Righteousness is given, not earned

Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness. He also said to him, "I am the LORD, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans* to give you this land to take possession of it." (Gen 15:6-7) ... On the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying: "To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt** to the great river, the River Euphrates***—(Gen 15:18)

* Ur of the Chaldeans = Valley of the robbers
** River of Egypt = River of oppression
*** River of Euphrates = River of fruitfulness

For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: And they shall not teach every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. (Heb 8:10-12) For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that He has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant. (Heb 9:15) Now that you have believed in Christ, righteousness is credited unto you and so come boldly to receive your promised inheritance. Righteousness is given, not earned. Hear Him!

The High Priest of the promised

Then Melchizedek king of Salem (king of righteousness) brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying, "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand." Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. (Gen 14:18-20)

For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. (Heb 5:1) ... though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, called by God as High Priest "ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK," (Heb 5:8-10)

Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, He confirmed it with an oath. (Heb 6:17) So that we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. (Heb 6:19-20)

Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. (Heb 7:22) Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for His own sins, and then for the sins of the people. Jesus being the High Priest for Abraham and also for us... offer one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God... It is finished! All is done and we believe and receive our rightful inheritance of the heirs of Abraham according to the promise by God. Hear Him!

In time of need

When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!' (Luk 15:17) ... So he got up and went to his father. "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate. (Luk 15:20-24)

In time of need... always remember we have a Daddy who is most loving and kind, who is always watching and waiting, who is always ready and most willing to bless and protect you but you must come to your senses and go to Him.

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Heb 4:13-16) Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. (Mat 7:7) Jesus, our perfect high priest has done it all... All work is done, all debt is paid, all grace is given, all faith is yours! Come and take, take all you can, take and take some more. The more you take, the more your faith, the more our Father is pleased, the more He is blessed. Hear Him!

The sin of unbelief

See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. (Heb 3:12-13)

So, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the desert, where your fathers tested and tried Me and for forty years saw what I did. That is why I was angry with that generation, and I said, Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways. So I declared on oath in My anger, They shall never enter My rest." (Heb 3:7-11) God's ways is God's rest, is resting in the finished work of His Son. See to it that you do not fall like your fathers in the wilderness, not enter into His rest because of their unbelief. Behold unto Jesus for He is the way, He is the rest. Hear Him!

The Lamb of God

Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned. (Rom 5:12)

For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. (Rom 5:19) For this reason He had to be made like his brothers in every way (born as a man), in order that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest (to represent mankind) in service to God, and that He might make atonement for the sins of the people. (Heb 2:17) God presented Him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in His blood. (Rom 3:25) Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29) "And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last." Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. (Rev 22:12-14) Hear Him!

The salvation by faith

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." (Rom 1:16-17)

We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him. God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. (Heb 2:1-4) In Him we have salvation through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace (Eph 1:7) Have you got it? Hear Him!

Immanuel - God with us!

What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? For You have made him a little lower than the God (Eloheem), And You have crowned him with glory and honor. You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet. (Psa 8:4-6)

In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (Heb 1:1-3) All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us." (Mat 1:22-23) And He is the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. (Joh 14:6) And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. (1Jn 5:11) Hear Him!

Speak of good things

"Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." (Luk 6:37-38)

"For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." (Mat 12:37) Avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. (Tit 3:9-11) Behold unto Jesus for by His grace we are swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. (Jas 1:19) Hear Him!

Finish our race with joy

Apostle Paul: "And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God." (Acts 20:22-24)

But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Tit 3:4-7) Behold unto Jesus... knowing that only by Grace we can finish our race with joy. Hear Him!

Your good works

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (Mat 5:16)

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. (Tit 2:11-15)

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them (Eph 2:10) and are clear evidence that cannot be hidden (1Ti 5:25) And let those who are rich in this present age to do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. (1Ti 6:18-19) In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works... (Tit 2:7) by Grace. Hear Him!

In the last days

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. (2Ti 3:1-5)

I want you to remember the words the holy prophets spoke in the past. Remember the command our Lord and Savior gave through your apostles. First of all, here is what you must understand. In the last days people will make fun of the truth. They will laugh at it. They will follow their own evil longings. (2Pe 3:2-3) But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers (1Pe 4:7) and in all things, endure afflictions, do the works of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. (2Ti 4:5) "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with Me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." (Rev 22:12-13) We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. (Heb 3:14) He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1Co 1:8) Hear Him!

The Word became flesh

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (Joh 1:1) The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word... (Heb 1:3)

Jesus: "It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."(Mat 4:4) The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Eph 6:17) is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Heb 4:12) And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us... (Joh 1:14)

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2Ti 3:16-17) For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. (1Th 2:13) Spiritual minded is Word minded is Christ minded! Behold His glory through the Word. Hear Him!

Honor and dishonor

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. (2Ti 2:20-21)

This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. (2Ti 2:11-13)

You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. (2Ti 2:3-7) Do you live for yourself or for Him? Remember you can only find it if you lose it. Let go and let Him! Hear Him!

Fan into flame

Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (2Ti 1:6-7)

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and He gives them to each one, just as He determines. (1Co 12:7-11)

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner (Apostle Paul), but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. (2Ti 1:8-10) Therefore go heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. (Mat 10:8) In Him you can do all things... "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in Me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father." (John 14:12) For you are make complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. (Heb 13:21) Hear Him!

Beware of false doctrines

"How is it you do not understand that I did not speak to you concerning bread?—but to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." Then they understood that He did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees. (Mat 16:11-12)

If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is proud and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. (1Ti 6:3-5)

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. (1Ti 6:6-10)

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1Ti 6:11-12) Behold unto Jesus, seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all your needs and wants will be given you. (Mat 6:33) Lift up Jesus the Son of God and He shall keep you on course. Hear Him!

One God, One Mediator

For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. (1Ti 2:5-6)

What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions, till the Seed (Grace - the Mediator) should come to whom the promise was made... (Gal 3:19) The law made nothing perfect; on the other hand there is the bringing in of a better hope (in Grace), through which we draw near to God. (Heb 7:19) Knowing this: that the law is not made for the righteous (the church), but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine, according to the glorious gospel. (1Ti 1:9-11) Now that you have believed our Lord Jesus Christ, you are saved by Grace through faith. And so you are no longer under the law. That's why it is written "till the Seed should come". Beware what you believe lest you believe in vain. Hear Him!

The return of the King

Let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. (1Th 5:8-10)

Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1Th 5:11-13)

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. (1Th 5:14-22)

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1Th 5:23) Through Him, with His faith, by His love and in His hope... we stand firm to the day for the return of our King! Hear Him!

The last trumpet

"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man." (Mat 24:36-37)

"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him." (Mat 24:42-44)

"Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. Truly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all that he has." (Luk 12:42-44)

According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words. (1Th 4:15-18) Are you ready? Are you the faithful and wise steward? Hear Him!

He is in Me and I Am in you

"Righteous Father, though the world does not know You, I know You, and they (the church) know that You have sent Me. I have made You known to them, and will continue to make You known in order that the love You have for Me may be in them and that I Myself may be in them." (John 17:25-26)

Devote yourselves to prayer (pray for others), being watchful and thankful. (Col 4:2) Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. (Col 4:6) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. (Col 3:23-24)

They (the church) are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent Me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I sanctify Myself, that they too may be truly sanctified. (John 17:16-19) Ever ask ourselves, what is the purpose of life? what is our destiny? May be its time to ask again but this time from God. Jesus said: "That all of them (the church) may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in You. May they also be in Us so that the world may believe that You have sent Me." (John 17:21) He is in Me and I Am in you... His destiny is Christ's destiny is our destiny. Hear Him!

Lust no more

For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (Rom 8:6)

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. (Col 3:1-5)

You may ask "How to do it?" The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

The first thing you must know... From now on, be spiritually minded and not carnally minded because in our spirit, we are born again, we are pure, we are sinless, we have the fullness of Christ in us and we can do all things. In our born again spirit, we can not sin!!! But in our flesh, we are still fallen, still lust after earthly things. So now we are to set our mind not on the things in the flesh but things in the spirit. Therefore let us behold unto Jesus for through Him we were set free completely in our spirit, though we might still fail in our flesh but do not be discouraged but continue to dwell in the spirit, continue to focus on Jesus and with no condemnation. Remind yourself that you are still the righteousness in Christ. Keep on and keep going... do not give in to the devil. One day... the break through will come when your mind is predominantly spiritual than carnal. You will be transformed and you will lust no more. Hear Him!

The wisdom in you

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. (Prov 3:13-16)

If you lack wisdom, you should ask God and He will give generously to you without finding fault(Jas 1:5) If you think you are wise and understanding, you should show it in good life, by deeds done in humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. It resulted in disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (Jas 3:13-17)

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Col 3:16-17) The word of Christ is wisdom to dwell in your mind days and nights to manifest and magnify His glory. Hear Him!

Head and body

The fear of the LORD (the love for God) teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. (Prov 15:33)

Let no one cheat you of your reward (your inheritance, your salvation), taking delight in false humility (act humble) and worship of angels (such as pray to Mother Mary), intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, and not holding fast to the Head (Jesus Christ), from whom all the body (we are the body of Christ), nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments (by revelation in Holy Spirit), grows with the increase (in wisdom) that is from God. (Col 2:18-19)

Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations (we who are in Christ are not of this world) —"Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle," which all concern things which perish with the using (the senses of the flesh like hear, see, feel, taste and smell)—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh. (Col 2:20-23) Let go all things of this world for they are fading away... Live not by the flesh but by the Spirit. Live not by sight but by faith. You may say, is easy said than done. Yes, it isn't easy, in fact it is impossible by yourself. Remember the Head and the body? We, the body can do nothing without the Head. Behold unto Jesus for He is the Head, He is to transform us into His wisdom, His humility and His honor. Hear Him!

From death to life

And out of the ground the LORD God made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. (Gen 2:9)... And the LORD God commanded Adam, saying, "Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die." (Gen 2:16-17)

Since Adam we were all dead (in our spirit) in our sins (because of Adam's first sin, we all sinned) and in the uncircumcision of our sinful nature (living in the dominion of the flesh in spite of the spirit), God made us alive (born again, this time in His Spirit) with Christ. He forgave us all our sins (Christ took them on the cross), having canceled the written code (the law of Moses), with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross (Christ has fulfilled the requirement of the law). And having disarmed the powers and authorities (Christ took back dominion from Satan which Adam lost), he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. (Col 2:13-15) For in the day that you eat of the tree of life you shall surely live! It is because of one man's sin, we all died. Therefore also because of one Man's righteousness, we all lived. (Rom 5:19) It is that simple! Hear Him!

All things in Him

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, And You are exalted as head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, And You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; In Your hand it is to make great And to give strength to all. Now therefore, our God, We thank You And praise Your glorious name. (1Ch 29:11-13)

Give thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. (Col 1:13-15)

For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the cross. (Col 1:16-20)

All things have been committed to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. (Mat 11:27) He is all things... and without Him, we are nothing. Make sure that your faith is in Him lest you believe in vain. Hear Him!

Cross over Jordan

After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, saying: Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel. Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses. (Jos 1:1-3)

The Old Testament is the New hidden and now Christ is revealed... Moses here indicates the law, Joshua is also Jesus in Hebrew, also means the Savior, the Grace of God, Jordon indicates judgement. The interpretation goes:

Now that the law is dead because Christ has fulfilled and nailed it to the cross. And we who belong to Christ are no longer living under the bondage of the law but under the freedom of the Spirit who is in us. Therefore now we must take our steps of faith to cross over that judgement and possess all our inheritance which God had promised our forefathers. Only when the law is removed then we are unveiled to see the Grace of God. When we see Grace, we see our promise land, our inheritance. But first you must take a step of faith to let go the law and reach out for Grace. Hear Him!

I am blessed and prosperous

Now there was a famine in the land... (Gen 26:1) Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the LORD blessed him. The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous; for he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a great number of servants. So the Philistines envied him. (Gen 26:12-14)

Now there is also a famine (world financial crisis) in the land... Do you also believe in your hundredfold blessing? I don't know about you but I sure do because by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for my sakes He became poor, that I through His poverty have become rich. (2Co 8:9) If you are like me, you already have everything you want, haven't you? Have you already become rich? Have you begun to rule as kings?... (1Co 4:8) You are made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. (2Co 9:11) Sow and expect a hundredfold this year and the world shall envied you. Hear Him!

Humble like a child

Jesus said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." (Mat 18:3-4)

The meek (the humble) will He guide in judgment: and the meek will He teach His way. All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep His covenant and His testimonies. (Psa 25:9-10) Submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon Him like a child hides behind the father for protection, like a chick taking refuge under its mother's wings. Trust Him completely and nothing of yourself. That's humility! Hear Him!

True humility

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed [highly respected] is better than silver or gold. Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all. A prudent [wise] man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple [fool] keep going and suffer for it. Humility and the fear of [love for] the LORD bring wealth and honor and life. (Prov 22:1-4)

Christ Jesus in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross! (Php 2:6-8) That's humility! Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Php 2:9-11) The love for God teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. (Prov 15:33) Can you give yourself up for God? Make yourself nothing? You can try. But I say only in Christ we found true humility. Not of ourselves but of Him. Behold unto Him, unto His grace, unto His love... for He is love, He is our true humility in us. Hear Him!

To live is Christ

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. (1Jn 2:15-16) For the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (Rom 14:17)

Apostle Paul: I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ (Php 3:8) To live is Christ, and to die is gain. (Php 1:21) For there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through Him all things came and through Him we live. (1Co 8:6) Hear Him!

More than conquerors

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Eph 6:12)

Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. (Eph 6:11) Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions... (Eph 6:14-18) With these armor of God (Christ in us), we always win and we never lose because we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. (Rom 8:37) Hear Him!