Monday, August 22, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tia 2 Big!!
Taaaaaaaaaachi....Taaaachi.To remain impartial she also says Tachi..momomom...Cant imagine how quickly our little one became 2 BIG:)
The way she says Sheeesus(for Jesus) must have really moved the heart of God. As a full time FATHER, she was very easy to bring up.Her Cbeebies friends really helped us.
IGLE PIGGLE,MAKAPAAKA,UPSYDAISY,TOMBLIBOOS....teletubbies all became a part of her small mind.
The way she responds to music is what is amazing. She hums Tittee titee.lile star..I caaaath aa my cares upon uuuuuu...She loves everyone who sings and if someone sings they will grab her attention.
Teddy bear teddy bear turn around,if you're happy and you know it,Diggg it,Can you do the kangaroo are her favorite actions songs.
She loves pancakes and chicken...Very adventerous in chasing a cat and trying to slide from a slope.When she is around,she changes the atmosphere.
Many a time HAVE PATIENCE..and I CAST ALL MY CARED ministered to both of us.
We are so thankful to God for our dear thyaathe kooku and pray for the anointing to rest on her.
we love u
taaachi n momomom
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Being a worship leader
I love worshipping God. When I hear a piano being played, my heart pounds.My eyes get popped out and look out for some opportunity to sing a song which I know will touch God's heart.
In Church Services a worship leader plays a major role in invoking God's presence. A person far away from Christ when He feels the presence of God as the worship songs are sung, commits to Jesus. Healings and deliverance takes place when a worship leader inspires the congregation to SING IT OUT and SPEAK IT OUT.
As worship leaders we should have a constant thirst and hunger for His presence.Only when we are drenched in His presence can we radiate His glory and power.
Many worship leaders have forgotten their call.They get busy in their wordly commitments and forget the House of God.
Sadly these days I have seen many worship leaders involved in "Self projection". They just take it as a SUNDAY SHOW OFF. They try their best to have a "different" beard and then a different COSTUME. Try almost aligning their style to a secular mode, Some tips to be what God has called you to be as a worship leader.
1.A worship leader is strongly planted and rooted in the Church He belongs
2.A worship leader raises up Musicians and leads his team first into worship.
3.A worship leader will have a "consistent" walk with God.
4.He doesnt envy others , but observes and implements best practices
5,He is not a "crowd pleaser" but a "Christ pleaser"
6.He is a quick learner and an active learner.He learns and tries writing new songs..
7. He sets the platform for God's word to be spoken in power
8. A worship leader should tap into the PASTOR's vision and should be the best person the PASTOR can trust in
I love leading worships,I love people experiencing His life changing presenceIf you are a worship leader, I pray that God's fresh anointing will fall on you and you will bless many with His presence.
In Church Services a worship leader plays a major role in invoking God's presence. A person far away from Christ when He feels the presence of God as the worship songs are sung, commits to Jesus. Healings and deliverance takes place when a worship leader inspires the congregation to SING IT OUT and SPEAK IT OUT.
As worship leaders we should have a constant thirst and hunger for His presence.Only when we are drenched in His presence can we radiate His glory and power.
Many worship leaders have forgotten their call.They get busy in their wordly commitments and forget the House of God.
Sadly these days I have seen many worship leaders involved in "Self projection". They just take it as a SUNDAY SHOW OFF. They try their best to have a "different" beard and then a different COSTUME. Try almost aligning their style to a secular mode, Some tips to be what God has called you to be as a worship leader.
1.A worship leader is strongly planted and rooted in the Church He belongs
2.A worship leader raises up Musicians and leads his team first into worship.
3.A worship leader will have a "consistent" walk with God.
4.He doesnt envy others , but observes and implements best practices
5,He is not a "crowd pleaser" but a "Christ pleaser"
6.He is a quick learner and an active learner.He learns and tries writing new songs..
7. He sets the platform for God's word to be spoken in power
8. A worship leader should tap into the PASTOR's vision and should be the best person the PASTOR can trust in
I love leading worships,I love people experiencing His life changing presenceIf you are a worship leader, I pray that God's fresh anointing will fall on you and you will bless many with His presence.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Glow Today!!-Our House- His presence
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so"(John 14:1-2)
Even after weeks of not being at her house,once she is back,she jumps with excitment.She runs around the rooms which she is familiar,jumps in the mattress, takes her small chair sits on it. The world might be very big and attractive outside, but nothing can substitute the joy my little one has once she is home.
We may have great pleasure in our education, career,houses and cars we own and wealth we earn, but there is nothing that can compare to the joy we get in His presence.You feel at home in His house,all our troubles will vanish.You feel His gentle presence wherever you turn.His embrace and His power all around.You run with joy and you will never trade this experience for anything else.
"Father we pray that we will love to be in your presence everyday and every moment of our life.Help us to just fall in love with your beauty and powerful presence.Bless us this day.In Jesus' name-Amen"
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
The 2 worlds!!
For a believer who puts his trust in Jesus , he is usually influenced by 2 worlds
1)The Natural world and 2)The Spiritual world.
The Natural world is his routine.Office,work and pressure. He lives in this everyday. Competition,office politics,deadlines,appraisals, Bank balance, family,budget,finance etc. He struggles to make a living and this world usually spans from Monday to Friday.
The Spiritual world is what the person sees and experiences in his church life.The doctrines that are taught, the atmosphere in the church and all shapes up this world.It is usually shaped in the 2 or less hours he is in the church.
He struggles to find the reason for existence and purpose of life.He sees Spiritual experiences that are mind boggling.Preachers pushing, people falling,demand for money in the form of seeds,wrong doctrines and what not , struggling soul is not eased but it gets more of a struggle.Am not in anyway against any of the above mentioned but this is what a normal person feels.
The biggest challenge is not to get imbalanced by the effect of these 2 worlds. A Man has to have a personal relationship with God. He cannot and should not ignore his spiritual self. It should not be at the mercy of the natural world or the spiritual world.It should be led and taught and fed by the precious Spirit inside.The preachers or the appraisers will not stand by you on the great day of Judgement.Our Church life should get you closer to God and our natural life should cause us to trust and lean on God.
GUIDELINES
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1)Seek ye FIRST the kingdom of God and its righteousness. A righteous life is what God looks for important
2)Have a proper time of prayer and meditating His word
3)Examine every spiritual doctrine you see and come across.Dont be skeptical or judgemental.However, its very important not to leave the foundation of God's word.
4)Get involved in the vision of the local church you get into.May the work of God be strengthened through the combined efforts
5)Pray that God will maximise your potential in every way and increase your influence so that many will come to the knowledge of the savior.
1)The Natural world and 2)The Spiritual world.
The Natural world is his routine.Office,work and pressure. He lives in this everyday. Competition,office politics,deadlines,appraisals, Bank balance, family,budget,finance etc. He struggles to make a living and this world usually spans from Monday to Friday.
The Spiritual world is what the person sees and experiences in his church life.The doctrines that are taught, the atmosphere in the church and all shapes up this world.It is usually shaped in the 2 or less hours he is in the church.
He struggles to find the reason for existence and purpose of life.He sees Spiritual experiences that are mind boggling.Preachers pushing, people falling,demand for money in the form of seeds,wrong doctrines and what not , struggling soul is not eased but it gets more of a struggle.Am not in anyway against any of the above mentioned but this is what a normal person feels.
The biggest challenge is not to get imbalanced by the effect of these 2 worlds. A Man has to have a personal relationship with God. He cannot and should not ignore his spiritual self. It should not be at the mercy of the natural world or the spiritual world.It should be led and taught and fed by the precious Spirit inside.The preachers or the appraisers will not stand by you on the great day of Judgement.Our Church life should get you closer to God and our natural life should cause us to trust and lean on God.
GUIDELINES
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1)Seek ye FIRST the kingdom of God and its righteousness. A righteous life is what God looks for important
2)Have a proper time of prayer and meditating His word
3)Examine every spiritual doctrine you see and come across.Dont be skeptical or judgemental.However, its very important not to leave the foundation of God's word.
4)Get involved in the vision of the local church you get into.May the work of God be strengthened through the combined efforts
5)Pray that God will maximise your potential in every way and increase your influence so that many will come to the knowledge of the savior.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Ashes-Fainting for God!!
"My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God."(Ps 84:2)
Our commitment to a cause depends on the passion we have.For an average Christian his weekly commitment to God stops by attending a 2 hour service at church.Some find noble reasons to even skip a Sunday Service.The week days give him no room to even think about God's house and the divine purpose God has for them.The sons of Korah as they pondered and looked at the tabernacle, developed a longing for His presence.They were not satisfied with just a look, just a visit.Their passion for God increased as time went by.The thirst, their passion was for God and His presence and not for any riches, name or fame the world could offer.All other commitments in life were aligned to be committed to God and His presence.
"Precious Lord, how beautiful is your presence. It just amazes us today. Lord, help us to long for your presence and your glory.Life is short,as we worship you we commit our lives to serve you-In Jesus' name -Amen"
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~Vision->Passion->Expansion!!
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While climbing a mountain..don't look back,you may get scared,don't look at the top of the cliff,you might think you can't make it..look beyond that, look above and take one step at a time!!YOU CAN CLIMB AND CLAIM THE MOUNTAINS
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Phone-Off:080-26480600,
Phone-Off:080-26480600,
Tweets:@ashleysheba
Facebook:pastorashley
~Vision->Passion->Expansion!!
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~Vision->Passion->Expansion!!
While climbing a mountain..don't look back,you may get scared,don't look at the top of the cliff,you might think you can't make it..look beyond that, look above and take one step at a time!!YOU CAN CLIMB AND CLAIM THE MOUNTAINS
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Career and Calling
Career and Calling!!
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Nehemiah was not known as the best CUP BEARER, but he was known as the leader who gathered a group of visionless people and motivated them to complete something important.The cup was his career, but the destroyed walls was his calling!!
Moses was the prince of Egypt.His career was the position he was in, but his calling was to bless God's people.
Peter was not the best Fisherman.The nets was his career, but to be an apostle was his calling.
Don't mistake careers with calling!!'
May your careers lead you to a higher calling
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Phone-Off:080-26480600,
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While climbing a mountain..don't look back,you may get scared,don't look at the top of the cliff,you might think you can't make it..look beyond that, look above and take one step at a time!!YOU CAN CLIMB AND CLAIM THE MOUNTAINS
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
His Word and the old toolbox
"Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. "(Eph 6:17)
He was repairing the motor which suddenly stopped working in our place. He opened an old bag with his greasy hands. It had around 3 pockets and each pocket had his drivers,nails, nuts and everything required for his profession. He had always stuffs handy for his work in that old bag. It was his daily companion through the years and it was always sufficient for him. We have a toolbox in God's word. It is the best suited for any situation you face. You can find help anytime, anywhere in His word. Make sure to hide His word in your heart. All devil's tantrums will be ineffective and you wil be victorious.
He was repairing the motor which suddenly stopped working in our place. He opened an old bag with his greasy hands. It had around 3 pockets and each pocket had his drivers,nails, nuts and everything required for his profession. He had always stuffs handy for his work in that old bag. It was his daily companion through the years and it was always sufficient for him. We have a toolbox in God's word. It is the best suited for any situation you face. You can find help anytime, anywhere in His word. Make sure to hide His word in your heart. All devil's tantrums will be ineffective and you wil be victorious.
Sunday, January 02, 2011
7 fold blessing for my Life this new Year
As I enter yet another year of my life, my heart leaps with joy for His grace He has showered on me.
The birthday cake was not a surprise anymore but the time with precious family was so great.
The Lord has given me 7 promises to claim from the word of God.
Ps 90:12-17
1)HEART OF WISDOM
2)COMPASSION
3)UNFAILING LOVE
4)GLADNESS
5)WORK OF HIS SPLENDOR
6)FAVOR
7)ESTABLISHING THE WORK OF OUR HANDS!
Thank you Lord,
Thanks for everything..Love you specially for giving such a wonderful partner Shebu and a beautiful lovely Tia
The birthday cake was not a surprise anymore but the time with precious family was so great.
The Lord has given me 7 promises to claim from the word of God.
Ps 90:12-17
1)HEART OF WISDOM
2)COMPASSION
3)UNFAILING LOVE
4)GLADNESS
5)WORK OF HIS SPLENDOR
6)FAVOR
7)ESTABLISHING THE WORK OF OUR HANDS!
Thank you Lord,
Thanks for everything..Love you specially for giving such a wonderful partner Shebu and a beautiful lovely Tia
Thursday, September 30, 2010
She walked!!
1.2.3..first time.1..2..3..4..5 second time.!! Yes she walked .It is a milestone today as September 30th is the first time my baby walked alone.
In the cool of the day, God used to come for a stroll with Adam. He cherished walking with His creation. Sadly Eve, used the facility to walk to a forbidden place,therefore they were banished from EDEN, the place where God intended and created them to walk.
When we walk into forbidden places , our purpose of walk is thwarted.Lets walk with Him, walk into His presence.
Psalmist said"I was glad when they said unto me, let us go to the House of the Lord"
Yes lets make it a point to walk into His presence, with His people, with a passion!!
A blessing for you my baby as you walked today as your daddy"3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber"
In the cool of the day, God used to come for a stroll with Adam. He cherished walking with His creation. Sadly Eve, used the facility to walk to a forbidden place,therefore they were banished from EDEN, the place where God intended and created them to walk.
When we walk into forbidden places , our purpose of walk is thwarted.Lets walk with Him, walk into His presence.
Psalmist said"I was glad when they said unto me, let us go to the House of the Lord"
Yes lets make it a point to walk into His presence, with His people, with a passion!!
A blessing for you my baby as you walked today as your daddy"3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber"
Friday, July 09, 2010
First Year of Fatherhood
The house is silent. The girls of my life are in a bus now to Udamalpet with amma. Last year almost this time the expectancy and moments of anxiety equally were there. The Lord saw us through. we were just 2 and now we have this gift which is undescribable. She added joy and comfort to our lives. Tirzah-Baby you light our lives.
The day of birth,the blessings and support of all who love her were really cute. As a dad I cherish those.
The transition of Shebu from my wife to tia's mama was phenomenal. She gave it all..She didn't let anything come her way. She was really superb in handling tirzah, the family and the church.I couldn't ask God for any other best heart.
The Jan 2010 time when Tia became sick, those were agonizing moments,Praise God,Provision was there and she became well.
God's provision was there when we took crucial decisions and never did we lack His grace.
As a dad I could understand God's heart better and if at all I boast. I boast in the cross of the Lord Jesus.
Now as I write this, the bday is over and we were blessed by the immense love of family and friends. It was a great time in Udamalpet
Some stuffs I learnt was
1)The Lord is in control of His gifts
2)We need to retain His gifts by prayer
3)Cherish His gifts and keep thanking Him
4)Nothing is as powerful as worship that will keep us in His grace and power
5)Nothing is as comforting as a mother's presence for the child.
6)The best feeling for a dad is when the kid leans on the dad
7)Vows are powerful.
8)FAMILY IS THE UNIT GOD IS LOOKING TO BUILD YOU UPON..Its the base.Don't lose the family and gain everything
The day of birth,the blessings and support of all who love her were really cute. As a dad I cherish those.
The transition of Shebu from my wife to tia's mama was phenomenal. She gave it all..She didn't let anything come her way. She was really superb in handling tirzah, the family and the church.I couldn't ask God for any other best heart.
The Jan 2010 time when Tia became sick, those were agonizing moments,Praise God,Provision was there and she became well.
God's provision was there when we took crucial decisions and never did we lack His grace.
As a dad I could understand God's heart better and if at all I boast. I boast in the cross of the Lord Jesus.
Now as I write this, the bday is over and we were blessed by the immense love of family and friends. It was a great time in Udamalpet
Some stuffs I learnt was
1)The Lord is in control of His gifts
2)We need to retain His gifts by prayer
3)Cherish His gifts and keep thanking Him
4)Nothing is as powerful as worship that will keep us in His grace and power
5)Nothing is as comforting as a mother's presence for the child.
6)The best feeling for a dad is when the kid leans on the dad
7)Vows are powerful.
8)FAMILY IS THE UNIT GOD IS LOOKING TO BUILD YOU UPON..Its the base.Don't lose the family and gain everything
Thursday, June 10, 2010
CREATE CREATIVE WORDS!!
There is something you create inside you that you use to create or to destroy!!
Yes, these are your WORDS. Words are created in the deepest of your heart. The Creator said "out of the abundance of heart, mouth speaks".
Taking time in creating stuffs ensure that its defect free and it becomes ultimately satisfiable to those who encounter those. Your words should have an element of PAUSE before it is unleashed.A MOMENT OF PAUSE like how the Lord Jesus stooped on the ground to write something before he said"LET HIM WHO HAS NO SIN TAKE THE FIRST SHOT".
Understanding this is very important"YOUR WORDS IS THE FUTURE YOU CREATE".
Words of gratitude,appreciation, encouragement always have a positive effect on your future. God has given you the power of speaking. Speak life into situations. May your words be seasoned with salt so that it brings out the best in people and not cut them off!!
GOD BLESS
Yes, these are your WORDS. Words are created in the deepest of your heart. The Creator said "out of the abundance of heart, mouth speaks".
Taking time in creating stuffs ensure that its defect free and it becomes ultimately satisfiable to those who encounter those. Your words should have an element of PAUSE before it is unleashed.A MOMENT OF PAUSE like how the Lord Jesus stooped on the ground to write something before he said"LET HIM WHO HAS NO SIN TAKE THE FIRST SHOT".
Understanding this is very important"YOUR WORDS IS THE FUTURE YOU CREATE".
Words of gratitude,appreciation, encouragement always have a positive effect on your future. God has given you the power of speaking. Speak life into situations. May your words be seasoned with salt so that it brings out the best in people and not cut them off!!
GOD BLESS
Monday, May 31, 2010
A new song..on June 1st2010
As I knelt to pray in my small office room, I could feel the power of the precious Holy Spirit so close , His encouragement, warmth is just uncomparable..Dont know much guitar but started humming these lines
THINGS WILL NOT BE THE SAME
THINGS WILL NOT BE THE SAME
THINGS WILL NOT BE THE SAME-AGAIN
HE WHO MAKES ALL THINGS NEW
WILL DO SOMETHING NEW
THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN
TIMES WILL NOT BE THE SAME
TIMES WILL NOT BE THE SAME
TIMES WILL NOT BE THE SAME-AGAIN
HE WHO HOLDS TIMES IN HIS HANDS
EACH AND EVERYTIME
WILL MAKE ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL IN HIS TIME
Maybe I need lloyd to give a tune for this.....wow amazing!!
Blessings
THINGS WILL NOT BE THE SAME
THINGS WILL NOT BE THE SAME
THINGS WILL NOT BE THE SAME-AGAIN
HE WHO MAKES ALL THINGS NEW
WILL DO SOMETHING NEW
THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN
TIMES WILL NOT BE THE SAME
TIMES WILL NOT BE THE SAME
TIMES WILL NOT BE THE SAME-AGAIN
HE WHO HOLDS TIMES IN HIS HANDS
EACH AND EVERYTIME
WILL MAKE ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL IN HIS TIME
Maybe I need lloyd to give a tune for this.....wow amazing!!
Blessings
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Lessons From IPL
Indian Premier League has become the attraction of everyone. As the poorman tunes his TV to SetMAX the rich become still richer and the poor becomes still poorer.
What an irony!!
The IPL however is in news for the wrong reasons too. The growth of IPL was just tremendous. Money power, bollywood celebrities, cheerleaders and top cricketers were roped in and this grew leaps and bounds.
Some lessons which I learnt from this is
1.Things that grow fast will not stand too long!!!
2.Pride goes before a fall.
3.Honesty is the best policy
4.Do not take your position for granted, be responsible with the little and God will make you overseer of many. Dont go for overseeing many in the first instance, God will take what you have also.
5.An inheritence quickly gained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end
6.Riches do not endure forever and a crown is not secure for all generations.
One prayer as I write this is
Keep falsehood and lies away from me ;give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread(Pro 30:8)
Thursday, April 01, 2010
APRIL- My Feeling!!
As 3 months of 2o10 has passed by, I have a feeling on this first day of April that this is going to be a month where your situations are going to change. I was wondering how the face of Hannah was before and after she poured out her heart. She was constantly nagged by her adversary. Feelings of insufficiency, weakness, inferiority complex and what not , she was a victim of all this. If you are in that place , dont worry Hannah was there centuries before just as you are now, but she did not continue to be in that realm. Hallelujah...
The Bible records that after she prayed ,her face no longer became sad. Now what happened was remarkable. All her feelings and complexes were replaced by the power of God as she prayed.
During prayer we should feel God's power intervening in that issue we are praying for. Intense times of prayers will definitely result in answers which you can perceive instantly.
A woman with the issue of blood touched the garment of Jesus and the Lord FELT power flowing from His body. Wow...So let me make this short...During times of intimacy with God prayer or worship,we should feel power flowing into our lives and God in heavens will feel that someone on earth has tapped His power. Will that someone be you??
Well I sincerely wish that you will be one along with me as we together experience the goodness of God.
The Bible records that after she prayed ,her face no longer became sad. Now what happened was remarkable. All her feelings and complexes were replaced by the power of God as she prayed.
During prayer we should feel God's power intervening in that issue we are praying for. Intense times of prayers will definitely result in answers which you can perceive instantly.
A woman with the issue of blood touched the garment of Jesus and the Lord FELT power flowing from His body. Wow...So let me make this short...During times of intimacy with God prayer or worship,we should feel power flowing into our lives and God in heavens will feel that someone on earth has tapped His power. Will that someone be you??
Well I sincerely wish that you will be one along with me as we together experience the goodness of God.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
THE FIRE AND THE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Fire needs a combustible material to spread on. If there are elements that are not combustible, it will prevent fire from going through.
Let me put this clear...For the Holy Spirit fire to catch and grip you, you need to have a combustible material in your heart and that's nothing but the word of God.
The Holy Spirit cannot and will not take control without your heart having the word of God.
I have wondered why are the Christians still holding on to this World and not giving time to His word. If at all we miss out on a day to day basis is to read and meditate His word. By meditation I mean allowing the work of the Holy Spirit on the word.
DO you have the fire..is your passion still hot for God..Is your heart filled with His word...
If so, expect the Holy Ghost to set you on fire and enable you to be His ambassador in this world.
God bless
Let me put this clear...For the Holy Spirit fire to catch and grip you, you need to have a combustible material in your heart and that's nothing but the word of God.
The Holy Spirit cannot and will not take control without your heart having the word of God.
I have wondered why are the Christians still holding on to this World and not giving time to His word. If at all we miss out on a day to day basis is to read and meditate His word. By meditation I mean allowing the work of the Holy Spirit on the word.
DO you have the fire..is your passion still hot for God..Is your heart filled with His word...
If so, expect the Holy Ghost to set you on fire and enable you to be His ambassador in this world.
God bless
Thursday, March 11, 2010
FOLLOW ME vs FEED MY SHEEP
From the blog title you will understand that these are 2 statements our Lord Jesus told to Peter.
The first one is FOLLOW ME, which was a sort of command. MORTAL MAN cannot do anything rather than obey the divine VOICE. Peter along with all other disciples obeyed that voice, they left all that they had and followed Jesus.They however, had no transformation from inside,if the Lord left them ,they would have easily gone back.This was evident after the crucifixtion of Jesus ,these disciples under the leadership of Peter went back to the seas.
They were then met by the resurrected Lord who prepared a good GALILEAN BREAKFAST for them , without using the fish they caught. God doesnt need your resources to do His work, He looks at you. The Lord then dealt with them perhaps the most intimately. He asked a question to Peter.."DO you love me more than these"...Peter at first just gave an answer without his heart involvment, the Lord then repeated the question which almost pierced the heart of Peter.The Lord then told him to FEED HIS LAMBS...
FOllow me was non transformational but FEED MY LAMBS was.!!Follow me signifies the sovereignity of God and fraility of man, FEED MY LAMBS signify the change that real LOVE can make.
Peeple of God who are involved in the ministry in any ways, please make it a point that you minister to God , with your heart moved out of LOVE for the master.When Love is not there, you can't feed His lambs...!!Love God with all your heart and minister.
Blessings!!
The first one is FOLLOW ME, which was a sort of command. MORTAL MAN cannot do anything rather than obey the divine VOICE. Peter along with all other disciples obeyed that voice, they left all that they had and followed Jesus.They however, had no transformation from inside,if the Lord left them ,they would have easily gone back.This was evident after the crucifixtion of Jesus ,these disciples under the leadership of Peter went back to the seas.
They were then met by the resurrected Lord who prepared a good GALILEAN BREAKFAST for them , without using the fish they caught. God doesnt need your resources to do His work, He looks at you. The Lord then dealt with them perhaps the most intimately. He asked a question to Peter.."DO you love me more than these"...Peter at first just gave an answer without his heart involvment, the Lord then repeated the question which almost pierced the heart of Peter.The Lord then told him to FEED HIS LAMBS...
FOllow me was non transformational but FEED MY LAMBS was.!!Follow me signifies the sovereignity of God and fraility of man, FEED MY LAMBS signify the change that real LOVE can make.
Peeple of God who are involved in the ministry in any ways, please make it a point that you minister to God , with your heart moved out of LOVE for the master.When Love is not there, you can't feed His lambs...!!Love God with all your heart and minister.
Blessings!!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
OCT-From Congestion to Expansion
In 2 Kings 6 we read the prophets facing a problem of congestion and they realized the need for an expansion.. Many a time we also struggle in congestion. We get our minds blocked, our thoughts congest us, we live in limitations and weaknesses. To get rid of Congestion we need to 1)INTROSPECTION OF OUR SELVESThese prophets examined themselves, the found out that they needed an expansion.They saw where they were.We also need to have daily examination. We need to take time to judge ourselves. Psamist says in Ps 139..Search me O God and try me, see if there is anything wicked in me.
2)COMPULSION FOR HIS PRESENCEThey introspected themselves and they did not stay there.They came to the man of God. This signifies the importance of telling our problems to God in prayer.We need to be very convinced on what we need and we have to take it to the Lord in prayer.They brought their request to the man of God.Men of God in your life signifies God's presence.HThe man of God agreed to their request,but they did not stop there. They requested the Man of God to go with them.The Presence of God should be requested by us.Only if we request will His presence be manifested in our lives,jobs,families and churches.Ex 33:15-16 says how Moses persuaded God for His presence.Ps 51:11.David cries.Cast me not away from your presence o God.
3)PROGRESSION BY HIS PROMISES(v4)They went to Jordan and started cutting the trees one by one.The trees signifies the problems and challenges we face.As we cut down these trees by His word and His promises our problems become the building blocks of our life.We can only progress if we cut down these obstacles by the shard edge of His word.When you face the tree of financial difficulty cut it down by Phil 4:19..My God shall supply all my need.Wehn you encounter the tree of diseases strike it down by Is 53:5.By His stripes am healed.When you feel you cannot do it and feeling to give up , cut that tree by Phil 4:10.I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.If you dont have the word you cannot progress.
4)RESTORATION BY HIS CROSS(v5-7)As the prophets were cutting the trees and gathering logs, one of the prophet's axe head fell in the river jordan.He cried out to the man of God Elisha. He was more worried as it was a borrowed one also.Elisha asked the prophet to show the place where it fell.He then cut a log and threw it to the place where it fell and the iron axe began to float.This is what the SPirit reminded me, all of us have been entrusted with CUTTING EDGE potential. You have a uniqueness that is given by God that is strong enough to cut mighty tree like problems.Over the years you used that extensively,as you started cutting, that iron axe is no more there. In this journey of life we have hidden that cutting edge potential. Without that you are nothing.God's giftings and potential in you has to be triggered by the Spirit and once its lost,only way you can restore is through the CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST.COme to the cross and show God the place and the situation in which the iron axe fell..That prayer life was lost,the smile in your face disappeared,that gutsy faith you had vanished.Take the presence of God to that bitterness.It may be an abuse,a failed relationship, a financial difficulty that caused that CUTTING EDGE Potential to vanish into river Jordan.Child of God take Him there,restore that great potential through the cross of Jesus Christ.
2)COMPULSION FOR HIS PRESENCEThey introspected themselves and they did not stay there.They came to the man of God. This signifies the importance of telling our problems to God in prayer.We need to be very convinced on what we need and we have to take it to the Lord in prayer.They brought their request to the man of God.Men of God in your life signifies God's presence.HThe man of God agreed to their request,but they did not stop there. They requested the Man of God to go with them.The Presence of God should be requested by us.Only if we request will His presence be manifested in our lives,jobs,families and churches.Ex 33:15-16 says how Moses persuaded God for His presence.Ps 51:11.David cries.Cast me not away from your presence o God.
3)PROGRESSION BY HIS PROMISES(v4)They went to Jordan and started cutting the trees one by one.The trees signifies the problems and challenges we face.As we cut down these trees by His word and His promises our problems become the building blocks of our life.We can only progress if we cut down these obstacles by the shard edge of His word.When you face the tree of financial difficulty cut it down by Phil 4:19..My God shall supply all my need.Wehn you encounter the tree of diseases strike it down by Is 53:5.By His stripes am healed.When you feel you cannot do it and feeling to give up , cut that tree by Phil 4:10.I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.If you dont have the word you cannot progress.
4)RESTORATION BY HIS CROSS(v5-7)As the prophets were cutting the trees and gathering logs, one of the prophet's axe head fell in the river jordan.He cried out to the man of God Elisha. He was more worried as it was a borrowed one also.Elisha asked the prophet to show the place where it fell.He then cut a log and threw it to the place where it fell and the iron axe began to float.This is what the SPirit reminded me, all of us have been entrusted with CUTTING EDGE potential. You have a uniqueness that is given by God that is strong enough to cut mighty tree like problems.Over the years you used that extensively,as you started cutting, that iron axe is no more there. In this journey of life we have hidden that cutting edge potential. Without that you are nothing.God's giftings and potential in you has to be triggered by the Spirit and once its lost,only way you can restore is through the CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST.COme to the cross and show God the place and the situation in which the iron axe fell..That prayer life was lost,the smile in your face disappeared,that gutsy faith you had vanished.Take the presence of God to that bitterness.It may be an abuse,a failed relationship, a financial difficulty that caused that CUTTING EDGE Potential to vanish into river Jordan.Child of God take Him there,restore that great potential through the cross of Jesus Christ.
Monday, September 07, 2009
WATER WALKER-Sep09
Leaders rise and fall..one generation comes and another goes.As we are left with countable days in our life span, we need to understand our purpose and run the race with perseverance.
The Lord impressed upon my heart to be a water walker.Many a time we feel drowning under the problems of life,reeling under its stress.Waters with the stormy surrounding as we see in Matthew 14.
Family breakup,financial struggles,diseases and pain..curses.envy..problems with one another,we face a lot of waters and we need to be a water walker this month and so forth.
If you need to be a water walker, you will have to have
1)His Voice to be your choice
We hear a lot of sound in a stormy sea,the sound of the wind,waves and the boat being tossed up and down.In midst of that Like How Peter heard the sound of Jesus COME...We need to hear the sound of the almighty God asking you to walk upon the waters that trouble us.Ony His word can keep us from drwoning as His word will not sink...When we walk on the word of God,we walk on the waters.Hallelujah..
Read Ps 29,Is 30:22..His voice should determine and govern each and every decision of our life.
2)Our sight should be right-ONLY LOOKING TO JESUS
we read in the scripture that WHEN PETER SAW the winds,as he was walking on the waters,But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" The first indication of our sight problem happens when we encounter Fear.Fear is the most common visitor to every human being and God wants us to get over all our fear,When we fear,we get weighed down and we start to sink....The Bible makes it very clear that when we look to Jesus and Him only, He is the author and finisher of our Faith..the journey of faith..amen..
Lets focus on Him..take some time to gaze upon His loveliness...Let not our focus be lost...Only He can cause us to walk on waters
3)His Hand should cause you to stand
The hand of God is what gives us the stability in life.We cannot make it on our own, all the wealth we gain,the glory we attain,the honor we have is all vanity and in a seconds time all hopes can be lost.When we are in such situations, we need a hand to cling on and walk.We need the support of our God who loves us.As mentioned in my earlier posts,the hand of God refers also to the precious Holy Spirit.God has not left us as orphans,as we open up our lives and enter into a partnership and relationship with the Holy Spirit, we stand and we will not fall...His gentleness and comfort,His strength and power and guidance will cause us to walk upon waters.
Be a water walker....in an age that is facing moral decline and in a sodomic society.,..walk on the waters and glorify God.
Father I pray for thy precious people who read thy word.Help them to make the difference,let them walk on waters.In a stormy atmosphere as we look to thy face,breathe in us and fill us with thy Holy Spirit so that we will be a blessing, a water walker.
Father please help us to concentrate and seek thy face and continue our journey by looking unto your glorious blessed face.
Protect us O Lord,provide all our needs as we rely on you.You are a faithful God.If any one is sick,may your word rush into their system and make them whole by the power of your name.Give us a fruitful month ahead.
This we pray and ask in Jesus's mighty name
Amen.
The Lord impressed upon my heart to be a water walker.Many a time we feel drowning under the problems of life,reeling under its stress.Waters with the stormy surrounding as we see in Matthew 14.
Family breakup,financial struggles,diseases and pain..curses.envy..problems with one another,we face a lot of waters and we need to be a water walker this month and so forth.
If you need to be a water walker, you will have to have
1)His Voice to be your choice
We hear a lot of sound in a stormy sea,the sound of the wind,waves and the boat being tossed up and down.In midst of that Like How Peter heard the sound of Jesus COME...We need to hear the sound of the almighty God asking you to walk upon the waters that trouble us.Ony His word can keep us from drwoning as His word will not sink...When we walk on the word of God,we walk on the waters.Hallelujah..
Read Ps 29,Is 30:22..His voice should determine and govern each and every decision of our life.
2)Our sight should be right-ONLY LOOKING TO JESUS
we read in the scripture that WHEN PETER SAW the winds,as he was walking on the waters,But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" The first indication of our sight problem happens when we encounter Fear.Fear is the most common visitor to every human being and God wants us to get over all our fear,When we fear,we get weighed down and we start to sink....The Bible makes it very clear that when we look to Jesus and Him only, He is the author and finisher of our Faith..the journey of faith..amen..
Lets focus on Him..take some time to gaze upon His loveliness...Let not our focus be lost...Only He can cause us to walk on waters
3)His Hand should cause you to stand
The hand of God is what gives us the stability in life.We cannot make it on our own, all the wealth we gain,the glory we attain,the honor we have is all vanity and in a seconds time all hopes can be lost.When we are in such situations, we need a hand to cling on and walk.We need the support of our God who loves us.As mentioned in my earlier posts,the hand of God refers also to the precious Holy Spirit.God has not left us as orphans,as we open up our lives and enter into a partnership and relationship with the Holy Spirit, we stand and we will not fall...His gentleness and comfort,His strength and power and guidance will cause us to walk upon waters.
Be a water walker....in an age that is facing moral decline and in a sodomic society.,..walk on the waters and glorify God.
Father I pray for thy precious people who read thy word.Help them to make the difference,let them walk on waters.In a stormy atmosphere as we look to thy face,breathe in us and fill us with thy Holy Spirit so that we will be a blessing, a water walker.
Father please help us to concentrate and seek thy face and continue our journey by looking unto your glorious blessed face.
Protect us O Lord,provide all our needs as we rely on you.You are a faithful God.If any one is sick,may your word rush into their system and make them whole by the power of your name.Give us a fruitful month ahead.
This we pray and ask in Jesus's mighty name
Amen.
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