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JESUS WON'T LET YOU GO

Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. 

His mother, in the house was looking out the window; saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. 

It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. 

The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.

 Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved. The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mom wouldn't let go." You and I can identify with that little boy. 

We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, or anything quite so dramatic. But, you might have the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. 

In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you. The Scripture teaches that God loves you. If you have Christ in your life, you have become a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way. 

But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril - and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-o-war begins, and if you have the scars of His love on your arms, be very, very grateful. He did not - and will not - let you go. My dear young friend, Jesus Christ is waiting for you. If you surrender your life today to Him, He will carry you and He will protect you from your enemies. Whatever be the cost, He will not let you go.

CAST YOUR BURDEN ON JESUS

My dear young friend,

   Today you might be filled with sorrow and pain in your heart. You are struggling because you don’t know the way to come out of your sorrow. You might hate your life for all the pain it brings. Don’t be discouraged my dear young friend.

Jesus says in Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Do not hold onto your sorrows and pain. Cast all your burdens on Jesus and He will care for you. He will take away all your sorrows and burden. He will fill your life with His peace which brings rest and happiness.

A Professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see & asked the students “How much do you think this glass weighs?”
'50g!' .... '100g!' ..... '125g' ..the students answered. “I really don't know unless I weigh it,” said the professor, “but, my question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?” 'Nothing' …..the students said. 'Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?' the professor asked. 'Your arm would begin to ache' said one of the student.
“You're right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?”
“Your arm could go numb, you might have severe muscle stress & paralysis & have to go to hospital for sure!” … ventured another student & all the students laughed …
“Very good, But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?” asked the professor.
‘No’…. Was the answer. “Then what caused the arm ache & the muscle stress?”
The students were puzzled. “What should I do now to come out of pain?” asked professor again.
‘Put the glass down!’ said one of the students. “Exactly!” said the professor.

Life's problems are something like this. Hold it for a few minutes in your head & they seem OK.
Think of them for a long time & they begin to ache. Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything. But if you put away all your sorrows in the presence of Jesus, He will not let you go weary.

Bible says in Psalms 55:22 “Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you…”

My dear young friend, cast all your burden and sorrow upon Jesus. He will sustain you. Surely Jesus will carry you in His hands. You will not be put to shame. Jesus Christ will surely fill you with joy and happiness. Your days of grief will come to an end. He will fill your life with everlasting joy.

JESUS IS THERE FOR YOU ALWAYS (NICE POEM TAKEN FROM INTERNET)

Three guys were tried for crimes against humanity.
Two guys committed crimes.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were given government trials.
Two guys had fair trials.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were whipped and beaten.
Two guys had it coming.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were given crosses to carry.
Two guys earned their crosses.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were mocked and spit at along the way.
Two guys cursed and spit back.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were nailed to crosses.
Two guys deserved it.
One guy didn't.

Three guys agonized over their abandonment.
Two guys had reason to be abandoned.
One guy didn't.

Three guys talked while hanging on their crosses.
Two guys argued.
One guy didn't.

Three guys knew death was coming.
Two guys resisted.
One guy didn't.

One.
Two.
Three guys died on three crosses.

Three days later.
Two guys remained in their graves.
One guy didn't.

YOUR EXPECTATION SHALL NOT BE CUT OFF! DO NOT GIVE UP YOUR HOPE

(THIS ARTICLE IS TAKEN FROM ONE OF THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF JESUS REDEEMS AND IT IS WRITTEN BY BRO.MOHAN C LAZARUS)

Many years before, I met at Egmore in Chennai a father and son of Thirunelveli. I casually enquired them, “For what purpose you come over here to Chennai?”

Both of them seemed to be distressed. The father said, “Sir, he is my son. He completed his studies and got his degree. Now our Tamil Nadu government has opened venue for employment opportunities concerning his studies. The interview will be slated for tomorrow for this job. That is why we came even one day before.”

“But you are in deep distress…….why?” I asked. The father replied,” Today we went to the concerned office to know the interview tactics. However, to our dismay, the people there asked us how much money we were ready to offer for that job and it had no meaning to bring only the Call Letter for the interview. I said that we were not of such rich people. Had my son been got through the interview, it would have been a real blessing to our family and that only with the hope we came from such a far of place.

On hearing my reply, they laughed. “Without money nothing will be happened here. Well…..else, do you have any recommendation letter from any of our ministers?”They enquired.

I said, “We have no contact with any of our ministers to get such recommendation letter.”The officials laughingly said, “Here one candidate brought recommendation letter from two ministers and awaiting his turn for the interview. When the situation is like this, you came here with empty hand, without money or recommendation letter. Your coming to Chennai is utter waste. Your son could not get the job. Return to your native.”

“That is the reason that we are deeply distressed and now we are in double mind-Whether we remain here to attend the interview or to return to our home town.”

The family of that person once belongs to Hinduism. At a later stage, they accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and came into His Fold. They have much love upon their Lord. I already knew those facts.

So I said to them, “Come on, let us pray.”I took them to a nearby room. I said, “What else, if you have neither money nor a recommendation letter from a minister? Jesus is with us! He divided the Red Sea! He pulled down the mighty fortress of Jericho! You came here by believing Him only…..isn’t it?”

They answered in affirmative! “Yes …we came here with anchoring our faith on our Lord only!”

“Your faith will not go in vain. Let us pray in faith. Surely the Lord will do miracle for you!”

Nevertheless, the father added, “The interview is for only one post in the whole Tamil Nadu!”

“Why not that one person should be your son? Certainly the Lord will do a miracle for you!”With these encouraging words, I led them into prayer.

At that time, the power of the Lord was descending on us. I said to his son, “Attend the interview boldly. The Lord will do a miracle for you!” Then I Left them.

Some months rolled on. One day I was standing at a bus stop in Thoothukudi. On seeing me there while passing at that side, that father rushed towards me. He gladly said, “Brother, on that day at a crucial time that you have prayed for my son’s interview. Many candidates came with the recommendation letters from various ministers and accompanied by great people in power. However, our Lord spoke to the concerned interview officials to select my son for that only post!”

See….. When the Lord intervened, the recommendation letters from ministers too went to the dustbin: because, He is God, the Almighty! Your expectation shall not be cut off! Do not give up your hope; for certainly there is an end!

You may be looking for the Lord trustfully pertaining to your business, associating with your studies, or relating to your ministerial affairs, whatever it may be, your expectation shall not go amiss! For surely there is an end!

JESUS WILL CARRY YOU

In a painting it was picturing foot prints of two persons walking together. Below that drawing, the story of that art was written.

The story goes like this: When the Lord takes along with Him a Godly man; the imprints of their feet are visible on the sand. While they go as such, they have to cross a dark valley. On seeing this dark valley, the godly man feared very much. Nevertheless, he has an encouragement in his heart that as the Lord is nearby he can cross that valley by holding His hand tightly. Likewise they crossed that dark valley. When they return back the place was so visible with the day light. The godly man sees only two foot prints in that particular length.

He is shocked. He thought that in that particular place Jesus might have left him alone; so only the imprints of two footprints alone remained there instead of four foot prints. He sadly asked the Lord, “Lord, here there are only two foot prints that belonged to a single man.  Up to this place you were coming along with me. But, where have you been from this point by leaving me alone?”

A smile sweeps through the Lord’s face. “Son, they are the foot prints of mine legs!” the perplexed godly man asked, “If it be so, where have I gone then?” The Lord says, “This is a very arduous and blind path. I knew that you were terrified of this. So I took you upon my shoulder and was carrying along!”

YOU ARE NOT AN ORPHAN

(THIS PASSAGE WAS WRITTEN BY BRO. MOHAN C LAZARUS WHO IS AN EVANGELIST FROM INDIA)

In the early days of my ministry, I had been invited to a three day Gospel Meeting organized in a small village. I was sheltered in the local school building.

 In the middle of my staying, one young man came to see me there. While I enquired about him, he began to weep like a child. Amidst sobbing he said, “Sir, my relatives had killed my parents and took possession of my entire property. They drove me out of my native place.

“I came to this place some years back and since then I have been here. I used to do any works that are demanded by anyone else. I have my living on the meager amount that I am earning through these petty helps.

“But Sir, some locals call me a gamin. This gives me pain. Now you please tell me, am I a street Arab?” His words imbued in his tears.

The words spelt out from a wounded heart of that young man anguished me. I was perplexed and did not know how to answer him. At this juncture I prayed for a minute in my heart.

The Spirit of God gave me wisdom. I asked him, “Have you accepted Jesus Christ?”

His face shone bright. He wiped away his tears and said joyfully, “Sir, recently few months back I heard about Jesus Christ through someone else. I accept him into my heart.”

I said, “As you have accepted Jesus, you became His child and He, your father. [John 1:12]. Since Jesus Christ is your father, how can you be an orphan? Certainly you are not!” On hearing this, his exuberance found no boundary!

“If it be so, I am not an orphan!”-He jubilantly uttered and relished.

Dearly beloved, you may also wallow in such consternation “Oh! I am like an orphan!” Don’t be dismayed! Jesus is there as your Father!

One of the names that were given to Jesus Christ is ‘Everlasting Father’ [Isaiah 9:6]. That means He is our father eternally!

Jesus Christ is the good father to you. Whatever may be your age, you are his children. There is no grandson and granddaughter for Him. He will call you as ‘Son…..’, ‘Daughter…..’ irrespective of your age whether you are a kid in your ripened years!

What blissfulness that He be your Father! Let not your heart be troubled. You have an eternal Father who carries you all through your life.

HAVE FAITH IN GOD FOR HE WILL CARRY YOU(Nice Poem Which was taken from Internet)

The father, a well digger,
strong was he,
And as loving and kind
as a father could be.

And Mary his daughter, 
Just five years old,
Was very much dearer
than millions in gold.

To Mary her father
was big, grand and nice,
So each had a treasure,
beyond any price.

One day to the well,
little Mary was sent
To take daddy's lunch,
how gladly she went.

But when she looked down,
not a thing could be seen.
The well, like a pocket,
was dark as could be.

The father saw Mary
and heard her voice, too,
But made not a sound,
just to see what she'd do.

She dropped to her knees,
the dear little soul,
And called down, "Oh, Daddy,
are you down this hole?"

"Why, yes Mary darling, 
I'm here at your feet,
Just drop my lunch
for I'm ready to eat.

Just let it go easy,
I'll catch it all right."
She did and she saw
it fall out of sight.

"Why Mary," said father,
"There's enough here for two,
Now this is the thing
I would like you to do.

You jump down here to me
and we'll eat it together,
Down here in the cool
and away from the weather."

"Oh, daddy, I'm afraid, 
I can't see you at all,
Be sure now you catch me
and don't let me fall."

'Twas just for a moment
she wavered in doubt,
Then closing her dear
little eyes she jumped out.

In the darkness, yes,
that was the test,
She trusted in faith
At her father's request.

And both were so happy
he kissed her and smiled
Because of the sweet
trusting faith of his child.

"Oh, sweet little Mary,
you put me to shame,
How often my Father
Has called me the same, 

But because it was dark
I turned back in doubt. 
Refusing the call, 
though his arms were stretched out."

POEMS BY WATCHMAN NEE-2

Watchman Nee-God's Servant 

(This poem was written when his fellow workers in Foochow family announced his expulsion from the work there without any reason)

What length, breadth, height and depth! What greatness is His love!

How else could I, a sinner vile, Be in such grace and bliss?

My Lord has paid the price To buy me for Himself.

So, willingly I’ll bear the cross To follow Him steadfast.

I’ve now abandoned all That I may thus gain Christ.

No thought or care of life or death, Nothing can hold me back.

Friends, pleasures, gain and fame . . . No longer useful be.

My Lord became so poor for me, His poverty I’d share.

I love my Savior dear; His praise is my desire.

For Him, let ease be turned to pain, Let gain be turned to loss.

My Comforter Thou art, Jesus my gracious Lord!

Who do I have in heaven but Thee? Who else my love on earth?

I care not for the pain, Hardship and loneliness.

Dear Lord, embrace my spirit, soul and body with Thy love.

I ask of Thee, my Lord, To guide me with Thy grace;

Stand by my side to give me strength To safely pass through life.

Satan, flesh, and the world Do tempt and press me sore;

Unless Thy might upholds me, Lord, I just might shame Thy name.

While time is fleeting by, Lift me above this world;

That at Thy return I can sing, “Hallelujah, Amen.”

POEMS BY WATCHMAN NEE-1

Watchman Nee-God's servant who lived & died for God 

(This poem was written when he lay aside his lover for the sake of love of Christ)

If from the right course I depart, At once comfort I’ll find;

But I remember how my Lord Did suffer agony.

I’d utterly forsake this world, And sever all the ties.

My path may narrow more and more; I’m but a pilgrim here.

Though men may scowl and laugh to scorn, I only want His smile.

Let others fancy outward shows, His “best” is my desire.

Not after greatness do I seek, Nor success in this life.

But humbly I would serve the Lord That day to gain His praise.

I’m daily gazing at the light Out of His judgment seat,

That all my living and my works May stand the test of fire.

You may run after name and fame, Or glory, wealth, and friends.

You can have all your great success, Your followers and praise.

In solitude and poverty, I wish to prosper not;

But faithfully I’ll follow Him Until I reach the goal.

I know, while here to earth He came, His only gain was “death.”

That’s why no other wish have I But with Him to suffer loss.

Since all my glories lie ahead, Now patient I must be.

I will not go before my Lord Much glory to receive.

That day, my honor I’ll receive; The Lord will dry my tears.

Today, while He must tarry still, I’ll press on faithfully.