Some of the definitions for comfort, from www.dictionary.com, include:
1. to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to
2. to make physically comfortable
3. to aid; support or encourage (this definition though obsolete today)
4. relief in affliction; consolation; solace
5. a feeling of relief or consolation
6. a cause or matter of relief or satisfaction
7. a state of ease and satisfaction of bodily wants, with freedom from pain and anxiety
8. something that promotes such a state
9. a comforter or a quilt
10. strengthening aid; assistance (this definition though obsolete today)
Wow.
The Bible says in John 14v15&16 that Jesus says that:
“If ye love Me, keep My commandments.
And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever;”
And we know that Jesus did keep His Word, and that another Comforter is here with us. Now Jesus had been our Comforter while He was on earth, and now there is another Comforter with us, even the Spirit of truth – the Holy Spirit. Looking at the dictionary meaning of the word comfort, which is what a comforter does, is just astounding, because it articulates what the Comforter does for us.
So are you need of someone to:
- soothe you?
- Console you?
- Reassure you?
- Cheer you up?
- make you feel physically comfortable?
- Aid you?
- Support you?
- Encourage you?
- Bring you relief in affliction?
- In whom you can find solace i.e. peace and rest?
- Satisfy your bodily wants and free you from pain and anxiety?
- Strengthen you?
- Bring you to these above states?
The good news is that the Comforter, the Holy Spirit is here with us, to bring us comfort. Won’t you ask Him?
“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever—“ John 14:16 (Amplified Bible)
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 – Our love list
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. This morning, I was reading a book and it prompted the reader to think of someone who loved them, and on a piece of paper, write the things that the person does to show that they love you. This person could be a parent, a sibling, a friend … My list contained such things as they call me, they want me to look good, they give up the life that they could have so that I could eat e.t.c. Jesus says in John 14v15:
“If ye love Me, keep My commandments.” (KJV)
“If you [really] love Me, you will (obey) My commands.” (Amplified Bible)
“If you love Me, obey My commandments.” (New Living Translation)
If Jesus were to write a list of things that you do to show that you love Him, what would His list look like? If you were to write one for Jesus, about how He shows that He loves you, what would your list like? Hmm…
Have a blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.
I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?” Songs of Solomon 5v3&4
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. A day which You have made, which we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for Your presence daily with us and for Your lovingkindness. We thank You for loving us first, we thank You Jesus for dying on the cross of calvary for us, we thank You Holy Spirit of God for Your daily care of us. Father, we pray that You let our love – for You and for others – abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment, that we may approve that which is excellent, that we may be sincere and without offence, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Christ Jesus to the glory and praise of God in Jesus name. Lord God, let us love You so much that it will be evident to You and to all those around us, in Jesus name, amen. Lord of the Harvest, we do pray, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. This morning, I was reading a book and it prompted the reader to think of someone who loved them, and on a piece of paper, write the things that the person does to show that they love you. This person could be a parent, a sibling, a friend … My list contained such things as they call me, they want me to look good, they give up the life that they could have so that I could eat e.t.c. Jesus says in John 14v15:
“If ye love Me, keep My commandments.” (KJV)
“If you [really] love Me, you will (obey) My commands.” (Amplified Bible)
“If you love Me, obey My commandments.” (New Living Translation)
If Jesus were to write a list of things that you do to show that you love Him, what would His list look like? If you were to write one for Jesus, about how He shows that He loves you, what would your list like? Hmm…
Have a blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.
I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?” Songs of Solomon 5v3&4
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. A day which You have made, which we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for Your presence daily with us and for Your lovingkindness. We thank You for loving us first, we thank You Jesus for dying on the cross of calvary for us, we thank You Holy Spirit of God for Your daily care of us. Father, we pray that You let our love – for You and for others – abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment, that we may approve that which is excellent, that we may be sincere and without offence, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Christ Jesus to the glory and praise of God in Jesus name. Lord God, let us love You so much that it will be evident to You and to all those around us, in Jesus name, amen. Lord of the Harvest, we do pray, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Monday, 29th of October, 2007 – AMEN
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Isn’t it a delight to serve the Living God – the One who reveals secret things and the One who is always in control? The One who never has a bad day and the One from whom nothing is hidden – yes, even your heart!
Jesus re-iterates in John 14v14 that:
“If ye shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it.”
Have a blessed day.
Father, we thank You for all the priviledges that You give to us. May we never misuse them in Jesus name, amen. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Isn’t it a delight to serve the Living God – the One who reveals secret things and the One who is always in control? The One who never has a bad day and the One from whom nothing is hidden – yes, even your heart!
Jesus re-iterates in John 14v14 that:
“If ye shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it.”
Have a blessed day.
Father, we thank You for all the priviledges that You give to us. May we never misuse them in Jesus name, amen. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007 – From John 14v12
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.” John 14v12
Who me? Yes you. Jesus is talking to us all – as many as believe on Him. Really, one might ask – I will actually heal the sick, raise the dead, let the lame walk, the blind see … all that Jesus did, and greater than that. Oh wow! Some asked Jesus along these lines saying:
“Then said they unto Him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him whom He hath sent.” John 6v28&29
Believing in Jesus, also means you believes what He tells you. Now, why was it expedient that Jesus go to the Father? And here we see an introduction the Holy Spirit, the Third Person in the Trinity, whom Jesus said He will ask the Father to send to us. The Holy Spirit gives us power from above. But you have to be Jesus’ to have the Holy Spirit of God. And here we see in Acts 1v8 where Jesus says:
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1v8
Hallelujah.
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Father in Heaven,
Hallowed be Your name. We praise You, we exalt You, we lift You up high, we thank You, for all that You are doing, all that You have done and all that You are yet to do. We thank You for Your goodness and for Your lovingkindness. We thank You for Your presence in our lives and for Your gift of love, of salvation. We thank You for sending Jesus to die for us on the cross of Calvary, He being delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification. Thank You Jesus for dying on the cross of Calvary for us, we thank You for You were wounded for our transgressions, You were bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon You and by Your stripes, we are healed. We thank You so much for the Holy Spirit of truth who is here with us, to guide us into all truth, for He does not speak of Himself, but whatsoever He hears, that does He speak, and He shall shew us things to come. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, it is such an awesome priviledge to be a part of the great and wonderful family of the Almighty God. Father Lord we pray that You draw more men unto You and use us to spread the savour of the knowledge of You in all the face of the earth, even now and ever more, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
Who me? Yes you. Jesus is talking to us all – as many as believe on Him. Really, one might ask – I will actually heal the sick, raise the dead, let the lame walk, the blind see … all that Jesus did, and greater than that. Oh wow! Some asked Jesus along these lines saying:
“Then said they unto Him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him whom He hath sent.” John 6v28&29
Believing in Jesus, also means you believes what He tells you. Now, why was it expedient that Jesus go to the Father? And here we see an introduction the Holy Spirit, the Third Person in the Trinity, whom Jesus said He will ask the Father to send to us. The Holy Spirit gives us power from above. But you have to be Jesus’ to have the Holy Spirit of God. And here we see in Acts 1v8 where Jesus says:
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1v8
Hallelujah.
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Father in Heaven,
Hallowed be Your name. We praise You, we exalt You, we lift You up high, we thank You, for all that You are doing, all that You have done and all that You are yet to do. We thank You for Your goodness and for Your lovingkindness. We thank You for Your presence in our lives and for Your gift of love, of salvation. We thank You for sending Jesus to die for us on the cross of Calvary, He being delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification. Thank You Jesus for dying on the cross of Calvary for us, we thank You for You were wounded for our transgressions, You were bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon You and by Your stripes, we are healed. We thank You so much for the Holy Spirit of truth who is here with us, to guide us into all truth, for He does not speak of Himself, but whatsoever He hears, that does He speak, and He shall shew us things to come. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, it is such an awesome priviledge to be a part of the great and wonderful family of the Almighty God. Father Lord we pray that You draw more men unto You and use us to spread the savour of the knowledge of You in all the face of the earth, even now and ever more, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007 – Believe Him
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Wonderful weather here in Boston, MA, we bless God. How are things on your end?
Alright, Jesus felt the need and the urge to re-iterate to His disciples that He was in the Father, and that He was sent by the Father, and He was only doing that which the Father wanted Him to do. He felt the need to urge them to believe this, and told them in John 14v11, that even if they did not believe Him, they should for the very works sake, believe Him.
Why did He feel this urge, this need to re-iterate these things, and what does it signify for us living in this day and age? Perhaps it is that important because it is the basis of our entire hope, for how else do we preach the gospel and talk of our Lord and Saviour whose blood cleansed us from our sins and whose coming and death meant eternal life for us. How else do we tell those who say that there are many ways to God that Jesus is the only way? How else do we stand firm in knowing that the Father hears and answers us when we pray in Jesus’ name? In essence, even today, these re-iterations and assurances are very important for us, even as we preach the gospel and stand firm to tell others that – this man Jesus, said it over and over and over again that He was from the Father (I mean, look at the works He did), that He was in the Father (and the Father in Him), and He was going back to His Father’s house (where He had gone to prepare a place for us, that where He is, there we could also be.)
HALLELUJAH!!!
“Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me: or else believe Me for the very works’ sake.” John 14v11
Have a very blessed day.
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And so Heavenly Father we thank You once again for sending Jesus to die for us on the Cross of Calvary. Jesus we appreciate and welcome Your Lordship in our lives and over all our affairs – re-iterating that our lives are not ours but Yours and that You have Your way in our lives O Lord. Saying Holy Spirit that we love You and submit to Your counsel this day and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray. Again Lord we pray for all those that do not know You, Lord of the Harvest, please send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous but the labourers are few. We pray all these with deep and total appreciation, in Jesus name we pray. Amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Wonderful weather here in Boston, MA, we bless God. How are things on your end?
Alright, Jesus felt the need and the urge to re-iterate to His disciples that He was in the Father, and that He was sent by the Father, and He was only doing that which the Father wanted Him to do. He felt the need to urge them to believe this, and told them in John 14v11, that even if they did not believe Him, they should for the very works sake, believe Him.
Why did He feel this urge, this need to re-iterate these things, and what does it signify for us living in this day and age? Perhaps it is that important because it is the basis of our entire hope, for how else do we preach the gospel and talk of our Lord and Saviour whose blood cleansed us from our sins and whose coming and death meant eternal life for us. How else do we tell those who say that there are many ways to God that Jesus is the only way? How else do we stand firm in knowing that the Father hears and answers us when we pray in Jesus’ name? In essence, even today, these re-iterations and assurances are very important for us, even as we preach the gospel and stand firm to tell others that – this man Jesus, said it over and over and over again that He was from the Father (I mean, look at the works He did), that He was in the Father (and the Father in Him), and He was going back to His Father’s house (where He had gone to prepare a place for us, that where He is, there we could also be.)
HALLELUJAH!!!
“Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me: or else believe Me for the very works’ sake.” John 14v11
Have a very blessed day.
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And so Heavenly Father we thank You once again for sending Jesus to die for us on the Cross of Calvary. Jesus we appreciate and welcome Your Lordship in our lives and over all our affairs – re-iterating that our lives are not ours but Yours and that You have Your way in our lives O Lord. Saying Holy Spirit that we love You and submit to Your counsel this day and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray. Again Lord we pray for all those that do not know You, Lord of the Harvest, please send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous but the labourers are few. We pray all these with deep and total appreciation, in Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007 – Abiding in Him
“Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in Me? What I am telling you I do not say of My own authority and of My own accord; but the Father Who lives continually in Me does the (His) works (His own miracles, deeds of power).” John 14v10
Reminds me of the song which says – I and My Father are one, You are the love of my life…
Also brings to mind how we bear fruit in Jesus Christ and without Him, we are nothing, as seen in John 15v5:
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing.”
And Philippians 1v11 which says:
“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”
How close are you to the Source? How bonded are you being with Him? Remember Jesus said to:
“And He that sent Me is with Me: the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that please Him.” John 8v29
Whose assignment, whose mission are you on? The One who sent you, or …
Have a very wonderful day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we bless You, we lift You up high, we magnify Your holy name. We thank You because You are worthy to be praised, worthy to be adored, worthy to be glorified. We thank You Jesus for being our Source, our Saviour and our Lord. Thank You for we bear much fruit even as we abide in You and You in us. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. Lord of the Harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Lord and Saviour, Master and Friend, Lord have Your way in our lives even now and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving. Amen.
Reminds me of the song which says – I and My Father are one, You are the love of my life…
Also brings to mind how we bear fruit in Jesus Christ and without Him, we are nothing, as seen in John 15v5:
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing.”
And Philippians 1v11 which says:
“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”
How close are you to the Source? How bonded are you being with Him? Remember Jesus said to:
“And He that sent Me is with Me: the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that please Him.” John 8v29
Whose assignment, whose mission are you on? The One who sent you, or …
Have a very wonderful day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we bless You, we lift You up high, we magnify Your holy name. We thank You because You are worthy to be praised, worthy to be adored, worthy to be glorified. We thank You Jesus for being our Source, our Saviour and our Lord. Thank You for we bear much fruit even as we abide in You and You in us. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. Lord of the Harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Lord and Saviour, Master and Friend, Lord have Your way in our lives even now and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving. Amen.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 – From John 14v8
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. We bless God for He is the same yesterday, today and forevermore. John 14v8 says:
“Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known Me, Philip? he that hath seen Me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?”
For some reason, the idea of having the Bible with us now, came to mind, and as though, the question is being posed to us that, you have had the Bible with you for such a long time, and you do not know the Word, which is God (John 1). Again, to top things up, the personifying of the name – Philip, could be any one of us, as though God knows us by name, but do we know Him. A food for thought.
Have a blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1v21
“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:” Proverbs 3v1
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You and appreciate You so much for this day that You have made, that we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for Your lovingkindness, for Your goodness and for Your Spirit with us. We thank You for revealing Yourself to us and for shedding Your love in our hearts through Your Holy Spirit who is dwelling with us and is in us. We thank You for today O God, thanking You for being our guide, our strength and our shield. Lord we pray that today You surprise us and that Your song of praise does not depart from our lips. We worship and exalt You and thank You for Your Word which You have given to us. Lord of the harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous but the labourers are few. Have Your way O Lord in our lives and let Your name be glorified. We pray and ask all these things in Jesus mighty name, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. We bless God for He is the same yesterday, today and forevermore. John 14v8 says:
“Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known Me, Philip? he that hath seen Me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?”
For some reason, the idea of having the Bible with us now, came to mind, and as though, the question is being posed to us that, you have had the Bible with you for such a long time, and you do not know the Word, which is God (John 1). Again, to top things up, the personifying of the name – Philip, could be any one of us, as though God knows us by name, but do we know Him. A food for thought.
Have a blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1v21
“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:” Proverbs 3v1
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You and appreciate You so much for this day that You have made, that we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for Your lovingkindness, for Your goodness and for Your Spirit with us. We thank You for revealing Yourself to us and for shedding Your love in our hearts through Your Holy Spirit who is dwelling with us and is in us. We thank You for today O God, thanking You for being our guide, our strength and our shield. Lord we pray that today You surprise us and that Your song of praise does not depart from our lips. We worship and exalt You and thank You for Your Word which You have given to us. Lord of the harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous but the labourers are few. Have Your way O Lord in our lives and let Your name be glorified. We pray and ask all these things in Jesus mighty name, amen.
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