Zealous for my Lord, but is my heart true?

The book of Kings is an amazing book, 
It clearly shows that we can be either faithful to Him or we are branded unfaithful.

Will share other bits in another post, but as of now just one thought:

What is/are your thought(s) on being zealous for the Lord? What are the preconditions?

An example is Jehu, an elect of Israel, who at the height of his campaigns - purging the nation of Ahab's seed & relations, made a statement, "come, and see my zeal for the Lord". 
He surely fulfilled what He was called out, but later fell into the same traps.

So, (i maybe wrong) zeal isn't a right measure. It might be temporal, or a mere show. 


Simply put,

• Zeal complementing the "the true heart" is what is needed, and is honorable before God.
• Zeal supplementing the "the true heart" is fake and is only honorable before men.

Let me put it this way,

• Grass burns fast, but burns out soon and the energy given out (CV) is less,
• But a log, starts slowly, burns for long, gives out a lot of energy (CV), and is profitable.

Finish the eVIL, STAND for what is delivered to you.

Want to share the thoughts the Lord has led me to during this troubled & tensed week.

1. Don't spare Ben-Hadad, & never call him your brother.
The evil one routed by the Lord's help, should not be embraced back.
Think of His love, He even helped Ahab "one who sold himself to evil like no other".
- in our lives when we face the evil, schemes, traps, trials & the wickedness of the world, the Lord helps us to overcome. If we are caught up in some sin, He helps us overcome when we call on to Him.

But, don't embrace the sin again. Don't compromise. What needs to be put to death (sinful attitude, evil desires, repetitive sins, etc.) needs to be killed when He gives u a chance.

Remember, the next time Ben-Hadad will finish you off. Lets be over-comers.


2. Don't ever give up your vineyard. Its the inheritance of your father.

Come what may, even if the King asks of it, gives u any better deal, threatens to kill you, or even kills you - DON'T GIVE UP YOUR VINEYARD (ref: Naboth's Vineyard).

Stand for your faith, its precious. Nothing the world can give in exchange is even close. 

Faith is a beautiful gift (i.e. Christ Himself) given by my Father. 
No one else can claim it, question it, buy it.
Fight for your faith.
Remember, i'm only accountable to my Father who gave it.

Another beautiful lesson, whatever you do, do it for Him. Don't care a damn about people, circle, or even others (who claim/ or are even truly) in faith. 
When through faith you are about the Father's work - yours actions are Unquestionable, & importantly for His glory. 
The moment the glory is usurped by you, you are questioned. Get the entire circle of things?

3. Speak only the truth, what the Lord has told you. No need to be seen in with the crowd. Like Micaiah, one lone man for the truth in the huge company of prophets?!
Truth & being true helps you to be in sync with Him & His plans. He opens Heaven & reveals the truth &  His plans.
- truth is precious, and involves pain. Remain in it, & you will gave one like the Son of Man with you.

These I have been taught:

• finish the evil, don't go bk
• stand firm in your faith, work for Him, glory should be His alone
• be truthful

We all fall, its time to be restored not to plan the next failure, but to move up the mount, and hear His still voice.

Pray for one another, help each other, love one another, forgive one another, get restored to one another, don't talk behind each others back, - This ALONE proves we are His children & belong to His family.

Daniel…Dare stand and "He" makes sure you stand firm.

Daniel, a young slave from a royal background, in an idolatrous nation, called to serve a heather king. He made choices which cast him different from others. Let’s check a few points from the first chapter:

1:8 Daniel purposed in his heart

1:9 God made Daniel to find kindness and compassion in the sight….

1:12 Test your servants

1:15 At the end of ten days their faces appeared fairer

1:17 God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom

1:19 among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah

1:20 ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters who were in his entire realm.

Let’s check the sequence of events:

1:8 - a Godly purpose, to live a life according to His call to be Holy. Determined to stand for the Lord and remain firm in His purposes.

1:9 – stand up for your divine call and God will make the resources available, He will set the path… The race is now set.

1:12 – Race is to be active, sweat it out. Involves streaming your body, mind, and spirit in one direction. Undergo the test, prove yourself, prove your faithfulness, Walk the talk.

1:15 – Endure the test, come out shining. God honors you when you walk/run that faithful Christian walk.

1:17 – When He sees your faithfulness, He honors it and gives you added blessings. You no longer are someone who can be crushed by the world, and can be ignored. You shine because He empowers you with His knowledge and you gain wisdom.

Here we surely can debate on what we need to learn (the choice of what to learn), but understand that these guys had to learn the culture, traditions, and knowledge of Babylon – which in no way could have been acceptable and holy.

3 Observation’s:

• You are supposed to keep away from such things which are hated by our Lord, keep ourselves within the framework of the doctrines of the word of God (as it is mentioned in His holy word).
• If at all God places you in such a situation, wherein your brain needs to imbibe this knowledge; see to it that this doesn't flow down to your spirit and heart. Wherever there would be clash of doctrines of God and Babylon, God’s doctrines get the veto power
•  Let the heart remain pure. God is interested in the heart. Actions may or may not give out the truth inside. Test the heart.

1:19, 20 – Ten times better??? Is it possible? Well, why not? We all want this to be true in our life, right? Then let us go about doing the previous steps.

Worship...did i purify myself?

Another worship morning...
Another precious opportunity to come together & worship our Saviour & our Lord.

Some reminders for me as I prepare for worship:
1. Purge my/our heart before my Lord. Seek His forgivenes, not generic forgiveness, but specifically areas in which the Spirit convicts.
Get restored in the Lord and not wait for 9:45 am.

2. Restore  relationships. If i/we have hurt anyone, caused grief to anyone - in this Christian fellowship, call up / sms / whatsapp (or wechat) - seek forgiveness; and thank the Lord for helping you & come into His presence with a clean conscience (approved by the Spirit).

Note: dont wait for a response. Work out (if anything needs to be) after the worship & don't delay. The Lord will provide you His grace & also work in the other one.

3. Do not walk into the Lord's house empty. Prepare your offering / worship. Let me /us not do a "on the fly worship".

4. When worshipping let no thought, incidents, noises take our focus off Him. Pray for His help to focus only on Christ the glorified. Let our hearts & spirit constantly be in communion with Him, (its just Him & me).

5. Walk out filled with His Spirit, and live the Spirit life visibly.
Ler " walking in the Spirit" not be a verse, but my/our life pttern.

Have a wonderful worship time friends.

Arise!!!

Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the
darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and
His glory will be seen upon you. (Is 60:1–2)


Don’t let bad reports of instability and chaos in the world put fear in your heart for the year
ahead. God promises that when you see increasing uncertainty and chaos all around you—when deep
darkness covers the earth—you will also see His glory arising upon you, causing you to shine with the evidence of His goodness and blessings in your life. Give weight to His Word at the start of this year, and experience a manifestation of His greater glory in every area of your life, every day!

[author: Terrence]

Challenge the Challenge

If you are facing challenges today, whether it is a

• lack in any area, 
• addictions, 
• fears, 
• sicknesses or
• Professional failures, 

stop striving or struggling to make things better on your own.

We need to first know that we are important to Jesus. He knows us perfectly, yet accepts and loves us perfectly.

When we begin to know Him and how much He loves us, we will realize that it is not our striving, but His
unmerited favor that will perfect every imperfection and overcome every weakness in our life.

So, beloved, look to Jesus for that

• protection,
• deliverance, 
• restoration or 
• provision 

that we need.

No power in this world can help us to overcome; Only JESUS can if we submit ourselves unto HIM!!!


[author: Terrence]

Assured Future .... assured in the present day!

The assurance that He knows and holds my future, and the guarantee of Him doing the best for me.
Knowing that our/my Lord is bigger than my situations/problems/false & foolish movements.

And, what a wonder of the power of faith delivered unto us & the promise that if we believe He will do it for us.

And, the amazing grace
1. Which forgave us. And, helps us to forgive
2. Which caused us to be loved by God, and helps to love Him & all others
3. Which restored us and helps us to work for His kingdom

As the week ends, I thank my Lord for His Love, forgiveness, endurance, patience, and guidance.
And truly "Feeling Protected".
Praying for all of you. Submit to what He speaks, sharpen and listen to His whisper.
God bless you all and let His love give you warmth in this cold night.