Victorious Daily Devotional: Recent Episodes
Pastor Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most blessed and precious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Praising God! Who Can Enjoy Praising God? What Are Itโs Blessings? People who pray are people who praise. Those who have the practise of talking to God I.e in prayer will have the eagerness to praise God. Praise is a gift we give back to God in the light of all that He has done to redeem us. When we are grateful we automatically praise God. Truly admiting, I and you can never praise God or enjoy in praising God when there is unconfessed sin in us.. A clean confessed repentant heart has the access to enter into His presence. He or she enjoys His presence to praise and glorify God. Children of God who are obedient and trustworthy to the Lord God, will not only just praise God but enjoy to praise God at ALL times and in all situations like Apostle Paul who praised God from the prison with his bruised and wounded body. People who have the habit of praying and prasing God has numerous blessings:"Praise in our lives destroys and dissipates worries, doubts, loneliness, fears, despondency, disillusionment and depression. Praise refreshes us with renewed strength and hope." It strengthens faith and enhances confidence. Praise draws power from the source of Almighty God which cripples the wings of satan, the powers of dark and evil attacks. Mostly in praise and worship, healing and deliverance takes place and restoration... Create in us a clean heart O Lord and give us your grace to be obedient to your voice so that we enjoy praising you and have the blessings of restoration of what we lost and healing our physical and Spiritual well being....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: I'm Blessed Favoured And Secured; Because Jesus Is My Life And Source Of Joy. Philip 4:4.Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!Sadness is the daily portion of many people. The world is full of suffering and hardship, and it can be difficult to find peace and happiness.As a result, people can become bitter about the Adversities and struggles in their lives, and many of us sometimes blame God for our hardship and sorrow.Apostle Paul, however, had a different message to share. Though he was in prison and had gone through many hardships, suffering and persecutions, he knew he could still find joy in the Lord, his Creator and Savior. He wrote to the Philippians from the prison: โRejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!โJoy and happiness in the Lord is not a trivial or fleeting emotion. Instead it results from the deepest possible peace of knowing that our destiny is secure in Godโs hands. As a result, a person can have deep and lasting joy in the Lord even in the midst of great anguish, loss, suffering and pain.Of course, Life is not an amusement park. We face struggles and cross dark valleys and struggles. But our happiness is not a superficial, fleeting emotion. Our joy does not depend on the circumstances in which we find ourselves. It can never be stolen by anyone and not even satan because we are secured in Christ who is our bread, refuge, our strength and fortress. As Paul puts it, our joy is in the Lord. In other words, Jesus is the source of our joy. He is the content of our happiness. Our happiness is not just in the absence of bad things or in the presence of good things. Our happiness and joy is in Jesus, knowing that he loves and cares for us and is with us alwaysโforever! .... If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most blessed name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Relationships. It's Not Wealth But Relationships Are Most Important In One's Life. Ephes. 4:32. Be ye kind one to another tender hearted, forgiving one another, even God for Christ's sake has forgiven you. John 13: 34. .. Love one another as I have loved you...I would say, if we have mastered good ethical relationship we have mastered 75% of issues of life's problems - be it in a family, our profession, amongst friends' circle, neighbours, peer group, or in the society. Especially in family life- relationship between your spouse, son, daughter, father, mother, mother in law. If we are successful at home it will be much easier to extend it in the society. Be an Angel at home. If you are an Angel at home, you will be an angel wherever you go - is what I feel and understand. But if we are a devil at home always 24x7, inspite of best efforts we will show glimpses of devilish traits now and then from our life within. Because what's in our life will automatically come out even you suppress it.With all experience in life and in my walk with Christ, I would say some of the best treasures of life we can afford to have is, having an excellent trustworthy and loving relationship. I would say, there are numerous blessings that come along with it.Foremost blessing and benefit is, we will have peace, tranquility and calmness within us. Good ethical relationship avoids- day to day friction, arguments, being angry ๐ often.It brings favour and promotions in our profession. We will be loved by all because we sow it first. Word of God says, "love one another as I have loved you."I always share time and again in my church - the importance of love, harmony and unity which comes only when we foster good ethical relations. TrueRevival, sadly, I say is at a slow pace and in many churches it's a standstill because there is gossip and envy, putting down others, not liking others to come up. Mean healthy relationship is the need of the day to bless others. All this can be improved and perfected if we could delight in understanding God's Word. Bible is a book about relationships. Our relationship with God is a starting place. If we have good relationship with the Lord, it will be much easier to have relationships with others. If we love our Lord God, we will love others even if they hate us, even if they harm us,even if they put us down, and even if they dishonor us. We are the apple ๐ of His eye. King David said, "He Wil lift us up before our own enemies."Help us Lord to pursue, to delight in having good ethical relationship with you so that we will be blessed with love, forgiveness and foster good relationship....with others... If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Everyone Is Unique And Gifted. No One Must Feel Inferior. Because the Word of God says in Ps. 139:14. "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made."I don't bother what people and the world thinks about me, but I know in God's sight I'm precious, and I'm fearfully and wonderfully made. And you too .... But, we often hear people complain that God skipped over them when passing out the talents. They envy others who have musical abilities, speak publicly, sing melodious, cook nicely, gifted in playing certsin sports, or have any other talent they donโt have. But everyone has God-given gifts, even if you donโt recognize or use them. But, itโs dangerous to compare our lives with others. Because it can leave us discouraged, resentful, or even angry, and it will prevent us from being thankful for what God has given us.God gives us the talents needed to fulfill His plan for us. In 1 Peter 4:10-11, we are told, โAs each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God;whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God suppliesโin order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ... And in James 1:17: โEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.โ God wants us to use our talents to bring Him honor and glory and to bless others and not hold it for our selfish gains. So, instead of being disappointed with what we have been given, we can ask God to show us how to use them. The more we use them, the more He will bless and give us. Romans 12:6 says, โHaving gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: in proportion to our faith.โ In thee O Lord, we are a new creation, precious, divine and unique. Lord therefore help us not to compare ourselves with others in either spiritual gifts, in financial matters and professional career and be envious. But help us to praise others for God's blessings on them so that you bless us because of our pure heart, good motives and undefiled love. In Jesus...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Father's Day! What Gift You Gave To Your Father Till Now? Ephes. 6:2. Honor your father and mother. By being grateful and thankful to your father and giving him reverence and honor I believe strongly, is the greatest gift you can present to your dad. Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June in many countries across the globe ๐. This day highlights the importance of Fathers and their contributions to their children's lives. This year it was on June 16th. Sunday there is no devotion on You Tube. So, I share on this topic today. When Father's Day was first celebrated? It was first celebrated in the United States way back in 1909 in Spokane, Washington. This was initiated by Sonora Louise to honor her father, a widower who raised her six children.We too lost our mom in the early days of our childhood. This story reminds me of my dad who too raised his six children with a single income going through the challenges of life. And he raised his children in a godly way backed always with prayers. We all siblings are blessed without any lack whatsoever by God's grace. Its because of dad's sacrificial prayers and discipline. The word of God says in Ps. 34:10. Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing. It became true in our family because of my father who sought the Lord in all his ways. And he served God in the church and sunday school ministry too sincerely apart from His secular job.It's every Father's dream and wish that their children are more successful and more blessed then they... That's the only reason father takes a daunting task to guide children with "Yes And Nos." They take that extra risk for their children as they desire they come up with success in society. And therefore they encourage, motivate, guide and correct them more than mothers, if they stray aside, away from moral values, and from going wrong path. A wise father takes steps to guide them to safety. Word of God says, in Ephes 6:2. Honor your father and mother. Children who are in Christ know the value of what the father says and advises them from time to time. They feel dad and mom are most important in their lives next to God. They make every effort to obey dad n mom even if they don't like their advise. They give reverence to the father. They love the father and make him happy by spending time with them, sharing their success and their day to day life stories. They honor their father and take the parents advise sincerely. And such children are blessed like stars in the darkness. Such children are no doubt also are precious gifts to the father who cherishes their success and blessednes in the society. And become proud blessed father and mom. Those who are not in Christ however, they think their parent's advises are outdated and obsolete. They go their own way demanding more freedom. Children need to understand moral values never change even when times change. Word of God never changes even if culture changes. They bring sorrow and pain by misbehaving and by not heeding to their precious advise. Lord we pray that every child will live a life that brings added joy and peace in family. Every child in the family will ever be grateful and thankful to parents as they become older and older.If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing and supernatural name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Open My Eyes. Open My Eyes Lord To Behold Wondrous Things Of Life. Luke 24:31. We read that the two disciples eyes were opened and they recognised Jesus, as He broke the Bread. And He vanished from their sight.In pain, in suffering, in affliction, in answers for prayers get delayed, in sickness, we tend to see with our natural eye and panic often times as we see natural things of the world but nothing supernatural. We often get scared by the natural circumstances and keep seeing through our natural eye and behave naturally forgetting we serve God who is not only supernatural, but Omnipotent and Omnipresent. We need to learn to live in supernatural by drawing closer and closer to the Lord..If we mediate 2 kings 6th chapter 15th verse, we see, Ghaazi, the servant of Elisha, risen early and went out, and he saw with his eyes, host of enemy army compassed the city along with horses ๐ and chariots. And said unto his master in fear, "Alas master, what shall we do?" 17th verse Elisha said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the servant and saw mountains were full of chariots of fire round about Elisha. It simply says, when we are obedient and walk in the fear of the Lord and in faith, we see supernatural power and His wondrous works around us and in us.Help us to open our eyes ๐ to behold supernatural things of victory, healing and deliverance from fear, doubts, anxiety, loneliness instead of living and thinking negatively of defeated, demoralized life of pain and affliction. In Jesus....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Attitude! We Are Going To Change When Our Thoughts And Attitude Changes. Mt 4: 17 Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.""Your Attitude and not your Aptitude will determine your Altitude""People may hear your words, but they feel your Attitude." If they know you do not care for them, how best you speak they will give a deaf ear. Bcoz they already know your Attitude. Few more quotes:"Attitude is my signature.""Born to express, not to impress.""People often want to show what's wrong with you because they can't handle what's right with you." โน๏ธ"Positive attitude can change the way you see the world and the way others see you."What is a Christian attitude? God's Word helps us to navigate life on earth, and show His love to the world. By, focusing our thoughts on what is good, trusting in God, embracing peace, nurturing a cheerful heart, finding joy and sunshine in each day. Speak Life into your life everyday saying, - I have a purpose;I am a masterpiece;I'm wonderfully made;God has a great and blessed plan for me..We are not going to change until our thoughts and attitude change. This is why a daily quiet time is important. The time we spend intentionally, sincerely with a longing desire studying Godโs Word and in conversation with him through prayer is the spiritual renewal in our mind. We have to get to know God so we know what he expects from us and desires for us. Repent means โchange of mindโ towards godliness and forsaking worldliness, filthiness, and the works of flesh.This is the best godly attitude. It makes our lives move away from barreness and witheredness to fruit bearing and being fresh in spirit and green in life. The word โrepentโ is actually a Greek word: metanoia. Metanoia means to change your mindโto turn from death to life, sin to forgiveness, guilt to peace of mind, hell to heaven. You turn from โmy wayโ to Godโs way.... The most positive change in our life will be when we repent of our sin and turn from regret to forgiveness and peace of mind.We have to learn to think in new ways about our defects and flaws. Thatโs a new way of thinking. You probably never thought of that, but thatโs repentance! Thatโs a change of mind. We have to change the way we think so we can make the most of our strengths instead. To do that, we โmust have the same attitude that Christ Jesus hadโ Can read Philippians 2:5.God wants us to learn to think like Jesus. How do we do that? Again, itโs a choice. We got to make a choice and say, โLord, how would Jesus think about this?โ The more we fill our mind with Godโs Word, the easier thatโs going to be.Help us to know Lord, in You, we are born to win, born to succeed and be fruitful and victorious in all our thought life, conversation and in our deeds.....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Smile! ๐. "One Who Smiles Rather Than Rages Is Always Stronger." - Anonymous. Keep Smiling ๐. Some people are the saddest people in the world by the expressions they show. Their faces tell the world to leave them alone."I don't want to be bothered. Leave me alone." They suffer all alone. But, as a Godโs child you and I can bring that sunshine and smile in their lives. Bible says in Prov. 15:13. A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance. But heartache brings depression or crushes the spirit. Numb. 6 :25-26 says, May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. Sarah laughed in unbelief, Abraham laughed in wonder, and lastly both laugh in Joy after the birth of Isaac.Bible says, "A cheerful heart is more than a medicine ๐, more than an antibiotic which still has side effects.Let me share few thoughts once again on Smile, the universal language understood by all. "When you can't find the sunshine be the sunshine.""Your smile is the healthy dose of sunshine for others." "Nothing shakes the smiling heart.""Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth." "A warm smile is the universal language of kindness." William Arthur."A smile is the universal welcome.""Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." - Peace Pilgrim. "A smile is the curve which sets everything straight." - Phyllis Diller. Smile, it is the key of everybody's heart. - Anthony Angelo."One who smiles rather than rages is always stronger." - Unknown. You want your smile to be genuine, begin the smile at home; without a smile at home, that smile doesn't become significant and it doesn't last long altogether. "Smiles are little rays of sunshine that brighten lives."As a child of God. Smile is an outward sign of joy, peace, appreciation, amusement, excitement and contentment to the world.Help us Lord to show the Peace and tranquility that we have in you by expressing it outwardly with smile instead of fretting, murmuring and grumbling. ....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Moral values And Character Building..Mt. 5:16, "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good that they may glorify your father in heaven."If we ought to reflect the light of Christ, we need to inculcate good and healthy moral values. Moral values are defined as "guidelines that assist a person or a growing child to adulthood in deciding between what is right and wrong in order to create honest, credible and pure healthy relationships in daily life." It's crucial for character building. Few of the moral values for character building and reflection of light of Christ are:Honesty, Integrity,Respect, Honor,Unselfishness, Sharing, Generosity, Gratitude, Compassion, Hard work,Patience... Without imbibing these moral and godly qualities individuals are destroyed, familes are destroyed due to immoral values, Organisations and churches are destroyed and even nations are destroyed.Let us see how a strong nation was invaded inspite of taking due care, but without character building. A true incident:When the ancient Chinese decided to live in peace, they made the great wall of China. They thought no one could climb it due to its vast height. During the first 100 years of its existence, the Chinese were invaded thrice. And every time, the hordes of enemy infantry had no need of penetrating or climbing over the wall... because each time they bribed the guards and came through the doors.The Chinese built the wall but forgot the character-building of the wall-guards. Thus, the building of human character comes BEFORE building of anything else in life.That is what our students and young people need today.Help us Lord to be an example and reflector of thy light in our words, in our conversations to be healthy in purity, and in respecting and honoring elders, pastors, parents, teachers and obey authorities in Christ. In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Brand Ambassador: Reputed Brand Companies Pick Up Brand Ambassadors Very Carefully. Mt. 5:13. Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth." Means, you represent as ambassador of Christ. Reputed companies pick up brand ambassador carefully, often, a celebrity or a high profile person whose values of excellence, determination and integrity is high. For a government, Ambassador acts as a representative of a nation; lives and works in a foreign land; and builds relationships with them them with his own country. He becomes a mediator.... Similarly person of excellence and integrity are brand ambassadors representing several brands. Let's take the example of Sachin Tendulkar. He is a well respected person not only in India for his onfield cricketing performance and feats, but all over the globe - for his discipline, excellence of performance, integrity, and clean public life.Though Tendulkar stopped playing cricket long back, still he holds the demand even today. He represents several reputed Indian and international products as the ambassador of their company. Few of the Reputed brands he represents as an ambassador is -BMW, Pepsi, Adidas, Appolo tyres, Jio cinema are few among many.Just his name itself sells in the market. His very name promotes the brand.Do you and I represent the kingdom of Christ, I excellence kingdom of love, peace and redemption? Christians who carry the name of Christ serve as Christ's ambassador represent the King of Kings. All of these ambassadors live and work building the kingdom of God by building relationships. Few important qualities of a Christian ambassador: 1.Attitude: it is the important quality of a Christian ambassador. Is he or she building the kingdom of God or doing to get something for them or from them? 2.A good ambassador fosters and builds relationships. If we are able to first build relationships at home with every family member, next step is, he or she can build similar relationship for the kingdom of God as an ambassador. The purpose of a Christian ambassador is to build relationship in building His kingdom. 3.A good Christian ambassador has the heart of Evangelism, without which he or she can never become a Christian ambassador. If we go through book of Acts, we see several people have become great Ambassadors because of their qualities of right attitude, having good relationships, and heart for Evangelism. Apostle Paul, Barnabas, John Mark, Timothy, Titus, Titus, Justin, Aquila and Priscilla, Tycheus are few.. Help us Lord to have right attitude to be an ambassador and not to look for what we get if we do something. And to have the heart to build relationship so that it truly blesses the fruit of Evangelism...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Being A Role Model And An Ambassador Has To Be Everyone's Dream. The world will not remember after we leave this world, how much rich and how wealthy we are, or regarding our success, but they will surely remember how we touched the lives of others by our day to life. 2 Corin. 5:20. "We are therfore Christ's Ambassadors...A person who has competence and also lives his life to be Role Model for others to emulate will be remembered for long long time. In the world of Tennis, Jimmy Connors, John Mecenro, Andrew Aggasi, Peter Sampras, Roger Fedrer, Rafael Nadal, the ever graceful Chris Evert and Steffi Graf all these players have been all time great Tennis players, and most importantly, they were great Ambassadors of this sport for their clean and dignified onfield and off field life. Of course, except few players like John McEnroe who no doubt is an all time great skilful player but a bad Role model to emulate, because of his onfield tantrums and frequent outbursts on the field against referees. Today let's have a glimpse our own Indian most popular footbal player and legend, Sunil Chetri. The iconic football โฝ๏ธ player and captain of Indian football team for last 12 years has played his last international game on 6th June this month. The moment was quiet poignant for the multitudes who thronged to Calcutta stadium to see Chetri donning the national colors for the last time in his glittering international career. Emotions ran ๐โโ๏ธ high in the stands too where his family and fans all over the stadium could not hold back their tears, as he walked away into the sunset. He has played for about 19 years and last 12 years as I said, as the captain of Indian ๐ฎ๐ณ team scoring 94 international goals against 33 different countries. He started playing for India since 2005. During his tenure Sunil Chetri's relentless pursuit has elevated Indian football standard and our team now has become a tough opponent to crack against fancied teams of Asian continent. Most important aspect I wish to say about him is - he was not only the greatest footballer India has produced but has been an absolute Role model and exemplary with the rival international players too even in the heat of the moment. Along with his dazling skills, he has become an heart throb of Millions of fans in India and other countries for his excellent onfield and off field conduct and his human ethical relationship with his team mates and with players of other football playing nations. He is no doubt an Ambassador for sports fraternity. Are we a role model and Ambassador for Christ and His kingdom? When we call ourselves God's children washed with His blood and represent Christ, we too ought to be Ambassadors for Christ being a role model. No country will send a doubtful character as their Ambassador lest the country's image gets spoiled. So, are we a role model? At home, office, amongst friends, relatives, in church... ? Or are we known to be controversial people always creating friction and bickerings everywhere we go? Great Ambassadors of God's Kingdom according to my leading first comes, Daniel, then comes Joseph, Jeptha, Job, Deborah, Paul, Peter, Aquila and Priscilla are few... David though has done great feats and has bern one of the greatest kings of Israel, he cannot be called a role model.Lord ..... If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Grief! There Is Nothing Wrong In Going Through A Period Of Grief. But Must Not Stay There For Long. Words cannot explain the pain of Grief. Loss of a job, sudden major accident, sudden death of loved one, shame, abandonment, broken relationship, hurt and injustice meted to you. These are always painful and brings in Grief. If you lose someone dear, there is certain a time of grieving which is certainly not wrong. Jesus Himself said in beatitudes Mt 5: 4, "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted."If we know the person who passed away was a believer, it's a temporary loss, but we still grieve the separation ftom this earthly world. It has to be and it must not be suppressed and avoided. A good first step forward is Recognise God still cares for all of us.If you are overwhelmed by grief do remember, Jesus Christ is the "Sustaining Saviour." He will Sustain you with His grace and mercy. Pl read 2 Corinthians. 12: 8,9, 10. Jesus said to Pail, "My Grace is sufficient for thee." In distress He said he will be there. Death is an enemy. But, Jesus conquered by His death on the cross and His resurrection. Until Jesus returns, Death And Grief are realities, but for all of us In Him, the Christ we are nothing to be afraid of... Grief is a healing process. A time of sadness and reflection allows God to heal our hearts from the pain of loss.Staying in a season in grief for too long can be just as harmful as avoiding it. We are not designed to live in mourning forever living in low spirit and life of anguish. For a God's child, it's seasonal.We as Christians know that God is with us, and His wisdom and His grace and love will carry us through any situation in our lives. Heavenly Father! Thank you for your great love. Thy Word teaches us that you are the God of ALL Comfort. We pray for your love and peace to comfort our heart, mind and spirit. Sustain us with your everlasting love, grace and mercy. In....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Pride And Arrogance Vs Humble And Gentle. Positions, Chairs And Powers Are Not Permanent..Especially, when someone is arrogant and abhorrent.Prov. 11: 2. Pride leads to disgrace and humility leads to wisdom.Pride and arrogance of the giant killer Smrity Irani led her own downfall to disgrace, humiliation and dishonor. Whereas the simple humble and lovable by Amethi people, Kishori Lal Sharma God blessed him with huge victory over Smrity Irani. She realised very late that positions, chairs and powers are not permanent, especially when a person is proud and arrogant. The arrogant proud controversial person Smrity Irani thought she is invincible. Sitting in the chair in power she scoffed and mocked at Rahul Gandhi when he did not contest from Amethi. Even earlier whenever Rahul Gandhi spoke all these years, she used to counter him with arrogant and derogatory words as pride and arrogance occupied her to the tilt. When K.L Sharma a simple, humble and gentle Gandhi family loyalist and prominent and dedicated congress worker who served since 1980 was pitied against Smrity Irani, like Goliath, she laughed against congress saying "a peon is fighting with her in the Amethi elections."Kishori lal Sharma with his simplicity, humility and love towards the people of Amethi slayed and stunned Goliath like Smrity Irani and the party defeating her with a whopping majority of 1.66 lakhs.Simplicity, humility and honesty always pays off though it might take time. Especially as Christians those will be rewarded, blessed and elevated. I'm reminded of little unknown David defeating the most powerful and popular Goliath. Prov. 29:23. Pride will ultimately humble a person. Like how she was disgraced - her own doing. Prov. 22: 4. Humility will lead to godly fear. Mocking others is a reflection of "excessive pride." Pride leads ultimately to a downfall. Prov. 18:12. Humility leads to honor. 15:33.Pride brings in self righteousness, critical and fault finding where as humility brings compassion and forgiving heart. Pride focuses and always points on others' failures and shortcomings but humility looks for the best in others and seeks to win people . Lord help us to be humble and compassionate not to argue, justify and win arguments but to win others...
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most blessed name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: True Repentance And Revival. It Brings Divine Supernatural Blessings And God's Right Destiny ... True revival started in the early church where 1000s and 1000s turned towards God and delighted in having regular fellowship. Most importantly we see their fellowship in one accord and harmony. Most of the chapters in the book of Acts, especially 1st 10 chapters we see the unity and harmony which brought greatest revival, joy, blessings, healing, miracles, deliverance and restoration.It was John the Baptist who cries out for changed hearts and lives, urging people, in Mt. 3:2 - "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." Even Jesus stressed on repentance with similar words like John the Baptist in Mt. 4: 17. "From that time Jesus began to preach saying, Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand."What is Repentance? A great evangelist once said, "Making alive again those who have been alive but have fallen into what is called a cold or dead state." They are Christians and have life, but they need reviving time and again to bring them back to their first love and the healthy steady growth of the spiritual life.We see there are several people who were alive means experienced new life in Christ, took baptism but still hold on to the strings of the world, arguing openly before other new born in Christ, gossiping about others, making groups and putting l all efforts to put down others, strained family relationships and the list goes on.... If there is even one thing in us, we need that revival which comes through Repentance. One of the way or to test ourselves whether we have lost the first love and the passion to live a godly life is the Word of God. This is the question TO ALL OF US, including pastors evangelists, Leaders and others - "Do we have the strong desire within and eagerness day after day to start the day early morning to read the Word of God and delight to know what God is speaking to us every day? If we are not having the delight and enjoyment in meditating the Word, then it's time to all of us to make a true turn around for revival and restoration of first love.Help us Lord to have a revival and take us from the cold and dead state to be alive to have the first love.If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Our Cup Runneth Over With Divine Blessings And Joy That Is Lasting..Life is an empty box ๐ฆ. It remains empty unless you put in and fill it, you cannot share with others. We all want to be happy. Is it not? And we try hard to hold on to happiness. But this happiness shifts and changes like the clock โฐ๏ธ pendulum and like the waves which go or swirl up and down. Why we can't hold on to happines? Because It is not constant nor consistent It is not the same. Life revolves around being happy or sad; sad or happy. Because it depends on happenings and circumstances of our lives. So our cup of life can never fill upto the brim with happiness leave alone overflowing. We ought to know that happiness is temporary. Happiness is experienced sometimes and sadness is experienced sometimes depending on the happenings and circumstances we face in life. What is that then David meant when he said in Ps. 23:5, "My cup runneth over." The shepherd David, King David experienced that his cup of life has been overflowing with joy inexpressible. The joy of blessings was overflowing. And this joy I shared is permanent and it does not depend on happenings nor circumstances of life. When we are washed with His blood in repentance of our sins and have a closer walk and relationship with the Lord the cup of our life will always be overflowing with blessings and joy irrespective of our trials and adversities Of Life. Yes dear Lord, our life's blessings and joy that overflows doesn't depend on circumstances of life but in obedient relationship with thee. Ty Lord! Help us Lord to have a closer walk with you in obedience so that our cup of life always Overflows with joyful blessings....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Beautiful Flower; "Happiness Held Is The Seed; Happiness Shared Is The Flower." - John Harriican Man's days are like grass; He flourishes like a flower ๐ผ in the garden. Song of Solomon 2:12The word, Blossom means, to yield; to develop; to flourish; to progress. A garden in which roses Blossom. God expects all those who claim to be His children to keep growing and make progress everyday, like how a rose plant begins to grow. It starts as a bud and does not remain as a bud. It grows little by little and it opens up it's petals slowly. Then it becomes a beautiful rose or a flower so pleasant to watch and even to smell. Butterflies do not go to the plant when it is in the bud stage to Suck nectar. They go to a well bloomed flower and thus honey is produced.Few quotes.: "A flower does not use words to announce it's arrival to the world; it just blooms." - Matshona D.We don't need to use trumpets regarding our arrival. ๐ "Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower." - John Harriican. Need to become a blooming flower to be a blessing.Similarly no one likes to come to us when we are not yet blooming as a flower. A flower produces sweet honey. ๐ฏ..God wants us to bloom where we are planted. James Oppenheim said. "The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet."We can bloom and flourish like a well bloomed flower and the world looks at you and me knowing we are blessed.Ps. 92 13 says, "Those who are planted in the house ๐ of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God."Anyone who attends the church may not be planted there. Being planted means surrendering and yielding your life to Jesus. And bring faithful and loyal to God and to His church. Lord close our carnal eyes and open our Spiritual eyes to see your truth in thy Word Word to have deeper revelations and mysteries, and open our ears to hear your still small voice choking all the undesired voices that disturb us, and Lord open our hearts to receive all you want us to receive.... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the precious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Our God Is The Beacon Of Light And Anchor Of Hope In Times Of Pain, Trials And Despair. Often We can't understand why we go through distress and trouble? Why some did not settle financially? Why some lost their jobs? Why their loved one is not healed or why a friendship ended prematurely? Why relationships are broken sustaining no peace? There are some things we only learn through painโand sometimes itโs through the pain of other people.Itโs wise to learn from our own experiences, but itโs wiser to learn from the experiences of othersโand to let others learn from our pain. Job 36:15 says, โGod teaches people through suffering and uses distress to open their eyesโ What does God want you and I to understand about the distress we are going through right now? We all go through different kinds of trouble. But no matter what our specific pain is, God wants us to learn these three things from it:First, we learn to DEPEND more on God through our pain. God wants to teach us about himselfโabout his power through our weakness, his love when we feel unlovely, his grace when we feel unforgiven, and his wisdom when we donโt know which way to turn. And in the crossroads. Second, we learn to TRUST and obey Godโs Word when youโre in pain. Itโs easy to trust God when things are going great. Itโs not so easy when things are going bad.King David said in Psalm 119:67, โBefore I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your wordโ (NIV). Lessons learned through failure and painful mistakes will drive us to claim and trust in Godโs promises. His Word provides hope that he is with us and has not stopped working for us and in us. Third, we learn through pain that we NEED other people in our lives. If you never had any pain in your life, you wouldnโt think you needed anybody. Itโs only in pain that some people admit that they need others to help them. Pain is one of the most powerful reminders that youโre not meant to go through life alone.If youโre going through pain right now, trust that what God is teaching you will be helpful to others as you pass the lessons on to friends, family, and even future generations.Can you think of someone who would benefit from the lessons you are learning from your painful experience?Help us Lord to depend on you rather than anything else and help us to trust you completely and help us to take help by having right fellowship with life minded people who desire to live in the light of Christ.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most precious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Vision! A Task Without A Vision Is A Drudgery.As we all know, the ability to think about or Plan the future with imagination or wisdom is vision. In every Organisation or a manufacturing company there is a 'vision statement' of the company. One of the phrases that is quoted often in Christian sermons often in the pulpit, in political ralies, in sales promotion meetings, in motivational personality development programs, is taken from the wise sayings of Solomon, the king from Prov. 29:18: "Where there is no vision, the people perish." Most men and women dream of better things than they experience. For Some, the goal is better job with more pay, Some plan for better education, in order that life may be enriched. A scientist envisions for a better world with better inventions. An artist dreams of new expressions of beauty. Therfore without an ideal, a dream, a vision, a human being will not have the incentive to work and to discipline himself ir herself in order to achieve those better things in life. An anonymous author has penned: A vision without a task is a dream;A task without a vision is a drudgery;A vision and a task is the hope of the world. When we have a vision and task we will be well placed in the society, in our profession, in our Spiritual development. Do you have the passion for the things of God pertaining to the kingdom of God? And to be Victorious till the end? If not, we will be distracted, disappointed, defeated and disillusioned in life at the end. Many Christians and servants of God too who start off well drift from their purpose and calling falling prey to worldly pleasures and enticements and for earning instant wealth in wrong ways. Paul likeness the vision of the Christian life to running a race freely without any weights, and having our eyes steadfadtly fixed on the goal if winning the prize. Focusing on the end rewards or targeted goal is fulfilment of the vision. Lord, be it our personal life, professional life or Spiritual life, help us not just to have the vision but the needed passion and the willpower to work it out with discipline and steadfastness to reach our primary goal. And to successfully finish our race like apostle Paul and other great missionaries. In Jesus marvelous name we Pray.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the precious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: We Can Never Regret In Life When We Enjoy Praising Him And Practicing His Presence Always. When our cup of life is filled with praises, when we practise His presence every day, we will enjoy Sunday worship service. It will overflow with joy, power, peace and radiance in our lives. When we don't do that it becomes yet another Sunday which comes and goes without any blessing whatsoever. That's the reason we see no transformation takes place.When we have the desire and make it a practice to be in His presence, hatred, malice, bitterness, complains, bickerings, restlessness, and self centredness will disappear - and it's replaced with love, joy and peace in our lives. Even Amidst difficult times, we will be able to praise Him. When we are close to Cross and to the Lord, we love to praise Him always. And also when we praise Him, we tend to become closer to the Lord and reap the blessings of healing, deliverance and restoration. Let us see from the Divine Word the experiences and the eagerness of the men of God to praise the Lord. King David said in Ps. 27:4. One thing I have desired of the Lord that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord... Why we need to do it? Verse 5: In the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion, ... He shall set me upon a rock. What a sweet desire David had? To dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of his life. Irony is, drop of a hat, people skip Sunday services, go late to the church, giving some excuse. They come at their own sweet time. Because it's church. In Psalm 84 :10, the sons of Korah while praising said, "For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkerper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents โบ๏ธ of the wicked." What a wonderful desire!? To be in the house of God than to be in the tents of the wicked. Than to be in the tents of the gossipers, complainers and evil doers.Why the psalmists desire to be in the house of God? 11th verse, The Lord is a sun and a shield ๐ก; the Lord will give grace and glory; and the Lord will not withhold any good thing.Help us Lord to have a strong desire to be in the house of God, that is to prefer to be in your presence, and help us to just be a door keeper in thine house than to perish in the tents of the wicked and ungodly. In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Challenging, Difficult Situations In Life? Still Can We Praise Him? Why...? How...?We can see in today's devotion. After Habakkuk questioning God which we have seen earlier, we can understand that he is a free thinking prophet who is not afraid to wrestle with issues that test his faith. He openly and honestly directs his problems to God and was eagerly waiting to see the response of God. After two rounds of dialogues with the Lord Habakkuk's increased understanding of the person, power and plan of God, cause him to conclude with the best of the praise, a praise which Habakkuk makes becomes an household prayer of praise to all those who go through disappointments, challenges and ups and downs in life, path which is unknown. Yet Habakkuk's praise concludes to say that His purposes in our lives is always safe and perfect though unknown to us.Let us pray the blessed and inspiring prayer of praise of Habakkuk together. Hab. 3: 17 to 19.17: Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:What we need to do when facing such difficult and challenging situations in life?Habakkuk says in 18th verse; Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.Why he loves to rejoice inspite of scarcity and famine? He responds saying in 19th verse; The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon many high places..."Let us recal the assured divine relevant verses of the topic.We can praise God whatever situation we are in because in 2 Tim. 01:7 it promises, "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self control."Word also promises great things when we call on Him and praise Him. It says in Jerm. 33:3. "Call to me, and I will answer you and will tell you great and mighty things that you have not known."Help us to know you have a specific perfect plan and purpose in our lives though sometimes we tread an unknown path and valley. We know thou will do great and mighty things when we call on you in obedience and praise you....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Topic: Moving From Doubt To Faith. The Power Of Peace Released When We Praise God. We learn a powerful lesson from the life and story of Habakkuk. Habakkuk is an unusual Hebrew name means "The one who embraces." He is the 8th of the 12 minor Prophets listed in the Bible. The key Word of this book is 2 :4. "But the just shall live by faith."One of the most blessed Praise we can see in the Bible, when things are not going our way, when the expected become a mountain to climb,when difficulties seem to become impossible to resolve and come out,when sickness or a disease diagnosed startles you,we can see and take 'courage and strength' and hope from the praise by prophet Habakkuk in final chapter, I.e the 3rd chapter last three verses.He starts off with doubts like a wisdom writer complaining and questioning God. Habakkuk struggles in his faith when people fragrantly disobey God's command. He is even more troubled seeing the nation has been polluted with sin and corruption. He complains to God and says in first chapter, 2 & 3rd verse - "O Lord, how long shall I cry and You will not listen? Even cry out to you, and you will not save?.."How many times in our lives we see the same type of complain to God for our unanswered prayers? Why God doesn't answer us? Why He doesn't save us from embarasing situation? We all must understand conquering or overcoming doubts and fears demands a growing, obedient relationship with God.Today we have seen how Habakkuk started of questioning God with doubts and complains. Tomorrow we will see how the prophet ends in conclusion. We understand Lord, in this world we are surrounded time and again with doubts and fears, eventhough we have everything in life. Help us to conquer these doubts with a closer relationship with you by obeying to live a just trustworthy life.If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Why We Need To Repent? It Leads To Restoration. We mediated earlier what exactly repentance means.Turning away from things that we were doing, things that we were seeing which are are not right in the sight of the Lord. Why it's so important to repent? Only in repentance we experience the personal relationship with the Lord In a more intimate way. How much work we do, it makes no sense. But only in repentance we see His presence, we experience His power within us, and His perfect guidance to us.When we repent, then we will have the desire to seek Him, and the desire to be with Him. Ps. 34 :10 Young Lions may suffer hunger; but those who seek the Lord shall never lack any good thing.We may have salvation but if are deeply in sin without having the heart of repentance, we will lose the joy of Salvation, His presence, we will move out of God's will and take our own decisions which we regret in life. 2 Sam. 10: 12 to 25. We all know how David not only committed adultery with Bathsheba but he planned and indirectly murdered her husband. He was as usual moving on with life, when God exposed and reminded of his his sins through prophet Nathan. Prophet narrated a story and then told him it was he who sinned. David on hearing, I feel he is one person in Bible who truly acknowledged his sins, felt sorry for it and turned away from it in total repentance. His prayer of repentance has become a role model for all who aspire to live a Victorious life.Ps. 51: 10.Creat in me a clean heart O Lord, cast me not away from your presence, take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation... If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: True Repentance Produces God's Perfect Plan In Our Lives. Matt. 3:2. Repent ye for the kingdom of God is within us. But oftentimes we entangle ourselves unfortunately with the world for crumbs of pleasures here and there and thereby lose the perfect will and plan of God, and God's richest blessings of success, joy, peace and happiness. Repentance of sin opens the way for a relationship with the Lord. Repentance is a Middle Eastern word that describes the act of turning around when one realizes he has been going in the wrong direction. Repentance says, โI will turn around and walk another way.โ To repent is not just to say we are sorry for something that happened. To repent is to say, โI am sorry this has happened, and I realize this is wrong, and I accept what God has said about it is true, and right now I turn from my sin to God - to walk in a new and righteous way.โ Repentance is a prerequisite for a fresh chance to have God's blessings and restoration."Repentance" is a profound change of mind involving the change of direction of life from that of self-centeredness or sin-centeredness to God or Christ-centeredness. God's forgiveness is available only to those who have a repentant heart."The Lord is wanting all of us to come to repentance; for it is the path for the heart to be open to understanding and grasping Godโs total forgiveness. This truth makes it imperative that we get a Biblical understanding of repenting and what repentance is.Help us not to utter the words of confession and repentance in a ritualistic manner without change of heart. Give us your grace to turn away from the worldly allurments and be blessed according to your perfect plan for us. In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most blessed name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: God's Presence. When You Go Through Deep Waters And Great Trouble The Lord Will Be With You. Amen!Isaiah 43:2-3. โWhen you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned upโthe flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord your God.โWhen you became a Christian, can we expect life to suddenly be easy? No! But His presence will be always with us. "If you look the right way, you can see the whole world is a garden.""The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." The only ray of hope in trouble is God being with us..If you did, I am sure you found out pretty quickly that Christians too face all kinds of trialsโincluding relational, financial, physical, and mental. Some people expect life to be heaven on earth. But this is not heaven!We pray for Godโs will to be done on earth as it is in heavenโbecause then it would be done perfectly.Everything on this planet is broken. The weather, the economy, our bodies, and our relationships donโt always work right. We can be sure that, because of sin, bad things will happen.We can also be assured of Godโs promises to support us in all the trouble we will face on this earth.When we go through deep waters and rivers of difficulty, God doesnโt promise that we wonโt get wet; sometimes life hurts. But God does promise that we are not going to drown.When you go through the fire, itโs going to get hot. But God promises that we are not going to burn up. We are going to make it through.Philippians 4:13 says, โI can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purposeโI am self-sufficient in Christโs sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace]โ. That doesnโt mean that you can do anything because of who you are. It means you can have confidence in whatever trouble life brings because you face it with the power of Christ in you.You may not feel very strong right now. But strength will come when you need it. The Bible doesnโt say to ask God for your weekly or monthly bread. It says to pray something like this: โGod, give me my daily bread. I need just enough strength for today.โGod will support you in your trouble. He always gives you the strength you need for today.Help us to understand on times of troubles and testings Lord you are our hope and strength, and you are our Rock, Refuge, Fortress and Strong tower ๐ช. Help us to understand you will be with us till the end...Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most glorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Tough And Hard Times Produce Better Harvest. Romans: 5: 3.And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope."For every storm there is a rainbow.""There is weeping in the night, but joy comes in the morning.""For every dark cloud there is a silver lining."Being grafted into the Vine does not guarantee eternal sunshine and storm-free days for the plant. On the other side of salvation, we often endure seasons of struggle.We experience dry deserts and devastating storms. We endure the cold winters and uncertain cyclones and hail storms which we often experience.Be assured that hard times will bring a harvest!If our life in Christ will mature, we must be willing to experience growing pains. Struggle is synonymous with growth! In the vineyard, every branch that produces clusters of glowing grapes has suffered pain to mature.The seed planted in the soil has struggled to break ground. The plant has struggled to dig deep roots, to push out leaves, to blossom and bear fruit. We celebrate the harvest, but pain accompanies production or fruit bearing. By nature, we resist struggle. We prefer pain-free days. We long for the easy route, the results without the cost of growth. But we will not have the strength to sustain growth if we do not work for the outcome.Where is our character developed? The good days do not make us emotionally strong, expand our confidence, or establish our fortitude. Struggle makes us strong. We can glory in tribulations knowing that our perseverance produces much fruit.... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the blessed name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: A Re-Visit Once Again On Our Previous Devotion Of "A New Creation In Christ." It's A New Hope Of Joy Peace Contentment And Security In Christ. If a person is a new creation in Christ he or she dislikes All sins since they have crucified the old nature completely with Christ.Apostle Paul says. "I am crucified with Christ. It's Not I anymore but Christ liveth in me. Gal. 2:20.Revival is standstill today, because everyone says they are a nรฉw creation but most of them do not surender their self, Ego, I . They rule instead of allowing Christ to rule. Then the christian thermometer shows, it's not a real and genuine transformation. What does a person who is a new creation in Christ doesn't like to do? Those who have received Christ as their Saviour and become a new creation in Christ they do not do like to do certain things which they used to do earlier. This is a sign and conviction that the person transformation is true and visible. They are: They avoid people, places, practices, programs and publications that tempt them to sin.#They will not be jealous anymore.#They will not be self glory seekers.#They will not be corrupt and dishonest in their talk and walk. #They will avoid foolish discussions and arguments.#They will flee from the desires of youthly flesh. # They will not be harsh, rude and violent. #They will not have the desire to seek limelight and praises of people. # They will never harden their hearts to help the poor and needy and mission fields and mission work. #They will not see things which which pervert their hearts; They will not walk to places which lead to unholiness and sin. A person who is in Christ then what he desires or likes to do or be always?#They love to be with godly people who love the Lord. ..Love to have right fellowship.#They love to have the longingness and eagerness to read and meditate God's Word. Ps. 119: 9,11, 105, 165.#Will have the desire to pray always and everywhere. Mt. 4:4. Watch and pray that you will not fall into temptation. Spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet and precious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Restoration Of What Is Lost And The Inner Man Blessings... Joel: 2: 13. Rend your heart and not your garments. It means God is interested that we first give Him our heart and life to Him. Joel the Prophet's message still rings true today. God is first interested that we give our heart than be busy in our activities and other sacrifices. David wrote in Ps. 51:17. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God , thou will not despise. "Rend your heart and not your garnents" means, that we must look inwards and make the change which reflects outward - of our love, conduct and biblical values. If so, What restoration takes place?What we have lost God knows. We might have lost financially; Lost a job; Lost a friend; experienced broken relationship; strained relationship; lost health due to sickness. As long as we live on this planet we keep losing many things in life. And as we get older we lose health, when we become sick we lose health. But still we can be cheerful and glad. That's the great hope we have. As Christians, there is one hope which can never be lost in this world and never be snatched from us in this world - That is our 'inner man 'which is the spiritual part of a person; our relationship with the creator or the inward adorning beauty of the hidden person of the heart. It keeps becoming stronger and stronger and firmly rooted even if our mortal body say our physical body decays and diseased, we don't have to be disheartened. But pin our hope in the future, as we desire to abide and live in Him. Rom. 7:22. Paul said, "For I delight in the law of God according to the Inner man. "Even as we sojourn in this transient world, He restores us what all we lost. Cheer up! Word of God says in verses 24 to 26, I will restore to you the years the locusts has eaten.... And ye shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God. And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the fats shall overflow with wine and oil.Thank you Lord, for whatever we lost in the past years, you are going to restore us as we rend, give and surrender our hearts to you. In ...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and inspiring name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Pay The Price. When We Pay The Price, Blessings Will Overflow. None Can Stop... Anything good we desire in life we need to pay the price. Be it studies, in our job/Profession, sports, family life, and last but most important, is our Christian walk with Christ. We see in life only few paid the price and they attained success which the world can notice.Out of many who were blessed and succesful, let us see the life of Catherine Kulhman. From an ordinary teenager she became the world renowned and rich succesful wonan of God in the ministry. Benny Hynn was consecrated and blessed in one of her crusade meetings. When we are hardworking and trustworthy God is going to bless our work. Understand she used to work ceaselessly for 18 hours daily. She said, "Nothing comes easy in life sitting in an easy chair ๐บ and not coming out of comfort zone. We need to pay the price."Today's devotion is from 2 Chron 07:14, it says, when we do four things mentioned in this verse, God is going to bless us. 1.God is going to hear our prayers 2.Forgive our sins. 3.And heal our land.Means restores and blesses us, our families and those who are around us. In order to get those blessings, let us see what the Lord wants us to do. We need to obey all these four and all are equally significant and important. 1.Humble ourselves.If we are humble, blessings certainly follow us. Many make efforts to look humble but they do not humble themselves. 2.Pray. One thing I've learned in life based on His Word. When our heart is clean and right in His presence it will be real joy and pleasure to pray and praise Him. And the Lord hears our prayers. 3Seek His face.We need to seek Him instead of seeking things of this world. Seek His kingdom. Mt. 6:334.Turn away from our wicked ways.Need to shy away and flee even from strongholds of sin and make a U turn.Just a question for us to introspect where we stand. When we ask God to forgive our sins, He makes our heart clean and white. Right!? My question is, "How long can we keep our heart and life clean and white?"Can we keep the slate white for weeks? Days? Or Hours or Just for minutes? Where do we stand? ๐ฏ % repentance is ๐ฏ % blessings and ๐ฏ % anointing. Tomorrow we will also see what more blessings and Restoration God gives us for what have lost in the past. Help us Lord to to humble ourselves crushing our pride, Ego and self centredness, and pray with a clean and righteous heart heart, to seek you instead of the worldly pleasures and power and positions and always to turn away from wicked ways... In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Love! One Act Of Love Is More Divine Than Thousand Talks Or Sermons On Love. John 13: 35. โBy this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.โThe sign of a Christian is love. How many people know youโre a Christian because of your loving lifestyle? Is it 100 or 10 or none? It's upto us for self introspection. We sing about love, talk about love, pray about love, and study love. But do we show it? Or do we instead put down others who are faithful to God? To develop love as your life principle and make it your greatest aim, you need to take action as soon as you finish reading this devotionalโbecause love doesnt just talk but acts!Hereโs what we need to do to develop a loving lifestyle.It's challenging but not impossible. First, start acting lovingly in your relationships first at home and then with neighbours, relatives, eork place, church and othee places we go daily. Have you acted unlovingly toward someone or hold grudge, hatred and try to put down them? Itโs time to seek reconciliation. Make things right with your kids, your spouse, eith your friends, your parents, or someone at school or work place.Then, start increasing the number of relationships you have. If the most important aim in life is to love, then we need to build as many relationships as possible. Why? Because the world will know about Godโs love by the way Christians love each otherโand by how Christians love other people around the It takes time to love other people. If you love your friends, youโve got to spend time with them. If you love your kids, you spend time with them and deal wisely and gently. If you love Jesus, you have to spend time with Him too in prayer and Word Of God.Love always costs time and energy. But itโs always worth it.Can you imagine what would happen if everyone in the church loved like thisโif we all committed ourselves to acting in love and giving our time unselfishly so that people could get a taste of how much God loves them? It would change just the church but it would chsnge the world too. But it does not happen. Why? Simple. Too many activities and too many tags attached, but no love visible. It would grow Godโs Kingdom. If we truly focus on Christ's love, It would make God so happy.People are attracted to Christ more than they are persuaded to him. Theyโre attracted by the love of God shown through the people who claim to follow him.And they wonโt care what we know until they first know that we care.Lord help us not to envy or be jealous of someone's progress - coming up, not to behave rudely which we often do, not to seek our own and not to think evil or a fall of someone but to bear all things with forgiveness and endure all things spoken and did against us and win people rather than win arguments and losing them. We need your grace and power to be gracious kind and loving. Help us dear Lord to speak less and love more... In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : House Of Bread ๐ And House Of Destruction. John 6 : 51. I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. In the Hebrew language, Bethlehem means โHouse of bread.โ How fitting that God sent Jesus, the Bread of Life, to become the provision for all humanity there?!... The threshing floors at Bethlehem provided a place where the wheat was separated from the chaff, the seed was ground into flour, and the flour made into bread.In the Old Testament, Naomi returned to Bethlehem. Her family moved out to a heathen nation, Moab to escape the famine at Bethlehem, Gods blessed place.Consequences - her husband and two sons died, leaving her with no means of support. Naomi heard that God had blessed His people with bread again. So she and her daughter-in-law, Ruth, returned back to Bethlehem. While gleaning in Boazโs fields, Ruth met her kinsman-redeemer, Boaz.She found favour with Boaz who welcomed her into his family. She came to Bethlehem poor, alone, empty and outside the promises of God. Boaz made her his bride, brought her into the covenant, and enriched her life in every way.Never move out God's blessed place, Bethlehem which gives contentment. satisfaction, peace and true prosperity. It's the true 'Bread of life' where you will never lack any good thing.... Help us to be longing to have the bread of life always which is your Divine Word. As we decide to stay in Bethelehem, bless us with joy, peace, holiness and abundance.... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most Glorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Hope Against Hopelessness And Stagnation!Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.Hope is a state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcome with respect to circumstances in one's life. To Cherish a positive desire with anticipation is hope. But, today we are going to dwell on the hope of a child of God - "The Christian hope."Eg. For a new home you installed attractive and beautiful taps. But unless there is a source of water either from a pump house or bore well the purpose of new beautiful taps has no meaning or purpose. Similarly, for us the source of every christian is Christ and has to be Christ. Where there is Christ there is life, there is hope and there is the source of ressurected power that works within us. Without hope in Christ, It's like those beautiful taps without the resource of water. People who have hope in Christ they dispel fear doubts and depression away from their mind and lives. Even in serious sickness our hope in Christ never dies. Sickness, cannot touch our inner man which infact grows even stronger against adverse circumstances of life. This hope in Christ fills us with joy, peace and faith.We may go through pain and suffering but we are not dismayed because our hope makes inner man more stronger irrespective of what we go through in life. Rom 15:13. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit. Our Joy and peace is never based on our problems that surrounds us, but in Christ, our hope.Thank you Lord for making us your children and giving us that hope which never draws us to despair and fear. And we know that our life is secured and sustained with your grace, mercy and hope. That hope in you we know will never disappoint us. In Jesus sweet and blessed name we pray.If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: God's Blessings Overflowing In Abundance In Our Lives. God desires that we overflow with His blessing in abundance.The blessings depend on with whom our influence is... To be blessed, the largest influence in our life ought to be Jesus Christ and His kingdom. Kingdom of God within you means, love joy and peace; God's influence over us; God's guidance to our life, and God's Omnipotent power within us. The largest pandemic will not determine our future. The recession of the world will not determine our future.But, total surrender opens the door for God's restoration and overflowing blessings. When you want to blessed beyond measure, you need to be a giver and not to hold back. We need to allow blessings to overflow from our lives to others. Do you know about the speciality of Sea of Galilee? Water is always fresh and overflowing. Why water is fresh? It receives fresh water from river Jordan. And it has outlets through which water flows out to lakes and reservoirs. And so water in the sea of Galilee is always fresh. If outlets are not there, water becomes stagnant and stinks and we cannot stay for long time in the sea. We too need to similarly have outlets to share all the blessings we have so that we don't stink but overflow with fresh and new blessings from above like that Jordan river. It's for us to check whether we are allowing blessings God gave are shared with others or not. God ecpects us when we are blessed, to be a blessing to others. We are blessed to influence someone. We are blessed to guide someone. We are blessed to help those who are in need. The thought for us for today is when we have the desire to bless others, help others without blowing our trumpets, God guide us to blessings which overflow in our lives. Whatever we have in abundance we need to release it without holding back to get the blessings. If we hold back, then we may retain what we have, but our cup will never overflow with blessings which people can see. The blessings of goodness and mercy - like how David the psalmist declared in Ps. 23. "My cup ๐ฅค runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me." Not few days, but he says, "All the days of my life." May it happen to all of us. Help us Lord to live life in such a way that attracts people and be a blessing to the needs of people around. In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most powerful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐น๐ธTopic: Death And Life, Success Or Failure, Good Health Or Sickness ... Are In The Power Of Our Tongue. A great man of God once said, "You become what you speak." Great king and once anointed man of God, King Saul kept on thinking and saying, "I cannot fight this monstrous Goliath, it's impossible to even face him." He not only became so fearful and defeated himself but he passed on that fear of defeat even to his entire powerful army.Though Philistine was a heathen, his words brought tremors to the children of the living God. You may read 1 Samuel 17: 8 to 10, how the words of heathen Goliath brought shivers in the camp of Israel, Children of living God: And the Philistine said, "I defy the armies of Israel this day. Give me a man that we may fight together". When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the giant, they were dismayed and greatly afraid. How true it is?! When people talk to us they either give life giving words or words of death, like king Saul and the army. They thought wrong, believed wrong, confessed wrong and were defeated, demoralized and terrorized. #So, our words either give life or death to ourselves and to others too! # Not only our tongue impacts our own lives, but it also impacts either pisotively or negatively within our families, society or amongst friends circle. #We must know that we are chosen people of the living God who rose from the death victoriously.... #When people talk to you, they either give you life giving words or life threatening words, words of defeat, discouragement and despondency.#Most people live with defeated and demoralized lives who keep speaking right from the early morning saying, "I can't, it's impossible, it's too big and beyond my reach and my abilities, this sickness is incurable, I may have to live with it."# They self chain themselves in fear with demoralizing words of hopelessness, like king Saul as if our God is not a living God any more. # When people listen to us they should be drawn to us and towards the living living God. by our words of hope, words of life giving strength, words of assurance.Lord, help us to draw closer and closer to you in Word, Prayer and Fellowship so that we are strengthened in you to desk and declare life giving words of hope, life and assurance. In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and comforting name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Faith! To Conquer Doubts And Fears Excercise Faith In God Almighty. Two things usually encounter our life. Faith and doubt. Doubt when something unusual or sad thing happens in our lives! Failure, rejection, sudden sickness, stagnation in life, life not moving upward or loss of loved ones.Faith and doubt are part of our day to day life. A well known quote. "Doubt creates darkest moments even in finest hour; faith brings finest moments even in darkest hour." It is often emphasised that becoming a christian is more than attending the church regularly. When accepting Christ as our Lord and Savior something supernatural takes place. He comes to dwell in our hearts to give us His power and grace to have eternal life. But it would be a mistake to imagine from then on we are automatically and magically be Victorious over sin and doubts. We read in Hebrews 10:38, "Now the just shall live by faith." This is the secret of all the saints of God in the Bible. We need to exercise everyday faith - simply trusting everyday. We cannot produce faith in one day. Everyday we need to trust Him and grow steadily. The more we draw closer to Christ by consistently using the resources of Prayer, of meditating Godโs Word and Christian fellowship our trusting in God and faith level gets stronger and our doubts and fears weaker. Faith overpowers doubts, darkness, fear and anxiety and gives us victory over sin satan and over all circumstances.If you gain faith in God you will win all. "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." - Martin Luther King Jr. As we walk through our day to day life, help us to simply trust in you even when we don't understand, and even when things go beyond our control. Guide us and protect us from frailing faith. And give us victory and joy.If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Reconciliation And Peace Making! Acts 9 : 27. Barnabas told the apostles of how Saul encountered with the Lord and his courageous preaching of Christ in Damascus.We have noted the two of the greatest Indian cricketers, Sunil Gavaskar the most respected person as a cricketer and commentator, and the present great batsman of this era, Virat Kohli had a spat in the open when the commentators raised the inability of raising the strike rate by Virat Kohli n the recent IPL matches. Gavaskar commented It is their job and the commentators have right to discuss and pass verdicts on players without any bias. On hearing these comments Virat Kohli instead of making the bat to talk he reacted as usual for which Gavaskar expressed Kohli should not have reacted. Both had their difference of opinion and a strained relationship. These war of words between the two had a massive uproar on social media where Kohli fans began attacking Gavaskar. Instead of supporting one person and provoking another which happens normally, Wasim Akram, one of the most respected cricketer in the world, and one of the greatest alrounder the world cricket had, said good words about both of them and praised both of them in the media as great world cricketing players. It's pure words of reconciliation. He further said. "In the future both will move in together quickly."Wasim Akram stopped the rut, further damage and restored calmness and peace with the two waring parties. That's exactly is reconciliation about - defusing friction and bringing in peace offering an olive branch.From Acts chsoter 9, we will focus now on Barnabas the Reconciliator and peacemaker, encourager and a perfect guide: We see, when Paul after his conversion first came to Jerusalem to meet the apostles they refused to take him as a disciple knowing how he persecuted the followers of Christ. In Acts 9:27 we see how Barnabas stood with Paul and explained to the apostles how Saul encountered with the Lord Jesus and his bold preaching of Jesus. He made Saul comfortable and reconciled him to the group and made him part of the apostle's group. Barnabas used his name and his good relationship with the apostles to speak up for Saul when no one wanted Saul.Every christian has to grow progressively. No one is exceptional and no one reaches 100% perfect in this world. It varies depending on the individual's obedience and faithfulness. Here at this stage Barnabas has been a mentor and a guide and encourager to Saul who has been still at the infant stage of Christian life. Paul fumbled not to give a 2nd chance to John Mark who failed in the first missionary journey. But here we see more matured and more seasoned and more righteous person than Saul encouraged John Mark and took with him and mentored John Mark who grew under Barnabas leadership. And John Mark went on to write the gospel according to Mark.How many time you've become a peacemaker? Creating warmth encouragement and peace amongst two rival persons or two waring groups in friendship, in a family, in office or in the church? Or How many times you have instigated, provoked and gossiped to be a Peacebreaker and character assassin? Let's be that kind and warm hearted and peacemakers and encouragers like Wasim Akram and Barnabas defusing friction and bringing people together.Ty Lord for the blessed life of Barnabas who has showed a true Christian living by mentoring, encouraging and standing with him when Saul was left alone rejected by the apostles. Help us to be people builders to be peace makers and not be Peacebreakers. ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Reconciliation - 3. One Minute Of Reconciliation Is Worth More Than A Whole Life Of Fiendship!" - Gabriel Garcรญa.Few more quotes:"There is no reconciliation until you recognize the dignity of the other, until you see their view." - Anonymous. "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." - Winston Churchill.I. Reconciliation begins with God (Gen. 32:1-2)"Jacob went on his way, and God's angels met him" (Gen.32:1). What did the angels say to Jacob? Whatever was said motivated Jacob to make amends, to admit his wrong, and make amends with his brother Esau.I believe that God works in our lives the same way. When we seek to enter his presence, he reveals to us those relationships that are broken and prompts us to make them right.II. Reconciliation with God comes when we reconcile with others. Those angels showed up for a reason. That reason, I believe, was to inform Jacob that before things can be right with God they have to be right with his brother, Esau.If we want reconciliation with God we have to be reconciled with one another.Here's the principle: You cannot live in harmony with your Heavenly Father until you are living in harmony with your human brothers and sisters. Broken ties with one another not only sever relationships with one another; it also severs the relationship with God.Didn't Jesus say the same thing?(Matt. 5:23-24): "So if you are offering your gift on the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift" Notice, carefully what Jesus is saying. He is talking about coming to worship. And, if you are offering a gift - of money, of praise - and you remember somebody has ill will or hard feelings against you, go to that person and make it right, make amends, seek reconciliation.It blesses us strengthens us and paves the way for blessed n joyful path. Help us to reconcile if we have offended somrone and relationship is sore for any reason Lord. In ...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Reconciliation - 2. Reconciliation Has The Acess To The Blessings, To The Power Of God And Peace And Joy Reigns Within. Well, Without Reconciliation it harbors bitterness and vengeance... Reconciliation brings peace and joy..Have you ever been hurt by someone else, and wanted to hurt them back? Get even? Seek revenge? Retaliate? Even had murderous thoughts like Esau, Josephโs brothers? Esau, the Old Testament character, had those feelings having being cheated and deceived by his own Bro., Jacob and mother, Rebekah. Genesis 27:41And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.The story of Esau and Jacob reads like a juicy novel. The brothers were born to Isaac, the sons of Abraham. When Isaac is near death, he desires to give to Esau, the older of the two brothers, his blessing. The blessing is given to the firstborn son. In this case, that is Esau. Yet, as the story unfolds, at the wicked scheming of his mother, Rebekah makes and misleads Jacob, the younger son, trick and deceive his father, Isaac, so that the blessing is given to Jacob, whose name by the way means "Deceiver."Imagine the shock and horror that Esau feels when he learns of the deception.And immediate reaction of Esau was revenge - to slay and finish off Jacob as soon as his father, Isaac dies. As we heard today's devotional verses, Esau was waiting to kill his own bro as soon as his father, Isaac dies. The absence of reconciliation robs the church of the power of unity.... The absence of reconciliation robs homes peace, joy and happiness. Reconciliation is more beautiful than victory. "Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.""The church is not a theological classroom. It's a conversion, confession, repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation and sanctification centre, where flawed people peace their faith in Christ.... - Paul David Trip.From the story of Jacob and Esau we can learn the steps to reconciliation.Help us Lord to initiate a step if we have wronged people to forgive and reconcile so that peace and If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977good health prevails spiritually, mentally and physically....
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the divine name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Reconciliation: It Has Numerous Blessings. Gives Peace Joy And Fruitfulnes Visible To The World. A person who reconciles has already invested several other good things in his heart. Only a person who forgives can reconcile. Otherwise it's impossible for reconciliation. Only when he has true genuine love in his heart โค๏ธ, again I say it's impossible to forgive. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, NIV.All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting peopleโs sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.Reconciliation is closely linked with true or genuine forgiveness and true genuine pure love within. I observe relationship problem is on the rampage in homes, in churches, among relatives thereby truly deprived of peace within, harmony and joy. Because of no reconciliation, it need not be told, there will be no cocommunication, no forgiveness and it proves cup is empty with no love at all. Wars like Ukraine and Russia, India - Pakistan, India-China happen in few homes, amongst relatives and in churches. Love professed from outside, but bitterness, envy and hatred within... No power will give us joy. No wealth will give us joy.No status will give us joy. But those who practice this reconciliation in their homes, offices, churches, business houses, among relatives, with friends are people who enjoy good health, joy, happiness, satisfaction in addition to what God gave them..When you reconcile at home, there is peace and joy in home. Spouse and children are happy. When you reconcile with your relatives there is peace among them. When you reconcile in your church with others there is peace, good health fruitfulness to the one who takes the step of reconciliation. There has been a huge widened gap between the sinful mankind and God Almighty. God sent His only son Jesus Christ and He became a mediator and a reconciliator between God and man. And thus, Jesus became the only way to our heavenly Father.Help us to reconcile with those we harbour hatred, envy and bitterness so that we are blessed with forgiveness, love and healthy relationship....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the blessed name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: A New Creation In Christ. - 2. It's A New Hope Of Joy Peace Contentment And Security In Christ. If a person is a new creation in Christ he or she dislikes all sins since they have crucified the old nature completely with Christ.Apostle Paul says. "I am crucified with Christ. It's Not I anymore but Christ liveth in me. Gal. 2:20.Revival is standstill today, because everyone says they are a nรฉw creation but most of them do not surender their self, Ego, I . They rule instead of allowing Christ to rule. Then the christian thermometer shows, it's not a real and genuine transformation. What does a person who is a new creation in Christ doesn't like to do? Those who have received Christ as their Saviour and become a new creation in Christ they do not do like to do certain things which they used to do earlier. This is a sign and conviction that the person transformation is true and visible. They are: They avoid people, places, practices, programs and publications that tempt them to sin.#They will not be jealous anymore.#They will not be power mongers. #They will not be self glory seekers.#They will not be corrupt and dishonest in their talk and walk. #They will avoid foolish discussions and arguments.#They will flee from the desires of youthly flesh. # They will not be harsh, rude and violent. #They will not have the desire to seek limelight and praises of people. # They will never harden their hearts to help the poor and needy.#They will not see things which which pervert their hearts; They will not walk to places which lead to unholiness and sin. A person who is in Christ then what he desires or likes to do or be always?#They love to be with godly people who love the Lord. ..Love to have right fellowship.#They love to have the longingness and eagerness to read and meditate God's Word. Ps. 119: 9,11, 105, 165.#Will have the desire to pray always and everywhere. Mt. 4:4. Watch and pray that you will not fall into temptation. Spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: A New Creation! Always New Things Or New Experience, New Or Fresh News, Brings Joy, Excitement And Wonder.There is a saying, "Yesterday's newspaper is today's waste paper." People want fresh and new news and not stale. ๐จ2 Corinth. 5:17. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation....As we all know SSC exam results have been out in our state yesterday and few days back in Andhra Pradesh. I always love young children who show the desire to study hard and excel in their studies. I'm glad many, whom I know have not just passed but excelled. Praise Jesus! Now, their career takes a new twist. Transition from school atmosphere to a new exciting environment ๐ where there is more freedom comparitively from schooling. But more responsibility. ๐.No more same old teachers but new lecturers, new friends, different campus. No more school uniform.Transition from a school life to a new college life. Im an ardent reader of Hindu Newspaper right from my high school days, as it is known for it's sound and excellent literature. I used to wait for Hindu Newspaper and read with so much of pleasure the inspiring topics they publish penned by renowned authors. And I find sooo many new words while they narrate their experiences. I used to write those difficult, new words with the sentences and check the meanings and note them in my diary. For me, at that time - new words, new excitement. ๐I know a person - a college friend of mine who found pleasure in his first new experiment in life with Alcohol. To please his friend he took once. A New experience! But he became an addict to Alcohol soon and his lever and kidneys too have been damaged. And today, he is unable to walk. Every new experience or experiment has to be evaluated before we take up. I was about to experiment with the world in the pleasures. That time there was United summer VBS of all churches put together in the twin cities. VBS quiz was conducted for all students of different churches put together. And I stood 2nd, and one from Sec-bad Methodist church stood first. Coming back to late teenage eccitement, as I said, I was contemplating to put my ideas into action to experiment with the world. Just then new found VBS friends from Methodist church invited me to attend the YFC camp ... during the 2nd week of October, 1981.During that time a very dedicated and gifted person Christopher David uncle was there as director of YFC alongwith a loving Hepzy aunty, his dear wife. I went to the camp for fun. I was an introvert and a conservative too. To cut it short, on the last day during the camp fire, it was the call of the Lord. You know. Camp fire means, no lights fortunately. Only fire in the middle. As I said, I was a shy, nervous and introvert person, poor in english.Many young boys and girls stood up one after the other and went to the Mike yo share their testimonies. There were two voices within. One voice says, "Don't go, you cannot stand before everyone. You cannot speak." ๐จ. But something in me pulled me and I was led to go and put the paper in the fire ๐ฅ and shared for the first time inviting Christ. We are supposed to write all our favorite things/sins and put it in the fire and then share our commitment. Old things, Old friends, Old habits, Old lifestyle has passed away instantly like the present instant coffee. It gave me no more pleasure. New friends, new habits, new lifestyle and the desire to move away from the things of the world has taken priority. That new encounter with Christ is a new creation in Christ.... In this new creation in Christ, you will move away from places that will destroy you, you will move away from friends that take you to wrong path... This new creation in Christ is the greatest decision anyone can have. Lord, help all those who have never experienced the new experience in Christ, be it chi
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Decision Making-6.What Is The Greatest Decision In Your Life?For the last few days we have been meditating on the decisions of Abraham, Isaac, Elimelech, Naomi, Ruth, Abigail, David, Hannah, Mary.... and others. Making decisions will always be difficult because it takes time and energy to weigh our opinions. Well for some the need of the great decision can be a good career, for some pursuing an education, choosing a good, loving, and understanding life partner,managing finances,for some taking calculated risks, decision to have a good comfortable new house ๐ , building good relationships.The hardest decisions?Type of career to choose.Whom should I marry?...To know when to quit a job and get a new better job. Well, all these decisions no doubt are very very important and needed. Must not neglect. As long as we live, we need to make right decisions and those righr choices to live a comfortable life. If a student studies hard and sincerely he or she will have bright and secured future and respectable position in the society. Very few Christians we see in good positions in the society. All these right decisions will help us as long as we live on this planet earth. We must understand that we cannot take any of these once we leave this earth. We are just pilgrims in this world. So, the greatest decision therfore a human being can make is - to receive Jesus Christ as the Saviour and the Lord. It gives eternal life.Means- #To believe Jesus died for our sins and rose again.#To confess and repent 100% of our sins.#To be washed with His blood.#And to receive Him as the Lord and Saviour. Then you become a new creation in Christ. And as you keep growing, your inner man become stronger and stronger as you become older and older. That's the beauty of a Christian life.I have taken this greatest decision in the year 1981, October, 12th in a YFC youth camp at Moinabad. Is being Born Again an option?Well, John 3:3, Jesus did not say to the rich ruler, Nocodimus, you may be born again, or try to be born again. But Jesus said, "You Must Be Born Again." Whether rich, poor, King, president, everyone has to be born again to have eternal life. I pray for those who are yet to take this greatest decision to have you as their Lord and Saviour so that they too have eternal life Lord. I also pray for those who are not sure of Salvation struggling in this world still in carnal nature without peace and victory and right conviction.I also pray for also for those who are secured in Christ to have the passion and desire to build God's Kingdom, the kingdom of love, peace and righteousness...... and not to be tempted to build their name, fame and their kingdoms....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweetest name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Decision making - 5. "I Should Have.....I Shouldn't Have....." These two thoughts revolve around human mind time and again.... Gen. 22: 2. God said to Abraham, "Take your only son, whom you love, Isaac and sacrifice him on the mountain at Moriah."So Abraham rose early morning saddled his donkey, two of his young men with him and Isaac his son and went to the place of which God has told him. The Bible is full of men and women of God who walked diligently the righteous godly path and God gave them wisdom to trust Him and take right decisions. We can take the women like Abigail, Hannah, Ruth, Mary, mother of Jesus. And God rewarded them for their godly decisions. We too, for all good decisions we have taken, the Lord has blessed us. And for wrong decisions we certainly regret.. Our complete life on this earth as I said, revolves around two thoughts always. 1. "I should have..." And 2. "I shouldn't have..."Even Abraham must have surely regretted for taking the advise of Sarah his wife to have a child through her hand maiden, Hagar. Even today, the son of Hagar and Abraham, Ishmael called as Ishmalites settled in Gaza strip, Palestine and other Arab countries are enemies. They are a thorn in the lives of Israelites and we see even today the ongoing war between Palestinians, Arabs against Israelites. Coming back to the godly decision by Abraham. He was asked to give by the Lord Almighty, the only promised son, Isaac who was born to them after 25 years as a sacrifice.Here we see Abraham took the most challenging, and costly decision to sacrifice Isaac. When Abraham took the decision and while going, did he tell Sarah?Sarah after sooo many struggles and wait she got Isaac. And he must be in teens at that time. Surely Sarah would have locked Abraham from outside had she knew God's command. He must have not told Sarah the situation and development.We see the scene here where Abraham tied Isaac. As Abraham was tying Isaac, young, energetic and strong Isaac would have pushed his old father aside who must be around 115 years. And could have in rage shouted and abused Abraham for misleading him. But to my joy and astonishment Isaac looks like a humble guy allowing his father to tie him to be the sacrifice. Decision Of Isaac to submit to father's action without his fault I feel has to be hailed as the most noteworthy and praiseworthy decision of the young lad. Such children bring sweetness, joy, peace, happiness and satisfaction in family which is worth more than crores of rupees of bank balance. There are few such blessed young people even today. May they be blessed. But on the other side in the western world, USA, Australia and Newzeland, I heard from many of my friends, parents keep advising and requesting their young children not to come late in the night during weekends, being holidays. Leave alone coming late in the night, understand these young people stay away whole night out partying and dancing without any fear of parents and reverence whatsoever. I heard sometimes, they do not come home for two nights consecutively. It all depends on how parents in such environment bring them up.... Coming back to Abraham holy decision, because of the obedience of Abraham and Isaac the Lord blessed 12 tribes of Israel who are called Jews. It is they who invented all important devices with God given wisdom and favour. Cell, I phone, computer, I pad... name any it's invented by Jews.....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most precious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Decision Making - 5. Decisions - Lead Us To House Of Bread - Joy Peace And Security Or House of Destruction - Sorrow Misery And Insecurity. Ruth 1- 4 chapters. Gen. 12th chapter. Why I had been sharing on this topic for the last few days is - we make literally hundreds of decisions everyday. Some over the mundane things in life and Some over important things in life. We have seen how a wrong and ungodly decision of Elimelech has brought ruin over his family.How the comeback Naomi took a strong decision to return back to her hometown, Bethelehem from Moab. And how the Lord changed her bitterness to pleasantness, sorrow to joy and the curse to the greatest blessing and restoration of her life. The comeback is much greater than staying in a defeated, dejected and depressed life. This is what Naomi did.God knows all of our lives like another. He knows our failures. He knows our defeated lives. He knows our pain and secret pain. He knows our life's struggles, spiritual struggles. We have learned from the decision of Abraham. He started off well and went as per the Lord's command. He worshipped the Lord at Bethel building an altar.But, similar to the situation like Elimelech, due to famine Abraham too took a wrong ungodly decision to move away from God's place, Bethel means "House Of God" to Egypt. Egypt derived from Hebrew Word, means miisery, tribulation, distress. We learned - Abraham distancing from God brought fear and anxious moments of insecurity in his life. Lord forced through Pharoah and has to question Abraham why he was lying to tell Sarai as sister. After all this drama He was forced to go back to Bethel, house of God.We too sometimes take wrong decisions in life which lead us to self destruction, tasting bitterness of life, misery, distress and tribulation. In the case of Elimelech God Almighty did not intervene and bring him back. But in the case of Abraham God intervened through Pharoah who was plagued for taking Sarai. May be I feel the Lord sees the heart of each of us. A repentant heart who falls here and there, BUT desires to comeback He always gives that special grace.As I said earlier and I repeat - God knows our defeats, our weaknesses, our failures, our unspoken pain, our sorrow, our grief. He desires that anyone who rises like Naomi, Ruth and Abraham He will make surely a meaningful, joyful, blessed, glorious and fulling life. But if you still crave to be in Egypt and Moab building self centredness, and pleasures of the world, be possessive of powers and things of the world, God may not intervene as He gives us freedom. But He is gracious when you decide to return back to Bethlehem and Bethel - House of Bread ๐ and House of God..... If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the faithful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Decision Making - 4. Abraham's One Wrong Decision To Move Out To Egypt From Canan Added Fear And Started Fighting Fear On His Own.By doing so he started telling lies and made also Sarai to lie and sin. Family sins. Decisions are the hardest move to make, especially when it's a choice between what you want and what is right. This is what Abraham did. He chose what is wrong against God's wish. Those who are not in the Lord firmly will often take the choice in what they want and not what is right.If we take the life of Abraham, the father of faith, he too fumbled on few occasions. As per the command of the Lord to Abraham in Gen. 12:01 he was asked to leave his father's house to the land which the Lord will show.If we see verses 4 to 8, Abraham obeyed and reaches Canan. And there the Lord appeared and the promises the land of Cannan. Abraham worships the Lord and builds an altar. As he was moving little to the south, he found there was severe famine in the land where the Lord wanted him to stay. In 10th verse - Now there was a famine in the land and therefore Abraham instead of staying there, he went down to Egypt to dwell there. What I understand very clearly is, as children of God having tasted His love, still we fumble to take wrong decisions and tread against the path of obedience, we will have guilt within. And the guilt will bring fear within us. And to cover all this we add few more sins to the kitty of satan. And we regret later for the first step of disobedience. Let us see what happened when Abraham moved away to the Land of Egypt from the place God put him. If you read verses 11 to 20 we see as they were about to enter Egypt, he tells Sarai his wife, "I know that you are a woman of beautiful countenance. And when they come to know that you are my wife, they will kill me and let you live. So, please say you are my sister."Guilt because of disobedience. God's Power, and His presence disappeared because of sin in Abraham's life. And panic, fear and worry gripped his heart to use such faithless words and lie. Sarai told lie to them as per the advise of her husband. Our decisions of coverings over our sins will further add more problems to it. We see inspite of telling lies Pharoh took Sarai to His palace till God intervened by sending great plagues to Pharoah and his house. And Pharoah understood the scene and questions Abraham, ",Why he told Sarai as sister?" And he hands over Sarai to him. When we take decisions to sin intentionally, initially it might look rosy, pleasurable and comfortable, but it will be soon short-lived and God teaches us time and again to take good and righteous decisions through challenges...... Help us Lord when we obey you, we will be guiltless and when we are guiltless, then we will not have any fear even if biggest storms and trials come across in our lives.... If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Decision Making-3. The Most Noblest, Sacrificial, Costliest And Godly Decision Of Ruth. We have heard the decisions taken by Elimelech and Naomi in the last two days. Today we are going to dwell briefly on the decision taken by Ruth, the Moabite. As we all know the story very well, both daughters in law, Ruth and Orpah were given opportunity by Naomi to take their decision to go back to their families as Naomi decided to get back to her native place, Bethlehem. Orpah kissed her mother in law and went back longing to be with her parents and kith and kin, probably to get married again. She might have had happy time with all of them.We see the scene here. Naomi pursued Ruth to leave her as she is empty and literally nothing with her to give. We see here Ruth was determined, steadfast and unwavering in her decision to go with Naomi to her place, Bethlehem. It says, "But Ruth clung to Naomi." 14th verse of Ruth 1. She very well knows it's a foreign nation, unknown people, her mother in law, Naomi is empty and bankrupt, future looks very uncertain and bleak. She took as I said the most costly, noble, sacrificial and godly decision. May be she saw the joy and peace and praises of Naomi in which, she saw a hope in the dark. May be she seeing the life of Naomi she has come to know the God of Naomi. Another reason could be she must have heard about the nation of Israel. Her pledge, her covenant with Naomi with conviction has become more popular and blessed to preach during engagement and wedding ceremonies and wedding anniversaries too. I too shared few times for the weddings on this 'covenant of Ruth.' Her decision portrayed her qualities of compassion, unfailing devotion, respect, grace, honesty, integrity, generosity, virtue, honor and kindness. We can see all these traits not only in her life but in her covenant with Naomi.Let's us reaffirm this solemn decision and covenant of Ruth. 1 Sam. 1: 16. But Ruth said to Naomi, "Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge;Your people shall be my people, And your God my God;Where you will die, I will die, And there will I be buried. (As if this covenant is not enough she further says). The Lord do so to me, and more also, if anything but death parts you and me."Without murmuring and complaining she obeyed her mother in law to glean humbly in the fields. And whatever she did in the fields she proved herself to be virtuous and was observed by the kinsman of Naomi, Boaz too. And she had the favour of 'God of Naomi' and favour of Boaz. And Boaz married Ruth. And the purpose for which she came to this land was fulfilled. And the seed of Ruth and Boaz came the royal priesthood, Jesus Christ.Help us to not to see with our naked eye and take decisions like Orpha where the pleasures of joy are temporary and short-lived. But help us to have godly thoughts to take Christ honoring decisions where we might go through challenges of life, as it eventually will lead to true joy, happiness, success and prosperity in the end like the lives of Naomi and Ruth....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Glorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Decision Making. Naomi's Realisation, Repentance And Returning Back To Bethlehem Has Been The Greatest Decision Of Her Life.There is a familiar quote, "The grass is always greener on the other side." For Elimelech and Naomi they too felt the same. They felt Moab is a better place than Bethlehem. In hardships and challenges what decisions we take, makes our destiny. If we drift away for shortcut ungodly decisions for pleasures, we are in for trouble like Naomi.... Naomi lost her husband and her two sons. But then she realised the consequences of their coming to Moab has been a wrong decision.Naomi very well knew the Lord has dealt bitterly with her and her family. She admits and acknowledges that the Lord has afflicted her and brought her back empty to Bethlehem. Let us read Ruth 1: 19 & 20. When Naomi and Ruth entered Bethlehem all of the city was excited because of them. And the women said, "Is this Naomi?"And Naomi said, "Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara (means bitterness), for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. I went out full and the Lord has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi since the Almighty has testified against me and the Almighty had afflicted me?" Do not call me Naomi any more, but call me Mara for the Lord has dealt bitterly with me."She deals with her daughter in law, Ruth who came with her to Bethlehem with love, kindness and care. Here we see Naomi Realised the mistake, Repented, Rose and Returned back to Bethlehem. The Lord saw the true heart of repentance of Naomi and showed His unconditional pure love. Her bitterness Mara has been removed by the Almighty and pleasantness of Naomi has been restored back. God showed kindness and favour towards her and her daughter in law, Ruth. And God restored Naomi by blessing her with grandson from Ruth and her kinsman, Boaz. And they named him Obed. And Obed grandson is David. Jesus Christ was born through the seed of David fulfilling the prophesies of the New Testament gospels.. We too move away from Bethlehem many a times... to Moab and thus from the Divine will of God.We may go to church regularly, pay our tithes, be active in the church work... But still we may be in the bitterness of life. God loves to remove that, provided we repent. The day we realise and truly repent where we are going wrong intentionally, and return back, the Lord's grace favour and His blessings are then restored back to us. Pray for those who drifted away from you falling into strongholds by taking wrong decisions in life. Give them your grace and mercy as they come back to you. For in thee we have true blessings...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Decision Making. We See Three Important Decisions Taken In The Book Of Ruth. We Can Learn Several Life Lessons. Ruth chapter 1.1st two verses: If we read the book of Ruth we come to understand Elimelech and Naomi, Israelites are from the blessed land of the world, Bethlehem along with their two sons, Mahilon and Chilion. Bethlehem as we all know means, House of Bread. ๐ I understand they were having wonderful and happy time with all their loved children of God (right fellowship) in Bethlehem. And everyone knew the family of Elimelech and Naomi. They were living a pleasant and joyful life befitting the name of Naomi. But when there was a famine in the land of Bethlehem, Elimelech took a wrong decision and moved the family to a heathen nation, Moab.They dwelled in the land of Moab for ten years. Elimelch died. And Mahilon and Chilion get married to Moabites. The end result, even the two sons died. As I said, there are three major and important decisions taken by three characters in this book of Ruth. The first one is the decision of Elimelech which we heard led them to devastation of the family and disaster.The second is the decision of Naomi, and the third decision is the Moabite woman, Ruth's decision. Let us focus on the first decision, I.e Decision of Elimelech. This family is from chosen generation of God. We too when we believed Jesus Christ's death, burial and resurrection, confessed and repented of our sins..And rceived Jesus Christ as our Saviour we too enjoy the joy and peace and fiulness of life.But, we too oftentimes err and move out of the sovereign boundaries God has laid for us. We know its wrong, and knowingly we take worldly, lust full and carnal decisions for monentory relaxation and momentary pleasure like how Elimelech did.We too walk to a wrong place, dwell in a wrong place for years like how Elimelech and family lived for so many years in the cursed nation. And many, we observe having tasted Christ but they see things which we are not supposed to see and gossip the carnal and worldly things, and move out like Elimelech from blessedness to defeat, failure, loss of the earlier joy, peace and happiness and reap wrong things of life.One man's one wrong decision led to devastation of the entire family..Tomorrow we will hear, God willing, the decision of Naomi who was in a state of saturated and meaningless and joyless life.Lord help us to understand the wrong things we do, aspiring for wrong things of life though might give us momentary pleasure, at one point. And help us to realise that we cannot enjoy them always. Even worldly pleasures are like shadows we cannot enjoy fully like how this family faced.Therfore, help us to take right decisions so that we enjoy joy, peace, your presence and fulness of life even when we have no energy in later years of life....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "The Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Why Decision Making Is Sooo Important In Our Lives? It Is Either Building Us Up Or Breaking Down Our Character.Daniel 1:8 & 11. But Daniel made up his mind not to eat the food and wine given to them by the king. But he asked for only vegetables and water. Daniel's decision was a tough, delicate, challenging and most importantly a costly decision. He took a decision to refrain from taking special rich food and Wine ๐ท. He took another decision to take vegetables and water.... We avoid to take costly decisions in life and make shortcuts, and burn our fingers later... Well our life either moves forward Or backward based on decisions we make in our day to day life. Good decisions will progress us and move us forward. Bad or wrong decisions will take us backward, derail us and harm us too. Indecision will keep you there stagnant while others of your peer group keep moving forward and higher. We make so many choices and decisions of life. Some are very important 'life time decisions'. For eg. A student who passed her or his 10th class exam has to take a decision based on his or her liking and strength, to join intermediate college. Wat they choose determines what they would like to become.Another choice, Employment. Which job to take? Another decision, Marriage? Whom to marry? There is a familiar quote regarding Marriage. "By all means if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad wife, you'll become a philosopher."The decisions we make demonstrate our values. A good leader will make right and positive decisions. John Maxwell, an American author, speaker and pastor who wrote several books, primarily focusing on leadership says, "Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make makes you." As a christian when we honor God through our decisions, God will grant us a favour and will make a happy and perfect way for us. There are several examples where God blessed them who honored God with their decisions, and God's favour has taken them to the pinnacle of unexpected glory and blessings. All of us face 100s of decisions to make in our life. What decisions we take every day will either prosper us with His favour and blessings or destroy us.This is a quote which I always quote when I share with all. Irrespective of who we are - student, or aspiring to get a job, rich, poor, strong, weak, Pastor, teacher, working in a company, old age, middle age or youth this quote is a fact and truth and no one can deny it - "What you are today is the choices that you made till yesterday; what you will be tomorrow will be the choice you make today."Let us understand from the quote, there is still bright future still ahead. Not Everything is lost. The decisions you make TODAY will make your tomorrow."Any decision we take, we ought to think within us, "is this decision that I make brings honor or dishonor to God?" Tomorrow we will see how some men and women of God who took some costly and challenging decisions and how God honored them. Help us Lord to fill our lives with thy divine Word fully so that thy Word guides us perfectly to take correct and godly decisions in life....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Life Lessons We Learn From The Life Of Abigail. I Samuel chapter 25.Today is the last devotion on the story of Nabal, David and Abigail. We have been meditating last few days on the topic - "Not all battles are worth fighting." We need to choose which we ought to fight and which to leave to God Almighty. After the advice and counsel of Abigail, David hearkened to her wise words and stopped that fight. Some battles when we fight, if its not right and good, it might boomerang on us. It's better to handover such battles to the Lord than we fighting it and spoiling our name and image. The Lord fights such battles when we leave it to Him and He takes vengeance. The next day morning when the wine was gone out of Nabal, Abigail told what has happened and how David was about to kill you him and all his servants, m and how she intervened. His heart stopped and it became like a stone. And after 10 days Lord Himself smote Nabal, that he died. Lesson we learn is, we take such fights emotionally on our own hands and lose our energy, strength and more importantly our name, instead of allowing God to handle such injustice and harsh treatment meted to us by others.Abigail is the only Hebrew woman mentioned in the Bible who was intelligent as well as beautiful to look at.What lessons we can learn from the life of Abigail?1.Don't allow fear to hold you back to take decisions and move forward.Abigail lost no time to act swiftly and fought the battle to protect her husband and servants. Oftentimes the irony is, we know it is right and perfect to act but in fear of what happens and what people think if we fail, we don't act. And so we don't grow.Like Abigail, we need to use wisdom and be bold to act swiftly and not sit on it.2.Our words and actions need to be humble but confident and bold.But mostly we panic for everything bcause we are unsteady. Abigail's words were humble but bold and courageous. She said, "You fight the Lord's battles my Lord. Let no wrong doing be found in you as long as you live." Not only words of counsel but of courage. 3.God will fight for you. You are never alone.God fights our battles when we are trustworthy to Him like Abigail. Most of the fights we fight are God's battles. We don't have to fight and spoil our health and name. God fought for Abigail just as He faithfully fights for us even today. He did not leave Abigail on her own but gave her a great favour in the sight of David.Help us Lord to be wise and bold to choose right battles to fight. And help us to be open for correction if someone advises us in the right perspective. And humble enough to take their godly advise even if they are much lower than us....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in inspiring name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Good Looking Beatiful God Fearing And Angelic Abigail With Divine Wisdom Thwarted David In Comitting Murder And Bloodshed. David in flesh chose and was trying to fight a wrong battle to kill Nabal & his men. We have seen last two days wicked Nabal's provocation. And David with His 400 men who was on the way to Nabal's place to take vengeance and wipe away Nabal and his men and cattle. His emotions, his anger, his thirst to avenge has closed his spiritual eyes and ears too. He was unable to hear the soft voice of Christ because he opened his heart to the voices of flesh - vioilence, anger, vengeance and blood shed. As he was fast approaching Nabal's place, meanwhile someone from the camp of Nabal goes and tells Nabal's wife, Abigail about David's plan to kill her husband and everyone there.We see the character of Abigail mentioned in verse 3 of 1 Sam. Chapter 25. She was intelligent and woman of good understanding, good looking and of a beautiful countenance. On hearing David's plan and approaching to kill her husband, Nabal, she makes haste and took loaves, wine๐ท, dressed sheep, corn, cakes of figs and tells her servants to go before her.A woman of wisdom and understanding will always have the wisdom to be loving, caring and gracious in her words and never provoking and igniting fights. Woman who have wisdom of God will always be not only gracious and tender, but bold and courageous to speak out. They will build, comfort and guide boldly. This is what exactly Abigail did when she met David with her servants. She was very humble but at the same time bold and courageous to encourage David not to commit blood shed and murder and blot his holy and blemishless life with this sin and blunder. She encouraged him to move out of this plot and fight, and boldly guided him, counseled him and even admonished him graciously. You can read from verses 23 to 31. All these were more than Gold, and golden letters piecred into David's heart. I would pray all the woman - young and old who have the desire to grow and be blessed to be a blessing to your family, among relatives and friends and peer groups, women and men too, we need to emulate her beautiful and divine qualities. And her words of encouragement, right guidance to David boldly, her advice and even admonishing gently a man of great stature like David. And how she opened David's spiritual eyes, spiritual ears and a change of heart and repentance.Would you like to hear what David said after the inspiring counsel of Abigail? Pl turn with me to verses 32 to 35. He was totally a transformed person. He came to senses. David said to Abigail, "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel who sent thee this day to meet me.And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou which has kept me this day from coming to shed blood, kept me from murdering and carrying out vengeance with my own hands.I swear by the Lord God of Israel who has kept me from hurting you, that if you had not come out to meet me, Nabal and all his men would not have been alive tomorrow morning."Then David accepted her gifts and told Abigail that she hearkened to her voice and told her to go without fear. If you are like an Abigail. Praise God. If you are a provoker, separating people? Bringing friction all through your life? Doesn't matter. It's never too late. Be an Abigail from today and discourage stupid and silly fights in flesh like Abigail, and not be a provoker like Jezebel. Lord, thank Lord for the sweet and beautiful life of Abigail. She was not only beautiful to look at, and her countenance, but even more beautiful in her heart. Thank Lord, for her counsel and gracious advice which thwarted murder and blood shed by David.... Help us to have thy wisdom to be like the beautiful and blessed Abigail in the years to come...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Mot All The Battles Are Worth Fighting. - 3. David In His Flesh Chose To Fight The Wrong Battle With Nabal.Yesterday we discussed, David has requested politely Nabal on the day of feast to handover whatever he feels to His men as his men protected Nabal's sheep many times from the raids of his enemies. He did not demand any specific payment but politely reminded Nabal of the traditions of generosity during harvest and feast time. We heard Nabal provoked David with ruthless and provoking words. 1 Sam 25: Verses 10 to 12.Here we see David on hearing these words did not wait on the Lord. But, reacted hastily asking their men to gird on their swords and went with 400 men. His thoughts of revenge, hatred and vengeance was all over him when he felt insulted, humiliated and riducled by the rich and crude Nabal. If we read 22 verse NIV. David said, ",May God deal with David, be it ever so severely, if by morning I leave one male of all who belong to Nabal."We see in case of king Saul he showed love, kindness and forgiveness to Saul though David knows Saul made so many attempts to Kill him. Here we see David showed divine and godly nature.But in this case David reacts in natural and 100% in flesh and carnal way, and not giving any chance for God to intervene. His divine and godly nature was missing. He could not hold his anger. Thirsty to take revenge and to commit blood shed. Love, forgiveness and kindness towards those who hate and malign him was missing.He was unable to digest the provoking and insulting words of Nabal. He Chose to fight the wrong battle which was against God's will. No place was there for God to intervene as his heart was filled with vengeance and to wipe out Nabal and all his men. His emotions overpowered God's divine nature and his own will took centre stage instead of God's will. We too behave the same way like David and even worst than David sometimes. There is a carnal feeling and fight within always saying, "If I don't defend myself from injustice, if I don't stand up myself and fight, if I don't justify myself, I become inferior and weak. If by any reason we don't defend ourselves, it portrays a picture that we are at fault." So, like David, we react in natural and carnal way and choose often wrong battles to fight instead of divine way. Thus causing unnecessary worries, anxiety, peaceless and sleepless nights, loss of health and importantly fighting battles which we are not supposed to fight. Tomorrow we will see which Angel averted David From comiting blood shed and revenge. If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Not All The Battles Are Worth Fighting - 2. Rich, Proud And Crude Nabal Provoked David To Fight With Him. Our obedience is never complete and over. I learnt something recently. Obedience is progressive. We may be great Preachers, Pastors, Evangelists, Missionaries, Church leaders, Youth Leaders, Sunday School Teachers, or Born Again children of God, we ought to remember, we all, let me emphasis, we all fumble and fall at some point of time or the other. And even now and then too. We ought to rise from such falls and not remain there. Sometimes when we err, we need to humble ourselves to listen to those who are lower than our Spiritual personality. We can learn ftom David, how he picked up a fight in flesh and emotions have controlled David over divine nature. The theme and the story which I share will continue for the next two days. My request, Pl listen to these devotions in continuation so that you can understand it better. I would request and like all the viewers to kindly read and meditate 1 Sam. 25th chapter which I share with you in brevity in the next 2 to 3 days. We see in verse 2. There was a man whose possessions were in Carmel. And verse says, nan was very great having three thousand sheep and a thousand goat. Verse 3 in ESV, it says, he was crude and mean in all things. His name was Nabal. As they were having a feast, David sends his young men and request a portion of their celebrations to give to them. As his men protected Nabal sheep many times from harm and danger. But, Nabal provoked David and his men in verse 10 saying, "Who is David? ... there may be many servants who break away from his master. He was provoking David as he was running away from his master and king, Saul.Please do not mistake me. Not ALL but many rich and wealthy people even in today's world who are blessed by God are selfish and possessive. Their hands and fists are always closed and they are never givers forgetting God blessed them. Like Nabal often times our wealth and riches take control of our life and words, conduct and behaviour. We must take heart, there are also few rich and wealthy who have a kind, humble, gentle heart and their words are always laced with grace, comforting and always helpful and givers liberally. Their hands and fist is ever open to bless others. In the next devotion we will see and hear what David did when he heard the words of Nabal and what happened to Nabal subsequently. Help us Lord to introspect always irrespective who we are, to be humble, kind, gracious in our words and to have our words of grace kindness unlike this wealthy Nabal who was rude and mean to David's men. ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Not Every Battle Is Worth Fighting. We Must Walk Away From Silly And Stupid Fights To Focus On Our Destiny. The battles that do not take us to our destiny we must refrain. 2 Chron 20:15. Thus saith the Lord. "The battle is not yours, but God's."Life is a continuous battle of one thing or the another. However if we carefully choose which battle to fight and which not to fight will determine our success or failure. Knowing when to walk away is wisdom and courage, maturity and strength. Walking away avoiding silly fights with our head held high is dignity. Fear and Anxiety, sleepless nights and loss of peace happens in this world for many, because they choose to fight battles which are not worth fighting nor winning. These battles that are not worth fighting may emerge from within homes, relatives, extended families, friends' circle and neighbours, work place, churches and other social gatherings. Oftentimes when we move away or walk away from such battles, it does not mean that we are weak, but more matured enough.. It's not that 'if we don't defend ourselves, if we don't stand up for ourselves, if we donโt justify ourselves we become inferior and weak.Yes, to the world to an extent it might look. But in the society overall such people will emerge more matured and more stronger morally and ethically and with greater respect. You may have the golden opportunity, you may have the ability and capability to win, but God's point of view if it's to walk away from it, then, it has greater blessing and his divine plan will be established to reach the right destiny. Today we will see two instances wherein we see David walked away or moved away from battles though he would have easily won both. But he had the humility, wisdom and maturity to walk away without fighting. Saul had a continuous fight with David to kill him. David had the golden opportunity to kill king Saul in the cave and become king he was destined. But David walked away and moved away from fighting and killing Saul. Saul himself was later killed and David became king.Absalom, David's own son revolted and prepared himself to fight his iwn father, David. David, with his ability and trusted army, he would have easily defeated Absalom, But David chose not to fight the battle and fled to another place. At that time world might have thought David was weak and scared and so he was running away. But David chose a divine path not to fight the battle. The end result? Absalom died on his own as his hair was caught up to a tree and was killed eventually.Give us your wisdom Lord to avoid the battles that do not take us to the right destiny. And help us to choose to fight the battles that enlarge and build your kingdom. ..If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Whatever We Say Or Ask In Faith Will It Be Answered Or Fulfilled?In Mark 11:23 Jesus said, "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will come to pass, he will have whatever he says." What does it means? It doesn't mean anything you ask of course in faith also, it may be answered. Sometimes it may not. Word of God is clear, we must be led by the Spirit and not by our flesh. Many times when people hear about the importance and the power in their words, they speak from the lusts of their hearts rather than speaking the will of God. We cannot use our words as a formula. It's simply doesn't work. We need to ask because there is a genuine need, there is a purpose to give God glory. For eg. Sickness.. What I feel based on the Word is, anything we ask which builds us for our good and to build His Kingdom with an unselfish motive, He certainly answers our "faith prayers." We must exercise faith and not fear and doubts. Because of fear and doubts our prayers oftentimes are not answered. When Jesus was here on the earth, the Bible tells us that He spoke to the winds and sea and they obeyed Him. He didn't act fearful. He didn't panic. He simply spoke to the wind and sea and said, "Be still!" He believed what He said would come to pass. He knew His authority and He spoke in faith. What He said happened. If we read all of this story in Mark chapter 4, we will see that immediately after the sea calmed down, Jesus spoke to his disciples who were in the boat with Him. It's very interesting what He said. He said, "Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?" Ephesians 5:1 tells us to be imitators of God as children imitate their parents. Jesus should be our example. We are to live as He lived. He walked in faith and we are to walk in faith. He spoke words of faith and we are to speak words of faith. Words of doubt and unbelief have no place in the mouth of the Christian. But as I shared, what we ask or pray ought to bless us to bring glory to Him and His will to be fulfilled in our lives.Help us Lord to use thine divine words and promises to calm the raging storms in our lives and to bless ourselves with a desire to be a blessing to others. .....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the glorious and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Spreading Words Of Encouragement And Hope..Christian life is the season of hope 24x7. I hope these devotions bring hope and encouragement to cultivate spiritual growth for all of us to flourish, in renewal, revival and guidance from the Lord. Ephesians 4:29. โDo not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.โ โ Thereโs no doubt that people need encouragement. The Bible tells us to encourage one another and build each other up. This means we should use our words to honor God by showing love and care towards others. There are some people in this world we observe - their talk is always warm, encouraging and comforting. Their words of encouragement rekindle hope and strength to the drooping shoulders. Associating with such people changes the course of life.There are also some people in this world whose words are always hurtful and grievous which hurts others and provokes them to anger, wrath and loss of mental and physical health too. Relationships are always severed. Have you ever had someone tell you something and it changed your whole day? Or maybe, someone told you something that changed the course of your life? Perhaps, it was just some encouraging words on a hard day or may be someone shared their story or life experience. Words are powerful tools to change our outlook on life for both better and worse.Some simple examples of words of encouragement include:โYouโre doing a great job with this! Keep it up!"โI know things have been tough lately, but you have not given up. That's really greatโโThank you for all your efforts. My sincere appreciation." Lord, help us to remember you created us to live in intimate connection with one another. We are wired to need one another, and we are most courageous in the context of community. Help us to be the voice of encouragement in the lives of our others, especially those who need encouragement. Remind us we are each made in your image, and therefore we are each a masterpiece in progress. Give us your grace to uplift others by all means...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the joyful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: True Transformation! We Can Learn From The Life Of Mary Magdalene What Exactly True Transformation Means....What I learnt from the life of Mary Magdalene is, nothing is waste when we spend quality time in the presence of the Lord. Everything has a price tag. The time we spend has a price tag and bearing. What we long for and spend time for, is what we get. Oftentimes very unfortunate to note, transformation is mostly in bits and pieces and so we get the reward too in bits and pieces. If we desire to know what exactly repentance and transformation means we can draw from the life of this woman of God. As we all know there are lot of Marys mentioned in the Bible. The Mary we are discussing now is from the city of Magdala, and she is thus called as Mary Magdalene. If we read Luke 8: 1-3. And the twelve disciples were with Jesus, and also certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom seven devils were cast out. We can also read in Mark 16:9. John 19:25. Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother, Mary, His mother's sister ..., and Mary Magdalene. Her conversion or rather transformation I find it very inspiring. John's gospel tells us she was one of the woman present at the crucifixion.After the death of Jesus came the true colors. Everyone including all His disciples were afraid of Jews and were hiding indoors. Let us see now what Mary Magdalene did. If we read together few verses ftom John 20th chapter. 1st verse, "The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away." What I perceive is, Mary Magdalene probably did not sleep that night. Yet, it was dark, she ran to the sepulchre. If we see the preceding verses, she doesn't walk, it says, she runneth to Simon Peter and other disciple to tell them that tomb is empty. Both the disciples come and see and find it empty, and they returned back home. But, Mary stood at the sepulchre weeping. As we know the story, Jesus appears to Mary. But, she doesn't recognise. Then Jesus Calls her, "Mary." The joy in her at the moment I feel cannot be explained nor expressed. The blessings she received for her longingness or for her persistent desire to know about Christ whereabouts are:1.She was the first human being and the first woman and not the disciples to see Jesus after ressurection. 2.She was the first person to whom Jesus spoke... 3.She happen to be the first person to share the gospel of miracle to His disciples and the world..What we can learn from her life?1.Our righteous and sincere efforts to serve Him will be rewarded beyond our human imaginations.2.By her past life and post transformation life, we learn we don't have to be defined by our past.3.Jesus uses the weak things of the world to Shame the strong. Thank you Lord for the inspiring transformation of the life of Mary Magdalene. We understand and know that nothing comes easy in life. We need to pay the price to be blessed. Help us Lord to be trustworthy and faithful to serve you without any strings attached.... If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Living A Lukewarm Life Brings Disstisfaction In Life And Makes Life Meaningless. Rev. 3:16. Because thou are lukewarm neither cold nor hot I will spue thee out of my mouth. In a world filled with so much hate and evil, people live in fear, trying to protect themselves from any danger. But living in fear is not what God intended. God wants us to live by faith and trust in Him instead of lurking in the shadows afraid of whatโs around the corner. Many speak and do evil, but not everyone is evil and dangerous. There are still righteous and godly people who are kind, loving, and thoughtful. In Matthew 13, the Bible talks about how the wheat and the tares grow together until the end. (Righteous and wicked grow together.) The field was mowed down, and the wheat would be destroyed. But the landowner wisely waited until the harvest to separate the wheat from the tares.Some people in an attempt to protect themselves from any hurt or pain, choose to live a lukewarm life. Some embrace pleasures of the world. They are addicted and lead a luke warm life. They try to hide under the radar and in doing so miss out on the blessings that God has for them. They also miss out on personal growth that comes from enduring trials and tribulations and pleasures of the world. To avoid living a lukewarm life by just โexistingโ in this world, we must trust God to lead, guide, and protect us. Strive to be the person He created us to be. Someone once said, โHate no one, no matter how much they have wronged you. Live humbly, no matter how wealthy you become. Think positively, no matter how hard life gets. Instead of being โlukewarm,โ let us choose to live the abundant life God desires for us. Otherwise God will spit us out of His mouth. Revelation 3:15-16. Help us to focus on you always and protect us from moving away to lead a lukewarm life. But, help us Lord to continue to live an abundant life based on the promises of thy divine Word. In Jesus ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Power Of True Praise And Worship! It Refreshes, Revives And Restrengthens Us. A true worshiper will praise God at all times - Good, bad and sad times and everywhere.The joy in them is much stronger than any disappointments and persecutions that come in their lives.People transform watching the lives of such people.Paul and Silas were persecuted, wounded and thrown into deepest prison with the most strong chains. But their life of praise has been more powerful than those sufferings. Because of their joy within and goodness of their lives, the entire jailer family came boldly without any fear of anyone came to Christ. When God invades the atmosphere, mountains move, yokes break, and chains of despair, defeat and depression fall.Praise is extolling God and thanking him for what he has done, is doing, and continues to do. Praise is telling of his wonderful acts and lifting his great name to the highest heavens. Praise is earth-shattering, ground-shaking, nature obeying... Praise invites His presence, and our spirit is refreshed renewed and re-strengthened. God dwells close to us when we praise Him and we are strengthened by His peace. Bible John 14:27. โPeace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, psalmist says and not complaining noise, murmuring and grumbling noise. Help us Lord to come closer to you in our walk with you so that the power of praise in us becomes real and part of our day to day lives and experience peace within. In ...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the joyful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Wherever God's Presnce Is There, There Is Freedom And Liberty. 2 Cor. 3:17 tells us that Wherever we find God's Spirit or God's Presence we find freedom. Freedom from darkness, freedom from oppression, freedom from slavery, freedom from doubts fears and anxieties. Where there is a candle ๐ฏ burning there is light. Where there is fire ๐ฅ burning there is heat and light. Where is the presence of Christ, there is light to guide us to right direction and right choices. There is a saying, "Happiest people are those who are dumb and blind. They are mostly out of sin. They cannot gossip, cannot use grievous and hurtful words, cannot involve in evil discussions.And they cannot see the dark side of the world and it's allurments. What is freedom Paul is talking about? Freedom from enslaving power of sin, darkness and from eternal damnation. The enemy uses every opportunity to enslave us into sin especially through our eyes and tongue. The more we are closer to the Lord in His presence there is power within us, joy, hope and we walk in His light making right and timely choices and decisions. I believe a right decision at the wrong time is also not right. A right decision at the right time โฒ๏ธ is right. Every day we make so many choices in life, what to do, what to see, and decisions we take. Help us dear Lord to always long to have your presence with us through your divine Word, our prayers and fellowship so that thy light dispels the darkness in us and leads and guides us to take right choices and decisions as per your plan in our lives. In...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most blessed and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Jesus Leadership: Caring, loving, Protecting, Preserving, Persevering, Edifying, Encouraging And Sacrificing. In His leadership, It's not about excercising power, but humility and grace. Every person is a leader by himself or herself. And every child of God is a leader. You are a leader in your working place. Every teacher, parent, coach, guide, counselor, motivator, in sports arena, we see captains and coaches as leaders. We can see Jesus as the greatest leader who neither fumbled in deeds or in words. Caring, protecting, persevering... serving, edifying and encouraging have been His influence. True Christian leadership is not doing things that does not please God.It means serving others before yourself. A great Christian leader is one who leads with love and compassion but not arrogance. Mt. 20: 25-28. It's not about making our voice heard, but about listening to others with empathy.Let's see few Jesus leadership qualities and check how far we are...:1.Jesus was a listener first. (Only wen we have love, we can listen with patience).2.Showed - Not to be served but to serve.3.He Delegated unselfishly. 4.He was a very good steward of time and people management. 5.The power of silence He showed by example on several occassions.Few quotes:#Anytime you influence the thinking, beliefs, or development of another person you are engaging in leadership."#"If I stop leaning, it is as good as I stop leading.""The trees bow in the wind, and so must we." - Charles Spurgeon. As A leader everytime we complain, we miss a blessing. Grumbling and passing the blame on others is bad. It reflects our character. Half of our fears arise from the neglect of the Bible and lead to ungodly and untruthful path. - Ch. Spurgeon. Help us Lord to have Jesus Christ, the leader as our role model so that we are never disappointed. And we are guided to safety, fruitfulness and success.If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: If We Say We Are Christians We Must Walk Worthy Of Our Calling. Paul writes this epistle from the Prison to the church of Ephesians. Ephes. 4:1 Paul says, "Walk worthy of the Calling with which you are called."If we have a christian name we don't become the children of God. Is it not? Every one - older, younger, richer or bigger in society, unless anyone is washed with His blood, confessed and repented of his or her sins, and having received Christ Jesus as our Saviour we cannot be called the children of God. John 3: 3 & 5. John 1:12. As many as received Christ, to them gave He the power to become the sons and daughters of God. First time people were called Christians as most of us know is at antioch to the followers of Christ. (Acts 11:26). Why they were called Christians? People and the world saw His followers, the disciples and apostles behaviour and conduct. They saw that Christ reflected in their lives, in their conduct and loving and treating everyone with the same way. No discrimination. No grasping power, but all with one accord in unity and love they grew. Two things we observe the reason for the greatest revival in the early church.With one accord in unity and love to build kingdom of love and peace. There are indeed few churches which are like the early church like Hebron, that but we can count them. 2nd is All messages or every message was on salvation, death of Christ for the sins of the mankind and his ressurected power to restore the mankind to God - the salvation plan. No self praising and self glorifying messages and wasting time on the pulpit. A christian is one who reflects Jesus Christ and not arguing and fighting for powers and positions making those around, watching us move away ftom christian faith. Do our actions bring honor or shame to Christ? It's time for introspection. Help us Lord to know that once we are washed by your blood we need to conduct ourselves with the passion of the early church who were hungry for the Word of God and for fellowship with the people of God. Help us to respect, honor and love other to reflect thy life. In ...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most blessed and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Post Easter Hope Of Joy Peace And Tranquility.Col. 3: 1-14. 1If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God. We can never be raised with Christ unless we are crucified with Christ, dead and buried the old carnal nature.2.Set your mind on things above and not on things on the earth. What are the things pertaining to this world? What has to be crucified?3-14.Anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of our mouth, lust and evil ๐ desires, selfishness and possessiveness, greediness and self centredness, gossip, unholiness, putting down and dishonoring others, and the lust of the eyes... and putting off the old man completely. For you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.What you died from? Means crucified, dead and buried all those carnal things. And once we bury all those carnal things of the world, we raise with Christ. Then we can say, "Our life is hidden with Christ." What we will have to do to put on new man or the new nature? We need to put on the new nature of holiness, tender mercies, humility, meekness, kindness, longsuffering, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, respecting and honoring each other and putting on love which is the bond of perfection. Then we raise with Christ in glory after crucifying the old nature and putting on new nature. We then experience the risen power of Christ.As we raise with you Lord crucifying our old nature and putting on new divine nature, may this risen power of Christ in us cancel all our fears, loneliness, anxieties, despair and replace it with ressurected hope and joy, peace and tranquility. In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: May We As God's Children Experience The RessurectedPower Of Christ Everyday! Col. 3 : 1-3.If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.The opening lines of Colossians emphatically state that lasting growth comes from God alone. Growing in faith, hope and love results in a grace and peace from God the Father evidenced by their love for one another in the Spirit.Paul exhorts the Saints to set their hearts on things which are above, and to abandon old, carnal fleshly habits. Paul wrote that believers can have their lives hidden with Christ in God in the sense that they do not have to conform to the carnality of this present world.Since we all have been saved by Christ, we should not participate in sins which trap us like unbelievers. Sexual immorality, jealousy, envy, slander, unforgiving spirit, hatred. revenge are not to be part of our Christian life.Instead seeking things of above as children of God ought to demonstrate compassion, humility, patience, love, forgiveness, reconciliation, respecting and honoring each other, edifying and encouraging others. Lord, as we set our eyes on the things above and draw closer to you in order to experience the risen power of Jesus Christ not just on Easter day, but everyday in our lives. May we experience thy ressurected power in all situations and even under impossible circumstances. May thy risen power dispel all darkness in Jesus name. Lord may every broken heart and broken home be restored and healed. May people see the evidence of thy risen power through our lives. In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Cross Of Christ And It's Importance In Our LivesI'm crucified with Christ. Nevertheless, not I but Christ liveth in me. Gal. 2: 20.In order Christ to live, we need to crucify or surender and deny our self. A young wealthy man went for a swimming. He saw a lady swiimming far away. She looked very attractive and good looking. As he swam very close and came near her. He was shocked. She was a leper with ugly boils and rashes all over.It's no different in our lives too as Christians. When people come close to us, watch us closely as we associate with them, we may have good qualities in us. But we also find ourselves sometimes our sins as filthy and ugly like that leper. If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself And take up his cross not on Sundays but dailyAnd follow me. Luke 9:23. We may have several talents and gifts we boast of....but if -If we are not crucified as christians and as preachers, we can never give a crucified msg..Cross means. we No longer live to please ourselves but Christ. 2 Cor. 5:15. Cross of Christ is - Crucifying the carnal fleshly nature with new divine nature of God. Devine nature of love,Forgivenessand Reconciliation.Cross is crucifying self centredness with Christ centredness. A great Evangelist once said, "If one person, one evangelist, one child of God crucified his or her self, God will turn the world upside down."We Pastors and all leaders need to work together withlove, If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself And take up his cross not on Sundays but dailyAnd follow me. Luke 9:23. We may have several talents and gifts we boast of....but if -If we are not crucified preachers. We can never give a crucified msg..Cross means. we No longer live to please ourselves but Christ. 2 Cor. 5:15. Good friday - Cross of Christ is - Crucifying the carnal fleshly nature with new divine nature of love,Forgivenessand Reconciliation.Good Friday is crucifying self centredness with Christ centredness. If one person, one evangelist, one child of God crucified self, God will turn the world upside down.If Pradeep comes to me to discuss some important matter, I intervene in the middle, stop him and start giving my opinion am I honoring Pradeep? If I listen to him attentively Then I honored him. He loves then to talk to meWithout honoring a person you cannot say, I love him. That's out right hypocrisy. Then carrying the Cross has no meaning.If I say I know everything, and boast of my talents. I'm no better than Lucifer. We all as Christians need to work together with love, listen and honor each others' words... If We all as leaders show an example of togetherness loving and honoring each other. Then people will flock and get attracted to our lives.The world we live in unfortunately is filled with self centredness and self glory seekers. Why there is no revival today? Because Cross of christ has lost its essence. There is no revival and people do not carry Cross but preach and steal the glory that belongs to Christ.Today's pulpit servants, if not all, many leaders love self glory, praises on them, flattering each other bloating and feeding their ego and self. Pushing Christ in the corner and I, and me take centre stage.- Be it in family with spouse, with children, be it with relatives, be it in the church - Love, forgiveness, reconciliation, honoring each other makes cross meaningful and purposeful in our lives. Otherwise it's the arrogance and pride and self we are feeding ourselves with. May the pure Love of Christ in you grant you the Divine nature of forgiveness and reconciliation With your spouse, your children,RelativesFriendsand With your church members.Let Love, forgiveness and reconciliation rule our hearts. And may we exhibit..
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: When We Are Crucified With Christ, It's Then Indeed A Meaningful And Happy Good Friday. Gal. 2: 20. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.Luke 9:23.And Jesus said to them, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.1. Deny self,2. Take up the Cross 3. And then follow Christ.Only when we deny self, and put Christ in it's place we can move to next step, to take up the cross.Taking up the cross not on Sundays and meetings only but daily. And then it's easier to follow Christ.2 Cor 5:15 (EASY): _"He died on behalf of all people. So, while we live, we no longer live to please ourselves. Instead, we live to please Christ. He is the one that died on our behalf. He is the one that God raised up, to live again."_John 3 :16. God gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Willingly suffered and died on the cross to pay the penalty of our sins. God gave His best, His son on the cross? What you are giving. Can we introspect on this good Friday. Like a miser holding unto best things of life and world and give the left overs. Cross means rooting away comforts and pleasures of the world and denying self and following Him.Help us to deny our self, take up the cross of carrying sacrifice, holiness, love, joy, unselfishness, caring others needs, helping others, blessings others and not putting them down and cursing them, to carry light to others to show the way to Cross. In..If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most precious and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: The Lord's Last Supper, Known As Maundy Thursday. Judas' Betrayal. Peter's Three Time Denial... John 13:1,2,4 & 5: Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.Let us know first, how did Maundy Thursday get it's name?The word, "Maundy" is originated from the Latin Word called, "mandatory," which means "commandment." This day is named after Jesus commandment to His disciples to love one another and to serve one another and not asserting the powers and positions of this world which disciples were competing for. He perfectly showed to the world and the church that as a leader you can win the world and respect by serving others in humility or ministering others and not to be served or ministered... He washed the feet of His disciples. Respect cannot be commanded but it has to be earned by our way of life. Jesus knew Judas immediate betrayal, Peter's three time denial and He also knew after his arrest most of His disciples will desert Him. With that sorrowful heart, yet He loved them till the end. Jesus very well knew His arrest after this last supper with His disciples with whom he was associated for 31/2 years. He showed them not to compete against each other but to serve one another.Respect as a parent, as a spouse, as a manager in an office, as a leader in a church can be earned by being an example to be followed. We will be remembered for the graceful work and not for arrogant behaviour.... If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Doing What Is Pleasing To The Lord Adds Rich Blessings And His Favour. Rom. 15:1. We then who are strong ought to bear with ฤบweakness of others, or infirmities of others, and not to please ourselves. Colos. 3: 23 & 24. Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.Dereck Prince, Evangelist says, " "Spiritual mark of strength is - its not how much you can do, what ability you have, but how much you can bear the weakness of others. Paul says, "We ought not to please ourselves " We got to understand, everytime we are pleasing ourselves, we are doing nothing that's worth anything to God." The first thing we need to do is to deny ourselves. This ego in us that is always aserting itself saying, "I want, I wish, I feel, I think, that's what I like..." has got to be denied. We need to say, It's not I, but we, we, we.." If we always say "yes" to ourselves and "No" to others' needs, we cannot lead an enjoyable and victorious Christian life. We cannot be both a self pleaser and a Christ pleaser. It's impossible. Luke 9:23 says, And Jesus said to them all, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.The first thing we need to do, is to deny ourselves. We can follow Jesus only when we deny ourselves, and then take up His cross daily to follow Him. Help us Lord whatever we do, not to please ourselves or others but do what is right and acceptable in thy sight, and earn true blessings and thy favour in our lives. In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: To Let Go. If We Are Willing To Yield And Let Go We Will Be Blessed Even More.We know the familiar story of two mother's claiming the child as their own. Solomon with wisdom puts them on a test. The woman who was the real mother claimed the baby. But, the one whose child is dead claims more strongly that it's hers. Solomon hears the case wherein both clamed baby was theirs. Solomon asks for a knife. Then he said, "I'll cut the baby in two and give each of you half. The woman to whom the baby did not belong said, "That's right. Cut the baby into two and give me my half." But the real mother did not want to see her baby die. She said, "No, give her the baby; let the child live." Solomon said, "She is the true mother! Give it to her." As A result his wisdom became famous not only in Israel but throughout the world. It's unfortunately more prevalent in the churches and ministries. You might have worked hard faithfully and sincerely. But someone else contests it and claims and takes it. I have seen this happening in the last four decades as a child of God.There are times we are all put to test. You have a right to contest and claim it. Do I look to establish my reputation? Or do I let somebody else have all that I have worked for, all that I have achieved, all that I prayed through. It depends on whether you love yourself more than the baby or the baby more than yourself? We need to put this question many times to ourselves. When you and I come across such situation, you will be able to measure how really your love is. If we are willing to give it away, we are most blessed to give than to contest and spoil the name.I really sometimes don't understand why people contest and fight knowing that it's the shortest time we live in this world. One fine day, we are gone! Many of us including me are included. Missionaries, Pastors, Evangelists, church leaders, we need to understand when we yield and let go the baby we laboured for, we are truly blessed and promoted. The lesson we learn is - we have to be willing to let go. It's unfair, unreasonable, its unjust! So what? Do you want to fight and contest and win it and lose your testimony? The Lord God is in control. He will give you many rewards eternally for your righteous deeds. Our deeds will follow after our death but not how many quarrels we won or how many arguments we won.If God asked you to sacrifice what you hold on and held precious.. could you do it?Let the people around see our righteous and loving deeds and come to Christ. Don't hold on... Let go and yield when God asks us to...The world that we live is short and therefore help us to understand Lord that dying to self is the only path to true freedom and blessing. Give us your grace to yield and let go so that we allow good name and be a blessing to others till our sojourn in this transient world and life ends.. If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Be An Encourager! Be A Barnabas In Someone's Life.An Encourager is basically unselfish in nature and always has helping nature to uplift someone. "A word of Encouragement during a failure is worth more than hours of praise after success." Is it not true? When there is a failure or set back all they need is the warm words of support, and smile. It may be children, their studies and during exams or it might be you as a leader in your professional job or as a parent or as a spouse. Encouragement is a powerful tool which turns failures into success, despair into joy. Encouragement is breathing life into someone, giving a helping hand to someone in need or demoralized. A good and genuine leader always encourages others who are in need. When there is no one around you, the one who stands boldly and helps and supports is the true encourager. Acts 9: 26& 27. We see the life of Barnabas, who is called encourager in the New Testament. Barnabas stood up for Paul when he was shunned and distanced by the early believers. He encouraged Paul and told them that Saul encountered Jesus and has really changed. If Barnabas was not there to give timely encouragement there wouldn't have been 70% of the new Testament. That's blessed. Is it not? John Mark was traveling with Barnabas and Paul on the first missionary journey. John Mark abruptly left both of them and returned back.Acts 15: 37 & 38. In the next missionary journey Barnabas wanted to give John Mark second chance to come with him and Paul. But Paul refused to take John Mark. Therfore Barnabas took John Mark with him and left. His encouragement as a leader and evangelist gave two powerful evangelists, Paul and John Mark and this John Mark who wrote gospel of Mark.An Encourager will always try to uplift others, build others and support others. Here we see clearly Barnabas showed a worthy example and his deeds show certainly, he is more righteous than Paul at that point of time. There are few people who encouraged me the most when I needed. By His grace I have encouraged many people especially the younger ones and families, when needed.When you get an opportunity to speak a word of Encouragement speak out. You will lose nothing but gain. Be an helping hand. May the world know you with noble deeds rather than your riches and position in the society. We need to remember, God blessed us not to withold but be a blessing to others.Help us Lord to share a warm and encouraging word when we meet someone or when we go to church ... and give us the heart to bless and encourage others.If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
https://youtu.be/4fTUo35ivEA?si=wQWDxZXRyy6emJMBWelcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Spirit Of Unforgiveness. If We Want The Flow Of God's Blessings .. In Our Lives, We Need To Kill And Root Out Unforgiving Spirit.When we have or cultivate the spirit of forgiving others, blessings of God are upon us and God's own signature can be seen by the people in and around us.But, harboring unforgiving spirit is very dangerous. And it becomes more poisonous than cancer or a poisonous serpent bite. It causes several ailments. And takes a person to the depth of depression because of unrest, hatred, resentment and bitterness boiling within not just for days, but for months and years.Unforgiveness gives birth to grudge and vengeance. Absalom harbored hatred and bitterness inside for years ftom the date of adultery committed to His own sister, Tamar by his cousin. Absalom was restless all these years till he finally planned a party and killed him. Unforgiving spirit therefore leads to bitterness, grudge and revenge destroying lives, families, churches and societies and gives sleepless ๐ข nights. Mt. 6:12: Forgive our trespasses even as we forgive those who trespass against us. It's very clear. Jesus will not forgive us if we don't forgive others. Prayer we make so many times doesn't have any good positive effect.Unforgiveness completely drains away peace in the family, peace with the neighbors, peace in the workplace and peace in the churches and in the society. It derails the unity and togetherness, be it at home, in society or church.Without forgiving others we cannot operate in faith. We can never have an amicable, harmonious and happy relationship.Help us and give us a heart to forgive others even if they have hurt us Lord, caused loss and injustice and put us down, so that we come up with a greater measure of blessings, success, joy, peace and tranquility in us...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Forgiving Heart. If We Have A Forgiving Heart We Have Won Half The Battle Already. Forgiveness is not a request but it's the command of God. Forgiveness or forgiving others is the most God like act. A forgiving heart is the sign of how close is the relationship with God.Forgiveness cuts short prolonged strained relationship. Forgiveness heals both, especially the one who forgives. It strengthens faith. It allows the flow of God's blessings on us. Forgiveness gives us the power to touch people. To bond with people, to comfort them, and to draw them to ChristEph. 4:32. Be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, even God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.To most people forgiving is very very hard. Because of suffering and pain they go through, and because of injustice and humiliation meted out to them.People around you or with you might have cheated you, might have maligned you, and gossiped against you. They might have put you down. And have not allowed you to progress and caused injustice to you. Well, it happens in this world. The world doesnt want you to progress. We all go through this at point of time or other.Cheer up! This world is not ours and not eternal. We are just pilgrims in this world.Such attempts of those will always be defeated. And when we forgive them, we will be blessed, we will be favoured, and honored, though initially we may have to go through tough times. The grudge, the hatred, the revenge, the resentment, the stress, the sleepless nights which is caused due to unforgiving spirit, the unrest to take revenge, and the diseases that crop up due to unforfogiveness can be halted at the cross of Christ.Jesus showed it to us on cross by forgiving all those who plotted his down fall by wrong accusations.David had two occasions to kill king Saul who spent most of his precious to kill David. His people around him said, "let's kill him. We have him in our hands. God gave Saul into our hands."David would have killed him and become king immediately. But he forgave Saul and left him free. The result, later on Saul killed himself and David eventually has become the king. No enemy, no adversary can stop God's elevation in your life if you have the heart of forgiving those especially who hate and malign your name.Help us to understand Lord to have the heart of forgiveness. And give us your grace to let go the one we hold dearly so that thy blessings will certainly be even more greater than what we hold on to.......If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet and Omnipotent name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: God's Plan To Prosper Us And Give Us A Hope And A Future. Jerm 29: 11. For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and future. These are the normal questions human being often comes across. Why my life looks dark and why am I always facing this uncertainty of low in my life? Is there a purpose for the problems I'm facing? When will the dark period and uncertainty end? How will things turn out? Why am I engulfed with confusion and doubt instead of enlightenment and hope? These questions vary from person to person depending on their situations. Even children of Israel faced uncertainty of life and future when they were in exile as captives. This promise of encoragement came from prophet Jeremiah when people of Israel were listening to the diviners and false Prophets who were deceiving them with false prophecies. We as God's children also go through similar difficult situations especially when we go astray like the children of Israel. We can take comfort from this verse. But knowing that its not a promise to immediately rescue us from hardship or suffering, but rather a true promise from God to give a future.We must remember and understand that these words were spoken to a displaced, defeated, depressed group of exiles. They have given up and hung their harps and had lost their song ๐ต. They have given up their hope and forgotten that they have a future. We too react like that when things are not going our way inspite of our best efforts. We have set backs, challenges and failures and disappointments. But when we turn away from our wicked deeds, call upon Him, seek His face, and His kingdom and righteousness, He will hearken to us and give us not only hope but a future which will be joyful and secured.Thank you Lord for the good plans you have purposed for all of your children. As your children help us to not to be disturbed nor listen to other voices which mislead us to confusion and dark future. But enable us to listen to your voice and this promise that our future is secured in your safe hands. Help us to take right decisions under your guidance to have a hopeful future and purpose.... In ...If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Hope In Christ Propels Us To Enjoy Life Knowing Our Future Is Secured. As we listen through the divine Word and remind ourselves of the enduring truth, that our God is a God of hope. Never be disheartened nor disillusioned as the hope in crucified and risen Christ assures us the hope in the darkest of times, in the deepest of valleys and in the most challenging of circumstances. Rom 8:24: For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? Those who have made Christ as their Saviour of life, hope is an unshakeable assurance anchored in the person and work of Jesus Christ. As we refelect on the words of prophet Isaiah, we are drawn to the image of people walking in darkness. This darkness is not merely the absence of light, but a symbol of despair, fear and uncertainty. Yet, into this darkness a great light has dawned. The birth, death and the ressurection of Christ which was prophesied much before it happened and the prophesy was fulfilled. Charles Spurgeon, a man greatly respected in the christian community, who once said, "Hope itself is like a star - not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity." Rom 8:24 I already shared: For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? Ps. 30:5. There is weeping in the night, but joy comes in the morning. Thatโs our hope. Hope is the best news we could ever get. The hope in Christ allows us to face life everyday knowing that God is in control. This hope in Christ allows us the freedom to become all that God had called us to be. The hope as a christian, as a child of God restores meaning and purpose from the rubble of our shattered lives.Lord, when anxiety rises up in us, your comfort gives us renewed hope and cheer. Thy name O Lord is a fortified tower, the righteous run to it and are safe. Renew our strength that we may mount up with wings like eagles and do not become tired wearied and not faint. In ....If you are blessed with devotion you are welcome to share with us. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful and precious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Lord Searches Our Hearts And Motives. We May Be Standing, Worshiping, Praying Or Preaching Sweetly. That's All Man Can See. But Jesus looks at our Motives behind as what we do. Jesus looks at us as why we do. The world knows what we do, but they do not know why we do. But God knows.. 1 Chron. 28:9 says, the Lord searcheth our hearts, imaginations and understands even our intents of our thoughts, why we do. We can be seen as a christian by the world around us when we carry a big Bible and a big cross. But God does not see us like that.Word of God says in Col. 3: 23 & 24: "And whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men. Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance." But unfortunately it happens the other way round to please people....1 Samuel 16:7: "For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance but the Lord looks at our heart." We are aware that King Saul instead of pleasing God by destroying all the oxen of the Amalakites, as commanded by the Lord, he kept best of the oxen to please his people. The Lord removed the kingship from Saul immediately. Amother incidence. Samuel went to Jessie to anoint one of his sons as the king of Israel, as per the Lord's command. The eldest one, Eliab comes. Saul saw him. He was tall and handsome. Samuel thought surely this is the man. But the Lord said unto Samuel in 1 Sam.16:7: "Look not unto the countenance or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him. For the man looketh at the outward appearance but the Lord looketh on the heart." There are few blessed church leaders, prayer warriors, worship leaders and preachers in the World who do it from the heart to edify, to comfort, to admonish to build the kingdom Of GodPulpits are unfortunately used nowadays to pray and Preach to pat each other and to please each other, to draw favour wasting precious time thus thwarting true revival and joy. We need to serve the lord by doing wat pleaseth Him. Help us Lord to have the right motive and right attitude to serve you from within and not outwardly so that our work we do will be accepted and pleasing in your sight....You are welcome to share your feedback and comments.God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prauer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most precious and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Contentment Is The Freedom From Anxiety, Wanting And Craving. It's The Cornerstone Of Happiness.We find contentment at the same place we find Christ, i.e salvation. It can bring peace of mind and positivity that can facilitate growth and self improvement without comparing with neighbors, relatives and other peer groups. Contentment can also be called as self-satisfaction, satisfied with what you have and in whatever situation you are in. It's the essential need especially of a Christian. Because with Contentment, envy, jealousy and related worries will never haunt nor crop up. And we can have better focus on our goals and goal setting. We meditated earlier from the Word of God wherein Paul addressing to young Timothy in 1 Tim. 6:6 said, "Godliness with contentment is great gain." For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weakness, insults, hardships, persecutions and calamities. 2 Corin. 12:10, "For when I am weak, then I am strong." A contended Christian like Paul trusts God, is pure in heart, and the one most willing to be used of God.We live in a world that breeds discontent.However when it comes to studies and coming up in life as a young person is different. You have to strive to excel in studies and steadily move higher and higher in your studies and in your job. For eg. In the beginning, you may be an Officer, but as you gain experience you need to have the ambition to steadily move higher and higher in your field of profession.Coming back to godly contentment, in.conclusion, our contentment does not depend on our circumstances and situations in life, but on our relationship with Christ. In all situations of our lives, we can live a contended, satisfied and joyful life like Paul.Help us to strive to grow stronger in our relationship with you so that we have contentment and satisfaction in life....You are welcome to share your feedback and comments.God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prauer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Contentment Is Godly Gain And Joy. Discontentment Brings In Misery And Suffering. 1 Tim. 6:6. Godliness with contentment is great gain. Wherever contentment is there, there is godliness and satisfaction in life. Contentment is finding joy in what God has given you. It's a christian grace that grows steadily with our Spiritual growth. Paul and Silas showed real contentment to the world. Their singing in the midst of persecution and chained in prison shows clearly contentment works and springs from within - inside out.90% of the human suffering is mental. Comparing with others and desire to have more is the root of suffering. A poet once wrote: "As A rule man is a fool. When it's hot, he wants it cold, when it's cold, he shivers and wants it hot. Always wanting what is not in our reach leads to misery. What an insightful observation by the poet on human nature. Want more comparing with others leads to suffering and fretting.Is it possible with us what apostle Paul says in Philip. 4:11?: "I have learned in whatever state I am to be content." In 12 & 13 verses Paul further beautifully responded to life. "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret to be content in every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want."We pray Lord that you grant all of us to have that contentment apostle Paul showed so that we will always be satisfied and happy in life.....You are welcome to share your feedback and comments.God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most marvelous and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Why Christian Daily Devotions Are Needed? Yes, because devotions are prepared based on the Divine Word of God. Any Devotion shared by anyone to exalt the name of Christ, to glorify His name and build His Kingdom will be certainly blessed and encouraging. Facing tragedy or life storms of any kind, can be extremely difficult. In the midst of heartache and pain you will find some of these Christ centric devotions helpful. You may be thinking , I don't know how I ever could go through this crisis. Or you may be suffering with failure, disappointment, suffering, confusion, fear worry, and even anger. We have shared devotions on how to combat fear, how to deal with depression, how to cope up with failure and anxiety, and how to tackle our rash and harsh mouth.In our daily devotions it's not always sweet words are used but remind the facts of dangers of unconfessed sin. When we don't keep away dishonesty, anger, jelousy and hatred from our lives we share Fruitlessnesss and joylessness is what we reap. The purpose of these devotions are for those to live in Christ and for Christ. And it will provide comfort, strength, Encouragement and healing for all those who need to rise from despair and to move away this trap of sinful world. And finally to build and enlarge the kingdom of God. You may be passing through the passing waters;You may be pouring out you heart since long time for a marriage to be settled. Thise biblical devotions will guide you to take right decisions and at right time without any delays.luke 1:37. "With God ALL things are possible." Philip4 13: "I can do all things for Christ who strengthens me."Isia 54:17. "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper." Phip 4 19. My God shall supply all my needs..Help us Lord to always declare these words of hope, Victory And deliverance and reap joy, peace and success in life.You are welcome to share your feedback and comments.God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for queries or any prauer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Be An Encourager Like Barnabas. Be A Blessing When You Are Blessed! Don't hold back when you are blessed and lose the joy of being blessed further. Barnabas was one of the earliest followers of Jesus and a leader of the early church. He was a Jew and levite from Cyprus. His original name was Joses. His inspiring story is told in the Acts of the Apostles and he is also mentioned in some of Paul's letters. His life itself is the 'Gospel of Barnabas', apart from four gospels. People could see his life... Acts 4: 36. Though his earlier name was Joses but he was given the new name of Barnabas by apostles and those who knew him well. Barnabas means, 'Son of Encouragement.' He was a peace maker. He joined the early church at Jerusalem after Christ's crucifixion. 1st instance of his encouraging act:It was Barnabas who was loving and caring. And he stood up boldly to support Paul when he was shunned and refused by the early disciples. Acts 11:24 to 26: Barnabas was a good man, full of Holy Spirit and of faith. He took Paul from Tarsus to Antioch and shared with other disciples how Saul met Jesus and his conversion. At antioch they were for a whole one year and many were added to church. It's here the work of Barnabas along with Paul and other disciples in the church at Antioch were first called as Christians. 2nd instance of Encouragement:Acts 15: 36 to 41.When Paul and Barnabas were planning to visit the followers on their 2nd missionary journey Barnabas wanted to have John Mark also with them. But, Paul refused to take John Mark with them. As he returned back home in the middle of the mission work in their first missionary journey. Acts 13:13.But, Barnabas took John Mark and separated himself from Paul. Barnabas gave John Mark 2nd chance. And later on seeing John Mark's spiritual progress under Barnabas, Paul himself requested to send John Mark to him.We see Barnabas who guided and encouraged Paul in his early days, also did not give up on John Mark inspite of his early lapses. Barnabas in one way mentored even Paul in many ways by the kind acts of Encouragement. Christian tradition holds that Barnabas was martyred at Salamis, Cyprus, though it's not mentioned in the Bible.Today's need is when you and I are blessed by the Lord, either financially or if we are placed by the Lord in a good pisition, we must understand and be humble to know its by God's grace.We need to be an encourager and of help to someone in need and don't hold back like a miser when we are in position to help. People or the world will never remember how wealthy you are or what high position you hold, but they remember those who were a blessing to others, who were of of help to those who are in need. If we are of help to the needy in giving our time and resources we are blessed encouragers in the Lord.Be a giver and not taker, taker and taker. Deep within we will know, it stinks our life. It neither enhances our name nor we will have the joy and peace and true blessings and testimony like Barnabas.Help us Lord to be like Barnabas who showed that he is indeed the 5th gospel, the gospel of Barnabas. Help us to lend a helping hand when it's in our capacity and in our reach, so that we are remembered as blessed givers and encouragers when we leave this world one day....You are welcome to share your feedback and comments.God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact for any queries or any prayer request @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Our Negative Or Troubled Imaginations Must Not Become Stronger Than Our Faith.2 Corinthians 10:5.Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;Broken troubled hearts, disturbed hearts leave us susceptible to runaway imaginations. Vulnerable and hurting, our minds can drive us to worst-case scenarios. We must keep our imaginations in check whether they are within the boundaries of faith.The Israelites experienced this situation as they prepared to enter the land that God had promised to them for 400 years. Moses sent in 12 spies to canvas the territory. 1st set of people in Faith: Two of the spies, Joshua and Caleb returned and confirmed that Canaan was definitely a land flowing with milk and honey. They encouraged their fellow Jews to take possession of it because they were โwell able to overcome itโ (Numbers 13:30). Their imaginations are well within their strong Faith that they can overpower and conquer those giants who live there. 2nd set of people: The other 10 spies verified the beauty and bounty of the land. They too btought fruit of the land. They too say that its flowing with milk and honey.But their imaginations got the better of them. They proclaimed that the people of the land were like giants, and the Israelites were mere grasshoppers before them. We cannot hope to be victorious over them. Imagination won out over their weak faith.Depending upon bucket load of problems and challenges that come across in our day to day lives, often times our negative imaginations or fearful imaginations are stronger than our weak faith. Jerm 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. When we keep our imaginations submitted to God and His Word, no heartbreak exists that is too complicated for God to heal. All things become possible to them that believe. He will answer us with great and mighty things that we do not know (Jeremiah 33:3). Take every thought and every challenge and captive to obey Christ.Help us Lord to strengthen our faith so that when tough challenges we come across in our lives, we develop strong Faith and produce positive imaginations at all times and in any tough situation we come across. Topic: Our Negative Or Troubled Imaginations Must Not Become Stronger Than Our Faith.2 Corinthians 10:5.Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;Broken hearts and troubled, disturbed hesrts leave us susceptible to runaway imaginations. Vulnerable and hurting, our minds can drive us to worst-case scenarios. We must keep our imaginations in check whether they are within the boundaries of faith.The Israelites experienced this situation as they prepared to enter the land that God had promised to them... Moses sent in 12 spies to explore the Promised Land. 1st set of people in Faith: Two of the spies, Joshua and Caleb returned back and confirmed that Canaan, the Promised land definitely - a land flowing with milk and honey. They encouraged their fellow Jews to take possession of it because they were โwell able to overcome itโ (Numbers 13:30). Their imaginations are well within their strong Faith that they can overpower and conquer those giants who live there. 2nd set of people: The other 10 spies verified the beauty and bounty of the land. They too brought fruit of the land. They too say that its flowing with milk and honey.But their imaginations got the better of them. They proclaimed that the people of the land were like giants, and the Israelites were mere grasshoppers before them. We cannot hope to be victorious over them. Imagination won out over their weak faith.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Following Jesus Christ Is Worth More Than Anything! This Is What Disciples Did....It is certainly a great privilege and an opportunity to hear the voice directly in person when Jesus came into this world and called few fishermen at the sea of Galilee to follow him. He came as a mediator, friend, shepherd, and as the light and Saviour of this world. It must have been awesome to be one of those Galiliean fisher-men who first heard Jesus saying, "Come and follow me." I still wonder what made them to leave their nets and follow Jesus on His first words to them. Yes, I believe God works mysteriously. When these fisher-men heard these words of Jesus, they might have surely been as frightened as they were excited when Jesus called them. They could not have understood fully why he singled them out and called them, yet something about Him might have drew them like magnet.Inspite of the fragile human nature Jesus might have seen their heart, a heart to follow Him. Without a hint of coercion, he convinced them to leave their boats and their nets to follow Him and become His disciples. Though they could have turned back at anytime , they became so committed to Him they proffered giving up their lives too like Jesus. These ordinary men with the extraordinary risen power of Christ within turned the world upside down. How could they do it? Simple but yet challenging.They all excepting Judah Isacariot imbibed the qualities of Jesus. Especially after the ressurection of Jesus, we see a tremendous unity of love, caring each other, very unselfish like Christ, enjoying the success of each other. Harmony, oneness and togetherness with unity of love made their work joyful and Victorious in all their work.Jesus showed them the model of servant leadership. To serve and not to be served. This is the need of the hour. What does it mean to follow Jesus today? We see after Jesus and His disciples died the faithful work still continues if not by all but by few faithful.... The world has come to know the reality. Wealth, the power, titles does not guarentee peace, joy, meaning and satisfaction in life. Zacheus had wealth, Possession and Power in the society. But he found a void and perhaps could not sleep well because of his sinful deeds which plunged Him into deeper despair. He gave up All his wealth and possessions which He earned dishonesty and taken the call of Jesus, when he heard Jesus calling him, "Zacheus, come down," It was enough for him. He knew the very moment he was transformed and the void was replaced by Jesus. That is the call of Jesus. Not bits and pieces living for Christ and the rest in the worldly things.For you, what does it means to follow Jesus today. It takes a bold choice. We see several missionaries selflessly came to India and served faithfully unselfishly.You can hear two inspiring lives of missionaries who along with their children served and died in India. It's an audio in Telugu. A bit lengthy but worth listening to it till the end at one stretch, when you find time. ....... Help everyone of us to take thy Call and live a worthy unselfish and loving life in humility, respecting and loving each other.....God bless you! You are welcome to share your feedback and comments.God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact @91 97040 28977
Victorious Daily Devotional | Mar 5, 2024 | Ps. Benedict James | Faithful Vs Unfaithful People
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: In Christ You Are Born To Win And Be Victorious And Prosperous. 1 John 4:4โThe one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.โIsia 54: 17.No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper. 2 Corin 5 17. If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation..Ww are born into a battle. We did not ask for it. We may not like it. But it's the fact. The battle that started before we were born and will continue till we die.. Eternal life or Eternal damnation. We canโt escape the battle between God and Satan, good and evil and hell and heaven. .Even people who donโt know , don't like and try to avoid, it exists and no one can escape it!Because we are talking about God, thereโs good news. Itโs important to know God and Satan are not equal sides. We donโt have to wonder whoโs going to win this war. There is no suspense, no wondering whoโs going to be standing at the end. God is far superior in all ways. And the Bible tells us that at the end of this world, God is going to have the last word. One day God will completely wipe Satan out.Jesus came into this world and saved mankind from Sin and darkness to Eternal path and light.Jesus came and by His death Satan and it's foes are conquered. His risen power even today has powers to overpower the demonic and witchcraft powers and attacks. Until then, he allows freedom to us to have a choice of choosing Christ, light and Eternal life or Satan, darkness and it's works and Eternal hell.If you receive Christ as your Saviour and Lord, you will become His Child and have His power within you. Lord help us to know and understand, all these pleasures of the world, the wealth and worldly allurments have to be left in this world one day. Nothing can come with us. We can come to your place one we finish our sojourn in this world. Be our Saviour and Lord and help us to faithfully endure and run the race till the end....God bless you! You are welcome to share your feedback and comments in the comments section. God bless! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Benedict James.Our contact @91 97040 28977
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: The Gospel Of Good News Of Redemption, Joy And Peace.Mark 16: 15. And Jesus said unto them, "Go ye into all the world and Preach the gospel to all creation."The gospel in the most simplest form is the good news that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. Gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ, the Son of God died for our sins, buried and rose again eternally and became triumphant over satan, sins and over death giving eternal life to those who believed. After Jesus died, the first gospel sermon was preached by Simon Peter in Acts 2nd chapter. His gospel message has been simple. He shared the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ.Acts 2: 21. And it came to pass that whosoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.2:38: Then Peter said to them, "Repent and let everyone of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The greatest revival ever took place in the world. 41st verse; Then those who gladly received his word were baptized: and that day about three thousand souls were added. In 4th chapter 4th verse: However many of those who heard the Word believed. The number of them who came to be about five thousand. Amen! The greatest revival ever by the most timid person, Peter. He spoke only about Christ, Christ Christ and His purpose. And revival took shape.No wasting of time on the pulpit talking self glory, self praise, flattering, and building their own teams and own circles, but only to add and build the kingdom Of Christ which has become the order of the present days.Even Stephen, the deacon had the joy of sharing Christ and His purpose of coming. Stephen was martyred when he condemned the hypocrisy of the religious leaders.Power from on high is the Supreme need of today and not the power of self. C G. Finney.Archibald Brown said, -"The Gospel is a fact; therfore tell it simply.The Gospel is a joyful fact; therfore tell it cheerfully.The Gospel is an entrusted fact; therfore tell it faithfully.. Lord we see the church has halted between Calvary And Pentecost. Help us to use the word Repent Return And Rejoice for the redemption of mankind from sin to light, love, joy and peace...If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Never Give Up When The World Collapses Around You.Joshua 1:9. Be strong and of good courage ๐ช. Do not be afraid nor be dismayed. For the Lord thy God is with you wherever you go. "Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.""If you can't fly, then run, if you can't run, than walk; if you can't walk, then crawl; but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward. "When you are going through hell and tough challenges, keep on going. Never never never give up."When our hearts are shattered by circumstances beyond our control, we must never lose our hope and give up. We have blessed hope through our Omnipitent God and Savior, Jesus Christ. And be encouraged by the verse not to fear nor be afraid.We see even in the life of David when we read 1Sam. 30: 1 to 5. When David came back to the city of Ziklag, he and his men found out that Amalakites invaded the city, burned it with fire, and taken away all the women from small to big and great, including two wives of David, Ahinoam and Abigail. All were in great distress and people tried to stone David. David helps us navigate the business of brokenness and the road to restoration. After David took time for tears and mourning, he strengthened himself in the Lord, and inquired for Godโs will in his particular situation.In verse 8, when he asked the Lord if he should chase down the enemy, God responded that David and his men should pursue them. Not only would they overtake the enemy, but they would, without fail, recover everything that had been stolen from them!David had to act on the instruction of the Lord. That Word was good for nothing unless David was willing to move out in faith to pursue, overtake, and recover all. Moral is prayer alone doesn't help. Action has to accompany our prayers. When I enquire something with someone, they say, "We are praying" but they do not say what they are doing about it. There is a moment when we wait quietly, in faith, to receive the strength of the Lord. But there is another moment where we hang back disobediently, in fear, because we are too afraid to fight and move on in action. Perhaps, the broken pieces of our hearts are still shattered and scattered because we have not taken the action that God is prompting. We must take an active role in our healing and purpose. Faith without action is dead. David pursued, overtook, recovered all, and returned rejoicing. Godโs Word had already decided the outcome.Help us Lord not only to pray but to keep pursuing and keep moving without being standstill till it is accomplished. Help us not to be disheartened seeing the obstacles and hurdles, but looking to the Lord Almighty to move on.....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Attitude! Attitude Is A little Thing But Makes A Huge Difference. Repentance Is The Best Godly Attitude. Mt 4: 17 Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.""Your Attitude and not your Aptitude will determine your Altitude""People may hear your words, but they feel your Attitude." If they know you do not care for them, how best you speak they will give a deaf ear. Bcoz they already know your Attitude. Few more quotes:"Attitude is my signature.""Born to express, not to impress.""People often want to show what's wrong with you because they can't handle what's right with you." โน๏ธ"Positive attitude can change the way you see the world and the way others see you."What is a Christian attitude? God's Word helps us to navigate life on earth, and show His love to the world. By, focusing our thoughts on what is good, trusting in God, embracing peace, nurturing a cheerful heart, finding joy and sunshine in each day. Speak Life into your life everyday saying, - I have a purpose;I am a masterpiece;I'm wonderfully made;God has a great and blessed plan for me..We are not going to change until our thoughts and attitude change. This is why a daily quiet time is important. The time we spend intentionally, sincerely with a longing desire studying Godโs Word and in conversation with him through prayer is the spiritual renewal in our mind. We have to get to know God so we know what he expects from us and desires for us. Repent means โchange of mindโ towards godliness and forsaking worldliness, filthiness, and the works of flesh.This is the best godly attitude. It makes our lives move away from barreness and witheredness to fruit bearing and being fresh in spirit and green in life. The word โrepentโ is actually a Greek word: metanoia. Metanoia means to change your mindโto turn from death to life, sin to forgiveness, guilt to peace of mind, hell to heaven. You turn from โmy wayโ to Godโs way.... The most positive change in our life will be when we repent of our sin and turn from regret to forgiveness and peace of mind.We have to learn to think in new ways about our defects and flaws. Thatโs a new way of thinking. You probably never thought of that, but thatโs repentance! Thatโs a change of mind. We have to change the way we think so we can make the most of our strengths instead. To do that, we โmust have the same attitude that Christ Jesus hadโ Can read Philippians 2:5.God wants us to learn to think like Jesus. How do we do that? Again, itโs a choice. We got to make a choice and say, โLord, how would Jesus think about this?โ The more we fill our mind with Godโs Word, the easier thatโs going to be.Help us to know Lord, in You, we are born to win, born to succeed and be fruitful and victorious in all our thought life, conversation and in our deeds.....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the supernatural and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Heart breaks And And Setbacks Decide What We Are And What We Become.Heartbreak will define usโฆwhat we become.David chose the better way when he was crestfallen and heartbroken. We can read in 1 Samuel 30:6. After his city was burned, David's families were carried into captivity, and his men threatened to stone him. But, David โstrengthened himself in the Lord.โLet us see the life of prophet Habakuk..He starts his prayer questioning and complaining to God and becomes restless. Later on after his conversation with the Lord Almighty, he understands the trials and affictions are needed to purify him and the nation Israel from stubborn disobedience and wickedness. But then, praise God he concludes with the best prayer of faith to praise Him inspite of going through a complaining phase of time questioning God.Let us read Hab. 3 17-19..... The decision that we make determines a tragic or triumphant outcome. Sometimes, the most powerful motivational speeches are the ones that we speak to ourselves in our own mirrors.The Bible encourages us to examine ourselves (1 Corinthians 11:28) โ to honestly consider our spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational health. David rose to his best when he should have been at his worst. We can do the same like David.(2 Corinthians 4:8-9): We can look in the mirror and say to ourselves: โSelf, we might be surrounded by bitterness, but bitterness will not get inside of us. We will stay hopeful. We may be pressed, but we are not crushed; we may be persecuted, but we are not abandoned; we may be struck down, but we are not destroyed We will not give in to anger or anxiety. We will not complain nor cry ; we will shine. As long as we have breath, we will praise the Lord amidst trials we face. In the end we know we will be victors and conquerors.Help us Lord to understand inspite of setbacks and defeats and derailment in life, we move on steadfastly to praise Him for your goodness and mercies. Like Habakkuk and David help us to strengthen ourselves and rejoice in your praises and move higher....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most holy and honorable name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: True Mourning Is True Repentance. It Brings God's Restoration Of Blessings And True Success. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Word of God says, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice."Here on the sermon on the mount Jesus is primarily emphasising that mourning should be over our sins. A true change in heart over sin and to desire to overcome.If we take the mourning of King Saul, it was hypocritical mourning. He never expressed true regret over his sin. 1sam. 15:24. Saul Said "I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord."He expressed outward mourning but never made a serious attempt of inner and true repentance. God sees our heart. Samuel immediately says, "The kingdom is taken away from you." Though king Saul continued to be king for few years after the Samuel's words, he was restless, envious over David and was afraid of David and plotted several times to kill David and died eventually a pitiful death. We see David also sinned. He commited adultery and murder one after the other. His sins were uncovered by Prophet Nathan and confronted David, in 2 Sam. 12: 10 to 24, David we see truly mourned for His mistakes and sins, acknowledged the sin, and repented and God restored him the joy, God restored him back his joy, peace and reconciliation with Him.Thereafter God comforted him with peace, honored and blessed him even more. This is what Jesus meant, blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.These words of Jesus can refer to sorrow and grief for set backs, failures and losses. But in the context of Jesus words it refers to mourning over our sins. True mourning is not changing Our external voice and pray; it's not shedding crocodile tears before others with empty words and jargon.But we need to have true confession which brings true mourning over our sins which in turn comforts us and restores joy and peace. True mourning for sin is to have hatred for sin and a zeal for purity. Towards love for God and hatred of sin like King David.True repentance brings true holiness, true holiness brings great power within us. Let us make a true repentant prayer of King David, in Ps. 51 and have the joy in fulness and His presence and His power within us."Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away ftom thy presence. Take not thy holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation. And renew a right Spirit within me.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Can A Christian Experience Grief? If So, Can We Overcome It? Words cannot explain the pain of Grief. Loss of a job, sudden major accident, sudden death of loved one, shame, abandonment, broken relationship, hurt and injustice meted to you. These are always painful and brings in Grief. If you lose someone dear, there is certain a time of grieving which is certainly not wrong. Jesus Himself said in beatitudes Mt 5: 4, "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted."If we know the person who passed away was a believer, it's a temporary loss, but we still grieve the separation ftom this earthly world. It has to be and it must not be suppressed and avoided. A good first step forward is Recognise God still cares for all of us.If you are overwhelmed by grief do remember, Jesus Christ is the "Sustaining Saviour." He will Sustain you with His grace and mercy. Pl read 2 Corinthians. 12: 8,9, 10. Jesus said to Pail, "My Grace is sufficient for thee." In distress He said he will be there. Death is an enemy. But, Jesus conquered by His death on the cross and His resurrection. Until Jesus returns, Death And Grief are realities, but for all of us In Him, the Christ we are nothing to be afraid of... Grief is a healing process. A time of sadness and reflection allows God to heal our hearts from the pain of loss.Staying in a season in grief for too long can be just as harmful as avoiding it. We are not designed to live in mourning forever living in low spirit and life of anguish. For a God's child, it's seasonal.We as Christians know that God is with us, and His wisdom and His grace and love will carry us through any situation in our lives. Heavenly Father! Thank you for your great love. Thy Word teaches us that you are the God of ALL Comfort. We pray for your love and peace to comfort our heart, mind and spirit. Sustain us with your everlasting love, grace and mercy. In....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the blessed and amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Need To Keep Changing To Grow. Keep Moving Forward And Higher.Stagnant water stinks. Philippians 2:12-13 Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.โItโs not enough if you want to change. Itโs not even enough to say, โI have a dream of changing.โ Dreams are worthless unless we wake up and actually act on them. We are not going to change the problems in our lives until we choose to change ourselves. How are you going to be different in six months? Are you going to be emotionally stronger? Are you going to be mentally sharper? Are you going to be physically healthier? Are you going to be more spiritually mature?Yes, we all desire so. To be mentally sharper, physically healthier and spiritually more mature.But, It isnโt going to happen automatically. It's not easy. We need to put a value or efforts to everything we desire. It need hard work and continual pursuation and not mere planing and planing. But, we are not just going to get healthier by accident in any category of our lives. Lot of times we think we are waiting on God to change us. We are not waiting on God. God is waiting on us.There is no growth in our life without we change.And there is no loss without pain. Youโve got to let go of some old stuff, and itโs not always going to be easy.Some of you are stuck right now because you have not yet learned how to let go. Thatโs a choice. Ephesians 4:22 says, โThrow off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception."You might say that your defects are from your circumstances or your chromosomes. But it doesnโt really matter where they come from. You need to deal with them. Genetics explains our inclinations, but it doesnโt excuse our sin.Hereโs the good news: Once you become a believer, you have a new power in you that is greater than those old tendencies. John 1:12. That power is the Holy Spirit.Let's read the verse again.. Philippians 2:12-13 says, โContinue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purposeโ..Does that mean you are supposed to be afraid of God? Of course not! It means be afraid that you will miss Godโs best and waste your life. Be afraid that you will go your entire life and never know Godโs purpose.Help us Lord not to be at one place but keep changing to move higher and deeper, healthier and stronger accomplishing to work out our dreams, needs and ambitions. Help us to keep changing for better and better by sincere hard work putting our faith in you.... If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Abraham's Blessed Life. The Daily Bread He Received From God. Gen. 48:15And Jacob blessed Joseph, and said: โGod, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has fed me all my life long to this dayโฆHow did Abraham walk with God on a daily basis? God provided the daily bread that nourished and sustained him.How could Abraham leave the only life he knew at Godโs command? He moved from a prosperous city to a tent in the desert. He followed a God that no one else believed in or recognized in His fly. How could he believe that he would be the father of many nations? He was an old man with a barren wife and no son. How could he gather up that miracle son a few years later to sacrifice him on Mt. Moriah?Abraham fed on the daily bread of God. As he walked towards the place of sacrifice, he trusted God Who had never led him astray, Who had always kept His promises.Even as he bound Isaac to the altar, Abraham believed that God would honor the covenant between them. Knife raised, God sent an angel to grasp his wrist and provided a sacrificial ram instead. On that same hilltop, God sent His Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for us. The Bread of Heaven bought every promise found in the Word of God. Like Abraham, we can walk with Him, trust Him for our daily bread.Help us Lord to aspire and long for the living bread, Thy Word which sustains us, guides us, delights us, strengthens and protects us, comforts and corrects us not to go astray. In ....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the supernatural and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Open Our Eyes Lord To See Wondrous Things Of Life In Store For Us! In pain, in suffering, in affliction, in answers for prayers get delayed, in sickness, we tend to see with our natural eye and panic often times.We tend to see natural things of the world. But don't have the eyes of Supernatural.... We often get scared by the natural circumstances and keep seeing through our natural eye and behave naturally forgetting we serve God who is supernatural. Let us read 2 kings 6th chapter 15th verse. We see, exactly what I shared. Ghaazi, the servant of Elisha, has risen early morning and went out. And he saw with his eyes host of enemy army compassed the city along with horses ๐ and chariots. And said unto his master in fear and panic, "Alas master, what shall we do?" 17th verse Elisha said, "Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see." And the Lord opened the eyes of the servant and saw mountains were full of chariots of fire round about Elisha. It simply says, when we are obedient and walk in the fear of the Lord and in faith like Elisha, we too see supernatural power and His wondrous works around us, in us and through us. Oftentimes we are so blinded by our own pain and problems, that we donโt see Godโs blessings and protection like the servant Gehazi and worse, we often miss out on opportunities God gives us. Many times we get frustrated and even angry when life doesnโt work out the way we want. But the Bible says in James 1:1-4, โMy brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.โ Itโs easy to be so focused on our own problems, that we canโt see what God is trying to show us. Even the disciples struggled with this. When Jesus died on the cross - even though Jesus warned them his time on earth was short - when He died, they were completely devastated!They were blinded and saw with natural eye, to the truth Jesus wanted them to see. And when He was resurrected - they couldnโt see that either because they were blinded by their grief! We see two disciples walking with Jesus after His resurrection. Jesus talked to them. They saw Him but could not recognise Jesus... This is why itโs important to spend time with God each day lingering in His presence - because when we do, He allows us to see beyond our own trials and heartache, to the beautiful plan He has for our lives.Help us Lord not to live in natural but to behold wondrous things of life that you give us. Help us to honor you by obedience so that we too can see with our natural eyes opened to supernatural in order to reap blessings of hope, power and faith to behold and see wondrous things which are in store for us.....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the piwerful and supernatural name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : As A New Creation Who We Are In Christ? As a new creation in Christ, We become His Children and treasured Possession. We become kings and priests unto God and His Heavenly Father. Rev. 1:6.So, we don't need to beg but ask in faith in His name. Rom. 8: 17 : We Are heirs to to His inheritance. When we are washed and cleansed, we become the heirs of the Father, and joint heirs with the Son. As per 1 Peter 2:9. As His children we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood and a holy nation.Mt: 5:13. We are the salt of the earth. Mt: 5: 16. We are the light of the world. Deut 28:13 We are made as head and not as a tail. Not in few things but Rom. 8:37 & 38 says, "In ALL things we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who loves us. Neither death nor life nor any powers will be able to separate us from the Love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.And lastly we need to know God gives us His power to become His Children when we receive Him. John 1:12. But as many as received Him to them gave He power to become the children of God. The more we draw nigh to the Lord through Prayer and Word of God, we have the power In His name to reign over demonic powers, trample over them, to be as the head, to be Victorious over Goliaths that encounter us, the forces of fear and loneliness to conquer, as we are more than conquerors in Christ name. Help us Lord to dwell and delight to meditate thy Word and these promises to be Victorious, to be conquerors, to be as a head and not as a tail, and to know that we are a prized Possession of thy inheritance as your children washed in your blood, cleansed from our sins and repentance. ....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: We Are A New Creation In Christ. The Whole Body Is A New Creation. Heart, Mind, Hands, Feet... There is a familiar song which is sung in several nations after we become a new creation in Christ. This song gives us great reminder as how to live as true Christians. Title of the song: Great change since I was born! Hands: Things I used to do, I do them no more.Tongue : Things I used to speak, I speak them no more. Means no more gossip, no more harsh words, no more grievous and harsh words, no more filthy and abusive words. But gracious, kind, sympathetic, gentle and loving words. Feet: Places I used to go, I go there no more. No more going to places which leads to wickedness and wicked acts. But our feet must always be swift to walk to share gospel of good news, to walk and go to good and edifying places. And people who have good morals and fear of God. How you end depends on where you go, mean which places go.Hands: Let me share briefly once again today, as a new creation what our hands need to do. Firstly our hands need to be used to lift our hands to God in praise. Lamen. 3:41.Secondly, 1 Tim. 2:8. I desire that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger and quarreling. We see often times on the roads people without hands seeking help. Many of them have lost their hands in accidents or due to certain diseases and few are born by birth deformed without hands. We have both healthy hands but still we are ungrateful and often use it for wrong things of life. Our hands need to be used for good cause, and several ways it can be helpful to us and others too. Hands are meant to use for various purposes. To build others by a pat on a child or someone's shoulder to appreciate or encourage. Holding a person's hand who lost loved one and is low in spirit and depressed, a warm welcome handshake.... We can use our hands to pray over sick, can dial a phone to encourage someone, send an encouraging email to those who are despondent and disillusioned in life.And most importants hands are meant to do holy work and not acts of unholiness, such as browsing unholy things and with worldly people and browsing cheap things of this world.Help us Lord to use our hands to praise you and not to share our hands in the sins of others, but to be useful to others in doing Noble and sweet blessed work. .....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Let's Focus On The Divine Word And Not On The Situations That Disturb Us. Isaiah 55:11:So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.Do not focus on any situation until you have focused your faith first on the risen God and His divine Word Which never fails.Circumstances can sink our best intentions. Despair can demolish our hope.Unbelief can ruin our future and joy..So, its time to focus ourselves to exercise our faith and feast on Godโs wonderful and amazing promises ftom the Word.Instead of thrashing about in a sea of fear and doubt, let's ground ourselves in His truth. Let us lift our eyes to discover where He is at work all around us.Every line and letter that He has spoken over in the Word was sealed with His shed blood. With complete certainty, we can declare: โThe LORD is on my sideโ (Psalm 118:6).Ps 27:01..The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I be afraid? When the river rises, it will not sweep us away. When the fire rages, the flames will not scorch us. (Isaiah 43:2). When our world falls apart, and crumbles around us, and even if the mountains crumble into the sea, we have no need to fear when God is oour refuge (Psalm 46:1-3). He is always present in troubled times.Let's Focus first on Godโs Word that never returns unfulfilled. His Truth always accomplishes the purposes for which He sends it and always completes the task to which He assigns it. Take Him at His Word.For every situation in our lives we take thy divine Word to shied ourselves, to protect ourselves and to rise from sin, despair and defeat..... Rise our faith lives Lord based on thine promises to combat troublesome times and troubled and weak hearts. ...If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful and supernatural name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Good Leadership. .... Is The One Who Knows The Way; Goes The Way; And Shows The Way. Knowing; Being; Doing.Be it professional or Spiritual, a leader must have enough knowledge to lead someone. In a professional Organisation or a christian Organusation or in a church, a good leader is one who not only needs to have competence but also commitment and trustworthiness. Commitment without having competence, he or she is not going to be a successful leader. Commitment and competence are like the two wings of a bird. Both are equally important. Every leader also has to grow to lead effectively. Great leaders grow always and has no limit cap. Succesful leaders don't rest on their laurels, because it's not a title on a business card.. leadership is a living process.As leaders, our capacity to grow determines our capacity to lead. In leadership, many leaders try to command respect. It doesn't work. Respect as a leader has to be earned and not commanded. A good leader is very unselfish - the one who says, "We and not I, I, I will do, but we will do."- Is the one who listens completely without interrupting and then speaks. We see many leaders do not listen but give orders and command. Anytime you influence the thinking, beliefs or development of another person, you are engaging in leadership. As I said, "My capacity to learn as a leader determines my capacity to lead. If I stop learning, I stop leading effectively." Jesus is the absolute perfect Leader who Himself is the Way and the Door. John 14: 6 & 10 : 9.... Jesus Christ as a leader. He genuinely cared for His flock, Loved them,Protected them,Sacrificed for them,Encouraged them. Showed tons of patience even if the flock went astray. A Good christian leader sacrifices his ego. his position, and let's others rise which is rare in this selfish world. In fact they see how best to suppress a person who rises high and shows progress. It's more prevalent in the churches. That's one of the main reason there is NO revival in the churches.Thank you Lord Jesus for showing us exemplary qualities of leadership and your sacrificial love to the flock you love so dearly by sacrificing your life. You showed it by action and not by mere words. Help us to exhibit love, gentleness and unselfish nature to draw others to you.... If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most Joly and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Move Forward; Press On And Move Higher...We need to press on pursue our goals to have success in our personal lives be it studies for a student, for a good and steady job for a job seeker,to get a well educated and settled in good job, beautiful to look at, understanding and God fearing person as a spouse,to get a new car ๐, a new house.., to have a better health, to have better relationships... It is good to be succesful in all our plans and efforts. God Almighty desires we all meet our needs and be happy and successful in our lives. May the Lord bless all of us and fulfil all our desires as we pray and pursue our goals and needs of life. God desires that we need to press on in our Spiritual lives too and Move Forward To Grow In Holiness. The greatest need of the church today is Holiness. As God's people we gives tithes, attend frequent meetings, spend time in prayers, but often fail to manifest holiness in their personal lives. The word 'holy' means 'set apart' 'to be separated' 'to be different'. From what? From others; from the people of this world and show that we are children of the living, loving and Holy God. When we belive that Jesus died for us,When we confess, repent and turn away ftom sins, and receive Jesus as our Saviour, we are washed and sanctified in His blood. It's the most important thing in anyone's life as it determines our eternal destiny. This is the first step. The 2nd step is equally important. Need to press On... move on... Paul the apostle himself said in Phil. 3:12 "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own." Many drift away in the midway of their new christian life or christian walk with Christ. Here we need to be sanctified day by day - means move forward, press upward, press higher in Holiness and be sanctified. Nothing but 'Progressive Sanctification' in Holiness. Be set apart in our Words, Deeds, Conversation in all Purity. 1Tim. 4 12. Philip 2: 15 & 16. In the midst of crooked and perverse generation, we ought to shine as lights holding fast the Word of life.1Pet. 1:16 Since it written, "You shall be holy for I am Holy."Help us Lord as we strive to press on higher in our personal lives. You know our personal needs, our family needs and situations in our lives. As we purse and strive hard may you bless us and answer our prayers with your mercy and grace. Help us Lord not to look holy but to be holy and be sanctified day by day so that we reflect thy light and love....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Let Repentance, Reconciliation, Faith And Humility Unite Us With Divinity During This Season..2 Chron. 7 14. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.Lent season as we all know begins on Ash Wednesday and it is for 40 days excluding Sundays. And it ends on day of the Lord's Supper, the day before Good Friday. How the name Ash Wednesday was given?It is said, the ashes are traditionally made from the burned palms of the previous year Palm Sunday.Ashes are the significance of Regrets of past sins and addictions, Repentance and Reconciliation. Is fasting good during this season and abstain from having meat as such? It is good to do it to subject the flesh under control. But Not mandatory. Depends on individual to individual and family to family. But doing it without change of heart without change of old bad habits, without taking sin seriously and repenting becomes JUST ANOTHER RITUALUSTIC GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER WIHOUT ANY RISEN POWER OF CHRIST.It's the sign for regretting the past failures and sins and having a true repentant heart, reconciliation with others and taking a firm decision to abstain from all pleasures of the world, such as getting rid of alcohol, drugs, worldy entertainment, mobile and social media addiction, and not burn with jealousy and envy if someone is appreciated or someone comes up in life. Instead we praise God for their blessings and success. We see many people abstain from such things but after these 40 days they return back to their old habits and pleasures. It then becomes just a ritual, lent after lent without rooting out those strongholds which draw people to darkness.And again all these fasting and abstaining from meat with a total transformation of repentance and draw more close to God is indeed the great season which culminates with the powerful meaningful and good Friday and Easter Sunday celebrating Victoriously and with true joy. The world has to see the transformation in us..Without change of heart, repentance, humility and reconciliation the fasting has no significance and becomes just a ritual and routine one year after year.Help us Lord to humble ourselves and pray and seek your face and turn from our wicked ways to have a blessed season, Holy & Joyful Good Friday and Victorious Easter....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Don't Worry What Others Think About You And What You Do? We Are Not Going To Live To Please Everyone, But God..Luke 16:13When youโre always worried about what other people think of you, you canโt be what God wants you to be. But when you learn to think like Jesus, you wonโt worry about pleasing everyone.Jesus had the right focus. He was only concerned with pleasing God.Jesus was never manipulated by crowds or by the approval or disapproval of anybody else. He lived for an audience of one: โI try to please the One who sent meโ John 5:30. When you have the mind of Christ, thatโs what you do too. Otherwise We Start worrying of What others think if we do so and so..Wouldnโt it simplify your life to live for an audience of one? If God likes what you are doing, then you know you are doing the right thing.God says in Matthew 3:17, โThis is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." Jesus was obviously doing it right.The truth is, you canโt please everybody. If we please evryone, then we are missing the true mark of pleasing God. Even God canโt please everybody! When someone prays for it to be sunny, somebody else is praying for it to rain. Somebody is praying for their team to do well, and someone else wants the opposing team to win. You canโt please everybody.Luke 16:13 says, โNo one can serve two masters." You have to decide whose approval youโre going to seekโGodโs approval or other peopleโs approval. Are you going to live for what other people think or what God thinks?When you are always looking for validation from other people, it means you donโt really realize who you are. You donโt understand what God made you to do, and you donโt believe that he is always with you.Jesus never let someone elseโs approval or a fear of rejection control him. He was not out to win a popularity contest. He did not need other peopleโs opinions to validate himself.When you have the mind of Christ, you will be so secure in your identity, your purpose, and Godโs presence in your life that you wonโt need to look to other people for approval.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Itโs Not Easy To Live On This Broken World Unless We Draw Closer To Christ And Strengthen Our Faith.โAll the men of God earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without us.โHebrews 11:39-40Itโs not easy to live by faith. We live in a broken world. The weather doesnโt work right. Our bodies donโt work right. Our relationships donโt work right.As Adam was leaving the Garden of Eden, God told him that life would be hardโand it is. Thereโs a cosmic battle for your life going on inside of you and outside of you. You battle with your own sinful nature. You also battle against Satan himself, who wants nothing more than to โsteal and kill and destroyโ (John 10:10) And, sometimes, it just gets to you. You want to give up.But in Hebrews 11, God urges you to hang on in faith because he hasnโt forgotten you, and he will fulfill his promises to you. He promises to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). He promises to take away your tears (Revelation 7:17). And he gives you many other promises throughout his Word.Hebrews 11 mentions a long list of biblical heroes who demonstrated faith in Godโs promises: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David, Rahab, Gideon, and others. Though they endured difficulties, they kept going in their spiritual journeys.Hebrews 11:39-40 says, โAll these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without usโ. When you feel like giving up, do more than just hang on. Believe and trust in Godโs faithfulness to keep his promises. And remember that God isnโt limited by your time on Earth to fulfill his promises. He has all of eternity to keep his Word.Let those promises give you hope for all that God is doing in you and for youโeven when itโs tough.Living by faith involves pain. If you give up when life isnโt going well, you never learn to trust God. Why do you think this is so?Itโs easy to love God and serve him when life is going well. What can help you trust him when itโs not going well?What are some of Godโs promises that can encourage you, especially when you are going through a challenging season? Would you like to follow Jesus today, if you have not yet or if you do not have assurance?!God proved his goodness through his Son, Jesus Christ. The Bible says, โFor God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal lifeโ (John 3:16).Are you ready to trust God to fulfill his promise of eternal life? If so, pray this simple prayer: "Dear God, I believe Jesus Christ is your Son. I confess I have sinned, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died to take away my sins and that you raised him to life. I want to trust Jesus as my Savior and follow him as Lord from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In Jesusโ name I pray. Amen."If you received Him as His Savior and Lord after saying this simple prayer, Pl let me know so that I can rejoice with you and pray.. "A grateful child of God is indeed a humble and blessed child of God."If you are blessed by these devotios, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Tussle Between What We Want Or Desire And What We Need.A tug-of-war exists between what we want and what we actually need. Restlessness is because we desire more than what we need. First of all let us know - A need is something that is needed to survive or live. To live, water is needed. A want is something that an individual desires, but can live without it. Simple eg. A person can live without having a cool drink but cannot live without water for long time. Another Eg. A person has to go to office, let us say which is little far. He needs a motor bike to reach office in time. But aspiring and wanting a car is a desire, having a strong craving and urge for car. Especially comparing with others and desiring a car though their income doesn't permit is a wrong desire which leads to unwanted problems. Let me share something to the present young generation. Having good friends and association is the need... But desiring to have wrong and worldly companions leads to failure in life and in the end future is destroyed. Is a mobile phone needed for young people? In my opinion, Absolutely yes! But it has to be used to enhance knowledge for your studies and to add value to the work you do. But we see thousands of young people using the mobiles to satisfy the wrong desires and cravings of the world by viewing things constantly which are in no way helping in their studies but fail to come up in their studies. And their minds are polluted and disturbed. Because at the end these give no more pleasure. What we need we need to take or buy or spend. Not excess. There are many they don't buy just what they need, they buy what they desire by using several credit cards and later fall into debt trap... The deepest desire is the thing you want in your very core. The desire that drives ๐ you to go for it come What may. We desire things our way, but God asks us to submit to His will.When these forces collide, we experience hunger pains. Sometimes, we long to give in to fleshly desires.Sometimes, many yearn to submit to the Holy Spirit. How many are starving to death spiritually and do not even realize it? In America this year, lakhs of marriages will end in divorce, and 1000s of lives will be cut short by suicide every day. And seversl thousands of people die from over dose of drugs ending their initial dreams for hope, love, and relief from pain.The prophet Amos predicted a famine where people would long for the Word of the Lord. They would starve because they sought fulfillment outside Godโs will. We have craved power and never been more out of control, riches and never been emptier, pleasure and never been more bankrupt.The simple answer for this deep hunger is the Good News of Jesus Christ. He brings hope to the desolate, breaks the chains of the addict, and redeems broken relationships. To the hungry and thirsty, come try the Bread of Life and the Living Water. He satisfies our longing and fills us with every good thing.Word of God says in Matthew 5:6. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."Ps. 37: 4. Delight in the law of the Lord... Help us to be satisfied with what we need that what we want or desire things we don't need actually. Especially the desires of worldly sins and pleasures. And instead help us to desire to be hungry and thirsty to do good things and godly things so that you will never bring us to lack but give in abundance. ...If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesushttps://youtu.be/3AE4tYSfbVk?si=SyK5zfnMKlLahtNV Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Heart! Heart Protection Is Vital For Good Health, Joy And Peace. Not Wealth And Power. This is a continuation of my previous devotion. We may have lot of wealth, lot of popularity and position, but if heart is weak life and health will also be weak. "It takes a strong Heart to love, but it takes even a stronger Heart to love after it's been hurt." That's the healthy heart.As I say often, it's the heart that keeps us alive. The more we take care of our heart with adequate food, proper exercise and rest, the healthier we can live and serve the lord. As we know very often fatty deposits begin to develop on coronary arteries. Gradually these deposits close an artery. Therfore when an artery shuts down, the portion of the heart muscle it feeds, also dies. A Good heart therfore enables us to enjoy healthy and happy life.The same is the case in our Spiritual life. A bad heart is the signal of our destruction of our peace and joy and bringing in added anxiety, fears and worries. These can never be replaced by our wealth and world power.It is not that what goes out of a person defiles a person but what comes from within. Mt 15:19. Many a times we give more importance to outward appearance to LOOK good, but never make efforts to BE good. We pretend to be "Holier than thou attitude. " Many Christians have very good knowledge about Bible. But it never reaches the heart. They speak eloquently, pray eloquently but without any desire to grow in Holiness. Jesus Himself observed these in Pharisees and Saducees which are prevalent even in these times. When we root out lust, unforgiveness, greed, envy and jelousy, then the heart is ready to be soiled for bearing good fruit.A good tree does not bear bad fruit nor a bad tree bears good fruit. Luke 6: 43 to 45.Help us to give more efforts to be good so that it brings true success, joy Peace and satisfaction than waiting previous time to LOOK good which cannot last long nor it brings forth fruit...If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Heart! It is The Key For Good Health. Physical And Spiritual. If God Checks Our Heart, Will It Be Deceitful, Wicked Or Pure? A brief description of our heart. Science says, It is approx 15 cms long and 10 cms wide. Mostly people mistake it as a delicate organ. We ought to know our heart is robust and hard working which works 24 ร 7. We all know it is the healthy heart that keeps us alive. Two pumps in the heart are very active. One to move the blood to the lungs ๐ซ. And the other to push it out into the body. The more blood pressure goes up the less rest our heart gets. A New Heart: Similarly is the state of our Spiritual condition. Our heart is filled with filth, dirt and foul smell because of Adamic sinful nature within. Only when we ask Jesus to cleanse us with His blood and invite Jesus into our hearts, we become a new creation. He gives us a new, clean and healthy heart โค๏ธ. In Ezk. 13:26 God says, "I will give you a new heart."Jesus is the chief heart surgeon. He alone knows our ailments and no one else. He alone can cleanse, heal and give us a healthy heart. We need to ask Him to do several surgeries that time and again defiles our heart. Jesus Himself says in Mt. 15:18 - "Out of the heart procedes evil thoughts, murders, afulteries..." We can add pride, greed, envy, anger ๐ Prov. 4 :23 says, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it comes forth issues of life. So, we must understand heart is not just dumb pumps operating. My understanding as I read the Divine Word is, when our heart is clean and pure we will be healthy and strong. Most of them, if not all cannot have sleep because they fill their hearts with envy, hatred, resentment, cannot stand success of others, anger list goes on... And these things fill their heart which in turn gets filled up in our thought life and mind thereby feelings and negative emotions churn up like volcano bursting out of our mouth.Not everyone could be this cause but mostly people suffer with high B.P, heart problems, diabetics, and can add various other ailments. Max Lucado teaches saying, "Our heart is like a green house. Our thoughts are the seeds and our mind is the doorway to green house.Help us Lord to keep our heart with All diligence, so that our feelings and emotions are controlled and words we speak be gracious with full of salt giving a good flavour to the listeners....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and wonderful of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Positive Attitude! Be Positive; Live Positive. Enjoy ๐ life. Life is like a ten - speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use. - Many opportunities are lost because of indecision. Risk takers move ahead with eyes open. Gamblers or pesdimists shoot in the dark. Bible says in Isia 41: 10. Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God... When Joshua takes over the leadership mantle from Moses after his death, he knew he misses the magnanimous leadership of his leader and mentor, Moses very much. Looks like he felt lonely and discouraged missing him.. God therefore encourages Joshua. We read in Josh. 1:9. God says to Joshua, "Have I not commanded thee. Be strong and of good courage. Be not afraid neither be thou dismayed..." Our Attitude makes us or breaks us; Heals us or hurts us; make happy friends or enemies; makes you a success or failure. Our Attitude reveals our true inner strength. It reveals the real You And Me. Our Attitude determines the success and failure of our life. Positive attitude in the lives of great men of God like David who was victorious over Goliath, Daniel tamed the ferocious Lions like the lambs, Jeptha the rejected and an outcast, on the request of his family who rejected him earlier, won victory for Israelites. All these characters who made God as their source and expressed Positivity lived successfully and were Victories against tough challenges and Adversities of life.Our Positive attitude helps us to take timely decisions and bold right โ ๏ธ decisions. "Positive attitude may not guarantee success always; but negative attitude guarantees failure."- Author unknown. If we read life histories of people who turned -negativity into Positivity;Adversity into advantage;Stumbling blocks to stepping stones.They refused disappointments and failures to put them down.More than 8000 hymns were written by Fanny Crossby though she became blind when she was months baby. Most popular songs we enjoy singing like Blessed Assurance; Draw me nearer nearer, To God be the glory are penned by her.Some of the best music in the world was composed by Beethoven, though he was deaf.Positive acronyms:FAIL: First Attempt In Learning.END: Efforts Never Die. And nor the end of life. Help us Lord to speak Positive words like how Daniel, Jeptha, Deborah and David who decared faith and positivity in their lives in all situations and were Victorious, successful and blessed in their lives.... If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the divine and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Samson The Anointed Judge Of God And Physically Most Strongest Person In The Bible. Who Destroyed Him? Is it the romantic beautiful -- Delilah or the Philistines?Let me share the divine power given to Samson apart from the physical strength he has. Even if there were 10,000 Philistine soldiers, they couldn't have defeated Samson.Do you know why? As I said. Samson's strength was not of this world; it was divine and supernatural. As long as no one can defeat GOD, no army could have defeated Samson no matter how strong or how many were there. That's the divine power he possessed. Samson was raised a terror for the Philistines. He became a nightmare to the enrmies of Israel. He lifted the gate of a city on his shoulder and walked over 46 miles; he killed 300 Philistines soldiers with a jaw bone.--So, who killed and destroyed Samson then? The answer is Samson. Samson killed himself!โโA man is his greatest enemy.โโWhat an enemy cannot do to a man, he would do to himself.โโSamson killed himself.โโHe delivered himself to the lap of beautiful Delilah and used his own mouth to tell the secret of his power.--His life promised so much but delivered so little.We too are no different. God expects sooo much but we deliver little with our lives. If asked to pray, lead worship, preach don't mind preaching for infinite time, but life remains barren..--The Bible says in Proverbs, Chapter 19 Verse 3:"The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord."--Nobody can ruin your life except you do with your own hands.--Although you can blame it on GOD or parents or government, you're the architect of your life; You alone is responsible for your life; No point in blaming someone.--No Satan or witch has the power to destroy you nomatter how much they hate you, you're the only one who can kill yourself by your actions which are displeasure though it might look highly successful. --When the enemies try in vain to kill you, they lie in wait and allow you to kill yourself by your actions.ใใGoliath the champion couldn't hurt David but adultery destroyed his family.ใใThe Gentile nations couldn't hurt Moses, but anger killed him--Your greatest enemy isn't outside there, it's in you!โโMillions are killing themselves with their own mouth by what they eat and drink.โโMillions die of sexually transmitted diseases every year.โโWould you blame a witch for that?โโHundreds of thousands of divorce and breakup happen every year because peopledestroy their own marriages and homes with their own hands and words of war, hatred and violence. --Like Proverbs 14:1 says "Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears itdown with her own hands.--If you fail, don't look far away, look inwards because what's killing you is inside of you.--What you yield yourself to will either kill or save you.--If you continue yielding yourself to fornication, that's what will kill you bothSPIRITUALLY or PHYSICALLY--Everyone has a seed of sin deposited in him through his Adamic nature.ใใTrue repentance kills that seed but if you don't kill that anger, pride, jealousy, greed, lust, it won't just kill you in the future, it might have beenkilling you already.ใใThat's why no matter how much people die of cancer and diabetics people won't stopsmoking and drinking because a man signs his own death warrant.โโKill that seed of sin before it kills you.Father in heaven often times it's we who cultivate of sinful habits of last, envy, jealousy, resentment, pride, selfish and self centredness.Help us to come out these self destroying acts by yielding into the hands of Jesus Christ, the most holy one. ....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grate
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Smile! ๐. A Good Smile Is The Sunshine Of Wisdom. Smiles Are Contagious. Keep Smiling ๐. Some people are the saddest people in the world by the expressions they show. Their faces tell the world to leave them alone."I don't want to be bothered. Leave me alone." They suffer all alone. But, as a Godโs child you and I can bring that sunshine and smile in their lives. Bible says in Prov. 15:13. A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance. But heartache brings depression or crushes the spirit. Numb. 6 :25-26 says, May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. Sarah laughed in unbelief, Abraham laughed in wonder, and lastly both laugh in Joy after the birth of Isaac.Bible says, "A cheerful heart is more than a medicine ๐, more than an antibiotic which still has side effects.Let me share few thoughts once again on Smile, the universal language understood by all. "When you can't find the sunshine be the sunshine.""Your smile is the healthy dose of sunshine for others." "Nothing shakes the smiling heart.""Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth." "A warm smile is the universal language of kindness." William Arthur."A smile is the universal welcome.""Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." - Peace Pilgrim. "A smile is the curve which sets everything straight." - Phyllis Diller. Smile, it is the key of everybody's heart. - Anthony Angelo."One who smiles rather than rages is always stronger." - Unknown. You want your smile to be genuine, begin the smile at home; without a smile at home, that smile doesn't become significant and it doesn't last long altogether. "Smiles are little rays of sunshine that brighten lives."As a child of God. Smile is an outward sign of joy, peace, appreciation, amusement, excitement and contentment to the world.Help us Lord to show the Peace and tranquility that we have in you by expressing it outwardly with smile instead of fretting, murmuring and grumbling. ....If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Do You Prefer Happiness Or Joy? ๐ Joy of the Lord is my strength. Neh. 8:10. We need to make a distinction between happiness and joy in which happiness is more equated with our material or personal circumstances.And joy is a deeper quality that draws its source from our relationship with God. Knowing that we are loved, forgiven, gifted, and called by God and remembering those things have nothing to do with our outward circumstances or even the ups and downs of life. Joy helps us to have a cheerful heart in all circumstances. It can never be disturbed by anyone, not even by devil and even when we are surrounded by sad things happening in our lives.Because joy is permanent and its directly related to our deeper relationship with Christ. And happiness depends upon what we get on a particular day. You buy an I phone. Obviously you are soo happy. But after one or two months happiness tapers down and dies. But Joy is not like that. It remains steady no matter what happens.Joy is superior to happiness and it doesn't change. But happiness changes like how the weather changes.Psalm 84 is about The Joy of Worship in the Temple. It oozes Joy, โHow lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise. Happy are those whose strength is in you, For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere, O Lord of hosts. Happy is everyone who trusts in you.If we can learn how to have the joy of Jesus in our lives, through worship, hearing his word, prayer, and loving obedience; perhaps we will be able to face life, even eith the challenging and heart-breaking times, with an attitude that is marked by joy. Happiness is there only when good things happen in our lives. And when some sad thing happens suddenly , not only happiness disappears but we are unable to cope with grief. But when we have Christ within and close to us. With deeper relationship joy becomes our strength, our portion and our life. Help us Lord to have a longing to be in relationship with you to have deeper wells of joy within which is evident to others and can never be taken away by anyone or any circumstance we face. ....
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : SMILE! ๐ It Enriches Our Personality. It Brings Life, Joy, Happiness And Good Health To Us And Others.Smile Is mightier than a grin. The most bankrupt person in the world is the one who has lost the joy. A smile is the shortest distance between two people. Dictionary describes 'cheerful' as an act of laughing and smiling.Our smile makes a difference.When we share the good news with a smile, it brings life, it brings joy, it brings happiness and good health us and to others.A smile can also spread happiness, start a friendship, dissolve an argument and mitigate anger. Bible says in Proverbs 17:23"A joyful heart is a good medicine but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."Proverbs 15:13 "A glad heart makes a cheerful face but by sorrow of heart, the spirit is crushed."Proverbs 15:30 "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart. Well, I'm reminded of a familiar quote which says "Everyone you meet along the way has a battle they're fighting. So be kind to everyone along the way."Smile can make someone overcome their depression, their anger, pain, anxiety etc. When we smile at someone, we will make them smile back at us. 'Peace begins with a smile' - Mother Teresa.Smile can brighten the darkest moments in others lives.Smile and laughter reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, helps us to be more confident. Smile and laughter ๐ is a good link for good health and longevity, and improves our immune system as per the medical experts.Help us, Dear Lord to have You as the captain of our lives and also to have You as the Center of our lives so that we have a genuine smile that comes from within and sparks joy in the lives of others. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: The Danger Of Being A People Pleaser To Gain Favour Than Being God Pleaser! Whether we preach, whether we share testimony or whatever we speak or do, if we are truly God's children, we must make sure we utilise the time to exalt the name of Christ, to glorify the name of Christ alone. And not to speak anything or do anything be it our words, deeds and soending our energy to please people. By doing so we spoil the person whom we are boasting and the gain is short term and the pleasure will be purely momentary and temporary which will not last.Ephesians 6: 6 and 7 says: Not with eye service as men pleasers but as children of God doing the will of God, doing from the heart as to the Lord and not unto men.Col 3 22 : we must be aware that we are in His presence.... Paul says. If I were trying to please man, then I would not be a servant of God. We cannot serve two masters. We have to either live to please Christ or to please someone else. We see many choose to please people either while sharing or praying or doing anything. Without using the person's name at least once to get some favour we hear often people talk accordingly forgetting opportunity to praise God, to give glory to God, to build His Kingdom and to please Him is lost forever.Living with an agenda always to please people can be exhausting because it does not allign with God's design and purpose at all. Our significance is secured in Christ and secured by Christ. We need to see as His people whom God chose and set apart for His glory.Embracing our calling of conformity to Christ, help us dear lord never to be tempted to take glory and give glory to others but only to be secured in you to exalt you and please you in whatever we do or speak.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Struggles And Obstacles. They Are Not Bad; They Make Us More Stronger And Successful If We Are Steadfast. "In the presence of trouble some people grow wings; others buy crutches." - Harold W. RuoffAdversities not only changes people; but it also unmasks them.Struggles, challenges and hard times offer us much more value than any other time in our lives. We cannot grow without struggle. We cannot get STRONGER without resistance.2 Corinthians 4:8-9:Apostle Paul says, We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. We may be knocked down but we get up again and keep moving. That's what Paul shares with us. Apostle Paul though he faced so much of persecution and obstacles yet he was finally victorious and successful in his mission. Growth and success does not eliminate obstacles; they create new opportunities to grow. God is always walking with us amidst life's challenges. Do you know how baby giraffe enters the world? A baby giraffe falls ten feet from its mother's womb and usually lands in its back. Within seconds it rolls over and tucks its legs under its body. From this position it looks at the world for the first time. Then the mother giraffe rudely introduces her offspring to the reality of life. How? By kicking the calf head over heels repeatedly until the calf rises to its feet for the first time. The calf benefits from this harsh treatment by learning to move quickly around predators. This keeps the calf safe. The harsh treatment initially from the mother taught the baby giraffe the lessons to learn to be safe and alert in the world.We too need to change the way we view obstacles. In the midst of trials, God wants us to grow steadily and become strong. Trials actually as I said, provide us opportunity to grow and not die. Obstacles can only detour us, but cannot stop us. All obstacles in life reveal what we really believe and who we really are. Our struggles may be lasting but not everlasting. They are just part of our lives..... If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Indian Cricketing Lions Tamed In Their Own Den By England's Batsman, Pope Classic Record score Of 198 runs. (Against Indian Spin Giants.) 1 samuel 17: 26.... David says, "for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?"... The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the worldโ (1 John 4:4).The push back of dominant Indians over decades with spin over rival teams has been halted by incandescent batting display of Ollie Pope. It was given it's perfect conclusion by their debutant left arm spinner Tom Hartley whose soul ripping spell fashioned England's memorable 28 run win over India. India's chase of mear 231 went horribly wrong once Hartley tore into India's so called formudable top order batting igniting a rot that had India bowled out for 202 runs.World class batsman Joe Root of England said, "It's one of the best knocks I have seen in the world cricket by Ollie Pope. The way Ollie Pope played was an absolute master class on how to bat in this part of the world. It was truly phenomenal."It earlier looked like India would wrap up yet another test match inside three days. But Ollie Pope has been truly the Pope of England team. He has been bold and courageous like little David against the spin Goliaths and giants of spin attack of India. He tamed them with His courageous and bold counter attacks.In our christian walk with Christ we too we face indomitable giants which look formidable and face life threatening issues of life. Discouragement, defeat and a negative 'No' within us, saying constantly that it's not possible. We need to live with it."We will be powerless hopeless and fearful always. Many may discourage you, accuse you, reject you, but we need not be cowed down by these attacks. Saul and His great powerful army were ridiculed, accused and threatened by Goliath. They became fearful and dreadful for 40 days seeing Goliath. But little David with no experience like today's Ollie Pope had another idea. David used the reservoir of power within and demolished Goliath forever giving freedom, joy, happiness, peace and hope to the fearful King Saul and his army.Help us Lord to know that we are unique, gifted and blessed. Because of you who reign within us we are empowered to be bold, courageous and fearless to tackle life's situations. In your name we pray.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
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Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Wisdom To Deal With Lifeโs Challenges Is The Need Of The Hour. We all go through life's Challenges at various intervals of time. Sometimes we wish we were more wiser. Right decisions at right time have not been taken many a times. It reflects on our lack of wisdom. "Time and tide waits for no man." "Make hay whole the sun shines" is a familiar proverb. So taking a right or good decision at the right time is more important. How many times we have seen in the Bible itself that people have navigated through wrong life making decisions and paid the price.In adolescence many young people probably due to infatuation take wrong decisions in the worldly way without even looking into the guidelines of the trusted inspired Word Of God? And not only perished but brought brought themselves failure, shame and dishonor not only to themselves but to the fly. too. Parents need to guide them in right path. And for that, they too cannot do it if they do not have Wisdom.Wisdom is not money or wealth but Wisdom is to lead themselves in right path and lead others too which paves honor to them in the sight of God and in the society. Wisdom is the values that develop which blesses us, prospers us and gives us, joy, peace, honor, success and hope for the life to live after death. Well, we read several books and browse on net, take counseling but yet we find still lacking in making right divisions. These all help us but still we err in vital decision we make. This all bring us to know that apart from all this Wisdom that we acquire from this world we need godly Wisdom to take bold and right decisions in life. James 1:5 says, "If any of you need wisdom, let him ask of God that giveth to to all generously,... " This Wisdom will make us upright in taking right decisions without regret and even any important decision.We all have need and have urgent sos decisions to make be it studies for a student, job for the one who is waiting and marriage for someone.Let us ask of God and draw close to Him and seek His wisdom. .... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most precious and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: God Reigns. Embracing God's Goodness Amidst Challenges In Life.Isia 52: 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of Him who brings good tidings that publisheth peace, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth. Well, we live in a complicated and fast paced world that robs us of joys in life. Let us remember not to ignore the good news against adverse situations of life. Let us not allow God's promises to be overshadowed by the Jericho walls that we face in life. Let us rejoice altogether based on today's Word of truth. Our hearts need not be troubled because He has divine purpose for all of us inspite of ups and downs in life. Let us get rid of loneliness, fear and anxiety as we go nearer to Him. He will never abandon us. He loves us deeply and unconditionally. He has a clear plan for all of us even when life seems to be difficult, be it a relationship problem, family issue, or sickness or a daunting mountain โฐ๏ธ to climb, He is there with us. Let us admire that our good and compassionate God reigns over us and over all our situations of life.Situation might look very difficult but God is not confused. He will provide everything we need according to His time and riches in glory. If we need wisdom, let us ask Him. If we need strength and protection, let us lean on Him. God is on our side. And he still reigns over us.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: For Faithful And Trustworthy Children Great Blessings Are In Store From The Lord... These blessings are based on Joel 2nd chapter and psalm 34 10th verse: We know faith without works is dead.If you are student you need to study hard to be successful and depend on God in prayer.. If you are looking for a good job or a breakthrough in your profession, work hard and attempt. And then pray diligently. If our heart is right in the sight of the Lord, if we are Trustworthy and walk in His ways diligently and have a clean heart or be a clean vessel, the blessings based on Joel 2nd chapter are: 1. Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be delivered or saved. Joel 2 : 32. 2. He will restore to us what all we lost, what all is withheld. Means Restoring back what is lost. Joel 2 : 25.Crumbling house ๐ is rebuilt.Crumbling home is rebuilt on peace and harmony. Restoration of good physical health.3. Ye shall eat in plenty. Means bkessings of abundance. 25th verse. 4. He shall deal wondrously with you. 27th verse5. His faithful people shall never be ashamed. 26th verse.6. When They looked to him they were radiant and their faces were never ashamed. Ps 34 : 5th verse.7. Younger ones shall prophesy and see visions. Older ones shall dream dreams. 2 28.One of the right character or example who was blessed physically, professionally, spiritually and became the top and revered leader in the Babylonian kingdom is Daniel. He was blessed because He lived a Trustworthy life amidst severe trials and accusations.He lived a faithful and victorious life when he encountered sweet temptations. He was able to say a firm "No" to tempting wine and food. He was able to overcome all this because he depended on God for everything in prayer. Help us Lord to work hard or study hard in our profession/ studies and be upright and trustworthy like Daniel so that we will reap these divine and wonderful blessings ...Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: A Weak Voice And AStrong Heart Or A Strong Voice And A Weak Heart, Which One Is More Important And Edifying?When someone speaks having a good and strong Voice many people comment saying he or she has a good voice. But inside of the heart if there is nothing worthwhile, the good sweet voice is as good as the dead voice. Sweetest voice is nothing without having anything substantial to speak from the heart. It's like a well driven car having nothing in it. An eloquent language with sweet voice without having a sound heart is useless in the pulpit. Prov. 4 : 23: Gaurd our hearts or keep our heart with all diligence because out of it flows the issues of life. If we have a wicked and cruel heart, God may bring no harvest or zero harvest even if we have strong voice and great talents. God looks at our heart and blesses others when we speak event eventhough our voice may not be sweet to the ear, but sweet to the heart. Let us remember, that when our heart is right everything will fall into place. If we observe, Bro. Bakth Singh had a very poor voice. He had a stamering tongue. God used that stammering tongue and poor voice to bring lakhs of people to Christ as His his heart was pure and diligent to share the gospel and his hesrt has been strong and right in the sight of Christ.We can note, It's not a very great voice even of Bro. Billy Graham. God blessed his work and produced greatest revival and evangelical blessings to lakhs of people all over the globe. He does not have any titles like Bishop, prophet but mostly he used his title as Bro. Billy Graham, and he became one of the greatest evangelist in the world. His attitude and his heart has been sound. pure, humble and hungry to bring peace, hope and assurance. God does not see our titles but our heart. There is a saying if heart is right, sweetness in the voice is inevitable even though the voice may not be attractive. Examples of these two great men of God. A stammering voice of Bro. Bakth Singh has been made sweet voice for people to come to Christ. If someone says, You don't have a good voice, it doesn't matter. If your heart is good, diligent and caring, your life will be a great blessing to your very own sweet home, and it will bring encouragement and comfort to the society and make you fruitful and joyful in this Wearied World. Gracious Lord! Though Moses had a stammering voice becsuse of His availability and a good heart you have made him a great and bold leader who brought Israelites from the bondage of slavery to the promised land. Help us Lord to have a diligent heart so that we be blessing in our homes and wherever we are placed... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Satan Is A Defeated Foe; We Are Victors In Christ Who Shed His Precious Blood On The Cross.... Luke 4:18: The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted...Lucifer was once an angel. And he was anointed one no doubt to praise and worship God. But the pride led her downfall. Jesus died on the cross sheding His precious blood. Jesus came as a Mediator, Redeemer and Saviour thereby demolishing and crippling the demonic powers of satan. His dying on the cross, shedding His precious blood and resurrection gave us redemption and restoration. Satan once a Victor has become a defeated foe. Once an anointed one became a curse and desecrated.Therfore, everyone who is washed with His blood has the power to overpower the satanic schemes and ploys. The Spirit of God has anointed Jesus to break the yokesโthe shackles of Satanโin our lives. When Jesus abides in us, the power of His anointing is brought to bear in our every need.Jesus becomes our mediator between God and us, the mankind and a Restorer. Jesus brings the gospel to the poorโnot just those lacking in financial resources, but any of us who experience lack in our lives.. In place of turmoil, He gives peace. In place of doubt, He gives confidence. In place of exhaustion, He brings refreshing. In place of weakness, He grants strength.Jesus has come to heal the brokenhearted. Our hearts are so susceptible to brokenness. They can be crushed through circumstances beyond our control, destroyed by decisions that we have taken and regret. And shattered by tragedies of the past.One touch of His anointed hand can restore the splintered fragments. He fills our hearts with hope again. We sing a new song. We learn to love once more. He is a God of second chances and new beginnings. You can rise, return, repent and embrace hope, peace and purpose in enjoying everyday.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Be A Value Added Person! You Will Earn Greater Blessings And Greater Rewards! We are made in His image, the very image of God. Gen. 1:26 & 27. We as Christians often neglect ourselves as nobody when we know Jesus values us. Keep your self esteem high irrespective of what people think. Ps. 139: 13 to 16. You are unique, you are wonderfully made. These are all things done by the creator which gives us the worth and enhances our self image and adds value to our lives. Respecting and acknowledging who you are is a huge part of valuing yourself. A person works with a timber cutting employer. He cuts 100 logs every day. And usually takes at least 2 to 3 days leave in a month.A new employee joins and starts cutting a whopping 500 logs every day and has not taken a single leave in his first three months he joined. He not added value to himself in performance by cutting a whopping 500 logs but also added more value to himself by His trustworthiness without taking a single leave. One doctor earns few thousands to perform one surgery. And another doctor performs a single surgery for few lakhs. A doctor demands few thousands for a single visit to help in the corporate hospital. Another doctor demands few lakhs for a single visit. People flock to a certain hospital because they have doctors who have proven worth. Their name in the corporate hospitals bring patients flocking to the hospital. We all know there are 1000s and 1000s of Engineers passing out every year. Most of them do not get suitable job to their qualification. Few who get jobs their starting salary is ironically three lakhs 3.0 or 3.60 lakhs per annum. But there are few who did the same engineering course like others but get 18 lakhs per annum. Few get even 36 lakhs per annum as their starting salary. Why so? They studied hard and did the engineering in prestigious IITs and NITs, prestigious institutes of India.When an ex-person speaks the audience may not listen with interest. But, when an IAS officer or an IITian speaks the same crowd listen keenly with rapt attention. Why? You know it. They already added value to themselves in the society. I share very often with the youth. There is a reward when you bend yourself to work and study hard. Succes comes to doers and not observers and dreamers. Work hard, come up in life and be useful to the society. In order to feel confident and valued, you have to love all the good and bad of yourself. Remember to accept your mistakes and wrong decisions you made and work on your faults to be the best confident version of yourself and not someone else. This works much better than comparing yourself to someone else pretier and smarter than you. braver than you or richer than you. Don't compare yourself with anyone.Embrace your mistakes.And learn from them.Take opportunities to develop yourself.Share your journey of life with someone you trust deeply. Even in our christian life, we ought to be a greater blessing to people and be brand ambassador of Christ. Being His children.we have the direct added blessings with His power and having made Him our Savior. As a value added person we can encourage, strengthen, comfort people, deliver people who are under bondages and oppression and depression. Being your children, washed in the blood of Christ, help us Lord to be an added blessing to those who are deprived of joy, peace, contentment and purpose in life... Amen...Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Not Our Ability / Talents But Character Is More Important. Jealousy And Envy Are Much More Dangerous Than Cancer..Mt. 5:16. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven. The light of Christ and His divine traits must be reflected in our life. That's the purest form of biblical character.Our Abilities might take us to top but we can slide down if we are slack, but our character keeps us always on top in the sight of everyone. Character is the highest virtue. A character is a special moral quality regarded as good, meritorious and excellent in virtue as per the dictionary... It's the sum total of a person's values, beliefs and personality. It needs to be preserved more than a precious diamond or a pearl. Wealth can be lost, but if character is lost, we loose everything. Honesty, godliness, contentment, endurance - during hardships, failures, insults, humiliation and criticism is the purest of character. Saul was very happy with David when he defeated Goliath and whenever he came and played music and worshipped before him. He was refreshed. But the day when king Saul heard women saying, "Saul killed 1000s and David killed 10000s he literally lost his peace and became peaceless and restless. He became jealous and envious about David's rise. His envious wandering eyes destroyed him completely and even from kingship and God allowed the other hunted person to occupy his throne. In my opinion more dreaded than cancer which destroys not only our peace, but makes us restless, peaceless and anxious about the rise of our own christian fraternity and even in the society, church, amongst relatives, peer group and friends.There are few in this world with their wicked wandering eyes look with wicked thought when someone does good and sweet work. and being appreciated by someone, their eyes wander with envy and restlessness. It is unfortunately and ironically much more prevalent in Christian circles who professed to be believers. I learned something from a great man of God who quoted saying, "There are more Christians who have much and more Word of God in their head but zero in their heart." Its indeed truly said. It gives me a warning to check myself often and you need to do the same, if we want peace, true success and be fruitful in what we do in His sight. There are some who gossip and make efforts and waste precious time to plot evil and plan to accuse falsely, seeing the rise of others to fame, success and popularity. There are several examples in the Bible we can study. The very leaders, Pharisees and Saducees, the priests were filled with jealousy and envy when multitudes appreciated Jesus miracles and teachings and believed in Him. They plotted plotted plotted several times to kill him seeing the rise of Jesus as the "king of kings.".... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most precious and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: When We Go Through Distress Or Distressing Times And Trouble What We Need To Do?Often We can't understand why we go through distress and trouble? Why some did not settle financially? Why some lost their jobs? Why their loved one is not healed or why a friendship ended prematurely? Why relationships are broken sustaining no peace? There are some things we only learn through painโand sometimes itโs through the pain of other people.Itโs wise to learn from our own experiences, but itโs wiser to learn from the experiences of othersโand to let others learn from our pain. Job 36:15 says, โGod teaches people through suffering and uses distress to open their eyesโ What does God want you and I to understand about the distress we are going through right now? We all go through different kinds of trouble. But no matter what our specific pain is, God wants us to learn these three things from it:First, we learn to DEPEND more on God through our pain. God wants to teach us about himselfโabout his power through our weakness, his love when we feel unlovely, his grace when we feel unforgiven, and his wisdom when we donโt know which way to turn. And in the crossroads. Second, we learn to TRUST and obey Godโs Word when youโre in pain. Itโs easy to trust God when things are going great. Itโs not so easy when things are going bad.King David said in Psalm 119:67, โBefore I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your wordโ (NIV). Lessons learned through failure and painful mistakes will drive us to claim and trust in Godโs promises. His Word provides hope that he is with us and has not stopped working for us and in us. Third, we learn through pain that we NEED other people in our lives. If you never had any pain in your life, you wouldnโt think you needed anybody. Itโs only in pain that some people admit that they need others to help them. Pain is one of the most powerful reminders that youโre not meant to go through life alone.If youโre going through pain right now, trust that what God is teaching you will be helpful to others as you pass the lessons on to friends, family, and even future generations.Can you think of someone who would benefit from the lessons you are learning from your painful experience?Help us Lord to depend on you rather than anything else and help us to trust you completely and help us to take help by having right fellowship with life minded people who desire to live in the light of Christ.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: listening Part 2. A Good Listener Allows Others To Speak Manifesting True Empathy, Unselfishness And Humility..I shared yesterday the other day, listening is the most important skill a leader can master. It is the basis of so many other skills and traits that make up a leader. However, it is a tough skill to master as it requires lot of crushing our ego and humbleness is required. Good listening skills in this digital era, due to information overload and shortened attention span, is fast becoming an endangered species.Someone may be highly talented. But if he doesn't show interest in listening to another talented person it's obvious that pride and jealousy will never allows them to listen as they jeep thinking that they are much higher by all means. Why listening is sooo important? Because listening I feel is the foundation of all hunan relationship. When we listen, it builds trust, compassion and understanding. We show respect first by listening first instead of rushing to speak even before other person is speaking.Prov. 18: 13 warns, "He who answers a matter even before hears it, it is folly and shame to him. Many of us are guilty of starting a conversation and putting a thought or question out there, but we donโt give ourselves a chance to listen to what others have to say because we never stop talking, or we are so busy formulating our reply to what we assume they will say. Don't just listen with the outer ear but with the inner ear. Listen with the intent to hear and understand and not to reply and argue. As I shared earlier, Listening forms the foundation of good relationships. Why?Because it shows you care. Empathy and listening go hand in hand. You can't display empathy or emotional intelligence if you do not listen. The quality of our listening determines the quality of our influence.Listening transmits that kind of respect and builds trust. This leads to more motivated and committed team be it office, church or society. On average, we retain just 25 percent of what we hear, which is because of our busyness and lack of listening skills. Most of the highly talented persons and gifted could not come up successfully because of their poor listening skills obviously due to being proud and never humble themselves to listen, be it in office or church or in a society. They only love to speak but not keen to listen because of their ego.Those who are true Christians can be identified easily in few moments. Well, They listen with intent to understand, realise and then respond. Help us Lord to have the heart of listening to others with love, empathy and emotional intelligence.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: A Keen Listener Is A Good And Effective Leader.James 1:19, 20. My beloeved brethren, let every person be swift to hear, slow to speak.... It simply says, we must be keen to listen first and then speak. Listening is the most important skill a leader can master as it requires to be more present, attentive, engaged, open and flexible. Listening forms the true foundation of Good relationships. Every good leader has to be a keen listener. Few examples of leaders:A principal and teacher in a school are leaders, parents and spouse. Even entrepreneurs are leaders, C & M.D, President, Vice President, Gen. Managers, Managers are all leaders in an Organusation. Bishops, Pastors and Christian Counselors. It is the single most important of all communication skills. More important than stirring oratory. More important than a powerful voice. Good Listening skills is truly where effective communication begins. My own life experience. It was highly challenging to me and my leadership was tested to the hilt when I was working for one of the companies called, Hyderabad Battreries Limited - HBL, and we supply mostly to Defence, Goverment sector. I was heading two battery divisions Nickel Cadminum and Silver Zinch Batteries in the company as a Purchase head. I had to lead these two challenging professional teams mostly comprised of qualified engineers and MBAs having good experience. And suddenly there came the Kargil war against Pakistan. And there is no time.... We need to supply in no time. 'Just in time' concept. One thing I learned in my previous companies helped me. Listening without interrupting. We had teams for fabrication of S.S battery cases, moulding of rubber and copper items, press fit components. We have to arrange from all vendors/ ancillaries and supply to production dept. I listened intently to all my teammates without disturbing them. And finally at the close I spoke few words of guidance. It created wonders. It built the relationship and the bonding without bloating the egos. We supplied successfully to the Defence in time. With a good relationship and bonding anything can be achieved. There are two very good reasons to listen to other people. 1. We learn things that way, and 2. People respond to other people easily as it builts the relationship. Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. They cannot be good leaders and ethical relationship and bonding will be missing sorely. That's we hear like 'unhappy with boss' "unhappy in family life" ... Especially as Christians a good and effective Counselor will be a keen and good listener. A keen listener will win many with few wise words than the one keeps on speaking showing his talent and pride. We as Christians can be effective leaders if we listen to them keenly with interest and showing empathy.Help us to be good Counselors Lord by listening to others keenly without hastily interrupting. And with patience and empathy to build relationships in the society, in the office, in the home and everywhere. ....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful and blessed name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: God's Presence Is Always There With His Children! He Will Support And Be With Us In The Time Of Trouble. Isaiah 43:2-3. โWhen you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned upโthe flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord your God.โWhen you became a Christian, can we expect life to suddenly be easy? No! But His presence will be always with us. "If you look the right way, you can see the whole world is a garden.""The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." The only ray of hope in trouble is God being with us..If you did, I am sure you found out pretty quickly that Christians too face all kinds of trialsโincluding relational, financial, physical, and mental. Some people expect life to be heaven on earth. But this is not heaven!We pray for Godโs will to be done on earth as it is in heavenโbecause then it would be done perfectly.Everything on this planet is broken. The weather, the economy, our bodies, and our relationships donโt always work right. We can be sure that, because of sin, bad things will happen.We can also be assured of Godโs promises to support us in all the trouble we will face on this earth.When we go through deep waters and rivers of difficulty, God doesnโt promise that we wonโt get wet; sometimes life hurts. But God does promise that we are not going to drown.When you go through the fire, itโs going to get hot. But God promises that we are not going to burn up. We are going to make it through.Philippians 4:13 says, โI can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purposeโI am self-sufficient in Christโs sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace]โ. That doesnโt mean that you can do anything because of who you are. It means you can have confidence in whatever trouble life brings because you face it with the power of Christ in you.You may not feel very strong right now. But strength will come when you need it. The Bible doesnโt say to ask God for your weekly or monthly bread. It says to pray something like this: โGod, give me my daily bread. I need just enough strength for today.โGod will support you in your trouble. He always gives you the strength you need for today.Help us to understand on times of troubles and testings Lord you are our hope and strength, and you are our Rock, Refuge, Fortress and Strong tower ๐ช. Help us to understand you will be with us till the end...Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: DIN-Do It Now Is The Most Powerful Formula For Success, Satisfaction And Happiness. Do it Now. Sometimes 'later' becomes 'never'. Prov. 10:4. Lazy hands bring forth poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth."The future depends on what you do today." Mahatma Gandhi. "Your future is credited by what you do today and now, not tomorrow. ""Laziness travels so slowly poverty soon overtakes him.Prov. 10: 4 & 5Millions of people all over the globe have great plans laid out on paper, but they don't begin. Years pass by but nothing happens. How we spend our time on day to day basis reveals a lot about ourselves. With confidence begin first before we keep talking. We need to know that "doubt increases With inaction; growth comes from progress; so for all reasons, BEGIN."Procrastination Is like a credit card; it's lot of fun until you realise the danger which is beyond reach.""It's like a the grave in which opportunity is buried."Jeremiah had every excuse ready when God called Him to be a prophet instead of taking the initiative. Moses gave several excuses to God before he took the challenge to lead Israelites to promised land. Help us Lord to do thy work entrusted to us and to do it Now and not to delay..Help us to be cautious of the time and redeem the time without losing out any good thing in life.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Blossom ๐ธ As A Beautiful Flower In The New Year! Man's days are like grass; He flourishes like a flower ๐ผ in the garden. Song of Solomon 2:12The word, Blossom means, to yield; to develop; to flourish; to progress. A garden in which roses Blossom. God expects all those who claim to be His children to keep growing and make progress everyday, like how a rose plant begins to grow. It starts as a bud and does not remain as a bud. It grows little by little and it opens up it's petals slowly. Then it becomes a beautiful rose or a flower so pleasant to watch and even to smell. Butterflies do not go to the plant when it is in the bud stage to Suck nectar. They go to a well bloomed flower and thus honey is produced.Few quotes.: "A flower does not use words to announce it's arrival to the world; it just blooms." - Matshona D.We don't need to use trumpets regarding our arrival. ๐ "Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower." - John Harriican. Need to become a blooming flower to be a blessing.Similarly no one likes to come to us when we are not yet blooming as a flower. A flower produces sweet honey. ๐ฏ..God wants us to bloom where we are planted. James Oppenheim said. "The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet."We can bloom and flourish like a well bloomed flower and the world looks at you and me knowing we are blessed.Ps. 92 13 says, "Those who are planted in the house ๐ of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God."Anyone who attends the church may not be planted there. Being planted means surrendering and yielding your life to Jesus. And bring faithful and loyal to God and to His church. Lord close our carnal eyes and open our Spiritual eyes to see your truth in thy Word Word to have deeper revelations and mysteries, and open our ears to hear your still small voice choking all the undesired voices that disturb us, and Lord open our hearts to receive all you want us to receive.... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most joyful and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: The Priorities That We Choose Will Decide Ultimatelt Our Future. The priorities that we choose wield great power in our lives. They determine what we do and where we go; they decide our โYesโ and our โNo.โAlways strive for your self-respect and give priority to yourself. Firstly take responsibility for your own after then, take for others. So, if you want to grasp all the joys in your life, make sure to give priority to yourself."Focus on your priorities before your priorities lose focus on you." "Desires dictate our priorities, priorities shape our choices, and choices determine our actions." "The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones."We have to decide what our highest priorities are and have the courage โ pleasantly ans smilingly to say 'no' to other thingsWhere are our treasures and our heart? Let us take a look at our calender... Where do we invest our time and energy? Where do we spend our money? Those are the things we value most. God has mapped out the year before us. He has promises to fulfill, good work for us to accomplish, people for us to reach, and lessons to be learned. The priorities that we establish today will set us up to accomplish what God has ordained in every tomorrow!Take hold of the priorities that abound in Godโs Word. More than just acknowledging His truth, our willingness to obey the places we in the proper position to receive His blessings. These tried-and-true promises come from God Who never fails. His Word never fails when we try and obey. Priorities are the keys to unlock the power and prosperity of God in every area of our lives. Priorities apart from God are the keys that lock us into what we will be. Will you embrace the year that God has planned for you? The choice lies in the power of your and my priorities.Help us to set priorities rightly so that decisions we make will take us higher and higher in life. In Jesus name... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most blessed and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Why We Wish Happy And Prosperous New Year On The New Year Day? We Wish, because we are privileged to be His children, washed with His blood. We wish because we are blessed to bless others. All God's children are blessed to pray for others and to pronounce goodness of joy, peace and good health in the lives of others. Because we are in Christ, we are a new creation and old things have passed away. 2 Corin. 5 : 17. We need to forget the past, the good and bad and move or press forward for better and better.. and higher and higher. Ps. 65 : 11 says, "You crown the Year with your goodness and your path drip with abundance." We wish to wish that God crowns you with goodness and your path to abundance in the new year. Be the voice of God as a God's child. Pray and be an encourager to someone wishing them goodness and abundance. Pronounce and decree the blessings of God on someone. I don't say, "Stay blessed," but I say, "Be blessed to be a blessing" in this new year.As you are blessed, be that voice and instrument to pray and wish the new year a healthy new year, a peaceful new year, a joyful new year, a meaningful new year and a Victorious new year. Because as per the Word, goodness of God prevails in our lives. Amen! We must not dwell on the past success and glory and sit on them and become stagnant, but we need to press on and move higher and higher... experiencing new Testimonies... Lord as your children being blessed, help us to pray and wish goodness in the lives of others, bring joy in those lives who are Wearied, defeated and despondent. Help us to have the heart of doing good to others. ...Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the glorious and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Restoration Or Devastation. It Depends On Us... It's Upto Us To Choose. We must not be carried away by New Year Slogans like "Year of Restoration" "Year of enlargement" or Year of Breakthroughs. If we keep on saying we will have Restoration and favour without sharing the truthful Word of God, then we are misleading. Irrrspective of what people say or preach, based on God's Word, we can be sure of God's blessings, God's favour and God's restoration of what we lost or pending to receive. All these are surely going to happen, provided we show complete obedience and surrender to the Lord and His divine Word. We need to understand obedience alone brings blessings. Every step of obedience is going to surely take us to a higher step of blessings.Every time we obey blessings are added and our life is secured, our family is secured when we obey. Word of God is very clear. Jesus Himself said in Mt. 7: 24, "Whosoever hears these sayings of Mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built His house on the rock."Duet. 28: 1 & 2 & 8 says, "If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the Lord God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. All these blessings will come on you if you obey the Lord your God. The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand on." By obedience we become God's companion. John 15:14.By obedience we get to know God's perfect will in our lives and important decisions we take. Rom. 12:2.By obedience we will never dry up but we will be fresh, green, flourishing and fruitful and bear much fruit, which means, you will be blessed to be a blessing. All these blessings of restoration, enlargement, blessings of abundance and success is bestowed without fail if we dilligently obey. Even if we preachers preach saying this year will be "year of increase," Year of Restoration," "Year of Success and Abundance" nothing is going to happen and it can be the other way if we do not obey the Lord God and His Word. If we are disobedient this year will be just another ordinary year without any progress. So, it's upto us to choose blessings or yet another ordinary low Year. It's in each individual hands and none can help someone. We see millions of people listen to the Word but only few are blessed. Why? What's the reason? The reason is many hear the Word but only few obey what they hear like the wise man. Rest of those who hear the Word and do not obey are like the foolish people who are like building their house on sand which is going to be destroyed when storms arise.. ...Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Restoration & Restorer - Jesus Christ. Luke 9 : 10. The Son of Man is come to seek and save that which was lost. Jesus is the only Restorer and His mission is Restoration. Restoration is to regenerate; to rejuvenate; or to reincarnate ; to renew; give back or restore back that which was lost. Our life resources go sometimes from secure to insecure, predictable to unpredictable and confidence to suddenly desperate fears... Job lost all his cattle, all his children and was diseased. But still he never disobeyed God nor his faith was wavered. Therefore Lord restored his fortunes. In fact the Lord restored twice as much before. The guilt and shame of our childish rebellion was transfered to Jesus on the Cross. But If we desire this new year for God's intervention to restore what we lost we need to take one step forward to acknowledge that we sometimes were defeated, fallen and failed to live upto His holy standards.And then regret and repent of our failures and falls from His holy standards cited in the holy scriptures. When we do our part the Lord not only restores our personal divine relationship with Jesus but He restores what had decayed and lost - be it our personal relationships, our falling health, our failure to settle down in a good job, or marriage or our financial matters and also restoration of Peace, Joy, meaning and purpose in life.Lord thank you Lord that you have died and restored the fallen mankind to redemption and peace. Help us to walk diligently in your path so that thine divine restoration takes place like never before and blessings of good health, peace and prosperity reigns in our lives. In Jesus....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Need Peace, Rest And Serenity Amidst Violance And Reslessness In This World? Be Cool and don't get irritated in trivial issues of life. Come closer To Christ, and you will marvel to see the Peace, calmness and tranquility in your life in this new year, 2024. An inspiring quote to begin the new year -"Don't write your name in sand, waves will wash it away. Don't write your name in sky, wind may blow it away. Write your names in the hearts of people you come in touch with from henceforth and the world around will see and experience sweet and special memories in their hearts because of our touch of kindness. We all know - "Kindness is the language the deaf can hear and blind can see."# Love and Kindness are never wasted energies. # You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force. # "Small act if kindness is worth more than the greatest intention."Word of God says in Eph. 4 : 32. Be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another even God for Christ sake has forgiven you. It's difficult to show kindness but not impossible, when people 24x 7 target you, put you down and discourage you... When you are kind you automatically start loving people and get rid of hatred and it diffuses anger and restlessness and gives you tranquility, peace, calmness and rest. And most importantly the Lord's divine blessings apart from rest, calmness and peace will be rest upon us. Naomi says to Ruth .... when Elimelech showed extraordinary kindness to her daughter in law, an outcast and who hails from a cursed nation, Moab. Let us read Ruth 2 : 20. "The Lord bless Elimelech" Naomi said to her daughter in law. "He has not stopped showing his kindness to the living and the dead." What is the blessing Elimelech got for showing his kindness? Through his seed, David and then Jesus Christ was born. Help us to be kind towards others forgiving them when they hurt us and misused our goodness and mannerism. We believe you will bless those who pay the cost.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Changing Our Mindset! You Can Change Your Mindset In The New Year, 2024 Putting The Past Disappointments In The Backburner. Lasting change requires new thinking. The battle for change is either won or lost in our mind! Ephesians 4:23 says, โLet the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudesโ.Rom. 12 : 2.Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may discern what is that - 1. good and 2. Acceptable and 3. Perfect will of God. Decision making is very important in life. What decisions we take everyday will ultimately shape our destiny. What decisions we take will shape our mind. Our decisions depend on our feelings, and our feelings create thought life, and our thought life creates our habits and our habits create our characterand our character decides our destiny. Our character not only decides our destiny and future but it either establishes honor, rewards and joy or it it gives disgrace, dishonor and consequences in the society we live. If we take someone's professional or academic career, if they keep pursuing inspite of frequent failures they become successful. It all plays in our thought life. We all know professional basketball legend, Michael Jordan. He popularized basketball all around the globe with His dazling display of skills. But he had to go through series of failures. But his thought life was strong and positive.He says, he has missed 9000 shots.26 times he failed when he was entrusted to take game winning shot.He says he failed over and over again. But thought life was strong which made his will power determined. Became greatest basketball player as he won 6 six NBA championships. (National Basketball Association.) Life either shrinks or expands to ones courage and mindset.#If you keep waiting the whole life dreading when the storm comes, you will never enjoy sunshine.#Life us only 10% wat happens to you, and 90% how we respond to it. Spiritual renewal take the place in our thoughts and in our attitudesโor, in other words, in our mind when we are not conformed to the worldly attachments. If you want to stop a self-defeating behavior and be successful and fruitful ee need to be away from the worldly thoughts to get His perfect will.Help us Lord not to delay our decisions. And help us to take not only which looks good to our eye but to seek your perfect will so that we will never regret in life.. Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Greetings in the most merciful and gracious name of Jesus Christ. Welcome to Victorious daily devotion. Once again!Topic: Self-Imprisoned In The Prison Of Fear.Extreme fear can neither fight nor fly. - william Shakespeare. Fear is nothing but an obstacle that stands in the way of progress. Fear does not exist anywhere except in the mind.- Dale Cornage. Fear is a dark room where negatives develop. - anonymous. Fear, F-E-A-R, has two meanings: Forget Everything And Run, or Face Everything And Rise. The choice is ours. Well, many people live in a prison that has no bars, locks, or guards, but they are held captive by the prison of fear. Simply they themselves are chained to self-imprisonment. It keeps them locked up, afraid of their own shadow. The list of things people are afraid is endless. We go often from feasting to mourning, from celebrating life to processing death. We are self-imprisoned by fear because of various problems: financially, physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. There are even those who live in fear of what others think of them, never wanting to speak up or be noted for fear of embarrassment. But it is not God's plan that we live in fear.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most precious and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Don't Give Up! Don't Give Up If Things Are Not Moving Forward. Those Who Failed Many Times Are Most Successful When They Persisted. Galatians 6:9 : โSo letโs not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we donโt give up.โBe positive! Every morning start a new page in your story. Make it a great one today.If you want to be a righteous woman or man of God, then you have to learn how to be resilient. Mean how to quickly recover from a fall or failure. That means when you stumble, you rise quickly and get back up.A lot of factors beyond your control can cause you to fail. But if you get back up, who knows what positive things might happen?History books are filled with stories of people who failed again and again, but they did not give up until they succeeded.General George Washington lost two-thirds of all the battles he fought against the British in the American Revolution. He kept retreating because he didnโt have the manpower to take on the British army. But he didnโt give up! He eventually won the war, became the first president of the United States, and is considered the father of the country.Napoleon dominated continental Europe as Emperor of France. But earlier in his life he graduated 42nd in a class of 43. He wasnโt the smartest student, but he is regarded as a military genius, and his methods are still studied in many schools.Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientists of all time, didnโt say a single word until he was almost five years old. He did so poorly in school that, at age 16, he failed to pass the entrance exam for the Swiss Polytechnic School. Still, he went on to reinvent science and several inventions. I donโt hold up any of these men as examples of godly living. But they accomplished much in the eyes of the world because they didnโt give up. Imagine what God can do with righteous women and men who keep moving forward and working for whatever God has called them to.If people in this world without faith in God can achieve so much, how much can those who put faith in God Almighty can achieve if they put the same efforts? โSo letโs not get tired of doing what is good. Keep going, and let not our failures be final. We never know what God can do through us if we Persist. Lord Almighty help us to scale higher and higher without giving up our faith and striving hard to be successful in our family life, professional life, in the society and in Spiritual realm. In Jesus....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Bread Of Life! Those Who Have And Long To Have Living Bread ๐ Od Life Will Never Regret In Life. John 6 : 51. I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. In the Hebrew language, Bethlehem means โhouse of bread.โ How fitting that God sent Jesus, the Bread of Life, to become the provision for all humanity there!The threshing floors at Bethlehem provided a place where the wheat was separated from the chaff, the seed was ground into flour, and the flour made into bread.In the Old Testament, Naomi returned to Bethlehem. Her family moved out to a heathen nation. Moab to escape the famine at Bethlehem, Gods blessed place. Consequences, her husband and two sons died, leaving her with no means of support. Naomi heard that God had blessed His people with bread again. So she and her daughter-in-law, Ruth, returned back to Bethlehem. While gleaning in Boazโs fields, Ruth met her kinsman-redeemer, Boaz.She found favour with Boaz who welcomed her into his family. She came to Bethlehem poor, alone, empty and outside the promises of God. Boaz made her his bride, brought her into the covenant, and enriched her life in every way.Never move out God's blessed place Bethlehem which gives contentment. satisfaction, peace and true prosperity. It's the true bread of life where you will never lack any good thing.... Help us to be longing to have the bread of life always which is your Divine Word. As we decide to stay in Bethelehem, bless us with joy, peace, holiness and abundance.... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ on this blessed, joyful, Marvelous and Christ Centred Christmas! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐โฅ๏ธTopic : Emmanuel - God With Us. His Presence Will Never Leave Us. Blessed & Joyful ๐ Christmas! ๐๐โฅ๏ธProphecies of the Prophets: Isia 7 : 14. Behold a Virgin shall conceive and bare a son and shall call His name Emmanuel. Isia 9 : 6.For unto us a son is born and unto us a son is given. And the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace.Micah 5 : 2..โBut you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.โ .... May the Lord bless you with joy, peace, good health, meaning and purpose in life.Have a blessed, Joyful, majestic, Marvelous and Christ Centred Christmas. โจ๏ธ ๐๐๐ธโฅ๏ธGratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Never Underestimate Yourself! Out Of You, The Lord Shall Produce Supernatural Like How Jesus Though He Was Born In Little Bethlehem But .... Micah 5:2: But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.The prophet Micah uttered these words that are planted like a gem in the Old Testament. God had a plan from the beginning of time that would change the world forever.Mention of โBethlehemโ floods our minds with the familiarity of the Christmas story. From our current vantage point, we know that Bethlehem became holy ground that long-ago night when a babyโs cry rent the air, and God wrapped Himself in flesh to dwell among us.Bethlehem Ephrata though it was tiny and insignificant among thousands of Judah, it was here in the little town Jesus was born.You may feel small, inferior or insignificant before others, but cheer up, all of us who are washed in His blood are His chosen generation. When we synch in relationship with Christ, we are made supernatural and the world notices that we are blessed above everyone, and even before our envious adversaries. When Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden, Bethlehem did not exist. But God knew.When the children of Israel exited Egypt for a land flowing with milk and honey, they had no idea what would happen on a Judean hillside centuries later. But God knew.When David sat on his throne in Jerusalem, and generations of kings descended from him, they had no understanding of a baby in a manger. But God knew.When Micah spoke centuries before the blessed event, Bethlehem was a little-known town. But God knew.In an insignificant place on the map, an eternal Ruler would come forth. God knew. Micah spoke. Seven hundred years later, the Messiah was born.Yes Lord, we believe ๐ฏ percent that as we walk in your directed path diligently, no power can stop us from being blessed from natural to supernatural, insignificant to significant. Help us to enjoy this given life everyday and this season to showcase that we are significantly blessed. Amen.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic:Immanuel/Emmanuel: "God With Us.โ Matt. 1:23. Behold a Virgin shall concieve and bear a Son, and shall call His name, Emmanuel, means "God with us." If we read out from Luke 1:28, where the angel appeared to Mary and said: โHail, favored one, the Lord is with you.โTo know that God is โwith you and meโ is the greatest blessing... Thatโs the comfort that David knew in Psalm 23, when he said โYea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for YOU ARE WITH ME.โ He knew he could face anything โ even death โ because God is with him.And that is the blessing we celebrate at Christmas time: that God the Son came to earth, to be โwith us,โ just as our passage for today I shared. โNow all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, Isaiah. This Prince of Bethlehem who is called Immanuel, He is the Miracle worker. Holy one, Embodiment of grace, Source of Salvation, Saviour of the World, He is the Mighty God and the King and He is an absolute revelation of Godhead. Now, let me share a glimpse of what Immanuel means..Emmanuel was not a new name but was an experience by Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Moses and Israelite. Gen. 28:15 โI am with youโ. Ex.33:14 โmy presence will go with youโ. Dt.20:1 โwhile you go for a war, I will be with youโ. Isaiah 43:2 โwhen you pass through waters and fire, I will be with youโ.God was with Enoch; God was with Noah. God was with Joseph in the pit, in the prison and in the palace (Gen 37:24, 39:2, 21).God was with David while he was with cattle and while he was hiding in the caves and when he was in the royal cabins.God was with three friends of Daniel in the royal courts, training schools and in the brutal furnace.The same God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, God of Moses and Israelites, the God of Enoch, Noah and Joseph, God of Daniel and his three friends is the God of you and me. How His presence was with them has been with us and and will be with us in future, as we are His God's chosen people washed with His blood. As we draw closer and closer to you Lord, this Word Immanuel becomes more and more dearer and meaningful in our lives Lord, enabling us to crush all the doubts, loneliness and dispels darkness within us to have strength, power and joy within us knowing the Word Immanuel brings us into closer relationship with you. Thank you dear Lord for the assurance. In ... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this :Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Worry Brings Negative Emotions; Hope & Belief Brings Positivity & Joy in Life..Philippians 4:6 says, Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.You may not hear the word โfretโ much anymore. Itโs an older word that just means โworry.โ When you fret, you get stressed out, anxious, and impatient. You worry because things are either happening too fast and you canโt handle the change or because things are going too slow and you want God to speed things up.We donโt usually mind waiting if we have hope about it. But when we choose to wait patiently on God instead of fretting, it is a statement of faith. We are making a declaration about Godโs character. When we wait patiently, weโre saying that we trust God and have faith in him. Weโre humbly admitting our dependence on him.The Bible says in Psalm 37:7, โBe still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their waysโ One of the biggest reasons we get stressed out is because weโre constantly comparing ourselves to others. Instead of focusing on Godโs love and what heโs done for us, we look at other people, focusing on what they have that we donโt.Comparing ourself to others is never wise. Why? Because God has a plan for your life thatโs different from his plan for anyone else. If youโre wishing that God gave you another personโs plan, then youโre going to miss the plan for your life! Comparing leads to fretting. When you compare, you start worrying.But worry is worthless. Any second you spend worrying is wasted, because worry canโt accomplish anything. Worry canโt change the past. It canโt control the future. Itโs only going to make our life miserable today. Itโs like sitting in a rocking chair, going back and forth, back and forth. You donโt make any progress, and we use a lot of energy that's wasted. Philippians 4:6 says, Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.Worry will never change anything, but prayer will. Lord we would not like to fret this Christmas season because of some trials in our lives, but trust His birth and resurrection and live hopeful and joyful life. ....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Struggle Is Synonymous With Growth! Romans: 5: 3.And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope."For every storm there is a rainbow.""There is weeping in the night, but joy comes in the morning.""For every dark cloud there is a silver lining."Being grafted into the Vine does not guarantee eternal sunshine and storm-free days for the plant. On the other side of salvation, we often endure seasons of struggle.We experience dry deserts and devastating storms. We endure the cold winters and uncertain cyclones and hail storms which we often experience.Be assured that hard times will bring a harvest!If our life in Christ will mature, we must be willing to experience growing pains. Struggle is synonymous with growth! In the vineyard, every branch that produces clusters of glowing grapes has suffered pain to mature.The seed planted in the soil has struggled to break ground. The plant has struggled to dig deep roots, to push out leaves, to blossom and bear fruit. We celebrate the harvest, but pain accompanies production or fruit bearing. By nature, we resist struggle. We prefer pain-free days. We long for the easy route, the results without the cost of growth. But we will not have the strength to sustain growth if we do not work for the outcome.Where is our character developed? The good days do not make us emotionally strong, expand our confidence, or establish our fortitude. Struggle makes us strong. We can glory in tribulations knowing that our perseverance produces much fruit.... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Don't Declare Your Defeated Situation. Declare The Divine Word. Matt. 4:4.But Jesus answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'"Even Jesus when He was tempted by Devil after 40 days of fasting, He used simple solution. He cited and declared the Divine Word on all three occassions He was tempted by the tempter. If we go thorough Matt 4th chapter, After Jesusโ baptism, the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness where He fasted for 40 days. At the end of that time, Satan appeared to tempt Him.Satan waited for the fortieth day when Jesus was hungry and exhausted. *Our greatest temptations come when we are emotionally, physically, and spiritually spent and dried up.Satan tempted Him first by opening the door of doubt: โIf you are the Son of Godโฆ.โ Sound familiar? โIf you are really savedโฆ.โ โIf God really loves youโฆ.โ sows seeds of doubts. Secondly, Satan tempted Jesus by demanding: โTurn these stones into bread.โ He pushes us to accomplish things in our own strength.... Jesus did not argue with him. He did not point out His ability to destroy Satan and his works. He simply declared, โIt is written.โ He did something that we can do โ even when we are at our weakest.We run to the source that declares us triumphant. Whether we are in a battle for our life, our business, or our familyโฆ we need to quote- "it is written."When we speak the promises of God, they become the Living Word to bring us victory over the evil oneโs intention to defeat and destroy. God has placed him under our feet. It is written.In every situation of our life, we don't have to Google search, but we have solutions to every situation of our life in the Divine written Word of God. Help us to hide the Divine and living Word within and declare them to gain victory, guidance and solution to every problem we face Lord....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: No Pain, No Gain; No Cross, No Throne.. - William Pan.Few quotes: Growing is what I want, therefore for me, pain is pleasure. Pain nourishes courage. You can't be brave if you have wonderful things happening to you always. - Mary Thailor.Without pain, without suffering, without hardwork and sacrifice we would have nothing. Pain makes us grow. AmenPsalm 34:19 King David says "Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers them out of them all. If you are righteous, if I am righteous, God will be with us in all our afflictions. Psalm 119, as we know it is the longest chapter in the Bible. Few verses taken from this Psalm, verses 67 to 80. 67th verse : Before I was afflicted, I went astray but now have I kept thy Word. 71st verse : It is good for me that I have afflicted that I might learn thy statutes. Yes Lord, not only learning thy statutes but implementing it and obeying the statutes. 75th verse, I know Oh Lord that thy judgements are right and that thou in faithfulness have afflicted me. Amen. 74th verse, They that fear thee will be glad when they see me because I have hoped in thy Word.In his book, "The problem of pain," C.S Lewis said God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in blessings but shouts to us in our pain. But even then, many Christians are unable to hear the voice of God because they hear elsewhere the voices of the world and after facing failures they come to God. It is said only while going through challenges, setbacks, tough times people realize the need of the Lord God Almighty and come out more mature and stronger in faith, stronger in life and closer in relationship with God Almighty than ever before.We are not alone in the experience of pain. God Himself came in human form and suffered but rose victoriously giving us hope. Joseph and Job are examples. Persevere pain and suffering. Triumphant finally through success and glory.Yes, Dear Lord. In comforts, we abandon you but only in pain and suffering we draw closer towards you. We allow your righteous afflictions so that we might not drift away from you, from your presence but we need your grace because you are Our sustaining Saviour. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Peace Of Christ In This Peaceless And Wearied World!World is in pursuit - in search for peace in this peaceless and violent world. Everyone, everyone including people with riches and wealth, fame and stature too struggle to find rest and peace. And everyone strive for one thing more than any other, and that is peace which eludes them. The reason they seek it is because there is no lasting comfort or freedom in their lives inspite of having everything in life.Why we see now and then several famous film actors who go into depression and attempt suicide though they have wealth, fame and status? Because they cannot find meaning and purpose in life. It's like they are unsettled and restless. Well, the Bible defines peace primarily in three ways.Psychological peace - the comfort within. Relational peace - harmony among humanity.Spiritual peace - peace within God and man.The Word of God outlines how sin damages or wipes out all three forms of peace.When God created man, he was at peace with God, himself and everyone else.However, that peace was lost when he turned and rebelled against God.Peace can be restored but we can't do it alone. God provided a way.Some people say when they drink little or more wine, they will have little peace. They think so but on the contrary it makes them more lonely and miserable and further, their health is destroyed.Jesus Christ, God's only son was sent to this world to take away our sins and He did so by allowing Himself to be crucified and it was that sacrifice that made it possible for us to have peace again, peace restored, peace within ourselves, peace with each other and peace with God.After Jesus died on the cross, He came back to life. That demonstrated that Jesus is God but also made it clear that He desires for everyone to have that perfect peace.Ephesians 2:14-17 says for He Himself is our peace and He came and preached peace to you who were far and peace to those who were near too. Jesus empowers each of us to overcome every type of sin. No matter what situation it is, Christ can break through it. But we must first acknowledge, repent of our sins and commit our sins to Jesus. And then we may have perfect peace and know its meaning.John 16:33 says Jesus said I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.We acknowledge therefore Lord and we know that you are indeed the Prince of Peace. We therefore desire to have you in the Center of our lives to have peace and rest in this restless world. In Jesus sovereign name we pray, Amen.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Prince Of Peace. Jesus Is Called Is "The Prince Of Peace."Out of the five names by which Jesus is called in Isia 9:6 is "The Prince Of Peace." Why Jesus is called the Prince of Peace"? Because He is the only one who can bring true peace, restoration, healing deliverance redemption, and reconciliation between the sinful mankind and God. When medicines and doctors sometimes fail, Jesus still gives us peace and assurance that still a miracle can take place. That's the hope and peace we have. The Prince of Peace is the Hebrew Word Shalom, which means the one who destroys all the disturbing forces and secures Peace to us. Peace in another words is the absence of war, freedom from disturbance, freedom from anxiety or absence of disturbed mind absence of anxiety and mental stress, being calm and quite, freedom from disputes, and having harmonious relationship with everyone.The entire world is in quest for peace which brings true happiness. Celebrities have wealth, money, fame and limelight but still in their private life they go through depression. They take anti- drpression drugs to cope up. And they also take counseling to come out of it. Even for Christians depression has become the sanctuary and a way of life. It's because we are unable to understand and comprehend the size, capacity and omnipotent and omniscient power of the living God. Why do we think the very rich and celebrities get into taking drugs? Simple. If not all, many don't have peace. Life is disturbed.. with anxiety and mental stress. And lack of true love and no purpose in life. The whole world is in quest to find true love and peace. And its found only in Jesus Christ. He is the answer. He is the only way, the truth and the life. John 14 : 6.Lord during this season we see many celebrate Christmas without having Christ in their heart and therefore lose the most important thing in life, peace and happiness.... Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet and precious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: The Best Cleansing Agent In Our Lives - Word Of God. We have We different grades of detergents to wash our clothes. Surf, Surf Excel, and for delicate clothes, there is Genteel cleansing detergent. But for our lives to clean from dirt and black spots, the best cleansing agent is the Word of God.You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.John 15:3The Word of God is a cleansing agent in our lives. The water of the Word washes us from our sinful pasts and painful habits to make us clean and complete in Christ.In Exodus 30, God instructed Moses to build a bronze laver for the Tabernacle. Before the priests could minister at the altar or enter the Holy Place, God required them to wash and then enter. When we read the Word of God, we look into a mirror. We see our reflection there. We read it, and โ since the Word is alive โ it reads us. If a woman looked into a mirror and saw smeared lipstick and smudged mascara, she would make again and again the necessary remake to be presentable again. We must do the same. We need cleansing. When we open Godโs Word and see our flaws reflected there, we must seek forgiveness at once and not delay, and turn away from it and then see in the mirror of the Word of God. With His help, we must make the necessary changes to come into alignment with what He requires as how a woman does with her lipstick.We must act on what we see! Do not glance in the mirror, walk away, and forget what the Word has spoken. We need to be cleansed by His Word.Often times, the stains and the spots remain because many just read the Word of God as a ritual without remembering what is read. We need to make best use of the cleansing agent - Word of God so that we can be clean, clear and look good not only on the outside but from within. Ps. 119: 9. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse His way? By taking heed according to the Word of God. Cleansing agent does not allow the dark spots to come up. Thy Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Ps. 119: 11. Wash ne thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.A cleansed person will never stink and become rotten but becomes a usable vessel to be used. 1 John 1 9 says, If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all our unrighteousness. Cleanse us O Lord so that the world is drawn towards us because of the aroma of Christ we portray. In ....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most precious and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful. - Isaiah 9:6.In other words His name can be called as marvelous, inspiring, excellent, magnificent... Marvelous because Jesus is the marvel of marvels, the miracle of miracles, and His works were miraculous. His works are miraculous even now, if we believe. He is more than a man, He is God's highest miracle. Inspiring because Christ teachings have been always inspiring laced with wisdom, authority and His words were of pure love to bring mankind out of sin, desperation and despair. And His deeds were magnificent beyond human can ever do. Great is the mystery of godliness; God in Christ was manifested in the flesh. Exaggeration is the word can be used for when we speak of human being but not when we speak of Christ, the one who is sinless... He is the chief among ten thousand and all together lovely and lively.I strongly believe that all of us who believe Christ's death, burial and resurrection and His risen power, and repented of our sins and received Him as His Saviour are privileged to experience His divine, magnificent and His marvellous blessings. As we allow Christ to grow in our lives which means having His divine nature and come closer and closer to Him, we see God as Wonderful, Marvelous, Magnificent, Blessed And Supernatural.We experience the glad ๐ tidings of great unspeakable joy which the shepherds, Wiseman, Mary, Elizabeth heard. Lord we thank you as we surrender our lives to you, help us to experience that unspeakable joy and peace, and help us to show and share that joy and peace to others. In ....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and precious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: To Enjoy Life Don't Wait For The New Year. You Can Enjoy ๐๐Life Every Moment Even From Now. Ps. 91:1-3. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.I really don't know how this year 2023 has been for you. May be Life was mixed with joy and sorrow, like a roller coaster or ike a pendulum swinging up and down. May be something you desired did not happen. May be the year has been filled with joy sometimes and sometimes hunted you with doubts, fear of unknown, fear of not settling down, fear of falling health, fear of losing loved ones, and dark side of life might have cropped up here and there like thorns and thistles in life.Well, I too experienced life's Trials and tribulations like everyone else in this year. But to share with you, these Trials of life never derailed me in moving ahead in life joyfully and victoriously most of the times if not all the times. When Trials buffet me, I draw even more closer to God which brings out hope, assurance and joy amidst Trials of life. When we are humble, He makes us His instruments and usable vessels to be of use to the master. I met several people and shared that joy and peace which remains in me even in thick & thin of my life. Visited and Prayed for several families who lost their loved ones to strengthen and comfort them in their hour of grief and Sorrow. Counseling people who needed guidance. Counselled and prayed for several sick people and families. Yes dear beloved! You may have everything in life, wealth - movable and immovable property, but still you may feel lonely and fearful. There is still a void and emptiness in life. That can be filled only by Jesus. A complete surrender is needed. Most of you experience that joy that doesn't depend on circumstances that we face, Trials that we face but the joy and peace within remains at all times.Those who embraced Word of God never had regrets or will never have regrets in life. They will have peace Ps. 119:165. They will be guided in right directions and in making right decisions. Ps. 119:105.They will have a clean โค๏ธ Ps. 119: 9. A clean and holy heart produces joyful life.Thank you Lord for this year 2023. Help us to dwell in the secret place of the most high so that we abide under the shadow of thine Omnipitence. Help us not to wait for the new year to arrive, but to enjoy and experience that fulness of joy and peace even now and every moment as you are God of not tomorrow but God of today - now and future. In Jesus...Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and precious name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Goal Setting! It Is Not Only Important Spiritually But Also For The Progress Of Our Professional And Famiiy Life Too! The definition of Goal setting as per Cambridge dictionary is "the process of deciding what you want to achieve or what you want someone else to achieve over a particular period." Goal setting isnโt just a good idea for productivity. Itโs a spiritual discipline, like prayer, fasting, giving, and reading your Bible. Those who adhere to these will be successful in the spiritual and will be blessed to be a greater blessing.In fact, goal setting can be an act of stewardship as you try to make the most of all God has given you.A passionate person who has a goal and discipline to accomplish will always be successful. You can waste your life. 1000s of people do it and regret later! To make the most of your life and invest it in a way that outlasts you, youโll need goals with discipline to fulfill it.Even God sets goals. The Bible says, โGod planned to bring all of history to its goal in Christ." - Ephesians 1 :10. God didnโt sit around and let the history of the world unfold in a way He found appropriate. He planned history. God has goals for the church. God has goals for every facet of the universe.History is moving to a climax. There will be a judgment day, when every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. History is moving toward that goalโbecause God planned it that way.If God plans, then we should too. God wants us to be like him in all facets of our lives, including goal setting of our day to day life. Some say, "I will live as I like." Thatโs not spiritual. Itโs foolish! You shouldnโt go one more day without making plans for this week, this month, and the future years as long as God allows us to live.The Bible has more than 7,000 promises from God to you โ promises of success, confidence, health, prosperity, strength, wisdom, and more. Why does God make these promises? Most of these promises of course have some conditions to fulfill. Eg. Ps. 37: 4. Delight in the law of the Lord. And He will fulfill the desires of your heart. The first part of the bible is a command. The 2nd part is the promise to anyone who obeys the 1st part. I.e to delight in the Word of God. When we set a goal, we donโt have to focus on the problems; but focus on the promises. Find a promise in Godโs Word that will take you to your goal.Gen. 6 :14. The Lord commands Noah to build an ark. Noah had a goal and plan to build an ark as per Godโs command and fulfilled it successfully inspite of criticism and fun made by people. He and his family survived and the rest perished. The size of your God you picture within your mind determines the size of your faith to fulfill your goal. Let us start making some plans, and trust God to fulfill his promise to bring everything in historyโincluding all of us โto its goal in Christ.Gracious Lord, help us to have the passion to fulfill our goals by proper goal setting and discipline not to be distracted and diverted from it.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to Victorious Daily Devotion once again in the powerful and marvelous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Obedience To The Lord! It Is The Best Form Of Worship We Can Give. All the singing and praise we do will bring emptiness otherwise if there is no power or joy in our lives. We can claim neither friendship nor intimacy with Christ if we are not obedient to Christ.Word of God says in John 15:14 "You are My friends, if you do whatsoever I command you."It is very clear here. He says you cannot be My friend, that means you cannot have a relationship with Me unless you obey Me and My Words.Anyone who does the works of God without being obedient is just like keeping the lamp in the open air and the wind and trying to protect the flame.Whether you are in a mega church or a small church, whether you are a big Pastor in a big church or a Pastor in a small church, whether you may be an influenced member or ordinary member. Irrespective of caste, creed, rich or poor, big or small, God measures everyone with the same screen. Amen.Are we obedient to Him?Are we faithful to Him?The core truth you and I must understand and comprehend is we can enjoy our lives every moment in praise only when we are intimately in love with Christ by spending prime time with Him in prayer and Word and thereby being obedient to Him.Have you ever observed two people shouting against each other? Be it in a family or a church or a friends' circle.Whatever their feelings within are, it's boiling with hatred so much so that they shout at each other loudly as if she/he is in the next street though they are in the same room.Well, intimacy with Christ brings His divine nature, His divine supernatural nature and we imbibe His divine nature, I.e His conduct, Christ's honesty, integrity patience, respecting others, disliking corruption and filthy works. Such intimate life with obedience automatically paves way for true praise and worship and then praise becomes our lifestyle. No sickness, no situation can stop us from praising Him as it flows from within which overpowers dark forces and anxieties of life, cripples satanic wings and witchcraft powers. Lord, help us to be in intimacy with You, longing to obey You and rich blessings of praise and worship for Your glory. In Jesus mighty name we pray, Amen.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Love! People Must Recognise Us Not For Our Cunning And Wicked Deeds But By Our Love.John 13: 35. โBy this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.โThe sign of a Christian is love. How many people know youโre a Christian because of your loving lifestyle? Is it 100 or 10 or none? It's upto us for self introspection. We sing about love, talk about love, pray about love, and study love. But do we show it? Or do we instead put down others who are faithful to God? To develop love as your life principle and make it your greatest aim, you need to take action as soon as you finish reading this devotionalโbecause love doesnt just talk but acts!Hereโs what we need to do to develop a loving lifestyle.It's challenging but not impossible. First, start acting lovingly in your relationships first at home and then with neighbours, relatives, eork place, church and othee places we go daily. Have you acted unlovingly toward someone or hold grudge, hatred and try to put down them? Itโs time to seek reconciliation. Make things right with your kids, your spouse, eith your friends, your parents, or someone at school or work place.Then, start increasing the number of relationships you have. If the most important aim in life is to love, then we need to build as many relationships as possible. Why? Because the world will know about Godโs love by the way Christians love each otherโand by how Christians love other people around the It takes time to love other people. If you love your friends, youโve got to spend time with them. If you love your kids, you spend time with them and deal wisely and gently. If you love Jesus, you have to spend time with Him too in prayer and Word Of God.Love always costs time and energy. But itโs always worth it.Can you imagine what would happen if everyone in the church loved like thisโif we all committed ourselves to acting in love and giving our time unselfishly so that people could get a taste of how much God loves them? It would change just the church but it would chsnge the world too. But it does not happen. Why? Simple. Too many activities and too many tags attached, but no love visible. It would grow Godโs Kingdom. If we truly focus on Christ's love, It would make God so happy.People are attracted to Christ more than they are persuaded to him. Theyโre attracted by the love of God shown through the people who claim to follow him.And they wonโt care what we know until they first know that we care.Lord help us not to envy or be jealous of someone's progress - coming up, not to behave rudely which we often do, not to seek our own and not to think evil or a fall of someone but to bear all things with forgiveness and endure all things spoken and did against us and win people rather than win arguments and losing them. We need your grace and power to be gracious kind and loving. Help us dear Lord to speak less and love more... In ....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful and amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Keep Moving! Keep Moving Even If You Have Been Knocked Down With Failures, Setbacks And Criticism. โWe get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going.โ 2 Corinthians 4:9 If you have ever been at a race, then youโve heard spectators shout, โKeep going!โ to motivate the athletes. Thatโs also great advice for anyone who feels emotionally, mentally, or spiritually exhausted from running the marathon of life: Keep going!Famous scientist, Thomas Alva Edison made 100s and 100s of experiments which failed. We all know his first childhood experiment of sitting on the eggs to hatch them. But inspite of his failures he kept pursuing and finslly โIn 1879, he made and invented the first incandescent bulb that burned long enough to be practical, long enough to light a home for many hours." A school drop out and "not fit for school" said by the teacher. He pursued 100s of experiments which failed. But that did not stop him. He could invent so many devices like electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures which even a highly educated person dared to invent. Steve Jobs the founder of "Apple" was shunted out of his own Organisation by his fellow directors. But that did not deter him. He moved on and created greatest corporate success for himself. Scripture includes many examples of people who had determination to keep going in the face of opposition, including Stephen, Peter and Paul.Even Jesus faced constant opposition. Religious and political leaders intimidated him. They tried to stop his ministry by telling him that King Herod wanted to kill him.Nothing was going to stop Jesus from accomplishing his purposesโnot fear, opposition, or criticism. He was resilient and had the endurance to keep on going.. Paul also faced obstacles that threatened to slow him down. In 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, he said, โWe are pressed on every side by troubles, but not crushed and broken. We are perplexed because we donโt know why things happen as they do, but we donโt give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep goingโMay be that sounds familiar, because you feel like troubles are coming at you from many directions. You are tired and worn out, and you donโt think youโll make it to the finish line.How do we keep going?We get the power to keep going in the same place Peter and Paul got it: from God Almighty.โWe can only keep on going, after all, by the power of God, who first saved us and then called us to this holy workโ (2 Timothy 1:8-9)God doesnโt expect us to fulfill our purpose and do his will in our own power. First, he saves us, and then he gives us the power for daily living. He will give us everything we need to keep going and finish what he has called us to do, but we must keep pursuing without giving up. Help us to rise from our setbacks, disappointments to show to the world that we will be winners and victorious. In ....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and blessed name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐นTopic: The Power And Blessings Of Praise And Worship... 1Thes. 5 16 & 18. Rejoice evermore. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus... Through sincere and heartfelt worship, we blossom and mature in hope, faith and charity. When we understand the meaning and and purpose of Praise and Worship, and then when we praise Him, we gather heavenly light into our souls with divine meaning, abiding peace which the world craves, and everlasting joy. Praise and worship is such a potent weapon for Bible believing and Bible loving christians, it dispels the darkness from us. What I feel strongly is the greatest medicine for depression is- not the costliest medicines but it is praise and worship alone. Then why many struggle with loneliness, fear and depression inspite of being believers? We need to truly taste the love of God and always long to enjoy His presence. King Saul after disobeying the Lord God Almighty command, had faced severe depression in life. He might have tried many learned people. But none could help him to get rid of depression.And finally it was shepherd boy who had the anointing of God was brought before king Saul. Whenever he played the harp and praised God, depression left Him. Can we be that blessed person like David when we talk, pray and worship depression, fear and loneliness from people who suffer are relieved and healed completely? Yes! Why not? Those who truly love Him and have the desire to bring glory, He uses such people. Word Of God says, whenever David would take up his harp and played with His hand, king Saul was refreshed and became well. Can read it in 1 Sam. 16: 17-23. Dear beloved! No matter what you are going through. People might have ditched you, deceived you or you might be facing failures, dejection and disappointment, and low in spirit, it does not matter. Just keep praising God. This is my experience in life and many agree who experience enjoying praise and worship. It releases God's supernatural Divine power and - it breaks chains of despair, dejection and despondency, It ensures God's protection It lifts our spirits high,It prepares our heart to receive God's Word.Lord, help us to be more intentional, consistent and passionate in our quest to praise you from whom all blessings, strength and energy flows. In ...Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful and comforting name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Blessed Be My Rock And Fortress. Life is short, transient and it's like a vapour. Life is like grass that is green in the morning and withers away jn the night. So, let us show true care and concern towards others when we are alive and others are alive, respecting others and truly esteeming others higher than us - Shunning the pride and arrogance. My close friend and passionate servant of God, Rev. Samuel Tatikonda from Vizag, came in touch with me in 2021. He is the founder of "Burn And Shine Worship Centre" church, Vizag. Everyday he chats regarding his ministry and life experiences, testimonies and his church ministry. He lost his dear wife during covid period. Sudden sad news I received. He slept in the Lord today. I.e 1st Dec. I became very close to him in a span of these two years. I visited him and his church at Vizag during my last visit. My deepest condolences to the family of this joyful and blessed man of God, and to the church he was leading. I'm sharing this news so thst you all may uphold his family and church in your prayers. Thank you! Coming back to todayโs devotional, as we enter the new month and and the last month of the year, 2023, let us reaffirm the prayer and the assured promises of God based on Psslm 18. Let us declare with our mouth boldly these blessed Word David declared and lead a prayer and praise of strength, hope, Victory, deliverance and assurance we have in Christ. I will love you O Lord my strength. Thou are my rock, my fortress and my deliverer. Ps 18: 1& 2. You are God of my strength ๐ช in whom I will trust. You are my shield and the horn of my salvation. And my stronghold. I will call upon you early morning, noon and in the evening. You are worthy to be praised. May the Lord will reward us according to our righteousness of our hearts. When we are blameless in His sight and keep ourselves from iniquity, the Lord will bless us and reward us according our righteousness. And He shows His mercy to His anointed men and women of God. Thank you dear Lord! May you continue to be our rock, shield, fortress, strong tower, healer, restorer and deliverer in this last month of this year. 2023.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Run The Race! In Order To Run The Race Well And Fast We Need To Remove The Excess Baggage... Hebrews. 12:1.โTherefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.โThe most important word to remember for our spiritual journey may be a surprising one: โNo.โ No tempting and difficult times. Our faith journey is a long one. Too many people start off strong but fade away before the end. God wants us to go the distance and complete. Our spiritual life is like a marathonโand we cannot run a marathon casually without any preparation. In fact, people often quit their faith journey early because everything they are carrying wears them out.So, to run our spiritual race well, we need to run without any additional or undesired weights. In to it, itโll slow down.Thatโs what happens to us when we try to do too much of unwanted things. We need to learn to say โnoโ to some things that are obstacles for running well. Because these keep us from doing our best.Hebrews 12:1 says, โLet us strip off every weight that slows us downโThese weights may not be that bad or sinful. But theyโre just unnecessary. A weight in our life could be a job, a poor relationship, or a bad hobby. Itโs something that slows us down from what God wants to do in our life. And itโs not worth it.What are the obstacles of weights that are hindering and slowing down our race? When we Run the Race removing these undesired obstacles, our life will not only be successful but joyful and peaceful. Lord help us to focus our race looking ahead and Run the Race well removing all the undesired strongholds in our lives and be Victorious and joyful. In Jesus....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and blessed name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: The Goals! The Goals That Really Matter In Life Can Be Achieved By Working Hard With God's Power And Wisdom, And Not our Own..1 Corinthians 9:26.โI do not run without a goal. I fight like a boxer who is hitting somethingโnot just the air.โWithout goals, we cannot expect to be any different in this last coming december month and the new year, 2024... Long-term goals keep us moving toward our purpose and keep us from being discouraged by short-term setbacks.We all have setbacks. We need to deal with them every day, but those setbacks wonโt slow us down if our focus is on something weโre trying to achieve down the road. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 9:26, โI do not run without a goal. I fight like a boxer who is hitting somethingโnot just the airโWe donโt want to spend the next year 2024 hitting the air. But just setting goals isnโt the answer. God doesnโt appreciate every goal we set based on His divine Word. These are the kinds of goals that God blesses based on His Word. #Goals that bring God honor: The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 10:31, โWhether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of Godโ (NIV).If youโve got the right motivation, anything can be done for Godโs glory. Even God places few high in the society because of their hardwork and faithfulness. Joseph of Armithia and Nicodemus were respected leaders in the Bible. #Goals that fulfill one of Godโs purposes for our life: God put us on Earth to Worship him, be a part of his family, become like Christ, serve him, and share our life message. #Goals that are motivated by love: God is far more interested in why youโre doing something than what youโre actually doing. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 16:14,โDo everything with loveโ#Goals that are set in faith: Your goals must be big enough that theyโll require Godโs help to fulfill. The Bible says, โWithout faith it is impossible to please Godโ (Hebrews 11:6 NIV).#Goals that are achieved by Godโs power and wisdom: we cannot stick to our goals without Godโs power and His wisdom. We wonโt get healthy on our own. Can we? We cannot improve our marriage on our own. The goals that really matter in life can only be achieved with Godโs power, not our own.Help us to have short term and long term goals with a focus on our vision which brings success in our personal and Spiritual lives whatever we attempt for... In ....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Death And Power, Victory Or Defeat, Success Or Failure And Good Health Or Sickness Are In The Power Of Our Tongue. A great man of God once said, "You become what you speak." Great king and once anointed man of God, King Saul kept on thinking and saying, "I cannot fight this monstrous Goliath, it's impossible to even face him." He not only became so fearful and defeated himself but he passed on that fear of defeat even to his entire powerful army.Though Philistine was a heathen, his words brought tremors to the children of the living God. You may read 1 Samuel 17: 8 to 10, how the words of heathen Goliath brought shivers in the camp of Israel, Children of living God: And the Philistine said, "I defy the armies of Israel this day. Give me a man that we may fight together". When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the giant, they were dismayed and greatly afraid. How true it is?! When people talk to us they either give life giving words or words of death, like king Saul and the army. They thought wrong, believed wrong, confessed wrong and were defeated, demoralized and terrorized. #So, our words either give life or death to ourselves and to others too! # Not only our tongue impacts our own lives, but it also impacts either pisotively or negatively within our families, society or amongst friends circle. #We must know that we are chosen people of the living God who rose from the death victoriously.... #When people talk to you, they either give you life giving words or life threatening words, words of defeat, discouragement and despondency.#Most people live with defeated and demoralized lives who keep speaking right from the early morning saying, "I can't, it's impossible, it's too big and beyond my reach and my abilities, this sickness is incurable, I may have to live with it."# They self chain themselves in fear with demoralizing words of hopelessness, like king Saul as if our God is not a living God any more. # When people listen to us they should be drawn to us and towards the living living God. by our words of hope, words of life giving strength, words of assurance.Lord, help us to draw closer and closer to you in Word, Prayer and Fellowship so that we are strengthened in you to desk and declare life giving words of hope, life and assurance. In ....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Do You Want To Be Happy And Joyful? Trust And Obey The Lord... Ephesians. 2 : 8. For it is by His grace you are saved, through trusting Him.D.L Moody said on one occasion: "The blood of Christ can alone make us safe. The Word Of God alone makes us sure. Obedience to God alone makes us happy." What a formulae for a poised, successful, joyful and victorious life?!๐ Trusting in the Lord and obeying the Lord are like two wings of a bird. Both are equally important for a christian to grow healthy and steadily in the walk with Christ. The familiar hymn No. 463: "When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory he sheds on our way,While we do His good will. He abides with us still.And with all who will trust and obey." Chorus. Trust and obey , For there's no other wayTo be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obey. This song was written by J.H. Sammis, a presybeterian minister way back in 1880 - 85. This is one of my favorite songs. It's like a springboard to move higher in life. We need to trust the Lord and obey the Him too. I have taught this song to the VBS students way back in 1984 in 'Methodist church VBS' Sec-bad and in 1985 in 'Good News Centre VBS' along with my friend Anthony David who is now a doctor by profession. As we know this familiar hymn - we heard the chorus and the 1st stanza. . Request you to listen to these lyrics and be blessed. The song itself is a inspiring sermon. There are many Christians who trust the Lord but find difficulty in obeying Him.There are some who struggle to trust the Lord when faced by tough and difficult situations in life.There are some who trust the Lord In all situations in life and obey him too completely. Such people are blessed in all fronts and their blessings are visible to the world, and the world can see the fruit, and are blessed by their lives. Lord help us to have a childlike trust in you at all times and in obedience to you so that we are assured of thy strength which bolsters us to tackle any challenge that may appear. In Jesus...Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic : Where There Is No Vision, The People Perish. As we all know, the ability to think about or Plan the future with imagination or wisdom is vision. In every Organisation or a manufacturing company there is a 'vision statement' of the company. One of the phrases that is quoted often in Christian sermons often in the pulpit, in political ralies, in sales promotion meetings, in motivational personality development programs, is taken from the wise sayings of Solomon, the king from Prov. 29:18: "Where there is no vision, the people perish." Most men and women dream of better things than they experience. For Some, the goal is better job with more pay, Some plan for better education, in order that life may be enriched. A scientist envisions for a better world with better inventions. An artist dreams of new expressions of beauty. Therfore without an ideal, a dream, a vision, a human being will not have the incentive to work and to discipline himself ir herself in order to achieve those better things in life. An anonymous author has penned: A vision without a task is a dream;A task without a vision is a drudgery;A vision and a task is the hope of the world. When we have a vision and task we will be well placed in the society, in our profession, in our Spiritual development. Do you have the passion for the things of God pertaining to the kingdom of God? And to be Victorious till the end? If not, we will be distracted, disappointed, defeated and disillusioned in life at the end. Many Christians and servants of God too who start off well drift from their purpose and calling falling prey to worldly pleasures and enticements and for earning instant wealth in wrong ways. Paul likeness the vision of the Christian life to running a race freely without any weights, and having our eyes steadfadtly fixed on the goal if winning the prize. Focusing on the end rewards or targeted goal is fulfilment of the vision. Lord, be it our personal life, professional life or Spiritual life, help us not just to have the vision but the needed passion and the willpower to work it out with discipline and steadfastness to reach our primary goal. And to successfully finish our race like apostle Paul and other great missionaries. In Jesus marvelous name we Pray.Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and more or less our Spiritual walk with Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Word Of God Alone Refuels Our Lives. Embracing Word Of God Turns Our Setbacks To Comebacks. "The steadfadt love of the Lord never ceaseth; His mercies never come to an end. They are nรฉw every morning. Great is thy faithfulness. Deep in my heart I say, โThe Lord is all I need; I can depend on him!โโLamentations 3:22-24. Emotional exhaustion isnโt new. Itโs also not something foreign to the Bible. Just read the book of Lamentations.When Jeremiah wrote the book, Jerusalem had been captured. The Israelites were in exile. Everything Jeremiah held sacred had been destroyed.He was emotionally exhausted, and for an entire book of the Bible, Jeremiah releases his frustrations and expresses his emotions to God.In the midst of these complaints, he refocuses on God. He writes, โYet I still dare to hope when I remember thisโ (Lamentations 3:21).What brought Jeremiah hope during this very difficult time? He answers immediately:โThe Lordโs kindness never fails! If he had not been merciful, we would have been destroyed. The Lord can always be trusted to show mercy each morning. Deep in my heart I say, โThe Lord is all I need; I can depend on him!โโ (Lamentations 3:22-24).Jeremiah refocuses on five truths about God that help to refuel him in the midst of his exhaustion. He remembers:Godโs Steadfast loveGodโs Unfailing mercy.Godโs Great faithfulness.God is Always kind.God is Real hope.When life overwhelms you, donโt focus on your problems. Donโt give in to despair. Instead, focus your attention on God himself.Many people reach for chocolate or other sweet treats when theyโre emotionally exhausted. But those canโt truly comfort you.But notice the acronym above: SUGAR. It will help you remember the truth about God, even when youโre exhausted. Itโs the only kind of SUGAR that will actually refuel you. It wonโt give you a sugar high, make you gain weight, or make you more depressed.Build your life around those character traits of God, and youโll be ready for whatever setback comes your way.How do you think you might have responded to a disaster like Jeremiah facedโand like many people face around the world todayโwhen his home city was destroyed and his people were exiled?โจWhen you feel emotionally exhausted, which truth about Godโs character from todayโs devotional has the biggest impact on your well-being? Why?โจThe next time you feel burned out, what are some ways you can remember to refocus on who God is?Gracious Lord! Thank you for your Steadfast love, your unfailing mercies, your great faithfulness, and for always being kind and my Real hope. With you and your Divine Word, help us to make a comeback from setback. In Jesus....Gratitude makes you more resistant to stress and increases your happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude shows truly how humble you are, and how close you are to Christ.If you are blessed by these devotions, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: We live In A Broken World. Itโs Not Easy To Live By Faith Unless We Strive To Draw Closer To Our Master... โAll these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without us.โHebrews 11:39-40Itโs not easy to live by faith. We live in a broken world. The weather doesnโt work right. Our bodies donโt work right. Our relationships donโt work right.As Adam was leaving the Garden of Eden, God told him that life would be hardโand it is. Thereโs a cosmic battle for your life going on inside of you and outside of you. You battle with your own sinful nature. You also battle against Satan himself, who wants nothing more than to โsteal and kill and destroyโ (John 10:10) And, sometimes, it just gets to you. You want to give up.But in Hebrews 11, God urges you to hang on in faith because he hasnโt forgotten you, and he will fulfill his promises to you. He promises to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). He promises to take away your tears (Revelation 7:17). And he gives you many other promises throughout his Word.Hebrews 11 mentions a long list of biblical heroes who demonstrated faith in Godโs promises: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David, Rahab, Gideon, and others. Though they endured difficulties, they kept going in their spiritual journeys.Hebrews 11:39-40 says, โAll these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without usโ. When you feel like giving up, do more than just hang on. Believe and trust in Godโs faithfulness to keep his promises. And remember that God isnโt limited by your time on Earth to fulfill his promises. He has all of eternity to keep his Word.Let those promises give you hope for all that God is doing in you and for youโeven when itโs tough.Living by faith involves pain. If you give up when life isnโt going well, you never learn to trust God. Why do you think this is so?Itโs easy to love God and serve him when life is going well. What can help you trust him when itโs not going well?What are some of Godโs promises that can encourage you, especially when you are going through a challenging season? Would you like to follow Jesus today, if you have not yet or if you do not have assurance?!God proved his goodness through his Son, Jesus Christ. The Bible says, โFor God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal lifeโ (John 3:16).Are you ready to trust God to fulfill his promise of eternal life? If so, pray this simple prayer: "Dear God, I believe Jesus Christ is your Son. I confess I have sinned, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died to take away my sins and that you raised him to life. I want to trust Jesus as my Savior and follow him as Lord from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In Jesusโ name I pray. Amen."If you received Him as His Savior and Lord after saying this simple prayer, Pl let me know so that I can rejoice with you and pray.. "A grateful child of God is indeed a humble and blessed child of God."If you are blessed by these devotios, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing and loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐Topic: Everything May Fall Apart In Our Lives, But Not God's Divine Promises. Not a single one of all the good promises the Lord had given to the family of Israel was left unfulfilled; everything he had spoken came true.โ Joshua 21:45 When we experience a setback, we tend to focus on things that can easily fall apart. We look at our lost promotion, we look at our lost job, we look at our failed relationship. We keep our eyes on the people around us. We put our attention on what we can hold on to.But God says that when everything in life is falling apart, His promises become dearer and real, if we are washed with His blood, truly confessed and truly turn away from wicked habits and sins. Then we can be sure that his promises can be trusted.The Bible tells us, โNot a single one of all the good promises the Lord had given to the family of Israel was left unfulfilled; everything he had spoken came trueโ (Joshua 21:45 NLT).When you canโt count on anything else, you can count on the promises of God.Thatโs what Paul told his shipmates when they were being battered by a storm in Acts 27. They gave up hope and thought all was lost. But God had told Paul that they all would be safe. Paul trusted God and told the others: โSo take courage, men, because I believe God that it will be just the way it was told to meโ (Acts 27:25).Paul didnโt place his faith in the ship or the captain. Paul trusted God.That boat wasnโt going to last forever. Paul understood that. But he knew the promises of God would last.Are you trying to put your trust in a lifeboat?Maybe your lifeboat is your sparkling personality. You may be sure that you can get through anything because of your charm, wealth, power, position or your muscular personality.Maybe itโs your money. You plan to buy yourself out of whatever problem you face.But all of those lifeboats will someday perish. The only safe place to be in the middle of a storm is directly in the center of Godโs will.Acts 27 ends with an incredible comeback: โEveryone escaped safely to shoreโ (Acts 27:44 ).Godโs promises came true for Paul and his shipmatesโeveryone was safe. Godโs promises will come true for you too.When you lean on Godโs promises during a storm, you can trust that every single one of them will come true. And you wonโt be the only one who is helped.Lord, help us to become your children washed by your blood, truly confess and repent of our sins. And help us to long to come closer to you, so that we claim all your blessed promises for healing and deliverance from all evil and storms. In Jesus..."A grateful child of God is indeed a humble and blessed child of God."If you are blessed by these devotios, you may daily click the like button "๐". And Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most powerful and mighty name of Jesus Christ!Topic: Fear! False Evidence Appearing Real! Fear Must Not Rule Us And Stop Us From Taking A Stand For What We Know God Wants Us To Do. Acts 4:29. โLord, take notice of the threats they have made, and allow us, your servants, to speak your message with all boldness.โFear does not allow us to take decisions. It does not allow us to live freely and enjoy life. Fear adds worries, anxieties and sickness. It will not allow us to succeed in life. We all have fears. Too often, though, we let them rule us and stop us from taking a stand for what we know God wants us to do.Like Daniel standing in the lionโs den, we face people and situations that threaten to destroy us and our witness for Christ. But we have a choice: Will we succumb to our fears, or will we stand up for God inspite of those fears?If we want to overcome fear thatโs dragging us down, we need to understand the benefits of choosing to stand up for what God wants. And most importantly, we need to see thatโwhen we do what God wants us to doโwe earn a clear victory over fear.On the other hand, every time we give in to a fear, it becomes more intense. Fear grows every time we refuse to do what God wants us to do. And eventually, we will feel cornered by it.So what do we do?Follow the lead of early Christians. We are not the first generation of Christians to face fear. Early believers faced all kinds of persecution that surely made them afraid. The book of Acts tells how they stood up to fear.As Peter and John proclaimed Jesus boldly in Acts 4, they came up against fierce opposition. So they prayed, โLord, take notice of the threats they have made, and allow us, your servants, to speak your message with all boldnessโ (Acts 4:29) as we read earlier.Instead of giving in to fear, they moved forward boldly inspite of it.We can do the same. Stand up to fear. Fear doesnโt respond to logic, so our only chance to get rid of fear is to trust God and face it.Never, ever forget this: God wonโt part the water in front of us until we take our first step (see how God did this for Joshuaโs men at the Jordan river in Joshua 3:15). When we take a step of faith, then God shows us the path. But that wonโt happen if we stand still, wrapped up in our own fear.Take a step of faith today, and watch fear crumble in the process as God guides our steps.Lord help us to trust in you with all our heart and not lean unto our own understanding. Help us Lord to thwart and crush all our fears in thine risen power. And to enjoy life trusting in your unfailing love inspite of our shortcomings....A grateful and thankful heart God always will bless!If you are blessed by these devotions, Please click the "Like" ๐ button daily. And Please do forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Amen! ๐โโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever sweet name of Jesus!!๐๐๐นTopic : Prayer Must Become Our Lifestyle To Have A Victorious And Joyful Life! ๐๐น๐ Persistent prayers! Through persistent prayers we can claim numerous promises from the Bible on restoration, strength, healing, joy, comfort, hope, and peace.... Prayer must become our lifestyle. We might have anxious moments, setbacks and failures. Never give up prayer even amidst painful and difficult times.Promises And Prayer go together. There are numerous promises in the Bible on restoration, strength, comfort, hope, Joy over depression, peace over dejection, hope over anxious and dreadful moments, for deliverance and healing. And over worry, stress and the list goes on. For everything we need there are promises in His divine Word. But, yet they are not fulfilled. And we feel void, empty and fearful... But, when God has promised anything to us, working hard on it we can go to him and ask Him to do based on the promises in the divine Word and in His divine will. But, then, why ask when He has promised?? Asking shows faith. Asking releases faith and confidence. Asking is the acceptance on our part of what God offers based on His promises. Moreover Word of God is very clear in Mat. 07: 07 & 8 - "Ask and ye shall receive; For everyone who asks receives. So, ask not, and he shall not receive." So, let us find a promise for what we want or any need or issue or adversity we face and ask boldly to our Heavenly Father. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to this Victorious Daily Devotion in the most loving name of Jedus Christ! Topic: God Turns Our Failures Into Triumphs, Defeats Into Victories, Sorrow To Joy.Colossians 2:14 : [God] canceled the debt, which listed all the rules we failed to follow. He took away that record with its rules and nailed it to the cross.โWe all mess up our lives from time to time. We all make mistakes! But, we donโt have to live with guilt, because the Bible says, โThere is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesusโ (Romans 8:1 NIV). But our mistakes cannot be hidden. The Bible never hides this truth. It is painfully honest about the failures of its heroes from the Bible too. God saved the world from flood through a man named Noahโwho then got drunk and naked and ruined it all. Moses led the children of Israel through the Red Sea and into freedomโyet his anger kept him out of the Promised Land. King David was a man after Godโs heartโbut he also had an affair and murdered the womanโs husband so he wouldnโt be discovered.God realizes our frailty. If he only used perfect people, the Bible would be a pretty short book! But God does not leave us alone in our sin. He has a solution for our failures: grace, mercy and compassion. The Bible says, โ[God] canceled the debt, which listed all the rules we failed to follow. He took away that record with its rules and nailed it to the crossโ (Colossians 2:14) In fact, when you look at all those failures in the Bible, we get a clear picture. We can be amazed at how God used those people to accomplish his purposes in big ways. But what is most encouraging is that he used them in spite of their failures and mistakes.Just like those heroes of the Bible, you and I are trophies of Godโs grace.Our primary witness to the world around us is not all the great things we do for God. Our most important witness will be how we handle mistakes weโve made. Do we mope about our failures, or do we revel in the grace of God?People want to meet a God who turns failures into triumphs. They want to know a God who can transform the lives of broken people.The amazing part of Godโs grace isnโt just his power to forgive. Itโs also the strength and renewal he gives us when we choose to start over and trust in him to help us keep going.We acknowledged we have come short of your glory with our shortcomings and failures. But we know you will still bless us to be a blessing to others as we are in Christ desire to be a blessing to others, striving towards perfection in this world because of your grace, mercy and compassion.... If you are blessed by this devotion, Please forward to your friends and other groups. God loves a grateful child of God. God bless you! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Doesn't Matter! Begin Again! What a wonderful thing it is to be able to begin again if you had a bad start in a subject in the school, a backlog in the college, set back in your profession, not able to get a breakthrough or a promotion, lost a job suddenly?! I have collected in a diary lot of golden nuggets for over a period of five years penned by several great orators, and that diary was lost. Well, it really made me sad. But in the next one year, I have re-started all over and compiled almost double in just one year. How much more tragic life would be if we could never recover from the bad starts we all make in moral, professional and spiritual spheres of life? We all make bad starts in different periods of our lives including in our walk with Christ. This is one of the benefits which salvation alone brings. We can forget our old sins and failures how big or how small they are because God by His mercy has forgotten them. Jerm 31: 34 says, "I will forgive their iniquity and remember their sin no more. If we truly repent. Saying goes, "Old habits never die!" Its true. Sometimes we also hear that after a certain age a person cannot change. It is true that patterns of our behaviour are pretty well established when we are young.But we must also remember and be encouraged to know that 'a man or a person can change and be changed at any age and with any addiction'.We see many of them say, "I could change from many ways of sinful habits but Im unable to and I cannot avoid addiction of alcohol." Some say, I could change from many sinful areas but Im unable to overcome anger even after attaining old age'. There are some who live with envy and jealosy life long and cannot digest others coming up. Each morning is a good time to begin again even if we have failed till now. In our period of early morning personal worship and praise we can ask God to give strength and His grace to live that day in victory by our true repentance. We can have a clean slate if we truly confess, repent and turn away from our strongholds of fleshly addictions of alcohol, smoking or any sinful act and begin afresh with peace, joy and contentment in life. Help us to understand Lord old habits and addictions can be destroyed if we truly desire to come to you and grant us your strength to overcome and turn away from then to restart life afresh.... If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most joyful and victorious name of Jesus! ๐๐๐Topic: Delight In The Law Of The Lord; And He Will Fulfill The Desires Of Your Life. - Ps. 37:4. In what we delight decides our future. Decisions we delight in doing regularly decides course of our life.To โdelight,โ means as per Webster's Dictionary, is to โtake pleasureโ or โto give keen enjoymentโ or to โgive joy or satisfaction to.โSome people delight in what they see, some in what they hear, some in what they eat, some delight in recreation or amusements..... And some delight in knowing Jesus and His divine Word. The delight of knowing Jesus personally and the delight in His Word is the best decision anyone can afford to take.In the recent past I attended Thanksgiving memorial service of one of our family friends, and a relative of ours. He lost his young wife was working holding a good position in the society. I was immensely overjoyed when he shared her beloved wife's testimony. He said, "Anna, all through her life till her last breath she was delighted not only in meditating the Word, but she had the delight to underline all the promises in the Bible." Full of red markings and dates of promises written. Yes, how wonderful life she lived! Amen!Yes, When we have Him, we then have all and everything. We need to delight to seek Him, because Word of God says in John 14 :6..... "Jesus is the way, the truth and life."When we delight to walk in His way, we will never falter, when we delight to know the truth, the truth will set ud free from all bondages and anxieties. And most importantly, we have life, life everlasting and life that satisfies everything.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever joyful and sweet name of Jesus!๐๐๐Topic : God's Presence Gives Us His Strength During Our Trials And Storms Of Lives. God is with us through hard times. His presence is with us during trials And storms of lives. His presence is with us even during physical struggles, spiritual struggles and emotional struggles too! We know that Godโs abiding comforting presence is always with us. His Word contains several promises of His loving presence. Let us take a moment to meditate on on Godโs comfort presence. Isaiah 41:10 - God presence strengthens us.: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." God has promised us His strength. He will never give us a trial which we are unable to handle. As children of God, we can call upon His presence at any time.Jeremiah 33:6 - God brings healing to us:Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.John 14:27 - God provides peace to us:"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."Sometimes an unexpected pain or illness may frighten us. Let us accept Godโs gift of peace, and let it create a calm spirit within you.Matthew 11:28-30 - God presence lightens our burdens:Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.Many times we feel overwhelmed in our Christian life. God has promised us that we can find strength in Him, and He will provide rest for us.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the victorious name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐Topic : Which Is The Greatest Asset In Life? Having A Good And Cordial Relationship With Everyone. Prov. 4:23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.Our greatest asset in life is not wealth, not property and not bank balance, but our Relationship with others. A person who has good relationship has pocketed greatest asset. When our conduct is good, when our intentions are good and when our heart is clean pure and good, and not deceitful, we will have true, lasting and blessed relationship. With good relationship, I understand we can achieve several things in life. Firstly we will win many hearts. Winning hearts by our good relationship is the best thing any human being should aspire for.Even in the highest positions, IAS, IRS, IPS ranks, during final interview, they try to not only see the competence of the person but equally they check on his or her past ethical relationship and their conduct. Well, it may not be possible to have good relationship with everyone. We can ignore one or two toxic people we will find wherever we go. We cannot avoid. We need to ignore such toxic people and not waste our time. But, majority should like us. That's the sign of good relationship I'm talking about. Much research has been done and conclude saying, "people with good relationship they are much more happier, healthier, richer and stronger persons." And they have long life too! People with good relationship are liked by everyone - the higher officers or subordinates. I've come across several such incidences in my profession. A good senior officer had excellent and cordial relationship. He touched the very hearts by his conduct. When he resigned from the post because of better prospects, I observed not only superiors but even down the level staff and other employees felt a great loss of losing him. Because he always brought comfort, cheer, encouragement and strength. Another senior officer resigns after a gap. Same employees did not vent out any emotions whatsoever. They did not even shed crocodile tears. Why? Because he hurt several people, he made every effort to bring others down. He never liked others to come up or out grow him. He was arrogant and selfish. Many thought it's good that he left, as he harmed several staff and officers too. Some even feel, "it's better he is leaving, as he or harmed several Lives."People who are emotionally stronger, they come out stronger than others. But, people who are emotionally weak, they fight, they distort, they argue and fight. When it comes to Christian living and witness, there are millions of people all around the globe doing God's work. But, unfortunately, very few maintain good relationship. Such group is unselfish and truly serve the lord. Without relationship no church, no ministry can be fruitful. Without proper relationship no person can be fruitful or successful in his or her work. Our works will not be weighed, but our good deeds and proper conduct, testimony and witness among others is important. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the victorious name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐Topic : Which Is The Greatest Asset In Life? Having A Good And Cordial Relationship With Everyone. Prov. 4:23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.Our greatest asset in life is not wealth, not property and not bank balance, but our Relationship with others. A person who has good relationship has pocketed greatest asset. When our conduct is good, when our intentions are good and when our heart is clean pure and good, and not deceitful, we will have true, lasting and blessed relationship. With good relationship, I understand we can achieve several things in life. Firstly we will win many hearts. Winning hearts by our good relationship is the best thing any human being should aspire for.Even in the highest positions, IAS, IRS, IPS ranks, during final interview, they try to not only see the competence of the person but equally they check on his or her past ethical relationship and their conduct. Well, it may not be possible to have good relationship with everyone. We can ignore one or two toxic people we will find wherever we go. We cannot avoid. We need to ignore such toxic people and not waste our time. But, majority should like us. That's the sign of good relationship I'm talking about. Much research has been done and conclude saying, "people with good relationship they are much more happier, healthier, richer and stronger persons." And they have long life too! People with good relationship are liked by everyone - the higher officers or subordinates. I've come across several such incidences in my profession. A good senior officer had excellent and cordial relationship. He touched the very hearts by his conduct. When he resigned from the post because of better prospects, I observed not only superiors but even down the level staff and other employees felt a great loss of losing him. Because he always brought comfort, cheer, encouragement and strength. Another senior officer resigns after a gap. Same employees did not vent out any emotions whatsoever. They did not even shed crocodile tears. Why? Because he hurt several people, he made every effort to bring others down. He never liked others to come up or out grow him. He was arrogant and selfish. Many thought it's good that he left, as he harmed several staff and officers too. Some even feel, "it's better he is leaving, as he or harmed several Lives."People who are emotionally stronger, they come out stronger than others. But, people who are emotionally weak, they fight, they distort, they argue and fight. When it comes to Christian living and witness, there are millions of people all around the globe doing God's work. But, unfortunately, very few maintain good relationship. Such group is unselfish and truly serve the lord. Without relationship no church, no ministry can be fruitful. Without proper relationship no person can be fruitful or successful in his or her work. Our works will not be weighed, but our good deeds and proper conduct, testimony and witness among others is important. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: If We Want To Grow Steadily And Be Prosperous We Need To Say "No" To Temptations. Hebrews 12:1: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.โThe most important word to remember for our spiritual journey is to say โNo" to sweet temptations that come in the most sweetest way. And we need to have the needed battery power of His divine Word to say "No". Or else we will will be swept away and be destroyed like Samson who fell to Delilah's worldly charms. Joseph said a firm "No" when simillar attractive temptation came forth. His "No" to the temptation brought him to pass the test to gain the Lord's favour. We cannot run a marathon race with heavy clothing on us. It will block our swiftness to run with the additional weight. So, we too have to set aside the unneccesary weights of gossip, jealousy, envy, putting down others, lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh and the pride of life. If we do so we grow steadily and no good thing will He withold from us. Ps.84 12. We will also not lack any good thing. Ps. 34:10. Help us lord not to have excessive baggage which slows down our race and walk with you. But be trim and fit to say No and overcome all the sweet temptations that beset us. In .... If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Who Are Strong In The Lord? How Can We Identify Them?Let us read Dan. 11:32. People who know their God shall be strong. They shall do exploits for God.. Those who know God shall be strong enough to have protection and provision. People who know Godย have the courage and strength to do what is right, to stand for righteousness and truth, though they stand alone, though the whole world be against them. Even when everybody else is giving in to sin in their school or college life or in their neighborhood or at their work place, they stand for what is right like Daniel. People who know God will refresh others with their words, conduct and behaviour. People who know God will exhibit love, kindness and generosity. People who know God can be easily identified by others as they become ambassadors of the kingdom of God exhibiting the love of Christ which is unselfish. People who know their God reflect the light of Christ and guide the people in right direction from darkness to Light. Help us to know you more and more day by day Lord so that we become strong, re-strengthened & reignited to bless and comfort others, and guide others to the light.. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐๐Topic : Self Confidence. It Is The Source Of Strength And The Secret Of Success..Conquering inferiority complex by self confidence. It can be gained by knowledge, hard work and having faith in God.1 Samuel 17: 26. Who is this uncircumcised Philistine who defies the armies of the living God?? Self confidence is the source of strength and the secret of success. Inferiority complex is the chief enemy of self confidence. This inferiority complex saps one's energy, creates serious doubts about one's strength and capacity and renders one diffident, over cautious, backward and inactive. Unless one overcomes inferiority complex, it will not be possible to acquire self confidence. The best example in the Bible on the inferiority complex is the story of the mighty king Saul and his big army who suddenly became powerless, weak and surrounded by inferiority complex and short of self confidence and fear, because of disobedience to God. They kept staring at the situation doubting their abilities till David the ordinary shepherd boy with high in "self confidence" because of the Lord within him has conquered the mountain of Goliath with faith and action. So, It is most certain and definitely possible to get over the inferiority complex, no matter how old or deep rooted it is. All you need to master it is a keen desire to do so and the faith and positive attitude to attempt without fearing and being inferior. The second important requirement is knowledge.........So dear beloved, knowledge is strength, Knowledge is power.Once we master the knowledge on the subject, inferiority will vanish instantly.We must face life situations, trials and setbacks with confidence.When we analyse the nature, cause and growth of inferiority complex within us, we see that it revolves around fear of the criticism, disapproval and judgement of other people. This also crops up and inferiority develops in many cases by comparing our abilities, gifts, talents, status, position with others who are much better off than us. To avoid this complex, with our own abilities we must strive to do our best without ever comparing ourselves at all with others. Lastly, as children of living God, like the shepherd boy, David, we are the children of king of kings, and so we have the power within to be strong, bold, courageous and act with self confidence whatever we do.Apostle Paus says, "I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me." Our part is to act and be busy. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful and holy name of Jesus!๐๐น๐Topic : Who Can See God? The transfiguration of Christ comes from within. It's the transformation of the inner person. Philip. 04:08. Finally my brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble , whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy, meditate on these things. Matthew 05: 8: Blessed are the pure in Heart for they shall see God. This is one of the beatitudes spoken by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Opposite meaning of beatitude is misery, means being afflicted. In 1Tim. 06:16 says ' no one can see God at anytime. But Jesus says the pure of heart shall see God. To be pure of heart what Jesus means is to be free of all self seeking desires. How many times we have performed an act perfectly free from any personal gain? Such an act is what Jesus says is a pure act. Yes! The message of Jesus - Sermon on the Mount is of the transformation of the inner person & not the outward. What a nice reward!!?? All these attributes are produced from within-the heart. The heart makes the life. Inner fashions the outer. The transfiguration of Christ comes from within. Bodily health is beautiful. Mental health & vigour too is beautiful, but the purity of heart is the glory of all loveliness. I.e Gentleness, meekness, kindness, goodness, purity, long-suffering, patience, temperance are all the qualities which we can emulate from within to reflect Christ.Anger, jealousy, envy, hatred, not digesting success of others has to be rooted out. We need to understand that good name and fruit of the spirit is an investment for the present as well as it rewards us in future, i.e eternal life. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and humble name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: The Grace Of Yielding! Rom. 6:13:Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive...One of the great evangelist, Derek Prince said, "Yielding is the key to God's 'secret hidden' wisdom. It is only as we yield that we find life. Dying to self is the only path to true freedom and blessing." Broader aspect of yielding: Much easier to say, but it needs complete surender to understand and implement than to merely utter:1#Bearing with the weakness of others. 2#Not insisting on our rights.3#Letting go when God asks us to. If God asked you to sacrifice what you hold dear and precious, could you do it? The world unfortunately is full of the opposite. Leave alone yielding, they are many leaders who are possesive and snatchers, grabbers and graspers than yielders. They literally snatch and grab from others who strived hard and their labour in the field is snatched by those who did not put forth any effort - but were in their comfort zones and pleasures. They forget these possessions and positions are like a vapour till Christ comes back in rapture. They are barren, dry, withered, fruitless and joyless. Let us see from the Bible itself. The entire land was the inheritance of Abraham. When Abraham asked his nephew, Lot to choose the land to avoid disputes, Lot selfishly snatched and grabbed the most fertile and watered land to himself leaving the 'rocks and hills' land to Abraham. But the whole land was Abraham's inheritance. The moment Abraham yielded to give his own baby of the fertile land to Lot God spoke to Abraham and blessed him. That's how God deals with us too. As long as you hold on to say, "That's mine and am not letting go," you and I won't see what God has for us. It's the yielding spirit that receives the inheritance and ultimate blessings and not the grabbers and snatchers. Not the grasping spirit nor the grabbing spirit. As long as you continue to say, "It's mine, you can't have it, God put me here" you won't have what God has for you. You have to yield. The lesson is simple for us. We have to be willing to let go. It's very unfair, unreasonable, it's unjust. So what? God arranged it. It may be truly your baby. But let it go. Don't hold back. God arranged it. That's passing of a true test and faith. Faith is received as a gift to all of us but it's matured by walking in steps of obedience and become closer to God. When we draw closer to Him, though it's difficult to yield but not impossible. What is that you are still holding on to and losing God's rich and divine blessings? Let us make this sincere prayer: Help us Lord to invest in the lives of others. Let them take the credit. Let them take the power and what all we earned. I let go off everything and yield myself. I am willing to let it drop and be free. In Jesus....If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most blessed name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐Topic : Would You Like To Shine Like A Star In The Sky?!Faithful and blessed men of God! They are called righteous and blessed to shine like stars in the sky...Daniel 12:3Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness shine like stars forever and ever.Prov. 11:30 says, "He that wins souls is wise."Bro. Reinhard, Bonnke, Bro. Bakth Singh, Bro. Sadhu Sundar Singh, Bro. Billy Graham, William Booth of Salvation Army, Bro. Yesanna are few starlwarts among many who worked ceaselessly in all sincerity, honesty and Trustworthiness to serve Christ and build God's Kingdom. They were counted no doubt faithful. Their vision primarily has been to save souls and enlarge God's Kingdom. Wherever they went and whatever may be the occasion, they shared pure unadulterated gospel of Christ, New birth, salvation, eternal life and eternal damnation..They are truly wise and blessed who turned thousands to righteousness from sinful bondage. They are indeed stars shining forever. Once we become His children, His heir after we receive Christ, we become the instruments of salvation, we become the ambassadors of Christ, we become the light carriers of Christ, we become the love carriers of Christ. We become bonded to share and carry purely the treasure of the gospel and salvation to the lost. Wherever we preach it needs to be that... These men of God drew huge crowds and multitudes without bloating the emotions of people in prosperity. That's why they are blessed like stars in the sky shining with their kingdom-worthy deeds. Jesus commissioned not just the pastors but to all of us who are saved and are called as His children, " To go into all the world to preach His gospel." When we do that, He promised to be with us and bless us to shine...If we go through the book of Acts, birth of church, and how the church grew truly in the Word. It's been amazing to see the greatest and most steady growth of the early church. The reason being all those apostles including Christ's disciples were in unity. They crucified self ... which is missing these days, and they only preached repentance and salvation. Those who crucify self centredness to serve Him like these apostles and great men of God, they will be blessed. And such churches growth is true and bears much fruit.. When we win souls we shall shine like stars.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome once again to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and Victorious name of Jesus! ๐๐๐Topic : What Is The Greatest Miracle In Your Life? Prov. 23: 26 & 33. My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my way.Your eyes will see strange things. And your heart will utter perverse things.It's really good to be healed from cancer, aids, carona virus, but the greatest healing in life is the healing of heart and saving of soul from eternal damnation of eternal fire.I came to know a person who was suffering from last stage of cancer... ...So, I believe, "Healing of heart and being born again" is the greatest miracle in life.Heart is deceptive and full of evil. Unless we cleanse it and and confess and repent of our iniquities, we all perish. Kind David knows our human heart is full of wickedness and deceptive. Unholy and impure thoughts. He prays a sincere prayer with a repentant heart, praying, "Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me." If our heart is good we will do good and edifying works. If not, we will do deceptive works and see evil things of world with our eyes. And thereby bring reproach and shame to ourselves leading us to eternal destruction. Here are few Inspiring quotes! "Live with a clean heart; love with a clear motive; sleep with a clear conscience." - Brian Houston. "God favours a man with a pure heart; and a clear conscience." - Chris Lumpkin."A clean heart won't let your mouth speak dirty. Purify the heart, and it will cleanse your speech." - Ben. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and faithful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐Topic : Peace In Christ Amidst Trials, Adversities And Anxieties Of Life.Trials, tribulations, troubles, sickness and adversities of this World are many. We all go through these at one point of time or the other. But, yet, If we are truly God's children, we are overcomers and conquerors.These things are no respecter of persons. It comes to poor, the rich, wealthy, weak as well as strong people.Are you feeling lonely because of such things happening? Do you feel rejected and unwanted? Is failure in life and not settling down causing you to become lonely, despondent and dejected? Is sudden sickness or loss of someone dear taking further toll on your health? Do you feel being subjected to constant abuse and rude behaviour by someone? Is these trials, troubles, tribulations dog you day in and day out without any peace and rest?Let us not be disheartened nor disillusioned. For we have only one person in this world. He loves us not just in good times alone but loves us at all times. When everyone leaves you, He will not leave you and me. He is a true and only one friend who truly understands us like no one else. He is the only friend who will never disappoint you and me even when everyone leaves. He is Jesus Christ. He has prepared a place for us, a mansion. If, if we have Jesus as our friend and Saviour, it's ours. People in this world may forsake us depending on our situations and low times, but our true friend will never leave nor forsake us. We can never forget His divine pure love on the cross. His love covered all our sins, failures and shortcomings. All those of us who truly received Him as our saviour and friend, He has already prepared mansions for all His friends who embraced Him.Here is the good news from God's divine Word.. for today.The Word of God in John 16 : 33 doesn't just say "You may have peace," but Jesus says,"In Me you may have peace." Lord Himself says further in this verse, "In this world you will have tribulation." But it doesn't stop there. It says, "Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." When we have truly have Him as our Saviour n friend, though we might go through these trials, tribulation and sickness, but yet, we rejoice, we praise God in supernatural, because we have peace and rest amidst all these....If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Restoring Your Mind To Righteousness And Your Life To Abundance. Abundance Of Peace, Power, Joy And Victory Over Doubts, Fear And Anxiety. Would you like to have no regrets in life ahead? Would you like to experience peace over anxiety, joy over sorrow, be victorious over defeated life, have abundance over lack and scarcity? Yes, we need not have any regrets in future when we fall in love with Christ and long to be in the presence of the Lord like these psalmists. Let us hear what the psalmist said in Psalm 84: 10 to 12. For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For theย Lordย God is a sun and shield: theย Lordย will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.What a promise to all those who walk uprightly! The psamist or rather the author's longingness to be in the House of God is indeed worth noting. He prefers to be just a doorkeeper in the house of God than to be in Fellowship of wicked people. He shuns evil and evil workers unlike the present generations who prefer to spend time with everyone except with upright and godly. Let us see the experience of another psalmist, David the shepherd and king in Psalm 27 verses 1, 4 & 5. Theย Lordย is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? theย Lordย is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?One thing have I desired of theย Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of theย Lordย all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of theย Lord, and to enquire in his temple.For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rockKing David affirms that Lord God Almighty is the light, Salvation and Strength of his life..One and only thing even this psalmist desires to seek of the Lord is, that he too longs to be in the house of the Lord all the days of His life to behold the beauty and majestic splendour of the Lord. It simply means that we need to practise and enjoy the presence of the Lord wherever we are and whatever we do and not literally be in the house of God 24x7. Obviously then, our mind will be renewed day by day to His righteousness instead of filling it with thrash which leads to loneliness, , doubt, fear, anxiety and lack in life. Otherwise, His plans to honor and prosper us to abundance will be missing. Help us Lord to have the blessed desires of these psalmists - to be longing to be in His presence so that our mind is restored to righteousness and our life to abundant life... Amen!If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic: No Goliath Can Dare To Stand Against God's Children Who Are Faithful To Him..1 Sam. 17:26 : And David said to the men stood by him saying, "... Who is this uncircumcised Philistine who defies the armies of the living God?God never puts any story in the Bible without a reason. And He never specifies that certain narratives are only for children or for so and so... When God inspired the writer of 1 & 2nd Samuel, He very well knew we would all face various types of Goliaths in our lives. Sometimes these Goliaths could be people, or could be any threatening endangering situation in our lives. These Goliath type adversaries, circumstances, or a disability, or sickness, or can be an adversary type Goliaths within your own family, or work area or within a church. Here in this case 1 Sam. 17: 32, it's been Goliath who has tormented king of Israel, Saul, and his vast powerful army for 40 days and 40 nights.When there was no hope, David, the then shepherd boy comes to the scene. And David said to king Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of this Goliath; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. Most of the times we are more scared of the circumstances and adversaries. As I said, it can be in our job, our sickness or within a family, like Absalom son of David who aspired for his own father's kingly throne, and waged a war against his own ordained father. Foolishly Absalom did not know if he is waging a war against his father, David who has been ordained by the Almighty God himself, means he is waging a war against the Almighty God. We know Absalom was defeated and became a victim of his own pride. These adversaries can be of different sizes and forms, and look too big to defeat them. No matter how big your adversary, you can win over, I can win over, and we all can win over. Because, we are God's chosen children, and no weapon and no principalities nor powers can neither prosper nor stand before us. Let us declare the promises of God saying, "If God is with us who can be against us?" If God is with us, no Goliath can be against us. Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic: Do Not Feel Inferior And Underestimate Yourself. You Are Precious And Valuable. There are no unimportant people in the sight of God. Word of God says in Psalm 139:14: I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.Let's remind ourselves . Even a small star shines in the darkness from millions of miles away. The first and the the worst of all frauds is to limit oneself. Use what talents you possess and keep singing and praising. Well, if we are not grateful in singing, the Lord takes the birds singing as praise. So, let's from henceforth understand we are wonderfully and uniquely made by our Almighty Sovereign God. If we are deliberately planning self defeat to be less than what we are capable of doing, we will be frustrated for the rest of our lives. Every person in this universe knows something you don't know. As I said, no one is unimportant. But unfortunately there are thousands who have hidden talents which others do not have, but they don't take the initiative. They feel inferior. Rise up! When God almighty has created you, you must never be inferior. What is greatness? What is achievement? Doing what God wants you to do and being where He wants you to be. As God's own children, we can be one of His few successes and not be one of His thousands of disappointments, if we pursue. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Greetings in the amazing and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" once again!๐๐น๐Topic: Peace! The Need Of The Hour In This Troubled And Wearied World Is Peace. orld Is In Pursuit /Search For Peace In This Peaceless And Violent World. Everyone, including people who have money, riches and wealth, fame and stature too struggle to find rest and peace in this wearied world. And everyone strive for one thing more than any otherโPEACE. The reason they seek it is, because thereโs no lasting comfort or freedom in their lives inspite of having everything in life. Why we see now and then several film actors who go into depression and attempt suicide, though they have wealth, fame and status? Because they cannot find meaning and purpose, and peace in this disturbed world. Itโs like they are always unsettled and restless. The Bible defines peace primarily in three ways.Psychological peace - the comfort within.Relational peace - harmony among humanity.Spiritual peace - which is between God and man.The Bible outlines how sin damages or wipes out all three types of peace.When God created man, he was at peace with God, himself, and everyone else. However, that peace was lost when he turned against God. Peace can be restored, but we cannot do it alone. God provided a way. Some people say when they drink little or more wine they will have little peace. They think so, but on the contrary it makes them still lonelier and miserable, and further, their health is destroyed. Jesus Christ, Godโs only Son, was sent to this world to take away our sins. He did so by allowing Himself to be crucified, and it was that sacrifice that made it possible for us to have peace againโpeace within ourselves, peace with each other and peace with God.After Jesus died on the cross, He came back to life. That demonstrated Jesus is God, but also made it clear He desires for everyone to have perfect peace. Jesus empowers each of us to overcome every type of sin. No matter how difficult our situation is, Christ can break through it. But we must first acknowledge our sin and commit to Jesus, then we can have perfect peace and know its meaning.In John 16:33, Jesus said, โI have told you all this so that you may have peace in meโ To have peace, we must know the One who can give it.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the supernatural name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐๐Topic: Stress!! How To Handle Stress? Stressful Events Are Facts Of Life. We May Not Be Able To ChangeOur Current Situation, But We Need To Analyse And Identify What Causes Us Stress.Without salt there cannot be any cooking. If the salt is more, then whatever is cooked, is of no use but to be thrown away. Even stress is like that. If it is to a certain limit, it's ok. But it's more or high, then it leads to several problems in health like Hyper tension, blood pressure, diabetic, ulcers, skin diseases, asthma, obesity, frequently having headache, sleeplessness, depression and anxiety, falling health, heart diseases.Adrenaline increases our heart rate, elevates blood pressure, muscle tension and pain.Those who were neglected or abused as children tend to be particularly vulnerable to stress. Rebellious children, disobedient and disrespectful to parents, brings enormous stress and stress related ailments to parents. For some, stress due to love failure. Constant friction between husband and wife and abuse. Business Loss, financial loss, unpaid bills raising, failure in exams, unemployment for long time, list goes on...It is learned over 70 percent of Americans that regularly experience physical or psychological symptoms caused by stress, as explained by the American Institute of Stress. The top physical symptom reported was fatigue, and the top psychological symptom was irritability or anger.Is there any remedy? Daily excercise, proper healthy diet, fun, laughter, happiness are few which can mitigate stress. Apart from that, It's much easier for Christians to overcome stress by developing a relationship with the Lord Almighty. Because we have the lord God who not only died, but He is the only one who is Immortal and Invisible God who has conquered death by His resurrection.When we build strong relationship and trust in Him, we can enjoy life on this earth. We shall overcome in Christ all situations in life. Let us trust believe and claim this promise from Prov. 3 : 5-6.Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐Benedict James#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic : Not Fainting Under Trial. By Trials God Is Shaping Us Higher Things. Galatians 6:9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint notThere are some people who give up and lose all their courage and faith the moment any trouble comes. They cannot endure trial. Sorrow and grief utterly crushes them. They think they cannot go on again. There had been lives broken down by affliction which have never risen again out of the dust. There have been mothers and fathers who have been faithful before any sort of storm that buffet them. And gave never cared for life again, letting their home grow dreary and desolate. And Their children go uncared for, as they sit in the abandonment of their uncomforted grief. There had been men with bright hopes who have suffered one defeat or loss and have never risen again out of the dust..But the Word of God tells us that we should never faint under any trial. God chastens us not to crush us but to strengthen us and to be partakers of His suffering and o His holiness. To faint therefore under chastening is disloyalty to God. We ought to accept the affliction with reverence and turn the whole energy of life into the channels of obedience and service even under trials and adversities of life without giving up..If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever graceful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic : Our Thoughts Will Determine Our Future! If You Think You Can Do It And Be Successful, You Will Be Successful. If You Think You Can't, You Will Be Defeated And Be A Failure.... Let us see what one of the most wisest man in the Bible king Solomon says in Prov. 23 7 "As a man thinketh so is he." If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. If you think you will fail and be defeated, you will be defeated. If you think you will win, you will be victorious. Why? Because your thought life and my thought life determines the quality of our lives. Our thought lives determine the power of our lives. Philip 2 5. Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus. We need to have the mind of Christ to excel n be positive..Apostle Paul writes to Romans 22 2..Be ye not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. How you and I can renew our mind? Pause. We renew our mind by washing ourselves in the Word of God.. Ephesians 5 26 says, Jesus might sanctify and cleanse the church with the washing of water by the word of God..We see clearly in the story of Goliath and Israelites army and their king, Saul. Their thought life was filled with fear and defeat. And they were defeated, abused and threatened whenever they heard this uncircumcised heathen, Goliath who tormented these once anointed God's children for 40 days and 40 nights. Which is that Goliath that is stealing your joy? Which is that Goliath that is stopping you from enjoying your life in victory, peace and happiness? Same situation, same battle ground, same ground reality, an ordinary shepherd boy, an unknown boy comes to the scene. His thought life was different Amen! Unknown to to king and the Israelites' army.. Without any battle field experience this shepherd boy thought in his mind like this and declared loudly, "I will win this battle. I will cut off his head today." He thought like that, acted like that and executed like that cut off Goliath's head. Isia 26 : 6 : I will keep Him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee. Not those who watch telivision continuously or social media or chit chat whole day with rubbish. Instead of getting healthy and happy dreams, you will get dreadful dreams, witchcraft and demonic attacks.. But whose mind is stayed on the principles of righteousness, they get peaceful dreams and God's visions and sound rest. "It's not at all happiness that makes you happy, but the gratefulness that makes you happy."Which one of these two people are we? Your success or your failure is your direct reflection of your thought life. Your attitude determines your life. Your succes or failure depends on your attitude and no one else can help you. You decide your destiny n not someone else.. Your attitude is reflected in your speech. From the abundance of your heart speaketh the mouth. Luke 6 45.You are a child of God. You have access to God and His supernatural power in the authority of Jesus name. Your attitude celebrates the victory in advance or starve in self pity.Do not let your past control your future. Do not allow other people to define your future. Don't let other people to drag into your past and destroy your present. You are a child of the living God. Thus is the day the Lord has made. And let us rejoice and be glad in it. "You cannot be a joyful person without reading the joyful Bible." Rejoice n be exceedingly glad. Rejoice that you are able to listen God's divine Word now. Rejoice that your name is written in the book of life. Rejoice that angels are going before you and behind you.. For complete devotion, pl watch this short video devotion.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Taming The Temper And Keeping It Under Control.Prov 21:23: Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. One of the most difficult thing for us as Christians is to tame the tongue and keep it under constant check. We fail often times and mar our image. There has been a muslim who helped us in cooking daily for several years. Though he is not a Christian he had the gift of having tremendous patience and self control. Though he was provoked, he never lost his cool. He never slipped his mouth to speak harshly or to argue, to justify, and he never lost his temper. He was as cool as a cucumber. ๐.It's been an eye and ear opener to for us to learn from him. His deeds were purely of Christian nature though he was not a Christian. We see often in this world be it at home, college, work place or church, our temper brings many conflicts and many loses such as losing a friend or loved one's, losing a job or promotion including losing peace and joy. Have you seen any one who is calm and cool inspite of adverse situation or provocation with grievous words? Yes, but they are very few in this world like the person who helped us in household chores.Temper itself is not just an evil power, but a demonical possession in any one. Temper may make irreparable mischief if allowed to run untamed. But when brought under the sway of sanctification, it will become an element of great power. A strong temper held in perfect leash gives majesty and joy to the life. There is no temper which cannot be brought under control through God's and constant meditation of the Word of God. The best book I suggest is to meditate the book of proverbs. Let none of us despair, therefore if we have a strong temper which ofttimes leads us to sinful outbursts. We can tame our temper until the most impatient of us remain calm and quiet under the sorest temptation. But we must be on guard because a conquered lion is a lion still if the old spirit is aroused. We need to it under constant check.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and comforting name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic : Grief! It Does Not Come And Go In An Orderly, Confined Timeframe. Nothing is waste in the life of a christian. Even grief and sorrow turns into joy and victory, if we don't give up. During the time of grief we must never quit nor faint - but cling, claim and declare the words of assurance from the divine Word of God! Ps. 27; 4 & 5. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.Grieving can be the most difficult time for people. Trying to balance the feelings of pain and loss is important.But, our grief has a purpose. Grieving is the process God uses to bring us to a place of wholeness. Nothing in life can prepare us for the death of a loved one. Whether death results from a sudden accident or a sustained illness, it always catches us off-guard. Death is so deeply personal and stunningly final, nothing can emotionally prepare us for its arrival. With every death, there is a loss. And with every loss, there will be grief.Grief doesnโt come and go in an orderly, confined timeframe. Just when we think the pangs of anguish have stolen their last breath, another wave sweeps in and we are forced to revisit the memories, the pain, the fear. Sometimes we try to resist the demands of grieving. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock.Psalm 9:9-10. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Ps. 34:4 I sought the Lord and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears. Ps. 73: 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Christ-Likeness At Home Is Most Important! Being A Witness At Jerusalem First.... Let us keep the lamp of love shining day after day at home first amid the multitude of home cares and home duties, amid the criticisms of thoughtlessness, amid the thousand little irritations and provocations of home life which so tend to break peace and mar sweet temper. Let home love be the kind that never faileth. Wherever else far away or near you pour the bright beams of Christian life, be sure you brighten the space close about you in your own home. Word of God says in Acts 1:8 to be a witness at Jerusalem - your home, then other places. But we see many make every efforts to look good in the church and other social places, but at home they never make efforts to be that light and love unfortunately. There has been a good looking and beautiful mother and a wife, Evangeline who is talented and gifted in doing several activities in a charismatic church. And she has a good name in the church.One day suddenly she was diagnosed with liver cancer. And it's been worsening. She went to her pastor personally to put forth her prayer petition. Pastor promised to uphold her in his personal prayers. As he was praying for healing the Lord spoke to him clearly. The next Sunday after the service she called Evangeline and asked her, "how is her relationship with your husband. Do you forgive him and love him?"Evangeline was shocked to hear these questions which pierced into her heart like a bullet. She was startled. Her face and appearance showed it all. She confessed that she always argued, questioned and often fought with her husband. Pastor in the most kindest way told her to ask for forgiveness and start loving him. And she would be healed. She confessed bitterly, cried and promised pastor she would do that immediately.Even as she confessed with her husband and started loving him, within ten days she was touched by the risen power of Christ and healed her completely. Being a witness first at Jerusalem is most important than what we do outside. Help us to bring Christlikeness and be a witness with the children and spouse and bring in peace, joy happiness and bring heaven to home. In Jesus ....If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Do We Need Christ Only In dark hours And Forsake Him in Sunshine? If we are close to the Lord even in our good times and sunshine, He well be available to us in times of grief and sorrow. Why do most people only think of Jesus when they are in trouble or sick? We are in danger of using our Lord almighty help only in our dark hours in our dark period of life - when we are in some trouble or adversity of life. But we ought to understand that we need Christ as much in our bright prosperous exalted hours as in the days of darkness, adversity and depression.Our faith and love towards Christ must be just as much of for hours of joy as for our days of grief.There are as many stars in the sky as at midnight although we cannot see them in the sun's glare in the noon time. And so also there are just as many comforts and promises and divine encouragement and blessings above us when we are in noons of human gladness and earthly success as we are in pain and sorrow.Many times we make the mistake of thinking that Christโs help is needed only for sick rooms or in times of overwhelming sorrow and suffering. This is not true. Certainly, for those who belong to the Lord and follow Him, He is with us in times of distress, and that is a comforting truth, but He wants to be part of every experience and every moment of our lives, because the human race will always be in need of a Savior.Jesus not only met the needs of the sick, and the downtrodden and the weary; He went to the wedding of Canaโa time of joy; a time to celebrate marriage. He went to the temple to hear Scripture read and honoured. He gathered little children around Him. He went fishing. He visited close friends in Bethany. He prepared breakfast for His disciplesโand even in these times, He saw the needs of those He encountered. He spoke of love. He spoke of healing. He offered Himself and shed His blood for sin. We will never fully comprehend our need of Christ while we live in this world. When we get to Heaven, we will be amazed at how God took care of us and blessed us in the storms of life and in the good times of life too. We should thank Him and commit ourselves to trusting Him in every facet of life because only He fully knows the purpose for trials, tears and triumph. โNo good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightlyโ (Psalm 84:11).....If you are blessed with these devotions, help others too by forwarding to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.God bless! ๐For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic : World Struggles With Addiction Of Strongholds Of Sin. Only Overcomers Of Sin Can Go To Heaven. Rev. 02:07.To him that overcometh will I give to eat the tree of life. Mt.26:41. Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation. Spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak. "Beautiful souls are experienced by ugly experiences of life.""Pleasures of sin are for a season; but it's wages are for eternity."For complete devotion, let us listen to this short video dev. Msg. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Seeing Only The Faults And Not Good! Daniel 6:3-5: Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.There are some people who walk through God's fair world, and in the midst of men and women, whose lives shine with bright qualities and dazling gems of character, and yet the works does not have the eyes for any of these radiant and glorious beauties like the life of Daniel. But for every fault of blemish they have the sharpest vision. They judge uncharitably. They think evil where there is none. This is one of the things Christ condemns in our lives. We ought to train ourselves away from a habit of life so unchristian. We should seek to have eyes only for the beauty, not for the blemishes.Our human nature never allows someone to outgrow us. It never likes someone coming up in life. Unfortunately it's more prevalent in those who profess to be the true children of God. And thus lives will never be fruitful nor a blessing to anyone.Why most of the apostles and even Jesus Christ was martyred? Simple reason - the Pharisees, Saducess and other religious leaders could not stand the popularity they were getting because of their manifestation of the love of Christ and the authority with which they spake and healed many from sickness, oppression and depression. If we see the life of Daniel. He lived a blemishless life. And all the top leaders, Satraps and Presidents spent much of the time to kill him. The reason? Simple. They were filled with envy and jealousy because Daniel was gaining more and prominience with the king and his favor. Finally, they themselves were killed and destroyed by the same lions.We ought to be watchful not to get into this habit of criticising, gossiping about others and waste our time in plotting to put down others, lest we too will be destroyed without joy, peace and barren dry life like these religious leaders. Help us Lord not to look with evil eyes and thoughts to harm others and criticise and gossip about others. And to understand it harms our own lives and the reputation. In Jesus....If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most gracious and merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Hindrances Of Sins And Lack Of Faith Block Us From Enjoying "Praise And Worship." Hinderances can be from sins of gossip, pride, hatred, anger and arrogance because of having power and wealth, fear of other habitual and secret sins. Relationship conflicts, and many struggle in this area thereby not allowing them to worship the Lord freely. Cold and luke warm relationship with God. Such sins are the main hindrances that will never allow us to worship the Lord. What are the barriers that you feel are hindering you personally to worship and praise Him and reap the blessings of worship? You and I can make a small check list. Then, how can we overcome these barriers? By being obedient to the Word of God.. 1 Sam. 15 : 22 says, "To obey is better than sacrifice." Obedience is the best form of worship. This true worship in an individual's life can happen only when he or she truly knows and experiences personally who the Lord God Almighty is, and truly understands what He has done for us. And experience personally His love, His power of Omnipotence and Omniscience.Completely yielded life to Christ enables us to truly worship Him. A life that has a clean and pure heart. Anyone who sacrifices self centeredness enjoys worshipping the Lord. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: To Have Peace And Purpose In LifeJesus Ought To Be Our Super Model To Follow. Many Follow After A Man And Later Regret And Get Disappointed.They try to get your attention on them and when they fail, your faith too fails and falls. Psalm 18:30:As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.Joshua could not take down the walls of Jericho alone; he needed the children of Israel to help him carry out Godโs unique battle plan. As their leader, Joshua did something extraordinary.Instead of positioning himself at the forefront of the parade, he made the Ark of the Covenant the central focus of every Israelite. The Ark represented Godโs presence among His people; it contained His promises to them. Surrounded by the priests, warriors, and people, the Ark was at the center of their laps around Jericho.They kept the Word of God and His presence in sight. As you march, remember to keep Jesus at the very center of your endeavours as though your life depends on Him. If you follow a mere man, you will receive only the best that he can give. But, if you follow a limitless God, He will give you more than you can imagine or comprehend.Let us open the Word of God to meet Him in the pages of scriptures.Let us find direction and hope to conquer darkness and provide courage for another lap. It always accomplishes what it is sent out to do.When we are walking around the most difficult issue in our lives, keeping His presence and His promises at the center will lead us to victory.As we keep Jesus at the center, may His presence surround us. May His Word strengthen and encourage us. In Him, victory is sure for us.... If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Embracing God's Goodness Amidst Challenges And Adversities Of Life. Isaiah 52:7: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reignethWe live in a complicated, fast-paced world that threatens to overwhelm and rob us of the simple joys in life.Let us remember not to ignore the Good News when dealing with todayโs adverse news. Let us not allow Godโs promises to be overshadowed by the Jericho that we face, mean the walls of Jericho... Let us remember to rejoice in this simple truth.. Our hearts need not be troubled because He has a divine purpose for you and me inspite of ups and downs in life. He has not forgotten us, and He will never abandon us. He loves us deeply and unconditionally. He has a plan for us. Even when life is difficult, be it family issue, relationship or sickness or a daunting mountain to climb, let us be assured that our good and compassionate God still sits on His throne. He is faithful to fulfill all of His promises to us. He will provide everything that we need according to His riches in glory.The situation might look complicated in front of us, but God is not confused. He knows the path that you and I take. He has gone before us to prepare the way. He has moved the mountains of impossibility. If we need wisdom, let us ask Him. If we need strength, let us lean on Him. If we need joy, Him be the glory and the lifter of our head.Whatever we face today, we must not forget the good news as we deal with todayโs adverse bad news. God is on our side. You have proclaimed peace and salvation to us Lord. Help us to rejoice in the God of our salvation looking beyond our mountains and valleys. In Jesus ....If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Worry! It Adds More Pain , Sorrow & Sickness. Worrying about the hard work does not make the work easier, and it only makes you less strong and courageous for doing it. Worrying about sone misfortune, failure or disappointment which you cannot do anything or cannot help it, and still worrying only renders its endurance even more harder. Worrying over sickness further deteriorates the health but doesn't make it any better. But the divine all powerful Word of God assures us that even the hard things, the obstacles, the hindrances, the failures become blessings if we meet them in faith without doubting. It will be stepping stones for more blessings in which we may grow ever into nobler, stronger, victorious, joyful, glorious and successful life. Prov. 3: 5 & 6. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart. Lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him. And He shall direct thy path. Therefore trusting in the Lord will replace our doubts with faith, fear with His risen power, and replaces loneliness with His presence and His omnipotent risen power.Heavenly Father, even in our sickness, even in our adverse situations, amidst obstacles, setbacks and failures in life, help us not to give up, help us not to throw in the towel, but rise above all these and keep pursuing without giving up, holding on to thy risen power and Omnipotence. In Jesus amazing name we pray. Amen!If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic: Jesus Is The Same Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow. His Healing Virtue On The Cross Still Heals The Broken Hearted And Every Sickness Big Or Small - Even Today. Our future is much better than yesterday, because He transforms us from glory to glory. 2 Corint 3 18:But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.As believers in Jesus Christ, we can count on our tomorrows being better than our yesterdays. The Spirit of God works in us, with ever-increasing splendor, so that we become more and more like Him.Too many children of God believe that their best is behind them. They look back at the mountain top experiences, the miracles that God did, or the way He moved back then, and they are not convinced that He still does the impossible.God has more for us for tomorrow than He has today. The triumphs of yesterday are wonderful reminders of what the Lord did in a past season, but they should not be where we hang our hopes and expectations. We should carry those memories into the future, believing that He can do it all again.God healed the blind eyes, the deaf ears, and the lame legs in the past, and He still heals today. God provided for the destitute widow, and He still meets our needs today. God saved the jailer and his whole family, and we as His children are not beyond His reach.His performance in the past builds our expectations for the future. He takes us from glory to glory! And from one evel of holiness to another; from one victory to another. For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: God's Agape love! It Is Always Pure, Unconditional, Certain And Eternal; Man's Love is Impure, Conditional, Uncertain, Emotional And Wavers... God's love always gives. God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son. Man's love mostly has the tendency to take, take and take. Man's love is egocentric, carnal and selfish. God's love is pure and unselfish. Man's love is selective and loves certain groups or certain individuals he or she prefers. God's love is no respecter of persons. He loves the poor and down trodden equally unlike human nature.Human love is often based on feelings that can change over a period of time and depending on the situation. Agape love is the purest form of the love of the Almighty God. It transcends all human egocentric passions. It goes beyond sentiments and emotions. God's agape love is selfless, sacrificial and forgiving in nature. It involves patience, longsuffering and forgiveness. John 3 : 16, the most familiar and popular word of sacrificial love. For God... It's so true indeed and life transforming. The divine pure sacrificial agape love of Christ has transformed millions of people across the globe the moment they tasted and experienced His love personally and were assured of salvation which leads to final destination of eternal life. The only source which gives us freedom from depression, oppression to restoration of peace, meaning and purpose in life is Jesus Christ. Thank you Lord whenever we come to you in faith n sincerity, you will never forsake us nor leave us inspite of shortcomings, limitations and unfaithfulness. And you are ever available to receive us, forgive us and love us just the way we are. Those who still do not have that peace and tranquility that you give, you may grant it to give them rest, peace and importantly a final destiny for eternal life. In Jesus...If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic : "Hearkening To God's Will Is The Greatest Blessing!! There Will Be No Regrets." - BenThe will if God will never take us where the grace of God will not protect us." Let Bible Be Our Compass. Let The Word Become Our Breath And Life.....Mt. 7:21. Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord" will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is heaven. We are never to be rebellious or slow to submit to God, but we must be sure that we have done all we can before we fold our hands and say, "Thy Will be done." There come many experiences, however, in which we can do nothing, and can only submit. We must not only ourselves strive faithfully in all things to do the will of God , but must suffer it to be done in us, even when it lays us low in the dust, even when it strips us bare and shatters all our happiness. This will is to be accepted, too, not rebelliously, with murmuring and complaint, but songfully, joyfully and lovingly."God can do wonders with a broken and a contrite heart, if we can give Him all the pieces without holding back.," - Ben."The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you."So, the best way to be protected from all trouble and heartache is to allow the will of God. How it can be fulfilled?Simple yet challenging, but exciting to implement. God reveals His Plan through the Bible. Let Bible be our compass. Let the Word become our breath and life.....For complete devotion, Pls watch the short video.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: The Power And Blessings Of Letting Off Resentment And Complains. Philippians 2:14 โ Do all things without complaining or questioning. I Thessalonians 5:18 โ Give thanks in all things; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. We basically all have many things to do on a daily basis, and sometimes we can get stressed out or we may feel overwhelmed. There are times when we complain or grumble to people around us. Do you ever complain when things donโt turn out the way you thought or hoped they would? Proverbs 3:5-6 says โTrust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.โ A lot of times we complain when we donโt trust God with our circumstances. Instead of complaining and arguing all of the time, we should talk to the Lord about our burdens/complaints. Complaining is nothing more than a manifestation of insubordination against the Lord's authority. Complaining is irreverent and shows we are not living in the fear of the Lord.Let go of the pain in your past. Rather, be filled with the fruit of the Spirit as we abide in Christ's calling over your life. Forgive those who have hurt us. Let us not become their prisoner allowing them to take control of our thoughts and emotions. Rather, bring our emotions under submission to the Holy Spirit and live a life filled with peace and joy. God wants His children to have the best of things in the worst of times. He wants us to live in peace, even when life is hectic, and things aren't going our way. God can use circumstances to build our faith, to move us into a position where we can be used for the Kingdom. Trust in Him, knowing that He loves us very much and is working all things together for our good.Help us to be aware that unforgiveness in our lives blocks our blessings and healing. Help us to experience the power of forgiveness and reap blessings of healing n restoration....If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: God's Resources Are Unlimited And Our God Is 'God Of Abundance'. He Wants Us To Prosper In All Things. Dear beloved! God wants you and me to prosper in all things.Your success and mine begins with putting God first! I want to draw this biblical truth into our lives this morning.Prosperity is marked by a life of complete and comprehensive abundance โ this is our birthright as one of Godโs chosen people. But very few believers understand the keys to unlocking it.The prosperity mentioned in Scripture is not just about our finances, though that is certainly a part of it. God wants us to prosper in all things, even as our soul prospers. - 3 John 1:2. That includes mental and physical health, our finances, relationships, business, spiritual steadfast walk, and in whatever we put our hand to.Dear beloved, prosperity is not a magic lamp nor it's a walk in the park. To be prosperous and in order our soul to prosper, it needs a sacrifice.Word of God is very clear. It says, in this world, whatever we sow we reap. Therefore, it needs a sacrificial giving. Giving our best to the Lord. And certainly not the left overs. We tend to give very little out of our abundance and feel great about it. It needs to pinch our pockets.It's not just the treasure of wealth alone. But, giving our best of the Time, best of our Talents, and best of the treasure of the wealth we have. Out of the abundance giving a little like Jesus talked in the temple is not God wants. It must not be religious giving like many gave in temple to show off. Giving must not be to please people and to show off to the world like the Pharisees and Sadducees. Our giving must be secret to touch the heart of God. How much we give is not important but how we give - mean the attitude with which we give will give us true blessing. A sacrifice means, to be faithful at all times and everywhere even when no one watches us. Best example is apostle Paul and his missionary zeal and faithfulness to serve the Lord. Lord, till now we have been giving the left overs and get self satisfied. Help us to unlock the keys to prosperity by giving our best of our Times, best of our Talents and best of the treasure of Wealth. In Jesus .....If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Ultimate Blessings Of Faithful. Weeping Comes In The Night But Joy Comes In the Morning. Psalm 34:19: Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.For every storm of affliction there is a rainbow for His faithful children. For every dark cloud there is a silver lining. As the Israelites prepared to take possession of the Promised Land, they stared up at the walls of Jericho. But in the middle of todayโs difficult circumstances, God had some good news for Joshua.As Joshua stepped into Mosesโ leadership shoes, seeing the faithfulness of Joshua, what a blessed promise God gave to him. He was bold and courageous and was willing to go to the promise land to face the giants of Amalakites, Amorites, Jebusites and other giants. Therefore God rewarded and assured Joshua that He was giving them the Promised Land through His leadership. Every piece of land where Joshuaโs foot fell belonged to him. No man would be able to stand before him all the days of his life. Just as God was with Moses, He was with Joshua. He would never leave nor forsake him.God is no respecter of persons. The same blessings will be ours if we risk to build His kingdom and be obedient and trust worthy. No man or giant will be able to stand before us. As we march around our personal Jericho, let us be encouraged by the Good News. The afflictions of the righteous may be many, but the Lord delivers us from them all. If our heart is broken, let us remember that He has heard every prayer and has captured each tear in a bottle.Weeping endures for the night, but joy comes in the morning. No matter our affliction - be it physical, mental, social or spiritual to financial โ Godโs Word contains around 3,000 promises that apply to you and me. He keeps His promises from generation to generation, and He will not fail us, provided we are faithful and trustworthy and not craving for the worldly positions and powers. No matter how many laps we have circled around our Jericho, if we are walking in obedience and making every step one of faith, our shouting day is coming. One day soon, a roar will erupt. Our shout will go up, and those walls that block our blessings will come down and literally broken. Lord bless us and keep us to walk around our Jericho walls with boldness and in obedience so that thy promises take root and rise up in our spirit as we march around our Jericho. May your Good News carry us to our shouting day when the walls of enemies and adversaries and blockages of blessings will fall flat in the name of Jesus. Amen. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Jesus Is Still Alive! To Redeem Our Lives From Destruction, To Heal The Broken Hearted, To Heal The Sick And To Deliver The Oppressed.I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of death.Revelation 1:18Jesus is alive! In the middle of busy, complicated and difficult days of suffering, anguish and pain. We often need a reminder. He lives to redeem our lives from destruction, to declare the good news, to heal the brokenhearted, and to deliver the oppressed.Two thousand years ago, His enemies crucified Him at Calvary. But three days later, He rose โ victorious over death, hell, and the grave. Because of Him, we boldly proclaim, โO Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?โ (1 Corinthians 15:55)After His resurrection, He walked the earth for forty days showing Himself alive โby many infallible proofsโ (Acts 1:3). Then, He ascended into heaven to sit in power at the right hand of God. All angels, powers, and authorities have been made subject to Him.And there, He intercedes for us. He watches over us, filling us up with His power and His presence.Take a moment to think of His risen power. All around us, He is at work. He lives!Give us the peace that you still live and reign the World. Help us to live in the wonder that Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God slain, the King of kings, has conquered death, hell, grave and all sickness and infirmities. Help the world to know Lord that you are still alive, alive forevermore to give peace and healing to the wearied and oppressed..... If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Self Control! Our Tongue Has The Power to Heal Or To Destroy; Power To Bless Or To Curse; Power To Move To The Top Or Go Down Facing Shame, Failure And Disgrace. Why is it called tongue?Tongue supposedly came from the Latin word lingua, meaning "language"... Ps. 37-30; The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. Proverbs 15-2; Whoever guards his mouth and tongue, Keeps his soul from troubles.Because we have tongue its not that we can talk anything freely. Every word we speak has a cost. Cost to be better cost to be worst. Cost to be happy cost to be in misery. Cost to gain everything. Cost to lose everything. Cost to bring us joy and peace. Cost to destroy peace. Some people say, " its my tongue, I will speak what I like." Yes, it's your tongue you can speak as you feel and like. Words we speak are free. One tiny spark is enough to destroy a huge forest. Even so, one grievous and hurtful word is enough to tarnish your name and to incite and invite a great fight and war. Our words are like the water which flows to the ground which can never be retrieved. Because words we speak are free and we talk whatever we like, we are sure in troubled waters. One great man of God said, "If one person is able to control his tongue, he says that person will grow to a great height." If you really want to have success, if you really desire to grow in the Lord, you want to be a blessing to yourself, blessing to your family, blessing to the society, blessing to the church, the most important thing in life is to have complete control over our tongue. Mysteriously too often, because we do not have control over tongue, do we not face so many troubles and difficulties? So many unavoidable situations? No peace among siblings, no peace and harmony in the family, no peace and harmony in the church, in the work spot? All this unpleasant development, is it not because of our tongue not being in control? I have observed few people when I was young praying effortlessly in tongues. But once they come out in their private life with the same tongue they they use abusive and filthy words. Does an apple tree grow grapes? No, it cannot? Similarly is our tongue. That means speaking in tongues is not from God but produced of their own. And it doesn't produce fruit nor they are blessing to anyone, but become withered, barren and cast out. Therefore in order to be a true blessing, to gain respect in the society we need to have control over our tongue. If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: God's Unchanging Supernatural Love Vs Human Changing Love. Human love changes depending on the situations. The friendship of last year might grow cold. The gentleness of yesterday might turn to severity. When you have everything people tend to love you. When you begin to lose everything and you are down people will distance from you and ignore you. When you are in power and position, people profess to respect you and speak sweet and high words. But when you are not in good position and power, the same people who spoke so high about you start negative and abusive talk on you. We can observe developments in political circles too. That's the harsh reality of the human nature itself.... But it is never thus with Gods love. It is eternal. It is divine. It doesn't change based on whether you are rich or poor; powerful or weak. Praise be to Jesus who died on the cross and manifested true agape and unchanging love. Our love may change and fade, but not His love. His love clings forever. He loves the rich and the poorest of the poor with same love unlike the human mind. Isia 54: 10. For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither the covenant of peace be removed saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.Psalm 136:26โGive thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures foreverโ God's love endures forever and that is great news today! Unlike human relational love that is temporal, seasonal and conditional, God's love is eternal and steadfast.While it is easy for human love to fade and dissipate, Godโs love sustains through every circumstance. God wonโt leave us in our darkest moments; Godโs love will strengthen us when we are weak. When life gets tough, Godโs love doesnโt waver. Lord help us to have your unchanging agape pure love so that our love may be steadfast and consistent in all seasons and at all times and at all circumstances. And not the professing love of convenience which the world portrays. May we bring beacon of hope and trust by manifesting your unchanging love to the world which craves for true love. In .... Amen!If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic : Children's Love is True And Authenhtic If They Show Reverence And Obedience To Parents. John 14 : 15. Jesus said, โIf you love me, obey my commandments." When you love a person who is older to you, be it a teacher, principal, or a father, the act of showing love, comes with reverence and respect towards them, and with reverence and respect comes obedience. That's why Jesus said, if you love me, obey my commandments. Oftentimes, we say we love the lord, but we neither obey Him nor give him reverence. Obedience of a child and success in their respective fields, brings joy, sunshine and health to the parents. It makes parents proud. When a child excels, parents are not only happy but proud and glad to share their success to others. But when they fail and be a failure , and when they are disrespectful and show arrogant behaviour with parents, it grieves and hurts them. They mask the failures,c shame and humiliation, and they feel ashamed and hide such bad news secretly within themselves, suffering inside. Here is short story where father loves the young son very much. Son too loves the father so much so, he takes care of him and helps him as he has an engineering workshop. This young boy who came regularly to soccer practice but was finding it difficult to get into playing eleven because of stiff competition. Father told his son, "My son, my only desire is, you must become a great football player." This young boy who loves his father so much, he practiced, practiced and practiced hard to excel and make his father happy. While he was practicing hard to be selected and make a mark in the prestigious tournament, his loving father would always sit at the far end of the football field watching and waiting for him. The tournament began and matches began. And for four days, the boy mysteriously did not show up to the practice or to the quarter finals or semifinals. He appeared suddenly on the day of the most important game for the coach and the team, the finals of the tournament. He went to the coach and said, "Dear Coach sir, I could not come to last few practice matches and for quarter and semifinals. But, pls give me a chance to play in the finals." The Coach replied, "I'm sorry. It's not intentional. It's the all important finals; the reputation of the school depends on this final match. I cannot take risk as you have neither practiced not played important matches." The boy implored, pleaded and pleaded saying, " Coach sir, I promise I will I will not let you down. I beg if you please let me play, I will bring laurels to the team. The coach has never seen the boy pleading like this before. So Coach said, "Okay dear student, go and play. But remember the reputation of the school is at stake. Pl don't let me down. I'm answerable to many."The game started and the boy suprised everyone and the coach. He played like a house on ๐ฅ fire. Everytime he got the ball possession, he scored a goal. The team had an overwhelming and spectacular win.When the prize distribution was over and they took hold of the trophy, the coach went up to the star child whom he selected said, "Dear child, how could I be so wrong? I have never seen you play like this before. You kept your name and made me proud. What's the reason behind for such spectacular play? How it happened suddenly?" The child said, "Coach sir, my father is watching me today." The coach knows from wherรฉ his father used to watch him practice. So, the coach turns around to see where the boy's father used to sit. There was no one there to his suprise. So the coach said, "Your father used to sit there when you come for practice. I don't see anyone there today." The boy replied, with tears mixed with joy and sorrow. " Dear Coach, I have never told you. My father was blind. Just four days ago he died. Everyday he used to tell me when he comes to watc
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Thank & Praise Him Always. We Need To Thank The Lord For Pain As Well As For Pleasure. For Good Health As Well As For Sickness... In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thes. 5 18. In all circumstances give thanks to God. Word of God further says in Rom 8 28, "All things work together for good to them that love God. All things here includes sorrows as well as joy can work together for good. Adversity as well as prosperity; sickness as well as health; trials as well as triumphs. All these things work for good and not just the good things in life. Most of the Christians when they undergo some unpleasant situations such as sudden job loss, or diagnosis of some sickness/ailment, sudden loss of loved ones, friendship or relationship broken, immediately they come to a conclusion with questions such as as "why Me Lord?" Why it has to happen to me only when we are faithful? When pain, suffering and adversity strikes, how we act and react shows what really we are... If we think we are faithful and trustworthy, its not enough, but the Lord Himself has to testify that we are indeed trustworthy to carry His name and work..Moreover, we must know that God never makes mistake.. His ways and thoughts are different from us..We can understand His ways, sometimes only after we leave this world and be with Him. Therefore, we are to thank the Lord for pain as well as for pleasure. For good health as well as for sickness.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Impossible Situation/ Imposible Mountain To Climb. "What We Feel impossible With Man Is Possible With God.โLuke 18:27You may feel youโre in an impossible situation. Maybe your marriage is not a happy marriage always marred with arguments and violence. May be you are reeling under severe financial crunch. Maybe your chronic illness has come to define every area of your life.The situation may be out of our control, but itโs not out of Godโs control.Thatโs one lesson we can learn from the life of Abraham. God told 75-year-old Abraham to leave everything he knew and go to a land he had never seen (Genesis 12:4). And God also told Abraham that he would one day father a whole nation, even though he and his wife, Sarah, had no children and were quite old by then.But Abraham believed God. Romans 4:17 says, โ[Abraham] is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believedโthe God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were notโ This verse gives the definition of a miracle: when God gives life to something that was dead or when he creates something out of nothing.God can give life to a dead career, a dead marriage, dead dreams, and dead finances. And God Almighty can do things which are beyond human grasp.Jesus said, โAll things are possible for the one who believesโ (Mark 9:23).But itโs important to understand who Abraham believed in. He didnโt believe in himself. He didnโt believe in his feelings. He didnโt put his faith in faith, either. Romans 4:17 says Abraham believed in God.The object of his faith was Godโnothing else.I believe in positive thinking, but positive thinking and faith are not the same. Positive thinking only works when we have control over the situation. Itโs worthless if the situation is out of our control. When we are at a dead end, we need something more than a happy thought.We need to place our faith in God because โwhat is impossible with man is possible with Godโ (Luke 18:27).... If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ.Topic: God Sees Us As Conquerors And Victors. The Battle Belongs To Him. 1 Peter 4:12-13: Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christโs sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.God sees us as victors and conquerors. He expects us to win because He has already won the war. Before we are crowned as conquerors, though, we must prepare for conflict.No one escapes this life without conflict.Warren Buffett Quote: โA diamond cannot be polished without friction, nor a person perfected without trials. Someone is enjoying shade today because someone has planted a tree long time back." God gave Jericho to the Israelites, but after the walls tumbled down, the real hand-to-hand combat began. Victory was still assured, but they contended for the promise of God.In todayโs verse, Peter warned the church to expect the fiery trial โ nothing strange about it. His next words were โbut rejoice.โ No whining in war, complaining in conflict, or murmering in battle! But rejoice!If there is an enemy in front of you, rejoice that God is about to reveal His glory in you, and exceeding joy will break out. No one revels in a struggle, but we have this assurance: at the end of every conflict, glorious rejoicing awaits.Do not fear the fight! Stand in the power of His Word and the authority of His name. The God that fights for you is greater than whatever fights against you. The battle belongs to Him.Father we thank you Lord for by the fiery trials we come across in life, give us your grace and strength to rejoice to rejoice even in those trying situations and not faint and get disheartened.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the supernatural name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐๐Topic : We Must Not Give Up Or Lose Faith When We Are Beset With Adversities Of Life. Jesus said, "why are you so fearful? Where is your faith?.." How many times we too let Lose our faith and questioned God?Mark 04: 38 & 39. .... The disciples said to Him, "Master, do you not care that we are perishing?" Then Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea "Peace be still." The wind ceased and there was a great calm. Jesus said unto them "Why are you so fearful? Where is your faith??"...No tempest can ever break from the control of Him who is the Lord and Redeemer. No ๐ wave ever rolls any farther than He permits unless we move away from His sovereign grace attached to the strings of the world. There is nothing in this world that is not under the sway of His โ hand that was nailed on the cross. We can await series of rainbows for the storms in our lives - when we Trust and Obey Him.If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and graceful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Being Grateful! The Word Gratitude Comes From The Latin Root - Gratus, Meaning โPleasing; Welcome; Agreeable.โ Let's be grateful to God and to also people who made our life better! A grateful person is always content and happy.The word gratitude comes from the Latin root gratus, meaning โpleasing; welcome; agreeable.โ Gratus is also the root of related terms such as grace, and gratis, all signifying positive moods, actions and ideas.In my opinion, the one who shows gratitude is blessed with a thankful heart, having courtesy, mannerism, humility, and being happy and satisfied. And he or she is loved by God and loved by everyone. Because the act of gratitude touches the heart of God and people around. One of the unexpected spiritual benefits of gratitude is that it can make us feel more connected to each other and to the world. It gives us a fresh perspective on our lives, allowing us to find the blessing in every situation and realize that life is happening for us, not to us. Gratitude helps us see God : Gratitude opens our spiritual eyes. There's a beautiful cycle in giving God thanks: the more we thank Him, the more we see Him working in us and around us. Gratitude helps us sense God's presence, His personal care and His perfect timing.Rejoice evermore. Its God's will that we should thank Him in all circumstances. Apostle Paul says in 1 Thes. 5 : 17 & 18.Pl Watch This Relevant Video Till The End. If you are blessed with the devotion Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Words Without Action Or Dreams Without Action Are Like Building Castles In The Air. The smallest good deed is the better than greatest intention. One action is more valuable than thousand good intentions.We need to realise nothing is learned while we talk. Words without action are assassins of dreams. History is made whenever we take action. Mere getting an idea without putting into action is like sitting on a tack- a sharp broad headed nail. Proverbs 6:6-8:Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.Nothing preaches better than an ant, even though it says nothing. We can earn respect by action. Inaction earns disrespect and leads to series of failures, be it studies, getting a job, to get married, to be blessed financially.Some people find life an empty dream because they put nothing into it. Every time one person expresses an idea , we can find ten of it who thought of it before - but took no action. Mark Twain once said, "thunder is good, thunder is impressive, but it's the lightening that does the work." Bible tells us in James 2 26, Faith without works is dead. Action gives life to our faith..Help us Lord to act now on your divine direction and not just talk. Help us to be doers of the Word instead of mere hearing hearing and hearing the Word. In Jesus marvellous name we pray..If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Deep Valley Of Sorrow And Pain. We Must Walk Through The Deep Valley of Sorrow And Pain Before We Guide Others.... Ps 23: 4. Though I walk through the valley of shadow of death I fear no evil. For thou art with me... No books, no universities can teach us the divine art of sympathy. We can be sorely tempted ourselves before we can understand what others suffer in their trials, temptations and adversities of life. We must have or experience sorrow ourselves in life in some form before we can be true comforters of others in their times of sorrow. We must walk through the deep valley ourselves before we can be guides to others in the same shadowy vales or shadowy valleys.We must feel the strain and carry the burden and endure the struggles ourselves, and then we can be touched with the feeling of sympathy or can give help to others in life's sore stress and poignant need. So we see one compensation of suffering. It fits us for being in a larger sense help to others.The Lord is our Shepherd, and He is with us in our valleys. Valleys might bring out our fear, but they also bring us closer to our Shepherd. King David reminds us that โthough I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with meโ (Psalm 23:4). When we go through such valley experience of sorrow and pain, we then understand the pain and sorrow in others and it will be easy to comfort, encourage, strengthen and empathise with others.Thank you Lord for enabling us to go through the valley of sickness and pain loss of dear ones, loss of job, pain of injustice. And now help us to empathise with others and be a blessing. In Jesus ....If you are blessed with these devotions Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the joyful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐
Topic: Smile! ๐Smile Adds To Our Face Value. It Enriches Our Personality. A smile Is Mightier Than A Grin.
The most bankrupt person in the world is one who has lost the joy.
A smile is the shortest distance between two people.
Dictionary describes cheerful as an act of laughing and smiling.
Our smile makes a difference. When we share the good news with a smile it brings life, It brings joy, it brings happiness and good health to others. A smile can spread happiness, start a friendship, dissolve an argument and mitigate anger.
Bible says in - Prov. 17:23. A joyful heart is a good medicine; but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Prov. 15:13. A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
Proverbs 15:30 says : "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
Im reminded of a familiar quote which says, "Everyone you meet along the way has a battle they are fighting, so be kind to everyone." Our smile can make someone overcome their depression, anger, pain, anxiety etc. When we smile at someone we will make them smile back at us.
"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa.
Smile can brighten the darkest moments in other's lives.
"Smile & laughter reduces stress, lowers Blood Pressure, helps us to be more confident....
Smile & laughter is a strong link for good health & lonegevity, improves our immune systems as per the medical experts.
Help us dear Lord to have you as the captain of our lives, and in the centre of our lives so that we have a genuine smile which sparks joy in the lives of others. In Jesus .....
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Welcome to Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic : Storms Of Life! It Doesn't Matter. With Christ In The Vessel We Can Smile At The Storms And Praise Him At All Times.
I Thes. 5 : 17. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God.
In life, we all go through ups and downs. We experience joy, peace and happiness.
We also go through life's uncertainties - sorrow, grief, loss, death of loved ones, sickness, failures, abuse, setbacks, abuse, loneliness, detection, anxious moments, and constant moments of worries, fear and emptiness in life.
When life's trials weigh us down in our mental and physical lives, good news, if Christ is our Saviour and Lord, and if Christ is in the centre of our lives, we can smile even when we go through storms of lives. "With Christ in the vessel we can smile at the storm" a familiar song which is indeed true.
May the compassion of Jesus Christ heal the wearied and broken hearted.
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Greetings in Omnipotent name of Jesus!๐๐๐
Topic : Anger! "I Feel Anger Is A Wasted Emotion. I Don't Like To Waste Emotions." - Jim Webbs.
"You Will Not Be Punished For Your Anger; But You Will Be Punished By Your Anger." - Anonymous.
Prov. 19 : 19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment. Prov. 14 : 17. A quick tempered person 'acts foolishly.
Here are few quotes:
"When anger rises, think of the consequences." - Confucius.
"You will not be punished for your anger ; but you will be punished by your anger. - Anonymous..
Whether we like it or not ; whether we admit or not, anger is part of our lives. Some control it & for many it is beyond their control.
One of my friend says " One of my relative is too good as a person and has several amazing qualities. Very active in Christian & social works, but he is too quick to react and too often has his outbursts. So, this one thing, ANGER, has stolen his entire happiness and peace.
Anger is a powerful emotion. If it is not handled appropriately, it will have destructive results for both. Grievous words stir up destructive wrath. Uncontrolled anger can lead to arguments, physical fights, physical abuse, assault and self-harm. On the other hand a well managed anger can be a useful emotion that motivates us to make positive & smooth changes.
Volumes are written on this subject by several authors as how to stem this anger. But in vain. Seldom we put efforts in biblical way to control anger. We need to fill ourselves with the divine Word which alone can tame anger. Especially, apart from our daily devotion reading few verses daily in a systematic way from book of Proverbs will do a world of good for us.
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Topic: Anger! "When Anger Rises, Think Of The Consequences." - Confucius.
"I feel anger is a wasted emotion. I don't like to waste emotions." - Jim Webbs.
"When anger rises, think of the consequences." - Confucius.
"You will not be punished for your anger ; but you will be punished by your anger. - Anonymous..
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Topic : Saying Good - Byes. ๐๐
2 Timothy 4:6. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
Saying any most hurried good - bye may be for years or may be forever, should we not always part from our friends tenderly, kindly, lovingly? W
We should never seperate, in angry mood, with bitterness in our hearts, with unforgiveness or misunderstanding, as we may never again get an opportunity to set right.
We should never part saying good - bye carelessly or coldly, but sincerely with thoughtful love. We should try to make our briefest good - bye sweet and kindly enough for a last good-bye should it prove to be the last, as it may be.
Paul, the great apostle to the Gentiles wrote several of his epistles from a Roman prison. Second Timothy is the last he wrote that we know of. Written to Timothy, a relatively young protรฉgรฉ of his and written with his own demise rapidly approaching, we could certainly call this Paulโs farewell address to Timothy. However, though it was indeed a very personal epistle to one who apparently meant much to him, a brief statement by Paul in this farewell address can certainly be considered to our own spiritual welfare. Paul stated, โFor I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth awayโ (James 4:14).
The wise man Solomon said, โBoast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forthโ (Proverbs 27:1). The time of our departure from this present life could very well be at hand.
So, it's always good to say good - bye to anyone with a sincere wish to bless them thinking that it's the last good - bye wish.....
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Topic : Destination! "Present Situation Is Not Our Final Destination, If We Believe In Ourselves." Let Us Listen To The Beautiful Reminders Of Life:
Rom. 6:23. Wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.
If you have not yet received Christ, you may do it today. This is the best and most beautiful reminder. Because everything is uncertain in this world - our health, our life, our wealth, our power, our fame, our beauty, our pupularity... But two things are very much certain, Heaven and hell fire. Everlasting Life and Eternal Hell fire.
To inherit the everlasting life, we must receive the gift, Jesus Christ into our hearts, and continue to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.
Here are few Beautiful Reminders Of Life:
- There is a big difference between being a "human being" and being "human"
The continued ongoing war of Russia with Ukraine shows we are not human but human beings with greed for power, fame and position.
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"You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between you have to manage." But with Christ in us it can be fruitful and joyful.
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If you want to be strong, learn always to depend on Christ. The world disappoints you one day, but not Christ.
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Never judge someone by the opinion of others.
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Never be stagnant. Never stop learning. Life never stops teaching.
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Having wisdom of Christ. Believing in yourself is the first key to success. I mean, don't be inferior.
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Don't sit in self pity. Let us remember, "Present situation is not your final destination, if you believe in yourself." The best is yet to come."
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"The world of full of nice people. If you can't find one, BE one." ๐.....
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Topic: When We Draw Nigh To Christ And Call Upon Him In Faith We Can Conquer Fear.
"When fear knocks at our door, let only faith open it."
Ps. 56 : 01 to 06. King David's prayer when he was captured by his enemies, Philistines at Gath.
Please read the above scripture passage.
He says in this Psalm, "Be merciful unto me, for mine enemies daily swallow me up and oppress me and fight against me, O most High. Everyday they wrest my words and their thoughts are against me for evil. They hide, they mark my steps, when they lie in wait for my life." People World over experiment in several ways to conquer fear but in vain. Only when we call upon Him and draw nigh to Christ we can conquer or mitigate fear.
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Topic: Let's Be An Optimist Instead Of Complaining And Grumbling.
We may choose to be optimistic, especially as we recall the wonderful promises of Scripture such as Lamentations 3:21โ23: โYet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassion never fails. They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.
This definition from bible also gives a lot more on being optimistic. John 1:5, which says, โThe light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.โ On the cross, Jesus' goodness defeated evil. This is optimism. So, we are already winners, conquerors and overcomers in this world.
The person who is always finding fault seldom finds anything in life. So we need to live life as an exclamation and not an explanation and justifying complaints.
We all know children are born optimist and are more optimist They laugh more than 100 times a day, adults less than a day.
The more we complain on situations in life and blaming someone the less we obtain in life. How many complainers and blame gamers we have seen in work place, in the society, in the church, in the home...? We know the wheel that squeaks the loudest often gets replaced. Sometimes we are like restless cascading waves in the sea. If we are busy complaining on someone, it is sure that love is replaced with hatred.
Misery wants our company desperately but we don't have to join in. Let us not complain but use the Word of God which negates the negativity. When we feel like complaining on situations and on someone for it, let us bring the Word of God and God into the situation. He will give us calmness amidst restlessness. He will bring light which dispels darkness and all negative and demonic attacks. Being the prince of peace, He will bring peace in our turbulent and confused lives....
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Topic: Struggles And Obstacles. They Are Not Bad; They Make Us More Stronger And Successful If We Are Steadfast.
"In the presence of trouble some people grow wings; others buy crutches." - Harold W. Ruoff
Adversities not only changes people; but it also unmasks them.
Struggles, challenges and hard times offer us much more value than any other time in our lives. We cannot grow without struggle. We cannot get STRONGER without resistance.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9: Apostle Paul says, We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.
We may be knocked down but we get up again and keep moving. That's what Paul shares with us. Apostle Paul though he faced so much of persecution and obstacles yet he was finally victorious and successful in his mission.
Growth and success does not eliminate obstacles; they create new opportunities to grow. God is always walking with us amidst life's challenges.
Do you know how baby giraffe enters the world? A baby giraffe falls ten feet from its mother's womb and usually lands in its back. Within seconds it rolls over and tucks its legs under its body. From this position it looks at the world for the first time. Then the mother giraffe rudely introduces her offspring to the reality of life. How? By kicking the calf head over heels repeatedly until the calf rises to its feet for the first time.
The calf benefits from this harsh treatment by learning to move quickly around predators. This keeps the calf safe. The harsh treatment initially from the mother taught the baby giraffe the lessons to learn to be safe and alert in the world.
We too need to change the way we view obstacles. In the midst of trials, God wants us to grow steadily and become strong. Trials actually as I said, provide us opportunity to grow and not die. Obstacles can only detour us, but cannot stop us. All obstacles in life reveal what we really believe and who we really are.
Our struggles may be lasting but not everlasting. They are just part of our lives.....
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Topic: Fruit bearing is prosperity. Bringing Others To Christ Is fruitfulness and prosperity.
Wealth, possessions, immovable assets Is no doubt a blessing, but without being a blessing to others, it's just a wasted life.
Fruit bearing is true prosperity. Being a blessing to others is true prosperity.
Fruit bearing is not just having wealth, swanky cars and mansions. But to be a blessing to others. That's fruitfulness. We cannot take anything from this transient world.
Being fruitful is not preaching eloquently with motivational speeches. Not praying long eloquent prayers attracting everyone, but missing Christ in the prayers.
Many may preach but can still be dry, barren, withered and fruitless. Many may spend much time in the activities of church, but yet can be dry, barren and withered and fruitless..
People who are attracted towards you not because of your wealth, not because of your possessions, not because of your geographical location, but because of your life and my life - that's fruit bearing life.
Our day to day life must be a blessing to our own families, our our church, our neighbours and everyone we come across. That's true prosperity and true fruit bearing and fruitfulness. Otherwise, we have wasted our time. And wasting our time.
We must not run away from what we are called for ... We will never prosper and be fruitful, if we go by our instincts and our own desires and still keep doing God's work. I would reiterate and emphasis saying, wealth is not prosperity, geographical location where it's pollution free is not prosperity, even there people die of various diseases, but being a blessing to others is true prosperity and fruitfulness.......
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Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Hidden Blessings In Hard Work! "Self Belief And Hard Work Will Earn You Success." - Virat Kohli.Every hard duty that lies in our path, that we would rather not do, that it will cost us pain or struggle or sore effort to do, has a blessing in it. Not to do it, at whatever cost, is to miss the blessing. Every hard piece of road on which we see the Master's shoe prints, and along the path, He bids us to follow Him, surely leads to a blessing, which we cannot get, if we cannot go over the steep thorny path.Every point of battle to which we come where we must draw our sword and fight with the enemy, has in it a possible victory which will prove a rich blessing to your life. Every heavy load that we are called to lift hides in itself some strange secret of strength.There is profit in hard work, but mere talk leads to poverty. Prov. 14:23.The desires of the lazy will kill them, because their hands refuse to do anything. Prov. 21:25.The fruit of your hard work is the sweetest.- Anonymous. Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognise them. - Ann landers.If you are blessed with these devotions, Pl forward to other groups and friends.. ๐๐.For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed time!Benedict James! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
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Topic: Stress!! As A Christian How Can We Handle Stress? Stressful Events Are Facts Of Life.
We may not be able co Change our current situation. But we need to analyse and identify what causes us stress.
Without salt there cannot be any cooking. If the salt is more, then whatever is cooked, is of no use but to be thrown away. Even stress is like that. If it is to a certain limit, it's ok. But it's more or high, then it leads to several problems in health like Hyper tension, blood pressure, diabetic, ulcers, skin diseases, asthma, obesity, frequently having headache, sleeplessness, depression and anxiety, falling health, heart diseases. Adrenaline increases our heart rate, elevates blood pressure, muscle tension and pain.
Those who were neglected or abused as children tend to be particularly vulnerable to stress. Rebellious children, disobedient and disrespectful to parents, brings enormous stress and stress related ailments to parents.
For some, stress due to love failure. Constant friction between husband and wife and abuse. Business Loss, financial loss, unpaid bills, failure in exams, unemployment, list goes on...
Aprox. 70% of Americans who regularly experience physical or psychological symptoms are caused by stress, as explained by the American Institute of Stress. The top physical symptom reported was fatigue, and the top psychological symptom was irritability or anger.
Is there any remedy?
Daily excercise, proper healthy diet, fun, laughter, happiness are few which can mitigate stress.
Apart from that, It's much easier for Christians to overcome stress by developing a relationship with the Lord Almighty.
Because we have the lord God who not only died, but He is the only one who is Immortal and Invisible God who has conquered death by His resurrection.
When we build strong relationship and trust in Him, we can enjoy life on this earth. We shall overcome in Christ all situations in life.
Let us trust believe and claim this promise from Prov. 3 : 5-6. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path.
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Topic : The Power And Blessings Of Forgiving Someone.
Forgiving someone is the most difficult thing to do especially when our self, ego and pride are active in our lives.
Yesterday we heard the danger of having an unforgiving spirit..Today we will hear the power and blessings of forgiving others.
"Forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness but you deserve peace." Anonymous.
Matthew 6:14: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
We ought to understand "Forgiveness only comes out of a merciful and loving heart."
Research has found that by forgiving someone without holding any grudge it can lead to better - Mental, Emotional and Physical health.
Godly fruit and divine gifts are nurtured in the soil of forgiveness.
Forgiveness brings mercy into our lives.
It brings peace into our lives without any guilt.
It attracts several blessings which we cannot understand nor comprehend.
Forgiveness restores broken relationship (Gen. 50:17) and returns back the joy and peace.
Forgiveness allows Gods plan in our lives. Eg. Life of Joseph.
It releases your blessings.
Forgiveness repels the side of pride and ego. Proud people find it hard to forgive.
Forgiveness takes us to divine path to love. Luke 7:47.
Forgiveness precedes healing and restoration. Luke 5 : 17-28.
Forgiveness brings a radiant light glowing in your face and tender love within your heart.
Forgiveness erases lust and writes in chapter of love.
We donโt cling to that wrongdoing and keep it in our hearts. Instead, we act as if it never happened. We are free...
Help us to be free from all guilt and offense by forgiving others and allowing thy divine blessings to flow in our lives.
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Topic: Unforgiving Spirit Is Poisonous. Having A Grudge, An offense Or Hatred Towards Someone Is Like Digging Our Own Fall ....
One of the most dangerous thing as a child of God is not the sins that we do, but few 'sins of omission'. One of such sins is unforgiving spirit. When we do not tame it, it grows stronger and stronger and hatred or the grudge will finally ruin our peace, our mental life. And will destroy our joy and keeps a full stop to our spiritual growth. And gradual decay or decline in our physical and mental health takes place. The appetite for growing in the lord will no longer be there though we might be doing many Christian activities. But it will bear no fruit.
An unforgiving spirit not only fails to solve anything, but it acts like a poison on our souls. It brings great harm to ourselves.
This hatred and unforgiving spirit can be on anyone, be it in the office, or in your own family or could be in the church. The moment you see someone you are offended. Then simultaneously a sort of hatred takes place. The common phrase on the outer... , "Praise the Lord" but inside you never want them to succeed.
Who is the greatest person on earth? He is not the one who gives best sermons, not the one who prays good, not the one who religously does Christian activities, but the one who has a forgiving spirit without any malice, hatred and grudge in his or her heart.
Millions of families suffer without peace because 'love of Christ' is missing and unforgiveness and hatred is increasing thereby wreaking the peace in the families.
Thousands of churches have become fruitless and dry without real growth in Christ because of lack of love and unforgiving spirit among the Body of Christ, though busy with activities.
Word of God Says in Eph 4;32: Be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another even God for Christ sake has forgiven you.
Forgiveness is not a feeling nor an emotion. It's purely the act of our will. Forgiveness is Christlike nature.
Forgiveness allows God's blessings and the power of Joy and Peace. And His blessings are released which have been blocked by unforgiveness for long time. Forgiveness will halt other sins of grudge, revenge, envy and bitterness as the power of God is manifested within us
Help us to forgive the trespasses of others so that you will forgive our trespasses and give us peace and power within.
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Topic: The Blessings Of Assurance While Living Close To Christ!
Every christian's privilege is to enjoy unbroken assurance while living close to Christ. God wants us to trust Him fully just as fully in the shadow as in the sunshine. For the Word says in Prov. 3: 5 & 6. .... Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path. The point here we need to understand that when we are close to Christ our trust level increases and brightens in the darkness. There is Grace enough in Christ to give light and joy in the darkest experience provided we do not drift away from the Master.
Yet, it is just as true that many of God's noblest saints , in all ages had seasons of depression when they lost the joy of salvation. And could not speak triumphantly of their hope. It is true also that there have been devoted followers of Christ who never in their life could get farther than to hope they were Christ's disciples. Is this the best the love of God and grace of Christ can do for those who are saved?
"Every difficulty we face in every waiting place we have been given a chance to trust in the things unseen and to be abundantly blessed." Cherry Hill.
Its only when we are closer to the Lord we can face adversities of life and have the blessings of assurance to run our life smoothly to the shore.
Help us dear Lord to trust in the things unseen and know that thou art there holding us from a fall....
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Topic: How To Discipline Ourselves Spiritually To Have Success And His Favour?
What is Self-Discipline?
What Does the Bible Say About Self-Discipline?
Self-Discipline Comes From God.
Self-Discipline is a Learning Process...
Stop Procrastinating and Get Started.
Be Willing to Do the Necessary Work.
Eliminate and Avoid Distractions.
Track Your Progress and Reward Yourself Accordingly.
Our society tends to associate self-discipline with athletes, celebrities, business owners, sports persons.... This is because they achieve a level of success that typically cannot be reached without a high level of self-discipline Few right examples are Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Lionel Messi and Indian 18 year old chess wizard, ....
In the Bible too, few faithful who worked with self discipline along with Apostle Paul, are Barnabas, Timothy, Lydia, Aquila & Priscilla and Philomen..
When we give our lives to God, His Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us, and we receive divine power and help from above to do things that we couldnโt do otherwise. That includes self-discipline.
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12-14
In fact, in Galatians we are provided with a list of fruits that we will begin to exhibit as Christians, as we grow in our relationship with God, including self control:
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23
We have everything we need to live our Christian lives and be successful at it. But, we must learn Godโs Word to get the knowledge, and to even know what areas he has called us to be disciplined in.
But in all these things if we desire to gain high success, prosperity, good name in the society and be victorious from attractive temptations, we must have consistency in following all these physical and spiritual disciplines. A self disciplines person has all these.
Help us to spend our times consistently in meditating your Word for daily guidance and have daily consistent prayers and Fellowship with good and godly persons .... In Jesus .....
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Topic: India Lights Up The Dark Side Of The Moon On 23rd Aug., 2023. God Lights Up The Dark Side Of The Entire Human Race By Sending Jesus Christ 2000 Years Back.
India lights up the dark side of the moon as Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft entered lunar orbit on 5th August, and the lander touched down in the lunar south pole region on 23rd August 2023 around 6.0 pm sparking celebrations in India. Thus making India the fourth country to successfully land on the Moon, and the first to do so near the lunar south pole. The ISRO Chairman has said, "We have achieved soft landing on the moon, India is on the moon. Communication link was established between the lander and MOX-ISTRAC, mission centre in Bangalore."
Let's read John 8:12;
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
To walk on the moon did not change my life said Neil Armstrong, American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, the first person to set foot on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 who is a widely celebrated figure in history.
But his encounter with the Light of the World, Jesus Christ, the mediator and the link to this fallen world subsequently transformed his life. Always first is first. Though he was the first person to set foot on the moon, he was humble enough to share the joy of having the light of the world, Jesus in his life. Walking with Jesus has been more exciting than landing on the moon.
Let us hear his short testimony.
"To walk on the moon did not change my life; to walk with Jesus changed my life. I walked all over the world. I walked another world without the knowledge of God. That was an exciting adventure. And I will do it again. But it was not on the earth. To walk on the moon lasted three days, but to walk with Jesus lasts forever. Most of you will never be a cosmonaut. It needs much training and dedication. And need to have good qualities. But even little children can walk with Jesus. To walk on the moon did not change my life. To walk with Jesus changed my life."
You may be rich, poor, older, younger, kid, it doesn't matter. If you would like to have the excitement of walking with Jesus like Neil Armstrong, you can invite Christ, the Light, into your life who can dispel the dark side and defeated side of your life to glorious life and light.
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Topic: Do Our Sins Sabotage Godโs Best Plan For Our Lives? Do We Lose Godโs Best Plan And His Blessings By Living In Sin?
Rom 6: 23: The wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God has equipped His children with guidelines from the Bible and with everything that is needed to live victoriously, but many Christians who tasted His love miss out by falling into sinful habits that disconnect them from God's power, His presence, and His divine plans he has for us.
Because sin will kill the plans He has for us. Sin will stop His blessings on us. God desires to stop sin before it stops us from moving forward in His plans.
God had a plan for for Saul to rule the kingdom of Israel and anointed him as the first king of Israel. Because he has not hearkened to His Word and disobeyed Him, God in his clear terms told him, "Because you disobeyed my words the kingdom of Israel is taken away from you."
God's plan in Samson's life was, he was made the Judge of Israel to deliver children of Israel from Philistines and other enemies. Because of his stubborn lustful nature, he became a victim of Philistines and he was destroyed because of his own sins.
Obeying God leads to path of victory, joy, blessings of success and finally to eternal life .
Daniel obeyed God and was trust worthy and God's plan made Him ruler of Babylon next to the king.
Joseph was obedient and faithful and God plans of blessing him and lifted him from being a slave, from a rejected lowly position to the richest and honorable position, the ruler of Egypt, where his own brothers who sold him were forced to bow to him with fear.
Therefore, sins will kill the plans that God has for us and obedience will bless us for His plans to be established in our lives.
Scientists tell us that the average person thinks about 70000 thoughts per day, and approx 70% of those are negative. And therefore we need to come out of the sinful addiction and change the channel and bring every thought into obedience to Christ to unlock His divine plans, His provision, His healing and deliverance from all fears.
Help us Lord to draw nearer and nearer to you to able to see your plans of hope, blessings and providence become true in our lives.
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Topic : Walk In The Spirit; And You Will Not Fulfil The Desires Of The Flesh. Gal. 5:16.
Only two things are evident on this earth; Either we are walking in Spirit Or walking in flesh/ carnal worldly life.
If, If we are walking in spirit, the 'fruit of the spirit' will be clearly evident in our lives, which people/ world can see clearly..
Anyone once receives Christ experiences two things in life. The battle between flesh and the spirit starts. The ongoing, I don't say tension, but a battle between living by the Spirit and giving in to carnal, fleshly lustful desires. It's an ongoing battle till we die or till the rapture takes place.
The first is to die to self and be with God at His destined time for us. The second is to give up the struggle of denying self and give in to the flesh. The second option we all desire to avoid - destruction and eternal damnation of hell fire.
The flesh always encourages us to please people and the world rather than giving prominence to Christ, Salvation and the Redeeming act. The man who walks in the spirit rather than flesh always focuses on Christ's purpose - His love towards mankind, His death on the cross and His resurrection, thereby giving us the redeeming act of salvation.
The one servant of God comes to our mind is the blessed and renowned Evangelist, late Bro. Billy Graham. He led a vast organisation. He might have had his own battles. Anytime and any message of Bro. Billy Graham, you and I can listen, he brings in the divine salvation act. He doesn't waste a minute in his short sweet brief messages, but speaks of salvation, the redemptive act of Christ. That's the reason God blessed his work and keeps adding 1000s and 1000s to the kingdom of God. There is another great man of God whom we know who walked in the spirit and lived a blameless life. You call him to speak for marriage, you call him to speak in an engagement function, in birthday celebration, house dedication, in funeral, his messages too at all times and for all these occasions, he used to bring the message of hope , salvation and invited people to Christ. They never preached for getting favour, power, finance but pure gospel and salvation. That's why God not only blessed them and their work but honoured their work by giving them fruitfulness right here on this planet. God gave special grace, favour, financial blessings and honor to them. They did not go after finances. But they came to them.. Amen. They did not seek favour from any man but they directly received favour from God. Because these great men of God walked in the spirit or living "a spirit led life" crucifying self, praise power and wealth.
Few lines regarding life of one more servant of God, a friend of mine of my era. I humble myself to say, I've learned few gems of "walk with Christ" from him. He is one person irrespective of which group or what occasion he is called to preach, his message purely focuses on salvation and saving souls and extending God's Kingdom. God blessed him too and his ministry. Most of you might be knowing, he is Gorrala Vincent of "WFC" Organisation. For foolish people his messages are boring. For wise and those who are passionate to live for Christ, his messages are blessing.
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Topic: What We Keep Looking At Or Keep Focusing At We Become.
They looked unto Him, and were lightened; and their faces were not ashamed. - Ps. 34: 4.
There is a familiar saying, "What you think, you become." Similarly, "where you see or what you see or what you keep looking often at - you become."
Samson, the judge of Israel looked at attractive Delilah and destroyed himself and was unable to deliver Israelites.
Judah looked at wealth and money bag, and lost purpose in life and commited suicide.
David looked at Bathsheba and part of his generation was cursed and destroyed.
Simon Peter started looking at the boisterous waves instead of looking to Christ and was sinking.
A True story! There was a young enthusiastic god fearing boy who was going to Sunday School regularly. He enjoyed going to Sunday school. He was actively involved. Loved by everyone.
One day on his request, parents allow him to go to one of his college friend's house for a birthday celebration. There, when he went, all his friends were watching immoral movies. He sat with them. They sang birthday song and cut the cake. Then, they started watching every evil and worldly entertainment through the social media and videos all day.
Suddenly this boy changed his priorities. And started watching all these in his home too. And withing few weeks he was obsessed with all these things. He was behaving differently with parents. Joy was missing. Rank in the class slipped very badly. Enthusiasm to go to Sunday school ebbed out. Do you get godly dreams and visions when life is filled with such unholy things?
Sin Keeps Us Away From Bible And God. In the next few weeks he started dreaming and kept on shouting in the nights with fear. He was possessed with evil and demonic forces. He became a rebellion at home. He became a failure.
One wrong look towards wicked friends has destroyed his life.
Another real life story which I read recently startled me. It happened in early 1980s. A certain young woman has no brothers nor sisters. Mother died. Her only father was 'all in all' for her. One day she went and saw a movie and came home. Middle of the night she had a dream. And she awoke up and took out a knife and stabbed her only father several times and murdered him.
Police officers on enquiring her as why she did like that. She frankly admitted that she was not aware of what she has done. She regretted and wept bitterly.
The devil makes easy entry into hearts where there is no light. He would first tempt you to associate with wicked friends and the world which finally leads to destruction.
Word of God says, when we look unto the Lord, means when our eyes are focused on the Lord, we will never be ashamed nor put to shame by our acts. And our countenance will be always radiant and bright.
Daniel looked at God and was delivered from lion's trap laid by his enemies.
Here we see David looked at Sovereign God and His power, and destroyed Goliath single-handedly.
Hannah looked at God and produced one of the greatest prophets in Israel, Samuel.
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Topic : "Fear Of The Lord Is The Begining Of Wisdom? What Is "Fear Of The Lord" Means To Us?
Fear of the Lord is an attitude of respect, and a response of reverence and wonder.
Straight from God's Word in Ps 8: 13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil, pride, and arrogance, and the way of evil and perverted speech. Which simply means to hate sin and live in reverence and holiness.
The main Hebrew and Greek words translated fear in the Bible have several shades of meaning, but in the context of the "fear of the Lord," it portrays the same meaning.
The Hebrew verb, 'Yare' can mean, "to fear, to respect, to reverence. The Greek noun, phobos can mean "reverential fear" of God, not a mere fear, but of His power and righteous retribution.
The early churches throughout Judea, Samaria and Galilee walked in the "fear of the Lord" and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit - means they walked in holiness, with love, with one accord, in unity, respecting each other, and thus church multiplied rapidly and has been much fruitful. This is the need of the hour in the churches to be healthy and fruitful. This is need of the churches as well as families too, to show reverential fear while doing anything, be it preaching, or prayer, or worship or any activity for that matter. ...
A healthy fear of the Lord is a sign which constantly reminds us the fear of consequences of disobedience. The fear of the Lord help us to become more like God and live His divine qualities.
Tomorrow, let us listen to the rich blessings, divine and blessed promises of the Bible which we inherit, when we fear the Lord or when we have the fear of the Lord.
Gracious heavenly father, thank you Lord for reminding us the blessedness, Joy and fruitfulness in our lives, when have the fear of the lord in whatever we do.
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Topic : Spain, First Time Winners of FIFA Women's Football World Cup 2023. Hard Work, Smart Work, Discipline Of The Coaches, Support Staff And Unity Of The Team Brought The Most Joyful moments For Spain.
More than 75000 fans thronged to watch this epic Final at Sydney footbal Stadium to watch this mega 2023 world cup which began with 32 teams, compared to 24 four years ago.
Today it was the most deserving teams, Spain and England who played the final. Significantly both never reached the final before.
When the match was about to start, both the teams were excited, confident with all happy smiles. Fans of England were in all excitement and in all smiles. So too all the Spainyards....
But then Spain beat the fancied England finally 1-0 in a tense final to win the 2023 FIFA Football trophy for the first time. Briliant and gifted Captain, Olga Carmona scored in the 29th minute for Spain and sealed the match.
When you win there cannot be any trace of dull moment. Is it not? Once this exciting match concluded and the final whistle was blown, there were only two sets of people in the entire Stadium including the fans. Joy And Disappointment.
Winners, the Spain, and the coaches, team, and all fans of Spain their faces shone with excitement of joy and happiness, tears of joyous moments, players running here and there, jumping and hugging each other has been the sight.
On the other side, England team, their coaches and and all their fans were crestfallen, heartbroken, shocked with the defeat. When the match concluded sorrow, grief and disappointment loomed large on their faces. They have beaten the most fancied teams but now ended their fairy tale. A pale of gloom and sadness descended.
There will be one winner and one loser. We may also note from this match the joy of the Spainyards will be at the peak for few weeks and that excitement of the first day never stays, it slowly fades away.
Similarly the England team will gradually come out of this disappoint....
Nothing is permanent in life. Success, joy, failure and disillusionment are part of life. Life is like a roller coaster. When, what is in store no one knows. That's life.
There is a good news. There is bad news too! Heaven and hell fire are real.
If we go through, I john 1:9 and st. John 3:16, Those who have confessed and washed their sins and received Jesus as their Saviour and Lord, and continue to walk in His path without dwelling in sin, their Victory is permanent, their joy is not one year like these sports but permanent and lifetime. Their future and prize and rewards are permanent and a heavenly glorious place with the Lord.
Those who have rejected Christ and are in dwelling in sin will also have permanent place.
Word of God says in Mark 9:44-49 where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter with one foot than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Lord help us to examine and come out of sinful habits and re-consecrate our lives afresh to confess, and repent to turn away from any sinful way and enable us to walk in your light and path to have the greatest reward and everlasting peace, joyful eternal place finding meaning and purpose in life. Amen
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Topic : What Situation We Are In Is Not Important But Our Final Destiny Is Most Important.
Isia 43:1. But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
We are redeemed by His blood, called by our name. And we are His.
Have you ever felt defeated sapped derailed in your walk of life or trapped by the deeds of your past mistakes? Covered with the dust of regret that you cannot seem to shake?
You may be defeated, rejected by people, dejected and disillusioned. The past mistakes and failures are haunting you. Don't dig the past nor mourn for the past.
When you invite Jesus into your heart, He determines that you are no longer called by your past deeds, past mistakes, past burns; you will be called by your destiny. He does not remember the stains of our past deeds; He sees only the promise and potential in us as a new creation in Christ. He gives us new name, new vision, joy, peace that this world cannot give.
In Acts 3, 1 to 12, the man who was laid at the Beautiful Gate was known as "lame and crippled." Those people who dropped coins in his cup day after day had no idea that he was destined to become a leaping and praising miracleโฆbut God knew. Peter and John raised him to not just to crawl and walk slowly but to jump and leap. That has been his final destiny against all odds. Nothing is impossible in the dictionary of Bible.
As a believer, God has called us by a new name. Let us not struggle no more with our sins but give it all. Our sins have been removed as far as the east is from the west. He no longer remembers them. He has given us a new destiny, a future filled with hope.
Shake off the dust of regret! We will no longer be called by our deeds or past failures; we will be called by the destiny He created for us. Most importantly, He has given you a new name. He calls us. "You are Mine." A destiny where no uncertainty in life, no pain nor suffering nor heart breaks.
Father thank you lord for the new destiny and hope you have us. Whatever situation we are in, or which station we are halted. But we thank you, being in you the final destiny will be with you free from all anxieties. Because you have redeemed us by you blood. In Jesus....
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Topic: Significance Of God's Word In Our Lives! Those Who Embraced It Had No Regrets..
Word of God and Prayer are like two wings of a bird. Both are equally important. It's an intimate conversation between us and the Creator.
The Lord talks to us through His divine Word. Those who experienced His love and Christ in a personal way truly, It encourages, comforts, strengthens, guides, especially admonishes us, corrects us, warns us from harm, sin, danger and from all health hazards.
Knowing that the Word of God is divine many inspired through this have composed inspiring hymns and songs for our edification and encouragement. They wrote under difficult circumstances.
Knowing pretty well the Word of God itself guides and protects us, millions have neglected this precious Word of God and went after sins and pleasures of this world and causing themselves ruin and shame, insults, humiliation not only to them but to the generation. They became withered leaves and branches - good for nothing.
Ps 119 : 105.. Word of God guides us in not taking wrong decisions but right ones. Is shows us what steps to take everyday and leads us to healthy, joyful and victorious life over sin and all dangers.
Word of God protects us from sin, satan, witchcraft attacks and from all danger, and all forms of fears. Pl read Ps 119:11 ; 34 :4.
Those who had the longing to read God Word, enjoyed it and applied it in their lives till date no one came back with regret, but flourished and prospered.
All the authors and unknown authors of book of Psalms 119 chapter, especially the praise and worship leaders like David, Asaph, sons of Korah and few unknown authors of this Psalm revealed the deeper mysteries and revelations of true peace, joy and happiness, significance of praise and power which lies in the divine Word.
I wish to conclude with my thought. Those who truly experienced salvation and love the Lord fully will be longing to read, enjoy and apply the Word and become giants not only to live a powerful and prosperous personal life but will nullify and destroy the powers of darkness with in this World.
Help us to know the depth of your love so that we know the height of thy Omnipotent power that is on us. In Jesus name....
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Topic: Consecration Of Our Life! Our Heart, Our Eyes, Our Tongue, Our Voice, Our Time.... Yielding Our Will To His Plans!
Rom. 12 : 01 & 02. I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God, that ye present yourselves a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service. Be not confirmed to this world...
Consecration of will : The highest reach of faith is, loving intelligent consecration of all our life to the will of God.
We ought to have desires, but they have to be in subordination to His sovereign will. We have to have plans, but they have to be laid down at God's feet and allow Him to work His plans for us.
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Topic: True Repentance! It Alone Produces Forgiveness, Peace, Comfort, Restoration, Divine Blessings And True Prosperity.
The irony of life is, we struggle to flourish like a palm tree because of either partial repentance or no repentance at all. A great and renowned servant of God said, "My sins even today are greater than the one whom I raised from Brain stroke and lever cancer.
The bitter truth is there is no genuine repentance we could see in the world. Hardly few here and there. We love attachments..... We love to hold on to offence, grudge, hating others...
Where there is genuine repentance , we can expect forgiveness, true peace, His divine favour, true restoration and the blessings of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Every act of obedience there will be a higher step of trustworthiness by the Lord on us. The Lord trusted Bro. Bakth Singh for his upright and blameless life.
And every act of disobedience or sin, irrespective of who WE are - could be rich or poor, or a nominal Christian or born again Christian, worship leader, pastor, bishop, evangelist, missionary or any God's big or small servant, God's trust in us comes down and down, for every sin that we do. And though we may confess, the Lord in His mercy can forgive us, but trust level from Him towards us comes down.
Similarly every good and blessed act of obedience to Him, His trust level on us increases, act by act, and we become blessed, flourishing and fruitful. Such God's favour & blessings is easily visible to the world. One middle age Christian who loves to serve the Lord but not ready to give up alcohol. Well, everyone has its own favorite addicted and secret sins and pit falls.
Let us see the life of Joseph. Clear examples from Gen 39th chapter: Every step of obedience by Joseph, right from being a slave, and when put in prison, he lived an upright obedient life. Every level of obedience God exalted and prospered and elevated him as the Prime minister.
If we see Daniel 1 to 6 chapters:
Every temptation Daniel faced he overcame, every tests & trials his adversaries put on him, he obeyed God to the extend of death. God trusted both these Joseph and Daniel. And they were made rulers and Daniel's adversaries became a mini meal for the hungry lions.
On the contrary we may have or conducted great fasting prayers, let me say, successful crusades, and life filled with full of Christian activities but continue in sin, our personal lives, our family lives and even our church and ministry life will neither be fruitful, nor prosperous. The simple reason, sins are hidden and covered before everyone. But in His sight He knows our spiritual heart condition and our out falls.
There is no point in showing our holiness before others. But being holy and obedient in Gods sight blesses us and prospers us.....
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Topic : Happy Independence Day! ๐ We Have Freedom. But Freedom From What?
2 cor 3 : 27 Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom and liberty..
Paul writes in Romans 8:2, โFor the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death."
What is the significance of Independence day? It marks the day when the country gained independence from British rule in 1947. This day reminds us of the sacrifices and courage all men and women took to free our country from the Britishers.
Freedom is something that money can't buy. Its the result of struggles of many brave hearts. Freedom is the atmosphere in which humanity thrives.
We got independence and freedom from British Raj. But violence not only within the state like Manipur but has been spreading all over India. Is this the freedom we are talking? My sincere thought is what did we get after we gained independence?
Just got freedom from British but we are still chained with hate, grudge, violence, rape and crime and muscle power.. Does this bring peace happiness and contentment?
Crime, rape, hatred and violence has increased manifold in the country.
Independence and true freedom to every child not only in India but the whole world is - FREE from slavery of sin, darkness, witchcraft, anxieties and fear, is Jesus Christ.
The Lord gave true freedom to everyone who believed Christ's death for the human cause, His burial and resurrection gave mankind to enjoy life in freedom to its fullest.
Therefore to have true freedom, peace, joy, victory and satisfaction in life is only through Jesus Christ alone. John. Says , Jesus is the way truth and life.
We have freedom then from addiction, freedom from pornography, adultery and all the works of darkness.
So, those who wish to know that Jesus as the only Saviour for true freedom from sin, satan and dark witch craft forces, can come to Him by repentance, for being washed by His blood and believing in the resurrection of Jesus.
Independence day freedom is limited to this planet only. But freedom in thee i.e Christ gives us that freedom to enjoy here on earth and in the one to come from above. Rapture. In Jesus....
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Topic! Why We Should Worry? "Worrying will not take away tomorrow's troubles: but will take away today's peace."
"Worrying is like walking along with umbrella waiting for it to rain." - Khalifa.
Mt 6 : 25-35 : Jesus preached against worry three times in this passage. Jesus said, Do not worry" "Look at the birds. They do not sow nor reap nor gather into store houses.. . Are you not more valuable to God more than these sparrows?
Worry is one of the major reasons for stress. Worry will hold one captive, saps one energy, wastes our time, and robs one of today's joy. Worry is fear based. Worry is meditating things which we are afraid of.
The bible says in 2 Tim 1:7. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love and sound mind. Satan is the author of fear. And fear will give the devil a legal entry into our lives.
Fear is a spirit that must be resisted. And here are three biblical truths hat will help us to overcome stress and fear.
- Revelation Of Gods Love..
john 4.18. Gods love sets us free. Gods love sets us free from worry and fear. When we understand how much God loves us and draw nearer, then, its the key that fear will leave us..... When we are afraid, we will live in fear when we comprehend how much God loves us, worry distances itself. But, only when we allow Gods love within us, fear will disappear from the back door.
2. Faith Will dispel fear.. Fear and worry can flourish only in the absence of faith. Instead of trying to fight fear get full of faith and fear will be dispelled. Faith is the expectation of good. Fear is the expectation of evil.
People who live by faith and who are in faith are excited about tomorrow. People who are in fear dread tomorrow.
3 Avoid Meditation of Wrong Things. Worry is wrong meditation.
Avoid meditating on Wrong Things Avoid focusing on wrong and negative people in life. Worry is nothing but wrong thinking, negative thinking, defeated thinking, failure thinking, inferior thinking on things which contradict the Word. Worry contradicts the Word.
Bible says in Philip 4 8. Finally bretheren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, of there is any praise worthy , meditate on these things. And the God of peace will be with you..
May God dispel worry and anxiety and fill us with His Word which brings us Peace..
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Topic :True And Rich Blessings! Doing Some Good To Those Who Are In Need Without Expecting Back Any Gain. That's True Giving And Helping...
Prov. 14:32. Whoever is kind to the needy honours God.
Prov. 14:21: He Who Has Mercy On The Poor / Needy Blessed Is he.
Ps 82: 3. Uphold the cause of the poor and oppressed.
You may be ordinary person, or extraordinary person, poor or rich it doesn't matter. If you and I have a strong desire to help those who are in need without expecting anything back, then the world, the nature and Creature of the creation will bless and reward us richly beyond our human comprehension.
We can watch in this video a a true story. A young boy was found drowning. And a poor farmer who has a son of similar age dives into the waters and saves the boy. Rest of the strory is history.
Pl watch it carefully and be blessed.
Reward for those who help the needy without any hidden motives will be truly blessed and honoured by God.
Let us watch this short familiar video.
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Topic : Blessings Of Those Who Fear The Lord.
When Bible speaks of fear of God, it does not mean to be afraid of God, but to give reverence to Him in obedience as He is holy.
The wonderful gift from God has brought joy and gladness into the lives of several God's children who had the fear of the Lord.
The fear of the Lord is so crucial in our lives, Solomon emphasis its importance in Prov. 1:7. Fear of the Lord is the begining of knowledge.
Here are also some unique blessings for those who fear the Lord.
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There is no lack to them who fear the Lord. Ps 34: 9. There is no lack or no want to those that fear Him
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It Protects And Delivers us from all harm, evil, sin and danger. Ps 34:7.The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them.
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Showers His Mercies. Mercies of the Lord are always upon them that fear Him. Ps 103 : 17. Mercies of the Lord are from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him and not on everyone.
Ps 11: 11: For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great us His mercy towards them that fear Him. And not on everyone.
Luke 1: 50. And His mercy is upon those who fear Hom from generation to generation.
How true it is... If we observe godly parents, godly saints who fear God and give reverence to Him in obedience, they also show the same respect and reverence and conduct themselves well and decent in the society. Such people, their generation and generations are blessed.
- Gives us strong confidence and faith. Prov. 14: 26. In the Fear of God one has strong Confidence and his children will have refuge.
These blessings do not come to us, if we just preach, pray good and be busy in Christian activities without the fear of God.
If we keep on sinning and holding on to our sins, we cannot expect the Lord's hand to protect us nor to show mercy. It will neither give us the resurgence in faith. Only when we repent and live a life with reverence and fear of God, we enjoy these things and our generations will be blessed.
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Topic: Be An Overcomer! Weakness Is Not An Excuse....
A young man who had the gift of music came to me one day and said, he had been addicted to alcohol and was unable to come out of it. And its become part of his day to day life.
One young girl though she experienced a new life told his pastor that her eyes were her weakness, unable to come out of it. And her eyes bring forth time and again impure thoughts and acts of defeat into unholiness.
Though many are saved its the greatest thrill to fall again and again without even making an extra effort in prayer, but go on to excuse himself or herself for this sin saying its the weakness that makes them fall again and again.
God never built weakness into the human being. The weakness for certain things in life has developed since years, perhaps due to the result of bad associations and could be the lack of spending time in His presence.
To indulge in joyless sinning is no joy. It has no greatness if we keep on indulging in sin and keep on saying, "Lord have mercy on me.". This attitude blocks the relationship with our Lord.
2 Corin 5:17 says, "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new." And these words of authority comes from the most powerful book in the world, the Word of God.
The definite transaction of conversion must take place in our lives. And no compromising whatsoever. The attitude of repentance must come into our lives decisively if we say we had the conversion. It must lead us into true pardon which leads us into joy. The joy of salvation.
We now then have put old things far away and all things have become new. We may be conscious of our weakness, but we will be more conscious of the mighty power that is sustaining us. Now we can say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me."
Let us affirm and say, "I am redeemed by His blood: I am an overcomer: He will protect me: He will give me His power. All my sin, all my weakness, all my condemnation, all my misery, all my fears, I give it to you Lord. I belong to you, the King of Kings. Amen!
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Topic :Press On! Never Give Up. Pursue Till You Succeed.
Everyone faces hardship, injustice, adversity, sickness, loss of loved ones, failures, ups and downs in life.
Philip 3:14. โI press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.โ
To press toward the mark is, to faithfully continue on the โstrait and narrow path which leads to eternal lifeโ with our Savior and our Father in Heaven.
Discouragement because of failures or defeats, or life not up to our expectations can rob peace, joy, contentment and loss of hope, and thereby we many tend to give up in the middle.
But I know people whom I observed who appeared to be in an impossible situation. A few years later, however, to my joy and suprise they were in a terrific place in terms of their circumstances, or their emotions. What could be the reason? They never gave up amidst adversities, difficult challenges and hardship. Instead of sulking in self pity or blaming others for their situation, they chose to come back and believe God and believe in themselves, step out in faith and come out of the emotional self pity.
We see initially Habakkuk, the prophet cried out desperately questioning the Lord Almighty saying, "How long shall I cry and you will not hear? Why do you show me iniquity and cause me to see trouble? Hab. 1 : 2 & 3.
Both, Prayer and hard work are needed to climb the Mount Everest of success, even when we are down and out. When we work hard together with persistent prayers, we can walk into an impossible situation, climb the mountains of challenges and move in confidence in ways mightier than we can imagine.
Do you and I can live in eager expectations of what the Lord will do? Or di we choose to linger in depths of despair, desperation and self pity? It's upto us.
Can we not turn our disappointments, dejection and depression to His appointments and blessings like prophet Habakkuk? In the end, ad we know Habakkuk comes back triumphantly concluding his positive conversation with God in Hab. 3: 17 to 19 saying, "Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labour of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation."
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Topic: Finding Grace In The Dungeon.
2 Cor. 12: 8 & 9. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that the thorn might depart from me. And the Lord said, My grace is sufficient for thee.
Like Paul, all of us too had our own share of sorrows, pain and heartaches at some point of time or the other or even right now some may be going through that unbearable pain and sorrow. We all have dungeons of various kinds. Sometimes it's very hard to find grace in our own dungeons.
Fanny Crossby, the most prolific hymn writer of all time has become blind since childhood.
Yet she found the love of Christ and His grace. She never felt any lack but experienced His grace, peace and boundless joy. And no wonder Ms. Fanny Crosby wrote the words or rather composed more than 8,000 hymns.
Favorites include โSafe in the Arms of Jesus,โ โRescue the Perishing,โ โI Am Thine O Lord, โTo God Be the Glory,โ and โBlessed Assuranceโ (co-written with Phoebe Knapp).
Let us see the life of great apostle Paul who wrote more than half of the new testament. He was the most persecuted and imprisoned saint of God.
If we would have been in the place of apostle Paul's persucations and imprisonments, we would have asked, "Lord give me your grace." I am in prison for no wrong of mine."
A gentle reminder to us that we know Paul wrote the letters of Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians to these three churches and one personally to Philemon - these all four were written from prison. Can we imagine a man writing encouraging, comforting and edifying letters to these churches from prison.
Among the most beautiful of Paul's writings are these lines: "This salutation is in my own hand. Remember, I am in prison. Grace be with you.
We would have expected Paul too to say, I am in prison. God give me grace. But he did not. He put it the other way. Grace be with you. I have found Grace in the dungeon. Not only enough grace, the extra grace to pass it on to you.
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Topic : Friendship Day! Happy And Blessed Friendship Day! "Choose Your Friends Wisely, For It Will Decide Your Destiny." - Benedict James.
Yesterday we all have shared "Happy Friendship Day Wishes" to all of our loved ones.
Dear beloved! Wishing you all once again a Blessed Friendship Day in the name of Jesus Christ The Greatest Friend who gave His life so we could have Abundant Life.
Friendship is more complex as an adult, especially in your 20โฒs and 30โฒs.
Prov 27: 9. A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.
Few quotes:
"Don't give up! Be friends with people who work hard." - Magic Johnson.
"A man is known by the company he organises." - Ambrose Pierce.
"Tell me the company, and I'll tell thee what thou art." - Cervantes.
"You Will acquire the vices and virtues of your close associates. The fragrance of their lives will pervade your life." - John C. Maxwell.
"In choosing a friend, go up a step." (Not down) - Jewish proverb.
"A wise man may look ridiculous in the company of fools." - Thomas Fuller.
But foolish people will realise the worth of the wise man later. But, it will be too late. So, it's important to think wisely before you choose your friends.
"It is better to weep with wise men than to laugh with fools." - Spanish proverb.
Why we need a close friend when we have so many friends? A great writer said: "There are so many gases in the air But, We need only oxygen for life. And that is Jesus Christ. Have Christ as your friend, I assure you, your friendship never ends. He always desires as a true friend that we are always happy, peaceful and blessed in life.
He is ever ready to understand our situations and be of strength, and guide us in right direction.
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Topic: Humility! It Brings Sweetness In Words And Softness In Behaviour. One Who Is Spiritually Secure Can Afford To Be Humble.
2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Word of God says, those who are called by His name must first humble themselves...
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." - Rick Warren.
"It was pride that changed angels to devil's; its humility that makes men as angels." St. Augustine.
"Humility brings sweetness in words and softness in behaviour."
A humble person can be easily identified from a big group. Their walk and talk and conversation will be graceful esteeming those who are listening higher than them though they are of much higher value than the group.
When we preach, we need humility, when we worship we need humility. A humble person is always calm, confident, cheerful and joyful because they do not carry any other loads of offence, grudge, pride and hate.
The thing of humility in this world is grossly misunderstood. Its the rarest of all gifts and hardest of ALL lessons. We have gotten to a place where we feel that humility is a sign of weakness. It's not a weak and timid quality at all. It's clear show of strength and maturity.
When we preach with humility, lives are transformed, the audience sees the little Christ in the speaker. And it's all tears of joy and change of hearts. Because the preacher exalts the name of Christ and humbles himself or herself.
God is still looking for such individuals who has this virtue of humility.
Show me a person without humility having great spiritual strength and security? There is NONE. Only in humility we find great spiritual strength and spiritual security. One who is spiritually secure can afford to be humble.
Help us to understand that humility is not the weakest link but the most secured one which gives access to your power and holiness. Help us ....
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Topic : God's favour! Part 2. Who Gets God's Favour? When We Honor God His Favour Is Upon Us.
God's favour was received by Abraham when he honoured him by obedience. Gen 18:13.
Moses also received God's favour. And unique blessing of seeing God's glory. Ex. 33: 17-23.
Who gets God's favour? James 4:6. God resists the proud and giveth grace to the humble. The word grace means "unmerited favour." God pours out his favour upon those who keep a humble heart. Let us not brag about our talents, giftings, power and wealth, but ne humble to acknowledge its given by Him.
Ps. 84 11. The Lord God is a sun and a shield. The lord bestows favour and honor. No good thing that he beholds from whose walk is blameless.
God expresses favour when we express remorse over our sin. When guilt consumes us to the point of conviction. When we confess with our mouth Jesus is lord and believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead you will be saved. (Rom 10:09)
Favour of God does not look at our background, academic qualification, age, status, etc. Favour of God is seen upon all of them who desired to walk His path, stand for Him in times of trials and temptations and have a desire to be witness living a blameless life.
Was Daniel favoured by God? Another key element to Daniel's success was he had favour of God because of his stand for even unto death. "Now God brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the Prince of the eunuchs." - Dan 1:9. Because Daniel refused to be defiled by the food given at the king's chamber. God was honoured. So, God poured out His grace on his situation. He and his three friends looked ten times more healthier and good looking than others apart from being wiser too.
Dear Lord, as you are our sun and shield and you bestow your favour and honor on all those whose walk is blameless and trustworthy. Help us to live blameless and witnessing life so that we find your favour and honor upon us.
Waken our hearts each day to seek you first God so that you will direct us to have your favour. In jesus precious name we pray.
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Topic: How Can I Get Favour With God?! Favour Is The Highway To Connect Your Destiny.
Simple and direct answer! Dont try to have any agents. Their favours are conditional and temporary. So, connect with God directly.
What do we mean by the word Favour? Favour means God stepping into oneโs situation to make a worthwhile difference. Favour is the highway to connect your destiny. In Genesis 6:8, the Bible says: โBut Noah found Grace in the eyes of the Lord
Everyone preaches - favour of God is upon you, tickle the audience into temporary joyful emotions which disappear like 'a soda bottle spirit experience. Favour of God is not like a magic wand nor like an Alladin's lamp. We may be best preachers, pastors, best organisers of Christian events, best worship leaders. All these are fine. But all these will not entitle us to have favour of God, unless we are loyal, faithful, trust worthy and dependable. Bro. Bakth Singh, Br. Billy Graham had favour upon them because they were trustworthy and dependable.
Few prerequisites to have favour and ultimate blessings of God to take us to the highest level.
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Walk intimately with Christ. Then we will never look back for sweet sins to return. Why we don't have His Favour is we keep dinning and so we don't have intimacy to walk with God. We don't have any details of what Enoch did during his life, other than he walked with God. Enoch might have had great talks and experience with God.
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Be faithful to God when facing your favourite temptations or sins. Favour of God descendent upon Joseph when he overcame sweet temptation. .Gen. 39 20 & 21. Joseph's master took Joseph and put him in prison. But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy and gave him favour.
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Be faithful and bold to stand to testify. Daniel had favour of God because he was faithful bold and courageous even when they threatened to put him in lions den......
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Topic : A Cheerful Countenance! A Merry Heart Makes A Cheerful Countenance๐Pr. 15 :13.
But the sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
We all need a cheerful countenance that comes from a cheerful heart. Millions all over the world desire to have a cheerful countenance, the rich, wealthy, the elite, the celebrities, successful sports personalities, they all put up a smiling face, but yet their countenance tells it all. It's never a cheerful countenance.
The reason being their lives are empty without a purpose. It has a big void. Many of the hearts lack faith in God, deceitful, pervert, crooked, unholy, revengeful, pride, do not relish success of others, corrupt, manupulations... Well all these will cripple them with false self image with artificial smile but joy is missing. Cheerfulness is missing. We may have everything with us, but with in our hearts its impossible for such to have a true cheerful countenance.
Then who can have a cheerful countenance? 1. Firstly we must have the Lord's genuine forgiveness of sins. Mt. 9 12 says - Son be of good cheer, thy sins are forgiven. And have Him as our Saviour and Lord. John 1:12.
- Having Lord's Presence is most important in our lives to have a cheerful countenance. No fake smiles needed. It alone gives us a clean heart .
It makes our hearts merry joyful and blissful which automatically makes our countenance cheerful and beautiful too. A cheerful person is always a strong personality. Andhe has good health and longevity too!
Help us to have a clean heart without deceit and always strive your presence in our lives, so that our countenance will be always cheerful n joyful....
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Topic: Storms And Adversities Of Life! They Bring Us Much Closer To God Than In Abundance....
We see Christ's presence with His disciples does not keep the storm away. There are no promises in the Bible that God's chosen people shall not have any storm.
Storms arise even when we are in plain line of duty, Even when we are faithful. Even when Christ is with us, storms do arise...
Matt. 08:23 to 26. And suddenly there arose a great tempest on the see so that the boat was covered with the waves.
The disciples had not put out to sea of their own suggestions. Jesus was in the boat and was sleeping. The lessons we learn here is storms arise even when we are in our plain routine line of duty and when Christ is with us. Jesus never said that we will not have storms, but He will be with us and lead us out to greener pastures when we don't give up.
So, we should not be discouraged by the difficulty or the trouble or the fiery storm that buffets us and conclude that we are in wrong path. Word of God says, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous..
So, we see Christ's presence with his disciples does not keep the storms away. There are no promises in the Bible that God's chosen people shall not have storms.
There are sudden storms of temptation and trials which sweep down with sudden and terrific power from the cold mountain of this world. There are storms of sickness, of disappointment and disillusionment, storms of adversities, of sorrow and grief that makes the waves and bellows to roll over the soul. Thus many of the life storms come suddenly. We all need to be geared up as we do not have any revelation gift operating. They do not hang out any danger signals for us to foresee. The hopes cherished for years wither in our hands in a night. If, we are God's children we have a hope that "for every storm Jesus gives a silver lining." He gives us a hope beyond hope which no religeon can give. Only crucified an risen christ alone can gives us.
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Topic: Out Of Great Crushing, Pain And Sorrow Came The Most Popular Song, "Hallelujah Chorus" From Music Composer, George Fredrick Handel.
Why God allows His children to suffer pain and privation? Through suffering God makes us spiritually nature and more blessed.
Song - Handel's Messiah, "Hallelujah Chorus." It is evident that the world is full of suffering. Physical, emotional and spiritual pain has been and will be an intrinsic part of the human experience.
1 Peter 3:14 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him
God permits His faithful children to suffer so eventually we might by His grace, be more like Christ. God uses trials along with delightful experiences to make us like His Son, Jesus. Sometimes God allows trials when we tend to go astray from Him. Through suffering God makes us spiritually mature and strong. God cuts away some of the rough, jagged edges so we learn to depend on Him and to reflect Him in our daily living. God might sometimes purify us in fiery furnace either to chastise us or to refine and purify us further to live deeper and more meaningful life in Him and for Him. Iron can be forged, shaped or moulded only in hot furnace to temperature at least not less than 900 degree centingrade.
Many do not realise that George Fredrick Handel, the great music composer, suffered much pain and privation. At the very height of his musical career he became seriously ill. This was a devastating blow.
He also simultaneously encountered financial reverses to the point that there was no way out. Following these crushing moments and experiences, Handel wrote that great masterpiece, Messiah which includes the thrilling "Hallelujah Chorus" that overflows with triumph and blessing. This was composed by him way back in 1741 complied from KJV Bible and was first performed un Dublin on 13 April, 1742. It is mostly performed since then during Christmas time. Its performed every year all over the globe and also at our St. Thomas SPG Church, Secunderabad, Telengana, India.
Many of the inspiring hymns and gospel songs like Blessed Assurance, What a Freinds we ha ve in Jesus, Safe in the arms of Jesus, Pass me not O Gentle Saviour... and several other we sing today were written by men and women whose hopes and plans were dashed and crushed, and God stepped in to make these bitter things work together for better for His glory.
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Topic: Joy And Happiness! Which One You Possess? A True Self Introspection.
Happiness can be purchased by money, but not joy. We usually hear two words in this world - "Joy & Happiness." And many think both more or less have the same meaning. But it's not so.
Happiness depends on the happiness in this world and it's exterior. When you get a pramotion, purchase a new car, a new house there is happiness. This Happiness is there with everyone irrespective of any religion or caste and not just Christians.
Joy comes from within who is a child of God having a relationship with Christ as a Saviour and Friend. To be more clear, for those who sincerely repented of their sins and received Jesus into their hearts.
Such joy is seen in people who experience that salvation and who can enjoy the presence of God in them. We cannot buy it as I said, its given to us freely by God's grace.
Whether we have our worldly needs fulfilled or not the living Christ within us will give us this joy.
Eg. If you seriously sick, still you can have the joy. If you lost a good job, you still can have joy, if you keep losing in the interviews, you still can have the Joy. You being His child, you will still have joy and the cup of sorrow passes away and glorious hope will be within.
Lets take the typical example of Habakkuk.
Let us read Hab. 3 17 & 18:
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Although everything in the life of Habakkuk's external world is not at all good, yet he is leaping for Joy in praise to God. He is affirming the Word from Neh. 8:10, "The joy of the Lord God is my strength."
Happiness can be stolen and is always temporary. But Joy cannot be stolen being a child of the Lord and its permanent till we leave this temporal world.
Thank you lord for helping us to know about happiness and joy. Even when we are sick, even we are not having a good job, thank you Lord, we still can experience that joy which is deep within which is visible and share this with this joyless and peaceless world. Amen.
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Topic The Hands Of The Diligent Will Rule And Prosper. But Laziness Travels So Slowly, That Poverty Soon Overtakes Him. Pr. 13:4
Prov. 10:4. Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
Prov. 12: 24. The hands of the diligent will rule.
Laziness has no place in the character of a follower of Christ. And also in this competitive world, where there is cut throat competition between person to person and between an organisation to organisation. Need to be on toes, alert, disciplined and hardworking.
Three years back we shifted our residence to our own home at Old Alwal......
There is no place for anyone to relax. Value added work and value engineering is the need of the times.
I was working for a Pharmaceutical coy as DGM Purchase. I was fascinated by our C& M.D who was always on toes. He used to shuffle from Production plant to Corporate office at least twice a day. Moment he comes to office he will have a meeting with Sr. Mngt.......
Hard work, smart work, discipline and sincere work will always carry God's blessings on anyone and no one can halt your success.
In life, we can never be on a roller coaster and think, this is fun, I will be here forever. Need to be on toes and be alert. Otherwise we too meet the same fate like the "hotel management" which was not geared up... "The best things end, and so do the worst things."
Eccl. 11:4. Whoever watches the wind will not plant. Whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.
Heb 13:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Luke 12:35: Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.
While working hard, shedding laziness and slothfulness, let us believe the word from Phil 4 :13. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
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Topic : Peace Is Not The Absence Of Affliction, But Presence Of Christ! Only In Affliction, We Draw Close To Christ!
Ps. 119:67. Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I obey your Word.
- It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statues.
"Suffering is better than sinning. There is more evil in a drop of sin than in an ocean of affliction. Better burn for Christ than turn from Christ." -Charles Spurgeon.
"Peace is not the absence of affliction, but the presence of God." Amen!!
How true is the Word of God? Only in affliction we draw nigh to the Lord.
The lord God never means harm to our lives when He allows affliction to us. Our disappointments are God's appointments, and brings rich compensation, if only we do not faint...
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Topic: Religious Bible Reading. Head - Bible Truths Will Lead To Defeat And Fear.
The Bible is a book full of spiritual riches that can make us wise unto salvation, train us to live godly lives, and equip us for a bright successful future (2 Timothy 3:14-17). It is also the worldโs all-time bestsellerโand the best-selling book in every year that sales have been recorded.
But still many Christians have their heads stored full of creed and scriptures, have the ability to share too, and yet wen trouble comes or storms arise, every scripture disappears and there is not one truth on which they can really lean or trust . Piles of doctrines all over, but no rod or staff to lean on in weakness.
Lamps hung away in great clusters, but not one of them burning when it's needed. Not one of them burning to throw light upon their own darkness.
Mostly people tend to read the Word religiously - like a must, but not eager to know the oracles of God. As long as we read the Word of God religiously daily without really enjoying and meditating it, when storms arise, and setbacks buffet us, there will be no back up power of Christ in us and so, we will be swept away by trials, storms, sickness and anxieties of life.
Word says in Ps. 119:105, "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and light unto my path. We read this but yet, we dont understand it's significance.
We need to learn scriptures for ourselves before we share with others. And hide it deep within our hearts so as to protect and shield ourselves from sin and trials. Word of God must not just reach head, but must reach to the depth of our hearts so that the Word becomes our shield, our strength, our strong tower, our refuge, our fortress and our Shepherd.
Prepare our hearts to not just read the Word like reading any other book, but to dig deep into the mysteries, revelations and be guided and protected by thy Word.
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Topic : Blessings For Those Who Have The Fear Of The Lord.
When Bible speaks of fear of God, it does not mean to be afraid of God, but to give reverence to Him in obedience as He is holy.
The wonderful gift from God has brought joy and gladness into the lives of several God's children who had the fear of the Lord.
The fear of the Lord is so crucial in our lives, Solomon emphasis its importance in Prov. 1:7. Fear of the Lord is the begining of knowledge.
Here are also some unique blessings for those who fear the Lord.
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There is no lack to them who fear the Lord. Ps 34: 9. There is no lack or no want to those that fear Him
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It Protects And Delivers us from all harm, evil, sin and danger. Ps 34:7.The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them.
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Showers His Mercies. Mercies of the Lord are always upon them that fear Him. Ps 103 : 17. Mercies of the Lord are from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him and not on everyone.
Ps 11: 11: For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great us His mercy towards them that fear Him. And not on everyone.
Luke 1: 50. And His mercy is upon those who fear Hom from generation to generation.
How true it is... If we observe godly parents, godly saints who fear God and give reverence to Him in obedience, they also show the same respect and reverence and conduct themselves well and decent in the society. Such people, their generation and generations are blessed.
- Gives us strong confidence and faith. Prov. 14: 26. In the Fear of God one has strong Confidence and his children will have refuge.
These blessings do not come to us, if we just preach, pray good and be busy in Christian activities without the fear of God.
If we keep on sinning and holding on to our sins, we cannot expect the Lord's hand to protect us nor to show mercy. It will neither give us the resurgence in faith. Only when we repent and live a life with reverence and fear of God, we enjoy these things and our generations will be blessed.
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Topic: Conquering Giants And Mountains In Our Lives Needs Discipline, Hard Work And Equally Important Is Self Confidence..
The Refreshing phase In - young 20 year old rising tennis star Carlos Alcaraz conquering the trio giants / legends of tennis - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and in the latest Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic.
The 20 year old has already become world No. one. And on 9th July, he defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon finals bringing in a generation change in the tennis sport.
In the last two decades from Wimbledon 2003 to French open 2023, the trio of Roger, Rafel and Djokovic have swept 65 of 79 grand slam tournaments.
The young rising star has raised the bar of his own game instead of getting shivers seeing these formidable players.
His discipline, his determination, will power, confidence and attitude to win has made him the World number one at such a young age.
Carlos Alcaraz showed that nothing is impossible when we have the desire and determination to excel. He is the great example for youngsters who desire to excel. Hardly 20 years of age he is already the world number one player.
Perserverance, faith or can say confidence in yourself against all odds is the key to come up in life.
We see in the bible in Numbers 13th chapter, 12 men, one from each tribe were selected by Moses to spy the land of Canaan. Num. 13: 2, 27 to 33. They went, saw and came back with the fruit of the land. But they said, though the land truly flows with milk and honey, people who dwell in the land are strong and cities are fortified. We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we. We saw these enemies as giants and we are like grasshoppers.."
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, "Let us go and take possession of the land, for we are well able to conquer them."
Those who spied earlier, rebelled and refused to go, died in the wilderness. The rest alongwith Joshua and Caleb entered Canaan promised land.....
If we are fearful, we we will be defeated in life like those men of Israel. But if we are determined and have faith and hard work, we will be successful like the young Carlos and men of faith, like Joshua and Caleb.
Help us to have have faith, hard work and confidence to fulfil our vision and goals in our spiritual and personal lives. In Jesus ....
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Topic: Our Future Is Much Better Than Yesterday. We Must Not Be Discouraged By Past Failure And Setbacks.
The Almighty Lord God transforms us from glory to glory. Our future us secured in God's divine hand.
2 Corint 3 18: But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
As believers in Jesus Christ, we can count on our tomorrows being better than our yesterdays. The Spirit of God works in us, with ever-increasing splendor, so that we become more and more like Him.
Too many children of God believe that their best is behind them. They look back at the mountain top experiences, the miracles that God did, or the way He moved back then, and they are not convinced that He still does the impossible.
God has more for us for tomorrow than He has today. The triumphs of yesterday are wonderful reminders of what the Lord did in a past season, but they should not be where we hang our hopes and expectations. We should carry those memories into the future, believing that He can do it all again.
God healed the blind eyes, the deaf ears, and the lame legs in the past, and He still heals today. God provided for the destitute widow, and He still meets our needs today. God saved the jailer and his whole family, and we as His children are not beyond His reach.
His performance in the past builds our expectations for the future. He takes us from glory to glory! And from one evel of holiness to another; from one victory to another.
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Topic : Desire Determines Your Destiny. What Is Your Most Important Desire In Life?
This question was asked to the girls in a mega Youth Conference. One young girl said boldly with a smile, "I want a handsome husband."
Another young girl said, "Want to buy a new big house once I get married and be financially secured."
Another girl said, "Firstly I wish to study hard and join as an officer in public sector company."
Another young beautiful girl said, "Young age comes just once in a life time. So, I would like to be with friends, partying and enjoy the pleasures of this world as much as possible.
All these no doubt gives happiness. When good things happen in a specific moment, human being derives happiness. And it happens to everyone irrespective of caste, creed and religion. But we need to understand that happiness is there only at that point of time and its momentary.
Unfortunately none could share the most important desire in one's life. We all must understand that young husband or young beautiful wife becomes old one day. New car become old, and has to be discarded. Happiness disappears.
Once new home but after some years becomes old, develops cracks and leaks. Happiness disappears.
Once age catches up and you cannot move out like before, and boredom sets in, and wealth and possession no longer gives pleasure nor happiness.
Deep in the heart everyone has many desires. All young people want a better job, good looking understanding spouse, good salary package, secured future, etc. These are all needed and good. Nothing wrong.
Jesus said to Nicodemus in John 3 : 7. "Marvel not that I said unto thee, ye Must be born again."
"The greatest desire you as a young person must have is, first to receive Jesus as the Lord and Saviour of your life and never to lose the Fellowship with God, so that you take right decisions right from the young age not destroying your future.
And the Joy and peace you then have within is lasting unlike happiness which lasts for a specific period.
You will be guided to true success in your life. Ps. 119: 105, You will be shielded and protected by the Lord and His Word. Ps. 119 : 11 & 101.
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Topic: Silence In This Noisy World Is Always Weighed In Gold.
The quiet words of the wise are more to be heededย than the shouts of a ruler of fools. - Eccl. 9:17.
The importance of silence in this turbulent & noisy world enshrined in the saying "Speech is silver but silence is golden."
Silence is a source of great strength. There has been an observation by the Psychologists that wise & highly learned men are mostly silent & seldom they react. On the other hand as we know the proverb, "Empty vessels make much noise."๐
What does the Bible say about being silent or being soft?
- Prover. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger.
3) Proverbs 17:28. Even fools are thought wise when he holdeth his peace.
May your silence be a spl. blessing to others today.
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Topic: All Blessings Promised In The Divine Word Are True, Genuine And Ours. And It Gives Us Hope, Joy, Peace, Wisdom And Success.
A glimpse of His promises:
Jerm. 29 : 11. I know the plans for you; plans to prosper you...
Isia 41:10. Fear not, I am with thee... Be thou not dismayed....
God promises to strengthen us, to give us rest and peace, to take care of all our needs, to protect us, and to answer all our prayers.
You might have observed there are tall claims with highlighted and big Words .. the - benefits "if we buy so much worth of goods, you get so and so." At the bottom of left or right side in almost all advertisements we see in small font not even visible mentioning "terms and conditions" apply.๐ Means it's mostly 50% truth 50% outright lies.
We see many business deals. And if you go deeper many times, we see, it will be one of the two is deceptive. "What do I get if I do this?" is always the human question...
But praise Jesus! For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. They are all free.
Great news! Every promise in Godโs Word was spoken to all of us. Every promise finds its divine YES in Jesus. He gets the final AMEN in our life that will give all the glory to God! If we want Him and are ready to do what He says, the Door is open for us.
He does not play favorites like those deceptive advertisements which pick and choose. He doesn't play favorites which one of His children receives a limited number of promises. Every good and perfect gift that comes down from the Father of Lights is available to us
This promises become our own or accessible the day we said yes to Him at the border of the cross, and into agreement with Him. And read, hear, meditate and follow the Word. Every promise is available โ for us. His YES and AMEN..
No need to crawl, no need to hang on by a thread. When we look in the mirror, see an overcomer, see a child of God who is more than a conqueror, see someone destined to run in the path of His commands because He sets our heart free through His promises. (Psalm 119:32).
let us celebrate the fact that Jesus has broken all of our chains, that we are blessed by His promises and are more than a conqueror through Him. He has set our hearts free! Rejoice in His nameโฆ
Thank you dear Lord! Help us to take possession of all promises by meditating and being obedient to the Word.
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Topic: Safe In The Arms Of Jesus, (Our Good Shepherd), Protects And Preserves Us From All Harm And Danger.
John 10 :28. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
How re-assuring is this beautiful promise from Jesus! No matter what chaos swirls, we can rest confidently in His commitment to us.
Jesus declared Himself to be the Good Shepherd. He knows each one of His sheep. He calls us by name, and He leads us in and out of the sheepfold to find green pastures. We are so familiar with the sound of His voice that we will not wander off to follow a stranger. He loves us so much that He lays down His life for us. Nothing and no one can pluck His precious sheep, from His hand.
Centuries before this promise was penned in the New Testament, the Psalmist declared that He is our God, that we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand (Psalm 95).
Safe in His hand, we can be certain that nothing reaches us that is not filtered through the loving fingers of our heavenly Father first. He promises to strengthen us, to help us in every situation, and to keep a firm grip on us (Isaiah 41:10).
As those who follow the Good Shepherd, He shelters and shields, protects, and provides for us. Let us allow ourselves to just be held by our Sovereign Father today. We are safe in His hands.
Only when we are washed in His blood, truly repented and received Jesus as our Shepherd, and have desire to hear him have this blessed privilege.
For the the voices of the World will never allow them to hear the still small voice of Jesus.
Be filled with His joy and do not panic for we are his sheep and He is our Shepherd who cares, preserves and protects us.
Help us to always desire to hear your voice as our shepherd and guide us into safety and green pastures Lord...
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Topic: Be Closer And Closer To God And You Will Find His Will And His Plan Being Fulfilled Always. And You Don't Need Somebody's Sympathy Or Favour.
The problem is we dont yield ourselves completely to God and expect every desire to be fulfilled.
I've recently seen a very rich and arrogant family. They were thinking that everything can be planned by themselves. They neither wish nor greet neighbours. Suddenly one in the family was diagnosed with liver cancer. Arrogance was crushed. They started greeting wishing and meeting neighbours, friends and others. They have come closer and closer to Christ now experiencing peace amidst sickness.
The more we yield and draw nigh he will draw nigh to us. Your friend may leave you, your boss may leave you, your spouse may leave you, your employer may leave you, but the Lord God alone is worth than 100000 of such people who only wish to take from you when you are on high....
The lord whom I serve and you serve faithfully He will be our shield and fortress, He will be our strong tower and refuge. He will never leave us till we complete the sojourn successfully in this world to meet him. He will enable our spirit, soul and body healthy and nothing less than total victory.
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Topic: Few Important Qualities Of A Growing Christian/Human Being. Speech, Conduct, Love, Faith And Purity. Today: Conduct.
Paul addresses to young Timothy in 1Tim. 4: 12. Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love in faith and in purity.
Yesterday, we discussed about the first Word, Speech. Today, let us see what the Lord tells us regarding our conduct.
Character is who you are. Conduct is what you do.
By evil conduct our character gets tarnished.
1 Tim 6 : 11. Following after righteousness, patience, love, faith, meekness, subduing all temper.
During early 90s there were several high profile companies who recruited qualified and highly talented executives expecting growth profits and status. Contrary to their expectations very few had growth and profits, and remaining Organisations were shocked to bear huge losses. Why? The top level management whish was recruited, their conduct and commitment to the company was so poor, they themselves became a liability.
They made losses to the company by being dishonest with manupulations and cunningness. They were highly gifted but unfortunately not having an iota of commitment to serve the company to make it a profit oriented one. They were only interested in their own salaries and other revenues.
That's why even if people are highly qualified and gifted, top Organisations and Government institutions are very careful and make sure they check their family and personal background and ensure their conduct and character is good.
Example from Bible. Joseph had so many trials. He was put in prison without any fault of his. Because of his conduct he found favour with jail officer. Because of his conduct, sincerity and ability, Joseph found favour even with the king Pharoh.
1kings 5: 1 to 27. Another eg. Gehazi who was working with Prophet Elisha. He had the blessed privilege of serving prophet and witness great signs and miracles.
When Naaman, the Syrian commander whi had leprosy dipped himself 7 times as per the command of Elisha, and was completely healed. So, Naaman goes to offer a gift to the prophet. But Elisha refused.
But his servant, Gehazi desired to covet some wealth from the commander, Naaman, since his master refused. Secretly he goes and collects silver and two changes of garments.
As soon as Gehazi returns home, Elisha the prophet asks him "Where did you go Gehazi?" And he tells lie to Elisha saying he did not go anywhere.
ALMIGHTY GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT 'WHERE WE ARE GOING DAILY. AND WHAT WE ARE DOING.'
We all know Elisha was angry and tells him, "Did not my heart go with you when you met Naaman..?" He curses his own servant saying the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and your descendents forever. And he goes out of his presence becoming a leper.
Its not the activities that we do are important but help us to check ourselves as how is our conduct in our work places, with our friends, neighbours, in church and other places, and live such a Life that people around love us. In jesus....
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Topic: Few Important Qualities Of A Growing Christian/Human Being. Speech, Conduct, Love, Faith And Purity.
Paul addresses to young Timothy in 1Tim. 4: 12. Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love in faith and in purity.
Though Paul addressed to young Timothy to set an example on these five qualities, these are the encouragement not for just younger folks but for all generations.
Though there are many other characteristics to be inculcated in our lives, Paul told Timothy to keep focused with these qualities to practised or adhere to.. These qualities will build you as respected and honoured man of God.
Today, let us focus on the 1st Word, Speech.
Colossians 4:6: Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
We all know we communicate ideas, emotions and our personality.
Millions of people including church goers, believers, men of God, Pastors' carry on their day to day activities and the Christian activities pertaining to gospel and the church. There are very few whose speech is sweet, pleasing, encouraging, pleasant and making others happy, giving them needed energy and strength. Their speech is always with grace, as though seasoned with salt helpful to all walks of people. Such people are true ambassadors of Christ.
But on the other hand most of the other personalities who do several activities too in serving God, but bring loss of respect, dishonour, shame and rejection by people because of disgraceful speech. Such one's who serve God lose their testimony n respect......
Gracious Lord help us to use our speech not to invoke evil, not to curse nor injure other, and not to destroy others. But help our speech to be in such a way, graceful to the heaters, to bless, encourage, comfort and use words of humor to uplift them.
May we make every effort to be gracious in our speech that they love to hear us again and again. In Jesus sweet name we pray. Amen!
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Topic : Consecration Of Will! The Highest Reach Of Faith Is, Loving Intelligent Consecration Of all Our Life To The will of God.
Take my life And let It be ; Consecrated Lord to thee. Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless Praise!
Rom. 12 : 01 & 02. I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God, that ye present yourselves a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service. Be not confirmed to this world...
Consecration of will : The highest reach of faith is, loving intelligent consecration of all our life to the will of God.
We ought to have desires, but they have to be in subordination to His sovereign will. We have to have plans, but they have to be laid down at God's feet and allow Him to work His plans for us.
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Topic: Hope Amidst Painful Times! There Are Times In This Life Agonizingly Painful When It Can See That All Hope Is Lost.
Proverbs. 23:18. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Only God can bring treasure through the darkest times. Wealth and riches, status, power cannot bring any relief against sudden storms of life that buffet us but only the risen Christ ....
There are times in this life, agonizingly painful times, when it can seem that all hope is lost.
But, Many times we want to shine, without the pain and uncertainty of what the hard stuff brings.
We long to reflect beauty without the glaring weakness of deep cracks that line our stories and fill us with holes. We want to cover what was broken and scarred, masking the struggles of a past that took us down difficult pathways. And yet, embracing the beauty of the broken is what enables us to live free.
Evangeline is such young, sweet and faithful woman who has Christ as her Saviour and her Lord.
She lost her 5 year old only daughter suddenly through a mysterious disease.
Though she was heart broken, yet she kept praising the Lord as usual. The joy she exhibited baffled the carnal world who had no clue.
In addition, inspite of gentle love and patience she showed towards her husband, yet, she has to face in her day to day life with her husbandโs addiction, recovery and relapse, and his rebellion. And then, one day, she found her husband too dead.
She was crestfallen at that moment. But, she rose from the pit of despair to rejoice and praise the Lord. That's exactly true and genuine transformation. That exactly shows she is indeed a new creation and experienced and tasted His tender love and His mercies.
Like Jobโs friends in the Bible, sometimes weโre speechless at the pain of another. โThen Job's friends sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights,โ "No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for wordsโ (Job 2:13). Silently giving the gift of prayer and presence is beautiful.
God, however, is not silent nor unaffected by our suffering. He entered into all of the suffering of humanity for all time, willingly through the sacrifice of Jesus. The suffering of the cross of Jesus makes it possible for us to say with the writer of Proverbs, โSurely there is a future and your hope will not be cut offโ (Proverbs 23:18).
Here is our lifeline and bedrock, even in the darkest night of the soul. โBecause of Godโs tender mercy,โ Scripture says, โthe morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peaceโ
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Topic: Your Grief And Sorrow Will Soon Be Turned Into Joy, If You Don't Give Up. "For Every Storm There Is A Rainbow."
John 16: 20 says, .... "Your sorrow will be turned into joy." And in 21st verse, "A woman when she is in labour has sorrow because her hour has not come. But as soon as she gives birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world."
The woman knows it will be a time of pain and anguish she has to undergo. But she endures the pain and anguish knowing that after experiencing the pain and anguish she will be blessed with bundle of joy overflowing having a child of her own.
Cheer up dear beloved, if you are God's child washed in His blood and being faithful in your walk with Christ, it is very sure based on today's Word of promise, that the battle after battle, sorrow after sorrow you are facing, prayers still unanswered, the hardships and loss, and shame will soon turn into a story of joy and hope, light and victory, honor and rewards. Like how the woman knows at the end of sorrow and anguish there is joyful and blessed reward. And so she endures all these travail.
So, is the child of God who knows that these trials and storms will pass away like the passing clouds.
For a faithful child of God, Word of God says in Ps 30:05, "There is weeping in the night, but joy comes in the morning." "For every dark cloud there is silver lining" and "for every storm there is a rainbow" for His children who are trustworthy and walk in His path.
Help us to remember dear Lord that after painful trials and testing to Joseph in the old testament and Daniel they were finally triumphant, victorious and prosperous because of their faith and faithfulness. Help us therefore lord not to give up like these men of God, but press on knowing that the life after the trials and grief is more blessed and joyful.....
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Topic: The Blessings Of The Righteous And The Consequences Of The Unrighteous/ Wicked.
Prov. 13th chapter: 5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.* 6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out......
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Topic! Gratitude! Why Is Gratitude Important In Life? It Blesses Us And Comforts Others.
John 6 : 11. Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and then distributed it.
Gratitude is one of many positive emotions. It's about focusing on what's good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted.
- The gratitude is being thankful to someone what they have done for you. 2) Some other words for gratitude are acknowledgment, appreciation, and recognition. 3) Gratitude makes man thoughtful and altruistic.
Few examples from the Word of God:
- Daniel gave thanks despite the risk. ...
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Jonah gave thanks in the belly of a fish. ...
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Paul gave thanks in the middle of a storm. ...
- Jesus gave thanks before he broke fish and the bread
- Jesus gave thanks before going to the cross.
Few other examples of gratitude:
Being thankful to the person who serves you in the restaurent. Small things matter.
Appreciate the person who helps you in the house, though you pay the wages.
Encourage children to always use the word "Thank You" for whatever help they receive, be it from parents, teachers who guide and help in studies and friends who encourage you.
Being thankful and grateful for what God has given you. Use them to the best to help others. Millions all over the world we know are blind, not having either hands or legs. Be grateful to God and we need to pray for such people instead of murmuring and complaining .....
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Topic: Being Grateful! Let's Be Grateful To God And Be Grateful To Also People Who Made Our Life Better! A Grateful Person Is Always Content And Happy.
The word gratitude comes from the Latin root gratus, meaning โpleasing; welcome; agreeable.โ Gratus is also the root of related terms such as grace, and gratis, all signifying positive moods, actions and ideas.
In my opinion, the one who shows gratitude is blessed with a thankful heart, having courtesy, mannerism, humility, and being happy and satisfied. And he or she is loved by God and loved by everyone. Because the act of gratitude touches the heart of God and people around.
One of the unexpected spiritual benefits of gratitude is that it can make us feel more connected to each other and to the world. It gives us a fresh perspective on our lives, allowing us to find the blessing in every situation and realize that life is happening for us, not to us.
Gratitude helps us see God : Gratitude opens our spiritual eyes. There's a beautiful cycle in giving God thanks: the more we thank Him, the more we see Him working in us and around us. Gratitude helps us sense God's presence, His personal care and His perfect timing. Rejoice evermore. Its God's will that we should thank Him in all circumstances. Apostle Paul says in 1 Thes. 5 : 17 & 18.
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Topic: John The Baptist! The One Who Baptised Jesus And Testified About Christ Started Doubting Him. Have You Anytime Experienced Loss Of Faith And Needless Doubts??
Luke 7:19: And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus saying, "Art Thou He that should come? Or look we for another?
As I shared umpteen number of times, many children of God started off very well and later became lukewarm Christians because of severe cyclonic storms and adversities which plagued and beset their lives. We too raise doubts like John the Baptist often times. For some, certain temptations become such a stronghold, they remain stagnant without experiencing His presence and guidance too.
Here we we see John the Baptist was in prison. It certainly was not a cheerful place to be in. John did not doubt the Messiahship of Jesus that day beside the Jordan, when the cloven heavens, the radiant dove descended upon Jesus and the Heavenly Father's voice was heard in loving approval. This happened just before John's eyes when he himself baptized Jesus of Nazareth. What a privilege? What a blessedness to baptize Jesus? And witness the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus and hearing the Heavenly Father's voice.....
Yet, when it grew dark for John himself in prison that he doubted, and sent his disciples questioning Jesus.
We are surprised why such a great witness and torch bearer of Christ doubted? We wonder how such a sweet beloved disciple with all his humility and fiery witness preaching on repentance, doubts took birth in the darkest nights of prison?
It's true! We are amazed at every person's blindness, or dulness, or unbelief. And other people's failures look very large to us, we never see our own at all.
Yes, truly, when we see all his power, and love, and His miracles, we praise God expressing strong faith. When everything is fine and sunny, we think we surely found Christ and believe He is the Lord and friend too! When troubles come, and waves of storms buffet us, be it sickness, or losing a job, failing in interviews, not getting married, family issues, we wonder afterall did we truly found Christ.
"Am I a Christian" raising doubts like once the great, John the Baptist who wavered in final frontier to glorify God by martyrdom?
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Topic: Where Is God When It Hurts? - Philip Yancey
Life is filled with unexpected circumstances. Some of them knock you flat on your back! They make you feel like the roof of your life has caved in.
What do you do when your world collapses? Someone dear loved one you lost all of a sudden? When the dreaded phone call comes that you are diognoised with so and so.... When the bankruptcy is filed?
The first question many people ask is, โWho cares about me?โ Is there anyone? Where Am I heading to??..
Are you hurting today? Are you asking, โWho cares about me?โ Where am I going? Why am I on this earth on cross roads?
Psalm 34:15-17: Here are few words of hope and strength from His promising Word.
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. e flames will not consume youโ (Isaiah 43:2 TLB).
We must understand that when we are faithful, trust worthy and loyal He will deliver us from all questions that bother us and all storms that suddenly buffet us.
Let us lean upon theses conditional promises of the divine Word.
You can rest more easily today knowing that God cares. He has never left you. He is with you now. He has been with you allu along. You are not alone!
Believe that today, and experience the peace that Christ brings.
Help us to know that when we are trustworthy to you , you will answer all our questions and give solution to all our needs, sorrows and pain. In ....
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Topic: Susan Wesley! The Most Prayerful, Blessed And Virtuous Woman Who Raised His Both Children As Great Evangelists And Role Models - Charles & John Wesley.
What is the greatest gift in a family? Undoubtedly, a godly mother! She leads the children not only in a godly oath, but guides them to get highest blessings and respect in the society.
A godly mother is the greatest gift and greatest blessing ever to any family.
"A Woman Who Fears The Lord, She Shall Be Praised." - Prov. 31: 30.
"A mother who is close to God will bring her children close to God as well." - Author unknown.
"Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children." - Bro. Billy Graham.
"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." - Henry Ward Beecher
Let us recall or rather reminiscent the story of the blessed and inspirational mother, Susan Wesley who produced two spiritual giants for God's kingdom and to the society.
Susan Wesley is indeed a wise woman who not only made them spiritual giants, but educated them to become great reformers. Wise mother who gave them right balance.
Susan Wesley's husband was a worthless husband and a worthless father. She did not crib nor fought with him. She never kept complaining. She never entertained arguments. She simply won all her struggles, hardship and poverty on her knees on one side and on the other side, and on the other side she worked hard to support the children.
Her family was in poverty. But she worked hard for livelihood and spent precious time in prayers. Her kneeling prayers produced two most powerful saints in the World. John Wesley, a reformer and founder of methodism. And Charles Wesley a great preacher and Hymn writer who wrote over 6500 inspirational Hymns. Such a powerful life he was modelled by her mother.
Mother is a very important person in a family. Because, mother is the first person child ever knows.
Prov. 31 says, "woman is not about being "perfect." It's about living with purpose, diligence, forgiveness, and repentance."
Prov. 31: 10 who can find a godly and capable wife? For her worth is far above rubies. She opens her mouth with wisdom and her tongue to build the family.
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A virtuous or a Godly mother loves Jesus with all her heart.
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She is a faithful bride. She respects her husband. She does him good irrespective of he being good bad or worst.
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She is a loving mother. When children grow up, they call her blessed. She nurtures the children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom and lives and trains them in godly way.
A godly mother is clothed with strength and dignity. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction on her tongue. She watches keenly the affairs of the house and does not spend time in worthless things, but fills the house with noble things, covered with prayers and Word of God.
When children are tough to listen, she will spend time with them in prayers, love and patience, and builds them up in a godly manner. She builds the family in reverence, love, gentleness redeeming the time for building the family and their character on true values of life.
Prov. 12:4. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband. For she who causes shame is like rotenness in his bones.
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Topic : Godly Blessed & Prayerful Mother Is The Best Gift For A Family. Not Wealth ; Not Education. "No Man Is Poor Who Has A Godly Mother." - A.Lincon. "A Godly Prayerful Mother Is An Awesome Treasure." - Dr. C. Stanley.
"True blessing to have a hodly mother! She builds a sweet, happy oeaceful and respectful home. Ungodly mother wrecks home and destroys her own family imbibing ungodly values
First, few important quotes:
A godly mother is one who loves the Lord her God with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength, and then passionately, consistently, and unrelentingly teaches her children to do the same." - Elizabeth George.
She trains, teaches children and leads them by example.
"Never could it be possible for any man to estimate what he owes to a godly mother." - C. H. Spurgeon.
"No man is poor who has a Godly mother." - Abraham Lincoln.
"A godly mother is an awesome treasure." - Dr. Charles Stanley.
"I don't believe there are devils enough in hell to pull out a boy out of the hands of a godly mother." - Billy Sunday.
,"The most blessed and greatest gift for a family is having a godly mother! A mother who is on knees for her children is blessed." - Author unknown.
Proverbs 14:1 says, "The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands."
Drawing wisdom and guidance from the Bible, a blessed mother will partner with God and builds a solid foundation for her home. As one, she encourages and initiates family prayers, leads in worship, and reading and meditating of the Bible. She engages her children in holy living by her teaching and by being a perfect example.
Blessed mother is a wise steward of her home, time, and resources.
Proverbs 31:27 says, "She watches over the ways of her household."
She takes responsibility for her resources and has a plan for the proper management of her home and time. She relies on God and removes distractions like gossip, comparison, spending time on social media, movies, and refrains from idle conversations. But spends quality time with children to equip and edify children in godly path.
She helps her children discover God's will, purpose, and path for their lives. She teaches her children how to pray, live, work, serve, and worship. And guides them to excel in their career and most importantly, in the walk with Christ.
She shows empathy and understanding for her children. Her goal is to reflect the character of Christ in her words and actions.
Blessed mother seeks and welcomes Godโs help into her home. With Godโs guidance, she prayerfully assumes her solemn responsibility of loving, cherishing, and teaching them. She begins and ends each day in humble communion with God.
Because she knows Satan is determined to prevent her children from walking in the way of the Lord.
We praise God for John Wesley, founder of Methodism, Charles Wesley, great hymn writer. These legends for God's kingdom were produced because of their mother Susan Wesley kneeling in prayers, laying hands on them daily and praying.. We thank God for the young wayward Hudson Tailor who later on went on to become one of the greatest missionary for China, because of his mother's kneeling prayers in tears to save his son.
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Topic : True Love And Passion Is The Need Of The Hour For Revival..
Mt. 05: Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.
The more we are pure in heart to serve our master, more we are truly blessed with His presence, His love, His Power and His annointing.
The more we think of our own success and our growth, God's allows leanness into our hearts without any revival.
The real revival of the disciples of Christ started after the Resurrection of Christ. They made the world upside down. They were able to speak with authority even in high places without any fear. The very shadow of Peter healed many people. Because, after the resurrection, they were all in one accord in prayer, in holiness and love and in all purity of heart with one mind to serve and share the gospel of Christ. That is the secret of their success and fruitfulness to enlarge God's Kingdom. This brought 'tears of repentance' and added 1000s and 1000s to the early church who were first called Christians at Antioch. No one took credit but everyone rejoiced in the success of Paul, in the success of Peter, in the success of Phillip and Barnabas and others. They rejoiced in the success of others. They lived a pure undiluted life away from the World and it's praising.
After the reign of the disciples, we see Bro. Bakth Singh, Bro. Sadhu Sundar Singh, Bro. Billy Graham, Bro. D.G.S Dinakaran. They all had one thing in common. Compassion and true love on the perishing.
If we observe, we hear that not a single message was preached by Bro. Billy Graham without sharing on salvation and Christ. He never allowed long introduction of him in crusades.
When we have such burden of pure heart to love the unwanted, to preach to the unpreached and unwanted like those great men of God, the same revival takes place even today.
Bro. Bakth Singh had a great burden and strong determined passion to reach the unreached, to reach the unwanted to share purely the gospel of God's love and salvation. No suprise! He was able to establish more than ten thousand (10000) churches at different parts of our country and elsewhere too. His heart was holy, pure and undiluted without any guile. He too used the pulpit to share the undiluted gospel of Christ without wasting time for flattery. He too is the one among very few who strongly discouraged and refused lengthy introduction of him in special crusades and using flattering words regarding him. He says, I can use that time for gospel.
Greatest revival took place during his ministry. The secret is, he led a pure life and was able to see God's presence in his life. prayer was pre-eminently the business of his life.
Bro. Bakth Singh is called "A kneeling saint." His success was his prayer life which made him simple, pure and divine. He believed in "kneeling prayers" like Daniel. John Wesley rose at 4.0 am everyday and prayed for 2 hours. Their ministries were blessed with fruitfulness in God's sight because of their pure hearts and lives.
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Topic ; Is Old Nature Of Sin, Fear, Shame, Reproach, Doubts And Anxieties Are Heavy Loads Of Stress?... Claim His Divine Promises Today And Become A New Creation In Christ.
Mt 55 22: Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you.
The Bible addresses anxiety, fear and worry, which are symptoms of stress. The apostle Paul has endured much stress in his ministry.
Activities and day to day life problems and challenges might bring in failure in job, marriage, family Life, problems at work force - these cause often disappointment, more doubts, fear, shame, inferiority because of failures surrounding the life with loads of stress and unrest.
But all these failures and curses are nailed to the cross. The blood of Jesus protects and covers us from all forms of sin and darkness, when we allow Ourselves to confession and repentance of our sin and then come to Him.
Old nature of fear, shame, reproach, doubts and anxieties whittle down in His presence as we are new creation..
Word of God becomes dearer and with confidence can declare and claim these these verses of promuses of hope and life in abundance.
โDo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your minds in Christ Jesus. Philip 4 6&7.
If you are tired and wearied, let us claim this promise. Mt. 12 28 says, "Come unto me all ye that are heavy laden, I shall give thee rest.
Father we put our day to day anxious moments, doubts, fears, worries and disappointment and all these stress upon you. Based on your promise, give us rest from this unrest world. In jesus ....
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Topic : Is Failure The End Of All? Many Of The Songs In Psalms Were Born In The Season Of Failure.
Be it spiritual or proffessional life, never quit. The power of comeback against failures..
Ps. 42:05. Why are you cast down, O my soul?? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise him..
The University commencement speaker chosen, has been the president of a large corporation. He was chosen for the occasion because of his success. Yet his speech came with a most unusual wish for the graduates. The speaker told the students sitting before him in the graduate gowns, "If I could have one hope for you as you go out into the world is this. I hope you fail. Yes, fail at something that is important to you." He went on to say how his own life has been one failure after another, until he learned to see failure as an effective teacher.
Many of the songs in Psalms were born in the season of failure. Sometimes we fail to really to see the wonder of God's wisdom and strength until we grasp for breath in the exhaustion of our own strength and energy.
No doubt, we will be disappointed if we fail. But we will be doomed if we do not attempt because of fear of failure.
Recuring stories of the bible is that mountains of faith rise from the valleys of failure.
"Success is not measured by how we go up in life, but how many times we bounce back when we fail.
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Topic: Pursue! Don't Give Up.aq Be It Spiritual Or Goliath Like Life Challenges.
Every start is thrilling, but how we end is most important. Many start off well, but end poorly or give up...
Statistics say around 85 to 90% in the world give up their pursuit In the middle...
The end of a thing is better than it's beginning. - Eccl. 7 : 8.
Be it studies, competitive exams, pursuing good job, preparing for interviews, marriage, or in spiritual walk with Christ, discipline, determination and perseverance is the key to end well and be successful.
There are approximately 100 biographies in the Bible, and of those, only 30-35% of the people finished well. Why does it happen? To answer that question, we need to understand what it means to not finish well. There can be so many characteristics in our lives which do not allow us to end strongly but either give up - losing.
Out of them here are few characteristics explained as why people don't finish well. It can be many of these or a combination of these traits describes that they are not going to finish off well....
Remember Enoch, Caleb, Ruth, Hannah at the end of their Lives? They finished well!
Out of so many, here are fifteen characteristics listed which do not allow us to Finish Well:
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Lost your first love for God.
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So, You have lost your spiritual passion for the things of God.
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You are completely backslidden and away from God.
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You are resentful toward those who hurt or betrayed you.
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You are neither learning nor growing spiritually.
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You no longer share your faith with fellow Christians or of other faiths.
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You are cynical and critical about church pastors' and God's servants.
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You are โ no longer growing
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You are isolated and become unaccountable in your walk with God.
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You have hidden sins and habits that grip your life as a slave.
11 It has been years since you led someone to faith in Christ. Irony is many never led anyone to Christ but still act self righteous.
12. Your passion and desire to pray for leaders, your fellow believers and others dipped low.
13. Loss of stomach to fight spiritual battles.
- No faith for the impossible to happen.
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Topic: Naomi's 3 R's. Realised Her Mistake. Repented Of Her Sins. Returned Back To The Lord. Result: Restoration In full.
Ruth 01: 19-21. Now, Naomi and Ruth went untill they came to Bethlehem. And it happened, when they had come to Bethlehem, that all the city was excited because of them; and the women said "Is this Naomi?" But, she said to them, "call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me." "I went out full, and the lord has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi since the Lord has afflicted me?"
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Topic : Sincere And True Repentance Brings True Restoration And Rich Blessings. Life Of Naomi Of Bethlehem.
Ruth 01: 19-21. Now, Naomi and Ruth went untill they came to Bethlehem. And it happened, when they had come to Bethlehem, that all the city was excited because of them; and the women said "Is this Naomi?" But, she said to them, "call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me." "I went out full, and the lord has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi since the Lord has afflicted me?"
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Topic : His Ways Are Different From Our Ways! So, In Every Situation Give Thanks; for This Is The Will Of God in Christ Jesus For you.- 1 Thes. 5:18.
Word of God further says in Rom 8 : 28, "ALL things work together for good to them that love God." All things here include sorrows as well as joy can work together for good. Adversity as well as prosperity; sickness as well as health; trials as well as triumphs. All these things work for good and not just the good things in life.
Most of the Christians when they undergo some unpleasant situations such as sudden job loss, or diagnosis of some sickness/ailment, sudden loss of loved ones, friendship or relationship broken, immediately they come to a conclusion with questions such as "Why Me Lord?" Why it has to happen to me only when we are faithful? When pain, suffering and adversity strikes, how we act and react shows what really we are...
If we think we are faithful and trustworthy, it's not enough, but the Lord Himself has to testify that we are indeed trustworthy to carry His name and work..
Moreover, we must know that God never makes mistake.. His ways and thoughts are different from us..
We can understand His ways, sometimes only after we leave this world and be with Him.
Therefore, we are to thank the Lord for pain as well as for pleasure. For good health as well as for sickness.
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Topic: Blessings! Blessings On The One Who Trusts In The Lord And On The One Follows Godly People.
Jeremiah 17:7-8 โBlessed is the man who trusts in the Lord. And whose hope is in the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But her leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from bearing fruit.โ
Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness and the other is for guidance. God met our need for forgiveness at Calvary. He sent His only Son into the world to die for our sins, that we might be forgiven. And this gift of Godโs salvation is for everyone who truly admits he has sinned, repents and turns to God by receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
God also blesses another set of people. Those Who Do Not Associate With Corrupt And Wicked People Who Always Have Wicked Thoughts Within.
Ps 01: Blessed is the man that walketh not, sitteth not nor standeth with the wicked. Walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly. We see sooo many young people follow and listen to the ungodly and wordly people advise and persish. Nor sits in the counsel of the ungodly. Ungoldly counsel diverts and destroys thousands. One ungodly temptation by a wicked friend leads to addiction of sin and trap of devil. They will be destroyed like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Let us see how it refreshes those who follow wise people and wise counsel. Ps. 1, 3rd verse. The godly shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither. And whatsoever he doeth, let us see the mystery of the Word, whatsoever he or she doeth SHALL PROSPER.
The Lord knows the way of the righteous. But the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Gracious Lord, help us to move away from wicked and corrupt people. You know us through and through like how we can see in a mirror. Our strengths our good works and our shortcomings are clearly before you. We can never escape from your Omnipresent surveillance. In order to be truly blessed, to be truly fruitful by others to see us, remove our deep rooted wicked thoughts, wicked habits and sins, as we truly repent of those to inherit true success and joy. ...
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Topic: How Long Can We Serve God? "Faithful Christians Never Retire To Serve. You Can Retire From Your Career, But You Will Never Retire From Serving Others And God." Ben.
Serving The Highest Life! It Must Be Joy To Minister And Not To Be Ministered Unto; Joy To Serve Others And Not To Be Served...
John 20 : 28: Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.โ
"Faithful servants never retire to serve. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire from serving others and God." Ben.
"Earn your service based on service to others, not at the expense of others." - Jackson Brown Jr.
"The best way to do ourselves good is to be doing good to others." - Thomas Brooks.
God gives us in this darkness of this world many glimpses of heaven's blessed life. The scriptures are full of windows Through Which The Light Pours.
And Every Disclosure Of Heavenly Existence that is made to use, shows us life without one trace of selfishness, earnestly devoted to the service of others. Angels' life is very pure, holy and blessed, and yet these celestial beings find their employment in serving others and sharing mostly the good news. It is their joy to minister and not to be ministered unto.
Event the coming of Son of Man and His mission was described in His own words, "The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto but to minister" In serving is therefore the most exalted, the divine thought of life.
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Topic :Joy And Happiness. What Is Joy? What Is Happiness? Joy Is Deeprooted, Lasting And Comes From Experience With The Creator Himself.
Ps 32 11: Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
If you buy a big house, are you not happy? Are your children not happy? After few years that happiness disaapears instantly replacing it new problems.
If A tech. guy buys a latest Apple MacBook Air 13 gold laptop model or HP ZBook Firfly 16 G9.model ... are you not happy.? Certainly all those who purchased and their families are very happy. But as the years go by it starts becoming old and almost becomes obsolete in the market. All your happiness drains away. Thats happiness.
Its up sometimes when it is good news and down when when calamity strikes. Some people drink alchohol as an entertainment to get happiness and some to drive sway depression. When they are at the peak their momentory happiness is at peak and depression sounds low But once the power of liquor is down, along with it goes down the happiness and depression is again back.
But, when we say truly, we have tasted and experienced the love of Christ, even when we are suddenly encountered with sudden severe adversities of life Joy would never be disturbed. Because of a true experience and a true encounter we had with Jesus.
Followers of Christ understand and experience that, joy and happiness are not the same. Happiness is the feeling we get when things are going well; But when someone suddenly falls sick you lose your happiness. It disappears. Itโs based on our circumstances
Joy is something you cannot explain but it can be experienced in a special way. . Joy, on the other hand, is a deep sense of pleasure, delight, gladness and well-being that is independent of circumstance. Joy flows from a deeply rooted conviction that not only does God cause all things to work together for the good of those who love Him; but inherent in joy is the sense of delight in God that can cause our heart to smile even if things on the outside seem to be falling apart.
Lord help us to exoerireince on a day to day basis your love and our relationship with you so that we can smile joyously in this transient world. Amen.
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Topic: Storms! There Will Be No Revelation Of Gift Operating When Storms Rise. They Come All Of A Sudden.
Arise even when we are in plain line of duty, even when we are faithful. Even when Christ is with us, storms do arise...
Matt. 08:23 to 26. And suddenly there arose a great tempest on the see so that the boat was covered with the waves.
The disciples had not put out to sea of their own suggestions. Jesus was in the boat and was sleeping. The lessons we learn here is storms arise even when we are in our plain routine line of duty and when Christ is with us. Jesus never said that we will not have storms, but He will be with us and lead us out to greener pastures when we don't give up.
So, we should not be discouraged by the difficulty or the trouble or by the fiery storm that buffets us and conclude that we are in wrong path. Word of God says, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous.."
So, we see Christ's presence with his disciples does not keep the storms away. There are no promises in the Bible that God's chosen people shall not have storms.
There are sudden storms of temptation and trials which sweep down with sudden and terrific power from the cold mountain of this world. There are storms of sickness, of disappointment and disillusionment, storms of adversities, of sorrow and grief that makes the waves and bellows to roll over the soul. Thus many of the life storms come suddenly. We all need to be geared up as we do not have any revelation gift operating. They do not hang out any danger signals for us to foresee. The hopes cherished for years wither in our hands in a night. If, we are God's children we have a hope that "for every storm Jesus gives us a silver lining." He gives us a hope beyond hope which no religeon can give. Only crucified an risen christ alone can gives us.
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Topic : The Come Back From A Fall Or Failure Is Much Greater Than To stay In The Defeated Zone.
Defeat and failure sets in a dull and disappointing atmosphere. We have seen many could not cope with failure when results came out and many students succumbed to suicides.
If you asked Peter how strong his faith was, he would have said 10 out of 10. He spent the past three years of his life with Jesus. Peter was confident in his ability to stick with Jesus in the darkest of situations, even prison or death.
But when it came down to a moment of testing, Peter wasnโt so sure. When his connection to Jesus nearly got him arrested, Peter distanced himself and wasnโt so confident anymore.
Darkness causes our faith to waver.
We think we can make it through a dark time without God, like when someone in our family gets sick or finances fall apart children fall from our expectations be it in studies, job or developing good values. Maybe we believe weโre too good of a person to ever turn our back on Jesus. Yet as soon as we enter an unexpected challenge, our own strength isnโt so unshakeable.
If weโve failed God, does He still care about us? If it seems like God has failed us, does He still care?
Jesus knows what itโs like in the darkness.
He went through the darkness to pay for our sins that separated us from Him. God doesnโt hold our mistakes against us; He frees us from the guilt they cause.
When we go through times that shake our faith, we see how great God really is and what He really means to us. We learn the depth of His forgiveness and compassion when we fail again and again.
God doesnโt give up on us when weโve given up on Him.
Let us do... Keep working hard with hard work and discipline and keep declaring these divine words of victory assurance and strength.
Is 54 17: No weapon that is formed against me shall prosper.
If God is with me no power can stand against me.
I can do all things thought christ who strengthens me. Philip 4 13.
Rom 8 37. Nay in all these things we are mire than conquerors to him that loveth him..
Help us not only declare thine divine words, but to meditate and implement it and carry on our day to day work with hard work and discipline so that you will lift us up higher and higher. In ...
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Topic: Thief Tries All His Tricks To Steal Your Joy, To Kill And Destroy You. God Has Come To This Wearied World To Give A Hope Of Abundant And Joyful Life.
St. John 10:10. Thief cometh not but to steal, kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life in abundance.
Purpose of Devil: The Bible teaches us that the Devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy. From the early pages of Genesis to the final chapters of Revelation, he is attempting to take good things created by God and either steal them i.e snatching people from God, kill them, enticing humans toward self-harm, or destroy them -; destroying families, friends and churches through increase slander and persecution. This is because of lack of love, care and concern which means "love based works are less and busy in throtlling each other and destroying themselves.
Whatever may be our situation, He will give us abundance of love, abundance of life, abundance of healing, deliverance and restoration, provided we are trustworthy, loyal and loving the Lord sincerely. No shortcuts...
We must not waste time against petty strifes and hatred and vengeance. This is devilish and its steals our peace, joy and happiness.
Everyone faces some inherent problems which needs dealt to be dealt carefully. Words of God's wisdom, God's love, God's grace and God's care and concern is the need of the hour of everyone who has that hunger to grow, to build, to reck the ploys of the defeated foe.
God is going to lift all of us up like a palm tree amidst all attacks. He will heal us, deliver us, gives us peace, strength and restoration.
Help us Lord to lean upon you and your divine Word of God. Help us to meditate and enjoy it everytime when we go through thy Word. Lord give us the words of love, kindness, care in building each friend in a school or college, each friend with our neighbours or employment and each one in our home. In....
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Topic: Do Right And Be Right Always. Don't Be Men Pleasures And Lose God's Divine Plan. "If We Continue To Do What Is Right, What's Wrong And Who's Wrong Will Eventually Leave Our Life."
Spend less time worrying about who's right and take charge of deciding what's right in your life. Don't let someone else choose it for you. Any act of disobedience or displeasing the Lord lengthens the distance between us and our dreams and vision. We need to understand as Christians, in addition to our hard work our dreams and goals are accomplished by sustained prayer and right timely action.
There was a businessnan who had a personalized letterhead that read, Right is right even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong even if everyone is for it. James 1: 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Spend less time about who is right and take charge of deciding what is right and keep doing the right. Successful people understand that no one makes it to the top in a single right attempt in doing right. He or she needs to repeat the right consistently no matter how tough the climb is.
Let us recall the famous words of John Wesley: Do all the good you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.
We must understand that we cannot draw anything out of the bank of our life unless we deposit in it. "Life is an empty box. What we fill it comes out" - Ben.
If we deposit envy, vengeance and hatred we reap accordingly. If we sow goodness, kindness and good words, we reap the fruit of it. So doing the right at all times and at all places brings rich dividend and blessings.
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Topic: The Best Leadership Is Not Just Having Power And Titles But To Lead By Example By Trusting Others, Respect, Transparency And Loyalty. . "A Successful Person Finds The Right Place For Himself. But A Successful Leader Finds The Right Place For Others."
God wants all of His children to be โspiritual leaders.โ You may not think of yourself as a leader, but in Mark 16:15, God has commissioned all of us who are called as His children to โgo into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.โ
There are different ways of โpreachingโ and โwitnessing,โ but the strongest and most effective way of sharing our faith as a leader is to โlead by example!โ
Our daily actions will go further to influence others than anything else!
When we react to hostile situations with humility instead of angry words, people notice! But, we fail sometimes and some, fail oftentimes. ๐จ It's upto an individual to judge where we stand.
When we act in kindness instead of indifference, people notice! And when we are honest, people notice! When we are manipulative and cunning, people notice and observe us from distance. The world watches our lives more than our works.
"A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way and goes the same way." John C Maxwell said.
Some only know the way. There are Some who know the way and show the way. There are few who know, show and go the way. Such people or such leaders bring great blessings. These are very successful because such leaders influence others through their lives.
The Bible says in 1 Timothy 4:12, โBe an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.โ
Parents are leaders in the family. Teachers are leaders in the school. A good parent or a good teacher is, they not only teach, instruct, but they live and follow what they teach.
Unless we have Christ living within us, we canโt lead anyone . . . anywhere! Our example can either lead people โtoโ Christ or โawayโ from Him, so itโs critically important that our every action is guided by the Holy Spirit! Yes, God has chosen us for leadership;
Activities are not important but our positive influence to build them is more important.
John C. Maxwell is widely considered to be one of the world's top leadership thinkers. Here are his few important quotes of his, on leadership and their qualities.
"Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another."
"Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it."
"People donโt care how much you know until they know how much you care."
. "A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others."
Do you know the difference between leaders, followers, and losers? Leaders stretch with challenges. Followers struggle with challenges. Losers shrink from challenges."
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Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most compassionate name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐ Topic: Often Times We Want To Shine Without The Pain And Uncertainty Of What The Hard Stuff Brings.
We are more blessed, and we draw more close to the Omnipotent God...
Only God can bring treasure through the darkest times. Wealth and riches, status, power cannot bring any relief against sudden storms of life that buffet us, but only the risen Christ, If He is the Lord of our lives.
Proverbs 23:18. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
There are times in this life, agonizingly painful times, when it can seem that all hope is lost.
But, Many times we want to shine, without the pain and uncertainty of what the hard stuff brings.
We long to reflect beauty without the glaring weakness of deep cracks that line our stories and fill us with holes. We want to cover what was broken and scarred, masking the struggles of a past that took us down difficult pathways. And yet, embracing the beauty of the broken is what enables us to live free.
Evangeline is such young, sweet and faithful woman who has Christ as her Saviour and her Lord.
She lost her 5 year old only daughter suddenly through a mysterious disease.
Though she was heart broken, yet she kept praising the Lord as usual. The joy she exhibited baffled the carnal world who had no clue.
In addition, inspite of gentle love and patience she showed towards her husband, yet, she has to face in her day to day life with her husbandโs addiction, recovery and relapse, and his rebellion. And then, one day, she found her husband too dead.
She was crestfallen at that moment. But, she rose from the pit of despair to rejoice and praise the Lord. That's exactly true and genuine transformation. That exactly shows she is indeed a new creation and experienced and tasted His tender love and His mercies.
Like Jobโs friends in the Bible, sometimes weโre speechless at the pain of another. โThen Job's friends sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights,โ "No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for wordsโ (Job 2:13). Silently giving the gift of prayer and presence is beautiful.
God, however, is not silent nor unaffected by our suffering. He entered into all of the suffering of humanity for all time, willingly through the sacrifice of Jesus. The suffering of the cross of Jesus makes it possible for us to say with the writer of Proverbs, โSurely there is a future and your hope will not be cut offโ (Proverbs 23:18).
Here is our lifeline and bedrock, even in the darkest night of the soul. โBecause of Godโs tender mercy,โ Scripture says, โthe morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peaceโ
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Topic : Change Of Heart And Repentance Is The Key For Resurgence In Our Lives..
Philip. 04:08. Finally my brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble , whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy, meditate on these things.
Matthew 05: 8: Blessed are the pure in Heart for they shall see God. This is one of the beatitudes spoken by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Opposite meaning of beatitude is misery, means being afflicted.
In 1Tim. 06:16 says ' no one can see God at anytime. But Jesus says the pure of heart shall see God. To be pure of heart what Jesus means is to be free of all self seeking desires. How many times we have performed an act perfectly free from any personal gain? Such an act is what Jesus says is a pure act.
Yes! The message of Jesus - Sermon on the Mount is of the transformation of the inner person & not the outward. What a nice reward!!??
All these attributes are produced from within-the heart. The heart makes the life. Inner fashions the outer. The transfiguration of Christ comes from within.
Bodily health is beautiful. Mental health & vigour too is beautiful, but the purity of heart is the glory of all loveliness. I.e Gentleness, meekness, kindness, goodness, purity, long-suffering, patience, temperance are all the qualities which we can emulate from within to reflect Christ.
Anger, jealousy, envy, hatred, not digesting success of others has to be rooted out.
We need to understand that good name and fruit of the spirit is an investment for the present as well as it rewards us in future, i.e eternal life.
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Topic : Change Of Heart And Repentance Is The Key For Resurgence In Our Lives..
Philip. 04:08. Finally my brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble , whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy, meditate on these things.
Matthew 05: 8: Blessed are the pure in Heart for they shall see God. This is one of the beatitudes spoken by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Opposite meaning of beatitude is misery, means being afflicted.
In 1Tim. 06:16 says ' no one can see God at anytime. But Jesus says the pure of heart shall see God. To be pure of heart what Jesus means is to be free of all self seeking desires. How many times we have performed an act perfectly free from any personal gain? Such an act is what Jesus says is a pure act.
Yes! The message of Jesus - Sermon on the Mount is of the transformation of the inner person & not the outward. What a nice reward!!??
All these attributes are produced from within-the heart. The heart makes the life. Inner fashions the outer. The transfiguration of Christ comes from within.
Bodily health is beautiful. Mental health & vigour too is beautiful, but the purity of heart is the glory of all loveliness. I.e Gentleness, meekness, kindness, goodness, purity, long-suffering, patience, temperance are all the qualities which we can emulate from within to reflect Christ.
Anger, jealousy, envy, hatred, not digesting success of others has to be rooted out.
We need to understand that good name and fruit of the spirit is an investment for the present as well as it rewards us in future, i.e eternal life.
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Topic : Attitude! Good planning And Hard Work Leads To Prosperity. But Hasty Shortcuts Lead To Poverty.โ - Proverbs 21:5
Your Attitude And Not Your Aptitude Will Determine Your Altitude." - Zig Ziglar Without The Passion And The Inner Drive/ Desire To Excel, You Will Be A Mediocre Person In This World.
Good planning and hard work leads to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.โ - Proverbs 21:5
Zig Ziglar, an American author and a motivational speaker, once said, โYour attitude, and not your aptitude, will determine your altitude,โ which throws light on the importance of having the right attitude towards life.ย ย A familiar proverb since early 1800th century says, "Where there is a will, there is a way." It is true that if we have the necessary skills but lack the positive attitude in life, we will not go far.ย ย Attitude refers to our thinking and our outlook towards life. Some people are pessimistic and when they fail at tasks, they lose hope and give up, whereas others are optimistic, and even when there are obstacles and challenges in life, they do not give up easily.ย ย To succeed in life, we need to be determined to reach our goals, despite the setbacks we may face along the way. ย Skills and knowledge are important no doubt, but they can be acquired with time; however, attitude is something that is inherent in an individual and it is comparatively difficult to change with time.ย
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Topic: Pursuing And Doing God's Will. It's Most Blessed!
โPsalm 32:8: โI will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.โ
Doing God's Will Builds Up True Character. I'm not talking of people on the drop of a hat say, "God spoke to them" for their own benefits or for their own convenience. โHe who sows wickedness reaps trouble." (Proverbs 22:8).
Tragically, many people spend their lives trapped in an endless cycle of bad choices โ and bad choices always have bad results. The Bible is right: โA man reaps what he sowsโ (Galatians 6:7). It also warns, โHe who sows wickedness reaps troubleโ (Proverbs 22:8). Even Christians are not immune from making wrong choices.
The journey God has set before us is not a freeway; we are constantly encountering forks and junctions and crossroads. Which way will we go when we meet them? Life is filled with decisions, and we canโt avoid them. But others are major and can literally change our lives.
But pursuing God's will truly and doing it will build up in us that which shall never need to be torn down. "He that doeth the will of God abideth forever.
Every obedience of our lives adds a new touch of beauty on our soul. Every true thing we do in Christ's name though it leaves no mark anywhere else in God's universe leaves an imperishable mark on our own life.
Every deed of kindness or unselfishness we perform with love in our hearts for Christ leaves it benediction on ourselves. We are therefore, of getting a blessing in our own when we are obedient to His Word....
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Topic: The Blessing Of Overcoming Temptation And Trial.
Bible does not say, "Blessed are those who do not have any temptation." But it says in James 1 :12... "Blessed are those who endure temptation." It simply means, we need to face the temptations and overcome them.
Further Bible does not say, "You will not have storms or afflictions." It says in Ps 34 : 19... "Many are the afflictions of the righteous."
The way we act or the way we react to these storms and adversities in life and temptations shows what we really are, and paves the path for higher glory or shame.
We sometimes wish there were no temptation, no sore trial in life, nothing to make it hard to be good, to be true, to be noble, to be pure. But did we ever think that these great qualities can never be gotten or never be possessed easily, without struggle, without self denial, without resistance, without toil.
A renowned evangelist, Katherine Kuhlman said, "Nothing comes easy in life." Every promised land in life lies behind a deep turbulent river, which must be crossed before the beautiful land can be entered. Not to be able to cross the stream is not to enter the blessed land. Heavenly Kingdom!
If we endure temptation and trials we face, we shall find within the gate of new heaven. And we shall receive the crown of life which is promised.
Lord, help us to examine where we fall again and again and come short of your divine blessings and growth. And enable us to rise from that stinking pit to the glorious life having the fragrance of Christ's presence...
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Topic: Character! Not Money Nor Wealth, Not Fame, Not Education That Lasts But Only Character Will. It Gives True Fruit, Joy, Success and Satisfaction.
Romans 5:4: And endurance produces character, and character produces hope.
We must strive to realise every dream of goodness that our heart dreams. We ought to remember that it is the character that is the only test, and the only true fruit, of living.
It is not knowledge; for knowledge will fail;
It's not money and wealth, for money and wealth cannot be carried away from the earth.
It's not fame; for fame's laurels fade away at the grave's edge, and it's voice gives no cheer in the valley of shadows.
It's not the culture nor education that will carry us through; but it's the values that we hold people watch and hold us in high esteem.
There were five highly educated people who were shortlisted for final interview for one reputed administrative position in the government.
It was evening at 6.0 pm. They were made to wait for two hours. It was a vast corridor. They were sitting at the right side of the corridor. Around 7.00 pm lights were switched On.
In the centre of the corridor there were no lights where no one was there. But on the extreme left side many lights were switched ON and fans were in full speed where no one was there.
One candidate observes that though no one is there, lights and fans were simply burning out the current and the energy. He walks past the entire corridor and reaches to that left side and switches off the entire lights and fans there and comes back and sits in his seat.
During his interview one officer asked him what made him to switch off those lights and fans which were ON? The candidate replied, "His father used to scold him to switch off the light and fan whenever he goes away from the room to save the power bill." I sometimes used to murmur. My father used to say, "Small things in life matter." I was reminded of his advise.
Immediately he was selected for the prestigious post. If we do small things honestly which no one watches, one day these values we inherit in our lives will take us to the pinnacle of success, glory and true blessings.
Shortcuts to instant success by evil and wrong means - such pleasure will be for a short period only. Repercussions follow.
Especially, young people, you may be in teens or twenties or even thirties, heed to the instructions of your parents who advise you and reprimand you for your good, and when you heed, you will surely blossom and flourish like green olive tree.
Heavenly Father, thank you for reminding us that neither riches nor wealth nor fame lasts for long but a good name and good character will. Help us to follow these godly humane traits in our lives....
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Topic: Easy To Correct Others But Difficult To Take Correction. He Who Hates Reproof Is Stupid. - Prov. 12:01.
Im sure you all have been praying for all those bereaved families who lost their precious loved ones in the train accident in Odisha. Let's take a moment to uphold all of these families who are yet to come out of this unforgettable shock. Thanks for praying with me.
Coming back to the topic, very many people are glad to correct others, and think it very strange that they will not take the correction or criticism patiently. They like to correct others, but when it comes to take correction, they are uncomfortable and quickly resent it.
Leave alone correction there are many in this world who feel inferior and proud to take suggestions. There was a king who humbly took the suggestion of his watchman and saved his kingdom. The world feels inferior to take even suggestions then the question of correction is out of their mind.
Let us seek grace to take gracefully the correction and thank them for doing it. It's difficult but not impossible if we seek God's grace to help us.
If a well wisher tell us of a fault, let us not get upset and angry even if he does it awkwardly so as to give us pain. Let us thank him or her to set about to cure the fault.
Event from the lips of an enemy in anger we may yet get lessons it will do us good to learn.
How easy for us Lord to correct others but difficult to take correction when it comes to us? Give us your grace to take correction which might make us even more successful and blessed by taking corrective steps instead of getting upset....
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Topic : Our Words!! Our Words Will Reveal Our Worth. "One Good Word Is A Gift. It Will Repay Good. But One Grevious Or Hurtful Word Is Like A Debt. We Need To Pay Interest."
Words are FREE; But how we use them cost us.
"Words can plant gardens; also words can burn large forests too!"
"To kill a person one weapon is enough; but to kill and hurt a mind just ONE hurtful word is enough."
Prov. 18:21. Death & Life are in the power of the Tongue.
Prov. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but harsh words stir up anger.
I've shared on this topic many a times. We pass in several areas of areas of our lives but falter in one particular area of life.
Words are FREE; but how we use them cost us. Our Words can bless people. Our words can curse people.
Words have lot of power. With one word we can break relationship. With one word where there is no relationship it can be built.
With few kind words we can steadily develop relationship; but on the other hand one wrong or hurtful or grevious word is enough to lit a great war of friction & storm.
It is the best that can happen is - 'to lose the debatable arguments and win the relationship'. But, often times it happens that we win arguments but lose precious relationships.
So, it's so important to be very careful. "Not raising our voice but raising the value of our words will build healthy & fruitful relationships." Because it's rain that grows flowers but not thunder.
"One good word is a gift. It will repay good. But one grevious or hurtful word is like a debt. We need to pay interest."
"Words can plant gardens; also words can burn large forests too!!"
What we eat may not remain in our stomach; but what we say remains in our heart forever and so, it's very important to think twice before we speak..
We use water regularly and we also use our words, but once they are used they cannot be retrieved.
To kill a person one weapon is enough; but to kill and hurt a mind just ONE hurtful word is enough.
When people come & shout without any proper reasoning, let us just ignore them, because It's not the rupee notes which make noise but coins make noise where it's value is insignificant.
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Topic : Blessings Of Thanksgiving And Praise In A Prayer.
We cannot claim or receive the promises of God without obeying His commandments. Word of God is very clear.
As I said earlier, "Prayer itself, we must understand is not asking asking and asking but giving giving giving too!" Giving of Thanks and Praise!
Then only it becomes a complete meaningful and effective conversation with our Heavenly Father. Not just pray but to give thanks to the Lord.
Word of God says in Philip 4: 6, "Do not be anxious of anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made..."
Many prayers made by many are requests from us asking to bless us, bless our sons and daughters, bless our grandchildren, bless our in laws, then our close relatives, and than others and close it with "Amen."
Prayer for many is a shopping list. Paul clearly exhorts the Philippian church with prayer and Thanksgiving let our requests be made known unto God; and then the blessing is - peace of God will gaurd our hearts and minds not through anyone but through Christ Jesus.
A person who is close to God will have his basket full of gratitude, thanks and praise and few petitions - ofcourse. And even these petitions will be in line with His divine purpose and not his own choices which most young people and others do and regret later.
While thanking and praising God our hearts are well prepared and well tuned like a guitar to touch the heart of God. That's why we see people who are close to God have the lifestyle of thanking and praising God. And when they pray, their prayers may be brief and simple, but it blesses, comforts, strengthens and rejenuvates the lives of others.
Thanksgiving gets us through the gates and praise into the courtroom of the king of kings.
We must understand without thanksgiving and praise our prayers stand outside of the court of God without being heard.
Do you really want to know the blessings or benefits of Thanksgiving ?
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It soils our hardened heart to experience His presence, His power, His Healing, His Deliverance and Restoration.
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Reduces depression, Improves self-esteem, improves mental, physical health and spiritual well being.
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It cripples the wings of satan and powers of darkness.
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Relief from stress, fear and bondages.
A great man of God said, "Praise and thanksgiving is the big gun of faith."
A man of gratitude you might have noticed will be a humble, a gentle person who is close to God.
Help us lord to have a thankful and grateful heart for what you have done - for giving your only Son for the redemption of mankind. Help us to have a lifestyle of thanksgiving and praise to conquer fear, inferiority, stress, anxiety and evil forces....
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Topic: Rest From The Troubled And Turbulent World!
Bible says in Mt 11:28. "Come unto me all who labour and are heavy laden I will give thee rest."
Rest is a gift from God. There are many people who wrestle in the night instead of having a sweet restful sleep. Recently after preaching in a church, a person came to me for counsel and Prayer.
He said that in his house there are several family members, his wife, son, two daughters and his grandparents. Though we all stay under one roof, loneliness, fear, uneasiness and unrest grips me like a mechanical vice. In the nights though I make a prayer and sleep, I struggle and inspite of keeping the bible beside my bed side, the clock clicks 11,12.00 noon, 1, 2 & 3 am early morning he is still awake. "And though I wrestle and make every effort to sleep, worries, anxiety and fear grips me and compounds me further, and as I keep thinking about my wayward children, and rebellious wife, daughters yet to settle down in marriage, son neglected his studies - these all added further misery to my unspoken problems. He wanted me to come home and pray for his family.
Well, there are several families like this struggling within the four walls but show to the world that everything is fine n ok.
Keeping bible beside the bed and trying to sleep will never give sleep. Keep the Word of God alive in the heart it gives courage, hope, rest and peaceful sleep. While praying in the night before you sleep, dont keep asking, asking asking, but keep giving, giving with whole hearted thanks and give praise to God by singing meaningfully 2 to 3 songs experiencing the lyrics, and short sincere Prayer is enough to get good rest. Ensure your Life is clean without any sin before you sleep. Ensure you cut off grudges, hatred anger before you go to sleep. Otherwise it will be disturbed unhealthy sleep. Most of them even bearing the name of Christ get up with frown, worries, anxious moments and are physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually exhausted and burnt out. When we read, enjoy, trust and receive God's Word, it gives us peace, rest, calmness and guidance. Bible says in .. "Come unto me all ye that are heavy laden I shall give thee rest." Rest from the troubled n wearied world. Don't go to anyone, they talk sweetly but are ready to put you down. Go to your Sovereign God who knows you by name and He will give you rest, peace & joy.
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Topic: Why God Blessed Simon Peter As A Powerful Apostle And Leader Of The Early Church Though He Had Series Of Failures And Denials?
We heard in devotion 1 and devotion - 2 few days back, the fall of Peter before crucifixion of Christ.
His distancing from Jesus, His denial of not knowing Jesus...
Then why the Lord forgave him and restored him as the great leader of the apostles?
Very simple. Jesus saw the heart of Peter His motives. What all Peter did during his ministry he daw that he was sincere, enthusiastic, showed more leadership qualities than others and Passionate to follow Christ.
Lord knew that Peter had more faith in Him than other disciples.
Most of the times he was the first to come forward and took the initiative.
Peter was bold and courageous than the rest. .
Peter moved in a closer and core circle of Jesus.
He was a witness to the Transfiguration, when Jesus was revealed to be God's only Son.
Though he denied Jesus, it was Peter who clearly understood who Jesus is... When disciples were giving vague answers to Jesus, it was Peter alone who clearly testified that Jesus is Christ, Son of the Living God.
Though his courage deserted him, the Lord knew it is Peter who will be one of the great leader of the apostles. It will be he who will stand before the kings and authorities to share with power, boldness, courage and with authority the undiluted gospel of redemption.
From his bold declaration that he would โnever deny Christโ ... to his bitter denunciation, โI don't know the man- Christ!โ The good news is that Peter was forgiven and restored by Jesus. And once Peter had been restored, he went and preached a sermon to the very people who had crucified Jesus. And 3,000 people were saved! It was the first sermon after his series of failures. Great revival and big defeat to satan's kingdom. The first apostle to do the first miracle after Jesus Resurrection. The church took birth after his fiery sermons.
The lesson that we all learn from Peter's life is, though we may fail, if our heart is true and sincere to be trustworthy and loyal like Peter, we too will be lifted up against our failures, defeats, humiliation to the pinnacle of glory, fame and success...
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Topic : Character! It Is The Building Of The Character That Should Be Central Aim In All Of Our Lives. "Character Is What You Are When No One Is Watching." - Heraclitus
"Knowledge will give you power, but character respect." - Bruce Lee
Ps. 26: 1 Declare me innocent O Lord, for I have acted with integrity.
It is the building of the character that should be central aim in all of our lives. Business, school, college, church, profession, pleasure, struggle, reading all are but means to the one end. The growth of one's manhood is infinitely of more importance than the growth of one's fortune. Everything we do leaves it's impress within, upon our soul. We are building life all the while whatever we are doing. The work itself may fail, the efforts may fail, but in the workers' disappointment, amid the failure of his plans, the work on his or her character goes on or lives on. Even in defeats the struggling leaves a recompense within. Giving though nothing gift comes from the gift, blesses the giver.
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will and character.
"People are interested by our talents, power and fame. God is impressed by character."
"Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It's created little by little, day by day."
"The truth of our efforts is expressed through the choice of our actions."
Character Character Character Is Most Important.
"Greatness Is Best Measured By How Well An Individual Responds To The Happenings In Life That Appear To Be Totally Unfair, unreasonable, and undeserved.- Marvin J. Ashton.
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Topic :Wilderness Training! Every Christian Has To Go Through Wilderness Training! It Is The Place Where God Draws His Prophets To Crucify And Crush Ambitions, Pride, Arrogance, .....
And anything that will get in the way of them becoming a pure vessel to serve the Master.
The training ground for all called prophets of God is the wilderness. This is the place where God draws His prophets to crucify and crush ambitions, pride, arrogance, carnality, and anything that will get in the way of them becoming a pure vessel for His Spirit to move through. It is in the wilderness where the personal desires of prophets die and the desires of God come alive. Craving platforms, microphones, and a travel itinerary is crucified and crushed in the wilderness.
Biblically speaking, there is a calling, consecration, and then a commissioning. Too many believe that because God has called them, they have now been commissioned into prophetic ministry. This is not the truth and forsakes the most important and crucial development of the prophet/ God's servant; consecration. The consecration process, which will be repeated numerous times throughout the life of a prophet/ God's servant is known as the wilderness training.
One of the greatest pitfalls of the prophetic ministry is, when prophets refuse wilderness training. When prophets are not trained in hiddenness, they crave the platform and know nothing of the prayer room. They will chase after the applause of men because they have never heard the Father affirming them in secret.
When prophets refuse wilderness training, but they will desire fame and fortune over holiness and repentance. Prophets that refuse wilderness training will tear down with their character what their prophetic gifting has been built. The wilderness is where God creates a place inside of the prophets/ servants for them to carry His Heart with undefiled intentions and motives. Prophets/ servants of God that have not been wilderness trained make prophetic ministry all about them, their influence, and their success. Prophets/ God's servants that have been wilderness trained do not fear men, but live for the Glory of God and value the secret place over any public space.
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Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever joyful and sweet name of Jesus!๐๐๐Topic : God's Presence: God is with us through Our Tough Times And Adversities Of Life!We know that Godโs abiding comforting presence is always with us. His Word contains several promises of His loving presence. Let us take a moment to meditate on on Godโs comfort presence. Isaiah 41:10 - God presence strengthens us.: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." God has promised us His strength. He will never give us a trial which we are unable to handle. As children of God, we can call upon His presence at any time.Jeremiah 33:6 - God brings healing to us:Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.John 14:27 - God provides peace to us:"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."Sometimes an unexpected pain or illness may frighten us. Let us accept Godโs gift of peace, and let it create a calm spirit within you.Matthew 11:28-30 - God presence lightens our burdens:Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.Many times we feel overwhelmed in our Christian life. God has promised us that we can find strength in Him, and He will provide rest for us.For complete devotion, let us watch this short video. Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome once again to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and Victorious name of Jesus! ๐๐๐Topic : A Pure Heart! "God Favours A Man With A Pure Heart; And A Clear Conscience." - Chris Lumpkin.Where our heart is there is our mind and eyes too!Prov. 23: 26 & 33. My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my way.Your eyes will see strange things. And your heart will utter perverse things.It's really good to be healed from cancer, aids, carona virus, T.B, but the greatest healing in life is the healing of heart and saving of soul from eternal damnation of eternal fire.I came to know a person who was suffering from last stage of cancer... ...So, I believe, "Healing of heart and being born again" is the greatest miracle in life.Heart is deceptive and full of evil. Unless we cleanse it and and confess and repent of our iniquities, we all perish. Kind David knows our human heart is full of wickedness and deceptive. Unholy and impure thoughts. He prays a sincere prayer with a repentant heart, praying, "Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me." If our heart is good we will do good and edifying works. If not, we will do deceptive works and see evil things of world with our eyes. And thereby bring reproach and shame to ourselves leading us to eternal destruction. Here are few Inspiring quotes! "Live with a clean heart; love with a clear motive; sleep with a clear conscience." - Brian Houston. "God favours a man with a pure heart; and a clear conscience." - Chris Lumpkin."A clean heart won't let your mouth speak dirty. Purify the heart, and it will cleanse your speech." - Ben. For complete devotion, Pls watch the short video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the most merciful name of Jesus!๐๐น๐Topic: Our Words Reflect Good, Bad Or Ugly. Idle Lips Are Devil's Mouth Piece. Words Are Like Nitroglycerine - They Can Blow Up Bridges Or Heal Wounded Hearts. To build someone's life, or to destroy and wreck a life it rests on our tongue. When fish opens its mouth that it gets caught. Our words reflect our fate. Either we will be justified by them or we will be condemned. Prov 16 23 & 24. : The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.The best time for us to hold our tongue is the time when we feel an urge to say something or bust out. People say, "Not even the fastest car can catch a word spoken in anger. Most of the times, if not always, silence is the ultimate weapon of power. Its one of the hardest arguments to dispute. Words have consequences or rewards. The tongue therefore can be both helpful or hurtful. An encouraging warm word to someone can lift them up from despair to path of joy and life. Some people keep speaking, and some from experience, don't speak.Good words are the seeds that always bring rich harvest. Few quotes on tongue:"We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less."Tongue has no bones but is strong enough to break a heart.. So, be careful with our words. - Annonymous. "Tongue is like a sharp knife. Kills without drawing blood.""Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter." Samuel Johnson.Have a joyful time and blessed new week!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐Topic : True Spiritual Healing And Restoration Is Far Better Than physical Healing." Eternal life Is Secured. Let's not limit God by asking for temporal and small things. Higher and deeper our prayer life is, higher will be our Godly desires. Our little prayers to God are over answered. We ask for temporal things; And He gives us both. Ps. 37:4. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. No true, faith-winged prayer goes unanswered, but many a prayer that seems to us unanswered is really over-answered. The very thing we ask God does not grant, because He is able to do something infinitely better for us. We ask for bodily help or relief, and He sees that we need far more some deep spiritual blessing. He answers our soul's needs before He gratifies our personal wishes. Otherwise we don't change!!Jesus raised Lazarus from death. After Lazarus was raised, how he lived no one knows. Nothing is ever mentioned in the Bible. But, then, he died the 2nd time. An alcoholic, on death bed, fearing death, gave an oath of not touching the wine. He gave his life after the counsel. God in His mercy healed him completely. But, he is back to his old habbit. I always therefore emphasis ; True spiritual healing is much better than physical healing." Eternal life is secured. So, we ask for a temporal ; He does not give it to us, but instead He bestows upon us a spiritual good that enriches us forever. We ask for lifting away of a burden or sickness or averting of a sorrow; our plea is not granted in form, instead we receive the new impartation of the power of Christ, or an angel comes and ministers to us. Thus many times our little prayers are over-answered. For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐Topic : Simon Peter's Gradual Fall & Decline In His Walk With Christ. Devotion -2. Following Christ Afar Off Brings In Timidity, Nervousness And Fear Even For Trivial Issues Of Life. Mt. 26 : 58. But Peter followed Jesus at a distance to the high priestโs courtyard. And he went in and sat with the servants to see the end.Yesterday we discussed the fall of Peter. When we are boastful, proud and complacent like Peter, we will have a fall. Seccondly, when we neglect our prayer life and God's Word in our lives, we are likely to fall from following righteous path. His was sleeping in the garden instead of praying as instructed by Jesus. Today we will discuss the 3rd and 4th step for his fall from the righteous path.Third one has been, his impulsive nature to act hastily without having a forethought. His rashness and hurriedness with which Peter cut-off the high priest's servant ear in the garden we all know. This harsh act made him liable to be arrested. This fact made him nervous and scared even more. He was afraid of recognition by others.He tried in every possible way to hide and be at a distant. And now he began to hide his connection with Jesus, lest he should be arrested for his assault in the garden. We too must understand that rash acts, rash words, immediate reactions, it might look like we have won, but they are sure to make trouble for us afterwards. And the 4th step for his fall was 'what he feared the most it happened'. He was recognised by two different groups and a small servant girl questioning Peter that he was seen with Jesus. Peter outrightly denied that he never knew Jesus. This showed once a bold courageous Simon Peter showing timidity and failing faith. His courage has been deserting him.Following Christ at a distance always brings insecurity, and we keep doing mistake after mistake which leads to destruction and despondency.Following Jesus from a distance like Peter shows a weakening attachment and a trembling loyalty. We can never stand on our own but we will be forced to rely on other's strength and heed to the advise from the world because of our weakening relationship with Christ. Help us Lord to have a closer relationship with you by not distancing ourselves from you, and not deny you at any situation in our lives, so that we are bold, courageous to do right at all times. In jesus .....Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐น๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธFor any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐Topic : Simon Peter's Gradual Fall. Devotion -1. When We Are Boastful We Are In Great Peril...Exposed To Great Danger.For our own sakes we we should mark the steps which led to Peter's fall. One was his over confidence and complacency he had. When forewarned by Jesus Himself he resented the Master's foretelling, and declared that though others might deny Christ he never would. When we are boastful we are in great peril. John 18:25. And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, "Art not thou also one of his disciples?" He denied it, and said, "I am not."Safety lies in a consciousness of our own weakness, and never focus on others, but have implicit trust in God. The next step towards Peter's fall was his sleeping in the garden when he should have been watching and praying as instructed by Jesus. That hour was given for preparation for the disciples to pray to draw strength and courage, but was not improved. We are aware after the arrest, during crucifixion and after the death that all the disciples were hiding in fear and trembling closing the doors. When we embrace comforts and entertainment instead of prayer and Scripture meditation, We too fall away from the newness of life, and welcome that fear and timidness when we face anxious moments, trying situations and sudden trials of storms of greater proportion than expected. Help us Lord to identify the begining of our fall and arrest them to come back in prayer n meditation of thy Word so that we do not panic when adversities surround us but be bold and courageous like Daniel, Shadrach Meshach And Abed-nego and the judge and only prophetess, Deborah. In Jesus name...For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most graceful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐Topic : โCast Your Burden On The Lord And He Will Sustain You." - Ps. 55:22Why problems, challenges and adversities of life often look much bigger than our God? Often times our worries and anxieties, Giant like situations in life, uncertainties in life, sickness and day to day challenges look bigger than our God and Creator?? It's primarily because we do not have a closer walk with Christ. And true foundation Is neither built on Christ nor rooted and grounded in his divine love.So, oftentimes many Christians too are devasted, defeated and exhausted because of life's challenges and disappointments that choke them and shrink their day to day lives..That's because God is very very far from them in their relationship with the Him, and in their day to day lives. Apostle Paul exhorts church of Ephesians in 3 : 17 & 18. Be rooted and be grounded in His love and walk worthy of your calling. James 4 : 8 says, Draw nigh to me and I will draw nigh to you... Psalmist says in 55:22 โCast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.. (Means He will never allow us to slip, nor fall). More we draw close to Him, we can trust Him more, and then, we can rely upon Him as our friend and true shepherd, as our guide and shield, as our shelter and refuge, and as our rock and as our fortress.ALL PROBLEMS AND ALL CHALLENGES in life Whittle down before Him and before His presence, as God becomes bigger and bigger when we come closer and closer intimately to Him....For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Omnipotent and marvellous name of Jesus!๐๐๐นTopic: Can We Have Peace And Rest In A Troubled & Stress - Filled World? How can we find peace amidst challenging situations and storms of life? We will never have regret in life, If we make the Word Of God - Bible As our Lifeline!Prov. 3: 5 & 6Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.More people (than we know) worldwide have a mental illness - such as depression, anxiety, fear, eating disorders, and other behaviors. It remains one of the most challenging situations to handle. The World Health Organization says that these are the leading cause of disability globally. Some common signs of mental or emotional illnesses include: โขConstant feeling of sadness. โขConfused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate. โขUnwarranted fears, worries, or extreme feelings of guilt. โขLife-threatening mood changes of highs and lows. โขWithdrawal from friends and social activities......Why do people have a mental illness? Medical research does not know precisely what causes mental illness.....I can share confidently based on my Bible, we panic less, we fret less, we fear less when our hope in Christ is high. Lesser the hope and faith in the Sovereignty of the Omnipotence of the Lord Almighty, higher is panic level. Like to share that there is hope, and that life has excellent opportunities for you and me irrespective of what we go through. We can identify and fix our fears, worries, anxieties, depressions, and other mental and emotional challenges we may have right now, which can be dealt confidently through Godโs word.... I want to declare in the resurrected power of Christ to take yours and all of our discouragements, anxieties, fears, and disappointments to God in prayer and lean on His divine Word, experience His peace, healing and restoration of what all we lost."Half our fears arise from neglect of the Bible."- Charles Spurgeon."Nobody ever outgrows Scripture. The book widens and deepens with our years." - Charles Spurgeon.There has been no regrets whatsoever for those who embraced the divine Word of God. - Ben. For complete devotion, pls watch this short video. ๐For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict JamesHave a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Silence That Is Golden. The One Who Never Opens His/Her Lips To Slander Or Gossip Evil Against Someone Are True Blessed God's Children. Proverbs 10:18. He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool. It is very easy for one to poison a person's mind concerning another. There is measureless ruin brought in this world by such slanderers. Characters are blackened, friendships are destroyed, jealousies are aroused, homes are torn up, rift and misunderstanding created in the offices, worship places and churches, hearts are broken by these careless slander and gossip. One of the reasons for the rise in such slander and gossip is they can never digest success of others. Even if you someone does something extraordinary feat, they will try for every reason to defame the person or make every effort to pull them down like how it happened to Daniel. There are some who work hard and horn their skills and never have time nor inclination to listen to such slander. Even if they talk, their brief talk will be always good and positive about others. Such people God blesses them and rewards them with true success, joy and peace. We see them radiate with joy and peace. So, let us never whisper an evil thing of another person. Because we know not where it may end, to what it may grow, and what extent it brings ruin and anguish. Words once spoken can never be retrieved back. So, it is better we close the door of our lips blocked towards such evil and say no evil of anyone. This Is A Silence Which We Will Never Regret. Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธFor any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and powerful name of Jesus!! ๐๐๐Topic: "Discipline! It Takes Us To Highest Level Of Success. Discipline Will Take Us To Places Where Success, Honor, Recognition, Riches, Good Health, Blessings And Fruit Bearing Will Be Ours. 2 Corint. 9:26 & 27. I do not fight like a boxer beating in the air... But, I discipline my body and keep it under control lest I myself should be disqualified. Indiscipline will take us to shame, humiliation, poverty, sickness, and finally disillusionment in life. "More governments have failed from poor discipline than poor policies.""More church leaderships have failed miserably due to bad discipline than bad theology.""Super achievers don't waste time in unproductive and catastrophic thoughts. They think constructively and they knew their level of thinking determines their success." - Dr. Seymour Epstein.Paul said in 1 Cor. 9:26, "I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. But, I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest I myself be disqualified. A champion boxer must have a clear focused aim in the ring. Few seconds distraction is enough for him to be knocked out of the event. But, an indisciplined boxer who never disciplined himself to have a focused training and hard work will throw wild punches in the air, never landing a blow on his opponent. Similarly, an indisciplined believer suffers consistent defeats in his bout or fight against sin. So, it's important to train ourselves with discipline to pursue godliness. To pursue true victory and success, we need to discipline ourselves to walk in Spirit and not in flesh and in pursuit of fleshly lustful desires. But to discipline ourselves in biblical preaching, participate in fellowship, Word, Personal Prayers, Praise and worship, and most importantly practice and implement it in our daily life. Otherwise, our Christian life will be just like seeing in the mirror, the mud and dirt all over the face and not cleaning it.Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐๐For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic : Beauty & Beautiful People! โBeauty Is Not About Just Having A Pretty Face, Itโs About Having A Pretty Mind, A Pretty Heart, And A Pretty Soul.โBlessed and beautiful people in life! Those who bless you; Those who desire you to be successful and seek good in your life are a rare gift and blessing to you! Matthew 5:8 How blessed are those who are pure in heart, because it is they who will see God!Isaiah 52:7 โHow beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, โYour God reigns."Have you ever come across few persons in your life whom, whenever you meet, you feel joyful, blessed and satisfied in life?? Yes! I did! I meet and keep meeting such people. I love to. And we all love to have such privileged companions. It gives us immense joy to meet those people. They always care for others, encourage others, uplift the spirits. They bring sunshine into the lives of people. They bring light in the lives of people who are in the dark. They bring smile, laughter, springs of joy, peace, inspiration and motivation into the lives of people. We feel like meeting such people as often as possible. Is it not? Well, you and I love to meet such people and we feel like meeting them and spending much time with them. Is it not? Why? Its truly amazing to have such dear one's. They are diamonds and Gems in our lives, so precious. Whenever we meet such people, it reignites some positive energy and makes life more meaningful. These people are in my opinion most unselfish people in this world. They love to see our success. They love to see us prosper. They love to make us happy when we are down. These few people can be from amongst our families, relatives, friends' circle, or from office, or our 'well wishers'. They use the tongue to inspire, encourage, motivate and bless others.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐P.S: For any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the joyful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐Topic: Smile & Laughter! It Is A Strong Link For Good Health & Longevity, Improves Our Immune System As Per The Medical Experts.Importance of smile! It enriches your personality. "You are never fully dressed without a smile." - ๐ Martin Charmin. Smile can brighten the darkest moments in other's lives. Bible says in -Prov. 17:23. A merry heart does good like a medicine; but a broken spirit drains one's strength. Prov. 15:23. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance. Prov. 15:30. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart. Smiling not just in good times but in all situations is good and healthy.Martin Charnin said "You are never fully dressed without a smile." Your smile can not only brighten your own life, but your smile brightens the darkest moments in someone's life. It will make you look more beautiful!!"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa. "Smile & laughter reduces stress, lowers Blood Pressure, helps us to be more confident....Smile & laughter is a strong link for good health & lonegevity, improves our immune systems as per the medical experts.Have a blessed and cheerful ๐ time! Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and victorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Death And Life Are In The Power Of The Tongue. Part 2. Our Words Can Either Bring Death Or Life Into A Situation. Not only our tongue impacts the life of others in and around us, they are also impacting us. We must know that we are unique, we are chosen and we are blessed by God. No amount of criticism by others will affect us nor derail us. Well, there are people who bless you when you do something good, they will bless you even when you do wrong. But very few in this world exhibit such blessed qualities of Christ. We live in natural often, but never make efforts to raise to the level of supernatural to encourage others when they do good, to edify others, to build others, to strengthen others by our encouraging and edifying words. Such words won't flow from our mouth. It could be frankly either our envy or pride which will not allow us to appreciate others.Did you ever experience in your own life when you did something extraordinary in your office or in your church, everyone will keep quiet as if nothing has happened. Is it not? Dont worry about it. God rewards you. Imagine you did some mistake intentionally or unintentionally most of them who were silent when you did good will speak at the back of you spreading it like wild fire. This is one of the barriers of good communication,.. Grapevine communication. "Think twice before you speak. Because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another." Napoleon Hill.Our words are reflection of where we are going. Jesus said, your words will reflect your fate. Either you will be justified by them or you will be condemned. Mt 12:37.A familiar story I would like to draw your mind attention: A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. It looked imposible for these two frogs to come out. Both the frogs were making all out efforts to come out.Meanwhile all the frogs who gathered round the deep well started saying, "its imposible for you both to come out. You cant, you can't, its so deep." They shouted shouted, "Not possible, not possible, you both will die."Finally listening to these dreadful negative words of defeat and death, one of the frog gave up and died of fear. The other frog tried, tried and came out successfully. All the frogs who were around who shouted words of defeat and death asked the frog how you could make it? The frog answered saying I am deaf. I did not hear anything. This story reveals a valuable lesson. The tongue of this world would be mostly like those group of frogs who threw words of defeat, discouragement and death. Hopeful words can go a long way. Positive words can bless and lift someone. Let our words bring life to this lifeless, painful and misery filled world.Have a blessed and joyful ๐time! ๐๐๐นFor any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the victorious and supernatural name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐นDeath And Life Are In The Power Of The Tongue. Prov. 18:21. Whatever We Speak Can Bring Life or Death Into The Lives Of Those Around Us. What we say will either preserve our life or destroys it. Our words enhance our name or destroys our image. Early morning we think and keep saying, "Im sick, there is no way out. This is incurable," we are self defeating and derailing ourselves to misery, despair and deterioration. Instead we need to declare saying, we have the power of infinite Jesus and His word living in us, every morning and declare saying, "Today will be glorious day, Im healed and restored by His stripes, by the blood of Jesus. Im delivered by the blood of Jesus."We all know the Word of God is all powerful. But unless we know God and believe in His love, His death and crucifixion and His power of resurrection we cannot know the value and power in the Word of God. No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper. Means no curse of anyone and no witchcraft attacks will have any impact on us. If God is with us who can be against us? If 1000s are against you pulling you down, be it in your office or anywhere, we, as His children will be lifted up for His glory.When Saul the once anointed king and his powerful army wilted under fear of defeat the moment they saw Goliath, their mouth declared defeat, disarray and fear in themselves. But when David stepped in, he opened his mouth and spoke life giving words of hope and life saying, "Who is this uncircumcised Phillistine who defies the armies of the living God?" Every word of David had life, power and hope.When people listen to our words they should be drawn to us because of the words we express, the words of hope, life and kindness..For complete devotion pl watch this short video. Have a joyful day and blessed new week!๐๐๐นFor any queries or prayer request, you can call us / whatsapp us @ 91 9704028977.Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Who Is A Righteous Person Based On God's Divine Word? Yesterday I had been sharing about the blessings of a righteous person and how a righteous person bears fruit even in his old age. Let me make it very clear and simple. Those who go to church regularly and worship, do whatever work that is entrusted to them, I mean being active in the church activities, offer tithing regularly, do good works and being God fearing, and live morally right - these are all good and fine. But all these does not make him or entitle him or her to be righteous.One of my "friend in Christ" shared yesterday a simple definition based on the Word of God which says, "A righteous person is not a morally correct and god fearing person. Many people come under this category. A righteous person is the one who is washed in the blood of Jesus Christ only. Because only Jesus blood can make us righteous.Otherwise all our righteousness is like filthy rags before God. I.e to be more clear, being born again ( Believing, Repenting and being washed in his blood and Receiving Christ within our lives, Believe, Repent, Receive) is the only qualification to become a righteous person."โRighteousnessโ is a big word in the Bible. Itโs used hundreds of times. For example, the Bible says that God loves righteousness and that God is righteous. It says that one day God is going to judge the world in righteousness. Psalm 23 says that God leads us in the paths of righteousness.But what in the world does this word โrighteousnessโ really mean?It boils down to two things: Righteousness is a relationship after you have given your life to Christ. And secondly how we live our life thereafter. Righteousness simply means being right with God, being in constant relationship with God in obedience to His Word and live a witnessing life. A righteous person will walk in the spirit and will not carry out the desires of the flesh anymore. There are ofcourse many who are once washed in the blood of Christ, repented of their sins and received Christ within, but in the due course, fallen to the fleshly and worldly desires of the world. Such need to make a 'U' turn repent and comeback to live a holy and acceptable life in the sight of the Lord. Romans 1: 16 & 17 says, โFor I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for in it, the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith." The Bible says in 1 John 2:29, โAll who practice righteousness are Godโs true children.โ So why should you care about being in right relationship with God? Because itโs the only way to live, and itโs the only way to heaven.When you are disconnected from God, youโre not really living; youโre just existing. Most people in the world arenโt really fully alive. They just exist, trying to make it to the weekend. But to be disconnected from your Creator who made you for a purpose makes life meaningless and empty.Life is not about the acquisition of things or just the achievement of goals. Life is about getting to know God more and more and what He did for you & me. โthe one who loves us and made us for a purpose. Righteousness is also the way you get to heaven. God created heaven as a place for his children whom he loves, and he wants you to be with him forever. He wants you to be in heaven, but heโs not going to force you to go to heaven. You can choose to be disconnected from God here on Earth, but when your life on Earth is done, you will not be given a second chance to choose where you spend eternity.God gives you the choice right now and opportunity to have a relationship with him. He wants you to choose to love him and be his child to give you the power to live! Join 1:12. Your sin separates you from God, and thereโs nothing you can do to make things right. So you need someone to save you from you
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the victorious and blessed name of Jesus!! ๐๐๐นTopic : Do Righteous Gain Anything At All?? The Blessings Of A Righteous Person! Ps 92: 12 & 13. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of God. They shall bear fruit in old age. They shall be fresh and flourishing. Yes, righteous gain several blessings here on earth as well they inherit the joyful and everlasting life in heaven. Who is called righteous??Righteous means, to be right in a moral way, to live a good life and love and obey God's Word diligently.If you are rich and wealthy, popular, powerful, influential and righteous too, that's a big added blessing! That adds several blessings to the existing blessings.. Amen! But, if we If we are rich and wealthy, popular, powerful, influential and not righteous and God fearing , we will not inherit the blessings of a righteous person and our weakness will emerge. Old age ailments will bring added sorrow and our entire lives will be barren, fruitless, peaceless in the years to come..Now, let us see the rich blessings of righteous people. Ps 92: 12 & 13. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of God. They shall bear fruit in old age. They shall be fresh and flourishing. Ps 91: 10 & 11. No disaster can overtake you; no plague can come near your dwelling; for the Lord shall give His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways. When we are righteous, fear God and look upto Him, we have blessings as per these promises; Ps 121 :5 to 8. The Lord is your keeper. The Lord is your shade at your right hand.The sun shall not strike you by day nor the moon by night. The Lord shall protect you from all harm and evil. He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall protect upur going out and coming in; from this time forth and forever more. I am with you; And will watch over you wherever you go. Amen! Gen. 28:15. Ps 37: 25: I was once young, indeed I am now old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread.Have a blessed time and joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever merciful and joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Angry Person Has Several Setbacks. It Severely Dents The Relationship With The Victim As Well As With God Too.Blessings & anger do not go together. Anger is one of the deadliest sins which often leads to self destruction than allowing the purpose & plan of God in our lives. Anger severely dents the relationship with the victim as well as with God too!Prov. 20:03. It is honorable for a man to avoid strife; but every person is quick to start a quarrel. Eg. Moses after serving & leading Israelites towards promise land for so many years, but in a fit of rage & anger struck the rock instead of speaking. Result? Did not enter Promise Land. Consequences of persons frequently getting angry or loosing self control:# An angry person or the one who does not have self control ( he/she) creates often friction & makes an atmosphere of hell & unpleasant atmosphere in the Family and everywhere - 24ร7ร365 days.๐คค # It severely dents the relationship with the victim as well as with God too.# Frequently being angry, gives a different personality altogether where people dread to build relationship with him/her. # Even high profile Organisations how competent he or she may be, they overlook such people to avoid unpleasantness. # By being angry often, we tend to loose many things. Bright future is blocked. ๐คคSweet long relationships are severed...๐ฅ, health being spoiled. Prov. 17: 22. Broken spirit drieth the bones. Consistent reading of God's Word - filling our lives with the Word of God, esp. book of proverbs & steady regular prayers gives us the control over anger.For complete devotion Pl listen to the short video devotion.Have A Blessed and Joyful time! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐Topic: Opportunities And Procastination. Procastination Is The Grave In Which Opportunity Is Buried. Ephesians 5:15-17 "So be careful how you live. Donโt live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Donโt act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do."Run after opportunities and do not shake hands with procastination. Some people who go far in life is because they seize opportunity and shut the door of procrastination. But many do not move forward in life because they side step, I mean they do not push themselves when opportunity is there and shake hands with procrastination.If we face big problems; .... These are always there for everyone. Those who make the most of the opportunities make their dreams a reality.Few quotes on opportunities:"Nothing is more expensive than missed opportunities." - Jackson Brown Jr."Your regrets are not only what you did, but what you did not do." - Cameroon Diaz.Quotes on "Procrastination: Procastination is like a credit card; it's a lot of fun until you get the bill." - Christopher Parker. "Procastination is the enemy of success." -Two things bother most of the people in this world. They rob people of their peace of mind. 1. Unfinished Work.2. Work not yet begun.On the new year day everyone have equal opportunity of 365 days in their hand to work at. All of them make renewed and challenging resolutions and they write it down. Unfortunately for many work does not even start as it remains inactive on the paper itself. Even in our Christian walk God has given us 365 days and several opportunities. But we do not use them. Deborah the prophetess took the opportunity to fight when Barak the king refused to go and fight the enemy. He lost the opportunity. We need to not only work hard in our profession or young people study hard in their studies, but day by day, year by year we need to diligently grow in His wisdom, in His fear and be blessed to be a greater blessing like Joseph, Daniel, Deborah and Ruth..Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to " Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐นTopic : "Remember To Take Care Of Yourself. Sometimes You Get So Busy Taking Care Of Others, You Forget That You Are Important Too!" - Joyce Meyer. . "We Cannot Pour From An Empty Cup." Unless we are blessed, we cannot be a blessing to others. Our cup of life can be empty, when we keep doing our way; when we keep deciding our way, and not seeking His divine will instead.We all grown up in this world with full of strife and turmoil, arguing and bickering with no peace at till we met the "Prince of Peace." If you are a Christian, when I say Christian, I mean being a 'born again' christian, then our cup can never be empty. But, we need to strive towards the fruit of the spirit so that the World knows that we bear fruit and be a great blessing...As I shared already, to be truly a blessing, we certainly cannot serve from an empty cup without the overflowing blessings of God's presence in our lives. These blessings had to be visible to others at all times - His blessings of provision, His protection, His Power, His grace and His mercies in our lives. Even if we work hard and have busy right schedules, our life can be empty, if, we are filled with selfishness, lust, wrath, anger, evil speaking, hatred, putting down others, not able to digest success of others, losing patience as often like a little child who falters and falls.But, our cup can never be empty when our lives are truly rooted with His divine Word in agape love, self control, gentleness, meekness, kindness, goodness, long-suffering, patience, temperance, and praying for those who hate and malign us, loving people who persecute us...Whoever it might be, take care of yourself first that your life is blessed and filled with His rich blessings in your own personal life.As we cannot pour anything from an empty cup. So, it's primarily important that we be strong and ensure our cup is not empty but always filled and overflowing with divine God's blessings so that it flows easily from us.One way of filling it up is - by being a role model as a father, mother, husband, wife, brother, sister, pastor, leader, evangelist, not to mention disciple of Christ. The world knows whether we are fruitful or not. We need to not only invest in meditating the Word of God, but enjoy it to apply it in our lives.....For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and victorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐Topic: Be A Decision Maker! Decision Determines Destiny. Indecision Will Paralyze The Flow Of Your Faith And Life. Right Decisions... Wrong Decisions...The average person does not know what to do with this life. The most unhappy people are those who can never make a decision on their own. If anyone waits too long without making a decision someone else will make it for him or her. You can never grow letting others make decision for you. Indecisive people are like a blind looking in a dark room searching for something which is not there. Means he is not a stable - vision oriented person. James 1 : 8 says, "a double minded man is unstable in all his ways." We can see around us people who are not just double minded but trible and quadruple minded without taking decisions in their life. It's not the difference between the people that's the difficulty, it's the indifference. So many people we see spend their lives disappointed and a failure in their lives. Have you made the greatest decision in your life? Confess. Believe. And Receive. Even in our Christian life salvation is not an illusion nor an assumption. Many we are around have no clear assurance. That's why they live a defeated and joyless and despondent life.What is the use of manuring without sowing a seed?It has to be a clear decision . That you not only confess and repent of your sins and believe that Jesus is Christ, Son of the living God who died and rose again, but Receive Him as the Lord and Saviour. Then He will guide you and lead you to take decisions and that too right decisions which lead to success, joy and prosperity. Let us read this verse. John 1 :12.. . Have a blessed and joyful ๐ time! Happy and successful new week! ๐น๐๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and victorious name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic: Life In Christ! Life In Christ Is Not How To Make A Living But How To Live. Is Some Goliath, Like - Shame, Guilt, Doubt, Fear.... Not Allowing You To Stand Up Tall? Jesus never taught us how to make a living on our own. But He taught us how to live? God does not call us to be successful. But He calls us to be faithful. Matt. 6: 33. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you. Is something stopping you from standing up tall? - shame guilt, doubt, fear..? We need to come out of that - under that chain. It's self imprisonment. We need to move forward and be free from self imposed self imprisonment of doubts, guilt and fears. We must understand God's Mercy is much bigger than our mistakes and guilt. The moment we understand, rise and move we begin to blossom. Talents will come out which we never dreamt. Our potential will emerge when we begin to move. We are going to dream big and accomplish His plans for our lives in confidence.As I said, God has not called us to be successful but to be faithful. Ofcourse, if we are faithful and then God blesses us with success. Then it's true Blessings emerge. But clinging on and craving for worldly success of Power, position, wealth, fame and popularity compromising on godly biblical principles is like a pig given bath, but it goes back in pleasure to its stinking muddy water. Most people unfortunately have their eye on wrong goals building their ownselves, craving and clinging on to power and position without giving a thought on knowing God's will. Having the same pig mentality.I know a person in one of the big church. Seeing the situation in the church and sensing there is no chance for him to get into church Pastorate committee he transferred the membership to another church and got into church committee. What a craze?!If your goal is only for more money, a higher position, or to get more influence for power by hook or by crook means - These are certainly cannot be termed as goals but ungodly carnal desires. We need to no doubt work hard and make every effort to be successful based on the truth - i.e The Word of God. This also enables us to root out doubts, fears, shame and guilt to live a joyful stress free life. Have a blessed and peaceful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and victorious name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐Topic: Role Model! A Good Role Model Is Much Better Than A Gifted Leader. Who Is A Good Role Model For Indian Cricket? Is It Flamboyant Virat Kohli Or Charismatic Sachin Tendulkar?Virat Kohli as captain added many aspects to the Indian team, like fearlessness, aggression and a focus on fitness, but at times he pushed beyond the boundaries of etiquette.If success were only to be considered a criteria, he is an example for any cricketer to follow: Around 100 Test matches he played, scoring nearly 8,000 runsโat an average of over 50โwith many more to come. Of these, 68 Tests as captain, with 40 wins making him the fourth most successful skipper in world cricket. However, his bad conduct and unethical behaviour has overshadowed his performance. The dictionary.com definition for a role model is someone whose behaviour, example or success can be emulated by others, especially by younger people. The Merriam-Webster puts it as a person whose behaviour in a particular role is imitated by others, or can be imitated by others. Kohli cannot be a role model for his constant outbursts and fights and arguments he picks up time and again.But he was most often and routinely caught in unsportsmanlike, un-captain-like conduct, while playing a sport known for its gentlemanly etiquettes. Earlier few months back, he vented his anger at an overturned LBW decisionโin the final Test against South Africaโby speaking into the stump mic:Few days back during one of the IPL match he had furious 'on field' confrontation with a fellow cricketer, Naveen Ul Haq, and after the match with another controversial former cricketer - now Member of Lok Sabha, P. Gautam Gambhir. Both were fined 100% of their match fees for the breach of IPL code of conduct, unruly behaviour and for his inappropriate comments that are detrimental to the interests of the game. On the other hand Tendulkar has performed even greater than Kohli, but he had very powerful etiquette on field and off the field. Even when he was ruled out wrongly he never expressed displeasure nor justified himself in asking arguing with the umpire.Based on the statistics, Tendulkar is a world famous cricketer. But his mannerism and graceful conduct earned him more respect from the entire cricketing fraternity all over the world. He is among few 'good will ambassadors of sports' Who is a true role model whom young people can look at and emulate his qualities..Tendulkar life has been a great role model to emulate his life unlike Kohli whose values, beliefs and actions are not worth remembering. No doubt Tendulkar has become a house hold name and is worshipped like a god by the fans in India. Tendulkar, and from the bible, Joseph and Daniel are respected because of their character who more or less lived a blameless life. Kohli will be remembered more for his controversies than his performance. Whereas Tendulkar will be remembered not only for his skills and performance but he will be remembered for his conduct and good name he earned. Similarly even we as Christians, not out works, nor our preaching, nor prayers will draw people to Christ but our day to deeds that will be seen will make a greater impact than our works. A good name is much better than what spiritual works we do. The world watches our deeds and actions more than our religious activities.The best few examples from the bible are Joseph, Daniel, apostle Paul... Amidst all the activities we ought to make every effort to live a blameless life in this world which is full of hatred, envy and trying to pull down others who rise. There are millions in this world who are gifted and brilliantly talented but lose out on their character.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐นTopic: Fear Has Two Meanings. "Forget Everything And Run Or Face Everything And Rise." The Choice Is Ours.We see many are self imprisoned in the "Prison of Fear.""Extreme fear can neither fight nor fly." - William Shakespeare. "Fear is nothing but an obstacle that stands in the way of progress."Fear does not exist anywhere except in the mind." - Dale Carnegie. "Fear is a dark room where negatives develop." - Anonymous. Fear has two meanings. "Forget everything and run Or face everything and rise." The choice is ours.Many people live in a prison that has no bars, locks, or guards, because they are held captive by the prison of fear! Simply they themselves are chained to self imprisonment. It keeps them locked up, afraid of their own shadow. The list of things people are afraid of is endless: We go often from feasting to mourning, from celebrating life to processing death. We are self imprisoned by fear because of various problems - financially, physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.There are even those who live in fear of what others think of them, never wanting to speak up or be noticed for fear of embarrassment. But it is not Godโs plan that we live in fear! Let us therefore declare with our mouth what divine Word of God says: Isaiah 41:10, โFear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.โ With Jesus by our side we have no reason to fear! In Psalm 27:1, It promises โThe Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?โ Psalm 34:7: The Angel of the lord encamps all around those who fear Him. Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful and amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐! Topic : Love, Bless, Respect, Edify, ... One Another. "If We Have No Peace Against Each Other, We Have Forgotten That We Belong To Each Other." - Mother TeresaWhat we sow we reap. When you are praying for others, others will be praying for you. Key Word for devotion Is "One Another."The New Testament uses the phrase โone anotherโ 58 times. The Bible says Christians are to love one another, help one another, serve one another, bear one anotherโs burdens, and so on. Whether we believe it or not, it pays back with rich dividends. Let us not hold back like how monkeys hold back the nuts even when they are caught.... It is important to know what it means to support one another. Being kind to one another and to love one another. "Our lives will last as long as God has something for us to do." - Max Anders"If we have no peace, we have forgotten that we belong to each other." - Mother Teresa We weren't meant to carry the load of life on our own. We need one another. Life can be heavy. People have been through disappointments, failures, betrayal, and some are dealing with illness, and are lonely. They can smile on the outside but be hurting inside. They have pressure and stress we know nothing about. James tells us to "pray for one another" (James 5:16). When you pray for them, it helps lighten the load. Your prayer causes the angels to be busy in their work. Chains of depression, sickness, financial mess, people are at the cross roads unable to take decisions, and loneliness that have held them back begin to loosen, when we are in touch with one another and when we pray.When we speak faith into their destiny, the forces of darkness begin to lose their grip. It may not happen overnight, but our prayer is making a difference. Our prayer may be what's keeping them going. They don't even know you're praying, but the Scripture says that what you do in secret, God will reward you in the open. When you pray for others, God will always make sure somebody is praying for you.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing and faithful name of Jesus! ๐น๐๐Topic: The Power And Blessings In Yielding! If God Asked You To Sacrifice What You Hold Precious, ... Could You Do It? "Sometimes the hardest power to master is the power of yielding." "Develop flexibility and you will be firm; cultivate yielding and you will be strong."In one of my recent devotions, I said "God is still looking for yielded vessels who can surrender their will completely to Him."Would you like to know the spiritual mark of your strength? It's not how much you can do but how much you can bear the success of others without envy or malice? Is it easy? It's for us to introspect. ๐.Denying ourselves or denying self or plainly speaking locking our self, our ego - I, Me, Mine, My baby, My church, My ministry has to be locked under the Godrej lock and building Christ centred, Christ focussed life is yielding. The ego in me and you that is always asserting itself saying, "I want, I wish, I feel, I think" all these are words of an unyielded person who still loves flesh and this world. The Word of God doesn't say, take up your cross once in a life time or on every sunday or on every time you are charged up listening to revival speaker. No, it says in Luke 9:23... Deny yourself and take up your cross daily. What is your cross and my cross? A profound evangelist said, "Your cross is where Your Will and the Will of God cross." Your cross is the place you can yield to complete surrender without holding back to fleshly desires of Me, Mine, I,... Your cross of yielding is the place you can make the decision not pleasing yourselves but pleasing God even to the extent of forgoing what you earned with hard work and sincerity. Abraham worked hard and carried the cross of being obedient and faithful to God's call and God blessed Him and his cattle richly. But when there was a quarrel between his herdsmen and his relative, Lot (Gen 13:7) he called Lot and asked him first to chose which land he wanted. Lot knowing he too was blessed because of Abraham but with selfishness and greed he chose the most fertile land of Sodom and Gomorrah. Well, that was Abraham's inheritance. But, Abraham did not fight for justice, did not fight for his rights but was willing to yield it or give it to his relative, Lot. That's yielding. That's how God deals with us. As long as we assert ourselves, saying, that's mine, Im not letting go, we won't be able to see what God has for us.If our will takes precedence over God's will our possession we have will have only short shelf life like vegetables. But if our Will coincides with God's Will, we receive long lasting blessings like Abraham whose name is still heard from generations to generations. Give us your grace to yield like how the clay yields itself to the potter so that we receive true joy, peace and long term blessings like Abraham. In jesus name.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the faithful name of Jesus! ๐น๐๐Topic : God's Divine Living Word. When We Read, Enjoy And Apply The Divine Word, It Heals And Restores Us And Makes Our Future Secured In It. Ps 107 19 & 20.Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. His Word was sent to heal, restore and deliver us. God declared Himself to be the Lord that heals us. Jesus came to heal the broken hearted, to give sight to the blind, and to free the oppressed (Luke 4:18). In all the places where we suffer, Jesus is our source and Healer.Word tells us that God sent His word to heal, deliver, and save. In John 1 : 01, we read that in the beginning, the Word was with God and was God. Everything was created by Him. Life and light were found in Him. That Word became flesh and came to earth so we could behold the glory of the Father. He was sent to heal us.In Isaiah 5:13, God says that His people have gone into captivity because they have no knowledge. In Hosea 4:6, He laments that His people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. In many of our lives, what the world says has taken precedence over what the Word says. We have placed our faith in other things and have learned to treat only the symptoms.We cannot experience the healing power that the Gentle Shepherd provides simply because we do not take God at His Word. The power of this Word cannot work in our lives if we do not build our faith based on its promises. How do we build our faith? Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. The sound of it has gone out to all the world, to the ends of the earth. We need healing โ in our hearts, in our minds, in our bodies. Open Godโs Word and read it. Finally, His Word guides us to green pastures and path of success, joy and peace. Have a blessed and joyful time! Blessed and fruitful new week! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the victorious name of Christ!!๐๐๐นTopic : Experiencing Victorious And Joyful Moments Amidst Trials And Setbacks In Life. Man is gripped with many of these fears such as failure, rejection, ridicule, sickness, pain, fear of unknown, loneliness, disappointment, list goes on..It is contrary to the mind of God for His people to be timid, fearful and anxious. And and to supress our fears He assures us of His constant presence, power and provision through His divine majestic Word.What we keep on thinking and what we keep on confessing and declaring depending on the troublesome situations in our life, the same will happen. Familiar proverb, "What you think you become" is true indeed. But when we declare based on the Word of God saying, "I'm restored, I'm delivered, I'm protected, I'm healed" based on the divine Word of God, we will be victorious and joyful in all circumstances.When we declare what God has decreed, the written Word becomes a manifested Word, and the manifested Word becomes the glorious Word and the glorious Word becomes a Victorious Word. So, let us keep declaring the divine promises of God with our mouth. Shall we?Ps. 23 : 04. Though I walk through the Valley of shadow of death I fear no evil. Rom. 08: 31. If God is with us who can be against us??Let us listen to this short video dev. Msg.! Have a joyful and victorious time!!๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the victorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐Topic : FEAR! Fear Grips Everyone! No One Can Escape. But It Varies From Each Individual. Those Who Are Closer To God And Hide The Divine Word In Their Lives Will Be Able To Conquer And Live A Joyful Life..Fear can be paralyzing. Those who suffer from the effects Of fear have difficulty in accomplishing the purpose of Godโs calling In their lives.When fear raises its ugly head to intimidate us, we must resist the urge to run and instead turn to face it...Fear can be paralyzing. Those who suffer from the effects of fear have difficulty in accomplishing the purposes of Godโs calling on their lives. They struggle with moving forward when the Spirit says โGo!โ and they struggle with remaining in place when the Spirit says โStay!โ Satan always will have the fear option available for every believer who dares to step out in faith to do Godโs will. However God hasnโt given His people a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind to do what would be impossible without Him. Let us focus on the acronym the 5 Biblical ways to gain victory over our fears : 1) Face the Fearโ โBut by righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks backโ but we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are savedโ (Hebrews 10:38-39).When fear raises its ugly head to intimidate us, we must resist the urge to run and instead turn to face it. We can deal with it because God who is within us is greater than the devil and anything that comes against us. In order to have the victory, our first response is to pray and ask the Lord for strength through the gift of the Holy Spirit. He will give courage to our soul and vision to our mind to overcome the spirit of fear.2) Expect the ResistanceโSubmit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from youโ (James 4:7).Just because we deal with fear once, it does not mean that we will never encounter it again. When Jesus was tempted by Satan, scripture teaches us that โWhen the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune timeโ (Luke 4:13). We are not better than Jesus and fear will come back another time perhaps when we are weakened, when we are tired, weary, or not feeling good. The victory happens when we make up our minds to resist a passive approach to fear every single time we face.3) Apply the WordโThere is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in loveโ (1 John 4:18).The spirit of fear canโt occupy the same space as perfect love! One will eventually overcome the other. Our love is built up as we read, study, memorize, and obey the Word of God to every area of our lives. No one will ever overcome fear without the love of God expressed through the Scriptures. Itโs the truth and love of God keeping His promises that strengthens our faith and we are no longer fearful regardless of the situation.Have s joyful and blessed time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet name of Jesus! ๐น๐๐Topic: Yielding! It Is The Key For God's Ultimate Blessings. It's Only When We Yield That We Find Life And God's Plan Being Fulfilled. What is yielding in a Christian perspective? Dying to self is the perfect example of yielding and it's the only path to true freedom and blessing. Without yielding we often struggle with unnecessary anxiety, worry and unrest. Profound Evangelist Katherine Kuhlman said, "God is not looking for gold vessels or silver vessels. He is looking for yielded vessels." Only when we have hope in Christ we don't struggle for possessing the positions, powers and titles which are good enough only on this planet. And it's just a sojourn here, and we are just pilgrims.. When we find ourselves restless and helpless, it means we have no hope. Those who do not yield completely will lack in hope every now and then, and they struggle often.Renowned Evangelist Derek Prince presents another great revelation on the aspect of yielding. - 1. Bearing with weakness of others.A challenging one for a Christian. Is it not?2. Not insisting on our rights. This is event more challenging and difficult but not impossible. 3. Letting go when God insists you or asks what is holding you dear...Lets meditate these two verses. Rom 12 1 & 2. I beseech you.... Have a joyful and victorious time! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing and merciful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic: SIN! Sin Is Very Attractive And Tempting. But It Slowly Destroys Our Relationship With The Omnipotent Creator And Traps Us Finally To A Wrong Destiny.Sin gradually destroys not only our physical, mental and spiritual life, but it destroys our future. Let's say No to sin and No to worldly temptations! John 8:11She said, "No man, Lord." And Jesus said unto her, "Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more." "You are free to choose, but you are not free to alter the consequences of your decisions." - Ezra Taft. Every step of obedience will take you to the the next level of holiness and blessings. Every act of sin brings its consequences- Ben. "Remember, you may choose your sin, but you cannot choose the consequences." - Kenny Sanford.."One great Power of sin is that it binds men and women together so that they do not recognise its true character." - Andrew Murray."The recognition of sin is the begining of salvation." - Martin Luther.1. Sin by its very nature, has consequences. Gal. 6 : 7 & 8.2. God uses sometimes consequences to discipline His children. Heb 12 : 5 to 11.3. Consequences are worst when we continually and wilfully sin. Luke 12 : 47 & 48.4. Sin is sin. Let us not minimise little sins and overrate big sins. We all need God's salvation. And we are in no place to judge others as if we are perfect. People don't need your condemnation, they need our love. Let's stop judging and start loving. We all have fallen short of God's standards. But His love saved us. 4. But Christ washes away all eternal consequences for those who repent of their sins by loving Him. And gives eternal blessings and life. Rom 6 : 23.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Omnipotent name of Jesus! ๐น๐๐Topic: Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Is Not Just Clapping Hands Or Singing Praises Now And Then But It Is A Practical Orientation Of Genuine Appreciation Of What God Has Done And Doing In Our Lives... Thanksgiving means the act of expressing our thankfulness. In other words giving thanks for what you are grateful for.A thankful person will always be a grateful person. We can be truly thankful and grateful to God when we experience Him personally - His Omnipresence, His Omnipotence and His faithfulness and love towards us. When we are thankful and grateful to God we will also be grateful and respectful towards others. A grateful heart takes birth when our lives are humble..Thanksgiving has the power to bring encouragement to the testifier and helps to bring more confidence in God. Lam 3 : 22 & 23. David was encouraged when he testified to Saul about how how he fought lion and the bear. He said Goliath would not be a problem.Thanksgiving brings encouragement to the testifier and edification to the hearers. Thanksgiving magnifies God and the most foundational truth about biblical thanksgiving is - it gives Him the glory He deserves and exalts Him. It's promoting God's Mercy n compassion by our words and lifestyle.A thankful and grateful heart will shut the doors of complaining, murmering, and will take away dejection and distress from our lives. Have a blessed and joyful heart! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the precious name of Jesus! ๐น๐๐Topic: The Prayers Of Righteous! They Are Much More Effective Than The Prayers Of Anyone Else. Man Is Looking For Better Methods But God Is Looking For Better Men. Men Of Holiness And Righteous. Its not how many times we say hallelujah will make a prayer effective. Its not how loudly we shout hallelujah will make a prayer effective. But, its how deep is our holiness and our relationship with God which makes a prayer much more effective than such lengthy prayers and repetition of hallelujahs. We come across often times such lengthy prayers, but it neither inspires anyone nor it reaches even the rooftop. These are hollow prayers trying to draw people towards themselves and not towards God. Motives are self centred... There are so many examples wherein God answered prayers of righteous men and women of God: Joshua prayed, and the sun stood still (Josh. 10:12โ13). Elijah prayed, and the widowโs son came back to life (1 Kings 17:19โ22). Elisha prayed, and the Shunammiteโs son was restored to life (2 Kings 4:32โ35). Hezekiah prayed, and 185,000 Assyrian soldiers were destroyed by an angel (Isa. 37:21, 36). The Jerusalem church prayed, and Peter was released from prison (Acts 12:5โ10). As you are righteous through Christ, your prayers are powerful. Never stop praying. God will answer a righteous personโs prayer.All these servants of God had a common objective. To bring glory to God and build His kingdom and never to exalt their own names nor to build their own kingdoms.For complete devotion Pl watch this short video.Have a blessed time and joyful ๐new week!! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Let's Guard Our First Love For Christ. Forsake/Shun Greed, Pride, Selfishness And Self Centredness.To fall in love with God is the greatest romance! Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. - Rev 2:4.We might lose many things in life, but we need to be gaurded not to lose our First love in Christ! First love always keeps us alert to sin, always desires to spend time with Christ which gives true joy, peace and victory. Jesus โ the First and the Last, the One Who was dead but now lives forever more, the One Who holds the keys to death and hell โ had a message for each of the churches of Asia, represented by seven golden lampstands. For the church at Ephesus, He had many compliments. He commended them for their hard work, their refusal to quit, and how they would not tolerate evil pretenders. They had been patient and persistent for His nameโs sake.In spite of these admirable traits, Jesus had one thing against them: the Ephesian church had left their first love โ their passion and evangelistic zeal. They were busy no doubt in activities of Christ but lost their first love. Jesus urged the church at Ephesus to remember the height from which they had fallen, to repent, to turn back - to that first precious love, to do the early works they had once performed. Otherwise, Jesus was on His way to j the lampstand from its place.Do you burn with the same fervor as when you first came to 0Jesus? If we are not eager to accomplish the first works that you once did, we need to repent and turn back to Him.If we go after worldly things and pleasures, then we have lost our first love. If we no longer desire to spendtime in His presence, then, its a sign we have lost our first love. These are few traits .. 0Listen to what the Spirit said to the church of Ephesus and what He still speaks today: "for the one who overcomeslll, He will give fruit from the Tree of Life in Godโs paradise" (Rev. 2:7).Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the faithful name of Jesus!๐๐๐Topic : Righteous Are In Everlasting Remembrance. Remembering Blessed Man Of God, And Evangelist, George Verwer, Founder Of "Operation Mobilization". Isia. 57: 1 & 2. Those who walk uprightly shall enter into peace. They find eternal rest. Eccl 07:01. A good name is better than precious ointment. Ps 112:06 Righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. Remembering memories of the righteous loved ones is always a blessing. We can emulate the treasured qualities in the years to come.Quote: "One day my heart is going to stop and that will be the end of my body - but not the end of me." - Rick Warren, Sr. Pastor and Founder of Saddleback church.Word of God says in John 12:26., "If anyone serves me my father will honor Him." We see many Christians start off strongly in their Christian life and then walk away and lose the fire. So many commit themselves in fulfilling the great commission but never remain true to their calling in the later years of their lives. They lose their zeal and fire and become lukewarm turning the ministry to their own benefits. But, but, there are few Evangelists and Missionaries who had the consistent powerful testimony from the begining .... till the last... The two giants of faith and their ministry since early 19th century who met in two different occasions in India. The way they impacted the world through their obedience to Godโs call is amazing. We can see the fruit of their ministry all around the globe. One of these men of God who entered the glory recently has been George Verwer, Founder of Operation Mobilization, who impacted the world with literature distribution ministry.He died peacefully at his home with his wife Drena, daughter Christa and a good family friend Cathy Rendal by his side.The other servant of God whose testimony has been powerful and consistent till the end is Bro. Bhakth Singh, (1903- 2000.)Founder of Hebron Fellowship, a humble man of God who raised more than 10000 churches, and had a powerful and clean testimony all through his life.Coming back to George Viewer, he has gone to be with the Lord at the age of 84 on April 14, 2023. We praise God for his radical life devoted to sharing God's love worldwide. There was a woman named Dorothea Clapp who began to pray for George. She put him on her hit list Prayer. And began to pray that he be saved. And that woman's prayer had an affect on this young man's life. Three years after that he went to Billy Graham Crusade got saved, and got the fire of the Holy Spirit like the apostles in the Bible. He began to evangalise, and the rest is history. He began to lead people to Christ and began to mobilise others. He took a spring break from college sort off Christmas break and went to Mexico and began to share the gospel. And this was the birth which began to be known as "Operation Mobilisation." Man of love,Man of action,Man of strategy and wisdom and mobilised people. His energy, his passion and his compassion has impacted millions around the globe.Under Georgeโs exuberant leadership and fuelled by the passion of believers from many nations to reach those who had never heard the Good News, OM expanded in the 60s, 70s and 80s: first, across Europe and into the Middle East, then with volunteers crewing ocean-going ships. Logos, the first of five vessels, was launched in 1971, and since then more than 49 million people have visited the onboard book fairs, with over 70 million portions of Scripture distributed during port calls in 151 countries.If we are true and sincere to the calling God has given us and not our own calling, then we can see such great men of God being used by God.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the merciful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic : Encourage One Another; Build And Edify Each Other. If We Knew The Pains And Sorrows Which Make Life Hard With Whom We Are Tempted To Be Impatient... 1 Thes. 5 : 11. Therefore encourage one another and build each other. We should learn to look at the faults of others only through love"s eyes , with charity, patience and compassion. We do not know the secret history of the lives of others. We do not know how piercing sorrows have produced the scars which we see in people's souls. We do not know the pains and trials which make life hard to many with whom we are tempted to be impatient...If we knew all the secret burdens and the heart-wounds which may carry hidden beneath their smiling faces, we would be patient and gentle with all men. Let's be an encourager like Barnabas..It was Barnabas who stood with Paul when the disciples refused to accept Paul. It was Barnabas encouragement in the initial stages of Christian life of Paul. Otherwise Paul would have not written more than half of the new testament and there would been not so many churches had Barnabas encouraged him. With his influence he stood with Paul when disciples opposed Paul and he was the encourager to accompany Paul initially in the missions. Barnabas had also encouraged and supported John Mark who went back home from the middle of the missionary journey. He pursued with John Mark though Paul opposed. Had he not pursued with John Mark inspite of his earlier mistakes, there would not have been the Mark Gospel for us. Let's be an encourager in small ways. Who knows? One you helped might become great instrument in the Lord's hand. We never hear after a certain period regarding Barnabas, but his good work continued in the lives of John Mark and apostle Paul.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐น๐๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Omnipresent name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic : To Be Joyful And Successful, We Need To Get Rid Of Strongholds In Our Lives. These Strongholds Can Be - Being Enslaved To Sin, Worries, Anxieties, Low In Confidence, Lack Of Faith... Romans 6:16Donโt you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey โwhether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness?Even as Christians, there are things that can bind us and enslave us. Inside every person, there are some strongholds. We may call them by lot of names โ natural desires, instincts, wrong habits โ but these are the ones which block our joy, peace, confidence, relationship with Christ and others, and makes us barren, fruitless, helpless and hopeless. We try everything to handle these strongholds on our own strength, and still become further discouraged, defeated and dejected. We forget to invite our Heavenly Father to come and put His arms around us, and pull us out of these strongholds which grip and enslave us. The most miserable person in the world is, not someone who is not a Christian. It's a Christian who has the name of Christ, but still has areas of strongholds in life which enslave them to sin.But, when we are enslaved to Christ, we live to please Him, we desire and look upon Him to take us out of these strongholds of sins, and be obedient to Him in every way... Then we become truly free. John 10: 10 and 11.Thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill and destroy. But, I have come that they might have life, and life in abundance.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most gracious and merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: What Are The Barriers That Hinder Us In Enjoying Praise And Worship?Hinderances can be from sins of gossip, pride, hatred, anger and arrogance because of having power and wealth, fear of other habitual and secret sins.Relationship conflicts, and many struggle in this area thereby not allowing them to worship the Lord freely. Cold and luke warm relationship with God. Such sins are the main hindrances that will never allow us to worship the Lord. What are the barriers that you feel are hindering you personally to worship and praise Him and reap the blessings of worship? You and I can make a small check list. Then, how can we overcome these barriers? By being obedient to the Word of God.. 1 Sam. 15 : 22 says, "To obey is better than sacrifice." Obedience is the best form of worship. This true worship in an individual's life can happen only when he or she truly knows and experiences personally who the Lord God Almighty is, and truly understands what He has done for us. And experience personally His love, His power of Omnipotence and Omniscience.Completely yielded life to Christ enables us to truly worship Him. A life that has a clean and pure heart. Anyone who sacrifices self centeredness enjoys worshipping the Lord. Have a blessed time and fruitful day!๐น๐๐Benedict James. I
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic : Be Positive! Future Is More Precious.... It's More Valuable To Look Where You Are Going Than To See Where You Have Been.Mourning over past failures? "Don't let past mistakes become memorials. They should be cremated and not embalmed. Future is for those who keep moving."Don't dwell In the past failures but move ahead. Don't look back to past failures and give up, but wisely keep moving forward. Its more valuable to look where you are going than to see where you have been. Don't limit the dream in you by brooding over past failures and situations, but keep moving ahead. Edmund Burke says, "The past should be a spring board, not a hammock." No one can ever plan the future by the past. "Misery is a yesterday person trying to get along with a tomorrow God." - Mike Mudrock.The future frightens only those who prefer living in the past and past failures, loss and setbacks. Living in the past is such an appaling waste of energy, we can't build on it. Yesterday has passed forever and is beyond our control. What lies behind us is insignificant compared to what lies ahead.We must understand those who predominantly talk about the past are usually going back.. It's important to look forward as our calling and destiny is there. Paul says in Philip 3 : 13, 14. Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on towards the goal to win the prize to which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. For complete devotion, pl watch this small video and be blessed! Have a joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet name of Jesus!๐๐น๐Topic: let's Be An Ambassador/ Spokesperson Of Christ! 2 Corinthians 5:20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.Those who are demonstrators of God' s love patience and peace are His ambassadors and spokesperson. Those who are dictators, they too are leaders of the church having vast knowledge from the Bible, but they do not demonstrate the love and Word of God in action..Such too give lot of instruction and teaching from the Word but without demonstration of Love and harmony. And revival is standstill..Then Jesus answered and said to them, โMost assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.Most of us, our conduct and conversation, and our works do not be the refelector of being an ambassador of Christ..Jesus remains our Unparalleled Example. He never imposed His will on another. He never sought to dominate or control others. He watched His Father, and whatever He saw Him do, Jesus did the same in word and deed (John 15:15).When we watch another demonstrate responsibility, we witness efforts that work. With his words and actions, he outwardly reveals what he believes inwardly. The importance of his or her is made apparent by their behaviour.The way we act proves the value of the words that we proclaim.When we believe and demonstrate the truths of the Bible, we can change our homes, our churches, our cities, our society too. The New Testament church turned the world upside down (Acts 17:6). They took responsibility over their new found liberty in Christ. They appropriated the newly-endued power of the Holy Ghost. They demonstrate to the world what Jesus did not dictate but demonstrated them love peace and righteousness which is His Kingdom.Emulate Jesusโ example. Live it loud. Say it and display it. Demonstrate the difference!Dear Jesus, we long to be your ambassador. Please help us to speak only the words that You would say and reflect in what all we do and say. Help us to do only the things that You have planned for us to do. May the Holy Spirit inside of us change the atmosphere for Your glory. May our lives demonstrate the things that are important to You, and may others be drawn to know You more. In Your nameโฆ Amen.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most victorious and powerful name of Jesus Christ! ๐6๐๐นTopic: Life And Success! You Are Like A Tea Bag - Not Worth Much Till You've Been Through Some Hot Eater. So Is Life. Failures! Failure can become a weight or It can give you wings. Depends... If we don't give up, we will be winners.Psalm 37:23-24: The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.One of the riskiest thing you can do in Life is to take too many precautions and never have failures but remain in mediocrity. You are like a tea bag - not worth much till you've been through some hot water. So is life. Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much because they live in great twilight that knows not victory or defeat. Simon Peter had so many failures. But that did not stop him to pursue. Failures made him even more strong and he was ultimately one of the great instrument to build the Kingdom of God.The world who laughed at Peter's failures have to look to him in amazement. One who was fearful of a little girl, later on spoke with authority and power before rulers and kings.David fell to the temptation to beautiful Bathshebha and committed adultery and muder too. But, unlike king Saul, David rose up, confessed and truly repented of his sins and failures and became a mighty force rest of his life as a victorious king. There was absolute peace during his reign. But unfortunately many Christians are unable to wriggle out or come out of their sins and thereby unable to live a victorious, successful and joyful life. Even in professional life, without being afraid of failures and what others think, if we keep on attempting and pursuing, one day the same world which looked down on you will wait to shake hand with you. Have a joyful and victorious time!๐๐น๐Benedict James#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful and amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐! Topic : What We Sow We Reap. love One Another, Help One Another, Serve One Another, Bear One Anotherโs Burdens, And So On. What we sow we reap. When you are praying for others, others will be praying for you. Today's key word Is "One Another."The New Testament uses the phrase โone anotherโ 58 times. The Bible says to Whether we believe it or not, it pays back with rich dividends. Let us not hold back like how monkeys hold back the nuts even when they are caught.... It is important to know what it means to support one another. Being kind to one another and to love one another. "Our lives will last as long as God has something for us to do." - Max Anders"If we have no peace, we have forgotten that we belong to each other." - Mother TeresaWe weren't meant to carry the load of life on our own. We need one another. Life can be heavy. People have been through disappointments, failures, betrayal, and some are dealing with illness, and are lonely. They can smile on the outside but be hurting inside. They have pressure and stress we know nothing about. James tells us to "pray for one another" (James 5:16). When you pray for them, it helps lighten the load. Your prayer causes the angels to be busy in their work. Chains of depression, sickness, financial mess, people are at the cross roads unable to take decisions, and loneliness that have held them back begin to loosen, when we are in touch with one another and when we pray.When we speak faith into their destiny, the forces of darkness begin to lose their grip. It may not happen overnight, but our prayer is making a difference. Our prayer may be what's keeping them going. They don't even know you're praying, but the Scripture says that what you do in secret, God will reward you in the open. When you pray for others, God will always make sure somebody is praying for you.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐Topic: God Is Good Even When Times Are Bad. God Is Good Even When Things Look Bleak Hopeless And Grim For His Trustworthy Children. His grace, His mercy and kove abounds in plenty for His faithful and trustworthy children. Well, we go through a lot of tests in this world, donโt we? But the most important testing that we as Christians go through, is sometimes from the Lord Himself, as we see in Psalm 11 verse 5:โThe LORD tests the righteous and the wicked.โGod always provides the right guidance and encouragement to His children. He often-times grinds our pride and arrogance to bring more humility and more dependence upon Him rather than our strengths and power. God the Father has nothing in His heart but love grace and Mercy because of His son, Jesus Christ towards His faithful children.Let us reaffirm His goodness inspite our unfaithful sometimes. These promises are purely meant for God's faithful and trustworthy children only..Mt 19:26. With God all things are possible. Lk 1 37: With God nothing will be impossible. God Is Good Even When Times Are Bad. God is good even when things look bleak and grim. Jerm. 32 17 Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Supernatural name of Jesus!!๐๐๐. Topic: Reading God's Word, Enjoying and implementing God's Word In Our Lives Is The Great Blessing!Oftentimes we just go through it daily without change of heart. Only when we love a person, we trust a 0erson, we tend enjoy spending time with them. 2Tim. 01:12. I know whom I have believed.For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio dev. msg. Have a joyful time and wonderful new week!!๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic: David's Unique Faith. And David Said To The King Saul, "Let No Man's Heart Fail Because Of This Goliath; Thy Servant Will Go And Fight With This Uncircumcised Philistine." Most of the times we are more scared of the circumstances and adversaries than the power of the sovereign Almighty Living God.1 Sam. 17:26 : And David said to the men stood by him saying, "... Who is this uncircumcised Philistine who defies the armies of the living God?God never puts any story in the Bible without a reason. And He never specifies that certain narratives are only for children or for so and so... When God inspired the writer of 1 & 2nd Samuel, He very well knew we would all face various types of Goliaths in our lives. Sometimes these Goliaths could be people, or could be any threatening endangering situation in our lives. These Goliath type adversaries, circumstances, or a disability, or sickness, or can be an adversary type Goliaths within your own family, or work area or within a church. Here in this case 1 Sam. 17: 32, it's been Goliath who has tormented king of Israel, Saul, and his vast powerful army for 40 days and 40 nights.When there was no hope, David, the then shepherd boy comes to the scene. And David said to king Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of this Goliath; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. Most of the times we are more scared of the circumstances and adversaries. As I said, it can be in our job, our sickness or within a family, like Absalom son of David who aspired for his own father's kingly throne, and waged a war against his own ordained father. Foolishly Absalom did not know if he is waging a war against his father, David who has been ordained by the Almighty God himself, means he is waging a war against the Almighty God. We know Absalom was defeated and became a victim of his own pride. These adversaries can be of different sizes and forms, and look too big to defeat them. No matter how big your adversary, you can win over, I can win over, and we all can win over. Because, we are God's chosen children, and no weapon and no principalities nor powers can neither prosper nor stand before us. Let us declare the promises of God saying, "If God is with us who can be against us?" If God is with us, no Goliath can be against us. Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the mighty name of Jesus!๐๐น๐Topic : Only During Trials, Storms & Setbacks We Come Closer To Christ. Otherwise We Forget Him And Keep Him Far Away - Out Of Reach.. Storms and blessings! Christ takes us into the chamber of pain to draw the curtains while bringing out the best in us. Dark clouds - Silver lining; Storm - ๐ Rainbow.Ps. 30:05. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. "For every dark cloud there is a silver lining." "For every storm there is a rainbow."Let us listen to the short video dev. msg.Have a blessed ๐ and glorious time!!๐Benedict James
Welcome to today's "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the majestic name of Jesus!!๐น๐๐Topic : "Reading God's Word, Eagerly Meditating And Implementing God's Word In Our Lives Is The Greatest Blessing!! There Will Be No Regrets." - BenMt. 7:21. Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord" will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is heaven. We are never to be rebellious or slow to submit to God, but we must be sure that we have done all we can before we fold our hands and say, "Thy Will be done." There come many experiences, however, in which we can do nothing, and can only submit. We must not only ourselves strive faithfully in all things to do the will of God , but must suffer it to be done in us, even when it lays us low in the dust, even when it strips us bare and shatters all our happiness. This will is to be accepted, too, not rebelliously, with murmuring and complaint, but songfully, joyfully and lovingly."God can do wonders with a broken heart, if we can give Him all the pieces without holding back.," - Ben."The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you."So, the best way to be protected from all trouble and heartache is to allow the will of God. How it can be fulfilled?Simple yet challenging, but exciting to implement. God reveals His Plan through the Bible. Let Bible be our compass. Let the Word become our breath and life.....For complete devotion, Pls watch the short video.Have a blessed and joyful time!! ๐๐น๐I. Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: One Who Embraces Or Clings To The Lord Amidst Even In Adverse Circumstances Is Blessed! And The One Who Endures Till The End Is A Praiseworthy Christian.Ending triumphantly is more uimportant. Be it in a family Life, job, studies.. Many start off well, But in the end they falter. He that endures till the end shall be saved. Mt. 24:14.One Who Embraces Or Clings To The Lord Amidst Adverse Circumstances Is Blessed! And the One who endures till the end is a praiseworthy Christian. We have seen yesterday how prophet Habakkuk questioned God. He starts off complaining like all of us, "How long shall I cry, and you will not hear?... And we may also observe that on these later two occassions the Lord God answered him instantly. A thought to meditate why God answered Habakkuk instantly this time??In my view, the Lord observed primarily that the complain, rather the nature of complaint or questioning was, that he was not seeking anything for himself, not for his family, but he was praying the most unselfish prayer pertaining to the nation of Judah. His prayers of complain were serious of nature, but most unselfish, passionate and zealous thereby touched the very heart of God to respond instantly. Can you and I do such unselfish and passionate prayers? More and more precious time he spent with the Lord God Almighty in the conversation, more he could understand the matchless wisdom of God, His goodness, His infinite power and His plans he understood, that they are divine and perfect without any flaws. Though he began by questioning God, he concludes his book and his life with a psalm of beautiful Praise acknowledging the Lord's divine power, His wisdom and His redemptive plan.Let us read together and praise God. Habakkuk. 03: 17 to 19. "Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruits be on the vines; though the labour of the olives may fail, And the fields yield no food; though the flick be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation." Amen! The very name habaq means "One Who Embraces" or "Clings." So, at the end of the book, this name becomes appropriate because Habakkuk chooses to cling firmly to God regardless of what happens. He understood the divine power of God and declares saying, "the just shall live by his or her faith." For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video message. Have a blessed and Joyful day!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to this devotion in the blessed name of Jesus Christ!! ๐น๐๐Topic: Laziness Is The Mother Of All Evils." -Sophocles. "Diligent Hands Will Rule, But Laziness Ends In Forced labor."Topic: Laziness Is The Mother all evils." -Sophocles. Diligent Hands Will Rule, But Laziness Ends In Forced Labor."Laziness, Addiction And Indiscipline. Mobile Addict And Being Slave Of Sleep, i.e Laziness, Lack Of Order And Indiscipline Completely Destroyed Millions Of Lives Spiritually, Mentally, Psychologically And Ruined Their Bright Careers.Few Quotes:"Laziness is the mother of all evils." -Sophocles. "Without the power that discipline brings, no dreams can be realised. Without willpower, you become a victim to the evils of procrastination, laziness and sloth." - Robin S. Often it's forgotten.. C.S. Lewis said, "Laziness means, more work in the long run.""Enjoy now and regret later." Benedict. "Laziness brings many people astray." - Basque proverb. "Laziness and prosperity cam never be companions.""If you are planning to quit anything, quit being lazy. Proverbs 20:13 Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread. Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor."Prov. 13: 4.. "A sluggard's appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied." Prov. 14:23. "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."Prov. 18:9 "Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction."The nominal Christian life that costs nothing is not worthy of the name. There must be self restraint, discipline and severe schooling. There must be struggle, the agonising effort. If we are to reach the goal, and win the prize, we must put every energy of our life into the race. There must be sacrifice of self-will and personal ease and not being addicted to laziness and pleasure, and indiscipline. Irony is, very few brace discipline and they create history by their success. Every noble prize is a struggle from begining to end. Only those who resist and fight and overcome are successful in life. This is true in every sphere - in studies, in professional life, in business and in spiritual life too! Are we resisting sin, overcoming temptation, living victoriously in trials? If not, we are not living worthily. And it's never too late to rise.Regrets follow immediately when we avoid struggles and embrace laziness and pleasure. But, oftentimes it becomes too late. Hands are already burned. If you wish to have a prayer or talk to us, Pl feel free to contact Benedict James @whatsapp number 91 9704028977 or at jaipaul450@gmail.comHave a blessed time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the majestic name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐นTopic : Palm Sunday! A Sunday Before Easter. Why It Is Called Palm Sunday? They Took Branches Of Palm Trees And Went Forth To Meet Christ and welcome Him.. Palm Sunday is a day of praising and singing 'Hosanna' welcoming Jesus as king of kings to Jerusalem.Palm Sunday is an event that falls one sunday before Easter sunday. It commemorates triumphant entry into Jerusalem as King Of Kings. 2. Why it has to be called as Palm sunday? When Christ entered Jerusalem, Palm branches alongwith with clothes and garments were placed in His path welcoming Him. John 12: 13. They took branches of Palm trees and went forth to meet Him and cried loudly, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.".3. Why Palm branches were selected for welcoming Jesus? Palm branch is a symbol of Victory, Triumph, Peace & Eternal life. Palm branch is a symbol of peace & treaty. Why did Jesus prefered to ride on a donkey? When a king rides on a horse and goes to another place or another country, it symbolises war and violence. But when Jesus entered the city on a donkey, it symbolises "Arrival in peace."Ps 92 : 12 to 14. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree... They shall bring forth fruit in old age. They shall be fat and flourishing...Have a pleasant and joyful day. And a blessed Holy week!๐๐๐นBenedict James
Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus! Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" once again! ๐๐๐Topic: Leadership! "Leadership Is Not About Titles, Positions Or Flowcharts. It Is About One Life Influencing Another."God wants all of His children to be โspiritual leaders.โ You may not think of yourself as a leader, but in Mark 16:15, God has commissioned all of us who are called as His children to โgo into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.โ There are different ways of โpreachingโ and โwitnessing,โ but the strongest and most effective way of sharing our faith as a leader is to โlead by example!โ Our daily actions will go further to influence others than anything else!When we react to hostile situations with humility instead of angry words, people notice! But, we fail sometimes and some, fail oftentimes. ๐จIt's upto an individual to judge where we stand. When we act in kindness instead of indifference, people notice! And when we are honest, people notice! When we are manipulative and cunning, people notice and observe us from distance. The world watches our lives more than our works. "A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way and goes the same way." John C Maxwell said. Some only know the way. There are Some who know the way and show the way. There are few who know, show and go the way. Such people or such leaders bring great blessings. These are very successful because such leaders influence others through their lives. The Bible says in 1 Timothy 4:12, โBe an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.โ Parents are leaders in the family. Teachers are leaders in the school. A good parent or a good teacher is, they not only teach, instruct, but they live and follow what they teach. Unless we have Christ living within us, we canโt lead anyone . . . anywhere! Our example can either lead people โtoโ Christ or โawayโ from Him, so itโs critically important that our every action is guided by the Holy Spirit! Yes, God has chosen us for leadership; Activities are not important but our positive influence to build them is more important.John C. Maxwell is widely considered to be one of the world's top leadership thinkers. Here are his few important quotes of his, on leadership and their qualities. "Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.""Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.""People donโt care how much you know until they know how much you care." . "A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others."Do you know the difference between leaders, followers, and losers? Leaders stretch with challenges. Followers struggle with challenges. Losers shrink from challenges."The question for us is, โWhat kind of leader are we?โ Have a joyful day and pleasant weekend!๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and victorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐Topic : How Can We Find Happiness And Meaning In Life?Finding happiness?? Most people in the world have A common goal in life; To find happiness! Where can we find? John 14:6. Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life."He is the source for true happiness and peace. Most people have a common goal in life; to find happiness. Everyone wants to be happy in their relationships, in their jobs, and just in general. The world over have experimented in various ways to find happiness. Wealth, new house, new car ๐ gives happiness. But, it's shallow and momentary. For a certain period. Our true happiness, peace and security depends believing Christ and having Him within our lives. All those of us who have Him as Saviour have that happiness within. So, we have the great opportunity in making others happy too..... The world needs nothing more than it needs happiness - makers. There is a great deal of sadness every where. The Bible is the only book meant to make people all over the world happy. Those who truly tasted the divine Word of God can share the happiness to others. Joy bells ring all through it. Wisdom to live happily flows through it. The mission of gospel is to make happiness. The angel's announcement of good tidings of great joy shared 2000 years back is going forth still on every breeze. The story of the love of Christ is changing darkness to light, despair to hope, tears to laughter, sorrow to rejoicing, emptiness and dejection to hope and peace. It's the mission of Christ believing Christian to be a happiness maker. Each one of us who are filled with happiness and peace has the power to add something to the world's gladness.We can do it in a thousand ways - by being joyful Christians ourselves, making our lives a sweet song, by doing kindness to all we meet; by comforting sorrow; lifting burdens away, cheering sad hearts wearied souls, and scattered benedictions wherever we go.....For complete devotion, Pl watch this short devotion. Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!!๐น๐๐Topic: Words Of JesusAre Divine And Peace Giving. Demons Listened Trembling When He Spoke, And Instantly Recognised His Power And Obeyed. His words have life, healing, deliverance and restoration. His words are still giving comfort to the sorrowing ones; Hope to the despairing ones. Matt. 9 : 6,7 & 8. Jesus said to the paralytic man lying on a bed, "Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. And he arose and departed to his house. Now when the multitude saw it, they marvelled and glorified God. Words of Christ have words of life. We know how His words comforted sorrow and gave peace to troubled ones. How His words reached men's hearts and transformed the whole purpose of their lives. We can recall the transformed life of the tax collector, Zachaeus and also how the paralytic man has been healed instantly by His few words. No shouting needed. No jargons needed. His Words are divine and peace giving. Demons listened trembling when He spoke, and instantly recognised His power and obeyed. They are yet calming tempests and opening blind eyes, and expelling evil spirits, and raising the dead. These words of Christ which have manifested His majestic miraculous power 2000 years back has the same power even today.....Then, why when we have the "words of life of Jesus," we are unable to reignite the revival?? Why there is no revival?? It's very simple. We do not obey the life giving words of Christ 100%. Our obedience is in "bits and pieces" like king Saul..Everyone needs kind words and encouragement. But always desiring appreciation, praise from people, but same time, unable to take criticism and correction is not true sign . Disciples were criticised, offended and humiliated but yet, they bore the cross and won 1000s to God's kingdom. The day we start "walking the talk," the day our lives become more powerful than our mere preaching brings greatest revival. Let us carry the Cross and not just wearing the cross, and crucify our self centred ego to reignite the great revival. Have a blessed and joyful day!๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic: We Must Not Be Discouraged By Past Failure And Setbacks. Because Our Future Is Secured In God's Divine Hand.Our future is much better than yesterday, because he transforms us from glory to glory. 2 Corint 3 18:But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.As believers in Jesus Christ, we can count on our tomorrows being better than our yesterdays. The Spirit of God works in us, with ever-increasing splendor, so that we become more and more like Him.Too many children of God believe that their best is behind them. They look back at the mountain top experiences, the miracles that God did, or the way He moved back then, and they are not convinced that He still does the impossible.God has more for us for tomorrow than He has today. The triumphs of yesterday are wonderful reminders of what the Lord did in a past season, but they should not be where we hang our hopes and expectations. We should carry those memories into the future, believing that He can do it all again.God healed the blind eyes, the deaf ears, and the lame legs in the past, and He still heals today. God provided for the destitute widow, and He still meets our needs today. God saved the jailer and his whole family, and we as His children are not beyond His reach.His performance in the past builds our expectations for the future. He takes us from glory to glory! And from one evel of holiness to another; from one victory to another. For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus!! ๐๐๐Topic: A Truly Repentant Heart Without Covering His/Her Sin Enjoys Greater And True Blessings, True Joy And Peace Than The Rest... Not strong sermon, it's not great singing that can bring true joy and blessings, but it's the holiness And uncovering the sin in us. Ps. 32: 01& 02.Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven.(Secondly) whose sin is covered.How good, how melodious, how inspiring the worship songs and music can be, irrespective of who we are, worship becomes meaningful, purposeful with joy unspeakable - only when we seek forgiveness with a sincere heart to the Lord for all our transgressions - be it hidden or unspoken which we hold on to. For complete devotion you may listen to the short video dev. msg. Have a blessed and joyful time!! ๐๐๐.Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the gracious name of Jesus!๐น๐๐Topic: Our Deepest Life Message And Test Will Come Out Of Our Deepest Pain. Every Area Of Our life Where We Have Experienced Pain Has To Be A Testimony. "Adversity shakes the foundation of our character to see what we believe and value is really worth standing for." - Ray Smith."Your hardest times will lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations bring strong people in the end." Roy T. Bennet..We often think that the world is impressed with our success and how we enjoy our prosperity. But theyโre actually more impressed by how we as Christians handle adversity.When youโre going through pain, non-believers around you are watching you. Theyโre wondering what it means to be a Christian when youโre in the same kind of pain they are. Does it look any different?The truth is, we have the same pain as everybody else. But we just have a different source of comfort.... Our successes does not give our credibility. But, our suffering gives us credibility.The more honest and positive we are about the suffering in our life, the more powerful our impact will be in peopleโs lives.The apostle Paul was a pro at using his pain to model his message. He says in 2 Corinthians 6:4, โIn everything we do we show that we are Godโs servants by patiently enduring troubles, hardships, and difficulties.โ Our deepest life message will come out of our deepest pain. The world doesnโt need to see Christians who are perfect or have it all together. They need something real and authentic. They need to see Christians who are patient in pain, who walk faithfully even in suffering.Every area of our life where weโve experienced pain is a testimony. Has God helped us patiently endure chronic pain? Anywhere weโve had pain and experienced Godโs help itself is a testimony.Let us not waste our time in self pity over our pain and hurt. People all around us are going through the very thing weโve llalready gone through, and they need our help. They need us to comfort them. If we ourselves cry over our pain thehow can we comfort and counsel those who are in pain and sorrow?The greatest witness of Godโs love in all of history was not Jesusโ perfect life, his sermons, his miracles, or his stories. It was his suffering.God can use our faithfulness in suffering to great effect in someoneโs life. In fact, our faithfulness in suffering could be our greatest witness!Its our reaction to adversity that determines how our life story will develop.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐Topic : Even Amidst Severe Unbearable Trials, Ups and Down, David Still Saw The Lord Has Been His Shield, Protector And Fortress.Deceit, greed and obsession has ruined Absalom's future. For devotion, let us mediate Psalm 3rd chapter. 1.Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.2.Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.3. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.4.I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.5.I laid me down and slept; I awakened; for the Lord sustained me.6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.7. Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. 8.Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.Blessed are those who fear the Lord!! Blessed are those people who share the redemptive salvation of having Christ within who died for our sins and rose again. Here also we observe David also was also no strange to family and personal problems. He had plenty. The great man of God found himself overwhelmed because of the rebellion of his very own son, the handsome Absalom who looks beautiful to look at, but deceit, greed within and wrong companion ruined him to upsurge his own beloved father's throne. Rather than stay and fight with him, he chose to flee from home and his throne. Though many thought David was forsaken by God, David thought it otherwise. Even amidst severe unbearable trials, he still saw the Lord has been his shield, protector and fortress. Even in our lives, when doctor's reports are discouraging, financial crisis, family issues, death of our lived ones, may too rise like how David faced. And how he encouraged himself and strengthened to say, "Thou are my shield and strength".For today's complete devotion, let us listen to the the short video. Have a blessed and glorious time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic : Whose Worship God Accepts And Blesses? Obedience To God Is The Best Form Of Worship Which Bears Fruit And Success.. Regularly going to church is good.. Eloquent Ear Catching Prayers/ Attractive Worship Without is good. Being in a good worship team is good. But without obedience all these becomes a wasted effort..Obedience to God is the best form of worship which bears fruit and success, and has the Lord's blessings. In our walk with Christ worship is the act of attributing reverential honor and homage to God. In the new testament various words are used to refer to the term 'worship'. One is 'proskuneo' means "to worship" which means to bow down to the Lord Omnipotent. It's not how much amount we place in offering box. It's not how sweetly we sing and worship. It's not how active we are in the church. These are all no doubt expressions of worship. A holy person can enjoy worship and praise. Ps. 96:09 says "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Prophet Samuel tells king Saul when Saul disobeyed the Lord - "To obey is better than sacrifice." For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg. Have a joyful and blessed time! ๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving name of Jesus!๐น๐๐Topic : Does God Heal Everyone In The Present Days? God allows suffering and sickness for various reasons. Classified into three categories. 1. Because of our own negligence sickness sets in. As long as we are in this world God has given us the wisdom to keep up our health. By proper diet, excercise and good rest, and be happy and content. But often times we fail to take care of these things in life.2. Suffering or sickness sometimes is caused when we are rebellious disobedient and move away from God. You can call it consequences of sin. Rom 3 23, Ps 119 : 71.3. God allows suffering and sickness to test our faith and our faithfulness though we are faithful. He allows it for some mysterious purpose though we are obedient, God fearing, faithful and trust worthy, but yet, we have to go through the suffering of pain and sickness. Paul has to carry on with a thorn in His flesh. He prayed to God on three different occasions to remove the thorn, but God said, " My grace is sufficient. ( 2 Corin. 12 : 7-10)Faithful young Timothy was suffering with weak stomach. ( 1 Tim. 5: 23) Epaphroditus, who was assisting Paul in the ministry was sick unto death. Philip 2 25 to 27.Prophet Elisha, who worked so many miracles, died of a disease. 2 Kings 13 : 14. History abounds with godly folk who were not healed. Fanny Crosby was just six weeks old when she became blind and remained so till death, but she gave us 8000 inspirational hymns. And two of them are "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine, Pass me not O gentle Saviour, hear my humble cry." Great man of God, Sr. Pastor, Nalla Thomas garu was suffering with Parkinson disease till his death though he was faithful, trustworthy and loyal to God. Such type of testing is mysterious and allows to few of His children, but the rest who suffer is either by their own negligence in this world or the consequences that God allows.For such of those, here is the good news. Exodus 15 : 26 says, "I am the Lord who heals you. Jesus healed all kinds of diseases. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. On the cross he carried our sickness and all our diseases. By His stripes we are healed. For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video..Have a joyful and victorious time! ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐น๐I. Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet and loving name of Jesus!๐น๐๐Topic: Life Is Short. Live In Harmony And Love Without Hatred, Anger And Malice. Just because water is dirty, it may not be used for drinking purpose, but, it has the power to stop the raging fire and flames; Similarly dont break relationships you think they are not useful to you, because any relationship you think its not useful might be needed or useful one day.It's not how big the house is that is important, but how happy the home is. If you keep on seperating and breaking away from people whom you think you dont like, you will finally end up with no one whom you like. Relationship is like a beautiful flower in a garden. You water it, care for it and nurture it for it to keep living and blooming. In life whom we want and whom we like and whom we dont want our heart decides. But who will stay and remain with us our behaviour and conduct decides. If you keep on seperating yourself from others for even trivial matters and small petty reasons when you need someone, you will find none. For a lonely person he fears darkness, for a good person, he fears man, but one who has good heart, fear is the world. If you want to live peacefully never try to change the person nor dream and expect him to change, but you change. You Be The Change. If we dont want any glass panes or thorns to hurt us, we wear slippers to protect, but do we sweep the entire street? ........Do Good to everyone. Those who do good, and help you in times of need, never forget but remember them. They are your crown of hope and joy. Those who are foolish and weak in this world, by answering and discussing with such we ourselves enhance their value and encourage them to be more like that. Refrain from such peoples' arguments and opinions. Understanding and misunderstanding three words differenciate them. So, let's never misunderstand anyone but understand them and their heart broken stories. For complete devotion, let us listen to this short video devotion. Have a joyful n blessed time! ๐๐น๐I. Benedict James#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the marvellous and victorious name of Jesus!! ๐๐๐นTopic: Quality And Pure Thoughts! We Certainly Have No Right To Unlade Our Jealousies, Envies, Bad Humour, And Miserable Spites Upon Someone's Heart. "Our thought life! Happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts." - Marcus Aerelius.What we allow into our minds determines our reality and ultimately our legacy. Therefore mastering or controlling our mind positively is of great importance. As someone thinks within himself, so he is. Prov. 23:7.When we think, we build thoughts, and these become physical substance in our brains. There is a class of people who boast of their honesty and frankness because we just say what we think without any second thought. Flinging out the words right and left as they come, no matter where they strike or whom they wound. Call it not honesty, but boasted frankness; call it miserable impertinence, reckless cruelty. We have no right to say what we think we can say, unless we think lovingly and sweetly..We certainly have no right to unlade our jealousies, envies, bad humour, and miserable spites upon someone's heart. If we must be ugly tempered, we should at least keep that ugliness locked up in ourselves, and not let it out to mar other people's happiness. Or we must speak out the wretched feelings, let us go into our own room and no ears hear it, but our own ears shall hear the hateful words.What we allow into our minds determines our reality and ultimately our legacy. For complete devotion, let us watch this short video and be blessed!๐๐น๐Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic : Repent And Surrender Before You Pray. The Lord Answers Prayer Of A Repentant And Righteous Heart.Prayer of a righteous person Can shake and destroy devil's plots and plans. James 5 16..The fervent Prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Not a gifted man but a righteous person. Without complete surrender and consecration all our prayers are like a "strong tyre with a tiny hole."Obsesssing over a situation does not change it. Only God has the power to change the circumstances. Learn to surrender to God and allow His will to prevail. Do not try to do things in your own way, you will end up traveling a painful and destructive path.Surender to God completely and then you can truly make a fervent and serious priortorised prayer. Prayers must not be hasty, quick and casual and say its done..If we want to understand the will of God in taking decisions, it has to be serious fervent priortorised prayers which drives the darkness away, which makes the devil to tremble and run away from us. Prayer unlocks the resources of heaven so that they can be unleashed on earth. Prayer accesses the bits of heaven on Earth. It pushes the darkness back. It pushes the devil down and out. Pray pray pray. Jesus did not say, my house shall be a house of good preaching, my house shall be a house of good singing, a house of glittering lights and show, its all good and ok, but He said, "My house shall be the house of prayer. All that singing, all that preaching is good, but without a change of heart all these things will not push darkness away, all these things will not push the devil away, but when MY People Shall Humble Themselves, and turn away from their wicked thoughts, wicked ways, wicked sins, and seek my face, then I will hear from heaven and heal thy land. He will heal thy family from all bondages, from all curses and from all your sins..Have a joyful and blessed time! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving name of Jesus!๐น๐๐Topic : Is Secret Discipleship In Christ Right/Good? Certainly It Does Not Get The Hearty Approval Of One's Own Conscience.John 3:2: Nicodemus came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.Secret discipleship is certainly not satisfactory. As I said, it does not get the joyful approval of one's own conscience. It does not bring full, rich peace to the heart. It yields a hampered crippled Christian life at its best. If We Love Christ we must come out boldly, and come out and confess Him without any fear and shyness. When it is done, it brings honor to Him and blessings to ourselves. We have a glorious promise from the divine Word that those who confess Him here, He will confess at the day of judgement. There are many who are born again but shy away telling others of their new life. It dents the very joy and doubts whether the transformation is genuine. And most of them in due course of time their new life fades away into oblivion. And many move away from the faith never to come back. If truly experienced the true love of Christ and for Christ their hearts could not be repressed. The blessing of secret discipleship will never receive it's full blessings. An orthodox sikh, Bro. Bakht Singh, the day, for the matter of fact the moment he truly tasted true love of Christ, in the same street in London he shared openly his new joyful life experience and wherever he went he did this. It was quiet opposite to secret discipleship. He forsook the property inherited by his father, when his father advised him to keep his faith secret..Have a joyful and blessed time!๐๐น๐Benedict James.I
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus!๐น๐๐Topic : Sweetness In The Cup Of A True God's Child Becomes Sweeter And Sweeter Until He or She Gets Home To The Father's House. Continuation Of St. John 2 : 10 meditation.And master of the feast sath unto the bridegroom, "Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, they give inferior."Ss I said earlier, In grace however, this is reversed. The good wine is kept to the last. In Christian life too there first comes bitterness, but out of the bitterness a sweetness flows. There can be the deep sorrow of penitence, but this gives way to the blessed joy of forgiveness. First there would be self denial and cross bearing, but out of these experiences comes a holy peace of tranquility that fills all the heart. Sorrows and trials for His sake are to be endured, but the good wine of comfort and joy is poured into the empty cup. There is always a constant progression in the blessings of divine life. Though there are few, we can see the radiance of unruffled calmness, peace and joy. It never ends, but always gets better, better and better. There is always something sweeter yet to come. Christ keeps the best wine till the very last in heaven. We will know the sweetness and love of God untill we get home to the Father's house. When we as His faithful can fully understand in His home that later wine is sweeter than former. Means eternal life is much sweeter than this life of unholy sojourn.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐Topic : Fears Of Old Age! A Righteous Person Never Fears Of Old Age. Because A Righteous Person Though Becomes Old Is The One Who Makes God His Strength, And Trusteth Not In The Abundance Of His Riches And Strengthens Not Himself In Wickedness. Who will flourish in the old age? Righteous shall flourish like the Palm tree...They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; They shall be fat and flourishing. - Ps 92:12 & 14.Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.The promise of God is upon every righteous believer to prosper in all areas of life. It is likened to the flourishing of the palm tree. There are several unique fruit bearing characteristics of a palm tree. For today's devotion we shall confine ourselves to focus on two of them. What does it mean righteous flourish like a palm tree?1.Palm trees have deep roots which go down untill they strike the living springs of water. Flourish like a palm tree means, as the roots of the palm tree go deep, similarly a righteous person cannot be easily uprooted or blown away with a heavy storm. This indicates the steadfastness of the believer in the truth of the Word of God amidst challenges and adversities. He will be able to stand firm during any sort of storm he or she might face. 2. The palm tree another unique characteristic is, it's an evergreen tree unlike other trees. This characteristically typifies the constant freshness of the spirit filled life of the righteous person.We must understand that most of the fruit bearing tress put on thier beauty in the spring of the year. Then when the cold winter approaches they shed their greenery of leaves and flowers. This is typical of many Christians like these trees which are vibrant only in one season and fade away spiritually completely in another season.There are millions of believers who fall in this category though we may be great preachers, good worship leaders, effective leaders but not steadfast and consistent in our walk with Christ. Such people are described as being lukewarm, unstable whose efforts do not bear fruit for themselves nor for God's Kingdom. Who is a righteous person who can bear fruit on all seasons and at all places?? A righteous person is one who has willfully and sincerely repented of his or her sins and has accepted Lord Jesus as his or her personal Saviour. Abstaining from habitual sins and fleshly lusts and living in obedience to the Word of God.A righteous man is one who makes God his strength, and trusteth not in the abundance of his riches and strengthens not himself in wickedness. For complete devotion, Pl watch the short video.Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the victorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Self Control. It's One Of The Key Aspect To Overcome Spiritual Battles. And It's One Of The Key Ingredient For Success. It is much easier said than to implement, but not impossible. ๐One of the greatest spiritual battles we will face is self-control, and yet it is one that every Christian must win. The Bible lists self-control as one of the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:22-23: โBy contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control..."Itโs easy to get along with people who are nice to us, but the minute they step on a nerve, we have a decision to make. We can choose to stay calm and respond in a Christlike way or we can get angry and verbally defend our point of view. Often we opt for 2nd. If we choose to react by throwing fiery verbal darts, at the moment those words leave our mouth, we officially surrender our power to the very one who attacked us, thus allowing them to control our emotions.The Bible says in Proverbs 25:28, โLike a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self control.โ It takes strength from God to achieve โself-control,โ and we gain the victory by claiming it. You must choose to take hold of what you can control and let go of what you cannot. You cannot control your circumstances, but you can control your character. You cannot control the actions of others, but you can control the choices you make.Let us not allow our emotions to be controlled by others. Strive to reach the point where your mood doesnโt shift based on the insignificant actions of someone else. First Peter 4:7 tells us, โThe end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.โ When the devil tries to push your buttons, remain calm and of sober mind, and let God fight your battles! "Self control is strength. Calmness is power." - James Allen..Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving and graceful name of Jesus! ๐น๐๐Topic:Leadership! 'Leadership Respect" Has To Be Earned By Sincere Hard Work, Trustworthiness, And By Being A Role Model. Cannot Earn It By Any Other Means. God wants all of His children to be โspiritual leaders.โ You may not think of yourself as a leader, but in Mark 16:15, God has commissioned you to โgo into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.โ There are different kinds of โpreachingโ and โwitnessing,โ but the strongest and most effective way of sharing your faith is to โlead by example!โ By eloquent preaching one doesn't become a leader. By conducting prayers one doesn't become a leader, but, by being a role model for them to follow. And by no means by commanding and enforcing, respect is earned. It has to be earned by being and living like Paul who lived worthy of his calling.If Im a leader, I must be a role model and earn the respect. You and you I should be able to say like paul who encouraged the church of Philippines to practise what they saw in him. Paul says with so much confidence in Philip 4 : 9."Whatever you have learned or received of from me or seen in me - put it into practice. Your daily actions will go further to influence others than anything else! When you react to hostile situations with humility instead of angry words, people notice! When you act in kindness instead of indifference, people notice! And when you are honest, people notice! The Bible says in 1 Timothy 4:12, โBe an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.โ And the secret to being a good leader is found in Matthew 20:26: โWhoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.โ Unless we have Christ living within us, we canโt lead anyone . . . anywhere! Your example can either lead people โtoโ Christ or โawayโ from Him. So itโs critically important that your every action is guided by the Holy Spirit! Yes, God has chosen you for leadership; the question is, โWhat kind of leaders are we?โ Can read 1 Peter 5:2-4, 2 Chronicles 1:10....... Have a joyful time and blessed new week!๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to today's Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic:What Is That Holding Us Back From Getting Complete God's Blessings? We may have everything. You may say, I'm alright.. I am spiritually alright. I do good works.Yes, lakhs of Christians have everything but yet life seems to be empty and void.Though they have wealth, status, power and everything but still there is no rest. Mind is fully busy and makes a mental turmoil. We do 100s of righteous things right. But may be one sin, one attraction which keeps you away from blessings of God that holds you back. It might be there since years or decades. God wants you to come out of that. Some are obsessed with secret lust of the eyes, lust of carnal fleshly secret sins from which they cannot come out. Some have the habbit of telling lies. Some hold back to certain secret sins even their own family doesn't know. Eyes, mind, thought life is filled with evil thoughts and evil desires which never allow them to enjoy fullness of rest, peace and satisfaction in life. You may be doing 100s of good things which are noticed by people around, in the church or in the society but may be one sin is the root cause for being still in the grip of darkness and under the headship of satan. Such do not bear any spiritual fruit, because they do not have the power. Slave to that particular secret sin has to be rooted out completely not only from the mind but from the deceptive heart. Lakhs and lakhs of Christians have lost the joy of living righteous life because of such secret addicted favorite sins. They become blind to works of light, works of love, works of holiness. You are disturbed. Your mind is unrest and working all nights. You don't digest success of others. You hate when others come up. Well, in Mark 1 : 15. Jesus said, Repent and believe... Acts 2 38. Peter said, Repent and be baptized.Well, true repentance brings full restoration. Partial repentance brings no restoration. True repentance is the key to unlock true joy, true test, true peace, true success and true satisfaction in life. Jesus first preaching was on repentance. Apostles first and last messages were on repentance. What is that holding us back? Let us open it before him and repent and come back to him from where we have fallen and lost the first love..... Have a joyful time and victorious weekend!๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the victorious name of Christ!!๐๐๐นTopic :Experiencing Victorious And Joyful Moments Amidst Failures, Trials And Deep Valley Experiences. Man is gripped with many of these fears such as failure, rejection, ridicule, sickness, pain, fear of unknown, loneliness, disappointment, list goes on..It is contrary to the mind of God for His people to be timid, fearful and anxious. And and to supress our fears He assures us of His constant presence, power and provision through His divine majestic Word.What we keep on thinking and what we keep on confessing and declaring depending on the troublesome situations in our life, the same will happen. Familiar proverb, "What you think you become" is true indeed. But when we declare based on the Word of God saying, "I'm restored, I'm delivered, I'm protected, I'm healed" based on the divine Word of God, we will be victorious and joyful in all circumstances.When we declare what God has decreed, the written Word becomes a manifested Word, and the manifested Word becomes the glorious Word and the glorious Word becomes a Victorious Word. So, let us keep declaring the divine promises of God with our mouth. Shall we?Ps. 23 : 04. Though I walk through the Valley of shadow of death I fear no evil. Rom. 08: 31. If God is with us who can be against us??Let us listen to this short video dev. Msg.! Have a joyful and victorious time!!๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and victorious name of Jesus! ๐๐น๐Topic : International Women's Day. It Is Being Celebrated On March 8th Every Year. "Charm Is Beautiful And Beauty Is Passing; But A Woman Who Fears The Lord, She Shall Be Praised." "No One Is Poor Who Has A Godly Mother." - Abraham Lincoln. 8th March is observed as International Womenโs Day every year and re-establishes the importance of women empowerment.Indian women stylish cricketers like Smriti Mandana and Harmanpreet Kaur are becoming the household name in Women's world cricket for their batting skills. More than 100 years ago, International Womenโs Day was recognized as the day when womanhood will be celebrated and cherished. It was recognised by United Nations.There are notable examples of motherhood in the scriptures including Mary, mother of Jesus, Hannah, who produced Samuel, as judge and most revered prophet of Israel. Whereas we see Samson though he too was chosen as the Judge of Israel, we never see or observe mother of Samson either guiding, counselling or admonishing her wayward son who indulged in sin and fell in love with the heathens. Samson could not fulfil the vision or the calling God gave to him as his upbringing by mother was not upright.Whereas right from childhood of Samuel, his mother Hannah brought him up in the fear, knowledge and holiness of the Lord. Prov. 31: Verses from 10 onwards. Who can find a noble or a righteous wife? She is worth more than rubies. Her children call her blessed; Her husband also praises her. Many women do noble things but you surpassed them all. Blessed is a woman who is a woman of prayer: ๐ปโโA woman of prayer respects her husband always and everywhere irrespective of how he is. ๐ปโโA woman of prayer, makes the desert bloom! ๐ปโโA woman of prayer, sees storms as opportunities!๐ปโโA woman of prayer, doesn't give up, she insists! ๐ปโโA woman of prayer, does not speak, she acts! ๐ปโโA woman of prayer, turns a curse into a blessing! ๐ปโโA woman of prayer acts with wisdom!๐ปโโA woman of prayer, does not exalt herself, she humbles herself to be exalted! ๐ปโโA woman of prayer, she is discreet, she knows her place.๐ปโโA woman of prayer says words that edify and brings life.๐ปโโA woman of prayer, acts by faith! ๐ปโโA woman of prayer is not afraid, she trusts in God! ๐ปโโA true WOMAN of prayer is one who is aware that with God she can do everything and that to have victories you only need to trust.๐ปโโFor the woman of prayer there is nothing impossible, because โeverything is possible to the one who believesโ. For complete devotion, let us watch this short video. Have a blessed and joyful day! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐Topic : PERSEVERANCE Is The Key For Success. We Live In A Time Of Instant Noodles, T20 Cricket, Tik Tok, Where We Are Anxious For Quick Results.The secret of Paulโs fruitfulness was that he practiced patience in trials.1 Thessalonians 2:2: But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. We want our works to produce fruit, but do we understand that every fruit has a season and a time for it? We need to have the perseverance to wait for Godโs timing.Acts 16 speaks of Paulโs ministry and sufferings in Philippi. They were beaten with rods and put in prison for the sake of the gospel. Many of us would have quit. Many today would have seen Paulโs imprisonment as a closed door, end of the chapter, but it wasnโt. It was an attempt of Satan to stop them. Satan is trying to stop us from every side. A patient told the doctor who asked him to diet, โDonโt talk to me about improving my diet. I ate apples last three days and nothing has changed now.โYes! We are sometimes like this patient. We live in a time of instant noodles, T20 cricket, Tik Tok, where we are hungry and anxious for quick results. We often get worked up on delays or simple things and quit. Every of our hard work has an appointed time for the harvest, if donโt quit half way.Donโt quit, donโt let your circumstances get better off you! You may be saying, I just do not feel things will work out? God does not work on our feelings, sometimes our feelings are given by the devil too.Maybe you are struggling with a crisis now, fighting a court case, got bad medical report, facing crisis in your career, marriage not working out, you may feel all alone and weak. I want to tell you that you have a God appointed time of fruitfulness. Through Jesus you have the DNA to succeed. Donโt be discouraged looking at your circumstances or the other successful people. You trust in Godโs power and persevere. it is just a matter of time that you see fruit. I believe great times are coming your way because it is not over yet until God says it is over. Amen. When we give and surender our lives to Christ we have entered into a new realm of fruitfulness and success.If you wish to have a prayer or talk to us, Pl feel free to contact Benedict James @whatsapp number 91 9704028977 or at jaipaul450@gmail.comHave a joyful day and blessed weekend!๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the marvellous and amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐น๐๐Topic: Why Pray When We Can Worry Or Why Worry When We Can Pray?Worry cripples our faith and enhances anxiety.If we worry, we cannot trust; if we trust, we won't worry.Philip. 4: 6 & 7. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will gaurd your hearts.. Why worry when we can pray? Our daily duties won't ne a burden if we trust the Lord and let God do His part.For complete devotion, Pl. watch this short video.Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: "Balancing The Silence." Silence Certainly Avoids Several Problems And Friction. But Sometimes Silence Against Indiscipline And Worthless Talk Brings Great Harm And Loss. Wrong submission by being often silent against the will of God shows us often in poor leadership.The Bible does teach submission to those in authority (1 Peter 2:13, 14) but that doesnโt mean we cannot disagree and vocalize our disagreement. The prophet Daniel and the Hebrew children disagreed with the kings decree not to pray out loud in Daniel 3. The midwives in Exodus 1:7-22 disagreed with Pharaohโs decree because they feared God and kept giving birth. However, here are the blessings of being silent to snub our ego and to allow God's will to suffer for His sake. To carry the cross of suffering like how Christ suffered. Few quotes on the power of silence. "Great souls suffer in silence." Friedrich Schiller."Silence is the source of great strength." Lao Tzu. "In the end we will remember not the words of our enemy but the silence of our friends.""By silence I hear other men's imperfections and conceal my own." - Citum Zeno."Nothing makes you better than your enemy when you respond to them..."One of the world's most persecuted pastors suffered in silence in this world but enjoyed bountiful rewards later in heaven ."Silence isn't absence. An old proverb says, 'Speech is silver, silence is gold!' Sometimes God says to you, 'Be still, and know that I am God.' (Psalm 46:10) You have to be really secure with somebody to just sit quietly with them. Silence takes the emphasis off words and builds a level of intimacy where they're no longer necessary. If you want to be comfortable with God, learn to enter into meditation and silence with Him.Become famous in heaven by your silence and suffering on earth. But, balance the silence lest people use you as a door mat. You are not a door mat, but God's divine powerful vessel. Help us to balance our lives Lord to be bold and assertive when things go against your divine purpose and silent when our ego fights for recognition and pride.Have a blessed time and joyful new week!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐.Topic : The Greatest Gift For A Family Is To "Have A Wise And Godly Mother."2 Tim. 01: 05. I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in thee which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lo-is, and thy mother Eunice. No wonder Timothy was used of God in a strong way in the early church. The faith and prayers of mothers can have a profound impact on the lives of the children in all fronts be it - education, name in the society, joy in the family and victory over evil and wicked tricks of the devil. A prayerful mother is the greatest gift any family can afford as prayer alone can build the family to prosperity and give a secured life to the family. There are numerous examples of praying mothers whose families prospered. Susan Wesley, mother of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism who knelt down and payed keeping her hand on their sons. Young Hudson Taylor continued to experiment with world in the wordly pleasures, but her mother's undeterred 'prayers in tears' made a turnaround in his son's life and he became a powerful missionary to China. In 1Samuel 1st chapter, we all know Hannah was a woman of prayer. She poured out her heart to the Lord and God's answer in the birth of her son, Samuel. Her faith and her prayers made her son the most revered and powerful prophet in the Kingdom of Israel."A mother's prayer can build a fortress around her children."Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐นTopic : Be It Done Unto You According To Your Faith. - Mt. 9:29.Jesus touched their eyes and said those words. Faith can remove mountains. Restoration and healing depends upon our Faith. Often times it is we who limit the power of God.. Matt. 08: 05 to 07. centurion comes to Jesus and said "Lord my servant is paralysed & dreadfully tormented."And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." And centurion answered and said "Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed." The Lord said to the centurion, "Go your way, as you have believed, so let it be done for you." The same moment - split of a second his servant was healed. Restoration depends upon our faith..... For complete devotion, Pl listen to the short Video msg. Have a Blessed and Joyful Time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the compassionate name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐Topic : We Know About Christ, But Do Not Know Christ And Limit His Power Often To Our Faithlessness. We speak about faith but we don't speak or rather declare faith. We speak about His Power but we don't declare His Power actually, when needed. We know about Christ but not Christ and His love and His Power. I mean, we know about Christ but truly often times in actual testing situations, we act as if we don't know Christ. In Luke 08: 43 to 48, we see a woman suffering from having a flow of blood for 12 long years. And she has spent ALL her livelihood on physicians going from one doctor to another. Nothing happened but, instead her disease drained her financially, but it took her energy and strength and ruined her social life. Having heard about Christ and His miracle making power, she made her final and last attempt to "try Jesus." She felt within Christ's divine power can surely heal her. And her faith rose so much so, she declared to herself saying, "I will not touch Christ like how the mob is touching, but touch the hem of His garment." So, she silently goes and touches the hem of the garment. Jesus turned around and said "Who touched me?" How did He know that one touch amid all the jostling of the crowd?? The multitudes were all over Him . Him. The disciples even thought it is strange that He should ask such a question. The people could not resist in touching Him. Ohhhh!! But there was one touch different from the rest of the crowd. There was a heart's cry in it, a piteous cry. It was not like the jostling of the crowd, accidental or a thoughtless touch, but the mere touch of nearness; there was a soul in it. So, amid the rude pressure of the multitude, He recognised it. And And the woman came trembling and falling upon Jesus feet, she declared to Christ the reason she has touched him and that very twinkling of the moment she said she was healed. And Jesus said to her, "daughter, be of good cheer, your faith has made thee whole. Go in peace." Amen! For complete devotion, pl listen to this short video..Have a joyful and victorious time!! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: "In Everything Give Thanks For This Is The Will Of God." -1 Thes. 5 18. Even In Pain, Sickness, Setback, Loss Of Loved One And Suffering... Unless we experience the similar suffering of someone by ourselves we cannot comfort others. When you and I go through pain, sickness, sorrow and suffering, then we know what exactly is pain and suffering of others. Christians always try to analise some unpleasant situations why God allowed it to happen. However, this is a wasted effort and it can lead to further frustration and depression in life.Paul was encouraging the church of Thessalonians not to be disheartened by trials of persecution, accusation, humiliation, sickness, death but to give thanks in all circumstances. Paul himself personally experienced all these trials and pain, and so he was able to exhort the church to rejoice in whatever situation they face in life, either good, ok or worst. Another reason for pain and privation is that these situations crowd us to draw closer to Him. Till adversity strikes and knocks our doors we never open our hearts sincerely to Him. We are to thank the Lord for pain as well as for pleasure, and this can only be done only when we have closer walk with Christ and thereby being rooted in faith. Through the Word of God we have the assurance that God can turn a crushing experience into a great blessing, like Handel Fredrick who composed the famous "Hallelujah Chorus" when he was facing a terminal illness and financial bankruptcy. Such experiences only bring greater anointing to pen such inspiring hymns. Even apostle Paul when he wrote these words "in everything give thanks for this is the will of God" he was not sitting in a sofa or a "Sleepwell" brand mattress, but was sitting in a dirty, smelly prison. May the God of all confort and strength comfort and strengthen all of who go through tribulation, trials, setbacks, sicknesses and loss of loved one's. Amen.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Why God Allows His Children To Suffer Pain And Privation? Through Suffering God Makes Us Spiritually Mature And More Blessed. Song - Handel's Messiah, "Hallelujah Chorus." It is evident that the world is full of suffering. Physical, emotional and spiritual pain has been and will be an intrinsic part of the human experience.1 Peter 3:14For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for himGod permits His faithful children to suffer so eventually we might by His grace, be more like Christ. God uses trials along with delightful experiences to make us like His Son, Jesus. Sometimes God allows trials when we tend to go astray from Him. Through suffering God makes us spiritually mature and strong. God cuts away some of the rough, jagged edges so we learn to depend on Him and to reflect Him in our daily living. God might sometimes purify us in fiery furnace either to chastise us or to refine and purify us further to live deeper and more meaningful life in Him and for Him. Iron can be forged, shaped or moulded only in hot furnace to temperature at least not less than 900 degree centingrade. Many do not realise that George Fredrick Handel, the great music composer, suffered much pain and privation. At the very height of his musical career he became seriously ill. This was a devastating blow.He also simultaneously encountered financial reverses to the point that there was no way out. Following these crushing moments and experiences, Handel wrote that great masterpiece, Messiah which includes the thrilling "Hallelujah Chorus" that overflows with triumph and blessing. This was composed by him way back in 1741 complied from KJV Bible and was first performed un Dublin on 13 April, 1742. It is mostly performed since then during Christmas time. Its performed every year all over the globe and also at our St. Thomas SPG Church, Secunderabad, Telengana, India. Many of the inspiring hymns and gospel songs like Blessed Assurance, What a Freinds we have in Jesus, Safe in the arms of Jesus, Pass me not O Gentle Saviour... and several other we use today were written men and women whose hopes and plans were dashed and crushed, and God stepped in to make these bitter things work together for His glory.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and powerful name of Jesus!! ๐๐๐Topic: Discipline! It Will Take Us To Places Where Honor, Rewards, Recognition, Riches, Good Health And Blessings Are In Store... "Discipline automatically does not make someone a leader, but no one can lead for long without it."2 Corint. 9:26 & 27. I do not fight like a boxer beating in the air... But, I discipline my body and keep it under control lest I myself should be disqualified. Discipline will take us to places where honor, rewards, recognition, riches, good health and blessings are in store. Indiscipline will take us to shame, humiliation, poverty, sickness, and finally disillusionment in life. "More governments have failed from poor discipline than poor policies.""More Church Leaderships have failed miserably due to bad discipline than bad theology.""Super achievers don't waste time in unproductive and catastrophic thoughts. They think constructively and they knew their level of thinking determines their success." - Dr. Seymour Epstein.Paul said in 1 Cor. 9:26, "I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. But, I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest I myself be disqualified. A champion boxer must have a clear focused aim in the ring. Few seconds distraction is enough for him to be knocked out of the event. But, an indisciplined boxer who never disciplined himself to have a focused training and hard work will throw wild punches in the sir, never landing a blow on his opponent. Similarly, an indisciplined believer suffers consistent defeats in his bout or fight against sin. So, it's important to train ourselves with discipline to pursue godliness. To pursue true victory and success, we need to discipline ourselves to walk in Spirit and not in flesh and in pursuit of fleshly lustful desires. But to discipline ourselves in biblical preaching, participate in fellowship, Word, Personal Prayers, Praise and worship, and most importantly practice and implement it in our daily life. Otherwise, our Christian life will be just like seeing in the mirror, the mud and dirt all over the face and not cleaning it.Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome once again to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and Victorious name of Jesus! ๐๐๐Topic : A Pure Heart! "God Favours A Man With A Pure Heart; And A Clear Conscience." - Chris Lumpkin.Where our heart is there is our mind and eyes too!Prov. 23: 26 & 33. My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my way.Your eyes will see strange things. And your heart will utter perverse things.It's really good to be healed from cancer, aids, carona virus, T.B, but the greatest healing in life is the healing of heart and saving of soul from eternal damnation of eternal fire.I came to know a person who was suffering from last stage of cancer... ...So, I believe, "Healing of heart and being born again" is the greatest miracle in life.Heart is deceptive and full of evil. Unless we cleanse it and and confess and repent of our iniquities, we all perish. Kind David knows our human heart is full of wickedness and deceptive. Unholy and impure thoughts. He prays a sincere prayer with a repentant heart, praying, "Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me." If our heart is good we will do good and edifying works. If not, we will do deceptive works and see evil things of world with our eyes. And thereby bring reproach and shame to ourselves leading us to eternal destruction. Here are few Inspiring quotes! "Live with a clean heart; love with a clear motive; sleep with a clear conscience." - Brian Houston. "God favours a man with a pure heart; and a clear conscience." - Chris Lumpkin."A clean heart won't let your mouth speak dirty. Purify the heart, and it will cleanse your speech." - Ben. For complete devotion, Pls watch the short video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing and victorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic : Jesus Fasted For 40 Days, Prayed And Submitted To Heavenly Father In Obedience To Do His Will. Fasting and abstinence from food is good. But without change of heart to be a clean vessel makes lent season otherwise one more ritualistic season. We have started season of Lent starting from 22nd February, Ash Wednesday and ends a day before Easter, i.e on 8th April, 2023, to be precise. As we know, lent lasts for 40 days excluding Sundays, and represents Jesus time in the wilderness, praying and fasting and being tempted by satan. It is the season to observe the passion, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. And primarily to have a repentant heart to come closer to the cross and Christ. It's time to grow and strengthen our faith in true love, care and unity of Body of Christ. It's not just fasting, praying and giving but to live a transformed life. Jesus fasted, prayed and submitted to Heavenly Father in obedience to do His will. Lent is not to show to others what we are... God is not interested in such golden vessel nor silver vessels, but God is looking for honorable vessel usable to the Master. That is, a complete yielded vessel. A clean repentant heart is honorable and usable vessel.Fasting and abstinence from meat all these 40 days certainly bring flesh under subjection. But it's more than that. It's not with a motive of any favours. It's time for cleansing, true repentance and transformation within which is most important. Being a blessing. Being useful to someone. Being transformed totally in these days to rise in resurgence, revival and be re-equipped with the change of mind from carnal to spiritual..... For complete devotion, Pl watch the short video. God bless!!๐Have a blessed and victorious time!!๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธBenedict James
Greetings in the Amazing name if Jesus!!๐๐โโ๏ธTopic : Season Of Lent Before Easter. Time For Repentance, Renewal And Restoration. Mt. 03:02. Repent ye for the kingdom of God is at hand. Repenting as we all know is not confessing our sins and doing the same sins again and again for years... But, Repentance is making a "U" turn, turning away completely from our habitual sins we cling to. ..Ashes are a sign of Repentance. These ashes are also a sign of humility and signs of mortality which is why when ashes are distributed the minister says, "Turn away from sins and be faithful to Christ and it's gospel." Yielding our strong holds where we are unable to wriggle out as we prepare for the "Ash Wednesday." And let's not pride ourselves, but remember that we are from dust and to dust we shall return. So, why all these arguments, accusations, bickerings in our lives...? We don't wear ashes to proclaim our holiness but to acknowledge ourselves as sinners in need of Repentance, renewal of our hearts and consecration to allow His will to be fulfilled in our lives, but Not our carnal desires. This Ash wednesday is the day when we as christians renew : Three practices. But before that let me emphasis it must not be a mere yearly ritualistic fasting and doing our own things and clinging to our same own carnal desires. If it is so, then this Ash Wednesday will be just another one coming and going. But it must be with a sincere effort and an affirmation and resolution to look different and be different to the world by practising three things. Fasting. Praying.*Giving.Fast Pray and Give.Ad we all know lent begins 40 days before Easter. 40 has a symbolic value in the Bible. Reminds us of Jesus fast in the wilderness. For complete devotion pls listen to the audio devotion. Have a Blessed and a Joyful Day!! ๐๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: "One Who Is In Us Is Greater Than The One Who Is In The World." - 1 John 4 : 4.You Have made A Way Where There Seems To Be No Way.When we look back at what God has done historically, we can build expectation about what He can do for us today. When we see how He consistently blessed Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, we know that if He blessed a father, son and grandson, He will bless our families too provided we trust in Him and be faithful.When we look back at how He delivered the children of Israel from the bondage of Pharaoh and brought them miraculously from their past into the full potential of their future, we too can recognize that He can destroy every shackle of sin and set us free from every bondage and addiction that binds and torments us. And we can, with comfort, declare that whom the Son sets free is free indeed.When we read about the manna and the water from a rock in the wilderness, about Jerichoโs walls that came down with a shout, and how a giant was defeated with Davidโs stone, we too can trust God enough to declare in faith believing,โGreater is He who is in me than he who is in the world.โ When you read how Jesus Christ touched multitudes of the sick and healed them all and how He fed the masses with a few loaves and fishes, we know that our God is full of power and able to provide more than we could ask, think or imagine...... Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic: Selfishness And Greed! It Never Gives Us Content Life. It Actually Holds Us Back From Being Blessed And Makes Us Joyless And Peaceless Within, Dry And Empty Inspite Of Doing God's Work. Today, let us listen to this topic, "Selfishness And Greed". Philip 2 : 3 & 4 .Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Few quotes on Selfishness and Greed: "Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed." - Mahatma Gandhi."He who wants everything everytime will lose everything anytime." - Vikrant "As long as greed is stronger than compassion, there will always be suffering." - Rusty Eric. "Selfishness keeps man blind throughout life " - Author unknown. "Selfishness is the greatest curse of human race." - Author unknown.I feel sad to share but it's the truth. Till now, in my observation I never heard neither Hindus nor muslims going to courts to fight for their rights and properties. But if we go to the courts, we see so many cases of Christians and churches fighting for properties and rights.It's the greatest curse. 100s and 100s of churches where we see selfishness and greed taking centre stage and the word "true revival of God's kingdom" has taken a back seat. During my theological studies we walked through the book of Acts. If we observe the book of Acts, Greatest revival has taken place in the history has been during the early church disciples and apostolic days. If I'm not exaggerating, selfishness among the disciples and apostles was ZERO. Unity, one accord, relishing succes of each other has been their lives. Revival, unity, togetherness, true joy and peace was at its peak. Satan and it's works were crushed. If we as Individuals, organisations, ministries and churches have such attitude, it will be time for greatest revival of our times. But, when we continue to have a selfish attitude, we can never expect to flourish and never expect any sort of revival even if we have the best of fiery, inspiring sermons and speeches. Because unless the roots are good no good can come forth.Once a mother before going to office has kept two boxes of sweets telling his two school going sons to have them once they return from school.....Greed and selfishness was rooted in his life. It's in the human nature itself. Greed always wants more. Needs can be satisfied, greed cannot be satisfied. Like that little elder brother, it wants more and more.Hebron church has blessed millions of people all over the world. Because of Bro. Bakth Singh's prayerful and faithful life church has been blessed with so much of property in the Heartland of twin cities..... Apostle Paul observed similar situation, and so, he was addressing the church of Philippines who were fighting against each other, and boasting of their abilities and powers and doing everything looking into their own interests with selfish ambition. He told them to shun selfish ambitions and their self interests and look into interests of others. For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video.For any queries and prayers, pl feel free to contact us at WhatsApp No. 91 97040 28977Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Omnipotent and Omnipresent name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Storms Of Life! We See Christ's Presence With His Disciples Does Not Keep The Storm Away. There Are No Promises In The Bible That God's Chosen People Shall Not Have Any Storm. Storms arise even when we are in plain line of duty, Even when we are faithful. Even when Christ is with us, storms do arise... Matt. 08:23 to 26. And suddenly there arose a great tempest on the see so that the boat was covered with the waves. The disciples had not put out to sea of their own suggestions. Jesus was in the boat and was sleeping. The lessons we learn here is storms arise even when we are in our plain routine line of duty and when Christ is with us. Jesus never said that we will not have storms, but He will be with us and lead us out to greener pastures when we don't give up. So, we should not be discouraged by the difficulty or the trouble or the fiery storm that buffets us and conclude that we are in wrong path. Word of God says, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous..So, we see Christ's presence with his disciples does not keep the storms away. There are no promises in the Bible that God's chosen people shall not have storms. There are sudden storms of temptation and trials which sweep down with sudden and terrific power from the cold mountain of this world. There are storms of sickness, of disappointment and disillusionment, storms of adversities, of sorrow and grief that makes the waves and bellows to roll over the soul. Thus many of the life storms come suddenly. We all need to be geared up as we do not have any revelation gift operating. They do not hang out any danger signals for us to foresee. The hopes cherished for years wither in our hands in a night. If, we are God's children we have a hope that "for every storm Jesus gives a silver lining." He gives us a hope beyond hope which no religeon can give. Only crucified an risen christ alone can gives us.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic : Procastination. It Is The Grave In Which Opportunity Is Buried. It Derails Our Success. "Kill Procrastination, Not Time." Implicit obedience is the God's method of provision for our lives. Procrastination is something that many of us struggle with. Thereโs something in your life you know you need to do, and yet you keep putting it off. That is called procrastination. Procrastination is a spiritual issue too. Second, it causes problems. Proverbs 15:19 โA lazy person has trouble all through life. Even more tragic is when someone who has procrastinated about going to the doctor. When they finally do go, they found that the cancer had spread beyond control. The fact is delaying never solves anything. It only makes things worse. The longer you wait, the harder it is. It never gets easier. It always gets harder.We must not let hesitation and procrastination keep us from our destiny. Resolutions made in the new year remain as resolutions without moving out with action. And sooner we will be at the fag end of the year. Years pass by. Be it reading of God's Word or academic studies, it ought to be done systematically and consistently. Even if we are on the right track - we'll get run over if we just sit there. - Arthur Goodfrey. We must tackle any challenge at first sight; the longer you stare at it, the bigger it becomes. The lazier a person is, the more he is going to do tomorrow instead of doing it NOW. Anybody who brags about doing what he is going to do tomorrow will probably end up doing nothing.Have a joyful and blessed time! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet and marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic : Transient Time In This World. We Must Understand That We Are Just Pilgrims In This World. Having Hope In God Is The Best Thing Amidst Trials And Grief. Psalm 42 is the psalm written by the "sons of Korah." For some strange reasons God did not record their names. The sons of Korah are not known by their personal names! They are simply called as "sons of Korah." It has a history behind it.Out of 150 Psalms 10 Psalms are written by "sons of Korah." Let's meditate on one of the Psalms penned by them. Here in Psalm Ps 42 : 5, the Psalmist is preaching to his own self. He is calling his own self and teaching an important lesson for us. It says, "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance."We as the people of God, and saved by the grace of our Lord must never be downcast or be depressed. The grace that saved us will surely follow us โall the days of our lifeโ (Psalm 23:6).There may be situations that are too difficult for us to handle, at times it may seem that the Lord has deserted us. Evidently the Psalmist was undergoing such a situation. He is admonishing his own soul to put hope in God. This is what we must all do consistently in spite of our situations and circumstances.Whatever may be our situations we must continue to trust God and put our hope in Him โ because there is nothing better we can do. Nothing can be achieved by losing faith in God. Anything else we can do other than trusting God will only lead us deeper into disaster. Many times the devil will tempt us to give up hope in God but that is the most foolish thing to do.You may question โhow long should I trust in God?โ You may ask โHow many days should I wait for His help?โ It is better We must trust Him all the days of our lives. Any person who has lost faith in God is equal to a dead person.... For anything else we do such as doubting God and grumbling against God will be judged and condemned before the judgement seat of Christ. But it is highly impossible that God will condemn us for trusting in Him for too long. So let us make a firm resolution to continue to trust in God all the days of our life. This is what we call perseverance.For complete devotion, pl watch this short video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet and compassionate name of Jesus! ๐๐๐Topic : In Life Givers Are Always Blessed, Satisfied And More Joyful Than Takers. "The True Measure Of A Person Is How He Or She Treats Someone Who Cannot Pay Back." Selflessness! Those who are rich in heart will always show more courtesy and respect towards others. And they give cheerfully in all humility. Mark 12 : 42-44: And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.And Jesus called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more, than all they which have cast into the treasury:For all they gave in, has been out of their abundance; but she gave in all that she had, even all her living.It implies, when we give little out of abundance, it doesn't make any difference. It doesn't bless us. "The true measure of a person is how he or she treats someone who cannot pay back." "Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy and true fulfilment." - Tony Robins "How much we are giving is not important, but how we are giving is more important. Attitude!! Our giving - Is it to show to others like those rich people have done? To get a name? Or is it a cheerful and selfless giving like the widow? A candle sheds sheds sheds light and sacrifices itself.A short familiar story which has a great relevance for today's topic.A young little boy went to an ice-cream shop and asked the waitress, How much is the ice-cream cup?" She replied, "Seventy five cents." The boy knew he has exactly 75 cents, enough to buy the ice-cream. But, he once again enquires how much a smaller cup of ice-cream costs?" The waitress impatiently replied, "Sixty five cents." Though The boy has 75 cents to purchase bigger cup, he said to the waitress, "Give me the small cup of ice-cream. The boy ate the icecream cheerfully, paid the bill and left. When the waitress came to pick the empty plate and empty cup, she was touched and moved in tears. Underneath the plate the little boy kept the ten cents as the tip.In that situation, 98 out of 100 of such peer group boys, will have preferred the bigger icecream cup, enjoyed it and walked away without paying the tips.To be honest, we also act often times like these remaining 98 boys. This little boy had consideration for the waitress before he ordered his icecream. He showed a caring heart, a kind-hearted and compassionate heart towards an ordinary waitress.His giving to the waitress was sincere. His giving has been unconditional and of a pure heart. In life, givers are always blessed, satisfied and more joyful than takers.Word of God says in Acts 20 : 35 says "Remeber the words of the Lord Jesus that He said, "It's blessed to give than to receive." In case you have any queries or prayer request, Pl feel free to call us at whatsapp number "91 97040 28977.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic: Valentine Day & It's Love. Valentine Day Celebrations & It's Love May Often Fail. Friendships Fail, Broken Homes, And Dreams Shattered, But Not Christ's Love. It Never Failed. Its Guarenteed Life Time Valentine With Jesus. For those of you who do not know.... its not just romance and love on 14th February as "Valentine's day, but a great story of sacrifice of one legend, named Valentine who lived in Rome. It's therefore celebrated in honor of martyr, Saint Valentine. He was imprisoned during one of the periodic persecutions against Christians and was martyred. He was executed by Roman emperor Claudis II in the third century. Later he was canonized as saint by the church. While in prison historians say that Valentine tutored a young blind woman who was the daughter of his jailor. The story goes that God restored Julia's sight after the two prayed together. Friendship grew. And on the evening before his execution, Valentine wrote a note to her and signed it with, "From your Valentine."Today its much commercialized and more romanticized. The real love is missing especially among young people. It's just a feeling but no commitment and seriousness. Its youthful infatuation.Broken dreams, shattered homes because, it's not true abiding love. Four forms of love.1. Eros love. Erotic love which is temporary love. 2. Philia love. Love of friends. It too fails often. 3. Storge Love. Love of parents. When they give up on children it too fails.4. Agape Love. If we fall in love with Christ and have Him, His love towards us is unconditional, pure and genuine without any strings or conditions attached. Whereas all the remaining three are conditional and give away at certain period of time. But Christ never gives up. It will be a Life Time Valentine and not just a valentine day. We as bridegroom are wedded to Him. When he comes those who embraced Christ and ready, l will be caught up with Him in mid air to be him forever. Its eternal Valentine with Christ. For His Love Is Pure, Unconditional Agape Love. Never fails. 1 Corin. 13 : 8. Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐น๐Benedict James I.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever joyful and sweet name of Jesus!๐๐๐Topic : God's Hand Upholds Us And Srengthens us. He Will Help Us At The Time Of Need. Isaiah 41:10God is with us through hard times. His presence is with us during trials, storms of lives and through adversities of life.His presence is with us even during physical struggles, spiritual struggles and emotional struggles too! We know that Godโs abiding comforting presence is always with us. His Word contains several promises of His loving presence. Let us take a moment to meditate on on Godโs comfort presence. Isaiah 41:10 - God presence strengthens us.: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." God has promised us His strength. He will never give us a trial which we are unable to handle. As children of God, we can call upon His presence at any time.Jeremiah 33:6 - God brings healing to us:Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.John 14:27 - God provides peace to us:"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."Sometimes an unexpected pain or illness may frighten us. Let us accept Godโs gift of peace, and let it create a calm spirit within you.Matthew 11:28-30 - God presence lightens our burdens:Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.Many times we feel overwhelmed in our Christian life. God has promised us that we can find strength in Him, and He will provide rest for us.For complete devotion, let us watch this short video. Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful name of Jesus!๐๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธTopic : Your Vision Must Be Bigger Than You. Our Vision Is Our Potential Worth. Lead Me To The Rock That Is Higher Than I. - Ps. 61:2. The most satisfied people in the world are those who don't sit and wait for the opportunities. They create the opportunities. Unless a person takes on more than he possibly can do, he will never do all he can. Napoleon Bonaparte, French Military Commander and political leader who shot to prominence, in order to motivate his soldiers to take up stiffer challenges said, "impossible - is the word found only in the dictionary of fools." What words are found in our dictionary? Our vision becomes our potential worth. We, especially young people must learn to be comfortable with great dreams. Unless you try to do something beyond already mastered, you will never grow. A person who expects nothing will never be disappointed. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller. Especially we as His children can be motivated by the Word in Gen. 8 14. Is there anything too hard for the Lord? God puts no restriction on your faith; faith puts no restriction on God. Charles Spurgeon motivated his listeners by saying, "Bretheren, be great believers. Little faith will bring your souls to heaven, but great faith will bring heaven to your souls." Have a blessed and joyful time! Happy ๐ weekend!๐น๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic: You Are Precious And Valuable. Never Underestimate Yourself. There Are No Unimportant People In The Sight Of God. For the Word of God says in :Psalm 139:14I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.Let's remind ourselves . Even a small star shines in the darkness from millions of miles away. The first and the the worst of all frauds is to limit oneself. Use what talents you possess and keep singing and praising. Well, if we are not grateful in singing, the Lord takes the birds singing as praise. So, let's from henceforth understand we are wonderfully and uniquely made by our Almighty Sovereign God. If we are deliberately planning self defeat to be less than what we are capable of doing, we will be frustrated for the rest of our lives. Every person in this universe knows something you don't know. As I said, no one is unimportant. But unfortunately there are thousands who have hidden talents which others do not have, but they don't take the initiative. They feel inferior. Rise up! When God almighty has created you, you must never be inferior. What is greatness? What is achievement? Doing what God wants you to do and being where He wants you to be. As God's own children, we can be one of His few successes and not be one of His thousands of disappointments, if we pursue. For complete devotion pl watch this short video.For any queries or prayers pl contact by whatsapp@ 91 97040 28977Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐นBenedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most graceful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐Topic : Why Problems, Challenges And Adversities Of Life Often Look Much Bigger Than Our God? Because We Do Not Draw Nigh To God In Good Times And Keep His Far. Often times our worries and anxieties, Giant like situations in life, uncertainties in life, sickness and day to day challenges look bigger than our God and Creator?? It's primarily because we do not have a closer walk with Christ. And true foundation Is neither built on Christ nor rooted and grounded in his divine love.So, oftentimes many Christians too are devasted, defeated and exhausted because of life's challenges and disappointments that choke them and shrink their day to day lives..That's because God is very very far from them in their relationship with the Him, and in their day to day lives. Apostle Paul exhorts church of Ephesians in 3 17 & 18. Be rooted and be grounded in His love and walk worthy of your calling. James 4 8 says, Draw nigh to me and I will draw nigh to you... Psalmist says in 55:22 โCAST YOUR BURDEN ON THE LORD and He will sustain you. HE WILL NEVER ALLOW THE RIGHTEOUS TO BE MOVED (Means He will never allow us to slip, nor fall nor fail). More we draw close to Him, we can trust Him more, and then, we can rely upon Him as our friend and true shepherd, as our guide and shield, as our shelter and refuge, and as our rock and as our fortress.ALL PROBLEMS AND ALL CHALLENGES in life Whittle down before Him and before His presence, as God becomes bigger and bigger when we come closer and closer intimately to Him....For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome once again to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and Victorious name of Jesus! ๐๐๐Topic : Live With A Clean Heart; Love With A Clear Motive; Sleep With A Clear Conscience." - Brian Houston. "God Favours A Man With A Pure Heart; And A Clear Conscience." - Chris LumpkinHealing of heart and being "Born Again" is the greatest miracle than cancer or aids... Prov. 23: 26 & 33. My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my way.Your eyes will see strange things. And your heart will utter perverse things.It's really good to be healed from cancer, aids, carona virus, T.B, but the greatest healing in life is the healing of heart and saving of soul from eternal damnation of eternal fire.I came to know a person who was suffering from last stage of cancer... ...So, I believe, "Healing of heart and being born again" is the greatest miracle in life.Heart is deceptive and full of evil. Unless we cleanse it and and confess and repent of our iniquities, we all perish. Kind David knows our human heart is full of wickedness and deceptive. Unholy and impure thoughts. He prays a sincere prayer with a repentant heart, praying, "Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me." If our heart is good we will do good and edifying works. If not, we will do deceptive works and see evil things of world with our eyes. And thereby bring reproach and shame to ourselves leading us to eternal destruction. Here are few Inspiring quotes! "Live with a clean heart; love with a clear motive; sleep with a clear conscience." - Brian Houston. "God favours a man with a pure heart; and a clear conscience." - Chris Lumpkin."A clean heart won't let your mouth speak dirty. Purify the heart, and it will cleanse your speech." - Ben. For complete devotion, Pls watch the short video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to " Victorious Daily Devotion" in the majestic and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐Topic : People Look At The Outward Appearance, But The Lord Looks At The Heart. - 1 Sam. 16:7. God Saw The Heart Of William Carey And His Motive, And Blessed Him And His Work.."Expect Great Things From God; Attempt Great Things For God." - William Carey. A Sickly Boy, A Cobbler - God Blessed Him And His Work, And Was Later Popularly Known As "The Father Of Modern Missions." He is none other than William Carey. 1 Sam. 16:7. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. The Lord saw the heart of William Carrey. He was sincere and pure in the sight of God to serve His Master.When we love God and have desire to serve Him, He will surely fulfil His plans in us. And we too will be blessed like this great man of God. "When we love anything other than God first, our weakness and regret will emerge." - Ben. William Carey during his childhood was a sickly boy. But he loved the Lord. He was born in England in 1761. He was born to a humble and poor family. His future did not look bright. But yet he loved the Lord. He had passion to serve the Lord.... Then he was also teaching as a teacher for his livelihood. The cobbler, discovers the joy of joining the Redeemer in quest for souls. He was later shepherding a church and became a full time pastor in the year 1789 of Harvey Lane Baptist Church at Leicester, England. It was thriving under his shepherding. He was led by the Lord to move to India. Because of his obedience, the Lord blessed him and his work in India and he brought incredible social reforms and translated the Bible into several languages. Since he loved God, he loved the people of God in India and has accomplished many things for God. He was not only an English Christian missionary, but a Baptist minister, translator, social reformer and cultural anthropologist who with the mission was instrumental in establishing the famous Serampore college in 1818 and got the status of University in 1829. He was also known as the "father of modern missions." He translated the Bible into Bengali, Oriya, Assamese, Marathi, Hindi and Sanskrit languages. A foreigner not only learning Indian languages but translating them is indeed praiseworthy and glory to God! He ia also called as a great reformer and illustrious Christian missionary. His passionate insistence also resulted in founding the Baptist Missionary Society. Here we see today's devotional verse, the Lord rejected all the the seven handsome sons of Jesse. And father did not even bother to call the youngest son, David. After Samuel enquired with the father, he brings him. The rest is history. God chose him to be the king of Israel. Because God saw the heart of David was right in His sight, like William Carey. For complete devotion, Pls watch the short video.Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Almighty name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic : Overcomers!Nothing Becomes Great Until It Overcomes Something. We as His children are overcomers of sin, sickness and every setback in our lives inspite of the challenges and adversities of life we encounter! We are children of God and so have been born into the family of overcomers. Every "Born Again" child is an overcomer. You and I are no exception.In Christ Jesus, We Are Overcomers Of Sin, Satan, Situations (Which Are Uphill) And Over Death Too!.But many people associate overcoming with achievements. Whom does it say as an overcomer? John 12:1 says, .....So, The Lord gives all those the power to overcome the day we receive Him and become His children. We are the family of Christ who infact has been an overcomer of sin, satan, situations and even conquered death. So, we too are overcomers being in His family. Here Christ endured suffering, hardships, toil and sweat and death too before He became an overcomer. We may be going through any hardships and shipwrecks, and persecutions....โBlessed is the man who endures temptationโ (Jam. 1:12)โBe not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with goodโ (Ro 12:21)Nothing becomes great until it overcomes something. If outstanding success came easy, everybody would have it. But if everybody had it, then it wouldnโt be outstanding success. How does a caterpillar develop into a butterfly? By overcoming the cocoon. Would it be easier to stay in the comfort of the cocoon? Some days the struggle is so great that the caterpillar probably thinks so to give up. But the price of freedom, flight, and discovery, is struggle, development, and breakthrough. There is no other way. Why did Jesus send His disciples into the storm on the Sea of Galilee? To teach them to trust Him in every situation of life. Soon He will be leaving them, so He used different experiences to equip them for the future. What are you trying to overcome today? Instead of complaining about it, or asking God to take it away, try to see it as preparation for the thing He has called you to do. We cannot expect to be overcomers having faith but relaxing in an easy chair without efforts. We need to put forth our efforts and work hard to overcome sin, satan and difficult situations in this world.For complete devotion, pl watch this short video. Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most marvellous name of Jesus!๐๐น๐Topic: Dreams And Plans Without Action! It Is As Good As Failure. One Action Is Far More Valuable Than Thousand Good Intentions And Plans. The smallest good deed is better than the the greatest intention. History is made whenever you make a right action and not while you keep talking and dreaming. James 2 : 17. Faith without works is dead.Mark Twain once said, "Thunder is good, thunder is impressive, but it's lightening that does work." Similarly it's not the plans and the dreams yield result but our action, means our hard working efforts will. There is one difference between dreams and aim. Dream requires effortless sleep and aim requires sleepless efforts. Good things come to them who believe; And best things come to them who do not give up but pursue. If we see in St. Mark 5 : 24 to 34, The woman with the issue of blood in the bible she was not sitting in self pity though she lost all her property for medicines and doctors. She was in hopeless situation.But she believed in the miraculous power of Jesus. But then she did not stay in the same place. She arose, put her faith in action and walked and walked pushing the crowds and finally touched the hem of the garment of Jesus and she was healed from am impossible situation. She did not sit in self pity and kept dreaming but pursued ahead. So, nothing comes easy in life. Everything costs. It solely depends on our action and hard work. Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic : Mourning Over Past Failures? "Don't Let Past Mistakes Become Memorials. They Should Be Cremated And Not Embalmed. Future Is For Those Who Keep Moving."Dont dwell In the past failures but move ahead. Dont look back to past failures and give up, but wisely keep moving forward. Its more valuable to look where you are going than to see where you have been. Dont limit the dream in you by brooding over past failures and situations, but keep moving ahead. Edmund Burke says, "The past should be a spring board, not a hammock." No one can ever plan the future by the past. "Misery is a yesterday person trying to get along with a tomorrow God." - Mike Mudrock.The future frightens only those who prefer living in the past and past failures, loss and setbacks. Living in the past is such an appaling waste of energy, we can't build on it. Yesterday has passed forever and is beyond our control. What lies behind us is insignificant compared to what lies ahead.We must understand those who predominantly talk about the past are usually going back.. Don't let past mistakes become memorials. They should be cremated and not embalmed. It's important to look forward as our calling and destiny is there. Paul says in Philip 3 : 13, 14. Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on towards the goal to win the prize to which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. For complete devotion, pl watch this small video and be blessed! Have a joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic: Trustworthiness! God Is Still Looking For Trustworthy And Loyal People. Faithfulness And Our Conduct Is More Important Than Abilities... Philip. 2: 19-23. But I trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. For I have no one like minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ. But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father, he served with me in the gospel. Therefore, I hope to send him at once. Paul is writing to all the saints, bishops and elders of the church at Philippines. Though Paul is unable to visit them immediately, he is writing to them in sending Timothy. Paul testifies so powerfully about Timothy's clean, transparent and righteous faithful life with so much joy and satisfaction. Everyone of us need to be testified by others like Timothy and not we talking big about us. Others must testify us. That's the true blessing. Our aim in everything that we do in this world has to be - to bring glory and honor to the Lord though every good work we do here may not be recognised.God has given us several blessings, various talents and giftings. He watches with patience as how sincere and faithful we are, in using them. Riches, wealth, power, position, stature can be enjoyed only here on earth but has no recognition in heaven above. It is good to be successful, but more than being successful God is looking for faithfullness in us. For men and women of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness. A name to be earned for uprightness and faithfulness like Timothy before the eyes of the Lord is far better than thousand praises of people. For complete devotion, let us watch the video.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐น๐Topic: Righteousness Guards The Man Of Integrity, But Wickedness Overthrows The Sinner. Let's listen from God's Word - The blessings of the righteous and the consequences of the unrighteous/ungodly/wicked. Extract from Prov. 13th chapter: 1.A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.2From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.3He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.4The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.5The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.6Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.7One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.8A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out......For complete devotion, Pl listen to the short video devotional and be blessed!!Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐For any queries and prayers, pls call whatsapp text/call @ 91 9704028977Benedict James
Welcome to Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Omnipotent and marvelous name of Jesus!๐๐๐นTopic: Mental Illness! More People (than we know) Worldwide Suffer With Mental Illness - Such As Depression, Anxiety, Fear And Other Addictive Behaviors.How can we find peace amidst challenging situations and storms of life? We will never have regret in Life, If we make the Word of God - Bible as our lifeline!Can we have peace and rest in a troubled stress - filled world? Prov. 3: 5 & 6Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.More people (than we know) worldwide have a mental illness - such as depression, anxiety, fear, eating disorders, and other addictive behaviors. It remains one of the most challenging situations to handle. The World Health Organization says that these are the leading cause of disability globally. Some common signs of mental or emotional illnesses include: โขConstant feeling of sadness. โขConfused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate. โขUnwarranted fears, worries, or extreme feelings of guilt. โขLife-threatening mood changes of highs and lows. โขWithdrawal from friends and social activities......Why do people have a mental illness? Medical research does not know precisely what causes mental illness.....I can share confidently based on my Bible, we panic less, we fret less, we fear less when our hope in Christ is high. Lesser the hope and faith in the Sovereignty of the Omnipotence of the Lord Almighty, higher is panic level. Like to share that there is hope, and that life has excellent opportunities for you and me irrespective of what we go through. We can identify and fix our fears, worries, anxieties, depressions, and other mental and emotional challenges we may have right now, which can be dealt confidently through Godโs word.... I want to declare in the resurrected power of Christ to take yours and all of our discouragements, anxieties, fears, and disappointments to God in prayer and lean on His divine Word, experience His peace, healing and restoration of what all we lost."Half our fears arise from neglect of the Bible."- Charles Spurgeon."Nobody ever outgrows Scripture. The book widens and deepens with our years." - Charles Spurgeon.There has been no regrets whatsoever for those who embraced the divine Word of God. - Ben. For complete devotion, pls watch this short video. ๐Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐น๐Benedict James#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the most merciful name of Jesus!๐๐น๐Topic: Our Words Reflect Good, Bad Or Ugly. Idle Lips Are Devil's mouth piece. Words Are Like Nitroglycerine - They Can Blow Up Bridges Or Heal Wounded Hearts. To build someone's life, or to destroy and wreck a life it rests on our tongue. When fish opens its mouth that it gets caught. Our words reflect our fate. Either we will be justified by them or we will be condemned. Prov 16 23 & 24. : The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.The best time for us to hold our tongue is the time when we feel an urge to say something or bust out. People say, "Not even the fastest car can catch a word spoken in anger. Most of the times, if not always, silence is the ultimate weapon of power. Its one of the hardest arguments to dispute. Words have consequences or rewards. The tongue therefore can be both helpful or hurtful. An encouraging warm word to someone can lift them up from despair to path of joy and life. Some people keep speaking, and some from experience, don't speak.Good words are the seeds that always bring rich harvest. Few quotes on tongue:"We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less."Tongue has no bones but is strong enough to break a heart.. So, be careful with our words. - Annonymous. "Tongue is like a sharp knife. Kills without drawing blood.""Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter." Samuel Johnson.Have a joyful time and blessed new week!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the most merciful name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐Topic: Do Right Always. "If We Continue To Do What Is Right, What's Wrong And Who's Wrong Will Eventually Leave Our Life." Spend less time worrying about who's right and take charge of deciding what's right in your life. Don't let someone else choose it for you. Any act of disobedience or displeasing the Lord lengthens the distance between us and our dreams and vision. We need to understand as Christians, in addition to our hard work our dreams and goals are accomplished by sustained prayer and right timely action. There was a businessnan who had a personalized letterhead that read, Right is right even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong even if everyone is for it. James 1: 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.Spend less time about who is right and take charge of deciding what is right and keep doing the right. Successful people understand that no one makes it to the top in a single right attempt in doing right. He or she needs to repeat the right consistently no matter how tough the climb is. Let us recall the famous words of John Wesley:Do all the good you can,In all the ways you can,In all the places you can,To all the people you can, As long as ever you can. We must understand that we cannot draw anything out of the bank of our life unless we deposit in it."Life is an empty box. What we fill it comes out" - Ben. If we deposit envy, vengeance and hatred we reap accordingly. If we sow goodness, kindness and good words, we reap the fruit of it. So doing the right at all times and at all places brings rich dividend and blessings. Have a blessed and joyful time!๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic : Our Words!!Words Have Lot Of Power. With One Word We Can Break The Relationship.With One Word Where There Is No Relationship It Can Be Built. "One good word is a gift. It will repay good. But one grevious or hurtful word is like a debt. We need to pay interest." Words are FREE; But how we use them cost us. "Words can plant gardens; also words can burn large forests too!" "To kill a person one weapon is enough; but to kill and hurt a mind just ONE hurtful word is enough."Prov. 18:21. Death & Life are in the power of the Tongue. Prov. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but harsh words stir up anger. I've shared on this topic many a times. We pass in several areas of areas of our lives but falter in one particular area of life. Words are FREE; but how we use them cost us. Our Words can bless people. Our words can curse people. Words have lot of power. With one word we can break relationship.With one word where there is no relationship it can be built. With few kind words we can steadily develop relationship; but on the other hand one wrong or hurtful or grevious word is enough to lit a great war of friction & storm. It is the best that can happen is - 'to lose the debatable arguments and win the relationship'. But, often times it happens that we win arguments but lose precious relationships.So, it's so important to be very careful. "Not raising our voice but raising the value of our words will build healthy & fruitful relationships." Because it's rain that grows flowers but not thunder. "One good word is a gift. It will repay good. But one grevious or hurtful word is like a debt. We need to pay interest.""Words can plant gardens; also words can burn large forests too!!"What we eat may not remain in our stomach; but what we say remains in our heart forever and so, it's very important to think twice before we speak..We use water regularly and we also use our words, but once they are used they cannot be retrieved. To kill a person one weapon is enough; but to kill and hurt a mind just ONE hurtful word is enough. When people come & shout without any proper reasoning, let us just ignore them, because It's not the rupee notes which make noise but coins make noise where it's value is insignificant. For complete devotion pls watch this short video.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the blessed name of Jesus!! ๐๐๐นTopic : Strive To Be Righteous. Blessings And Rewards Are Numerous. Do righteous gain anything at all?? Ps 92: 12 & 13. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of God. They shall bear fruit in old age. They shall be fresh and flourishing. Yes, righteous gain several blessings here on earth as well they inherit the joyful and everlasting life in heaven. Who is called righteous??Righteous means, to be right in a moral way, to live a good life and love and obey God's Word diligently.If you are rich and wealthy, popular, powerful, influential and righteous too, that's a big added blessing! That adds several blessings to the existing blessings.. Amen! But, if we If we are rich and wealthy, popular, powerful, influential and not righteous and God fearing , we will not inherit the blessings of a righteous person and our weakness will emerge. Old age ailments will bring added sorrow and our entire lives will be barren, fruitless, peaceless in the years to come..Now, let us see the rich blessings of righteous people. Ps 92: 12 & 13. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of God. They shall bear fruit in old age. They shall be fresh and flourishing. Ps 91: 10 & 11. No disaster can overtake you; no plague can come near your dwelling; for the Lord shall give His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways. When we are righteous, fear God and look upto Him, we have blessings as per these promises; Ps 121 :5 to 8. The Lord is your keeper. The Lord is your shade at your right hand.The sun shall not strike you by day nor the moon by night. The Lord shall protect you from all harm and evil. He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall protect upur going out and coming in; from this time forth and forever more. I am with you; And will watch over you wherever you go. Amen! Gen. 28:15. Ps 37: 25: I was once young, indeed I am now old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread.Have a blessed time and joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐นTopic : Faith! When We Do Not Falter In Our Faith During Adversities, Setbacks Or Sudden Sickness, We Will Be Blessed With Ultimate Blessings And Reward. When we are tested, we often falter in our faith and expose our feelings rather than experience the Sovereign resurrected power of Jesus! Faith can remove mountains. Restoration and healing depends upon our Faith. Often times it is We Who Limit The Power Of God And Give Up..Matt. 08: 05 to 07. centurion comes to Jesus and said "Lord my servant is paralysed & dreadfully tormented."And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." And centurion answered and said "Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed." The Lord said to the centurion, "Go your way, as you have believed, so let it be done for you." The same moment - split of a second his servant was healed. Restoration depends upon our faith..... For complete devotion, Pl listen to the short Video msg. Have a Blessed and Joyful Time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!!๐น๐๐Topic: Words Of Jesus Have Life, Healing, Deliverance And Restoration. His Words Are Still Giving Comfort To The Sorrowing Ones; Hope To The Despairing Ones. Matt. 9 : 6,7 & 8. Jesus said to the paralytic man lying on a bed, "Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. And he arose and departed to his house. Now when the multitude saw it, they marvelled and glorified God. Words of Christ have words of life. We know how His words comforted sorrow and gave peace to troubled ones. How His words reached men's hearts and transformed the whole purpose of their lives. We can recall the transformed life of the tax collector, Zachaeus and also how the paralytic man has been healed instantly by His few words. No shouting needed. No jargons needed. His Words are divine and peace giving. Demons listened trembling when He spoke, and instantly recognised His power and obeyed. They are yet calming tempests and opening blind eyes, and expelling evil spirits, and raising the dead. These words of Christ which have manifested His majestic miraculous power 2000 years back has the same power even today.....Then, why when we have the "words of life of Jesus," we are unable to reignite the revival?? Why there is no revival?? It's very simple. We do not obey the life giving words of Christ 100%. Our obedience is in "bits and pieces" like king Saul..Everyone needs kind words and encouragement. But always desiring appreciation, praise from people, but same time, unable to take criticism and correction is not true sign . Disciples were criticised, offended and humiliated but yet, they bore the cross and won 1000s to God's kingdom. The day we start "walking the talk," the day our lives become more powerful than our mere preaching brings greatest revival. Let us carry the Cross and not just wearing the cross, and crucify our self centred ego to reignite the great revival. Have a blessed day!๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most joyful and victorious name of Jesus! ๐๐๐Topic: Delight! What Is That You And I Delight Every Day In Our Life? In What We Delight And Keep Doing Decides Our Course Of Future. To โdelight,โ means as per Webster's Dictionary, is to โtake pleasureโ or โto give keen enjoymentโ or to โgive joy or satisfaction to.โPs 37: 4. Delight in the law of the Lord; and He will fulfill the desires of your life.Some people delight in what they see, some in what they hear, some in what they eat, some delight in recreation or amusements..... And some delight in knowing Jesus and His divine Word. Delight of knowing Jesus personally and in His Word is the best decision anyone can afford to take.In the recent past I attended Thanksgiving memorial service of one of our family friends, and a relative of ours. He lost his young wife was working holding a good position in the society. I was immensely overjoyed when he shared her beloved wife's testimony. He said, "Anna, all through her life till her last breath she was delighted not only in meditating the Word, but she had the delight to underline all the promises in the Bible." Full of red markings and dates of promises written. Yes, how wonderful life she lived! Amen!Yes, When we have Him, we then have all and everything. We need to delight to seek Him, because Word of God says in John 14 :6..... "Jesus is the way, the truth and life."When we delight to walk in His way, we will never falter, when we delight to know the truth, the truth will set ud free from all bondages and anxieties. And most importantly, we have life, life everlasting and life that satisfies everything.If you need a prayer of salvation, pl feel free to text or call on WhatsApp number @ 91 97040 28977.Have a blessed and delightful time!๐๐๐Benedict James.#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the holy name of Jesus!!๐๐๐Topic : Reaping! It's Not Satan Who Destroys Us But Our Own Decisions, Actions And Words. We Reap What We Sow. What we do now we will reap in the future. Be it good, bad or ugly. "Who killed Samson"Is it Delilah or the Philistines?" None of them is correct. If No, then who killed him?? It's an eye opener to see that often times it's not the devil but our own actions and our own words to which we become slaves destroy us. Even if there were 10,000 Philistines soldiers, they couldn't have defeated Samson. Do you know why? Samson's strength was not of this world; it was divine. It was supernatural. It's been a gift from the Almighty God..As long as no one can defeat GOD, no army could have defeated Samson no matter how strong or how many were there. The answer is Samson himself. Yes, Samson killed himself. A man is his greatest enemy. What an enemy cannot do to a man, he can do to himself. Samson killed himself. He delivered himself to the lap of Delilah and used his own mouth to tell the secret of his power. His life promised so much, but delivered so little. The Bible says in Proverbs chapter 19 verse 3 "The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD." For complete devotion. Pls watch this short video Have a joyful day and a blessed time!!๐๐น๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the holy and amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic : Fear Of The Lord! The Hebrew Verb, 'Yare' Can Mean, "To Fear, To Respect, To Reverence. The Greek Noun, Phobos Can Mean "Reverential Fear" Of God, Not A Mere Fear, But Of His Power And Righteous Retribution.What exactly is "Fear of the Lord" means? Blessings of having "Fear of the Lord" Or to "Fear God." Fear of the Lord is an attitude of respect, and a response of reverence and wonder.Straight from God's Word in Ps 8: 13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil, pride, and arrogance, and the way of evil and perverted speech. Which simply means to hate sin and live in reverence and holiness.The main Hebrew and Greek words translated fear in the Bible have several shades of meaning, but in the context of the "fear of the Lord," it portrays the same meaning. The early churches throughout Judea, Samaria and Galilee walked in the "fear of the Lord" and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit - means they walked in holiness, with love, with one accord, in unity, respecting each other, and thus church multiplied rapidly and has been much fruitful. This is the need of the hour in the churches to be healthy and fruitful. This is need of the churches as well as families too, to show reverential fear while doing anything, be it preaching, or prayer, or worship or any activity for that matter. ... A healthy fear of the Lord is a sign which constantly reminds us the fear of consequences of disobedience. The fear of the Lord help us to become more like God and live His divine qualities.Have a blessed and joyful time! God bless!! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and omnipotent name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐Topic : In Everything Give Thanks; for This Is The Will Of God in Christ Jesus For you. -1 Thes. 5 18. In All Circumstances Give Thanks To God. Word of God further says in Rom 8 28, "ALL things work together for good to them that love God. All things here includes sorrows as well as joy can work together for good. Adversity as well as prosperity; sickness as well as health; trials as well as triumphs. All these things work for good and not just the good things in life. Most of the Christians when they undergo some unpleasant situations such as sudden job loss, or diagnosis of some sickness/ailment, sudden loss of loved ones, friendship or relationship broken, immediately they come to a conclusion with questions such as as "why Me Lord?" Why it has to happen to me only when we are faithful? When pain, suffering and adversity strikes, how we act and react shows what really we are... If we think we are faithful and trustworthy, its not enough, but the Lord Himself has to testify that we are indeed trustworthy to carry His name and work..Moreover, we must know that God never makes mistake.. His ways and thoughts are different from us..We can understand His ways, sometimes only after we leave this world and be with Him. Therefore, we are to thank the Lord for pain as well as for pleasure. For good health as well as for sickness.Have a blessed and victorious time!๐๐๐Benedict James. I
Welcome to Victorious Daily Devotion in the Omnipotent and powerful name of Jesus!! ๐๐น๐Topic : Guilt, Loneliness, Fear And Depression. It Saps And Drains Away Our Energy And Affects Our Emotional Life, Physical Life, Social Life And Spiritual Life Too! Fear steals our joy. It makes us not only lonelier but more fearful. Guilt, Fear, loneliness, depression visits everyone. Everyone goes through it and is part of human emotion. Even great men like Elijah when through fear and depression.Have you felt lonelier than ever even if your own loved ones are there around? Then we need to ask Jesus to get connected to us. And to enjoy the Lord talking to us through His Word to drive away the loneliness.Guilt robs our joy. Have you felt past mistakes and sins bothering you? The world might not forgive us. But the Lord forgives our past and enables us to enjoy a clean joyful future. Just we need to truly confess and repent of it. ( 1 John 1 :9.) He will give us guiltless and a clean heart to forget the past and enjoy the future. Are you going through fear of unknown, fear of uncertainty, fear of sickness? The more we come closer to the Lord, lesser and lesser will be the fear and depression in our lives. Dear friend, one of the main ways through which the enemy attacks our mind is by creating fear. The fear can enter our minds without reason. When we do not place the future in the most trusted hands of God, and the enemy Satan will toy with our emotions to create fear about the future. God says, in Isia 41:10 โDo Not Fear, For I Am With You; Do Not Be Dismayed, For I Am Your God. I Will Strengthen You And Help You; I Will Uphold You With My Righteous Right Handโ. For complete devotion, Pl watch the short video!Blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful and holy name of Jesus!๐๐น๐Topic : The Transfiguration Of Christ Comes From Within. It's The Transformation Of The Inner Person. Philip. 04:08. Finally my brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble , whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy, meditate on these things. Matthew 05: 8: Blessed are the pure in Heart for they shall see God. This is one of the beatitudes spoken by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Opposite meaning of beatitude is misery, means being afflicted. In 1Tim. 06:16 says ' no one can see God at anytime. But Jesus says the pure of heart shall see God. To be pure of heart what Jesus means is to be free of all self seeking desires. How many times we have performed an act perfectly free from any personal gain? Such an act is what Jesus says is a pure act. Yes! The message of Jesus - Sermon on the Mount is of the transformation of the inner person & not the outward. What a nice reward!!?? All these attributes are produced from within-the heart. The heart makes the life. Inner fashions the outer. The transfiguration of Christ comes from within. Bodily health is beautiful. Mental health & vigour too is beautiful, but the purity of heart is the glory of all loveliness. I.e Gentleness, meekness, kindness, goodness, purity, long-suffering, patience, temperance are all the qualities which we can emulate from within to reflect Christ.Anger, jealousy, envy, hatred, not digesting success of others has to be rooted out. We need to understand that good name and fruit of the spirit is an investment for the present as well as it rewards us in future, i.e eternal life. Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Greetings in the comforting name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Death Of Loved Ones! Death Is Not The End Of The Road For His Children, But It's The Bend Of The Road Where There Is No More Pain, No More Suffering, No More Sickness But Everlasting Joy. Ps. 112:6. Righteous shall be in everlasting rememberance. Today's devotion is dedicated to the families of loved ones who lost their lives.No one can escape death. You may be the strongest person like "Alexander the great" who conquered the world who had power, position and fame. You may be one of the richest person like Dhirubhai Ambani. You might be one of the greatest administrators like Abraham Lincoln.Well, death is a certainty. It's no respector of any person irrespective of rich, poor, strong, healthy and weak. We all have to leave this world one day. But, for those of us Christians, who have received Christ, we do not have to be scared or worried of death. This is not the end of life. But, it's the begining of new life where there is no pain, no suffering, no humiliations, no more ventilators needed as one God servant put it. But everlasting peace and joy.Of all fears that plague the heart of a man, none is greater than the fear of death.Rick Warren, pastor of saddle back church once said, "life is preparation for eternity. We were not made to last forever.. One day my heart is going to stop, and, that will be the end of my body, but, NOT THE END OF ME."A tribute to the bereaved families: Softly the leaves of the memory fall;Gently we gather and treasure them all;Unseen, unheard, you are always so near, so missed, so loved, so very dear.Have a blessed day!๐๐น๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever joyful and sweet name of Jesus!๐๐๐Topic : God's Presence: His Presence Is With Us Even During Our Physical Struggles, Spiritual Struggles And Emotional Struggles Too! God is with us through hard times. His presence is with us during trials, storms of lives and through adversities of life.We know that Godโs abiding comforting presence is always with us. His Word contains several promises of His loving presence. Let us take a moment to meditate on on Godโs comfort presence. Isaiah 41:10 - God presence strengthens us.: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." God has promised us His strength. He will never give us a trial which we are unable to handle. As children of God, we can call upon His presence at any time.Jeremiah 33:6 - God brings healing to us:Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.John 14:27 - God provides peace to us:"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."Sometimes an unexpected pain or illness may frighten us. Let us accept Godโs gift of peace, and let it create a calm spirit within you.Matthew 11:28-30 - God presence lightens our burdens:Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.Many times we feel overwhelmed in our Christian life. God has promised us that we can find strength in Him, and He will provide rest for us.For complete devotion, let us watch this short video. Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐Benedict James#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most victorious and powerful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐นTopic : Failures! Failure Can Become A Weight Or It Can Give You Wings. Depends... If We Don't Give Up, We Will Be Winners.Psalm 37:23-24: The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.One of the riskiest thing you can do in Life is to take too many precautions and never have failures but remain in mediocrity. You are like a tea bag - not worth much till you've been through some hot water. So is life. Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much because they live in great twilight that knows not victory or defeat. Simon Peter had so many failures. But that did not stop him to pursue. Failures made him even more strong and he was ultimately one of the great instrument to build the Kingdom of God.The world who laughed at Peter's failures have to look to him in amazement. One who was fearful of a little girl, later on spoke with authority and power before rulers and kings.David fell to the temptation to beautiful Bathshebha and committed adultery and muder too. But, unlike king Saul, David rose up, confessed and truly repented of his sins and failures and became a mighty force rest of his life as a victorious king. There was absolute peace during his reign. But unfortunately many Christians are unable to wriggle out or come out of their sins and thereby unable to live a victorious, successful and joyful life. Even in professional life, without being afraid of failures and what others think, if we keep on attempting and pursuing, one day the same world which looked down on you will wait to shake hand with you. Have a joyful and victorious time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful and powerful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐นTopic : We Are Fearfully And Wonderfully Made. We All Are Unique, Special, Rare And Highly Gifted. Let's Not Try To Live Upto Anyone's Expectations, But God's.Anything that you do which God doesn't want you to do becomes ultimately a mediocrity and vanity of life irrespective of what you have in life.Dont just look for miracles. You yourself is a miracle. You are unique. Ps 139:14 says, You are "fearfully and wonderfully made." Dont be awestruck by other people and try to copy them. One of the hardest thing of climbing the success of ladder is not looking around what people are thinking about you. Decision making is one of the important thing in our lives. Most of the young people have much talent and knowledge too but not bold enough to take bold decisions in life for fear of what others think and their comments. So, too many people make cemeteries of their lives by burying their talents. We must not have to live upto anyone's expectations. The more we are like Jesus, the more we become who we are supposed to be. You are a unique leader. Leaders are like eagles. They don't flock together, you find them always one at a time. They have a clear focus and very confident unlike crow, bird or a parrot. They all flock together and often fly together to only certain height. They have limitations unlike eagle. Let us become unique like eagles depending and waiting upon the source of all wisdom for strength, wisdom and guidance. Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the most graceful name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐Topic : Silent Work Is More Blessed Than Noiseful Words! "Defend yourself with smile; attack with silence." Prov 17: 28. Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.One reason many hardly bear to remain silent is that it makes them feel so helpless. They are so accustomed to relying upon words to manage and control others. If we are silent, who will take control? God will take control. Few quotes on the importance of Silence:"Silence and smile are two powerful tools. Smile is the way to solve many problems and silence is the way to avoid many problems."Hustle in silence and let your silence make the noise." Anonymous."How beautiful it is to be silent when someone expects you to be enraged." - AnonymousAll the greatest work of this world goes on noiselessly. Only little workers clatter. God both in nature and in grace, works silently. The angels go about noiselessly on their blessed ministries. So the best work any of us do is what we do without noise. Our words give forth sound, but it is not the sounds that do good, that brighten people's sad faces, that change tears to laughter, that stimulate hope, that put courage into fainting hearts. Its not the noise of our words, but silent words of comfort and peace we carry. The best part of any good man's life is his influence - that strange touch something which goes out evermore from his or her character like fragnance from a flower, the light from a star; and influence works always in silence, without words.Have a joyful and blessed time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic: Every Start Is Thrilling, But How We End Is Most Important. Many Start Off Well, But End Poorly Or Give Up... Statistics say around 85 to 90% In The World give up their Pursuit In The Middle... The end of a thing is better than it's beginning. - Eccl. 7 : 8.Be it studies, competitive exams, pursuing good job, preparing for interviews, marriage, or in spiritual walk with Christ, discipline, determination and perseverance is the key to end well and be successful.There are approximately 100 biographies in the Bible, and of those, only 30-35% of the people finished well. Why does it happen? To answer that question, we need to understand what it means to not finish well. There can be so many characteristics in our lives which do not allow us to end strongly but either give up - losing.Out of them here are few characteristics explained as why people don't finish well. It can be many of these or a combination of these traits describes that they are not going to finish off well.... Remember Enoch, Caleb, Ruth, Hannah at the end of their Lives? They finished well!Out of so many, here are fifteen characteristics listed which do not allow us to Finish Well: 1. Lost your first love for God. 2. So, You have lost your spiritual passion for the things of God.3. You are completely backslidden and away from God. 4. You are resentful toward those who hurt or betrayed you. 5. You are neither learning nor growing spiritually. 6. You no longer share your faith with fellow Christians or of other faiths. 7. You are cynical and critical about church pastors' and God's servants. 8. You are โ no longer growing9. You are isolated and become unaccountable in your walk with God. 10. You have hidden sins and habits that grip your life as a slave. 11 It has been years since you led someone to faith in Christ. Irony is many never led anyone to Christ. 12.Your passion and desire to pray for leaders, your fellow believers and others dipped low.13.Loss of stomach to fight spiritual battles14. No faith for the impossible to happen.For complete devotion, pls watch this short video!Have a joyful time and fruitful new week! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic: Faithfulness And Trustworthiness! We Must Not Beat Our Own Drums And Praise Ourselves. Others Must Testify About Our Faithfulness Like How Paul Testified About Timothy's Life. Faithfulness! God is still looking for faithful people. I will send Timothy to you. For there is no one else faithful like him. For everyone seek their own... Philip. 2: 19-23. But I trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. For I have no one like minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ. But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father, he served with me in the gospel. Therefore, I hope to send him at once. Paul is writing to all the saints, bishops and elders of the church at Philippines. Though Paul is unable to visit them immediately, he is writing to them in sending Timothy. Paul testifies so powerfully about Timothy's clean, transparent and righteous faithful life with so much joy and satisfaction. Everyone of us need to be testified by others like Timothy and not we talking big about us. Others must testify us. That's the true blessing. Our aim in everything that we do in this world has to be - to bring glory and honor to the Lord though every good work we do here may not be recognised.God has given us several blessings, various talents and giftings. He watches with patience as how sincere and faithful we are, in using them. Riches, wealth, power, position, stature can be enjoyed only here on earth but has no recognition in heaven above. It is good to be successful, but more than being successful God is looking for faithfullness in us. For men and women of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness. A name to be earned for uprightness and faithfulness like Timothy before the eyes of the Lord is far better than thousand praises of people. For complete devotion, let us watch the video.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful and powerful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐นTopic: Serving The Highest Life! It Must Be Joy To Minister And Not To Be Ministered Unto; Joy To Serve Others And Not To Be Served...John 20 : 28:Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.โ"Faithful servants never retire to serve. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire from serving others and God." Ben. "Earn your service based on service to others, not at the expense of others." - Jackson Brown Jr. "The best way to do ourselves good is to be doing good to others." - Thomas Brooks.God gives us in this darkness of this world many glimpses of heaven's blessed life. The scriptures are full of windows Through Which The Light Pours. And Every Disclosure Of Heavenly Existence that is made to use, shows us life without one trace of selfishness, earnestly devoted to the service of others. Angels' life is very pure, holy and blessed, and yet these celestial beings find their employment in serving others and sharing mostly the good news. It is their joy to minister and not to be ministered unto. Event the coming of Son of Man and His mission was described in His own words, "The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto but to minister" In serving is therefore the most exalted, the divine thought of life. Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most graceful and merciful name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐Topic : Conquering Giants. Which Is The Giant - Which Goliath Has Been Tormenting You With Constant Fear, Defeat And Disilussionment In Life, Robing Your Very Health, Peace And Joy? David who was sent by his father to give bread to their brothers came to the battle field. He heard Goliath cursing the Israelites. Let us read 1 samuel 17 26th verse.David asked the men standing near him, โWhat will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?โGod loved handsome Saul and appointed him as the first king of Israel. God gave several victories to Saul. Well, pride entered his life. God commanded King Saul to destroy all the cattle and sheep of the enemy, after defeating the Amelakites. King Saul disobeyed God's command in holding back secretly best of the sheep and cattle of Amalekites after wining the battle. His disobedience cost him the throne. He also lost -The presence of God, He lost the mighty power and anointing of God. And he became fearful and scared of the enemy, Goliath. Not only he was fearful but he injected the sense of fear in the entire powerful Isrealite army.Well when we move away from God, fear and unrest takes the seat. When we are far away from God, our problems and the giants in us look much bigger than our God. If we are not faithful, God gives away or takes away the blessings and gives the honour to a person of of his own choice who is found faithful and trustworthy. And here the Lord Almighty chose an ordinary shepherd boy, David who was trustworthy and was full of awesome power and presence of God. And he was brimming with confidence. And he dared to fight the same Goliath who sent shivers into the powerful army and king of Israel for 40 days and nights.And David defied Goliath Words and self prophesied saying that he would kill Goliath and cut off his head and show to the nations that he and the nation of Israel serves a powerful living Almighty God.Which is the Goliath that has been tormenting you and stealing your joy and peace for years? Cheer up dear beloved in the Lord. Yield yourself to God completely in obedience and trample all your fears and defeats under your feat in the mighty name of Jesus. There is no power can conquer us while God is on our side. "There is no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper." -The Almighty God has promised us to be with us and bless us when we call unto Him. The Word of God says in Jerm. 33 : 3, "Call unto me, and I will shew thee great and mighty things which you have not seen." When we are closer to Christ, no fear can torment us, as He becomes our shield, our fortress and our strength.For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐Benedict James.
Welcome to Victorious Daily Devotional" in the peaceful name of Jesus!! ๐๐๐นTopic: The Way We Respond To Our Darkest Times That Beset Us In Life Is The Gauge With Which We Measure The True Spiritual Strength Of A Child Of God."What we need to do when we have "loss of faith" or "when our faith is dwindling" amidst severe valley experiences?John the Baptist started off very powerfully his Christian faith and walk with the Almighty God. It was he who witnessed of Christ, and it is he himself who baptized Christ. As Jesus was approaching he told his disciples saying, "The one who is is more righteous than me whose shoes I'm not worthy to unloose." Such was his depth of humility. We see very rarely a person praising or esteeming another person higher than himself or herself, which John the Baptist did to Jesus. We can easily identify a true righteous person. He will be always humble and grounded, giving reverence to others. Esteeming others higher... So was John. He was at the zenith of spirituality and righteousness. But, as we know John was cast into prison, in the castle Machaerus. It certainly was not a cheerful place to be in. We ought scarcely to be astonished at sudden loss of bright faith he exhibited when he was in good times. Now he says in Mt. 11:2 & 3. Now when John heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto him, "Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? Good many people think it strange that the grand, great powerful witness of Christ, John could have really been in doubt and have questions. "It's not possible" they say, "that such great heroic man should ever waver in his confidence. But that is always the way we think. We are amazed at every person's blindness or dullness, or unbelief, but our own, we don't. Our people's failures look very large to us, but we never see our own at all.We can scarcely believe that John the Baptist grew despondent when his trials were so great, though most of us are often plunged into gloom by the merest trifles and issues of life.Many of us as Christians get despairing over the loss of few pounds or kgs or a little pain, than John did in his really great trials as he was awaiting death at any moment. "The way we respond to our toughest and darkest times or sweetest temptations that beset us in life is the gauge with which we measure the true spiritual strength of a child of God."Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic : Purity In Heart. Beauty Is Not About Having A Pretty Face. But, Itโs About Having A Pretty Mind, A Pretty Heart, And A Pretty Soul.โโHow blessed are those who are pure in heart, because it is they who will see God!โ - Mt 5 : 8Blessed and beautiful people in life! Those who bless you; Those who desire you to be successful and seek good in your life are a rare gift and blessing to you! โBeauty isnโt about having a pretty face itโs about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart, and a pretty soul.โMatthew 5:8 โHow blessed are those who are pure in heart, because it is they who will see God!โIsaiah 52:7 โHow beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, โYour God reigns."Have you ever come across few persons in your life whom, whenever you meet, you feel joyful, blessed and satisfied in life?? Yes! I did! I meet and keep meeting such people. I love to. And we all love to have such privileged companions. It gives us immense joy to meet those people. They always care for others, encourage others, uplift the spirits. They bring sunshine into the lives of people. They bring light in the lives of people who are in the dark. They bring smile, laughter, springs of joy, peace, inspiration and motivation into the lives of people. We feel like meeting such people as often as possible. Is it not? Well, U and I love to meet such people and we feel like meeting them and spending much time with them. Is it not? Why? Its truly amazing to have such dear one's. They are diomands and Gems in our lives, so precious. Whenever we meet such people, it reignites some positive energy and makes life more meaningful. These people are in my opinion most unselfish people in this world. They love to see our success. They love to see us prosper. They love to make us happy when we are down. These few people can be from amongst our families, relatives, friends' circle, or from office, or our 'well wishers'. They use the tongue to inspire, encourage, motivate and bless others.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing name of Jesus!๐น๐๐Topic: Fear! Fear Grips Us When We Move Away From The Lord Almighty. "Fear not, for those who are with us are more than who are with them." 2 Kings 6:17.In detail from 13th verse to 17th verse.Syrian king has come to know that all his plans are revealed by prophet Elijah to his enemy, the king of Israel.The king of Syria has found out that prophet Elisha was in the city of Dothan, Israel. So, he sent horses and chariots and a great army was surrounding the city of Dothan. (where Elisha stayed) And when the servant of the man of God saw the army surrounding the city with horses and chariots, he panicked saying, "Alas, my master! What shall we do? The word, 'fear not' every human being loves to hear. More the technological and scientific advances, more lonelier and fearful human being has become. The Lord God Almighty holds our hands and He is with us ever since we received Him into our hearts. But, often times, we stubbornly let lose of His hands forcibly and go our own direction. And when adversity or a calamity strikes, we are even more fearful or lonelier than ever before. Fear grips us when when we move away from the Lord Almighty. As we read, the king of Syria seized upon an opportunity to capture Elisha who was in the city of Dothan. He mobilized a great army with many chariots and horses to surround the city one night. He wasnโt prepared to take any risk of the prophet escaping.Early the next morning in Dothan, we know Elishaโs servant saw and panicked. I can imagine how the servant of Elisha must have felt. There was absolutely no logic in what Elisha had said. There were just the two of them against a whole army of Syria! Had his master gone mad? May be he was thinking.Before the servant could work himself into an even greater panic, Elisha prayed a simple prayer, โLord, I pray, open his eyes that he may seeโ (2 Kings 6:17). And the Lord opened the eyes of the servant. Then he saw that the hillside all around them was filled with blindingly magnificent horses and chariots of fire. Godโs army of angels was flanking them on every side, ablaze with the glory, beauty, and majesty of the Most High. As the servant marveled, he realized that the Syrian forces were utterly dwarfed by the angelic army.Why had the young servant been fearful while Elisha was fearless? The answer is this: They saw different things. The young man saw the great Syrian army. But Elisha saw an even greater angelic army on chariots of fire. Elisha had spiritual insight.Dear beloved, would you commit the above Scripture to heart? If you are in a constant fight with fear, meditate on this Scripture and fortify your heart with this promise. Whether you find yourself besieged by debts, attacked by what doctors call a terminal illness, or constantly anxious over the safety of your family, remember this powerful verse. The God of angelic armies is with us. No weapon formed against you shall prosper (see Isa. 54:17)!For complete devotion, let us listen to the video.Have a joyful and victorious time!๐๐น๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" In The Omnipotent Name Of Jesus!! ๐๐๐Topic: Defeated Enemy! Adversary Is Already Defeated! It's Like A Roaring Lion And Not A Lion. We Have The Power To Trample Over Satan & It's Adversaries. Heb. 04:12. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword . . .How do we overcome the devil in everyday life? First, we need to recognise that the devil is a defeated foe. 1 Peter 05:08 says, your adversary, devil walks about like a roaring lion and it's never a lion....We are to resist the devil. If we resist him, scripture says, he will flee from us. Jesus has overcome the devil by citing scriptures. Is there a way out? Yes!! For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.Have a joyful and victorious time!!๐๐๐Benedict James#Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the matchless name of Jesus!!๐น๐๐Topic : Hope And Assurance! Jesus Said, "I Am The Resurrection And The Life. He Who Believes In Me Though He May Die, Yet Shall He Live." - John 11:25Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister.- John 11:01. let us remember all those families who lost their loved ones to be with the Lord. John 11:01. Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister. This home at Bethany was wondrously favoured. The family seems to have been wealthy. It was a loving home, all the three, Mary, Martha and Lazarus being bound together by very close and tender ties. This we know from the fact that Jesus found it such congenial home for himself. Jesus surely would not have chosen a quarrelsome household for His own abiding place. He could not have found refuge there if it had been anything but a home filled with love's sweetness. We know that it was an affectionate household, also, from the sorrow of the sisters when their brother was dead. As we read the matchless story we are sure it was no ordinary that bound the family together. In very few homes we can see such sweet love. Then it was a favoured home, also, because it was the one which Jesus chose to be the resting place for His heart in the still evenings after the fierce strifes with his enemies in the temple. It was His love for the members of this family, and the honor He put upon their home by which the little town of Bethany was immortalized. Into the household that are dearest to Him pain, sorrow and suffering come. Word of God says, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous." But we shall see in the end, blessing to the family and glory to God comes from such trials, if we faint not. May the Lord of all Comfort, Strengthen and comfort all those families who lost their most loved ones! Amen!๐Blessed and victorious time!๐๐น๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever faithful and most merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐ป๐Topic : Our Perfect Destiny! We May Go Through Some Shipwreck, Tough Times, Sickness In Our Lives. But Still If We Are Faithful, He Will Make The Crooked Paths Straight. He Will Bring Streams In The Desert And Make Road In The Wilderness. Amen! He will bring life into your weak n fainted body. He will heal your spiritual life and bring back life and restoration. God has already planned a destiny for His children who do His will. All these happens provided we do the will of God! How do we know the will of God? We always have the habit of taking but seldom giving is not that easy for us. We withhold, that's why we are never blessed fully, because we give leftovers to anyone who are in need and feel satisfied and great. We also give leftovers to the Lord. And so we reap sparingly. Let us turn to what is the will of God is based on His Word!It demands us not to complain, not to murmur but to GIVE. Let us turn to Psalm 92 1 & 2. It Is Good To Give Thanks To The Lord, And To Sing Praises To His Name.. And to declare His lovingkindness in the morning. It's wonderful to give thanks to the Lord. It's blessed to give thanks to the Lord..Well, you may say, How can I give thanks when nothing good is happening in my life for so many years? If there is God's will and good purpose, why am I not getting promotion, why am I not getting married? Why am I sick and weak?! why am I not getting through interviews?? If it's God's will why am I suffering like this? These questions crop up to everyone at some stage of life or even now. Is it not? But, we are not asked to give or rather make a complaining noise, we are not asked to give a murmuring noise or a grumbling noise. But to give thanks to the Lord. For that is the will of God.I Thes 5 18 In everythin give thanks.. For this is the will of God... which means, at all times give thanks, and at all circumstances give thanks. Not when everything is fine. Everyone can give thanks when everything is well and good. But it takes courage and needed strength and maturity to give thanks to the Lord at all times and at all circumstances...... Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most compassionate name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐Topic: Painful Times!Often Times We Want To Shine Without The Pain And Uncertainty Of What The Hard Stuff Brings.We are more blessed, and we draw more close to the Omnipotent God... Only God can bring treasure through the darkest times. Wealth and riches, status, power cannot bring any relief against sudden storms of life that buffet us, but only the risen Christ, If He is the Lord of our lives. Proverbs 23:18. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. There are times in this life, agonizingly painful times, when it can seem that all hope is lost.But, Many times we want to shine, without the pain and uncertainty of what the hard stuff brings.We long to reflect beauty without the glaring weakness of deep cracks that line our stories and fill us with holes. We want to cover what was broken and scarred, masking the struggles of a past that took us down difficult pathways. And yet, embracing the beauty of the broken is what enables us to live free.Evangeline is such young, sweet and faithful woman who has Christ as her Saviour and her Lord. She lost her 5 year old only daughter suddenly through a mysterious disease. Though she was heart broken, yet she kept praising the Lord as usual. The joy she exhibited baffled the carnal world who had no clue. In addition, inspite of gentle love and patience she showed towards her husband, yet, she has to face in her day to day life with her husbandโs addiction, recovery and relapse, and his rebellion. And then, one day, she found her husband too dead.She was crestfallen at that moment. But, she rose from the pit of despair to rejoice and praise the Lord. That's exactly true and genuine transformation. That exactly shows she is indeed a new creation and experienced and tasted His tender love and His mercies. Like Jobโs friends in the Bible, sometimes weโre speechless at the pain of another. โThen Job's friends sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights,โ "No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for wordsโ (Job 2:13). Silently giving the gift of prayer and presence is beautiful.God, however, is not silent nor unaffected by our suffering. He entered into all of the suffering of humanity for all time, willingly through the sacrifice of Jesus. The suffering of the cross of Jesus makes it possible for us to say with the writer of Proverbs, โSurely there is a future and your hope will not be cut offโ (Proverbs 23:18).Here is our lifeline and bedrock, even in the darkest night of the soul. โBecause of Godโs tender mercy,โ Scripture says, โthe morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peaceโHave a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Supernatural name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐. Topic: In Christ We Are More Than Conquerors. Yet In All These Things We Are More Than Conquerors Through Christ Jesus who loved us. - Rom. 08:37.To conquer means "to defeat; to beat; to trounce; to annihilate; to be victorious; to overcome; to overpower; to subdue; to crush.As Long As We Walk In Line With The Word Of God, No Circumstances Nor Storms Can Derail Us. It is also a step towards becoming a conqueror, because a conqueror is someone who has the ability to overcome, surmount, and defeat any challenge placed before them. The minute you decide and commit to continuous growth, towards continuous becoming, is the moment you align yourself amongst the greats. And it can happen when we strive towards it knowing that we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus.But to be more than conquerors means, we not only have victory over satan and it's demonic powers, but we will overhelmingly be victorious because of the risen power of Christ within us."Faith produces brightest moments in darkest hours." And "Doubt creates darkest moments even in finest hours."Let us claim few divine promises for our deliverence to all sicknesses and all traps of witchcraft and evil forces., for our restoration and His divine favours. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.I am the Lord who healeth thee. By your stripes we are healed. Both physically, mentally and spiritually. Have a blessed and victorious time!!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐น๐Topic : Inspiring Prayer Of David For His Protection From Evil And Wickedness. Most of us give less heed to the door of our lips. We let the words fly from our lips as the leaves fly when the autumn winds blow...One of the greatest prayers of King David for safekeeping from wickedness in Ps. 141. He pleads or rather implores the Lord asking the Lord to hasten to hear His cry. He talks about his hands, his mouth, his lips and his heart to be protected and preserved from evil.There are ten verses. Every word and every verse has great indepth inspirational gems of truth. For today let us read from 01 to 05. Lord, I cry out to you; make haste to me. Give ear to my voice when I cry out to you.Let my prayer be set before you as an incense. The lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice.Set a gaurd oh lord over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men who work iniquity. For today, let us focus on the third verse of this Psalm. No prayer should be often spoken by us than that of David in this Psalms, Ps. 141 :03, "Set a watch, oh Lord before, before my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips." There is nothing in all our life to which most of us give less heed than to our words. We let them fly from our lips as the leaves fly from the trees when the autumn winds blow. Many people seem to think that words scarcely have a moral character. We watch our acts, our conduct but give full license to out tongues. And often times we fall prey to this tongue and spoil our testimony. A true Christian should have a Christian tongue. You may wonder "What is a Christian tongue? A Christ tongue is Christ like - which edifies others, which encourages others, which comforts, builds others with their words. As we all have experienced, words have terrific power for harm if they are are wrong words - harsh, cruel and grievous. And words have immortal power for good and blessedness if they are kind gentle, patient, considerate. We can observe in many homes, tongue has wrecked the relationships between husband and wife, between parents and children. Every small conversation becomes a war in many homes. And it's unfortunately their conversations turn so sour and bitter causing so much grief and sorrow, it will be greater than the great fires raging. ๐ฅ. Peace is shattered into pieces. Often times we use freely out ๐ tongue uttering whatever comes out. How many times we have hurt an individual and how many people in this world we have hurt and grieved them in this we ourselves know.For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. Msg. Have a pleasant and blessed post Christmas day!!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most wonderful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐นTopic : Christmas! Its Time To Raise Ourselves To Be More Just, Devout And Trustworthy In Order To Receive His Divine Blessings. At the outset I take this privilege to wish all the viewers the most blessed, joyful, meaningful and Christ centered christmas. May your hearts and lives be filled with His Joy, peace and satisfaction in your lives.There was a man mentioned in the Bible named Simeon who knew for sure, he would not face death till he saw Jesus Christ in person. He is the only man who knew very well death will not stare at him till he sees Jesus Christ in person. He also knew he would have a peaceful death once he sees Jesus Christ. He is the only man blessed to know how long he will live and when he will die. Why he alone was blessed with such privilege that death will not mock at him till he sees Jesus? Because he was just, devout and trustworthy. If we truly desire to be blessed, if we truly desire to have the visitation of Christ in our day to day lives to be blessed like this holy servant of God Simeon, then we need to raise our level of commitment to be devout, faithful and just, and trustworthy in our walk with Christ. Let us listen to the Word of God diligently and be blessed, the portion from: Luke 2 25 to 34 : And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the uconsolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lordโs Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart In peace, according to thy word:For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;For complete devotion Pls listen to this short video.For any queries and prayers, Pl contact @ whatsapp No. 91 97040 28977Have a blessed and joyful christmas time!๐๐๐นBenedict James
I welcome all of you in the most blessed and joyful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic: Christmas Is Not A Myth. It's Not A Tradition, It's Not A Dream, But A Glorious Reality. - Bro. Billy Graham.Isia 9:6. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of PeaceJohn 3 : 16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.Christmas is not a myth, it's not a tradition, it's not a dream, but a glorious reality. - Bro. Billy Graham.The Lord gave His best, His son Jesus Christ to us. If we received Him and allowed Him to grow in our lives, that is real Christmas.When we truly believe in the birth, death and resurrected power of Christ which destroyed sin, satan and dark forces on the cross, And confess and truly repent of our sins. And allow Christ to grow in our lives, steadily in His love and forgiveness, that becomes true Christ centred Christmas!For complete devotion, Pls. listen to the short video devotion. Have a blessed, Joyful and Christ centered Christmas season!!๐๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐Topic : Christmas - Christ Born To The Mass Of Humanity. If Christ Is Truly Born In Our Lives, Is He Alive In Us? Can The World See Christ In Us?If Christ lives in our lives, if Christ is alive in our lives, do we experience joy, peace and satisfaction?!Do we have undisturbed peace within or are we disturbed and filled with unrest if someone throws some hurtful arrows piercing our soul?Do people truly see Christ's life manifested in our lives and through our lives even when people hurl abuses, accusations, hate us, malign our name, usurp our position, are we able to overcome all this and still love them?Christmas is not asking asking asking, it's not getting, getting, getting and forgetting, but giving giving giving and forgiving others who harmed you, who deprived you, ....Christmas is giving giving and forgiving others just the way they are. If you are hating and unable to stand someone since years, taking that person and putting behind the cross of forgiveness and love and kindness is true Christmas. Christmas is not asking for more... Not asking God to bless us with two cars and two houses comparing with neighbours and others, but Christmas is giving out from the best you have to the needy, to the poor, to the poverty stricken people, the food and clothing.Everyone who is hearing this devotion, I strongly believe is blessed richly in one way or the other. Christmas is crucifying the fleshly traits like self centerdness, anger, cruelity, selfish, envy, jelousy, often putting down others, but exhibiting the qualities of Christ, like forgiveness, reconciliation, love, kindness, gentleness, meekness, goodness and self control. Then, true joy, peace and joy will radiate in and through our lives even if we wear simplest of dress on the day of christmas. If not, the best suit or the costliest grandier and attire cannot give that iota of peace, joy, bliss and happiness. Christmas is not teaching about Christ but live Christ, not teach about the Word of God, but teach the Word of God. Its purely giving out the best what you are blessed with. Its sacrificing like the little candle giving out its light and becoming smaller and smaller.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐นLife's Opportunities! Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity. - H. Jackson Brown Jr. Ephes. 5: 15 & 16: See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil."Today is the opportunity to build the tomorrow you want." - "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Winston Churchill.All the days come to us filled with opportunities. There are opportunities for gathering knowledge and for growing wise. There are opportunities for growing in character, becoming stronger, truer, purer, nobler, more Christ-like.There are opportunities to excel in studies; there are opportunities to work hard and get a good job; there are opportunities for doing heroic things for Christ. There are opportunities to be a blessing, to inspire others, to edify others and for doing gentle ministries. And for rendering sweet services in Christ's name to those who need loving sympathy and deeds of kindness. Opportunities come to all, come continually, and ofttimes in the simplest common things. The trouble with too many of us is that we do not improve them, do not seize them as they pass. God allowed test of temptation to Joseph and Daniel and both passed the test.Circumstances gave the opportunity to Jepthah, and he seized it by both hands in leading the Israelites to victory.God gave opportunity to Samson to lead the nation of Israel. He misused the opportunity and destroyed himself leave alone leading the nation of Israel.All the days come to us filled with opportunities. There are opportunities for gathering knowledge and for growing wise.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus! ๐๐๐น Topic : Character! Strength Does Not Come From Physical Capacity. It Comes From An Indomitable Will And Character. "Knowledge will give you power, but character respect." - Bruce Lee"Character Is What You Are When No One Is Watching." - HeraclitusPs. 26: 1 Declare me innocent O Lord, for I have acted with integrity. It is the building of the character that should be central aim in all of our lives. Business, school, college, church, profession, pleasure, struggle, reading all are but means to the one end. The growth of one's manhood is infinitely of more importance than the growth of one's fortune. Everything we do leaves it's impress within, upon our soul. We are building life all the while whatever we are doing. The work itself may fail, the efforts may fail, but in the workers' disappointment, amid the failure of his plans, the work on his or her character goes on or lives on. Even in defeats the struggling leaves a recompense within. Giving though nothing gift comes from the gift, blesses the giver. Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will and character. "People are interested in our talents, power and fame. God is impressed in our character.""Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It's created little by little, day by day.""The truth of our efforts is expressed through the choice of our actions."Character Character Character Is Most Important. "Greatness Is Best Measured By How Well An Individual Responds To The Happenings In Life That Appear To Be Totally Unfair, unreasonable, and undeserved.- Marvin J. Ashton. For complete devotion, Pls watch the video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Omnipotent name of Jesus Christ!!๐น๐๐Topic : In All Toil There Is Profit, But Mere Talk Only Leads To Poverty. - Prov. 14: 23. "Struggle Is Real, But So Are The Blessings When We Are Sincere And Industrious."Working hard with self discipline when going through struggles and challenges, is the true mark of a winner." "Struggle is real, but so are the blessings.""There are hidden blessings in every struggle."In all toil there is profit, but mere talk only leads to poverty. Prov. 14: 23. The nominal Christian life that costs nothing is not worthy of the name. There has to be self restraint, discipline and severe schooling. There must be struggle and the agonising effort. If we have to reach the goal, and win the prize, we must put every energy of life into the race or mission we carry. There must be sacrifice of indolence, self will and personal ease. Too much pampering spoils an earnest Christian. Every noble life is a struggle from beginning to end. Only those who resist and fight and overcome are successful in life. This is true in every sphere - in business, in study, in professional life and in spiritual life too!! Profound evangelist who worked and toiled hard 18 hours in a day once said, "Nothing comes easy in life. Nothing. We need to pay the cost." Sitting in an easy chair relaxing for hours together on social media and friends will take us only to mediocrity. And settle in ordinary job or position, be it our professional or spiritual lives. Are we resisting sin, overcoming temptation, living Victoriously in trials? If so, we can expect fruitfulness and success in our professional and spiritual lives. If not, we are not living worthily and thereby reap failures, disappointment and dejection. It's our own doing..If you need prayer or counsel, Pls contact on whatsapp No. @ 91-9704028977Have a joyful and victorious time!! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the blessed name of Jesus which gives us peace that passeth all understanding.๐๐๐นTopic : Jesus Christ, The Prince Of Peace. "Blessedness Is Promised To The Peacemaker, Not To The Conqueror." - Francis QuarlesMt. 05:09. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Peace making ministry is divine. It's one of the most fruitful ministries. No-one in heaven finds delight in seperating friends. "Just so far as we get peacemaking spirit into our lives do we hear the mark of God's image."For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video devotional msg. Have a blessed new week! ๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐Topic : We Ask For Temporal Things; And He Gives Us Both, Temporal And Eternal.Our Little Prayers To God Are Over -Answered. Ps. 37:4. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. No true, faith-winged prayer goes unanswered, but many a prayer that seems to us unanswered is really over-answered. The very thing we ask God does not grant, because He is able to do something infinitely better for us. We ask for bodily help or relief, and He sees that we need far more some deep spiritual blessing. He answers our soul's needs before He gratifies our personal wishes. Otherwise we don't change!!Jesus raised Lazarus from death. After Lazarus was raised, life, how he lived no one knows. Nothing is ever mentioned in the Bible. But, then, he died the 2nd time. An alcoholic, on death bed, fearing death, gave an oath of not touching the wine. He gave his life after the counsel. God in His mercy healed him completely. But, he is back to his old habbit. I always therefore emphasis ; True spiritual healing is 1000 times better than physical healing." Eternal life is secured. So, we ask for a temporal ; He does not give it to us, but instead He bestows upon us a spiritual good that enriches us forever. We ask for lifting away of a burden or sickness or averting of a sorrow; our plea is not granted in form, instead we receive the new impartation of the power of Christ, or an angel comes and ministers to us. Thus many times our little prayers are over-answered. Lord often times we ask for little temporal things of this world, but you give us more than that which blesses our body and soul. Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic : The School Of Pain."No pain, No Palm; No Thorn, No Throne; No Cross, No Crown."- William Penn. Growing is what I want. Therefore, for me pain is pleasure." - Arnold Schwarzenegger."Pain nourishes courage. You can't be brave if you have wonderful things happening to you always. - Mary Tyler. "Without pain, without suffering, without hard work and sacrifice, we would have nothing." - Ben. "Pain makes us grow" Psalm 34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.Psalm 119: verses selected from 67-80: 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.75 I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.In his book, The Problem Of Pain, C S. Lewis said, "God whispers to us in pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain." But even that shouts many Christians are unable to hear the voice because they heed elsewhere to the voices of the world. It is said, only while going through challenges, tough times, set backs people realise the need of the Lord Almighty and come out more matured and stronger in faith, stronger in life and closer in relationship with God Almighty than ever before. We are not alone in the experience of pain. God Himself came in the human form and suffered, but rose victoriously giving us hope. Joseph and job are examples who persevered pain and suffering, triumphed to success and gloryHave a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐นTopic : Brokenness Brings The Best Blessings In Our Lives. "Sometimes God breaks us so That He Can Remake Us."Exod. 30:34 - 36. And the Lord said unto Moses, "Take unto thee sweet spices... and thou shall make it a perfume... And thou shall beat some of it very fine, and put some of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of meeting.... You may feel as if you are being broken today either in body or in spirit... Some of the ingredients of the holy annointing oil has to be crushed before they are used. Because until they are crushed, their fragrance is not released. The crushing of incense is the picture of what happened to Christ. Just as the incense is to be crushed, we too have to be broken before He could be our Saviour.... Without shedding of bread there is no salvation. Heb 9 :22. "Sometimes God breaks us so He can remake us."For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. Msg.Have a cheerful ๐ and blessed times!!๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the victorious name of Christ!!๐๐๐นTopic : Experiencing Victorious And Joyful Moments Amidst Trials And Setbacks In Life. Man is gripped with many of these fears such as failure, rejection, ridicule, sickness, pain, fear of unknown, loneliness, disappointment, list goes on..It is contrary to the mind of God for His people to be timid, fearful and anxious. And and to supress our fears He assures us of His constant presence, power and provision through His divine majestic Word.What we keep on thinking and what we keep on confessing and declaring depending on the troublesome situations in our life, the same will happen. Familiar proverb, "What you think you become" is true indeed. But when we declare based on the Word of God saying, "I'm restored, I'm delivered, I'm protected, I'm healed" based on the divine Word of God, we will be victorious and joyful in all circumstances.When we declare what God has decreed, the written Word becomes a manifested Word, and the manifested Word becomes the glorious Word and the glorious Word becomes a Victorious Word. So, let us keep declaring the divine promises of God with our mouth. Shall we?Ps. 23 : 04. Though I walk through the Valley of shadow of death I fear no evil. Rom. 08: 31. If God is with us who can be against us??Let us listen to this short video dev. Msg.! Have a joyful and victorious time!!๐๐๐นBenedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet and peaceful name of Jesus!๐๐น๐โTopic : Jesus Christ Is Our Peacemaker And Redeemer In This Violant and Peaceless World!Statistics will show that that there are many people, all over the nations, who suffer from increased depression, anxiety, anger, rejection, fear, etc.!There are many reasons for this, such as broken homes/divorces/ split ups. Loss of jobs/unemployment. Deaths that leave voids and the painful memories of months and years gone bye!Christ is the answer to all the situations in our lives. And He is the peace giver and peacemaker. He is the only Way, the Truth and the Life! Today, would like to share a little history behind another very familiar Christmas song. This song that I mention, is noted to be one of the most blessed Christmas hymns that we sing each year.It has been recorded in more languages and sung around the world. Does anyone guess what this song might be?Right, Its Silent Night, Holy Night....The lyrics to Silent Night were written by Josef Mohr, a man whose name was unloved in his home town of Salzburg, Austria. Mohr was one of three illegitimate sons to Anna Schoiberin, while his father, Franz, was a mercenary soldier who eventually abandoned the family.Perhaps due to his motherโs poverty, the clergy of the local church took Mohr Josef in as a foster child. Josef had affinity toward music, which was encouraged by the church, and he eventually decided himself to pursue the priesthood. He was ordained August 21, 1815, and was sent to Oberndorf, just north of Salzburg, Austria.There he met Franz Xaver Gruber, a local schoolteacher who was an organist at Old Saint Nicholas Church. The friendship of the two is what led to the creation of Silent Night.โSilent NightโHoly night in the original Germanโlyrics was prepared by Mohr Josef. That christmas eve evening on 1818 at Midnight service, Gruber Xavier strapped on his guitar and led the congregation along with Josef Mohr at St. Nicholas in the first rendition of Silent Night.Today, Silent Night is perhaps one of the most famous Christmas carol in history. It was primarily scripted in german. Later on, It has been translated into most languages.Let us be blessed to understand the blessed meaning the lyrics gives and melody whenever we listen to this song.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most joyful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐นTopic : Christ's Birth Gives Us Peace, Joy And Everlasting Life. "Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Glory To The New Born King, Peace On Earth And Mercy Mild.." - Charles Wesley. This blessed song which most of us sing during this time was written by Charles Wesley.Charles Wesley, great song writer also helped his brother John Wesley, to start the Methodist movement. As a writer of more than 8,000 hymns, his song writing played an important part for christmas carols. The future king wouldnโt just be a ruler for Israel but a redeemer for the whole world. The Jews may not have understood this at the time, but Israelโs Messiah would meet the deep needs of people all over the world. Redemption from sin leads to everlasting joy and peace. Because Charles Wesley is responsible for thousands of hymns out of which is this famous lyrics:Hark the herald angels sing, โGlory to the newborn King!Peace on earth and mercy mildGod and sinners reconciledโJoyful, all ye nations riseJoin the triumph of the skiesWith the angelic host proclaim:โChrist is born in BethlehemSong says, God and sinners reconciled through Christ's birth. Yes, Christmas is Reconciliation of God and sinners through Jesus Christ. Reconciliation also with others whom we do not like or dealt harshly with... Reconciliation with each other comes only through true forgiveness and true love that Christ manifested. This hymn "Hark the herald angels sing" was first published in 1739.Word of God says, โThe reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devilโ (1 John 3:8b) and give salvation to us. All throughout the Bible, we read about Jesus wrecking the devilโs works. Every time he resisted temptation, healed an illness, or cast a demon out of a person, he made a mockery of the devil. Of course, the ultimate example of this came at the cross, where he devastated, destroyed and disintegrated the devilโs plans and destined him for destruction in a powerful display of triumph over sin and death. For complete devotion, pls listen to this short video.Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus!!๐น๐๐Topic : "The Will Of God Will Never Take Us Where The Grace Of God Will Not Protect Us." Let Bible Be Our Compass. Let The Word Become Our Breath And Life....."Doing God's Will Is The Greatest Blessing!! There Will Be No Regrets." - BenMt. 7:21. Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord" will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is heaven. We are never to be rebellious or slow to submit to God, but we must be sure that we have done all we can before we fold our hands and say, "Thy Will be done." There come many experiences, however, in which we can do nothing, and can only submit. We must not only ourselves strive faithfully in all things to do the will of God , but must suffer it to be done in us, even when it lays us low in the dust, even when it strips us bare and shatters all our happiness. This will is to be accepted, too, not rebelliously, with murmuring and complaint, but songfully, joyfully and lovingly."God can do wonders with a broken heart, if we can give Him all the pieces without holding back.," - Ben."The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you."So, the best way to be protected from all trouble and heartache is to allow the will of God. How it can be fulfilled?Simple yet challenging, but exciting to implement. God reveals His Plan through the Bible. Let Bible be our compass. Let the Word become our breath and life.....For complete devotion, Pls watch the short video.Have a blessed and joyful time!! ๐๐น๐I. Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Be An Ambassador Of Christ! Inspiring Testimony Of A Young Teenage Girl, Joyce Showing The Light ... Mt. 05:16. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father who is in heaven. Joyce is a daughter of an Evangelist. She is a very good Basketball player practicing basketball alongwith other University students for University team selection to play a very big international tournament. She is one of the top six players among the twenty. And it will be a cake walk for Joyce to be selected. Sixteen were to be selected among these twenty. On the day of selection, it's been shock not only for this talented player but for the entire team as Joyce's name was not in the selected list.... Joyce said, "I received Christ into my heart as my Saviour one year back and he gave me a new heart. I'm a new creation eversince I invited Christ. I get greater crown and prize than these prizes when I leave this earth. Moreover, I have undiminished joy within me even if I'm not selected. It does not change because of circumstances."People watch our lives and not our talk.... Once a young couple who are deacons in a church took their six year old daughter along with them for a prayer meeting..... Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most marvellous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic : Seeking Christ Earnestly! Those Who Are Wise Will Seek Christ Passionately Like Three Wise Men In The Bible...We can make a note that those who have the heart of seeking Him earnestly and sincerely are wise people. Such will enjoy true joy and purpose in life.Math 2 : 1 & 2:โฆbehold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.โ .The irony of truth is, unless we seek Christ passionately like the wise men, we cannot worship Him even though we might sing 100s of christmas songs. One star blazing in the night sky was so compelling that the wise men of the East loaded their camels with expensive gifts and followed its light to Jerusalem.King Herod was the highest official in the land, but they were intent on finding another king. โWhere is He?โ they fervently asked. King Herod might have had a jolt and become restless on hearing this news. Where is he who has been born King of the Jews? And why? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. May it be true to us not only in 2022, but also throughout our lives to seek and worship Him.Let us always be seeking Jesus in His holy Word; let us always be seeking to do His will; let us always be seeking to worship Him, remembering that faithโtrusting in Him for forgiveness of sin and peace and reconciliation with God and man; ....And their next declaration was most interesting!โFor we have seen His starโฆ.โ They had not been captivated by a peculiar or particularly bright star. The adjective they used was quite specific; they had seen His star. Of the millions of lights in the sky that night, only one announced, โJesus is here.โIn this life, we are enticed by many distractions. Our eyes are drawn to look, and our ears are lured to listen. Many paths promise to be the proper one; many roads seem the right one. People look to money or relationships or pleasures to find wholeness. They believe that their good works or intellect can save them.Only one Star leads to heaven, and His name is Jesus. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. His is the only Name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Let us come to worship Him.For complete Devotion, Pl watch this short video. Have a joyful time! ๐๐น๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing and loving name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐Topic : God's Unmerited Favour, His Mercies And Overflowing Blessings Are Always There For His Faithful Children. "Fear not Zecharias; For thy prayer is heard." For God's children blessings can be a delay but never denial. Never give up!Luke 01: 05 to 18. There were in the days of Herod, the King Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias of the division of Abhijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord and were blameless before the lord. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. But when Zecharias saw him he was troubled and fear fell upon him..But the angel said to him, "Fear not Zecharias; for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness and many will rejoice at his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord." And Zacharias said to the angel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years." And the angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. And was sent to speak to you and bring you these glad tidings. But behold, thou shall be dumb and not able to speak untill the day these things take place. Because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their own time." And the people waited for Zecharias, and they marvelled that he lingered so long in the temple. And when he came out, he could not speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. Soon it was as the days of his service was completed, he departed to his own house. Now after these days, his wife Elizabeth has conceived. Because of the righteous and blameless life of both Zecharias and Elizabeth, God's unmerited favour, God's abundant mercy and His overflowing grace has covered the lapse of unbelief and still blessed them graciously with the child which was eluding them in their long marital life. The theme of today's devotion is "Our God is a God who bestows His unmerited favour, and He is the God of mercy and grace inspite of our limitations and weaknesses. But when we live faithfully for Him and a blameless life, He will show us His favour even to us in our lack. It could be lack of good health, a good job, a good life partner, a peaceful life you are looking for. He will accomplish in our lives! Amen! For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. Msg. Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐๐นBenedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐Topic: Our Future Is Much Better Than Yesterday, Because He Transforms Us From Glory To Glory. 2 Corint 3 18:But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.As believers in Jesus Christ, we can count on our tomorrows being better than our yesterdays. The Spirit of God works in us, with ever-increasing splendor, so that we become more and more like Him.Too many children of God believe that their best is behind them. They look back at the mountain top experiences, the miracles that God did, or the way He moved back then, and they are not convinced that He still does the impossible.God has more for us for tomorrow than He has today. The triumphs of yesterday are wonderful reminders of what the Lord did in a past season, but they should not be where we hang our hopes and expectations. We should carry those memories into the future, believing that He can do it all again.God healed the blind eyes, the deaf ears, and the lame legs in the past, and He still heals today. God provided for the destitute widow, and He still meets our needs today. God saved the jailer and his whole family, and we as His children are not beyond His reach.His performance in the past builds our expectations for the future. He takes us from glory to glory! And from one evel of holiness to another; from one victory to another. For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video.Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐Topic: Understanding The Sovereignty Of The Lord God Almighty And His Unending Love Towards Us. His Name Is Wonderful, Counsellor, The Might God, Everlasting Father And Prince of Peace. - Isia 9:6.When we consider only the things that we know, our expertise limits our expectations. We fail to account for a sovereign God Who knows all things, and who is Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient God. He understands things that we have not even considered. In fact we limit His provision, we limit His power, and often we dont give importance to His presence in our day to day lives. We limit God to a certain size. We forget that, not only does He know about our current needs, He was and is aware of them before we even knew they existed. When we bring our request to Him, He already knows how He will solve it.Yet, we often argue His answer. We tell Him how to figure out what He has already solved. If His response does not look like we expected, we are disappointed. Wouldnโt it be wiser to trust in a God Who can accomplish much more than our expertise leads us to expect?If we had relied on our expertise, Mary would not have experienced a virgin birth. Jesus would have never fed 5000 with a few fish and loaves. Lazarus would have remained in a tomb. The way of the Cross would not have led to redemption. Death would not have given way to victorious, overcoming life.In our expert opinion, none of that makes sense! None of that should have happened. But God specializes in the unexpected, and we can trust in His right way. His ways are supernatural because He is the chief Counselor, The Mighty God, and the Prince of peace. For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video! Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing and loving name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐Topic : For Upright And Righteous Children, Blessings Might Be Delayed, But It's Never Denial. Luke 01: 05 to 18. There were in the days of Herod, the King Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias of the division of Abhijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord and were blameless before the lord. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. But when Zecharias saw him he was troubled and fear fell upon him..But the angel said to him, "Fear not Zecharias; for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness and many will rejoice at his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord." And Zacharias said to the angel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years." And the angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. And was sent to speak to you and bring you these glad tidings. But behold, thou shall be dumb and not able to speak until the day these things take place. Because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their own time." And the people waited for Zecharias, and they marveled that he lingered so long in the temple. And when he came out, he could not speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. Soon it was as the days of his service was completed, he departed to his own house. Now after these days, his wife Elizabeth has conceived. Because of the righteous and blameless life of both Zecharias and Elizabeth, God's unmerited favour, God's abundant mercy and His overflowing grace has covered the lapse of unbelief and still blessed them graciously with the child which was eluding them in their long marital life. Our God is a God who bestows His unmerited favour, and He is the God of mercy and grace inspite of our limitations and weaknesses. But when we live faithfully for Him and a blameless life, He will show us His favour even to us in our lack. It could be lack of good health, a good job, a good life partner, a peaceful life you are looking for. He will accomplish in our lives! Amen! For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. Msg. Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐นBenedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most gracious and merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐Topic: Topic : The Goodness Of The Lord God Almighty! Without The Birth Of Christ - Christmas, There Could Be No Death Nor Resurrection Of Christ. Ps 145 : 7;They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, and shall sing of Your righteousness.His birth, death on the cross and His resurrection has given us victory over satan, over sin, over all situations in our lives and even over death. A true child of God is no more scared of death because of goodness of the Almighty God. Our expectations are not just built on faith. The things for which we hope and believe, are influenced by how people have acted in the past.Our expectations are determined by what others have done. People may have failed to fulfill our hopes, discouraged us, and let us down. There is One, though, Who never disappoints those who put their trust in Him.Consider the powerful gift God gave us through His Son. God clothed Jesus in our unrighteousness, so we might wear robes of royalty. Christ went to the grave where we were supposed to lie to give us everlasting life instead.He rose again โ victorious over death, hell, and the grave โ so we could be more than conquerors. He emptied Himself, so we might be filled with His splendor.He made amends with God and paid the price, so we could boldly approach the throne of our Father. When we raise our voices, God no longer hears the sinners of old; He hears the children of God who have been set free by the Blood of Jesus Christ!This same God Who loved us so much that He sent His cherished Son is the same One Who watches over us today. His past goodness proves that we can still expect the unexpected โ above what we can even ask or imagine!For complete devotion, Pl watch this short video!For any queries or Prayer requests, Pls contact by text or call at Whatsapp number @91 97040 28977Have a blessed time!๐น๐๐Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most gracious name of Jesus Christ!!๐น๐๐
Topic: "There Are Hidden Blessings In Every Struggle." In All Toil There Is Profit, But Mere Talk Leads To Poverty. - Prov. 14: 23.
Working hard with self discipline when going through struggles and challenges, is the true mark of a winner.
"Struggle is real, but so are the blessings."
"There are hidden blessings in every struggle."
The nominal Christian life that costs nothing is not worthy of the name. There has to be self restraint, discipline and severe schooling. There must be struggle and the agonising effort. If we have to reach the goal, and win the prize, we must put every energy of life into the race or mission we carry. There must be sacrifice of indolence, self will and personal ease. Too much pampering spoils an earnest Christian.
Every noble life is a struggle from beginning to end. Only those who resist and fight and overcome are successful in life.
This is true in every sphere - in business, in study, in professional life and in spiritual life too!!
Profound evangelist who worked and toiled 18 hours in a day once said, "Nothing comes easy in life. Nothing. We need to pay the cost.
Sitting in an easy chair relaxing for hours together on social media and friends will take us only to mediocrity. And settle in ordinary job or position be it our professional or spiritual lives.
Are we resisting sin, overcoming temptation, living Victoriously in trials? If so, we can expect fruitfulness and success in our professional and spiritual lives. If not, we are not living worthily and thereby reap failures, disappointment and dejection. It's our own doing..
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Have a joyful and victorious time!! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus!๐น๐๐
Topic: Coming Closer To Christ During This Advent Season Is The Blessed Thing!
Here Jesus delivered a person from an unclean spirit who was living in the tomb crying out and cutting himself with stones. No one could bind him, not even with chains. Jesus delivered him and sent the unclean spirit into the herd of swine who went and drowned into the sea. And so they began to plead Jesus to move away from their region.
This is one of the saddest sentences in the Gospels. We can scarcely conceive of any person asking Jesus to go away. Some people feel blessed n joyful to have Jesus in their lives. They have the real joy and meaning in life.
For some, it's indeed a costly affair. Like today's Word in the Bible consciously or unconsciously they are not comfortable to have Jesus in their lives because they are bound with the chains and strings of the worldly attachments, pleasures and desires and self centred lives. So, the Lord does not interfere with our cherished self centred plans and desires. Jesus did not stay after after they asked Him to go. He would never stay where He is not wanted. He will carry back His presence from there. And hence sadly we see many desire to keep Jesus away for their own selfish ends.
Praise God! There are many who take advent season seriously for introspection, to shun and trim away selfishness, jealousy, pride, hatred, anger, self possessiveness replacing with unselfishness, love, humility, patience, gentleness, blessing others, praying for others and loving others unconditionally - those who despise, hate, hurt and harm us.
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the wonderful and mighty name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic : Prince Of Peace! For Unto Us A Child Is Born, Unto Us A Son Is Given: And The Government Shall Be Upon His Shoulder: And His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Arduous Search For Peace Ends Here - Jesus Christ, The Prince Of Peace!
Young people, elderly, celebrities and the world all over is in quest for peace. To find meaning and purpose, rest from the stress and anxieties the world experimented with the pleasures of the world and sin. Their arduous search for peace eluded them.
Lot of people including the wealthy and celebrities are searching for peace. In a world filled with stress and anxieties, though they have wealth, fame and power, they are looking for rest. Mental rest. Wealth cannot give security, fame and power cannot give us security.
Peace is not found in any place. Peace is not found in any treaty or ban on guns. Peace is only found in a person. That person is the Lord Jesus Christ who was born to die for our sins, but rose again defeating satan on the cross and conquering sin. He is the Prince of Peace, literally the captain and ruler of the peace. This peace we get only when we truly believe in receiving that person into our lives acknowledging He died for our sins, buried and rose again...
Let us read from the divine Word of God. John 14:27, Jesus told His disciples, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. I do not give to you as the world gives. So, do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Philip. 4:6 says, "Do not be anxious of anything; but in everything with prayer and supplication the requests be made. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding rule our hearts and minds. " That's the real peace, and that's the kind of peace to all who follow Him. It's not the absence of turmoil, but the tranquility in the midst of turmoil.
Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic: It's Advent Time Once Again! Let Us Not Feel Shy To Be A Soul Winning Tool. We Don't Need To Feel Shy, awkward Or Unworthy To Witness For Christ..
When we stop and think about the incredible sacrifice for our salvation, we just canโt keep this life-saving news to ourselves! God is such an awesome God and the whole world needs to know!
The best way to witness for Jesus is to live by example and not by mere words..
Let every aspect of our lives reflect Godโs character. We may feel shy, awkward, or unworthy to witness for Christ, but God isnโt asking just the highly-educated and sophisticated people only to witness.
He wants everyone to share His love during this season to show what Christmas is all about! Let's Pray for insight and holy boldness to be an incredible soul-winning tool for God!
Bible says in 1 Peter 3:15, โAlways be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that we have. But we need to do this with gentleness and respect.โ Pay especially close attention to the last line: with gentleness and respect.
Too many knowledgeable people try to argue religion! They go about it all the wrong way, using the Bible as a โhammerโ to let people know what they are doing is wrong. But that is not the right way to witness and more importantly, it is not Godโs way! The best way to win souls for Jesus is to โlove themโ to the Lord!
Friendship evangelism is much more effective than criticism and harsh judgment. Follow Godโs commission in Mark 16:15 to โGo ye into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.
Have a joyful and wonderful time! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the merciful and omnipresent name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐น๐
Topic : Immanuel - God With Us. Behold! A Virgin Shall Conceive And Bare A Son, And Shall Call His Name Immanuel. - Isia 7:14
Divine Omnipresent Lord God Almighty was with us. He is with us, and He will be with us.
The word Advent comes from the Latin verb 'venio' - to come and 'advenio' - to come towards. Advent is the time to celebrate both past and the future.
Emmanuel, is one of the names we use for God often at this time of year. What It means, as we all know, 'God-with-Us'. It conveys a sense of omnipresence of the divine, and that we find evidence of the presence everywhere and anywhere we look for it.
There are times when we find it hard to trust God to look after us.
There are times when we think our situation is so bad thereโs no way out. There are other times when we think we know the best solution to our problems, and so we donโt bother to ask God for help till we land into unresolvable problems. Problems of hurricane proportion. All the three statements we might have experienced in life one time or the other..
How we experience it depends solely on individual relationship with Emmanuel, the Lord God......
In this world we observe though they have everything, and yet they feel empty void and lonely.
Only and only when we and the world gets truly connected to this Immanuel, 'God with us', which has been prophesied 2000 years back, we can experience the true omnipresent divine Lord God Almighty's presence.
Few of the promises of Emmanuel -
Rom 8:31. If God is for us, who can be against us?
Isis 41: 10 Fear not....
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most sweet name of Jesus!๐๐น๐
Topic : The Spirit Of Thanksgiving! It Puts A Seal Of Blessing On Anything That We Have Already Received.
In his first presidential proclamation, George Washington designated November 26, 1789 as a Day of National Thanksgiving. The next president to issue a Thanksgiving Proclamation was Abraham Lincoln, who in 1863, also designated November 26.
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Six more other nations too celebrate this occasion.
The spirit of thanksgiving is the key to releasing the supernatural power of God in our lives.
Jesus fed 5,000 people with the power of thanksgiving. John 6:11 it says, "And Jesus took the loaves. And when He had given thanks, He distributed to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the people.
We should be thankful for everything that God has brought us through. We may have gone through more than we wanted to, but it was His grace, His mercy, and His hand that has sustained us until this day. We should be thankful for His Word that is alive and powerful, for every promise that He has made and kept, and for every promise that He has made and will keep in the future, because our God is not a man that He should lie. We should be thankful unto Him and bless His name always.
So many of us forget the goodness of God and quickly remember the things we wish to complain about when the Bible tells us very clearly, "Be thankful to Him, and bless His name" (Psalm 100:4).
There are many challenges that we face throughout our lifetime. These challenges teach us and force us to grow. Some challenges even remind us of what happens when we walk away from the righteous path.
These trials that God chooses to perfect our faith. We are often quick to declare these trials to be attacks of the enemy, and immediately start a distressed cry and asking God, โWhy me?โ But God is pruning you by taking you out of your comfort zone and in a new direction to help you fully realize all that He has to offer you. You are settling for good when God wants to give you His very best.
The appropriate response when in a trial is to say, โGod, I donโt know what Youโre doing. I donโt understand what Youโre doing. But I trust Youโre too wise to make a mistake. Youโre too loving to be unkind. And by faith, Iโm going to walk with You until we get the answer.โ
When life seems filled with trouble, it can be difficult to maintain an attitude of gratitude. All we see is our current circumstance, like a blackened storm. We can become caught up in the pain and anxiety and forget to be thankful.
But every day, we can choose to be thankful. Thankful for the hard times that make us appreciate the good times. Thankful for the lessons that are needed for our development. Thankful for the people in our livesโthose we love and those we learn from. Thankful for receiving the courage and strength to fight through the hard times. No matter if this day brings an unforeseen challenge or an unexpected blessing, whatever today might bring, we need to give thanks.
Pl listen to the video to hear the complete devotion. Have a blessed time!
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most graceful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐
Topic : .... In Lowliness Of Mind Let Each Esteem Other Better Than Themselves. Look Not Every Man On his Own Things, But Every Man Also On The Things Of Others. Philip 2:4.
We all are aware that world cup football tournament is being played at Qatar now. It is conducted by Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) for every four years. It started from the year 2030. Brazil has won this cup 6 times, the most by any country.
Already we have shocking news of this tournament. Outside rankers, Saudi Arabia has upset 3rd seeded and one of the hot tournament favorites, Argentina by 2:1 goals.
Today would like to share as how someone's help and sacrifice in his early days of his career helped Ronaldo Christiana to become one of th great football player in the world today.
Let's hear what Ronaldo said during one of the interviews, after receiving an award. He said, "I dedicate this award to my friend, Albert Fantrau. Yes, I am successful and become a great footballer today because of hum and his sacrifice. And all my success owes to my friend Albert. We played together in a youth team club. That time, leading "Sporting Recruiters Academy" came to observe us, and said that the attacker who scored most of the goals will be recruited in this sporting academy. 1st goal I scored. 2nd goal Albert Fantrau scored. Then Albert dribbled past two defenders and even the goal keeper, and it just needed to net the goal into the open goal post. Meanwhile Albert saw me running to his right side. Instead of kicking the ball into the open goal post and getting recruited, seeing me he passed the ball to me and I scored the goal."
On asking, the reason why you did like that?" Albert Fantrau said, "I know you are better player than me." Had Albert not sacrificed, Ronaldo would not have been what he is now. He is one of the greatest players of all time. He is an attacking forward and captain of the present Portugal team in this world cup.
How this verse "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things (needs)of others" is relevant to the sacrifice of Albert to help Ronaldo to be selected.
Life constantly presents each of us with opportunities to help others. Unfortunately we let lose those... To enable others to be successful, we need to understand the needs of others and be of help like the sacrifice of what Albert Fantrau has done to Christina Ronaldo.
Many times, instead of helping others to be successful, many in this world will not think of helping others to succeed, but with envy and jealousy try to further snub them, unless we live deeply rooted in Christ.
Paul was addressing and encouraging the church at Phillipi to help each other and respect each other....
For complete devotion, pl watch the short video. Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the marvelous and victorious name of Jesus!! ๐๐๐น
Topic: "Our Thought Life! The Happiness Of Your Life Depends Upon The Quality Of Your Thoughts." - Marcus Aerelius.
What we allow into our minds determines our reality and ultimately our legacy. Therefore mastering or controlling our mind positively is of great importance.
As someone thinks within himself, so he is. Prov. 23:7.
When we think, we build thoughts, and these become physical substance in our brains.
There is a class of people who boast of their honesty and frankness because we just say what we think without any second thought. Flinging out the words right and left as they come, no matter where they strike or whom they wound. Call it not honesty, but boasted frankness; call it miserable impertinence, reckless cruelty. We have no right to say what we think we can say, unless we think lovingly and sweetly..
We certainly have no right to unlade our jealousies, envies, bad humour, and miserable spites upon someone's heart.
If we must be ugly tempered, we should at least keep that ugliness locked up in ourselves, and not let it out to mar other people's happiness. Or we must speak out the wretched feelings, let us go into our own room and no ears hear it, but our own ears shall hear the hateful words.
What we allow into our minds determines our reality and ultimately our legacy.
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Benedict James
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Topic : What We Sow We Reap. When You Are Praying For Others, Others Will Be Praying For You. Today's Key Word Is "One Another."
The New Testament uses the phrase โone anotherโ 58 times. The Bible says Christians are to love one another, help one another, serve one another, bear one anotherโs burdens, and so on. Whether we believe it or not, it pays back with rich dividends. Let us not hold back like how monkeys hold back the nuts even when they are caught....
It is important to know what it means to support one another. Being kind to one another and to love one another.
"Our lives will last as long as God has something for us to do." - Max Anders
"If we have no peace, we have forgotten that we belong to each other." - Mother Teresa
We weren't meant to carry the load of life on our own. We need one another. Life can be heavy. People have been through disappointments, failures, betrayal, and some are dealing with illness, and are lonely. They can smile on the outside but be hurting inside. They have pressure and stress we know nothing about.
James tells us to "pray for one another" (James 5:16). When you pray for them, it helps lighten the load. Your prayer causes the angels to be busy in their work. Chains of depression, sickness, financial mess, people are at the cross roads unable to take decisions, and loneliness that have held them back begin to loosen, when we are in touch with one another and when we pray.
When we speak faith into their destiny, the forces of darkness begin to lose their grip. It may not happen overnight, but our prayer is making a difference. Our prayer may be what's keeping them going. They don't even know you're praying, but the Scripture says that what you do in secret, God will reward you in the open. When you pray for others, God will always make sure somebody is praying for you.
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
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Topic: Struggles And Hinderances That Block Us From Enjoying "Worship And Praise".
Hinderances can be from sins of gossip, pride, hatred, anger and arrogance because of having power and wealth, fear of other habitual and secret sins. Relationship conflicts, and many struggle in this area thereby not allowing them to worship the Lord freely. Cold and luke warm relationship with God.
Such sins are the main hindrances that will never allow us to worship the Lord.
What are the barriers that you feel are hindering you personally to worship and praise Him and reap the blessings of worship? You and I can make a small check list.
Then, how can we overcome these barriers?
By being obedient to the Word of God.. 1 Sam. 15 : 22 says, "To obey is better than sacrifice." Obedience is the best form of worship.
This true worship in an individual's life can happen only when he or she truly knows and experiences personally who the Lord God Almighty is, and truly understands what He has done for us. And experience personally His love, His power of Omnipotence and Omniscience.
Completely yielded life to Christ enables us to truly worship Him. A life that has a clean and pure heart. Anyone who sacrifices self centeredness enjoys worshipping the Lord.
Have a blessed time and fruitful new week!๐น๐๐
Benedict James. I
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Topic : Let Us Be An Encourager In Small Ways We Can! If We Knew The Pains And Sorrows Which Make Life Hard With Whom We Are Tempted To Be Impatient...
1 Thes. 5 : 11. Therefore encourage one another and build each other.
We should learn to look at the faults of others only through compassionate eyes , with charity, patience and compassion. We do not know the secret history of the lives of others. We do not know how piercing sorrows have produced the scars which we see in people's souls.
We do not know the pains and trials which make life hard to many with whom we are tempted to be impatient...
If we knew all the secret burdens and the heart-wounds which may carry hidden beneath their smiling faces, we would be patient and gentle with all men.
Let's be an encourager like Barnabas..It was Barnabas who stood with Paul when the disciples refused to accept Paul. It was Barnabas encouragement in the initial stages of Christian life of Paul.
Otherwise Paul would have not written more than half of the new testament and there would have been not so many churches had not Barnabas encouraged him. With his influence he stood with Paul when disciples opposed Paul and he was the encourager to accompany Paul initially in the missionary journeys.
Barnabas had also encouraged and supported John Mark who went back home from the middle of the missionary journey. He pursued with John Mark though Paul opposed. Had he not pursued with John Mark inspite of his earlier mistakes, there would not have been the Mark Gospel for us.
Let's be an encourager in small ways. Who knows? One you helped might become great instrument in the Lord's hand. We never hear after a certain period regarding Barnabas, but his good work continued in the lives of John Mark and apostle Paul.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐น๐๐
Benedict James.
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Topic : Deceit, Greed And Obsession Has Ruined Absalom's Future. David's Cry To God In Ps 3rd Chapter When Absalom Threatened His Own Father's Kingship.
For devotion, let us mediate Psalm 3rd chapter.
1. Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4. I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5. I laid me down and slept; I awakened; for the Lord sustained me.
6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7. Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8. Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Blessed are those who fear the Lord!! Blessed are those people who share the redemptive salvation of having Christ within who died for our sins and rose again.
Here also we observe David also was also no strange to family and personal problems. He had plenty. The great man of God found himself overwhelmed because of the rebellion of his very own son, the handsome Absalom who looks beautiful to look at, but deceit, greed within and wrong companion ruined him to upsurge his own beloved father's throne.
Rather than stay and fight with him, he chose to flee from home and his throne. Though many thought David was forsaken by God, David thought it otherwise. Even amidst severe unbearable trials, he still saw the Lord has been his shield, protector and fortress.
Even in our lives, when doctor's reports are discouraging, financial crisis, family issues, death of our lived ones, may too rise like how David faced. And how he encouraged himself and strengthened to say, "Thou are my shield and strength".
For today's complete devotion, let us listen to the the short video.
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Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous and Omnipotent name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic: Significance Of Praise In A Christian's life. What Is Praise? Praise Is "Inner Health Made Audible" says C.S. Lewis..
The roar of the delighted mob at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia lavishing praise on the Indian Cricket team for their astonishing victory over arch rivals, Pakistan in the T-20 World cup cricket tournament on 23rd October recently. The roar and praises of the crowd when their team wins the Big Game is unimaginable.
Parents praise their kids. Grandparents patents praise them even more. Teachers praise the students when they perform good in their exams or when they excel in a competition or an interview. Praise is therefore an integral part of life. We praise what we value. We praise what we love.
Ps 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye land.
Most of us agree that the Almighty, Immortal and Invisible God is what we love and value the most. But, then, why it is difficult for so many of us to praise Him? In Reflections of one of the Psalm, C.S. Lewis writes that praise is "inner health that is made audible".
For those with healthy spiritual life, praise is natural. It easily flows from the heart of one who has a relationship with God. For others, those who praise, "it's just a religious training" without inviting the presence of God. And lack of understanding God's Omnipotent power, fear of embarrassment, unholiness are few which distances human mind from praising God. it becomes wall or an obstacle.
It really sadens me to see people in most of the churches, many skip the praise and worship time and listen to the sermon directly.
Praise and worship is the opening act to the Pastors'message. Praise softens the soil of hearts so that seed of the message can be planted.
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Praise Gives Us Access To God. We can praise Him anytime. We can start with praising Him before prayer time. Praise Him before you meditate God's Word. You can praise Him with songs while driving the car.
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Praise Changes/ Transforms us.
I've observed in Crusades, during Praise and worship hardest of hearts melt and lives have changed, and repented of their sins. Physical and spiritual healings take place, and deliverance takes place.
Therefore, Praise changes relationships for good. It changes hearts. It changes mindset. Praise shifts our focus from problems to the solution. From pain to promise. From hurt to hope.
In the fires of praise, God reaches out and melts down our jagged crooked edges until we become smooth in His hands. We become so smooth, when others see us or when see in a mirror, we reflect the rest, peace, calmness and joy unspeakable.
For complete devotion, Pl watch the short video.
Have a joyful and wonderful time!! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic: First Love! Is it Still Alive Within? To Fall In Love With God Is The Greatest Romance! Nevertheless I Have This Against You, That You Have Left Your First Love. - Rev 2:4.
We might lose many things in life, but we need to be gaurded not to lose our First love in Christ!
First love always keeps us alert to sin, always desires to spend time with Christ which gives true joy, peace and victory.
Jesus โ the First and the Last, the One Who was dead but now lives forever more, the One Who holds the keys to death and hell โ had a message for each of the churches of Asia, represented by seven golden lampstands.
For the church at Ephesus, He had many compliments. He commended them for their hard work, their refusal to quit, and how they would not tolerate evil pretenders. They had been patient and persistent for His nameโs sake.
In spite of these admirable traits, Jesus had one thing against them: the Ephesian church had left their first love โ their passion and evangelistic zeal. They were busy no doubt in activities of Christ but lost their first love.
Jesus urged the church at Ephesus to remember the height from which they had fallen, to repent, to turn back - to that first precious love, to do the early works they had once performed. Otherwise, Jesus was on His way to j the lampstand from its place.
Do you burn with the same fervor as when you first came to 0Jesus? If we are not eager to accomplish the first works that you once did, we need to repent and turn back to Him.
If we go after worldly things and pleasures, then we have lost our first love. If we no longer desire to spendtime in His presence, then, its a sign we have lost our first love. These are few traits .. 0
Listen to what the Spirit said to the church of Ephesus and what He still speaks today: "for the one who overcomeslll, He will give fruit from the Tree of Life in Godโs paradise" (Rev. 2:7).
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
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Topic : Your Attitude And Not Your Aptitude Will Determine Your Altitude." - Zig Ziglar Without The Passion And The Inner Drive/ Desire To Excel, You Will Be A Mediocre Person In This World.
Good planning and hard work leads to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.โ - Proverbs 21:5
Zig Ziglar, an American author and a motivational speaker, once said, โYour attitude, and not your aptitude, will determine your altitude,โ which throws light on the importance of having the right attitude towards life.ย ย A familiar proverb since early 1800th century says, "Where there is a will, there is a way." It is true that if we have the necessary skills but lack the positive attitude in life, we will not go far.ย ย Attitude refers to our thinking and our outlook towards life. Some people are pessimistic and when they fail at tasks, they lose hope and give up, whereas others are optimistic, and even when there are obstacles and challenges in life, they do not give up easily.ย ย To succeed in life, we need to be determined to reach our goals, despite the setbacks we may face along the way. ย Skills and knowledge are important no doubt, but they can be acquired with time; however, attitude is something that is inherent in an individual and it is comparatively difficult to change with time.ย
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Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the powerful l name of Jesus!๐๐น๐
Topic: Conquerors! If We Say We Are His Children And Conquerors, We Will Never Be Controlled By Our Situations Or Challenges...
"We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus." Let us not be self defeated.
Prov. 23:7. As you think, so you are! Or what you think you become.
Are you looking for Ultimate victory and satisfaction in your life? The wisest man, Solomon said, Everything under the sun is vanity. As a man thinketh, so is he. If you keep on thinking of defeat and failure, you will be defeated and be a failure. If you keep on thinking about your sickness, you will become all the more sick.
Let's not accept defeat like King Saul and His strong army and go down in defeat and live a fearful life. Goliath has not defeated them. But, they themselves were defeated.
Oh! Let's not go down in defeat like King Saul and his army. Let's not be people who are beaten and defeated already. If we are in Christ, and if Christ reigns in our lives, if Christ is the Lord of our lives, we will never be mastered, or to say, we will never be controlled by circumstances or situations in life. And we will never go down in defeat seeing the giants in our life staring at us. The big dreadful giant Goliath looked insignificant and a "nobody" in the sight of David.
No man, no woman, no child, if we have confidence and faith in God and who reigns our lives Like the shepherd boy, David, need never go down in defeat. Never succumb to fear.
Because, we as His children know where to go, what to do, and how to do. Because, you and I are not only conquerors but more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who loved us.
The God of Abraham is still our God, the God of Elijah is still our God. The God who made the iron axe to float or swim is still our Almighty God. The God who supplied the little widow and her son with her meal and her oil is still our Almighty God. There is no uncertainty about that. We are more than conquerors in the face of tragedy and giant like situation that encounter our lives.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short video!๐๐น๐
Have a joyful and blessed time! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
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Topic: SIN! Sin Is A Slow Poison Which Gradually Destroys Not Only Our Physical, Mental And Spiritual Life, But Destroys Our Future. Let's Say No To Sin And No To Worldly Temptations!
John 8:11 She said, "No man, Lord." And Jesus said unto her, "Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."
"You are free to choose, but you are not free to alter the consequences of your decisions." - Ezra Taft.
Every step of obedience will take you to the the next level of holiness and blessings. Every act of sin brings its consequences- Ben.
"Remember, you may choose your sin, but you cannot choose the consequences." - Kenny Sanford..
"One great Power of sin is that it binds men and women together so that they do not recognise its true character." - Andrew Murray.
"The recognition of sin is the begining of salvation." - Martin Luther.
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Sin by its very nature, has consequences. Gal. 6 : 7 & 8.
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God uses sometimes consequences to discipline His children. Heb 12 : 5 to 11.
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Consequences are worst when we continually and wilfully sin. Luke 12 : 47 & 48.
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Sin is sin. Let us not minimise little sins and overrate big sins. We all need God's salvation. And we are in no place to judge others as if we are perfect. People don't need your condemnation, they need our love. Let's stop judging and start loving. We all have fallen short of God's standards. But His love saved us.
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But Christ washes away all eternal consequences for those who repent of their sins by loving Him. And gives eternal blessings and life. Rom 6 : 23.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the amazing and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" once again!๐๐น๐
Topic: World Is In Pursuit /Search For Peace In This Peaceless And Violent World.
Everyone, including people who have money, riches and wealth, fame and stature too struggle to find rest and peace in this wearied world.
And everyone strive for one thing more than any otherโPEACE.
The reason they seek it is, because thereโs no lasting comfort or freedom in their lives inspite of having everything in life. Why we see now and then several film actors who go into depression and attempt suicide, though they have wealth, fame and status? Because they cannot find meaning and purpose, and peace in this disturbed world.
Itโs like they are always unsettled and restless. The Bible defines peace primarily in three ways.
Psychological peace - the comfort within.
Relational peace - harmony among humanity.
Spiritual peace - which is between God and man.
The Bible outlines how sin damages or wipes out all three types of peace.
When God created man, he was at peace with God, himself, and everyone else.
However, that peace was lost when he turned against God. Peace can be restored, but we cannot do it alone. God provided a way. Some people say when they drink little or more wine they will have little peace. They think so, but on the contrary it makes them still lonelier and miserable, and further, their health is destroyed.
Jesus Christ, Godโs only Son, was sent to this world to take away our sins. He did so by allowing Himself to be crucified, and it was that sacrifice that made it possible for us to have peace againโpeace within ourselves, peace with each other and peace with God.
After Jesus died on the cross, He came back to life. That demonstrated Jesus is God, but also made it clear He desires for everyone to have perfect peace.
Jesus empowers each of us to overcome every type of sin. No matter how difficult our situation is, Christ can break through it. But we must first acknowledge our sin and commit to Jesus, then we can have perfect peace and know its meaning.
In John 16:33, Jesus said, โI have told you all this so that you may have peace in meโ To have peace, we must know the One who can give it.
Have a blessed and peaceful time! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
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Topic : Fear Part II. Overcoming Fear "No Weapon That Formed Against Me Shall Prosper." - Isia. 54:17. More Of Christ Lessor Is Fear.
We are not alone in our battles with fear. But, we are able to counter fear, only when Christ is allowed to reign in our lives." It's because of our intimate relationship with Jesus. In fact earning wealth, power, position and fame with wrong and wicked ways adds more fear, vulnerability and guilt which further adds more anxiety than to a normal person. We cannot avoid this.
But, when we begin to experience His presence in our lives more and more, and live faithfully, fear loses its grip more and more, as we draw closer and closer to the Lord. This is the truth. We see few men of God in this world radiate with such joy, victory and sunshine...
Yesterday we heard in the devotion the first three letters of the acronym of the 5 letter Word - FEARS. 1) F- Face the fear. 2) E- Expect the resistance. 3) A- Apply the Word.
Today we will hear the 4th and 5th letter. R and S......
4th) R- Recognise the Lord โFor I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help youโ (Isaiah 41:13).
For the believers in Christ Jesus, He promised that He would never leave nor forsake us. We are not alone in our battles with fear, as I shared.
In fact, because of our intimate relationship with Jesusโwe begin to know His presence and fear loses its grip on our hearts. The Lord is available to help us through scary situations, if we are willing to submit to Him and follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. The more we practice the presence of God, the less fearful we will become.
5th) S- Speak the Truth โFor God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mindโ (2 Timothy 1:7).
No Place for Fear for Bible believing and Bible obeying Christians. This Christian journey has many peaks and valleys. There will be mountain top experiences of faith that will allow us to soar in spiritual victories, yet there are also valleys of missed opportunities.
For complete devotion, watch this short video.
Have a joyful morning and victorious time over 'fear'. ๐๐๐น
I. Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the victorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐
Topic : FEAR! Fear Can Be Paralyzing. Those Who Suffer From The Effects Of Fear Have Difficulty In Accomplishing The Purposes Of Godโs Calling On Their Lives.
When fear raises its ugly head to intimidate us, we must resist the urge to run and instead turn to face it...
Fear can be paralyzing. Those who suffer from the effects of fear have difficulty in accomplishing the purposes of Godโs calling on their lives. They struggle with moving forward when the Spirit says โGo!โ and they struggle with remaining in place when the Spirit says โStay!โ Satan always will have the fear option available for every believer who dares to step out in faith to do Godโs will. However God hasnโt given His people a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind to do what would be impossible without Him.
Let us focus on the acronym the 5 Biblical ways to gain victory over our fears :
1) Face the Fear โ โBut by righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks backโ but we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are savedโ (Hebrews 10:38-39).
When fear raises its ugly head to intimidate us, we must resist the urge to run and instead turn to face it. We can deal with it because God who is within us is greater than the devil and anything that comes against us. In order to have the victory, our first response is to pray and ask the Lord for strength through the gift of the Holy Spirit. He will give courage to our soul and vision to our mind to overcome the spirit of fear.
2) Expect the Resistance โSubmit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from youโ (James 4:7).
Just because we deal with fear once, it does not mean that we will never encounter it again. When Jesus was tempted by Satan, scripture teaches us that โWhen the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune timeโ (Luke 4:13). We are not better than Jesus and fear will come back another time perhaps when we are weakened, when we are tired, weary, or not feeling good. The victory happens when we make up our minds to resist a passive approach to fear every single time we face.
3) Apply the Word โThere is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in loveโ (1 John 4:18).
The spirit of fear canโt occupy the same space as perfect love! One will eventually overcome the other. Our love is built up as we read, study, memorize, and obey the Word of God to every area of our lives. No one will ever overcome fear without the love of God expressed through the Scriptures. Itโs the truth and love of God keeping His promises that strengthens our faith and we are no longer fearful regardless of the situation.
Have s joyful and blessed day! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the merciful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic : Be An Encourager! Paul In His Early Life After Conversion, was Encouraged And Supported By Barnabas When Everyone Were Against Him.
If We Knew The Pains And Sorrows Which Make Life Hard With Whom We Are Tempted To Be Impatient...
1 Thes. 5 : 11. Therefore encourage one another and build each other.
We should learn to look at the faults of others only through love"s eyes , with charity, patience and compassion. We do not know the secret history of the lives of others. We do not know how piercing sorrows have produced the scars which we see in people's souls.
We do not know the pains and trials which make life hard to many with whom we are tempted to be impatient...
If we knew all the secret burdens and the heart-wounds which may carry hidden beneath their smiling faces, we would be patient and gentle with all men.
Let's be an encourager like Barnabas..It was Barnabas who stood with Paul when the disciples refused to accept Paul. It was Barnabas encouragement in the initial stages of Christian life of Paul.
Otherwise Paul would have not written more than half of the new testament and there would been not so many churches had Barnabas encouraged him. With his influence he stood with Paul when disciples opposed Paul and he was the encourager to accompany Paul initially in the missions.
Barnabas had also encouraged and supported John Mark who went back home from the middle of the missionary journey. He pursued with John Mark though Paul opposed. Had he not pursued with John Mark inspite of his earlier mistakes, there would not have been the Mark Gospel for us.
Let's be an encourager in small ways. Who knows? One you helped might become great instrument in the Lord's hand. We never hear after a certain period regarding Barnabas, but his good work continued in the lives of John Mark and apostle Paul.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐น๐๐
Benedict James.
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Topic : The Brightest Hour! The Brightest Hour In Christ's Is, Not The Hour Of His Transfiguration, Or Of His Miracle - Working, Or Of His Sublime Teaching, But The Hour When He Hung In The Darkness On His Cross.
"Greater love has no one than this, that Jesus lay down His life for us." - John 15:13,
He loved the mankind and gave His best gift, His only begotten son, Jesus.
John 03:16. For God so loved the world....
Ephesians 5:1โ2, Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.
The greatest attribute in God is not His power though it is omnipotence; not His knowledge though it omniscience; not His glory though it is burning majesty; it is His love. He is greatest as He blesses and serves. The brightest hour in Christ's is, not the hour of His transfiguration, or of His miracle - working, or of His sublime teaching, but the hour when He hung in the darkness on His cross. Then it was that His love shown out in the most wondrous revealing. We need to remember for ourselves that the greatest thing in the world is love - that serving is the path to highest honour.
Have a Joyful and blessed time!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐น
Topic: Self imprisoned in the "Prison of Fear." "Extreme fear can neither fight nor fly." - William Shakespeare.
"Fear is nothing but an obstacle that stands in the way of progress."
"Fear does not exist anywhere except in the mind." - Dale Carnegie.
"Fear is a dark room where negatives develop." - Anonymous.
FEAR has two meanings. "Forget everything and run Or face everything and rise." The choice is yours.
Many people live in a prison that has no bars, locks, or guards, because they are held captive by the prison of fear! Simply they themselves are chained to self imprisonment. It keeps them locked up, afraid of their own shadow. The list of things people are afraid of is endless:
We go often from feasting to mourning, from celebrating life to processing death. We are self imprisoned by fear because of various problems - financially, physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.
There are even those who live in fear of what others think of them, never wanting to speak up or be noticed for fear of embarrassment. But it is not Godโs plan that we live in fear! Let us therefore declare with our mouth what divine Word of God says:
Isaiah 41:10, โFear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.โ With Jesus by our side we have no reason to fear!
In Psalm 27:1, It promises โThe Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?โ
Psalm 34:7: The Angel of the lord encamps all around those who fear Him.
Have a blessed and joyful weekend!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic : Our Words!! "One Good Word Is A Gift. It Will Repay Good. But One Grevious Or Hurtful Word Is Like A Debt. We Need To Pay Interest." Words Are FREE; But How We Use Them Cost Us.
"Words can plant gardens; also words can burn large forests too!"
"To kill a person one weapon is enough; but to kill and hurt a mind just ONE hurtful word is enough."
Prov. 18:21. Death & Life are in the power of the Tongue.
Prov. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but harsh words stir up anger.
I've shared on this topic many a times. We pass in several areas of areas of our lives but falter in one particular area of life.
Words are FREE; but how we use them cost us. Our Words can bless people. Our words can curse people.
Words have lot of power. With one word we can break relationship. With one word where there is no relationship it can be built.
With few kind words we can steadily develop relationship; but on the other hand one wrong or hurtful or grevious word is enough to lit a great war of friction & storm.
It is the best that can happen is - 'to lose the debatable arguments and win the relationship'. But, often times it happens that we win arguments but lose precious relationships.
So, it's so important to be very careful. "Not raising our voice but raising the value of our words will build healthy & fruitful relationships." Because it's rain that grows flowers but not thunder.
"One good word is a gift. It will repay good. But one grevious or hurtful word is like a debt. We need to pay interest."
"Words can plant gardens; also words can burn large forests too!!"
What we eat may not remain in our stomach; but what we say remains in our heart forever and so, it's very important to think twice before we speak..
We use water regularly and we also use our words, but once they are used they cannot be retrieved.
To kill a person one weapon is enough; but to kill and hurt a mind just ONE hurtful word is enough.
When people come & shout without any proper reasoning, let us just ignore them, because It's not the rupee notes which make noise but coins make noise where it's value is insignificant.
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Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever loving and powerful name of Jesus!! ๐๐๐
Topic: "Discipline Automatically Does Not Make Someone A Leader, But No One Can Lead For Long Without It."
2 Corint. 9:26 & 27. I do not fight like a boxer beating in the air... But, I discipline my body and keep it under control lest I myself should be disqualified.
Discipline will take us to places where honor, rewards, recognition, riches, good health and blessings are in store. Indiscipline will take us to shame, humiliation, poverty, sickness, and finally disillusionment in life.
"More governments have failed from poor discipline than poor policies."
"More Church Leaderships have failed miserably due to bad discipline than bad theology."
"Super achievers don't waste time in unproductive and catastrophic thoughts. They think constructively and they knew their level of thinking determines their success." - Dr. Seymour Epstein.
Paul said in 1 Cor. 9:26, "I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. But, I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest I myself be disqualified. A champion boxer must have a clear focused aim in the ring. Few seconds distraction is enough for him to be knocked out of the event. But, an indisciplined boxer who never disciplined himself to have a focused training and hard work will throw wild punches in the sir, never landing a blow on his opponent.
Similarly, an indisciplined believer suffers consistent defeats in his bout or fight against sin. So, it's important to train ourselves with discipline to pursue godliness. To pursue true victory and success, we need to discipline ourselves to walk in Spirit and not in flesh and in pursuit of fleshly lustful desires. But to discipline ourselves in biblical preaching, participate in fellowship, Word, Personal Prayers, Praise and worship, and most importantly practice and implement it in our daily life. Otherwise, our Christian life will be just like seeing in the mirror, the mud and dirt all over the face and not cleaning it.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Anger! "When Anger Rises, Think Of The Consequences." - Confucius. "Anger Is A Powerful Emotion. If It Is Not Handled Appropriately, It Will Have Destructive Results For Both." - Annonymous.
"You will not be punished for your anger; But you will be punished by your anger." - Anonymous.
Prov. 19 : 19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment. Prov. 14 : 17. A quick tempered person 'acts foolishly.
Here are few quotes:
"I feel anger is a wasted emotion. I don't like to waste emotions." - Jim Webbs.
"When anger rises, think of the consequences." - Confucius.
"You will not be punished for your anger ; but you will be punished by your anger. - Anonymous..
Whether we like it or not ; whether we admit or not, anger is part of our lives. Some control it & for many it is beyond their control.
One of my friend says " One of my relative is too good as a person and has several amazing qualities. Very active in Christian & social works, but he is too quick to react and too often has his outbursts. So, this one thing, ANGER, has stolen his entire happiness and peace.
Anger is a powerful emotion. If it is not handled appropriately, it will have destructive results for both. Grievous words stir up destructive wrath. Uncontrolled anger can lead to arguments, physical fights, physical abuse, assault and self-harm. On the other hand a well managed anger can be a useful emotion that motivates us to make positive & smooth changes.
Volumes are written on this subject by several authors as how to stem this anger. But in vain. Seldom we put efforts in biblical way to control anger. We need to fill ourselves with the divine Word which alone can tame anger. Especially, apart from our daily devotion reading few verses daily in a systematic way from book of Proverbs will do a world of good for us.
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Benedict James.
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Topic: Blessings & Anger Do Not Go Together. Anger Is One Of The Deadliest Sins Which Often Leads To Self Destruction Than Allowing The Purpose & Plan Of God In Our Lives.
Anger severely dents the relationship with the victim as well as with God too!
Prov. 20:03. It is honorable for a man to avoid strife; but every person is quick to start a quarrel.
Blessings & Anger do not go together. Anger is one of the deadliest sins which often leads to self destruction than allowing the purpose & plan of God in our lives.
Eg. Moses after serving & leading Israelites towards promise land for so many years, but in a fit of rage & anger struck the rock instead of speaking. Result? Did not enter Promise Land.
Consequences of persons frequently getting angry or loosing self control:
An angry person or the one who does not have self control ( he/she) creates often friction & makes an atmosphere of hell & unpleasant atmosphere in the Family and everywhere - 24ร7ร365 days.๐คค
# It severely dents the relationship with the victim as well as with God too.
Frequently being angry, gives a different personality altogether where people dread to build relationship with him/her.
Even high profile Organisations how competent he or she may be, they overlook such people to avoid unpleasantness.
By being angry often, we tend to loose many things. Bright future is blocked. ๐คคSweet long relationships are severed...๐ฅ, health being spoiled. Prov. 17: 22. Broken spirit drieth the bones.
Consistent reading of God's Word - filling our lives with the Word of God, esp. book of proverbs & steady regular prayers gives us the control over anger.
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Benedict James
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Topic : "Knowledge Will Give You Power, but character respect." - Bruce Lee "Character Is What You Are When No One Is Watching." - Heraclitus
Ps. 26: 1 Declare me innocent O Lord, for I have acted with integrity.
It is the building of the character that should be central aim in all of our lives. Business, school, college, church, profession, pleasure, struggle, reading all are but means to the one end. The growth of one's manhood is infinitely of more importance than the growth of one's fortune. Everything we do leaves it's impress within, upon our soul. We are building life all the while whatever we are doing. The work itself may fail, the efforts may fail, but in the workers' disappointment, amid the failure of his plans, the work on his or her character goes on or lives on. Even in defeats the struggling leaves a recompense within. Giving though nothing gift comes from the gift, blesses the giver.
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will and character.
"People are interested by our talents, power and fame. God is impressed by character."
"Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It's created little by little, day by day."
"The truth of our efforts is expressed through the choice of our actions."
Character Character Character Is Most Important.
"Greatness Is Best Measured By How Well An Individual Responds To The Happenings In Life That Appear To Be Totally Unfair, unreasonable, and undeserved.- Marvin J. Ashton.
For complete devotion, let us watch the video.
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Benedict James
Welcome to " Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic : Unless We Are Blessed, We Cannot Be A Blessing To Others. "We Cannot Pour From An Empty Cup."
"Remember to take care of yourself. Sometimes you get so busy taking care of others, you forget that you are important too!" - Joyce Meyer.
Our cup of life can be empty, when we keep doing our way; when we keep deciding our way, and not seeking His divine will instead.
We all grown up in this world with full of strife and turmoil, arguing and bickering with no peace at till we met the "Prince of Peace."
If you are a Christian, when I say Christian, I mean being a 'born again' christian, then our cup can never be empty. But, we need to strive towards the fruit of the spirit so that the World knows that we bear fruit and be a great blessing...
As I shared already, to be truly a blessing, we certainly cannot serve from an empty cup without the overflowing blessings of God's presence in our lives. These blessings had to be visible to others at all times - His blessings of provision, His protection, His Power, His grace and His mercies in our lives.
Even if we work hard and have busy right schedules, our life can be empty, if, we are filled with selfishness, lust, wrath, anger, evil speaking, hatred, putting down others, not able to digest success of others, losing patience as often like a little child who falters and falls.
But, our cup can never be empty when our lives are truly rooted with His divine Word in agape love, self control, gentleness, meekness, kindness, goodness, long-suffering, patience, temperance, and praying for those who hate and malign us, loving people who persecute us...
Whoever it might be, take care of yourself first that your life is blessed and filled with His rich blessings in your own personal life.
As we cannot pour anything from an empty cup. So, it's primarily important that we be strong and ensure our cup is not empty but always filled and overflowing with divine God's blessings so that it flows easily from us.
One way of filling it up is - by being a role model as a father, mother, husband, wife, brother, sister, pastor, leader, evangelist, not to mention disciple of Christ. The world knows whether we are fruitful or not.
We need to not only invest in meditating the Word of God, but enjoy it to apply it in our lives.....
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video.
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Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the blessed name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic: Our Destiny Depends On Our Attitude. "You Never Change Your Life Until You Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone; Change Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone.โ .
True blessings are not in the easy path! Easy path W/O any struggles lead to failures and disappointment.
There is always an easy path and a right path in everyone's life. What we choose we become. Enjoy comforts and easy going life now, later life will certainly be very hard to climb - an uphill task.
During the Japanese colonial rule over Korea, some people chose an easy, comfortable life, but some chose the right path and devoted their whole life to the struggle for their country's independence. According to their choices, they lived completely different lives and ended up with totally different outcomes; the former were branded as traitors, and the later were hailed as the Korean independent activists, with their names honored for future generations.
Similarly, there is an easy path and right path in our life of faith as well. We are strongly tempted in these luxurious days, to seek out the easy ways in life. Naturally, we are not fond of bearing heavy burdens, of performing hard tasks, of making self denials. We prefer to be slothful, lazy and idle. Not many people die of overwork; more die of lack of excitement, boredom and dissatisfaction in life. Souls are withered too, by pleasure seeking and by excessive gratification of one's own appetites, desires or whims. In shrinking from self denials called for in the path of duty we are missing the best things God has to give us.
There are always temptations at the crossroads of our lives to choose between the easy worldly path or right path. It's upto us to chose as these decisions either mar and destroy our lives or makes it fruitful and joyful.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Blessed And Beautiful People In Life! Those Who Bless You; Those Who Desire You To Be Successful And Seek Good In Your Life Are A Rare Gift And Blessing To You!
โBeauty isnโt about having a pretty face itโs about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart, and a pretty soul.โ
Matthew 5:8 โHow blessed are those who are pure in heart, because it is they who will see God!โ
Isaiah 52:7 โHow beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, โYour God reigns."
Have you ever come across few persons in your life whom, whenever you meet, you feel joyful, blessed and satisfied in life?? Yes! I did! I meet and keep meeting such people. I love to. And we all love to have such privileged companions.
It gives us immense joy to meet those people. They always care for others, encourage others, uplift the spirits. They bring sunshine into the lives of people. They bring light in the lives of people who are in the dark. They bring smile, laughter, springs of joy, peace, inspiration and motivation into the lives of people. We feel like meeting such people as often as possible. Is it not?
Well, U and I love to meet such people and we feel like meeting them and spending much time with them. Is it not? Why? Its truly amazing to have such dear one's. They are diomands and Gems in our lives, so precious.
Whenever we meet such people, it reignites some positive energy and makes life more meaningful.
These people are in my opinion most unselfish people in this world. They love to see our success. They love to see us prosper. They love to make us happy when we are down. These few people can be from amongst our families, relatives, friends' circle, or from office, or our 'well wishers'. They use the tongue to inspire, encourage, motivate and bless others.
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
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Topic : Let's Not Limit God By Asking For Temporal And Small Things. Higher And Deeper Our Prayer Life Is, Higher Will Be Our Godly Desires.
Our little prayers to God are over answered. We ask for temporal things; And He gives us both.
Ps. 37:4. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
No true, faith-winged prayer goes unanswered, but many a prayer that seems to us unanswered is really over-answered. The very thing we ask God does not grant, because He is able to do something infinitely better for us. We ask for bodily help or relief, and He sees that we need far more some deep spiritual blessing. He answers our soul's needs before He gratifies our personal wishes. Otherwise we don't change!!
Jesus raised Lazarus from death. After Lazarus was raised, how he lived no one knows. Nothing is ever mentioned in the Bible. But, then, he died the 2nd time.
An alcoholic, on death bed, fearing death, gave an oath of not touching the wine. He gave his life after the counsel. God in His mercy healed him completely. But, he is back to his old habbit.
I always therefore emphasis ; True spiritual healing is 1000 times better than physical healing." Eternal life is secured.
So, we ask for a temporal ; He does not give it to us, but instead He bestows upon us a spiritual good that enriches us forever. We ask for lifting away of a burden or sickness or averting of a sorrow; our plea is not granted in form, instead we receive the new impartation of the power of Christ, or an angel comes and ministers to us. Thus many times our little prayers are over-answered.
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Benedict James
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Topic: The Blessings Of Praise In An Individual's Life! The Depth And The Power Of Praise Can Be Experienced With The Deeper Relationship With Christ.
Praising God does not mean we close our eyes to the difficulties. Apostle Paul says in a letter to Philipians in 4th chapter 6 & 7, "Do not be anxious... but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving , let your requests be made known unto God.."
There is a ladder of praise I believe that everyone of us can praise Him irrespective of what situation we are in.
Praising God with a pure heart means, touching the heart of Christ and allowing God to cleanse our hearts from impure motives and thoughts.
Dying to self is a progressive journey, and it travels higher only through praise.
"we need to believe that the 'prayer of praise' is the highest form of communion with God, and one that always releases a great deal of power into our lives."
"Praising Him is not something we do because we feel good; rather it's an act of obedience.
Often the prayer of praise is being done in sheer teeth-gritting will power; yet when we persist in it, somehow the power of God is released into us and into the situation, first in a trickle perhaps, later in a growing stream that floods us and washes away the old hurts and scars and sickness.
Our prayer of praise releases God's power to work in another person's life.
Miracles, Power And Victory will be part of what God does in our lives when we learn to rejoice in all things.
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Topic : The will of God! The Will Of God Will Never Take Us Where The Grace Of God Will Not Protect Us"
"Doing God's will is the greatest blessing!! There will be no regrets." - Ben
Mt. 7:21. Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is heaven."
We are never to be rebellious or slow to submit to God, but we must be sure that we have done all we can before we fold our hands and say, "Thy Will be done." There come many experiences, however, in which we can do nothing, and can only submit. We must not only ourselves strive faithfully in all things to do the will of God, but must suffer it to be done in us, even when it lays us low in the dust, even when it strips us bare and shatters all our happiness.
This will is to be accepted, too, not rebelliously, with murmuring and complaint, but songfully, joyfully and lovingly.
"God can do wonders with a broken heart, if we can give Him all the pieces without holding back.," - Ben.
"The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you."
So, the best way to be protected from all trouble and heartache is to allow the will of God. How it can be fulfilled? Simple yet challenging, but exciting to implement.
God reveals His Plan through the Bible. Let Bible be our compass. Let the Word become our breath and life.....
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I. Benedict James
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Topic : Faith Removes Mountains. Supernatural Touch Of Faith By The Woman Amidst Her Hopelessness.
We speak about faith but we don't speak or rather declare faith. We speak about His Power but we don't declare His Power actually, when needed. We know about Christ but not Christ and His love and His Power. I mean, we know about Christ but truly often times in actual testing situations, we act as if we don't know Christ.
In Luke 08: 43 to 48, we see a woman suffering from having a flow of blood for 12 long years. And she has spent ALL her livelihood on physicians going from one doctor to another. Nothing happened but, instead her disease drained her financially, but it took her energy and strength and ruined her social life. Having heard about Christ and His miracle making power, she made her final and last attempt to "try Jesus." She felt within Christ's divine power can surely heal her. And her faith rose so much so, she declared to herself saying, "I will not touch Christ like how the mob is touching, but touch the hem of His garment." So, she silently goes and touches the hem of the garment. Jesus turned around and said "Who touched me?"
How did He know that one touch amid all the jostling of the crowd?? The multitudes were all over Him . Him. The disciples even thought it is strange that He should ask such a question. The people could not resist in touching Him. Ohhhh!! But there was one touch different from the rest of the crowd. There was a heart's cry in it, a piteous cry. It was not like the jostling of the crowd, accidental or a thoughtless touch, but the mere touch of nearness; there was a soul in it. So, amid the rude pressure of the multitude, He recognised it. And And the woman came trembling and falling upon Jesus feet, she declared to Christ the reason she has touched him and that very twinkling of the moment she said she was healed. And Jesus said to her, "daughter, be of good cheer, your faith has made thee whole. Go in peace." Amen!
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Benedict James
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Topic : Storms And Blessings! Christ Takes Us Into The Chamber Of Pain To Draw The Curtains While Bringing Out The Best In Us.
Dark clouds - Silver lining; Storm - ๐ Rainbow.
Ps. 30:05. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
"For every dark cloud there is a silver lining."
"For every storm there is a rainbow."
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Benedict James
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Topic : Agape Love! Loving The Unloved! Loving Those Who Hate And Despise Us. ๐
Matthew 5:46 - For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans do the same?
There are some people whom it is very easy to love. Is it not? They are congenial to our tastes. They have amiable qualities or charming manners, or they have befriended us or they are our social companions.
But they are others, good enough, yet not congenial, not amiable, not to our taste. Because they have unlovely and disagreeable traits of Christ and complete agreeable traits of the world. Faults completely mar the beauty of their character.
Yet, if we are called to be Christians, if we are called to bear the name of Christ, if we are called to bear and carry the cross daily, we should not or rather we must not fail to the brotherly love toward such people. We must seek that charity, that hides the multitude of their sins and faults against you. My question is : Do you and I do that?
To be truly honest it's the most challenging and difficult thing to do, but not impossible. It's no doubt a daunting task, as it tests our humility to the core. And our enemy - "SELF, " And exposes the true personality of the person.
By God's grace, I passed this test, not earlier but certainly in the recent times. It's most challenging for anyone but we need to strive to love the unlovely.
If we see the lives of Joseph, Daniel and Stephen, they passed these tests completely. They loved those who hated them, they prayed for those who not only persecuted them but killed them. That's the reason they were most blessed and successful in their missions.
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Topic : What Does Jesus Mean To Us? When I'm Weak, Jesus Is My Strength; When I'm Sick, Jesus Is My Healing; When I'm In Danger, Jesus Is My Protection...
Jesus is our everything! Without Jesus it's all emptiness and void.
My. 05:06. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. For they shall be filled.
John 06:35. Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
"When I'm hungry, Jesus is my bread of life. When I'm weak, Jesus is my strength. When I'm hurt, Jesus is my healing. When I'm confused, Jesus is my wisdom. When I'm lonely, Jesus is my companion. When I'm in danger, Jesus is my protection. When I'm lost, Jesus is my guidance. When I'm defeated, Jesus is my victory. When I'm stressed and worried, Jesus is my peace."
Let us listen to this short video dev. msg.
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Benedict James.
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Topic : Walk The Talk! Being A Role Model Is Much More Effective Than Being A Mere Instructor..
Train up the child in a way that he should go, and when he is old - He will not depart from it. Prov. 22:6
Anyone, be it a parent, a pastor, a sunday school teacher or a leader who desires to train someone or any Organisation in a right way - we need to comply with three points.
1) We need to know the way. 2) Need to walk that way. 3) Then we need to show the way.
Jesus said in St. John 14:6. I am the Way...
We might have observed in few families, children love the parents, respect parents, obey parents and these families live a joyful fruitful and peaceful lives. Here respect is earned by parents because of their godly and dignified lives they live. Children watch and grow in that atmosphere.
But unfortunately, in most of the families - children are rebellious, violent, ungodly, and they neither respect parents nor obey them. In this case lot of instructions and advises are given to children without they themselves practicing them.
There are few families, we see, seldom parents spending time with the Lord. But they instruct children to read the Bible and pray daily.
"Walk The Talk" is the need of the hour in families by parents, and leaders and pastors in churches.
Let us watch the video and observe to note that children do exactly what the father and mother do and not what they say or instruct....
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Benedict James
Greetings in the Holy name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic : Watch And Pray That Ye Enter Not Into Temptation. Spirit Indeed Is Willing But The Flesh Is Weak.
"Pleasures of sin are gor a season; But It's wages are for eternity!"
Rev. 02:07. To him that overcometh will I give to eat the tree of life.
"Beautiful souls are experienced by ugly experiences of life."
"Pleasures of sin are for a season; but it's wages are for eternity."
For complete devotion, let us listen to this short video..
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Benedict James
Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐น
Topic : Importance Of Praise! Praise Raises Us From The Depths Of Despair To The Pinnacle Of Glory, Power, Healing And Deliverance From All Oppression And Depression.
Praise and worship paralyses the powers and chains of darkness and brings us into His divine light. Praise cripples the powers of satan and makes her powerless.
Praise & worship paralysis and cripples satan & it's ploys !!
Are you discouraged this morning because of some setbacks in your life? Lost someone dear to you!.. Do you feel rejected and unwanted?? Is sickness taking toll on your health?? Do you have unspoken problems??
Well, the divine and living Word of God is the only answer for all our problems.
Word of God says in. 1Thes. 05:18. Give thanks in all circumstances. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus!!
In Ps. 34:01, "I will bless the Lord at all times. (Good and bad times). His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Amen!
Well, Praise replaces doubts and anxieties with faith and victory.
As we prepare ourselves this morning, let us worship and praise the living Lord.
There are several blessings to us when we praise n thank God by way of singing n praising.....
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Benedict James
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Topic : Persistent Prayers! Through Persistent Prayers We Can Claim Numerous Promises From The Bible On Restoration, Strength, Healing, Joy, Comfort, Hope, And Peace....
Prayer must become our lifestyle. We might have anxious moments, setbacks and failures. Never give up prayer even amidst painful and difficult times.
Promises And Prayer go together. There are numerous promises in the Bible on restoration, strength, comfort, hope, Joy over depression, peace over dejection, hope over anxious and dreadful moments, for deliverance and healing. And over worry, stress and the list goes on. For everything we need there are promises in His divine Word. But, yet they are not fulfilled. And we feel void, empty and fearful... But, when God has promised anything to us, working hard on it we can go to him and ask Him to do based on the promises in the divine Word and in His divine will.
But, then, why ask when He has promised?? Asking shows faith. Asking releases faith and confidence. Asking is the acceptance on our part of what God offers based on His promises.
Moreover Word of God is very clear in Mat. 07: 07 & 8 - "Ask and ye shall receive; For everyone who asks receives. So, ask not, and he shall not receive." So, let us find a promise for what we want or any need or issue or adversity we face and ask boldly to our Heavenly Father.
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Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the gracious and merciful name of Jesus!๐๐น๐ Topic: Burdens Are Often Heavily Loaded. No weapon that is formed against me shall prosper. Every tongue which rises against you in judgement you shall condemn." - Isia 54 : 17.
Burdens are not simple but heavily loaded and difficult to come out oftentimes. But, Jesus is the only answer to every question, to every loss, every problem, every concern and fear. And He is our only salvation.
Dear beloved! Are you broken hearted? Disappointed and dejected for some reason? Does loneliness and fear haunts you because of sickness or loss or due to uncertainty of life? Is it restlessness and lack of peace?
Isia 40:30 says, "Even the youth grow tired and weary, and young men may stumble and fall." Which means If the young energetic youth get wearied, everyone else can get wearied and weak...
Our weariness results from the cumulative, multi-layered intersections of life's complexities, body fratilities, emotional heartbreaks, disappointments, loss of loved ones, opposition to our faith at home or church, sickness and the consequences of sin...
Jesus Himself declared and said to His disciples when they were troubled and wearied in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth and the life."
2 Thes. 3:13. "Do not grow weary in doing good." Both Paul himself and this church were facing afflictions. He very well knew how suffering can wear believers down, almost to the point of losing heart.
Let us trust and obey the divine Word, claim and declare these words of promises -
Mt. 11:28.. Come unto me, all ye that are wearied and are heavy laden, I shall give you rest.
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Topic: Thanksgiving And Praise Is The Greatest Weapon A True Christian Will Use At All Times Including During Times Of Adverse Situations. Amen!
Let us turn our lives from negativity to positivity. To turn our lives from thanksgiving to thanks-living.
Living a life that is thankful during the good and the bad times is indeed blessing to us. During mountain top and valley experiences.
The scripture commands that we praise Him. It commands all Bible believing Christians to thank and praise God.
I thes. 5:16-18 apostle Paul says, " Rejoice always; and again I say rejoice. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God." In another version it says, "In all circumstances give thanks. For this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus."
Rom. 1:21 says, If we are unthankful, it's evil and our foolish hearts will be darkened.
Ps. 118 :1 says, O give thanks unto the Lord. (Why?); for His mercies endure forever. Throughout the Bible we see thanksgiving and praise was part of the scriptures. Jericho wall crumbled because of Thanksgiving and Praise. Gideons tiny size, 300 army soldiers praised God and blew their trumpets. The result was, the rout and slaughter of an immense vast army. Can read in Judges. 7 and 8 chapters.
More than that, Jesus Himself models thanksgiving. Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." ...
Giving thanks is supposed to eco always in the heart of a true Christian. But, we find ourselves always complaining. Children of Israel were always complaining and murmering. And that's why that generation lost the privilege of entering the promise land. We don't wish to be unthankful and lose the privileges and blessings. Is it not?
To be honest, 90% of the Bible believing Christians are either choked with severe trials, adversities or deeply rooted sins which do not allow us to thank and praise Him. We are often like nine out of ten lepers who did not come to Christ to express thanks. So we live mediocre lives.
These lepers were outcasts and rejected by the society. When they cried, the Lord heard and healed them. But yet their hearts were unthankful and ungrateful.
How many of us desire Jesus to walk beside us? We need to have the drive and passion and let us not allow Jesus to pass by us. And let us be thankful and praise God.
Lepers lifted up their voice when there was need. But when they were healed the same lips were shut. Oftentimes it happens with us.
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Topic : Who Will Flourish In The Old Age? Righteous Shall Flourish Like The Palm Tree...They Shall Still Bring Forth Fruit In Old Age; They Shall Be Fat And Flourishing. - Ps 92:12 & 14.
Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. The promise of God is upon every righteous believer to prosper in all areas of life. It is likened to the flourishing of the palm tree.
There are several unique fruit bearing characteristics of a palm tree. For today's devotion we shall confine ourselves to focus on two of them.
What does it mean righteous flourish like a palm tree? 1. Palm trees have deep roots which go down untill they strike the living springs of water.
Flourish like a palm tree means, as the roots of the palm tree go deep, similarly a righteous person cannot be easily uprooted or blown away with a heavy storm. This indicates the steadfastness of the believer in the truth of the Word of God amidst challenges and adversities. He will be able to stand firm during any sort of storm he or she might face.
- The palm tree another unique characteristic is, it's an evergreen tree unlike other trees.
This characteristically typifies the constant freshness of the spirit filled life of the righteous person.
We must understand that most of the fruit bearing tress put on thier beauty in the spring of the year. Then when the cold winter approaches they shed their greenery of leaves and flowers. This is typical of many Christians like these trees which are vibrant only in one season and fade away spiritually completely in another season.
There are millions of believers who fall in this category though we may be great preachers, good worship leaders, effective leaders but not steadfast and consistent in our walk with Christ. Such people are described as being lukewarm, unstable whose efforts do not bear fruit for themselves nor for God's Kingdom.
Who is a righteous person who can bear fruit on all seasons and at all places??
A righteous person is one who has willfully and sincerely repented of his or her sins and has accepted Lord Jesus as his or her personal Saviour. Abstaining from habitual sins and fleshly lusts and living in obedience to the Word of God.
A righteous man is one who makes God his strength, and trusteth not in the abundance of his riches and strengthens not himself in wickedness.
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Topic: Failures, Setbacks And Other Issues Of Life! These Are Part Of Life. And It's Not An End Destination.
Is failure the end of life?? Failure is very real, but It's not an end destination..
Prov. 24:26. For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again....
Experiencing one failure or 100s of failures does not make a person failure in life. Everytime we fail we become more strong and confident not to repeat but to press on and move forward.
"If we don't fail we dont learn, if we don't learn, we remain stagnant."
Failure! It can be in an interview, studies, in marriage, in pursuing higher goals in profession, be ut business or it can be in pursuing higher level of holiness and spiritual growth. We see sometimes the pain and regret of poor choices in life...
"But the day we stop pursuing because of "fear of failure" is the true failure."
These Failures Ultimately Lead To Success only when we pursue instead of giving up.
If we see the lives of great men of God who had poor choices but turned the failures into success by not giving up :
1) Foremost comes to our mind, the sin of David, the adultery, not only coveting his own loyal army officer, Uriah's wife, Bathsheba, not satisfied, murdered him too. But, once Prophet Nathan confronted David, unlike King Saul, David truly repented of his sins and raised his level of holiness in the sight of God. God made him one of the most powerful kings in Israel. We often don't repent completely and so, bear nothing but dryness and fruitlessness, and then blame God often.
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Gideon : When God told him to lead Israel. Depending on his own strength he said, "The lord has forsaken us, my family is the weakest in Manasseh." He gave up. But he did not quit when the Lord assured him His sovereignty. He rose and with just 300 men he destroyed the vast armies of enemies of Israel and became the judge of Israel.
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Saul the persecutor of Christians became "the apostle Paul" who wrote more than 60% of the new testament.
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Timid Peter became the most courageous Peter and leader amongst the apostles after the resurrection of Christ.
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Benedict James
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Topic : "Expect Great Things From God; Attempt Great Things For God." - William Carey. God Saw The Heart Of William Carey And His Motive, And Blessed Him And His Work..
A Sickly Boy, A Cobbler - God Blessed Him And His Work, And Was Later Popularly Known As "The Father Of Modern Missions." He is none other than William Carey.
1 Sam. 16:7. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
The Lord saw the heart of William Carrey. He was sincere and pure in the sight of God to serve His Master.
When we love God and have desire to serve Him, He will surely fulfil His plans in us. And we too will be blessed like this great man of God.
"When we love anything other than God first, our weakness and regret will emerge." - Ben.
William Carey during his childhood was a sickly boy. But he loved the Lord. He was born in England in 1761. He was born to a humble and poor family. His future did not look bright. But yet he loved the Lord. He had passion to serve the Lord.... Then he was also teaching as a teacher for his livelihood. The cobbler, discovers the joy of joining the Redeemer in quest for souls. He was later shepherding a church and became a full time pastor in the year 1789 of Harvey Lane Baptist Church at Leicester, England. It was thriving under his shepherding. He was led by the Lord to move to India. Because of his obedience, the Lord blessed him and his work in India and he brought incredible social reforms and translated the Bible into several languages. Since he loved God, he loved the people of God in India and has accomplished many things for God. He was not only an English Christian missionary, but a Baptist minister, translator, social reformer and cultural anthropologist who with the mission was instrumental in establishing the famous Serampore college in 1818 and got the status of University in 1829. He was also known as the "father of modern missions." He translated the Bible into Bengali, Oriya, Assamese, Marathi, Hindi and Sanskrit languages. A foreigner not only learning Indian languages but translating them is indeed praiseworthy and glory to God! He ia also called as a great reformer and illustrious Christian missionary. His passionate insistence also resulted in founding the Baptist Missionary Society.
Here we see today's devotional verse, the Lord rejected all the the seven handsome sons of Jesse. And he did not even bother to call the youngest son, David. After Samuel enquired with the father, he brings him. The rest is history. God chose him to be the king of Israel. Because God saw the heart of David was right in His sight, like William Carey.
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Topic: Encouraging Ourselves! Only Way To Encourage Ourselves To Joyful, Peaceful And Victorious Living Amidst Adversities Of Life Is, To Encourage Ourselves In The Word Of God. David Encouraged Himself In God's Word When He Had Neck Deep Problems.
Life itself is a battle. We are in the middle of the battle.. No journey is complete before the destination is reached. Never quit nor give up.
Every one of us are in the battle. Battles of different nature.
The world we trust loves you today, and stabs you tomorrow, seeing the opportunity. Let us Trust in God and He will never disappoint us but appoints us.
David lost his wife, his families and everything was destroyed by enemies, and David's own men turned against him. Turned against to stone him. He was at the brink of giving up.
Many of us today are unable to stand against the challenges in life, be it financial problem, loss of loved ones, prolonged illness, constant violance at home, children disappointing you for not being grateful to what you sacrificed, rebellion, list piles on..
You may be standing at the edge of faith. People who promised you might have betrayed you.
What did David do at this stage? His wives and his children were captured. His commanders and generals have left him. But David encouraged himself.
We need to encourage ourselves. We can bank on God and on trusted servants of God. I emphasis, trusted God's servants...
Word promises, "Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world." When you are up against the wall, we must know where is the source of power we need to draw from..
The problem with us is brooding over the past. Past failures, past defeats...past heartache...
Beloved! Let us refresh from the Word of God and declare... "The lord is my strength and shield." Let us remind ourselves the Word... "That we can do not few things but all things through Christ who strengthens us."
Let's remind ourselves from the Word that "No weapons formed against us shall prosper."
A time for introspection. We know about scriptures but in reality we do not know the scriptures. We know about Christ, but we do not know the Christ. That's why oftentimes we panic and do not experience His power when chips are down. It happened to me and happens to everyone. We know the importance about holiness, but we don't live a holy life to challenge the evil, to challenge the unholy, to challenge the darkness. It's so important to memorize the Bible verses. But it doesn't make any sense if we keep it in our head rather than in our heart and without implementing it.
We know about the love of Christ but really did not taste His love. Had we tasted His love, we do not waste time. We do not be in our comfort zones. That is the foundational problem in our lives. We always want to receive receive receive but but do not desire to give.
Life is a battlefield. Don't walk alone or else we will be blown away. Let's take the Chief Commander, Jesus beside us. And declare often His Word. It's a life time warranty. We Will Be Victorious, Joyful And Fruitful. So, why delay? let us seek Christ and let Him be our Commander in Chief.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Decision Making! Major Decision Making Like Marriage, Studies, Career Or Business, Seeking God's Guidance Is Crucial. There Will Be No Regrets Whatsoever ...
Many Christians have taken important decisions in their lives in carnal way neglecting God's will and sorely regretted later. Often times God was kept as a stepney wheel without allowing Him to touch the steering wheel..
Jerm. 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,โ declares the LORD, โplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Many times when we say we are seeking Godโs will, what we are really wanting to say to God is this: โOK, God, hereโs what Iโm planning to do. Now I need you to rubber-stamp this, all right?โ I must tell you that this is not really effective in finding His true will. Before God will begin to reveal His will to you and me, we must be committed to doing whatever it is that He desires for us to do. God will likely be slow to show you His plan if He knows you will likely not do that plan anyway.
Let us seek God's will and plan for our lives through obedience, prayer, and listening to the His still small voice. We need to use the Word of God to know the will of God, and to gain a better understanding of His plan for our lives.
People sometimes sentimentalise over the constant changes and thwarting of plans and the disappointments of life. They grow morbid over them and sigh, "vanity of vanities" or they ask "why is the Lord dealing so sorely or bitterly with me when others are flourishing?" The success or non success of our earthly plans is of very little consequence in comparison with building up of "Christ likeness" in our souls. Life on this planet is short. It's a sojourn. We are pilgrims in this world.
Do not be suprised if you fail to have your own way .... He does not give you what you desire, simply because it's not His will.
God would teach you and me that true success lies in the doing of His will, not our own, and the realising of His plan for our life, not our plan.
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Topic: Worries And Anxieties! If Our Prayers Are Strong And Sincere, That's Sign Of Praising God Without Worrying And Being Anxious For Everything In Life.
Why worry when we can pray? Or is it why pray when you cannot overcome worry??
Worry Cripples Our Faith And Enhances Anxiety.
If we worry, we cannot trust; if we trust, we won't worry.
Philip. 4: 6 & 7. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will gaurd your hearts..
Why worry when we can pray? Our daily duties won't be a burden if we trust the Lord and let God do His part.
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Topic : Why Problems, Challenges And Adversities Of Life Often Look Much Bigger Than Our God?
Often times our worries and anxieties, Giant like situations in life, uncertainties in life, sickness and day to day challenges look bigger than our God and Creator??
It's primarily because we do not have a closer walk with Christ. And true foundation Is neither built on Christ nor rooted and grounded in his divine love.
So, oftentimes many Christians too are devasted, defeated and exhausted because of life's challenges and disappointments that choke them and shrink their day to day lives..
That's because God is very very far from them in their relationship with the Him, and in their day to day lives.
Apostle Paul exhorts church of Ephesians in 3 17 & 18. Be rooted and be grounded in His love and walk worthy of your calling.
James 4 8 says, Draw nigh to me and I will draw nigh to you...
Psalmist says in 55:22 โCAST YOUR BURDEN ON THE LORD and He will sustain you. HE WILL NEVER ALLOW THE RIGHTEOUS TO BE MOVED (Means He will never allow us to slip, nor fall nor fail).
More we draw close to Him, we can trust Him more, and then, we can rely upon Him as our friend and true shepherd, as our guide and shield, as our shelter and refuge, and as our rock and as our fortress.
ALL PROBLEMS AND ALL CHALLENGES in life Whittle down before Him and before His presence, as God becomes bigger and bigger when we come closer and closer intimately to Him....
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Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐ Topic : True Worship! What Is True Worship? Who Is A True Worshipper? Whose Worship God Accepts And Blesses?
Regularly going to church is good.. Eloquent Ear Catching Prayers/ Attractive Worship Without is good. Being in a good worship team is good. But without obedience all these becomes a wasted effort..
Obedience to God is the best form of worship which bears fruit and success, and has the Lord's blessings.
In our walk with Christ worship is the act of attributing reverential honor and homage to God.
In the new testament various words are used to refer to the term 'worship'. One is 'proskuneo' means "to worship" which means to bow down to the Lord Omnipotent. It's not how much amount we place in offering box. It's not how sweetly we sing and worship. It's not how active we are in the church. These are all no doubt expressions of worship. A holy person can enjoy worship and praise.
Ps. 96:09 says "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Prophet Samuel tells king Saul when Saul disobeyed the Lord - "To obey is better than sacrifice."
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Topic : Our Thoughts Will Determine Our Future! If You Think You Can Do It And Be Successful, You Will Be Successful. If You Think You Can't, You Will Be Defeated And Be A Failure....
Let us see what one of the most wisest man in the Bible king Solomon says in Prov. 23 7 "As a man thinketh so is he." If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. If you think you will fail and be defeated, you will be defeated. If you think you will win, you will be victorious. Why? Because your thought life and my thought life determines the quality of our lives. Our thought lives determine the power of our lives.
Philip 2 5. Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus. We need to have the mind of Christ to excel n be positive..
Apostle Paul writes to Romans 22 2..Be ye not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. How you and I can renew our mind? Pause. We renew our mind by washing ourselves in the Word of God.. Ephesians 5 26 says, Jesus might sanctify and cleanse the church with the washing of water by the word of God..
We see clearly in the story of Goliath and Israelites army and their king, Saul. Their thought life was filled with fear and defeat. And they were defeated, abused and threatened whenever they heard this uncircumcised heathen, Goliath who tormented these once anointed God's children for 40 days and 40 nights.
Which is that Goliath that is stealing your joy? Which is that Goliath that is stopping you from enjoying your life in victory, peace and happiness?
Same situation, same battle ground, same ground reality, an ordinary shepherd boy, an unknown boy comes to the scene. His thought life was different Amen! Unknown to to king and the Israelites' army.. Without any battle field experience this shepherd boy thought in his mind like this and declared loudly, "I will win this battle. I will cut off his head today." He thought like that, acted like that and executed like that cut off Goliath's head.
Isia 26 : 6 : I will keep Him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee. Not those who watch telivision continuously or social media or chit chat whole day with rubbish. Instead of getting healthy and happy dreams, you will get dreadful dreams, witchcraft and demonic attacks..
But whose mind is stayed on the principles of righteousness, they get peaceful dreams and God's visions and sound rest.
"It's not at all happiness that makes you happy, but the gratefulness that makes you happy." Which one of these two people are we?
Your success or your failure is your direct reflection of your thought life. Your attitude determines your life. Your succes or failure depends on your attitude and no one else can help you. You decide your destiny n not someone else.. Your attitude is reflected in your speech. From the abundance of your heart speaketh the mouth. Luke 6 45.
You are a child of God. You have access to God and His supernatural power in the authority of Jesus name. Your attitude celebrates the victory in advance or starve in self pity.
Do not let your past control your future. Do not allow other people to define your future. Don't let other people to drag into your past and destroy your present. You are a child of the living God. Thus is the day the Lord has made. And let us rejoice and be glad in it. "You cannot be a joyful person without reading the joyful Bible." Rejoice n be exceedingly glad. Rejoice that you are able to listen God's divine Word now. Rejoice that your name is written in the book of life. Rejoice that angels are going before you and behind you..
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Topic: Ending Triumphantly Is Most Important. Be it A Family Life, Job, Studies.. Many Start Off Well, But In The End They Falter.
He that endures till the end shall be saved. Mt. 24:14.
One Who Embraces Or Clings To The Lord Amidst Adverse Circumstances Is Blessed! And the One who endures till the end is a praiseworthy Christian.
We have seen yesterday how prophet Habakkuk questioned God. He starts off complaining like all of us, "How long shall I cry, and you will not hear?... And we may also observe that on these later two occassions the Lord God answered him instantly.
A thought to meditate why God answered Habakkuk instantly this time?? In my view, the Lord observed primarily that the complain, rather the nature of complaint or questioning was, that he was not seeking anything for himself, not for his family, but he was praying the most unselfish prayer pertaining to the nation of Judah. His prayers of complain were serious of nature, but most unselfish, passionate and zealous thereby touched the very heart of God to respond instantly. Can you and I do such unselfish and passionate prayers?
More and more precious time he spent with the Lord God Almighty in the conversation, more he could understand the matchless wisdom of God, His goodness, His infinite power and His plans he understood, that they are divine and perfect without any flaws.
Though he began by questioning God, he concludes his book and his life with a psalm of beautiful Praise acknowledging the Lord's divine power, His wisdom and His redemptive plan.
Let us read together and praise God. Habakkuk. 03: 17 to 19. "Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruits be on the vines; though the labour of the olives may fail, And the fields yield no food; though the flick be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation." Amen!
The very name habaq means "One Who Embraces" or "Clings." So, at the end of the book, this name becomes appropriate because Habakkuk chooses to cling firmly to God regardless of what happens. He understood the divine power of God and declares saying, "the just shall live by his or her faith."
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Topic : Love And Compassion! Showing Compassion Is The Greater Virtue Than Doing The Works Of The Lord God Blesses Such People.
We desire to heal the sick and deliver the oppressed, but unlike Jesus, we never desire to have unconditional love and compassion of Jesus Christ.
Luke 05:12 & 13. And it happened when Jesus was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and He fell on His face and implored Him saying, "Lord if you are willing, you can make me clean." Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him saying "I am willing; be thou cleansed." Immediately the leprosy left Him.
The prayer of this leper shows beautiful faith. The leper had no doubt whatever of Christ's ability to heal him. The only question in his mind was whether He would be willing to do it. There is no doubt that the Lord would love to heal him. If we see the whole of Bible not a single instance we can see where people who came to Jesus went back without being healed or restored.
Even so, Jesus could do to us if we in faith and humility go to Him. Jesus could have healed the leper with a word. He had a reason to touch the leper. Nobody desires to touch a leper. Instead they keep them at a distance. But Jesus unlike us, put out His compassionate hand and touched him showing to the world - that His love is divine and sacred which can melt any hardened heart. The healing has been done to bless the person and to glorify God....
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Benedict James
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Topic : A Destiny! God Has Already Planned A Destiny For His Children Who Do His Will. If So, What Is This Will Of God In Each One Of Our Lives?.....
We may go through some shipwreck, hard and tough times, and sickness in our lives. But yet, if, if we hold on to the fort and do the will of God, He will make the crooked paths straight. If we are trustworthy , He will bring streams in the desert and make road in the wilderness. Amen!
He will bring life into your weak n fainted body. He will heal your spiritual life and bring back life and restoration.
All these happens provided we do the will of God!
How do we know the will of God? We always have the habit of taking but seldom giving is not that easy for us. We withhold, that's why we are never blessed fully, because we give leftovers to anyone who are in need and feel satisfied and great. We also give leftovers to the Lord. And so we reap sparingly.
Let us turn to what is the will of God is based on His Word!
It demands us not to complain, not to murmur but to GIVE. Let us turn to Psalm 92 1 & 2. It Is Good To Give Thanks To The Lord, And To Sing Praises To His Name.. And to declare His lovingkindness in the morning.
It's wonderful to give thanks to the Lord. It's blessed to give thanks to the Lord..
Well, you may say, How can I give thanks when nothing good is happening in my life for so many years?
If there is God's will and good purpose, why am I not getting promotion, why am I not getting married? Why am I sick and weak?! why am I not getting through interviews??
If it's God's will why am I suffering like this? These questions crop up to everyone at some stage of life or even now. Is it not?
But, we are not asked to give or rather make a complaining noise, we are not asked to give a murmuring noise or a grumbling noise. But to give thanks to the Lord. For that is the will of God.
I Thes 5 18 In everythin give thanks.. For this is the will of God... which means, at all times give thanks, and at all circumstances give thanks. Not when everything is fine. Everyone can give thanks when everything is well and good. But it takes courage and needed strength and maturity to give thanks to the Lord at all times and at all circumstances......
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Benedict James
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Topic : What We Do Now We Will Reap In The Future. Be It Good, Bad Or Ugly.
It's Not Satan But Often Times We Destroy Ourselves With Our Actions And Words.
"Who killed Samson" Is it Delilah or the Philistines?" None of them is correct.
If No, then who killed him??
It's an eye opener to see that often times it's not the devil but our own actions and our own words to which we become slaves destroy us.
Even if there were 10,000 Philistines soldiers, they couldn't have defeated Samson. Do you know why? Samson's strength was not of this world; it was divine. It was supernatural. It's been a gift from the Almighty God..
As long as no one can defeat GOD, no army could have defeated Samson no matter how strong or how many were there.
The answer is Samson himself. Yes, Samson killed himself. A man is his greatest enemy.
What an enemy cannot do to a man, he can do to himself.
Samson killed himself. He delivered himself to the lap of Delilah and used his own mouth to tell the secret of his power. His life promised so much, but delivered so little.
The Bible says in Proverbs chapter 19 verse 3 "The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD."
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Benedict James.
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Topic : Trials, Tribulations, Troubles, Sickness And Adversities Of This World! We All Go Through These At One Point Of Time Or Other. But, Yet, If We Are Truly God's Children, We Are Overcomers And Conquerors. Amen!
These things are no respecter of persons. It comes to poor, the rich, wealthy, weak as well as strong people.
Are you feeling lonely because of such things happening? Do you feel rejected and unwanted? Is failure in life and not settling down causing you to become lonely, despondent and dejected? Is sudden sickness or loss of someone dear taking further toll on your health? Do you feel being subjected to constant abuse and rude behaviour by someone? Is these trials, troubles, tribulations dog you day in and day out without any peace and rest?
Let us not be disheartened nor disillusioned. For we have only one person in this world. He loves us not just in good times alone but loves us at all times. When everyone leaves you, He will not leave you and me. He is a true and only one friend who truly understands us like no one else.
He is the only friend who will never disappoint you and me even when everyone leaves. He is Jesus Christ. He has prepared a place for us, a mansion. If, if we have Jesus as our friend and Saviour, it's ours.
People in this world may forsake us depending on our situations and low times, but our true friend will never leave nor forsake us. We can never forget His divine pure love on the cross. His love covered all our sins, failures and shortcomings.
All those of us who truly received Him as our saviour and friend, He has already prepared mansions for all His friends who embraced Him.
Here is the good news from God's divine Word.. for today. The Word of God in John 16 : 33 doesn't just say "You may have peace," but Jesus says,"In Me you may have peace." Lord Himself says further in this verse, "In this world you will have tribulation." But it doesn't stop there. It says, "Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
When we have truly have Him as our Saviour n friend, though we might go through these trials, tribulation and sickness, but yet, we rejoice, we praise God in supernatural, because we have peace and rest amidst all these.
Ty lord for thine divine Word. Amidst all these, because you have overcome this world and Satan, we too can experience true peace and rest amidst these adversities of life. Help us lord never to slip out of your hand into this sinful world till we finish the journey of life or your rapture whichever is early....
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Topic : Faith! When We Are Tested, We Often Falter In Our Faith And Expose Our Feelings Rather Than Experience The Sovereign Resurrected Power Of Jesus!
Faith can remove mountains. Restoration and healing depends upon our Faith. Often times it is We Who Limit The Power Of God And Give Up..
Matt. 08: 05 to 07. centurion comes to Jesus and said "Lord my servant is paralysed & dreadfully tormented."
And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." And centurion answered and said "Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed."
The Lord said to the centurion, "Go your way, as you have believed, so let it be done for you." The same moment - split of a second his servant was healed.
Restoration depends upon our faith.....
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Topic: How Can We Find Peace Amidst Challenging Situations And Storms Of Life? We Will never Have Regret In Life, If We Make The Word Of God - Bible As Our Lifeline!
Can We Have Peace And Rest In A Troubled Stress - Filled World?
Prov. 3: 5 & 6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
More people (than we know) worldwide have a mental illness - such as depression, anxiety, fear, eating disorders, and other addictive behaviors. It remains one of the most challenging situations to handle.
The World Health Organization says that these are the leading cause of disability globally. Some common signs of mental or emotional illnesses include:
โขConstant feeling of sadness.
โขConfused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate.
โขUnwarranted fears, worries, or extreme feelings of guilt.
โขLife-threatening mood changes of highs and lows.
โขWithdrawal from friends and social activities......
Why do people have a mental illness? Medical research does not know precisely what causes mental illness.....
I can share confidently based on my Bible, we panic less, we fret less, we fear less when our hope in Christ is high.
Lesser the hope and faith in the Sovereignty of the Omnipotence of the Lord Almighty, higher is panic level.
Like to share that there is hope, and that life has excellent opportunities for you and me irrespective of what we go through. We can identify and fix our fears, worries, anxieties, depressions, and other mental and emotional challenges we may have right now, which can be dealt confidently through Godโs word....
I want to declare in the resurrected power of Christ to take yours and all of our discouragements, anxieties, fears, and disappointments to God in prayer and lean on His divine Word, experience His peace, healing and restoration of what all we lost.
"Half our fears arise from neglect of the Bible."- Charles Spurgeon.
"Nobody ever outgrows Scripture. The book widens and deepens with our years." - Charles Spurgeon.
There has been no regrets whatsoever for those who embraced the divine Word of God. - Ben.
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Topic : We Show More Prominence On Healings And Deliverance, But Unlike Christ And The Apostles, We Never Desire To Show Compassion And Kindness To Others.
Luke 05:12 & 13. And it happened when Jesus was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and He fell on His face and implored Him saying, "Lord if you are willing, you can make me clean." Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him saying "I am willing; be thou cleansed." Immediately the leprosy left Him.
We Desire More To Heal The Sick And Deliver The Oppressed, But Unlike Jesus, We Never Desire To Have Unconditional Love And Compassion Of Christ.
The prayer of this leper shows a beautiful faith. The leper had no doubt whatever of Christ's ability to heal him. The only question in his mind was whether He would be willing to do it. There is no doubt that the Lord would love to heal him. If we see the whole of Bible not a single instance we can see where people who came to Jesus went back without being healed or restored.
Even so, Jesus could do to us if we in faith and humility go to Him. Jesus could have just with a Word could have healed the leper. He had a reason to touch the leper. Nobody desires to touch a leper. Instead they keep them at a distance. But Jesus unlike us, put out His compassionate hand and touched him showing to the world - that His love is divine and sacred which can melt any hardened heart. The healing has been done to bless the person and to glorify God.
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Our Focus On Life! If We Keep Looking And Focusing On Unholy Works And Always Harbouring Evil, Filthy And Unclean Thoughts, Can We Ever Expect Godly Dreams And Visions Or Fearful And Evil Dreams?
They looked unto Him, and were lightened; and their faces were not ashamed. - Ps. 34: 4.
There is a familiar saying, "What you think, you become."....
Samson, the judge of Israel looked at attractive Delilah and destroyed himself and was unable to deliver Israelites as a judge.
Judah looked at wealth and money bag, and lost purpose in life and commited suicide.
David looked at Bathsheba and part of his generation was cursed.
Simon Peter started looking at the boisterous waves instead of looking to Christ and was sinking.
A True story! There was a young enthusiastic god fearing boy who was going to Sunday School regularly. He enjoyed going to Sunday school. He was actively involved. Loved by everyone.
One day on his request, parents allow him to go to one of his college friend's house for a birthday celebration. There, when he went, all his friends were watching immoral movies. He sat with them. They sang birthday song and cut the cake. Then, they started watching every evil and worldly entertainment through the social media and videos all day.
Suddenly this boy changed his priorities. And started watching all these in his home too. And withing few weeks he was obsessed with all these things. He was behaving differently with parents. Joy was missing. Rank in the class slipped very badly. Enthusiasm to go to Sunday school ebbed out. Do you get godly dreams and visions when life is filled with such unholy things? In the next few weeks he started dreaming and kept on shouting in the nights with fear. He was possessed with evil and demonic forces. He became a rebellion at home. He became a failure.
One wrong look towards wicked friends has destroyed his life.
Another real life story which I read recently startled me. It happened in early 1980s. A certain young woman has no brothers nor sisters. Mother died. Her only father was 'all in all' for her. One day she went and saw a movie and came home. Middle of the night she had a dream. And she awoke up and took out a knife and stabbed her only father several times and murdered him.
Police officers on enquiring her as why she did like that. She frankly admitted that she was not aware of what she has done. She regretted and wept bitterly.
The devil makes easy entry into hearts where there is no light. He would first tempt you to associate with wicked friends and the world which finally leads to destruction.
Word of God says, when we look unto the Lord, means when our eyes are focused on the Lord, we will never be ashamed nor put to shame by our acts. And our countenance will be always radiant and bright.
Daniel looked at God and was delivered from lion's trap laid by his enemies.
Here we see David looked at Sovereign God and His power, and destroyed Goliath single-handedly.
Hannah looked at God and produced one of the greatest prophets in Israel, Samuel.
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Topic: The Hidden Life! If Our Life Is Hidden In Christ, We Will Embrace Christ And His Qualities Inspite Of What We Go Through In This World!
A wise man fears and departs from evil. Prov. 14:16. The backslider in the heart will be filled with his own ways.
Those who are hidden in Christ will draw many towards them because of their love, compassion, passion and the power of God within them. Because, Christ is hidden in their lives.
But, many people live in a strong delusion secretly following Christ, yet deny Him publicly. We claim to be wholly resting in Christ for salvation, but at the same time trying to please the world. This is so typical of deception and lies. We profess to know God but His qualities are not hidden in us. We know about Him and about the Word of God, but yet, do not know Him and do not know the value, the blessings and the power of the Word of God.
We are all conscious of living in this world, even at our best, far below our best. We are conscious too, of possibilities of character hidden within us undeveloped, and of powers of helpfulness in our life which we have barely begun to excercise, but which might be drawn out into activity.
We see hints and gleams, and we have glimpses now and then, of far more glorious life than we have yet reached. The highest attainments here are but the beginnings of sanctified life. The peace, love, joy, unselfishness, service, purity, holiness, reached in the ripest experiences of earthly sainthood are only dim imitations of what we become - or what we shall become. Our life is hid, concealed with Christ in God.
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Topic : Loneliness! "We Need To Understand That Loneliness Is Not New. It Comes To All Of Us Sooner Or Later. We Have To Know And Understand That Loneliness Is Unavoidable Sometimes..."- Morris West. How To Overcome?..
How you and I can conquer loneliness as children of God?" "Look for yourself and you will find loneliness and despair. But look for Christ and you will find Him and everything รฉlse." says C.S. Lewis.
In his book, "The Devil's Advocate," Morris West says "we need to understand that loneliness is not new. It comes to all of us sooner or later. We have to know and understand that loneliness is unavoidable sometimes. Our best strategy is not to deny it, but to defeat it."
There are four great truths based on the divine God's Word we can combat or overcome loneliness: 1. Embrace Intimacy with God.
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We need to allow God's Word to fill our hearts and minds.
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Associate with network of Christian friends.
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With prayer, we need to select friends or peer group who can add "value to our lives" and not worthless friends or groups who destroy or kill our appetite thereby destroying our future. Ps. 01: 1-4.
We can take comfort in knowing that we are not alone in our loneliness. Everyone experiences it - even Bible heroes like David, prophet Jermiah and Elijah the prophet experienced.
For today, let us dwell on the importance of having intimacy with God to defeat or to overpower loneliness.
Ps. 16:11. You will show me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of joy.
Only our loving and living risen God Almighty can solve the problem of loneliness. He created us in such a way that, emptiness and void can be filled by an intimate relationship with the Jesus Christ.
Not wealth, not status, not power nor position can fill that void. We've seen several wealthy, most popular celebraties declared emptiness and loneliness in their lives and died of depression.
Unless God is at home in our hearts, we will always feel incomplete and empty. He was left alone on the cross by our Heavenly Father. He was abandoned for us all alone on the cross so that we might be never alone when we receive Him within. But we need to be fully assured that we have Him in our hearts and abide by His Word.
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Topic : Healing Of Heart And Being "Born Again" Is The Greatest Miracle Than Cancer Or Aids... "God Favours A Man With A Pure Heart; And A Clear Conscience." - Chris Lumpkin.
Prov. 23: 26 & 33. My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my way. Your eyes will see strange things. And your heart will utter perverse things.
It's really good to be healed from cancer, aids, carona virus, T.B, but the greatest healing in life is the healing of heart and saving of soul from eternal damnation of eternal fire.
I came to know a person who was suffering from last stage of cancer...
...So, I believe, "Healing of heart and being born again" is the greatest miracle in life.
Heart is deceptive and full of evil. Unless we cleanse it and and confess and repent of our iniquities, we all perish.
Kind David knows our human heart is full of wickedness and deceptive. Unholy and impure thoughts. He prays a sincere prayer with a repentant heart, praying, "Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me."
If our heart is good we will do good and edifying works. If not, we will do deceptive works and see evil things of world with our eyes. And thereby bring reproach and shame to ourselves leading us to eternal destruction.
Here are few Inspiring quotes! "Live with a clean heart; love with a clear motive; sleep with a clear conscience." - Brian Houston.
"God favours a man with a pure heart; and a clear conscience." - Chris Lumpkin.
"A clean heart won't let your mouth speak dirty. Purify the heart, and it will cleanse your speech." - Ben.
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Topic : Finding Happiness?? Most People In The Word Have A Common Goal In Life; To Find Happiness! Where Can We Find?
John 14:6. Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." He is the source for true happiness and peace.
Most people have a common goal in life; to find happiness. Everyone wants to be happy in their relationships, in their jobs, and just in general. The world over have experimented in various ways to find happiness. Wealth, new house, new car ๐ gives happiness. But, it's shallow and momentary. For a certain period. Our true happiness, peace and security depends believing Christ and having Him within our lives.
All those of us who have Him as Saviour have that happiness within. So, we have the great opportunity in making others happy too.....
The world needs nothing more than it needs happiness - makers. There is a great deal of sadness every where. The Bible is the only book meant to make people all over the world happy. Those who truly tasted the divine Word of God can share the happiness to others. Joy bells ring all through it. Wisdom to live happily flows through it. The mission of gospel is to make happiness. The angel's announcement of good tidings of great joy shared 2000 years back is going forth still on every breeze.
The story of the love of Christ is changing darkness to light, despair to hope, tears to laughter, sorrow to rejoicing, emptiness and dejection to hope and peace. It's the mission of Christ believing Christian to be a happiness maker. Each one of us who are filled with happiness and peace has the power to add something to the world's gladness.
We can do it in a thousand ways - by being joyful Christians ourselves, making our lives a sweet song, by doing kindness to all we meet; by comforting sorrow; lifting burdens away, cheering sad hearts wearied souls, and scattered benedictions wherever we go.....
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Topic: Fear! Avoiding Of Fear Will Not Only Stop Us From Moving Forward In Life But Make Us More Anxious In Life!
FEAR Cannot Be Avoided By Anyone. We Cannot Hide or Escape From Fear Forever. It Has To Be Faced.
Avoiding our fears will not only prevent us from moving forward in life, but makes us more anxious. More we try to distance it, more it comes nearer like a monster. When we smile at it, it loses its strength. โFear is a state of mind, itโs as real as you allow it.โ
One of the way to deal with fear is - By associating with people who are morally sound and have positivity in life.
We all have fear. Our fears can be grouped into 8 basic fears:
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Fear of success and failure;
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Fear of poverty;
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Fear of criticism;
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Fear of sickness;
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Fear of losing loved ones;
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Fear of old age;
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Fear of Loneliness.
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Fear of death.
Fear in small doses is healthy. It warns us of danger and keeps us in check. It helps us to show respect and honor to our parents and other authorities.
However, when fear goes unchecked for too long, a HUGE part of our 'emotional intelligence' suffers. We get stuck. We get unhappy. We donโt pursue our goals.
โUncheckedโ fear is toxic to us and those around us. Fear can set us back from achieving our full potential.
Which of the 8 basic fears do we struggle with and how do we a plan to overcome it?
By trusting in the Lord Almighty. Prov. 3: 5 & 6: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways, acknowledge Him; and He shall direct thy paths.
The best ways to conquer fear is - being a child of God, trusting, depending on Him for everything and obeying Him.
"A person who is much closer to the Lord will have least fear of fear." A God's child declares as declared in 2 Tim. 1:7. " God has not given us the spirit of fear and timidity, but of love, power and sound mind. Means "a healthy mind.."
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Topic: Faithfulness! "God Bestows His Divine Blessings Only On His Trusted People Who are Faithful, Loyal And Trustworthy To Him." True Blessings Of Prosperity, Peace, Joy, And Satisfaction In Life Are On His Faithful Children.
Colos. 3: 17. Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of Jesus giving thanks.
Col. 3:23. Whatsoever you do, do it as to to the Lord and not unto men..
Prov. 28:20. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
"People will give you up like a soap that slips away when you are down; But never give up on God, because He never gives up on you." He was, He Is and He will be faithful..
Today, the world is searching for persons who can be faithful, trusted and loyal more than their abilities, be it corporates, MNCs, or anyone ... Many start off well, but few end up faithfully.
Though several candidates pass in UPSC Prelims and UPSC Mains, they fail in the final frontier, UPSC Personality test. In this interview apart from testing them in leadership, personal awareness, they will also be grilled to know and to read their Trustworthiness and integrity. That's the reason the final round of interviews will be rounded off to know their ethical issues, conduct, Trustworthiness, integrity.. All these candidates are well equipped with subject since they passed both UPSC 1 & 2.
But many will be filtered and only few will be selected to lead the Indian government administration through this final UPSC final personality test.
One aged around 30 years, received Christ in a meeting. He was longing to serve God. He waited on the Lord earnestly and ceaselessly in prayer and also spending time in meditating diligently the Word of God. The Lord was pleased, and one day the Lord came to him in a dream and touched his shoulders and blessed him. This man's countenance became radiant and bright. The next day when people surrounding his place saw him they were surprised.
When he was praying for others laying his hands, those who were bound with evil and demonic forces left them and we're healed from their sicknesses and diseases. God gave him the gift of deliverance and healing. God blessed him in all fronts....
Jesus Christ healed the blind, the deaf, the crippled, and raised people from death and most importantly gave them new life. Even the disciples did all signs and wonders similar to what Jesus did. How could the apostles Peter, Paul, Stephen, Philip, Barnabas could do such things?
The reason is simple and true. All these apostles of the early church were ๐ฏ% faithful to preach purely the gospel of Christ and nothing else. And their one and only desire has been to enlarge and build the kingdom of God. Because they were ๐ฏ % faithful to God. Such miracles and consistency is missing nowadays. God is unable to find such faithful people honestly. That love, that passion and that faithfulness is missing.
Offcourse! Praise Jesus! Though there are few faithful people even today. God is using them and blessing. Which group do we belong to??
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Topic: How We Respond To Severe Valley Experiences? The Way We Respond To Our Darkest Times That Beset Us In Life Is The Gauge With Which We Measure The True Spiritual Strength Of A Child Of God."
What we need to do when we have "loss of faith" or "when our faith is dwindling" amidst severe valley experiences?
John the Baptist started off very powerfully his Christian faith and walk with the Almighty God. It was he who witnessed of Christ, and it is he himself who baptized Christ. As Jesus was approaching he told his disciples saying, "The one who is is more righteous than me whose shoes I'm not worthy to unloose."
Such was his depth of humility. We see very rarely a person praising or esteeming another person higher than himself or herself, which John the Baptist did to Jesus. We can easily identify a true righteous person. He will be always humble and grounded, giving reverence to others. Esteeming others higher... So was John. He was at the zenith of spirituality and righteousness.
But, as we know John was cast into prison, in the castle Machaerus. It certainly was not a cheerful place to be in. We ought scarcely to be astonished at sudden loss of bright faith he exhibited when he was in good times.
Now he says in Mt. 11:2 & 3. Now when John heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto him, "Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?
Good many people think it strange that the grand, great powerful witness of Christ, John could have really been in doubt and have questions. "It's not possible" they say, "that such great heroic man should ever waver in his confidence.
But that is always the way we think. We are amazed at every person's blindness or dullness, or unbelief, but our own, we don't. Our people's failures look very large to us, but we never see our own at all.
We can scarcely believe that John the Baptist grew despondent when his trials were so great, though most of us are often plunged into gloom by the merest trifles and issues of life. Many of us as Christians get despairing over the loss of few pounds or kgs or a little pain, than John did in his really great trials as he was awaiting death at any moment.
"The way we respond to our toughest and darkest times or sweetest temptations that beset us in life is the gauge with which we measure the true spiritual strength of a child of God."
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Topic : Overcomers! We As His Children Are Overcomers Of Sin, Sickness And Every Setback In Our Lives Inspite Of The Challenges And Adversities Of Life We Encounter!
We Are Children Of God And So Have Been Born Into The Family Of Overcomers. Every "Born Again" Child Is An Overcomer. You and I Are No Exception.
In Christ Jesus, We Are Overcomers Of Sin, Satan, Situations (Which Are Uphill) And Over Death Too!.
But many people associate overcoming with achievements. Whom does it say as an overcomer?
John 12:1 says, .....
So, The Lord gives all those the power to overcome the day we receive Him and become His children.
We are the family of Christ who infact has been an overcomer of sin, satan, situations and even conquered death. So, we too are overcomers being in His family.
Here Christ endured suffering, hardships, toil and sweat and death too before He became an overcomer.
We may be going through any hardships and shipwrecks, and persecutions....
โBlessed is the man who endures temptationโ (Jam. 1:12)
โBe not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with goodโ (Ro 12:21)
Nothing becomes great until it overcomes something. If outstanding success came easy, everybody would have it. But if everybody had it, then it wouldnโt be outstanding success. How does a caterpillar develop into a butterfly? By overcoming the cocoon. Would it be easier to stay in the comfort of the cocoon? Some days the struggle is so great that the caterpillar probably thinks so to give up. But the price of freedom, flight, and discovery, is struggle, development, and breakthrough. There is no other way. Why did Jesus send His disciples into the storm on the Sea of Galilee? To teach them to trust Him in every situation of life. Soon He will be leaving them, so He used different experiences to equip them for the future. What are you trying to overcome today? Instead of complaining about it, or asking God to take it away, try to see it as preparation for the thing He has called you to do.
We cannot expect to be overcomers having faith but relaxing in an easy chair without efforts. We need to put forth our efforts and work hard to overcome sin, satan and difficult situations in this world.
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Topic : Importance of True Love, Honesty, Trustworthiness And A Caring Heart! If The Corporate World Is Very Much Keen To Hire People Who Are Trustworthy, Honest, Caring And Considerate, How Much More Our Heavenly Father Is Looking For Such ..... ?
" Works and sacrifice with empty words without true love and helping heart is just a wasted life." - Benedict. We are never remembered.
Ephes 4 :32: Be ye kind one to another, tender hearted forgiving one another, even God for Christ sake has forgiven you.
There are many people who are blessed by the Lord. God blessed them to be a blessing! But we see very few realise that, and be a blessing to the needs of others, understand the situations of others, give time to think and pray genuinely for others.
But, out of many, there are few who are kind hearted, loving, gentle toward the needs of others and show the humane side of human being and Christ's love.
Blessed are such people who humble themselves to bless others. Their lives will always end up fruitful, joyful and end up peaceful.
But those Lord has blessed to be a blessing become proud, arrogant, rude, ruthless and don't show a heart of flesh but reflect with stony heart, it's God who watches over such people and judges every one of us accordingly as we've watched the video. The one who aspired for just the secretary post got a post of manager, beyond her human comprehension.
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Topic: Storms Arise Even When We Are In Plain Line Of Duty, Even When We Are Faithful. Even When Christ Is With Us, Storms Do Arise...
Matt. 08:23 to 26. And suddenly there arose a great tempest on the see so that the boat was covered with the waves.
The disciples had not put out to sea of their own suggestions. Jesus was in the boat and was sleeping. The lessons we learn here is storms arise even when we are in our plain routine line of duty and when Christ is with us. Jesus never said that we will not have storms, but He will be with us and lead us out to greener pastures when we don't give up.
So, we should not be discouraged by the difficulty or the trouble or the fiery storm that buffets us and conclude that we are in wrong path. Word of God says, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous..
So, we see Christ's presence with his disciples does not keep the storms away. There are no promises in the Bible that God's chosen people shall not have storms.
There are sudden storms of temptation and trials which sweep down with sudden and terrific power from the cold mountain of this world. There are storms of sickness, of disappointment and disillusionment, storms of adversities, of sorrow and grief that makes the waves and bellows to roll over the soul. Thus many of the life storms come suddenly. We all need to be geared up as we do not have any revelation gift operating. They do not hang out any danger signals for us to foresee. The hopes cherished for years wither in our hands in a night. If, we are God's children we have a hope that "for every storm Jesus gives a silver lining." He gives us a hope beyond hope which no religeon can give. Only crucified an risen christ alone can gives us.
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Topic : Do Righteous Gain Anything At All?? The Blessings Of A Righteous Person!
Ps 92: 12 & 13. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of God. They shall bear fruit in old age. They shall be fresh and flourishing.
Yes, righteous gain several blessings here on earth as well they inherit the joyful and everlasting life in heaven.
Who is called righteous??
Righteous means, to be right in a moral way, to live a good life and love and obey God's Word diligently.
If you are rich and wealthy, popular, powerful, influential and righteous too, that's a big added blessing! That adds several blessings to the existing blessings.. Amen!
But, if we If we are rich and wealthy, popular, powerful, influential and not righteous and God fearing , we will not inherit the blessings of a righteous person and our weakness will emerge. Old age ailments will bring added sorrow and our entire lives will be barren, fruitless, peaceless in the years to come..
Now, let us see the rich blessings of righteous people.
Ps 92: 12 & 13. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of God. They shall bear fruit in old age. They shall be fresh and flourishing.
Ps 91: 10 & 11. No disaster can overtake you; no plague can come near your dwelling; for the Lord shall give His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways.
When we are righteous, fear God and look upto Him, we have blessings as per these promises; Ps 121 :5 to 8. The Lord is your keeper. The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall protect you from all harm and evil. He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall protect upur going out and coming in; from this time forth and forever more.
I am with you; And will watch over you wherever you go. Amen! Gen. 28:15.
Ps 37: 25: I was once young, indeed I am now old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread.
Have a blessed time and joyful time! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the wonder working name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic : WILDERNESS TRAINING. This Is The Place Where God Draws His Prophets To Crucify And Crush Ambitions, Pride, Arrogance, Carnality, And Anything That Will Get In The Way Of Them Becoming A Pure Vessel For His Spirit To Move Through...
The training ground for all called prophets of God is the wilderness. This is the place where God draws His prophets to crucify and crush ambitions, pride, arrogance, carnality, and anything that will get in the way of them becoming a pure vessel for His Spirit to move through. It is in the wilderness where the personal desires of prophets die and the desires of God come alive. Craving platforms, microphones, and a travel itinerary is crucified and crushed in the wilderness.
Biblically speaking, there is a calling, consecration, and then a commissioning. Too many believe that because God has called them, they have now been commissioned into prophetic ministry. This is not the truth and forsakes the most important and crucial development of the prophet/ God's servant; consecration. The consecration process, which will be repeated numerous times throughout the life of a prophet/ God's servant is known as the wilderness.
One of the greatest pitfalls of the prophetic ministry is, when prophets refuse wilderness training. When prophets are not trained in hiddenness, they crave the platform and know nothing of the prayer room. They will chase after the applause of men because they have never heard the Father affirming them in secret.
When prophets refuse wilderness training, they will desire fame and fortune over holiness and repentance. Prophets that refuse wilderness training will tear down with their character what their prophetic gifting has built. The wilderness is where God creates a place inside of the prophets/ servants for them to carry His Heart with undefiled intentions and motives. Prophets/ servants of God that have not been wilderness trained make prophetic ministry all about them, their influence, and their success. Prophets/ God's servants that have been wilderness trained do not fear men, but live for the Glory of God and value the secret place over any public space.
Have a blessed and joyful time!!
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Victorious and Joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐น
Topic : Don't Sit In Self Pity. Let Us Remember, "Present Situation Is Not Your Final Destination, If You Believe In Yourself. The Best Is Yet To Come." Let's Listen To The Beautiful Reminders Of Life:
Rom. 6:23. Wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.
If you have not yet received Christ, you may do it today. This is the best and most beautiful reminder. Because everything is uncertain in this world - our health, our life, our wealth, our power, our fame, our beauty, our pupularity... But two things are very much certain, Heaven and hell fire. Everlasting Life and Eternal Hell fire.
To inherit the everlasting life, we must hace received the gift, Christ into our hearts, and continue to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.
Here are nine Beautiful Reminders Of Life:
- There is a big difference between being a "human being" and being "human"
The continued ongoing war of Russia with Ukraine shows we are not human but human beings with greed for power, fame and position.
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"You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between you have to manage." But with Christ in us it can be fruitful and joyful.
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If you want to be strong, learn always to depend on Christ. The world disappoints you one day, but not Christ.
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Never judge someone by the opinion of others.
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Never be stagnant. Never stop learning. Life never stops teaching.
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Having wisdom of Christ. Believing in yourself is the first key to success. I mean, don't be inferior.
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Don't sit in self pity. Let us remember, "Present situation is not your final destination, if you believe in yourself." The best is yet to come."
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"The world of full of nice people. If you can't find one, BE one." ๐.....
For complete devotion, let us watch this short video.
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the ever loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic : Our Thought Life! Our Thoughts Create Our Relationship.. Our Thoughts Radiate To The Environment. And They Create The world.
Our thoughts create our feelings. Our thoughts shape our health. Our thoughts plant our future.
Our thoughts create our relationship.. Our thoughts radiate to the environment. And they create the world. Even Emotionally our role has to be protected and played..
We need to be trained not just physically but mentally and emotionally too! ......
Our life and happiness doesn't depend on situations in life, but on how we think.. Because our thinking can change the situations..
Let us see what the 12 spies of Israelites did when they were sent to explore the promised land.
12 spies who were sent to explore saw the promised land and said after seeing it, "It's indeed flowing with milk and honey. But those staying their are strong like Giants and we are like grasshoppers before them. Their cities are fortified.. We cannot go there as it is impossible to over power them." Their minds and thinking has already defeated them, and hence they were made to wander in the wilderness for years.
Word of God says in Cols. 3: 16. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing....
When we are filled richly with Word of God, our thinking will be positive, good, it will bless us and we will be a blessing to others. Unlike the 12 spies, We can conquer any giants in our thinking like Joshua and Caleb who conquered the same giants, and possessed the same promised land. Because their thinking was based on God's Word and His Omnipotent and His Omnipresent power.
Have a blessed and joyful time!! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic : With Christ In The Vessel We Can Smile At The Storms And Praise Him At All Times. Because He Is Our Strength And Our Refuge.
I Thes. 5 : 17. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God.
In life, we all go through ups and downs. We experience joy, peace and happiness.
We also go through life's uncertainties - sorrow, grief, loss, death of loved ones, sickness, failures, abuse, setbacks, abuse, loneliness, detection, anxious moments, and constant moments of worries, fear and emptiness in life.
When life's trials weigh us down in our mental and physical lives, good news, if Christ is our Saviour and Lord, and if Christ is in the centre of our lives, we can smile even when we go through storms of lives. "With Christ in the vessel we can smile at the storm" a familiar song which is indeed true.
May the compassion of Jesus Christ heal the wearied and broken hearted.
Praying and wishing "A blessed, joyful and victorious life!"
Benedict James
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Topic : Trust In The Lord And Look Unto Jesus. Rejoice In The Lord At All Times.
Let us read Habakkuk. 03: 17 & 18. Though the fig tree may not blossom, ..... And they be no herds in the stall - Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
As I shared earlier, name habaq means "One Who Embraces" or "Clings." So, at the end of the book, this name becomes appropriate because Habakkuk chooses to cling firmly to God regardless of what happens.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video message.
Have a blessed and Victorious time!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐
Topic : Bodily Excercise Profiteth Little, But Godliness Is Having A Promise Of Life Now And Of That Which Is To Come. - I Tim. 04 :08.
Isia 40 : 6 to 08. A voice said, "Shout!" I asked "What should I shout?" Shout that people are like grass that withers away. Their beauty fades as quickly as the beauty of the flower in a field fades..
When we are young, we look beautiful with the tender skin and a strong energetic and healthy body.
It is good to do physical exercise. But, as the years go by, inspite of the best excercise we do, and best diet we take to keep ourselves fit and healthy, our body sags, it expands, it wrinkles, joints get creaky, back bends permanently.
When we have Christ within and His divine Word in us, we can enjoy fullness of joy and satisfaction in life at all times. And godliness profits for now and life which is to come.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video devotion msg.
Have a blessed and victorious day!! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most joyful and victorious name of Jesus! ๐๐๐
Topic: In What We Delight Decides Our Future. Decisions We Delight In Doing Regularly Decides Course Of Our Life.
To โdelight,โ means as per Webster's Dictionary, is to โtake pleasureโ or โto give keen enjoymentโ or to โgive joy or satisfaction to.โ
Ps 37: 4. Delight in the law of the Lord; and He will fulfill the desires of your life.
Some people delight in what they see, some in what they hear, some in what they eat, some delight in recreation or amusements.....
And some delight in knowing Jesus and His divine Word. The delight of knowing Jesus personally and the delight in His Word is the best decision anyone can afford to take.
In the recent past I attended Thanksgiving memorial service of one of our family friends, and a relative of ours. He lost his young wife was working holding a good position in the society. I was immensely overjoyed when he shared her beloved wife's testimony. He said, "Anna, all through her life till her last breath she was delighted not only in meditating the Word, but she had the delight to underline all the promises in the Bible." Full of red markings and dates of promises written.
Yes, how wonderful life she lived! Amen!
Yes, When we have Him, we then have all and everything. We need to delight to seek Him, because Word of God says in John 14 :6. .... "Jesus is the way, the truth and life." When we delight to walk in His way, we will never falter, when we delight to know the truth, the truth will set ud free from all bondages and anxieties. And most importantly, we have life, life everlasting and life that satisfies everything.
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Have a blessed and delightful time!๐๐๐
Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever- loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐.
Topic : GMP - Grace, Mercy And Peace, Three Siblings For Salvation. Greatest Gift We Need To Prefer In Life, Is Salvation.
1Timothy 01:02. To Timothy , a true son in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
GMP in Quality Assurance means "Good Manufacturing Practices." Good manufacturing practices are the practices required to conform to the guidelines recommended by the agencies that control the authorising and licensing of the manufacturing process and sale of Pharmaceutical and food products. So, if any Pharmaceutical company from our country intends to export to other countries we need to comply with "System Of Procedures" - SOPs of "GMP" standards.
Similarly in our Christian walk "GMP" means Grace, Mercy and Peace which are the three siblings of salvation - These three words are often used by Apostle Paul in his letters. They sum up our complete salvation in Jesus Christ.
Grace is the foundation of our redemption, mercy is the manifestation of our redemption, and peace is the consummation.
Grace points to the past - our salvation "before the foundation of the world" if we read Ephes. 01:04. Mercy speaks of the present - it is manifested to us day by day. And peace is the consummation because it makes our future secure.
Grace is receiving what we do not deserve. Mercy is not receiving what we deserve. (Hell fire)...
So, grace justifies. Mercy pardons. ....
For complete devotion let us listen to the short video devotion msg.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐
Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐๐
Topic : Consecration Of Will! Take My Life And Let It Be ; Consecrated Lord To Thee. Take My Moments And My Days; Let Them Flow In Ceaseless Praise!
Rom. 12 : 01 & 02. I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God, that ye present yourselves a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service. Be not confirmed to this world...
Consecration of will : The highest reach of faith is, loving intelligent consecration of all our life to the will of God.
We ought to have desires, but they have to be in subordination to His sovereign will. We have to have plans, but they have to be laid down at God's feet and allow Him to work His plans for us.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
Have a blessed and joyful ๐ time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic: Faithfulness! God Is Still Looking For Faithful People. I Will Send Timothy To You. For There Is No One Else Faithful Like Him. For Everyone Seek Their Own...
Philip. 2: 19-23. But I trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. For I have no one like minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ. But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father, he served with me in the gospel. Therefore, I hope to send him at once.
Paul is writing to all the saints, bishops and elders of the church at Philippines. Though Paul is unable to visit them immediately, he is writing to them in sending Timothy. Paul testifies so powerfully about Timothy's clean, transparent and righteous faithful life with so much joy and satisfaction.
Everyone of us need to be testified by others like Timothy and not we talking big about us. Others must testify us. That's the true blessing.
Our aim in everything that we do in this world has to be - to bring glory and honor to the Lord though every good work we do here may not be recognised.
God has given us several blessings, various talents and giftings. He watches with patience as how sincere and faithful we are, in using them.
Riches, wealth, power, position, stature can be enjoyed only here on earth but has no recognition in heaven above.
It is good to be successful, but more than being successful God is looking for faithfullness in us. For men and women of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
A name to be earned for uprightness and faithfulness like Timothy before the eyes of the Lord is far better than thousand praises of people.
For complete devotion, let us watch the video.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐
Benedict James.
Greetings in His glorious name!๐๐น
Topic : Word "No" To Sweet And Sweeping Temptations Gives Greater Blessings And More Fruitfulness In Our Lives.
Daniel 01: 05. And the king appointed for them a daily provision of king's delicacies and of the wine which he drank, and three years of training for them...
08th verse. But Daniel proposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's delicacies nor the wine which he drank....
There is tremendous power in this word "No" when it is spoken resolutely and courageously without falling into sweet momentory pleasures.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio dev. msg.
Have a joyful ๐ and glorious morning!!๐
Benedict James
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Topic: It's Not Strong Sermon, It's Not Great Singing That Can Bring True Joy And Blessings, But It's The Holiness And Uncovering The Sin In Us.
Ps. 32: 01& 02. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven. (Secondly) whose sin is covered.
How good, how melodious, how inspiring the worship songs and music can be, irrespective of who we are, worship becomes meaningful, purposeful with joy unspeakable - only when we seek forgiveness with a sincere heart to the Lord for all our transgressions - be it hidden or unspoken which we hold on to.
For complete devotion you may listen to the short video dev. msg.
Have a blessed and joyful time!! ๐๐๐.
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever joyful and sweet name of Jesus!๐๐๐
Topic : God Is With Us Through Hard Times. His Presence Is With Us During Trials, Storms Of Lives And Through Adversities Of Life.
His presence is with us even during physical struggles, spiritual struggles and emotional struggles too! We know that Godโs abiding comforting presence is always with us. His Word contains several promises of His loving presence. Let us take a moment to meditate on on Godโs comfort presence.
Isaiah 41:10 - God presence strengthens us.:
"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
God has promised us His strength. He will never give us a trial which we are unable to handle. As children of God, we can call upon His presence at any time.
Jeremiah 33:6 - God brings healing to us:
Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.
John 14:27 - God provides peace to us:
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
Sometimes an unexpected pain or illness may frighten us. Let us accept Godโs gift of peace, and let it create a calm spirit within you.
Matthew 11:28-30 - God presence lightens our burdens:
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Many times we feel overwhelmed in our Christian life. God has promised us that we can find strength in Him, and He will provide rest for us.
For complete devotion, let us watch this short video.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic : Worship Is A Celebration To Be Experienced And Celebration To Be Shared. It's A Weapon We Use Against All Evil Attacks.
Acts 16 : 25 & 26. But at midnight Paul and Silas were singing hymns to God ... and suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of prison were shaken.
Worship is a celebration to be experienced and a celebration to be shared like Paul and Silas in difficult times in order to arrest satanic ploys further...
The power of worship paralysis satan, cripples the powers of satan....
Let us listen to the short audio msg and relevant worship and Praise song and be blessed!!
Have a joyful and blessed time!!
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐
Topic : A True Worship Heals The Broken Hearted, Strengthens The Weak, Brings Restoration And Deliverance.
John 04 :24. "God is a spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth."
Ps. 100:01. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands!
Different churches worship in different ways. There are few who truly make a joyful noise. Because of the technology, we are able to watch the worship services of different churches.all over the world.
Well, there are worship services in few churches who touch the very heart of God. Their worship is balanced. We can observe the presence of God, the joy of the Lord, and the wonder working power of the Lord. And comforting presence literally transforming lives..
Broken hearted people who come with so much of burden and anxiety are comforted and delivered. To be honest we find very few such church services. We also observe in few services, they sing and praise to bring self glory and not taking them to the level of God's holy and joyful presence. Such services tickle their emotions. Once they come out of the sanctuary they are left high and dry. I have experienced such blessed worship services. One good element of true worship is celebration of God's redeeming act.
For complete devotion, please watch this short video.
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the ever joyful and victorious name of Jesus!!๐๐๐
Topic: Happy And Joyful Independence! Happy Independence Day To All Proud Indians All Over The World! Happy Independence To All God's Children. Freedom From All Our Sins And Darkness.
What does Happy Independence means to those who are in poverty and not able to have one meal a day? Do we think about them? Do we attempt to do anything? That's independence. It's not for one section of India flourishing and prospering. But independence is for all, especially to the poor, to the unloved, to rejected societies, treating everyone with equal respect irrespective of caste creed and religion. Because of untimely and excess rains many crops of the farmers were destroyed. Can farmers celebrate happy independence day today?
More than 2.65 crore people have already pinned their flags digitally to their homes. And more than half a crore have uploaded selfie with the Indian flag. It's really commendable and great. But, does bringing home a flag, playing patriotic songs and watching independence day celebrations on the TV make one a patriot?
As the country celebrates 75th year of Independence, a cross section of our "young India, talk beautifully of what nationalism and patriotism means to them. One young Indian shares like this, "Farmers in this country are mired in unfriendly goverment policies and regulations. The price of seeds is increasing and the crop yield us decreasing because of the unpredictable weather. I would like to see farmers in this nation prosper and get the respect they deserve. But I'm not in favour of rising religious intolerance in this proud nation. We were never a Hindu state."
Freedom was achieved by Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and other religions unitedly fighting for one cause. Independence. Freedom.
This new week many Indians not only in india but all over the world are celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways.
Many have taken extra time off from work and are traveling having weekend holidays too. Some are taking a special opportunity to visit familes. Others just stay home and perhaps watch the Independence day celebrations, patriotic songs on T.V.
We celebrate this holiday because of what happened in 1947.
We celebrate that these leaders had the gumption, and courage to break the rules and unfair burdens imposed by the rule of Britishers.
What is independence for a true child of God?
We will continue to be under the bondage of sin and Satan unless we truly confess, repent and turn away from sins, habitual sins, sins of addiction like being covetous, envy, gluttony, pride, sloth, greed, craving for power, position, wrath, lust of the eyes and flesh. Otherwise we still do not have liberty and freedom though being Christians. We can never experience from within, never experience peace within and never experience freedom from sin though we may look good on the outer.
Ro. 3:23. For the wages of sin is death. Death means, we are dead in sins, and we are yet to find freedom. But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.
When we truly receive and acknowledge Christ as our Lord, Blessings of true freedom : Firstly we are freed from eternal damnation to everlasting life, where there is eternal joy peace and happiness and where there are no arguments, no power struggles, no corruption...
With Risen power then within us, we can conquer Satan, sin and lustful sins of this world. And will always be a blessing to others and not harm..
Gracious loving heavenly Father, we pray for our nation India as we celebrate 75th anniversary. Irrespective of cast creed and religion, help us to live in unity, peace and tranquility.
Give us the passion to share that true freedom and peace comes from thee, Jesus Christ, and to make you as the saviour keep you always in the centre of our lives.
Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus! Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" once again! ๐๐๐
Topic: Leaders And Importance Of Good Leadership!
God wants all of His children to be โspiritual leaders.โ You may not think of yourself as a leader, but in Mark 16:15, God has commissioned all of us who are called as His children to โgo into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.โ
There are different ways of โpreachingโ and โwitnessing,โ but the strongest and most effective way of sharing our faith as a leader is to โlead by example!โ
Our daily actions will go further to influence others than anything else!
When we react to hostile situations with humility instead of angry words, people notice! But, we fail sometimes and some, fail oftentimes. ๐จ It's upto an individual to judge where we stand.
When we act in kindness instead of indifference, people notice! And when we are honest, people notice! When we are manipulative and cunning, people notice and observe us from distance. The world watches our lives more than our works.
"A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way and goes the same way." John C Maxwell said.
Some only know the way. There are Some who know the way and show the way. There are few who know, show and go the way. Such people or such leaders bring great blessings. These are very successful because such leaders influence others through their lives.
The Bible says in 1 Timothy 4:12, โBe an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.โ
Parents are leaders in the family. Teachers are leaders in the school. A good parent or a good teacher is, they not only teach, instruct, but they live and follow what they teach.
Unless we have Christ living within us, we canโt lead anyone . . . anywhere! Our example can either lead people โtoโ Christ or โawayโ from Him, so itโs critically important that our every action is guided by the Holy Spirit! Yes, God has chosen us for leadership;
Activities are not important but our positive influence to build them is more important.
John C. Maxwell is widely considered to be one of the world's top leadership thinkers. Here are his few important quotes of his, on leadership and their qualities.
"Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another."
"Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it."
"People donโt care how much you know until they know how much you care."
. "A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others."
Do you know the difference between leaders, followers, and losers? Leaders stretch with challenges. Followers struggle with challenges. Losers shrink from challenges."
The question for us is, โWhat kind of leader are we?โ
Father, help all of us to influence others by our deeds and life ao that they will be blessed. Root out all corrupt and wordly thought and be an influence in whatever we do and wherever we are.. In Jesus marvelous name we pray..
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Topic: Words Of Jesus Still Have Life, Power, Healing And Restoration. His Words Are Still Giving Comfort To The Sorrowing Ones; Hope To The Despairing Ones.
Matt. 9 : 6,7 & 8. Jesus said to the paralytic man lying on a bed, "Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. And he arose and departed to his house. Now when the multitude saw it, they marvelled and glorified God. Words of Christ have words of life. We know how His words comforted sorrow and gave peace to troubled ones.
How His words reached men's hearts and transformed the whole purpose of their lives. We can recall the transformed life of the tax collector, Zachaeus and also how the paralytic man has been healed instantly by His few words. No shouting needed. No jargons needed.
His Words are divine and peace giving. Demons listened trembling when He spoke, and instantly recognised His power and obeyed. They are yet calming tempests and opening blind eyes, and expelling evil spirits, and raising the dead.
These words of Christ which have manifested His majestic miraculous power 2000 years back has the same power even today.....
Then, why when we have the "words of life of Jesus," we are unable to reignite the revival?? Why there is no revival?? It's very simple. We do not obey the life giving words of Christ 100%. Our obedience is in "bits and pieces" like king Saul..
Everyone needs kind words and encouragement. But always desiring appreciation, praise from people, but same time, unable to take criticism and correction is not true sign . Disciples were criticised, offended and humiliated but yet, they bore the cross and won 1000s to God's kingdom. The day we start "walking the talk," the day our lives become more powerful than our mere preaching brings greatest revival. Let us carry the Cross and not just wearing the cross, and crucify our self centred ego to reignite the great revival.
Have a blessed day!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic: Selfishness And Greed! This Actually Holds Us Back From Being Blessed And Makes Us Joyless Within, Dry And Empty Inspite Of Doing So Many Christian Activities.
Yesterday we discussed about selflessness. How the young lad sacrificed ten cents to give to the waitress. Today, let us listen to this topic, "Selfishness And Greed" opposite of yesterday's devotion.
Philip 2 : 3 & 4 .Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Few quotes on Selfishness and Greed: "Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed." - Mahatma Gandhi.
"He who wants everything everytime will lose everything anytime." - Vikrant
"As long as greed is stronger than compassion, there will always be suffering." - Rusty Eric.
"Selfishness keeps man blind throughout life " - Author unknown.
"Selfishness is the greatest curse of human race." - Author unknown.
I feel sad to share but it's the truth. Till now, in my observation I never heard neither Hindus nor muslims going to courts to fight for their rights and properties. But if we go to the courts, we see so many cases of Christians and churches fighting for properties and rights.
It's the greatest curse. 100s and 100s of churches where we see selfishness and greed taking centre stage and the word "true revival of God's kingdom" has taken a back seat.
During my theological studies we walked through the book of Acts. If we observe the book of Acts, Greatest revival has taken place in the history, has been during the early church disciples and apostolic days. If I'm not exaggerating, selfishness among the disciples and apostles was ZERO. Unity, one accord, relishing succes of each other has been their lives. Revival, unity, togetherness, true joy and peace was at its peak. Satan and it's works were crushed.
If, we, as Individual and organisations and ministries and churches have such attitude, it will be time for greatest revival of our times.
But, when we continue to have a selfish attitude, we can never expect to flourish and never expect any sort of revival even if we have the best of fiery, inspiring sermons and speeches. Because unless the roots are good no good can come forth.
Once a mother before going to office has kept two boxes of sweets telling his two school going sons to have them once they return from school.....
Greed and selfishness was rooted in his life. It's in the human nature itself.
Greed always wants more. Needs can be satisfied, greed cannot be satisfied. Like that little elder brother, it wants more and more.
Hebron church has blessed millions of people all over the world. Because of Bro. Bakth Singh's prayerful and faithful life church has been blessed with so much of property in the Heartland of twin cities.....
Apostle Paul observed similar situation, and so, he was addressing the church of Philippines who were fighting against each other, and boasting of their abilities and powers and doing everything looking into their own interests with selfish ambition. He told them to shun selfish ambitions and their self interests and look into interests of others.
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Topic : Selflessness! Those Who Are Rich In Heart Will Always Show More Courtesy And Respect Towards Others. And They Give Cheerfully In All Humility.
Mark 12 : 42-44: And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And Jesus called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they gave in, has been out of their abundance; but she gave in all that she had, even all her living.
It implies, when we give little out of abundance, it doesn't make any difference. It doesn't bless us.
"The true measure of a person is how he or she treats someone who cannot pay back."
"Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy and true fulfilment." - Tony Robins
"How much we are giving is not important, but how we are giving is more important. Attitude!!
Our giving - Is it to show to others like those rich people have done? To get a name? Or is it a cheerful and selfless giving like the widow? A candle sheds sheds sheds light and sacrifices itself.
A short familiar story which has a great relevance for today's topic. A young little boy went to an ice-cream shop and asked the waitress, How much is the ice-cream cup?" She replied, "Seventy five cents." The boy knew he has exactly 75 cents, enough to buy the ice-cream. But, he once again enquires how much a smaller cup of ice-cream costs?" The waitress impatiently replied, "Sixty five cents." Though The boy has 75 cents to purchase bigger cup, he said to the waitress, "Give me the small cup of ice-cream. The boy ate the icecream cheerfully, paid the bill and left.
When the waitress came to pick the empty plate and empty cup, she was touched and moved in tears. Underneath the plate the little boy kept the ten cents as the tip.
In that situation, 98 out of 100 of such peer group boys, will have preferred the bigger icecream cup, enjoyed it and walked away without paying the tips.
To be honest, we also act often times like these remaining 98 boys.
This little boy had consideration for the waitress before he ordered his icecream. He showed a caring heart, a kind-hearted and compassionate heart towards an ordinary waitress.
His giving to the waitress was sincere. His giving has been unconditional and of a pure heart.
In life, givers are always blessed, satisfied and more joyful than takers.
Word of God says in Acts 20 : 35 says "Remeber the words of the Lord Jesus that He said, "It's blessed to give than to receive."
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Topic : Silence Of Christ Is Not A Denial But Greater Blessing To Us In The End, If We Don't Faint And Give Up...
Matthew 15:21-28
Then Jesus went and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
Praise be to the Lord for this woman's faith and persistence..
The key words in this passage?? 23rd verse. "Jesus answered her not a word."
There is something very very remarkable in the silence of Jesus Christ. Usually he was quick and attentive to hear every request made to Him by a sufferer. Scarcely ever had any one to ask twice for a favour. His heart was sensitive as to a father's heart to his child's cries, and instantly responded to every petition for help. Yet now He stood and listened to this piteous pleading and answered her not a word. Like a miser with a huge gold at whose gates the poor and the sufferer knock, but who hearing their cry and distress, keeps his gates locked and is deaf to every pleading. And Jesus stood unmoved by this woman's cries, though He had all the powers in His Omnipotent and compassionate hands.
Why was Jesus silent? It was certainly not because He could not help her, for His arm was never weak. Amen! Then why? The best of us have our weak hours, our days of emptiness, when we have nothing and nowhere to go for help; but His fullness was never exhausted .
It was not because He was so engrossed in His own approaching sorrows that He could think of no other one's sorrow. For even on the cross He forgot Himself to show kindness to others. Evidently in this passage, the reason for His silence was to try this mother's faith, and to draw it out into still greater strength. He was preparing her to receive greater blessings than she could have received at the begining.
Our lord sometimes yet seems to be silent to His people who know Him when we cry to Him. To all our earnest supplications sometimes He answers not a word. Is His silence a refusal??
Not at all! By no means. Often times, at least it is meant only to make the supplicants more earnest, and to prepare our hearts to receive richer and greater blessings in the end, if we faint not, but persist. This silence is only to make our hearts and lives fitter, richer, stronger and worthier to receive such great blessings in the end.
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Topic: Laziness, Addiction And Indiscipline. Mobile Addict And Being Slave Of Sleep, i.e Laziness, Lack Of Order And Indiscipline Completely Destroyed Millions Of Lives Spiritually, Mentally, Psychologically And Ruined Their Bright Careers.
Few Quotes:
"Laziness is the mother of all evils." -Sophocles.
"Without the power that discipline brings, no dreams can be realised. Without willpower, you become a victim to the evils of procrastination, laziness and sloth." - Robin S.
Often it's forgotten.. C.S. Lewis said, "Laziness means, more work in the long run."
"Enjoy now and regret later." Benedict.
"Laziness brings many people astray." - Basque proverb.
"Laziness and prosperity cam never be companions."
"If you are planning to quit anything, quit being lazy.
Proverbs 20:13 Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor."
Prov. 13: 4.. "A sluggard's appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied."
Prov. 14:23. "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."
Prov. 18:9 "Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction."
The nominal Christian life that costs nothing is not worthy of the name. There must be self restraint, discipline and severe schooling. There must be struggle, the agonising effort.
If we are to reach the goal, and win the prize, we must put every energy of our life into the race. There must be sacrifice of self-will and personal ease and not being addicted to laziness and pleasure, and indiscipline. Irony is, very few brace discipline and they create history by their success.
Every noble prize is a struggle from begining to end. Only those who resist and fight and overcome are successful in life.
This is true in every sphere - in studies, in professional life, in business and in spiritual life too!
Are we resisting sin, overcoming temptation, living victoriously in trials? If not, we are not living worthily. And it's never too late to rise.
Regrets follow immediately when we avoid struggles and embrace laziness and pleasure. But, oftentimes it becomes too late. Hands are already burned.
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Topic : "Blessedness To Have A Godly Mother! She Builds A Sweet, Happy Peaceful And Respectful Home. Ungodly Mother Wrecks Home And Destroys Her Own Family.
First, few important quotes:
A godly mother is one who loves the Lord her God with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength, and then passionately, consistently, and unrelentingly teaches her children to do the same." - Elizabeth George.
She trains, teaches children and leads them by example.
"Never could it be possible for any man to estimate what he owes to a godly mother." - C. H. Spurgeon.
"No man is poor who has a Godly mother." - Abraham Lincoln.
"A godly mother is an awesome treasure." - Dr. Charles Stanley.
"I don't believe there are devils enough in hell to pull out a boy out of the hands of a godly mother." - Billy Sunday.
,"The most blessed and greatest gift for a family is having a godly mother! A mother who is on knees for her children is blessed." - Author unknown.
Proverbs 14:1 says, "The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands."
Drawing wisdom and guidance from the Bible, a blessed mother will partner with God and builds a solid foundation for her home. As one, she encourages and initiates family prayers, leads in worship, and reading and meditating of the Bible. She engages her children in holy living by her teaching and by being a perfect example.
Blessed mother is a wise steward of her home, time, and resources.
Proverbs 31:27 says, "She watches over the ways of her household."
She takes responsibility for her resources and has a plan for the proper management of her home and time. She relies on God and removes distractions like gossip, comparison, spending time on social media, movies, and refrains from idle conversations. But spends quality time with children to equip and edify children in godly path.
She helps her children discover God's will, purpose, and path for their lives. She teaches her children how to pray, live, work, serve, and worship. And guides them to excel in their career and most importantly, in the walk with Christ.
She shows empathy and understanding for her children. Her goal is to reflect the character of Christ in her words and actions.
Blessed mother seeks and welcomes Godโs help into her home. With Godโs guidance, she prayerfully assumes her solemn responsibility of loving, cherishing, and teaching them. She begins and ends each day in humble communion with God.
Because she knows Satan is determined to prevent her children from walking in the way of the Lord.
We praise God for John Wesley, founder of Methodism, Charles Wesley, great hymn writer. These legends for God's kingdom were produced because of their mother Susan Wesley kneelin in prayers, laying hands on them daily and praying.. We thank God for the young wayward Hudson Tailor who later on went on to become one of the greatest missionary for China, because of his mother's kneeling prayers in tears to save his son.
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Benedict James
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Topic : How To Get Rid Of Strongholds In Our Lives? These Strongholds Can Be, Being Enslaved To Sin, Worries, Anxieties, Low In Confidence, Lack Of Faith...
Romans 6:16 Donโt you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey โwhether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness?
Even as Christians, there are things that can bind us and enslave us. Inside every person, there are some strongholds. We may call them by lot of names โ natural desires, instincts, wrong habits โ but these are the ones which block our joy, peace, confidence, relationship with Christ and others, and makes us barren, fruitless, helpless and hopeless.
We try everything to handle these strongholds on our own strength, and still become further discouraged, defeated and dejected.
We forget to invite our Heavenly Father to come and put His arms around us, and pull us out of these strongholds which grip and enslave us.
The most miserable person in the world is, not someone who is not a Christian. It's a Christian who has the name of Christ, but still has areas of strongholds in life which enslave them to sin.
But, when we are enslaved to Christ, we live to please Him, we desire and look upon Him to take us out of these strongholds of sins, and be obedient to Him in every way... Then we become truly free.
John 10: 10 and 11. Thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill and destroy. But, I have come that they might have life, and life in abundance.
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Topic : Hope In God Is The Best Thing Amidst Trials And Grief. Anything Else We Do Other Than Trusting God Will Only Lead Us Deeper Into Disaster.
Psalm 42 is the psalm written by the "sons of Korah." For some strange reasons God did not record their names. The sons of Korah are not known by their personal names! They are simply called as "sons of Korah." It has a history behind it.
Out of 150 Psalms 10 Psalms are written by "sons of Korah." Let's meditate on one of the Psalms penned by them. Here in Psalm Ps 42 : 5, the psalmist is preaching to his own self. He is calling his own self and teaching an important lesson for us. It says, "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance."
We as the people of God, and saved by the grace of our Lord must never be downcast or be depressed. The grace that saved us will surely follow us โall the days of our lifeโ (Psalm 23:6).
There may be situations that are too difficult for us to handle, at times it may seem that the Lord has deserted us. Evidently the Psalmist was undergoing such a situation. He is admonishing his own soul to put hope in God. This is what we must all do consistently in spite of our situations and circumstances.
Whatever may be our situations we must continue to trust God and put our hope in Him โ because there is nothing better we can do. Nothing can be achieved by losing faith in God. Anything else we can do other than trusting God will only lead us deeper into disaster. Many times the devil will tempt us to give up hope in God but that is the most foolish thing to do.
You may question โhow long should I trust in God?โ You may ask โHow many days should I wait for His help?โ It is better We must trust Him all the days of our lives.
Any person who has lost faith in God is equal to a dead person.... For anything else we do such as doubting God and grumbling against God will be judged and condemned before the judgement seat of Christ. But it is highly impossible that God will condemn us for trusting in Him for too long. So let us make a firm resolution to continue to trust in God all the days of our life. This is what we call perseverance.
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Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the sweet and marvelous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐ Topic : Hope In God Is The Best Thing Amidst Trials And Grief. Anything Else We Do Other Than Trusting God Will Only Lead Us Deeper Into Disaster.
Psalm 42 is the psalm written by the "sons of Korah." For some strange reasons God did not record their names. The sons of Korah are not known by their personal names! They are simply called as "sons of Korah." It has a history behind it.
Out of 150 Psalms 10 Psalms are written by "sons of Korah." Let's meditate on one of the Psalms penned by them. Here in Psalm Ps 42 : 5, the psalmist is preaching to his own self. He is calling his own self and teaching an important lesson for us. It says, "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance."
We as the people of God, and saved by the grace of our Lord must never be downcast or be depressed. The grace that saved us will surely follow us โall the days of our lifeโ (Psalm 23:6).
There may be situations that are too difficult for us to handle, at times it may seem that the Lord has deserted us. Evidently the Psalmist was undergoing such a situation. He is admonishing his own soul to put hope in God. This is what we must all do consistently in spite of our situations and circumstances.
Whatever may be our situations we must continue to trust God and put our hope in Him โ because there is nothing better we can do. Nothing can be achieved by losing faith in God. Anything else we can do other than trusting God will only lead us deeper into disaster. Many times the devil will tempt us to give up hope in God but that is the most foolish thing to do.
You may question โhow long should I trust in God?โ You may ask โHow many days should I wait for His help?โ It is better We must trust Him all the days of our lives.
Any person who has lost faith in God is equal to a dead person.... For anything else we do such as doubting God and grumbling against God will be judged and condemned before the judgement seat of Christ. But it is highly impossible that God will condemn us for trusting in Him for too long. So let us make a firm resolution to continue to trust in God all the days of our life. This is what we call perseverance.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Goliaths In Our Day To Lives! Most Of The Times We Are More Scared Of The Circumstances And Adversaries Than Comprehend The Power Of The Sovereign Almighty Living God.
1 Sam. 17:26 : And David said to the men stood by him saying, "... Who is this uncircumcised Philistine who defies the armies of the living God?
God never puts any story in the Bible without a reason. And He never specifies that certain narratives are only for children or for so and so...
When God inspired the writer of 1 & 2nd Samuel, He very well knew we would all face various types of Goliaths in our lives. Sometimes these Goliaths could be people, or could be any threatening endangering situation in our lives. These Goliath type adversaries, circumstances, or a disability, or sickness, or can be an adversary type Goliaths within your own family, or work area or within a church. Here in this case 1 Sam. 17: 32, it's been Goliath who has tormented king of Israel, Saul, and his vast powerful army for 40 days and 40 nights.
When there was no hope, David, the then shepherd boy comes to the scene.
And David said to king Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of this Goliath; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
Most of the times we are more scared of the circumstances and adversaries. As I said, it can be in our job, our sickness or within a family, like Absalom son of David who aspired for his own father's kingly throne, and waged a war against his own ordained father. Foolishly Absalom did not know if he is waging a war against his father, David who has been ordained by the Almighty God himself, means he is waging a war against the Almighty God. We know Absalom was defeated and became a victim of his own pride.
These adversaries can be of different sizes and forms, and look too big to defeat them.
No matter how big your adversary, you can win over, I can win over, and we all can win over. Because, we are God's chosen children, and no weapon and no principalities nor powers can neither prosper nor stand before us.
Let us declare the promises of God saying, "If God is with us who can be against us?" If God is with us, no Goliath can be against us.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Are We Unselfish Or Selfish? How Long We Keep On Hearing God's Word Or How Long We Keep On Preaching The Word Of God Within Four Walls? All Who Believe In Christ Are Called To Be Ambassadors Of Christ.
2 Corin..5 20. "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christโs behalf, be reconciled to God."
Mt. 28 19 & 20. The Lord's final commission before his ascension has been to Go and not Stay, to move out to preach the gospel and baptize them...
Believers bear the responsibility of carrying the message of redemption to the lost. We are saved to save others. We are blessed to bless others. We are fruitful to make lives of others fruitful.
In Acts 10th chapter, we meet Cornelius, a devout man who honoured God and prayed continually. An angel appeared to him one day and instructed him to send for Simon Peter who would tell Cornelius what to do.
By the time Corneliusโ men arrived, God had already prepared Peterโs heart. He went along and shared the Gospel, and Corneliusโ family became the first Gentile converts. Why didnโt the angel tell Cornelius how to be saved himself?
Another incidence; On the road to Damascus, Jesus knocked Saul off of his donkey as he went to persecute Christians. Struck blind, Saul was led to Judasโ house where the Lord told him that a man named Ananias would come to lay hands on him so he would receive his sight.
In another Damascus home, God spoke to Ananias and instructed him to go and minister to Saul. When he prayed for him, the scales fell from his eyes, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and baptized. Jesus certainly had his attention on the Damascus Road. Why didnโt He deal directly with Saul?
Not angels. Not Jesus. We are the elected instruments of salvation for the lost, and we are ambassadors for our Savior.
Pray with me as a team, God willing, I will be holding evangelical and "Pastors Leadership Meetings" soon in and around villages near Medak. Already I've visited twice and conducted there.
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Topic : Faithful And Blessed Men Of God! They Are Called Righteous And Blessed To Shine Like Stars In The Sky...
Daniel 12:3 Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness shine like stars forever and ever.
Prov. 11:30 says, "He that wins souls is wise."
Bro. Reinhard, Bonnke, Bro. Bakth Singh, Bro. Sadhu Sundar Singh, Bro. Billy Graham, William Booth of Salvation Army, Bro. Yesanna are few starlwarts among many who worked ceaselessly in all sincerity, honesty and Trustworthiness to serve Christ and build God's Kingdom. They were counted no doubt faithful. Their vision primarily has been to save souls and enlarge God's Kingdom. Wherever they went and whatever may be the occasion, they shared pure unadulterated gospel of Christ, New birth, salvation, eternal life and eternal damnation..
They are truly wise and blessed who turned thousands to righteousness from sinful bondage. They are indeed stars shining forever.
Once we become His children, His heir after we receive Christ, we become the instruments of salvation, we become the ambassadors of Christ, we become the light carriers of Christ, we become the love carriers of Christ. We become bonded to share and carry purely the treasure of the gospel and salvation to the lost. Wherever we preach it needs to be that... These men of God drew huge crowds and multitudes without bloating the emotions of people in prosperity. That's why they are blessed like stars in the sky shining with their kingdom-worthy deeds.
Jesus commissioned not just the pastors but to all of us who are saved and are called as His children, " To go into all the world to preach His gospel." When we do that, He promised to be with us and bless us to shine...
If we go through the book of Acts, birth of church, and how the church grew truly in the Word. It's been amazing to see the greatest and most steady growth of the early church. The reason being all those apostles including Christ's disciples were in unity. They crucified self ... which is missing these days, and they only preached repentance and salvation.
Those who crucify self centredness to serve Him like these apostles and great men of God, they will be blessed. And such churches growth is true and bears much fruit..
When we win souls we shall shine like stars.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Faith And Doubt! They Cannot Exist Together Within Us. If We Have Doubt, Faith Flies Out Of Our Window.
(John 14:1): โYe believe in God, believe also in Meโ
John 20:29. Then Jesus told Thomas โBecause you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.โ
Jesus is encouraging us to to have strong faith in Him inspite of sad and adverse situations that surround our lives.
We are living in a faithless generation. Faith is an unpopular word today. The most popular word today is understanding or accumulation of world's lustful knowledge. People want to understand everything. A great majority of the intellectual section of the society maintain, that they do not want to believe in anything which they do not understand. Such an attitude shows the pride and arrogance of the fallen human nature.
We do not want to believe in anything, unless our problems are resolved like a magic wand..๐It just cannot happen like that. There is a cost and sacrifice involved in it. The truth is that we believe in many things we do not understand.
For eg.. No one fully understands how we digest our food, but we believe it works.
We board the airplane and fly without understanding how the mechanism makes the aircraft fly.
We swallow a pill blindly and get relieved from our headache or stomach ache without necessarily understanding how the pill works.
Even if some don't accept, the world is run by faith. People are living by believing in the unexplainable.
But, when it comes to God, people do not want to believe Him because they do not understand why they still have troubles sorrow and grief? Why is it that we can trust in the mechanism of the aircraft and risk our lives by boarding it, and why is it that we do not want to trust in God even though we know he died and rose again conquering Satan and even death? Or rather understand and fathom His sovereignity?
Let us have faith in God and in His only incarnation, Jesus Christ. Let us fully believe in His crucifixion and His glorious resurrection.. He is definitely more trustworthy than the mechanism of an aircraft. Let us be honest to confess that we can and we have to believe in many things which we do not understand. Faith is more powerful and essential than our reasoning.
Because faith in Christ alone can free us from fears of anxieties and fears of uncertainty in life. Our faith and confidence to use His divine wisdom comes only by hearing. And hearing the Word of God. I.e in Diligent reading, listening and mediation of God's Word, and fellowship with God's children alone can enhance our faith and strengthen us.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Esteeming Others Better Than Ourselves. Life Itself Is Full Of Misinterpretations.
Phil. 02; 03 says "Let each esteem others better than himself."
"Love of Christ thinketh no evil."
Well, life itself is full of misinterpretations. Have you ever been treated differently because of the way you looked?? Or Have you ever treated others differently because of the way they looked?? Many of us have wrong opinion of others. We think too often that they do not care for us, but they actually care for us. We feel they are angry at us, but there is not a shade of unkind feeling in their hearts. We oftentimes rob our own peace by misunderstanding them. Well, love thinketh no evil.
Today's Word emphasis us to esteem others better than us....
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Topic : Forgetting The Past Failures, Defeats, Disappointments, Setbacks, Pain, Anguish... I Press On. I keep Moving Forward Amidst All Challenges And Obstacles.
Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting those things which are behind and looking toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Apostle Paul says, "Not that I have been made perfect, but I press on... forgetting what is behind and looking forward, I press on...
Can we together affirm and declare ourselves like this: In my race of life, forgetting the past failures, defeats, hardship, past storms, without giving up, I keep pressing on ahead, disconnecting all these past failures, defeats, disappointments, injustice in Jesus name. And I connect myself in Jesus name towards healing, deliverance and restoration in Jesus name. Let's press on without blaming someone.
Casting blame or feeling guilty are inappropriate responses to loss and only will delay the grieving period. Often times we see, wherever it is, evil doers flourish. God causes sun ๐ to rise on the evil and good, and sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous, if we read Mt. 5:45.
We are all in the same boat together in this journey of race where we cannot avoid trials, sorrow, pain, hurts and grief.
Crisis recovery precipitates a deeper evolution of who realy we are.
We need to endure hardships as discipline. God is treating us as his sons and daughters. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If we are not disciplined, then we are illegitimate children and not true sons and daughters.
We all have our human father who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more we should submit to our heavenly Father and press on by our submission and obedience?
Therefore in the winter of our disappointments, defeats, hardships and pain, let us press on towards higher calling knowing that our hope is in the Lord God Almighty..
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
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Topic: When We Truly Believe In The Resurrected Power Of Christ, And Abide In Him, We Will Be More Than Conquerors, Conquering All Demonic - Evil, Witchcraft, Dark Forces And Every Storm And Situations In Life.
Rom. 08:37. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
To conquer means "to defeat; to beat; to trounce; to annihilate; to be victorious; to overcome; to overpower; to subdue; to crush..
But to be more than conquerors means, we not only have victory over satan and it's demonic powers, but we will overhelmingly be victorious because of the risen power of Christ within us.
Let us see one instance on the life of Simon Peter. As long as Peter trusted on the Word of Jesus Christ, he successfully walked on the water. He is the only human being who walked on the water. Many greats in the past decades including people of different faiths tried to emulate this feat but failed. Peter was able walk on water because he walked on the Word of Christ. But, as long as his eyes were fixed on Christ he was able to walk on water.
"Faith produces brightest moments in darkest hours." And "Doubt creates darkest moments even in finest hours.".
Well, same thing has happened. Peter doubted and lost his focus on Christ when he saw waves suddenly buffeting in a hurricane proposition. The moment his eyes turned towards the storm, he doubted and started sinking. We too do the same thing. We doubt the goodness of God in darkest moments in our lives though we have all conquering power of God. We too many a times falter in our faith when we face testing times and trials...
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio msg.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Greatest Asset In Life! Is It Bank Balance? Is it Wealth And Property?
Prov. 4:23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Our greatest asset in life is not wealth, not property and not bank balance, but our Relationship with others. A person who has good relationship has pocketed greatest asset. When our conduct is good, when our intentions are good and when our heart is clean pure and good, and not deceitful, we will have true, lasting and blessed relationship. With good relationship, I understand we can achieve several things in life. Firstly we will win many hearts. Winning hearts by our good relationship is the best thing any human being should aspire for.
Even in the highest positions, IAS, IRS, IPS ranks, during final interview, they try to not only see the competence of the person but equally they check on his or her past ethical relationship and their conduct.
Well, it may not be possible to have good relationship with everyone. We can ignore one or two toxic people we will find wherever we go. We cannot avoid. We need to ignore such toxic people and not waste our time. But, majority should like us. That's the sign of good relationship I'm talking about.
Much research has been done and conclude saying, "people with good relationship they are much more happier, healthier, richer and stronger persons." And they have long life too! People with good relationship are liked by everyone - the higher officers or subordinates.
I've come across several such incidences in my profession. A good senior officer had excellent and cordial relationship. He touched the very hearts by his conduct. When he resigned from the post because of better prospects, I observed not only superiors but even down the level staff and other employees felt a great loss of losing him. Because he always brought comfort, cheer, encouragement and strength.
Another senior officer resigns after a gap. Same employees did not vent out any emotions whatsoever. They did not even shed crocodile tears. Why? Because he hurt several people, he made every effort to bring others down. He never liked others to come up or out grow him. He was arrogant and selfish. Many thought it's good that he left, as he harmed several staff and officers too. Some even feel, "it's better he is leaving, as he or harmed several Lives."
People who are emotionally stronger, they come out stronger than others.
But, people who are emotionally weak, they fight, they distort, they argue and fight.
When it comes to Christian living and witness, there are millions of people all around the globe doing God's work. But, unfortunately, very few maintain good relationship. Such group is unselfish and truly serve the lord. Without relationship no church, no ministry can be fruitful. Without proper relationship no person can be fruitful or successful in his or her work. Our works will not be weighed, but our good deeds and proper conduct, testimony and witness among others is important.
Gave a joyful and victorious time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
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What Is The Greatest Gift In A Family? Undoubtedly, A Godly Mother! She Leads The Children Not Only In A Godly Path, But Guides Them To Get Highest Blessings And Respect In The Society.
A godly mother is the greatest gift and greatest blessing ever to any family.
"A Woman Who Fears The Lord, She Shall Be Praised." - Prov. 31: 30.
"A mother who is close to God will bring her children close to God as well." - Author unknown.
"No man is poor who has a Godly mother." - Abraham Lincoln
"Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children." - Bro. Billy Graham.
"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." - Henry Ward Beecher
Let us recall or rather reminiscent the story of the blessed and inspirational mother, Susan Wesley who produced two spiritual giants for God's kingdom and to the society.
Susan Wesley is indeed a wise woman who not only made them spiritual giants, but educated them to become great reformers. Wise mother who gave them right balance.
Susan Wesley's husband was a worthless husband and a worthless father. She did not crib nor fought with him. She never kept complaining. She won all her struggles, hardship and poverty on her knees on one side and on the other side, and on the other side she worked hard to support the children.
Her family was in poverty. But she worked hard for livelihood and spent precious time in prayers. Her kneeling prayers produced two most powerful saints in the World. John Wesley, a reformer and founder of methodism. And Charles Wesley a great preacher and Hymn writer who wrote over 6500 inspirational Hymns. Such a powerful life he was modelled by her mother.
Mother is a very important person in a family. Because, mother is the first person child ever knows.
Prov. 31 says, "woman is not about being "perfect." It's about living with purpose, diligence, forgiveness, and repentance."
Prov. 31: 10 who can find a godly and capable wife? For her worth is far above rubies. She opens her mouth with wisdom and her tongue to build the family.
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A virtuous or a Godly mother loves Jesus with all her heart.
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She is a faithful bride. She respects her husband. She does him good irrespective of he being good bad or worst.
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She is a loving mother. When children grow up, they call her blessed. She nurtures the children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom and lives and trains them in godly way.
A godly mother is clothed with strength and dignity. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction on her tongue. She watches keenly the affairs of the house and does not spend time in worthless things, but fills the house with noble things, covered with prayers and Word of God.
When children are tough to listen, she will spend time with them in prayers, love and patience, and builds them up in a godly manner. She builds the family in reverence, love, gentleness redeeming the time for building the family and their character on true values of life.
Prov. 12:4. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband. For she who causes shame is like rotenness in his bones.
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Topic : Supernatural Blessings Of God's Divine Word! Wisdom, Protection, Purpose And Peace...
If we go through Psalm 119 97 - 104......, We can see three blessings in this portion.
- Makes us wise,
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Satisfies us with peace. Gives us prosperity ...
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Makes us wise to make right decisions. With the wisdom of God on our side, It makes us wiser than others to take right decisions in terms of profession or marriage or any career oriented plans. He will guide us.
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Protects our feet from every evil way and dangerous path and guards us from taking wrong decisions in life.
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Satisfies our lives. Makes it sweeter and gives meaning, purpose, peace and prosperity. Makes our lives flourish green.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Choices And Destiny. Part II. Every Choice And Decision We Make Makes An Impact In Our Lives. It Can Be Good Or It Can Be Disastrous.
Well, all of us make choices in life. And when you think about it, it's amazing how many choices we make everyday.
In order to have best choices in life with "No regrets" is, in my opinion, to have Christ as our saviour and kerp Him in the centre of our lives, and not push Him to the corner. And enjoy meditating God's Word...
Apart from that In my view, the most important choices and decisions in life is, marriage and choosing the right professional career. Marriage, It can literally make or break life. Marriage can enhance happiness if the partner is understanding. Otherwise It can wreck life, peace, harmony and happiness.
According to Dana Adam Shapiro's research for his book, "You Can Be Right', very few married people are happy โ he says about 17 percent.
Almost 50 percent of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce or separation. Researchers estimate that 41 percent of all first marriages end in divorce.
What derails their marriage? A lack of communication, anger- loud mouth,c dishonesty, and unfaithfulness are among the top problems, he notes.
I have a close friend who is good in communication. He has that flair. After 3 years, I came to know to my suprise, he pursued "Diploma in Mech. Engineering," and also he started working too! Probably his parents might have advised him to do so. But, I know for sure, "It's not his cup of tea." ๐. And sooner he realised it. He studied "Mass Communication," and pursued his career... He has enjoyed and enjoying this line and became quite successful.
Well, whether we like it or not, the fact and the truth remains same. I.e "What we are today, is the choices that we made till yesterday. What we will be tomorrow, is the choice we make today.
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
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Topic: Choices And Destiny. "Destiny Is Not A Matter Of A Chance, It's A Matter Of Choice; Choices That We Make Either Creates And Builds Our Lives Or Ruins And Destroys Our Lives.
The best choice is, to receive Christ into our hearts and become His children, and walk in His path to have satisfaction and joy in our lives.
The strongest principle of life and blessings, lies in our choice. Everyday we make choices. Choices that affect us and others, whether good or bad. Right choices bring joy, success, pride and happiness. Wrong choices bring shame, humiliation, disgrace, failure and dejection and failure to us and our families.
Choices can bring us closer to God or it can draw us away from the Lord. Choices we make can make us victims and slaves of sins or it can make us victorious and overcomer to conquer sin.
Life is a journey, and you are the captain of your own life. We all in our childhood have seen boats sailing in all different directions in a lake, even though the wind is blowing in one direction. The simple reason is, the way the sail is set by the sailor, the boat moves accordingly. We cannot choose the direction of the wind, but we can choose, how we set our sail.
So also is our life.
If we are a loser and a failure, we blame the circumstances. If we desire to be successful and victorious, we need to make make right, bold, courageous, wise and godly choices.
A family had three sons. Father was an alcoholic. Not only he was addicted, unfortunately he used to send his own children to buy liquor and come. When they became big, two of the three siblings became alcohol addicts with small jobs getting a meagre salary. Both blamed their father for their fate. While the youngest, third son, had an aim and ambition to excel in studies. He chose not to be curbed by circumstances but to study hard and excel. Though three sons lived under same roof and same environment, he had his focus on studies. He excelled. He pursued his engineering from premier institute, IIT Kharagpur and Masters from IIT Chennai. He was drawing a starting salary of Rs. Rs. 2.4 Crores per annum. Unlike his brothers, he did not blame the circumstances nor the environment of his family, but his determination to excel and his choices in life made him highly successful. He made a right choice.
Our life is the sum result of all the choices we make.
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
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Topic : Love, Obedience, Respect And Reverence , All Are Interlinked.
John 14 : 15. Jesus said, โIf you love me, obey my commandments."
When you love a person who is older to you, be it a teacher, principal, or a father, the act of showing love, comes with reverence and respect towards them, and with reverence and respect comes obedience. That's why Jesus said, if you love me, obey my commandments.
Oftentimes, we say we love the lord, but we neither obey Him nor give him reverence.
Obedience of a child and success in their respective fields, brings joy, sunshine and health to the parents. It makes parents proud. When a child excels, parents are not only happy but proud and glad to share their success to others.
But when they fail and be a failure , and when they are disrespectful and show arrogant behaviour with parents, it grieves and hurts them. They mask the failures,c shame and humiliation, and they feel ashamed and hide such bad news secretly within themselves, suffering inside.
Here is short story where father loves the young son very much. Son too loves the father so much so, he takes care of him and helps him as he has an engineering workshop.
This young boy who came regularly to soccer practice but was finding it difficult to get into playing eleven because of stiff competition.
Father told his son, "My son, my only desire is, you must become a great football player." This young boy who loves his father so much, he practiced, practiced and practiced hard to excel and make his father happy.
While he was practicing hard to be selected and make a mark in the prestigious tournament, his loving father would always sit at the far end of the football field watching and waiting for him.
The tournament began and matches began. And for four days, the boy mysteriously did not show up to the practice or to the quarter finals or semifinals.
He appeared suddenly on the day of the most important game for the coach and the team, the finals of the tournament. He went to the coach and said, "Dear Coach sir, I could not come to last few practice matches and for quarter and semifinals. But, pls give me a chance to play in the finals." The Coach replied, "I'm sorry. It's not intentional. It's the all important finals; the reputation of the school depends on this final match. I cannot take risk as you have neither practiced not played important matches."
The boy implored, pleaded and pleaded saying, " Coach sir, I promise I will I will not let you down. I beg if you please let me play, I will bring laurels to the team.
The coach has never seen the boy pleading like this before. So Coach said, "Okay dear student, go and play. But remember the reputation of the school is at stake. Pl don't let me down. I'm answerable to many."
The game started and the boy suprised everyone and the coach. He played like a house on ๐ฅ fire. Everytime he got the ball possession, he scored a goal. The team had an overwhelming and spectacular win.
When the prize distribution was over and they took hold of the trophy, the coach went up to the star child whom he selected said, "Dear child, how could I be so wrong? I have never seen you play like this before. You kept your name and made me proud. What's the reason behind for such spectacular play? How it happened suddenly?" The child said, "Coach sir, my father is watching me today." The coach knows from wherรฉ his father used to watch him practice. So, the coach turns around to see where the boy's father used to sit. There was no one there to his suprise. So the coach said, "Your father used to sit there when you come for practice. I don't see anyone there today." The boy replied, with tears mixed with joy and sorrow. " Dear Coach, I have never told you. My father was blind. Just four days ago he died. Everyday he used to tell me when he comes to watch saying, "son, you must ma
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Topic : "The Worst Part Of Holding The Memories Is Not The Pain. It's the loneliness of it." - Lois Lowry. It Is A Negative State Marked By A Sense Of Isolation..
Pa. 34:18. The lord is close to the broken hearted and those who are crushed in spirit.
Ps. 62:01 Truly , my soul silently waits for God;
"You are never alone when you are alone with God." Woodrow Kroll.
Loneliness is one of the greatest problems people face today. It is a leading cause of suicide all over the universe irrespective of rich or poor or a celebrity. People feel various kinds of loneliness.
It is possible to be with people and still feel lonely. There is the loneliness of suffering. They suffer within without disclosing to anyone and become even more lonely. Many people experience loneliness in society, or there is the loneliness of sorrow, guilt, and judgment. Some feel loneliness when they lose someone precious and dear ones. They feel the whole world is crushed and closed.
All of us feel at times loneliness especially during low times... We donโt know what it is. It makes us restless. Is there a way out?? You see, man was made for God; and without God, he is lonely. Is it possible to overcome loneliness??
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video devotion.
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Benedict James.
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Topic : "How We Spend Our Time On Day To Day Basis Reveals A Lot About Ourselves. And We Become Accordingly." - Ben. Laziness Travels So Slowly, That Poverty Soon Overtakes Him. Pr. 13:4
Prov. 10:4. Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
Prov. 12: 24. The hands of the diligent will rule.
Laziness has no place in the character of a follower of Christ. And also in this competitive world, where there is cut throat competition between person to person and between an organisation to organisation. Need to be on toes, alert, disciplined and hardworking.
Three years back we shifted our residence to our own home at Old Alwal......
There is no place for anyone to relax. Value added work and value engineering is the need of the times.
I was working for a Pharmaceutical coy as DGM Purchase. I was fascinated by our C& M.D who was always on toes. He used to shuffle from Production plant to Corporate office at least twice a day. Moment he comes to office he will have a meeting with Sr. Mngt.......
Hard work, smart work, discipline and sincere work will always carry God's blessings on anyone and no one can halt your success.
In life, we can never be on a roller coaster and think, this is fun, I will be here forever. Need to be on toes and be alert. Otherwise we too meet the same fate like the "hotel management" which was not geared up... "The best things end, and so do the worst things."
Eccl. 11:4. Whoever watches the wind will not plant. Whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.
Heb 13:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Luke 12:35: Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.
While working hard, shedding laziness and slothfulness, let us believe the word from Phil 4 :13. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
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Topic: Only God Can Bring Treasure Through The Darkest Times. Wealth And Riches, Status, Power Cannot Bring Any Relief Against Sudden Storms Of Life That Buffet Us, But Only The Risen Christ, If He Is The Lord Of Our Lives.
Proverbs 23:18. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
There are times in this life, agonizingly painful times, when it can seem that all hope is lost.
But, Many times we want to shine, without the pain and uncertainty of what the hard stuff brings.
We long to reflect beauty without the glaring weakness of deep cracks that line our stories and fill us with holes. We want to cover what was broken and scarred, masking the struggles of a past that took us down difficult pathways. And yet, embracing the beauty of the broken is what enables us to live free.
Evangeline is such young, sweet and faithful woman who has Christ as her Saviour and her Lord.
She lost her 5 year old only daughter suddenly through a mysterious disease.
Though she was heart broken, yet she kept praising the Lord as usual. The joy she exhibited baffled the carnal world who had no clue.
In addition, inspite of gentle love and patience she showed towards her husband, yet, she has to face in her day to day life with her husbandโs addiction, recovery and relapse, and his rebellion. And then, one day, she found her husband too dead.
She was crestfallen at that moment. But, she rose from the pit of despair to rejoice and praise the Lord. That's exactly true and genuine transformation. That exactly shows she is indeed a new creation and experienced and tasted His tender love and His mercies.
Like Jobโs friends in the Bible, sometimes weโre speechless at the pain of another. โThen Job's friends sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights,โ "No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for wordsโ (Job 2:13). Silently giving the gift of prayer and presence is beautiful.
God, however, is not silent nor unaffected by our suffering. He entered into all of the suffering of humanity for all time, willingly through the sacrifice of Jesus. The suffering of the cross of Jesus makes it possible for us to say with the writer of Proverbs, โSurely there is a future and your hope will not be cut offโ (Proverbs 23:18).
Here is our lifeline and bedrock, even in the darkest night of the soul. โBecause of Godโs tender mercy,โ Scripture says, โthe morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peaceโ
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James.
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Topic : Never Give Up! But Press On...! Everyone Faces Hardship, Injustice, Adversity, Sickness, Loss of Loved Ones, Failures, Ups And Downs In Life, And Life's Challenges.
Philip 3:14. โI press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.โ
To press toward the mark is, to faithfully continue on the โstrait and narrow path which leads to eternal lifeโ with our Savior and our Father in Heaven.
Discouragement because of failures or defeats, or life not up to our expectations can rob peace, joy, contentment and loss of hope, and thereby we many tend to give up in the middle.
But I know people whom I observed who appeared to be in an impossible situation. A few years later, however, to my joy and suprise they were in a terrific place in terms of their circumstances, or their emotions. What could be the reason? They never gave up amidst adversities, difficult challenges and hardship. Instead of sulking in self pity or blaming others for their situation, they chose to come back and believe God and believe in themselves, step out in faith and come out of the emotional self pity.
We see initially Habakkuk, the prophet cried out desperately questioning the Lord Almighty saying, "How long shall I cry and you will not hear? Why do you show me iniquity and cause me to see trouble? Hab. 1 : 2 & 3.
Both, Prayer and hard work are needed to climb the Mount Everest of success, even when we are down and out. When we work hard together with persistent prayers, we can walk into an impossible situation, climb the mountains of challenges and move in confidence in ways mightier than we can imagine.
Do you and I can live in eager expectations of what the Lord will do? Or di we choose to linger in depths of despair, desperation and self pity? It's upto us.
Can we not turn our disappointments, dejection and depression to His appointments and blessings like prophet Habakkuk? In the end, ad we know Habakkuk comes back triumphantly concluding his positive conversation with God in Hab. 3: 17 to 19 saying, "Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labour of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation."
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Topic: Importance Of Silence In This Turbulent & Noisy World! At The Same Time, We Don't Have To Be A Doormat To Allow Whatever Anyone Say...
Silence is a source of great strength. There has been an observation by the Psychologists that wise & highly learned men are mostly silent & seldom they react. On the other hand as we know the proverb, "Empty vessels make much noise."๐
What does the Bible say about being silent or being soft?
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Ecclesiastes 9:17. The quiet words of the wise are more to be heededย than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
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Prover. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger.
3) Proverbs 17:28. Even fools are thought wise when he holdeth his peace.
May your silence be a spl. blessing to others today. For today's complete devotion, let us listen to the short video msg.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Think, Believe, Confess! We Think Wrong, Believe Wrong, Confess Wrong And Receive Wrong Things In Life And Live A Defeated, Despondent And Disillusioned Life.
Numbers 13: 32 & 33. And all the people whom we saw in it were are men of great stature. There we saw the giants (the descendents of Anak came from the giants); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.
30th verse : Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, "Let us go at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it."
We need to think right, believe right, confess right (declare right like Caleb) and act right instead of thinking wrong and confessing wrong.....
For complete devotion let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
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Benedict James
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Topic: How You End Is More Important Than How You Start! Statistics say around 85 to 90% In The World Start Off Well, But End Poorly Or Give Up...
Eccl. 7 : 8. The end of a thing is better than it's beginning.
Be it studies, competitive exams, pursuing good job, preparing for interviews, marriage, or in spiritual walk with Christ, discipline, determination and perseverance is the key to end well and be successful.
There are approximately 100 biographies in the Bible, and of those, only 30-35% of the people finished well. Why does it happen? To answer that question, we need to understand what it means to not finish well. There can be so many characteristics in our lives which do not allow us to end strongly but either give up - losing.
Out of them here are few characteristics explained as why people don't finish well. It can be many of these or a combination of these traits describes that they are not going to finish off well....
Remember Enoch, Caleb, Ruth, Hannah at the end of their Lives? They finished well!
Out of so many, here are fifteen characteristics listed which do not allow us to Finish Well:
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Lost your first love for God.
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So, You have lost your spiritual passion for the things of God.
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You are completely backslidden and away from God.
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You are resentful toward those who hurt or betrayed you.
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You are neither learning nor growing spiritually.
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You no longer share your faith with fellow Christians or of other faiths.
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You are cynical and critical about church pastors' and God's servants.
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You are โ no longer growing
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You are isolated and become unaccountable in your walk with God.
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You have hidden sins and habits that grip your life as a slave.
11 It has been years since you led someone to faith in Christ. Irony is many never led anyone to Christ.
12. Your passion and desire to pray for leaders, your fellow believers and others dipped low.
13. Loss of stomach to fight spiritual battles
- No faith for the impossible to happen.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Let's Listen From God's Word - The Blessings Of The Righteous And The Consequences Of The Unrighteous/Ungodly/Wicked.
Prov. 13th chapter: 5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace. 6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out......
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Topic: Preach Always To Bring A Change Of Heart To Draw Them Closer To Christ, Cross And Redemption, And Not To Draw Their Attention By Our Intellect For Applause, Favour And Satisfying Our Ego.
Colossians 3:23-24 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
I've received a familiar post (which you too must be knowing) from a well wisher, which I would love to share, as it's very appropriate for today's topic.
Years ago the popular and renowned actor, Richard Burton was given a grand reception in his childhood parish. While replying to the complimentary speeches in the parish auditorium, he asked, if there was anything, they specially wanted to hear from him.
After a minuteโs pause his old pastor asked him if he could recite the Good Shepherd Psalm (Psalm 23), which he had taught Burton in his Sunday school.
A strange look came over the actorโs face. He paused for a moment, and then said, โI will, on one conditionโthat after I recite it, you, my pastor and teacher will do the same.โ
The old retired pastor agreed and said, "I'm not an actor like you, but, if you wish it, I shall recite.โ
Impressively the actor began the Psalm. His voice and intonation were perfect. He held his audience spellbound, and, as he finished, a great burst of applause broke from the audience. And he was happy.
As it died away, the old pastor rose from his wheelchair and began to recite the same Psalm. His voice was feeble and shivering and his tone was not faultless. But, when he finished, there was not a dry eye in the room. Everyone in the audience were in tears.
The actor rose and his voice quivered as he said, โโLadies and gentlemen, I reached your eyes and ears, but my old pastor has reached your hearts. The difference is just this: I know the Psalm, but he knows the Shepherd.โ๐
Most of the present day sermons resemble the speech of the actor to get applause, fame and favour.
They are very few who speak about Cross, Christ, love and repentance from strongholds of addiction of various sins.
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Have a joyful and successful day!! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the loving name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic : Blessings We Inherit When We Fear God or When We Have The Fear Of The Lord.
When Bible speaks of fear of God, it does not mean to be afraid of God, but to give reverence to Him in obedience as He is holy.
The wonderful gift from God has brought joy and gladness into the lives of several God's children who had the fear of the Lord.
The fear of the Lord is so crucial in our lives, Solomon emphasis its importance in Prov. 1:7. Fear of the Lord is the begining of knowledge.
Here are also some unique blessings for those who fear the Lord.
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There is no lack to them who fear the Lord. Ps 34: 9. There is no lack or no want to those that fear Him
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It Protects And Delivers us from all harm, evil, sin and danger. Ps 34:7.The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them.
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Showers His Mercies. Mercies of the Lord are always upon them that fear Him. Ps 103 : 17. Mercies of the Lord are from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him and not on everyone.
Ps 11: 11: For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great us His mercy towards them that fear Him. And not on everyone.
Luke 1: 50. And His mercy is upon those who fear Hom from generation to generation.
How true it is... If we observe godly parents, godly saints who fear God and give reverence to Him in obedience, they also show the same respect and reverence and conduct themselves well and decent in the society. Such people, their generation and generations are blessed.
- Gives us strong confidence and faith. Prov. 14: 26. In the Fear of God one has strong Confidence and his children will have refuge.
These blessings do not come to us, if we just preach, pray good and be busy in Christian activities without the fear of God.
If we keep on sinning and holding on to our sins, we cannot expect the Lord's hand to protect us nor to show mercy. It will neither give us the resurgence in faith. Only when we repent and live a life with reverence and fear of God, we enjoy these things and our generations will be blessed.
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the holy and amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic : What Exactly Is "Fear Of The Lord" Means? Blessings Of Having "Fear Of The Lord" Or To "Fear God."
Fear of the Lord is an attitude of respect, and a response of reverence and wonder.
Straight from God's Word in Ps 8: 13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil, pride, and arrogance, and the way of evil and perverted speech. Which simply means to hate sin and live in reverence and holiness.
The main Hebrew and Greek words translated fear in the Bible have several shades of meaning, but in the context of the "fear of the Lord," it portrays the same meaning.
The Hebrew verb, 'Yare' can mean, "to fear, to respect, to reverence. The Greek noun, phobos can mean "reverential fear" of God, not a mere fear, but of His power and righteous retribution.
The early churches throughout Judea, Samaria and Galilee walked in the "fear of the Lord" and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit - means they walked in holiness, with love, with one accord, in unity, respecting each other, and thus church multiplied rapidly and has been much fruitful. This is the need of the hour in the churches to be healthy and fruitful. This is need of the churches as well as families too, to show reverential fear while doing anything, be it preaching, or prayer, or worship or any activity for that matter. ...
A healthy fear of the Lord is a sign which constantly reminds us the fear of consequences of disobedience. The fear of the Lord help us to become more like God and live His divine qualities.
Tomorrow, let us listen to the rich blessings, divine and blessed promises of the Bible which we inherit, when we fear the Lord or when we have the fear of the Lord.
Gracious heavenly father, thank you Lord for reminding us the blessedness, Joy and fruitfulness in our lives, when have the fear of the lord in whatever we do.
Have a blessed and joyful time! God bless!! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to Victorious Daily Devotion" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic : For Those Who Built Their Foundation On Christ, No Storm, No Adversity, No Sickness, No Calamity Can Stop The Hope Of Joy In Us.
The familiar song comes to our mind - "On Christ the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand.
1 Peter 01 : 03 says "God has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."
A hope that transforms our lives in a world filled with despair.
No matter how much best diet we take; And how much disciplined our bodily exercises can be, our body gradually shrinks and wears out, it expands, it wrinkles as the old age catches up..
But, it's not a hopeless end for a christian whose hope is built on Christ, the Rock who happens to be our Saviour.
The coming of hope is like lighting a candle in the darkness.
The world sees only a hopeless end, the Christian rejoices in an endless hope." - George Beenken.
"Hope is not a whim nor a wish. It's a Rock on which you and I stand."
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Benedict James
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Topic : When We Are Upright We Don't Have To Put Our Wasted Efforts To Gain Favour Of Man ....
Prov. 2 : 07. He holds succes in store for the upright. Amen!
Often times it happens, preaching or praying is focused to gain favour of people rather than gaining the favour and approval of God. It's just wasted precious God given time.
Word of God declares so many promises of blessings for those who are upright in the sight of God.
Well, Who are upright in the sight of God? Like practicing honesty in our day to day lives, living with integrity, living a trust worthy life to Him, choosing right friends, speaking wisely with wisdom, are few virtues of a righteous person.
What are the blessings and benefits of righteous people?
To be righteous it demands sacrifice of holding back important carnal decisions in marriage with ungodly people, other wrong worldly decisions in life, and not to succumb to sweetest temptations when we are alone.
When we overcome all this and take right decisions then, true success, true joy, true peace that lasts is in store for us.
Ps 92: 12-15. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. Those who are planted in the house of God shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall be fresh in the old age. They shall be fresh and flourishing, to declare that the Lord is upright.
Ps 37:25. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Have a blessed and joyful time and blessed New week!๐๐๐
Benedict James.
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐
Topic : Peace Is Not The Absence Of Affliction, But Presence Of Christ! Only In Affliction, We Draw Close To Christ!
Ps. 119:67. Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I obey your Word.
- It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statues.
"Suffering is better than sinning. There is more evil in a drop of sin than in an ocean of affliction. Better burn for Christ than turn from Christ." -Charles Spurgeon.
"Peace is not the absence of affliction, but the presence of God." Amen!!
How true is the Word of God? Only in affliction we draw nigh to the Lord.
The lord God never means harm to our lives when He allows affliction to us. Our disappointments are God's appointments, and brings rich compensation, if only we do not faint...
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Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the joyful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐
Topic: Importance Of Smile! It Enriches Your Personality. "You Are Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile." - ๐ Martin Charmin. Smile Can Brighten The Darkest Moments In Other's Lives.
Bible says in - Prov. 17:23. A merry heart does good like a medicine; but a broken spirit drains one's strength.
Prov. 15:23. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance.
Prov. 15:30. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.
Smiling not just in good times but in all situations is good and healthy.
Martin Charnin said "You are never fully dressed without a smile."
Your smile can not only brighten your own life, but your smile brightens the darkest moments in someone's life. It will make you look more beautiful!!
"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa.
"Smile & laughter reduces stress, lowers Blood Pressure, helps us to be more confident....
Smile & laughter is a strong link for good health & longevity, improves our immune systems as per the medical experts.
Have a blessed and cheerful ๐ time!
Benedict James
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Topic: Importance Of Humour & Laughter! It Strengthens Immune System, Boosts Mood, Diminishes Pain, Protects Us From The Damaging Effects Of Stress."
Prov. 17 : 22. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.
Laughter Provides Benefits To A Person's Physical, Emotional & Social Well Being. It Also Helps & Relaxes Facial Body Muscles..
There are three types of people. There are some who always smile. These are the people who will laugh easily both at themselves and at life's absurdities. They routinely find humour in everyday events. There are some who smile now & then like how the clouds appear & disappear. There are some who never or rather seldom smile.๐. Which group you belong to??
The simple act of considering the good things in our past life will distance us from negative thoughts.....
You keep smiling and make others smile. It enhances the health of both. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain & conflict....
Laughter provides benefits to a person's physical, emotional & social well being.
Laughter also helps n relaxes facial & body muscles.
Study further says "Humour n laughter strengthens immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, protects us from the damaging effects of stress."
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Keep smiling & have a fun filled n blessed time!๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the Joyful and holy name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic : Importance Of Seeking The Law, The Word Of God. It Guarentess, Peace, Victory And Meaning In Life. When We Act Based On The Law / The Word Of God, We Will Flourish Like A Palm Tree.
And we will be blessed to be fruitful, joyful, and our lives will be peaceful, meaningful, successful and victorious!
If not everyone, most of know for sure that the book of Psalms which is known as "Book of praises" is not just written by King David, but also authored by few others. In fact King David has written 75 Psalms. Others are Asaph, (12) Korah, (10) Solomon, (2) , one by Moses (90), one by Heman, (88, 1kings 4:31), one by Ethan (89, 1 kings 4:31). 7 known authors totalling to 100 Psalms. Remaining 50 Psalms are annonymous. Authors are not known. These anonymous Psalms include Psalm. 1, 100, 121, 119 and 150 to name a few.
I really don't know who is the unknown author of Psalm 119 which has 176 verses divided into exactly 22 sections. If we really concentrate and meditate on these 22 portions on a day to day basis, we can surely know that the author was in fully love with the Word of God, the law of the Lord. Each portion if we meditate, it unravels deeper mysteries and revelations. We can thoroughly enjoy each portion apart from our regular devotion.
A glimpse of meditation just for today if we take first portion, i.e verses from 1 to 8.
If we meditate, it encourages us to do three things. 1. To Walk in the law of the Lord. 2. To Keep His testimonies. 3. To Seek Him With The whole heart.
When we apply and do these three things, 1. We do no iniquity. Means we are likely to overcome and be victorious over sin.
- We will have the desire to keep praising Him because of our upright heart. Unrighteous person can never be able to enjoy praising God even if he or she does the works of the lord busily. Because their heart is not right in the sight of the Lord.
Have a victorious and joyful time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the supernatural name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐๐ Topic: Stress!! How To Handle Stress? Stressful Events Are Facts Of Life. We May Not Be Able To Change Our Current Situation, But We Need To Analyse And Identify What Causes Us Stress.
Without salt there cannot be any cooking. If the salt is more, then whatever is cooked, is of no use but to be thrown away. Even stress is like that. If it is to a certain limit, it's ok. But it's more or high, then it leads to several problems in health like Hyper tension, blood pressure, diabetic, ulcers, skin diseases, asthma, obesity, frequently having headache, sleeplessness, depression and anxiety, falling health, heart diseases. Adrenaline increases our heart rate, elevates blood pressure, muscle tension and pain.
Those who were neglected or abused as children tend to be particularly vulnerable to stress. Rebellious children, disobedient and disrespectful to parents, brings enormous stress and stress related ailments to parents.
For some, stress due to love failure. Constant friction between husband and wife and abuse. Business Loss, financial loss, unpaid bills raising, failure in exams, unemployment for long time, list goes on...
It is learned over 70 percent of Americans that regularly experience physical or psychological symptoms caused by stress, as explained by the American Institute of Stress. The top physical symptom reported was fatigue, and the top psychological symptom was irritability or anger.
Is there any remedy?
Daily excercise, proper healthy diet, fun, laughter, happiness are few which can mitigate stress.
Apart from that, It's much easier for Christians to overcome stress by developing a relationship with the Lord Almighty.
Because we have the lord God who not only died, but He is the only one who is Immortal and Invisible God who has conquered death by His resurrection.
When we build strong relationship and trust in Him, we can enjoy life on this earth. We shall overcome in Christ all situations in life.
Let us trust believe and claim this promise from Prov. 3 : 5-6. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐
Benedict James
Greetings in His marvelous name!!
Topic : Fear - Part 2. "Millions Are Suffering With Fear Which Causes Mental, Physical And Social Disorders Because Of The Guilt Within. Only Way, It Can Be Combatted Or Conquered Is, When We Have Closer Walk With Christ." - Benedict.
This is a type of fear which grips us when we are guilty of law breaking.
Prov. 28:01. The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
We all very well understand that a loss of courage is just one of the side effects of law breaking. In Hyderabad, it's become a habit to break the traffic rules, and then we have fear within whether it's in the vicinity of the 'traffic surveillance'. And one fine day when you return home, one of your family members hands over the traffic challan gift. ๐จ. The fear within you when you violated it intentionally has become real. So, the boldness to break the law is soon replaced with fear of getting caught. We find ourselves running even when no one is chasing us. That's the guilt and the fear within when we secretly trespass or flagrantly keep violating the moral and biblical laws. Our fear eventually reveals and confirms our guilt.
In Leviticus 26th chapter God explicitly told His people what would happen if they chose to break His law. He warned that they would flee just at the sound of a shaken leaf. Lev. 26:36. And they would run even when no one pursues. verse 37. But God lets an open door for true repentence.
When we fear, it's a mirror which shows our lack of intimate relationship with Christ. So, to get rid of this monstrous fear, confession as well as true repentence will give us total freedom from such fears. As we read in Prov. 28:01, "The wicked flees when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. So, it simply means when we fear we are not righteous and not in a true relationship with the Lord God.
So, when we come clean and be transparent in the sight of God, we will discover our own fears will be fleeting from us instead of we.
So, when we love God, trust God and obey Him, we ourselves are equipped with His power and we are bold as a lion and get rid of all these fears.
Have a joyful time and blessed New week!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Welcome to " Victorious Daily Devotion" in the majestic name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic: When We Call Upon Him In Faith, We Can Conquer Fear. "When Fear Knocks At Our Door, Let Only Faith Open It."
Ps. 56 : 01 to 06. King 9David's prayer when he was captured by his enemies, Philistines at Gath.
He says in this Psalm, "Be merciful unto me, for mine enemies daily swallow me up and oppress me and fight against me, O most High. Everyday they wrest my words and their thoughts are against me for evil. They hide, they mark my steps, when they lie in wait for my life." People World over experiment in several ways to conquer fear but in vain. Only when we call upon Him and draw nigh to Christ we can conquer or mitigate fear.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Undisturbed Peace! In Good Times Or Bad Times We Can Find Undisturbed Peace The World Cannot Give, If Jesus Is The Lord And Saviour Of Our Life.
Heb. 10:22. Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith...
Pursuit to Godliness doesn't exempt us from troubles, but life dedicated to pursue God and drawing closer to Him is always secured inspite of any situation. The roots of stability can be found in God's Word, prayer, fellowship with godly people.. Nothing is waste in the life of a Christian. Without Christ, everything is waste, meaningless and without purpose.
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Benedict James
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Topic: A Praying Person Will Never Regret In Life. - Benedict. A Praying Person Is A Praising Person; A Praying Man Is A Confident Man; A Praying Person Is A Victorious Person; And A Praying Person Is Never A Worrying Person." - Benedict.
1 Thes. 05 : 17. Pray without ceasing. Philip. 04 : 06 & 7. Do not be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and suplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God...
"He prayed hours together on his knees. On many occasions he never slept but spent time in prayer with the Lord. Many God's servants say that Bhakth Singh means prayer. Kneeling is the only answer for all our needs and situations."
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Benedict James
Welcome to Victorious Daily Devotion" in the most loving and most merciful name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic: True prosperity in Christ! True Prosperity In Christ Is, "Life Dedicated To Be A Blessing To Others." Bearing Fruit And Much Fruit At all Times Is ....
Wealth, possessions, immovable assets Is no doubt a blessing, but without being a blessing to others, it's just a wasted life.
Fruit Bearing Is True Prosperity. Being A Blessing To Others Is True Prosperity.
Fruit bearing is not just having wealth, swanky cars and mansions. But to be a blessing to others. That's fruitfulness. We cannot take anything from this transient world.
Being fruitful is not preaching eloquently with motivational speeches. Not praying long eloquent prayers attracting everyone, but missing Christ in the prayers.
Many may preach but can still be dry, barren, withered and fruitless. Many may spend much time in the activities of church, but yet can be dry, barren and withered and fruitless..
Fruit bearing is prosperity and bearing much fruit is fruitfulness and prosperity. People who are attracted towards you not because of your wealth, not because of your possessions, not because of your geographical location, but because of your life and my life - that's fruit bearing life.
Our day to day life must be a blessing to our own families, our our church, our neighbours and everyone we come across. That's true prosperity and true fruit bearing and fruitfulness. Otherwise, we have wasted our time. And wasting our time.
We must not run away from what we are called for ... We will never prosper and be fruitful, if we go by our instincts and our own desires and still keep doing God's work. I would reiterate and emphasis saying, wealth is not prosperity, geographical location where it's pollution free is not prosperity, even there people die of various diseases, but being a blessing to others is true prosperity and fruitfulness.......
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐
Topic : "Brokenness brings the best blessings In Our Lives." God Tests Us Through The Crushing Process To Remould Us And To Refine Us.
Exod. 30:34 - 36. And the Lord said unto Moses, "Take unto thee sweet spices... and thou shall make it a perfume... And thou shall beat some of it very fine, and put some of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of meeting.
You may feel you are broken today. We must always understand that It's God's way to bring something better for us. Sone of the ingredients of the holy anointing oil have to be crushed before they are used. Untill they are crushed we cannot sense it's fragrance. Crushing of incense is the picture of what happened to Christ, just as the incense has to be crushed before getting the fragrance. So, His crushing and death of Christ and shedding of blood has given salvation and restoration..
"Sometimes God breaks us so He can remake us."
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Benedict James
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Topic : We Will Read Bible In A Routine Ritualistic Manner For Months And Years, But Never Never Enjoy Reading Bible Unless We Truly Fall In Love With Christ.
Otherwise we just go through it daily without change of heart. Only when we love a person, we trust a 0erson, we tend enjoy spending time with them.
2Tim. 01:12. I know whom I have believed.
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Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the supernatural name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐๐
Topic : Jesus Said, "Why Are You So Fearful? Where Is Your Faith?.." How Many Times We Too Let Lose Our Faith And Questioned God?
Mark 04: 38 & 39. .... The disciples said to Him, "Master, do you not care that we are perishing?" Then Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea "Peace be still." The wind ceased and there was a great calm. Jesus said unto them "Why are you so fearful? Where is your faith??"...
No tempest can ever break from the control of Him who is the Lord and Redeemer. No ๐ wave ever rolls any farther than He permits unless we move away from His sovereign grace attached to the strings of the world. There is nothing in this world that is not under the sway of His โ hand that was nailed on the cross. We can await series of rainbows for the storms in our lives - when we Trust and Obey Him.
Have a Blessed and a Cheerful time!! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
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Topic : Unmerited Amazing Grace of God Inspite Of Our Unfaithfulness. But We Cannot Stretch The Grace Of God With Our Continued Wicked Deeds ...
Ephes 02 : 08. For it is by grace you are saved through faith and not of yourselves. It is the gift from God.
Sin shall not have any dominion over us though we are not under law but grace. We cannot measure the grace of God. If we try to measure the grace of God, it's like trying to count the stars in the sky..
God has innumerous times saved us from shame and humiliation because of our secret wicked deeds.. But, yet His grace is around us....
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Benedict James
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Topic : PERSEVERANCE Is One Of the Kep Steps To Fruitfulness And Success. We Live In A Time Of Instant Noodles, T20 Cricket, Tik Tok, Where We Are Hungry And Anxious For Quick Results.
The secret of Paulโs fruitfulness was that he practiced patience in trials.
1 Thessalonians 2:2: But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict
We want our works to produce fruit, but do we understand that every fruit has a season and a time for it? We need to have the perseverance to wait for Godโs timing.
Acts 16 speaks of Paulโs ministry and sufferings in Philippi. They were beaten with rods and put in prison for the sake of the gospel. Many of us would have quit. Many today would have seen Paulโs imprisonment as a closed door, end of the chapter, but it wasnโt. It was an attempt of Satan to stop them. Satan is trying to stop us from every side.
A patient told the doctor who asked him to diet, โDonโt talk to me about improving my diet. I ate apples last three days and nothing has changed now.โ
Yes! We are sometimes like this patient. We live in a time of instant noodles, T20 cricket, Tik Tok, where we are hungry and anxious for quick results. We often get worked up on delays or simple things and quit. Every of our hard work has an appointed time for the harvest, if donโt quit half way.
Donโt quit, donโt let your circumstances get better off you! You may be saying, I just do not feel things will work out? God does not work on our feelings, sometimes our feelings are given by the devil too.
Maybe you are struggling with a crisis now, fighting a court case, got bad medical report, facing crisis in your career, marriage not working out, you may feel all alone and weak.
I want to tell you that you have a God appointed time of fruitfulness.
Through Jesus you have the DNA to succeed. Donโt be discouraged looking at your circumstances or the other successful people.
You trust in Godโs power and persevere. it is just a matter of time that you see fruit. I believe great times are coming your way because it is not over yet until God says it is over. Amen.
When we give and surender our lives to Christ we have entered into a new realm of fruitfulness and success.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. - Rom. 08:37.
To conquer means "to defeat; to beat; to trounce; to annihilate; to be victorious; to overcome; to overpower; to subdue; to crush..
But to be more than conquerors means, we not only have victory over satan and it's demonic powers, but we will overhelmingly be victorious because of the risen power of Christ within us.
Let us see one instance on the life of Simon Peter. As long as Peter trusted on the Word of Jesus Christ, he successfully walked on the water. He is the only human being who walked on the water. Many greats in the past decades including people of different faiths tried to emulate this feat but failed. Peter was able walk on water because he walked on the Word of Christ. But, as long as his eyes were fixed on Christ he was able to walk on water.
"Faith produces brightest moments in darkest hours." And "Doubt creates darkest moments even in finest hours.".
Well, same thing has happened. Peter doubted and lost his focus on Christ when he saw waves suddenly buffeting in a hurricane proposition. The moment his eyes turned towards the storm, he doubted and started sinking. We too do the same thing. We doubt the goodness of God in darkest moments in our lives though we have all conquering power of God. We too many a times falter in our faith when we face testing times and trials...
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Benedict James
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Topic : Prayer and Praise! These Were David's Chief Weapons. It's Been His Lifestyle. It Gave Him Unlimited Power... ๐
We need to have priority for God's sense to prevail in our lives over our own common sense, and over people's sense. God's sense for us is, prayer and praise. These two weapons are not carnal but mighty pulling down of strong holds.
When enemies use physical weapons and worldly weapons and hurl challenges, as children of God almighty, we use spiritual weapons to overpower such carnal weapons that come across us in life. I.e through Prayer and Praise..
When we use such weapons, God's plans are fulfilled and the plans of the devil, the plans of the evil, the plans of the wicked around us, and our own plans of carnal nature will be disintegrated in the only name of Jesus! The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in the Holy Ghost..says in 2 Corint. 10:4
People spend much time on strategies, man made strategies and man made plans. But, for God's children, He anoints His plans. We need to use these two mighty weapons to the heavenly realm, to take His strategy, and His plan to be operated in our lives. .
His strategy is divine, true and beyond our human eye, where eyes has not seen, ears have not heard and tongue has not uttered.... Think and strategise in prayer and praise. And He will fulfil the plans of those who are in cross roads, who are in confusion, who are in defeat, who are in disillusionment.
Classic example we can take is David, the shepherd boy, turned overnight into hero after destroying the giant Goliath in the name of the Almighty. He destroyed and killed thousands of enemies. How he could do it? Two strategies. Prayer and Praise were his chief and secret weapons. It's his lifestyle. It gave him unlimited power.
When King Saul heard women singing and praising about David more than him, he was jealous. He was scared. He was filled with envy and fear. He spent much of the time strategising his own plans to kill and destroy David who was a threat to him.
In God's strategy and plan, David was already elected as the heir. Saul was killed in a battle, and David was anointed the king of Israel.
Never be a prisoner of people's plans. They will have the final end here. They will die here. God's strategies are powerful, gives us prosperity and victory. And His plans are eternal and everlasting too! Amen!
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Benedict James
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Topic: Praise And Worship Must Become A Lifestyle Of Everyone. It Plays A Key Role Which Unlocks All The Answers For The Questions In Life.
In the reflections on the Psalms, C.S. Lewis writes that praise is "inner health made audible." Isn't that beautiful?
For those with healthy spiritual life, praise is natural. It easily flows from the heart of one who has a true relationship with God. They only can understand the true meaning, the power and heavenly blessings in praise.
We all know the most blessed and popular hymn writer, Fanny Crossby who penned more than 9000 hymns, even though she became blind within few months of her birth.
If we hear lyrics of few songs she penned, "Pass me not O gentle Saviour hear my humble cry...." "Blessed Assurance Jesus is mine..." and "Safe in the arms of Jesus" to name few.
She experienced the true amazing love and his majestic power and glory, inspite of her disability, which we struggle to emulate. So, even when when are going through the lowest valley experience, our faith will not be disturbed.
I have seen just in few worships out of so many I watched from the platform. I've seen the hardest of hearts melt. I've seen repentance. I've seen relationships restored and marriages healed and restored. Fullness of joy in life restored.
Praise can change us if we allow Christ to be the pilot of our lives. Then, praise changes relationships. It changes hearts. In changes mindsets. In true praise, our focus shifts from us to God. From problems to the solutions. From pain to promise. From hurt to hope.
Praise is personal. It purifies us into His image. He moulds us. He keeps transforming us.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐
Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and Omnipresent name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic : Dinesh Karthik, The Greatest Comeback To The Indian Cricket Team! Hard Work, Focus, Discipline, Never Give Up Attitude Of Dinesh Karthik Produced This Result.
Person Who Refuses To Give Up Will Never Be A Failure Like this cricketer. You Are Not A Failure For Failing, But You Are A failure If You Stay There.
James 1:3. The testing of your faith produces perseverance.
"Winners never quit, and quitters never win." - Vince Lombardi.
"It takes lot of courage to push through hard times. Never give up. Success follows." - Anonymous.
"The universe always falls in love with a stubborn heart who does not give up." - Anonymous
Person with tough mental toughness will never give up, but triumph. Person who is going to rise up after defeat, failures, set backs, disappointment will be successfully triumphant finally.
Failure is never never a problem, but staying there is a complete failure and compounds the problem.
Dinesh Karthik, the dashing batsman from Tamilnadu was dropped from Indian Cricket team in the year, 2019. Dhoni, the then captain, wicket keeper and batsman was playing all three formats, Test matches, one day internationals, and T 20 internationals, firmly established himself. Wridhiman Saha, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant were knocking the doors of selection. The road to Dinesh Karthik comeback was certainly bleak, dark, uncertain, gloomy and impossible. If we need to be successful, we need to enjoy what we are doing even if the path is difficult. It doesn't matter. Dinesh Karthik did the same. . His first wife, Nikita Vanjara brutally betrayed and deceived him in the year 2012 and he divorced her immediately. That did not deter him to pursue his most cherished career.
He had his focus on his goal and vision. He had grit, confidence and he was disciplined to practise without giving up even though he was surrounded with so many personal, domestic problems and professional challenges.
Finally, Dinesh Karthik has made a comeback to Indian cricket T 20 International team amidst stiff cut throat competition after more than three years. He is selected and at present playing already against South Africa. In the recent most world popular IPL cricket tournament, playing for Royal Challengers, he batted in the lower order and played the finisher role to perfection scoring at an astounding average of 55 and a phenomenal strike rate of 183.33. Probably if he continues this form, he will be an automatic choice in the World cup, 2022 squad.
Though he faced more struggles in his personal and professional life, he is the only one who came back to international career/world Cup squad than any other player in the world.
Even in our Christian life, even though we might face so many disappointments, defeats, failures, accusations, sin, rejections, our walk with Christ must be focused, consistent, transparent, faithful and trust worthy. Then we can be successful and victorious like Dinesh Karthik and even our biblical characters like Abraham, Daniel, Joseph, Hannah and Deborah.
Have a blessed and joyful time!! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
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Topic : Never Give Up Whatever May Be The Situation! A Comeback Is Much Blessed And Greater Than Staying At The Defeated Zone.
If you have been serving God for long time, but disheartened because things are not to your expectations, keep pursuing with even more diligence and do not give up...
To those who are physically tired and mentally drained of life, do not give up, light is there at the end of the dark tunnel.
To those who are struggling to walk with God because of some addictions, do not give up. He is just nearby. A righteous man may fall several times, but he rises up.
To those who are finding not only hard to pray, unable to enjoy praying, we need to remove the worldly attractions, remove the craving for power position and wealth which are just temporary, and come closer to Him, and do not give up..
To those who are unable to read and enjoy God's Word and unable to retain it, do not give up, but keep pursuing in God's Word. It will drive away all the secret sins and strongholds.
To those who are discouraged often, disheartened, depressed, lonely, the sick, and to all those who feel like the devil is just walking all over you and feel crushed from all corners, Never give up.
Word of God says in Mt. 11:28 "Come unto Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened, I shall l give you rest.
God does not only give salvation for our souls but He also gives us different term of salvation called deliverance from our struggles, deliverance from wicked thoughts, from demonic witch craft attacks and from every form of evil.
Ps 37:39-40. But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord. He is their strength in times of trouble. And the Lord shall help them and delivers them from wicked. Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐๐
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Topic : Words Can Plant Gardens; Words Can Burn Large Forests Too! It's Not The Rupee Note That Makes Noise, But It's The Coins That Make Noise.
Prov. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but harsh words strir up anger.
Prov. 16:24 Kind Words/gracious words are like honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
Prov. 12:18 & 19. The words of reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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Topic : What Does It Means To Be Faithful To God? If We Are Faithful In The Sight Of God, He Will Bless Us With His Divine Plan Richly Beyond Human Comprehension.
I have named few disciples in this devotion whom God used in a mighty way who were faithful in his sight.
Paul says to the church at Philippines, in Philip 2 : 19, 20, 21. But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, for I have no one like minded who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own and not the things which are of Christ...
When we are truly faithful to God, this faithfulness shapes the way we live. And fruitfulness and God's favour will be seen by others.
Faithfulness requires us to submit our ways to God. It comes from a place of realising that we are in need of a Savior and that, He is in control of our lives.
How do I become faithful to God?
We can become faithful to God by not just preparing our hearts to worship on the sunday services, but it's a necessity to have powerful intimate personal prayers alone with God for long time everyday. And not long prayers in public to showcase our language, talent and eloquence to the galleries which unfortunately has taken much attention these days.
Our personal prayers when they are strong and has continuous flow, it brings us correction, edifies and corrects us constantly and humbles us. And helps us to be trust worthy, with honesty and integrity, acceptable and pleasing before the throne of the Lord Almighty.
A faithful person with his personal prayers, the Lord will transform him and us from inside out, and we will be a living sacrifice, acceptable in the sight of God. Being faithful has been evident in the early church by the disciples especially after the resurrection of Christ.
Revival has come to a standstill unfortunately and I feel so saddened within, lovelessness has taken deep root, there are more activities, more works, more time is being spent without real passion, hunger, without love for God and desire to build God's kingdom, but building our own and feeding our egos. We speak only sugar coated words to get favours in this world putting Christ behind.
Who are the faithful people who served God and what was the result? If we see the early church after resurrection, true massive revival, birth of the church and rapid growth of the church took place. The reason for such massive revival has been, they were all in one accord, with genuine love for each other and enjoyed the success of each other which is sadly missing in these days.
Right from Simon Peter, apostle Paul and Silas, Timothy, John, Barnabas and John Mark, Stephen, Philip, Justin, Aquila and Priscilla to name few who were faithful in the sight of God. God used them in mighty way and built His church which took birth exactly after 50 days of resurrection of Christ.
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Benedict James
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Topic : It's Very Easy To Praise God When Everything Goes Well With You. "The Way We Act, The Way We React Under Pressure Is The Gauze With Which We Measure The Maturity Of A Christian." - Ps. Samuel Raj Kumar Patta Of Kings Temple.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always... Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
The way we act or react when we are sick, the way we act when chips are down and life is hard, truly exposes how much we have grown or speaks volumes of our maturity and faith levels, and faithfulness.
The way we act or the way we react, when someone accuses or blames us or puts us down intentionally exposes how strong or how we weak we are! Yes! We all fail in this area. But we need to rise to see to it that we do not fall always and behave ourselves in an ungodly way.. Otherwise, we are no better than the heathens.
Though Simon Peter along with other disciples of Jesus, lived with Jesus everyday for 31/2 years, seeing the signs and wonders and his compassionate and kind heart during Jesus ministry, we see Peter reacted instantly and cut off the ear of high priest's servant when they came to arrest Jesus.
When God tests our stand for Him we fail oftentimes miserably, and thus, we are sometimes fruitless and come short of God's divine and abundant blessings.
Let us recall one more incident from the life of Simon Peter. When a little damsel questioned Peter that he was with Jesus, he feared exceedingly for his life, and immediately denies telling that little damsel that he never knew who this Jesus is.... Peter under pressure denied Jesus. Peter like other worldly people reacted under emotion to cut off the ear.
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Benedict James
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Topic : We Never Grow Nor Make An Attempt To Grow When We Are In Abundance And Comforts. But, We Grow Best Under Pressure, Under The Hard Necessity Of Toil And Care.
Col. 03:01 & 02. If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things that are above.
A True Christian life never grows easy, never becomes agreeable to our natural tastes, natural desires, but aims for things of heavenly Kingdom.
For Bible believing and Bible loving Christians "for every dark cloud there is a silver lining." When we are focused on cross even the storms become revelation of greatest blessings...
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Benedict James
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Topic: "What Others Speak Of You It Does Not Matter, But What You Speak Of Others Speaks Volumes Of What You Are!" You Are Never Known How Strong You Are Until You Speak!
Prov. 26:24. Pleasant words are as honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones. Colos. 4:24. let your speech be always full of grace seasoned with salt so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Whatever we speak we should always strive to speak some thoughtful words before we part. Some words that would give strength, health, hope, cheer and comfort to their lives. Who knows? We may never meet those loved one's again!
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Benedict James.
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Topic: Discipline Will Take Us to Places Where Honor, Rewards, Recognition, Riches, Good Health And Blessings Are In Store. Indiscipline Will Take Us To Shame, Humiliation, Poverty, Sickness, And Finally Disillusionment In Life.
2 Corint. 9:26 & 27. I do not fight like a boxer beating in the air... But, I discipline my body and keep it under control lest I myself should be disqualified.
"Discipline Automatically Does Not Make Someone A Leader, But No One Can Lead For Long Without It."
"More governments have failed from poor discipline than poor policies."
"More Church Leaderships have failed miserably due to bad discipline than bad theology."
"Super achievers don't waste time in unproductive and catastrophic thoughts. They think constructively and they knew their level of thinking determines their success." - Dr. Seymour Epstein.
Paul said in 1 Cor. 9:26, "I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. But, I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest I myself be disqualified. A champion boxer must have a clear focused aim in the ring. Few seconds distraction is enough for him to be knocked out of the event. But, an indisciplined boxer who never disciplined himself to have a focused training and hard work will throw wild punches in the sir, never landing a blow on his opponent.
Similarly, an indisciplined believer suffers consistent defeats in his bout or fight against sin. So, it's important to train ourselves with discipline to pursue godliness. To pursue true victory and success, we need to discipline ourselves to walk in Spirit and not in flesh and in pursuit of fleshly lustful desires. But to discipline ourselves in biblical preaching, participate in fellowship, Word, Personal Prayers, Praise and worship, and most importantly practice and implement it in our daily life. Otherwise, our Christian life will be just like seeing in the mirror, the mud and dirt all over the face and not cleaning it.
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Topic: People Who Lack Discipline And Self Control Face Misery, Sorrow, Poverty And Disillusionment In Life.
Prov..25:28 says, "A person without self control is like a city with a broken down wall." What will happen to a city with broken walls? The city is easily destroyed. And it has free access for the enemy to capture and enslave. Just as our bodies need good balanced diet food, our minds too need good, positive and clean thoughts every day.
Investing time by reading good moral edifying books, and watching things which enhances and edifies life richly, and spending time with Freinds who build our lives, are few traits of a disciplined life.
Reading filthy books, watching worthless things for hours together, and idling/ spending time with worthless friends who neither have an ambition nor a goal for their lives is nothing but lack of self control and lack of discipline.
There are many in this world who neither have successful stories nor stories of failures. Because they never attempted in the first instance, as they neither have ambition, nor a goal, nor discipline. They just fritter away time in the most worthless things.
If we feed our body with junk food and our mind with bad misleading thoughts, we will have both a sick body and a sick mind.
A true sucessful person in her or his spiritual or professional life depends on how disciplined we are in our day to day lives.
Notable disciplined people like Edison, Ford, Right Brothers who invented electricity, Ford car, aeroplane had unwavering focus and discipline without giving up, inspite of setbacks, failures and discouragement from all quarters.
Even if we go through the Bible, the life of Daniel, he had a disciplined prayer life praying thrice which is noticed by everyone around. Daniel's unwavering focus was, spending disciplined time with the Lord, and not to defile his body with the wine and he said, a big, No.. to the tempting wine and tempting food. When his life was in danger, yet, he disciplined himself courageously to stand and say, "No" to bow his head to the king's idol which was planned by his enemies. Eventually he became the ruler of Babylon. From a slave he became a Ruler.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Why Are You So Fearful? Where Is Your Faith? Our Faith Is Severely Stretched And Tested As How We React To Sudden Adversities And Storms Of Lives.
Mark 04: 38 & 39. .... The disciples said to Him, "Master, do you not care that we are perishing?" Then Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea "Peace be still." The wind ceased and there was a great calm. Jesus said unto them "Why are you so fearful? Where is your faith??"...
No tempest can ever break from the control of Him who is the Lord and Redeemer. No ๐ wave ever rolls any farther than He permits unless we move away from His sovereign grace attached to the strings of the world. There is nothing in this world that is not under the sway of His โ hand that was nailed on the cross. We can await series of rainbows for the storms in our lives - when we Trust and Obey Him.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Anxiety And Fear Is The Natural Result When Our Hopes Are Centred Anything Short Of God And His Will For Us."
"What Oxygen is to the lungs, hope is our survival in this world. And the Bible is filled with hope." - Billy Graham.
The first step to anxiety free mind is, to give your life to Jesus! No bank balance, no immovable assets, no power can mitigate anxiety and fear.
"Don't live in the constant fear of the future. Put your life and your future into Christ's hands." - Billy Graham.
At its best, anxiety distracts us from our relationship with God and the truth that He is "Lord of heaven and earth" Mt. 11:25.
At its worst, anxiety is a crippling disease, taking over our minds and plunging our thoughts into darkness.
Here are few promises from the Word of God which destroy fear and anxieties in our lives:
I sought the Lord, and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears. Ps 34:4.
Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Josh. 1:9.
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. Prov. 12:25.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Ps 27:1.
For God gave us a Spirit, not of fear but of power and love and self control. 2 Tim. 1:7.
Have a blessed and joyful time! Happy weekend!๐๐๐
Benedict James
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Topic : Guilt, Loneliness, Fear And Depression. Guilt Steals Our Joy. Makes Us Not Only Lonelier But More Fearful.
Guilt, Fear, loneliness, depression saps and drains away our energy and affects our emotional life, physical life, social life and spiritual life too! Everyone goes through it and is part of human emotion. Even great men like Elijah when through fear and depression.
Have you felt lonelier than ever even if your own loved ones are there around? Then we need to ask Jesus to get connected to us. And to enjoy the Lord talking to us through His Word to drive away the loneliness.
Guilt robs our joy. Have you felt past mistakes and sins bothering you? The world might not forgive us. But the Lord forgives our past and enables us to enjoy a clean joyful future. Just we need to truly confess and repent of it. ( 1 John 1 :9.) He will give us guiltless and a clean heart to forget the past and enjoy the future.
Are you going through fear of unknown, fear of uncertainty, fear of sickness? The more we come closer to the Lord, lesser and lesser will be the fear and depression in our lives.
Dear friend, one of the main ways through which the enemy attacks our mind is by creating fear. The fear can enter our minds without reason. When we do not place the future in the most trusted hands of God, and the enemy Satan will toy with our emotions to create fear about the future. God says, in Isia 41:10 โDo Not Fear, For I Am With You; Do Not Be Dismayed, For I Am Your God. I Will Strengthen You And Help You; I Will Uphold You With My Righteous Right Handโ.
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Topic: "Words Of Life" Of Jesus Christ! They Are Divine And All Powerful. Demons Listened, Trembled And Ran Away. Instant Healing Took Place When He Commanded.
Matt. 9 : 6,7 & 8. Jesus said to the paralytic man lying on a bed, "Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. And he arose and departed to his house. Now when the multitude saw it, they marvelled and glorified God. Words of Christ have words of life. We know how His words comforted sorrow and gave peace to troubled ones.
How His words reached men's hearts and transformed the whole purpose of their lives. We can recall the transformed life of the tax collector, Zachaeus and also how the paralytic man has been healed instantly by His few words. No shouting needed. No jargons needed.
His Words are divine and peace giving. Demons listened trembling when He spoke, and instantly recognised His power and obeyed. They are yet calming tempests and opening blind eyes, and expelling evil spirits, and raising the dead.
These words of Christ which have manifested His majestic miraculous power 2000 years back has the same power even today.....
Then, why when we have the "words of life of Jesus," we are unable to reignite the revival?? Why there is no revival?? It's very simple. We do not obey the life giving words of Christ 100%. Our obedience is in "bits and pieces" like king Saul..
Everyone needs kind words and encouragement. But always desiring appreciation, praise from people, but same time, unable to take criticism and correction is not true sign . Disciples were criticised, offended and humiliated but yet, they bore the cross and won 1000s to God's kingdom. The day we start "walking the talk," the day our lives become more powerful than our mere preaching brings greatest revival. Let us carry the Cross and not just wearing the cross, and crucify our self centred ego to reignite the great revival.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Right Discipline Gives True Freedom. - Benedict. Freedom Used Wisely With Discipline By Young IPL Cricket Fast Bowling Sensation, Umran Malik Of Jammu And Kashmir.
The Word "Discipline" appears around 60 times throughout the books of the Bible. Discipline makes us wiser to use freedom wisely.
1 Cor 9 27. But I discipline my body and keep it under control...
Freedom is a gift from God! God gave freedom to make our own choices.
There is a misconception which creeps in amongst many, especially the the younger folks thinking, "freedom is, 'I can do anything I feel, or I can do anything I desire, or I want to.'" We all hear this phrase all the time, "I want to be free."
Freedom without discipline is like the fast train going off the track! Where does it land? We all know it. Disaster!๐จ
Epic "Freedom is procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired but controlling the desire." - Epictetus.
There is a misconception that freedom means doing your own thing what you would like to do. But, right freedom which leads to success is "Doing things which you are supposed to do in a specified time and at the right time and not at our own time."
Freedom has been unfortunately utilised in a wrongful manner thereby prevented millions to the path of failure and misery.
Why we hardly see IAS, IRS and IPS officers from Christian circles? Hardly few! In my extended family, we have one. In this world , God gives opportunity for everyone who works hard, like how the rain falls on everyone and as how sun shines on everyone.
We see the exciting cricket pace bowling sensation, Umran Malik, a kid from a Jammu and Kashmir who created ripples with his fiery fastest deliveries clocking maximum speed of 157.3 km, the fastest delivery of this IPL 2022. He even rattled the famed and renowned international batsmen with his brutal raw pace clocking consistently above 150 KM/per hour. He had record bowling figures 5 for 25 against IPL 2022 table toppers, Gujarath Titans. How could he do it? He disciplined himself and used the freedom of utilising the time for his passion, goal and vission to achieve something no one achieved, and to play for the nation. While so many good aspiring proven fast bowlers are still waiting for in the wings to get a nod to play for India, Umran Malik, overtook them and earned the Indian cap to play for the nation against S. Africa in coming June, 2022..
He adds value to the team. I always emphasis young aspiring people to use the freedom wisely with discipline to become something which no one can do. Be a "Value added person."
Likewise even in our Christian life God has given us freedom to choose anything; freedom to do anything. He gave His only son, as a gift for us. Even after knowing the truth, Millions of Christians have forsaken the truth and not received Him, and busy with the things of the world. Even those who profess having received Him, have yet again used the freedom for wrong cause and are enslaved to addiction of carnal works, become slaves to lustful worldly pleasures.
If Christ returns those who have used the freedom God has given faithfully to follow Him, will be caught up with Christ when He returns.
Have a blessed and victorious time!๐๐๐ Benedict James
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Topic: Whatever May Be Our Circumstances Joy Of The Lord Will Always Remain Our Strength. - Ben..
Nehemiah 08:10. The Joy of the Lord is my strength. St. John 10:10. Thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy...
Many a times enemy succeeds in stealing or stalling our joy. Itl makes every effort to make us sad, oppressed, crushed and disillusioned.
We are susceptible, wounded and hurt by our enemy, and the enemy stalls our joy and happiness..
We can live a joyful and victorious life in this turbulent world when we experience the joy of the Lord within us.
When we go nigh to the Lord, the Word of God says in the same verse, He gives us life, and life in abundance springing forth with springs of joy.
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Topic : "Obedience To The Lord Is The Best Form Of Praise And Worship We Can Give" "Otherwise All The Singing And Praise We Do Will Bring Emptiness With No Power And Joy In Our Lives, If We Do Not Be Obedient To Him..
"We can claim neither friendship nor intimacy with Christ, if we are not obedient to Christ." John 15:14 Jesus says, "Ye are my friends, if you do whatsoever I command you." Jesus is very clear, He says, "you cannot be my friend," means, you cannot have a relationship with me unless you obey me and my Words.
Anyone who does the works of Christ without being obedient is just like keeping the lamp in the open air and wind, and trying to protect the flame.
Whether you are in a mega church or small church, whether you are a big pastor in a big church or a pastor in a small church; whether you may be a influential church member or ordinary member, irrespective of caste, creed, rich or poor, big or small, God measures everyone with the same scale, "Are we obedient to Him?" Are we faithful to Him? The core truth You and I must understand and comprehend is, we can enjoy our lives every moment in praise, only when we are intimately in love with Christ by spending prime time with Him in prayer and Word, and thereby being obedient to Him.
Have you observed two people shouting against each other? Be it in a family or church or in friends circle? Whatever their feelings within are, it's boiling with hatred and so they shout against each other so loudly as if she or he is in the next Street though they are in same room. ๐
Intimacy with Christ brings His divine nature and we imbibe His divine nature, His conduct, honesty, integrity, patience, respecting others... disliking corruption and filthy works.
Such intimate life with obedience automatically paves way for true praise and worship, and, praise becomes our lifestyle. And no sickness, no situation can stop us from praising Him. It flows from within which over powers dark forces, and anxieties of life, cripples satanic wings and witchcraft powers.
Have a blessed and joyful time! The Lord bless you!๐๐๐
Benedict James
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Topic : Importance Of True Praise And Worship! Be It In Our Personal Lives Or Gatherings, Our Best Of Singing And Praising, Inspiring Music Without Our Hearts Cleansed And Purified, And With Sin Lurking Within Us, Is Just Like Reciting Rhymes Or Singing Songs In The Kindergarten School Without Any Blessings..
I long to worship the lord King David says.. He further says in Psalms 84 verse 10 "I'd rather be a door keeper in the house of Lord my God than to dwell in the tents of the wicked. For a day in your courts n presence is better than thousand days elsewhere."
He had a clean heart, cleansed heart without any hidden sins. Because of such holy life, we can note how deeper David's relationship with God has been, and how stronger and longing has been his relationship with the Lord.
When sin lurks in our lives we can never enjoy God's presence & worship even if we try several methods, it can only touch the feelings and emotions of people but will not touch the heart of Christ.
Our praise and worship blesses us, heals us, restores us, when we yield ourselves totally to God in a holy, clean and worthy manner.
Then, then, worship, praise and prayers become more meaningful and blessing in our lives. We don't have to pray long prayers. "A two to three minutes short prayer with "lives surrendered" to Christ will destroy demonic powers and satanic attacks than a one hour long prayer without true repentance." - Benedict.
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Benedict James
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Happiness Disappears When We Face Severe Trials. Joy In A Child Of God Always Overflows To Praise Him Even Amidst Severe Troubles And Trials To Praise Him.
We have seen in yesterday's passage from 1st chapter, prophet Habakkuk questioned God as he was disturbed and struggles in his faith when he sees men fragrantly violate God's law and distort justice on every level, without fear of any divine intervention. The nation of Judah stubbornly refuses to change her sinful ways. The present christian world is no better.
Though he began by questioning God, he concludes his book and his life with a psalm of beautiful Praise acknowledging the Lord's divine power, His wisdom and His redemptive plan.
Pl read Habakkuk. 03: 17 to 19. Though the fig tree may not blossom, ..... And they be no herds in the stall - Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
As we discussed yesterday, the name habaq means "One Who Embraces" or "Clings." So, at the end of the book, this name becomes appropriate because Habakkuk chooses to cling firmly to God regardless of what happens.
Though how we start of life and race is important, but how we are now is more important and how we end our race and life is most important.
For complete devotion let us listen to this short audio message.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Habakkuk Cried Out Saying "Why Was God Doing Nothing?" We Also Feel Sometimes Why God Is Doing Nothing In Our Lives When We Are Stuck With Some Problem Or Adversity?
Habakuk. 01:02. O Lord, how long shall I cry, And you will not hear?. Even cry out to You, And you will not save.
We also many times experience and cry out within, "How long Oh Lord, but yet we must know that we are not alone in this world. He alone knows our burdens, he alone knows and understands our situations and our secret tears and agony.
Habaqquq is an unusual Hebrew name derived from the verb habaq, "embrace." Thus his name probably means "One Who Embraces" or "Clings."
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Benedict James
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Topic : Praise And Worship In A Christian's Life Must Just Not Flow In Good Times Only, But At All Times, Including Low Times. Praise Paralysis Satan And It's Demonic Powers.
Acts 16 : 25 & 26. But at midnight Paul and Silas were singing hymns to God ... and suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of prison were shaken.
Worship is a celebration to be experienced and a celebration to be shared like Paul and Silas in difficult times in order to arrest satanic ploys further...
The power of worship paralysis satan, cripples the powers of satan....
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Benedict James
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Topic : Praise Is Our Only Spiritual Weapon That Can Crush The Toughest And Roughest Battles Of Lifes And Adversities..
Ps. 22: 03. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the praises of His people.
Continuation of devotion on "the significance of Praise and Worship in our lives." "Praise Is The Unbeatable Weapon In The Battles Of Life."
"It is in the process of being worshipped that God communicates His presence to men." - C.S. Lewis.
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Topic : Praise And Thanksgiving Keeps Us Fresh And Gives Us Cheerful Countenance And Strength Even Amidst Trials, Sickness And Adversity.
Ps. 150 : 06. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!!
Praise Is one of the surest ways to keep us from becoming dry spiritually. It keeps us fresh and gives us a cheerful countenance & renewed energy. As it opens and frees us from the doors of anxiety, worry and from fear & loneliness. Praise paralyses and keeps us away from depression.
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Praise can lighten our heaviest burden.
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Praise shakes the very foundation of the devil and it's home - hell.
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Benedict James
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Topic: People World All Over Face Challenging And Difficult Situations In Life. Is There A Way Out? Let's listen...!
People face changes in life. They may get stress and anxiety due to : 1) Family conflicts and abuse. 2) Retirement from job or business. 3) Loss of dear ones. 4) Loneliness. 5) Sleep problems. 6) Financial concerns.
Several christian families are reeling under "family conflicts and abuse."
Some turn to drugs and alcohol to sooth family conflicts and abuse to fill the time.
Some turn to depression and fall into various sicknesses due to absence of peace and harmony in families. Diwali with lot of 'crackers & fun' - buzz and sound in high decibels we see and hear being celebrated by Hindus which falls in November mostly.
But mostly, if not all, christians celebrate diwali everyday which can be overheard by the fellow neighbouring families. Depression and despondency has become sanctuary of many christian families.
They can be high on confidence and still have depression. You can be high functioning and productive. And yet suffer from depression.
The world too is experimenting to find ways to overcome depression, including the elite, the celebraties. They could not find and so we see the day to day news in the tinsel world - 'the drug racket'. Is there a way out?
There is only one way. It's in Christ alone.
Jesus very clearly said in. John 14:06. "I am the way the truth and the life.
In John 14:27 Jesus said "My peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. Only in Christ the World can find peace and not in pleasures, wealth and comforts and status. The celebrities have all these but peace.
So, If a family has Christ in the centre of their lives, and families who give importance to "family prayers" and in loving the Word of God, such families truly enjoy a 'heaven on earth'. They live peaceful lives in harmony. Blessed families indeed!! Otherwise we don't need to go to hell. Can have it right here. Choice is ours.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Our Noble And Kind Acts Are Much More Effective Often Times Than The Ritualistic Works We Do Routinely In The Name Of Christ!
Mt. 5:44 : Love your enemies, bless those who hate you, and pray for those despitefully use you and persecute you...
It's much easier to say than to put it into action, candidly speaking.
It's very difficult but not impossible if you hear this true story.
There were two women who had an argument in a church meeting. One of the the women (name changed), Louis during the course of the argument behaved very harshly and hurt the other person, Evangeline.. Within one week of that incident, the woman, who behaved very harshly with Evangeline met with a severe accident and both her legs were so severely affected, doctor said, "She has to remain in the bed for at least two years." Louis was devasted, broken and crestfallen lying in the hospital....
The next day early morning when she got up from sleep, she found in her room beautiful and attractive 'flowers bouquet,' with kind words. "Smile! You are precious! Jesus Loves you! I love you too!"
Louis was baffled, suprised and amazed to see such a kind, sweet wonderful act by someone.
It happened every day for almost for almost more than 6 months even after she was discharged and came home..
She began to change within because she saw God's divine love and kindness in the act from 'source unknown'. "It's the comfort of unknown angel" she exclaimed!
Later on when she came to know it's none other than Evangeline whom she insulted humiliated and ill treated her. She was in tears.. Tears of joy, comfort and she was strengthened.
She immediately calls for Evangeline, asks for forgiveness and says, "I behaved so rudely with you..But you repayed not with vengeance and hatred, but with supernatural compassion and kindness. You are an angel sent by God in times of grief and depression." Well, Louis repents and transforms completely.
God blessed Evangeline abundantly in her ministry and blessed her richly financially. And she became a house hold name for her true love, compassion and generosity.
With whom are you struggling in your relationship? Struggling to love and forgive?
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Benedict James
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Topic: The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, But, He blesses the home of the just. - Prov. 3:33
No nation has ever risen higher either morally, intellectually or spiritually than the familes who lived in harmony and peace.... Rich blessings include blessings of physical life, mental life, social life, family life ...
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Benedict James
P.S. In the audio pls treat Bible reference as "Proverbs" instead of "Colossians".
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Topic : Even Amidst Storms Of Life's, With Christ In The Vessel We Can Smile At The Storms And Praise Him At All Times.
I Thes. 5 : 17. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God.
In life, we all go through ups and downs. We experience joy, peace and happiness.
We also go through life's uncertainties - sorrow, grief, loss, death of loved ones, sickness, failures, abuse, setbacks, abuse, loneliness, detection, anxious moments, and constant moments of worries, fear and emptiness in life.
When life's trials weigh us down in our mental and physical lives, good news, if Christ is our Saviour and Lord, and if Christ is in the centre of our lives, we can smile even when we go through storms of lives. "With Christ in the vessel we can smile at the storm" a familiar song which is indeed true.
May the compassion of Jesus Christ heal the wearied and broken hearted.
Praying and wishing "A blessed, joyful and victorious life!"
Benedict James
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Topic: Are You Struggling With Temptation And Become Slave Of Certain Sins? Is there A Way Out??
Heb. 04:12. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword . . .
How do we overcome the devil in everyday life? First, we need to recognise that the devil is a defeated foe. 1 Peter 05:08 says, your adversary, devil walks about like a roaring lion and it's never a lion....
We are to resist the devil. If we resist him, scripture says, he will flee from us. Jesus has overcome the devil by citing scriptures.
Is there a way out? Yes!! For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
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Benedict James
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Topic : "God's Work Can Be Done More Vibrantly, If No One Cares Who Takes The Credit." - Samuel. T.
Our true calling has to be, "to do anything secretly to please God."
"Let pleasing God become bigger than pleasing people."
"If you please God, it does not matter whom you displease..." Steven Lawson.
Col. 3: 23. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not unto men.
John 2: 9. When the master of the feast tasted water that was made wine and did not know where it came from..
Jesus Christ wrought this miracle without noise or ostentation. He said nothing to call attention to what he was going to do. His kingdom comes into human's heart, not with observation and show, but silently without parade. The water that is changed into wine, yet no one noticed the change made or the hand that wrought in. It is significant also that the servants which drew the water knew. Those who work with Christ faithfully into the inner chamber without showcasing to others is where His true miraculous omnipotent power is revealed and released too! Christ takes into confidence those who serve Him faithfully.
Those who truly know Christ personally and serve Him, Christ takes them into confidence. Ofttimes it is in the lowest ways and in the paths of the humble, self denying service, that most of His glory is revealed.
To give glory to God and to help the helpless lame man, Peter and John healed him without taking any credit and without advertising it, but gave all the glory to the Lord Almighty.
Ruler of the wedding was suprised and did not know from whence such good wine jas cone forth. People also will not know when these blessings have come to us, when we serve to glorify Him instead of us.
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Topic : Importance Of How We Use Our Tongue. "It's Not Raising Our Voice, But Raising The Value Of Our Words Brings Joyful And Healthy Relationship."
Prov. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but harsh words strir up anger.
Prov. 16:24 Kind Words/gracious words are like honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
Prov. 12:18 & 19. The words of reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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Topic : Words Cannot Transform Lives, But Kind Acts Transform The World And Touch Millions Who Are In Despair.
Ephes. 4:32. Be ye kind, one to another...
Are all rich and wealthy people arrogant, proud and no heart for humanity? Yes, to an extent, it's true. But, not everyone.
Many in the world want to end their lives because of various reasons. Every one of those, have a different story. But one thing remains the same. The story is pathetic. They don't find love, and so, they tend to give up their lives.
Never judge a person by appearance and shun them away. Each one has a story, as I said.
They are several rich and wealthy who never care anyone, untill a storm buffets them. Then they open their eyes to the needy world.
Amidst the proud, arrogant and heartless, there are few rich and wealthy who who bring tears of joy to this part of the world which is rejected, despised, unloved and depressed. And these wealthy people, including people of other faiths who are truly blessed and have Christ like qualities- like being gentle, humble, kind hearted and their acts bring tears of joy. They never do it to blow their own trumpets. Never! They have the heart. They have the attitude!
Praise God! Though they are few, they are grounded and humble. Their compassionate and kind humble acts give hope in this selfish obsessive, possessive and cruel world. Blessed are such people, whom God may continue to bless them with good health and long life so that their lives continue to touch the lives of unwanted, rejected and hopeless. Such people turn the ashes and sorrow into joy.
Let us watch this video and be blessed to open our hearts and eyes. Have a joyful and blessed time!! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
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Topic: TIME! 90% Of The Youth Waste The Most Important Resource God Has Given - Time. They Regret Deeply Later When They Have To Shoulder Responsibilty By Themselves. And, It Will Be Too Late.
"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." - Michael Altshuler.
See then you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise redeeming the time..because the days are evil. Eph. 5:15
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - Benjamin Franklin.
According to research, unfortunately only less then 5 to 10% of people feel "in control" of how they spend their time each day.
The advise, counsel and encouragement of the teachers, parents, well wishers ... is brushed aside during their prime time of youth age and value the same later, after, it becomes too late.
"The comman man is not concerned about the passage of time, the man of talent is driven by it." - Arthur Schopenhauer.
"If you neglect "Time" now in the present, It Will teach bitter lessons in the future."
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We Know We Can Retrieve Anything But Not Time. And Yet, We Waste Precious Time.
Time is slow when you wait; Time is fast when you are late; Time is deadly when you are slow; Time is short when you are happy; Time is endless when we are in pain.
"Time is not the main thing. It's the only thing." Miles Davis.
"Don't be afraid of growing slowly, be afraid of standing still." - Chinese proverb.
"A man who dares to waste one hour has not discovered the value of life." Charles Darwin.
It is not enough to be busy... The question is: What are we busy about? - Henry David.
Are we really busy in building the kingdom of God and be fruitful or Are we busy with wicked thoughts to build our own plans and own kingdom? Before time runs out let us run the race faithfully redeeming the time in a fruitful way.
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Benedict James
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Topic: More King Saul Made Attempts To Kill David, David Was Elevated More And More. No Tricks, No Evil Attempts Can Stand Against God's Servants. Those Who Plot Will Be Finally Decimated Like King Saul.
David was one of the greatest kings in the Bible. He led Israel to growth and prosperity, enjoying both necessities and luxuries of life along the way. He loved God, He lived for God. He experienced God's presence very much because of his longing to live for Him.
But things were not easy for him. Saul wanted him dead. Rival nations wanted him dead. His close associates wanted throne.
Why it's happening to such a faithful man of God? He knew very well, God has put him in that position for a reason. That's the mark and sign of a growing Christian. Every time Saul tried to eliminate him, David was elevated by God. The Lord decimated all his adversaries including chief adversary, unfortunately from his own kingdom, King Saul too! And enthroned David as the king of Israel. The kingdom of Israel had rest all over against the enemies during David's reign of 40 years.
One of the most prosperous reign and some call it as the "golden era" of Israel..
When we are faithful truly truly serving the Lord, there will be many who oppose, who attack, who try every evil act to malign. But, like David, the Lord God will lift us up before our adversaries and make us victorious over them. And He will make the wicked to shame, to disgrace and to stink and perish in their sins.
Have a blessed and joyful time, and victorious day!!๐๐๐
Benedict James. I.
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Topic: Praise Can Lighten Our Heaviest Burden. Praise Shakes The Very Foundation Of The Devil And It's Home - Hell.
Ps. 150 : 06. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!!
Praise Is one of the surest ways to keep us from becoming dry spiritually. It keeps us fresh and gives us a cheerful countenance & renewed energy. As it opens and frees us from the doors of anxiety, worry and from fear & loneliness. Praise paralyses and keeps us away from depression.
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Praise can lighten our heaviest burden.
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Praise shakes the very foundation of the devil and it's home - hell.
For today's complete dev., let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
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Benedict James
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Topic: What Happens When We Are Righteous? Will God Hear Our Prayers When We Are Unrighteous And Disobedient To The Lord?
When We are righteous we shall flourish like the Palm tree. We all know the various benefits of the palm tree. So are the blessings of the righteous.
Let us claim today few of these promises from the Word of God: ..........
Will God Hear Our Prayers When We Are Unrighteous And Disobedient To The Lord?
Though we might do all the work of God and give to charity, yet, if we are disobedient, let us see what happens to our prayers? : ...........
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Benedict James
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Topic : How Come Some Christians Keep Falling In Same Sins Again And Again- Unable To Come Out? They Neglect God's Word In Their Lives.
Ps. 119:09 to 11. Wherewithal Shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy Word. With my whole heart I have sought thee; O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
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Benedict James
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Topic : PITFALLS OF REFUSING WILDERNESS TRAINING. They That Wait Upon The Lord Shall Renew Their Strength. Isia. 40:31.
The training ground for all called prophets of God is the wilderness. This is the place where God draws His prophets to crucify and crush ambitions, pride, arrogance, carnality, and anything that will get in the way of them becoming a pure vessel for His Spirit to move through. It is in the wilderness where the personal desires of prophets die and the desires of God come alive. Craving platforms, microphones, and a travel itinerary is crucified and crushed in the wilderness.
Biblically speaking, there is a calling, consecration, and then a commissioning. Too many believe that because God has called them, they have now been commissioned into prophetic ministry. This is not the truth and forsakes the most important and crucial development of the prophet/ God's servant; consecration. The consecration process, which will be repeated numerous times throughout the life of a prophet/ God's servant is known as the wilderness.
One of the greatest pitfalls of the prophetic ministry is, when prophets refuse wilderness training. When prophets are not trained in hiddenness, they crave the platform and know nothing of the prayer room. They will chase after the applause of men because they have never heard the Father affirming them in secret.
When prophets refuse wilderness training, they will desire fame and fortune over holiness and repentance. Prophets that refuse wilderness training will tear down with their character what their prophetic gifting has built. The wilderness is where God creates a place inside of the prophets/ servants for them to carry His Heart with undefiled intentions and motives. Prophets/ servants of God that have not been wilderness trained make prophetic ministry all about them, their influence, and their success. Prophets/ God's servants that have been wilderness trained do not fear men, but live for the Glory of God and value the secret place over any public space.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Our Thought Life! Our Thought Life Creates Our World. Our Thoughts Create Our Feelings. Our Thoughts shape our health. Our Thoughts Plant Our Future.
Our thoughts create our relationship.. Our thoughts radiate to the environment. And they create the world. Even Emotionally our role has to be protected and played..
We need to be trained not just physically but mentally and emotionally too! ......
Our life and happiness doesn't depend on situations in life, but on how we think.. Because our thinking can change the situations..
Let us see what the 12 spies of Israelites did when they were sent to explore the promised land.
12 spies who were sent to explore saw the promised land and said after seeing it, "It's indeed flowing with milk and honey. But those staying their are strong like Giants and we are like grasshoppers before them. Their cities are fortified.. We cannot go there as it is impossible to over power them." Their minds and thinking has already defeated them, and hence they were made to wander in the wilderness for years.
Word of God says in Cols. 3: 16. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing....
When we are filled richly with Word of God, our thinking will be positive, good, it will bless us and we will be a blessing to others. Unlike the 12 spies, We can conquer any giants in our thinking like Joshua and Caleb who conquered the same giants, and possessed the same promised land. Because their thinking was based on God's Word and His Omnipotent andรณ Omnipresent power.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Till Life Teaches Us Lessons, We Don't Come Closer To Christ. We Must Show Gratitude Before It's Too Late.
1 Tim. 06:07. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing.
Let us hear the amazing Miracle Of the Wealthiest Billionaire In The World, John D. Rockefeller,.... when he was on his death bed struggling..
Destined to die at 53, But, God's grace was upon him...
๐นJohn D Rockfeller, most of you might be knowing, was once the richest man in the world. The first billionaire in the world. By age 25, he controlled one of the largest oil refineries in the US.
By age 31, he had become the worldโs largest oil refiner.
By age 38, he commanded 90% of the oil refined in the U.S.
By 50, he was the richest man in the country. As a young man, every decision, attitude, and relationship was tailored to create his personal power and wealth. His Standard oil company purchased all its rival oil companies and thus became a Monopoly. His ambitious and hard working life made him a millionaire at young age of 33 years. By the age 43, he owned and ran the largest company in the world, the Standard Oil Company.
He became one of the world's richest billionaire at the age of 43..
๐นBut, at the age of 53, he became seriously ill. His entire body became racked with pain and he lost all of his hair. In complete agony, the worldโs only billionaire could buy anything he wanted, but he could only digest liquid soup. An associate wrote, He could not sleep, would not smile and nothing in life meant anything to him. His personal, highly skilled physicians predicted he would die within a year. That year passed agonizingly slowly. When we are in the thick of storm, time passes agonisingly slow.
๐นAs he approached death, he awoke one morning with the vague realisation of not being able to take any of his wealth with him into the next world. The man who could control the business world, suddenly realized he was not in control of his own life. He was left with a choice.
๐น Therefore, he called his attorneys, accountants, and managers and announced that he wanted to channel his Assets to Hospitals, Research, and Charity work. John D. Rockefeller established his Foundation. This new direction eventually led to the discovery of penicillin, cures for malaria, tuberculosis and diphtheria, an acute highly contagious bacterial disease. He also helped several churches and needy people.
Praise God. He took a right choice.
๐นBut perhaps the most amazing part of Rockefellerโs story is, that the moment he began to give back a portion of all that he had earned, his bodyโs chemistry was altered so significantly that he got better day by day. He came much closer to the lord. The most fascinating part of his life has been, he not only attended church every Sunday, he was teaching Sunday school Inspiring many untill he died....
Rockefeller learned gratitude and gave back the vast majority of his wealth. Doing so made him whole. It is one thing to be healed. It is another to be made whole.
๐นBefore his death, he wrote this in his dairy, โThe Supreme Lord Almighty taught me, that everything belongs to Him, and I am only a channel to comply his wishes.
We must have ambitious goals and ensure it is achieved by sincere hard work to be a blessing to the society and bring glory to the Lord.
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Topic : Loneliness! It Is universal. God Understands Our Loneliness. If We Say, We Are God's Children, Then We Are Never Alone...
More closer to Christ, lesser is the degree of loneliness. The void is filled by the gentle presence of Christ within us which reflects in us and through us, i.e by being caring, loving, being compassionate, generous, helping others, and so on...
Such people will be far far less lonelier than those who are without Christ. The reason is, they are busy in caring for others, helping others, edifying others, building others, encouraging others, and therefore there is no void and emptiness in their lives. Even if it's there, it stays afar because of their busy virtuous deeds. You can check yourself with any person who truly loves and fears the Lord. They might have loneliness, but it does not affect them.
However, the most loneliest person whom loneliness haunts is - "The one who has no place for Christ in his life." And therefore life is filled with bitterness, resentment , always busy in arguments, fights, creates often friction, no self control, no respect towards others, full of controversies, such people face long long durations of loneliness since Christ's presence is not evident in their lives. Even though they look they are fine, but they are the most loneliest people..๐จ
People may have good education, wealth, high positions, and succesful business too - Yet, without Christ .... to be most fearful and lonesome with frequent bouts of despair and depression. Also A an angry person is always a lonely person too!! ๐
There are also set of lonely people who have a feeling of inner emptiness, isolation and desolation. Even if they are surrounded by others, they often feel left out, unwanted, rejected...
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Benedict James
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Topic : Loneliness Is One Of The Greatest Problems People Face Today. "The Worst Part Of Holding The Memories Is Not The Pain. It's The Loneliness of it." - Lois Lowry.
Pa. 34:18. The lord is close to the broken hearted and those who are crushed in spirit.
Ps. 62:01 Truly , my soul silently waits for God;
"You are never alone when you are alone with God." Woodrow Kroll.
It is a leading cause of suicide all over the universe irrespective of rich or poor or a celebrity. People feel various kinds of loneliness. Loneliness is a negative state marked by a sense of isolation. It is possible to be with people and still feel lonely. There is the loneliness of suffering. They suffer within without disclosing to anyone and become even more lonely. Many people experience loneliness in society, or there is the loneliness of sorrow, guilt, and judgment. Some feel loneliness when they lose someone precious and dear ones. They feel the whole world is crushed and closed.
All of us feel at times loneliness especially during low times... We donโt know what it is. It makes us restless. Is there a way out?? You see, man was made for God; and without God, he is lonely. Is it possible to overcome loneliness??
Yes!! For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video devotion.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Give Your Best To The Lord And Not left Overs! Giving With A Pure Heart Without Any Expectations And Without Any Conditions Is The True Giving And Has Greater Blessing!
We are Blessed people, because We are washed with His blood. So, when we give to anyone be it to the Church, to the missionary, to a needy person, we are giving it in the name of Jesus. So, there must be not be any pride, arrogance and boasting involved while giving...
I have a very close friend who shares everything including his personal life, except "what he gives and to whom he gives." He once purchased a new scooter several years back on loan and gave to the one who needed it most. I have come to know recently through my relatives and not from him.
Usually it happens to all of us. When our car/ motor bike stops at the signal, and someone taps our car pleading for money, we do give, but we don't even see them while we give. And we are so careful and see that our hands do not touch them by any means, as if we are made of Gold. ๐ And sometimes to be honest, we don't give.
Once there lived a cheerful, joyful and blessed young woman, a single parent, working in a mall and she hardly meets her daily needs. But, yet, her joy in the Lord cannot be snatched from her, not even the devil. That's the real joyful and true experience she has in her Christ. She experienced such peace, joy and assurance amidst her daily trials which even a wealthiest person cannot boast off..
One day, she had hardly three dollars with her, and she was about to finish her shift work. Suddenly a man came to her requesting her to give two dollars to purchase socks to her daughter, as he forgot his wallet at home. Pl note, that time, no 'Google pay and paytime.' ๐
The woman with a cheerful countenance looked at him and said, "I just have three dollars for my family. But, still, I would love to give these two dollars to you as you are in need to buy socks to your daughter. God bless your daughter." The man took those two dollars and saw her giving it to him with all her heart cheerfully. The man was baffled and asked, as how she could give, even though you don't have enough for your family? She smiled and replied, "It's Blessed To Give Than To Receive."
He said, "I requested and tried with several people with the same request. And you were the only person who agreed to give, and that too cheerfully." ๐. I decided earlier itself, "The one who gives me two dollars, ร would give the person 500 dollars in exchange. And it happened to be you. So, pls. accept these 500 dollars. You deserve it all.
True Blessings come when we give with a loving heart unconditionally. Without any expectations and strings and conditions attached.
The most unbelieved beatitude in the Bible is in Acts 30:35. "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Let us give it silently. when we give, not without any return expectations like that blessed woman in the mall. When we, as His children give in the name of Jesus, we don't have to broadcast and blow our trumpet ๐บ. God loves a cheerful giver who gives silently which even our left hand must not know like my friend who does it..
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Topic : A Praising And Thankful Heart Abounds With Rich Blessings. It Drives Away The Attacks Of Our Enemies And All Evil Forces.
"A Thankful heart is a blessed heart. A Praising heart is a victorious heart."
Psalm 103:1, NKJV Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!
What better way to start every morning to bless the Lord with all that is within us? David was saying, "God, I'm not giving You my half-hearted praise. I'm giving you a stirred-up praise, a passionate praise, my wholehearted praise." It's not a praise that waits for the right circumstances or for things to turn around. It doesn't say, "I'll have a good attitude when my boss starts treating me better. I'll be joyful when I get a good job. When I'm settled in marriage. I'll have more praise when my finances improve." That is backward thinking.
The stirred-up praise is what's going to cause things to turn around in this new year.
I wonder what would happen if you and I would start henceforth to bless the Lord with all that is within us. We can't wait until we feel like it. Anyone can find a reason to be sour, disappointed and disillusioned. That's why we have to make the decision: "I will bless the Lord today, tomorrow, and every day. I will make every day a day of praise."
Prayer for Today : Father, thank You that we can begin every morning by blessing Your holy name with all of our hearts and soul. Help us to bless you in all circumstances and in all situations so that you can take us to another level of power n strength. You are the Creator of the universe, and we offer You a sacrifice of praise and my deepest worship. Help us to bless You every day and see great turnarounds in this year. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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Topic : Trials, Troubles And Testings Are Absolutely No Respecter Of Persons. They Come Suddenly Without Giving Us Any Time.
Ps. 42:11. "Why are you cast down, O my soul? and why are you disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."
Every phase of our life is bound to teach us something valuable. It depends on whether we understand the lesson or just turn the page. These storms in what form they come we do not know and when they come we do not know too!! There is no revelation gift being operated in our lives to know about it's coming.
"Those who walk with God can find their way even when the path is darkest." - Ben.
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Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the amazing and supernatural name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐น
Topic Gift Of Prophecy. It's One Of The Great Gifts That Has Been Given To Those Who Desired Spiritual Gifts.
A prophecy means, to be a yielded vessel through whom God by His Holy Spirit will speak.
A prophet or prophetically annointed person is a spokesperson for God in as much as they surender to God's Spirit speaking through them. This may involve foretelling the future in the spirit of the truth.
Apostle Paul lays some foundations in the gift of prophesy in the new testament context teaching that the gift of prophecy is to strengthen, bring encouragement, and comfort and guidance.
1 Corint. 14:1&3. Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. He who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.
The prophecies which were prophesied by the great prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah and other prophets have been fulfilled and accomplished.
Prophets in the early days guided the kings of Israel and Judah and protected and guided the kingdoms by what the Lord commanded them to speak to the kings who ruled Israel and Judah. They knew very well what is going to happen in future.
In one incidence when King of Syria desired to wage a war. He came to know the place where king of Israel travels everyday. So, he sent his army on two occasions to capture the king. But the prophet during that period, Elisha on all these occasions warned King Israel before hand that the enemy army is waiting to capture him at that particular place he travels every day. And not go / venture to that place.
Let us read 2 kings 6: 8 to 13. Now the (A)king of Syria was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, โMy camp will be in such and such a place.โ 9 And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, โBeware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are coming down there.โ 10 Then the king of Israel sent someone to the place of which the man of God had told him. Thus he warned him, and he was watchful there, not just once or twice.
11 Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was greatly troubled by this thing; and he called his servants and said to them, โWill you not show me which of us is for the king of Israel?โ In our languaze, who is spying and leaking our info.?
12 And one of his servants said, โNone, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.โ
13 So he said, โGo and see where he is, that I may send and get him.โ
And it was told him, saying, โSurely he is in Dothan.โ Prophet Elisha in advance guided and protected King of Israel from danger.
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Topic : If I Do This What Would I Benefit? Or If I Do This Particular Thing, How Would I Be A Blessing?.. If We Are Given An Option, What Would You I Choose?
If it's a profession, be it in a job or business, in order to attain success and be more productive quickly than others, we analyse "What If I do this what would I benefit, what If I invite so and so person to my business meet, what would I benefit from him or her. Yes, it's true...Nothing wrong. We are living in times where it's a cut throat completion. In order to excel and be more successful and thrive, we need to be more smarter than others. "Survival of the fittest" and "Survival of the smartest."
But, the same principle cannot be applied when we are working for the Lord, be it in a church, mission field or a Christian organisation. We need to encourage others too to grow and to be blessed, and to be used for His Kingdom expansion. We must do anything or everything to encourage others too to come up, especially those who are struggling.
Colos. 3:23. And whatsoever we do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not unto men.
While we are serving in a church or in the ministry, we ought to do everything to expand His Kingdom without advertising it for self glory. We must not unnecessarily give glory to anyone to gain favours or get donations or money, be it when preaching the gospel or when we are asked to pray.
In most places we observe people are conscious of what others think when they pray or preach. The problem with human being including Christians is, "We waste much of the time in our life fearing what others think, if we do this or that, if we speak this.. That's the reason true revival, true joy and fullness is missing in the present days.
There is one man of God I once again recall who served God earnestly. He served God and God blessed him with much wealth, property and fixed assets like land and buildings. He could have had everything registered on his name. But, he never amassed property on his name nor on his relative's name. He never owned a single rupee when he died. There were few men of God under his leadership though they had families, yet, they never aspired to gain wealth, or properties under their names. God looks at our heart. God trusted that man's intention. And he Is Bro. Bakth Singh. No wonder, no wonder God used him for His kingdom and blessed him to raise more than 10000 churches. Ane we struggle to maintain one church in unity and love.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Naomi Realised Her Mistake. Repented Of Her Sins. Returned Back To The Lord. Result: Restoration.
Ruth 01: 19-21. Now, Naomi and Ruth went untill they came to Bethlehem. And it happened, when they had come to Bethlehem, that all the city was excited because of them; and the women said "Is this Naomi?" But, she said to them, "call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me." "I went out full, and the lord has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi since the Lord has afflicted me?"
To know more about 3 R's Of Naomi and her restoration, pls watch the short video dev. Msg.
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Benedict James
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I take this privilege to Wish all the viewers "A Blessed, Glorious And Joyful Easter."๐๐น๐.
Topic : Easter - The Risen Christ And His Resurrected Power Is The Only Hope Of Glory.
Pl say with me three times and declare saying, Christ is risen, Christ is risen, Christ is risen. Amen! God bless!
If Jesus did not rise from the death, my speech would be a vain effort. Dead will not have hope. Because the tomb was conquered and Jesus was risen, the dead in Christ will be no more dead, but they will rise first and will be caught up with Christ when He returns. That's Hope!
The Resurrection story is captured in three words. "He Is Risen."
"Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal and new life."
"The great gift of Easter is HOPE.... "
Therefore beloved, "Do not abandon yourselves to despair.... We are the Easter people and "hallelujah" is our song."
Good Friday would be Bad Friday if it wasnโt for Easterโs miracle.
We will never reach our destiny untill we surender our will to the divine will of God. Then Easter becomes real in our lives. His destiny was the cross. Suffering, insults humiliations. Do we take them? We must raise with him on this Easter day from all this selfish things of power, positions and raise with His power of holiness, healing and deliverance. We can be people of hope bringing world from oppression and depression giving them hope and peace through Easter.
Have A Blessed And Joyful Easter!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
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Topic: When Jesus Said, It Is Finished, He Has Accomplished His Divine Plan In Conquering Sin, Satan And Death..
Heb. 04:12. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword . . .
How do we overcome the devil in everyday life? First, we need to recognise that the devil is a defeated foe. 1 Peter 05:08 says, your adversary, devil walks about like a roaring lion and it's never a lion....
We are to resist the devil. If we resist him, scripture says, he will flee from us. Jesus has overcome the devil by citing scriptures.
Is there a way out? Yes!! For complete devotion, Pls watch This Short Video Dev.
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Benedict James
I take pleasure in wishing you all "A Blessed, Joyful, Victorious And A Glorious Good Friday!" ๐๐๐น
Good for "Good Friday" means, what I understand, pious Friday, holy Friday, sacred Friday, blessed Friday, redemptive Friday...
It commemorates Jesus Christ's Passion, crucifixion, and death, which is the significance. Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death on the cross and the last seven words spoken by Him hanging on the cross.
The first word on Forgiveness, 2nd Word on "Assurance." 3rd Word on "Responsibility." 4th Word "Abondenment" 5th Word, Fulfilment, 6th Accomplishment and 7th finally completeness..
First three words are directed towards the mankind, remaining last four words are directed to Heavenly Father accomplishing His divine plan.
The Cry of Mystery: The Father's love is even with us in our darkest hours, just as it was with Jesus in his darkest hour. Bruce W. T.
The Rending of the Veil: The veil of sin and the wall of satan and his team is demolished..
Thanks to Christ's death, we can have a hope-filled relationship with God.
It Is Finished: One word that changes the world.
Wisdom in the cross:
Few thoughts on the cross where Jesus died:
Most people who see the cross are not impressed with it. They can see it and walk away and forget it. Even for the Christians who see the cross, and they don't mind keeping it in the car, keeping it in the living room, and gold cross hanging around the neck. But to crucify and denying the self and carry the cross of suffering is too heavy for each day to carry.
But, those who know Jesus personally and love Him truly only, know the joy and the true value of cross. The Joy is very clearly evident in their countenance. Their acts..
And, those who are obsessive and possesive for power and possession like the Pharisees and Saducees who crucified Him on the cross, they cannot escape the judgement when Christ returns. We must be guarded..
Therefore, we too must introspect and draw much nearer to Christ than ever before.
May This Good Friday pass not just like another one. Let us listen to this song prayerfully, surender our lives and implore Jesus to keep us near the cross. Blessed and meaningful Good Friday to all of you. ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
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Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the holy and sweet name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐๐น Topic : Our Life Depends On Our Thought Life - Our Mind. Our Thoughts Can Create Beautiful Garden Within Our Selves Or It Can Become A Destruction Yard.
Proverbs 23:7 says: โAs a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.โ
What we think from our mind perculates into our heart and body. If we keep on worrying, it affects our heart and health.
I often quote this, "What we think is so important, because what we think is what we become...."
Even while we are sleeping, our minds are still engaged โ thinking, processing, planning, and trying to resolve problems.
Our mental computers never shut down.
Scientists say that more than 10,000 thoughts go through the human mind each day ......
Because our brains are doing so much thinking, it is important to evaluate just what we are thinking.
What kinds of thoughts are running through our minds?
What kinds of thoughts are putting down roots?
What kinds of things are our minds really focused on?
Why is it so important that we evaluate our thoughts?
The answer is: because "We are what we think."
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, โBeware of what you set your mind on for that you will surely become.โ
Here is a more well-known quote from Emerson: โSow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.โ
It all depends on what we feed with daily.
Where did the destiny begin? With a thought โ in our minds.
The King James Version of Proverbs 23:7 says: โAs a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.โ
The one who fed and enjoyed God's Word in the early morning has never failed.
"Our thoughts must not depend on situations in life, but our thoughts must change the situations in our life through the Word of God.
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Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the most victorious name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐
Topic: Anger Is One Letter Short Of Danger. Hurtful Words Provoke Anger. Broken Homes, Broken Relationships, Violance, Promotions Halted, Jobs Lost, Fi Peace Is Lost, And Finally Image Is Lost.
Prov. 16:32. He that is slow to anger is better than mighty.
"I feel anger is a wasted emotion. I don't like to waste emotions." - Jim Webbs.
"When anger rises, think of the consequences." - Confucius.
"You will not be punished for your anger ; but you will be punished by your anger. - Anonymous..
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Benedict James
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Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the most victorious name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic: Grievous Words Stir Up Anger. But, "When Anger Rises, Think Of The Consequences." - Confucius.
"I feel anger is a wasted emotion. I don't like to waste emotions." - Jim Webbs.
"When anger rises, think of the consequences." - Confucius.
"You will not be punished for your anger ; but you will be punished by your anger. - Anonymous..
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Benedict James.
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Topic : Conquering Inferiority Complex By Self Confidence. S.C Can Be Gained By Knowledge, Hard Work And Having Faith In God.
1 Samuel 17: 26. Who is this uncircumcised Philistine who defies the armies of the living God??
Self confidence is the source of strength and the secret of success. Inferiority complex is the chief enemy of self confidence. This inferiority complex saps one's energy, creates serious doubts about one's strength and capacity and renders one diffident, over cautious, backward and inactive. Unless one overcomes inferiority complex, it will not be possible to acquire self confidence.
The best example in the Bible on the inferiority complex is the story of the mighty king Saul and his big army who suddenly became powerless, weak and surrounded by inferiority complex and short of self confidence and fear, because of disobedience to God. They kept staring at the situation doubting their abilities till David the ordinary shepherd boy with high in "self confidence" because of the Lord within him has conquered the mountain of Goliath with faith and action.
So, It is most certain and definitely possible to get over the inferiority complex, no matter how old or deep rooted it is. All you need to master it is a keen desire to do so and the faith and positive attitude to attempt without fearing and being inferior.
The second important requirement is knowledge.........
So dear beloved, knowledge is strength, Knowledge is power. Once we master the knowledge on the subject, inferiority will vanish instantly.
We must face life situations, trials and setbacks with confidence.
When we analyse the nature, cause and growth of inferiority complex within us, we see that it revolves around fear of the criticism, disapproval and judgement of other people. This also crops up and inferiority develops in many cases by comparing our abilities, gifts, talents, status, position with others who are much better off than us.
To avoid this complex, with our own abilities we must strive to do our best without ever comparing ourselves at all with others.
Lastly, as children of living God, like the shepherd boy, David, we are the children of king of kings, and so we have the power within to be strong, bold, courageous and act with self confidence whatever we do. Apostle Paus says, "I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me." Our part is to act and be busy.
Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐๐
Benedict James
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Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐๐
Topic: We Meed To Perform Consistently In Such A Way, People Remember Us. Let Us Be A "Value Added" Person, Be It In Our Profession, In Sports Arena, In Business, Church/Ministry Or In The Society.
2 Cor. 5:20. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ..
I'm ardent follower of football, hockey and cricket. There are few players who have excelled in their respective sports fields than others. And therefore, they are remembered for their great achievements. Their participation in their team adds value to that team and fear to the opponents.
Today's focus is on one of the most admired football player in the world for his magical football skills.He is none other than Diego Maradona of Argentina.
He almost single handedly won the world cup for Argentina in the year 1986. He was instrumental in winning the semi finals against England, 2-1 scoring both goals and in the finals against West Germany 3-2.
The 2nd goal Maradona scored in the semifinal against England, a solo effort picking the ball right from the mid field, dribbling past all the defenders one by one and netting into goal arena, is still considered to be one of the greatest goal ever scored. It's been sheer delight to watch it.
The shirt Mardona wore during that semifinals match in which he scored two goals is now owned by the opponent team, former England player Steve Hodge who swapped shirts with Maradona immediately after the match. Now this shirt wore by Maradona which is swapped is under auction - hammer ๐จ.
The most expensive shirts of elite clubs of footbal teams, cost from ranges from Approx. 60 usd to 100 usd.
The shirt of Maradona now expected to sell for a whopping 5.23 million dollars, which is approx. Rs 39.75 crores in Indian currency. For that one shirt----- Maradona wore during the semifinal match against England.......
However, he is not a good role model for youngsters as his "off field" conduct is marred with controversies and drug abuse too.
Similarly in our Christian walk, the early apostles, Paul, Simon Peter, Barnabas, Philip to name a few, they not only healed people from all ailments and diseases and raised even people from death too, but in addition, their lives have been a great testimony and blessing. They added greater value to the early church and to God's kingdom than these sports Personnel. Because these men of God were great role models and great ambassadors of Christ.......
Nothing comes easy in life. When we desire to be to achieve something in life. We can add value to our lives by our hard work, discipline, dedication and with an UPRIGHT Heart. Right Attitude is the key to add value wherever we are.
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Benedict James
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the sweet and marvelous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic : Character Of A True Christian Can Be Checked With The Teaching Of "Beatitudes" by Christ To His Disciples.
We come now to the greatest sermon spoken by the greatest teacher Who has ever lived, the Lord Jesus. Saint Augustine first named this discourse the "Sermon on the Mount." This sermon stretches over three chapters of Matthew's Gospel, but what we read is likely a reduction of the original address which Jesus gave from the mount to His disciples.
Mt. 5 : 1-12. 1. Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
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And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
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โBlessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
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โBlessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
5 โBlessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."
- โBlessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."
7 โBlessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy."
8 โBlessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
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โBlessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
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โBlessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
11โBlessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
Which of these character qualities or attitudes do you find to be the most challenging to demonstrate in our own lives?
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Topic: Why Worry When We Can Pray? Or Is It Why Pray When You Cannot Overcome Fear?
Worry Cripples Our Faith And Enhances Anxiety.
If we worry, we cannot trust; if we trust, we won't worry.
Philip. 4: 6 & 7. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will gaurd your hearts..
Why worry when we can pray? Our daily duties won't ne a burden if we trust the Lord and let God do His part.
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Benedict James
I greet you all in the ever sweet name of Jesus!!๐๐๐น
Topic: Never Give Up Prayer Even Amidst Painful And Difficult times!
There Are Numerous Promises In The Bible On Faith, Hope, Peace, Restoration, Comfort, And List Is Endless.
Promise And Prayer go together. There are numerous promises in the Bible on restoration, strength, comfort, hope, Joy over depression, peace over dejection, hope over anxious and dreadful moments, for deliverence and healing. And over worry, stress and the list goes on. For everything we need there are promises in His divine Word. But, yet they are not fulfilled. And we feel void, empty and fearful with scary dreams. But, when God has promised anything to us, working hard on it we can go to him and ask Him to do based on the promises in the divine Word and in His divine will. But, then, why ask when He has promised?? Asking shows faith. Asking releases faith and confidence. Asking is the acceptance on our part of what God offers based on His promises.
Moreover Word of God is very clear in Mat. 07: 07 & 8 says " Ask and ye shall receive; For everyone who asks receives. So, ask not, and he shall not receive. So, let us find a promise for what we want or any need or issue or adversity we face and ask boldly to our Heavenly Father.
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Benedict James.
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Topic: There Are Sudden Storms Of Temptation And Trials Which Sweep Down With Sudden And Terrific Power From The Cold Mountain Of This world...
Matt. 08:23 to 26. And suddenly there arose a great tempest on the see so that the boat was covered with the waves.
The disciples had not put out to sea of their own suggestions. Jesus was in the boat and was sleeping. The lessons we learn here is storms arise even when we are in our plain routine line of duty and when Christ is with us. Jesus never said that we will not have storms, but He will be with us and lead us out to greener pastures when we don't give up.
So, we should not be discouraged by the difficulty or the trouble or the fiery storm that buffets us and conclude that we are in wrong path. Word of God says, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous..
So, we see Christ's presence with his disciples does not keep the storms away. There are no promises in the Bible that God's chosen people shall not have storms.
There are sudden storms of temptation and trials which sweep down with sudden and terrific power from the cold mountain of this world. There are storms of sickness, of disappointment and disillusionment, storms of adversities, of sorrow and grief that makes the waves and bellows to roll over the soul. Thus many of the life storms come suddenly. We all need to be geared up as we do not have any revelation gift operating. They do not hang out any danger signals for us to foresee. The hopes cherished for years wither in our hands in a night. If, we are God's children we have a hope that "for every storm Jesus gives a silver lining." He gives us a hope beyond hope which no religeon can give. Only crucified an risen christ alone can gives us.
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Topic : Do Righteous Gain Anything At All??
Yes, righteous gain several blessings here on earth as well they inherit the joyful and everlasting life in heaven.
Who is called righteous??
Righteous means, to be right in a moral way, to live a good life and love and obey God's Word diligently.
If you are rich and wealthy, popular, powerful, influential and righteous too, that's a big added blessing! That adds several blessings to the existing blessings.. Amen!
But, if we If we are rich and wealthy, popular, powerful, influential and not righteous and God fearing , we will not inherit the blessings of a righteous person and our weakness will emerge. Old age ailments will bring added sorrow and our entire lives will be barren, fruitless, peaceless in the years to come..
Now, let us see the rich blessings of righteous people.
Ps 92: 12 & 13. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of God. They shall bear fruit in old age. They shall be fresh and flourishing.
Ps 91: 10 & 11. No disaster can overtake you; no plague can come near your dwelling; for the Lord shall give His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways.
When we are righteous, fear God and look upto Him, we have blessings as per these promises; Ps 121 :5 to 8. The Lord is your keeper. The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall protect you from all harm and evil. He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall protect upur going out and coming in; from this time forth and forever more.
I am with you; And will watch over you wherever you go. Amen! Gen. 28:15.
Ps 37: 25: I was once young, indeed I am now old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread.
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Topic: Never Give Up Prayer Even Amidst Painful And Difficult times!
There Are Numerous Promises In The Bible On Faith, Hope, Peace, Restoration, Comfort, And List Is Endless.
Promise And Prayer go together. There are numerous promises in the Bible on restoration, strength, comfort, hope, Joy over depression, peace over dejection, hope over anxious and dreadful moments, for deliverence and healing. And over worry, stress and the list goes on. For everything we need there are promises in His divine Word. But, yet they are not fulfilled. And we feel void, empty and fearful with scary dreams. But, when God has promised anything to us, working hard on it we can go to him and ask Him to do based on the promises in the divine Word and in His divine will. But, then, why ask when He has promised?? Asking shows faith. Asking releases faith and confidence. Asking is the acceptance on our part of what God offers based on His promises.
Moreover Word of God is very clear in Mat. 07: 07 & 8 says " Ask and ye shall receive; For everyone who asks receives. So, ask not, and he shall not receive. So, let us find a promise for what we want or any need or issue or adversity we face and ask boldly to our Heavenly Father.
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Topic: Fear Vs Faith. More Faith Means Less Fear. No Faith Means Life Is Filled With Fear Always..
There is lot of fear around during this pandemic and also we get fear of various things in our day to day lives inspite of we having everything in life.
Elijah, prophet and great man of God, who had a mountain top experience in defeating and killing all the prophets of Baal so courageously, the death threat with just one line to Elijah by a lady, Jezebal saying, "May the God's do to me so and more also if I do not make your life as the life of one of these prophets whom you killed by tomorrow.' was enough to end his life.
That threatening one line statement from a heathen lady was enough to Elijah to be discouraged and disheartened and made him so fearful, he asked the Lord that he might die. It's enough lord. Take away my life. 1 kings 19:4.
Abraham, the man of faith lied twice on different occasions to the Kings saying, Sarah is his sister, fearing threat to his life, if he says, she is his wife.
So, fear plays a vital role in everyone's life which needs to be dealt with. But, how?
FAITH flees fear automatically. Where there is faith, there is no place for fear. But, how do we build faith?
We cannot remove fear by itself but we can conquer by building up faith withing ourselves.
Can we build our faith by hearing the Word in T.V through various speakers. Certainly, but only to a certain extent it can help. Then how to conquer it fully? In my opinion, how much we listen in the t.v the sermons, it might help us little to overcome. But literally to conquer fear, let us read Rom. 10:17. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." So, It all boils down to our personal relationship with the Lord, and how much time we spend personally to read, understand and enjoy God's Word. John 8: 32 says, If you know the truth the truth will set us free. So, the everlasting truth is the Word of God.
Habakkuk 3:17 says, Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall be fruit in the vines, and the fields shall yield no fruit, the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no cattle in the stall, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, the God of my salvation.
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Topic: "The Best Prayer Is The One Which Touches The Heart Of Christ Than Eloquent Long Prayers To Attract The Audience..
Ps. 51: 17. Broken and a contrite heart O God thou will not despise.
Even if it's the shortest pray, it's okay with the Lord. The only desire of God is that our prayers must bring glory to God. But, unfortunately it doesn't happen, lengthy prayers we hear till ego is satisfied and emotions of people are stirred up without bearing fruit..
God sees our heart. Every thought that flies through our brain is heard in heaven. God hears our wishes, heart - longings, aspirations, soul hungerings and thirstings. We should not grieve, then, even if we cannot find words in which to tell God what we want. Even if we cannot put into well defined thoughts, the hopes and hungers of our hearts. When words and even thoughts fail, we can pray in silent yearnings, in unutterable longings, and God will understand just as well if we speak even in common language. God sees our heart and not our outer eloquence to please and draw attention of people with mere empty jargons.
Much of our best praying is done when we sit at God's feet and do not speak at all, but only let our hearts talk.
When our hearts are knit in Christ, our heart speaks powerfully from within and tongue utters few words which bring blessing, healing, deliverance and glory to Jesus.
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Topic : The Favour Of God, Breakthroughs And His Supernatural Blessings Do Not Come Just Like That. It's Not Any Magic Wand. We Need To Pay The Cost - Work Hard And Be Faithful To the Lord Always And Everywhere.
It's become a sought after topic "God's favour will be upon you and you'll have a breakthrough!" It's nice! But without being faithful and obedient to the Lord, it's impossible.
Death, crucifixion, burial, the cross, resurrection and redemptive salvation is of prime importance to share and preach always and everywhere.
I, Me, Prosperity and Power has to be crucified on the cross to have the true favour of God, and to have the true Peace that passeth all understanding and fruitfulness in our lives, in our families and in the society and in the churches at large.
Be it professional success or spiritual blessings from the Lord Almighty, favour of God just doesn't fall upon us once we hear the message from the preacher. We need to pay the cost. In telugu it's called, "Vella chellinchavalenu."
Shouting hallelujah several times and stiring the crowd to emotions will not bring favour nor blessings nor breakthroughs in our lives.
The favour the 'God of Joseph' gave to Joseph will come upon us when we 'pay the cost' like Joseph to be faithful always and everywhere.
God saw the heart of Joseph. The Lord knows how Joseph will say a big 'NOOO' when the sweetest temptation and biggest test will come to him. Joseph says to beautiful Potiphar's wife in Gen. 39: 9. There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. He said, "How can I this against God??"
He paid the cost of not succumbing to the sweet momentory pleasure. In fact he was sent to prison. Immediate results might look bad. God's favour will be ultimate and final. 21st verse. But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy and he gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. With the wisdom of God Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams.
To cut the story short, let us read Gen. 41: 43 & 44. And Pharaoh had Joseph ride in the second chariot... and set him over all the land of Egypt. And Pharoah said to Joseph, "I'm Pharoah and without your consent no man may lift his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt."
From a slave rose to the pinnacle of glory as the ruler of Egypt. The favours, the breakthroughs, the true blessings of success have come on Joseph because of his patience, endurance, faithfulness and obedience to the Lord Almighty.
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Topic: Needless Doubts Do Not Allow God's Plan In Our Lives. Raises Unnecessary Anxieties Snubbing Our Faith.
In continuation of yesterday devotion let us read Luke 7:19. And John calling two of his disciples to him, sent to Jesus saying, "Are you the coming one, or do we look for another?"
John did not doubt the Messiahaship of Jesus that day beside Jordan, when from the cloven heavens the radiant light descended upon Jesus and the Father's voice was heard in loving approval. Nor did he doubt in any of the bright days that followed. It was only when it grew dark for John himself that he doubted.
This is just the way with many of us. When everything is bright and sunny we think we have surely found Christ, and we believe He is our friend and refuge, and our hearts are full of joy. When troubles come and sudden adversity strikes, and things begin to go against us we wonder afterall where is Christ and his help. We begin to question our own experiences. Am I saved?
If we read in St. Luke 4th chapter, we see, Jesus raised Peter's mother in law from sickness and and delivered many from demonic possessions. All disciples were Happy and glad. In the next experience when they were caught in a whirlwind storm in the centre of the sea, the same disciples who praised Jesus questioned him, saying, "Don't you care for us, we are perishing."
If we are indeed Christians, why does Christ let us suffer so much that question Him?
So how unnecessary was John's doubt. John's active work was done, and he was now to glorify God by suffering and soon by martyrdom.
Just how needless is all anxiety of all of us. We do not wish to have any earthy trials. How can a diamond shine without being polished? Christ does not carry us to heaven on flowery beds of ease and comfort. Christian life is not a bed of roses but a battle field.
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Benedict James
Yes lord, even when there are clouds the sun still shines behind them undimmed. Help us to believe thy word. There is weeping in the night, but when we do not faint and give up, joy comes in the morning. Give us your grace to stand firm and be blessed...
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Topic: What We Need To Do When We Have "Loss of Faith" or "When Our Faith Is Dwindling" Amidst Severe Valley Experiences?
John the Baptist started off very powerfully his Christian faith and walk with the Almighty God. It was he who witnessed of Christ, and it is he himself who baptized Christ. As Jesus was approaching he told his disciples saying, "The one who is is more righteous than me whose shoes I'm not worthy to unloose."
Such was his depth of humility. We see very rarely a person praising or esteeming another person higher than himself or herself, which John the Baptist did to Jesus. We can easily identify a true righteous person. He will be always humble and grounded, giving reverence to others. Esteeming others higher... So was John. He was at the zenith of spirituality and righteousness.
But, as we know John was cast into prison, in the castle Machaerus. It certainly was not a cheerful place to be in. We ought scarcely to be astonished at sudden loss of bright faith he exhibited when he was in good times. Now he says in Mt. 11:2 & 3. Now when John heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto him, "Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?
Good many people think it strange that the grand, great powerful witness of Christ, John could have really been in doubt and have questions. "It's not possible" they say, "that such great heroic man should ever waver in his confidence.
But that is always the way we think. We are amazed at every person's blindness or dullness, or unbelief, but our own, we don't. Other people's failures look very large to us, but we never see our own at all.
We can scarcely believe that John the Baptist grew despondent when his trials were so great, though most of us are often plunged into gloom by the merest trifles and issues of life. Many of us as Christians get despairing over the loss of few pounds or kgs or a little pain, than John did in his really great trials as he was awaiting death at any moment.
"The way we respond to our toughest and darkest times or sweetest temptations that beset us in life is the gauge with which we measure the true spiritual strength of a child of God."
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Topic : Which Is The Safest Place? The Safest Place In All This World Is Ever The Place Of Duty Of Obedience In Moving To Do His Divine Will.
It's the place of duty of obedience, of doing God's will. God's protective wings are over it. God's divine peace gaurds it. It is said that at the centre of the cyclone, there is a spot where there is almost perfect calm. A leaf that is scarcely stirred, and a baby would lie there unharmed. So at the centre of every great peril in life is a spot of holy calm where even the feeblest would not be harmed. As I said, it's the place of duty, of obedience, of doing the will of God. He who stays there even amidst peril and trial is perfectly safe. No storm smites him or her, no plague comes nigh his dwelling.
But he who departs from this charmed centre soon finds himself in the wild swirl and in peril. None of their sinful ways are safe.
These are the blessings for His children who are in the safest place of obedience.
The way of duty of doing His will as always a place of absolute safety. Word of God says "The Lord is my strength and my shield in Ps. 28:7.
Psalm 62 1: My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Word of God says, "I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
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Topic : Are Your Dreams Shattered Bcoz Of Failures In Life? Broken Homes, Wounded Hearts, Is it Broken Marriage? Are You Tired Of Trying For Good Job or Good Life Partner, But Failed? We All Fail Sometime Or The Other. Is Failure The End?
Gal. 6: 9 Do not be weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give up.
We all go through ups and downs in life. Our dreams shattered, sometimes our goals become challenging. We see hurts, violence and abuse at several home list piles on...
Is there a way out? The World at the right time when you are down and out will leave you, cheat you and disappoint you.
But let's cheer up! There is only one person who never gives up on you and me. There is no one more trust worthy and faithful like Jesus. Let us give them all to Jesus, and He will turn our sorrows into joy. Inspite of setbacks and failures those who persist consistently anchoring our faith in Christ will be ultimately successful.
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Topic : Blessed Is The Man Who Endures Temptationโ (Jam. 1:12)
We are children of God and so have been born into the family of overcomers. Every born-again child of God is an overcomer. You and I are no exception.
But many people associate overcoming with achievements....
John 1:12 says, But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God.
So, The Lord gives all those the power to overcome, the day we received Him and become His children.
We are the family of Christ who infact has been an overcomer of sin, satan, situations and even conquered death. So, we too are overcomers being in His family.
Here Christ endured suffering, hardships, toil and sweat and death too before He became an overcomer.
We may be going through any hardships and shipwrecks, may be, you are in the cross roads..... Trusting Christ and striving hard diligently we too can conquer any mountain, any frontier that looks uphill task. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with goodโ (Ro 12:21)
โBlessed is the man who endures temptationโ (Jam. 1:12)
โBe not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with goodโ (Ro 12:21)
Nothing becomes great until it overcomes something. If outstanding success came easy, everybody would have it. But if everybody had it, then it wouldnโt be outstanding success. How does a caterpillar develop into a butterfly? By overcoming the cocoon. Would it be easier to stay in the comfort of the cocoon? Some days the struggle is so great that the caterpillar probably thinks so to give up. But the price of freedom, flight, and discovery, is struggle, development, and breakthrough. There is no other way. Why did Jesus send His disciples into the storm on the Sea of Galilee? To teach them to trust Him in every situation of life. Soon He will be leaving them.....
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Topic : Our Worries And Anxieties Are Bigger Than Our God Often Times. Our problems Are Bigger Than Our God.
That's why we cannot see the power of God with our naked eye.
For many, the problems, challenges and Goliaths crop up from within the family. For some, it's health worries, for some, its job insecurity, for some to settle down in marriage, family issues, financial issues, list piles on..
As a child of God, how can we master these anxieties, trials, hardships and setbacks in life?
2 Tim. 4 : 5. But you be watchful in all things. Endure afflictions..
Rom. 12:12. Rejoice in hope. Be patient in tribulation.
An English prisoner was suffering from persecution for sharing the gospel..... He was cheered one hour each day by a little spot of sunshine on his prison dungeon wall.
Through a grating high up, the sun's rays streamed down for this little time of one hour or so. He found on his prison cell, an old iron nail and a stone. And with these rude impediments, he cut upon the wall a beautiful image of Christ hung upon His cross, while the sunlight lays there.
Thus instead of bemoaning, he mastered his misfortune, getting blessing out of it. And blessing to others. Everyone who went to the cell after committing a crime were able to see the glimpse of Christ and His love in the beautifully crafted image.
The incidence has a lesson for us all.........
We need to carve the on the wall of our hearts, the image of Christ which inspires others. Conquered calamity becomes our helper, and leaves beauty on our soul.
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Topic: A Hope That Is Permanent And Cannot Be Shaken - In Christ Alone..
Ps. 91:2 He is the hope that holds me and stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence.
There are many things that we can place our hope that will let us down. We tend to do it all the time. We place our hope in a political party, we place our hope in our strong physique and health, we place our hope in friendships and trusted ones with whom we share, but see the end of it and get disheartened. We place our hope in our proud achievements, our accolades, on social media..........
But, In the last 10 to 15 days we have observed complete prime cities of Ukraine were destroyed. All those who dreamt staying there disappeared in smoke just like that.....
The hopes of happy peaceful life of Ukrainians after decades of hard work became a distant ilusion now.
So, God is not upset with us when we hope to be better with earnings and promotions and be married. But we understand that everything has its time. Our health, our relationships keeps changing without our consent. It's not guaranteed.
A hope that can never disappoint us at any point of time irrespective of what is happening around us is HOPE. That's the first and prominent hope we have in Christ Jesus. It is from this mother of hope, and from this hope that all the hopes cam flow.
However, those few Ukraine believers who kept their hope in the God of Israel, though they lost everything, yet, they are peaceful and joyful and never lost their hopes. They are shining stars among the darkest nights. That's the hope where peace and meaning in life exists.
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Topic: "Stab The Body And It Heals; But Injure The Heart And The Wound Lasts A Lifetime." "Be Careful With Words. Because Once They Are Said They Can Be Forgiven But Not Forgotten."
Prov. 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stor up anger.
Prov. 11:17. Your own soul is nourished when you are kind, but you destroy yourself when you are cruel.............
1000s of books are written to tame the tongue, and seminars took place, but still none could tame the tongue...........
However useful tips based on God's Word to tame our tongue
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Not just spend time with the Word of God but we need to enjoy it, experience it. And not in worthless conversations and worthless things.
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Not listening to prayers alone, but spending personal time in prayers. A lifestyle it has to be.
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Develop powerful daily family prayers without skipping a single day.
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Need to read and mediate the book of Proverbs, one chapter a day.
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Topic: FEAR Cannot Be Avoided By Anyone. We Cannot Hide or Escape From Fear Forever. It Has To Be Faced.
Avoiding our fears will not only prevent us from moving forward in life, but makes us more anxious. More we try to distance it, more it comes nearer like a monster. When we smile at it, it loses its strength. โFear is a state of mind, itโs as real as you allow it.โ
One of the way to deal with fear is - By associating with people who are morally sound and have positivity in life.
We all have fear. Our fears can be grouped into 8 basic fears:
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Fear of success and failure;
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Fear of poverty;
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Fear of criticism;
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Fear of sickness;
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Fear of losing loved ones;
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Fear of old age;
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Fear of Loneliness.
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Fear of death.
Fear in small doses is healthy. It warns us of danger and keeps us in check. It helps us to show respect and honor to our parents and other authorities.
However, when fear goes unchecked for too long, a HUGE part of our 'emotional intelligence' suffers. We get stuck. We get unhappy. We donโt pursue our goals.
โUncheckedโ fear is toxic to us and those around us. Fear can set us back from achieving our full potential.
Which of the 8 basic fears do we struggle with and how do we a plan to overcome it?
By trusting in the Lord Almighty. Prov. 3: 5 & 6: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways, acknowledge Him; and He shall direct thy paths.
The best ways to conquer fear is - being a child of God, trusting, depending on Him for everything and obeying Him.
"A person who is much closer to the Lord will have least fear of fear." A God's child declares as declared in 2 Tim. 1:7. " God has not given us the spirit of fear and timidity, but of love, power and sound mind. Means "a healthy mind..
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Topic : Silences That Are Sinful! Napoleon Once Said : "The Problem Of The World Is Not The Violence Of Bad People, But It's The Silence Of Good People. It's The Silence Of Good People Not To Stand For Truth Is Greater Sin."
In every life there are times when, to be silent, is to fail in duty. Though there is a saying "Speech is silver and silence is golden," certainly not applicable for all times..
Be it with someone, or in a group, we are to 'speak out' on all occasions when the glory of God demands it, certainly not with proud arrogance but with love.
We should never fear to speak the Word of warning to one in danger. We should never hesitate to speak boldly in confession of Christ in the presence of his enemies. To be ashamed of Him is a grievous wrong to Him.
Many of us sin, too, by our silence knowing the will of God to open up and talk, but we refrain for the fear of losing favours and benefits from people, forgetting we lose ultimate blessings and favour of God in not doing the will of God.
To be ashamed of Him is a grievous wrong to him. Many of us sin, too, by our silence towards hearts that are hungry for love........
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Topic: We Say What We Think; Is It Right?
As someone thinks within himself, so he is. Prov. 23:7.
When we think, we build thoughts, and these become physical substance in our brains.
There is a class of people who boast of their honesty and frankness because we just say what we think without any second thought. Flinging out the words right and left as they come, no matter where they strike or whom they wound. Call it not honesty, but boasted frankness; call it miserable impertinence, reckless cruelty. We have no right to say what we think we can say, unless we think lovingly and sweetly..
We certainly have no right to unlade our jealousies, envies, bad humours, and miserable spites upon someone's heart.
If we must be ugly tempered, we should at least keep that ugliness locked up in ourselves, and not let it out to mar other people's happiness. Or we must speak out the wretched feelings, let us go into our own room and no ears hear it, but our own ears shall hear the hateful words.
What we allow into our minds determines our reality and ultimately our legacy.
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Topic: The Hidden Life! A wise man fears and departs from evil. Prov. 14:16. The backslider in the heart will be filled with his own ways.
Those who are hidden in Christ will draw many towards them because of their love, compassion, passion and the power of God within them. Because, Christ is hidden in their lives.
But, many people live in a strong delusion secretly following Christ, yet deny Him publicly. We claim to be wholly resting in Christ for salvation, but at the same time trying to please the world. This is so typical of deception and lies. We profess to know God but His qualities are not hidden in us. We know about Him and about the Word of God, but yet, do not know Him and do not know the value, the blessings and the power of the Word of God.
We are all conscious of living in this world, even at our best, far below our best. We are conscious too, of possibilities of character hidden within us undeveloped, and of powers of helpfulness in our life which we have barely begun to excercise, but which might be drawn out into activity.
We see hints and gleams, and we have glimpses now and then, of far more glorious life than we have yet reached. The highest attainments here are but the beginnings of sanctified life. The peace, love, joy, unselfishness, service, purity, holiness, reached in the ripest experiences of earthly sainthood are only dim imitations of what we become - or what we shall become. Our life is hid, concealed with Christ in God.
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Topic: Never Be Associated With Wicked People Be It As Friends or In Marriage. They Will Destroy Themselves And Destroy Your Life And Home Too!
Never Be Unequally Yoked With Unbelievers Or Wordly People, Lest You Too Will Be Destroyed.
Prov. 12:26. The righteous should choose his friends carefully.
Be it friendship or marriage, Word of God says in 2 Corint. 06:14, "Never be unequally yoked with unbelievers." If we take the example of Jezreel, the wicked wife of King Ahab, she gives wrong advise to king Ahab and leads him against the servant of God, Elijah which means against the very plan of God. And the end result- she herself lost her life and met a pathetic and miserable end. Absolutely a wrong companion! That's why the Word of God tell us time and again to choose friends or companion wisely.
True friends are like diamonds - precious and rare. True friends are those who are happy when we succeed, and sad when we fail. They stand and give a helping hand.
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Topic : Beauties Of A Godly Woman! An Ordinary Woman Builds A House. But, A Wise Woman Builds Her Home.
Prov..31:30 Charm is beautiful; but a woman who fears the Lord shall be blessed.
"When a wise woman speaks, smart people listen and learn."
A godly mother is one who prays daily and does not idle away her time, but spends time in prayers and gathers the children to pray personally right from the childhood. And she encourages and initiates "family prayers."
Children see the prayerful lifestyle of the mother and grow with blessed humane qualities.
Wise women build their families in godly, holy and joyful atmosphere.
She speaks with wisdom of God and shares God's wisdom to her children daily.
She not only reads but enjoys reading the Word of God several times in a day. And teaches her children Word of God right from their childhood, and encourages them to meditate God's Word.
She not only just prays and reads God's Word, but displays an excellent godly conduct, and the roots of children are blessed with love, mannerism and beautiful godly qualities of mother.
She is not just a regular reader of God's Word, but the beauty of these beautiful godly women are doers of the Word of God.
She has a healthy "fear of God" and has reverence to God and also towards God's servants. This is a sign of a godly woman.
She is very obedient to do What the Lord God tells her to do and not to do. The beauty of godly women is, they not only do what the Lord tells them to do, but they see that children too make it a habit amd lifestyle to obey the Lord by their exemplified lives.
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Topic : Making Others Happy And Becoming "Happiness Makers." Well, It's Not A Machine. It's Christ, The Only Way.
John 14:6. Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." He is the source for true happiness and peace.
Most people have a common goal in life; to find happiness. Everyone wants to be happy in their relationships, in their jobs, and just in general. The world over have experimented in various ways to find happiness. Wealth, new house, new car ๐ gives happiness. But, it's shallow and momentary. For a certain period. Our true happiness, peace and security depends believing Christ and having Him within our lives.
All those of us who have Him have that happiness within. So, we have the great opportunity in making others happy.....
The world needs nothing more than it needs happiness - makers. There is a great deal of sadness every where. The Bible is the only book meant to make people all over the world happy. Those who truly tasted the divine Word of God can share the happiness to others. Joy bells ring all through it. Wisdom to live happily flows through it. The mission of gospel is to make happiness. The angel's announcement of good tidings of great joy shared 2000 years back is going forth still on every breeze.
The story of the love of Christ is changing darkness to light, despair to hope, tears to laughter, sorrow to rejoicing, emptiness and dejection to hope and peace. It's the mission of Christ believing Christian to be a happiness maker. Each one of us who are filled with happiness and peace has the power to add something to the world's gladness.
We can do it in a thousand ways - by being joyful Christians ourselves, making our lives a sweet song, by doing kindness to all we meet; by comforting sorrow; lifting burdens away, cheering sad hearts wearied souls, and scattered benedictions wherever we go.....
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In continuation to yesterday's devotion on 'The significance of the role of a woman in family and in the society'.
Topic: God Is No Respecter Of Persons - Male Or Female. "If A Woman Has Godly Influence Like Deborah, She Can Be Used More Powerfully Than Others."
"A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become strong. - Author unknown.
Deborah is one of the most influential woman in the Bible. Deborah had the distinction of being the only female judge out of 12 judges ruled in Israel.
She has an impressive resume of being not only as a judge, but also as a prophet, and a bold courageous warrior.
She is the only person in the Bible who is said to be a prophet as well as a judge apart from Samuel..
Let us read a portion of Judges 4: 4 to 9. Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, was judging Israel at that time. Only time name of Deborah's husband is mentioned.
Deborah, the prophet was judging israel at that time. Deborah called Barak, the ruler and military commander of Israel to fight against Cananites. But, Barak refused to go unless Deborah accompanied him in the war. Such was a Deborah's spiritual, physical and emotional positive influence she wielded.
Verse 8 and 9: And Barak said to Deborah, "If you go with me, then I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go." And she said, "I will surely go with you, nevertheless there will be no glory for you in the journey." She goes to the war against Canananites alongwith Barak and wins the war.
God can influence a godly woman as a blessed mother, honorable wife and successful and victorious person in the society to win the battles of life.
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Topic : International Women's Day Being Celebrated On March 8th Every Year. "No One Is Poor Who Has A Godly Mother." - Abraham Lincoln.
8th March is observed as International Womenโs Day every year and re-establishes the importance of women empowerment.
More than 100 years ago, International Womenโs Day was recognized as the day when womanhood will be celebrated and cherished. It was recognised by United Nations.
There are notable examples of motherhood in the scriptures including Mary, mother of Jesus, Hannah, who produced Samuel, as judge and most revered prophet of Israel.
Whereas we see Samson though he too was chosen as the Judge of Israel, we never see or observe mother of Samson either guiding, counselling or admonishing her wayward son who indulged in sin and fell in love with the heathens. Samson could not fulfil the vision or the calling God gave to him as his upbringing by mother was not upright.
Whereas right from childhood of Samuel, his mother Hannah brought him up in the fear, knowledge and holiness of the Lord.
Prov. 31: Verses from 10 onwards. Who can find a noble or a righteous wife? She is worth more than rubies. Her children call her blessed; Her husband also praises her. Many women do noble things but you surpassed them. Charm is beautiful and beauty is passing; but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
There were 4 scholars who were discussing and arguing over various Bible translations. The first one said he thought "King James Version" KJV was the best version because of its eloquent and beautiful style and originally translated from Greek and Hebrew languages.
2nd one said, he preferred "American Standard Version" ASV for its accurate translation of text.
And the third preferred "New International Version," NIV because of it's mordern language and ease of understanding.
Last one said "I prefer "Mother's Translation," Others expressed suprise that they did not hear such translation anytime. He said, "My mother translated the divine Word of God into my life daily. Her fountain of life was overflowing with the Word of God and she translated it into my life daily."....
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Topic : Faith And Hard Work Are Like Two Wings Of A Bird. "Opportunities Are Like Sunrises. If You Wait Too Long, You Will Miss Them." - William Arthur Ward.
James 2:17: Faith without works is dead.
Millions of words have been written about success. But if these millions of words could be brevitized and squeezed out in just three short meaningful words, it could be read : "Faith And Gumption."
Volumes have been written, more volumes have been spoken on this incredible and indefinable 5 letter word called, "FAITH."
I have shared to so many young people in several groups that faith alone cannot perform miracles.
God has given every human being a brain and good health. But we can see lot of young people before they could realise they have failed, simply because they lack gumption, the firepower and the will power to succeed. And they unfortunately not loose precious time but opportunities. As we know "Opportunities are like sunrise."; There are lot of people who are not gifted at all, and with poor physical health too, but they rose to the highest pinnacle of success than those who have more brains and stronger physical bodies. The simple truth - in addition to faith in God they had gumption, the will power and discipline and hard work to succeed.
A short and a true story.....
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Topic: "Be It An Academic Career - Business, Office, Company, or Ministry, Church.. We Will Reach The True Pinnacle Of Success, Only When We are Faithful And Trustworthy."
Colos. 3: 17. Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of Jesus giving thanks.
Col. 3:23. Whatsoever you do, do it as to to the Lord and not unto men..
Prov. 28:20. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
"People will give you up like a soap that slips away when you are down; But never give up on God, because He never gives up on you." He was, He Is and He will be faithful..
Today, the world is searching for persons who can be faithful, trusted and loyal more than their abilities, be it corporates, MNCs, or anyone ... Many start off well, but few end up faithfully.
Though several candidates pass in UPSC Prelims and UPSC Mains, they fail in the final frontier, UPSC Personality test. In this interview apart from testing them in leadership, personal awareness, they will also be grilled to know and to read their Trustworthiness and integrity. That's the reason the final round of interviews will be rounded off to know their ethical issues, conduct, Trustworthiness, integrity.. All these candidates are well equipped with subject since they passed both UPSC 1 & 2.
But many will be filtered and only few will be selected to lead the Indian government administration through this final UPSC final personality test.
One aged around 30 years, received Christ in a meeting. He was longing to serve God. He waited on the Lord earnestly and ceaselessly in prayer and also spending time in meditating diligently the Word of God. The Lord was pleased, and one day the Lord came to him in a dream and touched his shoulders and blessed him. This man's countenance became radiant and bright. The next day when people surrounding his place saw him they were surprised.
When he was praying for others laying his hands, those who were bound with evil and demonic forces left them and we're healed from their sicknesses and diseases. God gave him the gift of deliverance and healing. God blessed him in all fronts....
Jesus Christ healed the blind, the deaf, the crippled, and raised people from death and most importantly gave them new life. Even the disciples did all signs and wonders similar to what Jesus did. How could the apostles Peter, Paul, Stephen, Philip, Barnabas could do such things?
The reason is simple and true. All these apostles of the early church were ๐ฏ% faithful to preach purely the gospel of Christ and nothing else. And their one and only desire has been to enlarge and build the kingdom of God. Because they were ๐ฏ % faithful to God. Such miracles and consistency is missing nowadays. God is unable to find such faithful people honestly. That love, that passion and that faithfulness is missing.
Offcourse! Praise Jesus! Though there are few faithful people even today. God is using them and blessing. Which group do we belong to??
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1Thes 05:17. There Is A Phase Of "Spiritual Dryness" In Everyone Of Us. "I Feel Cold And Dry And I Feel Like Not Praying At All."
When people say they are "spiritually dry", they usually mean they feel distant from God or struggling to grow spiritually. They don't see God working in their lives as the burdens of life press in, and they begin to feel discouraged. They search for God in a dry and parched land where there is no water.
Sometimes spiritual dryness can cause as I said due to sin. Sin can cause us to feel distant from God. Unconfessed hidden sins can cause us to lose joy associated with our salvation. Some people feel spiritually dry because of physical, mental or spiritual pain.
Is there a way out to overcome?? Yes!! Very much.
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Topic: "Suffering Is Better Than Sinning. There Is More Evil In A Drop Of Sin Than In An Ocean Of Affliction. Better Burn For Christ Than Turn From Christ." - Charles Spurgeon.
Ps. 119:67 & 71. Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I obey your Word. It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statues.
"Suffering is better than sinning. There is more evil in a drop of sin than in an ocean of affliction. Better burn for Christ than turn from Christ." -Charles Spurgeon.
"Peace is not the absence of affliction, but the presence of God." Amen!!
How true is the Word of God?? Only in affliction we draw nigh to the Lord.
The lord God never means harm to our lives when He allows affliction to us. Our disappointments are God's appointments, and brings rich compensation, if only we do not faint...
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Topic : Season Of Lent. Fasting And Abstinence From Food Is Good. But Without Change Of Heart To Be A Clean Vessel Makes Lent Otherwise One More Ritualistic Season.
We have started season of Lent starting from 2nd March, Ash Wednesday and ends a day before Easter, I e on 16th April, 2022, to be precise.
As we know, lent lasts for 40 days excluding Sundays, and represents Jesus time in the wilderness, praying and fasting and being tempted by satan.
Lent is the season to observe the passion, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. And primarily to have a repentant heart to come closer to the cross and Christ. It's time to grow and strengthen our faith in true love, care and unity of Body of Christ.
Lent means fasting, and for many practise abstinence from taking meat, which is certainly good. Along with it we must supplement with since prayers for preperation to live a transformed life like how Jesus did. He fasted, prayed and submitted to Heavenly Father in obedience to do His will.
Lent is not to show to others what we are... God is not interested in such golden vessels, silver vessels but during this season, God is looking for honorable vessel usable to the Master. That is a complete yielded vessel. A clean repentant heart is honorable and usable vessel.
Fasting and abstinence from meat all these 40 days certainly bring flesh under subjection. But it's more than that. It's not with a motive of any favours. It's time for cleansing, true repentance and transformation within is most important. Being a blessing. Being useful to someone. Being transformed totally in these days to rise in resurgence, revival and be re-equipped with the change of mind from carnal to spiritual.....
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Topic : "Where Our Heart Is There Is Our Mind And Eyes too!"
Prov. 23: 26 & 33. My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my way. Your eyes will see strange things. And your heart will utter perverse things.
It's really good to be healed from cancer, aids, carona virus, T.B, but the greatest healing in life is the healing of heart and saving of soul from eternal damnation of eternal fire.
I came to know a person who was suffering from last stage of cancer...
...So, I believe, "Healing of heart and being born again" is the greatest miracle in life.
Heart is deceptive and full of evil. Unless we cleanse it and and confess and repent of our iniquities, we all perish.
Kind David knows our human heart is full of wickedness and deceptive. Unholy and impure thoughts. He prays a sincere prayer with a repentant heart, praying, "Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me."
If our heart is good we will do good and edifying works. If not, we will do deceptive works and see evil things of world with our eyes. And thereby bring reproach and shame to ourselves leading us to eternal destruction.
Here are few Inspiring quotes! "Live with a clean heart; love with a clear motive; sleep with a clear conscience." - Brian Houston.
"God favours a man with a pure heart; and a clear conscience." - Chris Lumpkin.
"A clean heart won't let your mouth speak dirty. Purify the heart, and it will cleanse your speech." - Ben.
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Topic: We Can Understand And Experience The Real Power And Blessings Of "Praise And Worship, It's Joy And Fullness, Only, When Our Heart Is Clean And Acceptable To The Lord.
Ps. 22: 03. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the praises of His people.
Praise is the spiritual medium through which we transfer our battles to the Lord.
"It is in the process of being worshipped that God communicates His presence to men." - C.S. Lewis.
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Topic : Nine Beautiful Reminders Of Life:
Rom. 6:23. Wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.
If you have not yet received Christ, you may do it today. Because everything is uncertain in this world - our health, our life, our wealth, our power, our fame, our beauty, our pupularity... But two things are very much certain, Heaven and hell fire. Everlasting Life and Eternal Hell fire.
To inherit the everlasting life, we must hace received the gift, Christ into our hearts, and continue to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.
Nine Beautiful Reminders Of Life:
- There is a big difference between being a "human being" and being "human"
The ongoing war of Russia with Ukraine shows we are not human but human beings with greed for power, fame and position.
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"You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between you have to manage." But with Christ in us it can be fruitful and joyful.
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If you want to be strong, learn always to depend on Christ. The world disappoints you one day, but not Christ.
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Never judge someone by the opinion of others.
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Never be stagnant. Never stop learning. Life never stops teaching.
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Having wisdom of Christ. Believing in yourself is the first key to success. I mean, don't be inferior.
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Don't sit in self pity. Let us remember, "Present situation is not your final destination, if you believe in yourself." The best is yet to come."
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The world of full of nice people. If you can't find one, BE one. ๐.....
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Topic: Deceptions, Twists And Outright Lies Define The Words Of Fools. The Name Of The Wicked Will Rot. Prov. 10:07. He Who Hates Correction Is Stupid. Prov. 12:01.
Ps. 37: 37, 38. Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; for the future of that man is peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed.
Don't meddle with a fool; he will disturb your peace. Do not correct or advise a scoffer, lest he will hate you. He who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. Do not throw jewels or diamonds to the pigs, for they do not know its value. But give it to the wiseman; for he shall treasure it and will be grateful.
He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself. "Only a fool fools with sin." Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to the wise man and he will still be wiser. Prov. 09: 07 to 09. Any fool can start a quarrel. Prov. 20:03.
Deceptions, twists and outright lies define the words of fools. The name of the wicked will rot. Prov. 10:07. He who hates correction is stupid. Prov. 12:01.
There is always a choice in this life. Live a God's way and enjoy His smile of approval or live as a fool and find destruction. That's the tough and tender truth about living in God's Word.
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Topic: More We Seek The Lord Less We Have Fear. When We Are Closely Knit In Christ, No Goliath And No Dragon Can Torment Us. We Can Overpower Any Power And Any Situation That Comes Across.
Prov. 12:25. Anxiety in the heart of man produces depression.
Fear always results in depression. Fear or anxiety also leads to sin. We know Abraham told lies on two specific occasions because of fear of threat to his life.
Every human being is isolated in his or her own struggles. There are handful of struggles, full of issues human being faces. As I said earlier, they could be either rational, physical, mental or of social form.
Is there a way out?? Yes, it's very much if we rely on the living Word of God. There are several promises we can refer to. But for now, let us once again see in Ps. 34:04. I sought the lord and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
More we seek the Lord, less we have fear. When we are closely knit in Christ, no Goliath can torment us and we can overpower any power that comes across.
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Topic: Who is the Goliath Or Dragon That Is Tormenting You Day And Night Causing Fear And Anxious Moments?
1 Sam. 17:26 Who is this uncircumcised Philistine who defies the armies of the living God?
We all know the chosen generation of God, Israel, their king Saul and the mighty army wilted under fear when Goliath confronted them daily. Why is it this chosen generation of God feared so greatly and shuddered in fear and anxiety so much so they were unable to look upto the Goliath?
It is because king Saul and his great vast army which included strong handsome brothers of David disobeyed God during the war against Amelakites. And they neither sincerely repented of their deeds. Because of their unconfessed sins, there has been a wall created between God and them. Sin blocked the majestic Omnipotent presence of God. Sin blocked the power of God within, and they became powerless, hopeless and fearful. We too face the fear of Goliaths when our heart is not clean and sincere before God.
David who loved the Lord, obeyed Him completely and enjoyed His marvelous presence by singing, praising and worshipping the Lord. The power of God has been overcharged and overflowing in his life. When David went to give food for his brothers who were in the war camp, he heard this Goliath accusing the army of Israel. He could not hold his words hearing this and declared with confidence, power and authority saying these powerful positive words, "Who is this uncircumcised Philistine who defies the armies of the living God?" He did not say, "I will try to strike you" but he declared saying, "I will strike you and take away your head."
Later on when David became king we never hear the names of his brothers who cursed him In the army. No adversaries can do anything to us when we have Him as our refuge.
Even in our day to day lives we may have everything - wealth, power and fame but yet Goliath like dragons visit in the form of Life threatening health crisis, sudden job loss, loss of loved one, the failed marriage, estranged wayward children. These Goliaths are the supersized dangers and fatalities that we are unable to cope up in our daily lives. They cause not only anxiety but produce several health hazards.
Without having the Lord within us in obedience, it's highly impossible to confront these Goliaths and dragons even if we have everything in this world.
Like David, when we have a clean heart with clean intentions and fire to bring glory to God, all these Goliaths will look like dwarfs whom we can trample them under our feet.
When David fought Goliath he is the only person who knew that battle he is winning because of the supernatural power within him.
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Gal. 6:9. Let us not be weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up. Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he stood the test he will receive the crown of life.
Topic : "Life On This Earth Has no remote. Get Up And Change It Yourself." Be productive; Not busy.
Many a times when we face an uphill task we don't take up that task for fear. Reasons of fear can be many. One reason could be fear of failure. Another reason for fear is, as children of God we shy away from sharing the truth but protect the wrong doers thereby the vision is destroyed. Their silence makes more damage than supporting the truth of the Word of God. Lives many times unfortunately are blinded.
For today, let us focus on "fear of taking up challenging tasks" be it professional or spiritual. Because of fear of failure; fear of what people think when we fail.
We need the push from behind. Let me share regarding a short story. A rich wealthy man who wanted to give her only beautiful daughter to a bold, wise and courageous person who passes one test. Since she was the only daughter, he also promised to give his wealth and property to him too as the next heir.....
....... Rich man was proud of that young man and gave her daughter in marriage to him and made him the next heir of his entire wealth and property.
The lesson that we can learn is " You And I are capable of doing untill we are PUSHED." ๐
If earthy father knows our abilities how much more our heavenly Father knows? We are sometimes pushed into challenging and difficult circumstances by our Heavenly Father to bring out the best in us. But sometimes, in this world to live, "We need to push ourselves with faith. Nobody is going to do for us." When we take a step forward the Lord takes with us ten steps forward. " There is a saying, "Life on this earth has no remote. Get up and change it yourself." Be productive; Not busy.
"One day the same people that did not believe in you will tell everyone how they met you!" ๐
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Topic : Even Whitest Rose Has A Black Shadow. Even Shadows As We Know Are Temporary. So Too Our Trials Are Temporary As Long We Look And Focus Upon Him. We Are More Than Conquerors Through Christ.
Rom. 08:37. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
To conquer means "to defeat; to beat; to trounce; to annihilate; to be victorious; to overcome; to overpower; to subdue; to crush..'
But to be more than conquerors means, we not only have victory over satan and it's demonic powers, but we will overhelmingly be victorious because of the risen power of Christ within us.
Let us see one instance on the life of Simon Peter. As long as Peter trusted on the Word of Jesus Christ, he successfully walked on the water. He is the only human being who walked on the water. Many greats in the past decades including people of different faiths tried to emulate this feat but failed. Peter was able walk on water because he walked on the Word of Christ. But, as long as his eyes were fixed on Christ he was able to walk on water.
"Faith produces brightest moments in darkest hours." And "Doubt creates darkest moments even in finest hours.".
Well, same thing has happened. Peter doubted and lost his focus on Christ when he saw waves suddenly buffeting in a hurricane proposition. The moment his eyes turned towards the storm, he doubted and started sinking. We too do the same thing. We doubt the goodness of God in darkest moments in our lives though we have all conquering power of God. We too many a times falter in our faith when we face testing times and trials...
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Benedict James
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John 15:5 & 6. I am the vine; you are the branches, if you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.
If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch and is withered. And men gather them, and cast them into fire , and they are burned.
Topic : Our Lives Either Bear Fruit And Be A Blessing Or We Are Fruitless And Dry, Worth Nothing But To Be Cut Off And Thrown Away.
This teaching by Jesus was based on "grape growing region" which is easy to understand. Grapevines are hardy plants, and have great strength. And their branches tolerate vigorous pruning. But, if cut off from "life source," however the branches are worthless deadwood. So it is with us.
As long as we remain in Jesus and let His words abide in us, we are strongly wired and rooted to our life source - Christ Himself. Then we bear much fruit visible to the world that we are fruit bearing, which means, we be blessing to others. Such fruit bearing outcome needs daily nourishment God provides us through the Scriptures. The righteous therefore flourish like a palm tree visible to others.
But, if we are not knit and strongly wired to Christ or to say, not rooted in Christ, not exhibiting any of Christ qualities in our day to day lives, then we do not bear fruit, but we will be cut off and wither away to be thrown away useless from His vineyard.
Inspite of whatever work or service we do in the church or in the society, it does not bear fruit, because we neither allow purging, mean to get rid of undesired or unwanted by God nor we like purging or correction by God's people. Such people always love constant pating and flattering to bloat the ego. Such branches are cut off by the Lord inspite of the hard labour.
So, Jesus is the Vine and we are the branches. The husbandman, mean to say, a person who cultivates the land looks for much fruit. He removes the branches that are bearing no fruit. The beauty of the husbandman is he further purges the branches that bring forth fruit, so that they may bring forth more fruit and later much fruit.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Don't Shine So Others Can See You; Shine So That Through You Others Can See Christ. - C.S. Lewis.
Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father in your heaven. Mt. 5:16.
When we preach, when we sing, when we pray, when we work, when we speak, what all we do, it must clearly manifest the love and light of Christ.
If we see the early church apostles, all their preachings and sermons, light of Christ was clearly manifested. And never they spoke to shine so that others would see them. But they shone through their speeches and lives, people could see the light and love of Christ. All the apostles were in one accord and shared purely gospel of Christ and never spoke against anyone, but exhibited the light of Christ. And thus guided 1000s and 1000s to be added to church every day.
Rapid and tremendous revival and growth in the church. They too like Christ healed the lame, raised the dead. But they never spoke of their achievements nor repeated what great miracles they did. No doubt revival was at its best those days and birth of Church took place.
Word of God says, love your enemies. Forget loving enemies, in the present days, we see clearly even love among families is missing. love towards each other in the churches is missing. Everyone trying to pull others and pull servants of God. Spending time to outwit each other, forgetting that we are ALL accountable before His presence one day.
We hear few people sharing purely the Word of God like those apostles to equip, to encourage, to energise, to revive, to restore and to bring resurgence of the church for His glory.
Revival has come to standstill these days. Because It's all self praise, self achievements what they did. That too very old achievements. Because nothing new happening in the lives. Rest of the time it's used to flatter people who are useful to them in order to gain something. There is no time to allow God's Word and for God to be glorified. And therefore revival is missing.
"What we did is not that important but what we are doing is more important. How you were is not that important; but how we are now is most important."
Let us not shine so that others can see us like the prayer of a Pharisee. But let us sincerely shine like the mosy blessed apostles of the early church recorded in the book of Acts like Simon Peter, Stephen, Philip, Apostle Paul, Barnabas, Silas, John Mark, Timothy, Aquila and Priscilla, Lydia, Justin and several others who shone with their lives and being instrumental in shining where people could see the light of Christ, His love, His power and blessings through them.
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Benedict James
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Topic ; "How You And I Can Conquer Loneliness As Children Of God?" "Look For Yourself And You Will Find Loneliness And Despair. But Look For Christ And You Will Find Him And Everything Else." says C.S. Lewis.
In his book, "The Devil's Advocate," Morris West says "we need to understand that loneliness is not new. It comes to all of us sooner or later. We have to know and understand that loneliness is unavoidable sometimes. Our best strategy is not to deny it, but to defeat it."
There are four great truths based on the divine God's Word we can combat or overcome loneliness: 1. Embrace Intimacy with God.
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We need to allow God's Word to fill our hearts and minds.
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Associate with network of Christian friends.
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With prayer, we need to select friends or peer group who can add "value to our lives" and not worthless friends or groups who destroy or kill our appetite thereby destroying our future. Ps. 01: 1-4.
We can take comfort in knowing that we are not alone in our loneliness. Everyone experiences it - even Bible heroes like David, prophet Jermiah and Elijah the prophet experienced.
For today, let us dwell on the importance of having intimacy with God to defeat or to overpower loneliness.
Ps. 16:11. You will show me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of joy.
Only our loving and living risen God Almighty can solve the problem of loneliness. He created us in such a way that, emptiness and void can be filled by an intimate relationship with the Jesus Christ.
Not wealth, not status, not power nor position can fill that void. We've seen several wealthy, most popular celebraties declared emptiness and loneliness in their lives and died of depression.
Unless God is at home in our hearts, we will always feel incomplete and empty. He was left alone on the cross by our Heavenly Father. He was abandoned for us all alone on the cross so that we might be never alone when we receive Him within. But we need to be fully assured that we have Him in our hearts and abide by His Word.
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Benedict James
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Topic : "The Only Cure To A Lonely And Depressed Heart As Far As I Know Is, To Have Jesus Within, And To Be Alone With Him Every Day." - Benedict.
Ps 102 : 7. I lie awake; I've become like a bird alone on a roof top.
Loneliness may creep in on us like a shadow without warning or it could come like aftermath of a great storm of hurricane proportion leaving scattered pieces of lives everywhere. We oftentimes allow the enemy to use this 'season of loneliness' and further derails us to discouragement and despondency.
Some of us have seasons of loneliness because of broken relationships within the family, misunderstandings between friends and other places.
We, as Christians are most privileged to combat loneliness easily than others, because we know and experience His risen power. But often times, Christians behave like orphans when we are surrounded by difficult situations, because Christ truly doesn't reign in our lives. We get hurt easily. We get disturbed easily. Signs of loneliness.
Irrespective of any religion, a person who knows the Lord as His Savior, who loves the Lord, and doesn't like sin to invade his life, will conquer loneliness much better than others.
John D. Rockefeller was one of the wealthiest man in USA. His wealth was incalculable. This is what Dale Carnegie has to say of him in his biography. Rockefeller's obsession with wealth was soo much he was unable to sleep. His digestive system was damaged, and obsession of wealth over the living Lord was so much, in the fag end of his life he could not enjoy the wealth he earned, but it brought him fatigue, disease, distress and loneliness. His entire digestive system was damaged. And he was forced to eat "baby food" because of indigestion. Richest man sobbed, "Doctor! What is the use of all my wealth? I'm unable to eat one morsel of food," he lamented. loneliness and fear were his last companions. He sobbed and said, "I'm wearied of this world."
Yes, truly loneliness will lead ultimately to weariness, disease and distress which are all manifestations of darkness.
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Benedict James
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Topic: God Often Takes His Children Into Chamber Of Pain And Draws The Curtains While He Brings Out The Features Of His Divine Own Image.
Ps. 30 ; 05. For his anger is but for a moment; His favour is for life. Weeping may endure for a night. But, joy comes in the morning.
"For every dark cloud, there is a silver lining."
Often times, we experience mountain top experiences, and we also dive through the darkest nights and deep valley experiences. But, mostly God gives His revelations, vision and dreams during the nights/dark hours.
God often takes His children into chamber of pain and draws the curtains while He brings out the features of His divine own image.
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Topic: Why We Need To Seek The Lord? To Find Him. Because There Are Times And Seasons When We Become Neglectful Of God And Put Him Far Away In Our Decision Making...
In yesterday's devotion, we've seen that when we seek the Lord, the Lord will deliver us from all fears. Today, we will meditate on Ps. 34: 10. On the same topic; Blessings of righteous living. 2nd point ...Blessings of seeking the Lord.
Word of God says, in Ps. 34:10 "young lions do lack and suffer hunger ; but they that seek the Lord shall NOT LACK any good thing." Any good thing means, it could be health, house, job, promotion, life partner and any other need apart from spiritual well being.
There is a beloved brother working in "Post And Telegraphic" dept. in Tamilnadu. ..........
Mt. 6: 33 says, "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you.
Ps 105:4 says, "Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually.
"Seek first" is defined as - 'seeking in order to find.' Why we are reminded to seek the Lord and His presence? There are seasons when we become neglectful of God, put Him far away in decision making, and give Him no thought and do not put trust in Him in ALL things.
How sincerely and earnestly we seek the Lord, how truly we love Him, how earnestly we seek Him daily in faith, and His kingdom and righteousness is what "seeking the lord means."
Ps. 37:25 says, I have been young, and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor His descendants begging bread. Amen! It's the WORD OF GOD!
Seeking the Lord also means giving up and sacrificing our interests and pleasures and comforts sometimes like that little girl's dad's friend and get greater blessings.
Ruth, though a heathen, sacrificed every comfort, left her own family, her own place to go to unknown place, but he decided to seek the God Of Naomi, though her mother in law had nothing but emptiness. God blessed Ruth and through her lineage came David and Jesus Christ was born.
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Benedict James
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Topic: The Blessings Of Righteous Living; Blessings Of A Righteous Person.
On Sunday, 13th Feb. I've shared the Word of God in my church on the captioned topic, "The blessings of righteous living."
Yesterday in the devotion we've seen in Ps. 34:5, "when we look unto Him, our countenance will be radiant and joyful. And we will never be put to shame."
Another point I would like to share today in order to receive the blessings of "Righteous living" is "To Seek The Lord Wholeheartedly."
I am absolutely convinced that underneath every negative emotion or behaviour is first of all FEAR. That's why I treasure Ps. 34 verse 4, "I sought the Lord, and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears."
When you dig beneath someone's anger, greed or pride, you will most likely find fear.
The problem with us is, as His children, we never never seek Him wholeheartedly till we receive a set back. Till that time we are like "lukewarm Christians." We seek him only in "bits and pieces." And so, our fears always remain beneath us. Candidly speaking, fear is the companion of all Christians too, unless we seek the Lord wholeheartedly or completely.
A very proud young man was hailing from a Christian family. But he became an atheist. He told his peer group proudly saying, "I don't have fear and I don't fear anything." He challenged them, he will go in the middle of the dark night to the cemetery without any fear and hit a nail on one of the grave yards and will return back. As he challenged, He went all alone in the pitch darkness and never returned back. The reason? He did go boldly and hit the nail without any fear. But, as he was about to get up after hitting the nail, his long shirt too got stuck underneath the nail. He could not notice it as it was pitch dark So, as he was about to get up after hitting the nail, he fell on the same grace yard as portion of his shirt was underneath the nail. In utter shock and FEAR he died instantly. Those who profess no fear too die off fear.......
We too are disappointed, distressed, depressed, disheartened, disillusioned, despondent and dejected because fear grips us ALL the time. This fear and anxiety cripples our lives, chokes and paralyses our joyful life.
When everything is fine and if we have everything in life, we never seek the Lord wholeheartedly. We need a setback and a thorn in our life like how Paul had. Otherwise, "We never seek Him in abundance." We all go through these phases of life.
David sought the Lord completely and was delivered from all His fears. Daniel sought the Lord completely. He was composed without any fear whatsoever when he was taken to the lion's den, even though King himself was shaken.
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Benedict James.
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They looked unto Him, and were lightened; and their faces were not ashamed. - Ps. 34: 4.
There is a familiar saying, "What you think, you become." Similarly, "where you see or what you see or what you keep looking often at - you become."
Samson, the judge of Israel looked at attractive Delilah and destroyed himself and was unable to deliver Israelites.
Judah looked at wealth and money bag, and lost purpose in life and commited suicide.
David looked at Bathsheba and part of his generation was cursed.
Simon Peter started looking at the boisterous waves instead of looking to Christ and was sinking.
A True story! There was a young enthusiastic god fearing boy who was going to Sunday School regularly. He enjoyed going to Sunday school. He was actively involved. Loved by everyone.
One day on his request, parents allow him to go to one of his college friend's house for a birthday celebration. There, when he went, all his friends were watching immoral movies. He sat with them. They sang birthday song and cut the cake. Then, they started watching every evil and worldly entertainment through the social media and videos all day.
Suddenly this boy changed his priorities. And started watching all these in his home too. And withing few weeks he was obsessed with all these things. He was behaving differently with parents. Joy was missing. Rank in the class slipped very badly. Enthusiasm to go to Sunday school ebbed out. Do you get godly dreams and visions when life is filled with such unholy things? In the next few weeks he started dreaming and kept on shouting in the nights with fear. He was possessed with evil and demonic forces. He became a rebellion at home. He became a failure.
One wrong look towards wicked friends has destroyed his life.
Another real life story which I read recently startled me. It happened in early 1980s. A certain young woman has no brothers nor sisters. Mother died. Her only father was 'all in all' for her. One day she went and saw a movie and came home. Middle of the night she had a dream. And she awoke up and took out a knife and stabbed her only father several times and murdered him.
Police officers on enquiring her as why she did like that. She frankly admitted that she was not aware of what she has done. She regretted and wept bitterly.
The devil makes easy entry into hearts where there is no light. He would first tempt you to associate with wicked friends and the world which finally leads to destruction.
Word of God says, when we look unto the Lord, means when our eyes are focused on the Lord, we will never be ashamed nor put to shame by our acts. And our countenance will be always radiant and bright.
Daniel looked at God and was delivered from lion's trap laid by his enemies.
Here we see David looked at Sovereign God and His power, and destroyed Goliath single-handedly.
Hannah looked at God and produced one of the greatest prophets in Israel, Samuel.
For complete devotion, let us watch the video.
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Benedict James
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Topic: "Kindness Is Not Just Getting Along But Bringing Tears Of Joy Into Someone's Life With Your Acts."
2 Samuel 09 : 1 & 3. Then the king Davd said "Is there not still someone of the house of Saul to whom I may show the kindness of God?" And Ziba said to the King "There is still a son of Jonathan who is lame in his feet."
As we all know David made Mephibosheth eat bread at his table continually. And restored unto him the land of his grandfather, king Saul.
A king who tried to kill David and destroy him - to his family David the king, showed extraordinary kindness. This is a divine act indeed!
"Be the living expression of God's kindness... " - Mother Teresa.
Let us listen to the complete video dev. Msg. And also view a short video depicting the act of kindness by a small girl.
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Benedict James
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Topic: The Quiet Words Of The Wise Are More To Be Heededย Than The Shouts Of A Ruler Of Fools. - Eccl. 9:17.
The importance of silence in this turbulent & noisy world enshrined in the saying "Speech is silver but silence is golden."
Silence is a source of great strength. There has been an observation by the Psychologists that wise & highly learned men are mostly silent & seldom they react. On the other hand as we know the proverb, "Empty vessels make much noise."๐
What does the Bible say about being silent or being soft?
- Prover. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger.
3) Proverbs 17:28. Even fools are thought wise when he holdeth his peace.
May your silence be a spl. blessing to others today. For today's complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio msg.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Have You Anytime Experienced Loss Of Faith And Needless Doubts??
Luke 7:19: And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus saying, "Art Thou He that should come? Or look we for another?
As I shared umpteen number of times, many children of God started off very well and later became lukewarm Christians because of severe cyclonic storms and adversities which plagued and beset their lives. We too raise doubts like John the Baptist often times. For some, certain temptations become such a stronghold, they remain stagnant without experiencing His presence and guidance too.
Here we we see John the Baptist was in prison. It certainly was not a cheerful place to be in. John did not doubt the Messiahship of Jesus that day beside the Jordan, when the cloven heavens, the radiant dove descended upon Jesus and the Heavenly Father's voice was heard in loving approval. This happened just before John's eyes when he himself baptized Jesus of Nazareth. What a privilege? What a blessedness to baptize Jesus? And witness the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus and hearing the Heavenly Father's voice.....
Yet, when it grew dark for John himself in prison that he doubted, and sent his disciples questioning Jesus.
We are surprised why such a great witness and torch bearer of Christ doubted? We wonder how such a sweet beloved disciple with all his humility and fiery witness preaching on repentance, doubts took birth in the darkest nights of prison?
It's true! We are amazed at every person's blindness, or dulness, or unbelief. And other people's failures look very large to us, we never see our own at all.
Yes, truly, when we see all his power, and love, and His miracles, we praise God expressing strong faith. When everything is fine and sunny, we think we surely found Christ and believe He is the Lord and friend too! When troubles come, and waves of storms buffet us, be it sickness, or losing a job, failing in interviews, not getting married, family issues, we wonder afterall did we truly found Christ.
"Am I a Christian" raising doubts like once the great, John the Baptist who wavered in final frontier to glorify God by martyrdom?
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Benedict James
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Topic : We Are Children Of God And So Have Been Born Into The Family Of Overcomers. Every "Born Again" Child Is An Overcomer. You and I Are No Exception.
In Christ Jesus, We Are Overcomers Of Sin, Satan, Situations (Which Are Uphill) And Over Death Too!.
But many people associate overcoming with achievements. Whom does it say as an overcomer?
John 12:1 says, .....
So, The Lord gives all those the power to overcome the day we receive Him and become His children.
We are the family of Christ who infact has been an overcomer of sin, satan, situations and even conquered death. So, we too are overcomers being in His family.
Here Christ endured suffering, hardships, toil and sweat and death too before He became an overcomer.
We may be going through any hardships and shipwrecks, and persecutions....
โBlessed is the man who endures temptationโ (Jam. 1:12)
โBe not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with goodโ (Ro 12:21)
Nothing becomes great until it overcomes something. If outstanding success came easy, everybody would have it. But if everybody had it, then it wouldnโt be outstanding success. How does a caterpillar develop into a butterfly? By overcoming the cocoon. Would it be easier to stay in the comfort of the cocoon? Some days the struggle is so great that the caterpillar probably thinks so to give up. But the price of freedom, flight, and discovery, is struggle, development, and breakthrough. There is no other way. Why did Jesus send His disciples into the storm on the Sea of Galilee? To teach them to trust Him in every situation of life. Soon He will be leaving them, so He used different experiences to equip them for the future. What are you trying to overcome today? Instead of complaining about it, or asking God to take it away, try to see it as preparation for the thing He has called you to do.
We cannot expect to be overcomers having faith but relaxing in an easy chair without efforts. We need to put forth our efforts and work hard to overcome sin, satan and difficult situations in this world.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Success Is Not A Magic, Nor A Work Of Genius, But Success Comes Only When Our Lives Are Stretched To The Challenges Of Life, And Not The Comforts."
Apostle Paul's exhortation to Corinthians in 1Corin. 15: 57, 58. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Like rubber bands, our personalities, our talents and gifts are different. We are never effective unless we are stretched. We don't boldly stretch ourselves because of fear of failure, fear of society, low self esteem, etc...
Short real life story: There was a young faithful pastor, Joshua Daniel in a town. He led a passionate life, leading the church in the light and love of Christ. But he faced several challenges and opposition even withing his church. But, he was steadfast and unmovable. 15 years passed. But then he was discouraged as he did not find any revival to his expectations. One day, due to cardiac arrest he went to be with the Lord.
Better later than never! Church realised! Church Recalled the godly life of their pastor and his faithful service. His life made an impact after his death. And they started following all his teachings which their pastor taught them. Within six months of his death, three young men and one young woman received Christ and dedicated their lives to Christ. Entire church was happy and woke up. All the four became missionaries from the church and each of them were sent to different countries as missionaries, as part of the church mission field. Each of them brought rich harvest and revival bringing 100s of souls to the Lord.
We therefore, must not be discouraged by circumstances, by hindrances and accusations that come accross, but need to be steadfast against all forms of persecutions, and not panic for small small issues that crop up. When we truly fear God, then we will not fear anyone and need not fear anyone, but will be bold and unmovable in serving the Master.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Only Two Things Are Evident On This Earth; Either We Are Walking In Spirit Or Walking In Flesh/ Carnal Worldly life.
If, If we are walking in spirit, the 'fruit of the spirit' will be clearly evident in our lives, which people/ world can see clearly..
Gal. 5:16. Walk in the Spirit; and you will not fulfil the desires of the flesh.
Anyone once receives Christ experiences two things in life. The battle between flesh and the spirit starts. The ongoing, I don't say tension, but a battle between living by the Spirit and giving in to carnal, fleshly lustful desires. It's an ongoing battle till we die or till the rapture takes place.
The first is to die to self and be with God at His destined time for us. The second is to give up the struggle of denying self and give in to the flesh. The second option we all desire to avoid - destruction and eternal damnation of hell fire.
The flesh always encourages us to please people and the world rather than giving prominence to Christ, Salvation and the Redeeming act. The man who walks in the spirit rather than flesh always focuses on Christ's purpose - His love towards mankind, His death on the cross and His resurrection, thereby giving us the redeeming act of salvation.
The one servant of God comes to our mind is the blessed and renowned Evangelist, late Bro. Billy Graham. He led a vast organisation. He might have had his own battles. Anytime and any message of Bro. Billy Graham, you and I can listen, he brings in the divine salvation act. He doesn't waste a minute in his short sweet brief messages, but speaks of salvation, the redemptive act of Christ. That's the reason God blessed his work and keeps adding 1000s and 1000s to the kingdom of God. There is another great man of God whom we know who walked in the spirit and lived a blameless life. You call him to speak for marriage, you call him to speak in an engagement function, in birthday celebration, house dedication, in funeral, his messages too at all times and for all these occasions, he used to bring the message of hope , salvation and invited people to Christ. They never preached for getting favour, power, finance but pure gospel and salvation. That's why God not only blessed them and their work but honoured their work by giving them fruitfulness right here on this planet. God gave special grace, favour, financial blessings and honor to them. They did not go after finances. But they came to them.. Amen. They did not seek favour from any man but they directly received favour from God. Because these great men of God walked in the spirit or living "a spirit led life" crucifying self, praise power and wealth.
Few lines regarding life of one more servant of God, a friend of mine of my era. I humble myself to say, I've learned few gems of "walk with Christ" from him. He is one person irrespective of which group or what occasion he is called to preach, his message purely focuses on salvation and saving souls and extending God's Kingdom. God blessed him too and his ministry. Most of you might be knowing, he is Gorrala Vincent of "WFC" Organisation. For foolish people his messages are boring. For wise and those who are passionate to live for Christ, his messages are blessing.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Enjoying Success Of Others Instead Of Envying And Showing Bitterness Is The Sign Of True Spiritual Growth. Envy And Jealousy Are Carnal And Roots Of Fleshly Works.
James 3:14 to 17. But, if you have bitter envy and self seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.
The wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual and demonic. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield full of mercy and good fruits. "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."
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Topic : We Desire More To Heal The Sick And Deliver The Oppressed, But Unlike Jesus, Never Desire To Have Unconditional Love And Compassion Of Christ.
Luke 05:12 & 13. And it happened when Jesus was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and He fell on His face and implored Him saying, "Lord if you are willing, you can make me clean." Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him saying "I am willing; be thou cleansed." Immediately the leprosy left Him.
The prayer of this leper shows a beautiful faith. The leper had no doubt whatever of Christ's ability to heal him. The only question in his mind was whether He would be willing to do it. There is no doubt that the Lord would love to heal him. If we see the whole of Bible not a single instance we can see where people who came to Jesus went back without being healed or restored.
Even so, Jesus could do to us if we in faith and humility go to Him. Jesus could have just with a Word could have healed the leper. He had a reason to touch the leper. Nobody desires to touch a leper. Instead they keep them at a distance. But Jesus unlike us, put out His compassionate hand and touched him showing to the world - that His love is divine and sacred which can melt any hardened heart. The healing has been done to bless the person and to glorify God.
Have a blessed and joyful day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the sweet and loving name of Jesus Christ!!!๐๐น๐
Topic: If We Love, Live And Embrace God's Divine Word Of God, There Will Be No Regrets In Life Whatsoever!
Ps. 01 : 02. But his delight is in the law of the Lord & in His law doth he meditate day & night. And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
"The tragedy of life is not death; but what we let die inside of us every moment while we live." - N. Cousins
"We are not products of circumstances, but we are products of our own decisions." - Stephen Covey
"When we walk in line with the Word of God, the best is yet to come."
In order to know what are the various benefits and blessings we receive when the Word of God is within us, let us watch this short video dev. msg.
Have a joyful and victorious day!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the Omnipotent and marvelous name of Jesus!๐๐๐น
Topic: Can We Have Peace And Rest In A Troubled Stress - Filled World?
Prov. 3: 5 & 6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
More people (than we know) worldwide have a mental illness - such as depression, anxiety, fear, eating disorders, and other addictive behaviors. It remains one of the most challenging situations to handle.
The World Health Organization says that these are the leading cause of disability globally. Some common signs of mental or emotional illnesses include:
โขConstant feeling of sadness.
โขConfused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate.
โขUnwarranted fears, worries, or extreme feelings of guilt.
โขLife-threatening mood changes of highs and lows.
โขWithdrawal from friends and social activities......
Why do people have a mental illness? Medical research does not know precisely what causes mental illness.....
I can share confidently based on my Bible, we panic less, we fret less, we fear less when our hope in Christ is high and more.
Lesser the hope and faith in the Sovereignty of the Omnipotence of the Lord Almighty, higher is panic level.
Like to share that there is hope, and that life has excellent opportunities for you and me irrespective of what we go through. We can identify and fix our fears, worries, anxieties, depressions, and other mental and emotional challenges we may have right now, which can be dealt confidently through Godโs word....
I want to declare in the resurrected power of Christ to take yours and all of our discouragements, anxieties, fears, and disappointments to God in prayer and lean on His divine Word, experience His peace, healing and restoration of what all we lost.
"Half our fears arise from neglect of the Bible."- Charles Spurgeon.
"Nobody ever outgrows Scripture. The book widens and deepens with our years." - Charles Spurgeon.
There has been no regrets whatsoever for those who embraced the divine Word of God. - Ben.
For complete devotion, pls watch this short video. ๐
Have a blessed and joyful day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic : Broken Hearted People Who Come With So Much Of Burden Are Comforted And Strengthened When Any Worship Service Exalts The Name Of The Lord Almighty And Glorifies His Name!
John 04 :24. "God is a spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth."
Ps. 100:01. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all ye lands!
It says, joyful noise unto the Lord. Because of the technology we are able to watch worship services of different churches all over the world. There are worship services in few churches who exalt the name of the Lord Almighty and touch the very heart of God. Such services bring comfort, strength and joy to the broken hearted and to the depressed. Their worship is balanced...
For complete devotion us watch the short video dev. msg.
Have a joyful ๐ and a blessed day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Welcome to today's "Victorious Daily Devotion!!" I greet everyone of you in the supernatural and wonderful name of Jesus Christ!
Topic : We Need To Bless The Lord At All Times. "When God begins to bless you He will cause situations to come in your favour no matter what adversaries try against you."- Christie Joyner.
Let the name of the God be blessed forever and ever. For wisdom and power belong to Him. - Daniel 3:20.
Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!.. - Ps. 103:01
What better way to start the new day, new month and the year ahead to bless the Lord with all that is within us? David was saying, "God, I'm not giving You my half-hearted praise. I'm giving you a stirred-up praise, a passionate praise, my wholehearted praise." It's not a praise that waits for the right circumstances or for things to turn around. It doesn't say, "I'll have a good attitude when I get a good pay scale or a good promotion. I'll be joyful when I am settled with a good loving life parner. Or I'll have more praise when my chronic sickness is healed completely. That is conditional thinking. That is negative thinking. The stirred-up praise is what's going to cause things to turn around in the coming future..
I wonder what would happen if we all would start from henceforth to bless the Lord with all that is within us. We can't wait until we feel like it. Anyone can find a reason to be sour. That's why we have to make the decision: "I will bless the Lord today, tomorrow, and every day. I will make every day a day of praise." I don't care what circumstances I'm in, but I will bless thee at all times. My praise shall continually be in my heart. It flows from within like cascade of waves coming from underneath.
Have a joyful day and blessed New week!!๐๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐ Topic : Regular Church Going/ Eloquent Ear Catching Prayers/ Attractive Worship Without Obedience Is Not Worship. Obedience To God Is The Best Form Of Worship Which Bears Fruit And Success.
In our walk with Christ worship is the act of attributing reverent honor and homage to God. In the new testament various words are used to refer to the term 'worship'. One is 'proskuneo' means "to worship" which means to bow down to the Lord Omnipotent. It's not how much amount we place in offering box. It's not how sweetly we sing and worship. It's not how active we are in the church. These are all no doubt expressions of worship. A holy person can enjoy worship and praise.
Ps. 96:09 says "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Prophet Samuel tells king Saul when Saul disobeyed the Lord - "To obey is better than sacrifice."
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
Have a joyful and blessed day! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Praise and Worship Can Turn Darkness Into Light; Despair To Glorious Joy; It Raises The Power Within To Overpower All Negative Thoughts And Plans Of Evil One.
Acts 16 : 25 & 26. But at midnight Paul and Silas were singing hymns to God ... and suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of prison were shaken.
Worship is a celebration to be experienced and a celebration to be shared like Paul and Silas in difficult and tough times. It arrests satanic ploys further..
As I shared earlier, the power of worship paralysis satan, cripples the powers of satan. Praise and worship in a true Christian's life flows not in just good times but even in low times and 'at all times'.
"Prison to Praise" by Paul and Silas showed to the world that even during dark nights in prison that they can enjoy the Praise and Worship and turn 'despair into glorious joy'. How Paul and Silas experienced and how great earthquake shook the very foundations of the prison and freed all the prisoners including Paul and Silas. But these most wanted did not run away. That's the power of security they had and we have in Christ. The storms of life may be unbearable. But as we know "For every storm there is a rainbow for His chosen children." And for every dark cloud there is a silver lining when we don't give but keep praising the Lord God.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video msg.
Have a blessed and victorious time!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐น
Topic: Praise Raises Us From The Depths Of Despair To The Pinnacle Of Glory, Power, Healing And Deliverance From All Opression And Depression.
Are you discouraged this morning because of some setbacks in your life? Lost someone dear to you. Are you insulted, humiliated or abused by someone constantly? Do you feel rejected and unwanted?? Is sickness taking toll on your health?? Do you have unspoken problem?? There is good news ๐for all of us!!
The Word of God says in Ps. 34:01, "I will bless the Lord at all times. (Good and bad times). His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Amen!
Well, Praise and worship paralyses the powers and chains of darkness and brings us into His divine light. Praise cripples the powers of satan and makes her powerless. Praise raises us from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of glory, power, healing and deliverance from all opression and depression. Eg. The lives of Paul and Silas in prison. Praise replaces "doubts and anxieties" with "faith and victory."
As we prepare ourselves this morning, let us worship and praise the living Lord as we listen to these blessed worship songs. Language is no barrier to praise and worship.
Have a joyful ๐ and victorious day!!
Benedict James
Greetings in the amazing and wonder working name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic: Be It Anything- How Triumphant And Victorious We Start Or How Slowly We Start Is Not That Important, But He Or She That Ends Well Amidst Obstacles And Hurdles Is Truly Successful.
He that endures till the end shall be saved. - Mt. 24:14.
One Who Embraces Or Clings To The Lord amidst adverse circumstances is Blessed! And the one who endures till the end is a praiseworthy Christian.
We have seen in the last few days how prophet Habakkuk questioned God. We read it in 1st two chapters of Habakkuk. And we may also note that on these two occassions if questioning, the Lord God answered him instantly.
A thought to meditate why God answered Habakkuk instantly this time?? In my view, the Lord observed primarily that the complain or questioning was, that he was not seeking anything for himself nor for his family, but he was praying the most unselfish prayer pertaining to the nation of Judah. His prayers of complain were serious of nature, but most unselfish, passionate and zealous thereby touched the very heart of God to respond instantly.
More and more precious time he spent with the Lord God Almighty in the conversation, more he could understand the matchless wisdom of God, His goodness, His infinite power and His plans he understood, that they are divine and perfect without any flaws.
Though he began by questioning God, he concludes his book with a psalm of beautiful Praise acknowledging the Lord's divine power, His wisdom and His redemptive plan.
Let us read Habakkuk. 03: 17 to 19. Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruits be on the vines; though the labour of the olives may fail, And the fields yield no food; though the flock be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation......
Whatever be our setbacks in life, be it sickness, job, marriage, family issues, defeat, failures, disappointments, yet, I will rejoice and break the barriers of darkness and depression over me through praising my Lord, the Redeemer.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video message.
Have a blessed and Joyful day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the joyful name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐น๐
Topic: Laughter Provides Benefits To A Person's Physical, Emotional & Social Well Being. It Also Helps & Relaxes Facial Body Muscles..
"Humour & Laughter Strengthens Immune System, Boosts Mood, Diminishes Pain, Protects Us From The Damaging Effects Of Stress."
Prov. 17 : 22. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.
There are three types of people. There are some who always smile. These are the people who will laugh easily both at themselves and at life's absurdities. They routinely find humour in everyday events. There are some who smile now & then like how the clouds appear & disappear. There are some who never or rather seldom smile.๐. Which group you belong to??
The simple act of considering the good things in our past life will distance us from negative thoughts.....
You keep smiling and make others smile. It enhances the health of both. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain & conflict....
Laughter provides benefits to a person's physical, emotional & social well being.
Laughter also helps n relaxes facial & body muscles.
Study further says "Humour n laughter strengthens immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, protects us from the damaging effects of stress."
For complete devotion, pls watch the short video.
Keep smiling & have a fun filled n blessed day.
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐น
Topic: How We Start Is important; How We Are Pursuing Is More Important; And How We End Is Most Important. - Ben.
Offcourse, there are some who never even attempt or start because of fear of failure, lack of self confidence and faith in God. Their plans and efforts remain only on paper. God helps those who start first and work hard.
Be it pursuing studies, to aim something high, preparing for prelims and interviews, preparing to speak on a topic, aspiring to be be on top in profession or to be steady and successful in our Christian faith or walk with Christ, it's certainly very good, to have a good start. But how we are pursuing it is very important, and how we end up is most important. And the most important aspect in life is "how we end up or whether we complete the race in our spiritual life faithfully is most important.
The circumstances of life sometimes appear to contradict God's revelation concerning His power and purposes. We are unable to comprehend His plans for us. In yesterday's devotion we saw Habakkuk the prophet started off with negative thoughts and struggles in his faith with complains and questioning right from the first few verses of the book. He wanted to know why God allows this growing iniquity to go unpunished. He did not understand that "God may be slow to wrath, but all iniquity will be punished eventually."
Habakkuk is a free thinking prophet who is not afraid to wrestle with issues that test faith. We need to understand that the prophet Habakkuk did not turn away from God when his prayers were not answered for long, but he persisted and questioned God in 1st chapter verses 2 & 3 we read yesterday. And he got reply from the Lord to his questions. We can read it in verses 5-11.
After getting the response, the doubts that still he harboured, the problem he could not understand, Habakkuk persisted again for the 2nd time boldly and asked God how the righteous God could punish His own nation, Judah with a nation that is even more wicked?
Even in the present world, we see wicked trying to dictate, or snub and overpower righteous as how the heathen nations punished Judah and Israel.
Habakkuk prayers though of complaining nature, were serious, sincere, purposeful, unselfish, and persistent The Lord God Almighty has rushed to answer Habakkuk instantly and enabled him to increase the understanding of the God Almighty sovereignty, the Omnipotent power and the plan of God.
He started off complaining, but pursued persistently without giving up. And how he ended, let us hear in tomorrow's devotion.
For complete devotion, let us watch this short devotional.
Have a joyful and fruitful new week! Remember me as I'm sharing God's Word in a "Wedding Reception" at Bangalore today, i.e 24th Jan., Thanks!! Pl. also pray fir my safe travel. ๐
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the most Omnipotent name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐๐
Topic: "How Long Must I Pray And Cry And You Don't Answer; Why You Are Silent?" Are The Two Questions Always In Human Mind.
Habakkuk 1 : 2 & 3. O Lord, how long shall I cry, And You will not hear? Even cry out to You, And You Will not save? Why do You show me iniquity, and cause me to trouble.
When Habakkuk is asking God a question, "How long shall I cry?" Means, it's been long enough God has not answered him. He was tired of living in a violent, immoral, idolatrous, unholy and lawless society and we see he is tired of talking to such a lawless society. Habakkuk struggles in his faith when he sees men flagrantly violate God's law and distort justice on every level without fear of divine intervention. He was tired of asking God and hears nothing in return. And hence this question, "How long O Lord?..." He wants to know why God allows this growing iniquity to go unpunished.
Habakkuk asked God the kind of question that so many of us have pondered, โWhy do you force me to look at evil,/stare trouble in the face day after day?โ (Habakkuk 1:3 MESSAGE). We have all seen the evidence of evil in our lives. Weโve all been touched by it. And we bear scars at various stages of healing. Surrounded by evil as if we are trapped in a dark prison cell of our own making, we are often downtrodden by our poor choices and our fallen world. This honest anger at God is not rare in the Bible. Job also felt that God was absent in the midst of his trials.
God has been merciful and gracious to all of us even though we too fragrantly trespass into iniquity knowingly, and he doesn't punish us immediately like how He did not answer Habakkuk plea, as why He is allowing sin for so long...
It's because of His grace. If we persist in sin, then we are in for trouble and consequences.
However, the book of Habakkuk reminds us that no place is too dark and no wall too thick for Godโs grace to penetrate in a powerful and life-affirming way.
For complete devotion, let us watch this short video!
Have a blessed and fruitful day!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic: Let Us Allow God's Plan In Our Major Decision Making So That We Don't Regret Later..
Many Christians have taken important decisions in their lives in carnal way neglecting God's will and sorely regretted later. Often times God was kept as a stepney wheel without allowing Him to touch the steering wheel..
Jerm. 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,โ declares the LORD, โplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Many times when we say we are seeking Godโs will, what we are really wanting to say to God is this: โOK, God, hereโs what Iโm planning to do. Now I need you to rubber-stamp this, all right?โ I must tell you that this is not really effective in finding His true will. Before God will begin to reveal His will to you and me, we must be committed to doing whatever it is that He desires for us to do. God will likely be slow to show you His plan if He knows you will likely not do that plan anyway.
Let us seek God's will and plan for our lives through obedience, prayer, and listening to the Holy Spirit. We need to use the Word of God to know the will of God, and to gain a better understanding of His plan for our lives.
People sometimes sentimentalise over the constant changes and thwartings of plans and the disappointments of life. They grow morbid over them and sigh, "vanity of vanities" or they ask "why is the Lord dealing so sorely or bitterly with me when others are flourishing?" The success or non success of our earthly plans is of very little consequence in comparison with building up of "Christ likeness" in our souls. Life on this planet is short. It's a sojourn. We are pilgrims in this world.
Do not be suprised if you fail to have your own way at many a point. He does not give you what you desire, simply because it's not His will.
God would teach you and me that true success lies in the doing of His will, not our own, and the realising of His plan for our life, not our plan.
For complete devotion, Pl watch the short video!
Have a blessed and joyful day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the majestic and wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐
Topic : "Expect Great Things From God; Attempt Great Things For God." - William Carey.
A Sickly Boy, A Cobbler - God Blessed Him And His Work, And Was Later Popularly Known As "The Father Of Modern Missions."
He is none other than William Carey. His Most Famous Quotation often used,
1 Sam. 16:7. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
The Lord saw the heart of William Carrey. He was sincere and pure in the sight of God to serve His Master.
When we love God and have desire to serve Him, He will surely fulfil His plans in us. And we too will be blessed like this great man of God.
"When we love anything other than God first, our weakness and regret will emerge." - Ben.
William Carey during his childhood was a sickly boy. But he loved the Lord. He was born in England in 1761. He was born to a humble and poor family. His future did not look bright. But yet he loved the Lord. He had passion to serve the Lord.... Then he was also teaching as a teacher for his livelihood. The cobbler, discovers the joy of joining the Redeemer in quest for souls. He was later shepherding a church and became a full time pastor in the year 1789 of Harvey Lane Baptist Church at Leicester, England. It was thriving under his shepherding. He was led by the Lord to move to India. Because of his obedience, the Lord blessed him and his work in India and he brought incredible social reforms and translated the Bible into several languages. Since he loved God, he loved the people of God in India and has accomplished many things for God. He was not only an English Christian missionary, but a Baptist minister, translator, social reformer and cultural anthropologist who with the mission was instrumental in establishing the famous Serampore college in 1818 and got the status of University in 1829. He was also known as the "father of modern missions." He translated the Bible into Bengali, Oriya, Assamese, Marathi, Hindi and Sanskrit languages. A foreigner not only learning Indian languages but translating them is indeed praiseworthy and glory to God! He ia also called as a great reformer and illustrious Christian missionary. His passionate insistence also resulted in founding the Baptist Missionary Society.
Here we see today's devotional verse, the Lord rejected all the the seven handsome sons of Jesse. And he did not even bother to call the youngest son, David. After Samuel enquired with the father, he brings him. The rest is history. God chose him to be the king of Israel. Because God saw the heart of David was right in His sight, like William Carey.
For complete devotion, Pls watch the short video.
Have a blessed and joyful day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the Omnipotent name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐
Topic: Is Failure The End Of Life?? Failure Is Very Real, But It's Not An End Destination..
Prov. 24:26. For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again....
Experiencing one failure or 100s of failures does not make failure. Everytime we fail we become more strong and confident not to repeat but move forward. Failure is part of life.
"If we don't fail we dont learn, if we don't learn, we remain stagnant."
Failure! It can be in an interview, in the studies, in marriage, in pursuing higher goals in profession, orbit can be in pursuing higher level of holiness and spiritual growth. We see sometimes the pain and regret of poor choices in life...
"But the day we stop pursuing because of "fear of failure" is the true failure."
These Failures Ultimately Lead To Success only when we pursue instead of giving up.
If we see the lives of great men of God who had poor choices but turned the failures into success by not giving up :
1) Foremost comes to our mind, the sin of David, the adultery, not only coveting his own loyal army officer, Uriah's wife, Bathsheba, and not satisfied, murdered him too. But, once Prophet Nathan confronted David, unlike King Saul, he truly repented of his sins and raised his level of holiness in the sight of God. God made him one of the most powerful kings in Israel. We often don't repent completely and so, bear nothing but dryness and fruitlessness and then blame God often.
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Gideon, when God told him to lead Israel. Depending on his own strength he said, "The lord has forsaken us, my family is the weakest in Manasseh." He gave up. But he did not quit when the Lord assured him His sovereignty. He rose and with just 300 men he destroyed the vast armies of enemies of Israel and became the judge of Israel.
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Saul the persecutor of Christians became "the apostle Paul" who wrote more than 60% of the new testament.
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Timid Peter became the most courageous Peter and leader amongst the apostles after the resurrection of Christ.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short video.
Have a blessed and joyful day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the most loving and blessed name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic : "People May Hear Your Words, But They Feel Your Attitude." - John Maxwell. Virat Kohli, Greatest Indian Cricket Captain But Poor Role Model To Emulate Or To Respect Him...
Virat Kohli as per the statistics is the greatest captain In the history of Indian cricket, and third greatest captain in the world after Steve Waugh And Ricky Pointing. Ironically, all three are not Role Models To Emulate.
1 Tim. 4:12. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
To be admired or respected, our talents must match with our Leadership in order to be a good Role Model. Otherwise people in the longer run will not Respect.
Gautam Gambhir, former Indian Cricket batsman comments on the Indian Captain, Virat Kohly. He said, "Virat Kohli is very immature and that as an Indian captain cannot be an idol or a role model to youngsters."
No doubt Viral Kohli is among the greats based on his performance as a captain as well as his batting. But he got the "bad boy" image in the world cricket for his over aggressive outbursts ruined his image completely.
Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar too are not only world's great cricketers but great ambassadors of the game.
When the decision was overturned by the third empire using technology, in frustration Virat Kohli kicked the air in the dust. Then went towards the stumps microphone and made sure his sarcastic comments was caught by the mic.
Michael Vaughan, former England captain comments on๐ Virat Kohli's outbursts on the pitch on 13th January during the final cricket test match played against South Africa at Cape Town, South Africa, "It's so important that International Cricket Council steps in to discipline.... It's absolutely right to get frustrated. We have our emotions. But, when you act like that as a captain and as a leader of the game, ICC has to step in. Virat Kohli needs to be fined, he needs to be suspended."
Evil persons and poor role models in leadership mentioned in Bible : 1. King Herod who tried to kill Jesus when he was born. And thereby massacred innocent children for his selfish ends and power.
There are several leaders who destroy the growth, sanctity and the power of holiness by making selfish decisions.
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The wicked and cruel Jezebel, wife of king Ahab.
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Samson was chosen and ordianed as a leader and Judge if Israel. But failed to live upto the leadership with wrong decisions and lustful sins... Poor role model..
"The greatest day in your life and my life is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up. - John C. Maxwell.
For complete devotion, pls watch this short video.
Have a blessed and glorious day!!๐๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Faith Can Remove Mountains. Restoration And Healing Depends Upon Our Faith. Often Times It Is We Who Limit The Power Of God And Not God.
Matt. 08: 05 to 10. A centurion comes to Jesus and said "Lord my servant is paralysed & dreadfully tormented."
And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." And centurion answered and said "Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed."
The Lord said to the centurion, "Go your way, as you have believed, so let it be done for you." The same moment - split of a second his servant was healed.
Restoration depends upon our faith.....
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short Video msg.
Have a Blessed and Joyful Day! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the most compassionate and wonder working name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic: Life Itself Is A Battle. We Are In The Middle Of The Battle.. No Journey Is Complete Before The Destination Is Reached. Never Quit Nor Give Up.
Every one of us are in the battle. Battles of different nature.
The world we trust loves you today and stabs you tomorrow, seeing the opportunity. Let us Trust in God and He will never disappoint us but appoints us.
When David lost his wife his families and everything was destroyed by enemies, David's own men turned against him. Turned against to stone him. He was at the brink of giving up.
Many of us today are unable to stand against the challenges in life, be it financial problem, loss of loved ones, prolonged illness, constant violance at home, children disappointing you for not being grateful to what you sacrificed, rebellion, list piles on..
You may be standing at the edge of faith. People who promised you might have betrayed you.
What did David do at this stage? His wives and his children were captured. His commanders and generals have left him. But David encouraged himself.
We need to encourage ourselves. We can bank on God and on trusted servants of God. I emphasis, trusted God's servants...
Word promises, "Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world." When you are up against the wall, we must know where is the source of power we need to draw from..
The problem with us is brooding over the past. Past failures, past defeats...past heartache...
Beloved! Let us refresh from the Word of God and declare... "The lord is my strength and shield." Let us remind ourselves the Word... "That we can do not few things but all things through Christ who strengthens us."
Let's remind ourselves from the Word that "No weapons formed against us shall prosper."
A time for introspection. We know about scriptures but in reality we do not know the scriptures. We know about Christ, but we do not know the Christ. That's why oftentimes we panic and do not experience His power when chips are down. It happened to me and happens to everyone. We know the importance about holiness, but we don't live a holy life to challenge the evil, to challenge the unholy, to challenge the darkness. It's so important to memorize the Bible verses. But it doesn't make any sense if we keep it in our head rather than in our heart and without implementing it.
We know about the love of Christ but really did not taste His love. Had we tasted His love, we do not waste time. We do not be in our comfort zones. That is the foundational problem in our lives. We always want to receive receive receive but but do not desire to give.
Life is a battlefield. Don't walk alone or else we will be blown away. Let's take the Chief Commander, Jesus beside us. And declare often His Word. It's a life time warranty. We Will Be Victorious, Joyful And Fruitful. So, why delay? let us seek Christ and let Him be our Commander in Chief.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short video.
Have a blessed and fruitful time!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the loving and comforting name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic : During The Time Of Grief We Must Never Quit Nor Faint - But Cling, Claim And Declare The Words of Assurance From The Divine Word Of God!
Ps. 27; 4 & 5. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.
For the last one week to 10 days at least seven of the known loved ones went to be with the Lord.
Grieving can be the most difficult time for people. Trying to balance the feelings of pain and loss is important.
But, our grief has a purpose. Grieving is the process God uses to bring us to a place of wholeness.
Nothing in life can prepare us for the death of a loved one. Whether death results from a sudden accident or a sustained illness, it always catches us off-guard. Death is so deeply personal and stunningly final, nothing can emotionally prepare us for its arrival. With every death, there is a loss. And with every loss, there will be grief.
Grief doesnโt come and go in an orderly, confined timeframe. Just when we think the pangs of anguish have stolen their last breath, another wave sweeps in and we are forced to revisit the memories, the pain, the fear. Sometimes we try to resist the demands of grieving.
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock.
Psalm 9:9-10. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Ps. 34:4 I sought the Lord and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears.
Ps. 73: 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
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Benedict James
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic : The Righteous Shall Flourish Like The Palm Tree...They Shall Still Bring Forth Fruit In Old Age; They Shall Be Fat And Flourishing. - Ps 92:12 & 14.
Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. The promise of God is upon every righteous believer to prosper in all areas of life. It is likened to the flourishing of the palm tree.
There are several unique fruit bearing characteristics of a palm tree. For today's devotion we shall confine ourselves to focus on two of them.
What does it mean righteous flourish like a palm tree? 1. Palm trees have deep roots which go down untill they strike the living springs of water.
Flourish like a palm tree means, as the roots of the palm tree go deep, similarly a righteous person cannot be easily uprooted or blown away with a heavy storm. This indicates the steadfastness of the believer in the truth of the Word of God amidst challenges and adversities. He will be able to stand firm during any sort of storm he or she might face.
- The palm tree another unique characteristic is, it's an evergreen tree unlike other trees.
This characteristically typifies the constant freshness of the spirit filled life of the righteous person.
We must understand that most of the fruit bearing tress put on thier beauty in the spring of the year. Then when the cold winter approaches they shed their greenery of leaves and flowers. This is typical of many Christians like these trees which are vibrant only in one season and fade away spiritually completely in another season.
There are millions of believers who fall in this category though we may be great preachers, good worship leaders, effective leaders but not steadfast and consistent in our walk with Christ. Such people are described as being lukewarm, unstable whose efforts do not bear fruit for themselves nor for God's Kingdom.
Who is a righteous person who can bear fruit on all seasons and at all places??
A righteous person is one who has willfully and sincerely repented of his or her sins and has accepted Lord Jesus as his or her personal Saviour. Abstaining from habitual sins and fleshly lusts and living in obedience to the Word of God.
A righteous man is one who makes God his strength, and trusteth not in the abundance of his riches and strengthens not himself in wickedness.
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Benedict James
Greetings in the loving and merciful name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐ Topic: A Godly Mother Is The Greatest Gift And Greatest Blessing Ever To Any Home/Family. "A Woman Who Fears The Lord, She Shall Be Praised." - Prov. 31: 30.
2 Tim. 1:5. When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice.
A recall: Susan Wesley's husband was a worthless husband and a worthless father. She did not crib nor fought with him. Her family was in poverty. But she worked hard for livelihood and spent precious time in prayer. Her kneeling prayers produced two most powerful saints in the World. John Wesley, a reformer and founder of methodism. And Charles Wesley a great preacher and Hymn writer who wrote over 6500 inspirational Hymns, when writing a single hymn is so challenging. Such a powerful life he was modelled by her mother.
In Bible too, Paul notices and shares very clearly the godly upbringing of Timothy, by his mother and grandmother who imbibed their divine moral principles/ qualities to Timothy.
Mother is very important person in a family. Because mother is the first person child ever knows. Prov. 31 says, woman is not about being "perfect." It's about living with purpose, diligence, forgiveness, and repentance.
Prov. 31: 10 who can find a godly and capable wife? For her worth is far above rubies. She opens her mouth with wisdom and her tongue to build the family.
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A virtuous or a Godly mother loves Jesus with all her heart.
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She is a faithful bride. She respects her husband. She does him good irrespective of he being good bad or worst.
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She is a loving mother. When children grow up, they call her blessed. She nurtures the children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom and lives and trains them in godly way.
What is godly mother means?? A godly mother is clothed with strength and dignity. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction on her tongue. She watches keenly the affairs of the house and does not spend time in worthless things but fills the house with noble things, covered with prayers and Word of God.
When children are tough to listen, she will spend time with them in prayers and love and patience builds them up in godly manner. She builds the family in reverence, love, gentleness redeeming the time for building the family build their character on true values of life.
Prov. 12:4. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband. For she who causes shame is like rotenness in his bones.
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Greetings in the gracious and merciful name of Jesus!๐๐น๐ Topic: Burdens Are Not Simple But Heavily Loaded And Difficult To Come Out Oftentimes. But, Jesus is the only answer to every question, to every loss, every problem, every concern and fear. And He is our only salvation.
Dear beloved! Are you broken hearted? Disappointed and dejected for some reason? Does loneliness and fear haunts you because of sickness or loss or uncertainty of life? Is it restlessness and lack of peace?
Isia 40:30 says, "Even the youth grow tired and weary, and young men may stumble and fall." Which means If the young energetic youth get wearied, everyone else can get wearied and weak. And therefore need sustaining and renewing grace of Christ.
Our weariness results from the cumulative, multi-layered intersections of life's complexities, body fratilities, emotional heartbreaks, disappointments, loss of loved ones, opposition to your faith at home or church, sickness and the consequences of sin.
Jesus Himself declared and said to His disciples when they were troubled and wearied in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth and the life.
2 Thes. 3:13. "Do not grow weary in doing good." Both Paul himself and this church were facing afflictions. He very well knew how suffering can wear believers down, almost to the point of losing heart.
Let us trust and obey the divine Word, claim and declare these words of promises -
Mt. 11:28.. Come unto me, all ye that are wearied and are heavy laden, I shall give you rest.
Isia 54:17 "No weapon that is formed against me shall prosper. Every tongue which rises against you in judgement you shall condemn."
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Benedict James
Greetings in the marvelous and wonder working name of Jesus Christ!! ๐น๐๐
Topic: When We Dwell In His Courts Of Praise, There Shall No Evil Befall Us, And Neither Shall Any Plague Come Nigh Upon Our Dwelling.
All these promises in this New Year, 2022 will be totally ours, if if we dwell in the secret place of the most high, if we not only desire but truly dwell in the courts of His praise. We can right now pray and claim these promises in the most beautiful and mighty name of Jesus. Shall we together declare:
Dear Heavenly Almighty Father, as we dwell in your holy presence, aw we dwell in thy courts of praise, help us to abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
And may the Lord be our refuge and our fortress: as we trust in the Lord.
May the Lord deliver us from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
May He cover us with His feathers, and under His wings shalt we shall trust: May His truth be our Shield and Buckler.
May we not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at our side, and ten thousand at our right hand; but it shall not come nigh before us.
Only with God's eyes we shall behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because, we have made Him our Lord, He will be our refuge, and our habitation;
10 There shall no evil befall us, Amen and neither shall any plague come nigh upon our dwelling.
11 For the Lord God Omnipotent shall give His angels charge over us to keep and preserve us in His ways.
The Lord shall bear us up in His hands, lest we dash our foot against a stone.
We, as His beloved children, tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon we shall trample under our feet.
14 Because we have set our love upon Him, therefore He will deliver us: He will set on high, because He hath known our name.
When we shall call upon Him, He will answer us: He will be with us in trouble; He will deliver us , and honour us.
In the New Year, 2022, as we dwell in His presence, may the Lord bless us, strengthen us and be our Rock, Refuge and Fortress and protect us, preserve us, prosper us, guide us, and may He be our Providence. In Jesus marvelous name we pray!!๐
Have a blessed and joyful day! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the compassionate and merciful name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐
Topic: Let Us Turn Our Lives From Negativity To Positivity. To Turn Our Lives From Thanksgiving to Thanks-living.
Living a life that is thankful during the good and the bad times is indeed blessing to us. During mountain top and valley experiences.
The scripture commands that we praise Him. It commands all Bible believing Christians to thank and praise God.
I thes. 5:16-18 apostle Paul says, " Rejoice always; and again I say rejoice. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God. In another version it says, "In all circumstances give thanks. For this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
Rom. 1:21 says, If we are unthankful, it's evil and our foolish hearts will be darkened.
Ps. 118 :1 says, O give thanks unto the Lord. (Why?); for His mercies endure forever. Throughout the Bible we see thanksgiving and praise was part of the scriptures. Jericho wall crumbled because of Thanksgiving and Praise. Gideons tiny 300 army soldiers praised God and blew their trumpets. The result was, the rout and slaughter of an immense vast army. Can see in Judges. 7th and 8th chapters.
More than that, Jesus Himself models thanksgiving. Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." Everytime He broke bread, The earthly bread He gave thanks and then break it.
Giving thanks is supposed to eco always in the heart of a true Christian. But, we find ourselves always complaining. Children of Israel were always complaining and murmering. And that's why that generation lost the privilege of entering the promise land. We don't wish to be unthankful and lose the privileges and blessings. Is it not?
To be honest, 90% of the Bible believing Christians are either choked with severe trials, adversities or deeply rooted sins which do not allow us to thank and praise Him. We are often like nine out of ten lepers who did not come to Christ to express thanks. So we live mediocre lives.
These lepers were outcasts and rejected by the society. When they cried, the Lord heard and healed them. But yet their hearts were unthankful and ungrateful.
How many of us desire Jesus to walk beside us? We need to have the drive and passion and let us not Jesus to pass by us. And be thankful and praise God.
Lepers lifted up their voice when there was need. But when they were healed the same lips were shut. Oftentimes it happens with us.
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Benedict James.
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic : Rebuke A Wise Man, And He Will Love You. Do Not Advise Or Correct A Scoffer, Lest He Will Hate You.
Ps. 37: 37, 38. Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; for the future of that man is peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed.
Don't meddle with a fool; he will disturb your peace. Do not correct or advise a scoffer, lest he will hate you. He who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. Do not throw jewels or diamonds to the pigs, for they do not know its value. But give it to the wiseman; for he shall treasure it and will be grateful.
He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself. "Only a fool fools with sin." Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to the wise man and he will still be wiser. Prov. 09: 07 to 09. Any fool can start a quarrel. Prov. 20:03.
Deceptions, twists and outright lies define the words of fools. The name of the wicked will rot. Prov. 10:07. He who hates correction is stupid. Prov. 12:01.
There is always a choice in this life. Live a God's way and enjoy His smile of approval or live as a fool and find destruction. That's the tough and tender truth about living in God's Word.
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Benedict James.
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐
Topic : Though We Have Death, Suffering And Sorrow, Yet Christ Gives Us His Grace To Sustain The Storm.
There is weeping in the night but joy comes in the morning, Word of God says.
We Must Take Christ In The Bright Days or in good times, If We Would Want To Have Him When It Grows Dark.
John 11:03. Sisters of Lazarus sent to Jesus saying, "Lord, behold, he whom Thou lovest is sick."
This devotion is in continuation of the devotion of yesterday's regarding the story of two sisters, Lazarus and Jesus. In their trouble when Lazarus was sick, the first thought of the sisters was of Jesus, and they sent at once to Him. The lesson we should not overlook. No doubt they might have sent for the physician; but they also sent for Christ.
We should never fail to send Word to Christ when anything is wrong with regard to sickness or anything that is wrong in our home. We should always want Him in our sick rooms when our loved ones are suffering.
We must carefully notice also the message that the sisters sent to Christ. It was very short, specific and simple. They did not beg and plead with Him to come. Indeed they made no request whatever. They merely told Jesus that His friend, Lazarus was sick, and left to Himself to decide what He would do. They knew He would do the right thing from the prompting of His heart. We must notice also the plea. They did not say, "He who loves Thee is sick." But they said, "Whom Thou lovest is sick." They made their appeal to Christ's own heart rather than to any personal claim. This is always the best plea for Christ. His love for us and not our love for Him....
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Benedict James
Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus!!๐น๐๐
Topic : Let Us Remember All Those Families Who Lost Their Loved Ones To Be With The Lord.
John 11: 25. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me though he may die, yet shall he live.
John 11:01. Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister.
This home at Bethany was wondrously favoured. The family seems to have been wealthy. It was a loving home, all the three, Mary, Martha and Lazarus being bound together by very close and tender ties. This we know from the fact that Jesus found it such congenial home for himself. Jesus surely would not have chosen a quarrelsome household for His own abiding place. He could not have found refuge there if it had been anything but a home filled with love's sweetness.
We know that it was an affectionate household, also, from the sorrow of the sisters when their brother was dead. As we read the matchless story we are sure it was no ordinary that bound the family together. In very few homes we can see such sweet love.
Then it was a favoured home, also, because it was the one which Jesus chose to be the resting place for His heart in the still evenings after the fierce strifes with his enemies in the temple. It was His love for the members of this family, and the honor He put upon their home by which the little town of Bethany was immortalized.
Into the household that are dearest to Him pain, sorrow and suffering come. Word of God says, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous." But we shall see in the end, blessing to the family and glory to God comes from such trials, if we faint not.
May the Lord of all Comfort, Strengthen and comfort all those families who lost their most loved ones! Amen!๐
Blessed and victorious day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Greetings in the marvelous and amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Where There Is No Vision, The People Perish. - Prov. 29:18
Having a bold strong and a focused vision with confidence.
In this new year, 2022, with Christ as our anchor, our guide and leader, let us be optimistic in our lives. Because of His risen power, we too are conquerors in this world. Let us strive hard and let us focus on our vision, our goals without wavering, but looking unto Christ the author and perfecter of our faith. Heb. 12:02.
Faith without works is dead. James 02:26.
Famous familiar quote, "What we think we become, what we confess we reap."
So, let us not keep on thinking of our sicknesses, our padt failures, anxieties, our problems, and our situations which might look dark and bleak. By worrying nothing improves, but health deteriotes further. We defeat ourselves. We are self defeated and chained with our 'defeated thought life.'
If we can recall, King Saul and the mighty army trembled the moment they saw giant Goliath. They were dreadfully afraid and they fled the moment they saw the him.
But, when David an ordinary Shepherd boy saw the same Goliath, he boldly went to the battle field and confessed and declared before Goliath and both the armies saying, "Who is this uncircumcised Philistine (Goliath) who defies the armies of the living God?" He thought right, believed right and acted right and demolished the giant Goliath. Which Goliath has tormented us in the year, 2021??
"Having the Creator on our side, let us think big, confess big and act big, because "ideas are no one's monopoly."
Have a joyful day and a glorious new year! Blessed day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the marvelous and supernatural name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐ Welcome to this New Year, 2022!!๐๐
Topic : Dream Big! Work Hard! Do Not Underestimate Yourself. Have Faith And Trust In God.
In this New Year, 2022, Let us raise Our Faith levels, And strive to work hard without giving up.
"The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the begining of true faith is the end of anxiety." - George Muller.
At the begining of the new year, various experts give their predictions about the economics, politics, pandemics, sports, predictions of capturing back the promised Palestinian land by Israel, war or peace, promotions and host of other topics. And last but not least our new resolutions, goals and vision. Those who do not have vision will perish.
The power to succeed to execute our plans, to fulfil our goals and targets depends on our Three D's. Desire. Determination. Discipline.
Welcoming the New Year, there are millions of people all over the universe setting goals, writing down the plans, and passionate Christians determined to live victorious holy life...
But as the buzz of New year ebbs out, slowly the steam in the life fizzles out due to either lack of strong will power or desire. And as the challenges of valley experiences increase, slowly the desire, discipline and determination takes back seat due to lack of trust in themselves and lack of faith in God. In the mid of these challenges, all the resolutions and goals take back seat and plans remain on paper without execution. This happens mainly because of two reasons. 1) lack of faith in God and confidence in themselves to attempt.
2) lack of Gumption and discipline. Procastination is one of the greatest hurdle for us to succeed.
So, in this new year, let us first put our faith in the Lord to face the unknown, to face the day to day challenges, and to face sudden storms of hurricane proportions.
Here are few guidelines from the Word of God in this New year and quotes on "faith."
Prov. 3: 5 & 6. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.
if we desire to please God, we need to put our faith in Him even during adversities. Because "without faith it's impossible to please God" says in Heb. 11:6.
Also in order to succeed, alongwith faith our works must match and balance our faith. Word of God says, "Faith without works is dead." - James 2:26. Many fail because they say, they have faith but fail to work hard.
"Faith is not a sense, nor sight, nor reason, but a talking God at His divine Word." - Evans.
Let us listen to the short video devotion.
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Benedict James
I take this immense pleasure to greet you all in the most faithful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐๐
Topic : May God's Divine Light Guide Our Way In 2022! Blessed And Happy New Year! ๐น. Remembering All Those Who Lost Their Loved Ones In Our Prayers.๐
And praise the Lord God Almighty for His innumerable blessings He has showered upon all of us, inspite of our shortcomings and failures. I thank each and everyone who supported us in the daily devotionals which I was able to carry on in the year, 2021.
I also thank those of you for your encouraging comments, for your suggestions and for being an ardent listener of these devotionals. It's being done to bring glory to God, to encourage, and to enlarge and make an impact to the kingdom of God!!
In this new year, 2022, "May the good Lord bless thee, and keep thee; May the Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; And may the Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, And give thee peace."
If, if we truly desire to love Him, truly with all our hearts, if we truly repent of all our sins and failures to the Lord, and pledge to the Lord Almighty, there is not an iota of doubt that this new year will be fruitful, joyful, victorious and prosperous too.
So, let us revive, reignite, resurrender rejoice and be resurgent to love the Lord Fully, Obey the Lord's Word completely, (and not in bits and pieces) and yield to Him as a living sacrifice. And then, claim these blessings which, then become our birthright. Because we are His faithful children. Lets us claim these promises in faith..
Isia 43:19. I will do a New thing; Now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it, do you not see it, fo you not perceive it, are you not aware of it. I will make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.
In this new year, no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper. Isia. 54:17.
The time is set based on the birth of Christ. Any God that is mentioned in this Universe, their date of birth has to be based on "birth and death of Christ." Let us claim based on the divine universal truth, the Word of God which never failed nor will it fail.
Have A Blessed And Most Joyful New Year, 2022!!๐๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Humble Person Will Always Be A Blessed Person Though The Person May Lose Some. "Brokenness & Trials Bring Greater Blessings."
Exod. 30:34 - 36. And the Lord said unto Moses, "Take unto thee sweet spices... and thou shall make it a perfume... And thou shall beat some of it very fine, and put some of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of meeting.
"Sometimes God breaks us so that He can remake us."
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio dev. Msg.
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Benedict James
Greetings in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic: The power Of Praise In Difficult Times Brings Greater Blessing To Us.
Worship Is A Celebration To Be Experienced. The Power Of Worship paralysis satan, cripples the powers of satan.
Acts 16 : 25 & 26. But at midnight Paul and Silas were singing hymns to God ... and suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of prison were shaken.
Worship is a celebration to be experienced and a celebration to be shared like Paul and Silas in difficult times in order to arrest satanic ploys further...
For complete devotion let us listen to the short video dev. msg. and be blessed!!
Have a joyful and blessed time!!๐๐๐น Benedict James
Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐น
Topic : Praise And Worship Paralyses The Powers And Chains Of Darkness And Brings Us Into His Divine Light. Praise Cripples The Powers Of Satan And Makes Her Powerless.
Praise raises us from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of glory, power, healing and deliverance from all oppression and depression.
Praise & Worship Paralysis And Cripples Satan & It's Ploys !!
Are you discouraged this morning because of some setbacks in your life? Lost someone dear to you!.. Do you feel rejected and unwanted?? Is sickness taking toll on your health?? Do you have unspoken problems??
Well, the divine and living Word of God is the only answer for all our problems.
Word of God says in. 1Thes. 05:18. Give thanks in all circumstances. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus!!
In Ps. 34:01, "I will bless the Lord at all times. (Good and bad times). His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Amen!
Well, Praise replaces doubts and anxieties with faith and victory.
As we prepare ourselves this morning, let us worship and praise the living Lord.
There are several blessings to us when we praise n thank God by way of singing n praising.....
Have a Joyful ๐ and Blessed time!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the Supernatural name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐.
Topic: Yet In All These Things We Are More Than Conquerors Through Christ Jesus who loved us. - Rom. 08:37.
To conquer means "to defeat; to beat; to trounce; to annihilate; to be victorious; to overcome; to overpower; to subdue; to crush.
As Long As We Walk In Line With The Word Of God, No Circumstances Nor Storms Can Derail Us.
It is also a step towards becoming a conqueror, because a conqueror is someone who has the ability to overcome, surmount, and defeat any challenge placed before them. The minute you decide and commit to continuous growth, towards continuous becoming, is the moment you align yourself amongst the greats. And it can happen when we strive towards it knowing that we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus.
But to be more than conquerors means, we not only have victory over satan and it's demonic powers, but we will overhelmingly be victorious because of the risen power of Christ within us.
"Faith produces brightest moments in darkest hours." And "Doubt creates darkest moments even in finest hours."
Let us claim few divine promises for our deliverence to all sicknesses and all traps of witchcraft and evil forces., for our restoration and His divine favours.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I am the Lord who healeth thee. By your stripes we are healed. Both physically, mentally and spiritually.
Have a blessed and victorious day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐น๐
Topic : Most Of Us Give Less Heed To The Door Of Our Lips. We let The Words Fly From Our Lips As The leaves Fly When The Autumn Winds Blow...
One of the greatest prayers of King David for safekeeping from wickedness in Ps. 141. He pleads or rather implores the Lord asking the Lord to hasten to hear His cry. He talks about his hands, his mouth, his lips and his heart to be protected and preserved from evil. There are ten verses. Every word and every verse has great indepth inspirational gems of truth. For today let us read from 01 to 05.
Lord, I cry out to you; make haste to me. Give ear to my voice when I cry out to you. Let my prayer be set before you as an incense. The lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice.
Set a gaurd oh lord over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.
Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men who work iniquity.
For today, let us focus on the third verse of this Psalm.
No prayer should be often spoken by us than that of David in this Psalms, Ps. 141 :03, "Set a watch, oh Lord before, before my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips."
There is nothing in all our life to which most of us give less heed than to our words. We let them fly from our lips as the leaves fly from the trees when the autumn winds blow. Many people seem to think that words scarcely have a moral character. We watch our acts, our conduct but give full license to out tongues. And often times we fall prey to this tongue and spoil our testimony. A true Christian should have a Christian tongue. You may wonder "What is a Christian tongue? A Christ tongue is Christ like - which edifies others, which encourages others, which comforts, builds others with their words. As we all have experienced, words have terrific power for harm if they are are wrong words - harsh, cruel and grievous. And words have immortal power for good and blessedness if they are kind gentle, patient, considerate. We can observe in many homes, tongue has wrecked the relationships between husband and wife, between parents and children. Every small conversation becomes a war in many homes. And it's unfortunately their conversations turn so sour and bitter causing so much grief and sorrow, it will be greater than the great fires raging. ๐ฅ. Peace is shattered into pieces.
Often times we use freely out ๐ tongue uttering whatever comes out. How many times we have hurt an individual and how many people in this world we have hurt and grieved them in this we ourselves know.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. Msg.
Have a pleasant and blessed post Christmas day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
I greet you all in the most blessed and joyful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Isia 9:6. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace
John 3 : 16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Christmas is not a myth, it's not a tradition, it's not a dream, but a glorious reality. - Bro. Billy Graham.
The Lord gave His best, His son Jesus Christ to us. If we received Him and allowed Him to grow in our lives, that is real Christmas.
When we truly believe in the birth, death and resurrected power of Christ which destroyed sin, satan and dark forces on the cross, And confess and truly repent of our sins. And allow Christ to grow in our lives, steadily in His love and forgiveness, that becomes true Christ centred Christmas!
For complete devotion, let us listen to the complete video devotion.
Have a blessed Christmas Eve and Christ centred joyful Christmas celebrations!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic : Don't Give Up Amidst Setbacks And Failures. John Mark - From Spiritual Relapse And Discouragement Rose To The Pinnacle Of Glory And Success.
Apostle Paul writing to Timothy in 2 Tim. 4:11. Only Luke is with me. Get John Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry.
Though we fall, we fail and get defeated, God gives us several opportunities to rise, get a worthy name and be successful. Though many encounter failures and setbacks, few make a strong comeback and become highly successful be it in their studies, jobs, business, family life and in their spiritual lives too!
We recall the renowned scientist, Thomas Alwa Edison who has performed 1000s of experiments which failed. But, he did not look back neither did he give up. He learned through those failures and invented electric bulb and perfected it in October, 21st, 1879 for the world to enjoy light in the nights.
Yesterday we had the devotion wherein Paul refused to take with them John Mark in the mission work as John left them abruptly in their earlier mission work. And Paul felt John was "good for nothing" and not worth taking him. And we know that Barnabas encouraged him and took him.
Now, John Mark worked so passionately and with sincere dedication and hard work, he soon got a very good name in the mission field. The news spread so much so, apostle Paul who initially refused to entertain to take John, now is requesting the mission team to send John Mark and feels he will be much useful to him in his ministry.
John Mark stands out on the pages of the New Testament as a great character - but from that position of spiritual relapse he โturned againโ and was a most useful servant of the Lord and one whose ministry the apostle Paul valued tremendously (2 Timothy 4:11). In addition, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, he wrote the Gospel of Mark one of the synoptic gospels along with the gospel of Matthew and Luke. which bears his name (2 Timothy 3:16).
Nothing comes easy in life. We need to count the cost. With passion, discipline and dedication to rise from repeated failures to conquer the focused frontieres.
Let us rise and press on....
Have a blessed day!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the wonderful and amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น Topic : Good Planning And Hard Work Lead To Prosperity, But Hasty Shortcuts Lead To Poverty.โ - Proverbs 21:5
Our Attitude, Discipline And Will Power, And Not Our Aptitude Will Determine Our Altitude."
Zig Ziglar, an American author and a motivational speaker, once said, โYour attitude, and not your aptitude, will determine your altitude,โ which throws light on the importance of having the right attitude towards life.ย ย A familiar proverb since early 1800th century says, "Where there is a will, there is a way." It is true that if we have the necessary skills but lack the positive attitude in life, we will not go far.ย ย Attitude refers to our thinking and our outlook towards life. Some people are pessimistic and when they fail at tasks, they lose hope and give up, whereas others are optimistic, and even when there are obstacles and challenges in life, they do not give up easily.ย ย To succeed in life, we need to be determined to reach our goals, despite the setbacks we may face along the way. ย Skills and knowledge are important no doubt, but they can be acquired with time; however, attitude is something that is inherent in an individual and it is comparatively difficult to change with time.ย
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short devotion.
Have a blessed and pleasant day!๐๐๐น
Benedict James.
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic : Mark The Blameless Man, And Observe The Upright; For The Future Of That Man Is Peace. - PS. 37: 37, 38.
Don't meddle with a fool; he will disturb your peace. Do not correct or advise a scoffer, lest he will hate you. He who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. Do not throw jewels or diamonds to the pigs, for they do not know its value. But give it to the wiseman; for he shall treasure it and will be grateful.
He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself. "Only a fool fools with sin." Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to the wise man and he will still be wiser. Prov. 09: 07 to 09. Any fool can start a quarrel. Prov. 20:03.
Deceptions, twists and outright lies define the words of fools. The name of the wicked will rot. Prov. 10:07. He who hates correction is stupid. Prov. 12:01.
There is always a choice in this life. Live a God's way and enjoy His smile of approval or live as a fool and find destruction. That's the tough and tender truth about living in God's Word.
Let us listen to the short video dev Msg.!
Have a blessed and joyful ๐ day!!
Benedict James.
Greetings in the amazing and loving name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Topic : "Fear Not Zecharias; For Thy Prayer Is Heard." For God's Children Belssings Can Be A Delay But Never Denial. So, Never Give Up..
Luke 01: 05 to 18. There were in the days of Herod, the King Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias of the division of Abhijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord and were blameless before the lord. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.
Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. But when Zecharias saw him he was troubled and fear fell upon him.. But the angel said to him, "Fear not Zecharias; for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness and many will rejoice at his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord."
And Zacharias said to the angel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years." And the angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. And was sent to speak to you and bring you these glad tidings. But behold, thou shall be dumb and not able to speak untill the day these things take place. Because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their own time."
And the people waited for Zecharias, and they marveled that he lingered so long in the temple. And when he came out, he could not speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. Soon it was as the days of his service was completed, he departed to his own house. Now after these days, his wife Elizabeth has conceived.
Because of the righteous and blameless life of both Zecharias and Elizabeth, God's unmerited favour, God's abundant mercy and His overflowing grace has covered the lapse of unbelief and still blessed them graciously with the child which was eluding them in their long marital life.
The theme of today's devotion is "Our God is a God who bestows His unmerited favour, and He is the God of mercy and grace inspite of our limitations and weaknesses. But when we live faithfully for Him and a blameless life, He will show us His favour even to us in our lack. It could be lack of good health, a good job, a good life partner, a peaceful life you are looking for. He will accomplish in our lives! Amen!
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. Msg.
Have a blessed and joyful day!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James.
I greet you all in the ever sweet name of Jesus!!๐๐๐น
Topic: There Are Numerous Promises In The Bible On Faith, Hope, Peace, Restoration, Comfort And List Is Endless.
Never give up prayer even amidst painful and difficult times.
Promise And Prayer go together. There are numerous promises in the Bible on restoration, strength, comfort, hope, Joy over depression, peace over dejection, hope over anxious and dreadful moments, for deliverence and healing. And over worry, stress and the list goes on. For everything we need there are promises in His divine Word. But, yet they are not fulfilled. And we feel void, empty and fearful with scary dreams. But, when God has promised anything to us, working hard on it we can go to him and ask Him to do based on the promises in the divine Word and in His divine will. But, then, why ask when He has promised?? Asking shows faith. Asking releases faith and confidence. Asking is the acceptance on our part of what God offers based on His promises.
Moreover Word of God is very clear in Mat. 07: 07 & 8 says " Ask and ye shall receive; For everyone who asks receives. So, ask not, and he shall not receive. So, let us find a promise for what we want or any need or issue or adversity we face and ask boldly to our Heavenly Father.
Let us listen to the audio dev. Msg.
Have a blessed and joyful day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Greetings in the victorious name of Jesus!๐๐น๐
Topic : Which Are The Giants That Are Tormenting You? The Almighty God's Power Can Overpower Any Giant Like Problems In Life. Amen!
Numbers 13: 32 & 33. And all the people whom we saw in it were are men of great stature. There we saw the giants (the descendents of Anak came from the giants); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.
30th verse : Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and sais, "Let us go at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.
We need to think right, believe right, confess (declare right like Caleb) right and act right instead of thinking wrong and confessing wrong.
For complete devotion let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
Have a joyful ๐ and glorious morning!!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the supernatural name of Jesus!๐๐น๐
Topic: "We Are More Than Conquerors In Christ Jesus. Let Us Not Be Self Defeated."
Prov. 23:7. As you think, so you are! Or what you think you become.
Are you looking for Ultimate victory and satisfaction in your life? The wisest man, Solomon said, Everything under the sun is vanity. As a man thinketh, so is he. If you keep on thinking of defeat and failure, you will be defeated and be a failure. If you keep on thinking about your sickness, you will become all the more sick.
Let's not accept defeat like King Saul and His strong army and go down in defeat and live a fearful life. Goliath has not defeated them. But, they themselves were defeated.
Oh! Let's not go down in defeat like King Saul and his army. Let's not be people who are beaten and defeated already. If we are in Christ, and if Christ reigns in our lives, if Christ is the Lord of our lives, we will never be mastered, or to say, we will never be controlled by circumstances or situations in life. And we will never go down in defeat seeing the giants in our life staring at us. The big dreadful giant Goliath looked insignificant and a "nobody" in the sight of David.
No man, no woman, no child, if we have confidence and faith in God and who reigns our lives Like the shepherd boy, David, need never go down in defeat. Never succumb to fear.
Because, we as His children know where to go, what to do, and how to do. Because, you and I are not only conquerors but more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who loved us.
The God of Abraham is still our God, the God of Elijah is still our God. The God who made the iron axe to float or swim is still our Almighty God. The God who supplied the little widow and her son with her meal and her oil is still our Almighty God. There is no uncertainty about that. We are more than conquerors in the face of tragedy and giant like situation that encounter our lives.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short video!๐๐น๐
Have a joyful and blessed time! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐
Topic: We Do Everything But Lack In Obedience. "Obedience To The Lord Is The Best Form Of Worship Which Reaches The Lord Instantly."- Ben.
In our walk with Christ worship is the act of attributing reverent honor and homage to God. In the new testament various words are used to refer to the term 'worship'. One is 'proskuneo' means "to worship" which means to bow down to the Lord Omnipotent. It's not how much amount we place in offering box. It's not how sweetly we sing and worship. It's not how active we are in the church. These are all no doubt expressions of worship. A holy person can enjoy worship and praise.
Ps. 96:09 says "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Prophet Samuel tells king Saul when Saul disobeyed the Lord - "To obey is better than sacrifice."
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
Have a joyful and blessed day! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น
Topic : A true worship!!
John 04 :24. "God is a spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth."
Ps. 100:01. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all ye lands!
Let us listen to the short audio dev. msg.
Have a joyful ๐morning and a victorious day dear Victor!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐น๐
Topic: Consecration of Will : The Highest Reach Of Faith Is Loving, Intelligent Consecration Of All Our Life To The Will Of God.
Rom. 12 : 01 & 02. I beseech you therefore bretheren by the mercies of God, that ye present yourselves a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service. Be not confirmed to this world...
Consecration of will : The highest reach of faith is loving, intelligent consecration of all our life to the will of God.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio dev. msg.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐
Topic: Praise Opens And Frees Us From The Doors Of Anxiety, Worry And From Fear & Loneliness.
Ps. 150 : 06. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!!
Praise Is one of the surest ways to keep us from becoming dry spiritually. It keeps us fresh and gives us a cheerful countenance & renewed energy. As it opens and frees us from the doors of anxiety, worry and from fear & loneliness. Praise paralyses and keeps us away from depression.
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Praise can lighten our heaviest burden.
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Praise shakes the very foundation of the devil and it's home - hell.
For today's complete dev., let us listen to the short dev. msg.
Have a joyful ๐ and blessed time!๐๐น
Benedict James.
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : "Sometimes God breaks us so That He Can Remake Us."
Exod. 30:34 - 36. And the Lord said unto Moses, "Take unto thee sweet spices... and thou shall make it a perfume... And thou shall beat some of it very fine, and put some of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of meeting.
"Sometimes God breaks us so He can remake us."
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. Msg.
Have a cheerful ๐ and blessed day!!๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the Omnipotent name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic: Every Human Being Is Isolated In His Or Her Own Struggles. There Are Handful Of Struggles, Full Of Issues Human Being faces.
Prov. 12:25. Anxiety in the heart of man produces depression.
Fear always results in depression. Fear or anxiety also leads to sin. We know Abraham told lies because of fear of threat to his life.
Every human being is isolated in his or her own struggles. There are handful of struggles, full of issues the human being faces. As I said earlier, they could be either rational, physical, mental or of social form.
Is there a way out?? Yes, it's very much in our living Word of God. There are several promises we can refer to. But for now, let us see in Ps. 34:04. I sought the lord and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
The more we seek the Lord the less we have the fear. When we are closely knit in Christ, no Goliath can torment us and we can overpower any power that comes across.
For complete devotion, let us hear the short video devotional msg.
Have a joyful and blessed day! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings In the amazing name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐
Topic : Suffering Is Better Than Sinning. There Is More Evil In A Drop Of Sin Than In An Ocean Of Affliction. Better Burn For Christ Than Turn From Christ." -Charles Spurgeon.
Ps. 119:67. Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I obey your Word. 71. It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statues.
"Peace is not the absence of affliction, but the presence of God." Amen!!
How true is the Word of God?? Only in affliction we draw nigh to the Lord.
The lord God never means harm to our lives when He allows affliction to us. Our disappointments are God's appointments, and brings rich compensation, if only we do not faint...
For today's complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio msg.
Have a glorious and pleasant day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in His amazing name!!๐น๐๐
Topic: During Advent Season, Are We Drawing Closer To The Lord Or Moving Away With Our Own Carnal Desires?
Mark 05: 17. They began to pray for Jesus to depart. In James version it says" They began to plead Jesus to move away from them."
Here Jesus delivered a person from an unclean spirit who was living in the tomb crying out and cutting himself with stones. No one could bind him, not even with chains. Jesus delivered him and sent the unclean spirit into the herd of swine who went and drowned into the sea. And so they began to plead Jesus to move away from their region.
This is one of the saddest sentences in the Gospels. We can scarcely conceive of any person asking Jesus to go away. Some people feel blessed n joyful to have Jesus in their lives. They have the real joy and meaning in life.
For some, it's indeed a costly affair. Like today's Word in the Bible consciously or unconsciously they are not comfortable to have Jesus in their lives because they are bound with the chains and strings of the worldly attachments, pleasures and desires and self centred lives. So, the Lord does not interfere with our cherished self centred plans and desires. Jesus did not stay after after they asked Him to go. He would never stay where He is not wanted. He will carry back His presence from there. And hence sadly we see many desire to keep Jesus away for their own selfish ends.
Praise God! There are many who take advent season seriously for introspection, to shun and trim away selfishness, jealousy, pride, hatred, anger, self possessiveness replacing with unselfishness, love, humility, patience, gentleness, blessing others, praying for others and loving others unconditionally - those who despise, hate, hurt and harm us.
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the gracious name of our Lord Jesus Christ Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : How Can Some Fall In Same Sin Again And Again And Keep Doing It? Is There A Way Out?
Ps. 119: 09 to 11. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy Word.
With my whole heart have I sought thee; O let me not wander from thy commandments.
Thy Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
For complete devotion let us watch the short video Dev. Msg.๐
Have a blessed and joyful day!!๐๐๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the Holy name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic : "Pleasures Of Sin Are For A Season; But It's Wages Are For Eternity!"
Rev. 02:07. To him that overcometh will I give to eat the tree of life.
Mt.26:41. Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation. Spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak.
"Beautiful souls are experienced by ugly experiences of life."
"Pleasures of sin are for a season; but it's wages are for eternity."
For complete devotion, let us listen to a short video dev. Msg.
Have a joyful and blessed day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Poor Parenting Decisions By Both Isaac And Rebekah Created Enemity And Rift Between Their Two Sons, Esau And Jacob.
Genes. 27: 1-3. Now it came to pass when Isaac was old and his eyes were so dim that he could not see, that he called his older son, Esau and said to him, "I am old. I do not know the day of my death. Go out to the field and hunt a game for me. And make me a savory food such as I love, and bring it to me that I might eat, that my soul may bless you before I die."
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the incredible name of Jesus!! ๐๐น๐
Topic: If The Work That We Do Is In Accordance With His Will, It Will Continue And Become Fruitful. It's His Faithfulness Alone And Not Our Abilities.
I praise God for His faithfulness to carry on this daily devotion The purpose of this devotion is - to encourage, to strengthen, to edify and bring children of God to closer walk with Christ. It's been a long journey. Initially it started with text devotion on 9th feb., 2017 sharing to one group, to my family - my siblings and our families.
From text devotions it's been upgraded to audio devotion from 12.12.2018. And exactly last year this day, 2020 from audio devotion to video and displayed in You Tube. I never did anything. It's those who were blessed helped it to go from text, to audio, and then to Video to be displayed in You Tube.
One of the ardent reader of text devotions, is Bro. M.T. Raju sir, a post graduate teacher in K.V, Begumpet, colleague of my wife. He used to give his feedback as how the text devotions he used to receive were a blessing. He is a very devout and God fearing person. Known for his teaching abilities and dedication. He desired and requested me to try audio instead of texts devotion. After sending few samples, He was led by the Lord to suggest to go for audio devotions. And thus started audio devotions on 12.12.18.
And now devotions are sent to 14 different groups globally. It's possible because of His grace alone and my mentors who encourage me. And the feedback from grateful viewers..
Last year since June, 2020 one of my friend, Bro. Victor has been sending his feedback that the audio devotions are really a blessing to him. In November last year, 2020, one fine day he converted the audio devotion to video and uploaded it in "You Tube." Based on the Lord's leading he wanted to do this video daily and upload it. Devotions on 'You Tube' started exactly last year on this day. December, 1st, 2020.
Praise God for all those Bro. Raju sir and my friend who does all the editing and in preparing the link for You Tube.
It's time to thank and praise God for His goodness.
I am so very thankful, incredibly grateful and unbelievably blessed by His grace and encouragement of God's children who are being blessed and take the devotion on a higher plane for His glory.
Ps. 142:02 & 3. While I live I praise the Lord. And I will praise your name forever and ever. ...And His greatness is unsearchable.
Praise is an indispensable preparation for the worship that will be our eternal joy. The heart filled with praise brings pleasure to God, and joy, peace and strength to the fainting n weak hearts. Manifestation of His majestic power, healing and deliverance takes place when we praise and worship God. Praise enables us to tune our lives to heavenly harmonies.
But, the question is - Are we eagerly awaiting our participation in symphony of heavenly Praise daily?? Are we joyfully participating in the adoration and praise that delights the heart of God and exalts Him?? Or do we regard it more as a routine and a ritual monotonous one?? Holiest person who is in tune to walk in obedience to God's Word can worship at his/her best. True worship gives true joy and blessedness.
Have a blessed and joyful day!
Benedict James
Greetings in Wonderful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐
Topic : Are We "Fret Machines" That We Are Visibly Anxious Of Everything In Life? Are We Tired And Lifeless sometimes?? Is Christ Born For Us To Be Like This?๐คค
1 Peter 05:07. Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
All the activities we carry out during this advent without cleansing the heart or without change of heart and without change of priorities towards Christ will make this advent season and Christmas another ritualistic routine one which goes off like a 'soda bottle experience.'
Advent time is the time to rejoice and experience His presence and His power. And not be anxious of any situation that comes in our lives. This happens when we truly have a repentant heart.
Overwhelmed by suffering and persecution the first century Christians were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia. Many of these Jesus Christ followers were feeling distressed and possible danger for their lives. Peter stood for them and encouraged the believers not to be filled with anxiety but to cast all their worries upon their God.
Are we chronic worriers?? Do we worry about the pending unpaid bills, heavy debts, uncertainty of life, failing health and anxiety, anxiety because of broken home, broken friendship, or broken relationship, anxiety over job settlement, anxiety over marriage settlement in families, broken dreams, list goes on...
We are so much consumed with these worries and uncertainties of life we become often like 'fret machines'." Are we tired and lifeless sometimes??๐คค
Let us allow God to be responsible for all our anxieties.
As we keep the Word of God in our heart and keep rejoicing and praising God, there can be no power who can steal our joy, peace, meaning and purpose in life. Let us start this advent time enjoying every God given moments and time....๐.
Have a blessed and victorious time!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the most joyful name of Jesus! ๐๐๐
Topic : A Cheerful Person Brings Joy To His / Her Heart. And Enhances Good Health.
Smile!!๐. You look beautiful when you ๐.
Bible says in - Prov. 15:13. A merry heart does good like a medicine; but broken spirit dries the bones.
Martin Charnin said "You are never fully dressed without a smile."
Martin Charnin said "You are never fully dressed without a smile."
"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa
For complete devotion, let us watch the short video devotion.
Have a cheerful ๐ and blessed time!๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the merciful and omnipresent name of Jesus Christ!! ๐๐น๐
Topic : Emmanuel - God With Us. Divine Omnipresent Lord God Almighty Was With Us. He Is With Us, And He Will be With Us.
The word Advent comes from the Latin verb 'venio' - to come and 'advenio' - to come towards. Advent is the time to celebrate both past and the future.
Isia 7:14 Behold! A Virgin shall conceive and bare a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel.
Emmanuel, is one of the names we use for God often at this time of year. What It means, as we all know, 'God-with-Us'. It conveys a sense of omnipresence of the divine, and that we find evidence of the presence everywhere and anywhere we look for it.
There are times when we find it hard to trust God to look after us.
There are times when we think our situation is so bad thereโs no way out. There are other times when we think we know the best solution to our problems, and so we donโt bother to ask God for help till we land into unresolvable problems. Problems of hurricane proportion. All the three statements we might have experienced in life one time or the other..
How we experience it depends solely on individual relationship with Emmanuel, the Lord God......
In this world we observe though they have everything, and yet they feel empty void and lonely.
Only and only when we and the world gets truly connected to this Emmanuel, 'God with us', which has been prophesied 2000 years back, we can experience the true omnipresent divine Lord God Almighty's presence.
Few of the promises of Emmanuel -
Rom 8:31. If God is for us, who can be against us?
Isis 41: 10 Fear not....
Have a blessed and joyful time! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the wonderful and mighty name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic : Arduous Search For Peace Ends Here - Jesus Christ, The Prince Of Peace!
Let us listen to the prophecy of Isia in 9:6. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Young people, elderly, celebrities and the world all over is in quest for peace. To find meaning and purpose, rest from the stress and anxieties the world experimented with the pleasures of the world and sin. Their arduous search for peace eluded them.
Lot of people including the wealthy and celebrities are searching for peace. In a world filled with stress and anxieties, though they have wealth, fame and power, they are looking for rest. Mental rest. Wealth cannot give security, fame and power cannot give us security.
Peace is not found in any place. Peace is not found in any treaty or ban on guns. Peace is only found in a person. That person is the Lord Jesus Christ who was born to die for our sins, but rose again defeating satan on the cross and conquering sin. He is the Prince of Peace, literally the captain and ruler of the peace. This peace we get only when we truly believe in receiving that person into our lives acknowledging He died for our sins, buried and rose again...
Let us read from the divine Word of God. John 14:27, Jesus told His disciples, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. I do not give to you as the world gives. So, do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Philip. 4:6 says, "Do not be anxious of anything; but in everything with prayer and supplication the requests be made. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding rule our hearts and minds. " That's the real peace, and that's the kind of peace to all who follow Him. It's not the absence of turmoil, but the tranquility in the midst of turmoil.
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Benedict James.
Greetings in the most loving and wonderful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐ Topic : Advent, A Time For Introspection And Proclamation Of Good News Of Hope Peace And Joy."
Advent means, as most of us know "period begining four Sundays before Christmas " "Start of another new Christmas season." It means, It's time for sincere introspection and ;
1) "declaring with our mouth and lives the hope in Christ to those who are yet in darkness;
2) Jesus Christ, The 'Prince of Peace' to the world, where the world is in quest for peace...
3) Love - declaring the pure, gentle and kind love Of Christ to the perishing mankind ;
4) and last but not the least, not just sending Christmas posts and relaxing; but to sincerely introspect whether we have allowed Christ to grow within, mean grown in the divine nature depicting the qualities of Christ - love, patience, long-suffering, gentleness, unselfishness, or truly examine
Or check for ourselves, if we have allowed to grow anger, selfishness, envy, hatred, unholy thoughts. It's for us to mirror and see and evaluate before the mirror of the Word of God.
If we have grown it's marvelous indeed. And time to praise God and still grower higher and deeper.
If we have not, but lost our name in petty fights, arguments, venting often anger, jealousy, violence... no peace, then we need not give up hope.
Season of advent time - to rise and renew afresh. Otherwise this advent and Christmas just passes away with routine rituals and celebrations outside of Christ. So, a clear rededication at the start of advent really blesses us, and in turn we will be a blessing to others.
Here is one prophecy of Old testament. ;
Isia 7 :14. Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel. (Which means "God with us.") ....
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Benedict James
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Topic: Who Is Better Than The Mighty? He That Is Slow To Anger Is Better Than The Mighty! - Prov. 16:32.
"I feel anger is a wasted emotion. I don't like to waste emotions." - Jim Webbs.
"When anger rises, think of the consequences." - Confucius.
"You will not be punished for your anger ; but you will be punished by your anger. - Anonymous..
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Benedict James.
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Topic : Train up the child in a way that he should go, and when he is old - He will not depart from it. Prov. 22:6
Anyone be it a parent, a pastor, a sunday school teacher or a leader who desires to train someone or an Organisation in a right way - we need to comply with three points.
1) We need to know the way. 2) Need to walk that way. 3) Then we need to show the way.
Jesus said in St. John 14:6. I am the Way...
We might have observed in few families, children love the parents, respect parents, obey parents and these families live a joyful fruitful and peaceful lives. Here respect is earned by parents because of their godly and dignified lives they live. Children watch and grow in that atmosphere.
But, in most of the families, children are rebellious, violent, ungodly and they neither respect parents nor obey them. In this case lot of instructions and advises are given to children without they themselves practicing them.
There are few families children seldom see parents spending time with the Lord. But they instruct children to read the Bible and pray daily. We, parents cannot get respect by commanding, it needs to be earned.
Walk The Talk! is the need of the hour in families by parents, and leaders and pastors in churches. Let us watch the video and observe that children do exactly what the father and mother do and not what they say or instruct.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Jesus Is Our Everything! Without Jesus It's All Emptiness And Void.
My. 05:06. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. For they shall be filled.
John 06:35. Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
When I'm hungry, Jesus is my bread of life. When I'm weak, Jesus is my strength. When I'm hurt, Jesus is my healing. When I'm confused, Jesus is my wisdom. When I'm lonely, Jesus is my companion. When I'm in danger, Jesus is my protection. When I'm lost, Jesus is my guidance. When I'm defeated, Jesus is my victory. When I'm stressed and worried, Jesus is my peace.
Let us listen to this short video dev. msg.
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Benedict James.
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐ Topic : Human Legend, Abraham Benjamin Di Villers, World's Most Admired Cricketer Who Has Retired From All Forms Of Cricket Has Lit The World With His Cricketing Talent, And Also As A Great Ambassador Of Christ!
Prov 22: 1. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches...
When a good hearted gentle person leaves the world or retires from a profession or any sports arena, it becomes too emotional for those who are associated with them. But when wicked die, their popularity and fame fades away with their death. But righteous will be remembered world over. Egs. Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa. Their names are still remembered.
Abraham Benjamin De Villers the world's stylish, Aggressive cricketer - World's best batsman of the present era retired from all forms of cricket on 19th November, 2021 sending the fans into emotional farewell.
Abraham Benjamin Di Villiers holds the record for fastest 50 runs, 100 and 150 runs in One Day International cricket. A cricketer with overflowing talent and calm temperament. He is the only batsman ever to average above 50 with a strike rate of above 100. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsman of all time who scored 8765 runs with an average of 50.66 in test cricket and 9577 runs having an average of 53.50. in ODIs.
Though bowlers all over the world feel great relief that they do not have to face the onslaught of this great batsman anymore, yet he is loved by all cricketing nations for his 'On field conduct, behaviour and for his very good ethical relationship he had with his team and with every opposing world cricketing teams.
Always when our conduct is good - soft, gentle, kind hearted, and not quarrelsome, the world may not take notice of it initially. We must not be discouraged nor disheartened. The dividends will surely follow and will be bountiful, rich and enshrined in this world and invested for eternity too for Christians who are saved. Good examples is Joseph son of Jacob.
He had blameless life with a calm temperament like the cricketer. He was ignored, rejected and dealt harshly by his own brothers. And by Potipher's wife too blaming him. But, he was calm and cool like a lamb going for slaughter. Then, later on, God raised him up as a ruler. He was in authority and people feared him when he became ruler of Egypt. He was is still remembered now for his good beautiful blessed name he acquired.
God gives us several opportunities. How we use them shapes our lives. Absalom, King David's son had power and authority. His pride and heeding to wrong advise, rebels, revolts and attacks his own father King David. He has to meet death in a bitter way destroying his own life by bad, wicked and pride deeds.
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Topic : Jesus Crucifixion And Resurrection Has Given Us Victory Over Sin, Satan And All Situations In Life.
Heb. 04:12. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword . . .
How do we overcome the devil in everyday life? First, we need to recognise that the devil is a defeated foe. 1 Peter 05:08 says, your adversary, devil walks about like a roaring lion and it's never a lion....
We are to resist the devil. If we resist him, scripture says, he will flee from us. Jesus has overcome the devil by citing scriptures.
Is there a way out? Yes!! For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio dev. msg.
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Benedict James
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Topic : If We Are Suffering, Is God Punishing Us??
Lamen. 1: 5 Her adversaries have become rulers. her enemies relax. Certainly the Lord caused her grief because of her many many wrong acts. Her children have gone away, captive...
The very Human nature is proud and jealous unless there is geniune rebirth in Christ. We then find such true 'Christ living beautiful Christians' who are contagious exhibiting amazing amazing love, true kindness and visible humility of Christ. But, there are very very few in this world. In the churches we find honestly very few. More activities less and less of Christ in behaviour and conduct.
Human tendency right from Adam, 'What God wants us not to do we often do.' Similarly what parents tell children not to do they do. The result? It may not be immediate but consequences come in the years to come.......
We too need at regular intervals "shock treatment" from above now and then. Human being too, is so arrogant, especially when they have everything in life. Even if they have little name it's enough to keep one leg up above the ground. Thank God for centre of gravity! Otherwise we can see human being keeping his both legs in the air.
Most of us let me emphasis and say are exactly like that seven year old boy one time or the other. And even now. We are no better. We ralax keeping God far away though we are Christians. When our lives are coming apart, when we are unable to endure suffering, we then cry out, "Why is God doing this to me? Why is God punishing me.
There are times when God allows His people grief because of the wrong acts. In most of the human beings, God keeps some lack in life. It could be financial, or sickness, family not settled... 24x7 relationship problems, lack of peace, list goes on. God allows such suffering and trials to break our arrogance, our pride, our disrespecting others. If no storm as such has come in our lives thus far... and we continue to be rude, arrogant, disrespecting others, rebellious to God, giving time to unholy thoughts and works, let us be warned by the Word of God, that there can be storm or severe trials.
We must therefore be vigilant every hour to live trustworthy life before Christ.
We must also understand that sometimes to some, suffering may not be a result of our sin. It can be a test. Then, we need to be faithful to the Lord amidst trials..
Everyone might have gone through storms of life or going through trials. These storms can be severe and unbearable, unspoken. If we surender our lives to Christ, Word of God says in John 26:34 says, "In this world you will have tribulations. Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
As we repent and surender ourselves, may this song bless our hearts and strengthen and comfort us.
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Benedict James.
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Topic : There Is Tremendous Power In This Word "NO" When It Is Spoken Resolutely And Courageously Without Falling Into Sweet Temptations And Pleasures.
Daniel 01: 05. And the king appointed for them a daily provision of kings delicacies and of the wine which he drank, and three years of training for them. 08th verse. But, Daniel proposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's delicacies nor the wine which he drank....
There is tremendous power in this word "No" when it is spoken resolutely and courageously without falling into sweet momentory pleasures. It has often been like the giant rock by the sea as it had encountered and hurled back the mighty waves of temptation. It is the majestic power, the power to say "No" to everything that is not right and divine. Whatever is wrong we must meet with a strong, firm, uncompromising *No." But often times we see millions of young people all over the world fall to this sweet loaf of temptation, not understanding it's just a momentory pleasure, but in the end, brings misery and destruction to their own lives.
Daniel when he was offered the best of the wine and food at the very king's table, he forsook the wine and tempting food. How about young generation of these days??
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Topic : Mastering Misfortunes/ Overcoming Trials, Hardships And Setbacks In Life.
2 Tim. 4 : 5. But you be watchful in all things. Endure afflictions..
Rom. 12:12. Rejoice in hope. Be patient in tribulation.
An English prisoner was suffering from persecution for sharing the gospel. He was cheered one hour each day by a little spot of sunshine on his prison dungeon wall.
Through a grating high up, the sun's rays streamed down for this little time of one hour or so. He found on his prison cell, an old iron nail and a stone. And with these rude impediments, he cut upon the wall a beautiful image of Christ hung upon His cross, while the sunlight lays there
Thus instead of bemoaning, he mastered his misfortune, getting blessing out of it. And blessing to others. Everyone who went to the cell after committing a crime were able to the glimpse of Christ and His love in the beautifully crafted image. The incidence has a lesson for us all. Whatever disaster or calamity that builds a dungeon wall around us, never let despair and disillusionment lay it's chilly hands upon us. Never yield to the gloom. Let us never let the darkness into our souls. There is no dungeon so deep and dark in the chilling room of affliction and gloom that can stop the rays of God's love stream. In the light of these, fashion a new beauty on our soul.
We need to carve the on the wall of our hearts, the image of Christ which inspires others. Conquered calamity becomes our helper, and leaves beauty on our soul.
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Prov. 10:07. The memory of the just is blessed.. Ps. 112:06. Righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Eccl. 07 : 01. A good name is better than precious ointment...
Topic : let Us Ensure Our Permanent Aadhaar Card Address Is Heaven - Written In The Book Of Life.
We are indeed blessed by the lives of several great servants of God who served the Lord faithfully and went to be with the Lord. One is, Bro. Joshi of Vishwavani. On 13th, well respected, blessed and popular retired Sr. Pastor and Presbyterian incharge of CSI Diocese, Rev. B.D Prem Sagar Ayyagaru slept in the Lord! He also played an active role in the CSI Diocese in various capacities.
Rev. B.D. Premsagar Ayyagaru has been very humble, gentle and one who fears the Lord. He is my friend's B.I.L.
I was blessed to be associated with him in two 'wedding / Holy Matrimony solemnisations' Having such a vast experience and great servant of God, in one of the weddings he humbled himself to offer me to preach the Word of God in the wedding.
Today it's time we all need to recall the blessings of such many righteous and our loved ones who went to be with the Lord!
When our loved are there in this world with us, be it our pastors, or mentors or evangelists or can be our own family members or relatives, be it a father, or mother, husband or wife or our siblings, or our own uncle, or aunty, or among our known Christian circles - often, and often we utterly fail to appreciate them or share with them as 'how they were a great blessing to us.'
We often times are ungreatful to them. We seldom reciprocate that love, that kindness, that reverence they deserve and appreciation for what they have done in our lives.
Then, we regret later for being so ungreatful or being so unthankful to them. After their death we see and find so many garlands on the dead body. And so many tributes pour in from the families or ministries and social circles. When they are alive seldom anyone neither talks to them nor appreciate their good works. Because we lack humility. We speak mostly good and great about them after they die and leave the world. And nothing worth we speak when they are alive. Instead some treat them harshly too not realising the sacrifice they have done, especially we see it happens in families and social circles..
Human behaviour is such, unless people live in supernatural mean I mean - 'In Christ' testifying Christ, gratitude and appreciation and esteeming others and respecting others will be difficult to find.
That's why this quote has become so popular because of its reality. "Dead people receive more flowers than the living ones because regret is stronger than gratitude." - Anonymous.
How true it is!!
I had a very close and God fearing friend who had great 'Christ like qualities' and had a very good name in Christian circles.
Unfortunately though he has been a gem as a human and as a witness for Christ, nobody cared him and many ignored him when he was alive. Understanding his situation, the Lord gave the grace to stand with him and encourage him. When he died so many in Christian circles who ingnored him came to pay tributes.
How true it is indeed! Often it happens - "Those who are rich in Christ are often ignored and treated like fools in this world. Even Christ was ignored by majority - Pharisees and Saducees. Even Joseph was ignored by his brothers. Because of my friend's submissive life, humbleness like Christ, he was ignored by most and only few acknowledged His witnessing life. When he died, many who ignored him paid tributes... How true is that quote, "Dead people receive more flowers than the living ones. Regret is greater than gratitude." Anonymous.
Truly the value of a person on this earth, be it a father or mother or spiritual mentors or pastors is known only after they die. We need to value them when they are alive.
So, it's important
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Topic for today: Prayer Must Become Our Lifestyle. We Might Have Anxious Moments, Setbacks And Failures. Never Give Up Prayer Even Amidst Painful And Difficult Times.
Promise And Prayer go together. There are numerous promises in the Bible on restoration, strength, comfort, hope, Joy over depression, peace over dejection, hope over anxious and dreadful moments, for deliverance and healing. And over worry, stress and the list goes on. For everything we need there are promises in His divine Word. But, yet they are not fulfilled. And we feel void, empty and fearful... But, when God has promised anything to us, working hard on it we can go to him and ask Him to do based on the promises in the divine Word and in His divine will.
But, then, why ask when He has promised?? Asking shows faith. Asking releases faith and confidence. Asking is the acceptance on our part of what God offers based on His promises.
Moreover Word of God is very clear in Mat. 07: 07 & 8 - "Ask and ye shall receive; For everyone who asks receives. So, ask not, and he shall not receive." So, let us find a promise for what we want or any need or issue or adversity we face and ask boldly to our Heavenly Father.
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Benedict James.
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Topic: Irrespective Of What God's Work Or Any Work You And I Do, A True Repentant Heart Without Any Hidden / Secret Sins Will Be A True Blessing To The World.
Often times we lose the presence of the Lord; often times we lose the power of the Lord in our lives; And many a times we lose the joy of the lord in our lives, because we do not do things which are pleasing to God. We do things which are not in line with the Word of God. We do things which are not the will and divine purpose of God in our lives, but take our own worldly decisions and regret later facing the consequences and bitterness in our lives, and sometimes shame and dishonour too in our lives. It's not God or satan which is the root cause for our sin and downfall, but, often times, we ourselves.
If we see the life of King David, he too made an intentional 'pleasurable sin' and lost the presence and power of the lord. And, the very joy of the Lord in his life.
But, as we know, he came back strongly to the Lord with a true heart of repentence. The prayer of repentence in Ps. 51: 10 to 12 verses. "Create in me a clean heart O Lord. And renew a right Spirit within me.." And David was never the same eversince he truly confessed his sin, but went from strength to strength.
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Topic : Our Little Prayers To God Are Over -Answered. We Ask For Temporal Things; And He Gives Us Both, Temporal And Eternal.
Ps. 37:4. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
No true, faith-winged prayer goes unanswered, but many a prayer that seems to us unanswered is really over-answered. The very thing we ask God does not grant, because He is able to do something infinitely better for us. We ask for bodily help or relief, and He sees that we need far more some deep spiritual blessing. He answers our soul's needs before He gratifies our personal wishes. Otherwise we don't change!!
Jesus raised Lazarus from death. After Lazarus was raised, life, how he lived no one knows. Nothing is ever mentioned in the Bible. But, then, he died the 2nd time.
An alcoholic, on death bed, fearing death, gave an oath of not touching the wine. He gave his life after the counsel. God in His mercy healed him completely. But, he is back to his old habbit.
I always therefore emphasis ; True spiritual healing is 1000 times better than physical healing." Eternal life is secured.
So, we ask for a temporal ; He does not give it to us, but instead He bestows upon us a spiritual good that enriches us forever. We ask for lifting away of a burden or sickness or averting of a sorrow; our plea is not granted in form, instead we receive the new impartation of the power of Christ, or an angel comes and ministers to us. Thus many times our little prayers are over-answered.
Lord often times we ask for little temporal things of this world, but you give us more than that which blesses our body and soul.
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Benedict James
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Topic: True Blessings Are Not In The Easy Paths! Easy Path W/O Any Struggles Lead To Failures And Disappointment.
There is always an easy path and a right path in everyone's life. What we choose we become. Enjoy comforts and easy going life now, later life will certainly be very hard to climb - an uphill task.
During the Japanese colonial rule over Korea, some people chose an easy, comfortable life, but some chose the right path and devoted their whole life to the struggle for their country's independence. According to their choices, they lived completely different lives and ended up with totally different outcomes; the former were branded as traitors, and the later were hailed as the Korean independent activists, with their names honored for future generations.
Similarly, there is an easy path and right path in our life of faith as well. We are strongly tempted in these luxurious days, to seek out the easy ways in life. Naturally, we are not fond of bearing heavy burdens, of performing hard tasks, of making self denials. We prefer to be slothful, lazy and idle. Not many people die of overwork; more die of lack of excitement, boredom and dissatisfaction in life. Souls are withered too, by pleasure seeking and by excessive gratification of one's own appetites, desires or whims. In shrinking from self denials called for in the path of duty we are missing the best things God has to give us.
There are always temptations at the crossroads of our lives to choose between the easy worldly path or right path. It's upto us to chose as these decisions either mar and destroy our lives or makes it fruitful and joyful.
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Topic : God's Love Is Unconditional And Never Changes. Man's Love Is Conditional And Often Selfish.
1 Chronicle 16:34. Gives thanks to the Lord, because His faithful love endures forever.
We all face different situations in our lives at various stages of our lives........
A true Christian who loves the Lord will never do such things. These people's love takes a new meaning in their lives. Its pure and harmless like dove - like the love of Christ. They are true ambassadors of Christ who may not get much benefit in this world, but richly rewarded in heaven.
Let us meditate now on the changeless love of Christ. It's refreshing, re- strenthening and reassuring. It's pure and harmless.
Most of us have times when we can say, "Oh I know that God loves me now;" but the feeling is transient, and soon passes away. Tomorrow we are doubting and fearing as before, and the joy has gone out of our heart. Does God's love , then, change? Did he love me yesterday, and does not love me today? Has the divine heart unclasped it's hold upon me? No! And Never! The love of God is changeless and eternal. Heaven and earth may pass away, but the kindness and the Love of the Lord shall never depart from any of His children. Let us not be anxious nor worried and try to grasp this truth. Then, come what may, joy or sorrow, prosperity or adversity, we shall know always that the love of God abides unchanging - that we are held in it's clasp with a hold that never can be torn loose by any person or any enemy.
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Topic : Blessings Of Suffering; Mostly God Gives His Revelations, Visions And Dreams And Blessings During The Nights/Darkest Hours.
Ps. 30 ; 05. For his anger is but for a moment; His favour is for life. Weeping may endure for a night. But, joy comes in the morning.
"For every dark cloud, there is a silver lining."
Often times, we experience mountain top experiences, and we also dive through the darkest nights and deep valley experiences. But, mostly God gives His revelations, vision and dreams during the nights/dark hours.
God often takes His children into chamber of pain and draws the curtains while He brings out the features of His divine own image.
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1Thes 05:17. Pray without ceasing.
Topic : "Spiritual Dryness" In Christian Life. Periodic Check Up Of Our Christian Growth/Health.
When people say they are "spiritually dry", they usually mean they feel distant from God or struggling to grow spiritually. They don't see God working in their lives as the burdens of life press in, and they begin to feel discouraged. They search for God in a dry and parched land where there is no water.
Sometimes spiritual dryness can cause as I said due to sin. Sin can cause us to feel distant from God. Unconfessed hidden sins can cause us to lose joy associated with our salvation. Some people feel spiritually dry because of physical, mental or spiritual pain.
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Topic : "Doubt Creates The Darkest Moments In Our Finest Hour. Faith Creates Brightest Moments In Our Darkest Hour." - Ymous. Faith Comes Through The Word of God.
If we think we are sick, we will be sick.
Israelites thought Goliath was stronger then them, they paid the price self defeating themselves for days before David arrived and destroyed him. So, what we keep doing - good or bad, we become.
Isia.40:31. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
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"Working Hard With Self Discipline When Going Through Struggles And Challenges, Is The True Mark Of A Winner."
"Struggle is real, but so are the blessings."
"There are hidden blessings in every struggle."
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk only leads to poverty. Prov. 14: 23.
The nominal Christian life that costs nothing is not worthy of the name. There has to be self restraint, discipline and severe schooling. There must be struggle and the agonising effort. If we have to reach the goal, and win the prize, we must put every energy of life into the race or mission we carry. There must be sacrifice of indolence, self will and personal ease. Too much pampering spoils an earnest Christian.
Every noble life is a struggle from beginning to end. Only those who resist and fight and overcome are successful in life.
This is true in every sphere - in business, in study, in professional life and in spiritual life too!!
Profound evangelist who worked and toiled 18 hours in a day once said, "Nothing comes easy in life. Nothing. We need to pay the cost.
Sitting in an easy chair relaxing for hours together on social media and friends will take us only to mediocrity. And settle in ordinary job or position be it our professional or spiritual lives.
Are we resisting sin, overcoming temptation, living Victoriously in trials? If so, we can expect fruitfulness and success in our professional and spiritual lives. If not, we are not living worthily and thereby reap failures, disappointment and dejection. It's our own doing..
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Topic : Are We Happiness- Makers Or Add Further Misery..? Do Our Acts Bring The World To Light Of Christ Or Do Our Acts Plunge Them To Further Darkness? Or Are We The Open Bible The World Can See Or Closed Bible...?
Mt. 5:16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Mt. 5:13. You are the salt of the earth..
World needs nothing more than 'happiness - makers'. There is great deal of sadness, fear and depression everywhere. The Bible is the only Book in the world meant to make people happy. Peace and joy rings all through it. The mission of the gospel is to give happiness. The angel's announcement of good tidings of great joy is going forth yet on every breeze.
The story of the love of Christ is - changing darkness to light, despair to hope, tears to laughter, sorrow to rejoicing, in all lands.
If you and I say, we are children of God, then we ought to be that open Bible. If we truly say we are the 'open Bible', a question to all of us - "Are we showing truly that love of Christ that changes the darkness and sadness in the lives of people to light? Are we changing the despair, sorrow and anguish of people to hope and joy? Are we bringing people from tears of sorrow and hurt to tears of joy and healing? Is our life and lifestyle rekindling and replacing freshness of joy over grief and sorrow of others?"
If we are doing these things, then the world can see Christ in us. Our life itself becomes an open Bible.
Beloved, we are just sojourners. One profound evangelist once said, "Christians are the best actors, better than those who act in the film field.
Often times we express proffesed love, our very acts take others into intense darkness... We add more sorrow, more tears to already people who are aching with pain and misery. Everything that we do in this world will be uncovered one day before everyone. It can be only two. Either Glory or Shame and dishonour.
So, It is the mission of every Christian to be a 'happiness maker'. Each one of us as God's children have the power to add something at least to the world's gladness.
We can do this in a thousand ways, by being joyful ourselves, making our lives a sweet song, by telling others the joyful things of the Word of God. It's the key to true happiness and peace - by adding kindness to all we meet, by comforting the sorrowful and disheartened, lifting burdens away, cheering sadness and weariness and scattering blessings wherever we go.
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Topic : Loving Unlovely People Too! Loving Difficult People. ๐
Matthew 5:46 - For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
There are some people whom it is very easy to love. Is it not? They are congenial to our tastes. They have amiable qualities or charming manners, or they have befriended us or they are our social companions.
But they are others, good enough, yet not congenial, not amiable, not to our taste. Because they have unlovely and disagreeable traits of Christ and complete agreeable traits of the world. Faults completely mar the beauty of their character.
Yet, if we are called to be Christians, if we are called to bear the name of Christ, if we are called to bear and carry the cross daily, we should not or rather we must not fail to the brotherly love toward such people. We must seek that charity, that hides the multitude of their sins and faults against you. My question is : Do you and I do that?
To be truly honest it's the most challenging and difficult thing to do, but not impossible. It's no doubt a daunting task, as it tests our humility to the core. And our enemy - "SELF, " And exposes the true personality of the person.
By God's grace, I passed this test, not earlier but certainly in the recent times. It's most challenging for anyone but we need to strive to love the unlovely.
If we see the lives of Joseph and Daniel and Stephen, they passed these tests completely. They loved those who hated them, they prayed for those who not only persecuted them but killed them. That's the reason they were most blessed and successful in their missions..
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Benedict James
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Topic : Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17.
There are some who always talk bad about others always. And some who always try to put down and discourage others doing good. There are some who keep using the tongue for everything, but for Christ. There are few who spend most of the time on mobile and net than on prayer and on the divine Word. There are few who become habitual smokers and alcoholics unable to come out. Yes, we become slaves to certain sins.
Here we see in this video the testimony of John S. Rao, later on called as Johnny Lever, the most popular comedian. When his son was struggling for life, he put his trust in God and saw God's divine hand upon his son. Transformed comedian, Johnny Lever has put away all his addicted sins which chained him. And his very tongue which was used often to talk bad about others and foul language has now transformed himself to bless others and to talk good about others.
If youโre struggling with the ugliness of sin in your own lifeโwhether thatโs yelling at your kids, holding a grudge, being stingy, or drowning your sorrows in the ice cream tubโthere is hope in Jesus. So, trust Him, Confess and be completely transformed and be a new creation in Him.
let's watch the video and be blessed. The joy of seeing Johnny Lever's family serving Christ.
Have a blessed day!! ๐น๐๐
Benedict James.
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic: Never Be Unequally Yoked With Unbelievers Or Wordly People, Lest You Too Will Be Destroyed.
Prov. 12:26. The righteous should choose his friends carefully.
Be it friendship or marriage, Word of God says in 2 Corint. 06:14, "Never be unequally yoked with unbelievers." If we take the example of Jezreel, the wicked wife of King Ahab, she gives wrong advise to king Ahab and leads him against the servant of God, Elijah which means against the very plan of God. And the end result- she herself lost her life and met a pathetic and miserable end. Absolutely a wrong companion! That's why the Word of God tell us time and again to choose friends or companion wisely.
True friends are like diamonds - precious and rare. True friends are those who are happy when we succeed, and sad when we fail. They stand and give a helping hand.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video devotional Msg.!
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Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!!!๐๐น
Topic : When We Delight, Meditate The 'Word Of God' And Abide By It, It Guides Us, Protects Us And Prospers Us And Gives Us Peace.
Ps. 01 : 02. But his delight is in the law of the Lord & in His law doth he meditate day & night. And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
"The tragedy of life is not death; but what we let die inside of us every moment while we live." - N. Cousins
"We are not products of circumstances, but we are products of our own decisions." - Stephen Covey
"When we walk in line with the Word of God, the best is yet to come."
In order to know what are the various benefits and blessings we receive when the Word of God is within us, pls listen to this short video msg.
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Benedict James
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic : "Words can plant gardens; also words can burn large forests too!" "To kill a person one weapon is enough; but to kill and hurt a mind just ONE hurtful word is enough."
Prov. 18:21. Death & Life are in the power of the Tongue.
Prov. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but harsh words stir up anger.
I've shared on this topic many a times. We pass in several areas of areas of our lives but falter in one particular area of life.
Words are FREE; but how we use them cost us. Our Words can bless people. Our words can curse people.
Words have lot of power. With one word we can break relationship. With one word where there is no relationship it can be built.
With few kind words we can steadily develop relationship; but on the other hand one wrong or hurtful or grevious word is enough to lit a great war of friction & storm.
It is the best that can happen is - 'to lose the debatable arguments and win the relationship'. But, often times it happens that we win arguments but lose precious relationships.
So, it's so important to be very careful. "Not raising our voice but raising the value of our words will build healthy & fruitful relationships." Because it's rain that grows flowers but not thunder.
"One good word is a gift. It will repay good. But one grevious or hurtful word is like a debt. We need to pay interest."
"Words can plant gardens; also words can burn large forests too!!"
What we eat may not remain in our stomach; but what we say remains in our heart forever and so, it's very important to think twice before we speak..
We use water regularly and we also use our words, but once they are used they cannot be retrieved.
To kill a person one weapon is enough; but to kill and hurt a mind just ONE hurtful word is enough.
When people come & shout without any proper reasoning, let us just ignore them, because It's not the rupee notes which make noise but coins make noise where it's value is insignificant.
For complete devotion pls watch this short video.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the triumphant and victorious name of Jesus!! ๐น๐๐
Topic : In Christ Jesus, We Are Overcomers Of Sin, Satan, Situations Which Look Like An Uphill Task And Over Death Too!.
We are children of God and so have been born into the family of overcomers. Every born-again child of God is an overcomer. You and I are no exception.
But many people associate overcoming with achievements....
John 1:12 says, But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God.
So, The Lord gives all those the power to overcome, the day we received Him and become His children.
We are the family of Christ who infact has been an overcomer of sin, satan, situations and even conquered death. So, we too are overcomers being in His family.
Here Christ endured suffering, hardships, toil and sweat and death too before He became an overcomer.
We may be going through any hardships and shipwrecks, may be, you are in the cross roads..... Trusting Christ and striving hard diligently we too can conquer any mountain, any frontier that looks uphill task.
โBlessed is the man who endures temptationโ (Jam. 1:12)
โBe not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with goodโ (Ro 12:21)
Nothing becomes great until it overcomes something. If outstanding success came easy, everybody would have it. But if everybody had it, then it wouldnโt be outstanding success. How does a caterpillar develop into a butterfly? By overcoming the cocoon. Would it be easier to stay in the comfort of the cocoon? Some days the struggle is so great that the caterpillar probably thinks so to give up. But the price of freedom, flight, and discovery, is struggle, development, and breakthrough. There is no other way. Why did Jesus send His disciples into the storm on the Sea of Galilee? To teach them to trust Him in every situation of life. Soon He will be leaving them.....Have a blessed and joyful day!! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the loving and sweet name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic : "Remember You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup."
"Remember To Take Care Of Yourself. Sometimes You Get So Busy Taking Care Of Others, You Forget That You Are Important Too!" - Joyce Meyer.
Our cup of life can be empty, when we keep doing our way; when we keep deciding our way, and not seeking His divine will instead.
We all grown up in this world with full of strife and turmoil, arguing and bickering with no peace at till we met the "Prince of Peace."
If you are a Christian, when I say Christian, I mean being a 'born again', christian, then our cup can never be empty. But, we need to strive towards the fruit of the spirit so that the World knows that we bear fruit and be a great blessing...
As I shared already, to be truly a blessing, we certainly cannot serve from an empty cup without the overflowing blessings of God's presence in our lives. These blessings had to be visible to others at all times - His blessings of provision, His protection, His Power, His grace and His mercies in our lives.
Even if we work hard and have busy right schedules, our life can be empty, if, we are filled with selfishness, lust, wrath, anger, evil speaking, hatred, putting down others, not able to digest success of others, losing patience as often like a little child who falters and falls.
But, our cup can never be empty when our lives are truly rooted with His divine Word in agape love, self control, gentleness, meekness, kindness, goodness, long-suffering, patience, temperance, and praying for those who hate and malign us, loving people who persecute us...
Whoever it might be, take care of yourself first that your life is blessed and filled with His rich blessings in your own personal life.
As we cannot pour anything from an empty cup. So, it's primarily important that we be strong and ensure our cup is not empty but always filled and overflowing with divine God's blessings so that it flows easily from us.
One way of filling it up is - by being a role model as a father, mother, husband, wife, brother, sister, pastor, leader, evangelist, not to mention disciple of Christ. The world knows whether we are fruitful or not.
We need to not only invest in meditating the Word of God, but enjoy it to apply it in our lives.....
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video.
Have a blessed and joyful day! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James.
Greetings in the supernatural name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic: No tempest can ever break from the control of Him who is the Lord and Redeemer.
Mark 04: 38 & 39. .... The disciples said to Him, "Master, do you not care that we are perishing?" Then Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea "Peace be still." The wind ceased and there was a great calm. Jesus said unto them "Why are you so fearful? Where is your faith??"..
No tempest can ever break from the control of Him who is the Lord and Redeemer. No ๐ wave ever rolls any farther than He permits unless we move away from His sovereign grace, attached to the strings of the world. There is nothing in this world that is not under the sway of His โ hand that was nailed on the cross. We can await series of rainbows for the storms in our lives - when we Trust and Obey Him.
Have a Blessed and a Cheerful day!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James.
Greetings in the Holy name of Jesus! ๐๐น๐ Topic : Be not deceived. God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that he shall reap. Gal. 6:8
Arrogance and pride begats arrogance and pride. Life teaches us back 'life lessons.'
Hypocrisy, arrogance, pride, anger, harshness, hatred, dishonesty are the marks of a worldly Christian.
Having humility, meekness, kindness, gentleness, goodness, patience, politeness inspite of having heath, wealth power and position is the mark of a true Christian, who truly manifests the love, kindness, respect...
One Role model from Bible is Joseph son of Jacob I can say. He never exploited his brothers who harmed him...
"We see very few people in this world who have wealth, health, power, fame, powerful position and having humility." We can count them. Blessed are such people.
We can see many people feel below their social status to show that humility and kindness till they too receive a setback in their lives.
It takes precious time of yours to watch this video.
We can watch how a government official not only was corrupt, but full of pride, full of arrogance and rude behaviour finally met his own fate..
Pl take your valuable precious time to watch this video though it's a bit lengthy.
God bless!! Blessed and joyful time!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus!!๐น๐๐
Topic : "Doing God's Will Is The Greatest Blessing!! There Will Be No Regrets." - Ben
Mt. 7:21. Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord" will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is heaven.
We are never to be rebellious or slow to submit to God, but we must be sure that we have done all we can before we fold our hands and say, "Thy Will be done." There come many experiences, however, in which we can do nothing, and can only submit. We must not only ourselves strive faithfully in all things to do the will of God , but must suffer it to be done in us, even when it lays us low in the dust, even when it strips us bare and shatters all our happiness.
This will is to be accepted, too, not rebelliously, with murmuring and complaint, but songfully, joyfully and lovingly.
"God can do wonders with a broken heart, if we can give Him all the pieces without holding back.," - Ben.
"The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you."
So, the best way to be protected from all trouble and heartache is to allow the will of God. How it can be fulfilled? Simple yet challenging, but exciting to implement.
God reveals His Plan through the Bible. Let Bible be our compass. Let the Word become our breath and life.....
For complete devotion, Pls watch the short video.
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I. Benedict James
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus!! ๐๐น๐
Topic: We Seek Not Only Whatsoever Things Are Just And True And Honest, But Whatsoever Things Are Lovely.
Ps. 29:2. Worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness.
Holiness is the most beautiful thing in the world and in heaven. Holiness is beautiful because it reflects the Christ in us and makes us different from the world or seperates us from the world.
The beauty comes to us when we truly repent of our sins and trust Christ as our Saviour.
Human holiness is not always beautiful. There are people who are good and just but not lovely. They have qualities that repel others. But true holiness is attractive. We ought to make our lives so beautiful that all who look upon us shall be drawn to our Master. We do dishonour to Christ and make Him unhappy when we profess to be His people, and yet show in our character, disposition, and life things that are unlike Christ.
How do men of the world know what true religion is, if you and I do not show them it's beauty in our lives? As I said, "We should seek not only whatsoever things are just, true and honest, but also whatsoever things are lovely."
For complete devotion pls watch short video.
Have a joyful and blessed day!!๐น๐๐
I. Benedict James
Greetings in the loving name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic : In Order To Enjoy Meaningful And Victorious Life We Need To Be Guarded And Aware Of Besetting Sins.
Besetting sins are the ones mankind continually struggles with and have a weakness towards it.
The word 'beset us' found in Hebrews 12:1. "Wherefore seeing we who also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth do easily beset us..."
The best thing of life comes to us wrapped up in difficulties, obstacles, seeming hindrances and oppositions, and unless we meet them heroically and victoriously we shall miss God's richest and best gifts and treasures. It is hard for example to have besetting sin, one specially our weak areas we are prone to trip and fall often. And temptation comes to us often stalking like a Goliath before us.
These besetting pockets of repeated sins continue in our lives because we have heartfelt desire to continue them, and not because we have a heartfelt desire to stop them.
We need to face the fact that we commit the sin because we desire to do those sins more than we want to obey Christ.
Many know what are the sins which they are unable to overcome, which they do not even wrestle with but tamely give in again and again and allow these sins to overcome them.
We do not understand often times that these besetting habitual sins are our enemies which will thwart our destiny to Heaven.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short video.
Have a joyful and blessed day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus! ๐๐๐น
Topic : "Knowledge Will Give You Power, but character respect." - Bruce Lee "Character Is What You Are When No One Is Watching." - Heraclitus
Ps. 26: 1 Declare me innocent O Lord, for I have acted with integrity.
It is the building of the character that should be central aim in all of our lives. Business, school, college, church, profession, pleasure, struggle, reading all are but means to the one end. The growth of one's manhood is infinitely of more importance than the growth of one's fortune. Everything we do leaves it's impress within, upon our soul. We are building life all the while whatever we are doing. The work itself may fail, the efforts may fail, but in the workers' disappointment, amid the failure of his plans, the work on his or her character goes on or lives on. Even in defeats the struggling leaves a recompense within. Giving though nothing gift comes from the gift, blesses the giver.
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will and character.
"People are interested by our talents, power and fame. God is impressed by character."
"Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It's created little by little, day by day."
"The truth of our efforts is expressed through the choice of our actions."
Character Character Character Is Most Important.
"Greatness Is Best Measured By How Well An Individual Responds To The Happenings In Life That Appear To Be Totally Unfair, unreasonable, and undeserved.- Marvin J. Ashton.
For complete devotion, let us watch the video.
Have a blessed and joyful day!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the Joyful and marvelous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น๐
Topic : "Your Honesty, Integrity And Uprightness Can Transform Someone's Life. The World Watches Our Lives And Not Our Sermons."
Our honesty level and uprightness is a reflection of our character. God made honesty as one of His commands. Apostle Paul says in Romans 12:17, "Recompense to no man evil for evil."
Honesty is a facet of moral character that connotes virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, , decent conduct, along with the absence of lying, cheating, gossiping and slandering.
So, our first challenge is to learn to be honest with ourselves. We, as imperfect humans succumb to self deception. If we read Rev. 3:17, Christians in the church at Laodicea that they have fooled themselves into thinking that they were rich when, when in fact, they were "poor and blind and naked spiritually- a truly pitiable state.
Their self deception only made their situation more dangerous.
Being honest with ourselves can make our life easier, less complicated, a lot more beautiful. And most importantly our honest acts may transform someone completely. Let us watch the video of the honesty of a young boy which touched a millionaire who wanted to construct a huge shopping mall. But touched by the honesty of a small young boy transformed his life to build a school for the poor people to reform the lives of underprivileged children. Let's watch and be blessed.
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Topic : "Greater love Has No One Than This, That Jesus Iay Down His life For Us." - John 15:13,
He loved the mankind and gave His best gift, His only begotten son, Jesus.
John 03:16. For God so loved the world....
Ephesians 5:1โ2, Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.
The greatest attribute in God is not His power though it is omnipotence; not His knowledge though it omniscience; not His glory though it is burning majesty; it is His love. He is greatest as He blesses and serves. The brightest hour in Christ's not the hour of His transfiguration, or of His miracle - working, or of His sublime teaching, but the hour when He hung in the darkness on His cross. Then it was that His love shown out in the most wondrous revealing. We need to remember for ourselves that the greatest thing in the world is love - that serving is the path to highest honour.
Have a Joyful morning and and a blessed day!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the joyful name of Jesus Christ!!
Topic: "Humour & Laughter Strengthens Immune System, Boosts Mood, Diminishes Pain, Protects Us From The Damaging Effects Of Stress."
Prov. 17 : 22. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.
There are three types of people. There are some who always smile. These are the people who will laugh easily both at themselves and at life's absurdities. They routinely find humour in everyday events. There are some who smile now & then like how the clouds appear & disappear. There are some who never or rather seldom smile.๐. Which group you belong to??
The simple act of considering the good things in our past life will distance us from negative thoughts.....
You keep smiling and make others smile. It enhances the health of both. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain & conflict....
Laughter provides benefits to a person's physical, emotional & social well being.
Laughter also helps n relaxes facial & body muscles.
Study further says "Humour n laughter strengthens immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, protects us from the damaging effects of stress."
For complete devotion, pls watch the short video.
Keep smiling & have a fun filled n blessed day! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the supernatural and awesome name of Jesus!! ๐๐๐๐น
Topic : We Are Not Alone In Our Battles With Fear. But, We Are Able To Counter Fear, Only When Christ Is Allowed To Reign In Our Lives." "No Weapon That Formed Against Me Shall Prosper." - Isia. 54:17
It's because of our intimate relationship with Jesus. In fact earning wealth, power, position and fame with wrong and wicked ways adds more fear, vulnerability and guilt which further adds more anxiety than to a normal person. We cannot avoid this.
But, when we begin to experience His presence in our lives more and more, and live faithfully, fear loses its grip more and more, as we draw closer and closer to the Lord. This is the truth. We see few men of God in this world radiate with such joy, victory and sunshine...
Yesterday we heard in the devotion the first three letters of the acronym of the 5 letter Word - FEARS. 1) F- Face the fear. 2) E- Expect the resistance. 3) A- Apply the Word.
Today we will hear the 4th and 5th letter. R and S......
4th) R- Recognise the Lord โFor I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help youโ (Isaiah 41:13).
For the believers in Christ Jesus, He promised that He would never leave nor forsake us. We are not alone in our battles with fear, as I shared.
In fact, because of our intimate relationship with Jesusโwe begin to know His presence and fear loses its grip on our hearts. The Lord is available to help us through scary situations, if we are willing to submit to Him and follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. The more we practice the presence of God, the less fearful we will become.
5th) S- Speak the Truth โFor God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mindโ (2 Timothy 1:7).
No Place for Fear for Bible believing and Bible obeying Christians. This Christian journey has many peaks and valleys. There will be mountain top experiences of faith that will allow us to soar in spiritual victories, yet there are also valleys of missed opportunities.
For complete devotion, let us watch the video.
Have a joyful morning and victorious day over 'fear'. ๐๐๐น
I. Benedict James.
I bring greetings of joy and peace in the victorious name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐
Topic : When Fear Raises Its Ugly Head To Intimidate Us, We Must Resist The Urge To Run And Instead Turn To Face It...
Fear can be paralyzing. Those who suffer from the effects of fear have difficulty in accomplishing the purposes of Godโs calling on their lives. They struggle with moving forward when the Spirit says โGo!โ and they struggle with remaining in place when the Spirit says โStay!โ Satan always will have the fear option available for every believer who dares to step out in faith to do Godโs will. However God hasnโt given His people a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind to do what would be impossible without Him.
Let us focus on the acronym the 5 Biblical ways to gain victory over our fears.
1) Face the Fear โ โBut by righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks backโ But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are savedโ (Hebrews 10:38-39).
When fear raises its ugly head to intimidate us, we must resist the urge to run and instead turn to face it. We can deal with it because the God who is within us is greater than the devil and anything that comes against us. In order to have the victory, our first response is to pray and ask the Lord for strength through the gift of the Holy Spirit. He will give courage to our soul and vision to our mind to overcome the spirit of fear.
2) Expect the Resistance โSubmit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from youโ (James 4:7).
Just because we deal with fear once, it does not mean that we will never encounter it again. When Jesus was tempted by Satan, scripture teaches us that โWhen the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune timeโ (Luke 4:13). We are not better than Jesus and fear will come back another time perhaps when we are weakened, when we are tired, weary, or not feeling good. The victory happens when we make up our minds to resist a passive approach to fear every single time we face.
3) Apply the Word โThere is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in loveโ (1 John 4:18).
The spirit of fear canโt occupy the same space as perfect love! One will eventually overcome the other. Our love is built up as we read, study, memorize, and obey the Word of God to every area of our lives. No one will ever overcome fear without the love of God expressed through the Scriptures. Itโs the truth and love of God keeping His promises that strengthens our faith and we are no longer fearful regardless of the situation.
Have s joyful and blessed day! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the gentle name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Silence Is A Great Strength. Psychologists Say, "Wise And Highly Learned Persons Are Seldom Violent."
The importance of silence in this turbulent & noisy world enshrined in the saying "Speech is silver but silence is golden."
Silence is a source of great strength. There has been an observation by the Psychologists that wise & highly learned men are mostly silent & seldom they react. On the other hand as we know the proverb, "Empty vessels make much noise."๐
What does the Bible say about being silent or being soft?
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Ecclesiastes 9:17. The quiet words of the wise are more to be heededย than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
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Prover. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger.
3) Proverbs 17:28. Even fools are thought wise when he holdeth his peace.
May your silence be a spl. blessing to others today. For today's complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio msg.
Have a joyful ๐ day and blessed new week!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic : Pastors Who Are Rooted In The Divine Word And Also 'Walk The Talk' Mean, Walk Accordingly Are Blessed Indeed! Their Rewards Are In Heaven.
John 10: 11. I am the good Shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for His sheep.
Yesterday, mean Sunday, 10th October has been celebrated as "International Pastors' Appreciation Day.
A blessed pastor is one who knows his flock by name. He knows the way. He walks that way. He leads that way, Way to eternal joy.
He knows the needs and strengths of each family.
He is the one who Cares for his flock, who preserves and protects them and encourages them through the divine Word of God..
I take the pleasure to wish all pastors International Pastors' Appreciation Day!
A tedious job indeed! A post which I read yesterday I share:
"A Pastor - No one knows : What a Pastor hears, What he sees, The secrets he must keep, The temptations he encounters, The tears he sheds, The sorrow he endures, The loneliness he manages, The bitterness he experiences, The Lies levelled against him by some of the people he serves! How he accommodates those who pretend they love him but behind, they destroy him. How he tries to live more than a human, The lack he suffers, The discrimination he must not react to, The accusations he has to mute at, The expectations he strives to cope with, Even a fellow Pastor does not know what the other goes through. He is alive for God and yet he lives for Us! A Pastor & the Pastorhood is what no One can fully understand or comprehend! The Pastor hood is "A Mystery"! The Pastor is a mystery too! A mystery is an incomprehensible intelligibility! So ALL you can do for him is do pray for him. A day must not pass without a standing in the gap for him! Wish him well, & endeavor to understand him! Make him happy at least, For an unhappy Pastor is a disaster to the Church of God! Respect your Pastor........ Pray for your Pastor........ Encourage your Pastor..... Celebrate your Pastor...... Stop Judging Pastors because of what you heard or saw... God bless you as you honor your Pastor.,"
Have a joyful day and blessed new week!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the blessed name of Jesus which gives us peace that passeth all understanding.๐๐๐น
Topic : "Blessedness Is Promised To The Peacemaker, Not To The Conqueror." - Francis Quarles
Mt. 05:09. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Peace making ministry is divine. It's one of the most fruitful ministries.
No-one in heaven finds delight in seperating friends.
"Just so far as we get peacemaking spirit into our lives do we hear the mark of God's image."
Let us listen to a short video devotional msg.
Have a blessed day!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Greetings in the most trusted name of Jesus!!๐น๐๐๐
Topic : Let's Trust The Lord Completely And Give The Steering Wheel To His Hands Instead Of Making Him A Stepney Spare Wheel.
We know Stepney wheel is needed only when problems arise.
Prov. 3 : 5, 6 and 7. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do. Do not be impressed with your own wisdom.
We say "God has good plans to us. Jerm 29 : 11, but plan our own important things with our own wisdom.
We say, "He is our Good Shepherd" but we never make Him the Lord of our lives.
Do we trust Him with our lives completely? No, we want to grab life by the horns and steer forward keeping him behind as "Spare stepney wheel.
Only when the wheel of life is deflated with severe problems, like guilt, doubt, fear, anxiety, unknown sickness, sudden grief, sudden storms of life, then we look to Christ seriously. All these fail and the wheel of life cannot move, we then remember the Stepney wheel..
Umpteen number of times several believers and young people steered their lives on their own and burnt their lives, future and eternal life because Jesus Christ remained as a spare wheel in their lives.
When life does not make sense, Trust Jesus.
When all hell is braking, trust Jesus.
When one whom you trusted deserted you, Trust Jesus. He will never desert you.
When kids are not acting right - trust Jesus.
When you have a bad report from the doctor, trust Jesus.
Shall we let Jesus take the steering wheel? Lord, till now, I trusted on some people they deserted me. I trusted on my strengths but I've become weak. My health failed.
I trusted on my pride, trusted on my achievements, boasted on my popularity, but everything has been vanity, anguish and meaninglessness.
For complete devotion, pls watch the short video.
Have a blessed and joyful time!! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Four Biblical Principles For A Healthy, Joyful And Fruitful Christian Life.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
One of the greatest truths I've learned during my youth age - mean, in my early 20s in Youth For Christ has been fundamental four biblical principles for a steady healthy Christian growth. That is - Word of God, Prayer, Fellowship and Witness.
They are like four main spokes of a wheel get attached to the hub of the wheel, i.e Jesus Christ.
We were privileged and blessed to know these truths, and on these foundation we have grown. And certainly I'm indeed grateful for the godly leadership of Rev. Christopher David uncle, Hepzy aunty and later on Rev. Ashirvadam anna in Youth For Christ. And also our dear Benhur Luke uncle from Love of Christ Youth Fellowship.
All the four principles are equally important.
Today, would like to dwell on the importance of "Fellowship."
During these days, young people are destroyed with bad company of friends leading them to wicked things and laziness without any vision and goals...
I was blessed with an article received from a group which I would like to share shows the significance of having Fellowship.
"A man, who regularly attended family & group meetings suddenly, without any notice, stopped participating. After a few weeks, one very cold night the leader of that group decided to visit him.
He found the man at home, alone, sitting in front of a fireplace where a bright fire burned.
The man welcomed the leader. There was great calm & silence.
The two men only watched the dancing flames around the logs that crackled in the fireplace.
After a few minutes the leader, without saying a word, examined the logs that formed the fire and selected one of them, glowing most brightly of all, and removed it to the side with a pair of tongs. Then he sat down again.
The host was paying attention to everything, fascinated. Before long, the lone logโs flame subsided, until there was only a momentary glow and the fire soon went out. In a short time what was previously bright light and heat had become nothing more than a black dead piece of wood. Very few words had been spoken since the greeting.
Before preparing to leave, the leader picked up the useless piece of wood with the tongs and placed it again in the middle of the fire. Immediately, the piece of wood was rekindled, fuelled by the light and heat of the burning logs around it."
When the leader was about to leave & had reached the door, the host said: โThank you for your visit and for your beautiful lesson. I'll return to the group soon.โ
Why is a group or a fellowship is important in our lives ?
Very simple: Because each member that withdraws takes fire and heat from the rest.
It's worth reminding group members that they are a part of the flame.
It's also good to remind us that we are all responsible for keeping each other's flame burning.
And we must promote the union among us so that the fire is really strong, effective and lasting. Let's Keep the fire burning.
Fellowship is not just organising meetings and informing and feeling happy with our achievements without change of heart. Having Fellowship meetings and prayer meetings for years without change of heart or without any growth, I mean without the true transformation is, wasted months, years and decades in our lives.
A true fellowship based on the divine Word, in my opinion is - group of Christians joining without any egos, without any selfish motives, without any hatred against each other, but with accord and, with love to build God's kingdom and to exalt His name alone.
Have a blessed and joyful time!! ๐๐น๐
I. Benedict James
Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus!!๐๐๐
Topic : Faith Is Free But Not Cheap. It Can Neither Be Purchased Nor Borrowed From Someone. It Has To Be Earned And Exercised.
Volumes have been written, more volumes have been spoken on this incredible and indefinable 5 letter word called 'FAITH'. But, still the uniqueness of this faith, depends on an individual. And it can neither be purchased nor borrowed from someone. Faith is free but not cheap.
Two blind men come to Jesus for healing. Jesus touching their eyes He says to them in Mt. 09: 27 to 30 "Be it done unto you according to your faith." And both were healed.
When the woman with the issue of blood for 12 long years touches just the hem of the garment, she was completely healed though so many were touching Jesus at the same time. Nothing happened to others, but she alone was healed. And Jesus lost no time to Praise her faith saying in Matt. 09:22. "Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well."
For complete devotion, let us listen the audio dev. message.
Have a blessed and joyful day!! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in Omnipotent name of Jesus!๐๐๐
Topic : "You Will Not Be Punished For Your Anger; But You Will Be Punished By Your Anger." - Anonymous.
Prov. 19 : 19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment. Prov. 14 : 17. A quick tempered person 'acts foolishly.
Here are few quotes:
"I feel anger is a wasted emotion. I don't like to waste emotions." - Jim Webbs.
"When anger rises, think of the consequences." - Confucius.
"You will not be punished for your anger ; but you will be punished by your anger. - Anonymous..
Whether we like it or not ; whether we admit or not, anger is part of our lives. Some control it & for many it is beyond their control.
One of my friend says " One of my relative is too good as a person and has several amazing qualities. Very active in Christian & social works, but he is too quick to react and too often has his outbursts. So, this one thing, ANGER, has stolen his entire happiness and peace.
Anger is a powerful emotion. If it is not handled appropriately, it will have destructive results for both. Grievous words stir up destructive wrath. Uncontrolled anger can lead to arguments, physical fights, physical abuse, assault and self-harm. On the other hand a well managed anger can be a useful emotion that motivates us to make positive & smooth changes.
Volumes are written on this subject by several authors as how to stem this anger. But in vain. Seldom we put efforts in biblical way to control anger. We need to fill ourselves with the divine Word which alone can tame anger. Especially, apart from our daily devotion reading few verses daily in a systematic way from book of Proverbs will do a world of good for us.
For complete devotion pl watch the short video.
Have a Joyful and Victorious time! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Greetings in Jesus name!! ๐๐๐๐น
Topic: Anger Severely Dents The Relationship With The Victim As well As With God Too!
Prov. 20:03. It is honorable for a man to avoid strife; but every person is quick to start a quarrel.
Blessings & Anger do not go together. Anger is one of the deadliest sins which often leads to self destruction than allowing the purpose & plan of God in our lives.
Eg. Moses after serving & leading Israelites towards promise land for so many years, but in a fit of rage & anger struck the rock instead of speaking. Result? Did not enter Promise Land.
Consequences of persons frequently getting angry or loosing self control:
An angry person or the one who does not have self control ( he/she) creates often friction & makes an atmosphere of hell & unpleasant atmosphere in the Family and everywhere - 24ร7ร365 days.๐คค
# It severely dents the relationship with the victim as well as with God too.
Frequently being angry, gives a different personality altogether where people dread to build relationship with him/her.
Even high profile Organisations how competent he or she may be, they overlook such people to avoid unpleasantness.
By being angry often, we tend to loose many things. Bright future is blocked. ๐คคSweet long relationships are severed...๐ฅ, health being spoiled. Prov. 17: 22. Broken spirit drieth the bones.
Consistent reading of God's Word - filling our lives with the Word of God, esp. book of proverbs & steady regular prayers gives us the control over anger.
For complete devotion Pl listen to the short video devotion.
Have A Blessed and Joyful New Week! ๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the most joyful name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐
Topic : "The One Who Is Truly In Christ Alone Can Exhibit True Humility Which Blesses Others."
Eph. 04 :32. Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."- C.S. Lewis.
"I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility." - John Ruskin.
"Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues." - Confucius.
Let us listen to a short audio devotional msg.
For complete devotion, let us watch the video.
Have a happy and a glorious day!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐
Topic : The Power Of Holiness Gives Us The Power To Praise Dance And Enjoy Before His Presence Like King David..
In order to experience it, we need to be Empowered, Enriched And Enabled by the Spirit of the Lord To Rejoice Like David, the King of Israel.
Why are we many a times seeming to lack motivation to give off our best to the Master? The reason could be, we are not intimately acquainted with His divine Spirit leading.
Vice President of an MNC company was supposed to give an SOS feedback of a failed engine of a new car. The customer said, "they tried everything they knew, but couldn't start the car." Vice President reaches the place of the customer, lifted the hood of the car, checked and noticed that someone has stolen the motor of the car, the heart of the engine.
Many a times even in our lives, we try to run our lives without the empowering of the Lord's presence and His power of the Holy Spirit and suffer needless distress and despondency.
The Holy Spirit used David in powerful ways because David kept his spiritual priorities ahead of everything else, except one or two times in his lifetime.
Holy Spirit even in those days attracted many godly followers during David's regime because he unashamedly enjoyed praising the Lord with all of his emotions emanating from the heart. 2 Sam. 6: 14. David danced before the Lord with all his might. We also see in 16th verse. Now as the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal ( David's wife), Saul's daughter, looked through a window and saw King David leaping and encircling before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart.
When David steps into the house, Michal, his wife came out to meet him and said, "How glorious was the king of Israel today, uncovering himself in the eyes of the maids of his servants, as one of the base fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!"
Then David filled with the power of the Lord gave a fitting reply to her in verse 21, So David replied to Michal, "It was before the Lord who chose me instead of your father and all his household, to appoint me ruler over the people of the Lord. Therefore, I will play music before the Lord. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maid servants whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honour." Therefore, Michal, the daughter of Saul had no children to the day of her death.
For complete devotion, let us watch the video.
Have a blessed and joyful time!
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Omnipotent and powerful name of Jesus!! ๐๐น๐
Topic : Overcoming Guilt, Loneliness, Fear And Depression And Having Freedom Through Christ And His Word.
Guilt, Fear, loneliness, depression saps and drains away our energy and affects our emotional life, physical life, social life and spiritual life too! Everyone goes through it and is part of human emotion. Even great men like Elijah when through fear and depression.
Have you felt lonelier than ever even if your own loved ones are there around? Then we need to ask Jesus to get connected to us. And to enjoy the Lord talking to us through His Word to drive away the loneliness.
Guilt robs our joy. Have you felt past mistakes and sins bothering you? The world might not forgive us. But the Lord forgives our past and enables us to enjoy a clean joyful future. Just we need to truly confess and repent of it. ( 1 John 1 :9.) He will give us guiltless and a clean heart to forget the past and enjoy the future.
Are you going through fear of unknown, fear of uncertainty, fear of sickness? The more we come closer to the Lord, lesser and lesser will be the fear and depression in our lives.
Dear friend, one of the main ways through which the enemy attacks our mind is by creating fear. The fear can enter our minds without reason. When we do not place the future in the most trusted hands of God, and the enemy Satan will toy with our emotions to create fear about the future. God says, in Isia 41:10 โDo Not Fear, For I Am With You; Do Not Be Dismayed, For I Am Your God. I Will Strengthen You And Help You; I Will Uphold You With My Righteous Right Handโ.
Let us Pray: Dear Jesus, You know the nagging thoughts that make me feel sad. Please help me to come out of it. I want to live a life of freedom. Freedom from guilt, fear, loneliness and depression. Please forgive all the mistakes/ sins I have done. Wash me with your precious blood. Thanks for dying on the cross for my mistakes. Thank you for loving me. Captivate my thoughts. Take away all the negative thoughts from my mind. I want you to be the Lord of my life.
I donโt want to get stuck in guilt, loneliness, fear and depression. As I draw near to you as my Lord, help me to enjoy reunion with you in overcoming all these negative traits. Help me to forgive others. Please fill my life with peace and joy. I want to relax in your presence by filling my heart with your wonderful promises. Hold my hand and walk with me. Thank you for washing my heart and making it new. Thank you for hearing my prayer. I believe I am healed by your precious name to enjoy a joyful life. In Jesusโs name, I pray. Amen.
Let us watch the video and be blessed!
Blessed and joyful day! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the faithful name of Jesus Christ!! ๐น๐๐
Topic : We Need 'To Pay The Cost' In Order To Have Favour Of God To Have Breakthroughs And Divine Blessings of God's Prosperity On Us. It's No Magic Wand.
It's become a sought after topic "God's favour will be upon you and you'll have a breakthrough!" It's nice! But without being faithful and obedient to the Lord impossible.
Death, crucifixion, burial, the cross, resurrection and redemptive salvation is of prime importance to share and preach always and everywhere.
I, Me, Prosperity and Power has to be crucified on the cross to have the true favour of God, and to have the true Peace that passeth all understanding and fruitfulness in our lives, in our families and in the society and in the churches at large.
Be it professional success or spiritual blessings from the Lord Almighty, favour of God just doesn't fall upon us once we hear the message from the preacher. We need to pay the cost. In telugu it's called, "Vella chellinchavalenu."
Shouting hallelujah several times and stiring the crowd to emotions will not bring favour nor blessings nor breakthroughs in our lives.
The favour the 'God of Joseph' gave to Joseph will come upon us when we 'pay the cost' like Joseph to be faithful always and everywhere.
God saw the heart of Joseph. The Lord knows how Joseph will say a big 'NOOO' when the sweetest temptation and biggest test will come to him. Joseph says to beautiful Potiphar's wife in Gen. 39: 9. 'There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How can this great wickedness and sin I can do against God??"
He paid the cost of not succumbing to the sweet momentory pleasure. In fact he was sent to prison. Immediate results might look bad. God's favour will be ultimate and final. 21st verse. But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy and he gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. With the wisdom of God Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams.
To cut the story short, let us read Gen. 41: 43 & 44. And Pharaoh had Joseph ride in the second chariot... and set him over all the land of Egypt. And Pharoah said to Joseph, "I'm Pharoah, and without your consent no man may lift his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt."
From a slave rose to the pinnacle of glory as the ruler of Egypt. The favours, the breakthroughs, the true blessings of success have come on Joseph because of his patience, endurance, faithfulness and obedience to the Lord Almighty.
If you wish to have a prayer or talk to us, Pl feel free to contact Benedict James @whatsapp number 91 9704028977 or at jaipaul450@gmail.com
Have a blessed time!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus!! ๐น๐
Topic : "If You And I Know Life Ends In Two Weeks What Would You Do? Or I Do??" - Daily Bread.
There was an evangelist who at the close of his sermon asked a question, "How many of you would like to go to heaven?" Many responded positively with smile. The preacher asked another question, "How many of you would like to die now and go to heaven" Well, there was hush and 'pin drop silence'. As you listen to these devotional words, If Christ returns now, Are you ready? Am I ready? Are we ready? Will the Lord say to you and me, "Well done thou good and faithful servant; thou has been faithful over fewer things. Mt. 25:21. Or will the Lord say to us, verily I say unto you, I know you not. Mt. 25 :12.
Redeem the time, days are evil. Bro. Joshi a renowned man of God and great Bible teacher who slept in the Lord two days back once said when there was power struggle in Vishwavani, and he was pushed aside, he said these beautiful words. "I have the Word of God within me. Nobody can take it away. It's not going to go in vain. I will go and preach where people are hungry for Word of God and precious souls be saved rather than wasting time where God's genuine ministry is hampered and stopped for power."
"I'm not scared of death certainly. But would like to keep my slate clean from all blemishes. I would rather lose many wars of this world and the rights to fight by keeping my conduct and testimony than losing my name. But our aim is to win the final battle with satan and it's foes which passes over from this death to life where there is no bitterness, no envy and no injustice but justice in what we did in this passing world." - Benedict
Life is uncertain. No life is guaranteed to anyone whatsoever. A healthy person might suddenly die which happened to so many.
I read a very challenging and interesting article in daily bread which led me to share those above thoughts.
A portion from the article I read would like to share. "Live like you were dying within two weeks." It's a song's title. In it he describes some of the exciting bucket list things a man did after receiving some bad news about his health. He also chose to love and forgive people more freely, speaking to them tenderly. The song recommends that we live well, as if knowing our lives will end soon.
This song reminds us that our time is limited than we dream and expect. So, it's important for us not to put off for tomorrow what we can do today, one day we'll run out of tomorrows."
This is particularly urgent for believers in Jesus, who believe that Jesus may return at any moment perhaps in this very second you are listening now. Jesus urges us to be ready, not living the five "foolish virgins who were caught unprepared when the bridegroom returned.
So, don't live like you are dying, because it's God's time over us. Rather instead of thinking of uncertainty and fear of life, share, rejoice, and live like Jesus is coming.
Have a blessed and joyful time!! ๐๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus!! ๐น๐๐
Topic: How Can We Be A Living Sacrifice? How can people see the Light of Christ In Us? Would Someone Mistake Us For Jesus Because Of Our Acts?
Romans 12 : 1 says, Be a living sacrifice. Certainly not by our gifted preachings, certainly not by our inspiring singing but by the acts of ours which remind people instantly of Jesus!
I've read a familiar real life story wherein a small girl sees Jesus in a young salesman.
Let me recall this familiar story which I read and was blessed........
Do people mistake you for Jesus?
That's our destiny as Christians, isn't it?
We need to be so much like Jesus that people cannot tell the difference as we live and interact with a world that is blind to HIS love, life and grace.
(Let HIS words ring)
If we claim to know Him, we should live, walk and act as HE would. [Micah 6:8].
Knowing Him is more than simply quoting scripture and going to church.
It's actually living the Word as life unfolds day to day.
You are the apple of His eye even though you too, have been bruised by a fall.
HE stopped what HE was doing and picked you and me up, on a hill called Calvary and paid in full for our damaged fruit.
For complete devotion let us watch the short video. Kindly, share it to others.
Have a blessed time!๐๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the glorious name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐
Topic: Fearful And Timid Peter Became Bold And Courageous Peter After The Resurrection of Christ.
Let us see the life of dynamic and dashing Peter. Let us see his life before crucifixion of Christ and after resurrection of Christ.
Before the crucifixion of Jesus, Peter was a sort of a leader with full of thrills and excitement. Life full of highs and lows with burst of emotions too! Never was he consistent in life. His faith would be up a moment, and another moment even a little girl could disturb his faith. That's Peter for us before the crucifixion of Christ.
After the resurrection of Jesus Christ Holy Ghost fell upon him. We then see a totally transformed Peter.
An emotional Peter truly become courageous and compassionate Peter too!! Secondly fearful and timid Peter became a fearless and bold Peter sharing the Word of God with power and authority, and l testifying the crucifixion of Christ, resurrection and salvation. An ordinary fisherman Peter became an extraordinary Peter. Both Peter and John after healing the lame man at the temple gave all glory to the Lord!
For complete devotion let us listen to the short video and be blessed!!
Have a blessed and joyful day! ๐๐๐น
I. Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic : The Lord God Will Be Our Shield, Our Strength, Our Fortress When We Truly Fear Him And Trust Him..
For devotion, let us mediate Psalm 3rd chapter.
1. Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4. I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5. I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7. Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8. Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Blessed are those who fear the Lord!! Blessed are those people who share the redemptive salvation of having Christ within who died for our sins and rose again.
Here also we observe David also was also no strange to family and personal problems. He had plenty. The great man of God found himself overhelmed because of the rebellion of his very own son who looks beautiful to look at, but deceit, greed within and wrong companion ruined him to upsurge his own beloved father.
Rather than stay and fight with him, he chose to flee from home and his throne. Though many thought David was forsaken by God, David thought it otherwise. Even amidst severe unbearable trials, he still saw the Lord has his shield, protector and fortress.
Even in our lives, when doctor's reports are discouraging, financial crisis, family issues, death of our lived ones, may too rise like David and be encouraged and strenthened to say, Thou are my shield and strength.
For today's complete devotion, let us listen to the the short video.
Have a blessed and glorious time! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic : John Mark - From Spiritual Relapse Rose To The Pinnacle Of Glory And Success.
Apostle Paul writing to Timothy in 2 Tim. 4:11. Only Luke is with me. Get John Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry.
Though we fall, we fail and get defeated, God gives us several opportunities to rise, get a worthy name and be successful. Though many encounter failures and setbacks, few make a strong comeback and become highly successful be it in their studies, jobs, business, family life and in their spiritual lives too!
We recall the renowned scientist, Thomas Alwa Edison who has performed 1000s of experiments which failed. But, he did not look back neither did he give up. He learned through those failures and invented electric bulb and perfected it in October, 21st, 1879 for the world to enjoy light in the nights.
Yesterday we had the devotion wherein Paul refused to take with them John Mark in the mission work as John left them abruptly in their earlier mission work. And Paul felt John was "good for nothing" and not worth taking him. And we know that Barnabas encouraged him and took him.
Now, John Mark worked so passionately and with sincere dedication and hard work, he soon got a very good name in the mission field. The news spread so much so, apostle Paul who initially refused to entertain to take John, now is requesting the mission team to send John Mark and feels he will be much useful to him in his ministry.
John Mark stands out on the pages of the New Testament as a great character - but from that position of spiritual relapse he โturned againโ and was a most useful servant of the Lord and one whose ministry the apostle Paul valued tremendously (2 Timothy 4:11). In addition, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, he wrote the Gospel of Mark one of the synoptic gospels along with the gospel of Matthew and Luke. which bears his name (2 Timothy 3:16).
Nothing comes easy in life. We need to count the cost. With passion, discipline and dedication to rise from repeated failures to conquer the focused frontieres.
Let us rise and press on....
Have a blessed day!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the triumphant name of Jesus Christ!!๐น๐๐
Topic : The Glorious And Triumphant Comeback By John Mark Seizing The One Opportunity Given By Barnabas.
The beauty of his comeback was more glorious than his returning back home abruptly in the mid of the 1st missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas.
For it to happen, the great encourager in his life has been Barnabas.
Often times these words are more heard from the world, "You cannot do it, you are good for nothing, you are not capable, you are unstable, you are moody. You do not have vision..."
Many a times these words are taken seriously to heart and we give up languishing in self pity instead of rising up. God hates people who idle themselves in self pity. Some try to take revenge on those who whispered such words of defeat against them. This too the Lord condemns it. For the Lord said in His divine word, "bless them who persecute you."
The best way to make a comeback is by our noble deeds and modest conduct to win back from the same people.
Let us read today's bible portion from Acts 15 : 36-40 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, โLet us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.โ Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphyllia and had not continued with them in the work. They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left in another direction.
When John Mark abruptly decided to part with Paul and Barnabas in the first missionary journey, Paul did not like it....
But Barnabas thought otherwise. He loved John Mark unconditionally. He wanted to give him one more opportunity. In my opinion, at this juncture, Barnabas behaved more wisely, more matured and more righteous than Paul.
Like Barnabas, let us give one more opportunity to those who are not upto our expectations. The opportunity we recive, do we use it to change the world within us like John Mark? Let us hear tomorrow how John Mark used the one God given opportunity and became a victorious and fruitful vessel for the Lord.
Have a joyful and victorious day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
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Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic : If We Knew The Pains And Sorrows Which Make Life Hard With Whom We Are Tempted To Be Impatient...
1 Thes. 5 : 11. Therefore encourage one another and build each other.
We should learn to look at the faults of others only through love"s eyes , with charity, patience and compassion. We do not know the secret history of the lives of others. We do not know how piercing sorrows have produced the scars which we see in people's souls.
We do not know the pains and trials which make life hard to many with whom we are tempted to be impatient...
If we knew all the secret burdens and the heart-wounds which may carry hidden beneath their smiling faces, we would be patient and gentle with all men.
Let's be an encourager like Barnabas..It was Barnabas who stood with Paul when the disciples refused to accept Paul. It was Barnabas encouragement in the initial stages of Christian life of Paul.
Otherwise Paul would have not written more than half of the new testament and there would been not so many churches had Barnabas encouraged him. With his influence he stood with Paul when disciples opposed Paul and he was the encourager to accompany Paul initially in the missions.
Barnabas had also encouraged and supported John Mark who went back home from the middle of the missionary journey. He pursued with John Mark though Paul opposed. Had he not pursued with John Mark inspite of his earlier mistakes, there would not have been the Mark Gospel for us.
Let's be an encourager in small ways. Who knows? One you helped might become great instrument in the Lord's hand. We never hear after a certain period regarding Barnabas, but his good work continued in the lives of John Mark and apostle Paul.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐น๐๐
Benedict James.
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Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic : If We Knew The Pains And Sorrows Which Make Life Hard With Whom We Are Tempted To Be Impatient...
1 Thes. 5 : 11. Therefore encourage one another and build each other.
We should learn to look at the faults of others only through love"s eyes , with charity, patience and compassion. We do not know the secret history of the lives of others. We do not know how piercing sorrows have produced the scars which we see in people's souls.
We do not know the pains and trials which make life hard to many with whom we are tempted to be impatient...
If we knew all the secret burdens and the heart-wounds which may carry hidden beneath their smiling faces, we would be patient and gentle with all men.
Let's be an encourager like Barnabas..It was Barnabas who stood with Paul when the disciples refused to accept Paul. It was Barnabas encouragement in the initial stages of Christian life of Paul.
Otherwise Paul would have not written more than half of the new testament and there would been not so many churches had Barnabas encouraged him. With his influence he stood with Paul when disciples opposed Paul and he was the encourager to accompany Paul initially in the missions.
Barnabas had also encouraged and supported John Mark who went back home from the middle of the missionary journey. He pursued with John Mark though Paul opposed. Had he not pursued with John Mark inspite of his earlier mistakes, there would not have been the Mark Gospel for us.
Let's be an encourager in small ways. Who knows? One you helped might become great instrument in the Lord's hand. We never hear after a certain period regarding Barnabas, but his good work continued in the lives of John Mark and apostle Paul.
Have a blessed and joyful time!๐น๐๐
Benedict James.
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Greetings in the marvelous and joyful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic : Why Often We Are In Spiritual Poverty?
Rom. 3 : 23. Everyone has sinned and is far from God's saving presence.
Are we a victim of spiritual starvation? Satan does not have to tempt us to wander off into sin to hinder our faith. He simply has to keep us out of Godโs Word.
If we do not feel spiritually healthy. If we are not growing in Christlikeness may be we are malnourished. Spiritual starvation will sap our strength, steal our joy, and hinder our witness.
That means every person - regardless of titles, bank accounts, possessions, and accolades and praises - is spiritually destitute. Our sin puts all of us in a helpless hopeless and desperate state, unless we seek the Lord and heavenly blessings which are true, lasting and eternal.
We are greedy after the worldly things and lie in spiritual poverty for longer season. We are greedy after the world's things and never get satisfied of them. But of the real things that will last through eternity, we are satisfied with very small portions.
"What seek ye? asks the Master, His hands filled with precious blessings, and we ask for some little thing, some trifle, when we might have glorious fullness of blessings. How very strange it must have seem to the angels to see us poor mortals giving our life, our very soul, to get some paltry thing of the earth that will perish tomorrow, and then not taking the precious spiritual boons that we might have for the mere asking.
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I. Benedict James
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Topic: Exodus 20:12. Honour Your Father And Mother. One Great Bible Teacher Once Said, "If You Cannot Honour Your Parents, You Are Not Fit To Be Their Children."
It's really good and wonderful for parents to make the children study nicely, come up in life, get into a good job or thrive in a very good business venture. But, during that time, if the children do not understand the sacrifice, the pain, the struggles the hurdles the parents faced, it's the greatest tragedy.
As you can watch in the video how the son became a wealthy business enterpreneur because of the untiring efforts and sacrifice with which father made him to come upto that highest level in the society.
It's so, so sad to see the rich level headed son humiliating, insulting and threatening his own father before his father's close friend!๐จ How much he grieved, stabbed and hurt his father for lifetime? How such fathers can live with such misbehaving son?? One of my favorite Bible teacher who used to teach once in a month during my "Youth times" often admonished and reprimanded such children saying, "how big you may be, if you cannot respect your parents, you are not fit to be his child."
It's indeed truly deep regret and anguish for such parents to have such ungrateful and disrespectful children who create hell for parents.
Other hand, we see though the other son was working as an officer in a small company, his respect, obedience and taking good care of his father is clearly evident in his behaviour. His father would be savouring and enjoying every moment like heaven with his son though they may not be wealthy. But father has peace and happiness. God bless such children.
Cleary teaches us education and wealth cannot give peace. But being a good human, and being a good child of the parents does.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Several Christians Especially Younger Folks Lack The Fire Power And Gumption To Succeed. Prefer Easy Going & 24x7 Entertainment.
Word of God says in James 02:17 "Faith without works is dead."
Millions of words have been written about success. But if these millions of words could be brevitized and squeezed out in just three short, meaningful words it could be read: faith and gumption.
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the faithful name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic : Peter's Three Times Denial.๐จ . We Too Make Many Promises But Fail To Keep Up The Resolutions Like Peter.
Matt . 26 : 70. Peter denied before all of them that he never knew Christ.
One thing that made Peter's denial so peculiarly sad was that he received so many marks of special favour from Christ. He was one of the three disciples who had been taken into the inner circle of friendship.
Another thing was that Peter had so boldly confessed to Christ. When Jesus asked the disciples whom they believed Him to be, it was Simon Peter who said, "Thou art the Christ, Son of the Living God."
It was he who, just few hours before his denial, so vehemently vowed his loyalty and his readiness to die with the Lord.
These repeated protestations of fidelity made the evil of denial more grievous.
Anything that made sin worst was Jesus had forewarned him. But the disciple utterly disregarded the Master's warning.
We are all warned of danger; Do we heed the red signal?? Still another aggravation was that it was in our Lord's hour of sorest need that the disciple denied Him.
Was that a time for the bravest disciple, the most honoured friend, the noblest confessor to turn his back to the Master?
When others fall away and drift away from Him, do we also fall away and drift away from the commitment and the resolutions we made to obey and be faithful? A time for self introspection!
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Topic: Jesus Christ Words Of Life Are Still Giving Comfort To The Sorrowing Ones; Hope To The Despairing Ones.
Matt. 9 : 6,7 & 8. Jesus said to the paralytic man lying on a bed, "Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. And he arose and departed to his house. Now when the multitude saw it, they marvelled and glorified God. Words of Christ have words of life. We know how His words comforted sorrow and gave peace to troubled ones.
How His words reached men's hearts and transformed the whole purpose of their lives. We can recall the transformed life of the tax collector, Zachaeus and also how the paralytic man has been healed instantly by His few words. No shouting needed. No jargons needed.
His Words are divine and peace giving. Demons listened trembling when He spoke, and instantly recognised His power and obeyed. They are yet calming tempests and opening blind eyes, and expelling evil spirits, and raising the dead.
These words of Christ which have manifested His majestic miraculous power 2000 years back has the same power even today.....
Then, why when we have the "words of life of Jesus," we are unable to reignite the revival?? Why there is no revival?? It's very simple. We do not obey the life giving words of Christ 100%. Our obedience is in "bits and pieces" like king Saul..
Everyone needs kind words and encouragement. But always desiring appreciation, praise from people, but same time, unable to take criticism and correction is not true sign . Disciples were criticised, offended and humiliated but yet, they bore the cross and won 1000s to God's kingdom. The day we start "walking the talk," the day our lives become more powerful than our mere preaching brings greatest revival. Let us carry the Cross and not just wearing the cross, and crucify our self centred ego to reignite the great revival.
Have a blessed day!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
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Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus Christ. ๐๐น๐
Topic : Praise & Worship Raises Us From Depths Of Despair To The Pinnacle Of Glory!
Are you discouraged this morning because of some setbacks in your life? ... Do you feel rejected and unwanted?? Is sickness taking toll on your health?? Do you have unspoken problems??
Well, the divine and living Word of God is the only answer for all our problems.
Word of God says in. 1Thes. 05:18. In Give thanks in all circumstances. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus!!
The Word of God says in Ps. 34:01, "I will bless the Lord at all times. (Good and bad times). His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Amen!
Well, Praise and worship paralyses the powers and chains of darkness and brings us into His divine Light. Praise cripples the powers of satan and makes her powerless. Praise raises us from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of glory, power, healing and deliverance from all oppression and depression. Praise replaces doubts and anxieties with faith and victory.
There are several blessings to us when we praise n thank God by way of singing and praising.
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Benedict James
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Greetings to everyone in the holy and marvelous name of Jesus! ๐๐น๐
I praise God and give glory to God for all those who are listening to this "Victorious Daily Devotional" in the morning, and some in the other part of the continent in the evenings.....
And some of you who are greatful to God and share your blessings with us regarding the devotions...
May I request you to pray for him and for myself so that it brings glory to God and blesses all those who listen in order to be a blessing to others. You can view this in various podcasts including Spotify.
Topic: Train up the child in a way that he should grow and when he is old, he will not depart from it... Make sure, we as parents not only know that godly way, but walk that way..
"What you see is what you get." "What you believe and do is what you get."
It's imposible to walk in the light if we ourselves have not seen the light of Christ.
It's impossible to lead the children to light when we, the parents do not walk in the light.
It does not happen at all, if parents are not modelled and walking that way.
Catch a vission from the Bible and not from the society or worldly values to teach children.
Anyone can breed children but very few can train children in godly way.
"If the home is full of violance and friction when children are tender, be sure you are gifting the children with violance and war instead of peace and love."
When your home is on ๐ฅ and violance and war, don't expect children when they grow to be gentle, meek and soft. Because violance begats violance, hate begats hatred. Greed bagats greed. And love begats love..
When a child misbehaves at home, be sure he misbehaves in school, misbehaves in college, in office, with friends and with elders too!
2 Corint. 11:1. Be ye followers of me even as I am.. So therefore, let us model ourselves first like Apostle Paul and lead children accordingly.
2 Timothy 4 :12 says, "let no man despise the youth, but be thou an an example in your word, in conversation, in conduct, in faith and in purity."
How can we bend a strong tree when we can't even bend a sapling when it's tender?
Any parent can advice and admonish or instruct children, but few live the same or few follow the direction which they advise. And such parenting yields dividends and fruit..
Many parents advise children to walk godly way... But few parents follow the same.
Many parents ask children to pray and read God's Word, but seldom they do the same..
Many parents speak godly and moral values to children but few live upto it.
Have a pleasant day and joyful new week!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
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Greetings in the most blessed name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Rev. 02:07. To him that overcometh will I give to eat the tree of life.
Mt.26:41. Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation. Spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak.
Not to struggle is not to grow strong.. Heaven is only for overcomers. We need to fight out sweet temptations and testings and endure them faithfully so that we are rewarded. None get the crown without enduring these conflicts and struggles, and sweet temptations of life.
"Pleasures of sin are for a season; but it's wages are for eternity."
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Topic: Every noble life is a struggle. Regret Follows Immediately When We Avoid Struggles And Embrace Laziness And Pleasure.
Proverbs 20:13 Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor." "A sluggard's appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied." "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty." "Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction."
The nominal Christian life that costs nothing is not worthy of the name. There must be self restraint, discipline, severe schooling. There must be struggle, the agonising effort.
If we are to reach the goal, and win the prize, we must put every energy of our life into the race. There must be sacrifice of self-will and personal ease and not being addicted to laziness and pleasure.
Every noble prize is a struggle from begining to end. Only those who resist and fight and overcome are successful in life.
This is true in every sphere - in studies, in professional life, in business and in spiritual life too! Are we resisting sin, overcoming temptation, living victoriously in trial? If not, we are not living worthily. And it's never too late to rise.
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Topic : "Choose Your Friends Wisely! It Will Decide Your Destiny." - Benedict James.
Friendship is more complex as an adult, especially in your 20โฒs and 30โฒs.
Prov 27: 9. A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.
Few quotes:
"Don't give up! Be friends with people who work hard." - Magic Johnson.
"A man is known by the company he organises." - Ambrose Pierce.
"Tell me the company, and I'll tell thee what thou art." - Cervantes.
"You Will acquire the vices and virtues of your close associates. The fragrance of their lives will pervade your life." - John C. Maxwell.
"In choosing a friend, go up a step." (Not down) - Jewish proverb.
"A wise man may look ridiculous in the company of fools." - Thomas Fuller.
But foolish people will realise the worth of the wise man later. But, it will be too late. So, it's important to think wisely before you choose your friends.
"It is better to weep with wise men than to laugh with fools." - Spanis proverb.
But in addition to choosing wise and good friends, it's even more wiser to have Jesus as our Saviour, and allow Him as our friend who is always available. He is ever ready to understand our situations and be of strength and He guide us in right direction.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Finding The Good In God's World Amidst Uncertainties In Life.
1Thes. 5:18. Give thanks in all circumstances.
Thankfulness or unthankfulness is largely a matter of eyes. Two men look at the same scene. One beholds the beauty, the brightness and the other beholds the defects and the imperfections.
One exudes positivity and is optimistic of life, and the other expresses negativity and is pessimistic of life.
If we cannot find things to be thankful for today, everyday, the fault is in ourselves, and then we ought to pray for a new transformed heart, a heart to see God's goodness to praise Him.
A happy heart transfigures all the world for us. It finds something to be thankful for in the barest circumstances, even in the night of sorrow.
So let us train ourselves to see the beauty and the goodness in God's world in our own eyes, and then we shall stop grumbling, and all our experience shall start songs of praise in our heart.
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Topic: Without Getting Disheartened, If We Press On, Certainty Of Reward And God's Benediction Is Finally Ours.
Galat. 6:9. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.
Against all odds, we must never give up on ourselves and leave out the God given purpose in our lives.
No matter if do not find rewards, but our rewards are already reserved up above, if we persevere and press on faithfully without giving up.
We need to give ourselves no trouble about the reward of our life. It is for us only to do our duty faithfully, sweetly and lovingly all the days of our lives. Then God will see that we do not miss the reward of fidelity. Our Lord suggests that the righteous will be suprised at the judgement to learn of the glory and the greatness of the services of love we have rendered to the needy ones.
Thus the smallest and obscurest ministry will flash out in splendid radiancy in the days of final revealing, though we may not get any rewards in this world. "No true service done in this world in Christ's name will fail of blessing and reward."
Even the acts which seem to have been of no avail in this world will leave a benediction somewhere.
If your kind word or deed blessed no other, the doing of it blesses your own heart. Though your effort do no good to the one you meant to help, it might touch another life. "Our wayside seed - sowing is never lost."
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Topic: "If God Asks You To Sacrifice This Morning What You Hold Precious, Could You Do It?"
Rom. 12:01 & 02. I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Ps. 92 : 12. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree...
We might look good, beautiful and sweet to the world on the outer like that fruit. But within how it is - no-one, but, we ourselves know, and ofcourse the Lord God knows it all.
What is that area or rather which is the area we need to cut it off, we ourselves know. When we do that, then we flourish like a palm tree and be fruitful in life truly!
Bro. Dereck Prince said, "Yielding is the key to God's secret hidden wisdom." It's only as we yield we find true meaningful life.
Dying to self is only true path to true freedom and blessings.
If God asks you to sacrifice this morning what you hold precious, could you do it? How long we are holding back to certain things dearer to us more than Christ himself and expect fruitfulness and blessings in our lives? Can we let go that Isaac that we are holding on which hinders fruitfulness and blessings?
Gracious Lord! You alone know our condition and none else. We would like to cut off things which are blocking our blessings and to enjoy fruitfulness prosperity. In Jesus name we pray!
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐
Topic : Running Away From Problem Increases The Distance From The Solution. PERSEVERANCE Is One Of the Kep Steps To Fruitfulness And Success.
The secret of Paulโs fruitfulness was that he practiced patience in trials.
1 Thessalonians 2:2: But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict
We want our works to produce fruit, but do we understand that every fruit has a season and a time for it? We need to have the perseverance to wait for Godโs timing.
Acts 16 speaks of Paulโs ministry and sufferings in Philippi. They were beaten with rods and put in prison for the sake of the gospel. Many of us would have quit. Many today would have seen Paulโs imprisonment as a closed door, end of the chapter, but it wasnโt. It was an attempt of Satan to stop them. Satan is trying to stop us from every side.
A patient told the doctor who asked him to diet, โDonโt talk to me about improving my diet. I ate apples last three days and nothing has changed now.โ
Yes! We are sometimes like this patient. We live in a time of instant noodles, T20 cricket, Tik Tok, where we are hungry and anxious for quick results. We often get worked up on delays or simple things and quit. Every of our hard work has an appointed time for the harvest, if donโt quit half way.
Donโt quit, donโt let your circumstances get better off you! You may be saying, I just do not feel things will work out? God does not work on our feelings, sometimes our feelings are given by the devil too.
Maybe you are struggling with a crisis now, fighting a court case, got bad medical report, facing crisis in your career, marriage not working out, you may feel all alone and weak.
I want to tell you that you have a God appointed time of fruitfulness.
Through Jesus you have the DNA to succeed. Donโt be discouraged looking at your circumstances or the other successful people.
You trust in Godโs power and persevere. it is just a matter of time that you see fruit. I believe great times are coming your way because it is not over yet until God says it is over. Amen.
When we give and surender our lives to Christ we have entered into a new realm of fruitfulness and success.
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Greetings in the supernatural and marvelous name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐น๐
Topic: A Growing Child Makes Christ As Well As Earthly Parents Happy Too!
Colos. 1:10. Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work.
When a farmer sows the seed and manures it, he feels happy and content seeing the harvest. We understand this well enough in nature too!, but do we in spiritual life? The beginnings of Christian life are very feeble and imperfect. We cannot expect sudden harvest but wait patiently. Grace begins in a small way. We have no right to look at once for the ripened fruits of Christian growth in others. Surely Christian life's growth is not an 'instant coffe' nor an 'instant dosa batter'! It takes time!!
But, the wheat does not stop at the tender blade; it shoots up into a strong stalk, at last into ripeness. We all as Christians also must grow. We have no right to stay always at the starting point. But we see certain unholy characteristics in us like - jealousy, envy, anger, disrespecting others, bad conduct deeply rooted and visible for years and decades. And still expect God to bless us, without we yielding these ungodly traits. Is it justified? We hold them like how monkey holds the nuts without leaving it and expect God's divine blessings.
But we should root out these things completely which are visible to the world, by imbibing Christ's qualities of - blessing others, loving others who hate us... Every Christian should grow in knowledge, in power, in purpose, in achievement untill we put all the fruits and grow into the ripeness of Christian experience and growth. And then we can experience God's breakthroughs, miracles, manifestation of His light and His power through us.
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Topic: Having Jesus Christ, The Prince Of Peace In our Lives, We Will Have Perfect Peace.
Isia. 9:6. His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and the Prince Of Peace.
The secret of true peace for which the whole world is in quest is Jesus Christ himself, who is the Prince of Peace as per the Word of God we read in Isia. 6:9.
How many in this world have everything at their disposal, but peace. The world is in turmoil. Man is experimenting in so many things to find peace in his or her life. But, in vain. This is the world filled with tragedy, wars and domestic violance and nations suddenly rising against nations. Like how China attacked India suddenly. Inhuman, crude and unethical behaviour we see by Taliban at Afghanisthan.
Therefore, life of mankind is full of anxieties, uncertainties, worries, loneliness and fear.
Perfect loyalty to Christ brings perfect peace. Any resistance to God's will, any disobedience of His divine Word, any wrenching of our lives out of His hand, might break the peace of our hearts and jeopardize His divine plan in our lives.
No lesson that He gives mars our peace if we receive it with willing, teachable spirit, and strive to learn it just as he has written it out for us. If we take the lessons just as our Master gives them to us, we shall find peace that transcends all our understanding.
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Topic: Partial Forgiveness Does Not Produce Blessings. Like saying - "I Forgive You; But This Ends Our Friendship, Our Relationship."
Colos. 3:13. Bear with each other and forgive one another, if anyone has a grievance against someone.
Do you long really for good mental and physical health? Recent studies on forgiveness show that practicing forgiveness can improve physical and mental health.
Even to those whom we are truest friends, and for whom we do the most, will sometimes treat us unjustly and do us sore injury. We cannot avoid, but feel the pain of such wrongs ; but if we meekly bear such hurts, which is most difficult, they will be turned good for us by that divine love which transmutes everything into blessing in our lives.
It is only when we cherish resentment and hold grudge in our hearts that the injuries done to us by others really harm us.
Forgiveness robs them of their power to hurt us. Too much of our forgiveness is with reservation. Like saying, "I forgive you ; but this ends our friendship."
Few quotes on "forgiveness."
"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future." - Paul Lewis.
"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." Mahatma Gandhi.
Let us forgive generously as Christ forgave us. The fuller our forgiveness, the richer blessing do we take from the injurious treatment.
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"We Can Fool People, But We Cannot Fool God!" True Repentance Only Will Give Us Breakthrough From Our Bondages/Struggles/Defeats.
Luke 22:32. "I have prayed for you that your faith should not fail," said Jesus.
We dwell in our own sins and when distress and calamity strikes, we realise then. Every intentional sin we do has its consequence though forgiven by His grace.
Repentance is not just confessing & falling into same sin again & again or dwelling in the same weakness. But we need to turn around totally from our weaknesses & unholy thoughts. And then the true Restoration part will be done by the Lord.
Jesus very well knew the disciple, Simon Peter is about to trip & fall over his own over confidence & zeal by denying him thrice. Yet, the Lord beyond this devastating failure towards the disciple's attitude saw Peter's heart for repentance. And the Lord hence has done His part of restoration. And in the very first meeting, the same timid Peter .... when spoke with power and authority on "repentance" 3000 souls were added on a single day. And Peter and John healed a lame man - born lame by birth near the temple and preached there. They were taken into custody. And we hear about 5000 people were further added to the church. Can see that in St. John 4: 2-4.
Similarly, if we have a set back spiritually, personally or in any area of our lives, we should not give up but bounce back like Peter and not dwell in the defeated zone. Never give up like King Saul and the great army who trembled against Goliath. Because power of God was not evident in the life of King Saul and the army because of sin in their lives. But let us be a conqueror like David who demolished Goliath. Which is your Goliath tormenting you today?
For complete devotion, let us watch the short devotion.
Blessed, joyful and victorious day!๐๐๐น
I. Benedict James
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Greetings in the marvelous working name of Jesus!๐น๐๐
Topic: Better To Have The Touch Of Christ Than Praise Of People.
Matthew 11:28. Come unto me, all who are weary and are burdened, I will give you rest.
No one can read the gospel story without being impressed with the marvellous power of Christ's touch. Whenever it was felt, blessings came. We find ourselves sometimes mourning the loss of this touch, and wishing that we could feel it and get it's benediction. But really we have not lost it. Christ has indeed passed out of our sight into the heavens, but His hand is stretched out still. It is laid just as of old upon sufferers, and has lost none of it's power to comfort, to heal the wounded and broken hearted.
Christ lays His hand upon our heads everytime we bow at His feet in prayer. When we are in trouble and distress He comes and comforts us with His warm touch of sympathy. When we are sick or in pain or in anxiety, He is by our bed, He is beside us when we call upon Him in faith. And His loving and gentle hand is laid on us to give rest and peace which the world cannot give.
For complete dev. let us listen to the short video dev.
Blessed day!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
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Greetings in His marvelous name!!๐๐
Topic : Christ Anchors Our Lives! No Path Is Unknown To The Lord. And No Circumstance Is Unsettling To Him.
Matt. 08: 05 to 8 & 13th verse. A centurion comes to Jesus and said "Lord my servant is paralysed & dreadfully tormented."
And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." And centurion answered and said "Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed."
The Lord said to the centurion, "Go your way, as you have believed, so let it be done for you." The same moment - split of a second his servant was healed.
Restoration depends upon our faith.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio msg.
Have a pleasant and joyful day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
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Greetings in the loving name of Jesus!! ๐๐น๐
Ps. 23:03. He restores my soul.
Topic: God Restores Us Completely All That We Lost, When We Unconditionally yield and Repent Like David!
Restoration means "restitution of something taken away or lost." Coming back from failures, coming back from fallen state.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the video dev. as how a shepherd lifts or restores a sheep from a "cast down" position.
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Benedict James
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Topic! Fear. Fear. Fear! Worry List Is Endless.. We Never Enjoy Today's Life, Because, We Keep Thinking Of Anxieties Of Tomorrow.
Isiah 41:10. Fear not, for I am with you; Be thou not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes,I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. We are sheltered within the arms of God.
Philips 04: 06 & 07. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God; and the peace of God which passeth all understanding will guard your hearts and minds.
Well, the Word of God says, "Fear not" more than 365 times in the Bible. Because Jesus knows we panic for everything. That's why the Word of God says "Be anxious for nothing." But, we are anxious of everything in life. We are worried about what our future holds...
If we desire to claim these promises, if we want the Lord God to be with us in times of troubles, in times of sickness in times of uncertainty. And if want to have access to His power, to His presence, We need to become the children of God. John 01:12 says " But as many as received Him to them gave He power to become the children of God, even to them that believe on His name." Those who are yet to receive Him it's a great privilege in this new year to have Him as your Saviour. It not only gives us the power and authority to trample over wicked ploys of satan, but can overcome sin and danger.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short video..
Have a joyful and a Victorious day!!๐๐๐น.
Benedict James
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Greetings in the Joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐
Topic: "Nothing Is Waste In the Life Of A Christian. But The Pursuit Of Godliness Does Not Exempt Us From Trouble."
Heb. 10:22. Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith..
For complete devotion, let us listen to a short video devotional msg.
Have a pleasant morning and a glorious new week!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
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Topic: Our Body Perishes One Day, But Soul Lives On. Our Beauty Fades Away Like The Beautiful Flower That Fades And Withers Away.
Isia 40 : 6 to 08. A voice said, "Shout!" I asked "What should I shout?" Shout that people are like grass that withers away. Their beauty fades as quickly as the beauty of the flower in a field fades..
I Tim. 04 :08. Bodily excercise profiteth little, but godliness is having a promise of life now and of that which is to come.
When we are young, we look beautiful with the tender skin and a strong energetic and healthy body.
It is good to do physical exercise. But as the years go by, inspite of the best excercise we do, and best diet we take to keep ourselves fit and healthy, our body sags, it expands, it wrinkles, joints get creaky, back bends permanently.
When we have Christ within and His divine Word in us, we can enjoy 'fullness of joy' and satisfaction in life at all times. And godliness profits for now and the life which is to come.
For compete devotion, let us listen to the short video devotional msg.
Have a cheerful ๐day and blessed new week!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
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Greetings in the joyful name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
1 Corint. 13:13. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
There are two types of people in this world who cry or rather shed tears. One type are those who shed tears of joy because someone comforted them by loving acts of compassion and kindness at the time of their adversity. Some shed tears because of grievous and hurting behaviour of others.
For complete devotion let us listen to this short video wherein can see how a celebrity was touched by warmth and compassion of Christian missionary sisters.
Have a happy and a blessed day!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
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Greetings once again in the marvelous name of Jesus!๐๐๐น
Ps. 32: 01& 02. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven. Whose sin is covered...
How good, how melodious, how inspiring the worship songs and music can be irrespective of who we are! Worship becomes meaningful, purposeful and with fulness of joy - only when we seek forgiveness to the Lord for ALL our transgressions and not few - be it hidden, unspoken or secret which we sometimes hold on to.
When all our sins are covered or revealed to the Lord, then only any worship becomes true and joyful that is lasting and permanent. Every word of the worship song, then gives us power from above, every word gives us deliverance and healing. It's not shouting hallelujah very loudly will give us deliverance, but purely it's the holiness within us gives us that unbeatable power from above.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video msg and a worship chorus.
Have a joyful and Blessed day!! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Greetings in the faithful name of Jesus!๐๐น๐
Topic: When God's Plan And His Blessings Are Upon Us, Neither Devil Nor Any Man's Curse Can Be Upon Us.
Gen. 39:4 Joseph found favour in the sight of Potiphar, and served him. He made him the overseer of the house.
We are very cautious of our behaviour and conduct ourselves to be holy when we are in church and known Circles.
When we show the same intensity to conduct ourselves holy where nobody watches us, then blessings of God are sure.
Our integrity and honesty is tested when nobody watches us. Our integrity and honesty is measured when we do not fall prey for temptations in money matters, and lust of the eyes - what we see, what we read, what we think and how we act and what decisions we take.
Devil makes every effort so that we go out of the plan of God. Tries all tricks so that we take wrong decisions in life.
We need to be within our calling, within the will of God. And decisions that we take, in plans that we chart out, and in friendships and association that we have. And Not compromising on value systems of our 'walk with Christ'.
When we walk with Him in all steadfastness, And when God blesses us, no curse, no attack of satan can prevail against God's blessings and His divine plan.
If we go through Daniel chapter six, we see all 120 most learned chosen satraps and governors of Babylon plotted against Daniel and trapped king Darius to put him in lion's den. Hungry lions became like pet animals before Daniel. The favour of God and His protection was upon him. Because he passed tests of temptations and trials..
All those who plotted against Daniel became the prey of these same lions.
Similarly, Joseph's brothers' could not stop Joseph's blessings. Satan and Potiphar's wife's tempting attacks could neither defeat nor derail Joseph for long. He walked through demoralising accusations from Potiphar's wife. As Joseph walked diligently with God, the blessings reserved for Joseph made a turnaround and from prison he became the ruler of entire Egypt. We too emulate such faithfulness and Trustworthiness like these men of God.
Have a blessed morning and joyful day! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the loving name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic : Words Of Life! Jesus Words Have The Access To The Power To Calming Tempests, And Expelling Demonic Forces...
John 14 : 6. Jesus said, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.
John 6: 46. Then the officers answered, "No man ever spoke like this man!"
In all the literature there are no words like those which Christ spoke. We know wonderful power His words had. One of them dropped upon the wild sea and quieted it in a moment; another touched the blind man's eyes and opened them; Another fell upon the ordinary water and it changed into delicious wine. Another fell into a dark grave and caused a dead man already in the grave for 4 days to rise and come forth.
Then we remember how His Words comforted sorrowing ones and gave peace to the troubled ones. Demons listened trembling with fear when Jesus spoke, and instantly recognised His power, and obeyed Him.
The words of Jesus therefore are life-changing and timeless. When Jesus spoke, lives were transformed, and trajectory of life forever altered like the tax collector, Zacheus.
These words of Christ have same power. His words have access to the power to calming tempest, opening blind eyes, expelling evil spirits, and raising the dead..
His Words are giving comfort to the sorrowing ones, and hope to despairing and disillusioned ones, and forgiveness to the penitents. His words still keep transforming hearts, sweetening bitter fountains and making flowers bloom.
If we are pursued by spiritual adversaries and seize the Word of Christ, we will find in our hand an all - conquering sword, before which all foes will flee away.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the video and be blessed!
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Benedict James
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We let go so many opportunities that come our way to show compassion to strangers, to the unwanted, to the rejected. Those opportunities God will never give us again. Because we do not act kindly to these strangers who are poverty stricken, neglected lot because of our pride and arrogance. And therefore the Lord rewards highly to those who take our place and show compassion and kindness.
Let us listen to today's audio dev. first and then watch the relevant video. Let us use this opportunity to listen and act accordingly.
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Benedict James.
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Greetings in the holy name of Jesus!๐๐น๐
Topic: How We Use Our Tongue Either Blesses Our Testimony Or Destroys Our Name And Testimony.
Have you ever observed what the doctor does after we share all our health issues to him? Even if you explain very clearly, he finally says, "open your mouth and show me your tongue." Only after seeing your tongue, doctor starts writing the prescription. He does it to every patient.
So it is with our Christian life. Whatever activities we do, if our tongue is not good, we lose our name, our conduct and testimony. There is a saying, "Depth of your heart is the tip of your tongue."
Have you ever come across few persons in your life whom, whenever you meet, you feel joyful, blessed and satisfied in life?? We all did! We meet and keep meeting such people. We love to. Because It gives us immense joy to meet such people. They always care for others, encourage others, uplift the spirits. They bring sunshine into the lives of people. They bring warmth and light in the lives of people who are in the dark. They bring smile, laughter, springs of joy, peace, inspiration and motivation. We feel like meeting such people as often as possible. Is it not?? I'm sure we all have such blessed and joyful people. Well, we feel like meeting them and spending much time with them. Why is it so??
Whenever we meet such people, it reignites some positive energy and makes life more meaningful and lighter.
These people are in my opinion unselfish people in this world. They love to see your success. They love to see you prosper. They love to make you happy when you are down. Such people, though very few, can be from amongst our families, relatives, friends' circle, office, or our 'well wishers'. They use the tongue to inspire, encourage, motivate and bless others.
Dear beloved! Our words have life. Our words have power. Our words also can lose precious souls. Whatever we speak with others, we are either giving them life or we are giving them death. The tongue can be used as a tool to build and heal or it can be used as a weapon to harm, destroy and ruin happiness, joy and peace in our families and in our churches. What kind of impact your words and my words have in our home, in office, in churches, our friends' circle or at market place? A silent introspection. Is all the good work we do is tarnished by our words?
"Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words we speak are sure to break someone's heart or build and encourage someone's heart."
Our works will not build God's kingdom, if our words do not match with our deeds.
Broken families, no peace in the families because of harsh words and violence. Promotions halted, jobs lost, relationships broken. If we have failed, it's ok. But, let us move out of this to make a healthy and joyful begining. It's not too late. Prov. 18:21. Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Prov. 16:24. Kind words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
Listen to the complete video and be blessed!
Have a joyful and victorious day! ๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
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Topic: "Fear Not, For Those Who Are With Us Are More Than Who Are With Them." 2 Kings 6:17. In detail from 13th verse to 17th verse.
Syrian king has come to know that all his plans are revealed by prophet Elijah to his enemy, the king of Israel.
The king of Syria has found out that prophet Elisha was in the city of Dothan, Israel. So, he sent horses and chariots and a great army was surrounding the city of Dothan. (where Elisha stayed) And when the servant of the man of God saw the army surrounding the city with horses and chariots, he panicked saying, "Alas, my master! What shall we do?
The word, 'fear not' every human being loves to hear. More the technological and scientific advances, more lonelier and fearful human being has become.
The Lord God Almighty holds our hands and He is with us ever since we received Him into our hearts. But, often times, we stubbornly let lose of His hands forcibly and go our own direction. And when adversity or a calamity strikes, we are even more fearful or lonelier than ever before.
Fear grips us when when we move away from the Lord Almighty.
As we read, the king of Syria seized upon an opportunity to capture Elisha who was in the city of Dothan. He mobilized a great army with many chariots and horses to surround the city one night. He wasnโt prepared to take any risk of the prophet escaping.
Early the next morning in Dothan, we know Elishaโs servant saw and panicked.
I can imagine how the servant of Elisha must have felt. There was absolutely no logic in what Elisha had said. There were just the two of them against a whole army of Syria! Had his master gone mad? May be he was thinking.
Before the servant could work himself into an even greater panic, Elisha prayed a simple prayer, โLord, I pray, open his eyes that he may seeโ (2 Kings 6:17). And the Lord opened the eyes of the servant. Then he saw that the hillside all around them was filled with blindingly magnificent horses and chariots of fire. Godโs army of angels was flanking them on every side, ablaze with the glory, beauty, and majesty of the Most High. As the servant marveled, he realized that the Syrian forces were utterly dwarfed by the angelic army.
Why had the young servant been fearful while Elisha was fearless? The answer is this: They saw different things. The young man saw the great Syrian army. But Elisha saw an even greater angelic army on chariots of fire. Elisha had spiritual insight.
Dear beloved, would you commit the above Scripture to heart? If you are in a constant fight with fear, meditate on this Scripture and fortify your heart with this promise. Whether you find yourself besieged by debts, attacked by what doctors call a terminal illness, or constantly anxious over the safety of your family, remember this powerful verse. The God of angelic armies is with us. No weapon formed against you shall prosper (see Isa. 54:17)!
For complete devotion, let us listen to the video.
Have a joyful and victorious day!!
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
I greet you all in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic: 3 R's Of Naomi. 1) Realised Her Mistake. 2) Repented Of Her Sins. 3) Returned Back To The Lord. Result: Restoration.
Ruth 01: 19-21. Now, Naomi and Ruth went untill they came to Bethlehem. And it happened, when they had come to Bethlehem, that all the city was excited because of them; and the women said "Is this Naomi?" But, she said to them, "call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me." "I went out full, and the lord has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi since the Lord has afflicted me?"
To know more about 3 R's Of Naomi and her restoration, pls watch the short video dev. Msg.
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the supernatural name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic:Why Are You So Fearful? Where Is Your Faith? Your Integrity In Me?
Mark 04: 38 & 39. .... The disciples said to Him, "Master, do you not care that we are perishing?" Then Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea "Peace be still." The wind ceased and there was a great calm. Jesus said unto them "Why are you so fearful? Where is your faith??"...
No tempest can ever break from the control of Him who is the Lord and Redeemer. No ๐ wave ever rolls any farther than He permits unless we move away from His sovereign grace, attached to the strings of the world. There is nothing in this world that is not under the sway of His โ hand that was nailed on the cross. We can await series of rainbows for the storms in our lives - when we Trust and Obey Him.
Have a Blessed and a Cheerful day!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvellous name of Jesus! ๐๐น๐
Topic: Praying Person Is Never A Worrying Person; Praying Person Is Always A Victorious Person.
1 Thes. 05 : 17. Pray without ceasing.
Philip. 04 : 06 & 7. Do not be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and suplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God...
"He prayed hours together on his knees. On many occasions he never slept but spent time in prayer with the Lord. Many God's servants say that Bhakth Singh means 'prayer'. Kneeling is the only answer for all our needs and situations."
"Praying man is always a praising man; Praying person is a confident person; Praying person is a victorious person; Praying person is never a worrying person." - Benedict.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. Msg.
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Benedict James..
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Greetings in the supernatural name of Jesus Christ!
Topic:Let Us Make Our Hearts A Hard Disk To Store Thy Powerful Word So That No Virus Of Sin Can Penetrate Into Our Hearts.
We must all meet temptations and we cannot escape. And the tempter comes so suddenly and so insidiously in such a subtle way, we cannot instantly repel his assault, unless we are well prepared. The great apostle Paul who so confidently encouraged the church in Corinth says in 1 Corint. 11:1, "imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ." Then we read in Romans 7:14 and 20 apostle Paul saying, "What I am not supposed to do, I do. But what I am supposed to do, I do not do. Now, if I do what Im not supposed to do, it's no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me."
Adversary makes every to see that we are deeply rooted and addicted to sin as slaves.. Is there a way out?
How can we keep on doing things which are not good and harmful - And keep spoiling our name and testimony? Only one way to avoid..
There is nothing like texts and scriptures hidden in not just in our minds but hidden and stored in our hearts like hard disk that drives satan and sin away. We know, even devil knows the scriptures. Word of God is the tool.....
The only way we can avoid being slaves of habitual sins and avoid getting addicted to certain sins is - I reiterate once again to make the Word of God our Lifeline, our Compass, our guide by our daily study and meditation of the Word, storing in our memory, its precious texts, it's counsels, it's promises, and its warnings. And ofcourse, prayer and having fellowship with blessed children of God.
By doing so, we can be crucified with Christ our sins, - burial of our carnal sinful nature and keep experiencing the resurrection of ourselves with Christ against our old carnal nature with a divine nature.
Then we shall never be suprised, unprepared or defenceless, but for every temptation, we shall have a dart ready to draw out and hurl at our adversary.
Have a blessed and joyful new week!๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus!! ๐๐น๐
Topic : Praise & Worship Frees Us From Fear, Depression And All Anxieties And Worries.
How are you doing this morning?? Are you discouraged this morning because of some setbacks in your life? Do you feel rejected and unwanted?? Is sickness taking toll on your health?? Do you have unspoken problems??
The Word of God says in Ps. 34:01, "I will bless the Lord at all times. (Good and bad times). His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Amen!
How was King David able to experience this?
When can we really enjoy Praise and Worship?
It can become meaningful and real in our lives only when our lives are completely surendered to Christ with no hidden and unconfessed sins.
Well, Praise and worship paralyses the powers and chains of darkness and brings us into His joyful presence. Praise cripples the powers of satan and makes her powerless. Praise raises us from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of glory, power, healing, restoration and deliverance from all oppression and depression. Praise replaces doubts and anxieties with faith and victory.
How can we experience this? Whether we are singing or listening to a worship song, worship can become meaningful and blessing only and only, when our lives are completely yielded to Christ as our redeeming Saviour!
So, Let us prepare accordingly and listen to this meaningful 'prayer and worship song' and be blessed!
Have a Joyful ๐ and Blessed time!!๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the most pleasant name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic: You Are Never Known How Strong You Are Until You Speak! "...What We Speak Of Others Speaks Volumes Of What We Are!"
Prov. 26:24. Pleasant words are as honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
Whatever we speak we should always strive to speak some thoughtful words before we part. Some words that would give strength, health, hope, cheer and comfort to their lives. Who knows? We may never meet those loved one's again!
For complete devotion, let us listen to this short video devotional msg.
Have a happy and a Victorious day!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in His amazing name!!๐น๐๐
Topic: Storms Arise Even When We Are In Plain Line Of Duty For Christ And When Being Faithful To The Lord Too!
Mt. 08: 23 to 26. Now when Jesus got into boat, His disciples followed Him...
And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep.
Then His disciples came to Him and woke Him up saying, "Lord, save us! We are perishing."
But Jesus said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
So the men marvelled saying "Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey him?"
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
Have a joyful and blessed day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the compassionate name of Jesus who is our best friend! ๐๐น๐
Topic: A Friend Is A Person Who Knows All About You And Still Likes You. ๐ Do You Have Anyone Like That??
Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August in countries such as India, Malaysia, United States, United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh. The first International Friendship Day was celebrated in Paraguay in 1958. Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark Cards started this in 1930.
Prov. 20 :06. Many will say they are loyal friends; but who can find who is truly reliable??
We all know this familiar quote - "Show me who your friends are or with whom you associate; and I will tell you what you are."
Few quotes on Friends and friendship:
"When in prosperity & success there are full of friends; but real friendship is shown in times of trouble." - Euripides.
"A friend is a person who knows all about you & still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard.
True and an ideal friendship we can find in the Bible between David & Jonathan, the son of King Saul.
Jesus Christ is our best friend who is always available to us and at all times. He will never disappoint us.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. message.
Have a joyful and blessed day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic: Worship Is A Celebration To Be Experienced. The Power Of Worship paralysis satan, cripples the powers of satan.
Acts 16 : 25 & 26. But at midnight Paul and Silas were singing hymns to God ... and suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of prison were shaken.
Worship is a celebration to be experienced and a celebration to be shared like Paul and Silas in difficult times in order to arrest satanic ploys further...
For complete devotion let us listen to the short video dev. msg. and be blessed!!
Have a joyful and blessed time!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐
Topic: Indian Hockey Team Enters Semifinals of 2020 Olympics After 41 Years! Unity Of The Team Gave Success And Paid Rich Dividends.
Acts 2:1. When the day of Pentecost has come, they were all in one accord in one place.
The Indian men's hockey team defeated Great Britain 3-1 in a quarterfinal match to qualify for the semifinals of Olympics Games after 49 years here on Sunday.
India will take on world champions Belgium in the semifinal on Tuesday.
The last time India featured in the semifinals of the Olympics was in 1972 Munich Games where they lost 0-2 to arch-rivals Pakistan.
Though there are no star popular players in this indian hockey team, still they could reach the semifinals after more than four decades is indeed noteworthy. If you are watching the games, we could note they are playing as a team, with unity and with no selfish motive. If any player observes that someone is better positioned to score, they are passing the ball instead of trying on their own. The team on the whole is enjoying the success of any player scoring the goals like a well oiled machine.
Though they were highly talented and world renowned players during last three decades, the unity like this present team without being selfish was missing very badly. Because of enjoying the success of each other, this team has been scoring more goals consistently and more victories. Unlike Cricket, one or two players cannot win matches but needs the entire team's performance and team spirit and unity in these games like hockey and football.
If such unity brings success and victories, how much more important is the need of unity and harmony in the churches is needed? How much important must be the unity of all churches irrespective of denominations? It's the need of the hour.
We could see the true revival in the early church which we can read in the entire book of Acts. They all were in perfect harmony in love. When Peter preached on the day of Pentecost, all the remaining disciples joined Peter in one accord. After his sermon when 3000 were added, all the disciples enjoyed the success of church being blessed. Can see the unity of all disciples being in one accord. Acts. 2:1,46, 4:24.
Can we really see such revival of expanding God's Kingdom happening? In my opinion, It is not happening?
Revival has come unfortunately and sadly to a grinding halt because there is no unity to enjoy the success of other person's or to enjoy the success of other organisations. There is no joy in seeing others being blessed.
Revival to reignited means, we need to pray for unity with accord like the early church.
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Benedict James
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Topic: When We Are Truly In Christ, We Will Be Blessed With Overflowing Joy And Peace Even Amidst Severe Trials.
Habakkuk 03:17 to 19. Though the fig tree may not blossom, not fruit be on the vines; though the labour of the olives fail, and the fields may yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the field, and there be no herds in the stalls- yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Meekness Is Not Weakness; But Power Excercised Under Control.
Matt. 5: 5: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Meekness is not a popular quality at all. The world calls it a craven spirit. Meekness has been the noblest quality of Jesus Christ. Meekness does not make us poor anyway but certainly makes us divine and graceful.
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Benedict James
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Topic: We Have Every Opportunity To Make Peace With Others Instead Of Gossiping Against Others.
Mt. 05:09. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Peace making ministry is divine. It's one of the most fruitful ministries.
No-one in heaven finds delight in seperating friends.
"Just so far as we get peacemaking spirit into our lives do we hear the mark of God's image."
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Benedict James
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Topic: Pursue And Press Towards Your Goal Even Amidst Failures And Hurdles. Be Successful And Joyful.๐
Philip. 2:13 & 14. But this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus!
In order to reach our goal, the first thing we need to bear in mind is, we must keep our eyes fixed on our goal- and stay focused.
Due to threatening pandemic, against all odds and stiff opposition within Japan, Government of Japan and sports fraternity have successfully initiated "2020 Tokyo Olympics" which is in progress.
Though Chanu Saikom Mirabai name we never heard till few days back, now her images splashed all over the leading newspapers and national T.V channels during last two days. As she won silver medal in the "49 kgs category" weightlifting competition in "2020 Tokyo Olympics."
Rich cash awards, other rewards and endorsements keep pouring in.
How true is the saying, "People that did not believe in you and felt you are nobody, will tell everyone how they met you after your success."
This is what happened to her. Nobody looked at Mirabai in her own village. But now, everyone wants to take a photograph with her. Politicians competing each other, and they are giving cash prizes in crores and awards. Just type "Mirabai" in Google search engine. You can find her name.
She pursued her dream with determination inspite of failure and several obstacles. she became overnight star by winning the only medal - silver medal for India till in this olympics.
After winning the silver medal Mirabai said. "I learnt a lot from last 'Rio Olympics' failure. It's the fruit of five years hard work. Winning an olympic medal was my dream."
Mirabai is the only sportsperson in this ongoing Olympics till now, who brought glory to India by winning the silver medal for India.
She tasted bitter defeat and failure in her last Rio olympics four years back. But, she did not give up. She had the strong desire and will power to pursue hard for this ongoing olympics. Her desire, discipline and hard work without giving up paid off.
"Those who lack confidence and have "fear of failure" will always remain there. But, attempting even after failures without giving up is real success like the young Mirabai.
The familiar proverb, "Make hay while the sun shines" is a reminder to all young people. Age is on your side. Do not waste your time and regret later. Pursue your goals and press on.
Apostle Paul too had a vision ahead of him, and he is letting us know that he is keeping his eyes on that goal.
When a runner starts out on the course, he doesnโt carry any unnecessary clothing or baggage. Because the excess weight will slow him down. So, is our walk with Christ had to be. Shedding out the habitual and chronic sins.. An athlete doesnโt run constantly looking behind him, because in doing so, he cannot see what dangers may lay in front of him.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Topic: The Cross Lifts Us Upward. We Grow Under The Burden Of Daily Duties, Cares And Obligation..
Colos. 03:01 & 02. If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above . Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
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Benedict James
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Topic: One Who Embraces Or Clings To The Lord Amidst Adverse Circumstances Is Blessed!
We see in 1st chapter of Habakkuk, prophet Habakkuk questioned God as he was disturbed, and struggles in his faith when he sees men fragrantly violate God's law and distort justice on every level, without fear of any divine intervention. The nation of Judah stubbornly refuses to change her sinful ways. The present christian world is no better.
Though he began by questioning God, he concludes his book and his life with a psalm of beautiful Praise acknowledging the Lord's divine power, His wisdom and His redemptive plan.
Let us read Habakkuk. 03: 17 to 19. Though the fig tree may not blossom, ..... And they be no herds in the stall - Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
The name habaq means "One Who Embraces" or "Clings." So, at the end of the book, this name becomes appropriate because Habakkuk chooses to cling firmly to God regardless of what happens.
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Benedict James
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Topic: We Can Paint The Beauties Of His Salvation Which He Has Provided. Yet, We Cannot Say "He Is My Saviour." And what Good All These Works And The Knowledge Of Christ Do Us If We Are Not Saved By Him?? ....
Luke 01:47. And Mary said; My soul magnifies the Lord. And my Spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour."
It's a great thing when anyone can say, "My Saviour!!" Many people can talk about Christ beautifully and eloquently. They can linger upon the story of His life, and speak with tender accents of His sufferings and death. They can paint the beauties of His salvation which He has provided. Yet, they cannot say "He is my Saviour." And what good all these works and the knowledge of Christ do them if they are not saved by Him?? ....
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Benedict James
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Topic: "We Are Not Products Of Circumstances, But We Are Products Of Our Own Decisions." - Stephen Covey.
Ps. 01 : 02. But his delight is in the law of the Lord & in His law doth he meditate day & night. And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
"The tragedy of life is not death; but what we let die inside of us every moment while we live." - N. Cousins
"We are not products of circumstances, but we are products of our own decisions." - Stephen Covey
"When we walk in line with the Word of God, the best is yet to come."
For today's complete devotion, let us watch the short video.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Our Words Define What We Are. In The Present IT Scenario, Our Whatsapp & Other Texts Will Also Reveal What We Are.
Prov. 18:21. Death & Life are in the power of the Tongue.
Prov. 15:01. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but harsh words stir up anger.
I've shared on this topic many a times. We pass in several areas of our lives but falter in one particular area of life.
Words are FREE; but how we use them cost us. Our Words can bless people. Our words can curse people.
Words have lot of power. With one word we can break relationship. With one word where there is no relationship it can be built.
With few kind words we can steadily develop relationship; but on the other hand one wrong or hurtful or grevious word is enough to lit a great war of friction & storm.
It is the best that can happen is - 'to lose the debatable arguments and win the relationship'. But, often times it happens that we win arguments but lose precious relationships.
So, it's so important to be very careful. "Not raising our voice but raising the value of our words will build healthy & fruitful relationships." Because it's rain that grows flowers but not thunder.
"One good word is a gift. It will repay good. But one grevious or hurtful word is like a debt. We need to pay interest."
"Words can plant gardens; also words can burn large forests too!!"
What we eat may not remain in our stomach; but what we say remains in our heart forever and so, it's very important to think twice before we speak..
We use water regularly and we also use our words, but once they are used they cannot be retrieved.
To kill a person one weapon is enough; but to kill and hurt a mind just ONE hurtful word is enough.
When people come & shout without any proper reasoning, let us just ignore them, because It's not the rupee notes which make noise but coins make noise where it's value is insignificant.
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Benedict James
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Topic: We Cannot Navigate Through End Times Storms, If We Don't Go Back To The Place Of Prayer.
Mark 1:35: And in the morning rising up a great while before day light, Jesus went out - departed into a solitary place; and there he prayed.
Those who unlock the day in the early morning in conversation with Christ i.e in prayer will never regret the rest of the day.- Ben.
"A morning kneeling prayer will knock satan out of our lives for the rest of the day. -Ben.
Many of the richest possibilities of prayer lie beyond valleys of pain and sorrow. The best things of life cannot be gotton save at sore cost. When we pray for more holiness we do not know what we are asking for; at least we must know the price we must pay to get that which we ask. The song, "Nearer my God, to thee" must be conditioned by, and often can come only through, E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me." "Not only are the spiritual things the best things - but many times the spiritual things can be grasped only by letting go, and losing out of our hands the earthly things that we would love to keep."
God loves us too much to answer prayers for comfort and relief, even when we make them, if he can do it only at spiritual loss to us. He would rather let it be hard for us to live, if there is blessing in the hardness or trials, than make it easy for us at the cost of the blessing.
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Benedict James
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Topic: We Cannot Weigh Faith In A Balance Or Confine It To A Container. It Is Not Something We Can Take Out Or Look At It And Analyse It.
Heb. 11:6. Without faith, it is impossible to please God.
Volumes have been written and volumes have been spoken regarding that indefinable something called, "faith." Yet, we actually know little of the subject. Very few demonstrated that "faith" in the bible. The woman who touched the hem of the garment was healed miraculously from the incurable chronic disease she suffered for 12 long years.
So, faith is that quality or power by which the things desired become the things possessed. That is the nearest to a definition for faith attempted based on the Word of God.
We cannot weigh faith in a balance or confine it to a container. It is not something we can take out, look at it, and analyse.
Faith is more than belief. It is more than confidence. It is more than trust. And it is more than sum total of all these things.
Genuine faith in God is never boastful. It is pure. It will never work contrary to the will of God. Though it is certainly one of the gift of God, it can be received by those who love Him completely and desire those spiritual gifts. 1Corin. 14:1
For complete dev. Pl. watch the short video dev.
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Benedict James
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Topic: One And Only Way To Avoid Despair, Depression And Then 'Burnout" Is To Hope In The Lord.
Isia. 40:31. They that hope in the Lord Shall not be wearied.
The first warning sign in our christian life is weariness. Next comes cynicism. And then comes 'burnout'. Busy in doing everything including so called christian activities without taking proper rest physically and without spending anytime in closet with the Creator is wasted time and energy. Doing much of the activities but nothing fruitful within and drying up. And find withered away though look victorious on the outer to people. But, despair, dejection, disillusionment, depression and then burn out will be the end result. Do you wish to come out of your broken dreams and burn out? Be it physical, mental and spiritual?
Helping people find hope after disappointment has a cost involved. We must understand that everything we do has a cost involved. Good or bad. Positive or negative depending on what we do, and with what motive we do. Often times we don't sleep well because of burn out and lose of our health. God tell us to be wise in whatever we do. Need to take proper rest and discipline our body. How to overcome burn out and dryness in our lives? Activities, wealth fame cannot avoid burn out. But Scripture is the only one can keep us out of burn out and dryness. Every soul is renewed when it hopes in the Lord. Isia 40:31 says....
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Benedict James.
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Topic: What Is It That Will Not Allow Peace And Satisfaction In Our Lives? Besetting Sins.
Heb. 12:1. Let us lay aside every weight and every sin that easily beset is...
Besetting sins are the ones we continually struggle with and have a weakness towards it where we fall often like ' the drop of a hat' and easily. And thereby experience dissatisfaction, despondency and dejection in life. Because these things give pleasures but give only momentary pleasures.
These sins will never allow godly plans in our lives and will always keep us as 'Luke warm' and "distant Christians" to the Lord.
The best things of life come to us wrapped up in sweet packages by satan and keeps us as slaves of these sins. And thereby miss God's richest blessings in our lives. It is hard for us to have one or two besetting sins or one or two temptations that come perpetually upto us, stalking like a Goliath before us.
We know pretty well what it is to have sins which we do not overcome, which we do not even make efforts to wrestle with. But we allow it to overcome us again and again and therby fall short of the glory and favour of the Lord.
A renewed consecration to God is the need of the hour to overcome such sins and live a guilt free and stress free life with true divine peace and satisfaction. And rich blessings. Prov. 24:16: A wise man shall fall several times but riseth up again. But the wicked shall fall into mischief. But he will rise up and not give up.
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Benedict James
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Topic: "Complete Consecration Produced Perfect Peace And True Success For His Kingdom."
Rom. 12 : 01 & 02. I beseech you therefore bretheren by the mercies of God, that ye present yourselves a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service. Be not confirmed to this world...
Consecration of will : The highest reach of faith is loving, intelligent consecration of all our life to the will of God.
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Benedict James
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*"True Repentance Brings True Blessings. Coming Out Of Defeated Zone Without Giving Up Gives True Success And Joy."
Luke 22:32. "I have prayed for you that your faith should not fail," said Jesus.
We dwell in our own sins and when distress and calamity strikes, we realise then. Every intentional sin we do has its consequence though forgiven by His grace.
Repentance is not just confessing & falling into same sin again & again or dwelling in the same weakness. But we need to turn around totally from our weaknesses & unholy thoughts. And then the Restoration part will be done by the Lord.
Jesus very well knew the disciple, Simon Peter is about to trip & fall over his own over confidence & zeal by denying him thrice. Yet, the Lord beyond this devastating failure towards the disciple's attitude saw Peter's heart for repentance. And the Lord hence has done His part of restoration. And in the very first meeting, the same timid Peter .... when spoke with power and authority on "repentance" 3000 souls were added on a single day. And Peter and John healed a lame man - born lame by birth near the temple and preached there. They were taken into custody. And we hear about 5000 people were further added to the church. Can see that in St. John 4: 2-4.
Similarly, if we have a set back spiritually, personally or in any area of our lives, we should not give up but bounce back like Peter and not dwell in the defeated zone. Never give up like King Saul and the great army who trembled against Goliath. Because power of God was not evident in the life of King Saul and the army because of sin in their lives. But let us be a conqueror like David who demolished Goliath. Which is your Goliath tormenting you today?
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I. Benedict James
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Topic: Character Is Something That We Cannot Give Away Or Share With Others.
Rom.5:3-5. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know suffering produces perseverance; perseverance character and character, and character, hope. And hope does not out us to shame..
Everyone start off with a right note. But how we are now is more important, and how we end our life is most important.
Character is personal. It is not a possession we can share with another. And it is not that we can hide it.
We can give a hungry man part of our loaf of bread. We can share our money with the one who needs. But character is something that we cannot give away or communicate. The brave soldier cannot share his courage with the pale timi
Character is our own, a part of our very being. It grows in us along the years. Acts repeated frequently become habits and character is made up in the end of these repeated acts so as to become a permanent part of the life.
So, building and developing character with good thoughts of blessing others, speaking words of life we must always aspire for.
It is something we must pursue and requires an active response through scriptures, prayer and practise of His presence.
Willing to be submissive to the governing rules and authority, esteeming others with respect and dignity, fear God, trustworthiness, caring, honest and upright life are few pillars of character.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Laughter And A Merry Heart Has Been Used As One Of The Human Emotions That Has Been Used As A Therapeutic Tool Since Decades.
Bible says in - Prov. 17:23. A merry heart does good like a medicine; but depression drains one's strength.
Prov. 15:23. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance.
Prov. 15:30. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.
Smiling not just in good times but in all situations is good and healthy. It simply means they are of strong personality.
Martin Charnin said "You are never fully dressed without a smile."
"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa.
"Smile & laughter reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, helps us to be more confident....
Smile and laughter is a strong link for good health & longevity and improves our immune systems as per the medical experts..
Wish you a cheerful and a pleasant day!!๐๐๐
Benedict James.
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Topic: Great Achievements With A Good Name Makes A Good Role Model And A Great Ambassador.๐
Prov. 22:1. A good name is better than great riches.
The world renowned and most respected gifted star football player, Lionel Messi, under his leadership as the captain of the Argentine football team lifted the "Copa American footbal cup" beating arch rivals, Brazil yesterday, i.e on 10th July, 2021.
He received several awards for his outstanding football skills and performance. Messi has received "European Golden Boot" award for three years - in the year 2013, 2017 and 2018. He was also awarded "Federation Of International Football Association" in the year 2009 as the best player. In 2019, playing for the international Barcelona club he represented, he was awarded "World Soccer Player of the year" for the year, 201
Known for his clean game with "Spirit of sportsmanship" and and his conduct within his team and with other teams has been without any blemish or scar whatsoever. His 'on-field' and 'off the field' conduct and ethics has been so excellent, that Messi has been appointed as as the 'goodwill ambassador of Unicef' in the year, 2010.
From the same country, earlier during 1980s and 90s legend Diego Maradona mesmerized the reputed international teams in the World cup tournaments with his magical dribbling skills and bamboozled host of defenders in scoring goals. And shot into instant fame. He had millions of fans. But he lost the respect of the world, when he was caught with doping charges while playing an international match. And he was banned. Later he was also arrested for using and possessing drugs.
Two great personalities from same country. Messi has worldwide fame, name, reputation and commands respect for His impeccable behaviour. Maradona has world wide fame too but he was not a role model as he lost his reputation and respect for his misdeeds.
Even in my own life and our own lives, the world is watching us. If we do great things and have great achievements, but lose our name like Maradona by doing corrupt things, we will earn nothing but lose our reputation and respect your here and also lose rewards in the new kingdom.
But like Messi, the player, if we achieve great things and live a clean and pleasing life by which people will be attracted and blessed, we will be rewarded by the world and society and especially in the eternal kingdom to come.
For complete devotion, Pl. watch the short video. Have a blessed and joyful new week!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
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Topic : God Gave His Best! What Is Our first Love? Our First Love Decides Our Destiny.
He loved the mankind and gave His best gift, His only begotten son, Jesus.
John 03:16. For God so loved the world...
Ephesians 5:1โ2, Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.
The greatest attribute in God is not His power though it is omnipotence; not His knowledge though it omniscience; not His glory though it is burning majesty; it is His love. He is the greatest as He blesses and serves. The brightest hour in Christ's is not the hour of His transfiguration, or of His miracle - working, or of His sublime teaching, but the hour when He hung in the darkness on His cross. Then it was that His love shown out in the most wondrous revealing. We need to remember for ourselves that the greatest thing in the world is love - that serving is the path to highest honour.
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Benedict James
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Topic: " God Is More Interested In Our Faithfulness Than Our Abilities." "He Is Much More Interested In Our Trustyworthiness Than Our Success Here."
Philip. 2: 19-23. But I trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. For I have no one like minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ. But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father, he served with me in the gospel. Therefore, I hope to send him at once.
Paul is writing to all the saints, bishops and elders of the church at Philippines. Though Paul is unable to visit them immediately, he is writing to them in sending Timothy. Paul testifies so powerfully about Timothy's clean, transparent and righteous faithful life with so much joy and satisfaction.
Everyone of us need to be testified by others like Timothy and not we talking big about us. Others must testify us. That's the true blessing.
Our aim in everything that we do in this world has to be - to bring glory and honor to the Lord though every good work we do here may not be recognised.
God has given us several blessings, various talents and giftings. He watches with patience as how sincere and faithful we are, in using them.
Riches, wealth, power, position, stature can be enjoyed only here on earth but has no recognition in heaven above.
It is good to be successful, but more than being successful God is looking for faithfullness in us. For men and women of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
A name to be earned for uprightness and faithfulness like Timothy before the eyes of the Lord is far better than thousand praises of people.
For complete devotion, let us watch the video.
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Benedict James.
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Topic: Word Of God Is Bread And Butter And It's Like Oxygen For Every Human Being.
Ps. 119:105. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and light unto my path.
Word of God gives us direction in every area, in every aspect, in every circumstance and in every condition of life. The Psalmist knows how important is the Word of God.
Word of God becomes more meaningful and blessing - the way we pay heed to it, the way we live it out and the way we walk by it. It then m becomes oxygen, bread and butter in our life. We begin to lean on it because it leads us perfectly and in right way.
God's Word as a guiding light is a lamp unto our feet, not a sun flooding a hemisphere. Like the sun it is not meant to shine upon miles of road, but in the darkest night it will always show us the one next step. Then, when we have taken that step, carrying the lamp forward, it will show us another step, and thus on till it brings us out into little steps one by one. We need to learn well the lessons of patience if we would have God guide us. The decisions we take leaning on the Word of God, be it career, marriage or any important decision, we will never regret. Because, it will be God's best for us.
He does not lead us rapidly. Only pace by pace does He take us, and unless we wait, we must go in darkness. But if we wait for Him, it will always be light for one step.
Let us listen to the.complete short video devotion.
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Benedict James
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Topic: We Cannot Enjoy The Goodness Of Christ Without Knowing Him Personally.
Taste and see that the Lord is good. And trust in Him. Prov. 34: 8.
There is always an often quoted phrase in several worship centers saying, "God is good ; all the time God is good." But the moment they come out of the worship centre or the church, the same old disappointment, dejection, despondency haunts them. Loneliness grips them like a strong vice. Depression becomes a close companion of many Christians. Without Christ within and not knowing Him personally adds all this negativity in life.
Psalmist, David has known His Creator personally and intimately. He says in Psalm 23:1. "The Lord is my shepherd." He has the trust and confidence and has experienced His goodness thoroughly in His life. That's why he challenges everyone to personally taste and then see that the Lord's goodness. He trusted the Lord and walked with Him and was able to see experience God's goodness.
Another perfect example is apostle Paul. The one who hated Christ and His followers, He encountered and tasted God's divine and unconditional love and therefore he manifested the love of Christ in His sufferings.
Paul has been persecuted, whipped, beaten to death often times, put in prison, but yet he pursued preaching the gospel, the crucified and risen Christ, just because he testifies that he believed in Christ and His goodness.
Though Paul encountered several hardships while sharing the gospel, but yet he says, he is not ashamed. Like the psalmist, Paul too experienced the Love and goodness of Christ.
In order to know the Lord's goodness we need to know Him and have Him received in our lives personally as our Lord and Saviour, and continually experience putting to Death our sins, Burial of our carnal/worldly/ungodly nature and Rise with Christ with a new and divine nature. We need to know, and trust the death, burial and resurrection of Christ and experience it personally as explained, to enjoy His goodness.
That's the reason apostle Paul and the psalmist experienced and tasted Jis majestic power The one who has no experience in Christ and never tasted His goodness even in suffering, can never testify saying, "I am a christian. I am the child of the living God." We can never tell. The life of Paul has been the life experienced in Christ.
We can enjoy His goodness even in suffering like apostle Paul, by having Christ in the centre of our lives and trust and experience death and burial of our carnal nature - pride, envy, jealousy, hatred, bitterness, lustfulness and rise in His holiness and majesty to taste His goodness.
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Benedict James
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Topic: In The History Those Who Waited And Emraced The Word Of God Had No Regrets Whatsoever. And Infact Were Greatly Blessed And Successful.
Isia. 40:31. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be tired. They shall walk and not faint.
When we trust Christ as our Saviour and Lord, and Love His Word and lean upon it, we will be like eagles and we will neither be tired nor wearied. "Doubt creates darkest moments even in finest hours."
When we wait and lean upon God's Word, it produces faith in our lives. "Faith produces finest moments in darkest hours."
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Benedict James.
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Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus!!
Mt. 7:2. Judge not that ye be judged. For in the same way you judge others you will be judged.
Ps. 119:66. Teach me good judgement. Ps. 119:66
Topic: "When I Judge Others, I Do Not Define Them, But Define Myself."
"If We Judge People, We Have No Time To Love Them."
No doubt it is easier to discover other people's faults than our own. Many of us are troubled more about the way others live, than we are with our own shortcomings. We manifest greater feeling of responsibility for the acts and neglects of others than for our own. Now, the truth is, every man must bear his burden. We shall not be called to answer to God for the idle words, the sinful acts, and the neglect of duty of others.
But there is one person whose every act, word, disposition and feeling we shall have to give an account, and that is ourself. We better train ourselves therefore, to keep close, minute, incessant and conscientious watch over our own life. We better give less attention to other's mistakes and failures, and more to our own.
Most of us would find little for looking after other people's faults if we give strict attention to our own. Besides, seeing and knowing our own defects would make us more charitable to those of others.
More and more we come closer to the Lord, more of our own shortcomings are revealed and we will not find time to see the faults of others. And most important, we will not have any more desire to see faults of others.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short video.
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Benedict James
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Topic: No Wave Ever Rolls Any Farther Than He Permits Unless We Move Away From His Sovereign Grace And Get Attached To The Pleasures And Strings Of This World.
Are you going through uncertainties in life? Have you become standstill because of some hidden storms raging in your life?
Let us cheer up and rejoice. We have life at It's best free from all these issues and pain. Apostle Paul says in 2 Corint. 4th chapter. Our lives are like tents which are temporary. We need to be motivated to see life after this "tent living."
For complete devotion let us listen to today's short dev. msg.
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Benedict James
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Topic: He Is The God Of Restoration When We Hear His Voice And Look For Help.
Ps. 23: 3. He restores my soul...
Restoration means "restitution of something taken away or lost." "An act of restoring..."
For complete dev. let us listen to the short dev. msg. as how a shepherd lifts or restores a sheep from a "cast down" position.
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Benedict James
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Topic: In the cross, in the cross, be my Glory ever.
Francis Jane Crossby popularly knows as "Fanny Crossby." -1820 to 1915.
Can we imagine her powerful testimony for the Lord though she lost her sight completely in her first six weeks of her life?? Rest of her entire life she was blind. And yet, in her blindness she radiated the very light of Jesus!! Songs she penned, refresh us even now whenever we prayerfully listen to the lyrics of the hymns. She wrote more than 9000 blessed hymns. One of the most popular among many is "Jesus keep me near the cross." She wrote way back in 1869. The entire lyrics revives us, refreshes us and reignites us to be nearer to the cross.
Inspiring quote of Fanny Crossby - "If I had a choice, I still choose to remain blind.... For when I die the first face I will see is the face of my Saviour." Let us listen to this familiar and inspiring song and ne blessed!
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Topic: Success Or Achievement Does Not Come Overnight. Step By Step... It Needs, Ambition, Perseverance, Discipline And Willpower.
Philip. 3: 13 & 14. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press towards the goal for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Success or any distinctive achievement in any field is possible with a willpower to win or rather to achieve. Few achieve as the remaining give up and go after easy going life - getting into life of mediocrity.
Mount Everest, we cannot climb overnight. Many actually start in the begining, but finally only one or two reach the peak. Its a daunting task. Only the determined and industrious do not give up. It's not one or two hours. The fastest could climb approx in 39 hours and six minutes. Then we can imagine when the rest can climb.
So, we too need to go up slowly, step by step. True christian life is always mountain climbing. Heaven is above us and ever keeps above us. It never gets easy to go heaven ward. It is slow and challenging to grow better. But it leads us to true inward peace. No one leads to sainthood at a bound. Nobody gets victory once for all over our faults and sins. It's a struggle of years, and everyday must have it's victories if we are ever to be final and complete overcomers. Yet, we cannot expect to reach the radiant mountain-summit at one bound. We certainly ought to be climbing at least step by step. We ought not to sit and relax on the same little terrace, but part way up the mountain, day after day. Higher and higher should be our unresting aim till we reach the pinnacle of glory.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short dev. video.
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the Blessed name of Jesus Christ!๐๐น๐
Topic: Sin Shall Not Have Dominion Over Us; For We Are Not Under The Law But Under Grace.
Ephes 02; 08. For it is by grace you are saved through faith and not of yourselves. It is the gift from God.
As we read, God's grace is a free unmerited favour even though we do not deserve.
'Grace' is a vast subject to study -
the characteristics of grace.
benefits of grace.
living under grace.
Well, God does not give out His grace as He gives the sunshine. He gives according to the individual's needs.
Grace is always timely. It may not be what we always wish, but it is always there when we need it.
For complete devotion, pl listen to the short video devotion.
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ! ๐๐๐น
Topic: We Need To Be Proud To Carry The Holy Bible To Church Or Any Gospel Meetings.
Malachi 1:6. "A son honors his father, And a servant his master, if then I am the Father, where is my honor? And if I am your Master, Where is My reverence? says the Lord of hosts." To you priests who despise my name, yet you say, 'In what way have we despised your name?'
When we walk for an interview how we go? When we are on our work in our office, if our Charman & Managing Director, C&MD comes to see as what we are doing, how will we respond? Would we give our undivided attention or be casual? If we are casual in not being attentive to what he tells us, it is as good as, that day be the farewell day in the office for us.
But, then, when it comes to the one being the Creator, who gave His life for us, how much more attention and reverence we need to give Him?
The one who loves the Creator dearly can be clearly identified by the world. The more We Love the Lord, the more we show to the World that we are Christians by our outward acts too!
Opinions of individuals I respect. But, well, in my opinion, I too feel, carrying a Holy Bible to the church is the blessed thing even though I have the Bible in my mobile. We need to be proud to carry the Bible. Secondly, we are not shy to carry the Bible. Holy Bible contains Holy things. Mobile too contains Holy things in addition to other things which might disturb us. Let us listen once again to the familiar video by a servant of God and be blessed!
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐
Topic: Praise Is The Spiritual Medium Through Which We Transfer Our Battles To The Lord!
Ps. 22: 03. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the praises of His people.
"It is in the process of being worshipped that God communicates His presence to men." - C.S. Lewis.
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Benedict James
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Topic: "Opportunities Are Like Sunrises. If You Will Wait Too Long, You Miss Them." - William Arthur.
Word of God says in James 02:17 "Faith without works is dead."
Millions of words have been written about success. But if these millions of words could be brevitized and squeezed out in just three short, meaningful words it could be read: faith and gumption.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. Msg.
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Benedict James
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Topic: A True Praying Person Only Can Have Satisfaction, Enjoy Joyful, Victorious And Fruitful Life!
Luke 11:01. One of His disciples said to Him "Lord, teach us how to pray."
The disciple of Jesus did not ask the Lord, "teach us to preach" or "teach us to sing" but he asked for what was most important; "Lord, teach us to pray."
We must prefer a hundred times to be a prayer warrior than a great preacher. We would rather have the power of prayer to move the very powers of heaven than to have the power of preaching to move the masses of people on earth. We can train others to become great preachers and orators, but only Jesus can teach men and women to become great masters of prayer, but when we truly desire.......
Prayer is everybody's privilege. The gift of prayer is offered to all. And all of us may call upon the power of our almighty God.
Not all are called to be pastors or preachers or teachers or evangelists, but in all of us can move the power of God by prayer. God gives everyone a gift and a task, according to his ability. But no such restrictions are placed on the art of prayer. This is a universal gift for all, if we desire.
"Church is looking for better methods but God is looking for better people who can pray."
"Prayer should be the preachers' mightiest weapon."
"Prayerless words on the pulpit are deadening words."
A fruitful ministry, joyful and victorious person can only be from one who is s praying person.
Mt. 26:41. Watch and Pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short video.
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Benedict James.
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Greetings in the marvellous and amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐น๐๐
Topic: Worry Cripples Our Faith And Enhances Anxiety.
If we worry, we cannot trust; if we trust, we won't worry.
Philip. 4: 6 & 7. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will gaurd your hearts..
Why worry when we can pray? Our daily duties won't ne a burden if we trust the Lord and let God do His part.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short video.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Our Trials And Testings Are Great Opportunities. But Too Often We Look On Them As Great Obstacles.
Job. 38:22 & 23. God says to Job " Have you entered the Treasury of snow, or have you seen the Treasury of hail, which I have reserved for the time of trouble, For the day of the battle and war??"
As we all know Job lost all his children, and all his cattle, and and his entire body has been inflicted with painful boils.
Well this entire chapter, God reminds Job the realms and sovereignty of His creation - the stars, the moon, the light, the darkness and the seasons are under his sway and control.
Even for us, our trials are great opportunities. Too often we look on them as great obstacles. It would be a heaven of rest and an inspiration of unspeakable power, if each of us would henceforth recognise every difficult situation as one of God's chosen ways of proving to us His love and look around for the signals of His glorious manifestation.
Then indeed would every cloud become a rainbow, and every mountain a path of ascension and a glorious scene of transfiguration.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev.
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐
Topic: Excellence In Our Field Of Work Is Remembered By The World. In Addition Having A Good Name And Conduct Are Not Only Remembered For Long Time But High Respect Is Earned!
1 Corint. 9:24. Do you know in the race all runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.
To sum up the verse, Apostle Paul says, "Excel in whatever you do."
Daniel, Apostle Paul, Simon Peter and deacons like Stephen and Phillip excelled in the work they did, fought a good fight and also earned a good name for themselves - being blameless without any reproach.
Other than in the christian faith, we also notice several other people with their passion to excel, became highly successful in their field of profession. And at the same time kept a good name and thereby, earned high respect for their conduct.
Several sportsmen excelled in their careers, but only few are highly respected for their conduct and sportsmanship.
Of the few in India, best examples are Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic world's gifted cricket player, and Vishwanathan Anand, world famous chess player. They are not only admired for their excellent performance in their respective sports field arena, but well respected for their on - field conduct. How true it is?! "Whoever it may be - rich and wealthy, highly statured, President or Prime Minister - respect cannot be demanded. It needs to be earned." Another perfect example, Mother Teresa. She earned a good name and world wide respect for her good and noble deeds. Irrespective of caste, creed, religion, people all over India and all over the world respect her.
On sunday, 20th June, 2021 the sports pages of all the leading newspapers in India have splashed the images and news of one great sportsman and legend Milkha Singh, named as "Flying Sikh" who breathed his last on 18th June. He is well known for his exceptional performance excelling in the "Indian Track and Field event." He was a "multiple Asian gold medalist" and won several other medals. He lost an Olympic medal by 0.1 second on Sept. 6, 1960 at Rome Olympics. How important and significant this 0.1 second in his life which eluded the olympic medal for him, while we often times do not understand the value of time. Milka Singh, "The Flying Sikh" not only excelled in his field of sports, but most importantly has earned a good name for his impeccable and examplary life. Glowing tributes have been paid from the leaders of the nation and several sports fraternity all over the nation.
God is no respector of persons. Be it sports, studies or career! Anyone who has a vision, focused goal, strong desire, determination and discipline can excel. The world remembers people more of those who not only excel in their fields but who be the true ambassadors of the nation...
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : God Has Saved Us innumerous times Inspite Of Our Disobedience, But We Cannot Stretch The Grace Of God.
Ephes 02; 08. For it is by grace you are saved through faith and not of yourselves; It is the gift of God.
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Benedict James
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Topic: People Remember Us For What? Goodness, Gentleness And Trustworthiness? Or Any Other Reason??
Matthew. 5:8. Blessed are the pure in heart. For they shall see God.
Holy thoughts in our life transfigure the life. Our daily thoughts build up our character. Our hearts are the quarries where the blocks are fashioned which we build into our life temple. If our thoughts and meditations are good, beautiful, true, pure, loving, and gentle our life will grow into Christ - likeness.
Once a professor observed a young beautiful student, Evangeline joining the university. Professor says as this beautiful young girl passed from one academic year to another and to another level in the university, this girl character ripened into a rare beauty - one of the loveliest and sweetest life ever bloomed on the campus. Everyone in the campus loved her not only for her beautiful looks but for her sweetest and beautiful life she portrayed from within.
Her inner beauty fashioned her more beautiful to the eyes than her external good looks. And she became the household name in the campus.
She always wore a small locket which she never allowed anyone to see inside what it contained. One day, however, in a time of dangerous illness, on the request of her friend, she permitted her to open the locket and look within it, and there she saw the words, "Whom having not seen I love and live for." It was then known to the whole campus, the secret of this lovely child's transfiguration of character- loving the unseen Christ.
The transfigured life of this beautiful young girl caught up everyone and prayed for her. But, God otherwise had another plan for her. She went to be with the Lord. But her life lived on .. in the hearts of the students and the professors. Many turned to Christ because of one beautiful flower, Evangeline - pleasant to look on the outer and beautiful to behold her inner beauty. For complete devotion, Pl watch short video dev. Msg.
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Benedict James.
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Topic: As Long As We Walk In Line With The Word Of God, No Circumstances Nor Storms Can Derail Us.
Rom. 08:37. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
To conquer means "to defeat; to beat; to trounce; to annihilate; to be victorious; to overcome; to overpower; to subdue; to crush.
But to be more than conquerors means, we not only have victory over satan and it's demonic powers, but we will overhelmingly be victorious because of the risen power of Christ within us.
Let us see one instance on the life of Simon Peter. As long as Peter trusted on the Word of Jesus Christ, he successfully walked on the water. He is the only human being who walked on the water. Many greats in the past decades including people of different faiths tried to emulate this feat but failed. Peter was able walk on water because he walked on the Word of Christ. But, as long as his eyes were fixed on Christ he was able to walk on water.
"Faith produces brightest moments in darkest hours." And "Doubt creates darkest moments even in finest hours." For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
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Benedict James
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Topic: We Need To Be Alert! Sin Is Like Honey In The Begining. But In The End It Poisons Us And Destroys Us Completely.
Ps. 119: 09 to 11. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy Word.
With my whole heart have I sought thee; O let me not wander from thy commandments.
Thy Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Rebuke A Wise Man, And He Will Love You. Do Not Advise Or Correct A Scoffer, Lest He Will Hate You.
Ps. 37: 37, 38. Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; for the future of that man is peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed.
Don't meddle with a fool; he will disturb your peace. Do not correct or advise a scoffer, lest he will hate you. He who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. Do not throw jewels or diamonds to the pigs, for they do not know its value. But give it to the wiseman; for he shall treasure it and will be grateful.
He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself. "Only a fool fools with sin." Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to the wise man and he will still be wiser. Prov. 09: 07 to 09. Any fool can start a quarrel. Prov. 20:03.
Deceptions, twists and outright lies define the words of fools. The name of the wicked will rot. Prov. 10:07. He who hates correction is stupid. Prov. 12:01.
There is always a choice in this life. Live a God's way and enjoy His smile of approval or live as a fool and find destruction. That's the tough and tender truth about living in God's Word.
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Benedict James.
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Greetings in the wonderful and amazing name of Jesus!!๐๐๐น
Topic: Meekness Is Not Weakness But Strength Under Control.
Mt. 05:05 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
There are eight beatitudes preached by Jesus. And all these are conditional blessings. one among them is meekness.
Only two men in the Bible are shown as meek. Jesus and Moses, and neither were pushovers. We have apostle Peter and apostle Paul and other apostles boldly with courage responded to the Roman and Jewish authorities, who were trying to persecute them and to stop them from preaching the gospel in building God's kingdom.
Meekness is therefore having wisdom courage and great strength under restraint.
Some think, only by being too gentle and too humble to accept everything, it is meekness. And they spread themselves so much so, like doormats for everyone to trample over them and dance over them. That's not meekness but weak surender.
Our meekness should be equivalent, to be able to inherit the kingdom of God without allowing the ungodly or selfish works to take possession off. Our gentleness and meekness must be met with courage and wisdom. And not certainly with fear and doubt and lack of godly strategy.
We see several innocent believers come under false illusion that, to be meek we need to surender everything to everyone.
Unfortunately, often times we observe, many fall prey and become the doormat to the people who never aspire or never have true desire to build His kingdom. That's not the way we become meek. Our meekness must be able to identify with such ungodly elements and stand firm with courage and wisdom.
A weak person cannot do anything or is not capable of doing anything, but, a meek person is capable of doing everything boldly with courage to build His kingdom. But he does it with restraint, and with wisdom. It is power but excercised under control like Moses and other apostles.
For complete devotion, let us watch the short dev. video.
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the sweet and loving name of Jesus!
Topic: The Importance Of FAITH In Our Lives. Faith Is More Than Belief. It Is More Than Confidence. It Is More than Trust.
Heb. 11:6. Without faith, it is impossible to please God.
Volumes have been written and volumes have been spoken regarding that indefinable something called, "faith." Yet, we actually know little of the subject. Very few demonstrated that "faith" in the bible. The woman who touched the hem of the garment was healed miraculously from the incurable chronic disease she suffered for 12 long years.
So, faith is that quality or power by which the things desired become the things possessed. That is the nearest to a definition for faith attempted based on the Word of God.
We cannot weigh faith in a balance or confine it to a container. It is not something we can take out, look at it, and analyse.
Faith is more than belief. It is more than confidence. It is more than trust. And it is more than sum total of all these things.
Genuine faith in God is never boastful. It is pure. It will never work contrary to the will of God. Though it is certainly one of the gift of God, it can be received by those who love Him completely and desire those spiritual gifts. 1Corin. 14:1.
You might have watched a gifted cricketer batsman going to the crease to bat. Initially it looks very difficult for him to focus and concentrate to adjust to the pitch conditions and the environment...
Just like the cricketer, more and more time we spend in fellowship with the Lord our faith keeps growing more and more. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God, says in 2 Cor. 5:17. Because Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith. Higher the obedience and holiness towards the Lord, greater will be the measure of faith.
How important is an anchor for a boat beset with hurricane storm, so is Jesus the only anchor we need to trust during the storms of life.
When Christ becomes our anchor to still the storms of life, 1) Our faith in the Lord is imperishable. 2) Our faith in Christ never fades but stands firm.
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the supernatural name of Jesus!๐๐น๐
Topic: Don't Be Self Defeated. We Are More Than Conquerors In Christ Jesus..
Prov. 23:7. As You Think, So You Are! What You Think You Become.
Are you looking for Ultimate victory and satisfaction in your life? The wisest man, Solomon said, Everything under the sun is vanity. As a man thinketh, so is he. If you keep on thinking of defeat and failure, you will be defeated and you will be a failure. If you keep on thinking about your sickness, you will become all the more sick and lifeless.
Let's not accept defeat like King Saul and His strong army and go down in defeat and live a frightening, dreadful and fearful life. Goliath has not defeated them. But, they themselves were defeated.
Oh! Let's not go down in defeat like King Saul and his army. Let's not be people who are beaten and defeated already. If we are in Christ, and if Christ reigns in our lives, if Christ is the Lord of our lives, we will never be mastered, or to say, we will never be controlled by circumstances or situations in life. And we will never go down in defeat seeing the giants in our life staring at us. The big dreadful giant Goliath looked insignificant and a "nobody" in the sight of David. Because David had Christ as his good Shepherd and was briming within with supernatural power of God. He thought right, believed right and acted right and demolished the giant Goliath and defeated the entire Philistines....
We as His children know where to go, what to do, and how to do. Because, you and I are not only conquerors, but more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who loved us.
The God of Abraham is still our God, the God of Elijah is still our God. The God who made the iron axe to float or swim is still our Almighty God. The God who supplied the little widow and her son with her meal and her oil is still our Almighty God. There is no uncertainty about that.
We are more than conquerors in the face of tragedy and giant like situations that encounter our lives.
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Benedict James
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Topic: Godly Parents Make Heaven On Earth; Ungodly Parents Bring Hell On Earth.
Colos. 03: 33. The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, But, He blesses the home of the just.
The nearest thing to heaven on this earth is the home where husband and wife, parents and children live in love and peace together for the lord and for each other. The nearest thing to hell on earth is ungodly home damaged by sin and iniquity without any family prayers, where parents quarrel and bicker, and children are abandoned to the devil and all the forces of darkness leaving them to do whatever they like.
In the infinite wisdom of God, is the smallest complete unit of society on the earth. As goes the family, so goes the nation and civilisation, and the world.
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Benedict James
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Greetings in the wonder working name of Jesus!๐น๐๐
Topic: Long To Have The Touch Of Christ Than Praise Of People.
Matthew 11:28. Come unto me, all who are weary and are burdened, I will give you rest.
No one can read the gospel story without being impressed with the marvellous power of Christ's touch. Whenever it was felt, blessings came. We find ourselves sometimes mourning the loss of this touch, and wishing that we could feel it and get it's benediction. But really we have not lost it. Christ has indeed passed out of our sight into the heavens, but His hand is stretched out still. It is laid just as of old upon sufferers, and has lost none of it's power to comfort, to heal the wounded and broken hearted.
Christ lays His hand upon our heads everytime we bow at His feet in prayer. When we are in trouble and distress He comes and comforts us with His warm touch of sympathy. When we are sick or in pain or in anxiety, He is by our bed, He is beside us when we call upon Him in faith. And His loving and gentle hand is laid on us to give rest and peace which the world cannot give.
For complete dev. let us listen to the short video dev.
Blessed day!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the comforting name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐
Topic: Christ Can Lift Earth's Saddest Loss/ Failure Upto Heaven's Glory!
Ps. 34:18. The lord is close to those who are broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Down through the centuries of time the truth that is encapsulated in psalm 34 has been a comfort and help to many of God's hurting people, for the eyes of the Lord are towards the righteous. When the righteous cry to Him for help, the Lord hears and rescues them from all distress and anxieties. And saves those who are crushed in spirit. He is the Saviour of all those who are crushed in spirit and tired.
Christ is building His Kingdom with earth's broken things. Men and women want only the strong, the unbroken, the successful, the victorious in building their kingdoms keeping the Christ's kingdom neglected and in ruins. But, God is the God of unsuccessful, of those who have failed....
He can take the life crushed by pain or sorrow and make it into a beautiful harp whose music shall be all praise. He can lift earth's saddest failure upto heaven's glory.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev.
Have a blessed day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Joyful name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐
Topic: "Nothing Is Waste In the Life Of A Christian. But The Pursuit Of Godliness Does Not Exempt Us From Trouble."
Heb. 10:22. Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith..
For complete devotion, let us listen to a short video devotional msg.
Have a pleasant morning and a glorious new week!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the comforting name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Topic: God's Promises Bring Us Hope, Joy And Comfort Amidst Pain.
1Corin. 15:54. Death has been swallowed up in victory.
Growing up in my young days I was seeing a T.V. serial on the weekend. No doub it was an adventurous serial always ended with hero and leading lady facing an impossible situation. There seemed to be know way out, but each episode concluded with the words, "To be continued..."
Apostle Paul was no stranger to such life threatening situations. He was imprisoned, beaten, stoned, shipwrecked as he sought to take the good news of Jesus Christ to people. He knew that someday he would die, but he never considered, that to be the end of the story. Paul wrote to the believers of Jesus in Corinth, "when the pershable has been clothed with imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true; 'Death has been swallowed up in victory' "
The passion of Paul's life was telling others that Jesus your Saviour gave His life on the cross so that through faith in Him we can receive forgiveness for all our sins and have eternal life. We are not like the T.V. serial hero who always somehow escapes certain death. The day will end either by death or Christ's rapture. But, by God's grace and mercy the story of our lives is "to be continued."
For complete devotion, let us watch the video.
Blessed day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Omnipotent name of Jesus!๐น๐๐
Ps. 34:18. The lord is close to the broken hearted and those who are crushed in spirit.
Topic: "The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it." - Lois Lowry.
Loneliness is one of the greatest problems people face today. It is a leading cause of suicide all over the universe irrespective of rich or poor or a celebrity. People feel various kinds of loneliness. Loneliness is a negative state marked by a sense of isolation. It is possible to be with people and still feel lonely. There is the loneliness of suffering. They suffer within without disclosing to anyone and become even more lonely. Many people experience loneliness in society, or there is the loneliness of sorrow, guilt, and judgment.
Some feel loneliness when they lose someone precious and dear ones. They feel the whole world is crushed and closed.
Is it possible to overcome loneliness??
Yes!! For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio devotion.
Have a great and joyful day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐น๐๐
Topic for today is titled "A Praying Mother Is The Greatest Gift Any Family Can Afford!"
2 Tim. 01: 05. I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in thee which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lo-is, and thy mother Eunice. No wonder Timothy was used of God in a strong way in the early church.
The faith and prayers of mothers can have a profound impact on the lives of the children in all fronts be it - education, name in the society, joy and peace in the family and victory over evil and wicked tricks of the devil.
A prayerful mother is the greatest gift any family can afford as prayer alone can build the family to prosperity and give a secured life to the family.
There are numerous examples of praying mothers whose families prospered....
Imagine this mother's delight when her college -bound daughter leaving her home to study abroad would be easier, because she knew that her mother would pray for her without ceasing.
"A mother's prayer can build a fortress around her children.
Pl watch the video for complete devotion.
Have a blessed and joyful day!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the comforting name of Jesus! ๐๐น๐
Topic: Death Is Certain For Everyone. If You Are Ready, Praise God! If Not, Work Out Your Own Salvation With Fear And Trembling.
Ps. 112:6. Righteous shall be in everlasting rememberance.
Today's devotion is dedicated to all of our loved ones who lost their lives. And also several God's righteous servants who lost their precious lives and their children.
No one can escape death. You may be the strongest person like "Alexander the great" who conquered the world who had power, position and fame. You may be one of the richest person like Dhirubhai Ambani. You might be one of the greatest administrators like Abraham Lincoln. Well, death is a certainty. It's no respector of any person irrespective of rich, poor, strong, healthy and weak. We all have to leave this world one day. But, for those of us Christians, who have received Christ, we do not have to be scared or worried of death. This is not the end of life. But, it's the begining of new life where there is no pain, no suffering, no humiliations, no more ventilators needed as one God servant put it. But everlasting peace and joy.
Of all fears that plague the heart of a man, none is greater than the fear of death.
Rick Warren, pastor of saddle back church once said, "life is preparation for eternity. We were not made to last forever.. One day my heart is going to stop, and, that will be the end of my body, but, NOT THE END OF ME."
A tribute to the bereaved families: Softly the leaves of the memory fall; Gently we gather and treasure them all; Unseen, unheard, you are always so near, so missed, so loved, so very dear.
Have a blessed day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in His marvelous name!!๐๐๐น
Topic: "Kindness Is The Language Which The Deaf Can Hear And The Blind Can See."
2 Samuel 09 : 1 & 3. Then the king Davd said "Is there not still someone of the house of Saul to whom I may show the kindness of God?" And Ziba said to the King "There is still a son of Jonathan who is lame in his feet."
As we all know David made Mephibosheth eat bread at his table continually. And restored unto him the land of his grandfather, king Saul.
A king who tried to kill David and destroy him - to his family David the king showed extraordinary kindness. This is divine and supernatural indeed!!
"Be the living expression of God's kindness... " - Mother Teresa.
Let us listen to the complete video dev. Msg.
Have a blessed time!!๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น
Topic: We Rob Our Own Peace By Our Own Negative Thoughts About Others.
Phil. 02; 03 says "Let each esteem others better than himself."
Well, life itself is full of misinterpretations. Have you ever been treated differently because of the way you looked?? Or Have you ever treated others differently because of the way they looked?? Many of us have wrong opinion of others. Today's Word emphasis us to esteem others better than us.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio dev. Msg.
Have a pleasant day ๐ and blessed new week!!๐๐น.
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Topic: Counter Loneliness By Drawing Close To the Lord God Almighty.
Ps. 25:16. Turn to me and be gracious to me. For I am lonely and afflicted.
....... One of the earliest words of God in the book of Genesis is that it is not good for man to be alone. You might be surprised if if I say it's really good to be alone for sometime daily to move away from this loud, evasive and distracting world to be connected alone with Lord to lean upon him, to wait upon Him, to share with Him our shattered dreams, our secret unspoken storms we go through. Jesus too often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16. Ss believers in Christ, we can take heart thath we are never alone. But He sometimes allows seasons of loneliness to prune us for the next steps of our journey.
For complete devotion let us listen to the video dev.
Have a blessed and glorious day!!
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the hopeful name of Jesus!๐๐น๐
Topic: When We Surender Truly to Christ, God Gives Us Power Not To Surender To Defeat And Not To surender Our Hope In Him.
1 Peter 4:12. Therefore, do not be suprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice in so far as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice insofar as you share Christ's suffering.
The moment we resolve at Christ's feet to be a Christian, to be true men and women of God, to obey God, to forsake sin and to do our duty, we are constantly in a battle with flesh. As true Christians, we enter a world of animosity, can call it abomination and opposition apart from sudden unbearable storms....
For complete devotion, let us listen to this video dev. Msg.
Have a blessed and victorious day!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic : Is Our Worship A Hollow Self Centred Worship Or Christ Centred And Christ Glorified Worship?
John 04 :24. "God is a spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth."
Ps. 100:01. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands!
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
Have a blessed ๐morning and a victorious day!๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in The Omnipotent name of Jesus!๐๐น๐
Topic: Storms Of Life Sometimes Can Be Unbearable. But Only When We Are In Christ, We Can Weather Such Stormy Trials And Praise Him Still.
Acts 16 : 25 & 26. But at midnight Paul and Silas were singing hymns to God ... And suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of prison were shaken.
Worship is a celebration to be experienced and a celebration to be shared like Paul and Silas in difficult times in order to arrest satanic ploys further...
The power of worship paralysis satan, cripples the powers of satan....
Let us listen to the short video dev. msg!!
Have a joyful and blessed time!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!๐๐๐น
Topic : Praise Opens And Frees Us From The Doors Of Anxiety, Worry, Fear And Loneliness.
Ps. 150 : 06. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!!
Praise Is one of the surest ways to keep us from becoming dry spiritually. It keeps us fresh and gives us a cheerful countenance & renewed energy.
Praise paralyses and keeps us away from depression.
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Praise can lighten our heaviest burden.
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Praise shakes the very foundation of the devil and it's home - hell.
For today's complete dev., let us listen to the short dev. msg.
Have a blessed ๐ and glorious time!๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Victorious name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Topic : "Don't Go Back To Something (Again And Again) That God Has Already Rescued You From And Regret."๐จ
Daniel 01: 05. And the king appointed for them a daily provision of king's delicacies and of the wine which he drank, and three years of training for them...
08th verse. But Daniel proposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's delicacies nor the wine which he drank....
There is tremendous power in this word "No" when it is spoken resolutely and courageously without falling into sweet momentory pleasures.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short a Video dev. msg.
Have a joyful ๐ and glorious morning!!๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!!!๐๐น๐
Topic: When We Walk In Line With The Word Of God, The Best Is Yet To Come.
Ps. 01 : 02. But his delight is in the law of the Lord & in His law doth he meditate day & night. And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
"The tragedy of life is not death; but what we let die inside of us every moment while we live." - N. Cousins
"We are not products of circumstances, but we are products of our own decisions." - Stephen Covey
"When we walk in line with the Word of God, the best is yet to come."
For complete devotion, let us listen to the video dev. Msg.
Have a blessed and victorious day!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Holy name of Jesus!!๐๐๐น
Topic: May We Be Overcomers Of Trials And Temptations!
Mt.26:41. Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation. Spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak.
"Beautiful souls are experienced by ugly experiences of life."
"Pleasures of sin are for a season; but it's wages are for eternity."
For complete devotion let us listen to the short video dev. Msg.
Have A Blessed Day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in hopeful name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Topic: Even During Most Difficult Times When We Are In Christ, We Have Hope, Purpose And Confidence In Life.
Habakuk. 01:02. O Lord, how long shall I cry, And you will not hear?. Even cry out to You, "Violence!" And you will not save..
Habaquq is an unusual Hebrew name derived from the verb habaq, means "embrace." Thus his name probably means "One Who Embraces" or "Clings."
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short video dev. msg.
Have a blessed & hopeful day!!๐ ๐๐น
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the joyful nameof Jesus Christ!๐
Topic: Smile!๐. Your Smile Can Brighten The Darkest Moments In Someone's Life!
Bible says in - Prov. 17:23. A merry heart does good like a medicine; but a broken spirit drains one's strength.
Prov. 15:23. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance.
Prov. 15:30. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.
Smiling not just in good times but in all situations is good and healthy.
Martin Charnin said "You are never fully dressed without a smile."
Your smile can not only brighten your own life, but your smile brightens the darkest moments in someone's life. It will make you look more beautiful!!
"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa.
"Smile & laughter reduces stress, lowers Blood Pressure, helps us to be more confident....
Smile & laughter is a strong link for good health & longevity, improves our immune systems as per the medical experts.
Have a blessed and cheerful ๐ day!
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the glorious name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐
Topic: "When You Focus On Being A Blessing, God Makes Sure That You Are Always Blessed In Abundance." - Joel Osteen.
2 Corint. 09:08. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things in all times, you may abound in every good work.
Ruben Studded said, "I'm always happy for people when I see God blessing them the way he blessed me." What an unselfish and divine thought indeed in the present times!
For complete devotion, let us listen to today's video dev. msg.
Have a Blessed and a Joyful day!! Fruitful and victorious new week!๐๐น๐
Benedict.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Omnipotent name of Jesus Christ! ๐น๐๐
Ps. 30:05. For his anger is but for a moment; His favour is for life. Weeping may endure for a night. But, joy comes in the morning.
Topic: The Ray Of Hope Is The Light Of Christ At The End Of The Tunnel.
"For every dark cloud, there is a silver lining."
Often times, we experience mountain top experiences, and we also dive through the darkest nights and deep valley experiences. But, mostly God gives His revelations, vision and dreams during the nights/dark hours.
God often takes His children into chamber of pain and draws the curtains while He brings out the features of His divine own image.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short dev. msg.
Have a joyful and victorious day!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Omnipresent name of Jesus!!๐๐น
Topic : "How Can We Have Hope When Everything Else Is Falling Apart In Life And Looks Bleak And Hopeless?"
Rom. 05: 2 to 05. Through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God..... Tribulation produces perseverance, and perseverance, character; and character hope.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the video dev. msg.
Have a joyful ๐ morning and a blessed day!!๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic : Cast Me Not Away From Your Presence. Restore Unto Me The Joy Of Thy Salvation.
Often times we lose the presence of the Lord; often times we lose the power of the Lord in our lives; And many a times we lose the joy of the lord in our lives, because we do not do things which are pleasing to God. We do things which are not in line with the Word of God. We do things which are not the will and divine purpose of God in our lives, but take our own worldly decisions and regret later facing the consequences and bitterness in our lives. And sometimes shame and dishonour too! It's not God or satan which is the root cause for our sin and downfall, but, often times, we ourselves.
If we see the life of King David, he too made an intentional 'pleasurable sin' and lost the presence and power of the lord. And the joy of the Lord in his life.
But, as we know, he came back strongly to the Lord with a true heart of repentence. The prayer of repentence in Ps. 51: 10 to 12 verses. "Create in me a clean heart O Lord. And renew a right Spirit within me.." And David was never the same eversince he truly confessed his sin, but went from strength to strength.
For complete dev., let us listen to audio msg.
Have a blessed and cheerful ๐morning!๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Supernatural name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐
Topic : Restoration And Healing Mostly Depends On Our Own Faith And Our Personal Relationship With Christ. (Like Cornelius.)
Matt. 08: 05 to 10. A centurion comes to Jesus and said "Lord my servant is paralysed & dreadfully tormented."
And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." And centurion answered and said "Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed."
The Lord said to the centurion, "Go your way, as you have believed, so let it be done for you." The same moment - split of a second his servant was healed.
Restoration depends upon our faith and our relationship with Christ.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio msg.
Have a pleasant ๐and joyful day!
Benedict.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic : "You Are Never Alone When You Are Alone With God." "Without God Even If Everyone Is Around You, Still You Feel Lonely And Insecured.
Ps. 34:18. The lord is close to the broken hearted and those who are crushed in spirit.
Ps. 62:01 Truly , my soul silently waits for God;
"You are never alone when you are alone with God." Woodrow Kroll. "The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it." - Lois Lowry.
Loneliness is one of the greatest problems people face today. It is a leading cause of suicide all over the universe irrespective of rich or poor or a celebrity. People feel various kinds of loneliness. Loneliness is a negative state marked by a sense of isolation. It is possible to be with people and still feel lonely. There is the loneliness of suffering. They suffer within without disclosing to anyone and become even more lonely.
Many people experience loneliness in society, or there is the loneliness of sorrow, guilt, and judgment. Some feel loneliness when they lose someone precious and dear ones. They feel the whole world is crushed and closed. It is obvious.
All of us feel at times lonely especially during low times... We donโt know what it is. It makes us restless. Is there a way out?? You see, man was made for God; and without God, he is lonely. Is it possible to overcome loneliness??
Yes!! For complete devotion, let us listen to the short audio devotion.
Have a great and joyful ๐ day!
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐.
Topic : "Anxiety is the natural results when our hopes are centred in anything short of God and His will." - Bro. Billy Graham.
When Bro. Billy Graham wrote these words in 1965 no-one knew how true they would be after 56 years. At its best anxiety distracts us from the relationship with God and the truth that He is the Lord of our lives. And the Lord of heaven and earth. Mt. 11:25.
Anxiety is a crippling disease taking our minds and plunging our thoughts into darkness and despair.
But God wants for us to be secured in Him than to walk in life full of fear, worry and anxiety.
Word of God is very clear in Philip. in chapter 4 - Do not be anxious of anything. But in everything with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
The instructions in the Bible don't stop there. The chapter goes on to tell the believers exactly what we should focus on. And it's not fear, terrorism, disease, death or evil.
The more we are closer to Christ, lesser will be our anxiety. Billy Graham once said, "The Bible is not an option. It's a necessity." It's the only guiding principle to live hopefully and courageously without fear, worries and anxieties.
So, here are some resorces once again from the divine Word of God, for us to affirm and declare them so that we overcome fear and anxiety, and live ...
Have a blessed and victorious time!!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the most majestic name of Jesus Christ!!๐น๐๐
Ps. 134:02. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord.
Topic : Anyone Doing God's Work In God's Way Is Important In The Sight Of God.
If we observe Psalm 134, it has only three verses. But it's a proof that little things can mean a lot. The first two verses are an admonition to the priests who serve in God's house night after night. Due to the long period of pandemic, though the mega churches are doing well and prospering, it's the pastors and the families in the small churches in small insignificant places who are serving the Lord, we need to think, act and pray.
The church building was dark and empty. Nothing of big was occuring. Nobody is watching them. No You tube or online service. The power was cut-off due to non payment of electricity bill. But, yet, these ministers with the members of the church in the night with the candles enjoyed every moment in the "All night prayer," lifting up their hands and praising the Lord. That's their faithfulness and love to serve the Lord even in their want or dire needs....
For complete devotion, Pl watch the video.
Have a blessed morning and purposeful day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the supernatural name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Here are few frequent questions encountered by us in times of uncertainties and difficult times.
Topic : How To Strengthen Our Faith When God Seems Distant??
How to get closer to God and really ignite our faith in times of anxiety and fear??
Fear of unknown drains away our health. This happens normally because of our lack of faith or unconfessed sin within us.
God's answer to fear, worry and anxiety is only through His divine Word.
Life can be beautiful and at times like these painful too!! Uncertainty can breath anxiety and fear when unfortunate events like sudden sickness, loss of our dear ones takes place.
Often times like these, fear and anxious moments surround or rather buffet us. What's going to happen to my health?? How am I going to face life having lost my dear ones in this pandemic??
Divine Bible verses are the only Words which are not only powerful, inspiring, comforting, edifying, strenthening, life giving and assuring in these times. And it gives hope in desperate times. Gives peace amidst dark and tough times.
During these anxious times here are few Bible verses which I felt helps us to build fearless faith amidst difficult and stormy times.
Ps 34:04. I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears.
Seeking the Lord is, we need to trust and believe in Christ's crucifixion for our sins, His burial and His resurrection. And receive Him as our Saviour so that we become His children. And then, He gives us His power. (John 1:12)
Having become His children, we need to soak our lives with the life giving Word of God. And then, we can declare the Word of God with our mouth in confidence which gives us strength, hope and confidence to overcome fear and anxiety.
Here are few promising verses from the Bible:
Isaiah 43:1. Thus says the Lord, who created you, Israel; Do not fear, for I have redeemed you. I have called you my my name. You are mine.
Have a blessed and victorious time!๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐
Topic : We Must Take Christ In The Bright Days If We Would Want To Have Him When It Grows Dark.
John 11:03. Sisters of Lazarus sent to Jesus saying, "Lord, behold, he whom Thou lovest is sick."
This devotion is in continuation of the devotion dtd. 2nd May regarding the story of two sisters, Lazarus and Jesus. In their trouble when Lazarus was sick, the first thought of the sisters was of Jesus, and they sent at once to Him. The lesson we should not overlook. No doubt they might have sent for the physician; but they also sent for Christ. We should never fail to send Word to Christ when anything is wrong with regard to sickness or anything that is wrong in our home. We should always want Him in our sick rooms when our loved ones are suffering.
We must carefully notice also the message that the sisters sent to Christ. It was very short, specific and simple. They did not beg and plead with Him to come. Indeed they made no request whatever. They merely told Jesus that His friend, Lazarus was sick, and left to Himself to decide what He would do. They knew He would do the right thing from the prompting of His heart. We must notice also the plea. They did not say, "He who loves Thee is sick." But they said, "Whom Thou lovest is sick." They made their appeal to Christ's own heart rather than to any personal claim. This is always the best plea for Christ. His love for us and not our love for Him....
Let us listen to the complete video devotion. Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น
Topic : A True Worship Heals The Broken Hearted And Delivers People From Witchcraft.
John 04 :24. "God is a spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth."
Ps. 100:01. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands!
Let us listen to the short audio dev. msg.
Have a joyful ๐morning and a victorious day!๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus!!๐น๐๐
Topic : School Of Pain And Adversity For His Children!
John 11: 25. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me though he may die, yet shall he live.
John 11:01. Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister.
This home at Bethany was wondrously favoured. The family seems to have been wealthy. It was a loving home, all the three, Mary, Martha and Lazarus being bound together by very close and tender ties. This we know from the fact that Jesus found it such congenial home for himself. Jesus surely would not have chosen a quarrelsome household for His own abiding place. He could not have found refuge there if it had been anything but a home filled with love's sweetness.
We know that it was an affectionate household, also, from the sorrow of the sisters when their brother was dead. As we read the matchless story we are sure it was no ordinary that bound the family together. In very few homes we can see such sweet love.
Then it was a favoured home, also, because it was the one which Jesus chose to be the resting place for His heart in the still evenings after the fierce strifes with his enemies in the temple. It was His love for the members of this family, and the honor He put upon their home by which the little town of Bethany was immortalized.
Into the household that are dearest to Him pain, sorrow and suffering come. Word of God says, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous." But we shall see in the end, blessing to the family and glory to God comes from such trials, if we faint not. These thoughts should comfort us when sicknesses or adversity comes into our households.
Happy morning and successful day!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the glorious name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Topic : The God Of All Compassion Restores And Heals Us.
Dev. : Luke 05:12 & 13. And it happened when Jesus was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and He fell on His face and implored Him saying, "Lord if you are willing, you can make me clean." Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him saying "I am willing; be thou cleansed." Immediately the leprosy left Him.
The prayer of this leper shows a beautiful faith. The leper had no doubt whatever of Christ's ability to heal him. The only question in his mind was whether He would be willing to do it. There is no doubt that the Lord would love to heal him. If we see the whole of Bible not a single instance we can see where people who came to Jesus went back without being healed or restored.
Even so, Jesus could do to us if we in faith and humility go to Him. Jesus could have just with a Word could have healed the leper. He had a reason to touch the leper. Nobody desires to touch a leper. Instead they keep them at a distance. But Jesus unlike us, put out His compassionate hand and touched him showing to the world - that His love is divine and sacred which can melt any hardened heart. The healing has been done to bless the person and to glorify God.
Have a blessed morning and and a healthy new week!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the most joyful name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic : "Only The One Who Is Spiritually Secure Can Afford To Be Humble."
Eph. 04 :32. Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."- C.S. Lewis.
"I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility." - John Ruskin.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the video devotional msg.
Have a happy and a glorious day!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in His amazing name!!๐๐น
Topic : When I Am In Danger Jesus Is My Protection! When I Am Stressed Jesus Is My Peace!
My. 05:06. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. For they shall be filled.
John 06:35. Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life...
Let us listen to this short audio msg.
Have a blessed and joyful day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the wonder working name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Ps. 23:04. Though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I fear no evil. For thou art with me.
Jerm. 17:07. Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and whose confidence is in Him. Amen!
Topic : Torment Of Fear. Fear Breeds Diseases And Health Problems. How Can We Overcome??
I liked what the famous virologist, Dr. MSN Reddy, founder of the famous Pharmaceutical company, Hetero Drugs said very recently in a video. Having worked in reputed Pharma companies, I am very much aware of the significance of Pharma companies in these present fearful times. Pharma scientists and industrialists, their words and advise has become invaluable - ' 'as how to encounter this dreadful or rather fearful pandemic of this Coronavirus?'
Dr. MSN Reddy said, "Most of them died not because of Corona, but because of fear. Though he does not hold the faith on the risen Christ, he is so much strong in asking everyone to put faith in God.
Then, how much more we need to be bold and courageous having the risen power of Christ within us? Often times, like the world we behave like orphans. We allow the roar of the lion to dictate our lives. As I said often times several fears encounter the human being in his or her life.
The foremost in mind for everyone is "fear of unknown."' Mean fear of uncertainty in life. Fear of rejection. Fear of failure.
Fear of when I can get married and to whom I get married to? There is a saying, "If you get a good life partner, you are complete. If you get a wrong life partner you are finished."๐. Fear of what job I get and when I get.
And now, everyone's focus is what to do and how to encounter this epidemic, Coronavirus?
The real truth is - Fear becomes truly fearless, fear become worry less when we have Christ in our lives. And in the centre of our lives. And not being pushed to a corner. It's purely a personal relation between you and God and between God and me. If we see the life of David. He did not say, Lord is our Shepherd. In Ps. 23:01 But he said, "The Lord is my shepherd."
The simple universal proven truth. Closer to Christ - lesser is the fear. Which means enjoying, believing and applying the divine powerful Word of Christ.
Have a blessed and fearless day!!๐๐๐น Because He lives..
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in His amazing grace!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Best Music And Singing Is Not True Worship. Perfect Obedience Is The Only True And Best Form Of Worship.
In our walk with Christ worship is the act of attributing reverent honor and homage to God. In the new testament various words are used to refer to the term 'worship'. One is 'proskuneo' means "to worship" which means to bow down to the Lord Omnipotent.
Ps. 96:09 says "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Prophet Samuel tells king Saul when Saul disobeyed the Lord - "To obey is better than sacrifice."
For complete devotion, pls to the short video dev. msg.
Have a joyful and blessed new week!๐,๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in His marvelous name!๐๐น๐
Topic : For Every Storm There Is A Rainbow. Praise Cripples The Power Of Despondency And Discouragement.
Acts 16 : 25 & 26. But at midnight Paul and Silas were singing hymns to God ... and suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of prison were shaken.
Worship is a celebration to be experienced and a celebration to be shared like Paul and Silas in difficult times in order to arrest satanic ploys further...
The power of worship paralysis satan, cripples the powers of satan....
Let us listen to the short audio msg and relevant worship and Praise song and be blessed!!
Have a joyful and blessed time!!
Benedict.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the sweet name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น
Topic : A Strong Reminder Not To Gossip Or Talk Against Any Servant Of God.
Dev. : Numbers 12: 1,2, 8 & 9. Then Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses.... And the Lord heard it.
The Lord hears our secret gossip and knows our secret thoughts too.
8th & 9th verse. The Lord said, "I speak with Moses face to face.. Why then you were not afraid to speak against My servant Moses?" So, the anger of the Lord was aroused against them, and He departed... And Aaron turned towards Miriam, and there she was a leper.
Though Miriam was a prophetess God did not spare her when she gosipped against God's very own servant. Even though Moses was Miriam's own sister, God did not spare her.
One of the things that destroys our own life is gossip. It makes our lives truly joyless, fruitless, hopeless and above all, curse of the Lord will be upon us.
Other terms used in the bible for gossip include back bitter, slanderer, talebearer and whisperer.
"People who gossip with you will gossip of you in your absence." -Turkish proverb.
For knowing more about 'effects of gossip' you may listen to the short audio msg.
Have a joyful ๐ and blessed day!!๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the victorious name of Jesus!๐๐น๐
Topic : Which Is The Giant That Is Stealing Your Joy Peace and Health?
Numbers 13: 32 & 33. And all the people whom we saw in it were are men of great stature. There we saw the giants (the descendents of Anak came from the giants); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.
30th verse : Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and sais, "Let us go at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.
We need to think right, believe right, confess (declare right like Caleb) right and act right instead of thinking wrong and confessing wrong.
Let us listen to the short audio dev. msg.
Have a joyful ๐ and glorious morning!!๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : "Only When We Are Crushed We Draw Nigh To Christ And Then We Grow."
Exod. 30:34 - 36. And the Lord said unto Moses, "Take unto thee sweet spices and thou shall make it a perfume... And thou shall beat some of it very fine, and put some of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of meeting.
"Sometimes God breaks us so He can remake us."
Let us listen to the short video dev. Msg.
Have a cheerful ๐ and blessed day!!๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Sovereign name of Jesus!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Hidden Sins / Wrong Decisions We Need To Face The Consequences. Complete True Repentance Brings True Restoration And Rich Blessings.
Ruth 01: 19-21. Now, Naomi and Ruth went untill they came to Bethlehem. And it happened, when they had come to Bethlehem, that all the city was excited because of them; and the women said "Is this Naomi?" But, she said to them, "call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me." "I went out full, and the lord has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi since the Lord has afflicted me?"
Have a victorious and a blessed time!๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in His majestic name!!๐๐บ๐
Topic : Worship and Praise Is Not An Event To Attend And Watch. Its A Lifestyle To Be Lived.
Very good and Joyful morning everyone!! Well I know it's the fact regarding the pandemic carona virus. But, the truth is, it cannot stop me and you from praising God. Praise and worship is our lifesyle.
Because the word of God says in Ps. 118: 24. This is the day the Lord has done. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Ps. 100:01. Make a Joyful noise unto the Lord.
Someone might discourage you, another one might put you down or pull you down. Let us not worry or bother much. The Lord is going to avenge them anyway. It does not matter. Just let us shrug it away. But, He will never put us down neither He will disappoint us. Amen!!
Every new day is indeed a creation of God. So, let us not make it another day which passes by, but every morning let us start a new page in our life. We can make an affirmation and say "this new day will be better than yesterday." Be it our personal or spiritual.
There is a familiar quote "life has no remote. Get up and change it yourself." Because no one else is going to do for you and me. We need to rise..
Doubts in our lives increases with our inaction. Clarity reveals itself in momentum. Growth comes from progress which happens only when we keep moving. So, let us BEGIN.
So, let us BEGIN. But, how do we start our day.? We need to begin with God and certainly not with mobile phones. We need to give the best hours early morning to begin with Praise and worship. And then get into our daily chores of our lives.
Have a blessed and joyful and a victorious day!๐๐น๐
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the most amazing name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Topic : Be It Spiritual life Or Proffesional Life, Never Quit. The Power Of Comeback Against Failures..
Ps. 42:05. Why are you cast down, O my soul?? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise him..
The University commencement speaker chosen, has been the president of a large corporation. He was chosen for the occasion because of his success. Yet his speech came with a most unusual wish for the graduates. The speaker told the students sitting before him in the graduate gowns, "If I could have one hope for you as you go out into the world is this. I hope you fail. Yes, fail at something that is important to you." He went on to say how his own life has been one failure after another, until he learned to see failure as an effective teacher.
Many of the songs in Psalms were born in the season of failure. Sometimes we fail to really to see the wonder of God's wisdom and strength until we grasp for breath in the exhaustion of our own strength and energy.
No doubt, we will be disappointed if we fail. But we will be doomed if we do not attempt because of fear of failure.
Recuring stories of the bible is that mountains of faith rise from the valleys of failure.
"Success is not measured by how we go up in life, but how many times we bounce back when we fail.
For complete devotion , Pls watch the video.
Have a joyful and blessed time!!๐น๐๐
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous and supernatural name of Jesus!!๐น๐๐
Topic : Overcoming FEAR And Anxiety.
I've shared umpteen number of times on the dreaded four letter word "FEAR." "False Evidence Appearing Real." When we face sickness or such as pandemic surrounds us, or facing uncertainty in life, or going through deep financial crisis, job uncertainty, marriage uncertainty, health uncertainty, we have the inward fear dominating our behaviour. And our faith is severely tested and dented too!
A real life story! Fear ruled a man's life for 42 long years. Afraid of being caught for his crimes, he hid at his sister's farmhouse going nowhere and visiting no-one, even missing his mother's funeral. When he was 65 years old, then he learned and came to know that no charges had ever been filed against him. The man after 65 years has come to know the news and he was free all those years too. But lived a life of fear. A false illusion! However, he resumed his normal fear free life. But, he lost his entire prime age reeling under fear with guilt.
We all say we are God's children and yet we feel fearsome and lonseome sometimes when an adversity strikes us..
Likewise fear ruled the great Israelite's army and King Saul....
Let us listen to the complete video devotion.
Have a blessed day and victorious new week!!๐น๐๐
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Omnipotent name of our Lord Jesus Christ Christ!!๐๐
Topic : Fear Cripples Our Physical Life, Mental Life And Spiritual Life Too!!
2 Tim. 01:07. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
For complete devotion let us listen to the short video msg.
Have a Joyful and Victorious time!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus!๐น๐๐
Topic : "We all have Jesus In Us. We Also Have Judas Iscariot In Us Too!! The Degree Varies..."
Luke 22: 03 to. . Then satan entered Judas Iscariot. So Judas went his way and discussed with chief priests and captains, how he might betray Jesus to them. And they were glad and agreed to give him money.
As we know Judas betrayed Jesus by selling Him for 30 pieces of silver.
We too betray him for what we need most. Some betray Him for money. For some it can be any other thing which is dearer to them.
I would like to share glimpse of a true familiar story I've come across yesterday.
It happened so that a world renowned artist has planned to paint the image of "The Lord's last Supper." .....
Yes in each of us there is Jesus and there is Judas Iscariot. In each of us. The best, the 2nd and the worst version of ourselves. And sometimes the best version is "Judas in us."
But yet, we need to be desirous to have that transformation to be in His image (His qualities) more and more as we press "On."
We too face betrayal by someone who promises us. And then literally stab us leaving us high and dry backing out the promises they make, for some monitory benefits or any other benefits like Judas. Showing the true larger image of Judas Iscariot in ourselves and lesser of Christ. It happens. Because man's heart changes like how a chamelion changes it's colours. Has it happened to you anytime?? Don't worry and be upset! It happens to everyone. Man is man. His love changes when circumstances change. But Jesus love is unchanging unlike the human love.
Yes, in each of us there is Jesus and there is Judas. In each of us.. The best, the 2nd and the worst version of ourselves. And sometimes the best version is Judas in us.
Let's introspect ourselves...
Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the hopeful name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic : Christ In You The Hope Of Glory!
Colos. 01: 26 to 28. For the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His Saints. To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of the mystery among the gentiles; which is Christ in you the hope of glory.
For complete devotion, let us listen to the vedio devotional msg.
Have a Blessed and joyful day!! ๐๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the very name of Jesus which gives us peace!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Peace Making Is Divine! Let Us Be Peacemakers To Bring Joy And Sunshine To The World.
Mt. 05:09. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Peace making ministry is divine. It's one of the most fruitful ministries.
No-one in heaven finds delight in seperating friends.
"Just so far as we get peacemaking spirit into our lives do we hear the mark of God's image."
For complete devotion, let us listen to a short audio devotional msg.
Have a happy and a cheerful day!! ๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the very name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Topic : Undisturbed Peace Even Amidst Severe Trials And Sicknesses When We Are Rooted In Christ..
Heb. 10:22. Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith.
We don't pray and read the Bible to get a perfect trouble free life. God's ways are mysterious but there is a divine purpose behind it. Pursuing God is not a cause and effect. We do it because it draws us closer to the relationship with God who is perfect. The pursuit of goldliness will not exempt us from trouble. (2 Timothy 03:12.) But life dedicated to pursue God and drawing closer to Him is always a good idea no matter what happens. Because in good times or bad times we can find peace n undisturbed heart when we are walking in His divine will and His path.
For complete devotion, pls listen to the video msg.
Have a blessed and joyful day!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in His Marvelous name!!๐๐น๐
Topic : Righteous Will Flourish And Prosper But The Evil Doers Shall Perish Like The Grass Which Withers Away.
Ps. 37: 01. Do not fret because of evildoers. Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like grass and wither as the green herb.
God blesses His people who are faithful to Him. He makes us fruitful not only for His Kingdom but prospers us in all fronts.
A Church pastor has invited a visiting speaker to speak the Word for the sunday service. Hungry congregation has been eager to listen to this visiting speaker.
To their disappointment in the one hour of the message, he has used 80% of the one hour with all the sweet and flattering adjectives on the pastor of the church who invited him in order get favour from him. And 15% of the time he has talked beating his own drums and blowing his own trumpet what he did years back.
Had the pastor of the church been someone like Bro. Bakth Singh, he would have immediately stopped the sermon. But, in this case message continued and pastor was happy. There are today 100s of churches who are suffering because of this flattering and sugar coated and hollow speeches. Bro. Bakth Singh hates people who waste time on the pulpit praising Him. No wonder he was able to plant more than ten thousand churches. Amen! And that's the true revival indeed! And we see today, people struggling to build one church sincerely for the glory of God.
I am always fascinated about another great servant of God who lit the personal evangelism to a great amazing heights of success for God's glory. Pastor P.T. Chacko who pioneered the "Pentecostal Mission" never neglected "person to person and door to evangelism." Though he has been a pastor and influential person in the society, he visited a rickshaw puller's house one day suddenly...
Unfortunately, unlike like these great men who of God whole time is spent on buttering people and flattering people to get themselves in good books and to get favours. But spend unfortunately not even little time to share the gospel. Many in these days are hard skinned to be sensitive to His divine voice. Revival has taken backseat in churches, because mostly it's focused on praising each other and patting each other backs. They make so much of efforts to malign and isolate God's righteous people and build their own kingdoms on the earth, pushing the kingdom of God in ruins. They profess completely what they are not not understanding God watches all of us.
They make every effort to tarnish the name of the righteous. But the righteous are secured safely in the hands of the Lord. The Lord of Joseph, the Lord of Daniel, the Lord Ruth, and the Lord of Esther who were not only righteous but stood the tests of insecurity harm and danger. And the Lord rescued them all and sidelined and overpowered all their adversaries to make them tower above everyone. That's the power of a Righteous God over His righteous people.
Have a joyful day and a blessed new week!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
I greet you all in the ever sweet name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic for today: Persistent Prayers Claiming Divine Promises Gives Us Restoration, Healing, Deliverence, Peace And Success.
Promise And Prayer go together. There are numerous promises in the Bible on restoration, strength, comfort, hope, Joy over depression, peace over dejection, hope over anxious and dreadful moments, for deliverence and healing. And the list goes on. For everything we need, there are promises in His divine Word. But, yet they are not fulfilled. And we feel void, empty and fearful with scary dreams. But, when God has promised anything to us, working hard on it we can go to him and ask Him to do based on the promises in the divine Word and in His divine will. But then, why ask when He has promised?? Asking shows faith. Asking releases faith and confidence. Asking is the acceptance on our part of what God offers based on His promises.
Moreover Word of God is very clear in Mat. 07: 07 & 8 which says, "Ask and ye shall receive; For everyone who asks receives. So, ask not, and he shall not receive..."
For complete devotion let us listen to the audio dev. Msg. and be blessed!
Have a blessed and victorious day!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!!
Topic : Peace With God And Peace Of God Can Enable Us To Encounter Depression Which Has Become A Common Ailment to Many.
Isia 09:06. For Unto us a child is born, and unto us a Son is given. And His name shall be called .... The Prince of Peace.
One of the names apart from several names attributed to Jesus in this verse is "Prince of Peace." The entire world is in the quest to find peace and they experiment it in various forms to attain peace and meaning in their lives.
We all know the celebrities give all their entire time and life to attain name, fame, success, wealth and celebrity status. But, we see the top celebrities often times end up like declaring life as meaningless and emptiness -a sort of void in their lives.
Few celebrities have openly confessed that they have been to Psychiatrists for counseling to get that little bit of Peace which eludes them badly. They spend huge money. And several of other top celebrities we understand take the "drug counseling" secretly. And we know, though they reach the zenith of success at various intervals of time, high profile film actors have committed suicide due to emptiness, frustration and depression in life.
Therefore, the real peace cannot be found in wealth, nor in status, nor in this worldly success but only in Christ. Those of us who have Christ as the anchor of our lives, we have peace the world cannot give, because Christ is our "Prince of Peace."
Word of God says in John 14:27.."Peace I give unto you not as the world giveth give I unto you." Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Perfect dedication to Christ brings perfect peace into our hearts. We can find peace in no other way but in Jesus Christ. But, still as God's children, resistance to God's will, partial obedience to the divine God's Word, and trying to wriggle out His safe hands for earthly possessions and positions, rather than Heavenly kingdom and it's values will destroy our lives.
Have Christ in the centre of our lives will give us His peace which you cannot buy even in millions of dollars.
Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Topic : God Allows Wickedness, Corruption And Injustice Like Habakkuk Faced. In The End Wicked And Corrupt Will Face The Consequences And Righteous Will Bear Fruit Ultimately.
Habakkuk 1:2โ11 How long, Lord, must I call for help? Habakkuk 1:2
The prophet Habakkuk was well acquainted with that feeling. In the seventh century B.C, he cried out to the Lord: โHow long,ย Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, โViolence!โ but you do not save?
Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?โ (Hab. 1:2โ3). He prayed for a long time, struggling to reconcile how a just and powerful God could allow wickedness, injustice, and corruption to continue in Judah.
As far as Habakkuk was concerned, God should have already intervened. Why was God doing nothing? We too have often similar questions in our lives. Is it not??
Though Christian life has its shares of trials even in trials, when our faith is in Christ, we can yet have a meaningful & purposeful life. Let us not despair because of evil. The Righteous will have the last word and the corrupt will perish.
Have a blessed and joyful time!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the compassionate name of Jesus!! ๐น๐๐
Topic : Many Live A Lukewarm Life in Abundance. But Come Closer Than Ever Before The Moment Adversity Strikes.
Dev. : Ps. 119: 67 & 71. Before I was afflicted, I went astray. But, now I keep your word. 71. It is good for me that I have been afflicted that I may learn your statues.
... I had received a short sermon / message from my friend the other day who is in USA which was shared by an eminent servant of God . He sent it at an unusual time. Then I knew it's the Lord's leading as it's been a great blessing to me. A portion of his text I will share which blessed me and it's indeed true. Then, I shall close with my thoughts. One more reason I share is - there are not 100s but 1000s of families who came close to Christ only when an affliction or a sudden storm of hurricane proportion visits them. I too came closer to Him than before, when God has to teach me to depend on Him and His sovereignty than any other source. He never leaves us when we go to Him. He waits.
Extract of the text of the man of God - "Always seen this one thing happening. People have never drawn to God in their abundance. Never in history that has happened. But only in affliction."
Whenever people have gone through their downtimes, then only they cried unto the Lord. And God has always rescued them. Why He helped them?? So that with that blessing they will walk closer to God. So that with that blessing they will love Him more and more....
For complete devotion pl watch the video..
Have a blessed and victorious day!!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐
Topic : Praise Is Our Spiritual Unbeatable Weapon That Has The Capacity To Crush Toughest And Roughest Battles In Life.
Ps. 150:06. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord.
Let us listen to a short audio devotional msg.
Have a Joyful and victorious day!๐๐น
Benedict James.
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus!!๐น๐๐
Topic : We Must Not Be Associated Or Yoked With The Worldly/Ungodly People Or With Unbelievers - Be It For Marriage Or Any Other thing...
2 Corinthians 06:14 Be ye not unequally yoked with unbelievers... What communion has light with darkness. ??
Ps. 01: 01 to 04. Blessed is the man that Walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly nor standeth in the way of sinners nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord. And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. But the ungodly are not so but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. The way of the ungodly shall perish.
Have a blessed day and joyful new Easter week!!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Wishing each one of the ardent listeners of "Victorious Daily Devotional" - friends and well wishers "A Blessed Easter."
May like the empty tomb your life be emptied of all troubles and may the Anointing of the Resurrection Power be your portion. Wishing you all God's choicest Blessings.
Once again - Blessed, Victorious And Joyful Easter๐น๐๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the Omnipotent name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐น๐
Topic : Trials Are Great Opportunity For Growth. It's A True Time Of Testing.
Dev. : Job. 38: 01, 22 & 23. The Lord answered out of whirlwind and said, "Has thou entered into the treasure of the snow? Or has thou seen the treasures of the hail, which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?"
Let us listen to a short audio devotional msg.
Have a happy and a victorious day!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the glorious name of Jesus!!๐๐น
A perfectly innocent was delivered into the hands dinners who have tortured and crucified Jesus. He was betrayed by a sinner into the hands of sinners. With the wicked hands we crucified Him.
God does not put force us to follow Him either. He does not put the cross on us but asks us to pick it up willingly.
Topic : Crucifying Our Flesh With Christ Makes This Good Friday The Most Meaningful And Blessed One
Apostle Paul says in Gal. 02:20, "I'm crucified with Christ. Nevertheless not I live, but Christ liveth in me.
What a powerful Word and what a powerful testimony.. Can you and I say like Apostle Paul said. Paul says he is dead and buried His fleshly nature. His life is dead to the World. And alive for Christ..
We make every effort to subject our flesh to be under the control of the Spirit. And often times we may succeed though we can fail sometimes as we are in flesh. But as long as we make every conscious effort to keep the flesh under control and make efforts, this Good Friday is as good as another Good Friday comes and goes without any positive results and fruitfulness. If we need revival, we need to make conscious efforts to crucify our our ego and our self.
We need to press on and on. Because Word of God says, we all are the body of Christ.
On the Maundy Thursday Jesus knew He is going to be betrayed by His very own disciple, Judas Iscariot at the last supper. He knows as they were having the last supper, His own disciple, Peter will deny Him thrice. Im really saddened to say that the world we live we want to hold everything of the stinking fleshly nature but Christ, and yet say, "I love you Lord, I want to die for you. I want to consecrate holding on to everything which the Lord hates.
We must understand unless we are dead in flesh means crucified in flesh we cannot rise like Christ from the stinking flesh.
We can observe there is no revival offlate because, Our "I" is not crucified. Christ is not exalted, His Kingdom is neglected and given backstage and our own kingdoms in flesh get prominence. And so how can we expect revival.
If we see 1 Corin. 02: 04. God is looking for people who can preach not with pursuasive and itching words of human wisdom, but in demostration of the Spirit and of power.
Revival comes to an individual, to a ministry, to an Organisation and to a church, when we completely crucify Our Self. Our Ego. Our Arrogance Our Pride. Our Selfishness. Our Envy. Our hatred within Our gossip and slander.
And edify others.. Esteem others higher than us. Build others. Respect each other.. Love each other with a pure heart. Esteem others higher than us.
Have A Blessed And A Victorious Good Friday!๐๐น๐
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the most loving name of Jesus Christ!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Let Jesus Christ Be Our Role Model. And May Our Focus Be On The Cross. Then We Will Never Regret.
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Benedict Jesus
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus!!๐๐๐น
Topic : Suffering Produces Endurance, And Endurance Produces Character, And Character Produces Hope, And Does Not Put Us To Shame.
In Romans 5:3-5, Paul says that we can rejoice in our sufferings because we are a people of hope: โNot only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to usโ (Rom. 5:3โ5, ESV).
So, how can we have hope when everything looks hopeless? In the midst of suffering, we can rejoice because these challenges cause us to:
- Rely on Godโs presence
Rejoicing in suffering does not mean celebrating when bad news comes. But, it does mean that we can believe that God is doing a redemptive work. This word โredemptiveโ means that God does not waste a hurt or disappointment. He is using them to shape and build us into the image of Jesus, which is his highest passion.
When we go through suffering, we often pray and seek God more intensely than at other times. My greatest times of growth have been when Iโve reached the end of my resources and all I have left is Jesus. God uses suffering to make us rely on his presence.
In Psalm 23:4, David writes that he does not fear because God is with him. He relies on Godโs presence, and it brings him strength and comfort. Remember that for there to be a shadow, there has to be a light. I donโt know what your โvalley of the shadow of deathโ is, but I do know who the Light is that is walking with you in that valley.
In another Psalm, David reveals that one of the reasons for his joy is that he is forgiven: โBlessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven whose sins are covered (Ps. 31:1, NIV). We canโt determine Godโs love for us based on good or bad circumstances. We determine his love based on the cross and what he did for us on it.
- Rely on Godโs provision
In 2 Corinthians 12:7, Paul reveals that he has suffered from a โthorn in the flesh.โ God was so concerned about Paul not becoming proud he allowed this to happen to him to prevent him from becoming conceited.
In our current situations, God is saying to us that his grace is sufficient, and even when we feel weak, he is making us stronger than we have ever been. His grace is not an abstract idea. It is the person of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. The hell you are going through may be the very circumstance God uses to take you to a whole new level.
โTherefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses so that the power of Christ may rest upon meโ (2 Cor. 12:9b, ESV).
What is your weakness? Maybe it is a son or a daughter or Mobile or a man or a woman or wine. A job situation that has gone awry. A medical diagnosis that has scared you. Maybe, like Paul, it is also insults, hardships, or persecutions. Whatever it is, Paul says he will boast in those things because when we are weak, the power of Christ rests on us.
The greater the enemy comes at you, the greater Jesus is in you.
Maybe you hear voices telling you to just quit, give up, and let it go. Donโt stop. When you are weak, then He is strong. Remember the greater the attack against you, the greater Christ is in you, but you have to rely on His presence, His provision and His power.
This week take a moment to write down what you are suffering from or struggling with and place it in an envelope. On the outside, write, โGodโs got this, and he is transforming me.โ Now when that challenge comes to mind remember to rely on him.
Marinate on that.
Have a blessed and joyful time!! ๐๐๐น
Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in His majestic name!!๐
Topic : Christ As Our Saviour, And Living For Him Alone Gives Us True Success And Fruitfulness Than All The Activities We Do Without Christ In Us..
Luke 01:47. And Mary said; My soul magnifies the Lord. And my Spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour."
It's a great thing when anyone can say, "My Saviour!!" Many people can talk about Christ beautifully and eloquently. They can linger upon the story of His life, and speak with tender accents of His sufferings and death. They can paint the beauties of His salvation which He has provided. Yet, they cannot say "He is my Saviour." And what good all these works and the knowledge of Christ do them if they are not saved by Him?? ....
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Have a joyful and blessed day!!๐๐
Benedict James
Greetings in the marvelous name of Jesus Christ!
Topic : Palm Sunday, A Sign Of Victory And Triumph On Christ's Return To Jerusalem To Accomplish His Final Mission.
As we all know Palm Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem. When palm branches were placed in His path. We can read in St. John 12: 12 & 13. 'At that time a great multitude that had come to the feast, heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. They took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him. And cried out saying, Hosanna!"
We see the whole of 40 day Lent season and on Palm Sunday all iver the world church congregations singing "Hosanna" related songs. Hosanna is derived from a Greek Word, "Waavva" which means "to save" or "to deliver." And often translated as "Please Save Us."
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of Jesus. People also went crazy to meet Jesus as well as Lazarus whom he has healed few days back. John 12:18. People also thronged to meet Jesus because they heard about "Lazarus raised by Jesus Christ".
Palm Sunday symbolises victory and triumph as the "King of Kings." Palm leaves symbolises "Victory." That's why we see churches decorated so many palms on 'Palm Sunday' and congregation taking the palms joyfully to their homes. Making cross with the palms.
Jesus successfully after His baptism at river Jordan, goes out of Jerusalem and completes His 31/2 years of fruitful ministry of teaching, preaching and healing and making signs and wonders and finally returns back to Jerusalem triumphantly as a king riding on a donkey ๐ด. symbolising peace and not violence....
Then we know the story.. After His resurrection, the disciples came out in open with courage and authority they spoke and preached openly at all places. These once timid disciples turned the world upside down after the power of Christ's resurrection and the power of Holy Spirit.
We too can celebrate the purpose and mission of palm Sunday and coming of Easter festival. The sign of Victory over satan and it's foes and over sin and His risen power has conquered even death. Giving hope to the hopeless. That's why death today is "a gateway for heaven. Death became a triumph for His children who die." Those who are not in Christ, death is an hopeless end.
We don't need to fear about our future nor our circumstances. Nor be anxious of uncertain future. Because He will raise us triumphantly when we serve Him faithfully. Our future is secured in Him. We need to depend on His sovereignty and not on situations nor on people.
Have a blessed and Joyful Holy week!! Benedict James
Jesus #God #dailydevotional
Greetings in the majestic name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Topic : Opportunities Are Like Sunrise. Faith Without Works Is Dead. Faith And Gumption Must Go Together.
Word of God says in James 02:17 "Faith without works is dead."
Millions of words have been written about success. But if these millions of words could be brevitized and squeezed out in just three short, meaningful words it could be read : faith and gumption.
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Benedict James
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Topic : Faith In An Individual Is The Key To Please God And To Receive Mighty Miracles.
Volumes have been written, more volumes have been spoken on this incredible and indefinable 5 letter word called 'FAITH'. But, still the uniqueness of this faith, depends on an individual. And it can neither be purchased nor borrowed from someone. Faith is free but not cheap.
Two blind men come to Jesus for healing. Jesus touching their eyes He says to them in Mt. 09: 27 to 30 "Be it done unto you according to your faith." And both were healed.
When the woman with the issue of blood for 12 long years touches just the hem of the garment, she was completely healed though so many were touching Jesus at the same time. Nothing happened to others, but she alone was healed. And Jesus lost no time to Praise her faith saying in Matt. 09:22. "Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well."
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Benedict James
Greetings in the amazing name of Jesus!!๐๐น๐
Prov. 12:26. The righteous should choose his friends carefully.
Topic : Friends - Never Be Unequally Yoked With Unbelievers, Even While Selecting Life Partner..
Be it friendship or marriage, Word of God says in 2 Corint. 06:14, "Never be unequally yoked with unbelievers." If we take the example of Jezreel, the wicked wife of King Ahab, she gives wrong advise to king Ahab and leads him against the servant of God, Elijah which means against the very plan of God. And the end result- she herself lost her life and met a pathetic and miserable end. Absolutely a wrong companion! That's why the Word of God tell us time and again to choose friends or companion wisely.
True friends are like diamonds - precious and rare. True friends are those who are happy when we succeed, and sad when we fail. They stand and give a helping hand.
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Have a happy and blessed day!!๐๐๐น
Benedict James