"For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died"
~ 2 Corinthians 5:14
I died. You died. Because Jesus died -- for me, for you.
"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me."
~ Galatians 2:20
I am alive. Truly alive. My life paid for, exchanged for another's. I am restored and reconciled with my Father. A new creation. A child of the Light. Redeemed.
Saturday, April 4
Wednesday, March 18
Prism |<>| The Temptation of Jesus
Commonly known as the Passion of Jesus, here is an insight into the agony Jesus felt the night before He was betrayed into the hands of the Romans. In Gethsemane Satan came back and was again overthrown. Satan's final onslaught against our Lord as Son of Man is in Gethsemane*. The Son of Man was in such anguish, Jesus sweated blood while He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done."
The temptation of Jesus would often be misconstrued as His hesitation to suffer the pain from the blows of the soldiers, the jeers and shame from the crowd, and the crucifixion. The physical suffering was incomparable to the hatred and separation He was to face.
If we understand the character of Christ, His capacity for compassion and mercy, we would understand another dimension to His struggle of accepting the cup from God...It was the grief, the tremendous grief He would carry. I was through an experience when someone I loved had sinned. I was terribly grieved at the evil that was allowed to happen as well as grieved because I saw the separation of that person from God. My realization then, if I feel this tremendous load of grief for this one person, this one situation, Jesus who has infinite compassion and has promised to take on all our burdens , is feeling what I am feeling a billion gazillion (count each and every person in the world) times more! Imagine that grief and pain...
And if we understand who Christ is and His oneness with the Father, we would understand one more dimension to Christ's struggle. I think this was the most difficult part for Him to deal with. I remember those times when I just felt hollow, lost, restless, tossed in waves -- not anchored anywhere. Those were the times when I was clearly separated from God because of my sins. Jesus Christ, Son of Man, who is pure and without sin and is also the Son of God, who is one with the Father, volunteered to be separated from God! He sacrificed Himself to die (for 3 earth days). I could not imagine how He could have borne separation from the Father who He is one with...it was more than depression, devastation...but because His death needed to happen to reconcile us back to the Father.
The amazing wonder of Jesus' resurrection is the glory of Him rising above the power of death and emerging victorious over evil to win the battle for our souls. This was the end in sight. But the struggles of Christ could not be overlooked nor easily dismissed, what He overcame to emerge triumphant could not be taken for granted. An understanding of the bleakness and emptiness He faced magnifies the sacrifice He made and glorifies His authority over the heavens, the world, and darkness all the more.
Worthy is the Lamb. Praise be to our Lord Jesus Christ!
* Oswald Chambers, My Utmost, His Agony and Our Fellowship
The temptation of Jesus would often be misconstrued as His hesitation to suffer the pain from the blows of the soldiers, the jeers and shame from the crowd, and the crucifixion. The physical suffering was incomparable to the hatred and separation He was to face.
If we understand the character of Christ, His capacity for compassion and mercy, we would understand another dimension to His struggle of accepting the cup from God...It was the grief, the tremendous grief He would carry. I was through an experience when someone I loved had sinned. I was terribly grieved at the evil that was allowed to happen as well as grieved because I saw the separation of that person from God. My realization then, if I feel this tremendous load of grief for this one person, this one situation, Jesus who has infinite compassion and has promised to take on all our burdens , is feeling what I am feeling a billion gazillion (count each and every person in the world) times more! Imagine that grief and pain...
And if we understand who Christ is and His oneness with the Father, we would understand one more dimension to Christ's struggle. I think this was the most difficult part for Him to deal with. I remember those times when I just felt hollow, lost, restless, tossed in waves -- not anchored anywhere. Those were the times when I was clearly separated from God because of my sins. Jesus Christ, Son of Man, who is pure and without sin and is also the Son of God, who is one with the Father, volunteered to be separated from God! He sacrificed Himself to die (for 3 earth days). I could not imagine how He could have borne separation from the Father who He is one with...it was more than depression, devastation...but because His death needed to happen to reconcile us back to the Father.
The amazing wonder of Jesus' resurrection is the glory of Him rising above the power of death and emerging victorious over evil to win the battle for our souls. This was the end in sight. But the struggles of Christ could not be overlooked nor easily dismissed, what He overcame to emerge triumphant could not be taken for granted. An understanding of the bleakness and emptiness He faced magnifies the sacrifice He made and glorifies His authority over the heavens, the world, and darkness all the more.
Worthy is the Lamb. Praise be to our Lord Jesus Christ!
* Oswald Chambers, My Utmost, His Agony and Our Fellowship
Tuesday, February 10
Love in Action
Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. ~ 1 John 3:18
Saturday, January 31
A Moment with God
The gentle wind that blows and touches my ear is God whispering... I hear His voice calling my name and when I turn to peek, I see His glorious smile..."Child, you are My child, I will never leave you nor forsake you."
For my knowledge of God does not come from the wisdom of men but from the Spirit.
"My Lord and my God. Holy, Holy, Holy are You. Hosanna in the highest!"
And I urgently search for paper and pen to capture the piercing truth He has reminded me of.
Things of this world I may not fathom
What the future holds I do not know
My trust is in the Lord, and
My hope lies in Him alone
Tuesday, January 13
Prism |<>| Familiarity vs Intimacy
"Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me?" ~ John 14:9a NASB
There is a vast difference between knowing someone and knowing someone intimately. The difference lies in what we are willing to give of ourselves. Intimately knowing someone requires commitment...continued commitment.
Jesus said, “Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” John 17:24-2
Jesus Himself has committed that He will help us know Him more and more. That He would help us grow in knowledge of Him and love and that we would bear much fruit. Commitment is a two way street. We also need to make a commitment to pursue intimacy with Him.
"There is a need to be aware of what brings growth to a person's life. One of the most damaging wedges between two people is a sense of insecurity because of a lack of commitment toward each other. God wants you to be aware of His continued commitment to lift your life. He longs for the commitment of your heart to know Him with increasing depth. Three areas promote growth: Truth, mercy, and knowledge of God. Where these are lacking there exists a cold or lukewarm religious form." (Knowing God Intimately, Dennis Burke)
What are the benefits to knowing God intimately? God promises peace in mind and body "Now acquaint yourself with Him, and be at peace..." in Job 22:21a (NKJV) and God promises that "what you decide on will be done..." Job 22:28a (NIV). Acquaint - grow your knowledge of God and trust in His promises.
In Jeremiah 17:7-8, there is a beautiful description of one who has learned to trust God: “But happy is he who relies on the Eternal, with the Eternal for his confidence! He is like a tree planted beside a stream, reaching its roots to the water; untouched by any fear of scorching heat, its leaves are ever green, it goes on bearing fruit in days of drought, & lives serene.”
Our knowledge of God and trust in Him is evidenced in how we live our lives. The deeper our knowledge of God, the deeper our faith. The more we understand God's faithfulness and sovereignty it becomes easier for us to trust in the Lord and follow His precepts. The more we follow His precepts, the more we see ourselves change and transform. The more other people see the fruit in our lives.
How do we grow our knowledge of God? For many, the vast majority of their time with God is in a public setting- either church, Bible study, or prayer meetings. Jesus said in Mathew 6:6, “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
It is in quiet times in His presence worshiping, waiting, praising & listening that we enter the highest levels of prayer. When we have left business outside the door & simply opened ourselves to commune with our Father. Our time in our "inner room" is our investment to grow our roots deep into God, to grow our knowledge of Him. Deep roots make strong, healthy trees. Deep roots create stability & confidence in times when winds buffet us. There is tranquility & serenity deep within us because we have tapped into the true source of strength.
Sometimes it is a struggle to just even start spending time with God. And sometimes, even if you drag yourself to spend time with God, alone, your thoughts would be racing and flying in different directions. You must learn to control your mind's wanderings and not waste your precious time with Jesus. Pray to God to help you. Pray for God to help you hold true to your commitment. One thing I have realized, it's not about maintaining your commitment to spiritual disciplines of prayer, reading the Bible, fasting, meditation...it's maintaining your commitment that in every part of your life, every second, your focus is in your commitment to know Jesus intimately. This is the goal.
Dear friend, I leave you with this amazing and wonderful promise of God that when we devote ourselves to knowing Him intimately and commit in our heart to know Him with increasing depth, the returns are immeasurable...
There is a vast difference between knowing someone and knowing someone intimately. The difference lies in what we are willing to give of ourselves. Intimately knowing someone requires commitment...continued commitment.
Jesus said, “Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” John 17:24-2
Jesus Himself has committed that He will help us know Him more and more. That He would help us grow in knowledge of Him and love and that we would bear much fruit. Commitment is a two way street. We also need to make a commitment to pursue intimacy with Him.
"There is a need to be aware of what brings growth to a person's life. One of the most damaging wedges between two people is a sense of insecurity because of a lack of commitment toward each other. God wants you to be aware of His continued commitment to lift your life. He longs for the commitment of your heart to know Him with increasing depth. Three areas promote growth: Truth, mercy, and knowledge of God. Where these are lacking there exists a cold or lukewarm religious form." (Knowing God Intimately, Dennis Burke)
What are the benefits to knowing God intimately? God promises peace in mind and body "Now acquaint yourself with Him, and be at peace..." in Job 22:21a (NKJV) and God promises that "what you decide on will be done..." Job 22:28a (NIV). Acquaint - grow your knowledge of God and trust in His promises.
In Jeremiah 17:7-8, there is a beautiful description of one who has learned to trust God: “But happy is he who relies on the Eternal, with the Eternal for his confidence! He is like a tree planted beside a stream, reaching its roots to the water; untouched by any fear of scorching heat, its leaves are ever green, it goes on bearing fruit in days of drought, & lives serene.”
Our knowledge of God and trust in Him is evidenced in how we live our lives. The deeper our knowledge of God, the deeper our faith. The more we understand God's faithfulness and sovereignty it becomes easier for us to trust in the Lord and follow His precepts. The more we follow His precepts, the more we see ourselves change and transform. The more other people see the fruit in our lives.
How do we grow our knowledge of God? For many, the vast majority of their time with God is in a public setting- either church, Bible study, or prayer meetings. Jesus said in Mathew 6:6, “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
It is in quiet times in His presence worshiping, waiting, praising & listening that we enter the highest levels of prayer. When we have left business outside the door & simply opened ourselves to commune with our Father. Our time in our "inner room" is our investment to grow our roots deep into God, to grow our knowledge of Him. Deep roots make strong, healthy trees. Deep roots create stability & confidence in times when winds buffet us. There is tranquility & serenity deep within us because we have tapped into the true source of strength.
Sometimes it is a struggle to just even start spending time with God. And sometimes, even if you drag yourself to spend time with God, alone, your thoughts would be racing and flying in different directions. You must learn to control your mind's wanderings and not waste your precious time with Jesus. Pray to God to help you. Pray for God to help you hold true to your commitment. One thing I have realized, it's not about maintaining your commitment to spiritual disciplines of prayer, reading the Bible, fasting, meditation...it's maintaining your commitment that in every part of your life, every second, your focus is in your commitment to know Jesus intimately. This is the goal.
Dear friend, I leave you with this amazing and wonderful promise of God that when we devote ourselves to knowing Him intimately and commit in our heart to know Him with increasing depth, the returns are immeasurable...
Job 22:21-28
(NKJV)
21 “Now acquaint yourself with Him, and be at peace;
Thereby good will come to you.
22 Receive, please, instruction from His mouth,
And lay up His words in your heart.
23 If you return to the Almighty, you will be built up;
You will remove iniquity far from your tents.
24 Then you will lay your gold in the dust,
And the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks.
25 Yes, the Almighty will be your gold
And your precious silver;
emphasis (NLT)
23 If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored—
so clean up your life.
(NIV)
26 Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty
and will lift up your face to God.
27 You will pray to him, and he will hear you,
and you will fulfill your vows.
28 What you decide on will be done,
and light will shine on your ways.
Monday, January 12
Three Signs of a True Christian
A truly Christian home is a place where sinners live; but it is also a place where the members of that home admit the fact and understand the problem, know what to do about it, and as a result grow by grace. Let us look in more detail at three significant differences that make all the difference in the world.
1. Christians admit their sins. Because they know the Bible says that no Christian is ever perfect in this life (cf. I John 1:8-10), Christians are able to acknowledge the fact and, in time, learn to anticipate and prepare for sin. They, of all persons, should never rely upon rationalizations, excuses, or blame shifting (although, of course, as sinners they sometimes do) to try to euphemize their sins. They do not have to cover up, for all Christians know that all Christians sin. There can be, therefore, a certain amount of openness, honesty, and relaxation about the relationships that Christians sustain to one another, especially in the home. I am by no means suggesting that we may be relaxed about sin; exactly not that. What I am trying to say, however, is that Christians do not need to spend anxious hours of futile endeavor trying to cover their tracks. They do not need to think up ways to deceive the fellow next door into thinking that they are sterling specimens of humanity. They may freely admit what they know is true: that they have failed to do the will of God. With the freedom to admit the truth comes the possibility of repentance, and with repentance they can expect forgiveness and help from God and from one another. Christians can progress rapidly out of sinful living patterns as a result. They can pour their time and energies into the endeavor to replace sinful patterns with Biblical patterns of life. Rather than wasting time minimizing or denying the fact of sin, Christians can concentrate on dealing with sin.
Parents certainly can take a lot of the unnecessary grief out of child raising when, as a matter of course (rather than becoming falsely shocked over the fact), they expect their children to do wrong things at home, at school, and in public. There is then no necessity to subject children to unusual and inappropriate discipline or to the excessive anger that sometimes grows out of embarrassment. Once parents are prepared to admit that the Biblical doctrine of original sin is true not only in theory, but is operative as well in the life of little Mary or Johnny, they can relax and deal with the problem appropriately (Biblically). Again, this does not mean that they will excuse or ignore sinful behavior in their children, or that they will be unconcerned about it as something inevitable and, therefore, about which nothing can be done. No, not that at all. Rather, they will acknowledge sin for what it is and will proceed to deal with it in a Biblical manner. All of which leads to the second difference:
2. Christians know what to do about their sins. Because they have the Bible as the standard of faith and practice, Christians not only know why problems occur in the home, but they know what to do about them. Thus the truly Christian home differs from the home next door in that it can use Biblical precepts and examples successfully to handle and recoup from every occurrence of sin. This, again, is a significant difference. The Bible not only contains directions about what to do when one or more members of the family fall into sin; it goes beyond this and shows what to do to assure that there will be no such future failure. Because this book largely is devoted to a consideration of many of the most common problems found in the Christian home, I will not enlarge upon this point here.
3. Christians progress out of their sins. Where there is spiritual life, there also will be spiritual growth. No Christian can remain the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. A fundamental presupposition of the Christian faith is that there will be growth out of sin into righteousness. Where there is Bible study, prayer, witness, and the fellowship of the saints, the Spirit of God will be at work to produce His fruit. That fruit is righteousness. This book deals also with many of the ways in which the Bible may be used preventively in Christian homes to avoid the trials and problems that the family next door must face simply because they have no such standard.
The Christian home, then, is a place where sinful persons face the problems of a sinful world. Yet, they face them together with God and His resources, which are all centered in Christ (cf. Col. 2:3). Sinners live in the Christian home, but the sinless Savior lives there too. That is what makes the difference!
* Source: Christian Living in the Home, by Dr. Jay Adams
1. Christians admit their sins. Because they know the Bible says that no Christian is ever perfect in this life (cf. I John 1:8-10), Christians are able to acknowledge the fact and, in time, learn to anticipate and prepare for sin. They, of all persons, should never rely upon rationalizations, excuses, or blame shifting (although, of course, as sinners they sometimes do) to try to euphemize their sins. They do not have to cover up, for all Christians know that all Christians sin. There can be, therefore, a certain amount of openness, honesty, and relaxation about the relationships that Christians sustain to one another, especially in the home. I am by no means suggesting that we may be relaxed about sin; exactly not that. What I am trying to say, however, is that Christians do not need to spend anxious hours of futile endeavor trying to cover their tracks. They do not need to think up ways to deceive the fellow next door into thinking that they are sterling specimens of humanity. They may freely admit what they know is true: that they have failed to do the will of God. With the freedom to admit the truth comes the possibility of repentance, and with repentance they can expect forgiveness and help from God and from one another. Christians can progress rapidly out of sinful living patterns as a result. They can pour their time and energies into the endeavor to replace sinful patterns with Biblical patterns of life. Rather than wasting time minimizing or denying the fact of sin, Christians can concentrate on dealing with sin.
Parents certainly can take a lot of the unnecessary grief out of child raising when, as a matter of course (rather than becoming falsely shocked over the fact), they expect their children to do wrong things at home, at school, and in public. There is then no necessity to subject children to unusual and inappropriate discipline or to the excessive anger that sometimes grows out of embarrassment. Once parents are prepared to admit that the Biblical doctrine of original sin is true not only in theory, but is operative as well in the life of little Mary or Johnny, they can relax and deal with the problem appropriately (Biblically). Again, this does not mean that they will excuse or ignore sinful behavior in their children, or that they will be unconcerned about it as something inevitable and, therefore, about which nothing can be done. No, not that at all. Rather, they will acknowledge sin for what it is and will proceed to deal with it in a Biblical manner. All of which leads to the second difference:
2. Christians know what to do about their sins. Because they have the Bible as the standard of faith and practice, Christians not only know why problems occur in the home, but they know what to do about them. Thus the truly Christian home differs from the home next door in that it can use Biblical precepts and examples successfully to handle and recoup from every occurrence of sin. This, again, is a significant difference. The Bible not only contains directions about what to do when one or more members of the family fall into sin; it goes beyond this and shows what to do to assure that there will be no such future failure. Because this book largely is devoted to a consideration of many of the most common problems found in the Christian home, I will not enlarge upon this point here.
3. Christians progress out of their sins. Where there is spiritual life, there also will be spiritual growth. No Christian can remain the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. A fundamental presupposition of the Christian faith is that there will be growth out of sin into righteousness. Where there is Bible study, prayer, witness, and the fellowship of the saints, the Spirit of God will be at work to produce His fruit. That fruit is righteousness. This book deals also with many of the ways in which the Bible may be used preventively in Christian homes to avoid the trials and problems that the family next door must face simply because they have no such standard.
The Christian home, then, is a place where sinful persons face the problems of a sinful world. Yet, they face them together with God and His resources, which are all centered in Christ (cf. Col. 2:3). Sinners live in the Christian home, but the sinless Savior lives there too. That is what makes the difference!
* Source: Christian Living in the Home, by Dr. Jay Adams
Tuesday, January 6
More on enduring
James 1:12
"Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." (NKJV)
"God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." (NLT)
"Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." (NKJV)
"God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." (NLT)
Tuesday, December 30
Voice of Truth
Oh, what I would do to have
the kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves
To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown
Where Jesus is,
And he's holding out his hand
But the waves are calling out my name
and they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
time and time again
"Boy, you'll never win,
you'll never win."
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
the voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
and the voice of truth says "this is for my glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
Oh, what I would do
to have the kind of strength it takes
To stand before a giant
with just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound
of a thousand warriors
shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand
But the giant's calling out
my name and he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
time and time again
"Boy you'll never win,
you'll never win."
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
the voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
and the voice of truth says "this is for my glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
But the stone was just the right size
to put the giant on the ground
and the waves they don't seem so high
from on top of them looking down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
when I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
singing over me
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
And the voice of truth says "this is for my glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me (calling out to me)
I will choose to listen and believe (I will choose to listen and believe)
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
I will listen and believe
I will listen and believe the voice of truth
I will listen and believe
'Cause Jesus you are the voice of truth
And I will listen to you.. oh you are
* Casting Crowns
Monday, December 29
Definition of Terms
Endurance \En*dur"ance\, n.
1. A state or quality of lasting or duration; lastingness; continuance.
2. The act of bearing or suffering; a continuing under pain or distress without resistance, or without being overcome; sufferance; patience.
Wars are coming. None can steal my joy. As 2009 ushers in, promise and excitement surround all the doom and gloom. Unusual, but not crazy to those who understand -- those who are sanctified, enduring, rejoicing...
1. A state or quality of lasting or duration; lastingness; continuance.
2. The act of bearing or suffering; a continuing under pain or distress without resistance, or without being overcome; sufferance; patience.
"Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."There's only one way to run a race, keep your eyes focused on the goal.
~ Hebrews 12:1-3 (emphasis mine)
Wars are coming. None can steal my joy. As 2009 ushers in, promise and excitement surround all the doom and gloom. Unusual, but not crazy to those who understand -- those who are sanctified, enduring, rejoicing...
Friday, December 19
Praise and Glory to the King!
God is good.
All the time!
All the time!
God is good, so good, so good!
Shout it from the mountaintops!
Makes me dance on the roof!
His ways and thoughts I can not comprehend
All I know is He is so, so good!
Surely goodness and love follow me all my days.
All the time!
All the time!
God is good, so good, so good!
Shout it from the mountaintops!
Makes me dance on the roof!
His ways and thoughts I can not comprehend
All I know is He is so, so good!
Surely goodness and love follow me all my days.
Wednesday, December 17
The Good Shepherd | Ang Mabuting Pastol
Ang sarap ng pakiramdam
nang may pinapasahan
Bawat takot, bawat hinanakit
bawat galit, bawat lungkot may karamay...
Ang sarap ng pakiramdam nang may nagmamahal
Nakaakap at nakabalot sa piling Nya
at kahit ano pa ang mangyari, salo ka Nya
nang may pinapasahan
Bawat takot, bawat hinanakit
bawat galit, bawat lungkot may karamay...
Ang sarap ng pakiramdam nang may nagmamahal
Nakaakap at nakabalot sa piling Nya
at kahit ano pa ang mangyari, salo ka Nya
Hesus
Kung nagiisa at nalulumbay
Dahil sa hirap mong itinataglay
Kung kailangan mo ng karamay
Tumawag ka at Siya'y naghihintay
Siya ang iyong kailangan,
Sandigan, Kaibigan mo
Siya ang araw mo lagi
At karamay kung sawi
Siya ay si Hesus sa bawat sandali
Kaya ang lagi mong pagkakatandaan
Siya lang ang may pag-ibig na tunay
Pagibig na tunay
Siya ay si Hesus, Siya ay si Hesus...
Siya ay si Hesus sa habang panahon
* Hesus by Aegis, partial
Thursday, December 11
In Awe of God
Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust!"
Psalm 91:1-2
Wednesday, December 10
Definition of Terms
Rhema
The second primary Greek word that describes Scripture is rhema, which refers to a word that is spoken and means “an utterance.” A rhema is a verse or portion of Scripture that the Holy Spirit brings to our attention with application to a current situation or need for direction.
In the regular course of our daily reading of God’s Word (logos), we need to ask God to speak to us through His Word and give us insight into it. The Holy Spirit can cause certain passages to stand out with significant meaning or application for our lives. These are the rhemas of Scripture and should become a part of our daily thoughts and actions.
* Source: Institute in Basic Life Principles
Related Topic
What is Rhema?
The second primary Greek word that describes Scripture is rhema, which refers to a word that is spoken and means “an utterance.” A rhema is a verse or portion of Scripture that the Holy Spirit brings to our attention with application to a current situation or need for direction.
In the regular course of our daily reading of God’s Word (logos), we need to ask God to speak to us through His Word and give us insight into it. The Holy Spirit can cause certain passages to stand out with significant meaning or application for our lives. These are the rhemas of Scripture and should become a part of our daily thoughts and actions.
* Source: Institute in Basic Life Principles
Related Topic
What is Rhema?
Tuesday, December 9
I Cling to the Cross
Cling to the cross and everything it means
I know it's the only hope there is for saving me
For without Your great mercy
I would be forever lost
With a thankful heart I come
And cling to the cross
Standing at the empty tomb
Promises I have in You arise
I was made alive in You
Everything You said was true
You suffered, died, and rose to bring us life
I cling to the cross and everything it means
I know it's the only hope there is for saving me
For without Your great mercy
I would be forever lost
With a thankful heart I come (Jesus I come)
With a thankful heart I come
With a thankful heart I come and cling to the cross
The world behind me, the cross before me
The world behind me, the cross before me
The world behind me, the cross before me
No turning back, no turning back
©2007 Paul Baloche Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Integrity's Hosanna!
I know it's the only hope there is for saving me
For without Your great mercy
I would be forever lost
With a thankful heart I come
And cling to the cross
Standing at the empty tomb
Promises I have in You arise
I was made alive in You
Everything You said was true
You suffered, died, and rose to bring us life
I cling to the cross and everything it means
I know it's the only hope there is for saving me
For without Your great mercy
I would be forever lost
With a thankful heart I come (Jesus I come)
With a thankful heart I come
With a thankful heart I come and cling to the cross
The world behind me, the cross before me
The world behind me, the cross before me
The world behind me, the cross before me
No turning back, no turning back
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Monday, December 8
Rejoice! Take Heart
"See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come," says the LORD Almighty
(Malachi 3:1)
(Malachi 3:1)
Saturday, December 6
Healing and Deliverance
To those who have experienced this, you would understand. To those who have not, it begins with your cry to God for help,"Lord, Save Me!"
Ezekiel 47:8 Then he said to me: “This water flows toward the eastern region, goes down into the valley, and enters the sea. When it reaches the sea, its waters are healed. (NKJV)
Then he said to me, “This river flows east through the desert into the valley of the Dead Sea. The waters of this stream will make the salty waters of the Dead Sea fresh and pure. (NLT)
Lord, I want to be whole...heal me...deliver me!
Ezekiel 47:8 Then he said to me: “This water flows toward the eastern region, goes down into the valley, and enters the sea. When it reaches the sea, its waters are healed. (NKJV)
Then he said to me, “This river flows east through the desert into the valley of the Dead Sea. The waters of this stream will make the salty waters of the Dead Sea fresh and pure. (NLT)
Lord, I want to be whole...heal me...deliver me!
The goal of deliverance is wholeness *
It is easy to think of the deliverance ministry as a quick-fix... simply casting out demons takes away all of a person's bondages. The ministry of deliverance is often a process which involves more than simply driving out the demons. There are usually strongholds to be torn down. Since strongholds are incorrect thinking patterns, this is done through the renewing of your mind according to the Word of God. There is often inner healing that needs to take place as well. I cannot stress how important it is to pursue an intimate relationship with the Lord once you have been delivered. If you neglect your relationship with God, the enemy would be more than happy to begin finding ways to cause you to lose your newfound freedom.
The purpose of deliverance is to receive freedom from any hindrances in your life that would keep you from walking in the fullness of God's plan for your life and your relationship with Him. Deliverance is only for believers.
Related Topics
Healing
The Ministry of Deliverance
Tearing Down Strongholds - Receive Freedom
Removing Legal Rights
Jesus, Son of Man, Our Example
Thursday, December 4
Prism |<>| Face to Face with Evil
For things we do not fathom
Evil, pain, distress, suffering in this world
Things our human minds can not comprehend
Things our hearts can not accept
Hideous, disgusting, unjust, and oppressive things
We ask "why, why, why?"
Though I ache
I have found the answer that quiets my soul
An answer that humbles me
I am awed and ever grateful...
For no reason but His glory.
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We witness evil everyday, we see it all the time in the news. But until it strikes and personally affects us, only then do we realize the hideousness of what we know we abhor. We ponder and ask, why? Why has God allowed it? Why? Why?
(Romans 9:11-23) "11Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad --in order that God's purpose in election might stand: not by works but by HIM who calls--...14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! 15For He says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion. It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. 18Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden... 23What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory--"
Not because of anything we do or can do, nor is it because of our desire, our strength, our weakness, our effort nor our choice. But because of our sovereign GOD, only by His choice. Because of who He is...faithful, good, and strong. God does things for a purpose.
To all of those have stood against disobeying God, be reminded, we do not stand because we choose to, we stand because of HIS mercy.
Understand, all these things are for His glory.
To God, Jesus, our Lord, be the glory!
Evil, pain, distress, suffering in this world
Things our human minds can not comprehend
Things our hearts can not accept
Hideous, disgusting, unjust, and oppressive things
We ask "why, why, why?"
Though I ache
I have found the answer that quiets my soul
An answer that humbles me
I am awed and ever grateful...
For no reason but His glory.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We witness evil everyday, we see it all the time in the news. But until it strikes and personally affects us, only then do we realize the hideousness of what we know we abhor. We ponder and ask, why? Why has God allowed it? Why? Why?
(Romans 9:11-23) "11Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad --in order that God's purpose in election might stand: not by works but by HIM who calls--...14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! 15For He says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion. It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. 18Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden... 23What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory--"
Not because of anything we do or can do, nor is it because of our desire, our strength, our weakness, our effort nor our choice. But because of our sovereign GOD, only by His choice. Because of who He is...faithful, good, and strong. God does things for a purpose.
To all of those have stood against disobeying God, be reminded, we do not stand because we choose to, we stand because of HIS mercy.
Understand, all these things are for His glory.
When I Think About the LordFor the joy of the Lord is our strength...and His peace, that transcends all understanding, our fortress.
by Hillsong
When I think about the Lord
How He saved me
How He raised me
How He filled me with the Holy Ghost
How He healed me to the uttermost
When I think about the Lord
How He picked me up and turned me around
How He placed my feet on solid ground
It makes me wanna shout,
"Hallelujah! Thank you, JESUS!
Lord, you're worthy of all the glory and all the honor and all the praise!"
It makes me wanna shout,
"Hallelujah! Thank you, JESUS!
Lord, you're worthy of all the glory and all the honor and all the praise!"
To God, Jesus, our Lord, be the glory!
Monday, September 22
When God Smiles
I beam
when God's light shines upon me
I feel like the sun
has risen inside me
and its rays
a stream of light
touching people around
I smile
when God's light shines upon me
I feel like the sun
has risen inside me
and its rays
a stream of light
touching people around
I smile
Tuesday, September 16
How faithful is God?
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills
be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will
not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be
removed, says the Lord, who has compassion
on you.
( ISAIAH 54:10 *NIV )
be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will
not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be
removed, says the Lord, who has compassion
on you.
( ISAIAH 54:10 *NIV )
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