The Gospel

17/10/2023

None were Perfect

All the disciples had serious faults when Jesus called them to His service. Even John, who came into closest association with the meek and lowly One, was not himself naturally meek and yielding. He and his brother were called “the sons of thunder.” While they were with Jesus, any slight shown to Him aroused their indignation and combativeness. Evil temper, revenge, the spirit of criticism, were all in the beloved disciple. He was proud, and ambitious to be first in the kingdom of God. But day by day, in contrast with his own violent spirit, he beheld the tenderness and forbearance of Jesus, and heard His lessons of humility and patience. He opened his heart to the divine influence, and became not only a hearer but a doer of the Saviour’s words. Self was hid in Christ. He learned to wear the yoke of Christ and to bear His burden. CC 289.2

Jesus reproved His disciples, He warned and cautioned them; but John and his brethren did not leave Him; they chose Jesus, notwithstanding the reproofs. The Saviour did not withdraw from them because of their weakness and errors. They continued to the end to share His trials and to learn the lessons of His life. By beholding Christ, they became transformed in character.... CC 289.3

As His representatives among men, Christ does not choose angels who have never fallen, but human beings, men of like passions with those they seek to save.... CC 289.4

Having been in peril themselves, they are acquainted with the dangers and difficulties of the way, and for this reason are called to reach out for others in like peril. There are souls perplexed with doubt, burdened with infirmities, weak in faith, and unable to grasp the Unseen; but a friend whom they can see, coming to them in Christ’s stead, can be a connecting link to fasten their trembling faith upon Christ. CC 289.5

We are to be laborers together with the heavenly angels in presenting Jesus to the world.18 CC 289.6

21/11/2022

Satan is a vigilant, untiring foe, and he sleeps not. He knows that his time is short, and he will work until the end with every species of deception to draw souls into his snare and ruin them. I have a message for you—“Watch and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.” Give no place to the devil to stand between you and Christ, lest you savor of the things that be of men and not of God. If your faith is genuine, it must and will produce obedience. God commands us to do nothing which we cannot do. He will give strength to every believing, trusting soul....

Upward Look 20.5

30/05/2022

There will be so much more evil in the world that the love of most believers will grow cold. But the one who remains faithful to the end will be saved.

- Matthew 24:12‭-‬13 -

17/04/2022

14/03/2022

" Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? " Hebrews 1:14. UL 68.1

The angels who do always behold the face of the Father in heaven would prefer to remain close by the side of God. But the Lord gives to every angel his work for this fallen world. Divine help is provided for men. They have the opportunity of cooperating with heavenly intelligences, of being laborers together with God. The possibilities of gaining a fitness for the presence of God, of being enabled to see His face, are placed before them. Heavenly angels are working to bring the human family into a close brotherhood, a oneness described by Christ as like to that existing between the Father and the Son. How can men so highly honored by God fail to appreciate their opportunities and privileges? How can they refuse to accept the divine help proffered? How much it is possible for human beings to gain if they will keep eternity in view. UL 68.2

Satanic agencies are ever warring for the mastery over human minds. But the angels of God are constantly at work, strengthening the weak hands and confirming the feeble knees of all who call upon God for help. The promise to every child of God is, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” (Matthew 7:7). The Lord is more willing to give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him than parents are to give good gifts to their children. Then ask; believe what God has said. He will surely fulfill His word. Say from the heart, “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever” (Psalm 73:26). The victory must be gained day by day. As followers of Christ we are to stand on vantage ground before the world as Christ’s representatives. Let us then engage in this part of the Christian warfare, determinedly overcoming every weakness of character.... UL 68.3

The Lord has had truehearted men and women, those who have made a covenant with God by sacrifice. They have not swerved from their integrity; they have kept themselves unspotted from the world. These have been led by the Light of life to defeat the purposes of the wily foe. Will human beings now act their part in resisting the devil? If they will do this, he will surely flee from them. Angels will do for you the things you cannot do for yourselves. They are waiting for your cooperation.... UL 68.4

While you have one desire to resist the devil, and sincerely pray, “Deliver me from temptation,” you will have strength for your day. It is the work of the heavenly angels to come close to the tried, the suffering, the tempted ones.—Manuscript 14, February 23, 1899, “To Every Man His Work.” UL 68.5

14/02/2022

"When you are alone, it doesn't mean you are unlovable. So when you find yourself alone this day, don't feel the pressure. I just want to remind you that you are in great company! Did you know that Jesus was single? Did you know that apostle Paul was single? Did you know that the prophet Jeremiah was single? Did you know that Jesus said about John the Baptist that there is none greater than John the Baptist, yet he was single? If you are single you are in great company, and if you are in loved it is equally okay. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just know that there is one who loves you more and that's the most serious love that God loves you! I wish you love and happiness even when you are alone or with company. May love and happiness be your portion!"
- Pastor Rei Kesis

One more presentation from Rei Kesis Channel for learning, for inspiration, and for God's glory!Soli Deo Gloria!

01/02/2022

The Lord is so good despite our trials in life. Even when we have sinned, the Lord is always there to forgive us and to guide and help us. The joy of experiencing God's goodness in our lives gives us strength to draw closer to him and to grow stronger in faith.

Thank you Lord for tirelessly doing good in our lives. May your goodness with us be shared with people so that they too can experience your love.

22/12/2021

"God may seem lost but it is part of His plan to save you. God may seem like He doesn't care, but somewhere unknown to you and me He has triggered the process to answer your prayer, to answer my prayer to save you and to save me. God has many ways, innumerable ways to save us."
- Dr Rei Kesis

- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lVElbpwxIg1DZlGR1Sixw
- reikesis.com

You will learn, you will understand, you will be inspired, you will be blessed and you will share with many more...Total blessings on you in Jesus' name! Amen

22/12/2021

17/12/2021

Let us give thanks to God who made heavens and earth, and rested on the seventh day and made it holy. Let us come and worship Him on this wonderful Sabbath just like Jesus did, He left an example for us to follow. Jesus, on the Sabbath day he went to the synagogue to worship God as he always did. “So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Mark 2:28.

16/12/2021

True courage in difficulties consists not in confidence in ourselves, but in confidence in Jesus, the Almighty Saviour and Friend.
-Albert Barnes

30/11/2021

Fatherly love—God's love—is active. We can find His compassion, kindness, and forgiveness throughout the Bible. The Father sent Christ to demonstrate His magnificence. He is a loving, personal, merciful, and intimate God who deeply cares about His people's well-being.

God's gracious actions exposed His true nature. Even if we continue to sin against Him, He is eager to reestablish the saving relationship He desires with us.

"That is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation." -- 2 Corinthians 5:19 NKJV.

Read more about what the Bible says about our loving Father in Heaven. https://www.adventist.org/father/