Covered in Gloryby Jeflivs Livara
As I watch the news this morning, an illness that consumes the flesh and decays the skin is spreading in Pangasinan. The victims have been brought to doctors but cannot find for a cure. The mode of transmission is undetermined and it could possibly wipe out the whole population. Medical experts from here don't have exact idea for the disease and still remains under investigation. Our churches become filled and over flowing in times of fear and uncertainty. We only know God when we ask for something. We only know God when we fear of something. We only know God when He is our last choice. God shouldn't be our last choice. Worse, we blame God.
God created everything in this world good and everything which has been made has a purpose. Sickness is not the WILL of God to us. The truth is, it is our attitude towards others which makes us sick. Anger, depression, loneliness, brokenness, fear, envy, pride and selfishness can kill you faster than any other diseases. In some studies conducted, people with a cheerful heart have the longest life. Now, this breaks our old saying," Masamang damo, mahirap mamatay". A thankful heart receives more blessings!
We fear to much of things yet to come. We fear too much of our security. We fear too much of our life. Why? because we are NOT PREPARED. Instead of fear, prepare. We can be blanketed by his glory as protection.
Get to know God - knowing God is not just attending church. It is having a good relationship with HIM. Invest in the gospel. You are a reflection of the God you worship. It is not the rituals you do in church that makes you a better person. It is your relationship with God.
Build strong faith foundation - Build a strong faith foundation, which will guide you. The world shouldn't be the one to influence you but YOU influence the world with your faith in God. It guides us from witnessing the truth.
Serve God - You do not need to become a reverend in order to spread the gospel. God can use you as an instrument for who you are and whatever circumstances you have been. God can use you to inspire others.
Serve Others - Apart from your high paying job, I encourage you to do charity works. Serving others guards our heart from PRIDE. It simply humbles us. There is also a deep excitement and joy every time we serve which no material things can give.
Pray for someone - Praying for someone is not the same as wishing for someone's birthday. It is best to pray for that someone in his presence. We do that. We do it often. Anywhere... anytime... because you just don't know how that simple prayer can brighten up his day or even change his life.
These are few but it will be a good start and the GLORY of God will shine on you. You become a refined individual. Fear Proof, anger proof, sad proof and so on... because you are consumed by the Holy Spirit. His fire is burning inside your heart and no sickness or illness can even touch you because you are all COVERED in his GLORY. Right before my eyes, I have seen the blind being healed.
Right before my eyes, I have seen the deaf start to hear.
Right before my eyes, I have seen the handicapped walk again.
Right before my eyes, I have seen sick and helpless being healed in the NAME of Jesus.
Again, why fear if the way to receive His glory is through faith and worship. You did not chose God. God has chosen you first. You did not search for God but God has searched for you first like a sheep lost from the herd. In the eyes of God you are important and you are entitled to live in His glory.
May you have a Glorious Tuesday.
Jeflivs
Reflections:
Proverbs 4:20-22
"My child, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh."
1 Peter 1:2
"Dear friends, God the Father chose you long ago and knew you would become His children."
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