Honor - May 15, 2014

Scripture: Esther 6-10
1 King Xerxes imposed a tribute throughout his empire, even to the distant coastlands. 2 His great achievements and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, whom the king had promoted, are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Media and Persia. 3 Mordecai the Jew became the prime minister, with authority next to that of King Xerxes himself. He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants. - Esther 10

Message:
Great achievements and Honor are gained through great fear and trust in GOD.

Observation/Promise:
When we seek to honor GOD and work for the good of others and to risk our lives for the welfare of our people, GOD will honor us with position, wealth, security and great success in what we do in life. Just as how Mordecai had served for the good of His people, so great was the honor and respect GOD gave to him for being selfless and responsible. 

Application/Command:

Seek GOD, Honor Him first more than your desires. Work for the good of others, speak up for the welfare of your people. When we put GOD first in our lives, we receive great favor and blessing from Him. When we seek the good for others and their welfare more than our own, great honor will be given to you from our most honorable Lord.

Made for love - March 6, 2014

Scripture: Song of Songs 1-2Your anointing oils have a wonderful fragrance;
your name is like anointing oil poured out.
We will be glad and rejoice for you.
We will praise your love more than wine.
How right it is for them to love you!
I am dark tan but beautiful, 
My mother’s sons were angry with me
and made me look after the vineyards.
But I haven’t cared for my own vineyard. - Song 1
Like an apple tree among the other trees in the forest 
is my darling among the other men.
I love to sit in his shadow;
his fruit is sweet to my taste.
4 He brings me to the banquet hall;
his banner over me is love.
5 Sustain me with raisins, refresh me with apples,
for I am sick with love.
6 [I wish] his left arm [were] under my head,
and his right arm around me.
My darling is mine, and I am his,
as he pastures his flock among the lilies.
17 Before the daytime breeze rises
and the shadows flee,
return, my love, like a stag or gazelle
on the hills of Beter. - Song 2


Message: 
Every man or woman was made for love because every creature was made by Love.

Observation/Promise:
Love is the reason why GOD has created human beings, Love is the reason why He created the entire universe. We were born to need love and to love, to have love and give love. But if we have to channel our need for love and our love to the right and important person. The very first person we ought to love and receive love is GOD because He is the perfect Being. If we love people before GOD, we will be disappointed, frustrated and heart broken. But when we love GOD first and receive His perfect love, we can love others without having to expect them to love us the same. We can give love freely without doubt because we are satisfied and secure in the love of GOD. 

Command/Application:
Love GOD first. Love GOD passionately, like a man and woman in love, GOD's love is even greater. HE is passionate about you. Be passionate about loving GOD but do not be in religion because GOD is not a religion, He is a person of Divine Being, He is 3 persons in One Being. When you need love, come to the LORD because His love is ever abundant like the waters of the sea, like the air that we breathe. His love is constantly waiting for us and it is deeper than the oceans, that we will plunge in and enjoy swimming in His great love. Sweeter than wine as Shlomo describes, His love will never run out. Enjoy His love, He is waiting for you to come to Him. Love Him first, His love never fails.