Ephesian 1: 18-20 "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead..."
There is power in God. And God wants to show us His power. He wants to show Himself strong on your behalf. As believers, we have access to that power by faith in what Christ has done for us. God has demonstrated that resurrection power in Jesus by raising him from the dead.
2 Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him."
Abraham was the first, i believe personally, to understand the resurrection power of God. He believed that God can raise even his son Isaac from the dead. Abraham begotten Isaac when he already is too old to father any children. In other words, Abraham and his wife Sarah's reproductive system was already "dead" but God "resurrected" them. God had promised Abraham that he will have descendants despite the impossibility scientifically. The Jews we see today are the descendants of Abraham and Sarah. The re-emergence of the nation of Israel today is a statement by God to this generation of His resurrection power.
When things seem to go down, seem to go into death mode, remind yourself that God can turn things around. God is an expert in doing rebound. In this economic crisis, the world may feel the worse is yet to come, but in God, nothing is impossible with Him. He can even raise the dead!
Trust Him! God has the last say.
"Dear heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that our strength is small and that we are dependent on You. Our faith is in You and hearts is towards You. You raised Christ from the dead, You can even raise our marriages, relationships, finances and health from the dead. We can expect a miracle in You, let us experience that resurrection power of God in us right now. Have the peace of God that surpass all understanding guard our hearts and mind... In Jesus Christ Amen!"
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Baptism of Water and Fire
Matthew 3:16 "When He had been baptized. Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him..."
The word baptized is the word "baptizo" which is to be fully immersed. When Moses and the children of Israel were at the end of the road, the sea in their face and the enemy hard on pursuit at their rear, they were at their wits' end and unless the LORD make a way for them, they faced total annihilation as a nation. God splitted the Red Sea, baptized them "under" the Sea and passed them through on dry ground onto the other side, and closed the waters onto the enemy as they followed the children of Israel.
Sometimes in life we are faced with difficult trials. Jesus said in this life there are many trials and tribulation.
John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
But there is this resurrection power that was in Jesus which Jesus has put into us as believers which we could tap into that can cause us to rise immediately from the waters. We do not need to stay down in the pit for long because there is hope in God. God will help you. Enter into His Presence, hear His Word.
Proverbs 24:16 "For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again..."
"and behold, the heavens were opened to Him..."
Most of the time, it's only after you get up, you will see a whole new world opened up to you. That whole new possibility could be the heaven you are looking for.
"and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him."
The people at the Jordan River did not see the vision. Only Jesus saw it. They would have followed Jesus immediately if such powerful signs is publicly displayed. Sometimes the vision that God gave you, it's only for you. Let God's vision for you remain on you.
in verse 17, " and suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
We need to hear from God. Even Jesus need to hear words of affirmation from His Father. We need to mediate on and absorb the affirmation of love from God. Statistic has shown that many behavioral problems stemmed from love denied or love withheld. God will not withhold or deny you His love, He is Love. Jesus is true Love manifested in the human skin. Jesus has shown His Love by dying for you for the cross.
Jesus said in John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
John 1:32 "And John bore witness, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him.""
There was one other person who saw the vision that Jesus saw, it was John the Baptist. In this life that you run, God will bring certain friends that see the same things as you see. They could be your helpers or co-workers in the kingdom of God. Together you will stand and battle, and together you will serve God's bigger purpose.
Isaiah 43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you."
"Dear Father God, thank You for the divine friends we can depend on which You have brought into our lives. Truly, godly friendship is a gift from You. Thank You for walking through this trial with us. Your Holy Spirit remain on us through the thick and thin. We will pass through fire and shall not be burned, and through the waters and not be drowned. When the enemy comes in like a flood You will raise up a barrier against it. God, we love you and we trust in your power to deliver! In Jesus, Amen!"
The word baptized is the word "baptizo" which is to be fully immersed. When Moses and the children of Israel were at the end of the road, the sea in their face and the enemy hard on pursuit at their rear, they were at their wits' end and unless the LORD make a way for them, they faced total annihilation as a nation. God splitted the Red Sea, baptized them "under" the Sea and passed them through on dry ground onto the other side, and closed the waters onto the enemy as they followed the children of Israel.
Sometimes in life we are faced with difficult trials. Jesus said in this life there are many trials and tribulation.
John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
But there is this resurrection power that was in Jesus which Jesus has put into us as believers which we could tap into that can cause us to rise immediately from the waters. We do not need to stay down in the pit for long because there is hope in God. God will help you. Enter into His Presence, hear His Word.
Proverbs 24:16 "For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again..."
"and behold, the heavens were opened to Him..."
Most of the time, it's only after you get up, you will see a whole new world opened up to you. That whole new possibility could be the heaven you are looking for.
"and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him."
The people at the Jordan River did not see the vision. Only Jesus saw it. They would have followed Jesus immediately if such powerful signs is publicly displayed. Sometimes the vision that God gave you, it's only for you. Let God's vision for you remain on you.
in verse 17, " and suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
We need to hear from God. Even Jesus need to hear words of affirmation from His Father. We need to mediate on and absorb the affirmation of love from God. Statistic has shown that many behavioral problems stemmed from love denied or love withheld. God will not withhold or deny you His love, He is Love. Jesus is true Love manifested in the human skin. Jesus has shown His Love by dying for you for the cross.
Jesus said in John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
John 1:32 "And John bore witness, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him.""
There was one other person who saw the vision that Jesus saw, it was John the Baptist. In this life that you run, God will bring certain friends that see the same things as you see. They could be your helpers or co-workers in the kingdom of God. Together you will stand and battle, and together you will serve God's bigger purpose.
Isaiah 43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you."
"Dear Father God, thank You for the divine friends we can depend on which You have brought into our lives. Truly, godly friendship is a gift from You. Thank You for walking through this trial with us. Your Holy Spirit remain on us through the thick and thin. We will pass through fire and shall not be burned, and through the waters and not be drowned. When the enemy comes in like a flood You will raise up a barrier against it. God, we love you and we trust in your power to deliver! In Jesus, Amen!"
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