SOVEREIGN GOD- I AM WHO IAM

The Holy Bible says “Be glad we belong to Him, let all who worship Him rejoice.” (Psalms 105 :3)

In response to your comments and queries on Sound Worship, let me once again bring in my disciple who is a devoted worshiper of Almighty God:

Dear Friends, I would like to respond to the questions that were based on my testimony. As far as my life as a minister is concerned God transformed my love for music towards His hymns and devotional songs and soon I was appointed in the KLWC Music Ministry.

By the grace of the Almighty God, I am continuing my personal worship with Him; the inner voice inspires me to praise God accepting all trials and trouble. I am assured that He will guide and lead me to the shore. I acknowledge His constant mercy and love towards us- mankind and that is sufficient to offer Him garlands of gratitude. I do not wish to be self- interested; and the consciousness that we are sent on this land to share Christ-who lived and sacrificed His life for the love of us. These thoughts encourage me to live for one another and draw those who are ignorant; to Christ through my deeds. I believe that when we bend our knees before our God who is ‘I AM’ is all this possible.

As a student I never saw success without a second attempt. After knowing the Lord and obligation to my duties; I stood second in my entire college and came out with flying colours; a shock to those who knew me and a proud moment for my parents who were now at peace for their son.  At the right time Sovereign Lord blessed me with a good job, followed by a loyal life partner and two sons. Till date it has been 23 years when I first stepped into KLWC; the journey still continues. My every little effort towards God produces good fruit. While blessing my soul and heart with courage and strong will power; He also blessed me with sound health and good personality. To those who asked about my routine, I do try to go to bed before 11 p.m. When God who is alive and active take charge of me and my day, how can I be sleepy? Instead I am all the more refreshed after my dawn prayer to continue all my work without pending. When your soul silently sings a new song in His honour; you tend to be joyful in all hardships.  All darkness be it in the form of fear, sorrow, anxiety, anger, grudge or pride can never work its power in you. You will surely see the changes in your colleagues and friends when they approach you. My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, God has blessed each one of us with good health and brilliant skills.  Work hard spiritually and physically for your daily bread in union with Christ sacrificing some solitude moments every morning and evening at His feet and you will be relaxed and comforted by Him.  In His name forgive others as He is forgiving you and blessed with adequate and proper sleep!

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When God chose Moses to save His people who were treated cruelly in Egypt, He heard their cry to be rescued from the slave drivers. So Moses asked God what he would say when the Israelites would ask the name of their ancestor’s God who send them help. God in His response explained to Moses to tell them, ‘The One who is called ‘I AM’ has sent me to you! I the Lord of their ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob have sent you to them. This is My Name forever; this is what all future generations are to call Me.” (Exodus 3)

The Mystery of I AM WHO IAM is beyond human understanding and insight. The Lord ‘I AM WHO IAM’ is comprised of the one who is constantly ready to rescue His people, He is the One who never changes His word, the Promiser who fulfils His promise. Later on ‘Lord’ God pronounced His Holy Name ‘The LORD’.  Once He appeared to Moses in a cloud, saying,”I, the Lord, am God who is full of compassion and pity, who is not easily angered and shows immense love and faithfulness.” Lord God continues that though He will keep His promises to thousands of generation; forgiving  evil and sin yet He will not fail to punish children and grandchildren till the third and fourth generation for the sins of their parents. (Exodus 34:6-7)

“I AM” signifies for One who does not change because He is the Eternal truth and wisdom and upholding the name He says to us, “My Love is forever” and “I have always loved you and continue to show my constant love. Once again I will rebuild you.”We, the human race, are called to share and live in the shadow of His saving Love. Let us be glad and rejoice for this everlasting Love.

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

PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL

Part 1

The Holy Bible says “…….Because I live, you also will live. (John 14:19)

One day Lord Jesus was teaching the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law.

A man from the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide with me the property our father left us.”

Jesus knew there were some in the crowd who were looking for a trap to catch Him as they were displeased about the truth in every message He had spoke and conveyed.

Since His time had not yet come to be handed over to His enemies, Christ said that He had not been given the authority to judge or divide their property.

“My Kingdom does not belong to this world” clears the above statement ; and Jesus took this apt opportunity to explain to the people about greed and false refuge on the worldly richness on the pretext of a better future as He went on to say, “Watch out and guard yourself from every kind of greed.”

Then Jesus told them this parable:  “There was once a rich one who had land which bore good crops.  He began to think to himself, ‘I haven’t anywhere to keep my crops.  What can I do?  This is what I will do.’ he told himself.  ‘I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, where I will store my corn and all my other goods.  Then I will say to myself, Lucky man! You have all the good things you need for many years.  Take life easy, eat, drink and enjoy yourself!  But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night you will have to give up your life; then who will get all these things you have kept for yourself?”

And Jesus concluded, “This is how it is with those who pile up riches for themselves but are not rich in God’s sight.”  (Luke 12 :16–21)

This parable indicates a man who loses his peace and becomes restless due to his great riches; as he is unable to find a place to keep all his crops safe.

Sovereign Lord says, “I am angry with them, because of their greed…..” (Isaiah 57)

Worrying about money will lead to loss of health and sleep. One who loves this wealth, cannot be judged innocent as his efforts to get rich have led him astray to sin. The greed to possessions has been cause of ruin and disasters to many. The charm of excess money is a trap that every fool falls into.

Here too the rich man forgot about God and his co-brothers, when his land produced good harvest.

The Sovereign Lord says, “Each year bring to the house of the Lord your God the first corn that you harvest.” (Exodus 23:19)

Again His Holy Law commands, “Set aside a tithe --  a tenth of all that your fields produce each year.” (Deuteronomy 14:22)

Therefore it is our duty to use our wealth as the Most High commands, as it will do more good than accumulating it for ourselves.

The words, “All my crops” clearly indicates the selfishness of the rich man. It is evident that he had no intention of presenting an offering to God or selflessly giving to the poor.

You may claim that it is your hard work and it is you yourself  who deserve the fruit of your labor.

Without God’s approval and assistance can we gain anything in this world? Without the co-operation and the timely support of your family members, how many days can you continue your work?

The Holy Words reminds us that there is nothing that you can claim for yourselves. Didn’t God give you everything you have?  Well, then how can you boast as if what you have were not a gift.” (1 Cor 4)

Remember then, that like the rich man of this parable, if you also boast and forget your loved ones who supported you, the moment salary/ profits reaches you; then you are not far from the road that lead you to misfortune and God’s light will not shine through your hard work.

If you have faith in Christ, you ought to follow His righteous teaching in the interest of your own benefit. Be sure to utilize your wealth accordingly to the Will of God.

“Honor the Lord by making Him an offering from the best of all that your land produces.” (Prov. 3:9)

The rich man in the parable had decided to take life easy with his richness leading him to laziness – eat, drink and enjoy.  When God provides you opportunities like health, skills, talents, to work hard throughout your life, you can earn and help others who are sick and are not able to work even for their daily needs. 

Despise those who are lazy and who lavish their lives in foolish manner.

God teaches us that by sharing a part of wealth to those needy around us; we accumulate riches in heaven.

Whenever possible  do good to those who need it the most. “Giving to the poor can make up for sin, just as water can put out blazing fire. Anyone who responds to others with acts of kindness is thinking of the future, because he will find help if ever he falls on hard times. (Sirach 3:30)

                                                                                       (to be continued)

With Love filled Blessings

Your Sister In Christ