Uni-verse 251/10,000 f0r better through verse James 1 v 12
Jas 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
When we overcome and endure the trials and temptations of this world, we will receive the crown of life. Jesus took upon Himself the crown of thorns or the crown of death on the cross and gave believers the triple crowns of life eternal-of a king,priest and prophet. The triple crowns symbolize a victorious life of faith. The crown of thorns symbolize the sin,the pain, the agony, the fears, the anxiety, the guilt, the sorrows of the world.
As kings,we are given power and authority to decree things to happen on earth and to take steps in faith to counter the pain, the fear,the guilt and the sorrows. As priests, we offer worship, thanksgiving and intercede on behalf of the rest of mankind so that each will be saved like the sheep that is caught in the thorns of life. As prophets, the Lord confides in us what He is going to do. Prophecy means not foretelling but forthtelling – that is, it includes proclaiming any word from God whether it be an instruction, a reminder, an exhortation, a warning or a prediction.
All these three aspects are necessary for us to be like Melchizedek, the king of Salem who was also a priest and a prophet preceding the coming of the Messiah and one of the types of Christ that foreshadowed Him in the Old Testament. The word, “ blessed” means to be lifted up, to be placed in favour with God. It is not the same as “ happiness” which depends on happenings or external circumstances.
Click on link below to see an image of Melchizedek's meeting with Abraham
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
U 131- Healing
Uni-verse 131/10,000 For better through verse Jeremiah 33 v 6
Jer 33:6 Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
The Lord wounds and heals, smites and binds up. He is Jehovah Rapha- the One who heals. We all have our bruises in our lives- things that have hurt us in spirit, mind or body. But, the Lord sends His Word to heals our wounds, however deep it is. He promises to cure them completely and lead us through the process of healing into a greater revelation of peace and truth. We should experience peace like a river, always flowing through our hearts, minds and in everything we say or do. We should experience the dynamic of righteousness like the waves of the sea, always moving in us, swelling and falling like the surf of the sea.
Holistic health is a blessing of the Lord. Holistic health means health of spirit, mind and body. Our spirit should be at peace with God. Our mind and senses should perceive His truth hidden in His Word. The Holy Spirit reveals these hidden truths of the Word and when we apply these truths in our lives, these become the Balm that heals our hurts and deep wounds.
A couple of years ago, I fell ill with some severe pain in my legs. As I prayed, the Lord answered," I have heard your prayers and seen your tears. I am healing you and will not let you be afflicted again." Sometimes, the Lord takes us through afflictions so that we will experience greater intimacy with Him, so that our faith will increase. At such times, we can say with the Psalmist," It was good that I was afflicted that I might learn His holy will."
Prateep V Philip
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Jer 33:6 Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
The Lord wounds and heals, smites and binds up. He is Jehovah Rapha- the One who heals. We all have our bruises in our lives- things that have hurt us in spirit, mind or body. But, the Lord sends His Word to heals our wounds, however deep it is. He promises to cure them completely and lead us through the process of healing into a greater revelation of peace and truth. We should experience peace like a river, always flowing through our hearts, minds and in everything we say or do. We should experience the dynamic of righteousness like the waves of the sea, always moving in us, swelling and falling like the surf of the sea.
Holistic health is a blessing of the Lord. Holistic health means health of spirit, mind and body. Our spirit should be at peace with God. Our mind and senses should perceive His truth hidden in His Word. The Holy Spirit reveals these hidden truths of the Word and when we apply these truths in our lives, these become the Balm that heals our hurts and deep wounds.
A couple of years ago, I fell ill with some severe pain in my legs. As I prayed, the Lord answered," I have heard your prayers and seen your tears. I am healing you and will not let you be afflicted again." Sometimes, the Lord takes us through afflictions so that we will experience greater intimacy with Him, so that our faith will increase. At such times, we can say with the Psalmist," It was good that I was afflicted that I might learn His holy will."
Prateep V Philip
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