BRING THEM TO JESUS

Read Mark 7:31-37

The Healing of a Deaf and Mute Man

³¹ Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.^[i] 32 There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged him to place his hand on the man.

³³ After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. ³⁴ He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him,“Ephphatha!” (which means, “Be opened!”). ³⁵ At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.

³⁶ Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. ³⁷ People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”

In the Bible throughout the New Testament we see people who are in dire need of Jesus healing hand and they are brought to Him to receive that healing by faith. Whether it is the sick themselves who come to Him or people who are related to the sick bringing them to Jesus feet, they all have one thing in common. They know that the healing comes from Him (GOD). It is He who heals, no matter what medium or vessel He chooses. It is the same today. When we are sick, it is GOD who brings the healing that we require. He may minister to us through people or supernaturally. He may choose to heal us through a doctor, or through the laying on of hands, through the prayers of others or through His ministering Spirit. GOD can do anything, so don't limit Him to your expectations. He is almighty GOD and in His wisdom and infinite love for you He will pick the best method of healing for you. Trust. Don't doubt, just trust and believe. GOD bless you. x

KEEPING IN TOUCH...

The internet has become a way for people to stay in touch. People are constantly on Facebook or Twitter, checking emails or on Skype. They have to stay "connected". Don't get me wrong, I think it's very important to keep in touch with family and friends and maintain healthy relationships. But there is one relationship which is more important than all others. It's our relationship with our Father GOD. He created us and therefore He knows what is best for us and that is our constant communication with Him. One of our most basic humans needs is our need for relationship: Meaningful relationship that is. Today, Jesus offers us just that. The most satisfying relationship we can enter into is what has already been provided for us in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, GOD's own beloved Son. 

"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,

"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" 1 John 3:1

GOD has expressed a love for us so deep that it demands a response. GOD is waiting for you, so get in touch. 

Note: If you have been touched by this message then please contact me at GODs-child4ever@hotmail.co.uk or just leave a comment if you want to find out more information about how you can have a relationship with GOD.

Dear Lord Jesus,
I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and that You rose again on the third day. I repent of my sins and ask that You forgive me. Please be my Lord and Saviour and take full control of my life. From this moment on I will live to serve You. In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

New to the world

Many people today are searching for something meaningful in their lives. Some turn to riches, some to fame, others to sex, drugs and alcohol, but nothing seems to fill that deep void in their being. The truth is, it will never be filled. Not if you're misguided in your search that is. True wisdom and true life, true joy and peace and also love is found in the presence of GOD and by getting to know Him as revealed through Jesus Christ. True satisfaction and true purpose and meaning    A relationship with Christ brings both belonging and security. Which is what most people are searching for: something or Someone stable which will never fail, fall or give way. A lighthouse in the storm, a flow of abundance in pressure or famine. Something to cling onto when the tide is high and the waters roll in. A Rock. If you are searching for peace, for hope, then look no further than Christ Himself. Who loved this world (I mean all the people in it) that He laid down His life and died on the cross for you and for me. In other words we are able to draw near to GOD through the precious blood of Christ that was shed for you and for me. It's flow is the cleansing from sin and GOD's free offer of salvation still stands. The invitation to receive forgiveness of sins and be welcomed as a part of GOD's family. The debt has been paid (the debt that we owe). Jesus died to provide salvation. All we must do is place our trust in Him. A hope so firm, so secure, who would dare turn it down? GOD bless you, all who are reading this. Make the right decision. Choose to be free from your burden of sin. Only GOD can forgive and justify and we cannot earn salvation.

"That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:7-10

You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. (Romans 5:6)

Psalm 103:10 "He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities."

To the world the idea that you can receive something so wonderful, a precious and priceless gift that cannot be earned or attained through effort is mind-blowing. But what does the Bible say:-

That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9)


Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)

Powerful Revelation of Truth

Hey everyone. This is a Word the LORD gave me just now when I was in my kitchen.

The Word of GOD is not open to interpretation. If humans could give it their own definition then it would no longer be the Word of GOD but the word of man. How then could it be applied to anyone’s life? The Bible is to be applied just like medicine. You do not decide where the medicine goes yourself if the instruction is written as to how and when you should use it. In the same way the Word of GOD is not to be misapplied but used in its appropriate context as to be healing to its user.

Thank You Holy Spirit for that Word of wisdom You are teaching me.   

Are you listening?

Reading taken from:  1 Samuel 3

Have you ever had a conversation with someone who only talks about themselves? Or better yet... have you tried talking to someone who doesn't quite pay attention to what you're saying? I'm sure you probably feel that talking with that person is a complete waste of time if you can't even effectively get your message across. Thus, it benefits neither the speaker nor the listener. We all love receptive listeners. Especially when we have something important to tell we would like to be sure that you have the listeners full attention.

In our friendship with GOD it is important to listen. He speaks with those who are prepared to listen. And we find that those individuals who are more atuned to the LORD's voice are more able to make wise choices and lead strong effective and fruitful Christian lives. Their lives are directed by Someone who knows what He's on about.

You must be listening first for GOD to listen to you. GOD speaks to those trusting and who are willing to listen. The voice of His Spirit is heard by the receptive, submitted and contrite. A humble listener who desires to hear the Word of the LORD. 

1 Samuel 3:9-10
So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”
Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” After Samuel had said this, the LORD delivered His message. My question to you is: Are you ready to hear from GOD?

The Bible says in Hebrews 3:15 and 4:7 "Today, if you hear His voice do not harden your hearts."

The Bible also says that GOD rewards the diligent (Hebrews 11:6) and that He will be found by those who seek Him with all their heart (Jeremiah 29:11-13). Trust in the LORD with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5), hear what He has to say. He has a future for you, a bright one. One filled with hope and success. A prosperous one. A destiny.

GOD is going to say something to you today. Maybe through a phone call, through someone you know, the pages of a textbook, or the Bible itself. So make sure you're listening. And if you are grappling with something, ask Him. He will more than listen. He will hear you and respond with your answer.

Whose Perspective

I saw a mural in my neighbourhood.When you look at it closely it looks like a mess, but when you take a step back you get the bigger picture. You see the beauty of it. (all the pieces work together) Life can be like that. (GOD also chooses us to work together) some of the things in life we see as needless. All the pain and the toil, all the grief and difficulties..sometimes we can’t make sense of them, but when we step back and allow the Holy Spirit to enlighten our hearts, He enables us to see things from His perspective..to get the bigger picture. On the grand scale of things we see that “all things work together for the good of those who love GOD and who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

The time has come

If you haven't trusted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, I urge you to make that choice today. There is no way to get to Heaven or have a relationship with GOD without Him. All other religions are false hope. A mirrage.
For there is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”