THE UNTRODDEN PATH

PART IV

The Holy Bible says, “You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to You, Lord God Almighty, and so your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.”  (Jere. 15:16)

The Sovereign Lord says, “I am pleased with those who are humble and repentant, who fear and obey me.” (Isaiah 66:2)

A thirsty soul awaiting to hear the Lord’s voice prevailing with a repentant heart is indeed a person worthy enough to receive Lord’s blessings.

The Holy Spirit says, “If you hear God’s voice today, do not be stubborn, as your ancestors were when they rebelled against God.” (Heb. 3:7-8)

“God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

Hebrew 3:11 reminds us “I was angry and made a solemn promise: ‘they will never enter the land where I would have given them rest.’

Our ancestors had witnessed God’s mighty deeds for 40 years. Lets us always keep in mind never to put God to test or accuse Him or be disloyal or disobedient towards Him and His Holy Word. The Bible instructs us never to deceive ourselves merely by listening to the Word of God instead it has to be practiced in our daily life.  Whoever practices the Word of God in his daily life will be blessed abundantly.

When we train ourselves to listen to the Word of God, it is very vital that we must have faith in the miraculous power of the Word. The comfort it endows can only be experienced by a true believer.

The Holy Bible clearly points what happens to a listener who does not believe in it.

The author of Hebrews enlightens us “They heard the message, but it did them no good, because when they heard it, they did not accept it with faith.” (Heb. 4)

We need a prayerful atmosphere to grasp the hidden mysteries of the Word.

St. Paul, the ambassador of the Gospel, requests his devotees. “Pray for me, that God will give me a message when I am ready to speak, so that I may speak boldly and make known the Gospel’s secret.” (Eph. 6:19)

Lord Jesus himself reveals to us the need for an open mind to grasp and follow His teachings.

“Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” (Luke 24.45)

God bestows everyone with His Word the seed, but the Word of God can be only sowed in a prepared heart that patiently cares and protects it to finally produce good fruit.

One of the most important virtue necessitate is the love of God. If you obey Him, along with an alert and co-operative mind, you will be able to obey His Word.

For the Bible says, “Whoever does not love me, do not obey my teachings.” One must accept that God, who is full of love, had sent His only Son to this world to proclaim His good News and all that His Beloved Son taught us has come from the Almighty God the Creator. When we accept His Word with the sacrificial love He sends us His Holy Spirit to reveal the truth about God and lead you to the path of perfect knowledge. It is only through His Power that we attain the grace to understand the hidden inner meaning of His Word. Alleluia!! Praise the Lord!

A heart that possess good will and wish can easily Live in Jesus, The Word -- to chase away the foolishness of the world. We all need to strive for it.

The scripture inspired by God is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and providing instructions.

So let’s make God’s teaching our own treasure and enjoy being well instructed and gain the joy arising from it.  Amen!

Let’s take time out to read some testimonies:

Through the Word of God

“The Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where the soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of man’s heart.” (Heb 4:12)

Two years ago, when I heard about the prayer and approached the founder of KLWC, in regards for a petition on behalf of my cousin. But that episode resulted in the salvation for me and my family. In spite of being a Christian, I could taste and experience my Lord Jesus only through KLWC.

I was leading a life filled with tensions, fear, irritation and anxiety and suffered hypertension. Every Saturday , during the Bible preaching session, I was able to grasp the Word of God, as I felt it was being proclaimed for me and through those Holy Words, I gained freedom from my mental disturbances and uneasiness. Whenever I approached KLWC with a problem, I have returned with a suitable solution and thus gained confidence in God. Today with a sincere open and peaceful heart, I am able to forgive and love my enemies. I experienced that those who learnt and obey His Holy Word and live accordingly are able to avoid evil. It was this fellowship that taught me the purpose and advantages of thanking God.

I suffered from chronic backache which deter me from lying down flat on bed and initially found it too painful to raise my hands in prayer. During the prayer meeting, 

I received the Power of God and deliverance from all my pains and aches. I could experience a burning sensation all over my body when Respected Sister preached the Holy Word. Praise the Lord!!

My daughter, who had severe migraine headache for the past 15 years, was totally healed. She was anointed with the Holy Spirit and blessed with gift of tongues, which enabled her to intercede for others. Now she is regular in her Bible reading, which helps her to face the trials and troubles of everyday life. Now, God has also blessed her with a good job she dreamt of.

One late night, my maid had severe chest pain and breathlessness. In my distress, I dialed the KLWC with a prayer request, who prayed for her and she was healed.

It is truly comforting to have an anointed person always ready to intercede to God on our behalf and this thought enables me to live happy and peaceful life. May God bless them abundantly.

“Pay attention to what I say, my son. Listen to my words. Never let them get away from you. Remember them and keep them in your heart. They will give life and health to anyone who understands them.” (Prov. 4:20-22)

Job and Health Restored

In the year 1992, an unexpected situation arose, where I was about to lose my job. It hit me like a sudden blow. Puzzled and hopeless, I began my search for another job. One of my friend, who had experienced God’s power in his life through KLWC, advised me to approach them. 

After hearing my petition, Respected Sister recommended that I read the Holy Bible, surrender everything to God and attend the prayer meeting. After a pray over, she gave me the Holy Message, “Jesus Christ has touched and blessed you.” The very next Monday when I went to my office, I was amazed to find that I was reinstated. Praise the Lord!

The very same year, I had a mild hypertensive stoke which weakened the right side of my body. In spite of seeking medical aid from 3-4 doctors, I was still unable to recover. A week later, as I lay helpless in my home, I memorized my previous miracle. My friend then took me to KLWC. 

Respected Sister prayed over me and told, “God loves you and is healing you.” Instantly I felt the Lord’s power filling in me. Within two days I was better and back to job! Glory to God!!

“He is near to those who call to Him, who call to Him with sincerity.” (Psalms 145:18)

From that day, my family got closer to God. My wife began to attend almost all Saturday prayers and we began Bible reading and Family Prayer. Through KLWC, God brought peace and revival in my family. Praise the Lord!

                                 -Published on Sept 1994 Issue, LWE 2000

THE UNTRODDEN PATH

PART III

The Holy Bible says, “You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to You, Lord God Almighty, and so your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.”  (Jere. 15:16)

When evening came people brought to Jesus many who had demons in them. Jesus drove out the evil spirits with a Word and healed all those who were sick. (Matt. 8:16)

The Holy Spirit teaches that with a Word healing and deliverance are granted. That’s the reason why Bible preaching and healing service go hand in hand.

While meditating the Word, frozen state of Spirit begins to breathe and the soul loaded with brokenness and rejection begin to vanish with the fondling of the Comforting Love.

The adverse condition of the soul and spirit can cause numerous physical disorders that begin to vanish when the alive Word pierce through. The activities of the powerful Word of God take charge of the entire life of the person. In short it will begin to rebuild a person.

I take great delight as I reminisce about the early stages of my rebirth. After a night worship, I went to bed speaking to God silently in my mind. “Lord God, as per your will do mould and use me accordingly. Give me a heart ready to do your command and a lip that will always utter a yes to your Word. Strengthen my hands and feet to scurry for your purpose etc.

That night I had a dream. A potter clad in a snow white robe was seated on a low chair. He was surrounded by many types of clay pots big and small. I saw Him molding certain parts of the human body. Later He stood up and whispered silently and all the molded body parts came together but without the spinal part, which was kept aside. He then took the molded body and placed it over the spine part. Suddenly I saw the body stand up in front of Him. The Potter walked ahead and the human body followed Him. After a span of just few steps, the human body transformed into my figure.

My eyes were open!!! It was time for Morning Prayer!!

Later on I came to realize that my Abba Father, the Potter shaped me in a stainless physical body for His purpose and according to His Will he let the weak spine be as it is to pour His abundant grace upon me. Alleluia!!

I truly and honestly worship my beloved Father today and always in my joy and woe. He is sufficient for me and for all of us. Throughout my pain and agony, His Word carried me to the green pastures for little rest and led me to the quiet pools of fresh water to cool me and to refresh my disturbed mind.

So if I am a bit lenient in reading of the Holy Word, thinking I will meditate the verses that I have stored in my heart----soon, I can hear with my inner ears His gentle voice calling my name and insisting to correct myself. Setting aside my indolence I attain the new strength which he stored for me by obeying.

If you are faithful to self and to God always His house will be your life and His goodness and love will overflow until He ascends you to the glorious eternal home. Alleluia!! Amen!!

I would never advice you to utilize your spare time for reading the Holy Bible. No!! Never!!

You need to utilize the most precious time to know the everlasting truth and stick to it. The truth will set you free from all your slavery.

A WORD of His can bring fortune bliss in your life. The past, present, future can be altered by His Word alone.

The Word of God cancels the unfavorable record of our debt with God.

Just as a poor farmer who is pushed to the edge of suicide, rejoices when his debts are written off, so and much more is our bliss when God writes off our debts.

The power of the Word, kept in your heart surely helps to overcome the evil passions and its pleasure such as sexual immorality, indecency, lust, greed, hateful feelings and anger.

A genuine inspiration creates in his mind to disagree with the evil force and attains the courage to refuse the offer however tempting the reward may be, knowing that it will only lead to the path of ruin.

The Word of God within you reminds that, “The thief enters only to steal, rob, destroy and kill.” The moment you say ‘NO’ to the evil, God’s defender takes charge of you and His Power exists within us and the evil some vanishes.

As you advance on shooting the arrows against the negative force with the active and alive Word of God, the wounds and hurts get cleared.

The Word which is sharper than double edged sword- cuts through where the soul and spirit meet, cleanse it with cleansing agent, apply the ointment of love and bandage and seal it with a comforting touch. The Word of God only can heal both perfectly.

When the Word of God pierces and cuts through where the joint and marrow meet, that’s when we are assured of physical healing.

Many people testify soon after the preaching session: ‘today I came to realize what I really am.’

The experiences, repentance, gift of forgiveness along with the peace and tranquility followed by numerous physical healing would lead them to shout with joy and praise God.

The Bible says, “It judges the desires and thoughts of men’s heart.”

The Word detects, explores all the hidden good deeds and the concealed bad deeds. It truly dissects our desires and dreams. Just as a mirror reflects our outward, the Word of God acts exactly, reflects our inner crippled state.

Then the Word of God awaits our decision.

Last but not the least the Bible says to you, “It is to Him we must all give an account of ourselves.” Amen!

Lord Jesus ‘The Word’ went all over Galilee teaching in the synagogue, preaching the Good News about the Kingdom of God and healed people who had all kinds of diseases and sickness.

Today as you reverently take the Holy Bible in your hand, believe that Jesus who can transform your life to the light and honor you is not far away, but is very near, that is ‘at your own hand.’

Merciful Lord, my Counselor and Divine Healer, speak one word and I shall be healed. Help me I pray, to keep your Word alive in my heart, so that I will not sin against You.

In Jesus name, I pray to You, Abba Father! Amen!

                                                                            

__ (to be continued)

THE UNTRODDEN PATH

PART II

The Holy Bible says, “You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to You, Lord God Almighty, and so your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.”  (Jere. 15:16)

Psalmist says, “Lord created the heavens by His command, the sun,moon and stars by His spoken Word.” (Psalms 33:6)

Then God commanded and created the universe. (Gen.1)

The Scripture says that man cannot live on bread alone but needs every Word that God speaks.

Similarly in the Gospel of John, Lord Jesus claims that ‘the Words that I spoke to you bring life-giving spirit.’

Reading Bible and listening to the Word of God brings strength, health and cheerfulness in us. We obtain immense inner healing, deliverance, emotional alterations of mind. In short we partake in a festival of blessings.

It guides us to a new path, totally different from our past because His law is perfect and it gives strength.

His command is trustworthy and just which gives understanding to the mind.

No one can notice their own errors but the fruitful messages deliver us from hidden faults and all evil of sin.

The Holy Bible says, “For through the living and eternal Word of God, you have been born again.” (1 Peter 1:23)

When we believe in His name and accept His teachings He gave us the right to become God’s children.

The one who devotedly reads and meditates the Holy Messages are accepting Lord Jesus. One day Lord Jesus openly declared, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the Word of God and obey it.”

Through the above verse, we understand that Christ Jesus is upgrading the position of those who follow the Holy Word.

During my mission, Lord had added so many devotees to my family. They would voluntarily come to me to share the burden of the mission. People of all ages, caste and creed would join in and as per the will of God; we all would serve for the Kingdom of God under the roof of Lord Jesus.

It was truly an untrodden path.

Jesus said, “How happy are those who hear the Word of God and obey it.”

During the seven years of my public mission and even today, none is sent without being touched by the Word of God.

“I will never turn away anyone who comes to me” these words were proved throughout my mission.

“How happy you are to believe that the Lord’s message will come true.” (Luke 1:45)

Blessed are the ones who believe in the truth and share through their example in life.

‘Happy is the one who reads this book , and happy are those who listen to the words of this prophetic message and obey what is written in this book! For the time is near when all these things will happen.” (Rev 1:3)

                                                                             (To be continued)

THE UNTRODDEN PATH

The Holy Bible says, “You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to You, Lord God Almighty, and so your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.”  (Jere. 15:16)

The disciple John had been favored to share private moments with Jesus. As part of the inner circle of three, he saw Jesus’ transfiguration, witnessed the Lord bringing back to life Jairus’ daughter and waited for Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was the only disciple mentioned as being near the Cross at Jesus death and one of the very first to learn of Christ’s Resurrection.

John wore an amazing nickname ‘Son of Thunder’ for his stormy personality. Somehow the above processes changed John from 'Thunder' to 'Love' and the thunder clouds broke apart and he eventually got a new nickname ‘Apostle of Love’.

Dear devotees of Christ, getting to know Jesus changes a person. The disciple John’s personality clearly explains it.

In his Gospel, John addresses Jesus as WORD. He says: In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God and the Word was God. Again in his Gospel (1:14) says that, “The Word became Flesh and He dwells among us.” Alleluia!! Amen!!

The Word became a person and He is called Immanuel- God is with us.

The Bible is not simply a book of great literature to be admired and revered – it is Good News for all people everywhere – a message to be understood as well as to be applied in daily life and to Christ be the glory forever and ever. Amen!

St. Paul says, “When we brought you God’s message, you heard it and accepted it not as a man’s message but as God’s message which indeed it is. For God is at work in you who believe.” (1Thess. 2:13)

It is wise to keep in mind that no prophetic message ever came just from the will of man, but men were under the control of the Holy Spirit, as they spoke the message that came from God.

Since it is God’s Word, it has never failed and will never fail too. Yes, the Book of Romans states that --- the promise of God does not fail.

Bible proves and even today through the followers it continues to prove that the Word is trustworthy and whoever accepts it, will attain its glory and they are the rank holders of eternal victory.

Word produces best fruit.

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. It will do everything I sent it to do.” (Isaiah 55:10-12)

In Biblical basis, whoever accepts the Word faithfully, trusts it and put to practice- it will guide him, and he will neither fail nor be destroyed.

Grass withers and flowers fade but the Word of God endures forever.

Lord told, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” (Luke 21:33)

The disciple of Lord Jesus also gives us the surety that the Word is the Good News that remains forever. (Peter) Alleluia!! Amen!!

When Sovereign Lord spoke to Prophet Jeremiah, he replied to the Lord, “You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to You, Lord God Almighty, and so your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.”  (Jere.15:16)

Similarly Prophet Ezekiel says that the Word of God tasted to him as sweet as honey. (Ezek 3:3)

The Word of God is sweeter than honey, fills the heart with joy and happiness, is trustworthy since it will endure forever and it will also produce good fruit to eat and seeds to sow!

If we deny its truth where do we go in search of peace and prosperous life?

“Those who receive Me are invited to the Knowledge of truth and experience of fruitful life.”

Isn't it high time since you had one Good News as your own?   

                         

                                                                             --- (to be continued)