Truth & glory can only be found in the CROSS & BLOOD of JESUS, it is in the crucified Christ that we see you God , the One who suffers with His people .
It is the CROSS & your BLOOD which shows us that there is nothing you will not face , will not endure at the hands of your own people.BUT
JESUS on the Cross & His shed BLOOD reveals not only you: but also we see ourselves for what we really are .
JUDAS: for whom money is more important than any relationship , perhaps the zealot who hopes to force Jesus' hand and manipulate Him into supporting his own theology.
CAIAPHAS :with his impeccable political & ecclesiastical logic that it is better for one man to die for the people.
PILATE: a victim of circumstance- on the opposite side of the debate to Caiaphas
but playing the same rules ; SOMEONE'S HEAD MUST ROLL...IF NOT THAT OF JESUS , IT WILL BE HIS OWN .
PETER: with his inappropriate self-confidence.
THE CROWD : in it's mindless thirst for blood.
THE CENTURION: who admired from a distance .
THE DISCIPLES : who ran away .
God of JESUS , we are all there , we are all part of JESUS' PASSION , there is apart in all of us which still says that the safest response to a surprising God is to remove you from our lives , whilst we have a chance .
To get rid of you so we can have the security of our preferred politics, cosy religion, positions of power.
JESUS , help us to face the truth that our sin is more complicated , more insidious, more devastating than we ever could believe.And however, we or the world minimises this sin ...IT TOOK YOUR PRECIOUS BLOOD TO SAVE US !!!!!
Your GRACE ... your BLOOD... your CROSS ....your LOVE .... your PASSION for us to be RESCUED & SAVED is far more superior than any of our sad & pathetic excuses.
Cleanse us today, fill us today with forgiveness and SALVATION.
ISAIAH 53 ( Message Bible)
Praying for my friends
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
CHRISTIANS HAVE WHAT THE WORLD WANTS
If today you are in a committed relationship with Jesus Christ you have the absolute answer to this worlds' cries for help .
Why is it that we retell movies , retell television series , retell rumours, retell the latest injustices in our communities and NOT retell the liberating Gospel Story that 'JESUS SAVES'?
People of God we are meant to be engaged in the all time RESCUE MISSION ..... A MISSION THAT LIFTS PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT , this is our delight , our responsibility & our command from JESUS .
There is NOTHING more important in your life than this ......... 'JESUS SAVES ME & HE CAN SAVE YOU', that Uncle, Aunty, Grandfather , Mother , daughter, neighbour , work colleague , "JESUS SAVES " this is your call & mine to tell the world that He ( Jesus ) can rewrite their stories of brokenness , or self-sufficiency or bitterness , or lonliness or (you fill the blank). Please today for a drowning world's sake LISTEN to the stories of 'LOSTNESS' and respond with the only authentic tangible answer that you can give anyone & everyone that will RESCUE them from themselves . Sometimes many people don't even know that they are drowning , but if you really listen & hear their story you can respond with GRACE ... LOVE & TRUTH , Jesus of course is all of that and more . Can I hear some of your stories as you share the GOSPEL OF SALVATION & FULLNESS through the POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
If you are rescued through the blood of JESUS ...... you are NOW in the place of RESCUING OTHERS .
Jesus said it , I believe it , & actually for me that really settles it .People who as yet are "pre-rescued'', are often afraid to COME & so we must GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matthew 28:18-20 '' AND JESUS CAME & SAID TO THEM , ALL AUTHORITY IN HEAVEN & ON EARTH HAS BEEN GIVEN TO ME. v.19. GO THEREFORE & MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS , BAPTISING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER & OF THE SON & OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, V.20 TEACHING THEM TO OBEY ALL THAT I HAVE COMMANDED YOU . AND BEHOLD , I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, TO THE END OF THE AGE ."
PRAYING FOR YOU THIS WEEK.
Why is it that we retell movies , retell television series , retell rumours, retell the latest injustices in our communities and NOT retell the liberating Gospel Story that 'JESUS SAVES'?
People of God we are meant to be engaged in the all time RESCUE MISSION ..... A MISSION THAT LIFTS PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT , this is our delight , our responsibility & our command from JESUS .
There is NOTHING more important in your life than this ......... 'JESUS SAVES ME & HE CAN SAVE YOU', that Uncle, Aunty, Grandfather , Mother , daughter, neighbour , work colleague , "JESUS SAVES " this is your call & mine to tell the world that He ( Jesus ) can rewrite their stories of brokenness , or self-sufficiency or bitterness , or lonliness or (you fill the blank). Please today for a drowning world's sake LISTEN to the stories of 'LOSTNESS' and respond with the only authentic tangible answer that you can give anyone & everyone that will RESCUE them from themselves . Sometimes many people don't even know that they are drowning , but if you really listen & hear their story you can respond with GRACE ... LOVE & TRUTH , Jesus of course is all of that and more . Can I hear some of your stories as you share the GOSPEL OF SALVATION & FULLNESS through the POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
If you are rescued through the blood of JESUS ...... you are NOW in the place of RESCUING OTHERS .
Jesus said it , I believe it , & actually for me that really settles it .People who as yet are "pre-rescued'', are often afraid to COME & so we must GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matthew 28:18-20 '' AND JESUS CAME & SAID TO THEM , ALL AUTHORITY IN HEAVEN & ON EARTH HAS BEEN GIVEN TO ME. v.19. GO THEREFORE & MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS , BAPTISING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER & OF THE SON & OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, V.20 TEACHING THEM TO OBEY ALL THAT I HAVE COMMANDED YOU . AND BEHOLD , I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, TO THE END OF THE AGE ."
PRAYING FOR YOU THIS WEEK.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
SPEAK AND LIVE URGENTLY WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AS IF YOUR RECEIVERS WERE DYING .
Recently I was in for a brief visit to hospital and again I was reminded of the fragility of our lives ( in every aspect). Actually the reality was that in the rooms close to me ( every side ) there was a patient dying daily.
We presume so much in our journey called "life" , we presume we will fall in love , have children , grandchildren , experience a successful career , have ongoing eternal great health. We presume that if we just merely 'do the best we can ' then hopefully God ( in our own thinking ) might take pity and maybe allow us to spend eternity in heaven .
The reality is that we are promised none of those things that I listed above , if you are experiencing these great aspects to your life that is wonderful , BUT know that only a relationship with JESUS will alone bring SALVATION this side of ETERNITY & the next . ACTS 4:12 (reminds us) 'SALVATION IS FOUND IN NO-ONE ELSE, FOR THERE IS NO OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN TO MEN BY WHICH WE MUST BE SAVED."
Today ask JESUS to come and reside in your life , and if you already know HIM , reignite your passion , that He may be truely LORD over every aspect of your journey of faith .
PRAYING FOR MY READERS IN 2012
We presume so much in our journey called "life" , we presume we will fall in love , have children , grandchildren , experience a successful career , have ongoing eternal great health. We presume that if we just merely 'do the best we can ' then hopefully God ( in our own thinking ) might take pity and maybe allow us to spend eternity in heaven .
The reality is that we are promised none of those things that I listed above , if you are experiencing these great aspects to your life that is wonderful , BUT know that only a relationship with JESUS will alone bring SALVATION this side of ETERNITY & the next . ACTS 4:12 (reminds us) 'SALVATION IS FOUND IN NO-ONE ELSE, FOR THERE IS NO OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN TO MEN BY WHICH WE MUST BE SAVED."
Today ask JESUS to come and reside in your life , and if you already know HIM , reignite your passion , that He may be truely LORD over every aspect of your journey of faith .
PRAYING FOR MY READERS IN 2012
Monday, December 19, 2011
Dear Friends ,
How goes your Christmas preparation in this last week before Christmas ?
I have some more JESUS' gift suggestions that will not cost anything financially , but will transact from your grace & humility spiritual account .
. GOODNESS to all ... Be prepared to go without a dollar before you take a dishonest one . Be prepared to be overlooked , misunderstood , and even accused wrongly ....BUT still return 'goodness' back.GIVE GOODNESS.
. FAITHFULNESS to all ... This Christmas & beyond keep your promises . Make your debtors not regret their trust in you. Your associates not question your word. Your husband/ wife will not need to question your love & your children will never have fear of you NOT coming home. GIVE FAITHFULNESS.
.GENTLENESS to all .....Realise again nothing is won by bullying or force, give a gentle spirit to others. If you raise your voice may it only be in praise. If you clench your fists may it only be in prayer . If you make demands may it only be of yourself. GIVE GENTLENESS .
CLEAN HANDS & A PURE HEART ... Give others the gift of your obedience to transparent, holy living . In this sin-sick world this one will possibly be a 'more than welcome gift' for many . Speak with God's righteousness , choose holy lifestyle standards of living , 'BE HOLY , AS I AM HOLY.. SAYS THE LORD.''
GIVE GOD'S HOLINESS .... many will be so grateful for being in your sphere of influence .
. SELF CONTROL... Give others the gift in your own life of a self-controlled spirit. Self control in your bodily appetites , self-control in your angry outbursts, self-control in your gossip, criticism , judgemental comments. GIVE THE GIFT OF YOUR OWN SELF-CONTROL.
I leave with you today the reference of PHILIPPIANS 2 :1-13
Jesus bless you as serve HIM as LORD & love others.
How goes your Christmas preparation in this last week before Christmas ?
I have some more JESUS' gift suggestions that will not cost anything financially , but will transact from your grace & humility spiritual account .
. GOODNESS to all ... Be prepared to go without a dollar before you take a dishonest one . Be prepared to be overlooked , misunderstood , and even accused wrongly ....BUT still return 'goodness' back.GIVE GOODNESS.
. FAITHFULNESS to all ... This Christmas & beyond keep your promises . Make your debtors not regret their trust in you. Your associates not question your word. Your husband/ wife will not need to question your love & your children will never have fear of you NOT coming home. GIVE FAITHFULNESS.
.GENTLENESS to all .....Realise again nothing is won by bullying or force, give a gentle spirit to others. If you raise your voice may it only be in praise. If you clench your fists may it only be in prayer . If you make demands may it only be of yourself. GIVE GENTLENESS .
CLEAN HANDS & A PURE HEART ... Give others the gift of your obedience to transparent, holy living . In this sin-sick world this one will possibly be a 'more than welcome gift' for many . Speak with God's righteousness , choose holy lifestyle standards of living , 'BE HOLY , AS I AM HOLY.. SAYS THE LORD.''
GIVE GOD'S HOLINESS .... many will be so grateful for being in your sphere of influence .
. SELF CONTROL... Give others the gift in your own life of a self-controlled spirit. Self control in your bodily appetites , self-control in your angry outbursts, self-control in your gossip, criticism , judgemental comments. GIVE THE GIFT OF YOUR OWN SELF-CONTROL.
I leave with you today the reference of PHILIPPIANS 2 :1-13
Jesus bless you as serve HIM as LORD & love others.
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