2012

"Then He who sat on the throne said: Behold, I make all things new."   Revelation 21:5

New year, new life. That is what everyone hopes for. However, that is only possible when man listens to the words that come from the Throne of the Almighty. A new life depends on a new way of thinking and having a new attitude. What good is it to wish someone a happy new year, if that person continues doing the same mistakes? Those who are wise listen to God's good counsel.

FURY OF THE OPPRESSOR

"And you forget the Lord your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth; you have feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, when he has prepared to destroy. And where is the fury of the oppressor?"

    Isaiah 51:13

God gets angry with those who have Him as Lord, yet fear other mortals and the oppressor from hell.

Where is the fury of the oppressor? Who is He?

All the enemies of our God are crushed like worms beneath our feet. They know that, but sometimes, we forget.

FLESH OR SPIRIT

"For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace."    Romans 8:5-6

Those who seek to fulfill the desires of the flesh (soul) will reap pain and suffering, until they are finished off by death. 
But those who seek to obey the Spirit of God, that is, practice what the Word of the Spirit has inspired them, will enjoy the present and also the eternal salvation that is to come.

LOVE

" 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,' and '(love) your neighbor as yourself'."    Luke 10:27

If the love God is asking us for had anything to do with the emotions of the heart, it would be impossible to love Him. Because how could you feel love for the Unknown? 
How could you demand any emotions from your heart?
The love mentioned above refers to a thought, followed by an action.
Biblically speaking, love and giving walk hand in hand. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son... John 3:16
Therefore, love is giving, caring, respecting, helping, overall it is doing something for someone you love. 

SOUGHT HIM AND FOUND HIM

"but when in their trouble they  turned to the Lord God of Israel and sought Him, He was found by them."    2 Chronicles 15:4

Seek Me...
Return to Me...
Come to Me...
These invitations are for everyone. All those who have a real thirst for an encounter with the Eternal God. 
It is His will to reveal, deliver, save and make everything new. However, you must seek His presence with sincerity. Jesus promises: all those who seek Me, find Me.

THE GLORY OF MAN

"Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and know Me, judgement and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight, says the Lord."     Jeremiah 9:23-24

The glory of man comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ. Who will introduce Him? Religions? The religious? The wise men? Who will introduce Jesus to mankind? 
Only the Holy Spirit is able to do that. This is why we need to seek Him with all our strength, all our heart and all our understanding.

WALK IN THE SPIRIT

"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."    Galatians 5:16

How is it possible to be in a pit and walk in the Spirit?
Walking in the Spirit means that your mind is occupied with the Word of God throughout your day. 
When your thoughts are focused on the Almighty, it is impossible to fall into temptation because the Spirit of the Word sustains, supports and strengthens the faith.