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Written by Deepti
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Tuesday, 07 September 2010 09:32 |
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"But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ . . . and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus" (Eph. 2:4-6).
This is our rightful place, to be "seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus," and to "sit still" there. But how few there are who make it their actual experience! How few, indeed think even that it is possible for them to "sit still" in these "heavenly places" in the everyday life of a world so full of turmoil as this. We may believe perhaps that to pay a little visit to these heavenly places on Sundays, or now and then in times of spiritual exaltation, may be within the range of possibility; but to be actually "seated" there every day and all day long is altogether another matter; and yet it is very plain that it is for Sundays and week-days as well.
A quiet spirit is of inestimable value in carrying on outward activities; and nothing so hinders the working of the hidden spiritual forces, upon which, after all, our success in everything really depends, as a spirit of unrest and anxiety.
There is immense power in stillness. A great saint once said, "All things come to him who knows how to trust and be silent." The words are pregnant with meaning. A knowledge of this fact would immensely change our ways of working. Instead of restless struggles, we would "sit down" inwardly before the Lord, and would let the Divine forces of His Spirit work out in silence the ends to which we aspire. You may not see or feel the operations of this silent force, but be assured it is always working mightily, and will work for you, if you only get your spirit still enough to be carried along by the currents of its power.
Today's Prayer : Lord,may I not become upset for small things,instead help me to trust You as the power of God within me is greater than those pressures around me.In Jesus Matchless Name I Pray...Amen.
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Written by Deepti
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Monday, 06 September 2010 08:31 |
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"He went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when evening was come, he was there alone" (Matt. 14:23).
The man Christ Jesus felt the need of perfect solitude--Himself alone, entirely by Himself, alone with Himself. We know how much intercourse with men draws us away from ourselves and exhausts our powers. The man Christ Jesus knew this, too, and felt the need of being by Himself again, of gathering all His powers, of realizing fully His high destiny, His human weakness, His entire dependence on the Father.
How much more does the child of God need this--himself alone with spiritual realities, himself alone with God the Father. If ever there were one who could dispense with special seasons for solitude and fellowship, it was our Lord. But He could not do His work or maintain His fellowship in full power, without His quiet time.
Would God that every servant of His understood and practiced this blessed art, and that the Church knew how to train its children into some sense of this high and holy privilege, that every believer may and must have his time when he is indeed himself alone with God. Oh, the thought to have God all alone to myself, and to know that God has me all alone to Himself!
Today's Prayer : Most powerful God,there is no one like You to help the powerless against the Mighty.Help me O Lord my God as I depend on You every day.In Jesus Mighty Name I pray ...Amen.
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Written by Deepti
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Friday, 03 September 2010 07:57 |
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"And there was Anna, a prophetess... which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day" --- Luke 2:36,37.
No doubt by praying we learn to pray, and the more we pray the oftener we can pray, and the better we can pray. He who prays in fits and starts is never likely to attain to that effectual, fervent prayer which availeth much. Great power in prayer is within our reach, but we must go to work to obtain it. Let us never imagine that Abraham could have interceded so successfully for Sodom if he had not been all his lifetime in the practice of communion with God. Jacob's all-night at Peniel was not the first occasion upon which he had met his God. We may even look upon our Lord's most choice and wonderful prayer with his disciples before His Passion as the flower and fruit of His many nights of devotion, and of His often rising up a great while before day to pray.
If a man dreams that he can become mighty in prayer just as he pleases, he labors under a great mistake. The prayer of Elias which shut up heaven and afterwards opened its floodgates, was one of long series of mighty prevailings with God. Oh, that Christian men would remember this! Perseverance in prayer is necessary to prevalence in prayer.
Those great intercessors,who are not so often mentioned as they ought to be in connection with confessors and martyrs, were nevertheless the grandest benefactors of the Church;but it was only by abiding at the mercy-seat that they attained to be such channels of mercy to men. We must pray and continue in prayer that our prayers may continue.
Today's Prayer : Dear Father,wake me up early in the morning,bend my knees to pray continually.In Jesus Mighty Name I Pray...Amen.
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Written by Deepti
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Friday, 03 September 2010 07:50 |
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"To him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon because he hath wholly followed the Lord" -- Deut. 1:36.
Every hard duty that lies in your path, that you would rather not do, that it will cost you pain and struggle or sore effort to do, has a blessing in it. Not to do it, at whatever cost, is to miss the blessing.
Every hard piece of road on which you see the Master's shoe-prints and along which He bids you follow Him, surely leads to blessing, which you cannot get if you cannot go over the steep, thorny path.
Every point of battle to which you come, where you must draw your sword and fight the enemy, has a possible victory which will prove a rich blessing to your life. Every heavy load that you are called to lift hides in itself some strange secret of strength.
"I could not guide it myself,My boat on life's wild sea;There's One who sits by my side,Who pulls and steers with me.And I know that we two Shall safe enter port,Jesus and I."
Today's Prayer : Dear Loving and Gracious Father,thank You for Your loving kindness;let me walk with You side by side and hand in hand throughout my life time.In Jesus Blessed Name I Pray..Amen.
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Written by Deepti
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Friday, 03 September 2010 07:29 |
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"Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full" --John 16:24.
During the Civil War, a man had an only son who enlisted in the armies of the Union. The father was a banker and, although he consented to his son's going, it seemed as if it would break his heart to let him go. He became deeply interested in the soldier boys, and whenever he saw a uniform, his heart went out as he thought of his own dear boy. He spent his time, neglected his business, gave his money to caring for the soldiers who came home invalid. His friends remonstrated with him, saying he had no right to neglect his business and spend so much thought upon the soldiers, so he fully decided to give it all up. After he had come to this decision, there stepped into his bank one day a private soldier in a faded, worn uniform, who showed in his face and hands the marks of the hospital. The poor fellow was fumbling in his pocket to get something or other, when the banker saw him and, perceiving his purpose, said to him: "My dear fellow, I cannot do anything for you today. I am extremely busy. You will have to go to your headquarters; the officers there will look after you."
Still the poor convalescent stood, not seeming to fully understand what was said to him. Still he fumbled in his pockets and, by and by, drew out a scrap of dirty paper, on which there were a few lines written with a pencil, and laid this soiled sheet before the banker. On it he found these words:
"Dear Father: "This is one of my comrades who was wounded in the last fight, and has been in the hospital. Please receive him as myself. --Charlie."
In a moment all the resolutions of indifference which this man made, flew away. He took the boy to his palatial home, put him in Charlie's room, gave him Charlie's seat at the table, kept him until food and rest and love had brought him back to health, and then sent him back again to imperil his life for the flag.
Today's Prayer : Loving Lord,may the freshness of Your everlasting love be with me always as I depend on You for my needs,perfection and success.In Jesus Precious Name I Pray..Amen.
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Written by Deepti
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Thursday, 02 September 2010 07:24 |
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"I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument" (Isa. 41:15).
A bar of steel worth five dollars, when wrought into horseshoes, is worth ten dollars. If made into needles, it is worth three hundred and fifty dollars; if into penknife blades, it is worth thirty-two thousand dollars; if into springs for watches it is worth two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. What a drilling the poor bar must undergo to be worth this! But the more it is manipulated, the more it is hammered, and passed through the fire, and beaten and pounded and polished, the greater the value.
May this parable help us to be silent, still, and longsuffering. Those who suffer most are capable of yielding most; and it is through pain that God is getting the most out of us, for His glory and the blessing of others.
"Oh, give Thy servant patience to be still,And bear Thy will;Courage to venture wholly on the arm that will not harm;The wisdom that will never let me stray Out of my way;The love that, now afflicting, knoweth best When I should rest."
Life is very mysterious. Indeed it would be inexplicable unless we believed that God was preparing us for scenes and ministries that lie beyond the veil of sense in the eternal world, where highly-tempered spirits will be required for special service. "The turning-lathe that has the sharpest knives produces the finest work."
Today's Prayer : Dear Loving Father,make me patient enough,strong and useful vessel in Your vineyard to work for Your glory.In Jesus Matchless Name I Pray..Amen.
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Josh Wilson - Before The Morning I love this song, Thanks for posting it, God bless u!
Josh Wilson - Before The Morning Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ , we dont know how God working behind the scenes and we can only see them when they happen but only thing we need to remember is God always have best plans for us , He is our Father who thinks about His kids always....Praise the LORD !!!
Completely by Ana Laura Thanks for sharing this video. Thsi song is simply beautiful and one that is so touching and comforting in our desperate moments !! Again and again, we need to come back to the cross and surrender our everything at His feet alone. thanks again!!
Daily Revelations commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.(PROVERBS 16:3 NKJV) ----------...
