I called on the LORD in distress; The LORD answered me and set me in a broad place. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall see my desire on thse who hate me. It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes. Ps 118: 5-9

Saturday, August 23, 2008

nice story

a nice story
 
 
gospel message
 
 
two fisher men
 
 
 
 

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All of us want to be loved. All of us want somebody to love us, Well , I want to tell you that God Loves you. He loves you so much that he gave us his Son to die on the Calvary cross for our sins. And he loves you so much that he will come into your life and change the direction of your life and make you a new person, whoever you are.
Are you sure that you know Christ ??
Jesus Christ is my Master.

Two fisher men

Two men went fishing. One man was an experienced fisherman, the other wasn't.


Every time the experienced fisherman caught a big fish, he put it in his ice chest to keep it fresh. Whenever the inexperienced fisherman caught a big fish, he threw it back.


The experienced fisherman watched this go on all day and finally got tired of seeing this man waste good fish. "Why do you keep throwing back all the big fish you catch?" he asked.


The inexperienced fisherman replied, "I only have a small frying pan."


Sometimes, like that fisherman, we throw back the big plans, big dreams, big jobs, and big opportunities that God gives us. Our faith is too small.


We laugh at that fisherman who didn't figure out that all he needed was a bigger frying pan; yet how ready are we to increase the size of our faith ?


Whether it's a problem or a possibility, God will never give you anything bigger than you can handle. That means we can confidently walk into anything God brings our way.

Worship in Heaven

 

                                                                                                  
Sunday Thought -12
Worship In Heaven
Text: Revelation 4&5
 
The scene of the worship in heaven revealed by the Lord Jesus to Apostle John is a beautiful narrative in the book of Revelation. We often use this passage to recall the honor and worth ascribed to God in worship. Let us make a fresh look at this scene of the worship in heaven.
 
The scene of this worship
 
John sees twenty five thrones in heaven: One on which the One who lives for ever is being seated (v.2, 3). Another twenty four thrones on which twenty four elders are sitting dressed in white robes wearing crowns (v. 4).  Other living objects were the seven Spirits of God (v.5) and the four living Creatures (v. 6, 7). The living creatures do have a noble task to perform:  ceaseless declaring of the holiness of God in worship (v.8).Further, John sees a lamb as though he is slain coming and taking the Scroll (of judgment) having authority to open the seals of the scroll (5:1-10).The whole scene of worship is centered around these two personalities.
 
The Objects of this worship
 
John sees every living object in heaven worship the one who is seated on the throne, the one who lives forever (v. 9-11). After the Lamb came and took the scroll from the right hand of Him who sat on the throne (5:7), all the living objects exalts the Lamb in worship (v.8-12). Then, all proceeds worshipping the One who is seated on the throne and the Lamb (v. 12-14). No one else receives the worship. The objects of this worship in heaven are the One who lives for ever and the Lamb that was slain for the redemption of mankind.
 
The intention behind showing this scene.
 
Why this worship scene is revealed to John? I would make three premises.
 
1. That is what is there to see in heaven. All the living objects engaged in worshipping God is a continuous scene in heaven, motivating all who observes it to join the crowd in worshipping God.
 
2. It is intended to encourage the people of God on earth who undergoes the evils of persecutions. John himself was a victim of that at this time. The heavenly scene of worship would communicate to them the ultimate victory of God and thereby their victory as well.
 
3. It is a corrective measure intended for the church on earth. In the previous two chapters (ch. 2&3) The Lord himself makes an evaluation of the churches and tells them where corrections are necessary. Followed by that is this scene of worship in heaven. The intention is that the church might perceive correctly her higher and nobler call. That she is a heavenly community and is expected to value the things that are valued in heaven in her life and conduct while on earth.  
 
Considering the worship in heaven has to elevate the church on earth to a higher level. When the church gathers together for worship, this elevation of her status has to take place. Even in persecution, the church should take strength from the worship of heaven- an assurance of the ultimate overcoming of all evils. 
 
A motivation for better conduct; an inspiration for self correction; a desire for offering true and acceptable worship all should stem from this scene of worship.   Disunited church coming together to worship and people who live in sin joining for worship are to be considered in the light of this heavenly worship to which the church is called to join ultimately.
 
As we prepare to worship God this week, let us see that the heavenly worship is the model and motivation for our worship today.  

Yours in The gloriuos ministry of God
Joji George Abraham

LETTER IN THE NIGHT

LETTER IN THE NIGHT

This is pretty deep and definitely worth reading! You just can't keep it to
yourself, you've got to tell somebody about the love of God! Be blessed!

One day a woman named Louise fell asleep in her bed and dreamed a very
fitful dream. She dreamed that someone in Hell wrote a letter to her, and
it was to be delivered to her by a messenger.

The messenger passed between the lakes of burning fire and brimstone that
occupies Hell and found his way to the door that would lead him to the
outside world.

Louise dreamed that the messenger walked to her house, came inside, and
gently but firmly woke Louise. He gave her the message, saying only that a
friend had written it to her from Hell.

Louise, in her dream with trembling hands, took the letter and read:

My Friend,
I stand in Judgment now,
And feel that you're to blame somehow.
Never did you point the way.
You knew the Lord in truth and glory,
But never did you tell the story.
My knowledge then was very dim;
You could have led me safe to Him.
Though we lived together on the earth,
You never told me of the second birth,
And now I stand this day condemned,
Because you failed to mention Him.
You taught me many things, that's true.
I called you "friend" and trusted you,
But I learn now that it's too late,
You could have kept me from this fate.
We walked by day and talked by night,
And yet you showed me not the Light.
You let me live, and love, and die,
You knew I'd never live on high.
Yes, I called you "friend" in life,
And trusted you through joy and strife.
And yet on coming to the end,
I cannot, now, call you "My Friend."
Marsha

After reading the letter, Louise awoke. The dream was still so real in her
mind and sweat dropped from her body in pools. She swore she could still
smell the acrid smell of brimstone and smoke from her room.

As she contemplated the meaning of her dream, she realized that as a
Christian, she had failed in her duty to "go out to all the world and preach
the gospel." As she thought of that, she promised herself that the next day,
she would call Marsha and invite her to church with her.

The next morning she called Marsha, and this was the conversation:

"Hello Bill, is Marsha there?"

"Louise, you don't know?"

"No, Bill, know what?"

"Marsha WAS KILLED LAST NIGHT IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I thought you knew."

Fellow Christian, is this your testimony? Are you witnessing to your
friends that you are with everyday? Or will there be friends of yours in
Hell, asking you why you did not tell them about JESUS?

As your friend. . .

If you don't know Jesus, here's how:

If you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus died on
the cross for your sins and God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
(Romans 10:9 - 10)

If you have not done so, just pray this prayer:

"Dear God, I confess with my mouth and believe in my heart that Jesus is
your son and that He died on the cross for my sins. Jesus, forgive me of my
sins and come into my heart and become my personal Lord and Savior. In
Jesus's name, Amen."


-- Author Unknown