He Delivers: 2012

Friday, November 2, 2012

Grass and Flowers!!!

Reading the book of Genesis and travelling through Abraham's life, there are three important aspects which keeps us going..

1. Our God is a God of Promises...

2. Our God not only promises, but also fulfill His promises..

3. Our God is a God who also prepares us to experience His promises..

I could see His promise being fulfilled in my life again and again... One more reason to give Him the glory...

Last week I had my ongoing scans and tests for my cancer, how much ever strong you pretend to be, the fear strikes you hard just before you meet the doctor. But I am so grateful for such small small moments with my doctors, which enunciate how insignificant we are...

The uncertain, The short, The human Life!!!

As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field (Psalms 103:15)

The doctor is happy with my scan reports and blood tests. "Blood reports and scans are good. No Dramas!!!, said my oncologist.. I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service (1 Timothy 1:12). More blessed time with Pranav..

Thanks for all those who have been praying for me and as John’s Gospel says, ‘I came that they may have life and have it abundantly’. (John 10:10), God Bless you abundantly.

For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. (Romans 11:36)

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Spectators!!!

I wish to take you to a real play which happened many years ago. Many were there around the central scene; some to give orders, a few to judge, and some to execute orders, others remained as silent spectators. Though the pain of the passion of Jesus touched many of them, they tried to keep a distance from the cross. The cross becomes meaningful only when we realise the real pain of bearing it. The true experience is possible when we move alongside bearing the cross-experiencing the pain of humanity. Can we see those pains around us? Are we participants or spectators? Better to be condemned with Jesus than released with Barabbas!!!!

“He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ (Mathew 25:45)

The one and only person who was born to die was none other than Jesus Christ. There was a cross in heaven before one was raised on top of Calvary. Now comes a fundamental question: Why? Why did Jesus die? The answer can be more than one.

It is an expression of God’s Love. John 3:16

It is for our sins Mathew 1:21

It is an act of ‘giving’ 2 Cor 9:15, 2 Cor 8:9

It is an act of self emptying Phil 2.8

Etc etc

Though what God revealed through His son was in full, our understanding of it is neither perfect nor complete. The Cross and the power that flows from it have not changed, but we have changed. Have a fresh look at the cross and meditate on the amazing sacrifice of Jesus and what the resurrection of Jesus can mean in the life of each of us.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Approaches!!!

The Cross and the power that flows from it have not changed, but fortunately or unfortunately, we have changed. The observance of the lent season and the Holy week will help us to have a fresh look at the cross. Meditate on the amazing sacrifice of Jesus and what the resurrection of Jesus can mean in the life of each of us. Experience Jesus’ Healing touch this lent season!!

Is lent all about fasting the food?

Consider these approaches:

1. Fast from Anger and hatred. (Mathew 5:21-25)

Don’t let your anger overcome you and lose control. Rather work patiently to bring forth His plan for your life. Love, a far more powerful emotion should drive us this lent season. Give your family an extra dose of love each day, each second..

2. Fast from discouragement. (Jer 29:11)

Hold on to promise that God has a perfect plan for all of us

3. Fast from Judging others.(Mathew 7:1-6)

Before you judge, recall how Jesus overlooks our faults.

4. Fast from complaining. (Philippians 2:14)

Best way to overcome this state is to close your eyes and think about some of the little moments of joy that Jesus has given us which was denied to many...

5. Fast from bitterness. (Mark 11:25)

Forgiveness is a process, you may still feel anger against other person, the effects of damages may be still with us.. We can be still in an attitude to forgive that person..Effectively you are controlling your anger, bitterness and allowing God to deal with it.. It may take time, but its worth in the end..

It’s never too late to start the practice, remember tomorrow is always a dream and is never for us. Lets pray for each other as we prepare ourselves during this lent and be a helping hand to those who needs a hand..

Testimony

My New Birth: Revelations June 2010
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It’s been a year since I wrote a letter to my son thinking that it would be the last letter I’d be writing him in my life.
It’s been a year that I was healed by His Grace.
It’s been a year I wrote my testimony (My New Birth) immediately after my surgery for cancer.

Throughout this year, my Lord was upholding me with His righteous right hand. Throughout the year He delivered my feet from stumbling, my eyes from tears, my soul from death.

I looked for words to describe my amazing journey this past year. The words that I was searching for were already there, right before me. The Word of the Lord tells my story, I need no other words. From ignorance to absolute faith and then to salvation, He saved me as He has saved all men through all the ages!

He made me hear His voice on several occasions, at first I couldn’t understand. I waited patiently for Him to reveal His purpose in my life. "You do not realize now what I AM doing, but later you will understand." (John 13 : 7) God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; He does great things beyond our understanding. (Job 37:5)

But I knew His grace is sufficient for me, for His power is made perfect in weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

I prayed fervently knowing His promise, “Though YOU have made me see troubles, many and bitter, YOU will restore my life again;from the depths of the earth YOU will again bring me up. ” (Psalm 71 : 20)

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for YOU are with me; YOUR Rod and YOUR Staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23.4)

He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. (Psalms 40:2). No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed it to me through His Spirit.

I travelled to many countries and many cities this year to tell people of the work He did on me. I did not go with eloquence or superior wisdom. My revelation to others was not with wise and persuasive words, but with the truth about the healing touch I experienced in Him and that our faith may not rest on man's wisdom, but on God's power.

"Come to ME, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11 : 28) " This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it."(John 11 : 4) “for I AM with you to rescue and save you," (Jeremiah 15:20)

After the surgery and during the healing process, I lost some things which were important in my life, The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised. (Job 1:21b) “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” (John 14 : 18) Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear A voice behind you, saying,"This is The way; walk in it." (Isaiah 30:21)
His Words are my strength. His Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. – (Psalm 119 : 105) “Heaven and earth will pass away, but MY words will never pass away.” (Matthew 24 : 35)

Dear friend, Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to GOD. And the Peace of GOD, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ.(Philippians 4 : 6 – 7). Cast all your anxiety on HIM because HE cares for you.(1 Peter 5 : 7)
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. “Surely I AM with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28 : 20 )

Today I live by faith, not by sight. “See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.”( Isaiah 48 : 10)
I have faith in GOD that it will happen just as HE told me.(Acts 27 : 25). I am watching to see that His WORD is fulfilled in my life. I wait for GOD my SAVIOR; my GOD will hear me (Micah 7 : 7)

May The GOD of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in HIM. The GOD of peace be with you all. Amen.

He Delivers