Saturday, September 11, 2004
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Filled With the Spirit Do you realize that we are called to conquer and, as such, are designated “workers together with [God]”*? Shall we receive the grace of God in vain (II Corinthians 6:1)? Shall He who laid down His life for us never see us filly yielded to the surging power of His presence? Shall the torrents of life that dwell in the Eternal merely lap the shores of our existence, leaving us high and dry with an ocean within our reach? “That ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.”* What can these words mean if not that the tidal wave of Calvary is destined to flood our banks and sweep us now into a new and eternal sphere of life and fellowship with God? If we allow Him to do this, no call to arms will escape us; and though the battle be taken to the very gates of hell, we shall emerge unscathed, “more than conquerors through him that loved us.”* What shall be the response? Is there no battle? Is the devil slumbering in the dust of ancient tombs? Are there no bruised and battered souls to restore? Is no one submerged beneath the waters of mental stress, or struggling in a grave of moral torment? Does not dread often assail the sick and fear haunt the footsteps of the frail? Shall accusation and depression stalk through the church unchallenged, and the nervous system of the sensitive and the strong be wrecked by a foe who is laden with lust and draws death as with a cart rope (Isaiah 5:18)? Is no voice to be raised against this infernal procession? Is there no Aaron to rush in with the censer and stay the awful plague? Does not the Most High desire to turn and “whet his sword”*? But who will be God-armored and clasp the unsheathed blade of His invincible breath (John 1:1)? |
| The Gracious Restoration of God
You may not be given the same kind of work as before. That is not important and may not be the Lord’s will. The Lord is wondrously gracious and infinitely wise in His methods of adapting us to new circumstances. But be that as it may, refuse to let the devil keep his foot on you, for his place is under your feet. “The God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet.”* This is both a principle and a promise, so let Him have your feet. Dare to get up. Be a Christian. Defy all the powers of darkness in the name of the Lord, and if nothing else will work, fall upon your knees and cry out, “O God, save me from the devil, for I mean to live and labor and die (if the Lord tarries) like a Christian.” Desperate conditions call for drastic measures, and if there is one thing I know more than another, it is this: There is no soul who has gone too far for the Almighty to reach him. The faintest glimmer of desire for deliverance finds abundant response in the embrace of redeeming love. Length, breadth, depth, and height—you cannot fathom it. It passes knowledge (Ephesians 3:18,19), but it can reach you, because it is the expression of the very nature of God (I John 4:8). Men make barriers, but they were all dealt with at Calvary, and God can break through them all. The mighty forces of evil may gather to hold their prey, but they are less than nothing to the Almighty, who at the cross brought to naught “him that had the power of death, that is, the devil” for the express purpose of delivering “them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.”* Read carefully and prayerfully Isaiah 40:12-31, and you will see God in such majesty and power as to dispel all fear of the evil one and his wicked powers |
Friday, September 10, 2004
prayer battle
| Our Weapons in the Prayer Battle
But apart from all these, there are some striking passages of Scripture which make it abundantly clear that in the unseen world there is a tense battle for supremacy in progress all the time (Daniel 10:12,21). That is a primary reason why prayer may be difficult—the devil opposes it. Read these sentences of Holy Writ and weigh every word: “labouring fervently for you in prayers.”* “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.”* “Strive together with me in your prayers.”* “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”* “Continue in prayer, and watch.”* “Watch unto prayer.”* “Pray, and not faint.”* “He... offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears.”* There are many more, but look at the words: “labouring fervently,” “supplicating,” “persevering,” “watching,” “striving,” “strong crying,” and “tears.” These are expressions wedded to work and war. They indicate a situation of dire necessity. They suggest deep urgency, sustained effort, undaunted courage, and a persistence and faith that is supreme. Why? Because the man of prayer operates in a world where every inch of the ground has to be taken in the teeth of the opposition. Make no mistake about it, the devil knows when a man is really praying effectually, and he does his utmost to stop him. In some parts of Scripture the language employed is of a distinctly military character and unmistakably descriptive of the existence of a tense battle for dominion. What else can be meant by such words as “Put on the whole armour of God... stand against the wiles of the devil.... we wrestle.... withstand....”*? “Take... the sword of the Spirit...Praying always....”* “Though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons or our warfare are... mighty through God...).”* Here is the word “war” spelled out for us. Moreover, let us recognize the fact that the foe is so obstinate that he will let go only what he is compelled to let go, and he is so powerful that none but a God-endued man can overcome him. Even then the basis of that overcoming lies only in Satan’s having been conquered by Christ at Calvary |
satan attacks
| Satan Attacks Through Ordinary Things
It is not merely in seeking the baptism of the Spirit that people are beguiled of Satan, but in the ordinary affairs of life. A great deal of lethargy with respect to mind and will abounds among the Lord’s people. Many seem to think that when they are saved, God will decide things for them instead of giving them the ability to see for themselves what is right and wrong and what is wise and unwise. “Understanding what the will of the Lord is”* might never have been written, judging by the way some people conduct their lives and homes. Some of them will do anything rather than get into the place of a responsible person endowed with the wisdom and decision of “the new man in Christ.” There are those who are always asking for signs and indications in circumstances, forgetting that the devil can easily manipulate circumstances. I wonder that more of them do not ask for signs and tokens as to when and what they are to eat and drink. (I knew of one terrible case of the devil’s dictating when to eat and drink, and the man nearly lost his life. Through prayer and then personal resistance he was delivered.) But most of them cut their lives into two departments—one natural and the other spiritual. In the former they use their brain and will, but in the latter they just drift along. You never know what they are going to do in the spiritual realm, for their guidance is enveloped in some vaporous mysticism which nobody understands. “Be sober.”* Use your mind. Your brain has been redeemed as much as your heart. “Be renewed in the spirit of your mind.”* Let the light of God create for you a new intelligence department—understand “what the will of the Lord is.” Say, “I must get to understand the will of the Lord.” This will call for faith and patience, but persist in coming to know God’s will for yourself by regular searching of His Word. If you will do that, you will guard yourself against falling into many a snare of Satan. In addition, you will become increasingly efficient in the Lord’s service as His fellow-worker (II Corinthians 6:1). A word of caution is needed here, however. There are some things that for the time being are designedly veiled from our eyes, and the recognition of this sometimes places faith in its best setting to mature (John 13:7). |
ARE YOU SAVED??
| Are you saved?
Are you going to heaven when you die? Hopefully, you have answered both of these questions with a YES! If not, please read on. Many people feel that if they go to church every Sunday, put a few dollars in the offering and say a prayer, they will make it to heaven. God requires something much different than that. The Bible tells us that we must be "born again" (John 3:3). Being "saved" and "born again" are the same thing. It means that you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior and that you believe that Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and was resurrected (1st Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9, Romans 5:8). You must also confess and repent of your sins (1st John 1:9, Luke 13:3). There is only ONE way to heaven and that's through Jesus. He says "I am the door" (John 10:9) and that no one gets to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). The Lord is knocking on the door of your heart and it's up to you to let him in (Revelation 3:20). "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" Mark 8:36 Here are the basic steps to Salvation |
Read the Bible for yourself.
While reading the scriptures ask the Lord to guide you through them and teach you what you need to be taught. It's fine to listen to preachers but you MUST also read the scriptures for yourself especially nowadays that so many false prophets are out trying to distort God's Word (Matthew 24:11, Mark 13:22, 2nd Peter 2:1-3).
The Word is your sword! (Ephesians 6:17)
First you must realize you're a sinner.
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
Understand the Penalty of sin.
God is eternal, unchanging, and completely just. Total justice demands punishment for those who break the laws of God, and His eternal nature makes the duration of that punishment also eternal. The term "death" in Romans 6:23 refers to eternal spiritual death, endless separation from God, that is the just punishment for sin. The Bible refers to the place of punishment as Hell.
"for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 6:23
Confess your sins.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1John 1:9)
"For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:10
Repent and turn from your sin.
"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord." Acts 3:19
"I tell you, No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." Luke 13:3
"Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents" Luke 15:10
Believe that Jesus Died to pay for your sins.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16
"But God demonstrates his own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
"that Jesus died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again on the third day according to the scriptures" 1st Corinthians 15:3-4
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:" John 1:12
For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" Romans 10:13 also Joel 2:32
"that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and not that of yourselves; it is the gift of God" Ephesians 2:8
Invite Jesus into your life today for an everlasting tomorrow!
"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" 2nd Corinthians 9:15
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." 2nd Corinthians 5:17
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Satan attacks
Satan's AttacksEphesians 6:10-11
Satan's attacks against our minds are skillful. By watching how we live, he can determine when and where we are defenseless. While he is not omniscient, he knows just enough to work against us.
First, he directs our attention to something we want. His goal is for us to get so caught up in our perceived needs that we forget about the wonderful things God has already provided for us. Once we have narrowed our focus to getting satisfaction, the Enemy meets our desire with what he wants us to have -something that will ultimately draw us away from God.
Next, he chooses his time to attack. By observing us, he knows those moments when we are most likely to say yes to temptation. He will do anything in his power to get our minds off God and will distract us even during prayer. He also understands our emotional temperature and looks for loneliness, tiredness, and other emotions he can exploit. Satan urges us to "want it now" and tries to hide from view any future consequences
Finally, the Devil works to create doubt in our minds. He wants us to question the truth of the Word, and even to feel uncertain about our salvation. Once disbelief sets in, as it did for Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1-6), our minds start rethinking the interpretation of Scripture in order to justify our conduct.
While we are susceptible to Satan's schemes, we are not helpless. (2 Timothy 1:7) Our heavenly Father protects us, our Savior intercedes for us, and the Holy Spirit guides us to the Truth.
Satan's attacks against our minds are skillful. By watching how we live, he can determine when and where we are defenseless. While he is not omniscient, he knows just enough to work against us.
First, he directs our attention to something we want. His goal is for us to get so caught up in our perceived needs that we forget about the wonderful things God has already provided for us. Once we have narrowed our focus to getting satisfaction, the Enemy meets our desire with what he wants us to have -something that will ultimately draw us away from God.
Next, he chooses his time to attack. By observing us, he knows those moments when we are most likely to say yes to temptation. He will do anything in his power to get our minds off God and will distract us even during prayer. He also understands our emotional temperature and looks for loneliness, tiredness, and other emotions he can exploit. Satan urges us to "want it now" and tries to hide from view any future consequences
Finally, the Devil works to create doubt in our minds. He wants us to question the truth of the Word, and even to feel uncertain about our salvation. Once disbelief sets in, as it did for Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1-6), our minds start rethinking the interpretation of Scripture in order to justify our conduct.
While we are susceptible to Satan's schemes, we are not helpless. (2 Timothy 1:7) Our heavenly Father protects us, our Savior intercedes for us, and the Holy Spirit guides us to the Truth.
Jesus is Lord
Are you saved?
Are you going to heaven when you die?
Hopefully, you have answered both of these questions with a YES! If not, please read on.
Many people feel that if they go to church every Sunday, put a few dollars in the offering and say a prayer, they will make it to heaven. God requires something much different than that.
The Bible tells us that we must be "born again" (John 3:3). Being "saved" and "born again" are the same thing. It means that you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior and that you believe that Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and was resurrected (1st Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9, Romans 5:8). You must also confess and repent of your sins (1st John 1:9, Luke 13:3).
There is only ONE way to heaven and that's through Jesus. He says "I am the door" (John 10:9) and that no one gets to the Father except through Him (John 14:6).
The Lord is knocking on the door of your heart and it's up to you to let him in (Revelation 3:20).
"For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" Mark 8:36
Here are the basic steps to Salvation.
The Word is your sword! (Ephesians 6:17)
First you must realize you're a sinner.
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
Understand the Penalty of sin.
God is eternal, unchanging, and completely just. Total justice demands punishment for those who break the laws of God, and His eternal nature makes the duration of that punishment also eternal. The term "death" in Romans 6:23 refers to eternal spiritual death, endless separation from God, that is the just punishment for sin. The Bible refers to the place of punishment as Hell.
"for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 6:23
Confess your sins.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1John 1:9)
"For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:10
Repent and turn from your sin.
"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord." Acts 3:19
"I tell you, No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." Luke 13:3
"Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents" Luke 15:10
Believe that Jesus Died to pay for your sins.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16
"But God demonstrates his own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
"that Jesus died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again on the third day according to the scriptures" 1st Corinthians 15:3-4
Accept Christ as Lord and Savior.
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:" John 1:12
For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" Romans 10:13 also Joel 2:32
"that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and not that of yourselves; it is the gift of God" Ephesians 2:8
Invite Jesus into your life today for an everlasting tomorrow!
"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" 2nd Corinthians 9:15
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." 2nd Corinthians 5:17
Are you going to heaven when you die?
Hopefully, you have answered both of these questions with a YES! If not, please read on.
Many people feel that if they go to church every Sunday, put a few dollars in the offering and say a prayer, they will make it to heaven. God requires something much different than that.
The Bible tells us that we must be "born again" (John 3:3). Being "saved" and "born again" are the same thing. It means that you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior and that you believe that Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and was resurrected (1st Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9, Romans 5:8). You must also confess and repent of your sins (1st John 1:9, Luke 13:3).
There is only ONE way to heaven and that's through Jesus. He says "I am the door" (John 10:9) and that no one gets to the Father except through Him (John 14:6).
The Lord is knocking on the door of your heart and it's up to you to let him in (Revelation 3:20).
"For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" Mark 8:36
Here are the basic steps to Salvation.
The Word is your sword! (Ephesians 6:17)
First you must realize you're a sinner.
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
Understand the Penalty of sin.
God is eternal, unchanging, and completely just. Total justice demands punishment for those who break the laws of God, and His eternal nature makes the duration of that punishment also eternal. The term "death" in Romans 6:23 refers to eternal spiritual death, endless separation from God, that is the just punishment for sin. The Bible refers to the place of punishment as Hell.
"for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 6:23
Confess your sins.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1John 1:9)
"For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:10
Repent and turn from your sin.
"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord." Acts 3:19
"I tell you, No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." Luke 13:3
"Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents" Luke 15:10
Believe that Jesus Died to pay for your sins.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16
"But God demonstrates his own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
"that Jesus died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again on the third day according to the scriptures" 1st Corinthians 15:3-4
Accept Christ as Lord and Savior.
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:" John 1:12
For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" Romans 10:13 also Joel 2:32
"that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and not that of yourselves; it is the gift of God" Ephesians 2:8
Invite Jesus into your life today for an everlasting tomorrow!
"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" 2nd Corinthians 9:15
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." 2nd Corinthians 5:17
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
WORSHIP TO YOUR HEART
| THERE IS A RIVER
there is a river flowing from Gods throne there is a fountain springing up in my soul t here is a wave of revival and its starting to grow this is the living water of the holy ghost PRAYER IS THE KEY prayer is the key ,to heaven but faith unlocks the door words are so easily spoken prayer without faith is like a boat without an ocean have faith when you speak to the master of king of kings and Lord of Lords to get what you are asking for prayer is the key to heaven but faith unlocks the door prayer is the key to heaven , but faith unlocks the door to heaven STRENGTH AND SALVATION salvation and strength now is come salvation of our God and the power of his christ now is come salvation and strength and the kingdom of our God and of his christ for the accuser of the brethen has been cast down who accused them day and night before the throne but the saints over came him by the blood of the lamb and they spoke the word with boldness and their lives laid down hell give you strength ,for tomorrow strength for today , strength in your sorrow strength when you pray , strength to the fallen strength to the weary soul , strength to the broken strength to make you whole strength for the fight ,strength in your weakness strength to carry on ,strength to climb the mountain of life strength so be strong and bold |
Monday, September 06, 2004
mama del feliz cumpleaños , happy b
| la esperanza del mama i del feliz cumpleaños este día trae alegría y amor, el dios le bendice y le dirige en su conocimiento que ruego
happy birthday mama i hope this day brings joy and love ,god bless you and guide you in his knowledge i pray[-O< ámele con mi corazón entero love you with my whole heart |
Sunday, September 05, 2004
gospel of john تعميد روح القدس
| م شاهد مسيح باشد می بايد تجربه کند وبه اين خاطر در خيلی مواقع با خود نشانه های غير طبيعی به همراه دارد .تعميد روح القدس ما را به بدن مسيح پيوند می زند .کلام خدا در اين باره می گويد :+ زيرا که جميع به يک روح در يک بدن تعميد يافتيم ...;(
شاهد مسيح باشد مغير طبيعی به همراه دارد .تعميد روح القدس ما را به بدن مسيح پيوند می زند .کلامی بايد تجربه کند وبه اين خاطر در خيلی مواقع با خود نشانه هایخدا در اين باره می گويد :+ زيرا که جميع به يک روح در يک بدن تعميد يافتيم ...;( Gospel of John - Chapter 14 Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit 15"If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.18I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. |
GIVE YOUR LIFE TO HIM
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