My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given you for today is from the book of Ruth 1:16, But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.
The above context shows the intimate relationship between Ruth and Her mother in law Naomi. Naomi went with her husband and her two sons to Moab from Bethlehem as there was a famine in the Land. Suddenly her husband died and she somehow managed to live with her sons peacefully. She got them married with Moabites women. During the course of time her two sons also died leaving their young wives as widows. It was a miserable and painful moment for Naomi. So she decided to leave Moab and return back to Bethlehem. She was so frustrated in life that she called her daughter in laws and asked them to return to their father’s house.
Orpah kissed her mother in law and went to her home. But Ruth refused to return to her father’s house. She held on to her mother in law firmly and said, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” She held on to Naomi because she loved Jesus. Since she came along with Ruth, God blessed her abundantly. She worked for Boaz a rich man, in his farm and found grace in the eyes of Boaz. Later she got married to him. God rejuvenated her life once again. She was like a dry parched tree but God made her bloom. God rewarded her for her faithfulness to her mother in law. God is a righteous God. Orpah’s story ended after she left Naomi. But the story of Ruth continues. The book of Ruth in the Bible, speaks volumes about her goodness. Therefore God blessed her with a son Obed, through whose genealogy Jesus was born. Thus God blessed the latter part of their life, both Naomi and Ruth.
Dear Brothers and Sisters I urge you to hold on to Jesus the way Ruth held onto her mother in law. Then your life will be prosperous. He makes all things new. God says, I will gird you, though you have not known Me. I am the Lord, and there is no other, I make peace. I the Lord do all these things.
God bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Thank You Lord for teaching us to hold on to Lord Jesus Christ. Help us to be like Ruth who never forsook her mother in law even in her old age. May we share the love of God with others in our life. Teach us to be humble and long suffering so that we may attain God’s grace. In Jesus Name we pray.
Amen.
My dear Brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given you for today is from the book of Daniel 3:17, 18,” If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace. And He will deliver us from your hand. But if not, let it be known to you O king that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up”.
The above context is about the three friends of Daniel namely Shad rack, Meshach and Abed –Nego. These three men were determined to serve the living God. They refused to bow before the golden image which king Nebuchadnezzar, had set up. They were clear about their calling. They knew the purpose of God’s calling in their lives. So they boldly challenged the king of Babylon. Though the king increased the heat of the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated they still refused to bow before the golden image. That was their determination for God. As a result the king commanded the mighty men to cast them into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. So they were bound and thrown into the midst of the fire. The king was astonished to see four men loose walking in the midst of the fire and they were not burnt. The fire had no power over their bodies. The hair of their head was not burnt, nor their garments affected, and the smell of the fire was not on them. The king was surprised to see these three men strolling about, in the midst of fire alive. He strongly believed that there was no other God, who can deliver like this. So he promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abed- Nego in the province. This is how God exalts His people. In a moment they were upgraded. Life was transformed.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, God can transform your life too if you will submit yourself to the Lord, like these three men who knew their calling and were firm in their decision. They had great faith in the God whom they served. I am sure God has a purpose for you in your life. You have been called to do something special in life. For He who is called you is faithful. You need to know the definite will of God. You should know why God has called you for. Where there is no guidance the people fall. But in abundance of counselors there is victory. You need to heed to the voice of God. Because our plans sometimes fall for lack of knowledge. The major factor in the down fall of Israel was because Solomon, began worshiping the false gods. Be firm in your calling. If you need to be healthy , wealthy, and lead a contented life, then you need to cling on to Jesus, who is the author and finisher of your faith. When you are firm about your calling then you can avert from being fallen. Whether it is your education, business, job undertaking or marriage settlement, seek Gods counselling. Then you shall be successful.
God bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Thank you Lord for instilling an urge to remain true to You in our life. To seek Your counselling in all that we do. Lord reveal your plan and purpose for me in my life. Help us to be like the three friends of Daniel who stood the test, and rose victoriously to greater heights. In Jesus Name we pray.
Amen.
My dear Brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given you for today is from the book of, John 10:9, ” I am the Door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved. And will go in and out and find pasture”.
The above context actually refers to the sheep and the shepherd. There are many false shepherds in this world and they considered Jesus as an imposter. A sheep needs man’s care and in return they lend service to man. In order to protect the sheep from the wolves and other wild animals, they had their sheep folds within the backyard of their houses for the safety of the flocks.
The sheepfold lies much exposed to thieves and robbers. The shepherd safeguards the sheep from the cruel hands of such thieves and robbers. The sheep hears the voice of his shepherd and enters the door of the sheepfold and are therefore safe. They go in and out under the watchful eyes of the shepherd and are led to green pastures where they find food and rest.
My dear Brothers and Sisters we are living in a dangerous world. Any where we turn, we are surrounded with horrible disease. Cancer, heart attack , Diabetes, Arthritis, and so on. There is a question that rises in our minds. Who will save me from this situation? There is no remedy for certain disease and even before we could diagnose the disease the person dies of illness. Such is the state of our current life.
That is why God says, I am the door. I alone am the healer. I am the one who sustains you. Anyone who enters the door will be saved, will be healed. Take Jesus along with you where ever you go. He will never fail you nor forsake you. God wants to protect us from the adversary he devil, that walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. The sheepfold represents the church. When one enters the church he will be saved. One must realize that Jesus is the door of the kingdom of God. Anyone who enters through the door will be rescued. He will be saved from sin, curse and condemnation, from wrath to come and would be kept safe in the hands of God.Then no one can pluck them out of his hand. May the Lord help you to enter the door and be safe.
God bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving heavenly, Father, we thank You for this blessed day. We thank you for protecting us throughout the year. Thank you for preserving our lives, from sickness, from disease, and from dangers. May You help us to enter the door and be safe. Teach us to humble ourselves and be blessed. In Jesus Name we pray.
Amen
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 Psalms 66:12, “You have caused men to ride over our heads, we went through fire and through water. But you brought us out to rich fulfillment.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we see the hard times that the people of God had experienced, by the evil powers . It must be understood, that the man of sin, and son of perdition who rides upon the heads of men, exalts himself above all that is called God and has exercised dominion, over the saints in a most lawless and tyrannical manner.
The people of God had to pass through affliction, through fiery trials and over whelming providences. The Bible says, that the children of Israel, endured trials, and afflictions, even the greatest hardship, and difficulties. for the sake of Christ.
After a period of adversity and persecution the Lord will grant rest unto His people. There will be no more persecution, no more fines, imprisonment, and torturing deaths, for the sake of Christ and His gospel. All the churches will be like the well watered place like the land of Canaan. The spirit of God will be poured down like floods of water upon the dry ground. The gospel of God will drop as the rain and as showers upon the grass. It will be a time of great plenty and prosperity, in spiritual things. It will be a place abounding with all good things. At that period of time, the saints will be enriched with every gift and be rich in grace and in all good works.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, are you going through a rough patch of life? Have you lost your dear one? Or is it a financial crisis that you are going through? Are you broken hearted and depressed because of your huge debts? Are you unable to come out of it? Is there no one to help you at all? Is someone hurting you because of jealousy at your work spot, Well remember the Lord God Of Israel is at your side. He says, “As I was with Moses So I will be with you. Be strong and of good courage, I have inscribed you on the palm of My Hand, Your walls are continually before Me. You shall not be ashamed, who wait for Me”. So entrust yourself in the mighty hands of God. He will deliver you from all your struggles, whatever it might be. However huge your problem might be, He is able to save you to the utmost. For our God is bigger than your problem and it is a trivial thing for God to help you whether with many, or with those who have no power.
God bless you.
Prayer :
Our Loving Heavenly Father, We thank you for this blessed day. Thank you so much for revealing to us that after adversity the Lord will grant rest unto His people. We need that rest in order to be at peace in our family, work spot, business, and everywhere we go. We believe in you, as you have inscribed us on the palm of your hands and you encourage us to be strong and courageous. In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of, Hosea 14:5, “I will be like the dew, to Israel; He shall grow like the Lilly. And lengthen the roots like Lebanon”.
My dear Brothers and Sisters, ”The above context refers to the word of God. “My Words Shall Be like the Dew to Israel. ” The essential word of God, is like the dew, either in His divine or human nature, but it is to be understood, of the blessings of grace He is to His People as Mediator, being to them wisdom, righteousness , sanctification, and redemption.
Again the line, “He shall grow like the lily.”’Refers to the people of God, and the church are compared especially for their beauty and comeliness in Christ. Usually the root of the lily lies buried in the earth for a long time. Sometimes it seems as if it was dead. But all of a sudden it springs out of the earth and grows up to a great height and becomes very flourishing. This is not owing to its toil, but because of the dew of heaven. In the same manner, God’s elect, in a state of nature are dead. But being quickened by the grace of God, spring up all of a sudden, and grow very fast. This is not because of themselves, but because of God’s divine grace and due to the influence of the Holy Spirit, they rise up in their faith and hope to the high calling of God in Christ and such people become fruitful, in grace and in good works.
Dear children of God, the Lord will make you to stand firm like the roots of Lebanon. He will plant you in the place that he has promised to take you and there He will plant you and no harm shall befall you. You shall be a blessing, in the land that the Lord takes you. You shall be successful in all that you do, provided you do everything in accordance to the will of God. You shall be like the roots of lily that shoots up to a great height, strong and sturdy. God will straighten you like that of the lily. You shall be a blessing, and fruitful. If only you obey His word, and walk according to his will, God will bless you with a good income, prosperity in your business, and bless your future. May you be fruitful and flourishing.
God bless you.
Prayer:
Our Loving Heavenly Father, We thank you for this blessed day. Lord help us to discern your will in our life. May we understand that all our achievement is not because of us but it is the gift from God. We realize that we are blessed because of Your divine grace. Thank You for the dew that comes from heaven to satiate our longings. In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
