What is rejection and how can we remedy it? Sometimes in order to understand the concept of a word, we need to understand it’s opposite. The opposite of rejection is acceptance and a beautiful picture of acceptance is being honored in a banquet together with a king or a very important host. Another definition of rejection is to be denied access, to be denied fellowship, love or honor. The deepest wound one can receive is to actually be rejected, and there is a corresponding parallel between... Continue reading ...
Celebrating New Year always evokes in us a new hope and a new beginning. Hope is sorely needed in a world that is greatly shaken, in a world that is currently in recession, experiencing earthquakes, political turmoil, unrest and floods. I believe that we have come to a juncture in time when everything that will be shaken will be shaken. Paul writes about this , “See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much ... Continue reading ...
Where is the place that God marks as His dwelling place? Where is the sanctuary that God abides in? Stephen proclaimed that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with human hands and Paul continued that discourse by saying that you are the temple of the living God unless you failed the test of faith. God no longer dwells in a temple built by human hands but He has chosen to dwell in us and to be with us. This is paralleled by how the Lord chose His accommodation when He came on earth, ... Continue reading ...
Don't
let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the
rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed
to destruction. He
will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God
or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God's temple, proclaiming
himself to be God. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
In the last two chapters
we dealt with the two beasts that will deceive the whole world (those in
rebellion against God). The antic... Continue reading ...
“The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it…” Psalm 24:1In one of the most prophetic songs I have ever heard, Michael W. Smith’s Above All declares the majesty and power of God over the creation and dominion of man and all created beings. God’s power is really above all authority, above all powers, above all kings, above all thrones and dominions-He truly is the epitome, the one above all things. If Jesus is then King above all, what is the ques... Continue reading ...
This is a true story, my story ...I went home from work that night with a heavy heart. I had just lost my job as a subeditor with the Saudi Gazette in Jeddah where I had worked for the past six years. I was 62. Losing my job at the twilight years of my life with an eight-year-old daughter and a wife to look after was surreal.I didn’t expect the axe to fall too soon. The year before, I was named one of the company’s 12 outstanding employees and, despite the Saudi government’s program to ... Continue reading ...
When Abraham was promised with a son, the Bible says that he walked by faith, though old and already weak, yet, “against
all hope, Abraham …believed and so became the father of many nations,
just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." Without
weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as
dead — since he was about a hundred years old — and that Sarah's womb
was also dead” (Rom 4:18-19 NIV). Abraham did not deny in his
thoughts the im... Continue reading ...
We
continue discussing on the names of God that can impart strength and
faith to us on our journey this year. Understanding the names of God
will invariably deepen our relationship with Him. When Moses was sent to
deliver the Israelites, God first introduced His name to him for the
simple reason that the people will understand Him with a name that they
can comprehend. The third name of God found in Psalm 23 is like the
second, “He leads me beside quiet waters” (God of Peace),
peac... Continue reading ...
Redemption
is the key theme of the Bible and God’s work with the cross of Christ
is not yet finished. To every man, He still calls on the housetop and in
public squares as wisdom, come ye ignorant beings and hear me, “For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death” (Prov 8:35-36 NIV).
Every year we celebrate New Year because to us, it implies a new
beginning and we recognize that the past year...
We continue our series on faith about what is faith and what is not faith. About two weeks ago we have been struck by Typhoon Juan but amazingly, we were spared the same effects that could have happened with Ondoy. What happened? Apparently, our new government was more discerning this time around and zeroed in for zero-casualty and evacuated villagers in the most vulnerable position of the Typhoon when it lashes out. Only the fools who waited and tried to save their cows and houses were destr... Continue reading ...
“The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works
of the devil.” 1 John 3:8
The Lord could have easily bound Satan when He arose from the dead
but He allowed him to remain at large for the simple purpose of maturing
the saints. He was sent to destroy the works of the devil and just as
He was sent for this purpose, He has also sent the church to do the
same. There is really nothing that can hit us that God has not allowed
to come to pass. He does this to perfect the... Continue reading ...
“The Son of God appeared for this
purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.” 1 John 3:8
The Lord could have easily bound Satan when He arose from the dead
but He allowed him to remain at large for the simple purpose of maturing
the saints. He was sent to destroy the works of the devil and just as
He was sent for this purpose, He has also sent the church to do the
same. There is really nothing that can hit us that God has not allowed
to come to pass. He does this to perfect... Continue reading ...
“The heavens are the heavens of the LORD, but the earth He has
given to the sons of men.” Psalms 115:16
The earth is the battleground between good and evil. It is occurring
in the hearts and minds of people. Even if we think we are inside the
church, God and the devil are pursuing us with diametrically opposed
purposes and intentions; the two most powerful beings in the universe
are both trying to kill us! Just as God desired to walk with man in the
garden in close and intimate fell... Continue reading ...
“Farewell my brother,” I bid him. Tears welled from my eyes and
started flowing. I sobbed. I could not keep my heart from grieving
knowing what awaited him in that dungeon. What could have happened had
John kept his mouth shut? Could he have live a little bit longer? Could
he have disciple more men? Those questions were coming to me like
rushing waters. But I bet, it is not the will of the Lord that this man
should live the way I thought of him. Even Paul could have lived to be
90 ... Continue reading ...
Almost all of us were swept with fear when our friend and brother bid
us to go. He said that his work is finished and the time to depart
draws near. He had been as prayerful as during the first time I saw him.
He did not pray with any structure nor did he pray with highfaluting
words, it was as if Jesus was conversing with His Father again. He
prayed for his disciples to be strong and to know the Lamb of God who
takes away the sin of the world. He prayed for strength, joy and the
cour... Continue reading ...
John spoke many exhortations to the people and was the first one to
preach the gospel to them. His sermons are clearly related and had the
same flavor as what the Lord preached later before the congregation. And
he said to them, “Collect no more than what you have been ordered to.”
Some soldiers were questioning him, saying, “And what about us, what
shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not take money from anyone by
force, or accuse anyone falsely, and be content with your wag... Continue reading ...
The words of the Lord were like fire that cleansed all darkness in my
heart. We were still in the wilderness and His words are cleansing me
over and over again. This could be the reason He has also said that
faith comes by hearing and hearing the Word of the Lord. A clean heart
is a powerful heart, able to listen and obey the Lord without any
reserve. Some people speak about serving God, others do serve God but
only those whose service are genuine and full of joy will truly get
reward.... Continue reading ...
I have promised to our guru readers last
year that I am working on a new book release apart from the first one
which you have already read, “Awaking the church into her glorious
destiny.” Writing has not been my craft in High School and college
though I wrote a lot of letters to my love ones and especially to my
wife. To prove that, I have been part of the TNHS Newsette since my
second year in High School but for my three years of stay, I had never
been given the chance to go t... Continue reading ...
In one of the most prophetic songs I have ever heard, Michael W. Smith’s Above All declares the majesty and power of God over the creation and dominion of man and all created beings. God’s power is really above all authority, above all powers, above all kings, above all thrones and dominions-He truly is the epitome, the one above all things. If Jesus is then King above all, what is the question? This is the struggle of all believers during times of crisis and during trials. Can God be tru... Continue reading ...
One of the questions we face when trials come upon our ways is whether God is really with us all the way or He has simply left us to suffer alone. Recently I faced one of the toughest trials yet that I have faced on earth, I almost lost my son because of sepsis. During our stay in Germany, it was our plan that my wife give birth in a decent hospital that would care for her and our baby. It is hard to imagine, much more to compare the difference of treatment between what one receives in a Germ... Continue reading ...
And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing
that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all
bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types
of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”
(Ephesians 4:30-32)
We can offend God. Have we ever thought about this? Many thinks that
God must ... Continue reading ...
“Take
My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My
burden is light.” (Matthew 11:29-30)
Finding the right master in our lives is what we are here for in
this world. When we were born, we thought we own the whole world. We
thought naively that there were no wars, no confusion and no master of
good and evil. But that changed everything when we come to understand
that in this world we are just a pa... Continue reading ...
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”(Psalm 32:7)
One of the greatest revelations I find that keeps me from living
an insecure life and appeals of the flesh is the understanding that
Jesus Christ died for me and loves me. With this love, I find rest and
peace that I do not need to struggle to find someone to love me
unconditionally. I do not need to put my best foot forward and do many
stunts and lies to cover up who I am. I... Continue reading ...
“Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in
thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find
grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people. And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” (Exodus 33:13-14 KJV)
Moses asked for it and the Lord gave it. How many thousands of
Christian leaders are wasting their time asking for other things but
not the presence of God in their congregation, parishes, families and
office... Continue reading ...
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About us
| Edison Macusi |
| Tabuk, Kalinga Philippines |
Our call is to reach out to fellow students, youth and the outcasts of society to disciple them and train them up as leaders. Our aim is to help transform individuals and nations to become vessels for God's honor and glory. We speak God's word with the goal to change lives, bring hope, faith, healing, and unity. We view speaking and writing as important gifts for sharing and serving others with the strength God provides. To Him be the glory and power forever and ever.
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