I AM WHO I AM

 I AM WHO I AM

 Then Moses said to God, 

"Indeed, when I come to the children of Israel and say to them, 

'The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' 

and they say to me, 'What is His name?' 

what shall I say to them?" 

And God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." 

And He said, "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, 

'I AM has sent me to you.' " 

Moreover God said to Moses, 

"Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: 

'The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, 

and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. 

This is My name forever, 

and this is My memorial to all generations.'

Exodus 3:13-15

This GOD, Whose name is I AM WHO I AM, meets you as who you are at the place where you are, to take you to Himself - where He has planned you to be and to make you like Him - who He has purposed you to be. 

He does not change and yet He wants to have a relationship with you! Therefore yield to Him and be willing to be changed by Him. Then His Holy Fire will not consume you, but it will change you! You will be changed as you linger in His Presence.

 "For I am the Lord, I do not change; 

Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.
Malachi 3:6

 "Behold, I send My messenger, 

And he will prepare the way before Me. 

And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to His temple, 

Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you delight. 

Behold, He is coming," Says the Lord of hosts. 

  "But who can endure the day of His coming? 

And who can stand when He appears? 

For He is like a refiner's fire And like launderer's soap. 

  He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; 

He will purify the sons of Levi, 

And purge them as gold and silver, 

That they may offer to the Lord An offering in righteousness.
Malachi 3:1-3

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Total Solar Eclipse 20th April 2023 - Exmouth, Western Australia.

 Total Solar Eclipse 

20th April 2023 - Exmouth, Western Australia.

The heavens declare the glory of God; 

And the firmament shows His handiwork. 

Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. 

There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. 

Their line has gone out through all the earth, 

And their words to the end of the world. 

In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun, 

Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, 

And rejoices like a strong man to run its race. 

Its rising is from one end of heaven, 

And its circuit to the other end; 

And there is nothing hidden from its heat. 

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; 

The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; 

The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; 

The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; 

The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 

More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; 

Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 

Moreover by them Your servant is warned, 

And in keeping them there is great reward. 

Who can understand his errors? 

Cleanse me from secret faults. 

Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; 

Let them not have dominion over me. 

Then I shall be blameless, 

And I shall be innocent of great transgression. 

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart 

Be acceptable in Your sight, 

O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.

Psalm 19:1-14

For the Lord God is a sun and shield; 

The Lord will give grace and glory; 

No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.

Psalm 84:11

And he said, "Please, show me Your glory." 

 Then He said, "I will make all My goodness pass before you, 

and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you. 

I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, 

and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion." 

But He said, "You cannot see My face; 

for no man shall see Me, and live." 

And the Lord said, "Here is a place by Me, 

and you shall stand on the rock. 

So it shall be, while My glory passes by, 

that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, 

and will cover you with My hand while I pass by. 

Then I will take away My hand, 

and you shall see My back; but My face shall not be seen."

Exodus 33:18-23

JESUS Dies On The Cross

 Now it was about the sixth hour, 

and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 

Then the sun was darkened, 

and the veil of the temple was torn in two. 

And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, 

He said, "Father, 'into Your hands I commit My spirit.' " 

Having said this, He breathed His last.
Luke 23:44-46

Why were our hearts touched by the Eclipse?

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The WORD and The SPIRIT 

The word of GOD shows us what we should do. 

The Spirit of GOD shows us how to do it.

It is the Holy Spirit Who interprets the words of the Bible and gives us revelation of its messages so that we can understand.

It is the Holy Spirit Who also prepares our heart to obey GOD's word.

He also enables us to walk in obedience to the word of GOD.

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, In the day of trial in the wilderness, Where your fathers tested Me, tried Me, And saw My works forty years.
Hebrews 3:7-9

Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.
Hebrews 4:1-2

 And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.
Luke 24:45

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.
Philippians 2:12-16

QUESTIONS? 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) of Christians.

Is GOD able to perform a miracle in my humanly impossible situation?

Is GOD able to heal me?

Is GOD able to provide for me?

Is GOD able to forgive me? 

Is GOD able to set me free from oppression?

The Scriptures say that nothing is impossible with GOD.
He is the Almighty GOD Who created the universe and sustains the galaxies.

He is All powerful, Omnipresent and All knowing. 

 "Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?
Jeremiah 32:27

'Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.
Jeremiah 32:17

Therefore the question is not "Is GOD able?"

The questions we should ask are; 

"What is GOD's plan for me in this situation?"

"What is GOD teaching me through these difficult situations and trials?"

 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:11-13

GOD is love. 

He is Faithful. 

He is Trustworthy.

He is preparing us for eternity and molding us, especially through trying situations.

 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18

We must face the fact that all of us will face death one day and each one of us will stand before the LORD.

 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
2 Corinthians 5:10

And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.
Hebrews 9:27-28


Our focus on this earth therefore should be on the LORD JESUS, Who is the Author and the Finisher of our Faith. 

When we accept His forgiveness and receive Him in our heart, we are saved from our sin. The blood of JESUS cleanses us from all sin. Then we have no fear of punishment for our sin, as we walk with JESUS. Whenever we repent of our sin, He forgives us and frees us from all guilt. Then there is no fear even of death. Death is only a narrow doorway into the most glorious Presence of the Almighty GOD, who is our Loving Heavenly Father! We need to only hold on to our Faith which is in CHRIST JESUS our Savior. When we are totally surrendered to Him, trusting Him completely with our life, He is the Vehicle we are in, that will carry us through this life and at the end of our life on earth, through the doorway of death into the glorious eternity!

 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2

 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith--the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:3-9

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8

 THORNS

 The Beloved Like a lily among thorns, 

So is my love among the daughters.

Song of Songs 2:2

What is precious is kept protected. The more precious an article, the more it is covered, separated and kept safe.

That is how GOD watches over, protects and keeps in this world,  those whom He has chosen for Himself.

Roses are precious flowers and they are found among thorns so that people or animals can't easily access them without getting injured by the thorns.

Pineapples and Durians are special fruits that have thorny or prickly skin to protect them from birds and monkeys! 

Thorns on the outside, protect us from external forces that can cause us harm. Thorns on the inner surface of the boundary lines, keep us disciplined, within the boundary lines. These are like the electrical wire fencing, that keep precious sheep from straying out into danger zones!

 You have hedged me behind and before, 

And laid Your hand upon me.
Psalm 139:5

The saying goes, 'Guilty conscience pricks the mind.' Even more importantly, the Holy Spirit in a believer, brings conviction which disturbs the peace in the heart to mold us and shape us, removing undesirable characteristics and smoothing rough edges.

 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, 

a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, 

lest I be exalted above measure. 

Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 

And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, 

for My strength is made perfect in weakness." 

Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, 

that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 12:7-9

 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: 

"My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, 

Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; 

  For whom the Lord loves He chastens, 

And scourges every son whom He receives." 

  If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; 

for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? 

  But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, 

then you are illegitimate and not sons. 

  Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, 

and we paid them respect. 

Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? 

  For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, 

but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. 

  Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; 

nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness 

to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:5-11

 FROM GABBATHA TO GOLGOTHA

From Judgement to crucifixion

The Judge of the whole world stood humbly before Pilate to be judged!

The Savior of the whole world was condemned to death and was crucified!

The Giver of Life died and was laid in a tomb!

One day, each one of us including Pilate, 

will have to stand before the judgement seat of CHRIST.

CHRIST defeated death and now lives forever 

to save those who come to Him in faith.

He gives them eternal life.

He freely offers forgiveness to those who stand condemned 

before the judicial system of this world 

and also to those who carry guilt in their hearts. 

He releases those who are in spiritual prison and bondage, 

into freedom and liberty in Him.

 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, 

that each one may receive the things done in the body, 

according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

2 Corinthians 5:10

And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, 

for He will save His people from their sins."

Matthew 1:21

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, 

"If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 

 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

John 8:31-32

Therefore if the Son makes you free, 

you shall be free indeed.

John 8:36

and that He was buried, 

and that He rose again the third day 

according to the Scriptures,

1 Corinthians 15:4

In the beginning was the Word, 

and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 

 He was in the beginning with God. 

  All things were made through Him, 

and without Him nothing was made that was made. 

  In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 

  And the light shines in the darkness, 

and the darkness did not comprehend it. 

  There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 

  This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, 

that all through him might believe. 

  He was not that Light, 

but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 

  That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:1-14

 

Understanding

Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people. 

A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, 

But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days. 

 Proverbs 28:15-16  

Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; 

For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. 

The LORD builds up Jerusalem; 

He gathers together the outcasts of Israel. 

He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. 

He counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name. 

Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; 

His understanding is infinite. 

The LORD lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground. 

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; 

Sing praises on the harp to our God, 

Who covers the heavens with clouds, Who prepares rain for the earth, 

Who makes grass to grow on the mountains. 

He gives to the beast its food, And to the young ravens that cry. 

He does not delight in the strength of the horse; 

He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. 

The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him,

 In those who hope in His mercy.

 Psalm 147:1-11 

Understanding simply means standing under someone, something or some situation.

This is the first step to lift up another.

Imagine an adult, towering over a little child, lifting him up by his little arms or by his head!

On the other hand, an understanding adult would squat down by the child, put his arms gently below the child to scoop the child up from the ground. 

Although our GOD is so great, He humbles Himself to understand the broken -hearted and the down-cast. He stands under them so that He could lift them up. He casts down the wicked who is proud so that He can then lift him up.

Picture a little child having climbed on a ladder, now unable to come down!

You could either stand above him on the ladder and push him down or stand below and gently coax him down, stretching your arms to hold him lest he fall.

If we don’t understand those over whom we have authority, we would be oppressors.

If we don’t come down to understand those under us, we would be oppressing them from above, trying to exert our authority over them and controlling them. This is not the way of the LORD. It is the way of Satan. He pumps us up and then finds great pleasure in causing us to fall.