STEPHEN JOHN

Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) The name of the  Lord  is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. What is the first name that comes to mind when crisis arises? Who are you relying on? In times of adversity, do you think about your mother, father, siblings, or other loved ones? Do you flee to mortals on the ground or to the Almighty God seated on the throne? The name of the Lord is described as a strong tower in this verse. Unbelievers seek assistance from their peers. The righteous, on the other hand, seeks the Lord. We are made righteous by Jesus' blood, and we should always flee to him; we shall be protected in Christ. We are all familiar with the definition of running.  Running can also mean 'swift' or 'fast.' Make no hasty decisions in times of crisis; instead, promptly pray to the Lord your God. When you kneel and pray, you are elevated to the highest tower and find shelter there. You can follow His instructions after praying in His presence...

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's . This verse begins with a query. "What?" When God asks a question, we must listen. Take a breather and listen. The finest thing about the Bible is that it speaks to us and causes us to reflect? Isn't it remarkable how amazing God's word is? I implore everyone to continue to read the Bible. It will improve your life in a great way. Returning to today's theme, have you been so engrossed in the world that you have forgotten that you were selected and purified by God? Have you strayed from God's path? Today's culture promotes sexual immorality and greed as normal and acceptable behaviors. Wrong! This is completely false. We must live holy lives because God is holy. The qualities that a t...

Praise the Lord! I was thinking about giving a talk about the "Temple of God" the other day. I've made mental notes on this subject so that I can present it to the group in the morning. It was Ganesh's time to speak the Word of God today. And boy, he picked up the verses from 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 . What a fortunate coincidence! We are one in Christ, and we are all directed by the Holy Spirit. Both of us were led by the Holy Spirit to talk about the same thing. Thank you very much, Jesus. Let us now turn our attention to God's word. "God's Temple." Our God created the entire cosmos, but He chose to live among us in our mortal bodies. Isn't that incredible? Yes, God wants to reside in you and your body serves as His temple. Allow this to settle in your heart and mind: God resides in you. The creator wishes to reside within you. I'm at a loss for words when it comes to describing the amazing concept of God abiding in man. How can our bodi...

One of my team members provided this interesting bible verse during today's early morning bible session. I was so enthralled by the concept that I decided to share what I had learned with everyone. My son , if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; Proverbs 2:1 (KJV) Before I go into detail about what I've learned, I'd like to draw your attention to one point. The author begins this chapter with the words "My son." Isn't that incredible? The word 'my' means "belonging to." My son denotes “close relationship”. 'My Son' means "you belong to God" and have a special relationship with Him. Hallelujah! It's possible that no one cares about you. But keep in mind that you are God's child and have a special place in HIS heart. The fact that you're a child of God means that you don't need to live in fear or despair. When the Heavenly Father addresses you as "My Son," it...

My nephew asked me to help him write an essay about 'teacher's day.' I did help him with the composition of his essay.  In India, September 5th is Teacher's Day.  So, instead of writing a blog post today, I'm penning a few lines about my teacher, " Jesus ." I can't express how much I admire my teacher ( Jesus ); in fact, no one on this planet could really articulate how amazing a teacher he is. Jesus was called Rabbi (Rabbi means a Jewish scholar or teacher, especially one who studies or teaches Jewish law). John 1:38, 49 Jesus would teach complicated concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. He would teach in parables, and if something was unclear, he would simplify it and make it plain. He did a lot of one-on-one (e.g. Samaritan woman, Nicodemus) and group sessions (e.g. Sermon on the Mount). Jesus taught people wherever he went. He taught them at the beach and on boats. He taught them in their homes and while travelling. Jesus walked from pl...

I just published a blog on Sunday, and now I'm back with another. Please read this because it is important and applies to everyone. I was getting ready for evening prayers after finishing my office work. I received a phone call from a brother who was sharing his story with me. He has been married for 30 years and is now considering divorcing his wife and living separately. And it was at that point that the Holy Spirit inspired me to write this article. Please take the time to read and be blessed. When couples get married, they hold each other's hands, and it would be even better if they continued to hold each other's hands throughout their marriage. We all make vows at the wedding ceremony in God's presence and in front of men, to stay together, whether in difficult or good times, but do we keep them? Why is marriage called "holy matrimony"? God is Holy and HE created man and woman in His own image. Now He is uniting these two individuals as a couple...

What are you doing with your 'now' ? Are you squandering your time or putting it to good use? The wise will make the most of the time they have and prepare for the future, whilst the unwise will only think of temporary pleasure and be pleased with it, completely ignoring the future. We've all heard the adage, "what we sow, we reap." What are the seeds you're planting? Remember that later will always come, and you will reap the rewards of your current efforts. Why am I bringing this up? You will wind up somewhere other than heaven if you do not embrace Jesus as your personal savior  now . The Bible claims that there is far too much agony there (hell), and that the worm does not die and the fire does not go out. See Mark 9:48 I'd like to tell you about an incident that may pique your interest in getting saved. My friend's father would occasionally attend church, but he was never a regular. He used to go to church only when he was having a p...