Hebrews 2
Inspired thots
D E C E P T I O N
~ very prevalent today;
~ acts very subtly;
Consequence: stray from the Lord.
One must be TRULY alert all the time ~ one way is to 'pay MORE Careful attention' v1
else, we have let our guards down - the devil jumps in at the chance to mislead. Soon enough, it will be a case of the frog or tortoise being boiled to death slowly because it adjusted to its environment.
P E R F E C T I O N
~ quite the Opposite
~ comes through Suffering v10
Consequence: made brothers with Jesus
Perfection comes through suffering that people of God will be empathetic and not concentrate on self. It is always the Father heart reaching out to His own.
S L A V E R Y
~ fearing death is being in slavery
Consequence: it is SIN because there is unbelief that Jesus has conquered death through his death; Jesus, through his death has destroyed the devil who holds the power of death (v14)
Jesus has done everything for His people to be like Him.
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! :)
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Righteousness Reigns! Righteousness Rules!
Hebrews 1
Inspired thots
Jesus ~ God's favored One!
v8 ~ this verse caught my eye and mind: and 'righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom'
While most kings rule with an iron fist or rod, Jesus chose to rule with a scepter of righteousness.
Truly, how Great is my king! He looks at the good and does not instill fear ~ for fear is not of God. (1 JOhn 4:18)
I must live in righteousness as that is how Jesus will rule; 1 John 3:7
v14 ~ Angels: they are ministering angels to God's people (those who inherit salvation)
Angels are powerful like wind and fire but they serve to serve God's people for they are joint heirs with Christ, just as Christ is more superior than them. Hallelujah!
v11 ~ Jesus will remain forever! Praise Him!
Inspired thots
Jesus ~ God's favored One!
v8 ~ this verse caught my eye and mind: and 'righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom'
While most kings rule with an iron fist or rod, Jesus chose to rule with a scepter of righteousness.
Truly, how Great is my king! He looks at the good and does not instill fear ~ for fear is not of God. (1 JOhn 4:18)
I must live in righteousness as that is how Jesus will rule; 1 John 3:7
v14 ~ Angels: they are ministering angels to God's people (those who inherit salvation)
Angels are powerful like wind and fire but they serve to serve God's people for they are joint heirs with Christ, just as Christ is more superior than them. Hallelujah!
v11 ~ Jesus will remain forever! Praise Him!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Preparing the Self in ALL Ways for the Lord's coming
James 5
Inspired thots
The Lord is really serious about cleansing and molding His people to be the immaculate bride for His coming. This chapter is so into character building through how one is - not greedy or concern about money, be patient with one another and the things to come, endure persecution and suffering, and praying in all situations.
It is all about the heart, the soul, the flesh, the mouth and the spirit.
The heart can be filled with greed - which leads to self indulgence; wanting to make big bucks for a life of luxury on earth (v5)
The soul needs to be trained up in patience - waiting in expectation for the things to come; holding on to what is known and accepted (v8)
The flesh must be pommeled into submission and endurance over the physical suffering or persecution. How blessed I am in this nation of peace and tolerance although there are winds of contention. Prayer is so important to blow them away.
The mouth is a small evil which can spark great trouble. Better to keep it shut than causing harm to self and others. Simplicity in words is best.
All in all, the cherry on the top is prayer to enlighten the spirit. It is important to God to have all His people communing with Him and one another.
Inspired thots
The Lord is really serious about cleansing and molding His people to be the immaculate bride for His coming. This chapter is so into character building through how one is - not greedy or concern about money, be patient with one another and the things to come, endure persecution and suffering, and praying in all situations.
It is all about the heart, the soul, the flesh, the mouth and the spirit.
The heart can be filled with greed - which leads to self indulgence; wanting to make big bucks for a life of luxury on earth (v5)
The soul needs to be trained up in patience - waiting in expectation for the things to come; holding on to what is known and accepted (v8)
The flesh must be pommeled into submission and endurance over the physical suffering or persecution. How blessed I am in this nation of peace and tolerance although there are winds of contention. Prayer is so important to blow them away.
The mouth is a small evil which can spark great trouble. Better to keep it shut than causing harm to self and others. Simplicity in words is best.
All in all, the cherry on the top is prayer to enlighten the spirit. It is important to God to have all His people communing with Him and one another.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Life is all about Others through Me in Christ
James 4
Inspired thots
My life is not about ME. Its about Others.
Galatians 2:20
'I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
Yes, I am told I am a BUILDER ~ and I agree! I build up others. I must remember to use my gifts to build Others and not just Self.
Yes, I have been building small and comfortable 'houses' but God is not finished with me yet. Praise God!
God wants me to build bigger things / 'houses' for Him. Youth? Young People? Not just children.
Just when I thought of moving on from CM... I am a phlegmatic. I dont quite like to step out though within I know I can, and yet,... I dont know if I can...
Keep DWELLING deeper into God's word. Yes, I am... I need more, especially for character building. When I am built up, I can build Others. Yes, I believe God will use me to build up His end-time army from the next generation.
Dont be BOXED up! People have boxed me up, and I allowed them! Forgive me, Lord, that I allowed people to size me up and box me in. God does not want me to be BOXED up. Break free from the box.
God is a God of surprise.
Yes, life with God can be wonderful with surprises, if not I learn to ask and expect it. I will from today. LORD, I pray that You will be in control and bring along Your will in my life everyday. For as Your word says (v14) 'What is my life?' I dont know what will happen tomorrow. But thank God, I know WHO holds my tomorrow!
Nov. 26 2010 - Jessie Kumar
Inspired thots
My life is not about ME. Its about Others.
Galatians 2:20
'I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
Yes, I am told I am a BUILDER ~ and I agree! I build up others. I must remember to use my gifts to build Others and not just Self.
Yes, I have been building small and comfortable 'houses' but God is not finished with me yet. Praise God!
God wants me to build bigger things / 'houses' for Him. Youth? Young People? Not just children.
Just when I thought of moving on from CM... I am a phlegmatic. I dont quite like to step out though within I know I can, and yet,... I dont know if I can...
Keep DWELLING deeper into God's word. Yes, I am... I need more, especially for character building. When I am built up, I can build Others. Yes, I believe God will use me to build up His end-time army from the next generation.
Dont be BOXED up! People have boxed me up, and I allowed them! Forgive me, Lord, that I allowed people to size me up and box me in. God does not want me to be BOXED up. Break free from the box.
God is a God of surprise.
Yes, life with God can be wonderful with surprises, if not I learn to ask and expect it. I will from today. LORD, I pray that You will be in control and bring along Your will in my life everyday. For as Your word says (v14) 'What is my life?' I dont know what will happen tomorrow. But thank God, I know WHO holds my tomorrow!
Nov. 26 2010 - Jessie Kumar
Thursday, November 25, 2010
What Comes out of the Mouth Flows from the Heart
James 3
Inspired thots
Today's lesson is simple: keep my mouth shut until I have blessings to speak out.
But quite hard to do; hence, an active alert all the time is required to achieve the goal. This is how good habits are formed. Keep focusing on the needful instead of allowing the negative to step in through any back doors.
Yes, the tongue is a restless evil; v8 it cannot resist getting a swipe at others.
Inspired thots
Today's lesson is simple: keep my mouth shut until I have blessings to speak out.
But quite hard to do; hence, an active alert all the time is required to achieve the goal. This is how good habits are formed. Keep focusing on the needful instead of allowing the negative to step in through any back doors.
Yes, the tongue is a restless evil; v8 it cannot resist getting a swipe at others.
Another reason for quick words is the outward expression of the full inward trash accumulated in our hearts (v14). Daily cleansing is the solution. Start from inside out. We tend to speak out what we have stored up.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
On Display ~> faith in action
James 2:14-26
Inspired thots
B E L I E V E + W O R K S
One OR the other is not good.
~Faith alone is insufficient; it must be supplemented by Works.
~~>Works flow out of Faith; it is a RESULT of true Faith.
~~~~When someone does WORK, it showcases his FAITH.
~But if one says he has faith, there is no observable proof.
~~Faith without deeds is useless.
v19 : Even demons believe and that is insufficient for their salvation. Their belief is KNOWING and even to ACKNOWLEDGING the truth or the fact but not a change of their heart or behavior.
They chose to do otherwise than what their belief reveals about God.
Faith and deeds go hand in hand together. One cannot be without the other. v22
Faith without deeds is like the body with the spirit - an empty shell. hmmm... time to fill up!
Inspired thots
B E L I E V E + W O R K S
One OR the other is not good.
~Faith alone is insufficient; it must be supplemented by Works.
~~>Works flow out of Faith; it is a RESULT of true Faith.
~~~~When someone does WORK, it showcases his FAITH.
~But if one says he has faith, there is no observable proof.
~~Faith without deeds is useless.
v19 : Even demons believe and that is insufficient for their salvation. Their belief is KNOWING and even to ACKNOWLEDGING the truth or the fact but not a change of their heart or behavior.
They chose to do otherwise than what their belief reveals about God.
Faith and deeds go hand in hand together. One cannot be without the other. v22
Faith without deeds is like the body with the spirit - an empty shell. hmmm... time to fill up!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
F a v o r i t i s m ~> Judgment
James 2:1-13
Inspired thots
F a v o r i t i s m.
Yes, I must be careful about this; in today's world, it is SO easy to have quick 'negative' thoughts when we size up people. Yes, the way we dress 'tells' on us but it should not cause us to think badly against the person.
My sinful nature is so quick to have bad thoughts of others in any situation; for example, when someone falls down, a 'cheerful' glee springs up within first before sympathy sets in. Conscientiousness must be diligently present to guard against evil and unkind thoughts to be the first to spring up to the mind. I have to keep praying against such unkind thoughts and rebuke them; and slowly I feel the rise of a more compassionate spirit.
It is so easy to 'insult the poor' - to ignore them with many 'reasonable' excuses; yet, it is the 'rich' who gives trouble because of their wealth and arrogance. Why do we subject ourselves to such 'torment'?
It's all about L O V E. First time I really see these words 'the royal law' -> Love your neighbour as yourself. Mark 12:30
Mercy triumphs over judgment. V13
Being merciful may be hard for me to exercise but it does not mean I should be exercising judgment either.
Many a times we have to choose between 2 evils but when it is so clear which is evil and which is good, there need not be a choice. Mercy is good. Judgment is evil. Only God is the judge. God will judge us with the same judgment we judge others - and that can be quite harsh. So, better be wise and exercise 'do to others what you want others (GOD) to do to you' Matt 7:12 - the Golden Rule.
It all ties up ~> favoritism >>> judgment
Inspired thots
F a v o r i t i s m.
Yes, I must be careful about this; in today's world, it is SO easy to have quick 'negative' thoughts when we size up people. Yes, the way we dress 'tells' on us but it should not cause us to think badly against the person.
My sinful nature is so quick to have bad thoughts of others in any situation; for example, when someone falls down, a 'cheerful' glee springs up within first before sympathy sets in. Conscientiousness must be diligently present to guard against evil and unkind thoughts to be the first to spring up to the mind. I have to keep praying against such unkind thoughts and rebuke them; and slowly I feel the rise of a more compassionate spirit.
It is so easy to 'insult the poor' - to ignore them with many 'reasonable' excuses; yet, it is the 'rich' who gives trouble because of their wealth and arrogance. Why do we subject ourselves to such 'torment'?
It's all about L O V E. First time I really see these words 'the royal law' -> Love your neighbour as yourself. Mark 12:30
Mercy triumphs over judgment. V13
Being merciful may be hard for me to exercise but it does not mean I should be exercising judgment either.
Many a times we have to choose between 2 evils but when it is so clear which is evil and which is good, there need not be a choice. Mercy is good. Judgment is evil. Only God is the judge. God will judge us with the same judgment we judge others - and that can be quite harsh. So, better be wise and exercise 'do to others what you want others (GOD) to do to you' Matt 7:12 - the Golden Rule.
It all ties up ~> favoritism >>> judgment
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