Monthly Archives: February 2025

REJOICE IN GOD

by Silvia Lia Leigh, MD

REJOICE IN GOD

“For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation” (Rom 5:10,11). Apostle Paul proved that we are justified by Grace only, by faith only and by the shed Blood of Jesus on the Cross. Now, he adds that we are saved by the Life of Jesus. He refers to the eternal office of Jesus in heaven, as our Great High Priest, Intercessor, Advocate and Mediator of a better covenant. He says that reconciliation leads to our “rejoicing in God through our Lord Jesus Christ”. The end of salvation is always joy. All true believers rejoice in God. This rejoicing is done through the Lord Jesus Christ. The revelation of the relationship between the Person of God the Father and God the Son, and how they saved us, always leads to joy. A Christian who is always sad has a serious problem with understanding the Word of God. Joy is a fruit and a command from God! Rejoice!

The same word ‘rejoice’ also translated as ‘glory’ or ‘boasting’, appears in verse 2. What is the difference between “Rejoicing in the hope of the glory of God” and “rejoicing in God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom 5:2,11). Rejoicing in the hope of the glory of God means that we have the assurance of salvation. We boast about our final salvation, knowing that we are already citizens of heaven, and one day we shall arrive there. This sure hope leads to us boasting of our place in heaven. But the second type of rejoicing is even greater than that. We rejoice not only of our hope in heaven, but we rejoice in God Himself, of knowing God. He is not only our Creator, but our everlasting Father, who sent His only begotten Son to die for us, so that we become His children. We boast of God, of His attributes. God is Love. He is the Faithful God, the only wise God. Heaven for us is more than a wonderful place with streets of gold. Heaven is heaven because it is God’s dwelling place. We want to go to heaven not so much to meet our family members who are already there, but especially to see God face to face and to worship Him forever! God is the source of the eternal glorious joy in the believer!

This is the first question in the Westminster Shorter Catechism: “Question: What is the purpose of man? Answer: The purpose of man is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever”. What does it mean to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever? We give glory to God by enjoying Him. How do we enjoy God? Think about things that you enjoy… For example, do you enjoy your marriage? Then you like to be seen with your spouse, you talk about your husband (your wife). Do you enjoy your job? You will talk about your job, your promotion, or the things you do in your office. It is the same with enjoying God. If you truly enjoy God, you will not stop talking about God. You glorify God by hating sin and living right. You are careful not to grieve the Holy Spirit. You reflect God’s glory by living a godly life. You become filled with the Holy Spirit. Joy is the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22). You become a mirror for the glory of God. “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord” (2Cor 3:18). You glorify God by preaching and teaching God’s Word. You live a life of Love, genuinely loving God and others.                      

To enjoy God means to recognize Him as your First Love. “Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. 26 My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Ps 73:25,26). God is unique. Nobody compares with Him. He is the source of life, salvation, and all the good gifts we have. Heaven is God’s dwelling place, a realm that is separated from the earth. The believer declares that even on earth, he loves God above all other things. God is the ultimate source of fulfilment, joy and satisfaction. Search your heart and see: where do you try to find satisfaction in life? True contentment is found in God alone. Earthly desires can never fully satisfy the soul’s deepest longings. Invest in a deep relationship with God thru the study of God’s Word. Meditate upon His promises. Study the doctrines until you have a personal revelation of the truth. One of the greatest hindrances to joy is doubt in the doctrine of justification by faith and trust in Jesus Christ our Great High Priest. For as long as you depend on your good works to enter heaven, you will be anxious and cannot have the fulness of joy. Doubt is a joy killer. It is not enough to hear the pastor preaching a sermon. Study the doctrines by yourself until the light of God shines in your understanding. Selah!

RECONCILIATION BETWEEN MEN

by Silvia Lia Leigh, MD

RECONCILIATION BETWEEN MEN (Matthew 5:21-26)

Reconciliation between God and man was paid with the Blood of Jesus. Even reconciliation between men is also paid by the death of Jesus on the Cross. Faith in Christ crucified and resurrected is the only foundation for true reconciliation between men who were once enemies.

This passage is taken from the Sermon of the Mount, preached by Christ Himself. He exposes the wrong understanding of the Pharisees concerning God’s Law. He then preaches the correct way to interpret God’s Law. In this passage, the Pharisees said: ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ It looks good on the surface. They quoted one of the Ten Commandments: “Thou shalt not kill” (Exo 20:13; KJ). What is wrong? They added to God’s Law. They said, “whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment”. They refer to the judgment of the court. By adding this sentence, they weakened the original Commandment. They made it to be more a matter of justice among men than the judgment of God. They removed God from His Law. It was for their interest. Their thinking was that for as long as they did not actually kill a person, they have obeyed God’s Law and God is pleased with them. They obeyed legalistically and totally ignored the spirit of the Law. Clearly, they did not know the God who wrote the Law.

“But I say to you that everyone who continues to be angry with his brother or harbors malice against him shall be guilty before the court; and whoever speaks [contemptuously and insultingly] to his brother, ‘Raca (You empty-headed idiot)!’ shall be guilty before the supreme court (Sanhedrin); and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fiery hell” (Matt 5:22; AMP). Our Lord says that not only the criminal who kills a human being is guilty of murder. He says that causeless anger against any human being, and especially against a Christian, is equal with murder. It means that murder starts in the heart. It may not manifest in physical killing, but for as long as that anger, bitterness and grudge stays in the heart, God calls it murder. The heart is the source of evil. “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies” (Matt 15:18,19). The Lord joins evil thoughts and murders. In any way you despise a person in your heart, you have killed that one. Also, murder is not just physical killing. Anger can destroy someone’s joy, peace, reputation, or favor with men.

Showing contempt for another leads to murder. Telling someone “Raca” (meaning you worthless fellow, you empty headed idiot) is a crime. You are in danger of being judged by the Sanhedrin, the supreme Court in Israel at that time. If a man calls another “You fool” is in danger of being judged by God. A fool is not just one who is silly but one who rejects God (Ps 14:1). Telling someone “you are a fool” it means that you are saying “you go to hell”. Insulting another person is judged by God more serious than we imagine. Bitterness in the heart manifests as insults. Is anger always wrong? Jesus insulted the Pharisees and even called them “fools”. How do we reconcile these commands? Let us not forget that Jesus is the Savior of those who believe. The Pharisees rejected Him and His grace of salvation. Jesus is rejecting them totally, sending them to hell. He speaks as a Judge in the court. This is what He said in His High Priestly prayer: “You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him” (Jn 17:2). Jesus has authority over all men to send anyone to hell fire. He gives eternal life only to those who believe in Him, whom the Father has given to Him.

But we are not Jesus. When we get angry, we should be careful not to cross some boundaries. “BE ANGRY [at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], YET DO NOT SIN; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down. And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness]” (Eph 4:26,27; AMP). Anger is not a sin. It is a human emotion. Jesus always displayed righteous anger. It is a warning to control your emotion of anger. It is the duty of the believer to restrain his anger. Do not give the devil an opportunity” means that believers have the power to cooperate with the devil or to reject him. Sinful anger is a choice. We need to be soberminded. Understanding the devil’s strategy is vital in doing warfare. A foothold is a spiritual secure area that the devil can occupy, from which he can make further progress if not addressed. Tolerating the devil will lead the believer into greater compromise. Anger and bitterness are open doors to evil spirits to harm your character and testimony. Resisting the devil requires total submission to God’s will, God’s guidance and strength. “So, submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you” (James 4:7; AMP). The root of anger will become bitterness that leads to murder. Be angry against sin but never against the sinner. Solve your problems as fast as possible. Do not let anger stay in the heart to become bitterness. Do not use anger to avenge yourself. Anger that is too hot or lasts too long gives a place for the devil to enter and it becomes a sin to be judged by God. When angry, remember God. Forgive others! Guard your heart! Pray!

Anger blocks the way to worship. That is the greatest danger. It is not enough to say that you are not angry anymore. You need to take positive steps to reconcile with an offended person and make peace with him. God is the Judge of all. Confess your sins to one another. Pray for one another. As much as it is in your power, seek peace with all men. Do not delay. Fear God! Honor God! No anger is worth keeping when the price to pay is losing the privilege of worship. Selah!!!

GOD MEANT IT FOR GOOD

by Silvia Lia Leigh, MD

GOD MEANT IT FOR GOOD (Genesis 50:15-21)

This is a touching scene. Jacob lived in Egypt for 17 years. He made Joseph promise that once he dies, he should carry his body back to the Promised Land. He was 147 years old when he died. Joseph and his brothers carried his body to Canaan. They buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the same place with Leah, his wife and with his ‘fathers’, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebeccah. The death or Jacob ends an era. After that, Joseph’s brothers became afraid that Joseph would punish them for the sin they committed against him many years ago. They assumed that Joseph hates them “for the evil” they did against him. They sent messengers to Joseph asking for mercy and forgiveness. Joseph called them and wept in their presence. He was not ashamed to show his deep emotions of love towards them. Why was he hurt? Because after all these years, the brothers still did not believe that he has truly forgiven them. They assumed that Joseph was pretending to forgive them because their father was still alive. But now, they assumed that finally, Joseph would punish them. In their hearts, they thought that Joseph is a hypocrite. The truth is that they had issues with forgiving themselves and they projected their doubts upon Joseph. They were afraid of Joseph. They still did not love him. That hurt Joseph. “There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]” (1Jn 4:18; AMP). This painful situation gives Joseph a wonderful occasion to re-assure them of his total forgiveness, done for the sake of God. Here you see the spiritual maturity of Joseph. You see why God chose him from among his brothers to promote him to the highest office in the land.

Joseph is a symbol of Christ glorified, our Great High Priest. Study the way He speaks to His brothers and be encouraged too! He says:

*Do not be afraid! It is true that Joseph has the power to hurt them, but he loves them. He encourages his brothers not to be afraid of him. Lesson: if you have forgiven someone, you will not intimidate him with the memory of the past! You encourage him to be strong and do not fear punishment! As our Great High Priest, Jesus intercedes for the believer in heaven. His love continues. There is no fear in Love!

*Am I in the place of God? Joseph is truly humble. He tells his brothers that his high position in Egypt does not make him God to them. Joseph does not use his authority to intimidate his brothers. Joseph loved and respected his father, Jacob. He did not want to hurt him. But Jacob was now dead. He could have punished his brothers. But he has already forgiven them, not for the sake of Jacob, but for the sake of God! “Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord” (Rom 12:19). When you remain humble in the place of promotion, your forgiveness and love towards your enemies is genuine. God will vindicate you. The Great High Priest in heaven, our Lord Jesus Christ, “did not consider it robbery to be equal with God” (Phil 2:6). God Himself promoted Him to be the only authorized intercessor and mediator of the New Covenant between man and God.

*You meant evil against me! Joseph could not have used this word. But this is what they said. They helped him tell the truth. Sin does damage. The truth is that his brothers’ jealousy and wickedness could have killed him. It brought depression to their father for many years and damaged their relationship with Joseph. Sin is always evil. Sin is designed to kill, steal and destroy. Sin must be hated! “You who love the LORD, hate evil!” (Ps 97:10). “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good” (Rom 12:9; NIV). You don’t tolerate sin! You don’t ignore evil. You expose it, confess it, repent from it, and move on, walking by faith and love! Forgiveness does not mean forgetfulness. The Great High Priest carries the scars on His hands as a reminder of what sin on earth did to Him. That is why as the Great High Priest, Jesus can now help us when we fall into sin. Praise His Holy Name!

*God meant it for good! Joseph believed the revelation given by God to him thru dreams as a young man. God chose him from among his brothers to make him their leader and Savior. God was with him during his troubles. God brought him to the place of promotion, honoured him, not for his benefit, but to save his family which later became the nation called Isreal. Joseph has seen the hand of God in his life. That gave him peace and joy during his trials. That is how he truly forgave his brothers, not for their sakes, but for the sake of God. Love sees God in all things. The unbelievers, when they suffer, get angry and bitter. They are spiritually blind. They do not see any good coming out of trouble. That is why they insult and punish those who hurt them. But the believers are different. They see God working for their good. “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Rom 8:28).

*Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones. And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them! Joseph encouraged them with kind words. He promised to continue to take care of them, to provide and protect them for as long as he lives. He kept his promise. Lesson: true forgiveness is not just an isolated act. It is a lifestyle. It produces fruits of kindness and good behaviour. Our Great High Priest continues to help us live godly and saves us to the uttermost. Glory to God!

Finally, reconciliation always points to glory! Peace leads to promotion! We see that Jesus, in His office as our eternal Intercessor, has the power to help us finish the race and reach heaven. He saves us by His eternal Life! In this life, we are tempted by sin, the world and by the devil. But Jesus defeated all of them on the Cross. Our Great High Priest is able to prevent us from falling into sin and to deliver us in case we fall. “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, 25 To God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen” (Jude 1:24, 25). Worship the Lord!

GOD’S TIME IS PERFECT

by Silvia Lia Leigh, MD

“I am the LORD! In its time I will accomplish it quickly” (Isa 60:22)

God’s time is always perfect. Like children, we often pray: “Lord, how long do I have to wait? Give me my request NOW!”  We hate applying patience. But waiting on God is never a waste. It is an activity blessed by Him. Timing is very important in sports, finances, or in medicine. The right thing done at the wrong time becomes a failure. A good word spoken too early, fails to move the listener. A kind word spoken too late falls to the ground. But a little word spoken in God’s time moves mountains! A little good deed done in God’s time melts the hardest of hearts. God is never too early and never too late! He is always right on time! He never fails! This is God’s promise to you.  

Child of God, wait on God! Remember this: even if all men forget you, God knows you. Patiently enduring persecution for Christ’ sake builds faith and it is highly appreciated by God! God does not sleep! God does not forget your labour of love! In His time, He will reward and bless you ‘in arrears’. God can transform the smallest and least significant into something mighty and impactful. Trust in God’s perfect timing. He will accomplish His purposes swiftly when the time is right.

This is my testimony: I know the power of waiting on God. I have experienced the manifestation of His promise! When God answered my prayer, it was always more than my calculations and my imagination. Have 100% faith in God’s power to change lives and situations.  To God be all the glory!

LIKE MOTHER, LIKE SON

by Silvia Lia Leigh, MD

LIKE MOTHER, LIKE SON

This is our grandson, Oliver. I remember a sweet story about his mother, our daughter, Jemine Leigh Oakes (I sometimes call her Jimmy). I want to send her this note of love:

“Dear Jimmy, I remember something about you… many years ago… you were about 5 years old… We were living in a poor neighborhood at that time… I did not allow you to go and play outside with the children of the ‘rough’ neighbors…

About that time, I was teaching you the Word of God. One day you sneaked and went outside… Sometime later I did not find you in the house… I became worried… I went outside and found you there… my worst fears came true…you were sitting in a pool of mud with the ‘rough’ children… Upset, I commanded to to go inside to take a bath… I asked you: ‘why did you do that?’ You answered me thru the very Bible verse that I thought you that week. You said: “Malia, the reason why I sat with the children in the mud is because Jesus said: “I should love my neighbor as I love myself”

That answer was brilliant! I could not shout anymore… The anointing in your words saved you from spanking and thought me a great lesson!

I see that your son Oliver likes muddy pools too… It is surely a sign of love! God bless you all!

Love from Malia!”

I HAVE CHOSEN THAT GOOD PART

by Silvia Lia Leigh, MD

“One thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her” (Lk 10:42)

From this story I have also learned that I don’t need to be ‘a great woman of God’ to be able to worship my Lord. I am a woman like Mary; no problem with that. I should not desire a complicated religious life ‘cumbered’ with robes, caps, titles and ceremonies! I desire the simplicity of Christ! Free in Him!

When I enter a house, or a church, I spiritually ‘scan’ the atmosphere searching for my Lord. I do not look for men, no matter how rich or famous they are. My soul is attracted only by my Lord. Most of the time, I find Him in humble places and among humble people. I find a place where my soul can rest and listen to His voice. Gossip makes me tired. The Word of God makes me happy. I go to a place where I am happy. I do not pretend to just please people. If Jesus is not in that ‘inn’, then I go out. The presence of God the Holy Spirit is like spiritual oxygen for me. In its absence I gasp for air like a fish outside water.

I have learned that if I sit down at the feet of Jesus, ‘big religious people’ will look down on me. They will criticize and try to intimidate me. I have learned to keep quiet. How can I argue with a blind man? My Lover will defend my choice of Him. My Lord will fight my battles. It has happened again and again. I have learned that my choice to locate the feet of Jesus is blessed by Him. I become like ‘a landlady’ of that little ‘holy ground’. Once I locate my place of worship, I lose the fear a tenant has. This is the spot under which my treasure lies forever. I cannot be condemned, fired, divorced or rejected out of my destiny! I learned to be confident of my calling. I know that no tenant can evict the landlady, and no maid can replace the mistress who is faithful to God and to her husband. I have discovered the power of humility, the freedom of worship and the grace of His glory revealed in me. The effort and the pain necessary to abide in that holy safe and happy place cannot be compared with the joy of resting in His embrace. This is my Lover; this is my Friend! My Lord and my Savior Jesus Christ!

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED

by Silvia Lia Leigh, MD

I took a picture of this stony fence. I saw that in its cracks some humble flowers sprang up. The ‘exotic’ expensive plants need more than a crack in the wall to develop their admired beauty. But these anonymous flowers are humble enough to grow anywhere there is a little soil, some few raindrops and light. Nothing fancy! Just live!

I learn more from humble people than from the proud and mighty. Lesson? Bloom where you are planted! Enjoy life right now, right here! Better things may come tomorrow but until then, a little happiness today is better than none! God knows you! God loves you!

May be an image of seedlings

COUNT THE STARS OF LOVE

by Silvia Lia Leigh, MD

COUNT THE STARS OF LOVE (Genesis 12:1-3; 15:1-6)

Faith is defined as a human response to a divine promise. Faith is an expectation, a quiet assurance that a person will do exactly as he said he would do. Abraham believed God’s promises. He is the Father of faith of all who believe!

God’s Word to Adam was that he can eat ‘freely’ from every tree in the Garden except one (Gen 2:16,17). The word ‘freely’ means ‘unconditionally’, without limitations or outside control. This reveals the goodness and generosity of God. He wants men to enjoy His blessings. When the devil asked Eve about eating for every tree in the garden, he omitted the word ‘freely’. When Eve answered him, she also omitted the word ‘freely’ (Gen 3:1,2). The devil insinuated that God is stingy with His blessings. He attacked the character of God as Lovingly kind and generous. Since then, the devil has tried to destroy our faith in a Generous God. Men think of God as someone who is always asking us to give to Him. That is a big lie, but many Christians think like that. Listen to the way the servant who received one talent spoke to his master: “Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. 25 And I was afraid and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours” (Matt 25:24,25). Once you believe that God is a taker and not a giver, doubt and fear to trust God will enter your heart. This is what happened to Abraham.

God comes and promises Abraham to protect Him, reward Him and give Him many children as the stars in the sky (Gen 15:1-6). Abraham addresses God as “Lord God”. This is a combination of two names of God: Jehovah Adonai. Jehovah is the personal name of God, the covenant keeping God, the One who promises and keeps His Word. The word Adonai means the Master of slaves. He takes complete responsibility over His people. He is the Lord! Jesus found us in the salve market and bought us with His Blood. We are now His bondslaves or servants. Adonai is our Lord! Jesus is Lord! The name Adonai requires our total submission to His will and His ways.

God has already promised Abraham that He will make him a blessing to all the nations on the earth (Gen 12:1-3). But because Abraham is old and has no child, he starts to doubt the promise. This shows how much we desire visible blessings and struggle to simply have faith in God’s Word. Even the elect struggle with doubts and fears. Like Adam, Abraham fell for the lie of the Devil. He asked God: “What will You give me… You have not given me…”. Faith believes in a Giving God! Doubt believes that God is stingy! Selah!

God confronts Abraham’s fear, doubt and self-pity and gives him a fresh Word about an old promise. In the olden days, if a man has no children, he will leave his wealth to a chosen and faithful servant he has adopted in his house. Abraham has found such a servant in Eliezer of Damascus. Abraham is disappointed that God did not give him a son. We know that children are God’s Reward for obedience and service (Psalm 127:3-5). Abraham feels that God has not rewarded him, has not compensated him, has not giving him his salary, according to His Word. But God tells him clearly that he will have his own son who will inherit his name and wealth. Isaac was conceived supernaturally and born to old parents. He is the son of promise. All people who have faith like Abraham are now his descendants. The total population today is about 8 billion. The descendants of Abraham include the Jews, the Muslims and the Christians. The Jews are about 16 million. Muslims are 1,8 Billion. The Christians are 2,3 Billion. We are not even counting all the people who have died. This shows that God’s promise to Abraham that His descendants will be like the stars in the sky, has come to pass. These are the stars of Love. God is faithful! Amen!

LESSONS

*God is a God of personal relationships, of revelation. He guides and teaches His children thru dreams, visions and especially by His Word.

*Reject all fears of the future. Fear is an enemy to faith. God protects His people. In times of fear, remember Jehovah God, your Shield!

*Reject self-pity! Pray that God will confirm the old promise given to you.

*Reject doubt! God will give you signs that He is the God of heaven and earth. Like Abraham, remove your eyes from yourself and your problems, and look up to the stars. Remember how small you are and how big God is! Your faith in God will be strengthen!

*God promises to be the Reward of His children. All blessings, spiritual and material, are found in a Person: the Lord Jesus Christ!

*Abram had God and wealth. But he was fixated on his lack. Be grateful for what you have before you pray for more!

*God’s Presence and Grace is enough for you!

*Come out of your tent of limitations! Look up, on the sky! Count the uncountable stars of Love!

*Abram asked for little! God had so much more to give to him! Stop limiting God!

*God rewards Faith as Righteousness, with the Presence of God and a fulfilled life! Salvation is by faith alone! Faith is not based on feelings! Many people say: ‘I don’t feel like I have faith…’, they say. But faith has nothing to do with feelings and takes no account of moods or physical conditions. Feelings come and go, rise and fall, but faith endures and perseveres, because it does not look to any human source for help. The object of faith is God alone and His Word. The Christian, who believes that the risen Christ now lives within his heart, confidently expects Christ to work through him. Christ will not necessarily be felt in an emotional way, but He is present. He makes your ordinary actions to produce extraordinary results. He takes common relationships and transforms them into uncommon accomplishments.

*Develop Faith and Patience! We must trust God’s promises and God’s timing to fulfill them. Patience is a virtue that we must learn. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Our faith rests in God’s Word and His faithfulness and not in our own understanding. Practicing faith and patience are both vital in Christian life. “Do not become sluggish but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Heb 6:12).

*God is the God of Promises! Abram was 75 years when God called him and promised him to make him a father of many nations! He was 86 when Ishamel was born and 100 years old (and Sarah was 90) when Isaac was born. Abram waited 25 years for the promise to come to pass!  A promise is a solemn declaration, a pledge, a vow, that a person will do something in the future. A Promise is a legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect or to claim the performance, to hope for success or improvement in life. There are more than 8000 promises in the Bible. God expects us to trust Him, to believe His, no matter how long it takes before it is fulfilled. “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us” (2Cor 1:20). God has made many promises to Abraham, Moses, David and others. He had promised to send the Messiah. Jesus came to earth as Man. These promises are about spiritual and material blessings, salvation and eternal life. All these promises are found and are fulfilled in Christ alone. We can access these promises only thru faith in Christ. The unbelievers cannot trust God for His promises. Only believers can say ‘Amen’. Believers recognize God’s sovereignty and power, and they praise Him. The fulfilment of His promises is for the good of man and for the glory of God! Our legacy is not just about physical descendants but about spiritual impact. Focus on a life that honors God and influences others for His kingdom. The manifestation of miracles, agape love, and the resurrection power gives glory to The Lord Jesus Christ in the Church! Let the stars of love shine in the darkness! Worship the Lord!