Thirsting for God

“I am not a Christian because…”

Cigrid — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:55:59 +0000

” I am sincere about my religion, so I will get to Heaven”

You may have genuine, earnest and fervent motivation and be… Sincerely Right or Sincerely Wrong

On September 11, 2001 a group of sincerely religious men crashed commercial jets into the Twin Towers in New York City. Over 3000 Americans died.

Those men were willing to sacrifice their lives in a dramatic demonstration of their sincerity.

Were they RIGHT OR WRONG? Their actions were wicked and evil. Their “sincerity” caused destruction and DEATH.

” There is a way that may seem right you. But in the end it leads to death” Proverbs 14:12

Filed under: Old Testament, The Illustrated New Testament: Includes Billy Graham's " Steps to Peace with God"

The Great Commission

Cigrid — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:46:49 +0000

The Great Commission

Matthew 28:18 -20

” Then Jesus came to them. He said, ” All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end”

Acts 1:8

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem. You will be my witnesses. You will be my witnesses in all Judea and Samaria. And you will be my witnesses from one end of the earth to the other”

1. Go tell your friends…

2. …those at school

3…those where you work…

4….and those where you play

5. Africa

6. the Americas

7. China

Filed under: New Testament

Hebrews 10:31

Cigrid — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:06:39 +0000

“I am not Christian because…”

“I don’t believe a loving God would damn anyone to hell”

Many people think of God as a jolly old Santa Clause who may disapprove of our actions but won’t give us a “lump of coal” or judge us for our sins.

The Truth is, God is the God of love and judgment. Because of God’s love for us, Jesus took the judgment for sin on Himself when He died on the cross. Jesus paid the price for the penalty of sin.

The gift of salvation is ours to accept or reject.

To reject God’s free gift offer has consequences.

“It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God” Hebrews 10:31

Filed under: Old Testament

Jesus Christ

Cigrid — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:21:00 +0000

JESUS DEATH – 60 SECONDS~~~

For the next 60 seconds, set aside whatever
you’re doing and take this opportunity!
Let’s see if Satan can stop this…

THE (SCIENTIFIC) DEATH OF JESUS

At the age of 33,
Jesus was condemned to the death penalty.

At the time crucifixion was the “worst” death. Only the worst criminals condemned to be crucified. Yet it was
even more dreadful for Jesus, for unlike other criminals condemned to death by crucifixion Jesus was nailed to the cross by His hands and feet, rather than tied…

Each nail was 6 to 8 inches long.

The nails were driven into His wrist. Not
into His palms as is commonly
portrayed. There’s a tendon in the wrist that
extends to the shoulder. The Roman guards knew
that when the nails were being hammered into the
Wrist, that tendon would tear and
break, forcing Jesus to use His back
muscles to support himself, so that He could breathe.

Both of His feet
were nailed together. Thus He was forced to
support Himself on the single nail that
impaled His feet to the cross. Jesus could
not support himself with His legs for long because of the pain, so He was forced to alternate between arching His
back and using his legs just to continue to
breath. Imagine the struggle, the pain, the
suffering, the courage.

Jesus endured this reality for over 3 hours.

Yes, over 3 hours! Can you imagine this kind of
suffering? A few minutes before He died,
Jesus stopped bleeding. He was simply pouring water
from his wounds.

From common images we see wounds to His hands and feet and even the spear wound to His side…
But do we remember the many wounds
made to his body. A hammer
driving large nails through the wrists, the feet overlapped
and a nail hammered through the arches, then a
Roman guard piercing His side with a spear. And…
before the nails and the spear, Jesus was whipped and
beaten. The whipping was so severe that it tore the
flesh from His body. The beating so horrific that His
face was torn and his beard ripped from His face. The
crown of thorns (two to three inch thorns) cut deeply into His scalp. Most men would not have survived this torture.

He had no more blood to bleed out, only water poured from His wounds. The human adult body contains about 5 liters (just over a gallon) of blood.

Jesus poured all 5 liters of his blood; He had three nails hammered into His body; a crown of thorns on His head and, beyond that, a Roman soldier who stabbed a spear into His chest..

All these without mentioning the humiliation He passed after carrying His own cross for almost 2 kilometers, while the crowd spat in his face and threw stones (the cross beam was almost 30 kg of weight, to which His hands were nailed).

Jesus had to endure this experience, so that you may have free access to God.

So that your sins can be “washed” away.
All of them, with no exception!

JESUS CHRIST DIED…FOR YOU!

For you, who now reads this e-mail.
Do not believe that He only died for others
(those who go to church or for pastors, bishops, etc).

He died for you!
But when it comes to God, sometimes we feel ashamed to forward a message about Him on to others.
We are worried of what they may think.

Accept the reality, the truth, that
JESUS IS THE ONLY SALVATION FOR THE WORLD.

God has special plans for YOU!
Think about what He went through to save you.
Really think about it!

May God bless you!

For the next 60 seconds,
Set aside what you’re doing and take this opportunity! Let’s see if Satan can stop this.

All you have to do is:

1.Pray for the person who sent this message to you.

2. Send this message to 10 people…More if you wish.

3.That way, 10 people will pray for you and you will encourage many people to pray to God for others.

4. Take a moment to appreciate the power of God in your life, as you do what pleases Him.

He said (Matthew 10:32 & 33): “Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before My Father in heaven; but whosoever denies Me before others, I also will deny before My Father in heaven”.

If you believe, send this message… But send it only if you believe in Christ Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Yes, I love God. He is my source of life and my Savior. He keeps me alive and safe, both day and night. Without Him, I am nothing, but with Him “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me”. Philippians 4:13.

Filed under: New Testament

Deuteronomy 4:29

Cigrid — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:40:57 +0000

“But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul.”

My dear friend, keep seeking with all your efforts no matter what how rough moment in your life. Keep your strength and faith knowing that God is waiting on you, especially wanting you to be stronger seeking Him, because He wants to see how much you really love His Son Jesus Christ with your heart and your soul.

My dear friend again….don’t give up on seeking Him.

Blessings!

Filed under: Old Testament

Points to Ponder

Cigrid — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:20:46 +0000

God is God—You are not.
Life is preparation for Eternity
God made you to love Him
We are not saved BY works, but TO work
Attitude of Gratitude
You cannot take it with you–but you can send it ahead.
Service over schedule
In the Christian life speed is not important
We look for comfort but God looks for character.
It’s all about God, not me.
Every problem has a purpose.
Don’t keep looking in the rearview mirror–leave the past behind.
Fact-Faith-Feeling.
What am I on the earth for?
Cannot focus on temptation and God at the same time.
You only keep what you give away.
God loves you–He put your picture on his Refrigerator.
You cannot outgive God.
You cannot be a disciple if you are not disciplined.
Be anonymous does not mean being unnecessary.
History= HIS story.
Bruises become blessings.
Let God be God

Filed under: New Testament, Old Testament

Jeremiah 9:4-6

Cigrid — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:16:10 +0000

9:4 ” Beware of your friends; do not trust your brothers. For every brother is deceiver, and every friend a slanderer.

9:5 ” Friend deceives friend, and no one speaks the truth, they have taught their tongues to lie; they weary themselves with sinning ,

9:6 ” You live in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me” declares the Lord”

God truly answered my prayers finally!! I spent thinking and questioning what I needed to know why would they be more than being enamored of Lord and Jesus Christ seriously?

I have experienced and dealt the situation I had with Christians and non Christians friends. It was very rough path until I understood clearly that we are living in the middle of the deception, because of unwillingness to acknowledge our Savior Jesus Christ deeply. As we live here this world we do tend to qualify and look for a better person to be a friend, because of the personality, social class, interests, and etc. I understand we need a friend in our lives, but we must to know that Jesus Christ is a REAL FRIEND because He never qualifies. He is more than any friend I chose in my life. He knows me everything before I knew. That is a real friendship.

I have a lot of issues I really wanted to share about the definition of friendship even though God told me to hold on for a while.

One thing I wanted to let you know that we need to learn to be very simple and humble friend than being a good or best friend. I am very enemy to the word “best or good friend”. I don’t ever need to compare with Jesus Christ. I learned to keep with Him all the time no matter what the situation happens, and have a dependence on His Truth especially The Bible.

Be a simple friend if you are willing to acknowlege our Father Lord entirely.

Peace!

Posted in Old Testament

A Personal Quotation to share….

Cigrid — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:14:59 +0000

” I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes”

Carrie Miller, my niece

What incredible and power word from my niece Carrie! I am very grateful and blessed to have her as my niece. She is very special teenager. God brought me to feel very excited and motivated knowing that I am not ashamed of the gospel though.

Sadly to see many Christians and Non Christians are struggling as they could not understand or stand up for Jesus Christ’s sake, they use hiding because of their reasons that don’t want to feel criticized or judged by the men’s rules. It would call them no faithful, which means don’t feel faithful enough to God. I understand that they might have a fear, but still no faith enough to God, no matter what the situation or issue happens. Remember God loves them even though very hurtful by who don’t feel faithful to Him or reject Him.

I truly wanted to share this exceptional quotation as a true example of how my niece Carrie believes and lives under God’s Control by her joy, faith and love to God. She is not ashamed nor afraid of anything that relates to Jesus Christ. That is such a blessing!

Posted in New Testament, Old Testament

Doubtful Things

Cigrid — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:21:11 +0000

Romans 14: 1-23

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Philippians 2: 12-15

Colossians 3: 1-10, 17

1 Thessalonians 5: 21-22

Titus 2: 12-14

James 4:4-5

1 John 2:15-17

Posted in New Testament Tagged: Doubtful Things

Friends and Being Friendly

Cigrid — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:17:24 +0000

John 13:34-35; 15:12-14

Galatians 6: 1-5, 10

Posted in New Testament Tagged: Friends and Being Friendly

2 Corinthians 11: 13-15—Satan

Cigrid — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:14:27 +0000

11: 13 ” For such men are false apostles, deceitful, workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ”

11: 14 ” And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light”

11:15 ” It is not surprising, then if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve” NIV

11: 23 ” Those men are false missionaries. They lie about their work. But they make themselves look like true missionaries of Christ”

11:14 ” It is no surprise! The devil makes himself look like an angel of light”

11:15 ” And so, it is no surprise if his servants also make themselves look like preachers of the Good News. They and their work will come to the same end” NLV

This issue always happen here in the world, be very cautious. Watch at how they act, speak and work as well. When we are very close to God, we will know the exact way they–false apostles or servants do against God’s Words. We do not need to be surprised just be aware and cautious no matter what. It is one of the biggest challenging in our lives.

How can we prevent or guard this situation? Just be more serious and closer to God with all our strength especially heart, mind, and soul. Spend praying, praising, learning and doing what God tells you firmly. Just obey Him seriously. He will protect you from the false apostles. We must be more devoted and hungry of being closer to God and Jesus Christ. It will show us to understand better the difference by the Holy Spirit.

**Satan–false teachers; idolatry; destruction of idols; demons; devil; serpent; temptation; evil spirits; false prophets; false worship; witchcraft; antichrist.

Posted in New Testament

Philippians 4:19—Prophecy

Cigrid — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:44:25 +0000

4:19 ” But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus” KJV

4:19 ” And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” NIV

He will do as always when we are thirsty and hungry to get knowing more about Him and His Son Jesus Christ. God is so merciful and compassionate to who are hopeless, unloved and needy people as well, He will collect what they need His Help when they are lost in salvation.

As Christians we are, we must be more than our own flesh. We need to get more desired and hungry for God’s Mercy, He will provide you what you need. More than you expect or wish. He has different way to provide your needs. Jesus Christ expects us to be like His Example as He has done. Jesus Christ wants us to devote and adore with all our hearts, minds, souls and our strength as well. Again He will meet you all your needs if you are glorifying Jesus Christ as our King Savior that saved our lives from the sin.

Also God will meet the non Christians such as lost when they are wondering such as curious about God in their hearts. He will be more than happy to guide that person no matter what how terrible sinner that person is. Unexpected and Mysterious way as He has to meet and guide. Because of His Love as God longs to save that person. He will provide its needs thru Jesus Christ.

Smiles!!!

***Prophecy- promises; covenants; revelations; vows; visions; dreams; oaths; pledges; inspiration; fulfillment; future.

Posted in New Testament

Psalm 13:5-6—Love and Discipleship

Cigrid — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:59:10 +0000

Psalm 13:5 ” But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation”

Psalm 13: 6 ” I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me”

His Holy Spirit is feeding and lifting me up my spirits, rejoicing His unfailing love. I am realizing how much He has done to me even though been so good to me. No matter what, just knowing and trusting Him that He is still protecting me and my family as well. Out of the Satan such as lies, a full of the darkest obstacles. Keeping my faith to overcome and triumph to be closer to the Lord. I learned how beautiful Forgiveness is! Indescribable word.

I am feeling Jesus Christ is in my heart especially the Holy Spirit, oh my gosh! I am with my tears right now! It rejoices me!! Because of His Love, which God has given to us with His Peace. I ought to sing Him, praising Jesus Christ for what he has done to us!!

I pray for those who struggle to walk openly to God, and become a friend of Jesus Christ. I also pray for who are struggling with the men’s rules. I pray for the hopeless and unloved people as well as needy people.

God bless you!!

Posted in Old Testament

Ezekiel 2:6-8—Faith and Witnessing

Cigrid — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:37:22 +0000

2:6 ” And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not afraid, though briers and thorns are all around you and you live among scorpions. Do not be afraid of what they say or terrified by them, though they are rebellious house.”

2:7 ” You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.”

2:8 ” But you, son of man, listen what I say to you. Do not rebel like that rebellious house; open your mouth and eat what I give you”

As we are children of God, however of man as well such as parents because we were raised by their ways which were not very much to God’s ways. As we are friends of His Son Jesus Christ when we accepted Him as our King Savior, we don’t need to be afraid of what they think of us.

We are also aware that we are still living among scorpions—who persecute, judge, etc. We don’t need to be afraid again showing them what we rejoice, and share the Greatest News about Jesus Christ. Rebellious House such as Christians who choose one thing that does not please Him when God asks His Way before the situation or issue happens. Non Christians who choose not to believe Him completely as they choose to live as the worldly person does.

By we are getting more closer to God, and follow what Jesus Christ has done, we need to help and speak to them with a full of Gospel. Not even with men’s rules. Just follow what the Holy Spirit guides us. Otherwise, we need to be aware as we must not be like as rebellious house does. Just be what God tells us when we receive His openness while we eat His Words. The Holy Spirit will accompany us when we do what God expects and wants us to be like our Special Friend, His Son Jesus Christ.

I am still praising my Father God for whatever He has wonderfully done. He showed me so many mysterious ways, no matter what since I am not a perfect, just by the heart, mind, and soul with all the strength searching Him more than anything. I am realizing a bit better even though learning as much as I tried my best thru my faith, which I believe that God is working on me slowly. I still thank Him for His Love and Protection.

May God bless you all!!!

***Faith–prayer; miracles; courage; confession; repentance; fasting; healing; hope; confidence; conviction; belief.

***Witnessing–teaching; counseling; questioning; instruction; testimony; ministry; preaching; evangelism; gospel; doctrine; sayings.

Posted in Old Testament

Encouragement

Cigrid — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:32:35 +0000

Hebrews 10:24-25

Posted in New Testament

Romans 8:26-27—God

Cigrid — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:01:55 +0000

8:26 “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express”

8:27 “And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will”

What surprise to me! I am very stunned as could not imagine of what He responded why I have struggled with my weakness during the rough days for a while. Because of the future glory. I don’t know how to say or describe since my words could not be expressed. There are many occurrences to happen to my life because of the hope, more than I thought or expected.

However I am very glad as pleased to know His simple answer!!!

When you feel with your struggles or frustrations that you could not describe your words, go and spend praying, wondering and thinking that are related to God. He will answer you slowly when your soul is very hungry to be with Him with all your strength.

Remember be with Jesus Christ all the time!!!! Smiles!

God bless you all!

***God— the Father; the Son, Jesus Christ; the Holy Spirit; the Word of God; Savior; Lord; Messiah; I AM; Lamb of God; King of Kings; Alpha & Omega

Posted in New Testament

Suffering

Cigrid — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:36:25 +0000

Romans 8:18

II Corinthians 1:3-5; 4:17; 12:7-10

Phil. 1:29; 3:10

II Timothy 2:12

Hebrews 12:3-13

I Peter 3:14-17; 4:12-16; 5:8-11

Posted in New Testament, Old Testament Tagged: Suffering

John 15: 16-17—Discipleship and Faith

Cigrid — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:50:45 +0000

15:16 ” You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit–fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.”

15:17 ” This is my command: Love each other”

This verse truly amazes me! How could He choose me since I am not perfect and not worth person?!! I could still not imagine how would He do that?! Just because of His Love. Love truly cannot describe!!! It is more than we think or understand.

I did not think or realize that He did choose me to be part of His Purpose since He knows my heart than I do. Even though more than I could understand. Just the heart as He knows how hungry I am for no reason. More than anything we have in our lives. He truly guided me all the hardest and challenging moments that He had plans in my life. He has more plans than I do though.

He chose me because of His Love that He is feeding me slowly while bearing fruit to become a true mature and passionate Christian. He is aware that I am not a perfect woman. He is aware of my heart. He appointed me to be involved one of His Plans: Deaf Teen Quest—Girls Teenagers which is a part of mentoring and teaching innocent and hopeless teenagers about Jesus Christ.

I am still fighting because I keep the faith remaining with Him—no matter what, and searching whatever I ask Him for anything that is belonged to Him while I am on DTQ.

He commands me to love them thru the Holy Spirit which is in me, showing very excited and loving them. Because they are children though. They are not adults yet.

I am very grateful for His special gift that He died for our sins because of His Love again!!!

God bless you all!!

**Discipleship-obedience; praise; service; worship; wisdom; works; commitment; fellowship; follower; spiritual gifts; fruit

***Faith–prayer; miracles; courage; confession; repentance; fasting; healing; hope; confidence; conviction; belief

Posted in New Testament

I am back….

Cigrid — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:08:48 +0000

Psalm 94: 22

” But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge”

God has been so good and patient as He knows my frustrations and struggles because He knows how much my mind, my heart and my soul as well need Him—no matter what. He truly blessed me even though blesses me by His Love and His Comfort. I cried recently knowing how much I miss and need Him. He is so GOOD. He knows how much I desire for Him. He has been waiting but He did bring another blessing to be involved with Deaf Teen Quest which is a part of mentoring or teaching teenagers about Jesus Christ. I am very grateful for this very special opportunity.

In fact God has truly became my fortress and my true friend. He knows me everything. I take my refuge with Him thinking and wondering.

God bless you all!!!

Posted in Old Testament

Holy Spirit

Cigrid — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:57:19 +0000

Job 33:3,4 John 20:21-23

Isaiah 11:2-5 Acts 1:5

Joel 2:25-29 Acts 1:8

Micah 3:8 Acts 2:17-19

Zechariah 4:6 Acts 2:33

Mark 1:8 Acts 2:38, 39

Acts 6:5,8 Acts 7:55

1 Corinthians 2:4, 5 2 Corinthians 13:14

Galatians 3:2, 3

John 7:37

John 14:26

Posted in New Testament, Old Testament Tagged: Holy Spirit