Pastor Robin spoke on Genesis, chapter 37. He reflected on how Joseph’s favoritism with his father Jacob (Israel) and his dreams as a very young boy caused much jealousy among his brothers who even sought to kill him. Text from the Scripture, verses 5-11: Now Joseph dreamed a dream and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more. So he said to them, “Please hear this dream which I have dreamed: “There we were, binding sheaves in the field. Then behold, my sheaf arose and also stood upright; and indeed your sheaves stood all around and bowed down to my sheaf.” And his brothers said to him, “Shall you indeed reign over us? Or shall you indeed have dominion over us?” So they hated him even more for his dreams and for his words. Then he dreamed still another dream and told it to his brothers and said, “Look I have dreamed another dream. And this time, the sun, the moon, and the eleven stars bowed down to me.” So he told it to his father and his brothers; and his father rebuked him and said to him, “What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall your mother and I and your brothers indeed come to bow down to the earth before you?” And his brothers envied him, but his father kept the matter in mind.
So his brothers conspired to kill him, but Reuben sought to deliver him from their hands and to save him. So he suggested that they throw him into a nearby dry well, which they did. Having spared his life, at the suggestion of another brother Judah, they then sold him off to Ishmaelite merchants on their way to Egypt, for 20 shekels of silver and thought that they would never see him again. But God’s prophecies through visions, dreams or men of God, can never be destroyed by any evil power. His Word to his chosen ones will always be accomplished in due time, as we see from the story of Joseph. After going through many ups and downs in Egypt, great hope and also severe trials like being falsely accused and being thrown into prison, God finally allowed Joseph to manifest His gift to him of great wisdom and intelligence. This led him to be appointed Governor of Egypt during a time of famine, when because of Joseph’s foresight and intelligence, only Egypt had grain in it’s store houses. So Joseph’s father and brothers came to Egypt to buy grain. They were taken before the Governor and bowed before him in great reverence and honor, not knowing that he was Joseph. Thus God’s Word to him through his boyhood dreams was accomplished.
If you have responded to Jesus’ invitation to you, you are already in the place of your deliverance from the hand of evil powers that seek to destroy your life eternally. Even though you may still be going through many difficulties, be sure that God’s marvelous plans for your life will be accomplished at the appointed time. When a woman’s labor pains become intense, it means that a new life is about to be born. So if your problems seem to be almost unbearable, it indicates that something new is about to happen and God’s wonderful plans for your life are about to be accomplished! Hold on to this hope and rejoice! As Pastor Robin has prophesied, in 2009 everything will be fine. Praise the Lord!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
REPORT OF SUNDAY SERVICE
Last Sunday’s Service was attended by a record number of new people who came from distances like New Bombay, Jogeshwari and Sion. The hall was full and everyone there felt the powerful, loving and healing presence of Jesus.
The Service began with the usual praise and worship. When Pastor Robin came on stage, he sang a new song that the Holy Spirit had inspired in him that same morning during his personal prayer. It was about Jesus who is alive, who cleanses us from all sin, who gives us a new life of peace and joy, heals us and frees us from all sickness and disease. The tune was so catchy that the people learnt it very quickly and everyone enthusiastically joined in the chorus.
As Pastor Robin’s song proclaimed, Jesus healed many people that day, even some of those who had come for the first time. Deliverance of evil spirits were also manifested. At the end, there was a long queue o people who came forward to testify to long standing pains, headaches and stomach problems that were healed. Before the new testimonies could come up, Pastor Robin requested those who had been healed the previous Sunday to come forward. He wanted to know if after a week they were still free of the problem. All of them confirmed that the problem had not returned. He prayed a special blessing over all the new people who had come forward to give their testimonies. Most of them fell to the ground under the mighty power of the Divine Presence. Many more testimonies are expected next week from people who need to verify their healing through medical tests or who would receive their miracle during the week.
There were 2 dance performances by the youth in praise and thanks to Jesus. A lively Punjabi bangra dance was performed twice by popular request and many of the people came forward to join in. Outstanding, was a Sikh lady who became the center of attraction because of the professional and joyful way in which she danced! The service ended on a very joyful note and everyone reluctantly left with an enthusiastic decision to return the following Sunday.
The Service began with the usual praise and worship. When Pastor Robin came on stage, he sang a new song that the Holy Spirit had inspired in him that same morning during his personal prayer. It was about Jesus who is alive, who cleanses us from all sin, who gives us a new life of peace and joy, heals us and frees us from all sickness and disease. The tune was so catchy that the people learnt it very quickly and everyone enthusiastically joined in the chorus.
As Pastor Robin’s song proclaimed, Jesus healed many people that day, even some of those who had come for the first time. Deliverance of evil spirits were also manifested. At the end, there was a long queue o people who came forward to testify to long standing pains, headaches and stomach problems that were healed. Before the new testimonies could come up, Pastor Robin requested those who had been healed the previous Sunday to come forward. He wanted to know if after a week they were still free of the problem. All of them confirmed that the problem had not returned. He prayed a special blessing over all the new people who had come forward to give their testimonies. Most of them fell to the ground under the mighty power of the Divine Presence. Many more testimonies are expected next week from people who need to verify their healing through medical tests or who would receive their miracle during the week.
There were 2 dance performances by the youth in praise and thanks to Jesus. A lively Punjabi bangra dance was performed twice by popular request and many of the people came forward to join in. Outstanding, was a Sikh lady who became the center of attraction because of the professional and joyful way in which she danced! The service ended on a very joyful note and everyone reluctantly left with an enthusiastic decision to return the following Sunday.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
HE SAVED ME
I sat on the beach one day and waited,
All my hopes of happiness were drowned.
I wondered why I ought to go on living,
Success and I could find no common ground.
Then as I contemplated my next action,
The sea roared back to me with its mighty sound:
“Wait my friend, it’s not yet time to die.
You’ll be glad, my friend, if you let this day go by.
There’s someone who created me,
He’ll calm your storms and set you free.
He’s the Man who walked on my waters at Galilee
Two thousand and nine years ago,
He lives today and His love will set you free.
“At times the clouds are dark above my waters,
Waves rise up and roll furiously.
But summer comes and once again it’s peaceful,
The Lord of all creation controls me.
He waits for you with open arms of acceptance,
He’ll fight your battles and calm your stormy sea.”
Suddenly my Savior stood before me!
In brilliant light and radiant as could be.
He said, “Come to me and cast away your burdens,
I bore them long ago on Calvary.”
So I ran into His open arms of acceptance,
And now I walk in peace and liberty!
By Dagmar Lopes
All my hopes of happiness were drowned.
I wondered why I ought to go on living,
Success and I could find no common ground.
Then as I contemplated my next action,
The sea roared back to me with its mighty sound:
“Wait my friend, it’s not yet time to die.
You’ll be glad, my friend, if you let this day go by.
There’s someone who created me,
He’ll calm your storms and set you free.
He’s the Man who walked on my waters at Galilee
Two thousand and nine years ago,
He lives today and His love will set you free.
“At times the clouds are dark above my waters,
Waves rise up and roll furiously.
But summer comes and once again it’s peaceful,
The Lord of all creation controls me.
He waits for you with open arms of acceptance,
He’ll fight your battles and calm your stormy sea.”
Suddenly my Savior stood before me!
In brilliant light and radiant as could be.
He said, “Come to me and cast away your burdens,
I bore them long ago on Calvary.”
So I ran into His open arms of acceptance,
And now I walk in peace and liberty!
By Dagmar Lopes
Saturday, January 3, 2009
THE KINGDOM OF GOD
When the Bible speaks about “The Kingdom Of God”, it refers to life in this world itself where a person, through being born again, gets a new life. What does being in the Kingdom Of God mean? First of all, it means that this great, mighty, omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient God, creator and controller of everything that exists, has a personal love relationship with you! He who can see everything from an infinite perspective leads you and guides you in your walk here on earth. He, who is pure Spirit, communicates with your spirit that is made in His own image (Genesis 1:27). In your spirit, you can experience His love and love Him in return. In your spirit you can worship Him and experience the highest form of satisfaction and fulfillment, because it was for this purpose that you were created. Belonging to The Kingdom of God and worshiping Him in your spirit assures you of everlasting life in Heaven.
In John 3:1-21, Jesus explains to Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, the necessity of being born again in order to enter the Kingdom of God. In verse 16 Jesus tells him about the ultimate reward of belonging to the Kingdom: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son (meaning Himself), that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
In John 8: 31&32, we read, “Jesus said to those Jews who believed, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” In John 14:6, Jesus tells Thomas that He himself is the Truth. So if you live according to the words that Jesus has spoken without compromise (abide in His word), you will come to know Jesus in a most personal way and He who is the Truth, will set you free. Free from what?
1. From sickness (Isaiah 53:5)
2. From the curse of being condemned (Romans 8:1)
3. From bondages cast by Satan and his demons that enslave people in various ways, causing much suffering and distress.
So if Jesus speaks to your heart today, calling you out of the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of God, do not hesitate to respond to Him. He will fill your heart with peace, joy and love.
In John 3:1-21, Jesus explains to Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, the necessity of being born again in order to enter the Kingdom of God. In verse 16 Jesus tells him about the ultimate reward of belonging to the Kingdom: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son (meaning Himself), that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
In John 8: 31&32, we read, “Jesus said to those Jews who believed, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” In John 14:6, Jesus tells Thomas that He himself is the Truth. So if you live according to the words that Jesus has spoken without compromise (abide in His word), you will come to know Jesus in a most personal way and He who is the Truth, will set you free. Free from what?
1. From sickness (Isaiah 53:5)
2. From the curse of being condemned (Romans 8:1)
3. From bondages cast by Satan and his demons that enslave people in various ways, causing much suffering and distress.
So if Jesus speaks to your heart today, calling you out of the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of God, do not hesitate to respond to Him. He will fill your heart with peace, joy and love.
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