Grace-Enabled Diligence
As life gets easier now with technology and Internet, are we also becoming more used to comfort and less inclined toward hard work? Some people may think that receiving God’s redemptive grace means they can take life easy without exerting any effort. No doubt, salvation is by God’s grace alone without any human factor. Yet, God’s grace has an effect, which is to enable us to work hard on what He wills. On the contrary, if we are lazy and idle, we will tempt the devil to lead us astray. So is the grace of God taking effect on us? Are we working hard for the Lord and with His help? What are some hindrances to our diligence? Do we see the joy and blessings of grace-enabled diligence?
Will You Finish Well?
If you consider your past 6 months in Year 2020, would you say you are doing well and will be finishing well for the year? We all desire to finish well, yet what are some obstacles to that? How then can we finish well, pleasing God and having no regrets? Find out from this week’s message.
Comfort And The Cross
Sometimes, living in a comfortable environment may make one resistant to even little inconveniences, but just wish to remain in the comfort zone. In fact, comfort can easily make us spiritually drowsy; it can put to death our God-loving heart and stir up the desires of our flesh. Jesus clearly told His disciples to take up their cross daily. Yet, what cross is there to carry in comfort? Thus, we need to be intentional about carrying the cross even in comfort. Otherwise, our flesh, the world and the devil will devour us. Conversely, if we carry our cross in the comfortable society we are in, God will use us and work through our prayers and lives to influence and bless the people around us.
The Test Of Ordinary Living
Humans get easily bored and are on a constant search for novelty. Yet, ordinariness is a test, as it exposes how much we truly value God and is content with Him alone. It is easy to feel high and connected to God, when He showers us with special gifts, answered prayers, and delightful pleasures. But what if there are no fancy things in our walk with God? Do we need anything extra to liven up our relationship with God, or God Himself suffices? The truth is, no special miracle or wonder can offer us the same degree of joy our God Himself can give us. The extraordinary God is also present in the ordinary. God has called us to walk with Him also in the ordinary, and discover the glory in ordinary days too.
No Real Peace Unless Root Problem Is Solved
We tend to feel that the problems humans face are only marital, financial, health, psychological, interpersonal relationship issues, etc., because those are what we can feel, see and observe consciously. Thus, we try our best to address those issues. Yet, the root of mankind’s problems is beyond what is seen on the surface. As with any other problem, it is not enough to only treat the symptoms, but we have to fix the problem at its root. So what exactly is the root to all human problems? What is the antidote to the root problem? What is the key to true peace, freedom, joy and meaning of life?
Are You Ready For Freedom?
We all love freedom, but are we ready for freedom? The taste of freedom is sweet, yet, how we use freedom is also very important. If freedom is not used wisely, it may become harmful. Is freedom just about seeking our own happiness and doing whatever we want to do, or is there is higher freedom? Is freedom supposed to be without boundaries, or does true freedom come with some protective restrictions and self-restraint? God calls us not to pursue a false freedom, but seek the true and lasting freedom by abiding in Him!
Annual General Meeting 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2020 of
The Blessed RUN (TBR) Ministries will be held virtually
on 20th June 2020, Saturday, 5.00 PM.
Disguised Grace In A “New Normal”
Grace is not always obvious, especially when we are stuck in a situation we do not wish to be in, just like this “new normal” under the pandemic that we have to adjust to. Yet, what grace does God have for us? Can we recognize His grace in disguise?
How Long, O Lord?
In this COVID-19 situation, one lingering question in our minds is, “How long more will this last?” God’s people of the past had asked the same question. How does God address this pressing concern? What hope does He offer when the waiting gets tough? What directions does He have for us during the wait?
God Wants to Change You More Than Your Circumstances
We tend to dream about a different reality from our current one, and in our prayers, we always like to ask God to change our unpleasant circumstances. But sometimes, God does not change our circumstances until He changes us, especially our hearts. Changed circumstances is not the only way for God to prove that He loves us. In fact, sometimes, the very set of circumstances that we asked God to change is necessary to bring about a deeper transformation in us.
