Tag: Bible

Posted in DIVINE PROTECTION, God is faithful, Motivation, Safe with Jesus, Uplifting Christ

Is Christ Your Firm Foundation?

Posted on by Uplifting Christ

Cody’s song “Firm Foundation (He won’t)” is (to me) an anthem for a child of God. Is Christ your Firm Foundation?

Remember, Jesus said that the person who builds on the Solid Rock has nothing to worry about…whether rain or shine.

The main reason why Christ should be your Foundation is that He Loves You unconditionally. He died for you, and He is interceding for you.
Above all, He is coming again for you. You are His purpose.

Cody highlighted God’s Faithfulness through Christ Jesus. Jesus never fails. Think about this: what has Jesus got to gain from withholding anything from you? The Scriptures say that “for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see— such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him” (Colossians 1:16, NLT).

Also in John 1:3 (NLT), God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.

Let me put it kindly: Jesus said, “You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father” (John 14:13, NLT)

In the human context, what can’t Elon Musk, President Trump, or President Xi afford for their children?
There is enough for you. Amen.

credit: http://www.hamodia.com

God never fails.  He is committed to His Word. He is consistent through every generation. And He is not ready to prototype failure in our generation. There is no precedence, and there will never be. It is not in His Nature to fail, just as there is no darkness in Him.

Today, be happy that you have Him, and also be happy that you are His. Continue to build your life around/on Jesus because He won’t fail you. Let Him be your firm foundation.

‘“Whoever hears these teachings of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock. It rained hard, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house. But it did not fall because it was built on rock. ‘ (Matthew 7:24-25, ERV)

Posted in DO NOT WORRY, DON'T BE AFRAID, FAITH, FEAR, HOPE, Safe with Jesus, Uplifting Christ

What If It Works?

Posted on by Uplifting Christ

Within heroes lies the feeling of fear, worry, anxiety, self-doubt, etc. But what they do is that despite what tends to hold them back, they gather the courage to move ahead. They trust this inner voice that gives them hope that “what if it works?“.

In your deliberations about your plans for this life, pay close attention to your spirit being. He/she whispers amid the clouds of doubt, “What if it works?”

If there is a 1% chance that you will succeed, give it a try? What if it works?

While thinking about this message, I calculated Gideon’s chances of success in the book of Judges. He planned to go to war with 32000 troops but God reduced it to 300, which is 0.94% of his planned number. The irony is that his 32000 was about 4 times lower than the Midianite army. Now, put it in a context where he is going up against an army of about 135000. What was Gideon’s chance of success? Your guess is as good as mine, 0. Was Gideon afraid? Yes. But he trusted in what God had said and he won.

As a child of God, He has given you His Word: “Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.” (Isaiah 41:10, MSG)

In this year, you will feel fear. Anxiety will knock at your door. The News will look bad. And of course, you are going to have a sense of self-doubt. But you’ve got to keep going because God is with you. Every little step will matter. And remember that slow motion is better than no motion. Steven Covey put it this way; Where you are going is more important than how fast you are going. Don’t let the feelings stop you. What if it works?

Posted in New Year Message, PRAYER, Safe with Jesus, Uplifting Christ, WORD OF GOD

God Prepares Ahead of Time

Posted on by Uplifting Christ

Did you know that for every situation you have encountered in this life, God prepared you ahead of time? This is difficult for some to comprehend because certain situations or circumstances jump on us as a surprise. And we wonder, “Where is God?” But the truth is that God is Omnipotent and Omniscient. He knew what would happen. So, He prepares us ahead of time.

Throughout the scriptures, there are repeated instances where God prepared His children before a challenge or problem happened. Let’s consider Daniel. Before King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream, God gifted Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego with an unusual aptitude. They understood every aspect of literature and wisdom, which prepared them in advance. God also gave Daniel the special ability to interpret the meanings of visions and dreams (Daniel 1:17).

God gifted Daniel before the King had the dream. So, When the King sent for him to be killed, Daniel asked for some time. He used this time to pray to God for a solution. And God revealed the secret to him.

No wonder the scripture says “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” (Psalms 37:23-24, NLT)

In this year, God has already equipped you with every resource you need to achieve the desires of your heart. The storm or challenge will come but do not despair. Like Daniel, go to God in prayer and he will show you what to do. You will feel the fear but dig into His word for encouragement. I have resolved that eagerness to push ahead in life comes from encouragement. And you need this every day.

In conclusion, pay close attention to things happening in your life. Some are preparing you for unknown things yet to come. For the challenges or problems you see now, the solution lies within so go to God, in prayer, for direction. God bless you.