Monday, September 19, 2011

“AT THE BACK OF THE CLOUDS, THE SUN IS ALWAYS SHINING”

MONDAY
MI DAILY DEVOTION
“AT THE BACK OF THE CLOUDS, THE SUN IS ALWAYS SHINING”
(Psalm 30:5- 6) 5- “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. 6- And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.”

I first heard this quotes from my pastor 3 decades ago; in his preaching he quotes: “AT THE BACK OF THE CLOUDS, THE SUN IS ALWAYS SHINING” It’s true; Biblically, naturally, scientifically, practically and even spiritually. Let us spiritualized this phrase: “AT THE BACK OF THE CLOUDS (the people who stand in your way or the problems along the way), THE SON (the Lord Jesus Christ who promised us that He will never leave us nor forsake us) IS ALWAYS SHINING” It’s a blessing to know that Jesus is at the other end of the tunnel shining as the light of our darkened world. Like Joseph the son of Jacob; God was the only light in the total darkness of the Well every time he looks up to heaven. Jesus was the only light for Paul and Silas when they were in the dark Dungeon. (Acts chapters 15- 16) God was David’s light in the Cave when King Saul was trying to kill him.

(Psalm 73:25- 26) 25- “Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. 26- My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”

Sunday, September 18, 2011

REVIVAL- IT’S ABOUT THE GLORY OF GOD!!!

SUNDAY
MI DAILY DEVOTION
REVIVAL- IT’S ABOUT THE GLORY OF GOD!!!
(II Chronicles 7:1- 3) 1- “Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house 2- And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house. 3- And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”

“Revival starts from the heart of a Christian who humbly prayed to God in repentance and with a broken heart for the Lord, in His Word and a desire to worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth.” ElyRS
“Revival is the inner longing of God’s people for His presence and glory.” ElyRS
“Don’t expect revival if you have an unforgiving spirit with your spouse, church members of fellow Christians.” ElyRS
“Don’t let yourself be comfortable seating in a dead church or a church where you can’t even feel the presence and glory of God.” ElyRS
(II Chronicles 7:14) “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”