Jesus, the Son of God:
Luke 22:66-71:
When it was day,the Council of elders of the people assembled,both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber,saying,"If You are the Christ,tell us."But He said to them,"If I tell you,you will not believe;and if I ask a question,you will not answer."But from now on THE SON OF MAN WILL BE SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND of the power OF GOD."And they all said,"Are You the Son of God, then? And He said to them, "Yes,I am."Then they said,"What further need do we have of testimony?For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth."
Jesus called Himself both the Son of Man and the Son of God.The first title emphasized His humanity;the second,His deity.Leaving heaven,He laid aside His divine glory and took upon Himself the robe of humanness (Philippians 2:6-7).Who recognized His divine nature?
• Angels:At Christ's birth, the angel Gabriel told Mary that she would bear a child and His name would be the Son of God (Luke 1:26-35).
• God the Father:When Jesus was baptized in the river Jordan,the heavenly Father declared,"This is My beloved Son, in whom I am wellpleased"(Matthew 3:17).
• Satan and the demons:Knowing that Jesus was God's Son,the Devil challenged Him to use His supernatural powers to bypass God's plan.Later in the same chapter,the demons saw Jesus and shrieked that He was the Son of God(Luke 4:1-41).
• Disciples:When these men saw Jesus walk on water in the midst of the storm,they worshiped Him and concluded He was the Son of God(Matthew 14:25-33).Peter later declared,"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God"(Matthew 16:16).
• Martha:When Jesus brought Lazarus back to life,his sister Martha said,I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God,who was to come into the world(John 11:27).
By
Deepthi
Friday, June 29, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Death of an Innocent:
I went to a party Mom, I remembered what you said.You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead.
I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would.I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.
I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you were always right.Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.
As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece.Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.
I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the roadthe other car didn't see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.
As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say,the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay.
I'm lying here dying, Mom. I wish you'd get here soon.How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time.
I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink.It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think.
He was probably at the same party as I.The only difference is he drank and I will die.
Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don't think it's fair. I'm lying here dying and all he can do is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave.And when I go to heaven, Mom, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.
Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I'm becoming very scared.Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there.
I have one last question, Mom, before I say good bye.I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?
By
Rubina Raj
I went to a party Mom, I remembered what you said.You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead.
I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would.I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.
I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you were always right.Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.
As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece.Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.
I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the roadthe other car didn't see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.
As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say,the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay.
I'm lying here dying, Mom. I wish you'd get here soon.How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time.
I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink.It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think.
He was probably at the same party as I.The only difference is he drank and I will die.
Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don't think it's fair. I'm lying here dying and all he can do is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave.And when I go to heaven, Mom, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.
Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I'm becoming very scared.Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there.
I have one last question, Mom, before I say good bye.I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?
By
Rubina Raj
Monday, June 25, 2007
"Do not cast away your confidence for it will be richly rewarded." (Hebrews 10:35)
Today's Word
Before you're ever going to be successful, you've got to see yourself being successful. Before your dreams come to pass, you've got to look through your eyes of faith and see them come to pass.
The enemy doesn't want you to grow and increase, or fulfill your destiny. Instead he immediately tries to distract your heart and uproot the seed God planted. In order to defeat the enemy in your life, you have to stay focused on God, His Word–and the dream He's promised to you! Constantly meditate on His promises, live a life that is pleasing and honoring to God, and thank the Lord for His faithfulness no matter what the circumstances. Before long, you'll begin to see the dreams God placed in your heart come to pass.
A Prayer for Today
God, I want to please You by living the life You planned for me. As I grow in my faith, I know that I will see you bless every area of my life. Thank you for planting seeds of greatness in me and having confidence that I will fulfill my dreams. In Jesus' Name – Amen.
By
Shreedhar Jaysingh
Today's Word
Before you're ever going to be successful, you've got to see yourself being successful. Before your dreams come to pass, you've got to look through your eyes of faith and see them come to pass.
The enemy doesn't want you to grow and increase, or fulfill your destiny. Instead he immediately tries to distract your heart and uproot the seed God planted. In order to defeat the enemy in your life, you have to stay focused on God, His Word–and the dream He's promised to you! Constantly meditate on His promises, live a life that is pleasing and honoring to God, and thank the Lord for His faithfulness no matter what the circumstances. Before long, you'll begin to see the dreams God placed in your heart come to pass.
A Prayer for Today
God, I want to please You by living the life You planned for me. As I grow in my faith, I know that I will see you bless every area of my life. Thank you for planting seeds of greatness in me and having confidence that I will fulfill my dreams. In Jesus' Name – Amen.
By
Shreedhar Jaysingh
Thursday, June 21, 2007
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33)
Today's Word
A college professor teaching a course on time management set a large jar on his desk and filled it with big rocks. He asked his students, "Is the jar full?" They said yes. Then he poured a bag of small gravel into the jar. He asked, "Is the jar full?" and again received a "yes" answer. Then he poured in a bag of sand and a pitcher of water until all the crevices of the jar were filled. Then he asked, "All right, what does this illustration teach us?" One student replied, "That's easy. It teaches us that no matter how busy your life is, you can always make room for more."
"No, you've missed the point completely!" the professor said. "This teaches us that if you don't put the big rocks in first, you'll never get them in at all." This is a great life lesson! The big rocks are life's priorities, and they have to be first on our schedules or they'll get crowded out by other things.
A Prayer for Today
God, help me to put the "big rocks" in first each day so I can get the really important things in life done. Thank You for giving me all the time I need to do what really matters. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
By
Shreedhar Jaysingh
Today's Word
A college professor teaching a course on time management set a large jar on his desk and filled it with big rocks. He asked his students, "Is the jar full?" They said yes. Then he poured a bag of small gravel into the jar. He asked, "Is the jar full?" and again received a "yes" answer. Then he poured in a bag of sand and a pitcher of water until all the crevices of the jar were filled. Then he asked, "All right, what does this illustration teach us?" One student replied, "That's easy. It teaches us that no matter how busy your life is, you can always make room for more."
"No, you've missed the point completely!" the professor said. "This teaches us that if you don't put the big rocks in first, you'll never get them in at all." This is a great life lesson! The big rocks are life's priorities, and they have to be first on our schedules or they'll get crowded out by other things.
A Prayer for Today
God, help me to put the "big rocks" in first each day so I can get the really important things in life done. Thank You for giving me all the time I need to do what really matters. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
By
Shreedhar Jaysingh
Sunday, June 17, 2007
WHAT IS LOVE??
Love is like magic
and it always will be
For love still remains
life's sweet mystery
Love works in ways
that are wondrous and strange
And there's nothing in life
that love cannot change!
Love can transform
the most common place
Into beauty and splendor
and sweetness and grace.
Love is unselfish
understanding and kind
For it sees with its heart
and not with its mind
Love is the answer
that everyone seeks
Love is the language
that every heart speaks
Love can't be bought
it is priceless and free
Love, like pure magic
is life's sweet mystery!
By
Joy Diana
Love is like magic
and it always will be
For love still remains
life's sweet mystery
Love works in ways
that are wondrous and strange
And there's nothing in life
that love cannot change!
Love can transform
the most common place
Into beauty and splendor
and sweetness and grace.
Love is unselfish
understanding and kind
For it sees with its heart
and not with its mind
Love is the answer
that everyone seeks
Love is the language
that every heart speaks
Love can't be bought
it is priceless and free
Love, like pure magic
is life's sweet mystery!
By
Joy Diana
Friday, June 15, 2007
Who else?
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Who else fed five thousand people, With two fish and five loaves of bread?
Who else was crucified And then rose from the dead?
Who else was sinless And nailed to a cross?
Who else took all your sins, That your soul would not be lost?
Who else raised a dead man Four days dead in the tomb?
Who else Gives us Joy And takes away our gloom?
Who else is so wonderful They call Him The Prince of Peace?
Who else do the winds obey And when He Speaks - they cease?
Who else healed the sick And made the blind to see?
Who else Loved enough To die for you and me?
Who else walked on water And calmed the raging sea?
Who else shed His sinless Blood To set our spirits free?
Who else will be there for you When another friend you cannot find?
Who else is so Forgiving And who else is so Merciful and Kind?
Who else will hug you With compassion in His Eyes?
Who else hears your prayers When you have trouble and you cry?
Who else forgives your sin And still loves you everyday?
Who else leads you to Heaven Like a lamb that went astray?
Who else picks you up With arms gentle and strong?
Who else cares enough for you To forgive you from all wrong?
No one else will ever love you like Jesus, No one else can save your soul. No one else is patiently waiting, to bring you home, No one else is waiting but Jesus.... Jesus Alone.
By
Ruthie
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Who else fed five thousand people, With two fish and five loaves of bread?
Who else was crucified And then rose from the dead?
Who else was sinless And nailed to a cross?
Who else took all your sins, That your soul would not be lost?
Who else raised a dead man Four days dead in the tomb?
Who else Gives us Joy And takes away our gloom?
Who else is so wonderful They call Him The Prince of Peace?
Who else do the winds obey And when He Speaks - they cease?
Who else healed the sick And made the blind to see?
Who else Loved enough To die for you and me?
Who else walked on water And calmed the raging sea?
Who else shed His sinless Blood To set our spirits free?
Who else will be there for you When another friend you cannot find?
Who else is so Forgiving And who else is so Merciful and Kind?
Who else will hug you With compassion in His Eyes?
Who else hears your prayers When you have trouble and you cry?
Who else forgives your sin And still loves you everyday?
Who else leads you to Heaven Like a lamb that went astray?
Who else picks you up With arms gentle and strong?
Who else cares enough for you To forgive you from all wrong?
No one else will ever love you like Jesus, No one else can save your soul. No one else is patiently waiting, to bring you home, No one else is waiting but Jesus.... Jesus Alone.
By
Ruthie
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