Just texted my student that I couldn't make it on time,while thankfully savouring (or more appropriately, 'devouring') the fried bream fish,for lunch. I stood up as soon as I mouthed down the last spoonful,somehow hoping against the odds, to contradict my prior text. Then, at 90 or a hundred meters away, as I approached the tram that will take me to my destination,somehow I have given up on the idea of being able to catch the tram,because it meant subjecting my 'full' tummy to stress,what's more I'm carrying an extra load/bag of lesson materials.
Then,the tram didn't move even after, one minute, then as if to further seduce me, about halfway the distance, the traffic light turned green for pedestrians, although it seemed the tram was already full. I rushed to get into it, almost convinced that there wouldn't be a vacant seat- given the fact the it was already in 'standing ovation'. Yet strangely enough,there was a vacant seat as if it was 'exclusively reserved ' I took it . But, my GOD IS GREAT, my GOD IS SWEET! I made it to my lesson on-time,after all. And guess what, my student paid me (the monthly due,as some other students, also) more than what was due. How else would or could I interpret all these? Clearly, it is my GOD's language of communication through my circumstances, out of HIS heart overflowing with Grace. Thank YOU very much LORD in JESUS name Amen! Praise The LORD !

Today's message by our Pastor Rick Pasquale, has been a compelling drive for Christians to use the power of and in the WORD Spoken by GOD HIMSELF. Today's earthquake has been a foretaste of an unseen power  (much like that of an electricity or signal reception/frequency) that translates to physical movement whether negative (as this earthquake) or positive such as that of electricity.
First off, let nobody claim that an earthquake or tsunami or natural calamities are acts of God. The Bible declares that;  The thief(devil) comes not but for to steal, kill and to destroy.
I(JESUS) have come that they might have life, and have it more abundantly.  John 10:10
 Let this be very clear in our minds.

The Bible verse cited  today is Mark 11:23 "For verily I say to you,That whosoever shall say to this mountain,be thou removed,and be cast thou cast into the sea;and shall not doubt in his heart,but shall believe that those things which he says shall come to pass;he shall have whatsoever he says."

And that there is incredible power in the WORD of GOD, I believe.As it says in Hebrews 4:12

For The WORD of GOD is Alive and Active,sharper than any double-edged sword,it penetrates even to the dividing soul and spirit,joints and marrow;it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

So the same power that created all the wonders we experience,the nature,cosmos,stars and planets  . ..HE does not 'talk' by means of an earthquake although HIS power exceeds all. Just imagine,if you are a mortal human parent, no sane or loving parent would subject his child/children to extreme terror just to catch his/her attention or teach him/her a lesson? In as much as a loving parent can only serve to give their children the best of care, what more with our Ever-Loving FATHER WHO sent HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, our LORD JESUS to die to redeem us from sin?

As it is,This Power is ever relevant and needful to our life today and while here on earth. In heaven there will be no more battles, no struggles, no warfare,no more failures and pain  . . ..we need this Power (made available by JESUS' Authority Legally delegated to HIS followers and believers by the Token Divine 'receipt' in and through HIS sinless Blood.) here and now, because our adversary.the enemy of our souls, is an evil spirit, therefore our weapon is also spiritual, in JESUS. There are seen/unseen angels who help us in our everyday walk,to overcome the challenges each day may present.

How? Well, the key was given by JESUS,SPEAK TO YOUR MOUNTAIN ABOUT HOW BIG OUR GOD IS. RECITE GOD'S OWN WORDS INTO YOUR DAY.EVERYDAY.BECAUSE WE LIVE ON A PER-DAY BASIS. JESUS DID HIS WORK ON EARTH BY DECLARING HEALING, PEACE VICTORY AND GOD'S POWERFUL LOVE.If we can believe the bank that promises to transfer into our savings account a huge sum of money. Much more, we can Trust This GOD IN WHOSE WORDS ALONE, HANG ALL THE UNIVERSES AND CREATIONS,IN JESUS.So in ending, I would remind you to remember today's verse; Mark 11:23. And GOD BLESS us all,Tremendously in JESUS name Amen!

As it is CHRIST is the only One who claimed that,HIS followers would be persecuted for HIS Name's sake.And that not,to be afraid,that those who can kill the body cannot kill the soul (Matt. 10:28). Would you know beloved? JESUS CHRIST represents our FATHER Who IS in heaven. We are HIS children,only those who will decide to take HIS side, by heart conversion. Since satan cannot hurt or attack The FATHER, he hurts The FATHER by attacking HIS children. Our Lord JESUS CHRIST is the WORD of GOD that came to flesh (John 1:14 The WORD made Flesh and dwelt among us). The WORD of GOD is a two-edged Sword. The Written WORD of GOD or the Scriptures, and The Person of our Lord JESUS CHRIST Who is our all in all. (Time and space are not enough to expound on this,GOD's Sovereign Grace, Love and Mercy to us). If it's only upto satan he would annihilate any trace or evidence of GOD in my GOD's Own creations,and that is what all anti-semitism is all about and Christian persecution.These are all satan's attempts to eliminate GOD on earth, and rule the world on his own as he always dreamed (Isaiah 14:13-14).
There is a battle going-on on this earth.And it's not between men and satan, but between GOD and satan.It's a battle to win the hearts and minds of men. You don't have to fight this battle on your own. Our Almighty GOD has taken care of it for us HIS children, all we have to do is switch to HIS Gracious side by accepting the salvation which is wrapped in the death and resurrection of our Lord JESUS CHRIST, which is the ransom GOD paid to redeem us.Praise the LORD! This is not our battle, but the LORD's (2 Chron. 20:15) and would you know, GOD has HIS mighty and powerful angels that surround and protect them, who are HIS just like this fragile-looking man preaching openly and fearlessly amid these muslim crowd. It amazed me that no one dared to touch or harm him,but I can only explain by citing GOD's protection.
Thank YOU LORD ! There is no one like YOU ! YOU are Worthy of all Glory, Honor and praises.Let the Holy and Powerful Blood of our Lord JESUS CHRIST cover us continually, in JESUS' Name we ask and Thank YOU very much GOD-PAPA Amen!