Do not think that temptation will not come your way as you continue your walk with God. A friend once told me the road to heaven is surrounded by many devils tempting you to turn your way around.
The devils will ask you to stop by one of their booth giving out free gifts to slow your pace down. But, don't get me wrong, don't start thinking that the lies or deceptions of the enemis are funny or games to play with.
I know you've heard of this: if you play with fire, you are going to get yourself burned.
Look at 1 John 4: "This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God...You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." (v.2-4)
Love God with all your heart, mind, and soul. Know this, that when other things have passed away, but the love of God will always guide your spirit.
His Spirit that lives in us knows who He is. Stop giving in to your temptation. Ask God for boldness and a pure heart. Remember that His Spirit lives in you. Do not be afraid. Do not be confused by the lies of the enemies. God wants us to be purified and free from sin. Do not give in easily, ask God for His help even to the point of drawing your last breath.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Monday, June 12, 2006
Which way is God's way?
It says this in Proverbs 19:21, "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."
When we are indecisive, confused, battered by many decisions that we have to make in our life, remember that God is still in control of your life.
But, don't stop there. Ask Him, to grant you peace while He brings you out of the valley.
Also, remember that in times of trials like these: the only one you can trust is His promises: nothing else, not even our own understanding.
In Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on our own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
Don't think that the more you dwell on a problem, the closer you are getting to the solutions.
However, if you draw closer to God (which by the way, God actually wants you to bring everything that you have to Him), He will grant you peace and solution to them.
Remember, do not focus on earthly things; do not focus on doing things; do not worry; but instead bring all the yolks to Him: ASAP.
The answer is waiting at the door. He is the Apha & Omega; Beginning & End.
Blessings,
Noel
When we are indecisive, confused, battered by many decisions that we have to make in our life, remember that God is still in control of your life.
But, don't stop there. Ask Him, to grant you peace while He brings you out of the valley.
Also, remember that in times of trials like these: the only one you can trust is His promises: nothing else, not even our own understanding.
In Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on our own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
Don't think that the more you dwell on a problem, the closer you are getting to the solutions.
However, if you draw closer to God (which by the way, God actually wants you to bring everything that you have to Him), He will grant you peace and solution to them.
Remember, do not focus on earthly things; do not focus on doing things; do not worry; but instead bring all the yolks to Him: ASAP.
The answer is waiting at the door. He is the Apha & Omega; Beginning & End.
Blessings,
Noel
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Lord, what should I do now?
Don't worry if you don't have anything to do right now.
Sometimes life can be void, feels like there is no hope and no end.
We wonder sometimes why we were created in the beginning. If there's nothing else besides going to school, going to work, sleeping and eating. There must be something else more than all the above.
But, why sometimes we are standing, or sitting idle. Thinking, how can I waste the next few hours before I go to bed, or until I have enough interest for my homework.
Do you believe that when Christ was on the cross, before He gave His Spirit up, He said, "It is finished." (John 19:30) What do you think He meant by that?
I used to think that if Jesus has finished everything, then what else is there for me to do. Should I just be holding on this tiny rope until the day He comes back, just resisting all these evil desires from within and without.
Well, apparently not, I have some Good News for you guys, all those who believes in Jesus Christ as the Messiah, that He has pardoned our sin, restore our relationship back with the Father. This way, we can go back to heaven where the He and the Father now lives.
So, simple of a questions right, "Does God have anything for me to do in this earth, while I'm waiting for His second return?"
Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." (John 20:21)
Isn't that a good news. God Himself is sending us. What, or where do you ask. Before, we go to that point. Let's see what else He said after that.
"And with that he breathed on them and said, Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." (John 20:22-23)
From here and other scriptures, we know that God's Holy Spirit is our Comforter. We can do many great things, to pray, to heal the sick, the blind, the mime through His Holy Spirit. We can do all things through Christ whose strengthen me, Paul mentioned on one of his book.
I can go on and on right. :) But, today I just want to share how God has a plan for each and everyone of us, whether to help the poor, to heal the broken hearted, to go minister to a widow, to help the children, or to share His word on the street. No matter what "your calling" is, they are for His glory.
And we do them because we are now partaker of His sufferings and peace. If you're injured now, remember that nothing can separate you from God's eternal love. If you are in peace now, you can rest in Him like Mary. Spend time, knowing Him. It's not about our works, or how much work we are doing for Him.
Obey His simple command: Love Him with all your heart, strength, and mind. Love one another (this includes your enemies). Rely totally on His Holy Spirit. If you are indecisive, whether to do something or not. Pray, and ask for guidance. Remember, it's not about our works. But, it's about leaning and trusting the Lord. Do not lean on your own understanding (Prov 3:5)
God will help you.
I hope this blesses your heart, as it did mine.
Lastly, Jesus said, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some." When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.
"Feed my sheep."
God bless,
Noel
Sometimes life can be void, feels like there is no hope and no end.
We wonder sometimes why we were created in the beginning. If there's nothing else besides going to school, going to work, sleeping and eating. There must be something else more than all the above.
But, why sometimes we are standing, or sitting idle. Thinking, how can I waste the next few hours before I go to bed, or until I have enough interest for my homework.
Do you believe that when Christ was on the cross, before He gave His Spirit up, He said, "It is finished." (John 19:30) What do you think He meant by that?
I used to think that if Jesus has finished everything, then what else is there for me to do. Should I just be holding on this tiny rope until the day He comes back, just resisting all these evil desires from within and without.
Well, apparently not, I have some Good News for you guys, all those who believes in Jesus Christ as the Messiah, that He has pardoned our sin, restore our relationship back with the Father. This way, we can go back to heaven where the He and the Father now lives.
So, simple of a questions right, "Does God have anything for me to do in this earth, while I'm waiting for His second return?"
Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." (John 20:21)
Isn't that a good news. God Himself is sending us. What, or where do you ask. Before, we go to that point. Let's see what else He said after that.
"And with that he breathed on them and said, Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." (John 20:22-23)
From here and other scriptures, we know that God's Holy Spirit is our Comforter. We can do many great things, to pray, to heal the sick, the blind, the mime through His Holy Spirit. We can do all things through Christ whose strengthen me, Paul mentioned on one of his book.
I can go on and on right. :) But, today I just want to share how God has a plan for each and everyone of us, whether to help the poor, to heal the broken hearted, to go minister to a widow, to help the children, or to share His word on the street. No matter what "your calling" is, they are for His glory.
And we do them because we are now partaker of His sufferings and peace. If you're injured now, remember that nothing can separate you from God's eternal love. If you are in peace now, you can rest in Him like Mary. Spend time, knowing Him. It's not about our works, or how much work we are doing for Him.
Obey His simple command: Love Him with all your heart, strength, and mind. Love one another (this includes your enemies). Rely totally on His Holy Spirit. If you are indecisive, whether to do something or not. Pray, and ask for guidance. Remember, it's not about our works. But, it's about leaning and trusting the Lord. Do not lean on your own understanding (Prov 3:5)
God will help you.
I hope this blesses your heart, as it did mine.
Lastly, Jesus said, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some." When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.
"Feed my sheep."
God bless,
Noel
Open Heart Surgery
Cry no longer...
Christ has redeemed your soul...
Wonder if there would be hope when you you open up your eyes...
See for yourselves...
Hear for yourselves...
See it...
Beautiful isn't it...
The promises that God has for you and me...
No other Name on this earth compared to His...
Would you please...
Luv u all...
Christ has redeemed your soul...
Wonder if there would be hope when you you open up your eyes...
See for yourselves...
Hear for yourselves...
See it...
Beautiful isn't it...
The promises that God has for you and me...
No other Name on this earth compared to His...
Would you please...
Luv u all...
Friday, June 02, 2006
4 stepping stones and 3 stumbling blocks
"The New Testament was originally written in Greek and that language has four words for "love" - agape, philia, storge and eros." - http://www.cfcindia.com/web/mainpages/book_window.php?book=sex_love_and_marriage
Stepping Stones:
- Christ Love (agape)
- Giving instead of Receiving
- His Will instead of Ours
- Living for Others instead of Self
Stumbling Blocks:
- Vain Imagination
- Jealousy
- Idols / Blindness
Stepping Stones:
- Christ Love (agape)
- Giving instead of Receiving
- His Will instead of Ours
- Living for Others instead of Self
Stumbling Blocks:
- Vain Imagination
- Jealousy
- Idols / Blindness
True Love?
Christ has never intended to make robots.
He had created us in His image (Gen 2:27). Have you ever wondered why God never really push us to do things? You ask, "God, if You really want me to be holy, why can't you just take away my life and just zap me into heaven."
He wanted to show us what it means by True Love.
When God said, "I love the world (us) so much that He gave His only begotten Son, so whoever believes in Him will not perish but have an everlasting life." He truly meant this statement. Jesus came humbly to earth, leaving His "comfort zone" to be with us and redeem us from the bondage of sin.
Well, you would say that He's a creator of the universe right, why can't He just create a new world, and destroy the earth and its content.
But, God wants to show us a bigger thing. He never failed to keep His promise. And I would like to share something I have learned recently: the meaning of True Love.
Let me start by giving a simple illustration:
A wife had learned to develop a trust for his husband after so many years being together. She said, "I didn't lock my husband away in a room for 365 days, 24-7 so he can't go anywhere or go with other woman.
But, my trust for my husband grows everytime I realize the fact that my husband goes out to a city, where there are so many attractive or beautiful women there, yet he still comes home."
Obviously the story didn't end there, the couple needed to share about their feelings to each other in truth.
She continued, "But, my love for my husband would stop growing if I had stopped from drawing from the well (source of my life), which is Jesus Christ."
God loves His children so much. Sometimes, in times of trouble or when we are angry or confused we tend to say, "God, I don't believe you" or "I don't think you care for me."
God simply respond, "My son or my daughter, I'm here with you. You may not see me now, but I'm here with you all the way, until the end. I hear you when you cry and when you pray."
God loves His children as is. "He wants them to grow from image to image, from glory to glory to be more like Him everyday." (2 Cor 3:18) "Be Holy because I am holy." (1 Peter 1:16)
We know that we have all the temptation in the world coming against us. But, we don't have to follow our fleshly desire, fall into sin and die (James 1:15). I know that all of us have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23) with no exception. But, remember God's promise for us is to bring us back to be with the Father and have fellowship with Him.
We have to make choices daily. One thing I would like to encourage us today: Ask God to reveal His love for you, and start loving Him with all of your heart and mind, believing God that He always keep His promise, "Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you." (Matthew 7:7)
God Bless,
Noel
He had created us in His image (Gen 2:27). Have you ever wondered why God never really push us to do things? You ask, "God, if You really want me to be holy, why can't you just take away my life and just zap me into heaven."
He wanted to show us what it means by True Love.
When God said, "I love the world (us) so much that He gave His only begotten Son, so whoever believes in Him will not perish but have an everlasting life." He truly meant this statement. Jesus came humbly to earth, leaving His "comfort zone" to be with us and redeem us from the bondage of sin.
Well, you would say that He's a creator of the universe right, why can't He just create a new world, and destroy the earth and its content.
But, God wants to show us a bigger thing. He never failed to keep His promise. And I would like to share something I have learned recently: the meaning of True Love.
Let me start by giving a simple illustration:
A wife had learned to develop a trust for his husband after so many years being together. She said, "I didn't lock my husband away in a room for 365 days, 24-7 so he can't go anywhere or go with other woman.
But, my trust for my husband grows everytime I realize the fact that my husband goes out to a city, where there are so many attractive or beautiful women there, yet he still comes home."
Obviously the story didn't end there, the couple needed to share about their feelings to each other in truth.
She continued, "But, my love for my husband would stop growing if I had stopped from drawing from the well (source of my life), which is Jesus Christ."
God loves His children so much. Sometimes, in times of trouble or when we are angry or confused we tend to say, "God, I don't believe you" or "I don't think you care for me."
God simply respond, "My son or my daughter, I'm here with you. You may not see me now, but I'm here with you all the way, until the end. I hear you when you cry and when you pray."
God loves His children as is. "He wants them to grow from image to image, from glory to glory to be more like Him everyday." (2 Cor 3:18) "Be Holy because I am holy." (1 Peter 1:16)
We know that we have all the temptation in the world coming against us. But, we don't have to follow our fleshly desire, fall into sin and die (James 1:15). I know that all of us have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23) with no exception. But, remember God's promise for us is to bring us back to be with the Father and have fellowship with Him.
We have to make choices daily. One thing I would like to encourage us today: Ask God to reveal His love for you, and start loving Him with all of your heart and mind, believing God that He always keep His promise, "Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you." (Matthew 7:7)
God Bless,
Noel
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