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15/06/2023

Though we cannot possibly comprehend this idea of eternity or the timelessness of God, we in our finite minds try to confine an infinite God to our time schedule. Those who foolishly demand that God operate according to their time frame ignore the fact that He is the “High and Lofty One . . . who lives forever”

Again, because of our finite minds, we can only grasp the concept of God’s timeless existence in part. And in so doing, we describe Him as a God without a beginning or end, eternal, infinite, everlasting, He always was and always will be.

And this brings us to the meaning of the word eternity. Eternity is a term used to express the concept of something that has no end and/or no beginning. God has no beginning or end, but He cannot be wholly defined by eternity, especially as a measure of time. Eternity is one of God’s attributes, but, having created time, He is greater than time and exists outside of it.

God is timeless rather than being eternally in time or being beyond time. Time was simply created by God as a limited part of His creation for accommodating the workings of His purpose in His disposable universe.

Upon the completion of His creation activity, including the creation of time. Indeed, God is spirit in the realm of timelessness, rather than flesh in the sphere of time.

As believers, we have a deep sense of comfort knowing that God, though timeless and eternal, is in time with us right now; He is not unreachably transcendent, but right here in this moment with us. And because He’s in this moment, He can respond to our needs and prayers. Amen🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

14/06/2023

The "Messiah"

04/05/2023

"The day you were born is the day G-D decided the world could not exist without you"

15/04/2023

“Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude—an attitude of dependence, dependence upon God.”

06/04/2023

The crowd cried out, “Crucify him!”.

It is well that Pilate was confused by the crowd’s reaction, for barely a week earlier the people of Jerusalem had welcomed Jesus into the city with the waving of palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna!”

At the beginning of the week, there was a crowd in Jerusalem celebrating Jesus as the Messiah; by Friday, there was a crowd crying, “Crucify Him!”
The striking change of the city’s heart naturally causes some perplexity. Not everyone at the Triumphal Entry was celebrating the Lord. Most of the city was puzzled: “When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, ‘Who is this?’” , and the Jewish leaders were indignant.

Some of the same crowd who shouted, “Hosanna!” may also have been part of the crowd shouting “Crucify Him!” but we can’t be sure.
In the end, it wasn’t the crowd’s cries of “Crucify Him!” that put Jesus on the cross. Our sin did that. Throughout the ages God wove His plan to send a Savior, and that plan culminated in the person of Jesus Christ: God’s own Son who could take upon Himself the punishment for sin.

The shedding of Jesus’ blood fulfilled God’s promise to mankind to provide a Savior and sealed the New Covenant. Jesus would then defeat the power of death and the grave by rising again three days later and ascending to His Father’s right hand in heaven. AMEN🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

16/10/2022

World Peace is a beautiful ideal, but one that will be realized only when Jesus returns. Until that time, peace throughout the world will never occur. Jesus said that until the day of His coming, there will be “wars and rumors of wars” and that “nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

There has never been a time in the history of the world that somewhere, someone wasn’t fighting with someone else. Whether it was a world war involving dozens of nations or a local skirmish involving tribes or clans, men have always been at war with one another.

As Christians we should promote peace instead of conflict, remembering that by our own actions, complete peace will never be achieved because of the fallen state of man. Our faith remains in God and Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

Until He comes to renew the world and bring true peace, world peace will remain little more than a dream. Our most important task is to convince others of their need for the Savior, who is the only One who can bring about peace between individuals and God. This, then, is the way we promote world peace—by bringing to the world the message of peace with God: be reconciled to God through Christ! 🙏🙏🙏🕊🏳

05/10/2022

01/10/2022

The word traditionally translated “patience” does not mean “passive tolerance,” but “active perseverance.” According to many scholars, the idea is that someone remains consistent through opposition or continues despite the difficulty.

So, what does it mean to “let patience [endurance, steadfastness] have its perfect work”?

Faithful endurance has an end goal: perfection, completeness, wholeness. Endurance makes us spiritually mature. Notice that it is not the suffering that produces the maturity, but the act of endurance.
The believer is commanded to “let patience [perseverance] have its perfect work,” which shows that our response matters. Consistency in life, even in the face of trials, is what produces Christian maturity, not just suffering.
As we endure trials and continue to follow God, we are letting steadfastness have its perfect work, which will ultimately be eternal perfection.
Endurance is not passive but active: we should live the same way during times of persecution and affliction as we do during times of safety and comfort. This means not lashing out at those who oppress us or changing our walk with God to avoid discomfort. By enduring and not interfering, we allow patience to have its perfect work. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

30/09/2022

10/07/2022

The concept of family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a theological sense. The concept of family was introduced in the very beginning, God's plan for creation was for men and women to marry and have children. A man and a woman would form a "one-flesh" union through marriage, and they with their children become a family, the essential building block of human society.

The parallels are quite clear. When we are born physically, we’re born into a physical family.

So what does the Bible say about family? The physical family is the most important building block to human society, and as such, it should be nurtured and protected.

But more important than that is the new creation that God is making in Christ, which is comprised of a spiritual family, the Church, made up of all people who call upon the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. ❤❤❤👪❤❤❤

19/06/2022

The Bible does recognize a special place of honor for men who were leaders or examples of excellence in certain skills. We can clearly see that God does recognize the importance of fathers and even gave them special honor throughout history.

We can follow this theme of fatherhood in the very person of God Himself. There are many instances that speak of Jesus Christ, the Son, honoring His Father and honoring the will of His Father.
The apostle Paul taught that to honor one’s earthly father is not only a commandment but the first commandment that, when obeyed, has a promise of things going well and living long on the earth.

In light of the verse, and many others, it would seem to be perfectly God-honoring to celebrate a day in which fathers, the God-given spiritual head of the family, could and should be honored. ❤❤❤👪❤❤❤

05/06/2022

When we ask why God tests us or allows us to be tested, we are admitting that testing does indeed come from Him. When God tests His children, He does a valuable thing.
David sought God’s testing, asking Him to examine his heart and mind and see that they were true to Him. When Abram was tested by God in the matter of sacrificing Isaac, Abram obeyed and showed to all the world that he is the father of faith.

When God tests His children, His purpose is to prove that our faith is real. Not that God needs to prove it to Himself since He knows all things, but He is proving to us that our faith is real, that we are truly His children, and that no trial will overcome our faith.

When we experience the storms of life, we should be like the tree that digs its roots ever more deeply for a greater grip in the earth. We must “dig our roots” more deeply into God’s Word and cling to His promises so we can weather whatever storms come against us.

Most comforting of all, we know that God will never allow us to be tested beyond what we are able to handle by His power. His grace is sufficient for us, and His power is made perfect in our weakness.❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

29/05/2022

Jesus’ command “Do not judge” does indeed seem to preclude all negative assessments. However, there is much more to the passage than those words.

We not judge others does not mean we cannot show discernment. we not judge others does not mean all actions are equally moral or that truth is relative. The truth is objective, eternal, and inseparable from God’s character. Anything that contradicts the truth is a lie but, of course, to call something a “lie” is to pass judgment. To call adultery or murder a sin is likewise to pass judgment but it’s also to agree with God. When Jesus said not to judge others, He did not mean that no one can identify sin for what it is, based on God’s definition of sin.

Christians are often accused of “judging” or intolerance when they speak out against sin. But opposing sin is not wrong. Holding aloft the standard of righteousness naturally defines unrighteousness and draws the slings and arrows of those who choose sin over godliness.

Believers are warned against judging others unfairly or unrighteously, but Jesus commends “right judgment” ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

29/04/2022

Jesus gave His life on the cross as “The Good Shepherd” for his own. He who would save others, though He had the power, did not choose to save Himself.

Through His willing sacrifice the Lord made salvation possible for all who come to Him in faith. In proclaiming that He is the good shepherd, Jesus speaks of “laying down” His life for His sheep.

Jesus’ death was divinely appointed. It is only through Him that we receive salvation. Furthermore, Jesus makes it clear that it wasn’t just for the Jews that he laid down His life, but also for the other sheep which are not in fold.

The “other sheep” clearly refers to the Gentiles. As a result, Jesus is the Good Shepherd over all, both Jew and Gentile, who come to believe upon Him.❤❤❤🙏🐑🙏❤❤❤

24/04/2022

The fact that there is going to be a final judgment for all men, both believers and unbelievers, is clearly confirmed in many passages of Scripture. Every person will one day stand before Christ and be judged for his or her deeds.

The Bible is very clear that unbelievers are storing up wrath against themselves and that God will "give to each person according to what he has done".

Believers will also be judged by Christ, but since Christ's righteousness has been imputed to us and our names are written in the book of life, we will be rewarded, but not punished, according to our deeds.

Time comes when we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ and that each one of us will give an account to God. 🙏🙏🙏👑🙏🙏🙏📜

16/04/2022

When Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life,” He was claiming to be the source of both.
There is no resurrection apart from Christ, and there is no eternal life apart from Christ. Beyond that, Jesus was also making a statement concerning His divine nature.
He does more than give life; He is life, and therefore death has no ultimate power over Him.

Jesus confers this spiritual life on those who believe in Him, so that they share His triumph over death.

After presenting Himself as the resurrection and the life, Jesus asks Martha an all-important question: “Do you believe this?”. May Martha’s answer be ours as well: “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God who was to come into the world”.❤❤❤🙏🙏❤❤❤

14/04/2022

Many people view Christianity as attending church, performing rituals, and/or not committing certain sins. That is not Christianity. True Christianity is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Accepting Jesus as your personal Savior means placing your own personal faith and trust in Him. No one is saved by the faith of others. No one is forgiven by doing certain deeds. The only way to be saved is to personally accept Jesus as your Savior, trusting in His death as the payment for your sins and His resurrection as your guarantee of eternal life. Is Jesus personally your Savior?

If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, say the following words to God. Remember, saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. Only believing in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross for you can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation.

"God, I know that I have sinned against You and deserve punishment. But I believe Jesus Christ took the punishment I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I receive Your offer of forgiveness and place my trust in You for salvation. I accept Jesus as my personal Savior! Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness—the gift of eternal life! Amen!"

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13/04/2022

The word Maundy is derived from the Latin word for “command.” The “Maundy” in “Maundy Thursday” refers to the command Jesus gave to the disciples at the Last Supper, that they should love and serve one another.

Observing a special Lord's Supper service on Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday in remembrance of the Last Supper is a good thing to do. Let's just make sure we are observing Maundy Thursday in a way that truly honors what happened at the Last Supper.❤❤❤🥖🍷❤❤❤

09/04/2022

Without God, man is unfulfilled, even in his mortal life!

Man is not at peace with his fellow man because he is not at peace with himself.
Man is restless with himself because he has no peace with God.

The pursuit of pleasure for pleasure's sake is a sign of inner turmoil. Pleasure seekers throughout history have found over and over that the temporary diversions of life give way to a deeper despair. The nagging feeling that "something is wrong" is hard to shake off.

King Solomon gave himself to a pursuit of all this world has to offer. He discovered that knowledge, in and of itself, is futile. He found that pleasure and wealth are futile, materialism is folly, and riches are fleeting. In other words, there is more to life than the physical dimension.
Solomon concludes that life is God's gift and the only wise way to live is to fear God!

It is useless for us to search within ourselves for the cure to all our miseries. Man can only find life and fulfillment when he acknowledges God.

Man is a unique creation. God has set a sense of eternity in our hearts, and that sense of timeless destiny can only find its fulfillment in God Himself.

03/04/2022

The Greek word translated “crown” is stephanos (the source for the name Stephen the martyr) and means “a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally.”

This crown of life is for all believers, but is especially dear to those who endure sufferings, who bravely confront persecution for Jesus, even to the point of death. In Scripture the word “life” is often used to show a relationship that is right with God. We know that our earthly lives will end. But we have the amazing promise that comes only to those who come to God through Jesus.

So, as we endure the inevitable trials, pains, heartaches, and tribulations—as long as we live—may we ever move forward, always “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” and receive the crown of life that awaits us.

26/03/2022

When we persevere through difficulties or weariness, we refuse to give up on what God has called us to do. We may begin an endeavor gripped with passion to see it through, but after a while, when we don’t receive the results we expected or when people don’t appreciate our efforts, we can become discouraged.

Another factor that leads to people giving up is pride. We may take on a challenge, confident of our own abilities and eager to impress people we care about. When we crash, our pride is wounded, and we often give up altogether, rather than get up and try again.

Exhaustion can also lead to giving up. If we don’t pace ourselves and set healthy boundaries, we may become so mentally, physically, spiritually, or emotionally exhausted that we simply quit.

Sometimes giving up is an indication that people were never true followers of Christ. Those who have truly been born again by the Spirit of God will never give Jesus up. They are kept in the Lord’s hand, and they will persevere to the end.❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

07/02/2022

Ｂｉｂｌｅ　Ｒｅａｄｉｎｇ

06/02/2022

The human heart, in its natural condition, is evil, treacherous and deceitful. In other words, the Fall has affected us at the deepest level; our mind, emotions and desires have been tainted by sin—and we are blind to just how pervasive the problem is.

We may not understand our own hearts, but God does. He “knows the secrets of the heart”. Based on His knowledge of the heart, God can judge righteously.

Jesus pointed out the fallen condition of our hearts. The biggest problem is not external but internal; all of us have a heart problem.

In order for a person to be saved, then, the heart must be changed. This only happens by the power of God in response to faith.

God’s work of creating a new heart within us involves testing our hearts and filling our hearts with new ideas, new wisdom, and new desires. The heart is the core of our being, and the Bible sets high importance on keeping our hearts pure! 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

30/01/2022

God is a stronghold for us, He is also our light and salvation. Light is utilized to see and be aware of one’s surroundings amid the darkness. Whenever Jesus makes the claim, “I am the light of the world”, He is claiming that deliverance from darkness comes through Him. Salvation, can also be thought of as deliverance.

David utilizes three terms to describe God as the Deliverer: light, salvation, and stronghold. If God is David’s Deliverer, whom should he fear?

Christians has also received salvation and deliverance from his or her enemies. If you have faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ, then God has bought you back or redeemed you. He has transferred you from the domain or authority of darkness to the kingdom of Jesus. Through Christ’s provision, the Christian has been equipped for protection through the “full armor of God”.

Much as David can proclaim God is His light and salvation from the enemies surrounding him, the Christian can claim God is his light and salvation from the domain of darkness and eternal judgment! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

01/01/2022

After the resurrection of Christ, We were brought into the blessing of the New Covenant.

We are no longer under the Law but under grace. The Old Covenant has served its purpose, and God fulfilled His promise with “a better covenant”.

“In fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises”

Under the New Covenant, we are given the opportunity to receive salvation as a free gift.
Our responsibility is to exercise faith in Christ, the One who fulfilled the Law on our behalf and brought an end to the Law’s sacrifices through His own sacrificial death.

Through the life-giving Holy Spirit who lives in all believers, we share in the inheritance of Christ and enjoy a permanent, unbroken relationship with God!❤❤❤🙏❤🙏❤❤❤

09/12/2021

The Hebrew word for “peace,” shalom, is often used in reference to an appearance of calm and tranquility of individuals, groups, and nations. But the deeper, more foundational meaning of peace is “the spiritual harmony brought about by an individual’s restoration with God.”

In our sinful state, we are enemies with God. Because of Christ’s sacrifice, we are restored to a relationship of peace with God.
This is the deep, abiding peace between our hearts and our Creator that cannot be taken away and the ultimate fulfillment of Christ’s work as “Prince of Peace.”

But Christ’s sacrifice provides more for us than eternal peace; allows us to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit, the Helper who promises to guide us. Manifested Himself in us by having us live in ways we couldn’t possibly live on our own, including filling our lives with love, joy, and peace.
This love, joy, and peace are all results of the Holy Spirit working in the life of a believer. They are reflections of His presence in us.

Jesus never promised easy; He only promised help. In fact, He told us to expect tribulation and trials. But He also said that, if we called on Him, He would give us the “peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension”.

No matter what hardships we are faced with, we can ask for a peace that comes from the powerful love of God that is not dependent on our own strength or the situation around us.🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

17/10/2021

It is not just food that gives people life. Without God’s divinely given Word, food may not be available. It is not by bread alone that we live, but by everything that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord—that is, anything and everything that God chooses to give us. God alone is the real source of life and everything in that life for His people. He is our all in all.

God’s Word, the Scriptures, is life-giving and life-sustaining. When we’re hungry or experiencing some form of deprivation, we must depend on God to meet our daily needs and remember to obey His Word. And when life is good and we’re feeling prosperous and blessed, we give thanks to the Lord our God, for it is He who provides us with the ability to obtain wealth.
God our Father gives every good and perfect gift and every spiritual blessing in Christ.❤❤❤📜❤❤❤

12/10/2021

Love is greater than faith and hope in that both faith and hope depend on love for their existence. Without love, there can be no true faith; a loveless faith is nothing but an empty religious exercise.

Without love, there can be no genuine hope; a loveless hope is an oxymoron, because we can’t truly hope for something that we do not love. Faith and hope are dead, sterile things if not accompanied by love.

Love is core to God’s character and central to the Christian life. The law of Christ is to love God and love others. Love infuses all that God does and should infuse all that we do. “Love never fails, and it will never cease. Because of this, love is greater than even hope and faith.❤❤❤