LET’S CHOOSE LIFE

“No medicine or ointment cured them.  They were restored to health by your Word, O Lord, the word which heals all humanity.”  (Wisdom 16:12)

 PART 1

After His teachings on the shore of Galilee, Lord Jesus asked Simon Peter to throw his net deep down the water to catch fish. Peter with a desperate heart answered the Lord, “Master, we were working all night long but caught nothing. But if You say, I will let down the nets.” Peter went on to obey Lord Jesus.

They caught such a large number of fish that they had to call out for the help of other boat and its fishermen. The expert fishermen too could not believe their eyes as the catch was quite unexpected.

“Don’t be afraid,” Lord Jesus told looking at them.

This passage from the Holy Bible transports me to the initial days of KLWC.  The Holy Spirit anointing was overflowing in me and holy messages instructed me to organize a platform in service to the Lord. Born into a Christian family, I was associated with the regular church services as a spectator and listener; and on a personal level it exceeded to family prayers and Bible readings etc., but was inexperienced to minister my Lord on a larger platform.

And the unfamiliarity of the place and locals residents was another reason that added to my hesitation.

But then deep in my heart I was aware that I and my inexperience could not refrain the Spirit of the Lord!

“Daughter, the words that you speak will not  be yours but from the Lord,” this assurance from the Lord Almighty drove out all my apprehension and hesitation.

Within few days, the Lord as promised used my voice for His divine purpose. Alleluia!!

Dear ones, Look at the world today. Crisis, calamities, wars, violence, incurable diseases, tremendous fears, shattered families, anxiety of the young generation etc has blurred the image of the beautiful earth. Can anyone come across safety and security?  Mankind is still carrying heavy loads of their dreams on the their shoulders; majority of them are aware of the truth that they, their families and their nations can be saved by believing, acknowledging Jesus Christ as the personal and universal Lord and Savior.

Each one of you ought to call to Him submitting all your dreams at His Holy Feet, learn from Him. Then by the power of the Word of God, you would be blessed with the grace to experience your Lord Jesus.  People who followed Him have experienced good health and under the shade of His wings found a secured life. Those who believed in the Power of His presence and  Word of God performed and witnessed supernatural wonders and miracles.

The Word of God is sent to you by the Heavenly Father for your complete transformation. Read it carefully, grasp it, note down heart touching messages, memorize it repeatedly and learn it by heart. It is these words that can infuse life to your unsuccessful areas.

You are not called to be upset and destroy this blessed life by trailing through the dark path. Remember, you have a Living Savior. He will not fail. We may fail repeatedly but do not be disappointed. His overflowing Mercy will have tremendous victory over our sins and failures and nothing can stop it.  The compassionate Lord’s clemency and the powerful Word of God will stamp down the source of your failures.

So awake and claim the Word of God and the grand victory from God!

The Sovereign Lord says, “My word is like the snow and the rain that come down from the sky to water the earth.  They make the crops grow and provide seed for sowing and food to eat.  So also will be the word that I speak-it will not fail to do what I plan for it; it will do everything I send it to do.”  (Isaiah 55:10-11)

Kindly pause and concentrate on the above Holy Word of God. Read it repeatedly so that your multitasking brain can focus on it. 

As mentioned above, when Peter listened and obeyed, Lord Jesus as a reward supplied Peter sufficiently enough for his livelihood and much more that he could share with others too.

The Sovereign Lord says, “My Words will not fail.”

Yes dear ones, where medical science, latest technology, business, trustworthiness everything including you and I may fail; but the Sovereign Victorious Lord , who exists in all and is the source of all wisdom will never ever fail. Glory to God!!

It is crucial to observe how the Word Incarnate walked in and stood where Peter and his brothers failed.

Dear readers, words are insufficient to describe the mercy of our Lord. we are the recipient of the everlasting power and compassion He grants us daily. Just like the above fishermen who toiled hard through the night yet unable to meet their needs are you too under tremendous pressure of deep sorrows and fear.

Nevertheless, the presence and Spirit filled Word of God turns everything joyful! So be glad; place your life on the Word of God that you read daily and walk through your toil with Him.

To be continued......)

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 favor and give you peace.

With love filled blessings,

Your Sister in Christ

GOD LOVED THE WORLD SO MUCH…..

The Lord says, “I am the vine and you are the branches.  Whoever remains in Me and I in Him will bear much fruit, for you can do nothing without Me.” (John 15:15)

The Sovereign Lord chose and preserved Blessed Mary, His beloved daughter to be the Mother of His Son, Jesus Christ.  She conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and gave birth to Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem. Little Jesus lived in Nazareth obedient to His mother and foster father St. Joseph.  He lived a quite life, grew both in body and wisdom gaining favor with God and men.  At the appropriate time of the Almighty Father for His mission, John the Baptist was appointed by God to prepare the straight path for the Lord to introduce Jesus Christ to the people saying, “There is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”

In the past God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways through prophets, but in these last days He has been vocal to us through His beloved Son Jesus Christ. 

You are acquainted with the message He sent to the people of Israel proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ who is the Lord of all.  Beginning in Galilee, the great event took place throughout the land of Israel.  He went everywhere doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil. 

The Evangelist St. Luke beautifully narrates that Jesus went through the towns and villages of Jerusalem teaching and preaching the Good News. (Luke 13)

Meanwhile, He called and gathered His disciples and taught them.  The moment they heard the call, they left all their belongings and joined Jesus Christ.  Let us look at the Lord’s academy in the true light of scripture - they were sent two by two to the world ahead of Him to every place and town where He Himself was to go.  Just as mothers instruct their children when sending them to school, so also Jesus gave some instructions and advises to his disciples. 

Dear ones in Christ, I wish to drawn your attention to His instructions. 

Let us imagine seventy two of His disciples marching out two by two in different direction – the sight brings us immense joy which is inexpressible. 

Lord Jesus must have been so content and from the depth of His heart glorified Sovereign God the Father.  Both might have saluted each other and the Father may have applauded His Son’s hands. 

The third person, the innocent Dove must have flapped His wings and danced around Them. 

What a heartfelt vision!

 Truly tears of victory overflows.  May the Name above all names; the Supreme Lord Jesus be praised, honored, glorified by all people from every tribe, language, nation and race.  Alleluia!  Amen!

The Gospel is not describing why He sent His disciples two by two, together.  But as you go through His teachings one of the main reason for this is in line with His Promise, “Whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in Heaven.”  (Matthew 18:19). 

So also God our Father created woman because He found that it was not good for one to be alone.  Two is the minimum number to avoid being unaccompanied and lonely. 

He said to His disciples, “Be wise and careful.  I am sending you like lambs among the wolves.”  Thus it can also be for the protection for each other in case of danger. 

He further warned them, “Don’t take a purse, a beggar’s bag or shoes.  Don’t look here and there or don’t stop to greet anyone on the road.”  The extreme simplicity of His Mission gives us firm confidence of His Word of God. “Seek His Kingdom, rest all will be added!”

Yes, dear ones, little water or some bites in a bag are not a luxury.  It shows the perfect submissiveness and refuge the Teacher has in His Perfect Father and the disciples were to gain the same refuge through obedience.

Lord Jesus permitted them to carry only bare minimum essential things - a pair of sandals to walk,  a staff to defend oneself against dangerous animals, a garment that could be put on at the time of departure. 

Then again the Master advised them, “Listen, whenever you go into a house, first say, “Peace be with this house.”  If a peace loving man lives there let your greeting of peace remain on him.”  Welcoming a person to your home, greeting each other is the entry of Lord Jesus – the King of Peace. 

As per your faith and behavior, His peace will transform your home.  He is the true way to your prosperity.  Lord Jesus did not send His disciples to synagogues, to kings or leaders or to towns.  He sent them to ordinary people’s home – to all homes, none were excluded, except those who rejected them. 

He reminds them about those who reject them, to have the dust from their feet wiped off against them.  What does this mean?

 It emphasizes silently, “We don’t have anything in common with you.” 

God’s chosen disciples are the reflection of Lord Jesus.  Outwardly they may not be attractive or you may find no qualities of this world such as extra smartness, but they are kept separate to get detached of all worldly ways but inwardly they are like sunshine.

As per the instructions of their Master, they were finally sent, after being given authority to heal the sick and drive out the devil.  They went out and preached that people should turn away from their sins.

                                                                                                            ( to be continued…..)

With love filled blessings,

Your Sister in Christ