God sees me

 Our God, has eyes who sees you, every moment.

No one, can escape from His eyes. He monitors you, each and every moment. Have, you seen a cat sleeping? It sleeps partially. We think, it's sleeping but, it opens it's eyes soon, and ponders on to its prey. When, we read in Rev 19:12, Rev 1:14 "His eyes are like blazing fire, Dan 10:6" His eyes are like flaming torches", From such eyes blazing fire and torch who can escape? In fact no one. Jesus, is going to come and judge soon.

Our God, is omnipresent who sees, what we go through; whether we are in struggles, and pain to give us the help. Sometimes, God allows us to go through tough situations in our life. We start thinking why, so many problems come in my life. May be God, wants us to make it happen, and make us strong in Lord. God sees us, and cares for our every need.

When, we see in the life of Hagar, the struggles, she had to face in Abraham's house, by being a maid of Sarah. Not only, was she a maid but, she was an Egyptian slave who was sold to Abraham's family. And was chosen by Sarah, to be a surrogate mother for her. After Hagar became pregnant Sarah, started mistreating her, which made her fled from her to the wilderness, where she met the angel of the Lord. Who consoled her, and asked to return to Sarah.

Why, should the great God of Abraham, notice someone such as her? The Gods, which she had, cared a little of her. This was the time when distress and struggle brought a near collapse in life, and she was immediately consoled. We can see in Gen 16:13 " She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her" You are the God who sees me" for she said," I have now seen the one who sees me." 'El-Roi'

Let me illustrate; if you have a house maid in your house she, will look to the hand of her mistress whether, the mistress is calling her saying, something or ordering, she understands, each and every activity of her. I, remember a housemaid we had at our home. Whatever; my mummy used to say, she does all the work sometimes; a sign was enough, and she would understand, or a nod, an action of the hand, a gesture was enough. For, all this to happen she used to have a close relation, and used to discuss all her issues, with mummy. She, also had an eye, to mummy's hand of giving her something, meaning some financial help. So, is the case with our God, since He knows all what we do. Thus, we also should, maintain a closer relationship with Him, and look onto His face, for the help which we desire from Him.

Ps 123:2 " Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, and as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress."

How, awesome! is our God who sees us daily, about how we are, every moment of the day. People, may overlook us, and may not understand the pain, anguish, troubles, and disappointment in our lives. But, there is one who looks, sees, and understands us reaches out to us, and give us, the aid we need at the due time.

Friends, Hope, this blog will enlighten your thoughts, regarding the 'God who watches'.. Please share with your friends and family. God bless you.

Thanks

Ann

 

Overcoming Sin...

I groan daily under a body of sin and corruption. Oh for the time when I shall drop this flesh, and be free from sin! - Charles Spurgeon

No one likes to be called a sinner, guilty. A fault, problem, mistake or wrong are more polite words. But, sin should not be considered lightly as it keeps you away from God. The word sin if, weighed it tells us that we, have broken a moral code. Lord, enlightened me through a verse in John 16:8 "When He comes He will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgement:"

Many times we think, people are not at all guilty. They just break the law even, when they know it is wrong. It, is all because they find pleasure in it, or might be greedy like, the recent gold smuggling case of Kerala. She was greedy, and sin entered her to violate the law. Another recent case, of gang rape happening constantly in U.P. The men, who find pleasure, and leisure enter into the lust, rape, leading to murder.

When we see in the scriptures, the sin started by Eve, which was born inside her; with a small lie which the (Satan) serpent being crafty deceived the women with it. And asked her, " Did God really say, ' You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?" Eve answered, Gen 3: 3," but God did say,' You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die'." 'Not touch it' was the lie which she said to the serpent. As the correct commandment is written in Gen 2:17 thus was Eve, tempted and fell into the trap of sin. So, you see how the sin ruined the life of Eve.

Later Cain, also due to anger attacked, his brother killed him. Gen 4:9 Then the Lord said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" I don't know, he replied "Am I my brother's keeper?" See how, the sin got control over Cain when he told a lie Satan, got victory over him, and thus he did another sin.

 A preacher said once, about sin that it's like, ripples formed in the water when a stone is thrown. One sin, causes another then to hide that, another is caused, like in the story of Cain. So, you see how the sin creeps in your life, slowly and masters your mind with bad motives, lust, forbidden things, lies, anger, murder etc.

In Gal 5:19,20,21, "The act of sinful nature are obvious :sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry, and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies and the like."   

If, we take a look into sin. It's an enemy in various forms, which is lying in wait ready to attack us. We have to keep away from all these sin otherwise we will not be able to enter the kingdom of God.

 Rom 6:23 " For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Sin will try to overcome you but; you should be watchful and alert. Don't allow sin to have dominion. It is up to the individual, to safeguard themselves by the blood of Jesus. Obey his commandments, read the word, and submit your time for prayer. Then, only can you OVERCOME SIN.

This blog, is only to motivate you, flee from all sinful ways and overcome sin. Be obedient, truthful in all your matters. Don't give, a loophole to Satan. If this, article has been a blessing to you and enlightened you, please do share with all.  God bless.

Thanks

Ann

 

Bridge...

 

" Whole days and weeks have I spent prostate on the ground, in silent or vocal prayer" -Whitefield

Bridge or mediator acts or stands in the gap of two things, or connects two people, river, stream or anything.

Intercessory prayer, acts as a bridge. A prayer, to support another person. It acts as a mediator, or stands in the gap meaning to  communicate, or talk to God on your behalf. We, can see in the life of Abraham, Jonah, Moses, Nehemiah, Esther many of the prophets who stood in the gap as a bridge for people.

We can take, an example of a bridge, which is used by a traveller to reach from one point to the other. Mostly, they are built over the rivers or streams. It's rather difficult to cross a river without the bridge which, stands in the gap rather closes a gap in life to make a comfortable and easy journey. In fact, we try to provide a direct link to God, for those who are unable to pray for some or the other reason.

If, you relate with the spiritual side, you pray for the people who are not able to pray for themselves; due to sickness, depression, weakness, work and many other personal reasons.

When, we read in the book of Exodus ch 17, where God provided everything for Israelites though they murmured. Later, God fought for them when the Amalekites came to attack, and Moses interceded for the people of Israel though they quarreled, and murmured against God. Ex 17:11 " As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were wining."

Another example came in my mind, in most of the houses I, have seen mothers acting as a bridge, between the child and the father, may be the father is strict, or non approachable the children then stimulates the mother to intervene for their problem. It's the way Jesus, intervenes for you and me to God the Father. The mediator, solves the problem by being a bridge.    In Heb 7:25 "Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always live to intercede for them."Yes, even now He intercedes for you and me. To plead, on behalf of another this, is what Jesus does for you and me. In the book of Timothy we find in 1Tim 2:1 " I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-" And that too we have to  intercede with only Jesus who is our mediator as said in 1 Tim 2:5 "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,"

In Rom 8:34 "Who is He that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died-more than that, who was raised to life- is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us." Jesus Christ, cannot condemn and intercede at the same time rather, He prayed earnestly to God the Father, for us to strengthen us, in our challenges and trials.

In the same way, we ought to pray for our brothers, and sisters, and be a bridge between God and them. Pray, for someone who might, not have requested you. God, is looking or those who are willing to stand in  the gap.

God, is seeing as to who will stand as a bridge; for the family, friends, city, state, world. When God, touches your heart you will cry, and pray for the people who are unable to pray for themselves, due to various circumstances. Payer, has the power to change your situation when, you pray  for others God, will work in your life.

Friends, God wants us to be perfect, and grow in every aspect like, His Son. Hope, this blog will enlighten your thoughts regarding, your prayer  life. Please, share comment and like. God bless you.

Thanks

Ann

 

 

Abide In His Shelter

Dwell in His Shelter

 Nowadays if you go around , you can see people with tensions, and stress because, of the pandemic we are facing. It's a topic of concern as, our Government, and Health Authorities understand the concern behind it. Other areas of concern is too much violence, and crime going around the world especially, too much in India. Many people are nowadays, going in wrong directions least bothered that; God hates crime, violence, rape, sexual immorality. God, will pour out His wrath if, the people won't refrain from wrong in their lives. We can see, in Gal 5:19 "The acts of flesh like sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft, hared discord, jealousy, fit of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions".

Leaving the problem aside let us concentrate on God and Abide in Him. When we read Ps 91:1 "He who dwells in the shelter of the most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty". This verse is so true in our lives to abide in the shelter of the Most High.

 Let, me tell you the example of the way God, provides to those who dwell in His shelter. Today, morning I heard chirping sounds, coming from the bedroom window. Some, the humming birds had laid their young ones in the nest. 2 tiny little birds peeping out from the broken shell with wide open mouth was a  wonderful sight. Waiting for few seconds, a mother bird came hopping. She started digging inside the mouth, as if she was putting something deep inside. Later, the mother bird flew away to search for food. I wondered as, too what might have the mother fed, or was she giving a pacifier. Recalling an article, about birds where, the mother feeds glucose from the moist air by, opening the mouth. After a week, starts giving her regurgitated food. Then starts with insects, and other feeds.

I paused for a moment, if the mother bird feeds her young ones with such care how much more God, the father will provide for us. We are under the shelter, of His protection. He, will not only feed us but, will cover us with His wings.

 A story, flashed my mind little I don't know, if it's true or not.  It's about a farmer, who had a fire in his barn. After, the fire was put out the farmer, walked in his farm, and found a hen burned to death. He slightly kicked, it with his foot and to his surprise there was movement. The movement did not come from the dead hen but, from the chicks under her body. She, had spread her wings to cover her chicks, and gave her life for them to live.

Just as the chicks got shelter from the mother same way our God protects you and me from all evil harm and danger. Such; is the love of our God, who protects us from all evil, harm and danger. Not only that as, the chicks got a new life. Christ died for you and me. As, 1Pet 3:18 says" For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the spirit," Only thing is, we have to be closer, more closer to him. As, a parent takes care to feed her young ones, protect them and give them everything, same and much much more our God does to you and me.

Friends, God wants us to abide in His shelter. Take refuge under His wings. He will protect you and me from the snares of this world. Hope this blog will encourage you and remove all the fears as God is the dwelling place for you. Please share comment and be encouraged. God bless you.

Thanks

Ann

 

               

A Remedy for All...

Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.- Voltaire

Life, has come to a standstill as we all are experiencing the greatest pandemic, eagerly waiting for a remedy to bloom so as to; pass quickly from the pricking thorn. A cure, a treatment, a remedy for Covid-19.

For most of our problems; starting from headache to all the aches and pain in each part of the body, we get 101 remedies. Home cure, natural cure, granny's cure, Ayurveda cure, Homeopathic cure, Allopathy cure etc

A remedy, for a problem is what all of us seek. When, different sorts of problem creeps in. Be, it a remedy for your brokenness, remedy for emptiness, remedy for loneliness, remedy for jealousy, remedy for sickness, remedy for hopelessness, remedy for stress, remedy for sinful life, and now, a remedy for the ongoing Covid-19. Everyone is waiting and wanting a cure, or remedy to burst open as a vaccine, which will save lives.

When, this Covid-19 is spreading like a bush fire everyone, including doctors, scientist and, experts in pharma, are; on their toes and struggling to get a remedy. God, alone has a remedy for this.
Who, doesn't have a problem? I, am having so and so problem? What should I do??

Let, me just narrate a small incident, which happened lately. One, of my friend had a sprain in the neck, the pain was quite severe so, she started asking me how, to get a remedy for my problem; the excruciating pain which was intolerable. Please, give me some remedy she, said. I gave, few, which she said, she already applied and, didn't get any relief. At, the end I told to look on to 'Jesus' and pray in His name. This is only the name, to deliver us from all problems. She, got relief the next day. As, we can read in Ps 34:7, "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. This is His promises to us that he will deliver them all. A cure for one and all.

Many, such pains comes in your and my life. The, pain is crushing me, the loneliness is cramping me, the stress is eating me.

God's, plan always has a remedy to all our problems. Only thing, put your hope in Him, and trust Him.You, can overcome all the obstacles and difficulties coming in your way.

Whenever, we use a medicine their are specific instructions which should be used with wisdom, and knowledge.

As, the promise in Jere 30:17" But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, 'because you are called an outcast Zion for whom no one cares'.

In Num 21:8, The Lord said to Moses," Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live".

Whatever, may be your problem follow His instructions; God, will heal just look on to Jesus, confess your sins, Praise Him, Worship Him, Thank Him, and see for yourself how He, cures. He, will extend His cure, if you eat the 9 fruits of Holy Spirit, and see the wonders in your life. 'Jesus' extends His, hand to all; who need grace, love and power. This is the remedy, for all those who need.

1 Pet 2:24" He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed."

I’m just writing a blog post, for your encouragement to increase your faith and stay firm in God, look on to Him, follow His instructions and extend your hands to Him. If you know this article would help someone or give a remedy to them, please do share with them. I’d also love to hear from you. Please do leave a comment.

Thanks

Ann

 

 

 

 

Limitless God...

 Little is enough when God is in it.

We become perplexed, baffled, tensed, worried when our source of money, food, clothes, or whatever possessions, we have starts declining. We start to worry, as how will we now survive without it. Because, we don't look on to the one who, gives the source but; often look on to the source itself. Don't, look on anywhere and everywhere.

Usually, in the time of crisis, as now, most of us, run here and there with a long face as if, life has ended. Life, is not only a bed of roses it is, a bed of thorns as well. Perform, or go on doing your work, assigned by God. Do not make, the audience happy, and prove your work to them. Instead, please God in your lives. In struggles, often we forget God, and think He, is not much interested in weaving your life. But, you will only understand when the tapestry is complete that He, was there in all your ups, and downs.

Don't waste; time, money, things you possess, food etc etc. God, does not like anything to be wasted. The, leftover food should be kept safely and can be reused. Sometimes, we just  store the left over in the fridge after the party or after a dinner in restaurant. We, store for 2days then that food is thrown in the bin.

Without, having a compassionate heart, and reaching out to the need of others around cannot, solve the problem of poverty in our country.

You can see, the miracle of Jesus, feeding 5000 people with 2 fish and 5 loaves, the demand was high, and many mouth wanting to eat but; supply was limited. But, after the miracle when all were satisfied, a huge left over was there, because the miracle was done by the one who had no limits. Unlimited God. Then Jesus, said to gather the left over pieces and not to waste. John 6:12" When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.""

Jesus, wanted to feed those who, were hungry He, did it 2000yrs ago. Now, He has given us the responsibility, to feed the hungry souls with the Spiritual Manna. His words, should win souls for salvation.

Eph :19 "And to know this love that surpasses knowledge -that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."

The Lord, loves to supply our needs. Whatever limited things we have, look on to Jesus with faith, who will increase your limits to maximum, and whatever is empty He, will restore and make it full. God, will test our faith with challenges in life. God, is not limited by our resources but, He is a limitless God.

You, should be governed by His providence, trust Him that your resources will never be empty.  Your, faith should not pessimistic. Believe, and trust Him fully. He, is able to change your situations; and all your impossibilities into possibilities, hopelessness into hopeful. See, to God's ability in each situation you face. Sometimes, we run off with resources, that is the time we should put our trust on Him. Gather all the left over and start working for the limitless God with faith. He, will fill all your empty space.

Friends, I am just writing a blog post for your knowledge to move one step forward to attain the kingdom of God. Trust and obey Him. Leave the result in God's hand. He is in control. Please, do leave a comment and try to share with others also. God bless you.

Thanks

Ann

 

 

The Unfading Beauty in God's eyes...

When, you love someone you will go to any extreme to make him or her happy. 

While, being preoccupied with our pursuit of God, isn't bad but, a glorious reality, facing the weakness of our pursuit. This; can be a source for discouragement if, we lose sight of the other side of the coin that He, is also in pursuit of us. He loves us, and He choose us, before the creation of this world. He, has taken the first step so now, You and me need to take one step for Him. Eph 2:4 " But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy"

Everyone; may not have the beauty, of Miss universe, nor can be genius or no much strength ...Still it is His grace that He loved you and me and counted worthy because of this extreme love we ought to love Him in return. In John 15:12" My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." He loved me and He chose me John 15:16 " You did not choose me, but I chose you." When he loves me, I should go to any extreme in loving him.

A story, where there was a man who married a beautiful girl. He, loved her very much. The, girl after few days started with a skin disease. After, showing to many hospital her skin, remained the same and slowly all her, beauty began to fade.

 The man, went for a tour one day. On, returning he met with an accident, and he lost his sight. The, wife took care of her husband in everything. This, went on for some more time and both, continued to love each other.

 One fine day, the wife died. He, was in great sorrow. After, the last rites of his wife, he decided to leave that town. One, day while he was walking down the road, a man called for him from behind. He said, you might be missing your wife badly as, till now she used to everything. It might be very difficult for you now, to walk all alone. He replied, " I am not blind. I was acting till now. Because if she knew, I could see her skin condition due to a disease, she would be broken. I loved her caring, and loving nature, more than her beauty. So, I pretended to be blind to keep her happy.

This, teaches us that you can do all possible things to love someone. To make the person happy in life. Beauty will go away, as you advance your days. God, desires this beauty from us which will not fade. The beauty of your heart, and soul. Though; you become old, with wrinkles, loose skin, and no charm, still God's love will continue as, he sees your inner beauty. 1 Pet2:4" Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.".

If, we reject Him He will still pursue us until, we return. Our relationship with God, should be our top priority. God, loved us and He gave His, own Son. He, demonstrated His love by, paying a penalty for our sins. He loved us, and chose us. Same, like this story I believe; the love of God, is so strong for me, it teaches me to make my God happy. Beauty, of my heart and my soul be used for His purpose.

Friends, God loves each one of us. His love is totally, about who He is, and not about who we are. He sees the inner beauty of our heart and soul. Hope, this blog will enlighten your thoughts, regarding the 'Unfading Beauty in God's eyes'.. Please share comment and like. God bless you.

Thanks

Ann