Tirzah

THe doctor who took ULTRA SOUND for shebu in her fifth month i guess said"the Baby looks like sheba"...I also felt so..Was this a hint!!!!:)
I was introduced to TIRZAH by Shebu as we were searching for a name for the new entry to be joining our family very shortly. The name gave a good feeling in my SPirit.Within hours of this Rev Billy Graham asked me to study on the DAUGHTERS of ZELOPHEHAD from Numbers 27 and Joshua 17.I immediately turned my Bible to the portion mentioned and my eyeballs popped out seeing TIRZAH.The Lord was almost making it double sure:)..As days passed by the time was nearing for the baby to come out.We were still having the THOMAS ATTITUDE that unless we see the baby we wont believe what people say about the gender of the baby.When people said IT WAS GONNA BE A GIRL from their viewpoint we were having smiles..a deeper peace.When some of the others said it was gonna be a boy,we almost cried..dont know why..then we took some mental preparation to accept a BOY.NOw "mental preparation" was needed because we were uncertain of what the Lord will give us.
Searched through the net and the Bible for whatever Baby boy names and we never reached a compromise.One week before the scheduled delivery date God gave me a thought from Joshua 17 and asked me to tell His church that ITS TIME FOR AN EXPANSION.I spoke about the daughters of ZELOPHEHAD in the church.and what a blessed time that was.
On 11th July i thought to go to OM BOOKS to get some books for the library and proceeded to Forum.Now life without shebu around was not so convenient ...the food department was severly hit..haha...but then had to pass through this phase.My wonderful church members made sure to entertain me with their hospitality whenever they had time.As I was in Forum,after check up with the doctor Sheba said,that in next 48 hours the fluid level needed for the child would be over.Not knowing what was happening I asked" so when is the baby going to come out"?.AMma took over the phone and said that "ANY TIME FROM NOW THE BABY CAN BE OUT-SO DOCTOR HAS ASKED YOU TO COME OVER".I had the excitement of my life..also knew very well that shebu had to go through one of the toughest times of her life...Prayed and passed through the escaltors of Forum and wnet to ABTX Travels and booked my ticket for the night.I sincerely prayed that if the baby comes before I reach..I needn't see the pain my wife goes through.Submitted every thing to the hands of the Lord and made sure that all doors were locked and with a smile on my face I closed the door of my house I said "LORD WHEN I COME BACK I WILL BE A DAD,PLEASE GIVE US THE GRACE AND BE THE EVER PRESENT HELP TO SHEBA".
Sunday morning 12th I slept off a bit and reached POLLACHI the last stop of ABTX travels not knowing that UDUMALPET passed by without my knowledge.I said to the Lord"THIS IS INTERESTING.."haha..Reached the house and saw Shebu,we attended the service as usual.APPA and AMMA were telling that they think the baby was going to come out that day.I had my heart in my mouth..O GOD I DONT KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN,I GIVE SHEBA N THE CHILD Again in your hands.We sang for offeratory in the morning service "HOW SWEET TO HOLD A NEW BORN BABY"..By faith we were singing.Sheba as usual was on the keys with her big stomach..SHe was holding it in her womb...we sang and gave God glory.EVening nothing happened so I had to take over.. the English service.The Holy Spirit inspired me to teach the congregation some songs which expresses the need and importance of the Holy Spirit.I taught them to maintain a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit and spoke again on Joshua 17 of which one character is Tirzah.I ended the service by singing"HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD"with sheba again on the keyboard.
13th I woke up sensing a huge responsibility.We took her to hospital and doctor said the position of the child was not right and that sheba was having high blood pressure.We were quite anxious and they gave a medication that would help in inducing pain and the effect will be evident if no complications in 6hrs time.Time passed by but shebu had no signs of pain,but 2:15 the pains started and Praise God by 3:44 Tirzah was out into the world.I was there to welcome her and it was such a beautiful feeling...words of praise and thanksgiving filled my heart
Tirzah is His gift and she delights us with her pleasantness.
as she starts this whole new journey..our blessings as parents are with her.Tirzah touch the next generation for Jesus..
Love you...

August 09-The Time for the Holy Spirit

As I was asking God on what to write this month.He asked me to write what i spoke in the church last week.He desires that we have a personal relationship with Him.In this dispensation of grace He has given us His Holy Spirit.God sincerely desires that we get into a partnership with the Holy SpiritIt is He who takes what is from God and blesses us with.He helps us in our infirmities.He aids us and helps us.Through out all generations He has poured out His Spirit and in such a time as this He desires that we commune with the precious Spirit of God.This can turn around your situation.This can bless your heart and give a turn around to your ministry and your total perception about God.The Lord reminded me to share 3 IMPACTS of the Holy SPirit in your life
1)THE CREATIVE ACT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The beginning verses of the Bible says that" and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. "The next verse says and then God said “LET THERE BE LIGHT” and there was light.Wherever God has done something , there is an initial hovering of the precious Spirit of God. The Spirit of God initiates the work. Though the earth was void and formless, God didn’t leave the earth as it is, He did something new and beautiful. Am talking to someone who thinks all is lost and empty,I have news for you, the Holy Spirit will hover on you and God will do some creative work in your life.Mary was amazed at what the angel of the Lord spoke to her. She asked “How can this be’,the angel said..THE HOLYSPIRIT will come upon you, the power of the Most High will overshadow you…DO you need the hand of God in doing / creating something new, allow the Holy Spirit to take control of that area or issue of your life.
2)THE CLEANSING ACT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is termed as HOLY Spirit. He is the part of the Trinity. We read that God is a Spirit. The Spirit of God plays also a cleansing or sanctifying role. We read in Mark 7:21-23” What comes out of a man is what makes him 'unclean.' 21For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, 22greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. 23All these evils come from inside and make a man 'unclean.' " He wants us to be Holy..Holiness is the act of being cleansed and set apart.When the Holy Spirit comes in our UNCLEAN bodies..He cleanses us by the blood of Jesus. He does the cleansing..and He dwells inside us. Thereby we become HOLY MEN nad Holy Women of God. In this context it will be wonderful to see 2 scriptures what Holy men and Holy women need to do 1peter 33Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 5For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. I tim 1:I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3This is good, and pleases God our SaviorI want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit and we are His(1 cor 3)Lets live Holy lives
3)The comforting act of the Holy Spirit Have you known that there is a place in your life where even you cant reach. We become depressed,frightful, disappointed and we lose a lot of time worrying.Knowing this the Lord Jesus asked His disciples to wait for the precious Holy Spirit .He referred to the Holy Spirit as COMFORTER.No matter what your struggles are…He is there to comfort you, like how a mother comforts her child.Allow Him inside your heart, commune with Him in the stillness of our soul and let me tell you-Everlasting comfort will be your portion.Do you need the creative, cleansing, comforting act of the Spirit. If you are one of those..take some time off.get to your room, on your knees ask God the Father to fill you with His Spirit. He will give liberally to who all ask /request Him.. My prayer for you with all sincerity isBE YE FILLED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT in the Precious name of Jesus Christ… Have a beautiful month ahead