DO YOU FEEL DESPISED AND UNLOVED? - JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU AND HE WILL BLESS YOU.

“And when the Lord saw that Leah was despised, He made her able to bear children...” – Genesis 29:31 (Amplified Bible)

Jacob ran away from his home and came to the house of his mother’s brother. His mother’s brother Laban had two daughters. Bible says that Jacob loved Laban’s younger daughter Rachel. Laban’s elder daughter Leah was dull looking and so no one loved her.

Jacob worked for seven years to marry Rachel. But instead of giving Rachel, Laban gave Leah to Jacob. In the morning Jacob found that he was cheated by his uncle Laban. 

So he went to him and asked, “...What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served you? Why then have you deceived me?” (Genesis 29:25)

What would be the feeling of Leah when Jacob had said those words? She must have got dejected because her husband felt that he was deceived by marrying Leah. 

But then a hope arose in her heart. She might have told to herself, “It’s ok that my husband doesn’t spoke good words but now my father will come and he will surely speak good words about me and make my husband to understand my value.”

Her father came and instead of speaking good words about her, he said, “...It must not be done so in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.” (Genesis 29:26)

Laban never spoke any good word about Leah but he spoke about the custom of that country. Hearing his words, Leah’s heart might have got broken because her own father spoke nothing good about her.

Finally Laban convinced Jacob to work for another seven years for Rachel and gave him Rachel as his wife.

Bible says in Genesis 29:30, “... He (Jacob) also loved Rachel more than Leah. And he served with Laban still another seven years.”

Even when Jacob married Rachel according to his desire he never loved Leah as he loved Rachel. Leah’s husband never loved her and her father also despised her. Leah might have felt like all her relations were stripped away from her life. She might have felt that there is no one to love her. She was despised by everyone. 

But the incident never ended in that way. There was someone who loved Leah more than her own husband and father. There was someone who saw Leah was despised by everyone and so He came for her support.

He is none other than God, the Father. Bible says in Genesis 29:31 that the Lord saw Leah was despised and unloved. 

Leah’s husband could not understand her pain. Leah’s father could not understand her sorrow. But God saw that Leah was despised and unloved.

God not only saw that but He also decided to bless her and raise her above everyone. So He blessed Leah with children after children while Rachel was barren. 

Through Leah came Judah and in the generation of Judah came Jesus Christ. What a blessing that Leah received from the hands of the God!

Are you feeling despised and unloved today? Do your loved ones don’t bother about your feeling, pain and sorrow? Do not feel depressed. Jesus Christ is seeing your life today. 

He sees that you are despised and unloved. You have a family. You have people around you but yet you feel all alone in your life. You feel like there is no one to understand you. You are the one to whom God is speaking to you today.

Jesus Christ says to you, “My dear child, you are not alone. I am with you and I love you so much more than anyone. You might be despised and unloved. I am on your side. I will raise you in front of those who despised you. I will wipe away your tears. I will be your father, mother and lover. I will be your comfort. My hands will raise you.”

My dear young friends, do not get discouraged. Jesus Christ is watching your life. He knows the path that you are going through. People might have thrown you away from their life. People might have hurt you by their words and deeds. Do not worry. This is not the end.

Jesus Christ will lift you up through His mighty hands. His golden hands of grace will carry you. Jesus Christ will bless you richly and through your life God’s glory will be revealed. God bless you.

SERVANT OF GOD CLASSIC MESSAGES - 4 (BURDEN OF WORRIES BY BRO. DGS DHINAKARAN)

THE QUEST OF DIVINE HELP AND CONFIDENCE IN REGAINING GRACE (VOICE OF CHRIST) - TAKEN FROM THE BOOK 'THE IMITATION OF CHRIST' BY THOMAS A KEMPIS

MY CHILD, I am the Lord Who gives strength in the day of trouble. Come to Me when all is not well with you. Your tardiness in turning to prayer is the greatest obstacle to heavenly consolation, for before you pray earnestly to Me you first seek many comforts and take pleasure in outward things. Thus, all things are of little profit to you until you realize that I am the one Who saves those who trust in Me, and that outside of Me there is no worth-while help, or any useful counsel or lasting remedy.    

But now, after the tempest, take courage, grow strong once more in the light of My mercies; for I am near, says the Lord, to restore all things not only to the full but with abundance and above measure. Is anything difficult for Me? Or shall I be as one who promises and does not act? Where is your faith? Stand firm and persevere. Be a man of endurance and courage, and consolation will come to you in due time. Wait for Me; wait--and I will come to heal you.

It is only a temptation that troubles you, a vain fear that terrifies you.

Of what use is anxiety about the future? Does it bring you anything but trouble upon trouble? Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. It is foolish and useless to be either grieved or happy about future things which perhaps may never happen. But it is human to be deluded by such imaginations, and the sign of a weak soul to be led on by suggestions of the enemy. For he does not care whether he overcomes you by love of  the present or fear of the future.

Let not your heart be troubled, therefore, nor let it be afraid. Believe in Me and trust in My mercy. When you think you are far from Me, then often I am very near you. When you judge that almost all is lost, then very often you are in the way of gaining great merit.

All is not lost when things go contrary to your wishes. You ought not judge according to present feelings, nor give in to any trouble whenever it comes, or take it as though all hope of escape were lost. And do not consider yourself forsaken if I send some temporary hardship, or withdraw the consolation you desire. For this is the way to the kingdom of heaven, and without doubt it is better for you and the rest of My servants to be tried in adversities than to have all things as you wish. I know your secret thoughts, and I know that it is profitable for your salvation to be left sometimes in despondency lest perhaps you be puffed up by success and fancy yourself to be what you are not.

What I have given, I can take away and restore when it pleases Me. What I give remains Mine, and thus when I take it away I take nothing that is yours, for every good gift and every perfect gift is Mine.

If I send you trouble and adversity, do not fret or let your heart be downcast. I can raise you quickly up again and turn all your sorrow into joy. I am no less just and worthy of great praise when I deal with you in this way.

If you think aright and view things in their true light, you should never be so dejected and saddened by adversity, but rather rejoice and give thanks, considering it a matter of special joy that I afflict you with sorrow and do not spare you. "As the Father hath loved Me, so also I love you," I said to My disciples, and I certainly did not send them out to temporal joys but rather to great struggles, not to honors but to contempt, not to idleness, but to labors, not to rest but to bring forth much fruit in patience. Do you, My child, remember these words. 

BOOK REVIEW - 8 (MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE BY KENNETH E. HAGIN)

When I was doing my PG degree I went to my college library to get some religious books. On that day I picked up a book on prayer written by Kenneth E. Hagin. Though I failed to read that whole book, I was amazed at the insights he got from God to write that book. From that day on I loved to read the books written by Bro. Kenneth E. Hagin.  

Being a married guy I thought this book will help me in some way to understand the problems that happen in a marriage life. As I started reading the first chapter of this book I felt touched by the three main perspectives from which Bro. Hagin started writing this book.

“First, I am writing as one who knows the pain of a broken home. My father abandoned the family when I was five years old. Second, I also write as one who knows the joys of a wonderful marriage. At the time of this writing, I have been married for sixty-two years. Third, I write as a minister of the Gospel, as one who is divinely commissioned to keep the word of God as the supreme guide and authority in all things.”

Starting from the reasons why he writes such book, he simply touches upon the lessons he learned through so many people life whom he had met in his 70 years of ministry. 

The insights he gave from the life of other people whom he had met was so profound and thoughtful. 

He also used scriptures to suggest how a husband and wife should behave in their homes to have a blessed marriage life. 

“The husband should give himself up for the wife, as Christ gave Himself up for the Church. And the wife should give herself up for her husband, as Christ also gave Himself up for the Church. That’s really walking in love and keeping the Lord’s commandments. As the husband and the wife give themselves to one another, they are laid on the altar of marriage. And the two become one in Christ, each living for and to bless the other.”

Not only that, he also suggested the practical problems of a marriage life.

“The problems of husbands and wives typically center around four things: 1. Religion, 2. Sex, 3. Money and 4. Children. One of the best ways to avoid problems in these four areas is to discuss them in detail before you get married.”

Whatever the steps he had wrote in this book, he explained them with the way how he implemented and got benefited in his own life. His own life experiences were really thought provoking.

I recommend this book strongly for those who believe in Christ. This book will clearly tell you whom you should marry and why you should not marry an unbeliever.

To those who were already married, this book will give you an insight to love your partner more than ever before. To those who got divorced, this book will guide you to take the next step in the light of God’s word.

Do read this book and get blessed. God bless you abundantly.

(Note: The passages in Italics were directly taken from the book)

THOUGHT - 23 (GOD HAS A GREAT BLESSING FOR YOU)

"EVEN TO YOUR OLD AGE, I AM HE" - SAYS JESUS CHRIST TO YOU

Recently my wife’s grandfather died and I went along with her to the funeral. There were not much people who were crying at that place because he lived for more than 90 years and died. For the past few years he could not identify anyone expect my wife’s mother and one of his grand son. His last days were so terrible that he suffered a lot.

My grandmother’s age is more than 75 and still she is alive. She is in my home now and I could sense her thoughts. Now she could not walk much and also she could not sit in the same place for hours together. She feels that she is so weak and at times she tells that God has to take her without any suffering and pain.

There were times she asks me to come to her room at least twice and show my face to her. Such was her condition. Even during past days I have seen some old people suffering at their old age.

When I saw those people I told myself that I should not live more than 50 years. Even at my young age before marriage I used to think that I have to get married before 30 and so my first child will be around 20 years of age when I will be 50. So even if I die my first child will not have any problem because at that time my child will be an adult. This is what I used to think.

I told my mother also that I do not want to live more than 50 years. But after marriage I stopped telling that because my wife didn't like that. But yet as I see some old people who were struggling with so many problems I feel so bad.

Recently I thought that there is no hope to live in the old age at all. Also I thought what will be my hope to have a desire to live at the old age.

Then Holy Spirit spoke to me with a verse written in Isaiah 46:4, “Even to your old age, I am He, and even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry and will deliver you.”

Even today you might be thinking that who will be your hope for your entire life. Do not worry about your future. You might be young now or you might be old. You have a loving God who is the same even to your old age.

Throughout your lifetime, Jesus Christ will carry you, protect you and sustain you. People might change. As you lose your strength or earning or success or job, people will leave you. But Jesus Christ will never leave you.

Your sons, daughters and relatives might hate you. Your husband or wife might leave you. But Jesus Christ is same yesterday, today and forever. So never get discouraged.

In Malachi 3:6, Lord says: “For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.”

Our Lord is an unchanging God and so you will not be destroyed. He will be with you and carry you throughout your lifetime. Jesus Christ will meet all your needs and He will bless you. God be with you.

CHRISTIAN BEST ONE LINERS - 15

When you cannot trace God’s hand you can trust His heart.

Casual Christians know nothing of spiritual warfare.

The average church member doesn’t even give the devil enough trouble to get his attention!

Just because we cannot see the clouds on a sunny day doesn’t mean they are not there.

If we could answer all the "whys" we would not need faith.

The mighty angel broke the seal, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it as to say, "Now look who’s in charge around here."

A Christian is not a citizen of earth trying to get to heaven, but a citizen of heaven making his way through this world.

Fix your eyes on the glory to come and then what looks dark in the distance will brighten as you draw near.

The road from groans to glory is by grace and there will always be enough of that to do all that 

God wants you to do as long as God wants you to do it.

An attitude of worship can cut down an avalanche of words.

Anybody can be faithful, but many are not.

The greatest ability is dependability.

MONTHLY BLESSING MESSAGE BY BRO MOHAN C LAZARUS (TAKEN FROM A SPIRITUAL MAGAZINE)

 

 

 

 

SONG I LIKE - 27 (YOUR LOVE NEVER FAILS)

GOD'S PERFECT GIFT - 5 (GUNASEELAN RAJKUMAR - MY UNCLE WHO DIED DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY)

“The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.” – Isaiah 57:1-2

MY ELDER BROTHER'S FATHER IN LAW WHO LIVED A LIFE FOR GOD'S GLORY

My elder brother called me this Sunday (02-03-2014) at 11 A.M. I was so surprised to see him calling me at 11 A.M on Sunday because I know that he will be preaching God’s word in a village church every Sunday. I attended his call and with sad voice he told me that his Father-in-law died.

I could not believe that at all. Recently when I went to the city in which he lives I thought of meeting him but I told myself that I will meet him later this year. I never thought that he will die and so I could not accept that news.

Tears fell down my eyes on that day as I began to think how good he is. I met him in the year 2007 when my brother got married. In the first meeting itself I understood that he was a very loving person.

Though I could not spend much time with him I heard a lot about him through my brother.

Once he had a desire in his heart and with regard to that he shared his life experience and testimony with me for hours standing in the balcony of our house. I could not forget that day for the words he spoke showed his love upon God.

Actually when he was so young he got addicted to smoking, drinking and other bad habits. He was so far away from God and lived a life based on his own desires. In mid 90s he got a problem in his heart and he suffered a lot because of that.

During those times of suffering he surrendered his life completely to Jesus Christ and he never turned back. When he spoke with me on that day I sensed God’s presence in his words.

He faced so many trials, sufferings and hardships but as he learned to lean onto Jesus Christ he got the strength to overcome everything with joy. God allowed some trials in his life to make him understand about his love upon him.

He was actively involved in God’s work and for the past three months he was travelling to nearby places to preach God’s word. Even on this Sunday he was asked to preach in a church which was several kms away from his home.

He woke up at early morning and prayed for hours. Then with so much of joy in his heart he drove several kms singing glory to God.

I was told that as he stood for preaching God’s word, Holy Spirit used him so mightily and with loud voice he shared his testimony to the congregation and explained how Jesus Christ transformed his life. As he was sharing God’s word he told that he will live for Christ alone till his last breath. Once he finished saying that word, he fell down in the pulpit and died.

He had a great longing in his heart regarding God’s church. My brother told me that his father-in-law never went late to church. He will be in church well before the scheduled time. He helped so many people to build churches for the glory of God and he always gave more priority to God’s church. Jesus Christ saw his desire and so I think that He took his life in the church itself.

Though his death was a glorious one, I could not accept it. I feel guilty that I should have spoken to him at regular intervals. He came to my marriage and did all the things with love of a father. Though I loved him so much, I never showed it outside.

His life is a testimony to God’s mighty power. I thank Jesus Christ for transforming him to be a testimony for God’s glory. I also thank God for teaching me some valuable lessons through his life.

My dear young friends, we have only one life and let us live that life for the glory of Jesus Christ so that God’s heart will rejoice. God bless you.