My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of Genesis 30: 26, “Give me my wives and children, for whom I have served you, and I will be on my way. You know how much work I’ve done for you.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, The above verse is spoken by Jacob to Laban, after Rachel had given birth to Joseph. In this verse we have an account of an increase. Be fruitful, multiply and fill the earth. God expects an increase in the life of every individual. Jacob at this point of time had eleven sons. Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naptali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulan, and Joseph. He makes a new bargain with Laban. And in all these years, God wonderfully blessed his service, which he did to Laban. And so his stock of cattle increased considerably.
My dear Brothers and Sisters, Here in was fulfilled the blessing with which his father, Isaac blessed him. “ God make thee fruitful and multiply thee.’’ Even small matters concerning Jacob’s house and field are useful for admonition in our life. Jacob had served Laban faithfully though he was an old man and had a large family to provide for and it was high time for him to set up his family for himself. Though Laban’s service was hard, and he had cheated him several times, yet Jacob honestly performed his engagements. Note: “ A good man though he swear to his own hurt, will not change.” He pleads his uncle Laban to let him go to his homeland. He retained his affection for the land of Canaan not only because it was the land of his nativity and his father and mother were there, whom he longed to see, but because it was the land of promise. So he had no idea of settling with his uncle in Haran.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, this teaches us to be attracted towards our heavenly place, viewing the heavenly country as our home, and longing to be there, as soon as the days of our service upon the earth are numbered and finished. We must not think of taking root here. For this is not our place or country. Jacob was desirous to go to Canaan though he had a great family to take with him and no provision yet made for them. Yet he does not solicit Laban to give him either a portion with his wives, or the maintenance of some of his children. “All his request is “Give me my wives and my children and send me away.” He was very particular to leave to his homeland”.
My dear Brothers and Sisters, Those that trust in God in his providence and promise though they have great families and small income can, cheerfully hope that God is able to feed them with sufficient meat. He who feeds the brood, of the ravens will not starve the seed of the righteous. And Laban said to him “Please stay, if I have found favour in your eyes, for I have learned by experience that the Lord has blessed me for your sake.’’ From this incident we learn that God blesses us when we stick on to the children of God. More over God directed the steps of Jacob. “I am the God of Bethel where you anointed the pillar and where you made a vow to Me. Now arise get out of this land. And return to the land of your family.” Thus Jacob was therefore determined to leave with his wives and children to Canaan, his homeland.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank you for this blessed day. Thank you Lord for teaching us about the importance of our heavenly home through the story of Jacob. How he decided to return to his homeland with his wives and children. May the Lord guide us to make correct decision in our life. Help us to understand the ways of God and act accordingly.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of Proverbs 31: 10,15,16 “’Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far more than rubies. She also rises while it is yet night. And provides food for her household. She considers a field and buys it. From her profits she plants a vineyard.’”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters , the above verse is often cited in praise of wives and mothers. And is among the most popular and familiar texts from Proverbs. From the above verse king Lemuel ‘describes “’the virtuous wife” by the tremendous amount of work she does for her family. She also rises while it is yet night. And provides food for her household. She is not afraid of the snow, and all her household are clothed in scarlet. God says, it is part of what a truly valuable woman will do. Paul an inspired apostle of Jesus Christ expects the younger woman to be discreet, chaste homemakers, good and obedient to their own husbands. That the word of God may not be blasphemed.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, what Apostle Paul and King Lemuel speaks through the Proverbs, is that God wants women to work for their families. Lydia, for example, held a job. A valuable woman works with her husband rather than challenging his authority or doing him harm. The Bible says, the heart of her husband safely trusts her. So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not evil, all the days, of her life. Lemuel speaks of the husband being well respected in the community due to his wife’s support and work behind the scenes. In God’s ideal family, husband and wife are a team working together to overcome problems, strengthen one another, and raise godly children.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, If a house is divided against itself that house cannot stand. And when woman refuse to work with their husbands, it is no wonder why so many homes are broken today. A valuable woman works with and supports her husband, despite his failings. And knows that the peace from submission is far more valuable than always getting her way. A valuable woman works for the Lord. The Godly woman’s work is not just for her family it is also for her God. She extends her hand to the poor. Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. The passage concludes with a grand note saying, Charm is deceitful, and beauty is passing but a woman who fears the Lord she shall be praised. There are many things that a woman can do for the Lord in a better way, than men can. Dorcas was one such woman who was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. She made tunics and garments for many of the widows in Joppa. God appreciates such hard work and promises to reward. When life is done, and we look back over our lives, our focus will not be on how many ladders we climbed or the size of the pay cheques we earned but on whether we worked for the Lord. Valuable woman realize the importance of God’s work. God bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Thank You Lord for teaching us, as to how a valuable woman ought to be. We thank you for women like Lydia, and Dorcas who set a good example of valuable woman. Teach us Lord to work united with our husband and build our family and also serve the Lord together. Help us to be patient and tolerant with our spouse. May we realize the importance of God’s work in our lives and strive to work for God.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today, is from the book of Isaiah 45:14, “The Labour of Egypt, and Merchandise of Cush, And of the Sabeans, men of stature Shall come over to you and they shall be yours.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we understand that God wants to prosper you in every aspect. Be it your business, your studies , your marriage settlement, your settlement abroad and whatever your need may be. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think or pray for. He is a mighty and awesome God.
Sometimes you might be facing many obstacles that prevent you to be successful in your business. When Peter went to catch fish in Galilee, he spent the whole night but he couldn’t catch any fish. Though he was an expert in fishing, yet he failed to catch fish. Jesus told him to cast his net in the deep sea. Then he said to, Jesus, “Rabbi, we worked all the night and we have not caught anything. But at your word I will cast the net.’’ When God commanded he obeyed. And so he was blessed with a good catch of fish. They caught such a large number of fish but even their nets never got torn. So they needed two boats to hold the fish. This was a miracle. Peter couldn’t believe his eyes. In the same manner God will enrich your life if you obey the word of the Lord.
There may be several blockades or obstruction that prevent you from being successful. But God will help you to cross all these barriers and cause you to be successful. Your victory or success depends upon the mercy and grace of the Lord. If God blesses, your business will prosper. For the blessing of the Lord makes one rich and it causes no sorrow. You need to turn to the word of God and for God says, Anyone who hears these words of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. May the Lord help you to be wise. God bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Lord we thank you for teaching us to obey Your word through Peter. May we seek the will of God and try to stick to it. Bless the effort we take to be successful in our business and in everything we do. Let the beauty of our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands. Yes, establish the work of our hands.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today, is from the book of Matthew 19:30 “But many, who are first will be the last and the last first.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we understand that this verse is repeated by Jesus Christ in several occasions. Jesus actually made this statement in the context of His encounter with the rich young man. After the young man turned away from Jesus, unable to give up his great wealth. At that point of time the disciple asked Jesus what reward they would have in Heaven, since they had given up everything to follow Him. Jesus promised them a hundred times as much, plus eternal life. Then He said, but many who are first will be last. And many who are last will be first.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, that is why Paul admonishes the people to pray without ceasing. He says, Rejoice always, pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Hence even if you think you can stand up to temptation be careful not to fall. Here it conveys a warning, that mans estimation is liable to error and it must not be thought that those who are first in privilege are therefore highest in God’s favour. The Lord may have had in view the case of Judas who was an early apostle, and had the care of the bag and fell by reason of covetousness, and that of one like St. Paul who was called late and yet laboured more abundantly than all that were before him. The application may be made with perfect truth to many professors of religion. Hence the Bible warns, Therefore let anyone, who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. May God help you to make the right decision.
God bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Thank you Lord for the favour we have found in your sight. Lord give us the strength to stand firm to the very end. And not to lose hope or drift away, or be carried away by the attractions of this world. Lord fill us with the Holy Spirit to take control of our lives. May we wholly surrender to you and find favour in Your sight.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
Dear beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As I waited upon the Lord with tears, the word that the Lord gave me to bless you is from the book of Psalms 107:35-37 ‘He turned the desert into pools of water and the parched ground into flowing springs; there he brought the hungry to live, and they founded a city where they could settle. They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest;’
Our God is a God who can turn the wilderness into a pool of water. For all the dryness that you have gone through in the past, God is about to spring forth water in your life. The Lord is going to create new opportunities in your life. He is willing to give you a great financial breakthrough. God is going to change all the losses in your life and give you a great profits. God will give the authority to those who are thirsty to dwell in that land.
Today the Lord is speaking prophetically to you. He says that he is going to break all the hindrance that is causing you not to get your citizenship in the foreign land. You may be asking the Lord as to why the progress is still pending. The Lord says that His time has not come yet. When you do according to the will and instruction of God, He will make all things pass. The only thing that God expects from us is obedience. Do not be worried my dear children. The Lord will supply all your needs.
God Bless You
Prayer:
Our Loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. I pray that You may bless Your dear children with great Springs of water in their dry land. Father, help them to be prosperous all that they do. In Jesus Name we pray,
Amen.
