STEPHEN JOHN

In the stillness of October 25th morning, God spoke this revelation to my heart. I chose to share it today, October 28th, on my father’s first death anniversary - a day that marks both remembrance and revelation. It’s 2 a.m. in Chennai. I’ve just wrapped up a long shift that stretched from 3 in the afternoon to midnight. My flight to Hyderabad is at 5 a.m. I set an alarm for 3:30, hoping for a quick nap before heading to the airport. But sleep wouldn’t come. My mind was tired, but my heart was awake. So I did what I’ve often done when I can’t rest - I opened my Bible. I could’ve gone to Psalms for comfort or maybe read something light before traveling. But somehow, I was drawn to   Mark 9 . I didn’t plan it. I just turned the pages and landed there. And that’s where God met me. As I read the verse - “There appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus” - something stirred deep inside. I’ve read that story so many times, but tonight, it wasn’t just a sto...

Today, this is what I preached in the church. Verses: Matthew 28:19–20 & Exodus 3 Introduction Both in the Old Testament and the New, God begins His greatest missions with one simple word: “Go.” In Exodus, God told Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and bring My people out of Egypt.” In Matthew, Jesus told His disciples, “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Different times. Different people. Same God. Same command. Same promise -  “I am with you.” 1. The Word “Go” - From Fear to Faith After Jesus’ death, the disciples were hiding - fearful, uncertain, silent. Jesus appears and gives them one life-changing command: “Go.” “Go” is an action word (verb)  - Jesus was calling them out of confinement and into movement. Even the word “Gospel” begins with “Go.” Truth: Faith that doesn’t move, dies. Jesus is life - and life moves. The next book after the Gospels is “The Acts.” The disciples didn’t stay hidden; they acted. Peter went from fearful to fiery - preaching...

P osted on September 1, 2025, at 3:10 PM (IST) as an offering of gratitude to God for His grace and protection throughout 2025 and every day of my life. After a blessed and fruitful day, I helped my wife with some of her office work. Once we finished, we prayed together, and then she went to sleep. I decided to read the Bible. It was August 30, 2025, at 11:00 PM (IST). I was reading a few healing verses from the Gospel of John when the Holy Spirit impressed something powerful on my heart. These thoughts didn’t come from any book or article-they were a direct revelation from God. I immediately wrote them in my diary so I could share them here today. I chose to post this on September 1, 2025, as an act of gratitude-thankful for His protection over the past eight months and for bringing me into a new month full of grace. Truly, His protection has been over me since the day I was born. We Live in a World Powered by Technology Got a transaction? You pay online (e.g., G-Pay). But...

On June 14th , I went to a prayer meeting at one of my church member’s homes. The prayer request was for a marriage alliance for their daughter. I shared this verse in their home: Proverbs 14:1 (KJV) Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. It is through wisdom that one can build or construct a house. Building a house is not just about the physical structure—it includes nurturing relationships within the family. Anything that is to be built requires wisdom, and we all know that true wisdom comes from God—godly wisdom, not the devil’s cunning or destructive thoughts. This verse presents two opposites: one who builds and one who destroys. The first part of the verse says, “wise woman.” Let us look deeper. The church is the woman who is wisely building the house of the Lord for His second coming. No matter how many hurdles the world and the enemy impose, the church is wisely and quietly doing her work. Hallelujah! Remember: the chu...

  “Early to bed and early to rise” - a phrase we all know too well. But let’s be honest: in today’s fast-paced world, early to bed is not always practical. Late-night work schedules, family commitments, and digital distractions often keep us up. However, this month, I want to focus on something we can control - praying first . For the past three months, God has consistently been stirring my heart with one clear message: Prayer . And this month, He reminded me again through this powerful verse: Mark 1:35 (KJV) “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” Let us unpack the wisdom in this short but powerful scripture. Jesus Rose Early - So Should We Yes, Jesus is the Creator - He neither slumbers nor sleeps. But when He came in flesh, fully human, He modelled habits to teach and motivate us. And this verse clearly shows one of them: waking up early to pray . He rose a great while before ...

April 20, 2025, Easter Sunday. I woke up at 4:30 AM and, after freshening up, sat in prayer, seeking the Lord's wisdom to preach about His resurrection. God graciously placed this beautiful message on my heart, and I am grateful. “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said!” - Matthew 28:6 Let’s reflect on these powerful words. "Rise" (verb): to move upward, to become higher, stronger, or to increase. "Resurrection" (verb-like noun): refers to an action - physical, mental, or a state of being brought to life. Jesus died and rose again - He came back to life stronger and more powerful. The dead body of Christ was quickened by the Spirit and came back to life. We serve a living God - full of energy, strength, power, and action. That’s why, after the four Gospels, we have the Book of Acts - a book filled with action. We preach the Gospel of a living God. Speaking about Him is a blessing and a privilege. Today’s Theme: “Run for Jesus” When we en...