Come to Me
We are living days that life is getting harder and harder.
We are having to work harder and more and more but our earnings are getting less and less. The world economy is falling apart. The lords of the world are threatening us with a horrible future.
The god of this century is making people of their desire.
Everybody is struggling to survive, have the latest car, mobiles and computers.
People work harder to get what they want and as soon as they get it a sad reality come to them – it’s gone old… It’s not enough to have that one… The new is old now… the good is bad…
There is no time for family, for leisure time… There is no time for God.
Depression is one of the most common diseases of the moment and more and more people are committing suicide. Why?
We are living the “technology age” where things can be done very fast but instead of having more time relax, it seems that most people have to take their work home.
You can see people using their laptops in trains, airplanes, buses… everywhere.
Slaves … that’s the right word for today. Slaves of desires, addictions, work and diseases.
The devil is making people very busy so that they can not be free to serve and worship the Lord.
Real freedom in to be able to say yes to the Lord.
When someone wakes up and tires to fight for freedom, the devil comes against. The devil tries to endure your life when you wake up to God.
When Moses came into the presence of the Pharaoh and asked him to let the Israelites to go and worship the Lord, instead of letting them go, he gave them more work. Exodus 5:1-6.
When you receive a word from God, the devil will try to keep you very busy, maybe with work…or any other thing that will keep you away from God. The devil doesn’t want you to be free.
Even though the Israelites were slaves in Egypt, they were very used to that life. But when they hard about a new life, about the freedom that God wanted them to have, the devil made their lives harder…
At the verse 9 we read: “Make the work harder – so that they keep working and pay no attention to lies”.
But the word of God is not a lie. It’s the truth… Halleluiah.
Jesus said:”I am the way, the truth and the life”… John 14:6.
He also said: And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. John 8:32.
The devil is a liar and wants you to believe in his lies – His lies will kill you.
The Bible tells us that he (the devil) came to rob, kill and destroy you. John 10:10.
But you and I can receive life in Jesus Christ – And abundant life.
Are you feeling tired of your life? Nothing is making you satisfied? Does your life seem to be meaningless?
Jesus said: “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
This is the promise of the Lord for you and me.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me… For I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29.
Medicine can only treat your body, but not your soul. Only Jesus can heal you completely.
Jesus said He is the way, the truth and the way. When we learn from Jesus we learn the truth that set us free.
We are guided to walk in the right way and receive life.
But even when you know the truth that sets you free, the devil will come and try to persuade you to give up what God has promised you and return to slavery. Don’t forget that God’s promise is forever.
The miracle you need that will set you free is here for you today because Jesus is here. He is the same and He hasn’t changed.
Jesus wants you to be happy. John 15:11 – I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
Invite the Holy Spirit to live in you and you will be guided in all truth – John 16:13
The same power that was working in Jesus life will work in your life.
Don’t accept the lies of the devil that holds you in slavery and prevents you to receive the freedom that there is in Jesus Christ.
Come to me was Jesus words. He’s calling you today. It doesn’t matter how long you have met Jesus… Are you tired? Is your heart troubled? Aren’t you feeling in peace?
Come to Jesus, let yourself be involved by His love. Know Him and you will find rest for your soul. You will be free.
Sharing my thoughts and what I have learned in my trip with God. I've started this journey a long time ago and it's as if it was only yesterday. I can't travel alone, that's why I'm sharing my thoughts. You can come and join me in this trip, It doesn't matter if you are near or far... because in Jesus we can be united . There's no distance between us because the Holy Spirit is in us. He will speak to you the same way he speaks to me. I hope you enjoy it... With love. Clarindo
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
The Victory in Jericho
The Victory in Jericho
To be a winner we must go on a battle. You can not win a contest you need to defeat an opponent.
Are you in a battle? Do you have a battle that must be won in your life?
Are you facing giants that must be defeated? What giants are them? Which enemies do you have to overcome these days? Finances? Diseases? Relationship? Sin?
Today we are going to learn with a warrior how to get the victory. We are going to learn with a man of God how to defeat our enemy, how to be strong in the Lord.
How are you feeling at this very moment? Weak or Strong?
Slave: Joshua was born in Egypt at the time that Israel was a slave there. His parents were slaves, his destiny was to continue as a slave there… dying in slavery!
What else could he say? Israel had been there for 400 years…
Maybe this is the same feeling you have right now… you are a slave… slave of your addictions, diseases, financial problems, bad marriage …
Joshua saw great miracles being performed before his eyes and on that terrifying night when the tenth plague happened he could see God’s hands upon his life. On that night, all the eldest sons who lived in a house that the blood sign wasn’t seen by the angel when passing by in Egypt died.
He was following a great leader: Moses and he did from his young age – in the book of Numbers 11:28 you can see this.
God spoke to Joshua through Moses many times – Exodus 17:8-15
• Moses gave him directions and he obeyed.
He understood that Moses had a close relationship with God and that’s why he could trust in Moses and a man of God.
Moses, as well, recognized that he needed Joshua.
He was Moses right-hand and God sent messages to him using his leader Moses.
He was dependent of Moses and he learned and had many spiritual experiences with Moses.
Joshua Steps to Conquer to the Victory
First – Learn spiritual things from someone who has more experience than you. Be close to your leader, follow him, and ask him things that you don’t know. Ask him to pray for and with you…
Second Have your own experience with God, with the Lord – In Joshua 1:2 God spoke to Joshua “Moses is dead”.
Third – Believe that God will give you the victory if you believe in Him – Joshua 1:6, 7.
Fourth – Walk in God’s word – don’t make your own way – Joshua 1:7
God understand our human weaknesses – our fears, anxieties – That’s why He said to Joshua 4 times: “Be strong and courageous”
Fifth – Believe in God’s promises – He’s faithful to His word
When Caleb and Joshua returned from Canaan (the Promised Land) they had a positive opinion about what they seen. They were not afraid of the giants they had seen in the land. They believed God had given them the land. Numbers 14: 7-9
They said:
- The Lord will give us the land
- Do not rebel against the Lord
- Do not fear the people of the land (your enemy)
- The Lord is with us.
They didn’t believe in themselves but in God – Joshua’s name was originally Hosea, which means salvation, but it was c hanged to Joshua, which means The Lord is my salvation.
Sixth – Use God’s weapons – The Israelites had to march around Jericho for 7 days.
On the first 6 days they marched around Jericho for one time, but o the 7th day, they marched 7 times and then they shouted the victory shout.
Even not knowing how God would give them the victory, they obeyed the Lord. This is FAITH.
They trusted and obeyed God and got the victory.
What about you today? How can you be victorious today?
• Be strong and courageous –
• God will be with you – “Just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you. “said God to Joshua – Joshua 1:3,5
• Believe and do whatever God asks you to do – This is called have faith
• Have a close relationship with the Lord –
• Be prepared for the battle.
• Cross the Jordan – enter in the promised land –
If you felt challenged today to face your giants and overcome them I would like to ask you to pray with me right now, taking a position of winner.
Lord Jesus, help me to win this battle. Be with me as you were with Moses and Joshua.
You have conquered my victory at the cross and I believe in you. In your precious name. Amen
To be a winner we must go on a battle. You can not win a contest you need to defeat an opponent.
Are you in a battle? Do you have a battle that must be won in your life?
Are you facing giants that must be defeated? What giants are them? Which enemies do you have to overcome these days? Finances? Diseases? Relationship? Sin?
Today we are going to learn with a warrior how to get the victory. We are going to learn with a man of God how to defeat our enemy, how to be strong in the Lord.
How are you feeling at this very moment? Weak or Strong?
Slave: Joshua was born in Egypt at the time that Israel was a slave there. His parents were slaves, his destiny was to continue as a slave there… dying in slavery!
What else could he say? Israel had been there for 400 years…
Maybe this is the same feeling you have right now… you are a slave… slave of your addictions, diseases, financial problems, bad marriage …
Joshua saw great miracles being performed before his eyes and on that terrifying night when the tenth plague happened he could see God’s hands upon his life. On that night, all the eldest sons who lived in a house that the blood sign wasn’t seen by the angel when passing by in Egypt died.
He was following a great leader: Moses and he did from his young age – in the book of Numbers 11:28 you can see this.
God spoke to Joshua through Moses many times – Exodus 17:8-15
• Moses gave him directions and he obeyed.
He understood that Moses had a close relationship with God and that’s why he could trust in Moses and a man of God.
Moses, as well, recognized that he needed Joshua.
He was Moses right-hand and God sent messages to him using his leader Moses.
He was dependent of Moses and he learned and had many spiritual experiences with Moses.
Joshua Steps to Conquer to the Victory
First – Learn spiritual things from someone who has more experience than you. Be close to your leader, follow him, and ask him things that you don’t know. Ask him to pray for and with you…
Second Have your own experience with God, with the Lord – In Joshua 1:2 God spoke to Joshua “Moses is dead”.
Third – Believe that God will give you the victory if you believe in Him – Joshua 1:6, 7.
Fourth – Walk in God’s word – don’t make your own way – Joshua 1:7
God understand our human weaknesses – our fears, anxieties – That’s why He said to Joshua 4 times: “Be strong and courageous”
Fifth – Believe in God’s promises – He’s faithful to His word
When Caleb and Joshua returned from Canaan (the Promised Land) they had a positive opinion about what they seen. They were not afraid of the giants they had seen in the land. They believed God had given them the land. Numbers 14: 7-9
They said:
- The Lord will give us the land
- Do not rebel against the Lord
- Do not fear the people of the land (your enemy)
- The Lord is with us.
They didn’t believe in themselves but in God – Joshua’s name was originally Hosea, which means salvation, but it was c hanged to Joshua, which means The Lord is my salvation.
Sixth – Use God’s weapons – The Israelites had to march around Jericho for 7 days.
On the first 6 days they marched around Jericho for one time, but o the 7th day, they marched 7 times and then they shouted the victory shout.
Even not knowing how God would give them the victory, they obeyed the Lord. This is FAITH.
They trusted and obeyed God and got the victory.
What about you today? How can you be victorious today?
• Be strong and courageous –
• God will be with you – “Just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you. “said God to Joshua – Joshua 1:3,5
• Believe and do whatever God asks you to do – This is called have faith
• Have a close relationship with the Lord –
• Be prepared for the battle.
• Cross the Jordan – enter in the promised land –
If you felt challenged today to face your giants and overcome them I would like to ask you to pray with me right now, taking a position of winner.
Lord Jesus, help me to win this battle. Be with me as you were with Moses and Joshua.
You have conquered my victory at the cross and I believe in you. In your precious name. Amen
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