Revival - restore to life or consciousness | Vision 100 | Day 21/21

‘You will come to Life’ by Pas. Nirmal | 27-Jun-14 | Ezekiel 37:1-14

God asked Prophet Ezekiel to prophesy to the dead bones in the middle of the valley. And as he prophesized, God’s breath entered them; they came back to life and stood on their feet – a vast army. Last week God gave us the word of restoration, comfort, strength and healing. The message assured that God has brought us in to the time of revival. The SCF, as a Church has entered into its time of revival.

The Lord has revived us and has made sure that we will be in continued relationship with Him. Yes, a Sustained Prayer for sustained revival is the need of the hour. Please go through the following materials on prayer, faith at work and revival. With this we come to the last day of the prayer month, but yet the building of the city walls will never stop.. On September we will march forward for Vision 150 souls.. Amen.

Workplace prayer and scriptures

http://www.davidrothblog.com/

http://workmatters.org/resources/workplace_prayer/

http://workmatters.org/resources/workplace_scripture/

http://workmatters.org/files/2010/08/Nehemiah-Lessons-on-Leadership.pdf

Sustained Prayer for Sustained Revival

http://garynorth.com/revival.pdf

If the prayers stop, the revival will stop. We need an unprecedented mass revival, followed by permanent prayer to sustain it.

“.. I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” Ezekiel 37:5

Trustworthy | Vision 100 | Day 20/21

Trustworthy
able to be relied on as honest or truthful

What do I Trust on?

Trust means firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. We are used to believe what we see. We trust the floor on which we walk, we trust tomorrow, we trust our sound mind and health, we trust the people around us, all of which could crash even next minute. We trust and expect the favor to come from people whom we see around us and give our whole life in pleasing them, until we understand that it comes from the Lord. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” Colossians 3:23.

Whom to Trust?

Every relationship expects it, be it husband, wife, children, parent, sibling, organization and Nation. “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much” (Luke 16:10) says the word of God. We are expected to be trustworthy in everything which is given to us. God trusts us. Don’t ever give up on the Trust which God has on you. Life is an opportunity given to mankind to Love and Trust  God. God will keep teaching us lessons graciously until we understand that it is only on Him, whom we should trust wholeheartedly.

Being Trustworthy

In Bible, Daniel’s King knew about the God of Daniel more than Daniel himself. He called Daniel as, “Daniel, servant of the living God” (Daniel 6:20). We are expected to stand worthy of the Trust, which people have on us about our Living God. If we were  not able to do it then we have become a blockage for the Kingdom to grow. We could have sounded trustworthy for different reasons such as real estate ideas, business tips, investment plans, our jokes, sense of Humour, etc., but God wants us to stand as Trustworthy signboards who could lead people to eternal Loving God. The trustworthiness of the Kingdom depends on each one of us - “Vision 100”. Yes, after 20 long days of prayer, come let us all share our Master’s happiness as He says “Well done, good and faithful servant!”. (Matt 25:23)

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” Proverbs 3:5

Creative | Vision 100 | Day 19/21

Creative
relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something

Creative ways to Get Back into Relationship with God

Before we got into proper relationship with God, remember the creative plans God had to work in us to understand His limitless Love. Every time we ran away from Him, He still counted on us and got us back in relationship. Likewise, how much thought did we apply in getting along with our broken relationships. Relationships work beyond contract and spends time in thinking creatively to keep up with the relationship going, happy and enjoyable. Likewise, we are also required to be thinking more creatively in getting others in relationship with God the Father. You have been called to be creative in Faith.

Now is the time to ask God for creative ways to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom. You are a new creation in God and God wants you to witness His ways in the wilderness. He has promised to us saying, His words will never return void. We have prayed for the Latter Rain and God is going to pour it out - Vision 100;  

“so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19

Hence, Let us ask God for creative ways to contain the out pouring which is going to happen tomorrow. It is only God, who seeds in us the creative thoughts for the Kingdom’s growth. Let us think creatively of how are we going to invite more people, track all the new comers, follow-up with them in having continued relationship with God. Also think of How each one of us are going to contribute to the growth of the Fellowship? Did God speak to you about that? or Before that did we ask God about that? Only when we step out in Faith, we can witness God’s wonderful ways in wilderness... ways below the Sea.. ways above the Sea.. and amidst all Mountains. If we are not stepping out in Faith, then we are stopping God from doing His mighty works. God needs you..

Creative ways to Deceive

On the other end we see the enemy devising creative plans to distract us from the relationship of our Heavenly Father. Everyone knows it is really hard to get away from this trap. Please follow the link below to understand some of the few modern traps which is being devised for this generation. What are our creative ways in Faith to save this Generation from perishing? Please read Isaiah 44, to understand why God picked us up and called us as ‘Jeshurun’.

“Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8

http://www.nowtheendbegins.com/blog/

“See, I (God) am doing a new thing!” Isaiah 43:19

International | Vision 100 | Day 18/21

International
existing, occurring, or carried on between nations

Father of many Nations

“I have made you a father of many nations.” Gen 17:5. As the word of God says we are called to inherit this promise through the righteousness that comes by faith. Calling of a ‘Father’ is filled with great qualities such as caring for the children, looking after the family (husband, wife, parents, siblings), financial needs, health, protecting them from dangers, providing a Vision for the future of next generation and contributing to the goodness of the society. God has set high hopes on us and has called us to be as Father of many Nations, then why should we ever lower ourselves from that thought. We might say, “What heading a Nation and me.. quiet impossible”. But it is time for us to realize that God has chosen us for a greater purpose.

Scope is enlarged

We are often used to focus on our petty needs rather than increasing our scope from my house to my family, to my city, to my nation and the world (many nations). Hence, let us Quit Fighting over small things of the self which we don’t have and start praying for Nations. God has called us to take greater responsibilities and heal the Nations with His Love. When we understand that the work we do also has an impact globally, the amount of importance increases drastically. Until we don’t get this big picture view, our work will be filled with much of self-centered, short-sighted goals which does not add more value to the Big picture.

Mission

God has picked us for a mission on this earth. We have been saved to save the Nations by taking the gospel to the ends of the earth. (Matt 24:14). And remember, It is only through You and me. As Cain was held responsible for his brother, likewise we are called to pray for our brothers and sisters at workplace with God’s loving care. God says, “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face..” (I Chronicles 7:14) for their brothers and sisters at workplace, He will grant us. ‘Vision 100+’ and establish fellowships across Nations.

“you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light..” 1 Peter 2:9

Responsive | Vision 100 | Day 17/21

Responsive
Reacting quickly & positively; answering

With time we Grow, we get molded and emerge as strong characters. But it is with the same time we are found to be procrastinating, sleeping and wasting on worthless things. How long would we take to respond to our Lord’s calling.. “Follow Me!” John 21:19.

“Prepare to meet your God” Amos 4:12. If there is no difference in the lives which we live and that of the others, how can they ever come to know about our God. One day we will all fly away to meet the Lord in the air, but does our lives reflect the same. Or do we still live a life, as if we are going to be here for Generations, building our own kingdom and increasing our own territories – conformed and anchored to the world. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” Matt 6:21, says the word of God. What is the message we leave for others to read from the pattern of our living?

In John 21, we can see the Lord asking Peter, “Do you love me..”. He said yes Lord and you know that. Well, his words said so, but his response in action did not reflect it. Hence, God made it very clear saying, if you really love me, then Feed my lambs, Take Care of my sheep and Feed my sheep. You love a God, who is mindful about everyone of us. If we say we love Him, then He wants us to show His love to our friends and colleagues at workplace. How can I ever say that I love God and not be mindful about the ones whom He loves so much.. He loves the whole world... and wants everyone of them to be saved. Jesus said if you love me, “Follow Me!” John 21:19. As a Good Shepherd he laid down his lives completely for His loved ones.

What is the response to His knock at your Door,

What is your reply to His question of “Do you love me”,

What answer do we have for millions of people who are taken to Hell blind-folded just in front of our eyes,

What is the preparedness which we have to meet the Lord..

Only till the time we have the breath we can respond to this calling...

How can we ever respond after we are dead and gone..

And who is sure of who will last even for the next minute..

If you keep quiet, the stones will cry.... Luke 19:40. Come, let us respond with no delay to His love by praying for our friends and colleagues at workplace – Vision 100. “The great day of the LORD is near— near and coming quickly.” Zephaniah 1:14

“Jesus said... Do you love me..?... Then .. Follow Me!.” John 21:15-19