“But to you who fear My name
The Sun of Righteousness shall arise
With healing in His wings;
And you shall go out
And grow fat like stall-fed calves.”
Malachi 4:2 NKJV
“But for you who honor me, goodness
will shine on you like the sun, with
healing in its rays. you will jump
around, like well-fed calves.
Malachi 4:2 NCV
The Scripture tells us that Jesus
is our Sun of Righteousness and
He will rise with healing in His
wings and we are to trust Him
for our need of healing now.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You
for the wonderful Word of promise.
I claimed this verse that Jesus is like
the Sun who will brings healing of
rays upon us as we looked into the
face of Jesus. Let the rays of healing
flows into our bodies and be healed
of every ailments that bother us.
I thank You, Father for answering our
prayers in Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Zechariah: Living Waters
“And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall
go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea,
and half of them toward the hinder sea: in the summer and
in winter shall it be. And the Lord shall be king over all
the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name
one” (Zechariah 14:8-9 KJV).
This is an exciting time “in that day” means the future is
coming. What are they? Living waters will flow out of Jerusalem.
To understand this nature of Scripture, most Palestinian streams
usually dry up in the summer and it prophecy that there will be
living waters going through in the summer time. And its flow will
be constant to the Mediterranean Sea. Also the living waters will
flow out of Jerusalem into the Dead Sea. When will that happen?
When Christ’s feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives,
which is before Jerusalem on the east (Zechariah 14:4a KJV).
Why does this scripture had a meaning for me? I had a question
about the Dead Sea because someone said ‘Some day the Dead Sea
will be filled with waters’. So where does the water come from?
The Scripture said, ‘the living waters from the Jerusalem.’ The
purpose of the living waters was to bring God’s blessings flowing
from the millennial (1,000 years of Christ’s reign) in Jerusalem.
It will be a healing for the nations to see the fruitful trees
with rivers flowing in between the lands. People from everywhere
will see God’s miracle. I really look forward for Christ to come.
Do you?
go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea,
and half of them toward the hinder sea: in the summer and
in winter shall it be. And the Lord shall be king over all
the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name
one” (Zechariah 14:8-9 KJV).
This is an exciting time “in that day” means the future is
coming. What are they? Living waters will flow out of Jerusalem.
To understand this nature of Scripture, most Palestinian streams
usually dry up in the summer and it prophecy that there will be
living waters going through in the summer time. And its flow will
be constant to the Mediterranean Sea. Also the living waters will
flow out of Jerusalem into the Dead Sea. When will that happen?
When Christ’s feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives,
which is before Jerusalem on the east (Zechariah 14:4a KJV).
Why does this scripture had a meaning for me? I had a question
about the Dead Sea because someone said ‘Some day the Dead Sea
will be filled with waters’. So where does the water come from?
The Scripture said, ‘the living waters from the Jerusalem.’ The
purpose of the living waters was to bring God’s blessings flowing
from the millennial (1,000 years of Christ’s reign) in Jerusalem.
It will be a healing for the nations to see the fruitful trees
with rivers flowing in between the lands. People from everywhere
will see God’s miracle. I really look forward for Christ to come.
Do you?
Friday, November 27, 2009
Zechariah: By My Spirit
“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,”
says the Lord of Host. Zechariah 4:6 NKJV
Zechariah, the prophet spoke to Zerubbabel, the
governor of Jerusalem, that God’s Spirit will move
in him to help with the building of God’s Temple.
It was a personal message to Zerubbabel to take
courage that God will give him the strength to do
the work God had asked him to do. Because of
God’s message and His strength, Zerubbabel
was able to motivate the people to help finish
up God’s Temple.
Do you ever felt impressed that God wants you to
do something for Him? Something that is very
important to Him? Do you often feel helpless
and wonder how can we do this or that? Hear
the words of Zechariah, the prophet, “Not by
might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the
Lord of Host.”
It is not by our own strength. It is not by our
own ability that we can do this alone, but God’s
Spirit moves in us and He alone gives us strength
to do what He asked us to do. May the Lord bless
you as you obey Him.
says the Lord of Host. Zechariah 4:6 NKJV
Zechariah, the prophet spoke to Zerubbabel, the
governor of Jerusalem, that God’s Spirit will move
in him to help with the building of God’s Temple.
It was a personal message to Zerubbabel to take
courage that God will give him the strength to do
the work God had asked him to do. Because of
God’s message and His strength, Zerubbabel
was able to motivate the people to help finish
up God’s Temple.
Do you ever felt impressed that God wants you to
do something for Him? Something that is very
important to Him? Do you often feel helpless
and wonder how can we do this or that? Hear
the words of Zechariah, the prophet, “Not by
might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the
Lord of Host.”
It is not by our own strength. It is not by our
own ability that we can do this alone, but God’s
Spirit moves in us and He alone gives us strength
to do what He asked us to do. May the Lord bless
you as you obey Him.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Haggai: Consider Your Ways
“This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: ‘The people say the right time has not come to rebuild the Temple of the Lord.’” 3. Then Haggai the prophet spoke the word of the Lord: 4. “Is it right for you to be living in fancy houses while the Temple is still in ruins?” 5. This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: “Think about what you have done. 6. You have planted much, but you harvest little. You eat, but you do not become full. You drink, but you are still thirsty. You put on clothes, but you are not warm enough. You earn money, but then you lose it all as if you put it into a purse full of holes.” 7. This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: “Think about what you have done. 8. Go up to the mountains, bring back wood, and build the Temple. Then I will be pleased with it and be honored,” says the Lord. Haggai 1:2-8 NCV
What has happened that cause the Israelites to stop building God’s House, the Temple? When the first company of Jews returned to Jerusalem had laid the foundation for a new temple in 536 B.C. and there was a great excitement. But soon afterwards, the Samaritans and other neighbors physically opposed the building project and discouraged the workers so that the work on the Temple stopped in 534 B.C. The people turned to rebuild their own houses. This is where Haggai started preaching to the people. When the people put God first, He blessed them. But when they forgot God, God stopped His blessings to His people. The people began to notice many problems had come to them.
In 520 B.C., Haggai in his 80’s and Zechariah who was the younger prophet worked together and began urging Zerubbabel, the governor and Joshua, the high priest, and the Israelite people to go back and rebuild God’s Temple. Four years later the temple was completed and dedicated (Ezra 4-6).
What does this devotion apply to us? The Lord asks us to “think about our ways.” If we did not put Him first in our lives, what do you think would happen? The answers are found in the Scriptures from verse 5 to 7. Think about this and allow God’s Word to teach us His ways.
What has happened that cause the Israelites to stop building God’s House, the Temple? When the first company of Jews returned to Jerusalem had laid the foundation for a new temple in 536 B.C. and there was a great excitement. But soon afterwards, the Samaritans and other neighbors physically opposed the building project and discouraged the workers so that the work on the Temple stopped in 534 B.C. The people turned to rebuild their own houses. This is where Haggai started preaching to the people. When the people put God first, He blessed them. But when they forgot God, God stopped His blessings to His people. The people began to notice many problems had come to them.
In 520 B.C., Haggai in his 80’s and Zechariah who was the younger prophet worked together and began urging Zerubbabel, the governor and Joshua, the high priest, and the Israelite people to go back and rebuild God’s Temple. Four years later the temple was completed and dedicated (Ezra 4-6).
What does this devotion apply to us? The Lord asks us to “think about our ways.” If we did not put Him first in our lives, what do you think would happen? The answers are found in the Scriptures from verse 5 to 7. Think about this and allow God’s Word to teach us His ways.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Zephaniah: Be Glad and Rejoice
Zephaniah 3:17
NCV: “The Lord your God is with you;
the Mighty One will save you. He will
rejoice over you. You will rest in His love;
He will sing and be joyful about you.”
KJV: “The Lord thy God in the midst of
thee is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice
over thee with joy; He will rest in His love,
He will joy over thee with singing.”
It is the Holy Spirit that put joy in our hearts.
Joy comes to us because we are forgiven and
no longer punished for our sins.
Joy comes to us because our enemy has been
defeated and we are set free from the bondage
of Satan and sin.
Joy comes to us because God is with us,
giving us His fellowship, grace, and help
throughout our lives and we are God’s
great love and He delights in us.
Our joy will be complete when God will
finally manifests His full glory and majesty
on the earth.
NCV: “The Lord your God is with you;
the Mighty One will save you. He will
rejoice over you. You will rest in His love;
He will sing and be joyful about you.”
KJV: “The Lord thy God in the midst of
thee is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice
over thee with joy; He will rest in His love,
He will joy over thee with singing.”
It is the Holy Spirit that put joy in our hearts.
Joy comes to us because we are forgiven and
no longer punished for our sins.
Joy comes to us because our enemy has been
defeated and we are set free from the bondage
of Satan and sin.
Joy comes to us because God is with us,
giving us His fellowship, grace, and help
throughout our lives and we are God’s
great love and He delights in us.
Our joy will be complete when God will
finally manifests His full glory and majesty
on the earth.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Zephaniah: Seek the Lord
“Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his
judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be
hid in the day of the Lord’s anger” (Zephaniah. 2:3 KJV).
“Come to the Lord, all you who are not proud, who obey his laws.
Do what is right. Learn to be humble. Maybe you will escape on
the day of the Lord shows his anger” (Zephaniah 2:3 NCV).
Zephaniah, the prophet offered hope to his people of his days who
had already turned themselves to the Lord. He encouraged them to
make their commitment again to the Lord and to remind themselves
about God’s ways. The prophet encouraged people to seek three things if they want to experience revival and renewed blessing from the Lord.
How do we really experience revival and receive blessing from God?
First, we need to seek God Himself. Our hearts need to turn toward
Him with a deep desire to know and love Him as our covenant Lord
and protector. Secondly, we need to seek righteousness according
to God’s Word as their way of life. In this part, we are to study His
Word and allow His Word to guide us, to correct us, and to lead us
into His path. Thirdly, seek meekness. We are to seek humility which
means that we realize that we are helpless in many ways and we need
to submit ourselves in obedience to God and His Word. The Lord
will revived us and bless us with health, relationship, finances,
business and many more.
Prayer to God: Oh that You, heavenly Father would bless me indeed
and make more room to bless me more and more until I am overflowed with Your goodness and Your mercy all over me. Allow me to feel Your Presence and Your power of healing all over me in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be
hid in the day of the Lord’s anger” (Zephaniah. 2:3 KJV).
“Come to the Lord, all you who are not proud, who obey his laws.
Do what is right. Learn to be humble. Maybe you will escape on
the day of the Lord shows his anger” (Zephaniah 2:3 NCV).
Zephaniah, the prophet offered hope to his people of his days who
had already turned themselves to the Lord. He encouraged them to
make their commitment again to the Lord and to remind themselves
about God’s ways. The prophet encouraged people to seek three things if they want to experience revival and renewed blessing from the Lord.
How do we really experience revival and receive blessing from God?
First, we need to seek God Himself. Our hearts need to turn toward
Him with a deep desire to know and love Him as our covenant Lord
and protector. Secondly, we need to seek righteousness according
to God’s Word as their way of life. In this part, we are to study His
Word and allow His Word to guide us, to correct us, and to lead us
into His path. Thirdly, seek meekness. We are to seek humility which
means that we realize that we are helpless in many ways and we need
to submit ourselves in obedience to God and His Word. The Lord
will revived us and bless us with health, relationship, finances,
business and many more.
Prayer to God: Oh that You, heavenly Father would bless me indeed
and make more room to bless me more and more until I am overflowed with Your goodness and Your mercy all over me. Allow me to feel Your Presence and Your power of healing all over me in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Zephaniah: The Candles
“…I will search Jerusalem with candles…” Zephaniah 1:12 kjv
“At that time I, the Lord, will search Jerusalem with lamps. I will punish those who are satisfied with themselves, who think, ‘The Lord won’t help us or punish us.’” NCV
What were people thinking about ‘what kind of God they have’? They believed that God would not help them; neither would God punish them. Some people who lived in Judah had a view of God that God was not actively involved in their everyday’s lives. They felt like God was not with them because God was too busy being God. They believed that God would not punish sin among His people because they were simply God’s people.
Whoa! Does God really accept that? He spoke to Zephaniah what He planned to do with the people who thought that. It was around 630 BC. He said to Zephaniah, “I will search Jerusalem, the people with lamps.” He shone light unto their thoughts and God told Zephaniah to warn them of the judgment day. God did indeed hold them accountable (responsible) for those sins they refused to abandon (give up). The Day of Judgment would come to them.
What does that apply to us? We need to remember that God is not distant or far away from us that God does not see what we do. We need to remember that God does get involved in the affairs of humans. It means He cares what is happening to us. God will reward those who seek Him constantly. He will also judge those who turn away from Him and continue to do things that are not pleasing to Him. I pray that God helps us to stay true to Him. Let us be conformed to the image of His Son (Roman 8:29). This is God’s goal for us to be like His Son, Jesus Christ. He shared the gospel, He heals, He loves and He shows mercy. He helped those in need. So we be like Jesus.
“At that time I, the Lord, will search Jerusalem with lamps. I will punish those who are satisfied with themselves, who think, ‘The Lord won’t help us or punish us.’” NCV
What were people thinking about ‘what kind of God they have’? They believed that God would not help them; neither would God punish them. Some people who lived in Judah had a view of God that God was not actively involved in their everyday’s lives. They felt like God was not with them because God was too busy being God. They believed that God would not punish sin among His people because they were simply God’s people.
Whoa! Does God really accept that? He spoke to Zephaniah what He planned to do with the people who thought that. It was around 630 BC. He said to Zephaniah, “I will search Jerusalem, the people with lamps.” He shone light unto their thoughts and God told Zephaniah to warn them of the judgment day. God did indeed hold them accountable (responsible) for those sins they refused to abandon (give up). The Day of Judgment would come to them.
What does that apply to us? We need to remember that God is not distant or far away from us that God does not see what we do. We need to remember that God does get involved in the affairs of humans. It means He cares what is happening to us. God will reward those who seek Him constantly. He will also judge those who turn away from Him and continue to do things that are not pleasing to Him. I pray that God helps us to stay true to Him. Let us be conformed to the image of His Son (Roman 8:29). This is God’s goal for us to be like His Son, Jesus Christ. He shared the gospel, He heals, He loves and He shows mercy. He helped those in need. So we be like Jesus.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Habakkuk: Learning How to Trust God
“...I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
The Lord is my strength…” Habakkuk 3:18, 19a
Habakkuk, the prophet, had seen so much wickedness and idolatry in Judah. His first question: how could God allow His rebellious people to get away with so much sin without being punished? Habakkuk had questions about God’s ways. God answered Habakkuk that He would soon be using the Babylonians to punish the nation of Judah.
Habakkuk’s second question: how could God allow a nation even more wicked and cruel than Judah to punish the people? God answered Habakkuk and assured the prophet that a day of judgment would also come for the Babylonians. The entire book, Habakkuk expressed his faith in the God who was in charge of all things and that God was just in all His ways. Habakkuk saw God’s mercy and love for the righteous and His purpose to destroy wicked Babylon would come in His time. This caused Habakkuk to sing a hymn of praise and promise concerning salvation in Zion, “I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation (Habakkuk 3:18).
What does this mean for us? Habakkuk 2:4 quoted, “The just shall live by his faith.” That means we are to trust God and He has His “appointed time… and it shall surely come…” (Habakkuk 2:3). Right now, God’s Word through Habakkuk is telling us to turn to God and to trust Him with all our hearts. We are to have a close fellowship with Him, and to obey His will. We are to live in this world by faith in God. We are to have a strong trust in God that His ways are right. We are to be loyal to Him as Savior and Lord, and ‘in all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths’ (Proverbs 3:6).
The Lord is my strength…” Habakkuk 3:18, 19a
Habakkuk, the prophet, had seen so much wickedness and idolatry in Judah. His first question: how could God allow His rebellious people to get away with so much sin without being punished? Habakkuk had questions about God’s ways. God answered Habakkuk that He would soon be using the Babylonians to punish the nation of Judah.
Habakkuk’s second question: how could God allow a nation even more wicked and cruel than Judah to punish the people? God answered Habakkuk and assured the prophet that a day of judgment would also come for the Babylonians. The entire book, Habakkuk expressed his faith in the God who was in charge of all things and that God was just in all His ways. Habakkuk saw God’s mercy and love for the righteous and His purpose to destroy wicked Babylon would come in His time. This caused Habakkuk to sing a hymn of praise and promise concerning salvation in Zion, “I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation (Habakkuk 3:18).
What does this mean for us? Habakkuk 2:4 quoted, “The just shall live by his faith.” That means we are to trust God and He has His “appointed time… and it shall surely come…” (Habakkuk 2:3). Right now, God’s Word through Habakkuk is telling us to turn to God and to trust Him with all our hearts. We are to have a close fellowship with Him, and to obey His will. We are to live in this world by faith in God. We are to have a strong trust in God that His ways are right. We are to be loyal to Him as Savior and Lord, and ‘in all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths’ (Proverbs 3:6).
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