I Heart Jesus

Nov 27, 2008

Tagalog Father's Love Letter.

Aking Anak...

Aking AnakMarahil hindi mo Ako kilala, subalit batid ko ang lahat tungkol sa iyo

Awit 139:1

Batid ko kapag ika'y nakaupo at kapag ika'y nakatindig

Awit 139:2

Batid ko ang lahat ng gawain mo

Awit 139:3

Maging ang mga buhok mo sa ulo ay aking nabibilang

Mateo 10:29-31

Pagkat ika'y nilikha sa aking wangis

Genesis 1:27

Sa akin ika'y buhay, nakakakilos at ganap

Gawa 17:28

Pagkat ika'y nagbuhat sa akin

Gawa 17:28

Kilala na kita bago ka pa ipinaglihi

Jeremias 1:4-5

Hinirang na kita nang balakin ko ang paglikha

Efeso 1:11-12

Hindi ka isang pagkakamali, pagkat lahat ng araw mo'y nakatitik sa aking aklat

Awit 139:15-16

Aking itinakda ang panahon ng 'yong pagsilang at saan ka mananahan

Gawa 17:26

Buong ingat at buong inam kitang nilikha

Awit 139:14

Aking hinugis ang lahat mong sangkap sa sinapupunan ng 'yong ina

Awit 139:13

At iniluwal ka sa araw ng 'yong pagsilang

Awit 71:6

Ako'y di wastong pinakilala ng mga hindi nakakikilala sa akin

Juan 8:41-44

Hindi Ako malayo ni galit, sa halip Ako'y ganap na kapahayagan ng pag-ibig

1 Juan 4:16

At nasa 'kong puspusin kita ng aking pag-ibig

1 Juan 3:1

Dahil ika'y aking anak at Ako ang iyong ama

1 Juan 3:1

Aking ihahandog sa iyo ang higit pa sa maaaringibigay ng iyong ama

Mateo 7:11

Dahil Ako ang ganap na ama

Mateo 5:48

Lahat ng mabuting kaloob na iyong tinatanggap ay galing sa aking kamay

Santiago 1:17

Pagkat Ako ang nagkakaloob at katatagpuin ko ang lahat ngiyong pangangailangan

Mateo 6:31-33

Aking plano para sa iyong kinabukasan ay laging puspos ng pag-asa

Jeremias 29:11

Pagkat ika'y mahal ko ng walang hanggang pag-ibig

Jeremias 31:3

Ang aking isipan patungkol sa iyo ay sindami ng buhangin sa dalampasigan

Awit 139:17-18

At Ako'y masayang aawit sa iyo ng may kagalakan

Sofonias 3:17

Ako'y di titigil sa paggawa ng mabuti sa'yo

Jeremias 32:40

Dahil ikaw ang aking pinakamamahal na kayamanan

Exodo 19:5

Aking nais na patatagin ka ng buong puso't kaluluwa ko

Jeremias 32:41

At nais kong ipahayag sa iyo ang mga dakila't mahihiwagang bagay

Jeremias 33:3

Kung Ako'y buong puso mong hahanapin, Ako'y iyong masusumpungan

Deuteronomio 4:29

Hanapin mo sa akin ang iyong kaligahayan at aking ibibigay ang mga naisin ng iyong puso

Awit 37:4

Pagkat Ako ang nagbigay ng iyong mga naisin

Filipos 2:13

Ako'y makagagawa ng higit sa iyong iniisip

Efeso 3:20

Dahil Ako ang iyong dakilang mang-aaliw

2 Tesalonica 2:16-17

Ako din ang Ama na aaliw sa iyo sa lahat ng kapighatian

2 Corinto 1:3-4

Kapag ika'y bigo, Ako'y malapit sa iyo

Awit 34:18

Tulad ng pagkanlong ng pastol sa isang tupa, Kinanlong kita palapit sa aking puso

Isaias 40:11

Isang araw papahirin ko ang bawat luha sa iyong mga mata

Pahayag 21:3-4

At aking papawiin ang lahat nghirap na iyong dinanas sa mundong ito

Pahayag 21:3-4

Ako ang iyong Ama, at iniibig kita gaya ng aking pag-ibigsa aking anak na si Jesus

Juan 17:23

Pagkat kay Jesus, ang pag-ibig ko sa iyo ay nahayag

Juan 17:26

Siya ang ganap na sinag ng aking pagka Diyos

Hebreo 1:3

Siya ay dumating upang ipakita na Ako ay panig sa iyo, at hindi laban sa iyo

Roma 8:31

At upang sabihin sa iyo na hindi ko binibilang ang iyong mga kasalanan

2 Corinto 5:18-19

Si Jesus ay namatay upang ikaw at Ako ay magkasundo

2 Corinto 5:18-19

Ang kanyang kamatayan ay naging ganap na kapahayagan na ng aking pag-ibig sa iyo

1 Juan 4:10

Aking ipinagkaloob ang lahat ng aking iniibig upang makamit ang iyong pag-ibig

Roma 8:31-32

Kung iyong tatanggapin ang kaloob ng aking anak na si Jesus, tinanggap mo rin Ako

1 Juan 2:23

At wala nang makapaghihiwalay sa iyo sa aking pag-ibig

Roma 8:38-39

Umuwi ka na sa akin at Ako'y magpapahanda ng pinakamalaking handaan na mangyayari sa langit

Lucas 15:7

Ako ang Ama sa pasimula pa, at palaging magiging Ama

Efeso 3:14-15

Ang tanong ay… Maaari ba kitang maging anak?

Juan 1:12-13

Ako ay naghihintay sa iyo…

Lucas 15:11-32

Nagmamahal, Iyong Tatay

Makapangyarihang Diyos

Nov 24, 2008

Jesus will come to earth again to bring salvation to those who are waiting for Him.

Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement. So Christ was crucified once to take away the sins of many people; and He will appear a second time not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for Him. -Hebrews 9:27-28.

''Behold I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Blessed are those who wash their robes that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs those who practice magic arts,the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood''.

'' I Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright morning star.''

The spirit and the bride say, ''come!'' and let him who hears say ''come!'' Whoever is thirsty let him come, and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plaques described in this book and if anyone takes away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

He who testifies to these things says, ''yes I am coming soon''.

Amen. Come. Lord Jesus, the grace of the Lord Jesus be God's people, Amen. -revelation 22:12-21

It is so very nice to know that Jesus himself tells us that someday He will come for His followers and will give the salvation to those who are waiting fro him.

I remember those words spoken by Jesus during His time here on earth as human whenever I listen to the song entitled "You'll Come" by hillsong. It gives me more strength to keep on living with Jesus here in my heart and follow him whenever possible and maintain the fire in my heart for our beloved saviour.

I admit to myself that it is not that easy to live life fully surrendered to Christ and what I can really assure you is that nothing more will give you happiness than being secured in the loving and victorious arms of Jesus. (thank you Jesus for the love).

Money can give you happiness.

Promotion can give you happiness.

Nice house can give you happiness.

Friends can give you happiness.

Family can give you happiness.

Those happiness are not permanent.

But Jesus can give us happiness that never fades. Happiness that someday He will come for us and bring us back home he prepared for us in heaven with the ever-loving Father!!!

Let me share you the lyrics of the song "You'll Come".

I have decided I have resolved
To wait upon you Lord
My rock and redeemer shall not be moved
I?ll wait upon you Lord

Prechorus
As surely as the sun will rise
You?ll come to us
As certain as the dawn appears

Chorus
You'll come let your glory fall
As you respond to us
Spirit reign flood our hearts
[ Hillsong Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]
With holy fire again

Verse 2
We are not shaken we are not moved
We wait upon you Lord
Our Mighty deliverer my triumph and truth
I'll wait upon you Lord

Bridge
Chains be broken
Lives be healed
Eyes be opened
Christ is revealed

Nov 20, 2008

Armour Of God? What Is That?

God's armor brings victory because it is far more than a protective covering. It is the very life of Jesus Christ Himself. "[P]ut on the armor of light," wrote Paul in his letter to the Romans, "...clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 13:12-14) When you do, He becomes your hiding place, and shelter in the storm--just as He was to David. Hidden in Him, you can count on His victory, for He not only covers you as a shield, He also fills you with His life.

"I am the vine; you are the branches," said Jesus. "If a man abides in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)

Since living in the safety of the armor means oneness with Jesus, we can expect to share His struggles as well as His peace. Remember, God has promised us victory in the midst of trials, not immunity from pain. So "do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you, but rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ..." (1 Peter 4:12-13) Christian heroes who have been tortured for their faith continue to testify to the supernatural strength--even joy--that enables them to endure unthinkable pain.

They affirm with Paul -

"that in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.... For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers.... will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:37-39)

This wonderful truth has become reality to all who believe and follow Jesus. When you put on His armor, His life surrounds you, keeping you safe, close to Himself, and free to be His precious friend and trusted companion. So "put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27) He is your victory!

Nov 18, 2008

Because of Jesus...

Nov 7, 2008

Anne Rice Comes To Jesus!

Anne Rice is a best-selling American author of gothic and religious-themed books. Her books have sold nearly 100 million copies, making her one of the most widely read authors in modern history.

She was reported by the CNN news on the 31st of October of this year that Anne Rice has returned to Jesus after spending nearly four decades of being an Atheist. Here are some of the comment she threw during a phone interview:

"To be able to take the tools, the apprenticeship, whatever I learned from being a vampire writer, or whatever I was -- to be able to take those tools now and put them in the service of God is a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful opportunity," she said. "And I hope I can redeem myself in that way. I hope that the Lord will accept the books I am writing now."

"I do think that those dark books were always talking about religion in their own way. They were talking about the grief for a lost faith," she said.

She pressed the point: "I mean, I've made vampires believable to grown women. Now, if I can do that, I can make our Lord Jesus Christ believable to people who've never believed in him. I hope and pray."

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/10/31/books.anne.rice.ap/index.html

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Philippians 2:5-11

8Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn't think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all.

When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human! Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn't claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that—a crucifixion.

Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth—even those long ago dead and buried—will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that he is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father.

Isaiah 60:1-5 & 18-22

The Glory of Zion

1 "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rise upon you and his glory appears over you.

3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

4 "Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the arm.

5 Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of the nations will come.

18 "No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.

19 The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.

20 Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end.

21 Then will all your people be righteous and they will possess the land forever. They are the shoot I have planted, the work of my hands, for the display of my splendor.

22 The least of you will become a thousand, the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will do this swiftly."

Psalm 66:2-12, 16-20

2 Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious!

3 Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.

4 All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing praise to your name."

5 Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works in man's behalf!

6 He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot— come, let us rejoice in him.

7 He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations— let not the rebellious rise up against him.

8 Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard;

9 he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.

10 For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver.

11 You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs.

12 You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.

16 Come and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me.

17 I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue.

18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened;

19 but God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer.

20 Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!

Hosea 6:1-4

1 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.

2 After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.

3 Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth."

Nov 2, 2008

Who Really Did Kill Jesus?

All of us are aware that Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead after three days. And that has been more than 2000 years ago now. One of the greatest movie ever made about the life of Christ or His crucifixion was "The Passion of the Christ" by Mel Gibson. It portrays of how Jesus was delivered to the authority and how He was killed/died on the cross.

But have we ever come across to a point of asking who really did kill our precious Saviour Jesus?

Was it the Jews who accused that Jesus was a blasphemous one that they brought Him to Pilate to have a death?

Was it Judas who handed Jesus over to the authority?

Was it the Roman Soldiers, who scourged Jesus to death and nailed to the cross?

Was it Satan who was in the first place the cause of Sin? for He deceived Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden?

Was it Pontius Pilate the Roman Governor who gave the Jews the authority of crucifying Jesus?

Or was it us who are sinners from the very beginning of humanity that really killed Jesus and sent Him to that cross?

Note: Isaiah wrote something incredible several hundred years before the birth of Jesus stating...

" Surely he took up our infirmities
and carried our sorrows,
yet we considered him stricken by God,
smitten by him, and afflicted.

But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to his own way;
and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.

He was oppressed and afflicted,
yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter,
and as a sheep before her shearers is silent,
so he did not open his mouth."

Isaiah 53:4-7

Isaiah clearly states that it was because of our sins, infirmities, sorrows, transgressions and inequities that caused Jesus' death. Sin requires death to atone for.

The Son of God was the only sufficient payment for the sins of the world. Therefore, it is justified to say that our sins killed Jesus Christ.