TOTD, July 27-29

Protected by the Blood

Jesus shed His Blood on the cross and paid for our sins. In return, we receive salvation and freedom to enjoy a peaceful, happy life by the Blood; we also receive protection by the Blood. To receive that protection we need to learn how to "use" the Blood.

We use the Blood by putting in on or allying it on our lives and homes. How do we do that? We do it by faith. We do it by simply saying, in faith, " I put the Blood of Jesus on my life and my home."

Start applying the Blood today to your hang-ups, your bondages, those things that you just cannot seem to conquer. Don't use your energy trying to conquer; use it in personal time spent with the Lord in worship, praise, thanksgiving, and fellowship. Jesus is the Conquering Hero, not you and I.

The blood shall be for a token or sign to you upon [the doorposts of] the houses where you are, [that] when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague shall be upon you to destroy you when I mite the Land of Egypt.
--- Exodus 12:13

My own reflection on this Thought:
* We need Jesus to conquer our bondages. And by believing in Him, we could say that we put the Blood of Jesus to conquer those things.
In the Name of Jesus and by the Blood of Jesus, we will be freed from all the negativity... (-fon-)

God-Like Thinking

If we think fleshly thoughts --- wrong and negative thoughts --- we cannot walk in the Spirit, which means follow His prompting, leading, guiding, and working in our heart.
God-like thinking is a vital necessity to a successful Christian life.
We obtain God's thoughts by reading His Word. This is a vital necessity because our life gets straightened out when our mind does.

And not be conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
--- Romans 12:2

My own reflection on this Thought:
* Have you ever done this: by the time your first sight landing on a person, then you start judging him/her. Maybe starting from what that person wears, how's her hair, how's the look of his/her eyes, and every single aspect that comes from your thought from the first time you see that person.
Well, it's judging people. It's hard to avoid that, I know...
Today's word reminds us to have a God-like thinking.
When we have a God-like thinking, I'm sure that He will never judge any person, because He loves all of us so much.
If we wear God's sunglasses (see from His perspective), I'm sure we can be more loving to others.
Build a God-like thinking! (-fon-)

The Purpose of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a gift from God bestowed upon us by His grace, requested by us in prayer, and received by us through the channel of faith. His purpose is to get right in the middle of our lives and make them all work out for the glory of God.

When you receive Jesus as your Savior and ask Him to fill you with His Spirit, the Holy Spirit is not only in you, but He is with you, around you, all over you. He wants to be personally involved in your life. He has been given to you to accomplish a whole series of things in you, through you, and for you.

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever.
--- John 14:16

My own reflection on this Thought:
* Holy Spirit is our true friend indeed that remains within us forever.
But how we can make friend with the Holy Spirit? Once we accept the Spirit by faith, He will be within us and guide us all the way.
Sometimes, when I don't have enough strength or words to pray, I just pray with the minister of the Holy Spirit, speaking like a child to our God.
Then, I feel renew and my burden is lighter.
It's really a special gift for us! (-fon-)