Thought of the Day – Three Crowns

“For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour” (Psalm 8:5)

“And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, ...” (Matthew 27:29)

“Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;” (Psalm 103:4)

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In the Holy Bible we could read about many crowns (James 1:12, 2 Timothy 4:8 …), but in this edition of the devotion we shall meditate on three crowns mentioned in the above verses.

When GOD Almighty created Adam and Eve, HE created them in HIS image. The Holy Bible tells us that GOD covered them with HIS glory (Psalm 8:5).

The GOD Almighty gave them just one commandment to obey. All they have to do is just obey this one commandment. This command was a simple one, “… you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die” (Genesis 2:17).

Some people may ask why the GOD planted that tree and gave that commandment, if that tree was not there Adam and Eve would never commit any sin…, but we should agree on this “Where there is no law there is no liberty”. For true liberty we should abide by the Law and commandments. The GOD Almighty gave them only one commandment and expected them to obey that. GOD gave them a free will. HE asked them to choose between Good and evil & Life and death.

Adam and Eve chose to disobey the LORD and ate the fruit “… she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it …” (Genesis 3:6).The moment they ate the fruit they lost the glory of the LORD.  

The Holy Bible tells us GOD is Holy, “… whose name is Holy; …” (Isaiah 57:15). When a child does mistake, the father punishes the child and receives the child back with the same love he had before the child committed mistake.

The GOD Almighty cursed Eve and the earth and both Adam and Eve have lost the glory that covered them. The sin started to multiply in the world exponentially, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).

The Holy Bible tells us, “For the wages of sin is death;…” (Romans 6:23). It was not just the death in this world but an eternal separation from the LORD, the source of life. The sin leads to hell where there is no life but eternal torment.

The Holy Bible is very clear about hell. There is a place called hell exists and it is a place of eternal torment. Please read the devotion on hell at http://JESUS-the-deliverer.blogspot.com/2009/10/do-you-believe-existence-of-hell.html

The LORD is merciful and gracious (Exodus 34:6-7). HE doesn’t want us to be in this miserable condition. So HE devised a plan for the redemption of the humanity. HE sent his only son to the earth to save us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). The GOD took the form of a man, “…God was manifest in the flesh …” (1 Timothy 3:16). HIS name is JESUS CHRIST, “… thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).

The Holy Bible tells us, JESUS CHRIST was born in this world through a virgin. Humanly speaking it is impossible for a virgin to conceive, HIS birth was a miraculous one, and HE led a sinless life and died a cruel death on the cross for the redemption of our souls. It doesn’t end there, on the third day HE rose from the dead and came alive and lives forever, "I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; ..." (Revelation 1:18).

The LORD JESUS CHRIST took the punishment of all of humanity across all time and all ages on HIMSELF. HE shed HIS precious blood on the Cross to save us. The Holy Bible tells us, “… for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul” (Leviticus 17:11). We have forgiveness from our sins through the Blood of LORD JESUS CHRIST, “... the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (1 John 1:7).

When GOD Almighty punished Adam and Eve for their sin, HE cursed the earth by saying "... cursed is the ground for thy sake; ...” (Genesis 3:17), “Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; ...” (Genesis 3:18). During the crucifixion of JESUS CHRIST, the roman solders put a crown of thorns on JESUS CHRIST (Matthew 27:29).

We have forgiveness from our sins through the LORD JESUS CHRIST. HE took the crown of thorns to give us a crown we lost because of our sins. HE crowns us with loving kindness and tender mercies (Psalm 103:4).

Dearly beloved, all we have to do to receive this crown is to accept JESUS CHRIST as our LORD and our Savior. If you have not received JESUS CHRIST as your LORD and Savior, you can accept by saying this simple prayer.

Dear JESUS CHRIST, I believe you are the Son of GOD, came in to this world to save my soul from my sin. I believe you died on the Cross for my sins and rose again on the third day. I accept YOU as my LORD and my Savior. Forgive me and wash away all my sins with your Holy Blood and make me a partaker of heavenly family. Amen.

Hallelujah

Thought of the Day – You are important to the Kingdom of GOD

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“And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid” (Mark 5:15)

The passage, Mark 4:35-5:20, in the Bible tells us how the LORD JESUS CHRIST healed this one demon possessed man.

This demon possessed man might lived in country of the Gadarenes, was in pathetic condition. No one was there care for him or to show him love, he was bound by the chains, living in tombs. He was crying day and night and cutting himself with the stones. The people lived in that place could not do anything to stop his cry, but the LORD who made heavens and earth heard this man’s cry.

LORD JESUS CHRIST came to this place only to heal this single person. We could see in Mark 4:39, JESUS CHRIST calms a storm. HE never bothered to go through the storm to help this single individual.

JESUS CHRIST is concerned about every individual in this world. HE died for every single person on the earth. HE bore every sins of every single individual from the day of creation till the end come to the world. HE came alive on the third day. HE is alive today even to take care of you.

Even if you or I am the only person ever lived in this earth, JESUS CHRIST would have died for me or you.

If the devil says, you are not important in the kingdom of GOD never buy that lie from devil.

Every individual is important to the Kingdom of GOD. Be cheerful brother / sister in CHRIST.

Hallelujah

Thought of the Day – Receiving the HOLY SPIRIT

Thought of the Day – Receiving the HOLY SPIRIT

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“… Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh” Galatians 5:16

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” Romans 8:1

In our walk with LORD JESUS CHRIST, some people may fall in their walk because of some sin in their life. In this devotion we will see how to overcome this.

Isaac Newton understood about the gravitational force of the earth when he observed the falling of an apple from the tree. The earth has the gravitational force and it pulls any object that is thrown in the air. If the object should not fall, it has to go out of the gravitational force of the earth.

In the same way, there is a world of sin around us and it constantly pulls peoples down, to get out from falling, we should stay out of the force of the sin. The Holy Bible tells us, “… Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh” Galatians 5:16, “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” 2 Corinthians 3:17.

We can lead a holy life and escape from the snares of the devil only with the help from the HOLY SPIRIT. HE helps us to lead a holy and acceptable life.

The LORD said, “And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh:…” Acts 2:17

Dear Reader, if you have not yet received the HOLY SPIRIT into you then call HIM to live inside you. If you ask the HOLY SPIRIT to live in you with hunger for HIM, HE will surely come and live in you. The Holy Bible tells us, “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” Luke 11:13.

Hallelujah

Thought of the Day – JESUS the NAME above all

Thought of the Day – JESUS the NAME above all

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“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe”

Proverbs 18:10

Moses asked the GOD about HIS name, HE said, “… I AM THAT I AM …” Exodus 3:14. This refers the unchanging nature of GOD, yes the Holy Bible tells us, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” Hebrews 13:8. On the other side, if we look at the name “I AM”, this sentence is yet to complete.

Lord JESUS CHRIST said,

“I am the way, the truth, and the life”, John 14:6

“I am the resurrection, and the life”, John 11:25

“I am that bread of life”, John 6: 48

We can fill whatever is our need

LORD JESUS CHRIST is our HEALER (Isaiah 53:5) – JEHOVAH Rapha

LORD JESUS CHRIST is our PROVIDER (Luke 9:17, Matthew 17:27) – JEHOVAH Jireh

LORD JESUS CHRIST is our PEACE (John 14:27) – JEHOVAH Shalom

LORD JESUS CHRIST is all sufficient and HIS name is above all names.

HE is always with us (Matthew 28:20). HE is our JEHOVAH Shamah

Hallelujah

Thought of the Day - Spread the Word of GOD through the Internet

Thought of the Day - Spread the Word of GOD through the Internet

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"The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it" Psalm 68:11

Today, Internet is polluted with filthiness.

Let us, populate it with the unchanging Word of God.

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” Hebrews 4:12

Hallelujah.

New Year Wishes - Have a Blessed New Year

New Year Wishes - Have a Blessed New Year

Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.

Psalms 65:11 (KJV)

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This is the first devotion I write in this year. Today is 1-Jan-2010. I like to wish all who read this devotion to have a Blessed New Year. A thought came to my mind that it would be better to wish to have a Blessed New Year than to say Happy New Year.

Happiness may come and go, but Blessing stays on the head of the righteous person. The Holy Bible tells us, "Blessings are upon the head of the just:” Proverbs 10:6 (KJV). The Blessing will rest on the head of any righteous person. So let us all have a Blessed New Year.

What is the significance of celebrating the New Year?

Today, many people around the world celebrate the New Year, I was thinking on what is the significance of the celebration?

First, We Christians go to the Church for the watch night prayer during the New Year Celebration, seeking the LORD, saying to the LORD JESUS CHRIST, we came to offer you the first fruit of the year (time).  The GOD will give us a special blessing when we give our first fruits to the LORD.

The LORD graciously taken me to visit New York, USA during Feb-2009, I visited a place called times square. The guide told me, each year many people gather in that place to celebrate the New Year. People started to gather even from the afternoon of Dec-31.

A group of people goes to Church to worship the LORD JESUS CHRIST. Another group goes to many hotels, theme parks etc to celebrate with alcohol.

“For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand …" Psalm 84:10

Second, till yesterday, when we think of the struggles, sufferings, humiliations, pain etc, they were more difficult even to think about them. But today, when we think of them, we are also remained that it was in last year. A touch of healing comes in whenever a new year born. We try to forget few things and try to press in for the new year with new hope.

“…the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound” Isaiah 30:26

New Year resolution

Many people if not all of us, make resolution during the New Year day so that they can keep them in their life for years to come. I have few suggestions …

First let us examine our life and check are there any ways still we can improve our self?

“he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still” Revelation 22:11

Let us try to sharpen our self to lead more Holy life and more righteous life than what we live currently. The Holy Bible tells us, “And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?” 1 Peter 4:18.

Second, in this year, we shall put more control on our tongues

“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks” Ephesians 5:4

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers” Ephesians 4:29

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Christmas – Does the your joy of Christmas over?

… everlasting joy shall be upon their head … Isaiah 51:11

… the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

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This devotion comes to you on the next day of Christmas.

Some years back, during my childhood days, we started to prepare for Christmas from the 1^st of December itself. Each day the expectation grows for the joy of Christmas, buying cloths, going to tailor shop, going to the rice mill for making the flour, etc and on 25^th of December it reaches its peak. On the next day, I used to feel, I have to wait for another 11 months for this joy again.

Do you have the same feeling? Do you feel the brightness of the star you put in your house is now little bit down? Do you feel the tree you decorated for the Christmas is now loosing its charm bit?

I want to tell you something, you no need to wait for another 11 months to have this joy again. In the kingdom of GOD, everything is eternal, nothing is temporary.

We have eternal life in JESUS CHRIST, “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called …” 1 Timothy 6:12

“… every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life ...” John 6:40. We have reason to have joy every day, because we are part taker of heavenly kingdom, if we made JESUS CHRIST as LORD and Savior.

All we need to do is believe in LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Again, I want to remind one of my favorite portions in Holy Bible, the question of the jailor.

“… Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house” Acts 16:30, 31

Dear reader, if you have not yet made that commitment to make the LORD JESUS CHRIST as your LORD and Savior, I urge you to make that quality decision now with out making any further delay.

Please read this site which will give you further information about salvation.

http://JESUS-the-deliverer.blogspot.com/2009/10/will-of-god-concerning-your-life.html

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