Only Jesus had died for me

Some 2000 years ago, a lone solitary figure was crucified on the cross. He was there because of my sins. He was there to take my place of punishment so that I could take His place of righteousness. His name is Jesus.

Only Jesus' sacrifice was needed and the only sacrifice that was completely complete. No other sacrifices can make it: God is not satisfied with those sacrifices. In the old testament, children of Israel will sacrifice bulls and sheeps to atone for their sins yearly. Jesus' one sacrifice is all that is needed. His one sacrifice fully satisfied God.

His death at the cross had made me righteous. His death had made me rich and healthy. He had bequeathed His Shalom peace to me when He ascended to Heaven. His words tell me not to worry about what to eat and drink and what to put on. The bible tells me not to worry about tomorrow but to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

Trust in His finished work at the cross. Believe in His unfailing love for me. Do not doubt His word. Give praise to Him and worship Him every moment that I am conscious of His presense. Give thanks to Him for the completed work.

What's in God's heart?

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

That is possibly what God is thinking all the time. He wants us to prosper, and to be in robust health as our souls prosper. He wants us to be so filled of Jesus and His finished work at the cross that we will know Jesus will take care of us in every aspect of our lives, that He is vitally involved in our daily activities.

God is not a God who is far far away in Heaven that we have to be really good in order to be right with Him. He wants to be so close to us that He sent His Holy Spirit to dwell in us. He wants us to filled of the Holy Spirit so that our every word and action is guided and directed by the Holy Spirit. He has His word for us in the bible to know more of Jesus, to have a fresh revelation of Jesus daily.

God only has good thoughts toward us. He wants us to come to Him boldly. He wants to commune with us every moment. He loves us so much as to send His only begotten Son to divinely exchange His position with us at the cross.

Be bold to go to Abba Father for even the smallest thing that bothers us, for He cares. Nothing is too small or too big for our God. Put our trust in Him and He will see us through. Hallelujah!

This is my beloved Son, hear Him.

At the mount of transfiguration, Peter, James and John noticed the radiance of Jesus as He was transfigured. His light shone forth so brilliantly that night that no word could possibly described. At the same time, Moses and Elijah were talking to Jesus.

Peter, in his usual impulsive self, spoke to build three tabernacles for Jesus, Moses and Elijah. All of sudden, a voice came from heaven saying, "This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, hear Him." Peter was afraid. So were James and John. They were probably terrified by the voice.

However, when Jesus came to them and touched them, He spoke, "Arise, and do not be afraid." What comfort did those words bring to the three disciples. Those words were not just words of comfort but also words of encouragement, assurance, and authority.

Today, whatever challenges that we are facing, when we hear Jesus, He is still speaking, "Arise, and do not be afraid." Jesus is saying that we can rely on Him to deliver us out of our predicaments. Jesus is encouraging us to be strong in Him. He is giving us His assurance that all things will work together for our good and He is speaking all these words with the authority that's vested in Him.

Hear Jesus today. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Hallelujah!