Mark 6
Inspired thots
One must be careful against 'Familiarity breeds Contempt.' When we are too familiar with someone, we think we know them very well; inside out. But God can call a person to a special ministry with a transformation that no one could thought possible; just like Saul to Paul.
Jesus did not receive honor as the Son of God or prophet when He ministered in His hometown although He was highly revered outside. No wonder the Jews do not accept Him while Gentiles are openly embracing the kingdom of God. Hallelujah for the bud grafting for others to enter the kingdom of God!
Let us allow God to work in each child of God's life to do His will as God is able to change anyone who has a willing heart.
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! :)
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Healing through Faith
Mark 5
Inspired thots
Jesus went about healing many many people. Demons recognized Him and feared Him; yet He had mercy even on them. He sent the Legion into a herd of swine which drowned in the sea. What happened to the demons? They can torment man but they too fear being tormented by Jesus. Great is my Savior!
Great is the faith of the woman with the blood issue; her faith made her well. I pray that Sharon would be made well too through her faith. We claim her total healing through faith, Lord! Have mercy! Let us not fear; only believe! v34
Even the ruler of the synagogue came to Jesus to appeal for healing of his daughter who was on the brink of death! Desperation for loved ones can drive one to belief and action. Great is the love of the father; and Jesus was willing. Praise the Lord!
Inspired thots
Jesus went about healing many many people. Demons recognized Him and feared Him; yet He had mercy even on them. He sent the Legion into a herd of swine which drowned in the sea. What happened to the demons? They can torment man but they too fear being tormented by Jesus. Great is my Savior!
Great is the faith of the woman with the blood issue; her faith made her well. I pray that Sharon would be made well too through her faith. We claim her total healing through faith, Lord! Have mercy! Let us not fear; only believe! v34
Even the ruler of the synagogue came to Jesus to appeal for healing of his daughter who was on the brink of death! Desperation for loved ones can drive one to belief and action. Great is the love of the father; and Jesus was willing. Praise the Lord!
Friday, February 28, 2014
Inspirations through Parables
Mark 4
Inspired thots
Jesus taught in parables to the people but it is difficult to understand His teachings without clear explanation although most parables were life related and should be simple enough to relate and grasp. Why would Jesus do that? v12 gives the answer; there are goats among the sheep. Only the sheep would hear Jesus' teaching and understand; others only want to catch Him slip up.
The heart of man is vile and hard. Let us be like the parable of the growing grain where much is not understood but we live by faith to receive the reward and blessing. We do not know how the small seed grows after being sowed into the ground; the farmer does his part faithfully with watering and waits for results to reap. Simple life.
Inspired thots
Jesus taught in parables to the people but it is difficult to understand His teachings without clear explanation although most parables were life related and should be simple enough to relate and grasp. Why would Jesus do that? v12 gives the answer; there are goats among the sheep. Only the sheep would hear Jesus' teaching and understand; others only want to catch Him slip up.
The heart of man is vile and hard. Let us be like the parable of the growing grain where much is not understood but we live by faith to receive the reward and blessing. We do not know how the small seed grows after being sowed into the ground; the farmer does his part faithfully with watering and waits for results to reap. Simple life.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Not Easy Being the Son of God
Mark 3
Inspired thots
As Jesus went about healing and preaching about the kingdom of God, there was always opposition and great demand from all quarters. Pharisees and priests wanted to put Him away while commoners want healing of their diseases without realizing who Jesus really is. Only the demons cast out knew and feared but they were not allowed to speak out. What would happen if they did? Would people really believe the demons?
Man is selfish and hardened in heart; he would not believe what he does not want to believe. Perhaps man would demand more of Jesus if they had really believed who He is. It is hard to be the Son of God in such a generation. But not much has changed today with the gospel.
Inspired thots
As Jesus went about healing and preaching about the kingdom of God, there was always opposition and great demand from all quarters. Pharisees and priests wanted to put Him away while commoners want healing of their diseases without realizing who Jesus really is. Only the demons cast out knew and feared but they were not allowed to speak out. What would happen if they did? Would people really believe the demons?
Man is selfish and hardened in heart; he would not believe what he does not want to believe. Perhaps man would demand more of Jesus if they had really believed who He is. It is hard to be the Son of God in such a generation. But not much has changed today with the gospel.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Understanding Jesus
Mark 2
Inspired thots
The many miracles of healing by Jesus were witnessed by many people; commoners, priests and Pharisees. Different people have different takes on Jesus but no one really understood Him. Many came to satisfy their own wants while others seek to incriminate Jesus for fear of losing their social status.
The differently recorded events require one to ponder over Jesus and their response towards Him. What a privilege to be able to read the events with a better understanding of Jesus to increase the faith.
Inspired thots
The many miracles of healing by Jesus were witnessed by many people; commoners, priests and Pharisees. Different people have different takes on Jesus but no one really understood Him. Many came to satisfy their own wants while others seek to incriminate Jesus for fear of losing their social status.
The differently recorded events require one to ponder over Jesus and their response towards Him. What a privilege to be able to read the events with a better understanding of Jesus to increase the faith.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Helping OR Hindering
Mark 1
Inspired thots
Jesus kick started His ministry in Galilee to preach the kingdom of God with healing and casting out of demons. He did not permit the demons to speak for they knew Him. He did not want personal fame and glory as He went about the work of God in proclaiming the gospel of repentance and salvation.
Man reacts differently; he boasts and tries to help God but ends up hindering God's will. The leper pleaded with Jesus for healing; he received it when Jesus showed compassion towards him but the leper disobeyed Jesus' instruction to keep quiet. The healed leper spread the word that attracted many to Jesus; did it help or hinder Jesus in His ministry?
Inspired thots
Jesus kick started His ministry in Galilee to preach the kingdom of God with healing and casting out of demons. He did not permit the demons to speak for they knew Him. He did not want personal fame and glory as He went about the work of God in proclaiming the gospel of repentance and salvation.
Man reacts differently; he boasts and tries to help God but ends up hindering God's will. The leper pleaded with Jesus for healing; he received it when Jesus showed compassion towards him but the leper disobeyed Jesus' instruction to keep quiet. The healed leper spread the word that attracted many to Jesus; did it help or hinder Jesus in His ministry?
Monday, February 24, 2014
A NEW Era
Matthew 28
Inspired thots
After all the 'hoo-ha' on Jesus, the dust seemed to be settling down. The priests thought they had won with the crucifixion of Jesus and His death behind the tomb. But a new era is just dawning with the disciples waiting for something more powerful. Their mourning shall be turned to joy and they would be equipped with power and boldness.
How marvelous is God to take away to give more in place! It is impossible to outwit or out give God in any way.
The BEST is yet to come.
Inspired thots
After all the 'hoo-ha' on Jesus, the dust seemed to be settling down. The priests thought they had won with the crucifixion of Jesus and His death behind the tomb. But a new era is just dawning with the disciples waiting for something more powerful. Their mourning shall be turned to joy and they would be equipped with power and boldness.
How marvelous is God to take away to give more in place! It is impossible to outwit or out give God in any way.
The BEST is yet to come.
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