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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Hope

"Why are you crushed down, O my soul? And why are you troubled in me? Put your hope in God; for I will again give him praise who is my help and my God." Psalm 42:5

When we exercise our faith, some apparent failures are just experiences that will help us to mature spiritually. The most important thing is to keep on persevering, without ever losing heart.

Strength

"Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of Hosts." 
                                                                                 Zechariah 4:6

The work of God isn't done merely by will. Its execution depends on the constant offering of self sacrifice. Only then can the Holy Spirit work in calling, choosing and using His servants. Offering is an example of this: if a servant isn't willing to sacrifice the best that he has - financially speaking - then how will he be able to do it through spiritual service?

Justice

"And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?" Luke 18:7


If you are chosen and form part of the family of God, He has heard your prayers and your cry out - even though the answer seems to be delayed. Like a Father, He takes care of His children and protects them from all harm but sometimes, the children become anxious and want to move quickly, before giving God time to answer. This is where perseverance comes in. Do not be discouraged. Pursue victory, confident in Divine justice.

Monday, May 31, 2010

Revelation

"Who has believed our report?" 
                          Isaiah 53:1


Whoever believes is in faith. It is a revelation from God Himself. Those who throw themselves into faith will enjoy all of His promises. 

Sunday, May 30, 2010

The Word

"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him." 2 Samuel 22:31

God is perfect. He planned the Way of perfection by sending His Son. Through this, He brought salvation to all those who believe; that they may know His justice and prove His love and mercy. It also gives them the right to enjoy His rich promises, when they take refuge in Him. 

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Sacrifice

God was the first to sacrifice. He sacrificed an animal to clothe Adam and Eve and with this, He showed us the way to a beneficial faith. Just as love demands attitudes of sacrifice, so does faith. In the past, no hero of faith conquered anything without the use of faith with sacrifice. Abel is one of the greatest examples of this; he was considered righteous before the Most High just because of his sacrifice. 
Jesus taught us sacrifice when He said:
"If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:24

Listen

...Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone.
Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son. Listen to him." Mark 9:2-7

The disciples had to climb the Mount of Transfiguration to learn how to listen to God's Voice.