Sunday, May 31, 2009
EBED - MELECH's call can be your call
Jeremiah was the only Prophet in Jerusalem that prophesied its destruction in
contrary to the message of peace and safety by the false prophets. Truth angered
them and plotted to kill Jeremiah in their hope to silence God's Word in their conscience.
The false prophets in connivanced withthe King's officials seized Jeremiah and lowered him by ropes into an empty cistern. There was no water in the cistern except thick layer of mud and Jeremiah sank down into it. Jeremiah in chest deep of mud perhaps a few days or hours to live is weakened by the bad smell and suffocation. Whatever strength left in him, he groaned and loudly cried for help but none was willing because they were so afraid of the wicked religious leaders.
Like many of us, when we cried for help because of our troubles yet no one seems to
hear us but God does. In our daily walks, God always re- arranged events that there is always a good samaritan found along the road we travel .
In the case of Jeremiah, God raised Ebed-Melech, an Ethiopian, a slave, an eunuch assigned in the King's house heared Jeremiah,s cried for help when all others played deaf ear.
Ebed-Melech took the risked to his life when he went to King Zedekiah to report Jeremiah's plight. He did not allowed his own past hurt, pain and troubled experienced to hardened is heart. Instead, those disappointment and inbjusticehe went through keep his eyes open to the cry of Jeremiah.
Today, we can still find Ebed-Melech of this season, one who still put their trust in God. They are the one who keep their hearts tender and soft despite of what they have
been to. God finds delight to used vessels like Ebed-Melech. They are the rejects in the community, the unknown, nameless , the old cast-off garments. God is still in His business, He used the unwise, the weak , the unusable. For Him these are His unusual treasure.
Whenever someone respond to His call and act in faith to His Word, God re-arranged situations, events and re-aligned the King's activities, plans and thoughts. God caused
the King to act on Ebed-Melech's report. The King assigned 30 men to help Ebed-Melech. 0n their way to the basement room to find what they can use to bring out Jeremiah, Ebed-Melech have to passed the King's treasure room. Ebed-Melech could have been tempted to steal some precious gold coins but he did not for he have only one focus and motive to rescue Jeremiah.
When they reached the storage room, they found old garments, rotten rags and cords
as their best means of tool to deliver Jeremiah to freedom.
What does it try to show to us today ? 0ld garments, rotten rags and cords are God's
means to deliver Jeremiah. This is God's tool to deliver His perishing people today. Millions of poor people who wore rags on their body cried for food. While we are reminded of the soldiers who placed their bets on Jesus torn garments at the foot of the Cross.
Can you remember the Ebed-Melech in your life ? Have you responded in obedience to God's call to you to play the role of Ebed-Melech today to someone who is chest deep in mud of their troubles and need
contrary to the message of peace and safety by the false prophets. Truth angered
them and plotted to kill Jeremiah in their hope to silence God's Word in their conscience.
The false prophets in connivanced withthe King's officials seized Jeremiah and lowered him by ropes into an empty cistern. There was no water in the cistern except thick layer of mud and Jeremiah sank down into it. Jeremiah in chest deep of mud perhaps a few days or hours to live is weakened by the bad smell and suffocation. Whatever strength left in him, he groaned and loudly cried for help but none was willing because they were so afraid of the wicked religious leaders.
Like many of us, when we cried for help because of our troubles yet no one seems to
hear us but God does. In our daily walks, God always re- arranged events that there is always a good samaritan found along the road we travel .
In the case of Jeremiah, God raised Ebed-Melech, an Ethiopian, a slave, an eunuch assigned in the King's house heared Jeremiah,s cried for help when all others played deaf ear.
Ebed-Melech took the risked to his life when he went to King Zedekiah to report Jeremiah's plight. He did not allowed his own past hurt, pain and troubled experienced to hardened is heart. Instead, those disappointment and inbjusticehe went through keep his eyes open to the cry of Jeremiah.
Today, we can still find Ebed-Melech of this season, one who still put their trust in God. They are the one who keep their hearts tender and soft despite of what they have
been to. God finds delight to used vessels like Ebed-Melech. They are the rejects in the community, the unknown, nameless , the old cast-off garments. God is still in His business, He used the unwise, the weak , the unusable. For Him these are His unusual treasure.
Whenever someone respond to His call and act in faith to His Word, God re-arranged situations, events and re-aligned the King's activities, plans and thoughts. God caused
the King to act on Ebed-Melech's report. The King assigned 30 men to help Ebed-Melech. 0n their way to the basement room to find what they can use to bring out Jeremiah, Ebed-Melech have to passed the King's treasure room. Ebed-Melech could have been tempted to steal some precious gold coins but he did not for he have only one focus and motive to rescue Jeremiah.
When they reached the storage room, they found old garments, rotten rags and cords
as their best means of tool to deliver Jeremiah to freedom.
What does it try to show to us today ? 0ld garments, rotten rags and cords are God's
means to deliver Jeremiah. This is God's tool to deliver His perishing people today. Millions of poor people who wore rags on their body cried for food. While we are reminded of the soldiers who placed their bets on Jesus torn garments at the foot of the Cross.
Can you remember the Ebed-Melech in your life ? Have you responded in obedience to God's call to you to play the role of Ebed-Melech today to someone who is chest deep in mud of their troubles and need
Saturday, May 30, 2009
A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book. ~Irish Proverb
A study in Norway has shown that laughter can extend the lives of people. In the study, 54,000 Norwegians were followed for 7 years. These people were asked about their sense of humor and how often they laugh. Those that found the world the most funny were 35 percent less likely to die during the study period. If a person in the study was diagnosed with cancer, he or she was 70 times more likely to survive until the end of the study if laughter and humor is an important part of his or her life.
Living longer allows you to have the last laugh~Bobby Blue
I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose. ~Woody Allen
At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. ~Jean Houston
Even if there is nothing to laugh about, laugh on credit. ~Author Unknown
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
PATIENTLY WAIT AND THE UNEXPECTED WILL ARRIVED
A paralyzed man sat nearby the pool expecting his miracle and waited when the angel would come to stir the water . And he has no one to carry him to the pool . While others would be always ahead of him . This man put his only hope of healing to the water in the pool . He did it for 38 years and he became persistent . Today, many people are in that similar situation . They may not be physically blind , lame and paralyzed . But they are blind to the truth , they are lame in their faith and they are immobilized , and they do not know what to do .
What are your problems that have been tormenting you for so long ? Could it be money ? You always suffer lacks that you could not buy foods , medicine and pay the bills. You are worried because your birthday is approaching and christmas is near . There is something wrong in your family relationship , addiction , bad attitudes , wrong habit that only you knew what it is. You are bound to it for many years and felt helpless . You do not see any ray of encouragement , no sign of deliverance . Yet you prayed and the long period of waiting drained yourself . You begin to feel that no one cares and people have no compassion to you . Like this paralyzed man , you persisted and continued to bring yourself to your pool , your place of hope , expecting the unexpected to come .
Are you ready to face when the unexpected willl happen in your life? Will you believed in your miracle? How will you respond when Jesus will meet you at your pool? The paralyzed man was expecting the angel to come to the pool and he believed this for 38 years. And the unexpected happened. The One who created the angel , came personnally to deliver him. He did not know Jesus , yet Jesus came to him
What are your problems that have been tormenting you for so long ? Could it be money ? You always suffer lacks that you could not buy foods , medicine and pay the bills. You are worried because your birthday is approaching and christmas is near . There is something wrong in your family relationship , addiction , bad attitudes , wrong habit that only you knew what it is. You are bound to it for many years and felt helpless . You do not see any ray of encouragement , no sign of deliverance . Yet you prayed and the long period of waiting drained yourself . You begin to feel that no one cares and people have no compassion to you . Like this paralyzed man , you persisted and continued to bring yourself to your pool , your place of hope , expecting the unexpected to come .
Are you ready to face when the unexpected willl happen in your life? Will you believed in your miracle? How will you respond when Jesus will meet you at your pool? The paralyzed man was expecting the angel to come to the pool and he believed this for 38 years. And the unexpected happened. The One who created the angel , came personnally to deliver him. He did not know Jesus , yet Jesus came to him
Friday, May 15, 2009
revolutio
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conduct philippine barangay chaplains ( christians to christians community and Imams and Ustadjz to Muslims community) deployment seminar to teach moral, values formations to prepare the character development of the people in the community towards righteousness and good governance
We invite all filipinos to join in this revolution of righteousness. You can keep in touch with us on this site . For inquiries of schedules of invitations you may call or tex Dr. Balmis T. Diao Jr. on 09103240602 . We would be very happy and honored to conduct this seminar in your place.
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas.
We invite all filipinos to join in this revolution of righteousness. You can keep in touch with us on this site . For inquiries of schedules of invitations you may call or tex Dr. Balmis T. Diao Jr. on 09103240602 . We would be very happy and honored to conduct this seminar in your place.
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas.
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