Verse: In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8

Thought: Now we might be going through a tough situation. We might not be sure how to face tomorrow. Let us pray like the Psalmist “Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer” Psalm 4:1. What is the assurance that our Lord will answer.

Everything in the world belongs to God, but Lord has set His people apart, and when we call on the Lord, He will answer. The word says “Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him” Psalm 4:3

When we are tensed, let us be careful what we pray, especially when we go to bed with a heavy heart “when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.” Psalm 4:4. Let us not grumble, let us not question, but let us make our request “Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God”. Psalm 4:1 Let us “Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD” Psalm 4:5

Prayer: Dear Lord, 2 Chro 20:12 “For we have no power to face this …. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” Amen.

“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth” John 4:24

How to worship? When to worship? We all know and have learned a lot about worship. There is power in worship. There is deliverance in worship. Let us discuss very few things about of worship. True worship is in truth and by the Holy Spirit avails great things.

Worship is Habit: Mark 14:26 ” And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives” One of the toughest days in the life of Jesus, last supper with His disciples. Still that day all of them sang together. I believe it was a regular habit for them. Worship should be our lifestyle.

Worship is Joy: Psalm 100:2 ” Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs” Worship should not be done to please the Lord alone. It should be done in great joy. We should be bubbling with happiness when we get into a place of worship.

Worship is always: Isaiah 62:6 ” You who call on the LORD, give yourselves no rest” Not just in church or prayer groups. Worship the Lord always. Rejoice always, let there be songs in our heart every moment of our life. Let our life bring glory to God. Whatever brings glory is worship. Let our life be filled with songs and gratitude.

Prayer: Teach me Lord to worship you in truth and in sprit. In Jesus name. Amen.

Your Father…, will reward you  Mat 6:4

We all want our Heavenly Father to reward us. We want our Heavenly Father to bless us. Jesus taught us how to receive reward from heavenly Father.

Secret Giving: Jesus said “your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Mat 6:4. We received the blessing from God, that’s why we have finances, make sure we give to the needy and missions as Jesus taught, but when we give let it be secret giving and purpose should not be to show others.

Secret Praying: Jesus Said “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” Mat 6:6. Private prayers should be much more than our public prayers. And never pray in public to impress others.

Secret Fasting: Jesus said “so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” Mat 6:18. Corporate fasting for a common goal is good, but our secret fasting should be very strong and while fasting let us present ourselves strong in front of the world, never do it as an act of righteousness.

Prayer: Our Father who is in heaven, help us to have a strong secret giving, praying and fasting in this coming days of our lives. Amen.

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:10

Psalmist has a deep longing to do God’s will and to be led by the Holy Spirit at every moment. This is the same expectation our Heavenly Father have about us. Let us study the expectation Lord had about the Levities, the word says in New Testament Lord has given priesthood to all of us.

Serve: “The LORD said to Moses.. .. They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community..” Num 3:5,6 Lord desires us to partner with Him to fulfill His purposes, Wow coworker of God. Let us ask the Lord what am I supposed to do today?

Dedicated: Lord said “… they are the Israelites who are to be given wholly to him” Num 3:9. Our priority and focus should be the Lord and not the things of this world.

Separated: “for all the firstborn are mine. .. I set apart for myself every firstborn in Israel, .. They are to be mine. I am the LORD.”  Num 3:9. Remember Lord allowed His only Son Jesus to be crushed on the cross, so we could be set apart. We are separated.

Obedient: So Moses counted them, as he was commanded by the word of the LORD. Num 3:16. Let us listen and obey the word of the Lord. Obedience is wonderful when we obey the one who loves us the most.

Prayer: Father Lord, help me to serve you in all dedication. Thank You Lord for separating me, anoint to me to obey your word. Amen.

When Stephen was accused of speaking against Moses, He was brought infront of the council to justify. He preached the whole history of Israel from Abraham to Jesus in just one chapter Acts 7. I would like to share 7 new things, what Lord taught me through this message.

1. God is a God of Families: Acts 7:2, And he said, Brethren and fathers, hearken: The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran(where Terah died). God spoke to Abraham even before the death of Abraham’s Terah (as Terah started with Abraham from Ur (Gen 11:31). Terah knew the call of Abraham.

Acts 7:5 and he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: and he promised that he would give it to him in possession. Lord promises will be fulfilled even if you see nothing now. God revealed HIMSELF to Abram and his dad, Terah too – God promised Abram when Abram had absolutely nothing — God made the WHOLE family know the will of GOD…HE spoke his will in UR itself and not only in HARAN..

2. Joseph Had tough times: Acts 7:10delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom. 17 when he was put into pit and 30 when he was Governor, in between 13 years, was tough but Lord delivered out of all afflictions.

Joseph suffered so long and so much … God permits tough times and suffering so that you will have the proper maturity to handle the great things of God. God is preparing you for the next battle. Before

3. God see you as precious: Acts 7:20,It was at this time that Moses was born; and he was lovely in the sight of God Do have low esteem, and feel you are good for nothing. You are precious and Lord made you wonderfully and fearfully. Lord created you in precision.

Acts 7:17 But as the time of the promise was approaching which God had assured to Abraham. Lord has set a time for the fulfillment of promises

We are precious in HIS eyes.. If ur promise is getting delayed…Its only because God’s TIME is still coming.. Its on its way…

4. Moses was great in Words and Deeds in Egypt itself:Acts 7:22, Moses was educated in all the learning of the Egyptians, and he was a man of power in words and deeds. He had great wisdom, he was powerful.

Acts 7:25 And he supposed that his brethren understood that God was granting them deliverance through him. Moses knew at 40 that deliverance is through him. Your call has been planted in you as you desires by God. Lord delights in our desires.

Moses was exceptionally good in speech and action…HE was a powerful man …He knew much before itself that God was going to use him to deliver Israel

5. Lord remembers your hurt. Acts 7:35This Moses whom they disowned, saying, ‘WHO MADE YOU A RULER AND A JUDGE?’ is the one whom God sent to be both a ruler and a deliverer with the help of the angel who appeared to him in the thorn bush

The Lord knows our smallest humiliation … Our smallest pain HE knows and HE will settle it for you…HE takes account of it ALL… God sent an angel with Moses to get done what had to be done.. We have angels with us ..Don’t mess up with your call by taking it lightly

6. Moses was a Prophet.Acts 7:37This is the Moses who said to the sons of Israel, ‘GOD WILL RAISE UP FOR YOU A PROPHET LIKE ME FROM YOUR BRETHREN

Moses had the revelation knowledge of the birth of Jesus..God made Moses as a prophet to prophesy about Jesus so that Israel would simply listen … Wow at that time to know about Jesus.

7. Lord will deliver us to evil, when?Acts 7:42 But God turned away and delivered them up to serve the host of heaven

God permitted them to worship other Gods and stray from God when we do not GLORIFY GOD and give THANKS TO  GOD after knowing GOD(Rom 1:21, For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened)… God’s seal of protection will be taken away when we do not GLORIFY GOD and HONOUR GOD after knowing God… Does your heart NOT HONOUR GOD or THANK GOD…??

HONOUR GOD and HE will make you be HOLY through HIS protection…

Result of not honoring and thanking God from your heart. Rom 1:24,26 Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them…. For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural,