Greetings to all!

It is always good to be on knees. That's just the perfect position to pray. Amidst all the storms, I do see my Savior holding within the veil. One of the biggest struggle and at the same time one of the biggest desire of a person is to be accepted. Especially in today's competitive world, we want our work to be acknowledged and appreciated. Isn't it difficult to do everything for the Glory of God?

Often we read about the Triumphant entry of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem and think about the crowd. On that day, they sang, "Hosanna" and just a few days later we hear them shout, "Crucify Him."
But what really amazes me is our Savior's response.

Do you remember the incident when Jesus fed the multitude with five loaves and two fishes? We also see there how Jesus perceived that they would come and take Him by force, to make Him a King, He departed again into a mountain Himself alone. (John 6:15)

At the same time, when the Lord raised Lazarus from death, many people came to meet Him shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord...the King of Israel! "

Even in Jesus' moment of Glory, the scripture says the people praised God for the signs they had seen. Jesus was a great example of directing Glory to God. We should be as well. (Author unknown)

Let us surrender all our doings that they may serve Him and only Him.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye

do, do all to the glory of God.(1 Corinthians 10:31)

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the

name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the

Father by him. ( Colossians 3:17)

- GOD BLESS YOU

 

 

My Father Commanded

Why aren't you Listening,

Get me the best robe

Robe of Righteousness. 

See the stone is rolled away
Behold the empty tomb
Hallelujah God be praised
He's risen from the grave- Hillsong Live

GLORY TO HOLY TRIUNE GOD.

GREETINGS TO ALL,

Dear Friends, Can you just imagine this scene for your Father.
What if your Father is accused of some false charges and he is going to have the most shameful punishment for it? You know your Father is blameless but all witnesses and charges are against him. Your Father is then dead going through the most shameful capital punishment ever.

         This image has a story to tell. Read and stay Blessed.

Dear Friends in Christ,

It's Palm Sunday tomorrow. What message can I share with you other than "Hosanna"?

But while I was about to write on the word "Hosanna", I just thought let me instead limit this article about the message of the CROSS and let God speak to your heart as you read ahead.

My friend Divya Susan Jacob wanted to share this song which really touched her with readers of Encounter Grace Community.

Listen and stay Blessed!!!

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 TRUE STORY!

• I was just thinking about this day. Last year in 2013, this same day I was going through the worst phase of my life. I remember how I was crying all through the corridor at the hospital.

SCENARIO 2000 YEARS BEFORE:

Biggest trial ever! Court of Pilate! Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? They said, Barabbas.

So who was this Barabbas?

 

According to

Matthew 27:16 “Notable Prisoner”

Mark 15:7 “Insurrectionist, Murderer”

Luke 23:19 “Seditious, Murderer”

John 18:40 “Robber”  

•  He was a person who believed in self-redemption, not in redemption through a Messiah.
• He was an insurrectionist- A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions).
• He was Seditious- Arousing to action or rebellion.

What Jesus tells about these qualities?

“Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.” – John 10:1
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."- John 10:10

1. Meaning Of Barabbas- Son of Father.

 
"You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him."-John 8:44 

2.Meaning Of Jesus- Savior. (Ironically, Son of God)

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16

So the people chose son and denied Father.

SCENARIO 2000 YEARS LATER:

Every day of our life we confront this problem, Barabbas or Jesus? I find myself as one of the audiences then, shouting “Release Barabbas”. So maybe indirectly, even after 2000 years of this greatest trial ever at the court of Pilate, History is repeating.

So who is Barabbas in this generation?

 

• We can find our very self as Barabbas, the robber. Because like him our senses rob us of all that we could be.
• We do not believe or wait for his kingdom, we do not believe in his way of dealing with people.
• We are jealous when he is kind to others.
• We doubt his existence when affliction surrounds us.
• And in this whole process, we release our inner Barabbas, our rebel and crucify JESUS!

So Jesus died because we chose Barabbas?

• DID THE JEWS KILL JESUS CHRIST?
• DID PONTIUS PILATE KILL JESUS CHRIST?
• DID SATAN KILL JESUS CHRIST?
• DID THE SINS OF THE WORLD KILL JESUS CHRIST? 

                    NO!!!

•  IT WAS GOD'S AND CHRIST'S LOVE FOR HUMANITY THAT ULTIMATELY KILLED JESUS CHRIST.

 MESSAGE:

• ARE WE READY TO STOP CRUCIFY JESUS AND RELEASE HIM?
• He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
• Jesus is the way. He is our door towards everlasting Kingdom.
• Seek him.
• Stop rebelling.
• Stop following father of lies and follow Son of Rightousness.

• Just because of willing substitution of sinless Jesus, Barabbases like us go free. 
• God offered us our pardon. If we are still seeking back door, Just remember we are shouting, "Release Barabbas, Crucify JESUS!"
• He died for you,Barabbas! will you live for him?

 - GOD BLESS YOU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discuss: Can you recall those phases in your life when you felt you are releasing Barabbas and crucifying Jesus?so shall we refocus? I am eager to know how did those moments strengthen your walk with God?

Blessed Lamb once slain

Died and rose up again

Thank you, Sweet Jesus

Do you believe, with praises you can win the battle or face the obstacles? What is the whole reason and concept behind praising God?

We all want to be Angels and be with God.

LORD! RELEASE US TO WORSHIP YOU!!!

Know your dialogues before you Encounter Grace!

• PRAISE THE LORD! HIS LOVE IS ETERNAL!

• GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, FOR HE IS GOOD; HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER. 

What is in me?

That you rushed for me

From my darkest valley

You carried me

What is in me?

That you left

Ninety-nine sheep

For a lost freak

In your perfect Love and Grace,

My Hope, My Savior I embrace.

In all ways with my strength I tried,

Mocked and scorned to you I cried.

Twinkle Twinkle my favorite Star

How I wonder what you are,

Up above in heaven you reign

You came to save us from all our pain.

QUEEN OF APOSTLES!!!

Dear Mother of JESUS,

Look down upon me,

As I say my prayers,

At my Mother’s knee.



O Mary, Virgin most Powerful!

Mother of Mercy, your Love so Fruitful.

Refuge of Sinners, Queen of Heaven,

You stood by JESUS, when he was forsaken.

His holy and friendly hand,

Pulled me out of the deadly quicksand.

I was fatally ill.

The one I trusted most

Was the one to kill.

O God, declare me innocent,

Bring me back to your sacred hill.

Let my prayers be pleasing to you, as floral scent.

Not mine, O Lord, I want your will.

GOD IS WITH US!!!

Even if the mountains fall into the ocean depths,

God is our shelter and he directs our steps.

Even if the hills are shaken by the violence,

Our God is coming, but not in silence.

 MY GOD AND MY LORD!

When life knocks me down,

In my desperation I frown.

I look around, I look within

Nothing is sound and serene.

"It is only a tiny rosebud,

 A flower of God's design;

 But I cannot unfold the petals

 With these clumsy hands of mine."

 "The secret of unfolding flowers

 Is not known to such as I.

 GOD opens this flower so easily,

 But in my hands they die."

 "If I cannot unfold a rosebud,

 This flower of God's design,

 Then how can I have the wisdom

 To unfold this life of mine?"

 "So I'll trust in God for leading

 Each moment of my day.

 I will look to God for guidance

 In each step along the way."

 "The path that lies before me,

 Only my Lord and Savior knows.

 I'll trust God to unfold the moments,

 Just as He unfolds the rose."

And let God

Unfold your life.