Thanksgiving

"Your Kingdom come,  for Yours is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory forever" (Mt 6:10,13) God is not interested to pour out His Spirit on His people just to excite them or make them feel good. No! He is interested in the "world!" He sent His Son to die for the world. He sent His Spirit to convict the world of sin and woo sinners to the Saviour. He anointed the 120 disciples on the Day of Pentecost that they might be His witnesses throughout the whole world. Evan Roberts (1878-1951) of Welsh Revival prayed, "Lord, bend the Church and bless the world!" Most of the revivals of the past have given birth to great missionary and evangelistic movements. But there are also stories of revivals which died out too soon, one of the main causes being the failure of the leaders to channelise the revival blessings into aggressive evangelism and soulwinning. The theme of the discourses of the risen Christ with His disciples before Pentecost was the King...

"Even youth grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;  but those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles" (Isa 40:30,31) Today's meditation is mainly for the beloved senior citizens. It's good to go jogging for improving blood circulation and increasing muscle strength. But the daily exercise of sitting before the Lord with an open Bible and an open mind, as the above Scripture passage promises, will renew our strength and restore spiritual energy to our inner man. The blessedness of brokenness belongs to those who spend unhurried time before the Lord their Creator. Hardening of the heart ages people more quickly than hardening of the arteries. Comparing his life on earth to pilgrimage, Psalmist David testifies concerning God's Word, "Your statues have been my  songs  in the house of my pilgrimage" (Psa 119:54). Every average Christian has in his bookshelf numerous unread books which ...

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches"  (Rev 3:13)  Precious Child, I want to bring you out of your apprehensions to witness for Christ. You are afraid that people might mock at you. Your throat chokes every time you want to open your mouth to share the Gospel. The fear of ridicule silences you. Don't feel bad about it, My child. This was the problem of the disciples of Jesus also even though they had walked with Him for over three years. Can you imagine how a key figure like Peter could ever deny and disown Christ? Their weakness overpowered their willingness. The problem was solved by My coming. That's why Jesus wouldn't let them go out until they got filled with My power (Acts 1:4). When I came upon them, the cowards became challengers! Be filled with Me. Don't consider your timidity or boast of your oratory skill. Depend on Me. I will grant you boldness in all situations to speak forth the message of the Cros...

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches"  (Rev 3:6) My darling Child, I am grieved when I see My people walking around with long faces. Your life on earth will not be without worries but you must learn to live above them (Jn 16:33b). I am the River of Joy. I flow through the Church on earth. Have a bath in My waters. Sit under the trees on the banks. You will be healed of your hurts (Psa 46:4,5; Rev 22:1,2). I am the Wind of Heaven. Enjoy My breeze. Your heaviness will flee. I am the Oil of Gladness. Apply it on your head. You will be relieved of tensions. I will turn your mourning into dancing. When problems mount up and pains increase, remember you are not alone. I am not just  with  you, but  in  you! (Jn 14:17b). I understand your pain more than you feel it, because as God resident in you nothing is hidden from Me. I suffer with you (Isa 63:9). I am your Comforter forever. I will strengthen your weak hands and fe...