DISCIPLESHIP THOUGHTS

DISCIPLESHIP BYTES Can we learn to hear God's voice more clearly? Jesus, our Lord, is the perfect example. He did nothing on His own initiative, He only did the Father's will. (John 5). Whatever He saw the Father doing, only that He did. He heard the Father speak and spoke only what He heard. For most of us, this kind of experience is next to impossibility. But this is exactly the kind of relationship the Lord wants us to have with HIM. The problem is not on His side, but it is on our side, we have not developed a closeness with Him. (John 10, Heb 5). We would rather be close to people than to HIM. We would rather be religious than relational with HIM. We would rather prefer to attend gatherings multiple times in a day than spend time in His PRESENCE everyday seeking to KNOW Him. We would prefer prominence than His PRESENCE.  It says in Exodus 33:11 "And the Lord spoke unto Moses face-to-face, as a man speaketh unto his friend." Moses was so desperate for this kin...

  DISCIPLESHIP BYTES How did the Ecclesia grow series Acts 2:6-8 "Master are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel now? Is this the time? You don’t get to know the time. Timing is the Fathers business, WHAT YOU GET IS THE HOLY SPIRIT .” This was the most defining moment of the ECCLESIA. The SECRET POWER for fulfilling our divine assignment was given - it was not a date of His coming, a strategy, or more knowledge, but it was the BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT . The ONE THING we as an Ecclesia need the most is a deep hunger for the BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT . HE is ENOUGH. HE empowers us for our ASSIGNMENT.

DISCIPLESHIP BYTES The purpose of GRACE is not only to bring us into PEACE with GOD and to give us the GIFT of RIGHTEOUSNESS. More importantly   GRACE gives us ACCESS to the RICHES of HIS GLORY within us, so that we may EXPERIENCE His indwelling life. CHRIST in us, the KINGDOM of GOD within us should increase our EXPECTATION for His PRESENCE to be MANIFESTED through our lives. ( Romans 5:1)

DISCIPLESHIP BYTES Do you know that waiting in SILENCE and fixing your eyes on the Lord can STRENGTHEN you? We are familiar with Isaiah 40:31. However, as we continue reading into Isaiah 41:1, we discover the SECRET of the SECRET PLACE : waiting in SILENCE  before the Lord . Discover and PRACTICE waiting in HIS PRESENCE in SILENCE. It is here that deep intimacy with Him is cultivated.

Good morning, Disciple! A story is told about a poor farmer who struggled for years to make a living from a barren land. One day, an oil company surveyed his property and discovered one of the richest oil deposits in the region. Overnight, the farmer became a millionaire, not because he acquired new land, but because he discovered the wealth that had been beneath his feet all along. Like the poor farmer in the story, many of God's children live in spiritual poverty because they do not realize that the riches of His glory are already within them. They constantly feel distant from the One who saved them, called them, and made them His own. They fail to realize that the presence of His glory is not even an inch away; it dwells within them. We have been discussing the Kingdom of God within us and how we can draw near to the One who already dwells within us. Let us meditate on this truth and ask the Holy Spirit to open the eyes of our hearts to this glorious reality. These are tremen...

Good Morning Friend, Yesterday we were talking about the KINGDOM of GOD within us , and that God has made HIS HOME IN US . You can check the previous post by clicking the link above. Today let’s delve a little deeper into the mechanics of this space within us what we call as our INNER MAN, SPIRIT or HEART. The Kingdom of God within us is not merely a metaphor but a living spiritual reality where we commune with God through the Holy Spirit and we can have access to.  We can enter into this space at will and commune with our Lord and build our RELATIONSHIP with Him. Sadly, the modern Ekklesia have not been taught to access and enjoy the KINGDOM within us through our union with Christ. Jesus sharply rebuked the Pharisees because, through their religious traditions and hypocrisy, they kept people from entering into the living realities of God's Kingdom.  The best way to start the journey of exploring the SACRED SPACE within us is to first ACKNOWLEDGE the TRUTH, that HIS ...

Hey, good morning, Disciple! I hope you're doing well and growing stronger every day. Whatever you're facing, don't give up! You may be wondering where I've been these past few days. Well, I took a short break, and now I'm back. Recently, I've been reflecting on something Jesus said. He taught us not to search here or there for God and His Kingdom. Instead, He declared, " The Kingdom of God is within you. " What does that mean? It means that through His death and resurrection, Jesus opened the way for all humanity to enter into a restored relationship with the Father. Through the indwelling Holy Spirit, the Kingdom of God now lives within us, enabling us to enjoy continual fellowship with our Creator. God's ultimate goal was never merely to secure our place in heaven. His desire was to bring heaven itself into us, to dwell in the deepest part of our being and make us His living temple. So, how do we experience this beautiful relationship with Him? ...

Isaiah 7:4 " Give him this message: ‘ Stay calm! Be quiet and guard your heart! Don’t panic or be discouraged over these two smoldering stubs of firewood, because of the rage of Rezin and Aram, the son of Remaliah .’" Good morning friend! It has been quite some time since I last posted on this blog. My intention was to continue the series on Renewing the Mind while also exploring other important topics along the way. Recently, as I was reading through the Book of Isaiah, seeking to glean the "gems" hidden within God's Word, I discovered numerous principles that are remarkably relevant for the situations we encounter in life. The context of the above v erse   is that two kings, Rezin and Pekah had launched a campaign against Jerusalem. When news of this impending attack reached the royal court, fear gripped the heart of the king and his people. The situation appeared overwhelming and threatening. In response, God instructed Isaiah to deliver a message to King Ah...

Hello Beloved Disciple! The redeemed, the separated, and the called-out one. I'm glad to meet you today. Trust you are growing stronger in your passion for the King and His Kingdom. The Lord desires that we ABOUND in His love, REPRESENT HIM well, and be about HIS BUSINESS. What have we been hearing repeatedly in the media these days? Of course, we have been bombarded with ALIEN NEWS across social media and most news networks. More blockbuster movies are being produced on this theme than ever before. Let me cut to the chase. Are there ALIENS? Or what many refer to as UFOs, USOs, UAPs, and so on? Sadly, much of the Church is OBLIVIOUS and IGNORANT of what is taking place. A large part of the EKKLESIA is like the proverbial “ frog in a well ,” occupied with “BUSINESS AS USUAL” within the four walls, simply ‘ doing church’ and 'feeding milk and biscuits' to their congregations. If there are no conversations on these subjects, many may begin to question the Creation account an...

 Good Morning Disciple! What a delight it is to see a new day and deepen our walk with our Lord! I am ever grateful for His blessings of peace, joy and righteousness given so freely by His grace. It was a sad couple of days for us, as a dear friend of ours joined our heavenly family. Yet what hope we have to see him again.  This is the HOPE we have, that those who BELIEVE IN OUR LORD SHALL NEVER DIE, they are just transitioned to a heavenly location until they return again with CHRIST to the earth in their glorious body. The Gospel is not merely GOD’s gift of  FORGIVENESS of our SIN and ETERNAL LIFE, but its much much more. The majority just embrace a part TRUTH and forfeit the opportunity of knowing the remaining 90%. We must know the GOSPEL in its fullness. I want to encourage you to take a deep dive into the scriptures, become a spiritual explorer and ask the Holy Spirit to unveil the mysteries that has now been revealed to us.  Don’t just settle to be LAUNCHED in...

Hello Disciple! Trust all is well with you and that you are getting better each day. As I always say, DISCIPLESHIP is a SUPERNATURAL process. It is being TRANSFORMED and CONFORMED into the LIKENESS OF CHRIST every day as we live DAILY in INTIMATE COMMUNION with our SAVIOUR, LORD, and ELDER BROTHER. Recently, in one of the IPL cricket matches, young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of RR was asked how he was able to hit almost every ball for a SIX. His answer was superb. This is what he said: “I keep it simple: I watch the ball and play the ball, and do not focus on the bowler.” This is what we have been focusing on in several of the previous posts. You become what you FOCUS on . If our focus is to become like YESHUA, then we are going to become exactly like HIM. What are we actually FOCUSING on? This is something we must answer honestly. There are many distractions out there trying to rob our attention from what is truly TRUE, PURPOSEFUL and ETERNAL. Our main goal is SONSHIP, not just being a BELI...

Romans 7:24 “What an agonizing situation I am in! So who has the power to rescue this miserable man from the unwelcome intruder of sin and death?” Hello, my friend and disciple of our Lord! How has your day been so far? Were we not glad for the welcome showers we had a couple of days ago? They surely brought the temperatures considerably down. The monsoons are just days away, bringing much needed refreshing coolness and deliverance from these agonizing summer days. Apostle Paul spoke about an agonizing situation that he himself had experienced, the battle with SIN and DEATH. If we were to read the whole chapter and skip the last verse, the climax of the story would seem like a tragedy, a bad ending to the Gospel. Many Christians cry over this long battle with sin and resign themselves to the “fate” of living a defeated life. Sadly, we have often majored on Romans 7:24 with great passion about the “powerful” fallen nature, yet failed to demonstrate the far more powerful presence of Jesu...

Dear Friend Good Morning! I woke up a bit late today, and as usual my morning includes some intentional expressions of loud praises and thanksgiving to my Creator. I thank Him for many things: His saving grace, eternal life, the opportunity to become better today, and most importantly, His mission for my life.  By the time I go through this list, my anxieties, worries, and emotional lows take wings and flee from my mind. My thinking becomes better positioned, and my body feels more energized to take on the day with purpose and joy. Dear friend, most of our feelings are not facts. When we intentionally think and speak God’s thoughts, we immediately experience a shift from darkness to light, from gloom to a sense of bloom. God is not in control of our thinking, we are.  The control is in our hands.  He has given us the ability to guard, direct our thoughts and renew our mind. As I often say, demons are not always poking their scrawny fingers into our minds. However we can a...

Hello Saints! The IPL is now in its final phase, and the four teams are competing intensely to emerge as champions. One quality I noticed among these teams is the unity, cohesion, encouragement, and motivation they give one another, even when someone underperforms or makes mistakes. They continue to back each other, strengthen each other, and move forward together. This is something the Ekklesia must correct within itself. Too often, we behave like crabs in a bucket, pulling one another down, dishonoring one another, and being overly critical of each other. The Apostle Paul says it beautifully in Philippians 2:3–4: “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” This is something we must intentionally practice in our gatherings, homes, ministries, and relationships. Honor, encouragement, and humility create an atmosphere where people can grow, heal, and flourish in Christ. The Kingdom advances best when so...

Hello Disciple! I trust you woke up with a PURPOSE today. If you do not have a PURPOSE to live for, ask the LORD. He will guide you day by day and REVEAL HIS gifts and callings to you. Your part is to SEEK HIM and HIS plans for your life. Here is a principle that the “gurus” of this world have photocopied. Sadly, many of us do not realize that this PRINCIPLE already exists in HIS WORD. If we can SEE the END at the BEGINNING clearly, then we are already at the END even from the BEGINNING. Confused? Look at the verse below: Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, WHO FOR THE JOY SET BEFORE HIM endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Jesus saw HIS MISSION as already accomplished. HIS PURPOSE WAS SET BEFORE HIM even as a child. The BLUEPRINT of the FATHER BURNED within HIM with passion, and HE journeyed in HIS MISSION with a FACE like FLINT. For those involved in business or any other mission, you ne...

Hello Disciple! This morning I was reading Genesis 28, and I found the chapter very interesting. If I were to write a book, the title would probably be ROCK–REST–REVELATION–ROAD . That may be too long and not very appealing for a blog post title though. :) Jacob is a fascinating biblical character from whom we can learn a great deal. His turnaround in life did not happen quickly, even though he had powerful encounters with the MOST HIGH GOD. He went through very HARD TIMES before becoming the person God wanted him to be. In the case of Obed-Edom, it was a quick transformation — just three months in the PRESENCE of GOD, and everything went well for him thereafter. But for Jacob, it was different because his ASSIGNMENT was different, since his descendants would become a blessing to all the families of the earth. I noticed a certain PATTERN in the lives of those who went through the “ HARD PLACES .” The result of that season in their lives brought them to a place of becoming RESILI...

Hello Disciple, Good Morning! Yesterday, we touched on the topic of how we can enjoy PEACE in the PRESENT by LOOKING at our FUTURE that is already in our PAST. At first, this may not seem to make sense, and that is understandable. For more context, you may want to read yesterday’s blog post . Today, more and more people are becoming physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted, and not always because of outward circumstances themselves, but because of the STRESS and ANXIETY those situations produce within us. Naturally, one of the first responses is to seek medical help and support, and there is absolutely wisdom in that. However, we must also look at the deeper ROOT of what is happening within our hearts and minds. A TREE is known by its FRUIT. Stress, Anxiety, and Worry (SAW) often reveal that we are leaning too heavily on our own understanding instead of FULLY TRUSTING GOD in our situations. Many times, we carry burdens we were never meant to carry alone. So here is a ...

Hey good morning friend! As I am writing this blog, I can hear the birds chirping in the background; what a beautiful ambience for this moment. It also reminds me not to be anxious about anything. If GOD can take care of the birds and all His creatures, how much more will He care for us, who are made in HIS LIKENESS? We can wake up with PRAISE and THANKSGIVING on our lips, knowing that He has already taken care of our FUTURE. Our FUTURE is our PAST. This statement may sound contradictory; however, it is a POWERFUL truth rooted in the WORD. How can we REMEMBER the FUTURE before we experience it? You see, disciple, our FUTURE is already PAST in the eyes of our FATHER, and now we are in HIM. Our LORD often LOOKED BACK AT HIS GLORIOUS FUTURE,  which was already completed in HIS perspective. Let the Scriptures speak for themselves: Read John 17:4–5, John 13:3, Isaiah 46:10, Hebrews 12:2, Mark 11:24, and many more. Living as Sons means being conscious that we are SEATED in CHRIST a...

Good morning Disciple! Trust all is well with your soul and that you are experiencing the overflow of GOD’s LOVE, JOY, and PEACE in your life. We are KINGDOM citizens, and creation is waiting for the sons and daughters of GOD to manifest HIS PRESENCE. Are we building ourselves for that? When Jesus was traveling with HIS disciples in a boat, they encountered a sudden storm in the midst of the Sea of Galilee. Now, use a bit of your imagination to enjoy the drama that unfolded. The disciples were running around, yelling at the top of their voices. Fear gripped them, and in their minds they could already see their pictures in the obituary column of the “Jerusalem Times.” Of course, it was all in their imagination! If they had mobile phones, I’m sure they would have sent video or voice messages to their loved ones, bidding them farewell. However, the scene shifts to what Jesus was doing at that very moment. Any guesses? He was in DEEP REST in the midst of all the DRAMA and CONFUSION. The di...

Hello Disciple! How are you doing? How is your spiritual and physical health keeping? A few days ago I took a complete body check up to evaluate my current health condition. Thanks be to GOD, the doc gave a thumbs up. All is well! In Revelation 3:13-18, the Ekklesia in Laodicea also took a SELF-DIAGNOSES of their spiritual condition,  themselves. They generated a GOOD REPORT, which said, as per  Revelation 3:17   1.I am rich,  2.have become wealthy,  3.and have need of nothing God looked at their report and dumped it in the bin - HE gave HIS report about them. It said: 1. You do not know that you are wretched, 2. miserable, 3. poor, 4. blind, 5. and naked  Who's REPORT will you believe? The greatest tragedy in life is not merely the trials or challenges we face, but living in self-deception . What does this teach us, disciples? We need to Live everyday, conscious of GOD’s X-RAY eyes located inside us. This is the Fear of GOD, this FEAR will drive ...