Memories

Being faithful

wfcin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:28:46 +0000

My friend Ratnam phoned my last week and told me that he is going to work on facebook in India. Good for him. He is not going to marry a Christian and also not attending church. God asks us to be faithful to him …not once but always.

How much we have poured our life, not only me but also many other christian brothers. But, our hearts like comforts, ‘American’, English with accent, than a humble and a quiet spirit – I Peter 3:4 (applies to men too).

Simply put,

Luke 9:62

New International Version (NIV)

⁶² Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”

Handling Stress with God – God is faithful

wfcin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:24:20 +0000

Last week, there was a bug in the code at work that caused so much stress. Everybody was over me. I accepted responsibility as passing the buck doesn’t make anything for the client. Anyways, I resolved to make sure my weakness doesn’t overtake me when I am afraid or stressed.

I was angry sometimes, tired and confused. The right approach will be to thank God and be still. I did remind myself of all the promise that has been given in the bible. Especially, I Corinthians 1:13 – No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you will be able to bear it.

The beauty of this verse is that not only he will make a way of escape so we can ‘bear’ it. Only the creator knows the limit of each individual. He sometimes stretches us to we can ‘bear’ more. Carrying more burdens of His, mainly. We certainly can’t understand why these things keep happening to us. Sometimes it frustrates us when we are keen to have a peaceful life – without any troubles – of course forgetting that we need God every day.

It is good that these troubles come so we are reminded that God is the one who is holding us and in control and that are lives are hidden in Him (http://bit.ly/wP2uFG). We want to have ‘peace’ in our ‘own’ ways. Didn’t I surrender myself completely and then why I am trying to take back. Didn’t I surrender to the creator who created the heavens and earth. Doesn’t he know? Yes, He does.

But, there is a difference between trusting something as God and creator as God. First doesn’t help one bit but Creator not only creates but sustains as well.

Even yesterday, I had to do some groceries and I was in the Indian store near Tamarind with so much anxiety, especially about the work load. I love to work but sometimes it takes all my weekends and nights. Nobody knows how much I am giving to work but because processes are not well defined it blows up in our face sometimes. I was reminding myself I trust in you Lord ..I trust in you…and the my mind and my heart calmed down as they are instructing me to do something. I think it is time to be still.

Psalm 46:10

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁰ He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”

Deliverance Psalm 18:17

wfcin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:33:34 +0000

Psalm 18:17

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁷ He delivered me from my strong enemy,
From those who hated me,
For they were too strong for me.

It is just time to remind about Christmas and the great day when Jesus was born. He was born to revive us from bondage. We are too earthly. Our mind is so fixed on this ground to which we will return. Our cellphones, car colors, tablets, coupons, 401k, vacation, children’s schools, etc. Though they are important, they do not carry us anywhere to heavenly realm. Only one from above has come to rescue us and set our minds upon heavenly things. Heaven is real. Otherwise, why we are here.

Only one from heaven has come down to show us the truth that we need to be mindful of things that are eternal. Often, we are so overwhelmed by the needs of the world we need a savior to deliver us from them. He must be stronger than anything else in this world. Not physically but spiritually.

A couple of verses come to mind.

a. I John 4:4 – You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

b. 1 John 1:14 – And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. There is only one time God has come into the world in human flesh and His name is Jesus.

c. Set your mind on things above, not on the things on the earth.

I see there are so many distractions out in the world to come and takes us of this ‘birth right’ to know and have a relationship with him. In fact, there is nothing that delights the soul more than the closeness of our soul being blessed by the union with the Holy Spirit of the father.

Other Religions teach that we are either a part of God or God in everybody’s hearts. No. It is all theoretical. Bible teaches that the man has his spirit depart after death. In that way, the spirit of God comes and dwells in us. He is a person. So, there are two spirits living within the same body and God’s spirit now empowering the poor human body to fight its earthly struggles. We have no power to overcome addictions of our own. We think we got out of one but then entangle into another.

This is because we are pulled by the madness of the world to go after the things of the world. Christmas teaches us to stop, pause and wonder what God wants us to teach. God coming into this world. Why? This is the greatest question of all mankind. Why I am here and what is God doing here?

He is the process of redeeming His people, who are foreordained, to himself through Jesus Christ. He is helping the poor, widows, etc..Above all else, He is helping the people of come out of sins being the savior of the world.

His name is Jesus – for He will save His people from sins. – Mathew 1:21

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. – John 8:34

Manoj

North Korea and common Destinty

wfcin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:43:41 +0000

Today, the news on the TV is about North Korea and the leader Kim Jong II has died due to fatigue. I was reading the bible and my eyes fell on the Ecclesiastes 9: 5 – For the living know that they will die; But the dead know nothing.

⁵ For the living know that they will die,
but the dead know nothing;
they have no further reward,
and even their name is forgotten.
⁶ Their love, their hate
and their jealousy have long since vanished;
never again will they have a part
in anything that happens under the sun.

It is so true that we know that our life is a vapor. We don’t have that many days to live on earth but we live as if we are going to be here for a while. Our heart refuses to listen to it but continues to crave for the things of this world. Recently, smart phones are the topic of discussion. They are beautiful but hides human eyes from seeing the truth that life is not all about this. In fact, soon you get tired of it. Nothing refreshes like that of the bible.

I also have to go to Clearview credit union to ask for a loan for my mom’s surgery. The minute I think all loans are coming to an end another need arises and sometimes I get tired and restless to get all the debt away. But, heart today was drawn more towards the news of North Korea. Especially because of the dream that I had many years ago about going to North Korea and of the someone pleading to tell them about Jesus. I have to yield to the spirit and wait for his time.

I have to start praying and hoping that there will be a door opened for the people of North Korea who are never exposed to this wonderful news of the Gospel. I take trust in Christ’s words – Mathew 24: 14: – The gospel of this kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations and then the end will come.

Galations 1:16

wfcin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:01:38 +0000

Galatians 1:16

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁶ to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood,

I remember my calling when God chose to reveal HIs son in me that I might preach Him. This is the greatest calling to be a part of God’s work. These are the questions that beg answers in relation this high calling

1. Am I walking worthy of this calling?

2. Am I spending time in word and prayer?

3. Am I seeking man’s approval instead of God’s approval?

4. Am I preparing in any way towards God’s calling?

5. Am I sharing the gospel with fellow believers?

These days I see there are a lot of distractions including online deals, Christmas gifts, etc..But, you need to have a greater discipline to be able to spend and pray and renew your mind about things of God.

Psalm 4

³ But know that the LORD has set apart^[a] for Himself him who is godly;
The LORD will hear when I call to Him.

God did not just choose Paul out of no where. We see in Galatians and from Psalm and in history, he chooses ‘godly’ – to be it is a truthful attachment to the supreme being. I remember when I was a child I used to be really reverent towards things of God (or so called Gods). Once I remember we had to go to school picnic towards Rameshwaram and then the temple nearby. I had sprain in one of my feet that I had to walk with severe pain (that created an indelible impression in my mind that I can remember till now) but I was pressing on because I knew God demands sincere devotion.

It doesn’t matter what caste we belong to but we are all called and pulled toward a supreme being. Most of us it is usually what parents taught or the environment that we grew up in. We grew up in a polytheistic society so everything goes. You don’t have to be adamant on how things get done. Because, most of the time it didn’t matter what you believed in.

But, God the creator of heaven and earth – he opens the skies and comes down into the world and reveals himself as the truth. Yes. How can’t the truth deny or hide itself.

My mom

wfcin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:29:00 +0000

Yesterday, Jasmine and I were so excited to go and take a birthing center tour at St. Clair Hospital, right across our home. I didn’t know that we had to leave Jonathan in Anand’s home until that morning to abide by hospital policies. So, we were rushing to drop the kid and I tried to call and talk to Jasmine’s parents. We are having complains that we are not calling them often. We couldn’t reach. So, I called my mom instead.

After a minute that she said she found a lump on her left breast and that they are waiting for testing results. I didn’t get shock. I was sad to hear that but my heart does not shake by any situation. Period. It is because of my trust in Lord Jesus Christ and also his teaching that nobody could do anything by worrying. You can read more about his teaching here.

Today, I cried in prayer to Jesus as I don’t want to carry the stress or this burden on me but to give it to God. May be, this will make them more sensitive to eternity. Everybody has to face eternity or at least the question of what lies ahead after grave. We don’t have all the time in hand that we think we have. One thing that my father and I have to be reminded that we can’t take our spouse for granted.

Today, just before we got to church, I woke up and prayed and slept again. I was tired because of a tiring day before at ICF. As usual under stressful situation, I had a dream with some sense of oppression. I try to get up but couldn’t. Something is pressing me down. I always wondered whether it is dream or real but not sure. I got up and called her and came to know that she has 2nd stage breast cancer on left. Thankfully, It has not spread elsewhere. Currently, my Dad and others are working on different options now and most importantly looking for second opinion. They have been told that the chance of occurrence of coming back is 5%.

We will continue to pray and see where it goes. A day can change your life for ever and be sure you don’t have your life for ever. Give your life to Christ and be sure of eternity.

Dream on 11/22/2011

wfcin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:16:52 +0000

I was dressed like a firefighter and was working with one more person. I was trying to knock a window down and tried very hard by hanging on to a rope and finally managed to know the window down. The room was up above many stories.

When we got in, I could see a middle aged guy in 20s. Everybody said about him that is kind of mentally ill. So, I was kind of afraid to approach him. But, he seemed to be ok but was very sad and tried to commit suicide. He had taken so many pills in.

Finally, I had to tell him about Jesus. I cried when I was telling him about Jesus. The other colleague asked me why I am crying. To that I responded saying “I am just overwhelmed by God’s love to him”. After that, the man’s body was becoming very weak because of the numerous pills. I then prayed and commanded the pills to come out.

The pills came – many of them – some already partially digested but came out by the power of Jesus name. Many of them were white in color.

Manoj

Luke 1: 44

wfcin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:59:49 +0000

45 Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”

Mary Believed in God and humbly received the word that was promised by Angel. And, the rest was history. And, God will fulfill everything God promised through his word. He doesn’t make any promise that He doesn’t intend to fulfill.

Jesus said “Just believe” in Luke 8:50

Additonal Blessing from last year

wfcin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:09:24 +0000

March 2011 When we were in India

Genesis 49:22-26

²² “Joseph is a fruitful vine,
a fruitful vine near a spring,
whose branches climb over a wall.^[a]
²³ With bitterness archers attacked him;
they shot at him with hostility.
²⁴ But his bow remained steady,
his strong arms stayed^[b] limber,
because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob,
because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,
²⁵ because of your father’s God, who helps you,
because of the Almighty,^[c] who blesses you
with blessings of the skies above,
blessings of the deep springs below,
blessings of the breast and womb.
²⁶ Your father’s blessings are greater
than the blessings of the ancient mountains,
than^[d] the bounty of the age-old hills.
Let all these rest on the head of Joseph,
on the brow of the prince among^[e] his brothers.

Numbers 24

God is Love- I John 4:18

Psalm 138:3

New International Version (NIV)

³ When I called, you answered me;
you greatly emboldened me.

God promises – October 28, 2011

wfcin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:13:28 +0000

I called Lilly Aunty and Paul her son to pray wish them on their birthday. We also prayed together and when the following blessing were given

1. I will bless All the work of your hands

2. I have written in the book of Remembrance

3. Zephania 3:20

At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says the LORD.

4. Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

5. Rise Up

6. Revelation 3:8: I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.

7. “Suga Valvu thulirkirathu” – “Suga Valvu thulirkirathu”

Thank you, Jesus