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HONORING

Oh how I miss those days when parents say it’s white then it’s white…

I wanna go back to the simplicity of trust, belief and respect to people in authority. Imagine if Adam and Eve just took the word of the Father that they should not eat of that specific fruit in the garden, we are definitely in far glorious situation now.

Honoring will allow us to live in paradise!

Greater Love

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13)

Oh what a friend we have in Jesus!

Dying on the cross for someone is the highest form of sacrificial love. When Jesus said, “It is finished!”, we received a free gift of salvation in its entirety by simply believing by faith. We could not add or subtract to what HE has done on the cross (it is a pure grace) but we can share it to others. We should not be mistaken that receiving salvation and discovering our identity in Christ is the completion of Jesus’ mission for us. Otherwise we have gone to heaven after receiving salvation (its definitely far more glorious in heaven than here on earth). We definitely have a mission.

Knowing our identity should proceed to walking our destiny. Our purpose in life is as important as discovering our being. A fully surrendered life in service to God is not merely performance but a life yielded to God's glorious design.

So let’s enjoy every little act of service we offer to our King Jesus! Freely we have received freely share it to others!

JESUS IS OUR SHIELD

When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you (Isaiah 43:2 NLTse)

This morning, I had the privilege to pray for a couple who are members of our church in Bagac. They were accompanied by their pastor, Pastor Milo. In the course of our conversation I was so amazed by the husband’s testimony of God’s faithfulness to him even when he is unable to go to church every Sunday.

Jerry (husband’s name) is a bus driver whose route is on the uphill mountains of Subic. The vehicle assigned to him is a bit old and oftentimes he would encounter mechanical problems on the road. In our conversation, he shared stories on how he sees the hand of God’s protection everytime he’s in trouble. Two of it might have caused his life when he lost the bus’ steering control. In both cases, he was about to fall on a cliff, but end up bumping into trees as if the trees were catching him. He was not hurt, nobody was hurt with these accidents.

His story is a perfect illustration on how God will give us a way out of every trouble the enemy might have planted in our journey.

Jesus is our shield and His blood is so powerful that all arrows of the enemy will never prosper against us!

Giving is More Beautiful

48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. (Luke 12:48 NIV1984)

A just God will not account His people for the things that has not pass through their hands. And this is what I believe in, that God is just and His measuring scale of stewardship is fair.

The context of the verse above is all about faithfulness, forgiveness and grace. We receive to give and we give to receive more. Those whom God has forgiven ought to forgive much too! There is such beauty in receiving but giving is more beautiful.

Let us reflect on this today, you are loved to love others!

Happy Day

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalms 118:24 NIV1984)

The happiest place on earth is nowhere to be found but in the presence of God. Only in HIs presence, we can find genuine and complete joy.

Church is not a place governed by mere rules, rituals and legalisms. It is a place which the Spirit of joy overflows. The reason why some christians find it hard to invite people inside the church is because we fail to reflect what it means to be a church… a happy church!

Today, let us reflect on this, God is good and HE is in a good mood always. Rejoice! It’s a happy day!

Honored by God

Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. (John 12:26 NIV1984)

I was taught to honor God in a church where I grew up in. Respect and honor to God has been a culture for me and my family. I serve God with all my heart believing that He is more than worthy of the best service I can offer Him.

In this verse, I saw a complete picture of a two way relationship with our God. We honor Him and He honors us in return. That doesn't mean that we are co-equal in stature but because God in His omnipotent power chose to uplift us in the position of sonship.

We do not deserve anything from Him but His grace abounds.

Apple of God’s Eyes

Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings (Psalm 17:8)

This verse seems to be assuming on the part of the Psalmist. But it only shows how David knows His true value to God. As sons and daughters, we must come to a point wherein we know that we have His undivided attention. He never fails to show every single one of us that we are all His favorite ones. We just have to be sensitive of Him to see and feel it. If our hearts are connected to His, we will know that his heartbeat speaks our name.

Be confident! Know that you are His favorite one!!

God Will Renew Your Strength

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. (Isaiah 40:31a)

In my almost 15 years of ministry and with the tasks that are far greater than my personal strength and capacity, I’ve learned the true secret of happiness and longevity. Come to Jesus day by day. We can always find rest and strength in His presence and the hope that He will always come to our rescue.

Our hope is anchored in the supreme goodness of God and in His promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

If you are feeling tired right now, take a deep breath and ask God to renew your strength!

Increase My Faith by Ethel Grace Ramos

This song was composed by Ptr. Grace in 2001. Since then, it has been an anthem of our family and church.

An increase of faith will bring us to greater heights!

Increase Our Faith

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5 NIV1984)

If there is something we should ask the Lord to increase in our lives is for Him to increase our faith. Faith is a necessity in the Kingdom of God. We may access heaven and make it a reality on earth through it. The more we have faith the more we become agents of heaven.

Ask the Lord now, Increase our faith, Jesus!

Yes Day

For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. (2 Corinthians 1:20)

We have a culture in our family that during birthdays we make it a point to spoil the celebrator and call it a "Yes Day". We give everything the celebrator wants. Of course, within the boundary of our capacity and resources.

I believe that this culture also applies in the Kingdom of Heaven. The only difference is that in the heavens there are no limitations. Everyday is a celebration of life and God’s goodness.

From the Old Testament to the New Testament, the bible speaks of so many promises and they are all available for all of the believers. But our hope is not based on the promises but on the One who promised.

God is true to His words!

I am so blessed on how she led us in our praise & worship last Sunday at CSB Tacloban. This young lady really knows how to touch the heart of God. Awesome!

Obedience Brings Prosperity

Carefully follow the terms of this covenant, so that you may prosper in everything you do. (Deuteronomy 29:9)

In my previous blog I shared about being anointed for a purpose. That it is very important for us to know what God has ordained us to do, because if we will just operate in a sphere where God assigned us we’ll definitely succeed.

Prosperity is a decision we deliberately attain. We are made sure of success by simply being in the center of God’s will for us.

Obedience brings prosperity!

Anointed for a Purpose

Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, (2 Corinthians 1:21)

God predestined us to live with a specific assignment. Our calling is not just to accomplish our purpose in life but to do it with flying colors.

Jesus ministered here on earth not as God but a man anointed by the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit. (see Acts 10:38)

Christians are anointed for a purpose. If you are a teacher, keep in mind that you are anointed or empowered to teach. If you are a doctor, or a carpenter, or a student, or whatever line of work or any assignment you are called to, you are anointed by the Holy Spirit to succeed.

Anointing brings empowerment!

Jesus Will Fight For You

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14)

We face everyday battles in this world we are living in. The most effective strategy of satan is to lead us in to a battle where we fight him (satan) by our own strength. But the best weapon we can ever have is our trust in The Most High God. It brings us in the highest form of peace and stillness. We also access His supernatural power and protection by simply trusting Him. Always remember that Jesus is our victory. Let Him fight for you!

Today, we are on our way on a 3-day mission trip in Visayas, not knowing what lies ahead of us. We simply trust in His prefect love and protection that no scheme of the enemy will prosper. I am believing for a victorious ministry with my daughter, Patrizia. Good things await for us.

I am also declaring that even as you read this blog, you will put your faith in Jesus fully who won all your battles more than 2000 years ago when He was nailed on the cross. Jesus and His kingdom knows no defeat!

A Hundredfold Blessing

Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him. (Genesis 26:12)

The kingdom of God is a kingdom of the supernatural. Even in the context of sowing and reaping (giving and receiving), the realm is totally different. There is a supernatural productivity in the realm of the kingdom. You plant one and you reap 100 or even more.

The keys to this hundredfold return in our lives are our giving and the blessing of our King Jesus!

God Will Give Your Desires

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)

Religion taught us that God will only give us what we need and not what we want. Little we recognize that this line of thinking dilutes God's power and His unconditional love for His children. I definitely agree that God will meet our needs, but it doesn't stop there. As we align our hearts and thoughts according to His will, God will not take away the joy we feel everytime He gives us things that we desire.

Now, what do you want? God wants you to be happy.

Ask Him and you will receive!

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