Season of Christmas!!

Christmas is not a day of celebration....it is a season of celebration. A celebration of peace, joy and hope to the world, to the mankind.......a season to remember and reflect on the fulfillment of the promise of God for the salvation of mankind through Jesus, the Son of Man, who  was born into this world for everyone of us........not in luxurious setups or glamorous situations, but in the simplest form, revealing the glory of God to the simplest people like the poor shepherds and to the wise men who always relied on and sought the wisdom from God. 

At the birth of Jesus, the nature maintained it's natural serenity, the sky filled with stars to glorify Him and the angels descended from heaven to sing Gloria!!! It is the time, the glory of God came down to earth for the whole of mankind. Every year when Christmas is celebrated, this peace, joy and hope should be filled in every hearts.

However, some people celebrate Christmas without understanding or realizing the right meaning or the right reason for it. Christmas cannot be what it is, without Christ. Christ should be the center of Christmas....if not, you are not celebrating Christmas, but just a shopping festival or socializing event, same as any other occasion. Without Christ, whatever pomp and shows that is displayed or projected for Christmas is meaningless and doesn't serve for the real cause of the celebration. It is not the physical pleasure, serving the body's desire by eating loads of food, watching decorations etc., that Christmas brings, but the spiritual joy, the inner peace and the hope for the mankind and a surety of salvation if we prepare to choose the path of Jesus. The satisfaction of celebrating Christmas with it's correct meaning, is great.

Christmas is a celebration that should last for the lifetime of a person who realizes the real meaning of it.

Christmas is an opportunity for those who experienced the love of God and accepted Jesus as the way, truth and life, to proclaim to the whole world that salvation is possible for everyone through Jesus. It is also an opportunity for those who never knew Jesus or heard about salvation, to experience the love of God, to accept Jesus as their savior, in order to save their lives.

Jesus is the answer to all the problems in life. All the anti-social troubles that happen in and around the world is because they do not know Jesus or never bothered to know about him.Let this Christmas be an opportunity for us all to know Jesus, prepare our hearts to receive God to be born into our lives, giving us the gifts of peace love and hope, So that we become the messengers of love and unity and serve the mankind with kindness. We need to have that faith in God to receive the gifts from Him. Surely, through God everything is possible, the whole world will be a place of peace if all the people follow the steps of Jesus, to save each one's life and that of the whole world. Looking at Christmas with the eyes of faith, wee will be able to experience the real meaning of it. Without faith it is impossible to attain what Christmas offers.

Let this Christmas season change our lives. Make us the messengers of peace, love and hope by uniting to Jesus. Let Jesus be our way, truth and life. Jesus is the prince of peace.
For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas filled with Peace, joy and hope.

God bless everyone............................. 

Depression??? Defeat it

What discourages most people in life is the thought such as, 'I live in vain', ,there is no peace in life', 'no one loves me', 'there is no hope in life' etc. These are the thoughts that ruins the quality of anyone's life and lead a person to depression and to lose the will to live. 

Depression can lead to fatal mental status, confusions, fear of life and even lead to suicidal thoughts. The society and social systems can play a part in the role of leading a person to depression. The response, reactions, rejections, and non-acceptance in the society or the people around can be the causes of anxiety, low mood and depression. But should it really affect a person? There are times when we think that we cannot survive without socializing or support of the society. But just think that the society is made up of each individuals and each individual is unique, each one has got his or her own role to play in personal and public life. Just because of being unique, each one has to be responsible for his own life. Therefore no one can blame the society or the system for individual dissatisfaction. Satisfaction and happiness in life can be achieved, when a person is able realize his own root and the reason for his existence. But when a person doesn't realize that he is created by God, created to live in this world, and not following the commands of his creator, he fails to be in the right tack. When the life track is changed, failures in life can start. It is important to get back to the track and for this we need the help of the creator, who is in control of everything, everything in our life and that in the universe. Our faith and attitude towards our creator decides our destiny and the quality of life. So each one is responsible for his own life - whether the life leads to depression and death or it leads to peace, joy and hope.

Jesus came to tell us that he is the way the truth and the life. No one else in the human history has ever said what Jesus has told us. Because only Jesus has the power and authority to say, that anyone who trust in him will have the peace, joy and eternal life. Jesus gives us peace...... and that peace, if we are prepared to receive, is given freely. So Jesus is the answer to any of your troubles, anxieties, depressions and sufferings.

However, contrary to what Jesus offers, satan roams around the world, deceiving everyone, brain-washing innocent victims and luring them to search for and  rely in the momentary pleasures of the word and to ignore God and all commands of God. When people are sunk in the pleasures of the world, ignoring God, all the seeds of evil slowly start sprouting in life, without anyone acknowledging it. The world is making a person to accept and do a sin, considering it not as a sin. Because satan deceives and brainwash the people to believe that sin is not a sin and make it normal way of living. Satan continuously attempt to snatch the peace away, giving insecurity and depression in life and lead to death. People live in ignorance, unknowing the truth. Here we need the help of Jesus as only Jesus can win over sin and satan. Only good can win over evil, Only a good person can win over the bad one. We may think that it is impossible, but with God and through God everything is possible. Trust in Jesus.

 Jesus tells us to believe in him, so that you and your household will be saved.  It is important to keep away from sin, and if the society is leading you to sin, keep that sin away and change your attitude. Hold the hand of Jesus and he will guide you to the right path which leads to peace and joy.

Let us pray, Lord Jesus, help us to acknowledge you, understand you and trust in you. So that we may follow your ways that leads us to peace, joy and everlasting life. Help us to overcome all the evils that is in the society, with the help of your mighty hand, and help us to be good, do good and transform the society to be good and to be faithful to God who is our creator. Help us to submit ourselves for your control and guidance in our life, Be with us at every seconds in our lives. Amen.

Beyond the Borders

Beyond the borders of countries, crossing the barriers of territories, piercing the fences of societies, breaking the chains of communities, there is only one thing that prevails...it is GOD'S LOVE.

There is no limit for God's love, no boundaries, no discrimination, no denominations and no restrictions. It is freely given to everyone irrespective of their professional and geographical stand, race, creed or color. Only one thing....be prepare to experience the beauty of the love of God by submitting your life to Him who is the provider of your life and your everything. Jesus tells us in John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly". 

Yes that is the love of God. He is the life giver,  It is the fact, it is the truth, whether you believe it or not......God is in control of your life. One day everyone will realize this. No matter, whatever belief you have or no belief at all.....Jesus is the life giver. Believe in Jesus, you and your household will be saved. Give Jesus the prime place in your life and experience the free gift of life, love and peace. The life that Jesus gives is eternal and everlasting. 

So, let us strive to achieve the gift of life that Jesus gives, by being messengers of love. Love God and love everyone. because St. Paul experienced the love of Jesus and tells us (1 Corinthians 13:13) "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

God bless you!!

Why?...Sufferings....Natural Calamities...

God does not discriminate anyone based on colour, cast, creed or religion. Everyone is same at God's sight, because He is the creator of everyone and everything. God is in control of everything. He controls the universe. Nothing happens without His knowledge. None of the so-called super humans will be able to know God's plans. None of the technologies, science or human brains can predict Gods plans and works. We the humans have no authority to question God....we are the creation.

 

What we need to do is to know God, acknowledge His power over the whole of the universe, be submissive to God and live a life pleasing to God, so that we may walk in the right path, which will leads us to eternal life - a new life to live with God after our term in this earth.

God has given the mankind, the freedom to choose good or bad. A person's destiny will depend on what he has done with his life in this world.

 

Sufferings are part of human life. Sufferings do happen from time to time, natural calamities occur, big buildings, lands, most advanced developments, based on latest technologies perish, humans die everywhere because of various reasons, good and bad people may die together in the same disaster. When death comes, those who are prepared, kept themselves from all the dirts (sins) of the world, have not caused any sinful burden to the earth and the society, will survive the eternal life. But those who never thought about God or lived a sinful, immoral life will perish eternally. However, we all have the chance to repent and turn back to God, accept and be submissive to the creator at this current time. If we do not utilise our chance on this given time....we lose and we can never blame anyone for our destiny. We need to learn from every deaths, calamities, and destructions- that it may one day happen to us or to our own land also. Our survival in this world is unpredictable. Let every death or the news about death, open our eyes. All humans are physically moving on the same route- the route to the grave. It is a fact and we need to acknowledge this fact. But this is not the end. It is the beginning to a new life, based on our deeds...remember....our own individual deeds....not that of the society we live, or anyone around us.

 

So let us not blame anything, acknowledge Gods works, it may appear to be good or bad in our own thoughts, but God has a plan. For I know the plans I have for you, "declares the Lord", plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.(Jer 29:11) Let is believe in His words, be good, do good, be submissive to God and walk in His ways, in order to save our lives.

 

God bless!!!

Come near to God

Come near to God and he will come near to you. (James 4:8)

Happy New Year!! Many of us want to take new resolutions for the new year, a resolution to make our life better and the world a better place to live. Do we need something exciting for this new year? Something most precious and valuable than anything in the world? the greatest gift we can ever receive on earth?
Yes that is the love of God. The love of the almighty. God is the almighty, all powerful, the creator of the universe and the only God worthy of all praises and adoration. God is so eager to come close to us. God is waiting to gift us with his love. He is just waiting for our permission, our openness to accept and receive Him. God is so gently and ever loving. We only need to be ready to befriend Him. If we take one step, God will take two steps towards us, to give us His love, His mercy and his tender care.
All that we need to do is to sit relaxed for a moment, recollect about our own life, the aim of our life, the uncertainties of life and the little we can do about it without the helping hand of God. It is our acknowledgement about our unworthiness and inabilities that draw us towards the love of God. We are mere human beings, Some of us may even think that humans have conquered the world, the science, the technologies, and whatever latest developments we see around us today. But have we conquered the power over our own life? Even the very best doctors in the world would say at certain situations, that 'there is nothing more they, the science or the medications can do to save a life'. that is the realization we need to make, this is when we need to acknowledge the power of God. There is a limitation on how much we can do. Let us give away all the pride, selfishness and dominating behaviors from our lives. Surrender them all at the foot of the cross of Jesus, through which Jesus has gained the salvation for us. Let us move more close to him.  Let Jesus come near to us and take control of our lives. There is no limitation on how much God can do. When we walk with God, there cannot be any barriers in our lives. Because God can break all the barriers and guide us through the right path that leads us to salvation. May God bless you!!!