Gift of Holy Spirit - Word of Knowledge

Topic: Gift of Holy Spirit- Word of Knowledge
Bible Verse: 2Kings 6:12 "And one of his servants said, “None, my Lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.”

Message : The Bible verse explains a situation when king of Syria plans war against Israel but the man of God Elisha reveals all those strategies to king of Israel and protects the nation. This is how the Gift for word of knowledge helps to know the hidden schemes of devil and asses situations (2 Corinthians 2:11 & 1 John 2:20). Secondly God will reveal the hidden things as per His will and not for anyone's selfish desire. Jesus was able to know the thoughts of all people around Him who were trying to find fault and also of His disciples. He spoke to them accordingly in reply to their hidden thoughts (Matthew 22:18 & John 16:19). But when the soldier's who punished Jesus slapped Him & asked Him to guess who it is; Jesus kept quiet. (Matthew 26:68). Finally, this gift helps us to pray, provide deliverance, speak God's word in confidence etc; by knowing the hidden things. (2Kings 6:15-17 & Joshua 7:13). God bless you.

Prayer: Dear Lord grant to us the gift for word of knowledge. Continue to speak with us. In Jesus name Amen.

Truth 4 the Week - Gift of the Holy Spirit; Faith

Topic: Gift of the Holy Spirit - Faith
Bible Verse : Matthew 17:20  "(Jesus said) if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."

Message : Faith comes from listening and believing the word of God (Romans 10:17). We were saved when a faith as small as mustard seed was created in us; by someone who told us that Jesus died for our sins and raised up on 3rd day to give us eternal life in heaven (Matthew 13: 31,32). Now after being saved we receive the Holy Spirit who gives us greater faith even to move mountains.  Secondly, why do we need such great faith so as to move mountains? We know that without faith we cannot please God (Hebrews 11:6). Now the devil puts a lot of hindrances for us to do God's will and God's name to be glorified, it may be huge as mountains which on worldly terms cannot be moved. Such things requires greater faith which comes through Holy Spirit & was seen in lives of Moses, Joshua, Jesus , disciples & many more believers (Joshua 10:12-14). Focus to grow in Spirit & stand in faith (Hebrews 10:38). God bless you.

Prayer:  Dear Lord grant to us the gift of Faith. Continue to speak with us in Jesus name Amen.

Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Self Control (English Christian Message)

Truth Snippets - Never Stop Praying

Never Stop Praying

We get easily discouraged when we don't see changes with our eyes. But if we know what's happening unseen we will not stop Praying.

What happens unseen when we Pray?
1. God collects our tears and our prayers are treated as incense before God (Psalms 56:8 & Revelation 8:4, Psalms 141:2)

2. For some changes to happen alot of prayers are required. When it reaches the level we see the change. That's why Jesus said we reap what someone else has sowed (John  4: 37, 38).

3. The works of devil gets binded and only when we have finished binding the strongman we can take his treasure (Matthew 18:18  &  Matthew 12:29)

4. We will not fall into temptation when we Pray continuously (Luke 22: 40)

Fruit of Holy Spirit Patience (Tamil Christian Message)

Truth 4 the Week - Gift of Prophecy Part 2

Topic : Gift of Prophecy - Part 2

Bible Verse : 1Kings 22:18 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?”

 Message : Alot of people accept a prophecy only when it is pleasing to them or if it is feasible to happen based on the current situations. How to know if a prophecy is true? Firstly, only a prophet who has a good prayer life; standing in the gap and praying for others will have the true prophecy (Ezekiel 13:5).  Secondly the prophecy spoken if true will surely come to pass and will not fail. Though it may seem to be getting delayed it will happen in God's time (Deuteronomy 18:22 & Habakkuk 2:3). Finally, a prophet or a man of God may be confused sometimes to identify if the word is from God or from his own mind. If the Word is from God then it will have the nature of God like Love, Joy, Peace, Power etc. Also it will be like a fire & we will be compelled by God to speak the Word (Jeremiah 20:9 & Psalms 39,2,3). God bless you.

 Prayer : Dear Lord help us to identify the true prophecy given by you. Continue to speak with us. In Jesus name Amen.

Truth 4 the Week - Gift of Prophecy Part 1

Topic: Gift of Prophecy - Part1

Bible Verse: Isaiah 43:19 " Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert "

Message: Prophecy is not predicting future using past data and situations. It is to speak God's heart and mind to people (2Peter 1:21). Prophecies may not tell the exact time of an event but it is revealed at the right time so as to take appropriate preparations (Revelation 1:3). Why is prophecy given? Firstly, to warn people about an upcoming calamity, punishment, God's anger because of evil ways etc. We should also pray for God to reveal the way out for repentance (Isaiah 6:11, Jeremiah 14:7-22). Secondly, prophecy shares the will and desire of God. In life of Jesus we see all that Jesus did in the world was prophesied years back (Matthew 8:16,17). Finally, prophecy encourages people to walk in faith and not give up. Prophets Haggai and Zachariah did the same when the remenant of Israel was building God's temple (Ezra 5:1,2). God bless you

Prayer: Dear Lord grant to us the gift of prophecy. Continue to speak with us. In Jesus Name Amen.