Our Restoration Is In The Potter's Hand

"..O LORD, You are our Father, We are the clay, and You our potter; And all of us are the work of Your hand."
Isaiah 64 : 8

As we carry the wrath of our Father in heaven for being senseless and negligent in the affairs of God, the remedy and restoration of our lives purely rests on Him. Let us surrender our will and cause into the Potter's hand, who will with utmost care and skill, mould us into vessels that He can use.

Precious Treasures In God's Presence

"You are resplendent, More majestic than the mountains of prey."
Psalm 76 : 4

God is more majestic, glorious and powerful in comparison to the tremendous, terrible monarchs and sovereignty of this world. He is magnificient, loving, genuine and enduring, blessing us with His favor, when the world is immersed in brutality, depravity, abuse, suffering and sicknesses . We have more comfort, peace and livelihood in His presence than all the treasures of the world.

Dwell In Love To Make Him Dwell In You

"..for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life forevermore."
Psalm 133: 3

Where love proliferates, God's blessing exist in abundance (vs.1). God is always glad to see His children abide in unity, joy and peace, and is then pleased to command His favor and perfect life into our lives. The Holy Spirit will descend on us as a dew and be with us forever more, when we live in harmony and peace, encouraging one another (2Cor.13:11).

Helps Us Walk In Honor Of His Renowned Name

"And I will strengthen them in the LORD, And in His name they will walk," declares the LORD.
Zechariah 10:12

As the Lord turns our captivity, He will make His power work in all our weaknesses (2Cor. 12: 9), making us strong in Him, guiding us to acquire His authority, grace and wisdom and helping us to live forever under His protection, doing His perfect will.

Rich In Everything And Rich Unto All

"For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him;"
Romans 10:12

There is no partiality with God (2:11). Whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame (10:11) and whoever calls on 'the Lord of all' will be liberally blessed out of His bounty. Let us be blessed by Him who is rich in all that we need and moreover rich towards anybody.

Peace, Health And Joy In His Presence

"There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High."
Psalm 46:4

When we are in His divine presence, we can still be at ease and be glad, amidst all the commotions, outbreaks and threatenings around us. We can flourish and enjoy perfect health, and nourish and refresh others when we make the stream flow through us (Ezek.47:9).

Manifests In His Own Method And Time

"After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper."
1 Kings 19:12

God may not manifest Himself in the method that we expect. We often anticipate fierce and terrible exaltations of God but fail to recognize His work in daily commonplace observations. His gentle, gracious dealing in His time is more influential and dominating than His terrors.

God's Intervention In Our Impossibilities

"He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down like rivers."
Psalm 78:16

In whichever area of our life we have lost hope and is dry for years (for example - our finance, health, peace, job, studies, etc.) let us not expect a natural supply but divine providence. Where there seems an impossibility for man, God Himself intervenes and refreshes the weary soul with His own goodness.

God Precedes In The Road He Takes Us

"The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity."
Proverbs 10:29

The way in which God leads us will be our strength and security because God Himself precedes us. Though His ways may seem obscure and mysterious (Psa.77:19), we can be sure of His presence and protection. But His ways panic, intimidate and destroys the wicked.

Be Planted In His Presence To Flourish

"..I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever."
Psalm 52:8

Let our habitat always be in the presence of God so that we can draw our nourishment from Him even during drought and always flourish, not letting anyone or any situation pluck us out, trusting in His eternal grace and not in worldly riches or strength (v.7).

Our Wants In Contrast With That Of This World

"Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?" Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O LORD!"
Psalm 4:6

Man always needs more and more out of this world and is never satisfied with what he gets. But our real riches and joy can be drawn only from the presence of God, which gratifies our soul. Let us discover the love and comfort of His presence. Our longings should always be in contrast with those of this world for though we are in this world, we are not of this world.

Tool In The Hands Of God

"You will winnow them, and the wind will carry them away, And the storm will scatter them; But you will rejoice in the LORD, You will glory in the Holy One of Israel."
Isaiah 41:16

When we are in God's hands, no foe nor obstacle can stand in our way, however big or strong they may be. Let us ascribe all glory to God and rejoice in Him for His intervention in all our cause. We can just like that keep moving forward because we are a tool in the hands of God.

Partake In His Perfect Goodness

Saturday, 1 February 2014
Partake In His Perfect Goodness
Posted by Aline at 3:34 pm

"Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for grain, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all."
Jeremiah 31:12

Let us assemble in God's presence to partake in all His perfect goodness, experience the life and power of His presence and rejoice forevermore, pray without ceasing and thank and praise His name forever.

Partake In His Perfect Goodness

"Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for grain, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all."
Isaiah 31:12

Let us assemble in God's presence to partake in all His perfect goodness, experience the life and power of His presence and rejoice forevermore, pray without ceasing and thank and praise His name forever.

Serve God And Nourish In The Riches Of The Godless

"But you shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: you shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall you boast yourselves."
Isaiah 61:6

God delegates to us the post of a priest to serve the King of kings and the God of all (Rev.1:6) and makes us beneficiaries of all the valuables of the godless (Isa.23:18;60:5-11), giving us their hard-earned riches, talents, power and glory. The darker the world around us goes, the more brighter will the light of God in us shine (Isa.60:2).

Partake in God's Banquet

"Man did eat the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance."
Psalm 78:25

God is never stingy in granting His dainties. His banquet grants the finest stuff and that too in abundance. Let us make the best use of God's providence, cherish them and thank Him with all our heart. Let us gain full wisdom of His goodies and not miss out a single favor of His.

Be Made A Darling In Place of Mockery

"For I will restore health unto you, and I will heal you of your wounds, says the LORD; because they called you an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeks after."
Jeremiah 30:17

Are we a byword and a laughing stock to those around? (Psalm 44:13-26) God will pardon our sins, remove all afflictions, heal our wounds and make us comfortable and prosperous for sure, because if there is none to plead our cause (Jer.30:13), God Himself will defend our cause and redeem us (Psalm 119:154)

Delight In God's Fatherhood

"And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you: your throne shall be established forever."
2 Samuel 7:16

Let us be sure of the lasting mercies and favor of God on us and our children. Let us enjoy the privilege of having the Almighty God as our Father forever and let us submit to be His children forever so that He will not take His lovingkindness away from us (1 Chronicles 17:13).

Anticipate Ease When In Pain

"When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings."
Psalm 84:6

Let us move forward expecting moments of ease, comfort and peace even as we pass through areas of pain and distress. Our present troubles are just momentary, preparing us for great glory(2 Cor.4:17), when He will refresh our weary hearts with abundant showers (Psa.68:9)

Walk In His Strength. Boast of His Righteousness

"I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours only."
Psalm 71:16

Let us walk not in our own strength but in the power of the Almighty so that we can subdue any force that comes against us. Let us boast of His righteousness and not ours, not just because our righteousness is nothing but filthy rags in the sight of God but also because it is His righteousness that saves and delivers us (vs.2).