Luke 24
Inspired thots
It is the Lord God Almighty who is LORD of all; He can OPEN the mind to understand; the eyes to perceive or CLOSE them that there is no recognition or understanding.
I am humbled by the greatness of the Lord and learn to subject or surrender myself to Him. It is better to submit everything to Him than to plan or take action on my own. And without fail, God has proven Himself right and true. It is better to allow God to have His way amongst us; with me. He is God; Who can come against Him so foolishly? Let it Not be me...
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Be FAR-sighted
Luke 23
Inspired thots
The Jewish leaders looked only at the current situation where they felt threatened by Jesus' claim as God. They blocked out all truth to manipulate the opportunity before them - Jesus under arrest. Twisting the truth and insisting a lie to be truth, they were working to fulfill their own agenda at the NOW rather than look at the LATER; whereas Jesus looked at LATER rather than NOW; hence, He suffered.
Many women also looked at the NOW; wailing and mourning for Jesus but Jesus looked at the LATER as He told them to weep for themselves when God's judgment comes upon them.
The soldiers mocked Jesus without considering the consequences but Jesus forgave them. One of the crucified thieves hurled insults at Jesus, thinking only of NOW instead of LATER. He was still not repentant over his wrong unlike the second thief who was regretful over his deeds and sought Jesus' forgiveness and got it. Only HE saw the LATER and not just the NOW situation. How wise of him!
May the grace of God be upon me and those today to be far-sighted of the LATER than the NOW. May we learn to make use of NOW for LATER.
Inspired thots
The Jewish leaders looked only at the current situation where they felt threatened by Jesus' claim as God. They blocked out all truth to manipulate the opportunity before them - Jesus under arrest. Twisting the truth and insisting a lie to be truth, they were working to fulfill their own agenda at the NOW rather than look at the LATER; whereas Jesus looked at LATER rather than NOW; hence, He suffered.
Many women also looked at the NOW; wailing and mourning for Jesus but Jesus looked at the LATER as He told them to weep for themselves when God's judgment comes upon them.
The soldiers mocked Jesus without considering the consequences but Jesus forgave them. One of the crucified thieves hurled insults at Jesus, thinking only of NOW instead of LATER. He was still not repentant over his wrong unlike the second thief who was regretful over his deeds and sought Jesus' forgiveness and got it. Only HE saw the LATER and not just the NOW situation. How wise of him!
May the grace of God be upon me and those today to be far-sighted of the LATER than the NOW. May we learn to make use of NOW for LATER.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Prayer Overcomes Temptation
Luke 22
Inspired thots
There are a few thoughts here:
1) Judas decided to betray Jesus as HE took the initiative to negotiate with the Jewish leaders. Judas was enticed by money; he did not pray to overcome the temptation of MONEY and greed.
2) The disciples fell asleep while Jesus prayed. Jesus OVERCAME the temptation to pass the cup by prayer; an angel refreshed Him. The more Jesus was in anguish, the more He prayed.
Hmmm... yes, lesson for me to work on my patience with the wards.
Lord, Help me pray more to overcome the temptations of impatience, anger, violence and giving up on them.
3) Peter was quick to speak and declared his loyalty to Jesus till the end but did not pray enough to overcome the temptation of denying Jesus.
With Jesus and following His instructions, I will lack nothing.
Inspired thots
There are a few thoughts here:
1) Judas decided to betray Jesus as HE took the initiative to negotiate with the Jewish leaders. Judas was enticed by money; he did not pray to overcome the temptation of MONEY and greed.
2) The disciples fell asleep while Jesus prayed. Jesus OVERCAME the temptation to pass the cup by prayer; an angel refreshed Him. The more Jesus was in anguish, the more He prayed.
Hmmm... yes, lesson for me to work on my patience with the wards.
Lord, Help me pray more to overcome the temptations of impatience, anger, violence and giving up on them.
3) Peter was quick to speak and declared his loyalty to Jesus till the end but did not pray enough to overcome the temptation of denying Jesus.
With Jesus and following His instructions, I will lack nothing.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Temporal VERSUS Eternal
Luke 21
Inspired thots
Man admires the temporal beauty but tend to forget the Eternal beauty.
Jesus said that temporal and earthly things will be cast down; better to be on the look out for eternity.
Else the heart becomes weighed down with discouragement, chaos and anxieties. Rather, be watchful and pray for escape of judgment if we stay alert.
> Prepare to stand before Christ
Jesus: spending time with God each night while he ministers in the day.
Inspired thots
Man admires the temporal beauty but tend to forget the Eternal beauty.
Jesus said that temporal and earthly things will be cast down; better to be on the look out for eternity.
Else the heart becomes weighed down with discouragement, chaos and anxieties. Rather, be watchful and pray for escape of judgment if we stay alert.
> Prepare to stand before Christ
Jesus: spending time with God each night while he ministers in the day.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Understanding comes from God
Luke 20
Inspired thots
Reading the Bible is very interesting as I note the many varied events that are recorded and the ways of men that differ so greatly from God's.
These are precious lessons to be learned and avoided where there are warnings and cautions.
As mentioned in an earlier, some of the characters are in me which I need to get rid of;
Christ is coming back soon; I must be preparing myself to wait to stand before Him by standing firm now.
Only God can give understanding to His word; there is much to learn and understand. Intellectual wisdom is earthly. Seek divine wisdom for true understanding.
May God have mercy on me as I read. He reveals what is in me. It is up to me to respond.
Let me not be 'a show' to men to seek acceptance or praise; only from God. Help me Lord to be more confident of hearing from You and to obey immediately. Help me to let go of mammon. Thank You, Jesus.
Inspired thots
Reading the Bible is very interesting as I note the many varied events that are recorded and the ways of men that differ so greatly from God's.
These are precious lessons to be learned and avoided where there are warnings and cautions.
As mentioned in an earlier, some of the characters are in me which I need to get rid of;
Christ is coming back soon; I must be preparing myself to wait to stand before Him by standing firm now.
Only God can give understanding to His word; there is much to learn and understand. Intellectual wisdom is earthly. Seek divine wisdom for true understanding.
May God have mercy on me as I read. He reveals what is in me. It is up to me to respond.
Let me not be 'a show' to men to seek acceptance or praise; only from God. Help me Lord to be more confident of hearing from You and to obey immediately. Help me to let go of mammon. Thank You, Jesus.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Judged by Own Words
Luke 19
Inspired thots
It is not God that condemns or judges... it is the self WHO having the opportunity knows God but choose not to accept His grace.
We are judged by our own words from our own heart's decision to reject God or disobey Him.
Zacchaeus was judged forgiven and righteous because he chose to welcome Jesus and repay those he had wrongfully collected taxes.
The lazy servant was judged for not being motivated to perform despite fearing the worst consequences; hence the worst came upon him.
How important to act on what God revealed. I have sinned too; failing to act on what God revealed; rationalizing it to keep mammon instead of being rich towards God's kingdom. Forgive me, Lord!
Inspired thots
It is not God that condemns or judges... it is the self WHO having the opportunity knows God but choose not to accept His grace.
We are judged by our own words from our own heart's decision to reject God or disobey Him.
Zacchaeus was judged forgiven and righteous because he chose to welcome Jesus and repay those he had wrongfully collected taxes.
The lazy servant was judged for not being motivated to perform despite fearing the worst consequences; hence the worst came upon him.
How important to act on what God revealed. I have sinned too; failing to act on what God revealed; rationalizing it to keep mammon instead of being rich towards God's kingdom. Forgive me, Lord!
Friday, July 1, 2011
A bit of Everybody in Me
Luke 18
Inspired thots
This chapter is interesting to Me as I gain new insights:- there is a bit of EVERYBODY in ME!
The Persistent Widow
Do not give up crying out to God day and night praying for the desires of my heart.
Pharisee and Tax Collector
Do not be confident of my own self righteousness that I look down on others.
Be as the tax collector who realizes his own sin than to present himself favorable to God. I can never be right with God on my own.
It seems that I have a split personality which I must put off the wrong one and put on the right one.
Little Children
Praise God that the kingdom of God belongs to ME if I receive it like a little child - humbly, totally and willingly.
Rich ruler
Beware of riches which can keep me away from God; learn to be rich in Christ and willing to give away earthly riches.
Blind beggar
Cry out to Jesus for what I want; Lord, I want my family & siblings and their families to be totally well - body, mind, spirit, soul.
Thnak you Lord!
Inspired thots
This chapter is interesting to Me as I gain new insights:- there is a bit of EVERYBODY in ME!
The Persistent Widow
Do not give up crying out to God day and night praying for the desires of my heart.
Pharisee and Tax Collector
Do not be confident of my own self righteousness that I look down on others.
Be as the tax collector who realizes his own sin than to present himself favorable to God. I can never be right with God on my own.
It seems that I have a split personality which I must put off the wrong one and put on the right one.
Little Children
Praise God that the kingdom of God belongs to ME if I receive it like a little child - humbly, totally and willingly.
Rich ruler
Beware of riches which can keep me away from God; learn to be rich in Christ and willing to give away earthly riches.
Blind beggar
Cry out to Jesus for what I want; Lord, I want my family & siblings and their families to be totally well - body, mind, spirit, soul.
Thnak you Lord!
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