Human Vs God's will

Meditation John chapter 7:1-10

1. The Jews were looking out to kill Jesus. So he walked in Galilee. (V1)
2. There was a Jewish feast of tabernacle and his brothers told him to go to Judea and join the feast that his disciples will see his works and believe.  (V2,3)
3. They told him he should not do anything in secret if he seeks to be known openly. (V4)
4. His brothers too did not believe him. (V5)
5. Jesus said that his time is not yet come for him to attend the feast. (V6)
6. The world hates him because he testifies against them that their work is evil. ( v7)
7. He told them to go to the feast and he told them that his time has not come. He still stayed back in Galiliee (V8,9)
8. After his brothers left for the feast, he went as well to join the feast not openly, but in secret. (V10)

LIFE APPLICATION:

Human Vs God's will

The Human will:
This meditation portion gives us a clear view of the difference between human will and God's will.
WILL is the decision making part of our soul.

A. The Human will is always evil because of Adamic nature in us.

And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
Genesis:6:5

B. The Human will joins itself with the evil spirit to stand against God.

Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.
Psalm:56:5

C. Human will seeks its own glory.
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
John:7:18

For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
John:7:4

D. The Human will seeks to steal, kill and destroy.

After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.
John:7:1

Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
Malachi:3:8

The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
Psalm:119:95

E. The Human will stands always against the will of God.

Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?
Psalm:78:19

F. Human will thinks of things of the world and not of God.
But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.
Mark:8:33

God's will:
A. God has plans for us.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah:29:11

Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;
Genesis:26:3

B. God's will has a time.

It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.
Psalm:119:126

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Ecclesiastes:3:1

Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.
John:7:6

C. God's will is that all  must be saved from eternal damnation

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
Galatians:1:4

And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 6:39

Submission of Human will to the will of God.

God wants us to submit our will to the will of God's. Let us learn it from Jesus...

A. An experience of being born again is the will of God.

Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
John:1:13

B. Christ prayed the prayer that God's will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Matthew:6:10

C. He was willing to do God's will even when the whole world stood against him and even when he had to die.

And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Matthew:26:39

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
John:4:34

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
John:6:38

D. He was so tuned even to God's timings. (V8,9)

Dear Child of God,
This word "WILL" is a very strong word. God has given us choice to carry out our own will or that of the devil or submit  to that of God.

Let us see some bad examples too.

1. Eve succumbed to the will of the devil.

And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
Genesis:3:6

2. Judas succumbed to the plan of the enemy.

 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
Matthew:26:15

3. Lucifer fell because of his will.

Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God:
Ezekiel:28:2

Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? but thou shalt be a man, and no God, in the hand of him that slayeth thee.
Ezekiel:28:9

We will succeed if we can submit our will to God.  Or else we will sell it to the devil. The choice is ours. We are much safer in God's hands.

A. Let us therefore  submit our will to God as CHRIST did.. that we can see God's will unfold in our lives, however difficult it might be.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James:4:7

B. Let our minds be renewed according to the will of God that CHRIST will be glorified in us.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans:12:2

C. Let us ask of God things according to his will that CHRIST be glorified in us.

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
1 John:5:14

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
1 John:2:17

So let us commit ourselves to the will of God and abide forever. Amen.

An Insight into the book of Hebrews - Chapter 2

           This chapter clearly explains, the plan of salvation of how Christ suffered for our sins and redeemed us by his blood. This blog is intended to make the understanding of the word of God a little easier. Hence, I urge you to meditate this Hebrews Chapter-2, straight from the Holy Bible, and use this post only as an aid for better understanding of the scriptures. Also, take a glance of An insight into the book of Hebrews - Chapter 1, for better continuity. Be blessed.

Be Serious about your Salvation:

• We should give heed to the things that we have heard. (refer Hebrews Chapter 1) or else, at any time we might let them  slip. (Heb 2:1)
• In the past, even the words spoken by angels were considered so important that every transgression and disobedience to that word was judged and punished. (Heb 2:2)
• But, in later times, the message of salvation was spoken by the Lord himself; (Heb 1:2). It was also confirmed to us, by them that heard Christ speak. (Heb 2:3)
• God himself bore witness and proved the words of Christ, with signs, wonders, miracles and by the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to his own will. (Heb 2:4)
• Then how much more we need to be serious of the salvation through God`s only son, Jesus Christ Of Nazareth? How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? (Heb 2:3)

Man made to be a little lower than angels:

• God did not subject the world unto angels. (Heb 2:6)
• But God has put all things in subjection under man`s feet, though  all things are not yet under him. (Heb 2:8)
• God has made man a little inferior to angels. Yet he has crowned him with glory and honor, setting him above all of God`s creation. (Heb 2:6,7)
• This is what is written in one place about man, revealing the position of man and angels; "What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:" (Heb 2: 6,7)

Jesus Christ took the form of man so that he can taste death for us:

• Jesus Christ took the human form, a form that is a little lower than the angels yet crowned with glory and honor, so that he can take the Suffering of death. ( Heb 2:9)
• He took the human form, so that he can taste death for every men, by the grace of God. (Heb 2:9)
• All things are made for Christ and by Christ. Yet, being the captain of salvation, God chose to perfect him through sufferings, so that he can bring many sons (people), into glory. (Heb 2:10)
• He took a human form so that, he who sanctifies (Christ himself) and the one being sanctified (us) are all one. Hence, he is not ashamed to call us his brethren. (Heb 2:11)
• This is what is written in verse 12 and 13 as, "I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. 13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me". 
• He did not take the form of angels, but took on him the form of a man, the seed of Abraham. (Heb 2:16)
• In all things he took the form of his brethren, so that he can be a faithful and merciful high priest in all things pertaining to God and to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. (Heb 2:17)

Jesus` victory over death:

• We, being children are in flesh and blood, Christ himself took the same form, so that through his death he can destroy the devil who had the power of death. (Heb 2:14)
• Thus he is able to deliver anyone subjected to a lifetime bondage to the fear of death. (Heb 2:15)
• Because he himself suffered being tempted and took victory over it he can help everyone of us who are being tempted too. (Heb 2:18)

Life application:

1. We need to be serious of our salvation, as it is brought unto us by Christ himself.
2. Through the sufferings of Christ, we have been made children of the most high God.
3. Christ took all sufferings on the cross, that he can sanctify us by his blood.
4. He took the form of a man, so that he can be a faithful and merciful high priest to reconcile for our sins.
5. As children of the most high God, we need not be under a lifetime bondage to the fear of death. The power of death, the devil himself was DEFEATED, by the death of Christ.
6. Last but not the least, Because Christ went through various temptations and overcame them, he is more than able and more than ready to help us out in our temptations too.

Dear Child of God, if you are under a lifetime bondage to the fear of death, or caught up with various temptations rest assure, we have a merciful and faithful high priest, who can deliver us from the pangs of the evil one. If you are a victim, please, repeat this prayer with me.

" Dear Lord Jesus, I believe that you are the son of the most high God. I believe that you came in flesh and blood, so that you can sanctify me and give me victory over sin and death. Lord! I acknowledge that I am under the bondage of ------------------- (Ex: Sin, fear of death, drugs, self mutilation, shame, rejection, etc).  and I want to be set free from it. I strongly believe that you tasted death, that I can be free form the power of death, in its every form. I believe that you were tempted yet you took victory in all and  I believe you can help out in my temptations and weaknesses too. Wash me one more time by your blood. Cleanse me and make me whole. Thank you Jesus! for being the captain of my salvation and setting me free. In Jesus mighty name I pray.
Amen.
   If you are new in Christ and want to more about the greatest gift of salvation, Kindly read my blog on the prize of salvation in http://christlovelovelin.blogspot.ae/2015/01/the-prize-of-salvation.html 

The Transformation - Ephesians 4

Paul describes our position in Christ as a child of God in the previous chapters. As we move on to the second half of this series, Paul is giving us instructions of how we need to be transformed to fit into the place God has prepared for us. Imagine for instance, you have been provided with a high profile job with heavy incentives, or invited for a night's dinner on a formal occasion. Don`t we need to dress and conduct yourself accordingly? The last three chapters of Ephesians are instructions for us, how to conduct our self to be worthy of the vocation we have been called for (4:1).As we meditate on the word of God, let us pray that God will open our eyes of understanding to comprehend and transform yourself, according to these words.

So let`s roll our sleeves, as we metamorphose becoming citizens of the heavenly kingdom each new day!

Our Highest Calling:

• There is one God and Father, who is above all, through all and in all of us. (4:6)
• There is one Lord, one faith and one baptism. (4:5)
• we are all called to be of one body, one spirit and one hope (4:4)
• Hence we need to be lowly, meek, long suffering and bear one another in love. (4:2)
• Aim to keep the unity of spirit with bonds of peace. (4:3)

The gift of grace:

• Jesus descended first into the lower parts of the Earth. (4:9)
• He led the captivity captive. (AMP Translation: He led a train of vanquished foes –i.e., defeating enemies, such as sin and death), ascended up to heaven and gave various gifts for men.(4:8)
• Jesus descended to the lower parts of the Earth and then ascended far above all the heavens so that he can fill all things. (4:10)
• According to this measure of gifts in Christ Jesus, he gives grace to every one of us(4:7)

Edification of the Church:

• God has made some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and some teachers. (4:11)
• This he does, for the work of the ministry, that we may be made perfect and for the body of Christ comprising of all of us, to be edified. (4:12)
• And also, that we may not be tossed to and fro, by every doctrine thrown at us by the sleight of men, that are waiting to deceive us. (4:14)
• God will keep apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers among us, till we are all united in faith, till we as one body, grow up into a perfect man in the knowledge of Christ and unto the stature that fits the fullness of Christ. (4:13)
• We need to speak the truth in love and grow up in Christ in all things. (4:15)
• Christ is the head of the body of the church. In him the whole body is fitly framed together and every joint is supplied. In him there is effectual working of each part and there is increase in the body edifying itself in love. (4:16)

The transformation:

• Hence, Paul testifies in the Lord, that we henceforth should not live a life, as people who do not know Christ, according to the vanity of our minds. (4:17)
• People who do not know Christ, their understanding are darkened. They are ignorant and hence are alienated to the life in Christ and their hearts are blind to the truth. ( 4:18)
• They have given themselves to lasciviousness and to work greedily all things that are morally impure. (4:19)
• But we have not learned to be like them from Christ (4:20)
• Hence we ought to conduct ourselves, the way we are taught by Christ and we have heard from him. The truth is in Jesus. (4:21)
• Paul urges us, to put off the old man that is corrupt and is filled with lust. ( 4:22)
• He urges us to be renewed in the spirit of our mind. He commends us to wear the new man that God has created, that which is holy and righteous. (4:23,24)

Putting on the new man:

• As we are of the same body, we should speak truth with each other and put away lying. (4:25)
• Do not sin when you are angry and give up your wrath before the sun come down. (4: 26)
• Do not give any place to the devil. (4:27)
• If we have stolen before, let us not steal. Paul urges us to labor with our hands that we can give to people in need. (4:28)
• Let no foul language proceed from our mouth, but speak words that are edifying and good, that may minister grace to the hearer. (4:29)
• The holy spirit of God is the seal of our redemption. Hence we should not grieve him. (4:30)
• Be away from all bitterness, anger, clamor, evil speaking and all malice. (4:31)
• Be kind to one another, tender-hearted and forgive others the way Christ for God`s sake forgave us. (4:32)

Dear Lord Jesus,

We come into your presence, believing that we are the redeemed saints inheriting the kingdom of heaven. Help us Lord, to put on the new man and leave behind all the activities of the old man. Dear Lord Jesus, help us to be transformed to become more like you as we move from glory to glory. Thank you Lord for cleansing us and making us whole. In jesus mighty name we pray…..Amen.

Fear

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18)

                       

As I was meditating on the word of God, I was brooding over this particular topic on fear for a while. Fear is a peculiar weapon that the enemy uses to shatter the faith of Christians. Fear can keep you under bondage (Romans 8: 15). Fear can torment you. ( 1 John 4: 18) Fear is one among the most fiery darts the devil use to get you paralyzed, frozen and to even give up your walk with the Lord. As humans, we are vulnerable. We fear of things we do not know. We fear things yet to come. We fear consequences of our past. We fear death, at times we even fear to live. We fear people. We fear demons and why not, we even fear GOD out of condemnation.

This is how the devil works. He put thoughts of fear in you and stands as a silent spectator watching the way you react. As you give way, he puts in more of such thoughts till you wind up in depression. Another deception of the devil is to make you feel intimidated when you dare to acknowledge your hidden fears, so that you will be in the same vicious cycle again.

If you have been gripped by fear of any nature, be it acknowledged or hidden, the good news is that you are not alone. Fear had been the devil`s weapon since ages and that is why, the word `Fear not ` has been documented in the Bible for more than 365 times, (as if God is telling us not to fear everyday of the year).

If you have been a captive of fear, today is your day to conquer it. It is written in Hebrews 2: 14, 15 that Jesus died on the cross to take victory over death so that we are no longer under the bondage of fear of death. The Love of God is higher, deeper and wider enough to cast away all your fears. God has given us the spirit of adoption whereby we can cry unto him Abba Father.

So if you are someone seeking how to loosen yourself from fear, just follow these simple steps below.

•  Come before God as you are, as a clay in the potter`s hands, as a child to his or her father, as a creation to the creator, as a captive to the deliverer and cry out to him till he puts his loving hands around you and whisper not to fear.
•  Honestly acknowledge and renounce every of your hidden fears before him, till your burdens are lifted up.
•  Meditate on the word of God till your armor of faith rise enough to repel every dart of fear aimed at you. 
• Be filled with the love of Christ and be ready to take every thought captive according to 2 Corinthians 10:5.
• Use the sword of the word of God and all - prayer to fight back.                                 Remember, We are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us.(Romans 8:37). God bless!