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The light

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬ You must agree that we are in very dark days. The latest changes in government in the US and Israel showed how great the divide between light and darkness actually is. For all the work President Trump has put in to make America great again has been to no avail now that the destroyers are back in power. Darkness is fighting to control our world with its doctrines, beliefs and emotional demands. So where does the above scripture fit in? This verse is about Jesus, He is the light. What is He doing? Amidst all the darkness He is raising a standard and there are preachers who preach that standard and many young people are coming to know Him. Whilst the darkness increases politically the light increases in hearts and minds in personal encounters. We must put our hope in Him alone. He is God! He is Lord over all! And we should pray like never before. Pray for souls to know that light! Our hope i...
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A dream

“I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.”  Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭7‬-‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ You might be a person who wants to escape the presence of the Lord so you can indulge in sin, but you cannot. If you have made Jesus Your saviour You belong to Him. He will pursue you and teach you that His love is far greater than any sin. His presence in your life is worth more than diamonds and gold. His presence is sweet and full of His love. Throughout this whole psalm David speaks about the presence of God. He said to know God is surrounding him and always there is too wonderful for him to comprehend, and it is! Last night I had a dream about a woman who found herself alone and needing work. She received word that a job was available for her in a cer...
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What is sin?

“Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.”  James‬ ‭4‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ How many of us bother to think, ‘is it sinful for me to not share my faith?’ Do we just run with our own agenda, fulfilling our own needs? Doing our own work and ignoring that man who is struggling emotionally? When we go to the store we see many people. Who is the Holy Spirit wanting us to minister to? When we go for a walk how many people do we see? Do we bother to ask, “Holy Spirit who are you talking to today?” Or do we ask, “please give me someone to talk to in this taxi ride, someone who you are ministering to!” You would be surprised what God is up to! We carry the presence of God in our earthen vessels. We are vessels. We have a spout and should let Him out! Give your problems to the Lord allow Him to be God in your life and get on with being a vessel with a spout! Amen!
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Daily bread

“Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ It is interesting that Jesus told us to pray for daily provision only. He also told us to be concerned with today’s problems rather than the ‘what if’ problems of the future. The concerns for today are enough. Bread can signify food or financial provision. It is still a daily provision. We can trust our God to provide. Rather than be anxious about tomorrow or the week. I have been in some very poor circumstances in the past in Australia but found God’s provision. I determined to tithe and allowed Him to take care of the rest, and He did. The costs of living in Australia are very high whereas in Nepal I am rich on the same amount of income. However, my needs are not great. I am able to give above and beyond my tithe and still have plenty. As I trust my God He abounds in provision. He has blessed me abundantly. His presence is all I need, and all I delight in. He is so good! Amen!
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Come to the throne of grace

“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Because of what Jesus has done and is doing for us, we can come to the Father boldly. He loves us and is able to help us. Romans 8:31 says:  “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭31‬ ‭NLT‬‬ What wonderful things is Paul referring to?   “For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.” Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭29‬-‭30‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Jesus gave us His glory! Let that sink in! Glory! It is far greater than the worlds offer of money and possessions. They are nothing comp...
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My treasure

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭105‬-‭112‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Again, as I have mention previously the Bible scholars believe this psalm was written by king David as it bears his style. In that light we can see he is determined to follow the Lord’s decrees, to read to God’s word, listen to his prophets, and obey. We know when he disobeyed God with Bathsheba. He took another man’s wife and had that man killed. Yet, when Nathan the prophet came and rebuk...
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Sing His praises

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” 1 Chronicles‬ ‭16‬:‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ This verse is a part of a song David gave to Asaph and the singers as he brought the ark of the covenant to dwell in Jerusalem and placed it in a tent. The whole song is worth reading and perhaps singing. It call the people to rememberance and honour of the glory of the Lord. “Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.”  1 Chronicles‬ ‭16‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬   I am reminded of a song I love to sing, it is the Lord’s Prayer in song form. https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=XAkgb2Iw-1s&si=G934qg73csvxJl9Z We need to lift the name of the Lord and show forth His glory. He alone is God, He is mightier than man made gods. Let is remember to praise Him and think on Him instead of all the rubbish that fills the earth! Amen!
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