Title June 2020

THE CONSEQUENCES OF BEING LOST

When someone knows the truth but chooses not to follow it, when a person constantly hears messages like “Turn from sin,” “Give your life to Jesus,” and “This world is coming to an end,”—yet still remains unmoved—such a person is walking in the path of spiritual lostness. The signs of the end times, as spoken by the Lord Jesus, are all around us: the rise of plagues and diseases, people becoming lovers of pleasure and money rather than lovers of God, rumors of wars, false prophets, the gospel being preached worldwide, and the fig tree (Israel) blossoming again (Matthew 24:3–14; Luke 21:29–31).

Despite all these fulfilled signs, many people continue living as though nothing is happening. Even among those who call themselves Christians, there is a failure to realize we are living in the final hours—what the Bible calls the last days. They know the truth, but they refuse to act on it spiritually. They hear the gospel but consider it a message only for the “desperate,” the so-called “born-again radicals.” They say things like, “I will change someday,” “I will repent eventually.” Meanwhile, they continue to indulge in sin: watching pornography, committing fornication, and other acts they know are wrong. Deep down, they know they are lost—but they continue down that path, forgetting that being lost carries a price.

And that price is not just eternal damnation in hell—it begins even in this life.

Before a person ends up in hell, God often removes His presence from their life. To be abandoned by the world is one thing—but to be abandoned by God is the worst possible condition. When God departs from a soul, that soul becomes open to the invasion of evil spirits. The result? The level of wickedness in that person’s life increases dramatically.

For example, someone who begins with sexual immorality might not stop at heterosexual sin but may begin to desire same-sex relationships, or even unnatural affections toward animals or objects. This is part of the judgment—the consequence of suppressing the truth and rejecting God’s call to repentance.

Biblical Foundation

Romans 1:26–27 (NIV):
“Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.”

Notice the phrase: “received in themselves the due penalty for their error.” This is the wage of lostness. People who end up in deep perversion did not start there; they began by rejecting God’s truth, suppressing conviction, and ignoring the Holy Spirit’s call to repentance.

Continuing in Rebellion Leads to More Depravity

Romans 1:28–32 (NIV):
“Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity… They are gossips, slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful… Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.”

The pattern is clear: rejecting God leads to being handed over to a depraved mind. When conviction fades, sin escalates.

But There Is Hope in Christ

Yet, in spite of how far one may have gone in sin, Jesus Christ offers mercy to all who repent sincerely. He died and shed His blood to cleanse even the vilest sinner. If we turn to Him today, no matter our past, He will forgive us and make us new.

Isaiah 1:18 (NIV):
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV):
“If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

A Call to Repentance

If today you want to give your life to Jesus, this is the wisest decision you can ever make. You won’t regret it—many of us made that same decision and have never looked back.

Take a few moments to separate yourself, kneel down, and speak to God from your heart using the prayer below:

PRAYER OF REPENTANCE:
“Heavenly Father, I come before You today, acknowledging that I am a sinner in need of Your mercy. I have done many wrong things and deserve judgment. But I believe that You are a God of compassion, showing mercy to thousands who love You. I ask You today to forgive all my sins.
I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord, and I believe that He died and rose again for my salvation. Wash me now with the precious blood of Jesus and make me a new creation. From this day forward, I give You my life. Thank You, Jesus, for accepting and forgiving me. Amen.”

Next Steps After Repentance

If you prayed that prayer sincerely:

  • Start living out your repentance by turning away from the sinful habits and lifestyle you used to follow.

  • Find a Bible-believing church where you can grow with others in truth and worship in Spirit.

  • Get baptized—in water by immersion and in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38)—for the forgiveness of your sins.

  • Begin reading the Bible daily and praying regularly. God will guide the rest of your journey.

God bless you.
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YOU WILL STAND ALONE THAT DAY

May the name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed. Welcome as we learn fundamental truths for our journey in this earthly life. The Bible says the world is passing away along with its desires (1 John 2:17). One day, the day of judgment will come, and each person will give an account of themselves (Romans 14:12).

Many do not realize that on the day of judgment, every individual will stand alone before the judgment seat—without anyone beside them. You will stand alone, without your parents, without your sisters, brothers, or any relatives. Neither your parents nor your relatives will stand with you. Each person will stand by themselves and give their own account.

If you have lived a life deserving of judgment, you will be judged accordingly. Hell is an immense place—too vast to compare with this world. There is no room to share; it is bigger than this entire earth.

Consider this: even our current world’s population is not enough to fill a fraction of the uninhabited wilderness found just a few kilometers away from you. Hell, however, is many times greater than this world. It has ample room for all who will be cast there.

The bible declares that hell never fills and is never satisfied by those who enter it.

Proverbs 30:15-16

“The leech has two daughters, crying, ‘Give! Give!’ There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, ‘Enough!’:

16 Sheol (the grave/hell), and the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and fire that never says, ‘Enough.’”

Personal Accountability

Remember this when you gather in meetings of the Word of God, even if thousands are present: God does not speak to the crowd collectively but speaks to you personally. When God gives a warning, it is as though He is speaking to one individual—not many.

Let us reflect on the Ten Commandments God gave to Moses for the children of Israel. Each commandment sounds as if God is speaking to one person. Let us read:

Exodus 20:2-3

“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

3 You shall have no other gods before me.”

Notice God says, “I brought you out,” not “I brought you all out.” He is addressing one person at a time.

Continuing with the second commandment:

Exodus 20:4

“You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters under the earth.”

Again, God says “you shall not make” — addressing the individual, not a group.

So when you see many people worshiping idols, do not justify yourself by saying, “Since many do it, it’s okay.” God will judge you alone, because in this command, He is speaking to you personally.

All the other commandments follow the same pattern — “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” and so on — each directed personally, not collectively.

On the day of judgment, if you have sinned with someone else, you will not stand with them, nor will you see them there. You will be judged individually and cast into the lake of fire, where you will stand alone. You will not hear their voice or have their company — you will be alone.

Deceptions of Satan

Satan’s great scheme is to deceive people into thinking that because many sin, God will not judge all of them. He wants you to believe God will show mercy to the crowd because of their numbers.

But remember the flood in Noah’s days: some may have thought God would not judge the world and save only Noah’s family, but when the flood came, all perished except Noah’s household. The rest are now in hell, awaiting final judgment and casting into the lake of fire.

Also, Satan comforts people with lies that even if one dies in sin and goes to hell, the saints on earth can pray them out of hell and bring them to paradise. This is a lie from the enemy—do not be deceived!

If you die today in sin and end up in hell, you will never come out. You are lost forever.

Job 7:9-10

“As the cloud vanishes and is gone, so one who goes down to the grave does not return.

10 He will never come to his house again; his place will know him no more.”

A Call to Repentance

Child of God, listen to this warning from God’s Word today. Do not dress in ways that the world does and say, “Because many do it, it’s okay,” whether it is the preacher or your friends. Hear God’s Word today: On that day, you will stand alone! Your preacher will not be there, your friends will not be there, and I will not be there either.

It will be you, Him, and the book of His words—the book of your life.

If you are a young person who loves football and makes it your god, spending 90 minutes watching it, yet you close your eyes when the Word of God is preached for only ten minutes—remember God says, “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:3). This command is spoken directly to you.

Today is the Day of Salvation

Repent today if you have not yet repented. Few days remain before the rapture of the saints from the earth. Any moment now the last trumpet will sound, and the saints will be caught up to heaven, leaving behind the great tribulation of the Antichrist and the fearful judgment of the Day of the Lord.

Be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ with full immersion water baptism, receive the forgiveness of your sins, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Hell is real!

Maranatha! (Come Lord Jesus!)

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IF JUST ONE IS LIKE THIS! HOW ABOUT MORE THAN 153?

Blessed be the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who loves us to the uttermost. I welcome you to meditate on the Scriptures, as we are instructed in the Bible to know Him deeply—until we reach “the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians 4:13–14, NKJV).

One might ask: Why, when the Lord appeared to His disciples after His resurrection—on that morning when they were fishing—does the Bible mention that they caught exactly 153 large fish? Why is the number recorded so precisely? And why did the Lord, on the shore, have only one fish?

Let’s read the passage:

John 21:3–13 (NKJV)
3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing.
4 But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
5 Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No.”
6 And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish.
7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and plunged into the sea.
8 But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, about two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fish.
9 Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.
10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have just caught.”
11 Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not broken.
12 Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, “Who are You?”—knowing that it was the Lord.
13 Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and likewise the fish.

The scene is striking: Jesus tells them where to cast the net, and they catch an extraordinary haul—153 large fish, so many that they could hardly pull the net in. Yet when they come to shore, Jesus already has a meal prepared: bread and one fish, roasting over a charcoal fire.

Why only one? Not a net full?

That single fish, prepared by Jesus Himself, was the one He gave to them alongside the bread (John 21:13). This was not just any fish—it was His fish, given from His own hand. And the joy, satisfaction, and nourishment from that one fish must have been unlike anything they had ever tasted. It blessed them all, fed them all, and refreshed them all.

The Lord was teaching a lesson: If one soul brought to Him is this precious, how much greater will be the joy when there are 153?

Just after this meal, Jesus turns to Peter and begins the famous dialogue:

“Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” … “Feed My lambs… Tend My sheep… Feed My sheep” (John 21:15–17).

The connection is clear: the 153 fish represent the great harvest of souls to be brought into the Kingdom. But the one fish, lovingly prepared by the Lord, represents the immense value of even a single soul saved.

Jesus Himself declared:

“There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10).

If one soul brings such joy to heaven, imagine the multiplied rejoicing over 153—or over countless more brought in by faithful laborers.

Even today, the Lord is reminding us: The work He has called us to—fishing for people lost in the world—is never in vain. The rewards in heaven will far outweigh any effort here on earth (1 Corinthians 15:58). If only we could taste now the reward He has prepared for winning just one soul, we would never tire of the work—day or night.

This challenges us to examine our God-given gifts:

Do our songs draw people to Christ, or are they mainly for profit and fame?

Do our sermons point people to the Lord, or merely to worldly success?

Do we shepherd God’s flock with care, or are we scattering it?

Today, the Lord asks you personally:

“Do you love Me?”

If you do, then like the disciples, use the gifts He has entrusted to you to bring in as many as you can—because the worth of a single soul in Christ’s eyes is beyond calculation, and it fills heaven with celebration.

May the Lord bless you and hold your hand.
Maranatha!

 

 

 

 

 

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DO NOT OVERTHINK

One of the weaknesses Satan loves to exploit in a person is overthinking.
Overthinking drains courage and can even weaken faith.

For example, if you plan to meet someone, but you spend too much time imagining “What will happen when we meet? What will I say? How will they react?”—fear can easily creep in, and you may lose the focus of what you originally intended to do or say.

The same applies in the life of faith. There are small but crucial matters to keep in mind—if ignored, you will find yourself constantly losing confidence and inner peace, making it harder to serve God.
The Holy Spirit works in peace and calmness (Isaiah 30:15).

Jesus’ Teaching
The Lord Jesus gave this instruction to His disciples:

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves.
Beware of men; for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues;
and you will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you will speak, for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say.”
(Matthew 10:16–19, NKJV)

Jesus was speaking about moments when believers would be brought before accusers and authorities. He commanded them not to be anxious or to start plotting how to defend themselves, but instead to remain calm—because the Holy Spirit would give them the words at the very moment they were needed (Luke 12:11–12).

The Same Principle in Preaching
This applies not only in times of trial but also in ministry—especially in preaching.
When the Holy Spirit sends you to proclaim God’s Word, it is not the time to overthink:

“What exactly will I say?”

“Can I preach for the whole time allotted?”

“What if I forget my words midway?”

“What if there is someone more knowledgeable than me listening?”

Overthinking like this hinders the free flow of the Holy Spirit.

Instead, after preparing your message—receiving the revelation God has placed in your spirit through His Word or His servant—simply have a few key Scriptures ready. Then spend the remaining time in prayer, waiting for the moment to speak. When the time comes, start speaking, and the Holy Spirit will join you, causing the message to flow in a way that may even surprise you.

Avoid Fear-Based Self-Comparison
If you begin thinking:

“That pastor knows more than me.”

“What if I make a mistake?”

“My voice isn’t strong enough.”

—you will only invite hesitation. Remember, Jesus promised:

“…for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”
(Luke 12:12)

When the preaching is over, you may return to your normal self and wonder, “How did I manage to speak so clearly? How did the time pass so quickly?” That is a sign the Holy Spirit was at work—you were simply the vessel.

The Power of the Holy Spirit
The power of the Spirit in a believer can fill and then ebb, but it does not leave (John 14:16–17). During ordinary activities or sleep, the manifestation may seem “low,” but in moments of need, it surges.
For example:

When you stand to preach, courage suddenly comes.

When you are brought before a court without knowing what to say, wisdom is suddenly given.

Paul experienced this and testified:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
(2 Corinthians 12:9)

Biblical Examples
Samson — He was not always physically strong; the Spirit’s power would come upon him at specific moments (Judges 14:6; 15:14–15).

King Saul — When Israel faced battle, the Spirit of God would come upon him powerfully, filling him with unusual courage (1 Samuel 11:6).

Final Encouragement
From today, do not overthink when it comes to doing God’s work—or even other tasks—if you have surrendered your life to Christ. Since your path is committed to Him (Proverbs 3:5–6), He will be with you:

To give you words to speak.

To grant you wisdom and understanding.

To fight for you and guide you.

Do not measure your capacity by your present strength or intellect; wait until you are in the moment, and you will see God’s hand.

“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
(Exodus 14:14)

And as God told Moses:

“Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward.”
(Exodus 14:15)

Go forward—don’t look to the left or the right. The Lord is with you.

 

 

 

 

 

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Let Your Kingdom Come

Shalom,

Jesus taught us to pray like this:

“Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come…”
— Matthew 6:9-10

Indeed, we know that one day His kingdom will come on earth. But on the other side of the coin, those of us who are eagerly awaiting that kingdom — what kind of attitude or readiness should we have?

Have you ever found yourself waiting for someone or something, and unfortunately, that person or thing is delayed? The waiting moment becomes uncomfortable. Even five minutes can feel like an hour. You find yourself constantly calling or messaging, asking: “Where are you? Why haven’t I seen you yet? Hurry up, please! Run or take a motorcycle—I’ve been waiting here for a long time. What happened? Where are you stuck?”

You see, all this urgency is because waiting can be painful.

But it would be impossible to say you are waiting for someone if three hours pass and you feel no worry, no need to call or check where they are, or when they will arrive. If you were truly waiting, you would be fully engaged, not distracted by other things.

This is exactly what God expects from us who say we are waiting for the Lord. We must continually remind ourselves and pray, “Lord, let Your kingdom come quickly!” This is a crucial attitude God desires in every true born-again believer. That is why Jesus included this petition in the core of the Lord’s Prayer.

A good way to test if you are truly ready for heaven is to examine this: do you have a passionate longing for the day of His return? If you don’t, then know this: even if the rapture happened today, you would not go anywhere—you would remain here on earth.

It’s like a student preparing for the final exam. When they remember the exam day is near, they eagerly want it to come so they can finish and rest. But the unprepared student dreads the exam and wishes for more time to remain at school because they are not ready.

As believers on earth, God expects us every day, from waking to sleeping, to pray and long for that glorious day—to hasten the coming of the day when we will be taken home to our Father in heaven. To experience the grace of salvation, to rest with Him forever.

That day of the rapture—when we will see our Lord Jesus face to face in the clouds—is the day we eagerly await. The day we receive the reward of the Lamb and the angels in heaven, prepared for us since eternity.

That day we will see a new heaven and a new earth—without tears, pain, sickness, war, earthquakes, hatred, competition, worldly worries, poverty, or discrimination. That is the day we pray for and long to come.

This is a prayer we should bring before God every day. You may feel it has no value in your eyes, but before God, it is of utmost importance.

Yet often we come to God asking for cars, houses, businesses, spouses—things of this world—without considering that this world is passing away (1 John 2:17).

We must remember that God sees us as unworthy of inheriting His kingdom if we do not long for it.

Start today building the habit of urging God for His kingdom to come quickly on earth, as He promised long ago. This attitude proves that you genuinely desire the rapture and the wiping away of all tears.

Even creation itself longs for that day—animals and nature anticipate the time of our glorification; how much more should we, the heirs?

Romans 8:18-20 says:

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope…”

Maranatha — Come, Lord Jesus!

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How Can We Differentiate Between the Voice of an Angel and the Holy Spirit?

ANSWER:

God communicates with people in various ways. He can speak directly to individuals, send angels to deliver His messages, or use human beings as messengers. In rare instances, He may even use animals (Numbers 22:30) or elements of nature (Job 12:7-9) as a means of communication.

Theological Insight:
From a theological perspective, God speaks in diverse ways, but His messages are always consistent and true. When God speaks directly, He does so to communicate His will, to guide, and to reveal Himself to His creation. The use of angels and humans as intermediaries reflects God’s sovereign will to use created beings to carry His message. This understanding is important because it shows that God’s mode of communication may vary, but His intent and message remain unchanged.

Humans and animals are physical beings, and God does not use their spirits to communicate with us. For example, God does not use my spirit or someone else’s spirit to speak to another person’s spirit. Instead, when God wants to speak to someone, He communicates to a servant in the spirit, and that servant then delivers the message. It is only the Holy Spirit and holy angels who have the spiritual nature to speak to us in this way because they are spiritual beings. The Bible affirms this spiritual distinction in Hebrews 1:14 (NKJV): “Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?” Angels, as spiritual beings, are sent to serve God’s purposes, including speaking to His people.

Angels and the Holy Spirit:
Angels, while powerful and important servants of God, always act in obedience to His will and speak His messages, never their own. They can appear in human form, give a message directly, or communicate through a person’s spirit. However, when angels speak, it is essentially the voice of God speaking through them, as the angels are merely His messengers.

Genesis 22:10-16 (NKJV):
In this passage, when Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac, the Angel of the Lord speaks to him directly. The message the angel delivers is clearly divine, and the tone suggests that it’s not just any angel but a representative of God Himself. The angel’s voice in this passage reflects God’s will, and this is why the angel’s words carry such authority, even though it’s technically an angel speaking.

“But the Angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, ‘Abraham, Abraham!’… and He said, ‘Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.’” (Genesis 22:11-12 NKJV)

This passage makes it clear that the message delivered by the angel is as authoritative as God’s direct command. The angel is simply conveying God’s message, highlighting that the distinction between the angel’s voice and God’s voice is not always easy to discern.

Exodus 3:1-6 (NKJV):
Moses’ encounter with the Angel of the Lord in the burning bush is another key passage that helps us understand the role of angels in delivering God’s messages. In this passage, although God Himself is speaking through the angel, the narrative presents the angel’s words as if they are directly from God.

“The Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush… when the Lord saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, ‘Moses! Moses!’” (Exodus 3:2-4 NKJV)

Here, the angel is delivering God’s message to Moses, and the angel’s words are clearly God’s. The distinction between the angel and God becomes blurred because the message is the same. This shows that angels, though separate beings, carry God’s voice and speak His words without modification.

Judges 2:1 (NKJV):
In this passage, the Angel of the Lord speaks to the Israelites, declaring that God is the one who led them out of Egypt and fulfilled His promises. Although the angel uses the first-person pronoun “I,” it’s important to understand that it is God who made the covenant, not the angel.

“Then the Angel of the Lord came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said: ‘I led you up from Egypt and brought you to the land of which I swore to your fathers; and I said, I will never break My covenant with you.’” (Judges 2:1 NKJV)

The angel here is acting as a spokesperson, delivering a message that God Himself had given. This passage reinforces the idea that angels do not speak their own words but relay God’s instructions and promises to His people.

Theological Implications:
Angels are, in essence, servants who relay God’s will. They do not speak independently of God. When they speak, they are essentially God’s voice in the world. This understanding helps us comprehend why it is difficult to differentiate between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voice of an angel. Both deliver God’s message, though one is a direct spiritual presence (the Holy Spirit) and the other is a messenger (the angel).

Differentiating the Voice of God and His Messengers:
It is difficult to distinguish the voice of the Holy Spirit from the voice of an angel, especially when both speak with the authority of God. For instance, an angel may say, “I the Lord have said…” and you might assume it’s God speaking directly, when in fact, it’s His angel delivering the message.

The Key Lesson:
Rather than trying to differentiate between the voices of the Holy Spirit and angels, the focus should be on obedience. The important thing is not which voice we hear, but that we listen and obey, knowing that God is speaking to us through His messengers, whether directly or through an angel. In John 14:26 (NKJV), Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will guide us in all truth:

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”

The message, whether delivered by the Holy Spirit directly or by an angel, remains the same: we must listen and obey. The key takeaway is that obedience to God’s will is what matters most, regardless of whether the message comes directly from God or through His angels.

Conclusion:
Theologically speaking, the distinction between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voice of angels is blurred because both are speaking the same divine message. What is most important is not to differentiate between these voices but to obey what we hear, knowing it comes from God. Let us be attentive and obedient to His messages, whether they come through His Holy Spirit or His angels.

May God bless us as we heed His Word and share it with others.

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WHATEVER YOU DO FOR CHRIST HAS VALUE

Shalom! Welcome to our Bible study.

In life, never forget to give to God. Whether you are a pastor, teacher, prophet, or simply a believer who has surrendered your life to Jesus—offering to God should never be neglected. Many overlook this aspect, thinking it’s optional or insignificant.

It is true: we cannot give God anything that did not come from Him in the first place

(1 Chronicles 29:14 – “Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand”).

Yet our giving holds great meaning in the heart of God. Giving is an expression of care, love, and honor. It does not matter if what you give seems small—it can still touch God’s heart deeply.

A Picture of Giving
Imagine your child returning from school with a small gift—a pen—and saying, “Mom/Dad, I saw this and thought it would help you with your work.” You know the money came from you in the first place, yet the act touches you because it shows love, thoughtfulness, and appreciation. You wouldn’t see it as just “a pen,” but as a sign of your child’s heart. You would even feel moved to bless them more—perhaps ten times over—because of their act of love.

That’s how it is when we give to God. Whether it’s money, time, resources, or service, He does not evaluate it merely as “material value,” but as a reflection of our love, honor, and devotion

(2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”).

Giving Should Be Willing, Not Forced
God never forces us to give. True giving comes from understanding its spiritual importance. It flows from a willing heart, not a command under threat.

The proper place to give is where God’s Word is being taught—this is the essence of an offering. God does not “store” these offerings in heaven; they are used here on earth to advance His work through His servants (Philippians 4:15–17). Yet God is not dependent on our giving to fulfill His purposes. Even if you or I refuse to give, He has countless ways to provide for His work.

The Example of Esther
In Esther 4:10–14, Queen Esther hesitated to risk her life for her people. Mordecai reminded her:

“Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place… And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

Mordecai’s words carry a timeless truth: if we refuse to participate in God’s work, He can and will use others. But when we humble ourselves and respond, He gives us the privilege of being part of His plan—and the blessings that come with it.

When we give to God, we align ourselves with His purposes, becoming vessels He uses to accomplish His will. Refusing to give does not stop His mission, but it can cause us to miss the joy and blessing of being part of it.

Final Encouragement
May the Lord help us to live out these truths—not only with our lips but also with our actions. As Jesus said in Matthew 6:21, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Maranatha—Come, Lord Jesus!

 

 

 

 

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“Then Men Began to Call Upon the Name of the LORD”

(Genesis 4:26)

Shalom! It is another day the Lord has graciously granted us through His abundant mercy. I welcome you to meditate together on the profound words of our God, especially as “that day” draws nearer (Hebrews 10:25).

Today, we will revisit the book of Genesis and examine the life choices made by two men—Cain and Seth—and how their decisions shaped the destiny of their descendants, particularly in the seventh generation.

 

1. Cain – The Prosperous but Godless Line

We know Cain as the first man to receive a curse from God after murdering his brother Abel (Genesis 4:8–12). God told him:

“You will be a restless wanderer on the earth.” (Genesis 4:12, NIV)

Many imagine Cain as a pitiful, deranged figure—perhaps like a homeless beggar. Yet Scripture reveals the opposite. Cain built a city (Genesis 4:17) and his descendants were innovative, skilled, and advanced in civilization (Genesis 4:16–24). They excelled in music, metallurgy, and livestock rearing.

If material success and intellectual progress were the true measure of God’s blessing, then Cain’s lineage would appear far more “blessed” than Seth’s. But prosperity without God is hollow (Mark 8:36). Cain’s line pursued earthly achievement, yet excluded the Lord from their lives.

 

2. Seth – The Line That Sought God

After Abel’s death, God granted Adam and Eve another son, Seth:

“Seth also had a son, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to call on the name of the LORD.” (Genesis 4:26, NIV)

Unlike Cain’s descendants, Seth’s family realized that life without God is empty—even if one has wealth, skills, and status (Ecclesiastes 1:2). They organized themselves to seek God earnestly. They learned to pray, to fast, to live righteously, and to offer sacrifices with sincere hearts.

Their focus was not human achievement, but divine fellowship. This hunger for God bore fruit in the seventh generation: Enoch, a man who “walked faithfully with God” and was taken up to heaven without dying (Genesis 5:24; Hebrews 11:5).

 

3. The Seventh Generation Contrast

In Cain’s line, the seventh from Adam was Lamech—a man more corrupt than Cain. He introduced polygamy (Genesis 4:19), committed murder without remorse, and boasted about it (Genesis 4:23–24). Yet even his line still thrived materially.

In Seth’s line, the seventh generation produced Enoch, whose intimacy with God foreshadows the rapture of the saints (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). This shows a spiritual law: persistent calling upon the Lord shapes a holy lineage, while ignoring God—even with worldly success—leads to deeper corruption.

 

4. The Two Lines Today

These two spiritual lineages still exist:

The Seth-like Church: In the New Testament, this is the Church that began at Pentecost, calling on the name of Jesus (Acts 2:21). God promised that, like Enoch, His faithful people will one day be taken in the Rapture before the Great Tribulation (1 Thessalonians 5:9; Revelation 3:10).

The Cain-like World: This represents those who prioritize education, wealth, and innovation but reject God. When warned about the end times, they scoff (2 Peter 3:3–4).

We now live in the age of the seventh church—Laodicea (Revelation 3:14–22). The next great event is the Rapture, after which judgment will fall upon the earth.

 

5. The Call to Action

Beloved, if you are in Christ, keep calling upon His name with persistence (Romans 10:13). Whether alive or asleep in the grave, the trumpet will sound, and you will be caught up to be with the Lord forever (1 Corinthians 15:51–52).

If you have been indifferent to the gospel, now is the time to turn to Jesus. Repent, believe, and begin to walk with Him. The door of mercy is still open, but not for long (2 Corinthians 6:2).

Blessing:

“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” (Isaiah 55:6, ESV)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Let Each of You Learn to Control His Own Body

Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:4–5

“That each one of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor,

not in the passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God.”

(1 Thessalonians 4:4–5, NKJV)

Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome as we study the Scriptures together. It is never in vain to remind ourselves of the truths we have learned before in various places.

The Bible teaches us the principle of self-control. This means that although you may have the ability or opportunity to do something, you choose to restrain yourself for God’s glory. Controlling the body is very similar to self-control—it is the practice of ruling over your body instead of letting your body rule over you.

One of the strongest forces driving those who do not know God is the desire for sexual immorality. This is exactly what Paul addresses in verse 5: uncontrolled lust.

For this to be overcome, a believer must learn to force the body into obedience. This process begins when you invite Jesus Christ into your life and receive the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit does not physically block you from sinning; instead, He empowers you to overcome the sin working in your members.

“Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members?” (James 4:1, NKJV)

Once you believe in Christ, the next step is separating yourself from all triggers of lust. The enemy would be satisfied if you confessed sin but never made the decision to remove the root causes. For example:

He would want you to repent of fornication but still keep watching pornography.

He would want you to confess worldliness but still listen to secular music that stirs up sinful passions.

He would want you to repent with your mouth but remain in the same sinful environment.

True victory comes when you deliberately cut off every source that fuels lust.

“If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you… And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you.” (Matthew 5:29–30, NKJV)

This may mean:

Avoiding certain TV shows or movies.

Distancing yourself from friends who influence you toward sin.

Leaving certain social media groups that promote impurity.

It begins with your decision. When you make this choice, you will find it much easier to control your body.

God’s Word warns us to learn to control our bodies—meaning it is a skill that can be developed. If it were impossible, God would not command it. He is not unjust to require what He has not empowered us to do.

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13, NKJV)

 

It is indeed possible to live victoriously over the flesh, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Maranatha — The Lord is coming soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rise Up as the Zipporah of Christ – The Rapture Is Near

There are many mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven that God concealed in the Old Testament. The Bible tells us that “the Law is only a shadow of the good things to come” (Hebrews 10:1).

One of these prophetic shadows is seen in the story of Moses after fleeing Egypt and escaping to the desert of Midian. There he met a Cushite (African) woman named Zipporah, whom he married and lived with for many years — perhaps over 30.

After about 40 years in Midian, while tending the flock of his father-in-law, God appeared to Moses in the burning bush and commanded him to return to Egypt to deliver the Israelites. But notice this — Moses did not take Zipporah with him to witness the deliverance. Instead, he left her safely with her family and went with Aaron alone.

Only after the Israelites had been delivered, crossed the Red Sea, and the heavy work of redemption was complete, do we see Zipporah brought to Moses in the wilderness by her father Jethro (Exodus 18:1–5).

Moses and Zipporah as a Prophetic Picture
Why didn’t Zipporah go to Egypt with Moses?
Because in this divine pattern:

Moses represents Christ.

Zipporah represents the Bride — the Church.

Just as Moses first fled from his own people when they rejected him and went to a foreign land where he took a Gentile bride, so Jesus, when rejected by His own people the Jews (Matthew 23:37–39), went to a “place” they could not follow (John 7:33–36) — and there He found us, the Gentiles, and by grace made us His Bride.

For nearly 2,000 years, Christ has dwelt with His predominantly Gentile Church, just as Moses lived many years with Zipporah before returning to his people. During this period, Israel has been blinded in part to the truth of the Messiah (Romans 11:25).

A Sudden Turn Back to Israel
One day, suddenly, God told Moses to return to rescue Israel from their oppressors. Likewise, a day is coming when God will again turn His saving attention to Israel.

The disciples even asked Jesus:

Acts 1:6–7 – “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, ‘It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by His own authority.’”

When that day comes, Christ will return — not empty-handed, but with the rod of authority — to judge the nations and deliver Israel in the midst of the Great Tribulation (Revelation 19:15; Zechariah 14:3–5). The plagues Moses brought on Egypt were only a foreshadow of the judgments described in Revelation 8, 9, and 16.

The Bride Will Not Face the Tribulation
Just as Zipporah was absent during Moses’ confrontations with Pharaoh, the Bride of Christ will not be present during the Great Tribulation. She will already have been caught up in the Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). The judgments will fall on those left behind.

The Bride’s Precious Value
In Numbers 12, when Miriam and Aaron spoke against Zipporah, God struck Miriam with leprosy instantly. This shows the immense value the Bride holds in God’s eyes. If you are truly part of Christ’s Bride, you are more precious to Him than anything else on earth — even more than national Israel.

But not everyone who claims to be “saved” is the Bride. The Bride must be spiritually pure — set apart from sin, living in holiness, and walking in an intimate relationship with Christ. It is not enough to simply say, “I believe.”

The Urgency of the Hour
These are the last days. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ or if your spiritual “lamp” is not prepared (Matthew 25:1–13), know that the Rapture could happen at any moment — tonight, tomorrow, or before this month ends. Every passing day brings us closer.

Remember: “From everyone who has been given much, much will be required” (Luke 12:48).

Israel’s eyes are partially closed now, but in the end, they will believe when Christ comes to them (Romans 11:26; Zechariah 12:10). Until then, the window of grace for the Gentile Church is still open — but not for long.

Maranatha — The Lord is coming soon.

 

 

 

 

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