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Humility

“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ A humble heart God can use. A humble heart says, ‘Lord You have your way and may Your will be done!’ A proud heart says, ‘I can do this, I will succeed!’ I have spent the week renewing bank cards, purchasing train tickets, renewing licences, Medicare and government entitlement cards, visiting people, walking my old dog, helping a friend clean out his house and tomorrow at my home church presenting a PowerPoint presentation of what I am doing in Nepal. I redid the presentation around three times until I sensed the Holy Spirit’s hand upon it. He knows what the heaters need to hear. He knows what He wants to say to people. Last night I was able to speak to my girlfriend’s daughter, who is unsaved. She is a teacher. I pray she hears what the Holy Spirit is saying. The time is short and she needs to welcome Jesus into her heart. Souls are what we are here on earth for. Jesus is the only sav...
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Above

“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”  Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Being back in Australia and in my home town it is easy to think of things I need to do and buy for my trip to Denmark and then back to Nepal. However, my God’s mind is on people. I must keep my eyes on people and look for what He would have me say and do. God’s agenda is people’s hearts, knowing them and bringing them into eternity. Yesterday, I met many people. I talked to many people about what I needed them to do for me, but to none did I ask what I can do for them. When needing new licences, new credit cards etc when can be all business. However, what is God wanting to say to these people? He has something for everyone. Lord please keep me mindful of You and Your words to souls. Amen!
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Closeness

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Being a refugee in a foreign land and breaking your foot does not help. A refugee I know in Nepal just had this happen. He managed to eak out a small wage through labouring. However, a recent fall down stairs left him incapacitated. He reach out to me in Australia. I spoke with my friend and we sent finance to help. Whilst there is another couple who refuse to work and constantly ask for finance, this man is genuine. He sent photos to prove it. If no one cares what happens? We see plenty of needs constantly on social media. Some are fake. They are very good fakes, but fakes nonetheless.  However, when the wonderful God I know cares for the ails of one of His, so must I. He cares for me, but life is not just about me!  I must love justice and mercy! Amen!
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Glory

“Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.” Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Many are suffering for their faith. Africa is particularly suffering terrorism. Asia is suffering from Muslim domination. Indian Christians are suffering from Hindu radicals and it is seeping into Nepal. Chinese Christians and North Korean Christians are being imprisoned for their faith. Now, the western church is suffering persecution for making stands for Christ. Laws to inhibit are being made. The lawless one is sneaking into churches and teaching false doctrines. The end is near! We see the world turn against Israel. The nations will come against her as if to wipe her out and will be dealt with by her God alone. Ezekiel 38 and 39 are fast approaching, as is 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17. The church will soon disappear, ushering in the Tribulation. Are you ready? The glory that Paul speaks about is the glory we will experience in the Rapture. Jesus will take his church to Himself....
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Justice

“Away with your noisy hymns of praise! I will not listen to the music of your harps. Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living.”  Amos‬ ‭5‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This chapter is a judgement against Israel for its pretence at honouring the Lord and injustice to the poor. The Lord does not like outward pretence whilst our hearts are far from Him. He diesires mercy and justice above false hymn singing. Singing songs without engaging my heart are worthless. He wants my heart. He wants a life engaged with Him and His ways. I am mindful of this in my prayer life. At times I find my mind wanders. It needs to be present in what I am doing and who I am talking to. Amen!
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Seek first

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”  Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬ ‭NLT‬‬ First things first!!What is God doing today? What does He require me to do today? Today is my first full day back in Australia. Last night I had dinner at a restaurant next door to my motel. While I waited for dinner I felt led to sing quietly. Close beside me was a man all by himself. I thought to myself, ‘ Fod only knows this man’s situation’. However, I sensed he needed to hear from the Lord. He drank no alcohol, onky water. Which was unusual in the environment as most drank alcohol. He could have been a son of God needing encouragement. So I sang. He turned quickly to look at who was singing. Today I want to go and sing for the homeless at Central Station while I wait for my train. I did this last year and several came to talk. I am praying for an opening to share Jesus. While on the train I will do the same. Jesus has people He wants to touch. The...
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Confession

“But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.”  1 John‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ In Nepali the word for sin is ‘pap’. It is interesting that of all words I can remember that word. In fact I can remember what Jesus did for me in Nepali: Yeshu, mero papko laagi marnu bhayo. Jesus died for my sins. Jesus gave us liberty from sins, all we have to do is confess our sins and receive His forgiveness. He wants us in a right relationahip with Him so that we can be together for all eternity. I cannot save myself! That is His role! He was the perfect lamb of God who was slain for all sin for all mankind. However, it is not ours until we humbly accept His sacrifice as being the only way. He changed my life as I allowed Him to be Lord. It meant a constant dethroning of self. Self wanted to rule, but there can only be one Lord! Amen!.
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