First LOVE for God
Brothers,
After resurrection of God Jesus, He is addressing to CHURCH or fellowship of believers in Him. He has a message to share it with them and us. Firsts of all, He is identifying Himself to the Ephesians. Jesus begins His letter by informing the church that He knew their works, both collectively and individually (Revelation 2:2-3). How is it possible? Because He is Omniscient God. He knew their attitudes, thoughts, desires, goals—everything about them! He knew their hearts better than they did, just as He knows ours today. He not only knows us but LOVES us so deeply and profound as no one in this world or in any other world. Let’s listen to Jesus now:
Revelation 2:1-7
(1) “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write,’These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: (2) “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; (3) and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. (4) Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. (5) Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. (6) But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. (7) “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.”‘
New King James Version
ﻳﻮﺣﻨﺎ ﺭﺅﻳﺎ 2
1 اكْتُبْ إِلَى مَلاَكِ الْكَنِيسَةِ فِي أَفَسُسَ: إِلَيْكَ مَا يَقُولُهُ الَّذِي يُمْسِكُ النُّجُومَ السَّبْعَ بِيَمِينِهِ وَيَمْشِي بَيْنَ مَنَائِرِ الذَّهَبِ السَّبْعِ:
2 إِنِّي عَالِمٌ بِأَعْمَالِكَ، وَجَهْدِكَ، وَصَبْرِكَ، وَأَعْلَمُ أَنَّكَ لاَ تَسْتَطِيعُ احْتِمَالَ الأَشْرَارِ، وَأَنَّكَ دَقَّقْتَ فِي فَحْصِ ادِّعَاءَاتِ أُولئِكَ الَّذِينَ يَزْعُمُونَ أَنَّهُمْ رُسُلٌ، وَمَا هُمْ بِرُسُلٍ، فَتَبَيَّنَ لَكَ أَنَّهُمْ دَجَّالُونَ!
3 وَقَدْ تَأَلَّمْتَ مِنْ أَجْلِ اسْمِي بِصَبْرٍ وَبِغَيْرِ كَلَلٍ.
4 وَلِي عَلَيْكَ أَنَّكَ تَرَكْتَ مَحَبَّتَكَ الأُولَى!
5 فَاذْكُرْ مِنْ أَيْنَ سَقَطْتَ، وَتُبْ رَاجِعاً إِلَى أَعْمَالِكَ السَّابِقَةِ، وَإِلاَّ أَتَيْتُ وَزَحْزَحْتُ مَنَارَتَكَ مِنْ مَوْضِعِهَا إِنْ كُنْتَ لاَ تَتُوبُ!
6 أَمَّا مَا يَسُرُّنِي فِيكَ فَهُوَ أَنَّكَ تَكْرَهُ أَعْمَالَ النِّيقُولاَوِيِّينَ الَّتِي أَكْرَهُهَا أَنَا أَيْضاً.
7 مَنْ لَهُ أُذُنَانِ فَلْيَسْمَعْ مَا يَقُولُهُ الرُّوحُ لِلْكَنَائِسِ! كُلُّ مَنْ يَنْتَصِرُ سَأُطْعِمُهُ مِنْ ثَمَرِ شَجَرَةِ الْحَيَاةِ فِي فِرْدَوْسِ اللهِ.
Let’s read it in the context below. Jesus tells Christians that He was aware of everything they had gone through—how they had endured much persecution, suffering, and agony because of apostasy and intolerance. He knew of their fortitude in standing for the truth and what a labor it was to persevere, though they never gave in to weariness.
He then mentions how they had rejected false leaders and their subversions. They would not listen to those who tried to pervert the truth and change doctrine, and they stood fast in opposing them once they found such to be liars. He knew how hard they tried to keep the laws and principles of the truth the true apostles had taught them.
Christ brings to their attention that they had lost their first love, the ardent desire to please God. Their focus had shifted from where it should have been to the problems and the events happening around them. As Matthew 24:12 says prophetically, “And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.”
For our eternal good, God expects more of us. However, He does not leave us without guidance about how to recapture what we have lost. Why is first love so important to God? First love is the purest kind of spiritual love we as humans can demonstrate. It is LOVE which is always evident in actions. It is like river of love flowing for every one around us. We share our LOVE to GOD with other people and we are fulfilling His will by LOVING God and His people. God expects such love from us. He EXPECTS LOVE for God and people. That is the fulfillment of His laws and Ten Commandments He gave us which were written on the tablets of stone. It is a love that truly shows one’s heart is completely given to God. What does first love produce?
True love of God always promotes love of the brethren and love toward fellow man. TRUE LOVE of God ALWAYS promotes LOVE to enemies and all people. The True FAITH in God will always CALL us toward LOVE to God and people. That’s why the teaching of God Jesus was the LOVE, PEACE and Forgiveness. He- God Jesus- PROVING His LOVE toward us died on the cross and accepted all our sins to His holy body to make us FREE of sins and iniquities. That is the TRUE God. The TRUE LOVE of God. The true FAITH in God. The TRUE Way of God. FREEDOM of our sins and from slavery of sins. If God Jesus will make you FREE, you will be really FREE. Turn to Him and allow Him to be your God.
Repent from your DEAD works.
Direct your heart toward God Jesus.
And LIVE eternally in His Kingdom as adopted son of God!
As God’s Inheritance!
ﻳﻮﺣﻨﺎ ﺭﺅﻳﺎ 2 (Arabic Life Application Bible)
ﻳﻮﺣﻨﺎ ﺭﺅﻳﺎ 2
1 اكْتُبْ إِلَى مَلاَكِ الْكَنِيسَةِ فِي أَفَسُسَ: إِلَيْكَ مَا يَقُولُهُ الَّذِي يُمْسِكُ النُّجُومَ السَّبْعَ بِيَمِينِهِ وَيَمْشِي بَيْنَ مَنَائِرِ الذَّهَبِ السَّبْعِ:
2 إِنِّي عَالِمٌ بِأَعْمَالِكَ، وَجَهْدِكَ، وَصَبْرِكَ، وَأَعْلَمُ أَنَّكَ لاَ تَسْتَطِيعُ احْتِمَالَ الأَشْرَارِ، وَأَنَّكَ دَقَّقْتَ فِي فَحْصِ ادِّعَاءَاتِ أُولئِكَ الَّذِينَ يَزْعُمُونَ أَنَّهُمْ رُسُلٌ، وَمَا هُمْ بِرُسُلٍ، فَتَبَيَّنَ لَكَ أَنَّهُمْ دَجَّالُونَ!
3 وَقَدْ تَأَلَّمْتَ مِنْ أَجْلِ اسْمِي بِصَبْرٍ وَبِغَيْرِ كَلَلٍ.
4 وَلِي عَلَيْكَ أَنَّكَ تَرَكْتَ مَحَبَّتَكَ الأُولَى!
5 فَاذْكُرْ مِنْ أَيْنَ سَقَطْتَ، وَتُبْ رَاجِعاً إِلَى أَعْمَالِكَ السَّابِقَةِ، وَإِلاَّ أَتَيْتُ وَزَحْزَحْتُ مَنَارَتَكَ مِنْ مَوْضِعِهَا إِنْ كُنْتَ لاَ تَتُوبُ!
6 أَمَّا مَا يَسُرُّنِي فِيكَ فَهُوَ أَنَّكَ تَكْرَهُ أَعْمَالَ النِّيقُولاَوِيِّينَ الَّتِي أَكْرَهُهَا أَنَا أَيْضاً.
7 مَنْ لَهُ أُذُنَانِ فَلْيَسْمَعْ مَا يَقُولُهُ الرُّوحُ لِلْكَنَائِسِ! كُلُّ مَنْ يَنْتَصِرُ سَأُطْعِمُهُ مِنْ ثَمَرِ شَجَرَةِ الْحَيَاةِ فِي فِرْدَوْسِ اللهِ.
8 وَاكْتُبْ إِلَى مَلاَكِ الْكَنِيسَةِ فِي سِمِيرْنَا: إِلَيْكَ مَا يَقُولُهُ الأَوَّلُ وَالآخِرُ، الَّذِي كَانَ مَيْتاً وَعَادَ حَيّاً:
9 إِنِّي أَعْلَمُ كَمْ تُقَاسِي مِنْ ضِيقٍ وَفَقْرٍ، رَغْمَ أَنَّكَ غَنِيٌّ. وَأَعْلَمُ تَجْرِيحَ الَّذِينَ يَدَّعُونَ أَنَّهُمْ يَهُودٌ وَلكِنَّهُمْ لَيْسُوا يَهُوداً، بَلْ هُمْ مَجْمَعٌ لِلشَّيْطَانِ!
10 دَعْ عَنْكَ الْخَوْفَ مِمَّا يَنْتَظِرُكَ مِنْ آلاَمٍ، فَإِنَّ إِبْلِيسَ سَيَزُجُّ بِبَعْضِكُمْ فِي السِّجْنِ لِكَيْ تُمْتَحَنُوا، فَتُقَاسُونَ الاضْطِهَادَ عَشَرَةَ أَيَّامٍ. فَابْقَ أَمِيناً حَتَّى الْمَوْتِ، فَأَمْنَحَكَ إِكْلِيلَ الْحَيَاةِ.
11 مَنْ لَهُ أُذُنٌ فَلْيَسْمَعْ مَا يَقُولُهُ الرُّوحُ لِلْكَنَائِسِ! كُلُّ مَنْ يَنْتَصِرُ لَنْ يَلْحَقَ بِهِ أَذَى الْمَوْتِ الثَّانِي!
12 وَاكْتُبْ إِلَى مَلاَكِ الْكَنِيسَةِ فِي بَرْغَامُسَ: إِلَيْكَ مَا يَقُولُهُ صَاحِبُ السَّيْفِ الْقَاطِعِ ذِي الْحَدَّيْنِ.
13 إِنِّي أَعْلَمُ أَيْنَ تَسْكُنُ، حَيْثُ عَرْشُ الشَّيْطَانِ! وَرَغْمَ ذَلِكَ تَمَسَّكْتَ بِاسْمِي، وَرَفَضْتَ أَنْ تُنْكِرَ الإِيمَانَ بِي، حَتَّى فِي أَيَّامِ أَنْتِيبَاسَ شَهِيدِي الأَمِينِ، الَّذِي قُتِلَ عِنْدَكُمْ حَيْثُ يَسْكُنُ الشَّيْطَانُ!
14 وَلَكِنِّي عَاتِبٌ عَلَيْكَ قَلِيلاً لأَنَّكَ تَتَسَامَحُ مَعَ الْقَوْمِ الَّذِينَ يَتَمَسَّكُونَ بِتَعْلِيمِ بَلْعَامِ عِنْدَمَا عَلَّمَ الْمَلِكَ بَالاَقَ أَنْ يُدَمِّرَ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ بِتَوْرِيطِهِمْ فِي ارْتِكَابِ الزِّنَى وَالأَكْلِ مِنَ الذَّبَائِحِ الْمُقَدَّمَةِ لِلأَصْنَامِ،
15 هَكَذَا عِنْدَكَ أَنْتَ أَيْضاً قَوْمٌ يَتَمَسَّكُونَ بِتَعَالِيمِ النِّيقُولاَوِيِّينَ!
16 عَلَيْكَ أَنْ تَتُوبَ، وَإِلاَّ جِئْتُكَ سَرِيعاً لأُحَارِبَ هَؤُلاَءِ الضَّالِّينَ بِالسَّيْفِ الَّذِي فِي فَمِي.
17 مَنْ لَهُ أُذُنٌ فَلْيَسْمَعْ مَا يَقُولُهُ الرُّوحُ لِلْكَنَائِسِ! كُلُّ مَنْ سَيَنْتَصِرُ سَأُطْعِمُهُ مِنَ المَنِّ الْخَفِيِّ، وَأُعْطِيهِ حَجَراً صَغِيراً أَبْيَضَ حُفِرَ عَلَيْهِ اسْمٌ جَدِيدٌ لاَ يَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ الَّذِي يَأْخُذُهُ!
18 وَاكْتُبْ إِلَى مَلاَكِ الْكَنِيسَةِ فِي ثِيَاتِيرَا: إِلَيْكَ مَا يَقُولُهُ ابْنُ اللهِ الَّذِي عَيْنَاهُ كَلَهِيبِ نَارٍ وَرِجْلاَهُ كَالنُّحَاسِ النَّقِيِّ:
19 إِنِّي عَالِمٌ بِأَعْمَالِكَ، وَمَحَبَّتِكَ، وَإِيمَانِكَ، وَتَضْحِيَتِكَ، وَصَبْرِكَ؛ وَأَعْلَمُ أَنَّ أَعْمَالَكَ الأَخِيرَةَ زَادَتْ عَمَّا كَانَتْ عَلَيْهِ قَبْلاً!
20 وَلَكِنَّ لِي عَلَيْكَ أَنَّكَ تَتَسَاهَلُ مَعَ هَذِهِ الْمَرْأَةِ إِيزَابَلَ، الَّتِي تَدَّعِي أَنَّهَا نَبِيَّةٌ، فَتُعَلِّمُ عَبِيدِي وَتُغْوِيهِمْ أَنْ يَزْنُوا وَيَأْكُلُوا مِنَ الذَّبَائِحِ الْمُقَدَّمَةِ لِلأَصْنَامِ.
21 وَقَدْ أَمْهَلْتُهَا مُدَّةً لِتَتُوبَ تَارِكَةً زِنَاهَا، وَلَكِنَّهَا لَمْ تَتُبْ.
22 فَإِنِّي سَأُلْقِيهَا عَلَى فِرَاشٍ، وَأَبْتَلِي الزَّانِينَ مَعَهَا بِمِحْنَةٍ شَدِيدَةٍ، إِنْ كَانُوا لاَ يَتُوبُونَ عَنْ أَعْمَالِهِمْ.
23 سَأُبِيدُ أَوْلاَدَهَا بِالْمَوْتِ، فَتَعْرِفُ الْكَنَائِسُ كُلُّهَا أَنَّنِي أَنَا الَّذِي أَفْحَصُ الأَفْكَارَ وَالْقُلُوبَ، وَأُجَازِي كُلَّ وَاحِدٍ مِنْكُمْ بِحَسَبِ أَعْمَالِهِ.
24 أَمَّا أَنْتُمُ، الْبَاقِينَ مِنْ أَهْلِ ثِيَاتِيرَا، الَّذِينَ لَمْ يَتَقَبَّلُوا هَذَا التَّعْلِيمَ الْفَاسِدَ، وَلَمْ يَعْرِفُوا مَا يَدْعُونَهُ «أَسْرَارَ الشَّيْطَانِ الْعَمِيقَةَ»، فَلَنْ أُحَمِّلَكُمْ أَيَّ عِبْءٍ جَدِيدٍ.
25 فَقَطْ تَمَسَّكُوا بِمَا لَدَيْكُمْ إِلَى أَنْ أَجِيءَ.
26 كُلُّ مَنْ يَنْتَصِرُ، وَيَسْتَمِرُّ حَتَّى النِّهَايَةِ فِي فِعْلِ مَا يُرْضِينِي، فَسَوْفَ أُعْطِيهِ سُلْطَاناً عَلَى الأُمَمِ،
27 فَيَحْكُمُهُمْ بِعَصاً مِنْ حَدِيدٍ، مِثْلَمَا أَخَذْتُ أَنَا مِنْ أَبِي سُلْطَاناً أَحْكُمُهُمْ بِهِ، فَيَتَحَطَّمُونَ كَمَا تَتَحَطَّمُ أَوَانِي الْخَزَفِ،
28 وَأَمْنَحُهُ كَوْكَبَ الصُّبْحِ!
29 مَنْ لَهُ أُذُنٌ فَلْيَسْمَعْ مَا يَقُولُهُ الرُّوحُ لِلْكَنَائِسِ!
Revelation 2 (New King James Version)
Revelation 2
The Loveless Church
1“To the angel of the church of Ephesus write,
‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; 3 and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. 4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. 6 But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
7 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.”’
The Persecuted Church
8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write,
‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: 9 “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
11 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.”’
The Compromising Church
12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,
‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. 14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. 15 Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. 16 Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.
17 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.”’
The Corrupt Church
18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write,
‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. 20 Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. 21 And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent.22 Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds. 23 I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works.
24 “Now to you I say, and to the rest in Thyatira, as many as do not have this doctrine, who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say, I will put on you no other burden. 25 But hold fast what you have till I come. 26 And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations—
27 ‘ He shall rule them with a rod of iron;
They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels’—
as I also have received from My Father; 28 and I will give him the morning star.
29 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”’
Arabs and Muslims,
be SAVED by God RIGHT NOW!
Brothers, Islam and the Bible call Jesus as Kalimat-Ullah- WORD of Allah!
Will you reject God by rejecting His SON?
Look if you will reject Son, it means you dont believe in His Father Allah. It means you are AGAINST Allah.
Islam came later after prophecies of Allah already existed that His Son Jesus will save the world from sins. So, what is Islam? ONE of religions. Look brother, there are millions religions and all they worship millions of gods which are called by God of Ibrahim as IDOLS.
Way for people worshiping idols is hell. Islam is among them. Why? Because Islam makes God of our father Ibrahim a LIAR by claiming that there is NO Son of God. Islam is closing eyes of Muslims to the words of Allah. Which man on the earth is able to BEAR INIQUITIES of the world? Sins of people? How SERVANT can JUSTIFY many people? It is impossible for a man. But only for God! We worship perfect God. He DIED instead on us. His name is the most perfect – Jesus….Isa Ibn Allah…Isa Allah…Issa Al Massih. And He is God of our father Ibrahim. Turn from sins to HIM and LIVE eternally as son of God!
Be saved right NOW
How to LIVE with God Jesus?
2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, PERFECTING HOLINESS IN THE FEAR OF GOD.
Hebrews 12:28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may SERVE GOD ACCEPTABLY WITH REVERENCE AND GODLY FEAR
Fellowship with God
means YOU Arabs and Muslims
can be called sons of God.
You can be forgiven of ALL your sins!
You can be
adopted by God
THROUGH your Faith
in His Son Jesus.
Can you call Jesus the Son of God? Is He God in your life? Have you given Him absolute control of your life and future? If not, do is right NOW!
Pray now to the LORD and accept His forgiveness of all your sins through FAITH in His Son – God Jesus Christ!
Pray God right now And be saved!
God is bringing Judgement. Return of the Lord Jesus and His Judgement day should make difference in our behavior. Live your best in purity. Be excited about meeting with the Lord. You should anxiously await with joiful anticipation of the Lord’s return. If your hearts is filled with anticipation, excitement and joy, it indicates that you are walking with the Lord. If you are NOT sure and confident that if you would die today you would go to Heaven, it means you need to get right with God. If you never said- YES- to Jesus, do it today! If you have fallen away from the Lord, come back to Him today.
We will close with prayers: Father, we believe that Jesus is coming again. We believe we need to be ready. And Lord I am praying about any person who is reading my message and if they dont have confidence that they are ready for Your return, help them to come to You today and get right with You now. Amen.
First, recognise brother, that you are sinner. Be sorry for your sin. And ask God to forgive you right now. The way as we do that TROUGH PRAYER. That’s how we communicate with God. I’d like to lead you in prayer. If you want Christ to forgive your sins. If you want to know that when you will die you will go to Heaven then pray this prayer with me right now:
God, I know I am a sinner. And I am sorry for what I have done. And I turn from my sin now and ask You to forgive me. Thank You that Your Son Jesus Christ died on the cross and shed His blood for me. Be my Savior and my Lord. And be my friend. I want to follow You from this day forward. Fill me with Your Spirit. And help me to be Your disciple. Thank You for accepting me. Thank You for forgiving me. Thank You that I am now YOURS. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
If you sincerely asked God to forgive you then WELCOME to the family of God. Now you are adopted by God. Now you bacame His son and His inheritance. His angels have written your name in the Book of Life. And you have the BRIGHT FUTURE.
God Jesus said:
“I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word
and believes him
who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned;
he has crossed over from death to life. John 5:24
Walk with God and live eternally Arab nation! Amen.
Rev. 4:8 “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.“
Brothers, God Jesus is COMING BACK to us to the earth. Be prepared to LIVE with Him and not to die without Him! Repent and make your ways straight. To make your ways straight, then, please the Lord in all you do by BELIEVING in His Son Jesus Christ.
Turn away from a life of sin to a life of righteousness (Rom. 12:21).
This is the way of peace (Luke 1:79).
It is also the way to prosperity, blessings, answered prayer, joy and every good thing (Prov. 13:21; 1 John 3:22; Heb. 13:21).
If you prayed this simple prayer above or if you need more information or still have questions about who Jesus is or if you want to believe in God Jesus then please email me and contact me (contacts are below) because we should be together. God called us as believers in Him or CHURCH.
Bahira
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Pastor, Believers and Children Beaten
September 14, 2008
On August 3, a violent anti-Christian mob stormed into a church where Gospel for Asia missionary Vinay Ganpati was leading a worship service in Tamil Nadu, India. The fanatics viciously beat the pastor and all of the believers—including the small children present.
The church service was coming to a close when the angry mob surrounded the church and pelted stones at the congregation. Using wood planks and iron rods, the radicals rushed into the building and began mercilessly beating those who had come for worship.
The violence started after two women were found drowned in a pond near the church. Another woman, whom the villagers believe to be a local deity, claimed that her goddess spirit had killed the women because the church was meeting in the area.
The woman who claims to be the goddess incited local anti-Christian extremists to drive Vinay and the believers out of the village. She threatened more deaths if they did not comply with her request.
After the attack, one of the believers who was most severely beaten filed a report with the police department. Although things calmed down after the incident, none of the radicals had to face legal consequences for their actions.
Gospel for Asia leaders in the area went to the village and encouraged Vinay and the Christians. They also talked with police about the situation and asked for more protection for the church.
Now, because one of the radicals involved in the attack later died in an accident, the fanatics are again preparing to come against the church. The radicals believe that this is further work of the local goddess.
Vinay and the believers are continuing to worship in the church building, but the extremists have set an ultimatum that they must flee the village within two months. If the believers do not leave, the radicals say they will “face dire consequences.”
Gospel for Asia leaders and Vinay ask for prayer that the situation will remain peaceful and that they will be able to continue ministry in the area. They also request prayer that the believers will remain strong in their faith and that the anti-Christians will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus.
A Little Girl Can Walk
August 24, 2008
Young Chinmayi was not able to run and play like the other little children in her Madhya Pradesh, India, village.
At age five, Chinmayi was lame—and none of the doctors her parents visited had been able to help her walk. Not knowing what to do, Chinmayi’s family then turned to homeopathic medicine and even sorcery—but these efforts, too, proved futile.
Then a Christian in their village suggested they take Chinmayi to the local church for prayer. They were hesitant at first, but then heeded the advice, asking Gospel for Asia missionary Malluram Pawar to pray for their little girl.
Touched by Chinmayi’s situation, Malluram tenderly prayed for her. A week later when Malluram dropped by to check on Chinmayi, she was still lying in bed, unable to walk. But the missionary began to help Chinmayi rise to her feet and walk a little, encouraging her parents to do the same with her each day.
The following week, Chinmayi and her parents came to the church where Malluram served. People were astonished to see that this once-lame little girl could now walk on her own!
Chinmayi’s whole family testified to the church of God’s power—and everyone gave the glory to God that day. The family put their trust in Christ and started attending church regularly to worship and fellowship with other believers.
Pray that this family will steadily grow in their new faith, and that many more would receive Christ through Malluram’s witness in this community. Praise God for the wonderful things He is doing through His people in Asia, proclaiming that He is alive and at work.
Jail Time Strengthens Missionaries’ Faith
August 14, 2008
“I never thought I would ever have to go to the police station. But on account of the Lord’s ministry, I went to the police station for the first time,” said Raj Lohra, one of the Gospel for Asia missionaries who was held for nine days in a Karnataka, India, jail.
The missionaries, who were harassed and beaten before being arrested during a prayer meeting July 31, were released on August 8. Initial reports from Karnataka indicated that one missionary and three Bible college students were arrested. As the story developed, it was determined that a fourth student, Balaji Jenic, was also arrested and detained with his associates.
Since their release, the missionary and the four students received medical treatment and later told their stories to our field correspondent.
The horrors of prison are very real in India—no cots on which to sleep, inadequate and vile-tasting food and lack of medical care. But each of the men testified that in their time of distress, they turned to the Lord for comfort and strength. In their testimonies, each man tells how God encouraged him to remain strong and continue answering their call to take Jesus to the lost, even while they were in jail. Here are their stories, in their own words.
Raj Lohra
“I never thought that I would ever go to the police station. But on account of the Lord’s ministry, I went to the police station for the first time. In jail my whole body was aching because of the severe physical blows sustained at the hands of the assailants. For three or four days I was suffering from a bad headache. Besides, there was no place for sleeping, which depressed me further. And for food we were given Ragi balls¹ (finger millets), which I could not eat anyway. Being in jail I began to think about why I joined the ministry. ‘Why do I need to suffer through no fault of my own? I never faced these types of problems in my life.’ I was thinking thoughts like this. I thought about how I could have joined some other work instead of ministry.
“Going through this kind of problem has made me stronger and now I am willing to live for him, and if need be, to die for His name’s sake.” — GFA Bible college student Shobha Joshi “My parents and the people in my village also came to know about the incident and they already misunderstood why I was in ministry. I was terrified at the thought of having to face them once again when I was released from jail.
“In the beginning I was very discouraged, but these situations inspired me to spend more time in the presence of the Lord. When I was staying in jail, God spoke to me in many strange ways. He made me realize that my stay in the prison was a great opportunity to share the Gospel with the other inmates. Therefore, I shared the Gospel with my co-prisoners. Also I prayed for them. In my nine days of staying in the jail, I have built up my spiritual life a lot, and I enjoyed God’s presence.
“My initial thoughts of discouragement gave way for hope in the Lord. I forgot all my struggles and now I am enjoying God’s presence in my life.
“After this incident, I am encouraged and willing to serve the Lord at any cost. I am very happy to do more for the Lord after going through this experience in the jail. Now I am willing to do anything for the Lord as He leads me in His ministry.”
Shobha Joshi
“On July 31, 2008, at 3 a.m. the police took me to the jail. Entering into the jail I saw a big, dark compound. The jailer put me in a congested room with over 10 people where I couldn’t sleep the whole night. In the morning all the prisoners were looking at me and asking ‘What made you come here? Is it stealing, murder or something else?’
“I shared the Gospel with my roommates and others who were staying in the jail and I prayed for them. The prisoners were greatly encouraged listening to the Gospel.” — GFA Bible college student Shobha Joshi “For breakfast they gave me a Ragi ball, which I had never tasted in my life. But there was no other food to eat. They gave me the same food in the afternoon, as well. I was so depressed and thought, ‘Why am I doing ministry?’ At that time, the Lord spoke to me saying, ‘I have put you in the jail to share my Gospel of love to the prisoners.’
“In the beginning I was very discouraged, but the Lord strengthened me. I began to share the Word of God and spend more time in the presence of the Lord. I shared the Gospel with my roommates and others who were staying in the jail, and I prayed for them. The prisoners were greatly encouraged listening to the Gospel. They were surprised to see me in jail, not for any unlawful thing I had done, but for my faith. Some of them even told me once they are out of jail they would live a holy life. Through my stay in the jail, the Lord helped me to grow spiritually and enjoy His presence more in my life.
“After analyzing my life soon after the incident, what has occurred to me is that I am so happy to go back to the battlefield to work for the Lord at any cost. Now I have taken it as a challenge in my life to do more for the Lord. Going through this kind of problem has made me stronger, and now I am willing to live for him and, if need be, to die for His name’s sake.”
Nanji Bir
“I was so discouraged initially. As I entered the jail my first thought was ‘Who is going to get me out of this place?’ I was sad and depressed. I could not understand why I was there.
“On the second day of my stay in the prison I was especially discouraged. After having the Ragi food in the jail, I did not want to taste it anymore, but I had no option but to eat it. As I was discouraged the Lord spoke to me from the Acts of the Apostles 21:13 where Paul says ‘…What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.’
“Many people accused us, saying we were forcefully converting people. But I explained to them that it was God’s plan that we were put in the jail and everything worked for the good for those who loved Him.” — GFA Bible college student Nanji Bir “Within three days God healed me from all physical ailments, although I did not take any medicine. Many people accused us, saying we were forcefully converting people. But I explained to them that it was God’s plan that we were put in the jail and everything worked for the good for those who loved Him. I also told them that we were there to share God’s Word with them. I am so happy that I shared about God’s love with many of the murderers and thieves and that they all were willing to know more about our Jesus.
“By going through such a situation in my life, I have come to a decision to willingly face any kind of opposition for the Lord. And I have dedicated my life fully to His glorious ministry.”
Balaji Jenic
“When I entered the jail many questions filled my mind, such as how I would get out and who would understand us. Naturally, I gave in to discouragement. The day they brought me to the jail I could not sleep because of terrible pain in my body. The next day came and when breakfast was served, I had trouble eating but I knew I had to. And the jailers mocked us saying ‘You are converting people to Christianity.’ I thought, ‘Why am I wasting my time in ministry? If I had done some other work I would never have to get beaten up by the miscreants or end up in jail!
“While I was thinking during that sleepless night, with the mosquitoes all around and the toilet giving off a terrible foul smell, I got a little disheartened. But the Lord helped me to recollect many of His promises and the Holy Spirit strengthened me. The Word of God brought a great comfort and encouragement to my heart.” — GFA Missionary Yohan Samuel “While all these thoughts came to my mind, God began to speak with me through His Word. I was touched by the words of Paul in the Acts of the Apostles 21:13 ‘…What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.’
“The visit of our bishop and the principal of the Bible school encouraged all of our hearts beyond words. It was like seeing our father and mother at a desperate time. We could never imagine such a visit by our leaders. We were encouraged to know that there were lots of people of God praying for us, and we were not alone. The leaders encouraged us to pray for those who persecuted us. The jailer was astounded by the words and presence of our leaders, for he was until then mocking and abusing us for coming to the jail.
“Now I am ready to go back and serve the Lord anywhere. Whatever happens to me, I am for the Lord. I know the Lord is for those people who are downtrodden and suffering in life.”
Yohan Samuel
“On July 31, when I entered into the jail in the middle of the night, seeing the huge walls frightened me. I could not figure out anything, and I was speechless. In the morning all the prisoners were looking at me as though I was a murderer. My first thoughts were, I did not do anything but why am I here in this jail?
“While I was thinking during that sleepless night, with the mosquitoes all around and the toilet giving off a terrible foul smell, I got a little disheartened. But the Lord helped me to recollect many of His promises and the Holy Spirit strengthened me. The Word of God brought a great comfort and encouragement to my heart.
“God reminded me that this was a rare privilege to share His Word with the prisoners.” — GFA Missionary Yohan Samuel “I had hoped that I would come out of the jail within two days, but my hopes were dashed when I was not given bail even after two days.
“While I was eating Ragi balls in the jail, I felt sad that I had to eat like a beggar, just eating whatever came my way. I remember that I had given food to many beggars, but now I was just like one of them.
“God reminded me that this was a rare privilege to share His Word with the prisoners. God enabled me to share the Good News with those who were depressed because of their prolonged stay in jail.
“After all that happened in my life I am so encouraged. I am ready to go back to the same place to work for the Lord. I am going to continue the ministry in the same village. I will stand firm in the Lord’s ministry. I want everyone to pray that God will enable me to continue the ministry and bring many more lost souls into His Kingdom.”
Missionary Yohan has now returned to his village and been reunited with his wife and his daughters, ages 14 and 11. Two days after being released from jail he visited the families of all 25 of his church members to strengthen and encourage them.
He is also excited that only a week before his arrest, a plot of land was found on which to construct a church building for his congregation. The landowner has agreed to sell it to the church and said he would provide all the moral support the congregation would need as they build their new church.
The students who were held are now staying with GFA in another city right now. Unfortunately, some of their family members are encouraging them to abandon the ministry and return home.
The missionary and students had the following prayer requests:
Pray that the Lord will sustain each of them, and that they will stand firm in their commitment to Him. Pray that the Lord would provide for all the needs of Yohan Samuel’s congregation as they construct their new church. Pray that many people come to know the Lord because of these dedicated missionaries.
¹Ragi balls are a type of rubbery dumpling made from millet flour and water. They are generally eaten only by the poorest people in Karnataka.
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Prayers
Thanks
HALLELUJAH JESUS SAVES!!!! THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR SALVATION !!!
Praised Be Your Name, Lord
Dear Lord,
God of all creation,
praised be your name for ever.
You are the only hope and course of life as here on the earth as life everlasting.
Lord, thank you for being life.
Praised by your name for ever.
Amen.
Radiating Christ
Dear Jesus, help us to spread your fragrance everywhere we go.
Flood our souls with your spirit and life.
Penetrate and possess our whole being so utterly that our lives may only be a radiance of yours.
Shine through us, and be so in us, that every soul we come
in contact with may feel your presence in our soul.
Let them look up and see no longer us but only Jesus!
Stay with us, and then we shall begin to shine as you shine;
so to shine as to be a light to others; the light O Jesus,
will be all from you, none of it will be ours;
it will be you, shining on others through us.
Let us thus praise you in the way you love best by
shining on those around us.
Let us preach you without preaching, not by words
but by our example, by the catching force, the
sympathetic influence of what we do.
The evident fullness of the love our hearts bear to you.
Amen
Repentance brings REVIVAL
Revival is coming to America. We must endure the economy forecast because we are going to win in the end. Before revival comes repentance must come. Calling all Saints to prayer for our nation. Repent for our wicked ways and turn to God who can richly bless us.The Lord says ,”Turn to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping ,and with mourning.”Joel 2:26 You shall then eat in plenty and be satisfied, And praise the name of the Lord your God,who has dealt wondrously with you:and my people will not be put to shame.
Praised be Your Name, Lord
Dear Lord,
praised be Your Name forever.
You have made the entire universe.
You speak the Word, and the things come to existence, and the mountains are moving.
You are the Lord of creation and also Redeemer who saved us from the eternal death.
Lord, to You we give praises, glory, our lives and everything.
Lord, we are broken people in broken world, but you are the One who makes all things new.
May we always keep in You our trust, faith, hope.
Lord, thank you for not giving up on us.
Thank you for loving us with unconditional love.
We would be eternally lost without you.
Thank you, Lord, for giving us the gift of life eternal.
Blessed be your name for ever and ever.
Amen.
Kingdom of Heaven for Arabs 
I actually blog too and I am crafting a thing related to this article, “God is Coming to you!
Prepare yourself! Kingdom of Heaven for Arabs”.
Will you mind if perhaps I personallywork with several
of your own concepts? Thanks for your time -Drew
Ok. Do it for the Glory of our God Jesus.