Friday, May 30, 2014

Light vs Darkness

John 12

Inspired thots

There are always TWO sides to everything; light and darkness; good and bad; truth and lies. Which side does one choose? Jesus said,"Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtakes you" (v35)  How important to recognize the light and acknowledge our darkness to come out of it. 

Jesus speaks of His light so often but many did not understand although the crowd sought Him and was awed by His miracles and signs. How sad. Lord, have mercy on us; let us understand your light and come into it willingly and quickly lest we miss it.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Walking in the Light

John 11

Inspired thots

It seems that man tends to misunderstand Jesus unless He spoke really plainly to them. Parables and figures of speech tend to misalign their understanding of the truth. Perhaps they are simpletons or have preconceived understanding? But the right understanding comes when we are walking in the light; His Light.

Only God can enable us to understand the things of God. The best answer to any question is as from Martha (and Peter) (v27) "Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, he who is coming into the world."

Why did Jesus weep? It could not be that He was sad to see Lazarus dead for He KNOWS he would be resurrected. I suppose He is troubled by the lack of understanding people still have about Him and eternity.


Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Believe in Jesus - Simple or Difficult?

John 10

Inspired thots

Although Jesus has been saying He is the Son of God and wants to bless the people, it is very hard for some to believe. Their unbelief puts a stumbling block across their path to salvation; they only want to believe what they have set up to believe.

Being religious and ritualistic is dangerous for us to become Jesus' true sheep that hear His voice. We must hear from our hearts and not our ears or mind that is deceitful.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Blindness Caused By Untruths

John 9

Inspired thots

Such a ruckus over one blind man just to keep the tradition. So much blindness in the crowd due to untruths wrongly taught.

1) A man born blind - he or his parents sinned vs the works of God made manifest in him.

2) The Pharisees' claim that Jesus is not from God because He healed on the Sabbath - healing on Sabbath vs keeping the tradition

3) The Jews did not believe - whether the testimony is from the man or his parents. They have made up their minds not to believe. They are blinded from the truth.

4) The Jews claimed to be Moses' disciples yet not believe what Moses taught about the Messiah

5) The man proclaimed that God does not listen to sinners but God does! PTL

Truth was spoken by the blind man healed but his words were not received. Jesus received him by meeting him again because he stood up for Christ against those who did not believe.

Monday, May 26, 2014

The Real Father

John 8

Inspired thots

No matter how grave the situation or sin, Jesus forgives with compassion and love with no condemnation; unlike man who wants to be justified and self glorified at other's expense. Jesus keeps telling the same truth about who He is and who is His Father. Those who believe would be safe; those who do not believe will hear but not understand. The things of God are hard to understand by those without faith in Jesus.

It is a real challenge to understand who is the REAL Father; Abraham or God? Wanting to be right and wise in their own eyes, many become fools in Christ to miss the whole picture. The finite mind cannot comprehend the things of God; only by faith.


Sunday, May 25, 2014

The Right Hour

John 7

Inspired thots

Jesus always work according to God's calendar; that is the RIGHT HOUR. People were seeking signs and wonders to be marveled and entertained instead of understanding the true significance. Instead of believing in Jesus for eternal life, they seek wonders and miracles.

Unbelief comes when we allow our little foolish wisdom to crowd out the truth. We think we know better and make a rash decision that may cause us eternal regret. The right hour is God's timing which the wise would wait patiently for and seek after in all matters. God can cause confusion amongst men until His right hour of revelation.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Missing the Point

John 6

Inspired thots

Although Jesus was performing miracle after miracle with healing, the crowd was missing the point. They were inward looking instead of being enlightened with greater (heavenly) treasures. They were myopic in the things of God that would have set them free if they had only seen with their heart and not their eyes.


The work and will of God is SO simple; believe in Jesus. There is no striving or earning the Grace of God unto salvation. Self wisdom can be a great stumbling block to faith and grace. Self wisdom leads to taking offense at new revelations from God and hinders our faith growth.



Friday, May 23, 2014

Power & Authority in Jesus

John 5

Inspired thots

Sabbath is a great occasion for healing as it is the Lord's day; it is a day of blessing which rightly depicts healing on the Sabbath. Somehow, the religious leaders misunderstood the real meaning of things present to reveal things to come. Sigh! When one is too rooted in traditions, the real focus is lost and not accepted.

Jesus did only what His Heavenly Father did.Thank God both are still working for man's salvation and relationship with the Trinity; otherwise, how sad for man. Only Jesus had the power and authority from His Heavenly Father to heal and bless as revelation of His status but misconception and deception set in.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Quick to Discern

John 4

Inspired thots

The Samaritan woman was quick to discern something different about Jesus; the same goes to the other Samaritans whom the woman called out to and testified about her encounter with Jesus. This 'quick to discern' spirit stems from a seeking and thirsty heart for the things of God. 

The Samaritan woman wanted living waters from Jesus so that:-
1) She would not thirst again
2) She would not have to draw water from the well again

She wanted to avoid the scorn of people who are unkind towards her situation while Jesus receives her and took the initiative to befriend her. What a loving Savior!

When we believe in Jesus and His words, miracles follow.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Understanding from Believing

John 3

Inspired thots

Heavenly secrets can be so easy to decipher when they are decoded with faith. Believing what God says brings about understanding God and His words. Disbelief blocks true understanding with a limit to only earthly matters.Thus, one continues to see but not receive, hear but not understand.

Salvation and redemption come through belief; forgiveness and liberty follow.


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Remember to Strengthen Belief & Faith

John 2

Inspired thots

What a reminder today that REMEMBERING can help in strengthening our faith and belief in Christ. We are so bogged down with many things that we need prompts to remember. Daily things should strike us to remember important truths that Jesus wants us to hide in our hearts and live out in daily living principles. A clear consciousness is needed to remember the important words and commandments of Jesus to stay close to Him. And there is the Bible with Christ's words to help us remember even if not dramatic events happen in our lives.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Grace & Truth

John 1

Inspired thots

What a wonderful NEW insight from this well loved book! Grace & Truth - Jesus! By His grace, salvation through redemption. By His truth, freedom from slavery to exit darkness and enter light. Jesus is the true light that enlightens all men.

Grace & Truth to all who receive Jesus to be children of God. From His fullness, grace upon grace. More grace. More & More. Nathanael received grace from Jesus with truth revealed and proclaimed. How awesome when God works in one's life.



Sunday, May 18, 2014

Unity to God's Glory

Romans 15 & 16

Inspired thots

UNITY is important to God as proof of His character which Paul emphasized before ending his letter to the Roman church. When there is unity amongst God's people, there would be LOVE exercising constraints and patience to build up one another. Other godly virtues such as goodness, knowledge, truthfulness and praises come about in accord with Christ Jesus with harmony.

Unity reminds God's people that they belong to God who is no respecter of persons. Each should treat another as God does without favor or bias.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Personal Accountability through Faith

Romans 14

Inspired thots

Christianity is such a personal relationship. Each Christian is a child of God who is accountable to God alone in all his or her conduct and thoughts. Every Christian should desire to walk and live life in accountable manner towards God who is the Real Judge. Hence, let me not judge others in any way and let no one judge me in my desires for God.

Lord, help each of Your child to live life accountable to You alone that brings You honor and glory without judging others.

Acceptable Behavior

Romans 13

Inspired thots

As we learn to worship God for who He is, we learn to become what He wants of us. Our attitude and behavior change for the better although the process is difficult and challenging at times but this is the refining that God puts us through to bear His image.

It is not a looking at self but God to adopt the right image as a Child of God. Godly conduct in these days not only serve to please God as His true worshipers; it is the basis of winning others to Christ and strengthen the unity among His people.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Acceptable Spiritual Worship

Romans 12

Inspired thots

Children of God are called to present themselves as a living sacrifice to God which is an acceptable worship offering but the things of the world can crowd our hearts to slide off the altar. Man is often full of self to make a name for himself than to offer himself as a living sacrifice to God. Wrong focus.

Personal relationships are important to God to secure a deep intimate relationship with God. A total surrender of self with a total out-pouring before God's in-pouring comes.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

God's Perfect Plan

Romans 11

Inspired thots

God has the best plan for man. He is our Creator. He knows what was, is and is to come. He is gracious and mighty to maneuver His perfect plan of salvation for all. How great and good is God to plan the best for one and all. Those who believe and hope in Him are not disappointed; only be not wise in your own conceits.

It is possible to understand God's mystery and perfect plan when we obey Him. No wonder Paul exalts God highly at the end.


Monday, May 12, 2014

Missing the Real Focus

Romans 9 & 10

Inspired thots

It is a privilege to be chosen to be God's people; how sad then, when God's people strays off course with their own pursuits using their own strength and thoughts. A noble objective or purpose becomes estranged when self dependency and self wisdom are exercised instead of seeking God's direction.

When we miss the real focus, God, we miss out a lot of blessings. Lets stay focused on God alone with simple faith that guides and keeps us in His care. 

Praise God that He welcomes others into His kingdom; perhaps His people will take note and look up to Him again. Yes, that will be when Jesus comes again.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

The Prominence of the Holy Spirit

Romans 8

Inspired thots

The Holy Spirit is the Focus. He takes over where Jesus left. He works in us when we choose to yield to Him. We NEED to YIELD to the Holy Spirit for His mighty power to flow in us. By the Spirit, we are empowered to overcome the flesh and the world. We are able because the Holy Spirit dwells within us to empower us. We tend to forget the Holy Spirit and His mighty power as we are deceived by the enemy and rely on our own self - flesh!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Grace Over Law

Romans 6 & 7

Inspired thots

Praise the Lord for His grace that covers us although the law brings forth sin and death. As Christ mentioned, temptations and sins will surely come but we must overcome these; and we can by Faith and the Grace of God. Steadfastness or faithfulness is crucial to righteousness as there is always some spiritual warfare happening. But Praise God for His victory!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Faith by Grace

Romans 4 & 5

Inspired thots

How wonderful of God to have prepared everything good for us from the very beginning. From Abraham, God ensured the way to eternal life through salvation in Christ Jesus. The things that happened to Abraham confirmed God's marvelous plans for all; not just the Jews.

And this is it; Justification through Grace by Faith.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

True Faith is Personal & Accountable to God Alone

Romans 2 & 3

Inspired thots

Truly no one is righteous on their own; it is our faith in Jesus that saves us from eternal condemnation. True faith helps us make the right decisions to lead a God-revered lifestyle. There is no judgment or condemnation when we live by faith in God.

Only God can judge and our hearts which will condemn or justify us when we meet our Maker. We are justified by Faith in Christ. All things work out well through faith in God.


Monday, May 5, 2014

Salvation Through FAITH

Romans 1

Inspired thots

The simplicity of life can often be overlooked easily but God promises just that. Self fulfillment is simple; have Faith in God and all things are well. When we depart from the simple truth, we end up in a host of troubles.

Salvation is by Faith; the simplicity of the gospel is sufficient to open the pearly gates to much greater treasures. The righteousness of God is revealed through Faith FOR Faith. Faith grows... it is the building block of greater faith. 

We must exercise our faith to know the things of God for gain and not allow our own foolishness to detract us from the right way.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Heavenly Revelations

Luke 24

Inspired thots

Only  by God's grace can we understand the things of God. Many things are hidden from us to understand the heavenly things if God does not open our minds. But it is really the disbelieving heart that blocks the mind from understanding and seeing the truth. May God have mercy upon us to open our minds as we step forward to yield our hearts to Him.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Missing the BIG Picture

Luke 23

Inspired thots

Self righteousness prevailed over humility to shroud the true revelation of God in Jesus at the last moments of Jesus' life on earth. It is possible to miss the whole truth and not see the big picture due to myopic vision. Too close and forward at the front to view the whole is common when we  lose sight of the truth in God. 

Everyone was frenzied on events rather than purpose; an earthly kingdom was expected rather than a heavenly kingdom; death instead of life was rallied. Hence, bondage instead of freedom resulted on that generation.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Consistent Praying to Overcome

Luke 22

Inspired thots

The crucial moments of Jesus' life at the end reveals the amazing truth of the POWER of PRAYER!

Jesus demonstrated it when He goes out alone to the hills to pray and be strengthened for the next course of events. Jesus said,"Pray that you may not enter into temptation." (v40) Hence, temptations to sin will come; our weapon of victory is PRAYER.

Praying keeps us alert and strong to resist and overcome temptations that would bring us down in faith; Peter failed to overcome the denial temptation due to lack of prayer although Jesus took him along to pray. Judas lacked prayer to a more intimate relationship with Jesus that betrayal was easy with greed overcoming his conscience. The chief priests and leaders did not overcome their unbelief with insincerity of faith. A lack of prayer causes one's faith to go astray. As we pray, we check our hearts with God's heart.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Get the Preparations Done NOW

Luke 21

Inspired thots

When Jesus comes again, there would be no time to get ready for the King of kings; the time is NOW to get ready through the necessary preparations such as giving our all to God and settling in our minds our eternal focus. It shall be "by your endurance you will gain your lives." (v19)

Be sure of the end and use the available means to stay on track. The earth shall reveal signs on the times; but would man be alert?