Truth 4 the Week - Jesus Forsaken on cross to draw us close

Truth 4 the week
Topic: Forsaken to draw close
Bible Verse : Matthew: 27: 46 "About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice,My God, my God, why have you forsaken me"

Message : To understand this separation, we need to understand the delight of fellowship with God. Bible says only when we taste God we will understand Him (Psalms:34:8). From the beginning of the world, God was always eager to have fellowship with man to talk, bless, train, support & walk with him. (Gen:3:8, Psalms:144). He longs to dwell in our hearts (Jhn:14:23). So Jesus too had this fellowship with father even when He was on earth (Jhn:14:10,11). So why separation? It is our sins when casted on Jesus led to momentary separation (IS:59:2 & 54:7). God is Holy & He cannot tolerate sin (Hab:1:13). Finally, when Jesus  was drawn to glory He also drew us closer to God (Eph:2:13) & by this He made us a generation who will serve Him (PS:22:30,31)

Prayer: Dear Lord thank you for the Love you have shown on cross to draw us closer. Continue to speak with us. In Jesus name Amen

Truth 4 the Week - Relationship through Cross

Truth 4 the week
Topic: Relationship through cross
Bible verse John:19:26,27 "He said to His mother woman behold your son then He said to the disciple behold your mother.."

Message: Jesus Christ was born through virgin Mary by the power of Holy Spirit (Luk:1:31-36). The world couldn't accept this we see even the sons Born For Mary and Joseph did not accept Jesus & his ministry (Jhn:7:5). So Jesus wanted to provide his deciple John who can understand the will of Father. Even in our lives Holy spirit of God who understand God's will is with us always(Jhn:16:7). Secondly when we look at John the disciple he was available to do the will of God. Today God searches for his people to accomplish His will (Psa:14:2:3). We should be in full armour of God & found by Him (Eph:6:13-20). Finally the love of God brings us to do his will. John was only disciple recorded as found near cross he could do this because of the love which compelled him to be available. (2Corin:5:14)

Prayer: dear Lord thank you for the words spoken on cross. Continue to speak with us in Jesus Name Amen

Truth 4 the Week - Accept the Forgiveness

Truth 4 the Week
Topic : Accept The  Forgiveness
Bible Verse: Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Message: Bible says Jesus was crucified between 2 criminals; of which one of them received the precious salvation; the Other didn't. We have few important learnings here. Firstly, the saved criminal was ready to accept his sin and acknowledge that  he is a sinner. (Luke:23:41) When Holy Spirit convicts our sins we have to get alerted and accept it (John:16:8). Secondly, the criminal had the fear of God, which is to hate the sin (Luke:23:40 & Proverbs:8:13). We should hate evil and be ready to leave it (Proverbs:28:13). Thirdly, he trusted on the salvation through works of Jesus on the cross (Luke:23:42). We are justified through God's work and not ours. Finally we see the testimony in life of Jesus which saved a sinner even at that last moment. Our lives should witness Christ Jesus (Isaiah:43:12)

Prayer: Dear Lord! Help us to accept your forgiveness and live as a testimony for you. continue to speak with us, In Jesus Name, Amen!

Truth 4 the Week - Forgiveness from Cross

Truth 4 the Week
Topic : Forgiveness from Cross
Bible Verse: Luke:23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

Message: Bible says the blood of Jesus pleads for our forgiveness (Heb:12:24) Firstly, we should know the cost of this forgiveness; When we were still sinners Christ Jesus died for us (Rom:5:6-8). Jesus bore the pain, punishment & shame of our sins. We should be humbled in his forgiveness (Ezekiel:16:63). Secondly, those who understand this cost of forgiveness will willingly submit to God take up their cross and follow Him (PS:116:12). The forgiveness of Christ is filled with love & the more we understand our sins are forgiven we serve him more (Luke:7:47). Finally we have to forgive others just like Jesus forgave us (Eph:4:32). Stephen forgave people who were killing him by throwing stones (Acts:7:54-60). When you forgive you display the love of Jesus (1Jhn:3:10) God bless you.

Prayer:  Dear Lord help us to know the cost of forgiveness & serve you also forgive others.  Continue to speak with us in Jesus name Amen