Blessed In More Ways Than One

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Romans 5:1 - Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

We are not trying 2 get peace with God. We already have peace with God, having been justified by faith through our Lord Jesus Christ. This peace 'with' God brings us the peace 'of' God, which 'guards' our hearts and minds. (Philippians 4:7) Then, the peace of God 'inside us' will also translate into the peace of God 'outside us' — in all our outward circumstances.

Firstly, we will find that what would normally cause us much care and anxiety will no longer be the case. Secondly, not only will everything turn out well, but we will also be blessed in more ways than one. This is what happens when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is our peace.

A church member, though stricken with cancer, enjoyed the peace of God, knowing that He was her healer. She later received confirmation from two different doctors that she had been completely healed of cancer. In addition 2 receiving her blessing of complete healing, she also received from her insurance company a critical illness claim of $50,000!

Another church member, upon hearing news of her retrenchment, committed the matter 2 God, believing that He would work all things out for her, especially her loss of a regular income. Shortly after, she received her retrenchment package — a substantial five-figure sum. And within days of her retrenchment, she received calls from her contacts in the industry, offering her jobs, two of which were jobs in well-known multinational corporations (MNCs).

At that time, she had not yet started looking for a job, so the calls were unexpected but welcomed. She finally opted 2 work for one of the MNCs — a dream come true for her — at a salary that was 30 percent more than her previous one! When she simply prayed, “Abba Father, I trust You 2 look after me,” and rested in His love and peace, she was abundantly blessed.

Beloved, bcoz Jesus is your peace, u are blessed in more ways than one.
Your soul will prosper.
Your health will prosper.
Your finances will prosper.
Your loved ones will be taken care of.
Your relationships will flourish.

You will enjoy the favor of God. All bcoz u have the Prince of Peace!

Question: What does the Bible say about hosts / Hauntings

Answer: Is there such a thing as ghosts? The answer to this question depends on what precisely is meant by the term “ghosts.” If the term means “spirit beings,” the answer is a qualified “yes.” If the term means “spirits of people who have died,” the answer is “no.” The Bible makes it abundantly clear that there are spirit beings, both good and evil. But the Bible negates the idea that the spirits of deceased human beings can remain on earth and “haunt” the living.

Hebrews 9:27 declares, “Man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.” That is what happens to a person’s soul-spirit after death—judgment. The result of this judgment is heaven for the believer (2 Corinthians 5:6-8; Philippians 1:23) and hell for the unbeliever (Matthew 25:46; Luke 16:22-24). There is no in-between. There is no possibility of remaining on earth in spirit form as a “ghost.” If there are such things as ghosts, according to the Bible, they absolutely cannot be the disembodied spirits of deceased human beings.

The Bible teaches very clearly that there are indeed spirit beings who can connect with and appear in our physical world. The Bible identifies these beings as angels and demons. Angels are spirit beings who are faithful in serving God. Angels are righteous, good, and holy. Demons are fallen angels, angels who rebelled against God. Demons are evil, deceptive, and destructive. According to 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, demons masquerade as “angels of light” and as “servants of righteousness.” Appearing as a “ghost” and impersonating a deceased human being definitely seem to be within the power and abilities that demons possess.

The closest biblical example of a “haunting” is found in Mark 5:1-20. A legion of demons possessed a man and used the man to haunt a graveyard. There were no ghosts involved. It was a case of a normal person being controlled by demons to terrorize the people of that area. Demons only seek to “kill, steal, and destroy” (John 10:10). They will do anything within their power to deceive people, to lead people away from God. This is very likely the explanation of “ghostly” activity today. Whether it is called a ghost, a ghoul, or a poltergeist, if there is genuine evil spiritual activity occurring, it is the work of demons.

What about instances in which “ghosts” act in “positive” ways? What about psychics who claim to summon the deceased and gain true and useful information from them? Again, it is crucial to remember that the goal of demons is to deceive. If the result is that people trust in a psychic instead of God, a demon will be more than willing to reveal true information. Even good and true information, if from a source with evil motives, can be used to mislead, corrupt, and destroy.

Interest in the paranormal is becoming increasingly common. There are individuals and businesses that claim to be “ghost-hunters,” who for a price will rid your home of ghosts. Psychics, séances, tarot cards, and mediums are increasingly considered normal. Human beings are innately aware of the spiritual world. Sadly, instead of seeking the truth about the spirit world by communing with God and studying His Word, many people allow themselves to be led astray by the spirit world. The demons surely laugh at the spiritual mass-deception that exists in the world today.

Recommended Resource: The Truth Behind Ghosts, Mediums, and Psychic Phenomena by Ron Rhodes.

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The Life Of Jesus Is In U

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John 10:10  -  … I [Jesus] have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Though Jesus is completely God, He was born completely human. He went through temptation after temptation and conquered every one of them. (Hebrews 4:15) And all that overcoming power is found in His life. And He put that life in u — the life of Christ is in u!

During Jesus’ ministry on earth, He conquered sickness, the winds and waves, the powers of darkness and death. It is His life that brings victory over the devil and all his works. And He put that life in u — the life of Christ is in u!

Finally, Jesus went 2 the cross. And that life in Him put an end 2 everything that was natural of the Adamic race — sickness, poverty, failures, pains, curses and death. All that was natural ceased 2b in that life of His. But all that was supernatural remained in Him. And He put that life in u — the life of Christ is in u!

Then, Jesus rose from the dead. And in that life of His was added the power of resurrection. And He put that life in u — the life of Christ is in u!

After His resurrection, Jesus went back 2 heaven 2 His Father. Today, He is seated at the right hand of God, resting in His finished work, occupying a place of the highest authority. And He put that life in u — the life of Christ is in u!  And bcoz Jesus went back 2 the Father, the Holy Spirit came 2 indwell u (John 16:7), so that u will live life with His anointing in u and walk in His overcoming power.

All that Jesus is, God meant for u 2b. All that He has, God meant for u 2 have. All the exciting things that u read in the Bible about Jesus, all the treasures of Him hidden in the Old Testament and the unsearchable riches in Him that u find in the New Testament, all of that life of His, is not out there somewhere. God has deposited all of it 'in' u, so that u can live the abundant life that Jesus came 2 give u!

Forgive And Let God Do The Rest

Ephesians 4:32  -  And be kind 2 one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave u.

People like 2 say, “I can forgive, but I cannot forget.” Have u heard that b4? Now, in the first place, nowhere in the Bible does God tell u 2 forgive and then 2 forget. It is not in the Bible! The devil is adding something here 2 make the whole thing burdensome.

God only tells us 2 forgive bcoz God in Christ has forgiven us a debt we cannot pay. When we do this, we do ourselves a favor bcoz harboring bitterness &; unforgiveness can sometimes [[[ destroy our health ]]]!

So just forgive and let God take care of the rest. When u really forgive, sometimes, He makes u forget. But sometimes, u still remember the incident bcoz it was a major thing in your life. Yet, when u look back at it, the pain is no more there. The sting is gone and u are not bitter.

Joseph had forgiven his brothers b4 they came and bowed b4 him. He remembered what they did 2 him, but he did not remember it with bitterness. (Genesis 50:15–21) So u may remember the incident, but the bitterness is gone bcoz u

have put the cross in the picture - “God in Christ forgave me. Daddy, I forgive u. Mama, I forgive u. My cousin, I forgive u.”

When u forgive, forgive by faith, not by your feelings. We walk by faith, not feelings. (2 Corinthians 5:7) Some people are waiting 4 feelings — “I am waiting, Father, 4 the right emotion 2 come on me 2 forgive that person.” That “right emotion” may never come!No, forgive by faith, and do it once and 4 all. Spend time in prayer. Take out your diary and write it down: “Father, I bring this person b4 u. You know what he did 2 me. Father, as You forgave me through Jesus’ cross, even though I did not deserve it, by faith, I now forgive this person and I let my anger against him go in Jesus’ name. Amen!”

Once u forgive by faith, u will see the sting of bitterness removed from your heart. You will experience the peace and joy of God filling your mind, and see a greater measure of wholeness in your body!

Convince Yourself, Not God

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Mark 5:28  -  For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”

With a crowd thronging Him, Jesus was touched by a lot of people that day (Mark 5:31), but only the touch of one woman drew a response from Him. And her touch sparked off instant healing in her body, releasing her from a sickness that had plagued her for 12 years.

Do u want 2 know how 2 touch God and receive the miracle u need?

When the woman heard that Jesus was coming by her village, she said 2 herself, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.” On her way 2 see Jesus, she probably told herself many times, “If I touch His clothes, I will be healed. I will be made whole.” We don’t know how long she had been saying that 2 herself, but she was convinced that Jesus would heal her.

If u are sick, convince yourself that Jesus is your healer and that by His stripes u are healed. You don’t need 2 convince God. He is not the one who needs 2b persuaded bcoz His blessing is already on u!  It is u who needs 2b persuaded that God has already given u your miracle. That is the reason u confess His Word — 2 convince yourself, not God, 2 persuade your heart, not His.

Some people confess their faith 2 others 2 convince God indirectly. For example, if they are believing God for healing, they go around telling their friends, “I am believing God for healing.” They are actually trying 2 convince or persuade God 2 heal them. They are telling God, “I’ve told so many people what I am believing You for. It would be very embarrassing if You don’t make it happen.” Their confession proceeds from unbelief and is used 2 manipulate God.

It is okay 2 tell others if u want 2, so that they can stand in faith with u for your miracle. But don’t do it 2 prove your faith 2 God and 2 convince Him. You just need 2 convince yourself that God loves u and delights in blessing u. Just say 2 yourself, “By His stripes I am healed. I will not suffer lack. I am greatly blessed, highly favored, deeply loved!” And let God take care of the rest.

All That I Have Is Yours

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Luke 15:31... ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours.

After running a few errands for his parents, a little boy went 2 his father and said, “I know why u and mummy had me.” “Why?” asked his father. “So that u guys would have someone 2 run errands for u!” exclaimed the boy.

Like the little boy, do u see God as a Father who demands obedience and service from u? Have u ever felt that unless u obey Him and keep all His commandments, u don’t have a right 2b blessed by Him?

Jesus shared the story of the prodigal son 2 show how some of us call God “Father” and yet don’t know His heart. There are two sons in this parable. We know what happened 2 the prodigal son, but we can also learn something about the older son. This is what he said 2 his father when he discovered that his father had thrown a party 2 celebrate the return of his irresponsible, spendthrift brother: “Lo, these many years I have been serving u; I never transgressed your commandment at any time; and yet u never gave me a young goat, that I might make merry with my friends.” (Luke 15:29)

Now, this son believed that his father had brought him into the world 2 serve him. He saw his father as someone issuing commandments 2 him all the time. And he saw himself as someone who had 2 obey those commandments 2 enjoy his inheritance. But the truth is that the father had already given him his inheritance. (Luke 15:12) The father even reminded him lovingly: “Son… all that I have is yours.” And I am sure that that inheritance included more than one goat!

Have u, like the older son, failed 2 understand your Father’s heart? Your heavenly Father already gave u a rich inheritance in Christ when u became His son. He wants u 2 know that u have received the Spirit of sonship. (Romans 8:15) So call out 2 Him, “Abba, Father!” and know how much He loves u. Because u are His heir, all that He has is yours 2 enjoy today!

Matthew 6:33 - … seek first the kingdom of God & His righteousness, & all these things shall be added 2 u.

God doesn’t want u grabbing the newspaper first thing in the morning & reading all the bad news in the world. He knows that if u do that, your heart will be full of cares, anxieties & even fears.

This happened 2 a mother who read in the newspaper that children from China studying in our local schools were becoming top students. She wrote 2 the press, voicing her concerns about the stiff competition her child would face from these students, even for the top jobs in Singapore in the future.

When are reading the newspapers, magazines, medical journals, economic reports, watching movies or surfing the Internet all the time, then u are getting your “nourishment” from these sources instead of God’s Word. Now, I am not against these things. But if u constantly feed only on earthly things which cannot satisfy, u will fill your heart & mind with cares &  worries.

Jesus doesn’t want u 2 end up worrying about your life — what u will eat, drink or wear — as these are the things that the Gentiles (people of the world) seek. He says that your heavenly Father knows very well that u need these things. (Matthew 6:31–32)

That is why He promises u that if u would seek first His kingdom & His righteousness, all these things that the world seeks after will be added 2 u. It will not just be given but added, which means greater in quantity & quality!

If u are broke, don’t pursue money. Pursue God your prosperity. If u are faced w/lack, don’t pursue material goods. Pursue God your provider. If u are sick, don’t pursue the “cure”. Pursue God your healer.
My friend, don’t grab the newspaper or call your friend first thing in the morning 2 talk about the latest bad news. Instead, grab your Bible & read all the good news God has 4 u for the day. And as u seek first the kingdom of God & His righteousness, all the things that the world is running after will be added 2 u!

Believe AND Act On The New Covenant

1 Samuel 17:45 - Then David said 2 the Philistine, “… I come 2 u in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom u have defied.

Ever wonder why two people can hear the same thing and yet have very different responses? For one, what is said makes him afraid and discouraged. For the other, his heart is so filled with faith that he dares 2 come against the devil and what he is doing.

In the Valley of Elah, Goliath the Philistine giant taunted the armies of Israel for 40 days. When David came on the scene, he heard the same mockings of Goliath that the rest of the Israelites heard. But somehow, those same words which caused fear in the soldiers angered David. What did David know or see that the others failed 2 see?

David knew that he had a covenant with God. Now, King Saul and all the soldiers with him that day also had the same covenant with God, but only David believed the covenant. And he acted on his belief. So God caused his giant 2 come tumbling down.

If David had such a great victory even though he was under the old covenant, how much more u and I who are under the new covenant! Today, God is asking, “Where are my Davids who will believe the new covenant?”

What is the new covenant?
It is the covenant of grace. And grace means unmerited, undeserved, unearned favor. God wants us 2 know that He has cut this covenant with us through Christ our representative. And according 2 the covenant, we have His undeserved favor. We are blessed bcoz Jesus took our beating. Because of what Jesus has done on the cross, we have victory over every giant.

Isn’t that good news? Today, God wants u 2 stand b4 your “giant” and declare that in spite of what u are going through, in spite of what is happening, u believe that God is for u bcoz of what Jesus has done for u. And then, b4 your very eyes, u will see the giants of accusation, intimidation, condemnation, disease and debt fall flat b4 u!