Generosity

“Give generously and generous gifts will be given back to you, shaken down to make room for more. Abundant gifts will pour out upon you with such an overflowing measure that it will run over the top! The measurement of your generosity becomes the measurement of your return.”Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭38‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Generosity must be a way of life. We can be generous with our time, our attitude, our finances. We are constantly provided with people we can bless, we just need to open our eyes to see them.

At times I am overwhelmed with the needs of others. This is where I need God’s wisdom. There are some needs that just can’t be ignored, like food and housing. There are others that require wisdom. As I am an advocate for four refugee families I am constantly on notice. I also have a ministry work to be reaponsible for. What would God have me do?

I know that as I pay my tithe faithfully my God stretches all that comes in to the maximum. He makes sure it is all used for the best. My needs here in Nepal are small. The rest can be used for His people. He knows the best way forward. Amen!

“So live the rest of your earthly life no longer concerned with human desires but consumed with what brings pleasure to God.”1 Peter‬ ‭4‬:‭2‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Sheep among wolves

““I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭16‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Jesus said this to His disciples. We are also His disciples. We are being sent in His name. Even those who live in ‘safe’ countries are now finding jail for speaking what is the truth but is a truth that societies no longer accept as truth.

In some countries like China, it is no longer acceptable to be a Christian, children are now prevented from going to church and hearing the gospel. They must hear it at home. As the outpouring of the Spirit continues world-wide persecution increases.

I am praying for an outpouring here in Nepal. May God’s Holy Spirit pour out and bring many to know Jesus! Amen!

Deep darkness

“Even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of your love takes away my fear. I’ll never be lonely, for you are near.”Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬ ‭TPT‬‬

I have travelled through many deep dark places over the years, but my God is always with me. He is my strength and song.

Many times I have said to Him: “I have no strength today and so I will walk in Yours !” As I step out in faith He meets me. When times are dark and unsure, I trust He will light my ways, and He does. When my hearing is playing up I say, “I need to hear my teacher today” and I do.

He is my comfort when I am lonely. His presence is full of love. I sense it tingling with potential power waiting to be unleashed. As I pray and speak in boldness of faith He joins me in a victory shout.

When I am fearful He is my comfort. He encourages me to step out in faith. Faith conquers!

Our God is waiting to engage with our faith! Don’t disappoint Him! Be bold! Step up! Amen!

Interceed

“Be faithful to pray as intercessors who are fully alert and giving thanks to God.”Colossians‬ ‭4‬:‭2‬ ‭TPT‬‬

I have just read a post about a Chinese man who had ministered to North Koreans for many years and was abducted by North Korea and jailed in North Korea for 11 years for crimes against the regime. He was lifted up in prayer for all that time. I pray God used him mightily in jail.

As a westerner I am continually convicted of the many who suffer for Christ and how small are my troubles. The beautiful souls who face such futures with boldness and faith remind me that this is what a Christian should be like. Laying down our lives for others is what we are called to do.

North Korea is a brutal place. Yet this bold man cared for the people. He took them into his home, clothed and fed them, taught them about God. For the grace he bestowed on the needy he paid 11 years in prison. However, I am sure God used this mighty man in that prison.

I was just contacted by a Muslim woman I ministered to whilst living in Tamworth. She wants to see me again next July. How beautiful! I can pray into that encounter!

Protected

“When you pass through the deep, stormy sea, you can count on me to be there with you. When you pass through raging rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through persecution like fiery flames, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you,”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭2‬ ‭TPT‬‬

This is a word from the Lord given to His people. It is a promise of restoration. As a Christian I have claimed it and will stand in it.

Today I have lost my second bike helmet. Each time I have been with others in a taxi and left without it. It is not a storm or a fiery furnace. However, it comes as I have poured out finance to the needy. Although each time I have contacted teh taxi company not a word has come in reply.

However, the Holy Spirit whispers, “Don’t worry I will look after you!” In Nepal it is not obligatory to wear a helmet as a passenger. I wear one because I believe Nepali drivers are very dangerous. However, my God promises to keep me. I will buy another one but for now I must take His word and go without to college.

I am enjoying college. We have onky two more weeks of lessons then our final exam. I pray for hearing and understanding. Although the teacher speaks in Nepali 98%of the time I get his drift and work the rest out. Praise God He helps me!

My God is good! All the time He is good!!! Amen!!!

Who can be saved

“Looking into their eyes, Jesus replied, “Humanly speaking, no one, because no one can save himself. But what seems impossible to you is never impossible to God!”Matthew‬ ‭19‬:‭26‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Jesus had just told the disciples that it would be harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven and He used an anology of a camel passing through ‘the eye of the needle’. The disciples were horrified and said, “well then! Who can be saved?”

The eye of the needle was a gate where, for a camel to pass through it had to be unburdened and squeezed through and then reloaded. It was difficult but not impossible.

 

A rich man would be caught with all his possessions and his eyes would be on his money instead of God. However, we have heard stories about rich men and women who do come to Christ. I recently read about two Muslims in Saudi Arabia who were so empty amidst all their riches that they hungered for a reality that would fill them with peace. Jesus revealed Himself to them and they gave up all their wealth to follow Him.

This is a good warning to us not to seek after wealth for wealth’s sake because it is a cruel master. It will take the place of the Lord and become an idol in our lives. 

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all other things will be added. Amen!

No fear

“For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control.”2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭TPT‬‬

I needed this today! I had been safely saving for my next study program and visa and whamo God has me give a large portion away. It followed by another need in which I believe He wants me to give half as much away. You might say He is stretching my faith in finance.

I am praying for a four wheel drive vehicle to use in ministry in Sindhulpalchok next year. I have no idea where the money will come from. I will need $20,000AU. The Lord has me giving away a 1/10 of that. It it amazing that I can give this much when only receiving a pension, but the more I give the richer I become in faith.

Yesterday I told a friend I would be unable to help her as I had just give away a thousand. However, here I am again and what is God saying? Stretch!

Bless God! He is taking me somewhere! Amen!