WAITING FOR GOD

Psalm 40:1-5 = I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.

2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm to stand.

3He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear  and put their trust in the Lord.

4Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.

5Many, O. Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planed for us no one can recount to you; were I speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.

Title:  WAITING FOR GOD

It is easy to say, but it’s not easy to do when you are in the very situation that needs a quick response. But David received four benefits from waiting on God.

(1)   God lifted him out of his despair.

(2)   God set his feet on firm ground.

(3)   God steadied his walk and

(4)   God gave him new purpose.

Often blessings cannot be received unless we go through the trial of waiting.

Isaiah 30:18 = Yet the Lord still. Waits for you to come to him, so he can show his love; he will conquer you to bless you, just as he said. For the Lord is faithful to his promises. Blessed are all those who wait for him to help them.

Now do you believe in God? If you truly do, you will trustfully wait for his response to your cry. Because; Isaiah 40:31 = but those who wait or hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

: True Faith Transforms Lives

: Many believers want more of God’s goodness and peace, but they are unwilling to put faith the effort to get to know him better. To enjoy the privileges God offers us freely, we have to combine hard work with trust..

2 PETER 1:5-7 =For this very reason do your best to add goodness to your faith; to your goodness  add knowledge; to your knowledge add self-control; to your self-control add endurance; to your endurance add godliness; to your godliness add brotherly affection; and to your brotherly affection add love.

  To obtain more God’s kindness (everything we need for living a truly good life) and peace (the promise to save us from the lust and rottenness all around us)

We must also work hard to be good and even that is not enough.

We must learn to know God better and discover what he wants you to do.

  Learn to put aside your own desires so that you will become patient and godly, gladly letting God have his way with you.

: True faith transforms our lives. If our lives remain unchanged, we don’t truly believe the truths we claim to believe.   

Just A Spiritual Concern

We know we are supposed to give to the church. because the bible say so.in Malachi 3:10 says "so that there will be food enough in my Temple".This is for the word of the Lord that no one will ever go hungry like the sparrows..But when it comes down to it, we just aren’t giving much compared with how much we have been given. We eat so much while other ate too little.  2 Corinthians 8:15 says," The one who gathered much did not have too much and the one who gathered little did not have too little" Alarming new numbers show that the more we have, the less we give. But giving in the church is not just a financial problem — it is a spiritual concern.

I am not ashame to say this things because from the very beginning of my servant hood, I never ask for any donation or touch the tithes and offering topic, I didn't even rely on people's gift. My understanding is, God will provide all my needs or touch and bless someone near me to be the channel of my blessing, and if the one who touched by God did not respond and obey, then its not my concern.All I'm saying is mercy for those who serve and cares for the people of God and not been seen by the blessed Christians.

Turn Your Worries into Prayers.

 in Philippians 4:6-7 Don't worry about anything ; pray about everything; tell God your needs and don't forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this you will experience God's peace. which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and rest as you trust in Christ Jesus....
   We all have worries on the job,in our homes, and outside our homes.  Paul's advice is to turn our worries into prayers. Imagine never having to worry about anything !  Do you want to worry less? Then pray more. Whenever you start to worry, stop and pray.
We can't really know the depth of our character until we see how we react under pressure. It is easy to be kind when everything is well, but can we still be kind when others are treating us unfairly?  We should see them as opportunities for growth.  Thank God for promising to be with us in rough times. God's peace is different from the world's peace(see John 14:27) it is not found in positive thinking, in absence of conflict, or in good feelings. Real peace comes from knowing that that because God is in control, our citizenship in Christ's Kingdom is sure.

When God Say Go

One evening at the house of sister Gloria on our bible study session, my Pastor friend Mike was asked to visit the island of masbate for a needed support for our lone missionary sister Merl.  The accommodating family suggested that I should go aswell. I've never been to a remote place like that before. So in my hesitation I lay a condition that "If God allows me to go I will receive an exact cash amount to pay my fares (not more than or not less than), If that happened, I will go". An hour later just before we step out of the house, a daughter of our member who's working in Japan gave a two envelope from her mother. One envelope has my name and the other is for my friend Mike the head pastor of our Church...
 From Japan the envelopes are still sealed close. .Here is another amazing event; when I opened mine, it has an amount of three hundred pesos. Do you know how much is the cost of one ticket I need for the trip? Exactly THREE HUNDRED PESOS!!!!!!  GLORY TO MY GOD!!!

The Joy of God’s Presence.

God allowed pain and hurting to happened not because he doesn't care, but because it'll give us an awesome revelations that the enemy doesn't know about, (1st) its an opportunity for God to step in and show another miracle (2nd) to meet us closer heart to heart. One of the greatest privileges in life is being able to offer our prayers to God. Scripture invites us to ask for what we need without hesitation. But more often we're doing it because we need it badly, that's why we begin our prayers by asking God to do things for us, by praying, then we discover the joy of God’s presence. Sure, we still want him to answer our prayers. But, even more, we yearn for God's presence, realizing that nothing is better than being with him

Closer to God

In this world we live in, being a witness is hard and sacrificial. The guilty one will do every things just to get free from punishment. And if the testimony of the witness is strong, defensive party can consider the obstacles elimination, This is how I see my self in.
God reminds us to be humble no matter how great we've witnessed. And if ever given a thorn in the flesh, we must remain humble. Paul said; " But to keep me from becoming puffed up with pride because of the many wonderful things I saw. I was given a physical ailment by the enemy.....to keep me from being proud". Sometimes God allowed pain and hurting to happened not because he does not care, but because it'll give us an awesome revelations that the enemy doesn't know about, (1) its an opportunity for God to step in to show another miracle again, (2)and to meet the witness closer.

One of the greatest privileges in life is being able to offer our prayers to God. Scripture invites us to ask for what we need without hesitation. But more often we're doing it because we need it badly, that's why we begin our prayers by asking God to do things for us, by praying, then we discover the joy of God’s presence. Sure, we still want him to answer our prayers. But, even more, we yearn for God's presence, realizing that nothing is better than being with him. So instead of being defeatist, I found another dwelling place closer than ever to God..

I learn the true meaning of how to be more closer and to hold on to the clock of God. The true meaning of communion with God

Christian Definition

The way we do the things we do, is how others see us through and God knows what's on our hearts. Are we ready for a test? Do we sure we're doing it right? 
  Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you? Unless, of course, you fail the test? (2 Corinthians 13:5)
Let's start looking at our selves. We need to see what is to be done or change .Be watchful and be aware of what is all around. What's on your mind, your thought? Do your words inspire others? And what about your action? and your works? By your words and your deeds they will know your kind. How would those closest to you describe your Christianity? So define yourself, the way you speak, the way you move, and the way you think, is your self definition. Is it a Christian definition? How are you to the people around you? How are you to the God who's watching over you?

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CELIBACY, A Gift From GOD

1989 When me and my wife agreed that she will be the one this time to accept the work abroad for a one year contract, as I will continue the church service here at home. (previously, I'm the one working abroad)
This is the first time I will be doing every things outside and inside the house with my six children. But two days before her departure, a woman from the USA drop by our church that Sunday and she heard about my wife going abroad. She speak to us and said".YOU HAVE A GOOD JOB HERE (church service) WHY GO OUT OF YOUR COUNTRY AND SERVE PAGANS?". That words begin to struck guilt in my heart. I knew it is a warning from God, because I felt the weight of her words. But since the contract was already signed and a day left before her departure, there's nothing we can do but to abide in the contract. So I just pray to God all my tears to  protect her bring her safe back home, and I promise that I will dedicate myself in doing my best to serve. I promised I will not commit my self in any sexual activity or lustful desire in exchange of her protection,.

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1990 She finished the contract and I'm so relief I tank God for bringing her back hone to us .. And it was then when I realized that ever since the day she left, not even one time that I felt the urge or lustful  desire or even bad dream at night or the so called wet dreams.  The Lord keeps me busy by witnessing numbers of miracles, interventions, and healing.. A whole year experiencing the gift of CELIBACY!!.. Thats my clear knowledge of what CELIBACY is.  It has no struggle, not even trying to put away. it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast . ... It is really a GIFT FROM GOD.

 .The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. [1 Corinthians 10:13 )

It Is For You

I remember one time when I received a message that's so reveling and so clear. Hurriedly, I took my pen and pad and wrote it down. And I made it my topical sermon. After the service I felt so heavy on my shoulders, so I asked the Lord about it, then he said "son that message is for you, I'm telling that to you".. That was the time I learned the two directional revelation from the Lord that must be taken to considered. Not all the messages we are receiving are intended for others, some might be yours. so be sensitive, don't be too eager to shout it out, check your self first. In case you want it be your subject, wear it first. Eat your scroll, before others. Correction is for every one. So listen close to God, you Preachers .

Find a Common Ground to Share

On my way home at the train, I am wearing a smile for I can't forget that wonderful happening at the church service that day, when I saw a co-passenger next to me looking at with a smile . So I took the opportunity and gently open up and share the love of Jesus and what did happened and why I feel this  joy in my heart.After my story was heard I see the transference of a blessed feeling in the man's face.

. God wants to use us, as communicators of the good news of his love. This means, of course, that we must have a story to tell about Jesus Christ. But people will not be open to hear this story unless we have a genuine relationship with them. Like Paul, we are called to find common ground with people, to share life with them so that we might share the Gospel with them.

When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. 

[1 Corinthians 9:22]

The true and effective sharer or councilor is not the one who knows what's best in the other person, but the one who feels the heart of the person in the moment of depression or down cast and low in the spirit.As Christians, we are called to consider, not just what’s good for us, but also what’s good for others. Out of love we may choose not to do certain things that are permitted to us. Our freedom in Christ is not only for our own self-expression, but also so that we might serve those around us with sacrificial, Christ-like love

Paul made every effort to connect with those he was trying to reach with the Gospel. He sought to speak in a way they understood, And for us,let's find a common ground to share Jesus and our testimonies, for them to be save.

ANGELS

One Wednesday at Querino Avenue,,Paranaque City.Philippines, on a very crowded market place, Me and bro. Phil went on to our Street Evangelism Program, My topic of the day is about The Alcoholic Men and the Spirit of GOD( from Ephesians 5:18). In the closing part of my preaching, a man suddenly appear from the crowd with a closed fist, and shouted "Who is the devil" and ready to blow a punch on me. in between me and the drunk man, two tall men ( Cadette looking ) walk across and stop in between. If the drunken man release his fist, he will surely hit the tall man's chest. Naturally, the tall man reacted in defensive mode. Now it look like him against the two tall macho looking men. Subdued, and maybe thought the two men are with our group, the man walk away fearfully head low.. On our way home, my friend Phil praise the Lord for he know that only God can change the mans intention. He didn't saw the two tall macho men in between me and the man..But after I told him what I've seen,. then we remember the story of a beautiful church worker saved by the two big men from a killer rapist in Quezon city. And another church worker escorted by two big men to pass across the newly constructed isolated road in bacoor Cavite . The story of a beautiful church worker happened two months before I experience the baclaran incident from the two cadet looking men. and only month ago when the story of an elderly church worker escorted by two big macho men to cross the isolated place where killed hold up victims dumped. This happened in three different places. one in Quezon city, the other in Cavite city and mine in Paranaque city. The Bible said ; FOR HE WILL GIVE HIS ANGELS CHARGE CONCERNING YOU TO GUARD YOU IN ALL YOUR WAYS (psalm 91:11)



The first Incidence;

.The beautiful lady I'm talking about is a close friend of my niece a member of music ministry of their church, she lives in a group of settlers near the river. The only entrance and exit is through the narrow isle of the river, and on both sides of the isle are banana trees. This beautiful worker saw the man on her way home, the night just before he was arrested. That lives a question to her mind, so she decided to go and visit the man and also to share the Gospel and thank him for sparring her life.(This man has already raped and killed three girls) .At the city jail, she asked the man why he didn't do anything bad to her, the man gave her a stunning answer. He said" I'm not a fool to attack you with that two big men with you.............. Halleluijah !!




The Second Incidence;

The elderly church worker who persistently,  wanting to go home for her old mother at their home alone. after a long practice preparation at the church for their Sunday service.and its already past midnight and no one in the transportation service wanted to drive, because of the way in the newly constructed road was being used as a dumping ground for the dead victims of a high way robbers . Luckily to her surprised, one driver volunteered to accept the trip. At the arrival, the lady asked the driver how much doest it coast her, for it is a special trip, the driver answered" JUST PAY FOR ONE PERSON ONLY" ..Day after, she met the driver at the terminal, in to her curiosity, she asked the man why did he said "Just pay one only"? the driver said IF NOT FOR THOSE TWO BIG COMPANION OF YOURS ME TOO CAN NEVER BE HOME THAT NIGHT FOR MY PREGNANT WIFE iS ALL ALONE IN THE HOUSE>>....... Awesome GOD

The Rainbow And The Colors of Life

It's nice to look at the colors of the rainbow, much of that in between. It has a different expressions,and different stories. Like the colors of life,some times it's blue, sometime its red or yellow and sometimes its in between two color of life like green,orange and magenta . No one can say my life is all happiness, or all worry free.We experienced the ups and downs of life to see and feel the goodness and joyous moment of the life, the light after dark. So don't be sad, and do not envy or judge those who prospers in an ungodly ways..
Jesus said in;Matthew 5:45 , He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on righteous and unrighteous .
But not all is hardship, we can not deny that we sometimes received comfort from our family or some friends and most of the time from God . But if you feel you are still in the hardship,you can change your hardship to friendship, It's not forever. Because nothing in this world are permanent. Only the words of the Lord Jesus will never pass away.(Luke 21:33)
Revelation 3:10 =Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on earth.
So be strong and take courage. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; HE will never live you nor forsake you.( Deuteronomy 31:6 )