once after experiencing the Holy Spirit vividly and then if we fall down it is said that thereafter it is difficult to lead ourselves to repentance once again"

Dear Readers, you too may be at times troubled by the same miserable state of life. Do not be disheartened!

There may be numerous instances when we tumble down but with great care you have to protect this precious treasure because if it is lost it is difficult to regain it.

The Bible says,“You are always resisting the Holy Spirit.(Acts.7:51)

Again it is mentioned “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit.” (Eph. 4:30)

God the Father does not send His Spirit on one who has the habit of arguing and justifying his wrong doings. Holy Spirit abides in a heart of humility.

“But the grace that God gives is even stronger. As the Scripture says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6)

Since the Spirit is the power of God-who is full of love and truth.

“…….because I am gentle and humble in spirit.” (Matt. 11:29)

So even after we receive the Holy Spirit, if we lead a life against the Will of God, we are guilty of grieving the Holy Spirit.

Whoever wishes to abide in the Holy Spirit and wish to lead a prosperous life, ought to keep themselves free from pride and justification nature.

“So we beg you, our brothers, to do even more. Make it your aim to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before.” (1 Thess. 4:10-11)

Again the Holy Bible instructs, “In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead orderly and work to earn their own living.” (2 Thess. 3:12)

When we continuously interfere and accuse others, we tend to lose the peace within us and make others sad.

“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they were married, she found out she was going to have a baby by the Holy Spirit.  Joseph was a man who always did what was right, but he did not want to disgrace Mary publicly; so he made plans to break the engagement privately.” (Matt 1:18-19)

Taking a right decision Joseph saved Mary from public disgrace and he too was right in God’s sight.

“For how can those who abandon their faith be brought back to repent again? They were once in God’s light; they tasted heaven’s gift and received their share of Holy Spirit; they knew from experience that God’s word is good, and they had felt the powers of the coming age. And then they abandoned their faith! It is impossible to bring them back to repent again, because they are again crucifying the Son of God and exposing Him to public shame.” (Heb. 6:4-6)

In Greek the word ‘impossible’ translates to ‘adunatos’; which means very very difficult. Though you have grieved the Holy Spirit, you may still have a chance to receive it but the probability of you grieving the Spirit and moving away from it is even more.

Anger and hatred has a main role in grieving the Holy Spirit.

How can we protect the Holy Spirit?

I feel it would be appropriate to share few of my instances from my experience to you all.

When we pray fervently the Holy Spirit descends to being union with our own spirit.

The fuel burns to ashes releasing gas which pushes the rocket, so to overcome the gravitational pull and ascend upwards. The fuel region burns off completely releasing the rocket into space.
Similarly, in the fire of the Holy Spirit our bodily desires and sins begin to burn and reduce to ashes when we praise God. By overcoming the gravitational net of worldly passions, we have to ascend to the height of goodness and purity, enabling us to see divine visions. Then we are filled with the glory of God and gain hope. At times you feel being lifted up to heaven. This is definitely a divine experience.

Dear faithful ones, if you accept Jesus, as your personal Lord and Savior and honor and Praise Him willingly, we will be granted with the strength to stand upright in trials and hardships in life.

Didn’t Jesus say, “The world will make you suffer, but be brave, I have defeated the world.”  (John 16:33)
Praise the Lord!

When you encounter trials, you may feel that it may completely destroy you.

In such moments, when our patience is tested, Lord speaks to us in silence-“Dear Child, will you abandon me? Wait in patience till I intervene.”

Hence with great faith and hope along with enduring patience, if we stay firm in prayer, devoid of depression, then this promise is surely at hand.

Always remember the enduring patience of those who led through the valley of tears and the divine blessings they received.

Lord does not give His Spirit by measure hence, we all have to be filled with it.

The Holy Bible says, “Do not get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead be filled with the Spirit.” (Eph. 5:18)

Ask and you shall receive. So let’s ask Abba Father to fill us with His constant love, save us and give us the grace to seek and find Him- the eternal Truth.

‘Do not take away your Spirit from me in Jesus’ Name I pray!

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

ETERNAL COVENANT
PART II

The Bible says, “The blood on the door-posts will be a sign to mark the houses in which you live. When I see the blood, I will pass over you and will not harm you.” (Exodus 12:13)

Job was a righteous man, blameless, upright and one who feared God and shunned evil.  (Job 1:1)
God made him a prosperous man - seven sons, three daughters and owned thousands of sheep, camel, ox and other possessions. He was called the greatest of all people in the East. (Job 1:3)

Though Job was affluent, he was concerned about the lifestyle of his children. His seven sons would take their turns holding feast in their homes and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.
His heart was so troubled about their spiritual condition that when the day of feasting was over, he would rise early morning and offer burnt offering for each of his children.

For Job thought that-- it may be that one of them might have sinned and cursed God in their heart, and so he offered it regularly for the purification of his children.  (Job 1:7-10)

Here we see the obedience of a faithful man to the Law of Moses, who followed the instruction of God, on behalf of his family and descendants.

If anyone obeys the instruction- to cover you and your family with Lord’s Blood- God will surely honor your faith.

It is a spiritual example to be followed by one and all, so that the calamities will reduce and slowly our good God will honor you and bless your land.

In (Levi. 14:1-10), The Lord gave Moses the following regulations about the ritual purification of a person cured of a dreaded skin-disease. On the day he is to be pronounced clean, he shall be brought to the priest, and the priest shall take him outside the camp and examine him. If the disease is healed, the priest shall order two ritually clean birds to be brought together with a piece of cedar wood, a red cord and a sprig of hyssop. Then the priest shall order one of the birds to be killed over a clay bowl containing fresh spring water. He shall take the other bird and dip it, together with the cedar wood, the red cord and the hyssop in the blood of the bird that was killed. He shall sprinkle the blood seven times on the person who is to be purified from the skin-disease, and then he shall pronounce him clean. He shall let the live bird fly away over the open fields. The person shall wash his clothes, shave of all his hair, and have a bath; he will then be ritually clean. He may enter the camp, but he must live outside his tent for seven days. On the seventh day he shall again shave his beard, his eyebrows and all the rest of his hair on his body; he shall wash his clothes and have a bath, and then he will be ritually clean. 

In the above chapter of the Old Testament, leprosy refers to a variety of skin disease. It is also a symbol of sin.

The cleansing of a leper prefigured God’s further plan to cleanse all mankind from sin.

·        A leper to be cleansed was to be brought to the priest. The priest shall then order two ritually clean birds to be brought together with a piece of cedar wood, a red cord and a sprig of hyssop.
Each of these instructions reminds us the work of Christ for the remission of sin. In the New Testament, we see the priest going outside wall of Jerusalem to crucify Jesus Christ.

·        The symbol of two birds stands for the death and resurrection. Cedar wood and red cord points to the Cross and scarlet to his suffering.

·         The hyssop is a plant which is used in purification ceremonies. In Exodus 12:22 it says, “Take a sprig of hyssop, dip it in the bowl containing the animal’s  blood, and wipe the blood on the door-posts and the beam above the door of your house.” So in the new covenant sprig of hyssop symbolizes our faith, by which we pray “by faith in your merits…..”

·        “Then the priest shall order one of the birds to be killed over a clay bowl containing fresh spring water” When the first bird was killed the blood was caught in an earthen vessel with water in it which means that Christ shed his blood in an earthen vessel i.e. his human body. The priest took the living bird along with the cedar wood means Christ’s cross, the scarlet of his suffering.

·        The slain bird’s blood was mixed with the water in the earthen vessel signifying cleansing by the Word of God.

·        He shall take the other bird and dip it, together with the cedar wood, the red cord and the hyssop in the blood of the bird that was killed. He shall sprinkle the blood seven times on the person who is to be purified from the skin-disease, and then he shall pronounce him clean means after our sins are cleansed by the Blood, we will be able to witness the Resurrection in the living bird that is released.
“He shall let the live bird fly away over the open fields.”

·        Finally, the person may be permitted into the camp --- similarly, if you have been purified by the precious Blood of Christ, you are also worthy to enter the Kingdom of God.

This is just one example of how the Old Testament is a shadow of the New Covenant.


“So let no one make rules about what you eat or drink or about holy days or the New Moon Festival or the Sabbath. All such things are only a shadow of things in the future; the reality is Christ.” (Col. 2: 16-17)

Wednesday, 15 July 2015


A CALL TO Repentance

The Holy Bible says, “When anyone is joined to Christ, he is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come.” (2 Cor. 5:17)


In the beginning, God created the universe, and He looked at everything He had made and He was very pleased.                                              (Genesis 1:1-31)

Then a war broke out in Heaven. Michael and His Angels fought against the dragon that disobeyed and dishonored God. The dragon was defeated. He and his companions lost their place in heaven and were not allowed in any longer.

The huge dragon was thrown out (i.e.) ancient serpent called the devil or satan that deceived the whole world. (Rev 12)

“The thief comes only in order to steal, kill and destroy.”  (John 10:10)

That’s how the vices entered the world and it has become the pathetic state, as what it is today. Disobedience, grudge, hatred and all evil some seeped into the human race.

“Because those people refuse to keep in mind the true knowledge about God, He has given them over to corrupted minds, so that they do the things that they should not do. They are filled with all kinds of wickedness, evil, greed and vice; they are full of jealousy, murder, fighting, deceit and malice. They gossip and speak evil of one another; they are hateful to God, insolent, proud and boastful; they think of more ways to do evil; they disobey their parents; they have no conscience; they do not keep their promises, and they show no kindness or pity for others. They know that God’s law says that people who live in this way deserve death. Yet, not only do they continue to do these very things, but they even approve of others who do them.” (Romans 1: 28-32)

The above scripture from the Holy Bible shows us a clear picture of the ancient, diseased world that did not have the knowledge of Lord Jesus the Savior. If this is how the Holy Bible described the ancient world, how do we describe the current state of this world?

Media and our environment draws a image of the world we live in and we can definitely call it as much more dreaded and diseased place which rejects the Savior Jesus Christ and His plan of Salvation.

God created Man with perfect health and divine loving form in unique relation with soul, mind and body.

But today, it’s sad to mention that he is living as a deadly creature merely enslaved to the deceased world.

Can we please turn our ears to the universe? You and I can hear a groaning voice of the world. Yes, the world is groaning…… she is wounded, weak; her heart is bursting and breaking with pus pouring wounds all over. Her skin all eaten up and cannot resist anymore.

Still her pride announces, “I am smart enough. I can destroy and kill all the truth holders.”  She is still challenging. Her pride and ego goes before her deepest fall.

This is the state of the deadly dragon today.

The one who believes in Lord Jesus and sacrifices his life for The Lord are accounted as weak and foolish in the eyes of the world.

It is correctly mentioned in the Holy Bible that God purposely chose the weak and common people for Him.

 “God purposely chose what the world considers nonsense in order to shame the wise and he chose what the world considers weak in order to shame the powerful. He chose what the world looks down on and despises and thinks is nothing, in order to destroy what the world thinks is important. (1 Cor. 1:27-28)

“Someone is shouting in the desert: Get the road ready for the Lord; make a straight path for him to travel! Every valley must be filled up, every hill and mountain leveled off. The winding roads must be made straight, and the rough paths made smooth. All mankind will see God’s salvation!”  (Luke 3: 4-6)

Since we ourselves brought the present condition of our life, the Holy Bible says, “Just as you were the one determined to turn away from God, now turn back and serve Him with ten times more determination.” (Baruch)
The one who brought these calamities upon you will rescue and bring you everlasting joy.
So let us prepare the way for the King and make a humble and contrite heart to obey and live in Him as per His Way.

 The Way is none other than REPENTANCE.

This gift from God is truly the work of the Holy Spirit. Though we turned back from the Lord, He is still ready to assist us. When we take the name of the eternal God and praise Him, we are filled with His Loving Kindness.

The kindness and compassion from the Holy Spirit takes us to the way, to examine our conscience before the Lord. The Divine Spirit inspires us to humble ourselves so as to lead us to the grace of repentance, by pleading for forgiveness along with us.

This enables Lord Jesus to act quickly to bring changes in our life, which is impossible for us to do without his Divine help.

We are unable to see the objects and dust in a room unless there is light. Similarly, this is what happens. We are unable to see the engulfed darkness of our heart unless we let in the ray of God’s light in it.

“Let there be light and then light appeared.” Alleluia

With this light God was pleased and he separated the light from the darkness. And with is light we can see the misery of our heart.

Let’s peep through our heart.

Whoever has tasted the eternal Love of God gets the grace to evaluate their life.

The one who is anointed by God’s Love prefers, as the Holy Bible mentions,
“He preferred to suffer with God’s people rather than to enjoy sin for a little while.” (Heb. 11:25)

Though the above phrase refers to Prophet Moses, it’s applicable to us too.

The selfishness and self centered method of life due to pride, to win the race you are after for fame and acceptance, neglecting and refusing God’s care and protection, as well as, disgracing and hurting God gifted well wishers,  brings its side effects in our life. We are soaked in numerous misfortunes, various illness, loneliness, self hatred, tiresome life, tremendous floating fears, insomnia, restlessness, stomach issues etc.and mental depression.

I too once lead a life measured  by the commandments. I was regular in my prayers and duties towards God. Since I did not trouble anyone there was no enemies, had no interest in gossips and made sure that grudge had no place in my heart. I was aware and fulfilled the duties towards my family, neighbors and relatives accordingly. Externally and Internally, I was free from sin against God and my people.

When my spinal bones were weak and decaying, I was advised bed rest. Medical report words were regurgitating. The last straw of hope of my future too was eaten up when I was insisted that a breakdown may happen anytime.

Those bedridden moments of pain and hopelessness were finely tuned by God into self examination moments. When the light of the Holy Spirit showered abundantly in me, I realized that my heart was full of cobwebs, which had to be cleaned thoroughly. The divine light toured me to every nook and corner of my heart, valley, mountains thorns and bushes and the rough and tough roads. I had loved my God as per the commandments but failed to realize that in every small sadness, anxieties, fear and worries made the Lord in me weak and I mistrust Him. Expecting the visit of my relatives during my crushed moments, and being disappointed, I filed numerous complaints to Lord in my mind against them, forgetting that it was His will to build me in His Plan. I was drawn into common fears, anxiety regarding the future of my two daughters, again forgetting that God has gifted me with the spirit of courage and that He is the provider of my life.

I realized that I had sinned truly against my God, myself and others. I began to confess that I am a great sinner and I had to out-rid it. 

Thus when I sat and meditated the love of God, He poured out His love to me and made me clean and granted me a new heart and life.

                                                                                    (TO BE CONTINUED)