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...