Many today are becoming exhausted every time facing struggles in life’s battlefield. They easily give up and take losses as they drop hopes down the ground. But looking at the whole picture, this happens because they battle all by themselves. They are like armies pushing mountains through their own might.
But then again, when Jesus ascended to heaven after he resurrected from death, He didn’t actually leave us alone and fight alone against all the forces of evil. Instead, He left us with the power of the Holy Spirit to enable us overcome the world. We are made victorious through His death and rise, thus defeat is not ours to worry about.
The reason why many would suffer difficulties and failures in life is their rejection of power endowed by Jesus Himself to make us victorious overall the earth. The Book of 2Timothy 1:7 promises that we are given power, love and self-discipline through the Holy Spirit.
God didn’t give us fearful spirit but power to be free of worries in life. When everyone around you is in world compromising, it is hard to work with the conviction. But the Holy Spirit enables us to battle against it to triumph. It is so hard to love people and care for their salvation. But with the Holy Spirit filling us with love, we are then made able to love not just our families and friends but we also develop to attend to others who are still in the world. Self-denial to magnify Christ Jesus is a hard thing to do. It is stepping on your self-desires and priority to uplift Jesus. But the Holy Spirit developed in us a heart of compassion to glorify Jesus in all that we do, hence, we can overcome the world and live for God.
True that every battle is hard to win. But we are not sent alone to fight alone and lose alone. We are gifted with the power of the Holy Spirit so that we do not lose heart and claim victory always in any situation in life.
The promise is made. The promise is true. The promise is yours to declare!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
CitiPointe Live Experience
September 11, 2010. CitiPointe Live, after the so long wait, hit Manila for their Commission My Soul Series in Asia. Around 9AM when they landed in the Philippines, the team has had a lot of wonderful experiences of blessings and some unwanted events, too, like bags being lost in the transfer (Aaron’s if I’m not mistaken) to mention one. But way far than this unpleasant incident, God amazingly filled the visit with His so-great love and anointing that was marvelously transpired as soon as the team started to fire-up the PhilSports stage.
Promising Seeds. I was in the venue early enough to still jam with the front act bands namely Quest and SideShow – two great bands rendering inspirational and spirit-uplifting songs of their own. I should say, both bands have a long way to go and through the spirit of God that strengthens them, they will be able to reach more souls and usher them to God’s dwelling place.
Crazy Crowd for Jesus. More remarkable that night was the sight of empty seats slowly filled with fervent audience as the stadium dims the light as a signal to commence the event. I don’t know if everyone’s aware, but that night was the very same night when Rain (popular Korean star) and colleagues had their concert in MOA Philippines. And even before the date, there are some blogs sharing disappointments that Rain’s might outshine the worship concert as more people opt to attend there. Nothing against Rain and other secular artists, but considering the views of the author of the blog, I felt the same sadness. But truly, God never fails in His promises when He showed me a lot of Jesus-hungry souls filled the venue, lifting praises to the King and Savior.
Anointed Worshippers led to Glorify! Excitement heightened when Becky, Aaron, Joel, Paul, Stu and Peter (there another guitarist, help me cite his name, sorry) of Citipointe Live Band stepped on stage to lead the crowd in worship. You just can tell how anointed and spirit-filled they were as they pass on to the people the manifestation of God’s spirit being glorified. It was a magnificent view to see the multitude jumped in praise and made the night a splendid experience of worship to the deserving Lord. With their great songs (glory to God!) like Devoted, Name of Jesus, Commission my Soul and You Reign to name a few, everyone floated in joy of worshipping the Abba. Through sounds of music, all prayed to devote each gift of life to extend the salvation and reach every part of the world to let Jesus be known to all. CitiPointe Live really glorifies the Lord in their initiative to become witnesses and perform through the Holy Spirit the Great Commission.
Experience Extended. I have not had the chance to meet and greet the band members after the concert as I had to leave early and prepare for another early morning fellowship with God the following day in our local church (our Sunday Worship Service), although I knew that it would take another year before the team goes back here in the Philippines. But again God is good that despite this, I never thought that through FB, I can have my own meet and greet with the team (not all of them though) - some petty chat with some of them… and some fun “kumustahan” with Peter, the team keyboard player. I commend Peter for all-patiently attending to my questions about them as band and not to mention the tagalong words review, “keyboard” talk, life experiences, and the upcoming wedding he prepares for (yes, all over the FB chat window), without me knowing that he has to be in bed for early flight the next day. Haha! It was a short talk but really fun and fulfilling, thinking that I had the chance (in our own little way) to extend the experience with the CitiPointe Live!
Lastly, I do not want to sound “idolizing” the team, but I want to tell that I’m really fond of most of their songs and can’t help it but keep them playing on my office playlist – songs which are prayer to me… and pushing me to move in faith more, seek God more and stand to follow Jesus more!
Looking forward to the next worship experience with the CitiPointe Live in their next Philippine tour! To God be all the glory!
Promising Seeds. I was in the venue early enough to still jam with the front act bands namely Quest and SideShow – two great bands rendering inspirational and spirit-uplifting songs of their own. I should say, both bands have a long way to go and through the spirit of God that strengthens them, they will be able to reach more souls and usher them to God’s dwelling place.
Crazy Crowd for Jesus. More remarkable that night was the sight of empty seats slowly filled with fervent audience as the stadium dims the light as a signal to commence the event. I don’t know if everyone’s aware, but that night was the very same night when Rain (popular Korean star) and colleagues had their concert in MOA Philippines. And even before the date, there are some blogs sharing disappointments that Rain’s might outshine the worship concert as more people opt to attend there. Nothing against Rain and other secular artists, but considering the views of the author of the blog, I felt the same sadness. But truly, God never fails in His promises when He showed me a lot of Jesus-hungry souls filled the venue, lifting praises to the King and Savior.
Anointed Worshippers led to Glorify! Excitement heightened when Becky, Aaron, Joel, Paul, Stu and Peter (there another guitarist, help me cite his name, sorry) of Citipointe Live Band stepped on stage to lead the crowd in worship. You just can tell how anointed and spirit-filled they were as they pass on to the people the manifestation of God’s spirit being glorified. It was a magnificent view to see the multitude jumped in praise and made the night a splendid experience of worship to the deserving Lord. With their great songs (glory to God!) like Devoted, Name of Jesus, Commission my Soul and You Reign to name a few, everyone floated in joy of worshipping the Abba. Through sounds of music, all prayed to devote each gift of life to extend the salvation and reach every part of the world to let Jesus be known to all. CitiPointe Live really glorifies the Lord in their initiative to become witnesses and perform through the Holy Spirit the Great Commission.
Experience Extended. I have not had the chance to meet and greet the band members after the concert as I had to leave early and prepare for another early morning fellowship with God the following day in our local church (our Sunday Worship Service), although I knew that it would take another year before the team goes back here in the Philippines. But again God is good that despite this, I never thought that through FB, I can have my own meet and greet with the team (not all of them though) - some petty chat with some of them… and some fun “kumustahan” with Peter, the team keyboard player. I commend Peter for all-patiently attending to my questions about them as band and not to mention the tagalong words review, “keyboard” talk, life experiences, and the upcoming wedding he prepares for (yes, all over the FB chat window), without me knowing that he has to be in bed for early flight the next day. Haha! It was a short talk but really fun and fulfilling, thinking that I had the chance (in our own little way) to extend the experience with the CitiPointe Live!
Lastly, I do not want to sound “idolizing” the team, but I want to tell that I’m really fond of most of their songs and can’t help it but keep them playing on my office playlist – songs which are prayer to me… and pushing me to move in faith more, seek God more and stand to follow Jesus more!
Looking forward to the next worship experience with the CitiPointe Live in their next Philippine tour! To God be all the glory!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Unleash the Power
Many today are becoming exhausted everytime facing struggles in life’s battlefield. They easily give up and take losses as they drop hopes down the ground. But looking at the whole picture, this happens because they battle all by themselves. They are like armies pushing mountains through their own might.
But then again, when Jesus ascended to heaven after He resurrected from the dead, He didn’t actually leave us alone to fight alone against all the forces of evil. Instead, He left us with the power of the Holy Spirit to enable us overcome the world. We are made victorious through His death and rise, thus, defeat is not ours to worry about.
The reason why many would suffer difficulties and failures in life is because of their rejection of power endowed by Jesus Himself to make us victorious overall the earth. The Book of 2Timothy 1:7 promises that we are given the power, love and self-discipline through the Holy Spirit.
God didn’t give us a fearful spirit but a power to be free of worries in all aspects life. When everyone around you is in world compromising, it is hard to work with the conviction. But the Holy Spirit enables us to battle against it to triumph. It is also true to love people and care for their salvation is so hard. But with the Holy Spirit filling us with love, we are then made able to love not just our families and friends but we also develop to attend to others who are still in the world. Self-denial to magnify Christ Jesus is a hard thing to do. It is stepping on your self-desires and priorities to uplift Jesus. But the Holy Spirit developed in us a heart of compassion to glorify Jesus in all that we do, hence, we can overcome the world and live for God.
True that every battle is hard to win. But we are not sent alone to fight alone and lose alone. We are gifted with the power of the Holy Spirit so that we do not lose heart and claim victory always in any situation in life.
The promise is made. The promise is true. The promise is yours to declare!
But then again, when Jesus ascended to heaven after He resurrected from the dead, He didn’t actually leave us alone to fight alone against all the forces of evil. Instead, He left us with the power of the Holy Spirit to enable us overcome the world. We are made victorious through His death and rise, thus, defeat is not ours to worry about.
The reason why many would suffer difficulties and failures in life is because of their rejection of power endowed by Jesus Himself to make us victorious overall the earth. The Book of 2Timothy 1:7 promises that we are given the power, love and self-discipline through the Holy Spirit.
God didn’t give us a fearful spirit but a power to be free of worries in all aspects life. When everyone around you is in world compromising, it is hard to work with the conviction. But the Holy Spirit enables us to battle against it to triumph. It is also true to love people and care for their salvation is so hard. But with the Holy Spirit filling us with love, we are then made able to love not just our families and friends but we also develop to attend to others who are still in the world. Self-denial to magnify Christ Jesus is a hard thing to do. It is stepping on your self-desires and priorities to uplift Jesus. But the Holy Spirit developed in us a heart of compassion to glorify Jesus in all that we do, hence, we can overcome the world and live for God.
True that every battle is hard to win. But we are not sent alone to fight alone and lose alone. We are gifted with the power of the Holy Spirit so that we do not lose heart and claim victory always in any situation in life.
The promise is made. The promise is true. The promise is yours to declare!
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