God provides

“But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

This was Jesus’ response to Satan’s temptation to turn rocks into bread after a 40 day fast. Jesus would have been very hungry, however, He saw God as His supply. He did not have to lift His hand in self-effort. After Satan had finished with tempting Him angels came and fed Him. I wonder if He saw them waiting?

The wait can be a challenge, however God’s provision is always best. During the wait, especially for finance, God has me give seed money and ththes especially when pressed for funds. This releases the storhouse doors and provision flows.

I am in that place now as ai look for ways to help the poor in Sindhulpalchok. I am investigating industry and micro loans. I am enjoying the process. Last month I  investigated biomass. When I discovered that the poor keep there biomass agricultural waste for their animals I knew that would not be an answer. As PET waste is a big problem I am investigating recycling. This would solve two problems: waste and poverty. The Lord has the right answer. It is Him who leads. 

I assume money is no problem for the God answer. I will not worry about that! He is quite capable of bringing funds from all manner of places! Praise Him!

Thinking heavenly

“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Have you’re heard the saying, ‘head in the clouds’? It usually refers to a dreamer, someone not grounded in reality. As a child ai was one of these. In my dreams I was an adventurer. In my later years I am just that, an adventurer.

However thinking heavenward is not quite the same. A dreamer think about themselves as the centre of their universe, a Christian thinking of things of heaven allows the Holy Spirit to fill them with God thoughts. It is not about them but Christ in them and His Kingdom.

I now spend my spare time thinking about bringing God ways and principles to earth. How would He solve trafficking? How would He solve poverty? As ai walk along rubbish- ladened roads I think about cleaning it up and keeping it clean.

I remember when PET bottles lay around near paths in Australia. All it took was a cash for trash to become the vogue and people were more careful. I want that here. How to do it?

I want to be a part of the solution not complain about the problem. My God has a way! Amen!

Slow?

“The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.”2 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

There are still many people who have not heard the gospel! Yet the church longs for the rapture. Who must miss out to satisfy us?

We can be selfish even about things of God. We become tired of the fight and long for freedom.

I advocate for refugee familes who, on the most part, want to escape Nepal. Some have managed to find spsinsors others have not. However, Nepal has charged them for their illegal stay and the new country want them to have $$. How can refugees afford this? They can’t, and therefore remain stuck in a land that does not want them. They long to escape.

This is the story of many Christians. They long to escape but none is provided. Who will help them? 

In the book of Revelations we read about the voices of the martyrs who cry out to the Lord, “how long Lord?” They were told to wait for those who were yet to join them. We do not like to hear that there is a number who must suffer and a number who must be saved, but that is the criteria. Even in the Old Testament God would not allow the annihilation of nations until their wickedness reached a certain level. He has His own benchmarks. Who are we to complain?

We, therefore, need His grace to continue.

Study the book

“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.”Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Let’s be honest, once a day usually suffices. Yet, here is God telling Joshua, a leader, to study the word of God continually (meditate upon it).

I am learning the Nepali language so that I can speak to the people. I spend a lot of time studying it and attempting to converse in it. 

If I want to know God and His word then I need to spend a lot more time in His word.

Lately I have been listening to more sermons, studying scripture day and night and in spare time. I have been beset with all manner of sickness and determined to free myself. Healing scriptures throughout the Bible carry life.

Today I meet with a man who is in business in Nepal. He is a Christian. I need to know what I will face if God does open the way to create a business in Sindhulpalchok to help the poor.

I am aiming to go to Pokhra to look at a PET recycling plant. I am also aiming to return to Sindhulpalchok this month to start school presentations. I need God’s wisdom, presence and provision.

Telling children about human trafficking is not enough, I must help solve the poverty that causes it. I pray for guidance. Amen

Others and pride

“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I must say this is the greatest challenge! We are a selfish generation! Everything is viewed through the lense of me.

Jesus spent much time teaching His disciples humility, servanthood, forgiveness, and giving. We need to be disciples in the same way. That is why we have the Holy Spirit and scripture. Our role is to craft an ear that hears and a heart that obeys.

Often, I will sense a trouble-making spirit in the house. It attempts to cause fights among us. By resisting him we become closer. After all, it is our flesh that becomes annoyed, not our spirit. If we become annoyed we can recognise the areas we need to work on and yield to the Lord.

Yesterday, I returned from college with red marks through some of my homework. One of my flatmates is my tutor. Initially when this happened I was miffed with my tutor. However, when I told her she humbly went to work to show me the big picture. I respect that! My flesh was proud and was not impressed with being wrong. Turns out I wasn’t as either answer would have been right, however, the teacher had his set way of teaching.

It was my turn to be humble and I was. My tutor then gave me a wonderful resource for college that I could share with the class. This I did and received much gratitude. All because of my tutor who is a good, humble woman.

Learning to be humble and not proud is a good lesson indeed!

What is a sin?

“Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.”James‬ ‭4‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

If you are to forgive, then forgive, if you are to repair a relationship, then repair it! If you are to repent of bad behaviour, repent! If you are to give and refuse, repent and give!

God prompts each of us in the right way. Our Bible tells us we will hear a voice behind us saying: ‘not that way, this way!’ (Isaiah 30:21). If we are being stubborn and refusing to follow the promting of the Holy Spirit we need to repent!

Repentance is a gift from God, if we continue to refuse it we may find ourselves like Esau. Scripture tells us ‘he sought repentance and could not find it’(Hebrews 12:17). God will not struggle with us forever. Then, with hardened heart we follow our flesh and not His spirit. 

We need God’s spirit! He is good and leads us into all truth. Amen!

The light

“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”John‬ ‭8‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Jesus said He was the light of the world. Do we believe this? Or is a nod all this truth gets? If Jesus is the light He brings truth to my world. His words are powerful, He sets captives free. Hebrews tells us that: “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Jesus cut through the darkness and the lies of our enemy. Paul tells us: “We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.”

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

What do we use to capture every proud thought? The word of God. Do not survive on one spiritual meal a day, read the word regularly, feast on it, speak it, sing it! Amen! There is power in the word of God! Satan would distract you with social media, don’t fall for his traps, turn to the Word of God for His release, healing, and deliverance! Amen!

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭105‬ ‭NLT‬‬