The day with dianne Louise

“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!.

“For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬   In this chapter Paul is comparing the glory of the Old Testament to that of the New. He speaks of those Jews who have the veil removed from their eyes and see Jesus as Saviour and Lord. As believers in Christ we have a veil removed when we have the revelation of Jesus being all that we need. He gave us eternal life and delivered us from the dominion of darkness. He forgave our sins and empowered us to live for Him. The Holy Spirit fills us and guides us. He directs us. He is ever present and closer than anybody. We have a constant friend and ally.  Tomorrow I leave for Australia. As I prepare to go He directs my steps. Yesterday I planned on being out most of the ...

“Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.”  1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ The previous verse adds clarity: “But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.” 1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Jesus did not hold grudges, He obeyed His Father, He gave Himself for us, He healed the sick and delivered those oppressed by Satan. This is our act to follow! Total submission, total surrender. We can do this through the power of the Holy Spirit. I come to do Your will O Lord! Amen!

“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” John‬ ‭15‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This is the bottom line! We need to love as Jesus loved. To understand how Jesus lived we need to read the gospels. If we want to know how much we love, the next verse tells us: “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬ What are you willing to give up for your friends in Christ? Opinions? Attitudes? Determinations? This world tells us to be individualistic. This is not what Jesus taught. We must love each other and look out for the needs of each other, being prepared to make changes for our friends and family. There is more to every story than our own part. What is or has happened in the lives of others?

“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ How do I know what is right to do? I read my Bible. Jesus taught a lot about relationships and more so did Paul. What does ‘to Love mercy’ actually mean? God is a God of mercy. It was His mercy towards me that drew me into a relationship with Him. As I confessed my sin and asked forgiveness, I received His cleansing flow of grace. How do I walk ‘humbly’? Think of others as better than myself.  This life is not all about me! Meism has flooded the world. It has made us very selfish and myopic. We look at the world through a ‘me’ lense. What will others do for me? Why don’t others bless me? Why is God not doing all I ask? Jesus told us, ‘take up your cross and follow Me!’ He is not a gennie whose tummy we rub and ask for three wishes. He is God who wants us to be changed into His image. He was God on the ea...

“The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Peter‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Peter thought the end would come in his lifetime, perhaps in my lifetime, God only knows! Like Peter I see the wisckedness around us in this world and know it must be soon. However, the Father knows who He wants brought into the kingsom, then the end will come. Meanwhile, I am exhorted to continue to show deep love for other Christians. I am to be hospitable and use my gifts to bless God’s people. The Lord has a plan, I am part of it! I must do my part! Amen!

“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 are the wonderful things Paul is talking about? “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 We know we have an enemy, Satan, and he works against us. However, as Paul says, “if God be for us who can be against us?” In other words Satan’s efforts are paltry. He may kill the flesh but cannot take the soul and spirit. If we cling to our God, He will be our eternal reward. Today, Sunday, is a good day to worship the Lord and put Him first. As we yield to Him He is able to display His glory through us. Our world needs to see Jesus, we can be hi...