ADORATION IN SPIRIT

Part II

God is Spirit, and only by the power of His Spirit can people worship Him as he really is. (John 4:24)

Lord Jesus speaks of the fundamental values of adoration to a Samaritan Woman who had been offering false worship throughout her life.

During the service of Almighty God, Jesus Christ came to a small town Sychar near Jacob’s well which was famous. Jesus was tired out by the journey and sat down near the well when disciples had gone to get food.

A Samaritan woman came to draw water and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink of water.”

Since He was a Jew and she being a Samaritan, she refused to give him water.(untouchability)

Jesus answered, “If only you knew what God gives and who is it that is asking you water, you would ask Him, and He would give you life-giving water. Whoever drinks this water will be thirsty again but whoever drinks the water that I give will never be thirsty again. The water that I give will become a spring which will provide him with life-giving water and give him eternal life.”

“Sir,” the woman said “Give me that water! Then I will never be thirsty again nor will I have to come here to draw water.”

“Go and call your husband,” Jesus told her, “and come back.”

She answered, “I have not got a husband.”

Jesus replied, “You are right when you say that you haven’t got a husband. You have been married to five men, and the man you live with now is not really your husband. You have told me the truth.”

“I see you are a prophet, Sir,” the woman said.  “My Samaritan ancestors worshiped God on these mountains, but you Jews say that Jerusalem is the place where we should worship God.”

Jesus said to her, “Believe Me, woman, the time will come when people will not worship the Father either on this mountain or Jerusalem. You Samaritans do not really know whom you worship; but we Jews know whom we worship, because it is from the Jews that salvation comes. The time is coming, is already here, when by the power of God’s Spirit people will worship the Father as He really is, offering Him the true worship that he wants. God is Spirit and only by the power of His Spirit can people worship Him as He really is."

The woman said, “I know the Messiah will come, and when He comes, He will tell us everything.”

Jesus answered, “I am He, I who am talking with you.”

The woman went back to the town and said to the people there, “Come and see the man who told me everything I have ever done.”

“Could He be the Messiah?”

So the people left the town and went to Jesus. Many of the Samaritans in that town believed in Jesus because the woman had said. As per their request, Jesus stayed with them for two days serving His Father.

Many more believed because of His message and they said to the woman, “We believe now, not because of what you said, but we ourselves have heard Him, and we know that he really is the Savior of the world.”

Jesus did not speak about the worthless manner of adoration handed down by the traditional customs. Instead He revealed to her the truth about God, His Spirit and how he has to be worshiped by the help the Spirit alone.

Rather remaining concealed under the veil of false traditional worship, the people of God have to instead courageously step forward towards true spiritual adoration.

In this age wherein, the power of the Holy Spirit is abounding and plentiful adoration is the appropriate time to express one’s personal love and affection towards His Lord and God. We ought to advent a custom of awaking our Spirit daily and offering true worship to our Lord.

By the usage of the verse, “The Lord whom I worship in Spirit”
 St. Paul the loyal soldier of faith clearly reveals the dignity and priority that he offers towards True Adoration in his own life.

We should not push aside adoration merely as a conduct of worship to be offered once a week or once a month. Adoration or true praise to God has to spring forth within one’s heart in every moment of our life.

In all his letters St. Paul gives priority to adoration in Spirit. “Pray at all occasions as the Spirit leads. (Eph. 6: 18)

On another occasion, the Holy Bible says that it is “we who worship God, by means of His Spirit, who have received true circumcision.” (Phil. 3:3)

Again through the letters Holy Bible teaches one as to how we ought to pattern our life.

“……….be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with words of psalms, hymns, sacred songs and sing hymns and songs to the Lord with praise in your heart. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ always give thanks for everything to God the Father. (Eph. 5:18-20)

The instructions given by St. Jude the loyal servant of Jesus Christ, to the chosen people of God, is indeed worth paying attention to:

“My Friends, keep yourself in the love of God by praying in the power of the Holy Spirit and thus keep building yourself upon your most Sacred Faith. (Jude 1:20)

Some of the virtues to be instilled in moments of adoration in spirit are stated above are indeed evident. True Adoration includes usage of psalms, praises, sacred songs, prayer notes, advice and gift of tongues.

God fearing friends, with an attitude of contempt we often nearly tend to neglect these glorious and precious deed of true adoration. With a pure conscience, by making the word of God as our basic foundation we the children of God have to retreat from injustice and false ways of life.

We shall surrender ourselves as justifiable and appropriate objects of True Adoration.

Our Lord, who is truth himself, merely desires an honest and true adoration from us. At all times and occasions we have to try and always offer true adoration to our Heavenly Father. Like the Samaritan woman let us pause a minute in our busy schedule and lend an ear to the truth and wisdom revealed by Jesus, the Savior of the world.

Hence let’s take leave from mere exhibiting ways of worship and false tradition . Through these deeds of ours may the Lord’s holy name attain glory ever more.

Because the Lord is Holy and worthy to be praised, He is adorable and high above all other gods. So to worship Him is an Honor for us.

Beautiful words fill my mind as I compose the song for the King. Like the pen of a good writer my tongue is ready with a poem. (Psalms 45:1)

May the Holy Lord of Israel be worshiped till the end of age.

O sovereign Lord Holy and True Blessing,

Glory, wisdom and Thanksgiving,

Honor and power and might be to our God

forever and ever. Amen!

ADORATION IN SPIRIT

PART I

God is Spirit, and only by the power of His Spirit can people worship Him as He really is. (John 4:24)

Almighty God created a huge community of angels who kept on worshiping and adoring Him day and night. Among them a choir of angels lost their intentions. By visualizing a more superior part in man and that God gave him His own image to them.

In Holy Bible, Book of Genesis 22:5, the word adoration has made its first appearance. We can understand that love, gratefulness, piety and faithfulness are included in the word of adoration. It is a complete sacrifice of a human life willingly to the Creator.

In the New Testament, there is another noteworthy scene; "they went into the house and when they saw the child with his mother Mary, then the three kings knelt down and worshiped Him." (Matt 2:11)

Here too we find the intention involving piety and respect.

How can we define adoration? How should true adoration be?

Beautiful words fill my mind as I compose this song for the King. Like the pen of a good writer, my tongue is ready with a poem."  (Psalms 45:1)

With a gratitude heart when you glorify the Blessed Trinity experiencing the presence of God is Adoration.

A response coming from a heart which accepts our Heavenly God as Father and Son Jesus Christ as Savior and Holy Spirit as the helper of Living God  dwelling in us is True Adoration.

In short, we adore the Blessed Trinity Father, Son, Holy Spirit,  the Triumphant God. Aim shall not be to gain anything but it is the Holy Moment to memorize the Lord who bore and gave everything for our sake.

The Holy Vision of St. John reveals the Worship in Heaven. (Rev.4: 1-11 )

“At once the Spirit took control of me. There in heaven was a throne with someone sitting on it. His face gleamed like such precious stones as jasper and carnelian, and all round the throne there was a rainbow the color of an emerald. In a circle round the throne were twenty four other thrones, on which were seated twenty-four elders dressed in white and wearing crowns of gold. From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder. In front of the throne seven lighted torches were burning, which were the seven spirits of God. Also in front of the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal.”

“Surrounding the throne on each of its sides were four living creatures covered with eyes in front and behind. The first one looked like a lion; the second looked like a bull; the third had a face like man’s face; and the fourth looked like an eagle in flight. Each one of the four living creatures had six wings, and they were covered with eyes, inside and out. Day and night they never stopped singing:

“Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty,

Who was, who is, and who is to come.”

"The four living creatures sing songs of glory and honor and thanks to the one who sits on the throne and thanks to the one who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever. When they do so, the twenty four elders fall down before the one who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives forever and ever. They throw their crowns down in front of the throne and say,

“Our Lord and God! You are worthy

To receive glory, honor and power.

For you created all things,

And by your will they were given

Existence and life.”

Do not forget the reality that adoration is also a command given by God. It is a command given by the Creator to His creation.

“Worship No God but me.” (Exodus 20:3)

Again it is instructed “Do Not worship any other God because the Lord tolerates no rival.”  (Exodus 34:14)

We shall take the example of Abraham, whom the Lord called and separated from other idol worshipers.

The constantly rising command and also the duty of us, who are the children of God and when we enter the eternal life would be able to see the face of God and always worship Him.

“Worship the Lord your God and serve only Him.” (Luke 4:8). This advice of Jesus is indeed noteworthy.

Satan who asked the Creator to bow down and worship Him, how much more of his wicked tricks will he not try out on us, who are merely little worms.?

By not being able to grasp the basic values of eternal adoration, numerous dumb souls  get stuck everyday in the passion filled trap set by satan and thus destroy themselves. Some make for themselves idols and worship them, while yet others worship this creation, wealth or the joys of life instead of God.

Dear Ones, the Blood of Jesus, alone is the foundation of our adoration. (Heb 9:18)

By turning from evil attitude with sprinkled and purified heart and body washed with the Word of God and with a sincere heart which has complete evidence of faith.

Similarly the Holy Bible also effectively reveals the manner in which one has to adore the Lord. The true adoration is to be offered by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

So let us move closer to the altar of God.

(to be continued...)

PSALM 150

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord!

Praise God in His Temple!

Praise His strength in heaven!

Praise Him for the mighty things He has done.

Praise His supreme greatness.

Praise Him with trumpets.

Praise Him with harps and lyres.

Praise Him with drums and dancing.

Praise Him with harps and flutes.

Praise Him with cymbals.

Praise Him with loud cymbals.

Praise the Lord, all living creatures!

Praise the Lord!

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL

Let us gather and pluck each little hearts of ours, washed in the Blood of  Jesus and make a garland to adorn the footsteps of our Loving Father.

When faced with a big mountain, I will not quit, I will keep on striving until I climb over, find a path through a tunnel underneath or simply persevere and turn the mountain into a goldmine by holding my Father’s hand.

Glory of God Our Father be blessed,

We salute You with Nine Salutations

In Honor of Our Father

By intercession of St. Michael,

And the celestial choir of Seraphim

The choir of Cherubim,

The choir of Thrones,

The choir of Dominions,

The choir of Powers,

The choir of Virtues

The choir of Principalities,

The choir of Archangels,

The choir of Angels.

May the Divine Majesty be adored, worshiped and exalted through the merits of Jesus Christ, Our Lady of Perpetual Succor and all saints in Heaven.  

O God make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen!

Grant us the grace to leave the ways of wickedness. Amen!

Infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen!

Give us the grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. Amen!

Grant us the grace to protect our souls against the deceit snares and temptations of the devil. Amen!

Preserve us from Evil and suffer us not to lose You. Amen!

Fill our souls with true spirit of obedience. Amen!

Give us perseverance in faith and in all good works in order that we gain in glory of paradise. Amen!

Grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life. Amen!

Let us wind up by reciting the perfect prayer taught by Lord Jesus, Son of God.

Our Father in heaven:

May Your Holy Name be honored ;

May Your Kingdom come

May Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us the food we need.

Forgive us the wrongs we have done,

as we forgive the wrongs that

others have done to us.

Do not bring us to hard testing

but keep us safe from the evil one.

                                                

 Have a glorious Father’s day!!

BENEFITS OF WISDOM

Book of Proverbs is probably the most down to earth book in the Holy Bible. The central message of Proverbs applies to anyone, young or old --to gain wisdom at all cost

A Reading from the Book of Proverbs 3:1-35

Don’t forget what I teach you, my son. Always remember what I tell you to do. My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life.

Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them round your neck; write them on your heart. If you do this both God and man will be pleased with you.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do and he will show you the right way. Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; obey the Lord and refuse to do wrong. If you do, it will be like good medicine healing your wounds and easing your pains.

Honor the Lord by making an offering from the best of all that your land produces. If you do, your barns will be filled with grain, and you will have too much wine to be able to store it all.

When the Lord corrects you, my son, pay close attention and take it as a warning. The Lord corrects those He loves, as a father corrects a son of whom he is proud.

Happy is the man who becomes wise --- who gains understanding. There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold. Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it. Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor. Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it. Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.

The Lord created the earth by His wisdom; by His knowledge He set the sky in place. His wisdom caused the rivers to flow and the clouds to give rain to the earth.

Hold onto your wisdom and insight, my son. Never let them get awayfrom you. They will provide you with life ---a pleasant and happy life.

You can go safely on your way and never even stumble. You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night. You will not have to worry about sudden disasters, such as  come on the wicked like a storm. The Lord will keep you safe. He will not let you fall into a trap.

Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it. Never tell your neighbor to wait until tomorrow if you can help him now. Don’t plan anything that will hurt your neighbor; he lives beside you trusting you. Don’t argue with someone for no reason when he has never done you any harm. Don’t be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do, because the Lord hates people who do evil ,but he takes righteous men into His confidence.

The Lord puts a curse on the homes of wicked men, but blesses the homes of the righteous. He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble. Wise men will gain an honorable reputation, but stupid men will only add to their own disgrace.

This is the word of the Lord,

Thanks to be Lord Jesus Christ.

PARABLE ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN 

The Bible says, “Happy are those who have been invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.” (Rev. 19:9)

Jesus often spoke to the public using parables. Parables were used as an easy and interesting way to understand the morals hidden in the message. According to the ages, their traditional customs and common methods of life were indicated in these parables.

Most of His public was the Pharisees, Jews, Priests and disciples.  Since the Greatest Teacher, did not want his listeners to be professors or doctorates, but wished his words and teachings to penetrate into their hearts deeply and shake their attitude. His one and only intention was to give them a contrite heart.

That’s why even today when we read or meditate the parables, it touches and pierces our attitude.

Jesus gives individual message in His teachings, so that we can be conscious about our thoughts and deeds.

"At that time the Kingdom of Heaven will be like this. Once there were ten girls who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.  Five of them were foolish, and the other five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any extra oil with them, while the wise ones took containers full of oils for their lamps. The bridegroom was late in coming, so the girls began to nod and fall asleep. "It was already midnight when the cry rang out. 'Here is the bridegroom! Come and meet him! ‘The ten girls woke up and trimmed their lamps. Then the foolish ones said to the wise ones, "Let us have some of your oil, because our lamps are going out."  "No, indeed" the wise ones answered, "there is not enough for you and for us. Go to the shop and buy some for yourselves." So the foolish ones went off to buy some oil; and while they were gone, the bridegroom arrived! The five girls who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast and the door was closed. Later the other girls arrived. "Sir, sir! Let us in!" they cried out. 'Certainly not! I don't know you.' the bridegroom answered.  And Jesus concluded, "Be on your guard, then, because you do not know the day or the hour." (Matt. 25:1-13)

Procession has an important role in Jews’ festival. As per their tradition, the bridegroom and his companions would arrive at the bride’s place with a lit lamp in their hands. No prior information would be given to the bride’s family or home. Since they usually arrive late night, the bride and her group would wait wide awake with their lamps lit. Once the bridegroom arrives to take them, they both return with a procession to the bridegroom’s house.

Everyone who joins the procession must hold a bright lit lamp and those who failed to do so would be considered an insult to the bridegroom.

In this parable, the banquet hall is compared to the Kingdom of God.   The ten girls represent the bride’s family members.The arrival of the bridegroom represents the second coming of our Lord Jesus.

In the Book of Revelation 19:9, we read, “Happy are those who have been invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.”

In short, girls who did not have the oil in their lamp were disqualified from the feast and were called foolish. Though they tried borrowing oil from the wise girls, they were not successful lest the wise girls’ lamps too run short of oil.

What does the author convey to us?

The second coming of Jesus would be sudden and unexpected. To enter the specially prepared and adorned Kingdom of God, every faithful mankind need to possess a ever shining lamp prepared by the glow of their life i.e. the careful, virtual life by obeying His commandments.

“Jesus answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the most important commandment. The second most important commandment is like it:  Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” (Matt: 22:27)

In Luke 14:28, the Bible says, “If one of you is planning to build a tower, he sits down first and works out what it will cost, to see if he has enough money to finish the job.”

“When Judgement Day comes, many will say to Me, ‘Lord, Lord! In Your Name we spoke God’s message, by your name we drove out demons and performed many miracles!’ Then I will say to them, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you wicked people.’ ’’ (Matt. 7:22-23)

Similarly, we read in the parable that after the door was closed, the girls were knocking and pleading to the bridegroom to let them in but the bridegroom answers, “Certainly not! I don’t know you.”

As a virgin oil is extracted from the source and processed, so also a proper devotional life pleasing God produces the oil to keep our lamps (heart) shining brightly and this burning light is the result of various timely corrections, teachings, instructions through the readings of the Holy Bible, even scolding’s from  parents and spiritual teachers. This virgin oil that is processed within each of us cannot be borrowed.

If all these corrections  have been happily accepted and brought changes in your life pattern then you will be invited to enjoy the wedding feast of the Lamb and if you refuse, reject or are careless about the corrections you will be disqualified from entering the banquet hall.

It is certain that our Lord Jesus will come again to judge the people but the year, day or time will not be published. It will be a day of individual judgment too.

So unlike the foolish girls, let us value the invitation, and fulfill our responsibilities with an aim to light and bright the lamp, taking care to fill it with the most pure oil, so that we are ready to accept the bridegroom and join His procession.

May God bless you to be vigilant at all times and give you the courage to fulfill the responsibility of your status. May He make you wise enough to take a good decision till we enter the Feast of the Lamb. 

FRUITS OF WILLINGNESS

“When I look at you, I am disappointed; when I look at myself I am disgusted and when I look at Jesus I am satisfied”

One day during his kingship, King David commanded all the officials of Israel to assemble in Jerusalem. David stood before them and addressed, “My countrymen, listen to Me, I wanted to build a permanent home for the Covenant Box, the footstool of the Lord, our God. I have made preparations for building the temple to honor Him. The Sovereign Lord said to me, “Your son Solomon is the one who will build My Temple.”

King David commanded to Solomon, “My son, I charge you to acknowledge your father’s God and serve Him with an undivided heart and a willing mind. He knows all our thoughts and desires. If you go to Him, He will accept you; but if you turn away from Him, He will abandon you forever.”

(1 Chronicles 28:9)

Here we notice that King David instructing his son how to seek and serve God who knows all our thoughts and desires with an undivided and willing heart.

The one who desires to serve Christ, needs to follow Him forgetting the past. We can see how eagerly the Disciples of Christ obeyed Him.

“They pulled the boats up on the beach, left everything, and followed Jesus.” (Luke 5:11)

Jesus went out and saw a tax collector sitting in his office. Jesus said to him, “Follow Me” Levi got up, left everything and followed Him.

(Luke 5: 27-28)

Here we can see the followers of Christ courageously, following Jesus Christ. It proves that as how Jesus left heaven and came down, we too can leave everything to God. It is better to handover our life to God for the complete success and fulfillment of our duty.

Apostles were so glad to give glory to God.

St. Paul expresses,”My deep desire and hope is that I shall never fail in my duty, but that at all times, and especially just now, I shall be full of courage, so that with my whole being I shall bring honor to Christ whether I live or die.” (Phil 1:20-23)

Again he says:

“More than anything else, however, we want to please Him, whether in our home here or there.” (2 Cor. 5:9)

We have to practice deepening our strength daily, not to put off the burning fire within us.

Work hard, do not be lazy, serve your Lord with a heart full of devotion and not to divert your hope. Instead be joyful in your hope. Be patient in your troubles and pray at all times. Share your belongings with needy ones. Ask God to bless those who persecute you. Do not be proud, but accept humbleness.

If you are careful to observe these virtues of life you can experience the burning fire of God’s presence within you. This burning fire of God will remind you of His Presence, purify you and your community,

Never allow this lamp to put off but keep it burning and share its light with others.

“Be conscious that no one enslaves you by means of the worthless defeat of human wisdom that is not from Christ. (Col 2:8)

So fix your attention not in things that are seen, but on things that are unseen by the naked eye which lasts forever. The Holy Spirit is the guarantee for your transformation.

Dear Readers, God who send His Only Son to the lowest depth of the earth, went up above and beyond the heavens to fill the whole universe with His Presence. It was He who gave gifts to mankind. Let not your hearts be troubled to take holy decisions. .

He appointed some to be Apostles, others to be Prophets, some others to be Evangelists and some others to be Pastors and Teachers. He did this to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian Service in order to build the Body of Christ.

We can see Apostles and people under God’s service hold their faith steady to reach their goal in life.

“We are his house if we keep up our courage and confidence in what we hope for.” (Heb. 3:6)

To encourage others with the true teachings and to show the error to those who opposed a servant of God ought to hold firmly the message which can be trusted and agrees with the doctrine.

“Run your best in the race of faith, and win eternal life for yourself; for it was to this life that God called you.” (1 Tim. 6:12)

When you firmly profess your faith before many witnesses, God will surely bless you with all your needs in this life. Amen!

May the Almighty God bless you with self-determination, a firm faith which will help you to visualize the unseen God, a new mind, joyfully giving Him glory, a perpetual lamp that can attract many who are in darkness.

May the Resurrected Lord grant you the grace to control and let go all your stress.

Shall we pray together!

Lord Jesus Christ, I believe in Your Name and Power. Once again I confirm that You alone are my Lord and Savior. I believe that you suffered and died for my iniquities, but God the Father brought you to the Glorious Life again and gave all authority to You. I know that you will come to take us to Eternal Land. I strongly believe in the Holy Spirit which is continuously working for the salvation of man.

You have said “Whatever you ask in My Name, Father will give You”, yes My Savior I believe that your Name can save Me and release from old pattern of my life.

I pray, in the name of Lord Jesus, I release and let go of all the  old imitation habits of my life.

Release all fear, anxiety, sadness and sickness and let go anger, grudge and all unforgettable incidents.

In Your Name I release superstitions and confusions. I release and let go all my selfish motives, pride and insecurities.

I release poverty, dissatisfaction and greediness.

In the Name of Jesus I am released.

I am at Peace, peace, peace.

Glory to God in the Highest!

Thank you for having mercy on me.

Halleluiah! I praise You. I adore You wholeheartedly. Amen

Believe it is becoming easier for you to make changes in your life.

Call your Helper

“Come Holy Spirit I am in need of You”

Acknowledge that you are under the control of the Almighty

Not under the control of your mind.

Remember him in your difficult times

I can assure you that

You will always be at a safer side.

RECOGNISING GOD’S CALL

God says, “But I will bless the person who puts his trust in me. He is like a tree growing near a stream and sending out roots to the water. It is not afraid when hot weather comes, because its leaves stay green; it has no worries when there is no rain; it keeps on bearing fruit. (Jer. 17: 7-8)

God uses various methods to inform His call to the chosen one.

It can be a dream for e.g. “An angel of  the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph and said, “Herod will be looking for the child in order to kill him. So get up take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt.” (Matt. 2:13)

When I was bed ridden, I had such a dream wherein I saw myself discussing with youth and praying in large group etc.. Later when it was fulfilled I realized the dream was a sign from God. Such dreams does not disappear from our heart and keeps flashing in our mind often, making us question ourselves, the origin of it.

We get information about God’s call through community prayer leaders, spiritual teachers, counselors or even from our parents. 

An example of this could be seen in (Acts 13: 1-4). In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon (called the Black), Lucias (from Cyrene), Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the governor) and Saul. While they were serving the Lord fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, to do the work which I have called them.” They fasted and prayed, placed their hands on them, and sent them off.

Jesus (Guru) calls his disciples. The Bible states, “As Jesus walked along the shore of the Lake Galilee, he saw two brothers who were fishermen, Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew, catching fish in the lake with a net. Jesus said to them, “Come with me and I will teach you to catch men.” At once they left their nets and went with Him. He went on and saw two other brothers James and John, the sons of Zebedee, getting their nets ready. Jesus called them, and at once they left the boat and their father, and went with Him.”( Matt.4:18-22) They were tired, hungry and famished when Jesus called them but they recognized and obeyed His call.

In Old testament, we can read about Hannah offering her son Samuel to God. Hannah made a solemn promise: “Almighty Lord, look at me, your servant! See my trouble and remember me! Don’t forget me! If you give me a son I promise that I will dedicate him to you for his whole life and that he will never cut his hair.” (1 Samuel 1:10-11)

We can see Zechariah prophesied about his son John.  “You my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High God. You will go ahead of the Lord to prepare His road for Him, to tell His people that they will be saved by having their sins forgiven.” (Luke 1:76-77)

Mary answered ,“Let your will be done.” She  accepted and stood for God.

God crowned Her mother of the Universe and gave authority over all rulers.

 When we humbly answer God’s call, it brings blessings upon us.

Peter, Andrew, James and John left everything and followed Jesus the moment He called them and they became the apostles and cornerstone of the church.

After God calls Man to Life he said, “Subdue the world” giving authority over the creation.

God’s way of invitation and giving duty are different for each individual.

God wanted Abraham to leave his country and go to a new place where God wanted him to live. It is difficult to think logical about what God expected from Abraham. But his faith and trust allowed him to obey God. Till today, even we his descendants still enjoy the fruits of his obedience. Praise be to the Father of the Nation.

When you get God’s call, don’t be afraid or remember about your temporary loss. Answer and follow His order. Grow in the knowledge of the True Living God, love Him, Live in Him and serve others like a loyal servant of God.

Let us enlighten ourselves as to why God sent His beloved Son to the world.   

(Luke 4:17-21)

On a Sabbath, Jesus went to the synagogue and stood up to read the scriptures:

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

Because He has chosen me 

To bring good news to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives

And recovery of sight to the blind;

To set free the oppressed,

And to announce that the time has come

When the Lord will save his people.

There will be many struggles and sufferings to face and overcome. As Jesus said above, because we are chosen, Lord’s spirit is upon us. That Holy Spirit will continuously assist the one who obey God. 

Jesus was tested by the worldly force by offering richness, possession and protection.

If you willingly submit your life as an instrument for His marvelous Plan, Lord will anoint you with His Mighty Power and convert your life with His joy, peace and courage. Your heart and lips will continuously utter that nothing can separate me from the Lord’s service for He has gifted me this wonderful Life in union with Him. Once you begin to grow and experience God’s presence, you will get the thirst to share the divine experience with all those around you.

The Lord says, “Everyone will hate you because of me. But whoever holds out to the end will be saved.” (Matt.10:22)

As the Bible says, “Be alert! Be on the watch. Your enemy the devil roams like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” Be firm in your faith and resist Him. Then will God share His eternal glory in union with Christ.

God said to Jeremiah, “I chose you before you were born and I selected you to be a prophet of the nations.” Jeremiah replied, “Sovereign Lord! I don’t know how to speak. I am too young.” God answered, “Obey Me, don’t be afraid of them for I will be with you to protect you.”

As God transformed Moses, humblest of humbleness, with sincere contrite heart, let’s lift our prayers to God who wants us to be with Him. Having refuge in God, and with prayer and patience as our weapons, let us move towards the destination of our call.

Eternal Call

Every Breath of Life  tells us of,

The loving call to one and all

Man! O Man listen to these

Call of the Almighty full of eternal bliss.

Call to be His own dear child

Leaving differences far behind.

Cast the unwanted pleasures of life,

Leave the daily greed and strife.

Come forward, accept His invitation

Come surely with self determination.

Come to Him, for Life salvation

Give others His message of inspiration.