Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
God wants you to feed on His faithfulness. Focus, meditate and dwell on God’s faithfulness
God is faithful, abounding in faithfulness. Faithfulness is central to God’s character. Everything He says and does is certain. He is 100% reliable, 100% dependable, 100% of the time. He does not fail, falter or forget. He says what He means and means what He says. He does everything He says. He will see it through to the end. God is faithful. Don’t forget this and don’t take this for granted.
• God is faithful – He is faithful to save (1 Cor.1:9)
• God is faithful - He is faithful to give you victory (1 Cor.10:13)
• God is faithful - He is faithful to protect you (2 The.3:3)
• God is faithful – Even if we are faithless, He remains faithful (2 Tim.2:13)
• God is faithful – He is faithful to do what He says (Heb.10:23)
• God is faithful – He is faithful to forgive (1 Jn.1:9)
To experience God’s fruitfulness, you need to have a fresh understanding of God’s faithfulness.
3 Powerful aspects of His Faithfulness
1) Every Word God says is true
2 Cor.1:20 For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.
Num 23:19 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
God’s Word is eternally true. Faithfulness grows out of truth. What is true is trustworthy
2) Every trial has a God-given purpose (Job,23:10; Jam.1:3,4)
Rom.8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
No one can prevent God’s destiny from being fulfilled in your life except you yourself. God is faithful and will cause all things to work for good to those who love Him. When you go through hard times, God has purpose. A trial causes you to depend on God, moulds your character, reveals your heart condition and repositions you to fulfill destiny.
3) Every promise will be fulfilled
Deu.7:9 “Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments;
God is faithful to fulfill His promise. He keeps covenant and mercy to those who love Him and keep His commandments. He makes promises and keeps promises
Abraham and Sarah experienced the faithfulness of God
• God gave them a promise
Gen.12:2-3 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you, And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
• God fulfilled the promise and gave them a son.
Gen.21:1,2 And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had spoken. For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him
• They judged God faithful who had promised
Heb.11:11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised.
• They believed God will fulfill what He had promised
Rom.4:20,21 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.
What God said, He did. What He promised, He fulfilled, because He is faithful.
How about you today? You can find hope in your darkest hour through the faithfulness of God. Are you troubled by the trials of life? Remember, God is faithful. Why don’t you put your trust in Him today?
Great is the Faithfulness of God
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
MOVING FROM BARRENNESS TO FRUITFULNESS
“Be Fruitful and Multiply” – This is our theme for 2012. It is going to be a year of change and increase. We need to get ready to experience the favor of God.
Heb.6:14 “Surely in blessing I will bless you and in multiplying I will multiply you.”
God wants you to experience fruitfulness in every area of your life – spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially, relationally, etc. To receive fruitfulness, you need to deal with barrenness. Barrenness means being unfruitful, unproductive, empty, closed-up, shut-up, lifeless, hopeless and helpless. It is the opposite or absence of fruitfulness.
Have you been in a place where nothing seems to be happening?
Is there a family need that you are struggling with?
Are you battling financial struggles?
Do you have unfulfilled dreams that have caused you to be discouraged?
For every “Problem of Barrenness” there is the “Promise of Fruitfulness” Remember, barrenness is an opportunity for you to experience God’s Fruitfulness.
HOW CAN YOU MOVE FROM BARRENNESS TO FRUITFULNESS?
Key 1 - God has allowed things to happen for a purpose
· Life’s journey is paved with the unexpected but God knows your problem and need.
. God wants you to trust and believe Him and His Word. He wants to birth godly character and
Christian virtues
. He wants you to experience His fruitfulness
Key 2 - God’s timing is not your timing
· It took Abraham 25 years from the time the prophetic Word was given to see the birth of Isaac.
· It took Joseph 13 years to see God’s dream fulfilled.
. Your journey to fruitfulness is a process. It takes time.
· Rom.8:28 declares that all things will work together for good to those who love God according to
His purposes. God is working & things will work out
Key 3 - Don’t stop doing what is right
· Even when we don’t seem to receive our fruitfulness, we need to keep doing what God wants us
to do.
· Like Hannah, don’t stop praying
· Like the widow of Zarephath, don’t stop giving
· Like Hannah and Elizabeth, don’t stop going to church
· Like Sarah and Abraham, don’t stop believing God and His promises (Heb.11:11; Rom.4:20,21)
Key 4 - Change your barren mindset
· Your mind plays a significant role in the plans of God. We need to renew our minds (Rom.12:2).
· Get rid of negative thoughts like - “It will never change”, “I am a failure”, “It won’t happen”,
“It’s hopeless”, “I’m hopeless”
· Memorize/ meditate God's Word. It will counter your negative mindsets.(Heb.6:14; Col.1:10;
Gen.1:28; Jn.15:5; Phil.4:13; Phil 4:19, Eph.3:20; Mk.10:27, Is.41:10; Pro.3:5,6)
· The new year demands a new mentality. You can’t think old and expect the new. You can’t
think barren and expect fruitfulness.
Key 5 - Nothing is impossible with God
· God is faithful to His promises. He will fulfill what He has spoken.
· God will intervene. He visited Sarah and she conceived at the set time.(Gen.21:1,2)
· With God all things are possible (Mk.10:27)
God will visit you and bring fruitfulness. Don’t waste this year. Do what God wants and seize the
fruitfulness of God. Shanthini and I want to believe that 2012 will be one of the best years of your life.
Heb.6:14 “Surely in blessing I will bless you and in multiplying I will multiply you.”
God wants you to experience fruitfulness in every area of your life – spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially, relationally, etc. To receive fruitfulness, you need to deal with barrenness. Barrenness means being unfruitful, unproductive, empty, closed-up, shut-up, lifeless, hopeless and helpless. It is the opposite or absence of fruitfulness.
Have you been in a place where nothing seems to be happening?
Is there a family need that you are struggling with?
Are you battling financial struggles?
Do you have unfulfilled dreams that have caused you to be discouraged?
For every “Problem of Barrenness” there is the “Promise of Fruitfulness” Remember, barrenness is an opportunity for you to experience God’s Fruitfulness.
HOW CAN YOU MOVE FROM BARRENNESS TO FRUITFULNESS?
Key 1 - God has allowed things to happen for a purpose
· Life’s journey is paved with the unexpected but God knows your problem and need.
. God wants you to trust and believe Him and His Word. He wants to birth godly character and
Christian virtues
. He wants you to experience His fruitfulness
Key 2 - God’s timing is not your timing
· It took Abraham 25 years from the time the prophetic Word was given to see the birth of Isaac.
· It took Joseph 13 years to see God’s dream fulfilled.
. Your journey to fruitfulness is a process. It takes time.
· Rom.8:28 declares that all things will work together for good to those who love God according to
His purposes. God is working & things will work out
Key 3 - Don’t stop doing what is right
· Even when we don’t seem to receive our fruitfulness, we need to keep doing what God wants us
to do.
· Like Hannah, don’t stop praying
· Like the widow of Zarephath, don’t stop giving
· Like Hannah and Elizabeth, don’t stop going to church
· Like Sarah and Abraham, don’t stop believing God and His promises (Heb.11:11; Rom.4:20,21)
Key 4 - Change your barren mindset
· Your mind plays a significant role in the plans of God. We need to renew our minds (Rom.12:2).
· Get rid of negative thoughts like - “It will never change”, “I am a failure”, “It won’t happen”,
“It’s hopeless”, “I’m hopeless”
· Memorize/ meditate God's Word. It will counter your negative mindsets.(Heb.6:14; Col.1:10;
Gen.1:28; Jn.15:5; Phil.4:13; Phil 4:19, Eph.3:20; Mk.10:27, Is.41:10; Pro.3:5,6)
· The new year demands a new mentality. You can’t think old and expect the new. You can’t
think barren and expect fruitfulness.
Key 5 - Nothing is impossible with God
· God is faithful to His promises. He will fulfill what He has spoken.
· God will intervene. He visited Sarah and she conceived at the set time.(Gen.21:1,2)
· With God all things are possible (Mk.10:27)
God will visit you and bring fruitfulness. Don’t waste this year. Do what God wants and seize the
fruitfulness of God. Shanthini and I want to believe that 2012 will be one of the best years of your life.
Friday, December 16, 2011
God Can, God Will
God is ushering us into a season of great favor. We need to position ourselves to receive. We need to make right choices. We need to know who God is and what He has done for us.
1) God is working for your good in all things
Rom.8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
God causes all things to work together for your good. God is good and He has your ultimate good.
2) God has purposed His best for you
8:29, 30 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
He foreknew you. He predestined you. He is making you become Christlike. He called you. He promoted you. All these are in the past tense. It has already been done by Christ.
3) God is for you who can be against you
8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
When you go through trials, or whatever that comes against you, remember God is with you and for you. He will never let you go. God is on your side.
John Wesley (just before he died) – “The best of all, God is with us. The last of all, God is with us.”
4) God will freely give you all good things in His will
8:32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
God freely gave His Son Jesus Christ to die for us on the cross. This was the ultimate victory. This was the greatest gift.
5) God will make you more than a conqueror
8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
God has destined and designed you for victory
God does all these things because He loves you. He has provision for every need, victory for every adversity and answer for every problem. His love is the basis of His doings. Get a fresh revelation of His love. God loves you and has got your Highest good. Let God be the most important person in your life.
1) God is working for your good in all things
Rom.8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
God causes all things to work together for your good. God is good and He has your ultimate good.
2) God has purposed His best for you
8:29, 30 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
He foreknew you. He predestined you. He is making you become Christlike. He called you. He promoted you. All these are in the past tense. It has already been done by Christ.
3) God is for you who can be against you
8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
When you go through trials, or whatever that comes against you, remember God is with you and for you. He will never let you go. God is on your side.
John Wesley (just before he died) – “The best of all, God is with us. The last of all, God is with us.”
4) God will freely give you all good things in His will
8:32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
God freely gave His Son Jesus Christ to die for us on the cross. This was the ultimate victory. This was the greatest gift.
5) God will make you more than a conqueror
8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
God has destined and designed you for victory
God does all these things because He loves you. He has provision for every need, victory for every adversity and answer for every problem. His love is the basis of His doings. Get a fresh revelation of His love. God loves you and has got your Highest good. Let God be the most important person in your life.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Overcoming Discouragement
Elijah was a great man of God. He had seen miraculous provision (1 Kings17) and the power of God. It was amazing how God used him to confront the prophets of Baal at Carmel (1 Kings 18). And yet when Jezebel threatened to kill him, the great prophet got extremely discouraged (19:1,2). How did such a great man sink into the depths of despair?
All of us can get discouraged. Discouragement is a dangerous state of mind because it leaves us open to the assault of the enemy. There are important principles from the life of Elijah that we can learn and apply. My desire as we study 1 Kings 19 is that each one of you will overcome discouragement.
How did Elijah get discouraged?
a) Vulnerability - He was physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted. He was emotionally strained and cracked under pressure. All of us have limits and it is important for us to realize it before we get to the end
b) External Attack - He was verbally attacked. This caused him to be gripped with fear and doubt.
c) Disconnection from God - Somehow the events that happened got him disconnected from God. He was looking at himself not at God. Discouragement is a dissatisfaction in ourselves based on a distrust in God
d) Self-centredness – He was depending in himself to overcome. He looked at the circumstance/threat and not God
e) Alone – He was isolated. He didn’t have friends to encourage him
What did he do when he got discouraged? What happens when we get discouraged?
a) He ran away (19:3). So many times when we are discouraged, we want to isolate ourselves and be alone. It is during this time that we need some good people to help us
b) He tried to handle the problem himself
c) He wanted to die, that was his prayer. (19:4). He had enough of life and wanted to end it all.
d) He felt a failure (19:4). There was a serious sense of hopelessness and defeat.
How do you Overcome Discouragement?
a) God will help you, cry out to Him. God came to help Elijah (19:5). He sent His angel to minister to him. God is always there to help us. We are His children and He will take care of us.
b) Watch when you are vulnerable. Be careful when you are weary and tired.
c) Take care of your physical needs. God ministered to his needs. An angel gave Elijah food and he slept a lot (19:5-8) We need to eat and rest. We need to take care of our immediate needs.
d) Allow God to speak to you (19:9,12). Allow God’s Word to minister to you, listen to God’s voice.
e) Get rid of self-centredness (19:14). Stop making excuses. Stop blaming others.
f) Restore purpose - God restored his vision (19:15-17) and he got back to work.
g) Have a good friend. Don’t isolate yourself. God brought Elisha into his life (19:19-21)
h) Don’t worry about what people have done to you. Forgive and release them. God will deal with them.
Elijah overcame discouragement and went on to do even greater things. In 2 Kings 2 he was caught up into heaven by the chariot of fire. What a way to go!!
See you on Sunday.
All of us can get discouraged. Discouragement is a dangerous state of mind because it leaves us open to the assault of the enemy. There are important principles from the life of Elijah that we can learn and apply. My desire as we study 1 Kings 19 is that each one of you will overcome discouragement.
How did Elijah get discouraged?
a) Vulnerability - He was physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted. He was emotionally strained and cracked under pressure. All of us have limits and it is important for us to realize it before we get to the end
b) External Attack - He was verbally attacked. This caused him to be gripped with fear and doubt.
c) Disconnection from God - Somehow the events that happened got him disconnected from God. He was looking at himself not at God. Discouragement is a dissatisfaction in ourselves based on a distrust in God
d) Self-centredness – He was depending in himself to overcome. He looked at the circumstance/threat and not God
e) Alone – He was isolated. He didn’t have friends to encourage him
What did he do when he got discouraged? What happens when we get discouraged?
a) He ran away (19:3). So many times when we are discouraged, we want to isolate ourselves and be alone. It is during this time that we need some good people to help us
b) He tried to handle the problem himself
c) He wanted to die, that was his prayer. (19:4). He had enough of life and wanted to end it all.
d) He felt a failure (19:4). There was a serious sense of hopelessness and defeat.
How do you Overcome Discouragement?
a) God will help you, cry out to Him. God came to help Elijah (19:5). He sent His angel to minister to him. God is always there to help us. We are His children and He will take care of us.
b) Watch when you are vulnerable. Be careful when you are weary and tired.
c) Take care of your physical needs. God ministered to his needs. An angel gave Elijah food and he slept a lot (19:5-8) We need to eat and rest. We need to take care of our immediate needs.
d) Allow God to speak to you (19:9,12). Allow God’s Word to minister to you, listen to God’s voice.
e) Get rid of self-centredness (19:14). Stop making excuses. Stop blaming others.
f) Restore purpose - God restored his vision (19:15-17) and he got back to work.
g) Have a good friend. Don’t isolate yourself. God brought Elisha into his life (19:19-21)
h) Don’t worry about what people have done to you. Forgive and release them. God will deal with them.
Elijah overcame discouragement and went on to do even greater things. In 2 Kings 2 he was caught up into heaven by the chariot of fire. What a way to go!!
See you on Sunday.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
RENEWING YOUR MIND
Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
1) Do not be conformed to the world - We cannot be fashioned, shaped or follow the patterns of the world
2) Be Transformed - Transform means to change into another form (eg. a caterpillar changing to a butterfly). We all need to be transformed into the likeness of Christ.
3) Renewing your mind - Transformation takes place as our minds are renewed. Change always starts in the mind. Renewing means to make new (remove the old and put on the new), renovate (remove the unwanted and put on the new)
4) Power of Your Thoughts (Pro.23:7) - You become what you think. Character is the result of your thoughts. The way you think will affect the way you feel and what you do. Your destiny is linked to how you think.
5) How to Renew your Mind? - 4 powerful principles that will revolutionize your life
Meditate on God’s Word
Influences to watch
Negatives to get rid
Determination to keep changing and improving
a) Meditate on God’s Word
Get the Word into your mind. Saturate your mind with God’s Word. God’s Word is the agent of transformation. God’s Word has the power to renew our minds
Jos.1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Principle of Sowing and Reaping
Gal.6:7.8 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.
1) Do not be conformed to the world - We cannot be fashioned, shaped or follow the patterns of the world
2) Be Transformed - Transform means to change into another form (eg. a caterpillar changing to a butterfly). We all need to be transformed into the likeness of Christ.
3) Renewing your mind - Transformation takes place as our minds are renewed. Change always starts in the mind. Renewing means to make new (remove the old and put on the new), renovate (remove the unwanted and put on the new)
4) Power of Your Thoughts (Pro.23:7) - You become what you think. Character is the result of your thoughts. The way you think will affect the way you feel and what you do. Your destiny is linked to how you think.
5) How to Renew your Mind? - 4 powerful principles that will revolutionize your life
Meditate on God’s Word
Influences to watch
Negatives to get rid
Determination to keep changing and improving
a) Meditate on God’s Word
Get the Word into your mind. Saturate your mind with God’s Word. God’s Word is the agent of transformation. God’s Word has the power to renew our minds
Jos.1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Principle of Sowing and Reaping
Gal.6:7.8 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.
Laws of sowing and reaping
· You reap what you sow
· You reap more than you sow
· If you are not reaping, you have not sown
· You reap at the appointed time. Sowing and reaping is a process.It is God that causes you to reap
Thought > Action > Habit > Attitude > Character > Destiny > Eternity
Sow a thought, reap an action. Sow an action, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap an attitude. Sow an attitude, reap a character. Sow a character, reap a destiny. Sow a destiny, reap an eternity
· You reap what you sow
· You reap more than you sow
· If you are not reaping, you have not sown
· You reap at the appointed time. Sowing and reaping is a process.It is God that causes you to reap
Thought > Action > Habit > Attitude > Character > Destiny > Eternity
Sow a thought, reap an action. Sow an action, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap an attitude. Sow an attitude, reap a character. Sow a character, reap a destiny. Sow a destiny, reap an eternity
b) Influences to watch
Ps.1:1; Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
Watch what you see, what you hear and who you are mixing with. We are here to influence the world but we cannot allow the world to influence us
c) Negatives to get rid
Eph.4:22-24 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Guard your thoughts. The old must go, the new must come. Put off the old, get rid of every thought that is against God’s Word or negative. Put on the new. Put on God’s Word, put on good thoughts
How do you get rid of negative thoughts?
· Confess and ask God for forgiveness (1 Jn.1:9)
· Yield your life to God (Rom.12:1)
· Release your negative thoughts to God in prayer (Phil.4:6,7; 1 Pet.5:7)
· Be on guard.
· You may need to change your environment (Ps.1:1)
· Set your mind on God’s Word. (Col.3:2)
· Have a Daily Devotion – prayer and God’s Word (Jos.1:8)
· Be committed to Church (Heb.10:24,25)
d) Determination to keep changing and improving
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth (Col.3:2) Put on the mind of Christ (Phil.2:5). There must be a determination to keep changing and improving. This involves daily decisions, continual evaluation and a yieldedness to God. Our goal is to become like Christ and walk in His will
Phil.4:8,9 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
To be like Christ is to think the way He would think in every situation. Renewal brings revival.
Ps.1:1; Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
Watch what you see, what you hear and who you are mixing with. We are here to influence the world but we cannot allow the world to influence us
c) Negatives to get rid
Eph.4:22-24 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Guard your thoughts. The old must go, the new must come. Put off the old, get rid of every thought that is against God’s Word or negative. Put on the new. Put on God’s Word, put on good thoughts
How do you get rid of negative thoughts?
· Confess and ask God for forgiveness (1 Jn.1:9)
· Yield your life to God (Rom.12:1)
· Release your negative thoughts to God in prayer (Phil.4:6,7; 1 Pet.5:7)
· Be on guard.
· You may need to change your environment (Ps.1:1)
· Set your mind on God’s Word. (Col.3:2)
· Have a Daily Devotion – prayer and God’s Word (Jos.1:8)
· Be committed to Church (Heb.10:24,25)
d) Determination to keep changing and improving
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth (Col.3:2) Put on the mind of Christ (Phil.2:5). There must be a determination to keep changing and improving. This involves daily decisions, continual evaluation and a yieldedness to God. Our goal is to become like Christ and walk in His will
Phil.4:8,9 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
To be like Christ is to think the way He would think in every situation. Renewal brings revival.
See you on Sunday
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
ACTIVATING GOD’S WORD
Jos.1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Ps.1:2,3 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.
God’s Word holds the key to your life. God’s Word holds the key to your success. Your victory and your destiny is linked to your response to God’s Word.
There is power in God’s Word
How can you activate God’s Word? The 12 fold response to God’s Word
1) Read the Word (Deut.17:19; Ex.24:7)
2) Study the Word (2 Tim.2:15)
3) Memorize the Word (Ps.119:9.11; Deut.6:6; Pro.4:21)
4) Hear the Word (Rm.10:17; Rev.2:11; Pro.4:20)
5) See the Word (Deut.6:8; Pro.4:21)
6) Write the Word (Deut.6:9; Hab.2:2)
7) Speak the Word (Jos.1:8) - Teach and talk (Deut.6:7)
8) Pray the Word (Neh.1:5)
9) Love/Desire the Word (Ps.1:2 119:131)
10) Meditate on the Word (Jos.1:8; Ps.1:2-3)
11) Believe the Word (Rm.4:20,21)
12) Obey the Word (Jos.1:8; Ps.1:2-3; Deut.28:1,2)
God will always confirm His Word (Mk.16:20) but we must act on His Word. Get ready for your miracle breakthrough.
Rm.4:20,21 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform
Jos.1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Ps.1:2,3 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.
God’s Word holds the key to your life. God’s Word holds the key to your success. Your victory and your destiny is linked to your response to God’s Word.
There is power in God’s Word
- The Word of God is living and powerful (Heb.4:12)
- God sent His Word to heal and deliver (Ps.107:20)
Faith + Word = Miracle
How can you activate God’s Word? The 12 fold response to God’s Word
1) Read the Word (Deut.17:19; Ex.24:7)
2) Study the Word (2 Tim.2:15)
3) Memorize the Word (Ps.119:9.11; Deut.6:6; Pro.4:21)
4) Hear the Word (Rm.10:17; Rev.2:11; Pro.4:20)
5) See the Word (Deut.6:8; Pro.4:21)
6) Write the Word (Deut.6:9; Hab.2:2)
7) Speak the Word (Jos.1:8) - Teach and talk (Deut.6:7)
8) Pray the Word (Neh.1:5)
9) Love/Desire the Word (Ps.1:2 119:131)
10) Meditate on the Word (Jos.1:8; Ps.1:2-3)
11) Believe the Word (Rm.4:20,21)
12) Obey the Word (Jos.1:8; Ps.1:2-3; Deut.28:1,2)
God will always confirm His Word (Mk.16:20) but we must act on His Word. Get ready for your miracle breakthrough.
Rm.4:20,21 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform
Together with GOD We Can
Friday, April 15, 2011
LOVING PEOPLE, TOUCHING LIVES
(Keys to Transforming Community – Message for Malaysia)
We need to Love God and Love People.
Lk.10:27 “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’”
In the story of the Good Samaritan, God has called us to love our neighbor. Who is your neighbor?
Our life is not about ourselves, it is about others. If your whole focus of life is about yourself, you have broken the greatest commandment.
There are people in need and we have got to help.
Lk.10:30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
The man was wounded, robbed, stripped and abused. He was helpless and hopeless and this is the condition of our community
Lk.10:31,32 Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side.
We cannot live a lifestyle of avoidance or be curious but uninvolved.
The 5 keys for community transformation
1) Don’t have racial prejudices
Lk.10:33 - But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.
It was the Samaritan who came to help the Jew. We must break down racial barriers. We cannot have prejudices (pre judge people). In God’s kingdom, we are all one.
Choose to love. Get rid of racial prejudices. Every person was created by God. We did not have a choice of our race. If we have racial prejudices we are going against God. Don’t make mistakes by judging people and making sweeping generalizations. Don’t allow anyone to use race to create divisions.
2) See the needs of people
Lk.10:33 …And when he saw him, he had compassion.
Start seeing the needs of the people around you. Pray and ask God to show you. Talk to people, hear their cry, have a feel for them. People need help. The way you see others is the way others are going to see you.
3) Have Compassion for people
Lk.10:33 …And when he saw him, he had compassion.
Love is motivated by God and the need of others. The priest and Levite saw a bleeding nobody, the Samaritan saw a needy person. Have compassion. Let us love people back to wholeness.
4) Care for people, serve them, meet their needs
10:34,35 So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day, when he departed] he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.’
Caring involves a cost (time. money, energy, reputation, etc). Caring involves sacrifice.
Care for people. Don’t be selective in your caring. Let this be our prayer “God I ask for nothing except to serve you.”
5) Go and Do
Lk.10:36,37 So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
Caring involves action. Meet a need, do an act of kindness, touch someone with the love of Jesus.
People are important whether they are Malay, Chinese, Indian, or any other race. People are important whether they are rich or poor, young or old, educated or uneducated. You hold the key to community transformation. We change community one person at a time. Will you love people and touch lives?
(Keys to Transforming Community – Message for Malaysia)
We need to Love God and Love People.
Lk.10:27 “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’”
In the story of the Good Samaritan, God has called us to love our neighbor. Who is your neighbor?
- People that you associate with regardless of race, religion and social standing
- People who need your help
Our life is not about ourselves, it is about others. If your whole focus of life is about yourself, you have broken the greatest commandment.
There are people in need and we have got to help.
Lk.10:30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
The man was wounded, robbed, stripped and abused. He was helpless and hopeless and this is the condition of our community
Lk.10:31,32 Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side.
We cannot live a lifestyle of avoidance or be curious but uninvolved.
The 5 keys for community transformation
1) Don’t have racial prejudices
Lk.10:33 - But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.
It was the Samaritan who came to help the Jew. We must break down racial barriers. We cannot have prejudices (pre judge people). In God’s kingdom, we are all one.
Choose to love. Get rid of racial prejudices. Every person was created by God. We did not have a choice of our race. If we have racial prejudices we are going against God. Don’t make mistakes by judging people and making sweeping generalizations. Don’t allow anyone to use race to create divisions.
2) See the needs of people
Lk.10:33 …And when he saw him, he had compassion.
Start seeing the needs of the people around you. Pray and ask God to show you. Talk to people, hear their cry, have a feel for them. People need help. The way you see others is the way others are going to see you.
3) Have Compassion for people
Lk.10:33 …And when he saw him, he had compassion.
Love is motivated by God and the need of others. The priest and Levite saw a bleeding nobody, the Samaritan saw a needy person. Have compassion. Let us love people back to wholeness.
4) Care for people, serve them, meet their needs
10:34,35 So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day, when he departed] he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.’
Caring involves a cost (time. money, energy, reputation, etc). Caring involves sacrifice.
Care for people. Don’t be selective in your caring. Let this be our prayer “God I ask for nothing except to serve you.”
5) Go and Do
Lk.10:36,37 So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
Caring involves action. Meet a need, do an act of kindness, touch someone with the love of Jesus.
People are important whether they are Malay, Chinese, Indian, or any other race. People are important whether they are rich or poor, young or old, educated or uneducated. You hold the key to community transformation. We change community one person at a time. Will you love people and touch lives?
Together with GOD We Can
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