Friday, September 7, 2018
Celebration of Christ: Jesus, the Ultimate Bridegroom
Our Lord Jesus Christ is not just the husband of the widow He is also our Ultimate Bridegroom. By the virtue of our baptism we are all in union with him. As our Bridegroom, He is ever ready and ever present to defend us. In the gospel of Luke 5:33-39 the Pharisees and the scribes brought charges against the disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ. They said to him, “The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink.” And Jesus said to them, “Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? The days will come, when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days.” The essence of fasting is actually to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ, so that we can be spiritually prepared to receive him when he comes. Fasting while Jesus is around makes no sense. His presence calls for celebrations and jubilations. As long as we are connected with God, our Lord Jesus will never allow anybody to condemn us. He will surely defend us against every evil charges. And His name will be glorified forever and ever – Amen!
Prophetic Message: You shall Receive Your Commendation from God
Divine commendation is the best commendation. When God commends you nobody can condemn you. In his first letter to the Corinthians 4:1-5 St. Paul declares, “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then every man will receive his commendation from God.” Child of God, as long as you are connected to Christ and as long as you remain faithful till the end, you will surely receive your commendation from the Lord God. And it shall be well with you in Jesus name – Amen!
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Celebration of Christ: JESUS, the Son of Holy Mary and Holy Spirit
Our Lord Jesus Christ was conceived by the Virgin Mary through the power of the Holy Spirit. The gospel of Matthew 1:18-23 presents a clear picture of how the birth of Christ took place: “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, Before they came together She was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit.” This conception through the power of the Holy Spirit is what we are celebrating today, namely the Immaculate Conception. Mary, the Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ and even Jesus himself were both conceived of the Holy Spirit. Mary is the Spouse of the Holy Spirit while our Lord Jesus Christ is the ne that was anointed by the Holy Spirit. To him be glory and praise both now and forevermore – Amen!
Prophetic Message: You shall be great to the Ends of the Earth
The Lord spoke through the prophet Micah 5:2-5:”You, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days …And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. And this shall be peace.” This prophetic message refers to our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Son of our Mother Mary whose Immaculate Conception we are celebrating today. The message is also applicable to all the chosen sons and daughters of the Lord, and that includes you! And so child of God, as long as you are connected with the Most High God, you shall reign with Christ. You shall dwell secured. You shall be great to the ends of the earth, and it shall be well with you in Jesus name – Amen!
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Celebration of Christ: Jesus, the Restorer of Deaf and Dumb
Our Lord Jesus Christ is the greatest Physician the world has ever known. When he was in the world so many people, including deaf and dumb received their healing and restoration. According to the gospel of Mark 7:31-37 “Jesus returned from the region of Tyre, and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of the Decapolis. And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand upon him. And taking him aside from the multitude privately, he put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue; and looking up to heaven, he sighed, and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly.” Child of God, from today, the Lord is restoring your power of speech. Nobody can silent you! Your voice will be heard throughout the world. Through you God’s name will be glorified forever and ever – Amen!
Prophetic Message: The Lord will Surely Save You!
The Lord has come to save you. He declares through the prophet Isaiah 35:4-7, Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute sing for joy” Child of God, the Lord wants you to be strong. he wants you to be courageous. He has come to save you from the hands of your enemies. He has come to restore everything that the enemies destroyed in your life. As you remain connected with the Lord, it shall be well with you in Jesus name – Amen!
Monday, September 10, 2018
Celebration of Christ: Jesus, the great Physician
Our Lord Jesus Christ came to restore man to wholeness. He came into this world that we may have life in abundance. in the gospel of Luke 6:6-11, our Lord Jesus Christ entered the synagogue and taught, a man was there whose right hand was withered. And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the sabbath, so that they might find an accusation against him. But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there. And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” And he looked around on them all, and said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored.” by restoring the hand of the man with a withered hand, our Lord Jesus Christ has proved to the world that He is a great Physician. He is our Healer and our Restorer. To him be glory and praise both now and forevermore – Amen!
Prophetic Message: As you repent, you will be saved
The sin of immorality leads to death! It even separates one from God. In his 1st letter to the Corinthians 5:1-8 St. Paul declares, “Brethren: It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and of a kind that is not found even among pagans; for a man is living with his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body I am present in spirit, and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment in the name of the Lord Jesus on the man who has done such a thing. When you are assembled, and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.” Child of God, prevention is better than cure. If you live a holy and righteous life, you have nothing to worry about. The Lord will surely save you from the spirit of immorality and it shall be well with you in Jesus – Amen!
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Celebration of Christ: Jesus, the most prayerful Child of God
When our Lord Jesus Christ was in the world He made prayer the standard of his life. He could not do anything without prayer. For him, prayer was like a food. For instance St. Luke narrates in Luke 6:12-19:
“It happened that in these days, Jesus went out into the hills to pray; and all night he continued in prayer to God. And when it was day, he called his disciples, and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles…” Our Lord Jesus Christ visited the hills several times, not for relaxation as many do, but for prayer. In this very occasion he observed night vigil – he prayed all through the night. It was after this prayer that He was inspired to select his apostles. With prayer He succeeded. he is indeed the Most prayerful and most powerful Man the world has ever known. To him be glory and praise both now and forevermore – Amen!
Prophetic Message: You are Destined to Judge the World
Most people, especially children of God, don’t really know who they are. They don’t even know what God has destined for them. That is why they keep limiting themselves. In his first letter to the Corinthians 6:1-11 St. Paul wrote, “Brethren: When one of you has a grievance against a brother, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, matters pertaining to this life! If then you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who are least esteemed by the Church? I say this to your shame.” This is worst thing that is happening in the church, among the children of God, today. People take their fellow church members to court, and by so doing they allow people of the world to be judging their matters. This is scandal of the highest order! Child of God, as for you, you are destined to judge the world. Nobody has the right to judge you or even to condemn you. As you present your case to the Lord, He will surely defend you and it shall be well with you in Jesus name – Amen!
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Celebration of Christ: Jesus, the Channel of our Blessing
Our Lord Jesus Christ came into this world to reveal the secret of our blessing. In the gospel of Luke 6:20-26 he taught his followers the secret of blessings: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh. “Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.” Child of God, if you want to be blessed then you must take these principles seriously. As you apply them God will richly bless you and it shall be well with you in Jesus name – Amen!
Prophetic Message: You are free to make a choice
Freedom of choice is among the precious gifts God gave to man and woman. After the case of Adam and Eve God did not impose any life partner to anybody. People were free to choose their life partners. They are even free to choose whether to marry or to remain single. In his first letter to the Corinthians 7:25-31 St. Paul wrote, “Now concerning the unmarried, I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. I think that in view of the impending distress it is well for a person to remain as he is. Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be free. Are you free from a wife? Do not seek marriage. But if you marry, you do not sin, and if a girl marries she does not sin. Yet those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that.” Child of God, the ball is in your court! You are free to make a choice. But remember, to whom much is given much is expected. Choice goes with responsibility. As you make the best choice in life, God will richly bless you and it shall be well with you in Jesus name – Amen!
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Celebration of Christ: Jesus, the Master of Love
Our Lord Jesus Christ is not just the Beloved Son of God, He is also the Master of Love. He came to reveal to his followers the mystery and the importance of love. In the gospel of Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said to his disciples, “I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who takes away your cloak do not withhold your coat as well. Give to everyone who begs from you; and of him who takes away your goods do not ask them again. And as you wish that men would to do you, do so to them. “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” Most people’s love is limited because they only love those who love them. But our Lord Jesus Christ gained the title as Master of Love because his love is not limited. He loves everyone and He even gave his life for the salvation of all. We are all sharing in his love. To him be glory and praise both now and forevermore – Amen!
