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Inspiring New Generation
How can we ‘love God’ in the world of technology?
As a new generation person, I know one thing for sure, technology is a part of my daily life. Perhaps, I’m writing this post from a small device called a smartphone. I can access millions of information in a second. I can buy books, and I can order food with the same smart device. The majority of us got some intelligent device in our pocket, in the office or in the house.
We are a generation of technology, we like to use them, and we don’t want to be behind.
Many brave and intelligent Christians try to inject Christian manners into this technology; they are innovating a new approach. There are applications for our daily devotions, and reasonably, I am using one of them called the Bible App. We are inseparable from it, and It seems the world we live in loves it. With all the great and easy, comfortable life brings with it, that takes significant distractions – This new approach of our life wants to eat our time with a lovable favour from us, How can we love God more when there is no time apart from our technology? The Church, Ministers and other Christian institutes need to make a new practical step to tackle; being a friend of technology alone is not enough to conquer our ways to the Glory. The world needs solid Christian believers – with or without technology. Our world has enough celebrities. God knows how his gospel spread throughout the world; we don’t need to prove to God that “hey God, I have millions of followers now, if you don’t use me, you lose something”. Sorry, That is not God’s way.
God wants to love Him, for Who He is. We can be humble and righteously use the technology; I am one of those trying to make that happen time and time again, and I know with God’s help, I can love God more than my technology.
God saved us for such a time of this. We love technology, but we need to find a way, step aside and fist our empty hands for prayer like first-century Christians. You can’t lift your hands when they are busy. The below might be a good idea for us:
1- Download a bible app
2- Stay aside from our devices for a while
3- Switch our mobile phone to flight mode when you do prayer
4- Stimulate first-century Christian by prayer and gathering
5- Focus on God
Billy Graham on technology and faith’s talk by TED.com in 2008 mentioned three problems humankind is facing and no one could fix, human evils, suffering, and death. How do we change men? The Bible says the problem is within us – Which God can fix it only. He added, “The problem is not technology – the problem is the person is using it.”
Robots, satellites, Iron man, travelling to the moon and another planet won’t fix the problem of humankind within; only God can.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6.
May the truth of Jesus Christ frees us from all the distractions around that we can indeed go to Him.
Written by
Dariush Youkhaneh
Shifting our views will change us and the atmosphere
Anybody can enter God’s Kingdom; His Kingdom is not locked. There is a willingness, and there is a ‘pursue’ in heart to enter. The door may be narrow, but the place is vast and excellent when we enter and win it. This Kingdom is what Saint John said. There is no tear, no cry, no sadness, but hope and everlasting joy- A bright future of love and patience where Jesus himself is the sun.
People are looking for something to hold on; something can do or change their life. We are merely unable to change our destiny, but we can live today; we can believe and trust in God, who is unknown to many. A glimpse of new earth and heaven, showing like a star at night to us. Do we need invisible eyes to see them? Do we need to fly to have an overall perspective of things around us? Both- eyes and wings are given to us by Him- who created us. I wonder, how many of us using those eyes and wings? I am in awe of ‘shifting our views’ and how it will change our atmosphere. When your whole being shift for good- you are a good character who accepts the change, you are willing to grab the kingdom character, which not so many enthusiastic about.
If you only move the frame of your view, imagine what a great perspective it would be.
You are a carrier of peace within you, and you are a ‘shifter.’ In natural speaking, you know how to change the atmosphere and win the soul. Jesus was a ‘shifter’- He shifted people’s views and pointed them out to heaven’s kingdom. Here is a thing for you: How many people’s views are you ‘shifting’ for Jesus? You ‘shift’- you move, you love and endure. There are many ‘shifters’ in the Bible like Paul, John, Peter, Moses, Esther… And You and me. We are ‘shifters.’ Then, at what cost, we are ready to turn and see the picture of our faith in the way of love and respect, without judging and complaint. God created us for the greater good, to run and win the trophies together as a community. I was thinking about this: If I can not change my worldview or love the unlovable, how can I grow in my faith and character. I learnt that even forgiving might be hard as hell, but let it go in the safe arm of Jesus- where I can rest peacefully. Shifting our view is like a change our prayers way; it is like ” God, I received my answer, thanks for showing me the way” rather than ” God, why you haven’t answered me yet?”. Don’t get me wrong, waiting upon God is fantastic, but we need to broaden our views, held our heads up, like soldiers, stand firm and strong in the middle of the battle.
What things can you do to shift your views?
Written by
Dariush Youkhaneh
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Search me , O God
There is one thing I am asking God today: S E A R C H ME
Declare the below prayer over your situation, He is with you, wherever you are. You are loved.
Oh God, I need your presence, fill me with your loving love, that I can sing a new song, pure my mouth that I can praise you with a shout of joy. No Lord, I don’t wish you to search me – I want you to search me, cleanse me, fire me with your love. I am not listening to the enemy, I’m here to pour out my heart, on my knees, I look to you God, to YOU. Have you forgotten your loved ones? No Lord, I repeat your promises in my life again and again- this is enough. Your promises holding me Lord, your care look after me, It’s okay I may be in trouble, I am walking through it with your hands. I am changed because of you, not because of the time, not because of the others – it is all because of You Lord, Yahweh. Thank You. You picked me out of trouble, and I am on a hill of light, with you. I praise you. Search me…
Your friend
Dariush Youkhaneh
Just Checking in
I wanted to see how everything is going..
Hi dear friends, This post is all about you! I am just checking in with you – How are you? How is your life?
I look to comments and see how you are doing?
Do you need prayer?
Do you have a pet at home?
How is life with kids?
How is your new married life?How is your single life?
If you are in lockdown, how you are coping?
Ask any question.
I can’t wait to see your comments, say Hi, say something, I hear you… love to chat with you….
Your Friend Dariush
Spiritual EXCITEMENT
Spiritual excitement is a heart of a believer. Every time we make a decision in our life, we go to him, asking for a sign, asking for help, asking for guidance. We go with excitement and joy that God of all universe have heard us; it is true; indeed, He hears and cares. My question for us would be this, are we pouring our hearts when we speak to him? When we worship and call upon the name of Jesus. Indeed, He answers our prayers.
Are we excited when we go to prayer? Are we excited when the church time comes, and we are ready to hear the word of God from his nominated speaker? I have listened to many sermons and preaching throughout my walk in faith. I confess I didn’t go with an exciting spirit, many of them. But, I did show up as a sign of – God, “I am still here – I am not 100% present, but I know you know well.”
Let your heart rejoice with hymns of heaven. There is no need to do something for God to be accepted; he loves you like how he created you. Good deeds are great, helping someone is awesome, bringing word of encouragement are perfect in place but are we thirsty for Jesus? Are we excited to be in his presence?
I’ll leave it to us to discover his beauty by prayer and songs. And give us a new spiritual excitement in him.
Written by
Dariush Youkhaneh
Christ is all that matters
He lives in us. He lives in all of us. It is the true meaning of living – means not the things of the world means not be black or white, means not to be grown on in a specific type of family. You can be famous and be the wealthiest person on earth still not let Christ lives in you. The journey of life may take you to places you may not like. Let’s think about what is the matter in our life? Paul says, ” Christ is all that matters “. If Christ is my whole life and He alone lives in me, then other things are in second.
We don’t need to put those agendas in life that do not fit in the kingdom of God. I know they may seem necessary; they indeed look significant, but pause a minute and think – is this worth it? Is it matter?
Please put on your new nature and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.
Colossians 3:10 NLT
The matter is to know Jesus.
The matter is to know our Creator and become like him.
The matter is left the old things and wear the new nature.
Most of us are still on the old nature; we do not want to change. Because humankind does not like change, we are afraid of new and unknown things. Like a child afraid of walking for the very first time, like a person learning how to swim in the deep water – We, as his creation, need to learn how to trust Him.
What is the cost to become like Him? How can we learn to know him?
It all depends on us, and Christ is there, Christ willing to give His all that we can know Him better, as He did it once on the cross for all that we can live in Him.
I want to put the new nature, and I want to be renewed, my mind, life, and whole being. My friend, I am here to say, Let Christ lives in you, I know all of us living in a brutal world; there are so many challenges. The matter is not how difficult is our world; the matter is where Christ lives in our world.
Christ is all the matters.
Written by
Dariush Youkhaneh
Seven Victories we have in Christ, The Heavens REJOICING with us
Seven victories we have in Christ – The Heavens rejoicing with us.
We are victorious in Christ; We won the crown of life because of Him. The bread of life gives new hope to our broken world. Most of us want to win; I mean, who doesn’t want to win? Everyone targeting the gold medal in an Olympic game – are we targeting gold in our spiritual race? In a life full of competition – and challenges- Jesus saying ” You are mine, and forever belongs to me “.
Some of the challenges we are facing in life:
Challange of health
Challenge of financial
Challange of spiritual
Challange of faith
Challange of marriage
Challange of family
Challange of study
Challange of work
…
You name any challenges, diseases, or anything that brings us down – do not worry – Jesus has already given us Victory. We may face those challenges as humans – indeed, we need to face them, not escape them! So write down your challenges on a paper- write all of them. They may not be those I mentioned above- note whatever you are experiencing and keeps you slow to move. Lay it down the paper inside your Bible. Start to declare the seven below Victory over each challenge.
Jesus said:” Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.” [ Revelation 1: 17 ]
1- The Victory of to eat from the tree of life, which is the paradise of God
To eat a tree which is life, A forever life? That would be a dream come true. This Victory is mine because of Jesus- if I obey and stay endured till the end. I repent and do the things I did at first, to love God with whole my heart. This Victory is the paradise of God, as John described in his writings in the book of revelations.
2- The Victory of a new name, a white stone and the hidden manna
There are three victories in this one for you.
I am going to have a new name. I am going to receive a white stone. I am receiving the hidden manna. It does not matter what the challenge is; God gave me a new name. The old broken of me will be out, and the new of me will be born. A white stone means you are forgiven, and the blood of Jesus wipes your sins. The hidden manna – Jesus himself will be yours. And nothing compares when Jesus is yours, your sins are wiped with a new name given to you- what else do you want?
But this is not stopping here- you got more victories ahead.
3- The Victory of the morning star
Bright and light – Like Jesus himself- as you reign with Jesus – He gives you authority as Jesus received from the Father. Your Victory continues to flourish if you do his will to the end. This time the morning star is yours. The son of God – gave Himself as the morning star without a doubt. When you have this Victory – you can have joy in you that there is no challenge of today or tomorrow will stand. Instead, you won the race and the life; you are the morning star- nothing like our broken language can define this. Write off one challenge and write it down this: “I am the morning star- belongs to Jesus.”
4- The Victory of dressing in white, name on the book of life
You are a bride – dressed in white- clean and beautiful, fresh for a new life with him. You will walk with the heavenly groom – Jesus, the lamb of God. What an honour – what a privilege! What a tremendous victory we have in him? Wow- we are the bride of Jesus. Oooof, our name is written in the book of life. I am not sure – if this does not bring you joy, what else would?
5- The Victory of a pillar in the temple of God
You are a pillar in the temple of the living God. You are his only one. Keep the house of the Lord firm because he trusts you. Tell to the challenge: ” I am the pillar of my most high God.” You are planted firmly in the house of the Lord for His purposes. Noting can move you around, not the memory of the past and not the event of today or tomorrow.
6-The Victory of reigning with Jesus
As we continue to seek and obey the Lord till the end, Jesus has given us a victory to sit with him on his throne. There is a space for you. There is a throne for you. There is a reigning with Jesus waiting for you. No need to struggle – we are the heir of Jesus. This short time on earth prepares me to reign with Him- have this joy in your heart. I’ve got my Victory in Him.
7-The Victory of receiving the crown of life/ saved by His Grace
The crown life is not easy to have- or by definition, buying it cheap from somewhere! The heavenly Father gave this crown to His people. In an Olympic game, athletes bring their best to win the Gold medal. I saw they were crying when they won the Gold medal- many years of practice and discipline got them there to show the world – now they are the best. How much we need to be glad – when we won the crown of life in heaven! You do your best- you do prayer, you do whatever you can to win it. Put it in perspective – see things by faith, no sight. Love yours and the people around you, be kind to yours and anyone you are facing in your life. See good things in others and let your word and action be as clear as day.
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The journey seems challenging and complicated – we have a life on earth to do. By knowing that you are a winner, still, you are waiting to receive the trophy.
The attribute of a winner is listed below:
1- Be strong in the face of challenges
2- Have endurance in the face of the unknown
3- Keep on believing in the broken world
4- Let Faith arises in you
5- Be full of hope
6- Let kindness overflows from you
7- Pray continually as your peace shining to others, inside out
8- Be Holy and seek God’s face every single day
9- Be committed and consistence
10- The Victories is yours
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
The Holy Bible, Book of Revelation, from apostle John
Pray for Afghanistan and Haiti
Pray for Afghanistan and Haiti.
We called to pray for anybody on earth, known and unknown, friend and enemy, pressed and persecuted, cities and countries!
We are heartbroken by the news of Afghanistan. And our hearts go for those who died in natural causes in Haiti. Would you keep the chain of prayer with me to have faith and pray for these two countries?
I am particularly urging my fellow blogger and followers to pray for the people in Afghanistan and Haiti.
“For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: The expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.”
Psalm 9:18 KJV
I know and believe in my heart God of heaven and earth – the most high God will hear us – as we call upon him.
Would you add this to your private prayer?
Father God – Thank you for your holiness, Thanks that you always hear us. We praise you for who you are – we are all grateful for your presence. Lord, We need you more than before- we need your hands; we pray for people in Afghanistan, particularly Christians whose lives are in danger. We pray for people in Haiti who lost their loved ones and need your comfort, Lord. We pray for protection; we pray for wisdom; we pray for peace. Lord, no one is like you. You are a good father that we can trust. Let your love be known. I praise you and give you all glory. Amen.
Dariush Youkhaneh
These Photos are good for your Soul , Nature photos
I had a small opportunity to get out of home and capture some eye-catching photos, of course within Government health order. You feel heaven on earth – you see beauty beyond beauty! When you walk through trees and greens – your soul refreshes – your mind unwinds from this world and takes you to the peaceful planet. Are you agree with me? What was a feeling you have when you walk in nature?
Here are some photos to inspire us all – for a great future – a hope which never vanishes …
Which one is your favourite one? I hope you are inspired and energised like me.
Brought to you by
Dariush Youkhaneh
All photos are taken by Samsung s10+ .
How can you be in the world of chaos? Can you be like Jesus? Can you be in Peace? Can you be in Love?
It was two years ago – we’ve been free of restriction—the world with no wild Covid-19 virus was at least freedom. We could go to Church, and We could go to our schools and workplaces. We could go to restaurants. Now, we almost forget about how and when was the last time we gather as a community!
Let’s turn off those voices and see what and how can we be like in the chaotic world?
If Jesus was here now- what he would do? Was he able to move around the city by city and preach the gospel of the kingdom of God?
How can be in this world of unbelief? Everyone looking for their benefit. A country is taking over and goes in a completely wrong direction. The distance is getting more and more between families. How can one be the agent of peace in the world of chaos?
Being Jesus on earth:
The very step of every human is to be like Jesus. Being like Jesus means to obey what he commands. There is no religious mask over a like-Jesus person. There is no double-minded here and there. They are not perfect but trying to be like Jesus. They are quick confessers and know others win the race is essential, and in the meantime, they keep their race in the eyes of Jesus. They know nothing can satisfy their thirsty souls but Jesus himself. They are living water that flows on drylands on earth. Everyone enjoys their company. They give Love and no expectation to return. They are kind and intelligent – stay alert to destroy the scheme of the enemies. Do you want to be like Jesus on earth?
Jesus said: ” Remain in me as I remain in you.” [John 15:4 ]
Being in Peace with:
If you are in Jesus – then you are the source of peace. You are the agent of peace; everyone wants to know what is the secret of your heart. They watch you secretly and learn from you- the way you speak attracts people and gives the audience wisdom and peace. You are in the centre of God’s will; it seems you are in the right place with the right people at the right time. You are content with your soul. You don’t look for answers; you are the answer! Because Jesus himself is in you. Peace beyond human understanding is in and with you. The only things that come and go into your heart are Light, Love, and Peace. So, you are at peace with everyone everywhere and yourself!
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” [Colossians 3:15]
Being in Love with:
Love is not the four letters anymore. It is Love in the act. It is not a private love, but it is public – for everyone. It is for the family, friends, neighbour and nation and any race and tribe. Love does not know the colour! The only thing Love knows – it is softening and changing the hearts! If you are in Love with God – indeed in the right way through Jesus and peace is in you. Love keeps things in peace and changes destiny for the better. Love hold marriages stronger and turn a troubled teen into a loving child for the parents; Love does not know the borders. There is no limitation.
” Love must be sincere.” [ Romans 12: 9 ]
What is your solution ? What quality can you offer to our broken world?
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
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Stop Weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, has won the victory
There was a scroll. A kind of scroll no one was able to open- except the One who died for us. A strong Angel shouted if anyone there was able to break the seals. But, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, was there – ready to open the scroll.
John’s fascinating dream – on an island of Patmos share a mystery of the future events. A plan with reality captures our attention – in chapter 5 of the book of Revelation, we see the Lamb opens the scroll.
If you read the whole chapter 5 – and read it carefully again and pray read with a loud voice – you will see more things in it.
John saw, A strong Angel, A Lamb, four living beings and the twenty-four elders, and He heard the voices of millions of Angels around the throne.
Stop weeping, start looking and begin dreaming the Lamb of God has ransomed us for God. He is worthy to open the scroll, The Lamb of God who slaughtered.
…
Spirit of Power
Spirit of Riches
Spirit of Wisdom
Spirit of Strength
Spirit of Honour
Spirit of Glory
Spirit of Blessings
The Lamb of God
…overcome the world.
When the Lamb of God can open the scroll, He can rescue us. He is inviting us to his presence. Although, we can bring our humanness and wrongdoing to his feet where the forgiveness is there. The true spirit of Strength, the Holy Spirit, will enable us in our weaknesses. Are we ready to be riched in his presence! Can we handle his Wisdom and understanding? The Lamb of God Honour, Glory and Blessings.
” And the four living beings said, ” Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshipped the Lamb” Revelation 5:14
Written by
Dariush Youkhaneh
Revelation 5
Be Kind to your heart, Immerse into love and sing a new song
I love to walk on the grass; it feels great! I am sure you do it too! Especially when we are in lockdown and have a chance to get out in the sunshine, have a cap and sunglasses, and walk on the grass once a day. I am in awe of nature. Sometimes, I keep quiet to hear the soft sound of the breeze. When the leaves are dancing is the moment of joy in my heart.
I walk through and through – immersed into love.
Can you imagine a blue sky? with no clouds! Right above – Sun loves you with his light. Light is good. It takes away all the doubts; I keep daydreaming. I hold the beauty out there- that warms my heart to the bone.
You can see the beauty when you open the window of the side of the garden! Think about heaven – Lookup, sing a new song.
How sweet is the sound of the birds! When you know, they are free – not in the cage.
And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.” Genesis 1:20
I always think about this- God said, “let the birds fly above”. They are free and fly. They’re not worried about anything because they are in Father’s care. Aren’t we in Father’s care? We no need more THINGS! The things will come and go! We need to be Free! And able to fly ( be in peace). We need wings- the strong ones.
“Don’t lose heart! You have a Father who can fly faster than you can fall” – Jentezen Franklin
The great days are ahead- Keep your head held high! We are in the safe arms- keep opened your window, see the beautiful side of the garden. Have a walk on the grass – kiss the sky and be kind to your heart.
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
Jonah’s Prayer, oh Lord I call you
If you read my previous post about Jonah’s story, you will see the centre of Jonah’s short mission is a powerful prayer!
He stuck in a giant whale’s belly! Sooner or later, he would be conscious, lack oxygen, and other facts will shut his body down. But, He trusts his God again and prefers to spend his last breath praying.
And He started to say:
” In my distress, oh Lord, I called you.”
If you are inside a fish and there is no way out! Back to Him and start to confess, begin to believe again – put away all your points of pride and wear the humble cloth before the Lord. There, right there – it is a new beginning.
” And you answered me.”
Hallelujah: There is a living hope for you and me. There is a new morning for us.
Oh – All His mighty power will protect us. If you are deep in the world- he hears you, as he heard Jonah. God moves you from the world of the dead to the world of the living. It does not matter how deep we are stuck – He overcomes it – He will open a door. He will rescue us.
As we continue to confess, all strongholds will fall- Jesus will break all chains. Your story is great friend, The measure of this world does not define you. That is where was the point of understanding for Jonah – Inside a fish. You might need time like Jonah. You may spend time inside the fish, But I believe God’s story is significant than any other thing in your life. You are not dead! Let these dead bones sing a new song for the Living Lord.
” When I felt my life slipping away” Jonah 2:7a
” Then, O Lord, I prayed to you” Jonah 2:7b
Let this prayer of us be a pleasing alter for the Lord. Let these carnal lips of us singlet it rain. The rain of the Holy Spirit can make fresh our souls for His kingdom.
” But I will sing praise to you” Jonah 2:9
All the earth will proclaim his righteousness. All the world – All the universe sing a new song to ” I AM “- Hallelujah.
” Then the Lord ordered the fish to spit Jonah up on the beach,
and IT DID” Jonah 2:10
He will order all the earth for your favour. For your freedom, nothing will stop Him. He is running to You. Are we ready to come back home, my friend?
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
Jonah Story,Nineveh, What God said to Jonah?
We continued Jonah’s story.
God said to Jonah: ” Go to Nineveh.”
Jonah went, ” The opposite direction.”
Have you ever felt you are going in the opposite direction in your life? Well, I felt, and I have been there.
It was the mushroom season in our small local town near the Caspian sea. The small village was near a vast Jungle. As a regular season, we went to pick the wild mushrooms. There were indeed delicious and nice-looking ones. Some were eye-catching ones. I was near to my family as I do not know where to go and which direction to take – If you had ever been to a vast unknown jungle, you know being close to those know the way how vital would be. Four of us- on the way to pick some mushrooms- and only one of us know the way. Suddenly my brother and I lost the two others. We were thinking of going the right way – but we were in the opposite direction of our homes. But thank God, after about 2-3 hours, the other locals found us lost and showed us the right way.
We are running away in the opposite directions! Whether we do it intentionally or unwillingly. We do it because we are living in a sinful world, and our natural response is whatever is not comfortable – ” I’ll ignore it” – or ” I know the way”. That was what we thought; when we had lost in the jungle, we felt we are going the right way – but oh, it was the opposite.
Jonah intentionally was going the opposite way. God said to him, go to Nineveh, the great city. But, It seemed Jonah was not ready to go there. Sometimes, God calls us; He passionately wants us to do that or do what he wants us to do, or go what he wants us to go. It may be because of circumstances and other excuses – we ignore to obey. The good news is here, still, God loves us, but we will learn to follow in a complicated way, and we go through a journey to learn those lessons like Jonah.
The ship he was going on to Spain – got in dire trouble, the storm/wind was hitting the boat hard, and nearly all the sailors lost their life because of a person named ” Jonah.” So, They kicked him out of the ship. But Jonah’s life never ended there- God needed to Jonah be in a quiet location where he can meet Him even inside of a giant whale.
I’m here to say to you, my friend, if the season you are in left you out, God will catch you up. He wants to have a quiet moment with you – that, there you will realise what it means to follow Him, What it means to obey Him – even you may not understand it.
Your opposite direction is not the end of the story, but it is a sign of lesson and love.
You might be going to Joppa like Jonah. But, it will be a time to go where God told you to go in the first place. He designs your destination. The journey might look scary – but He promised to be with you. Does God want you to go with him? Does he want you to be in a quiet moment? That is where Jonah found Who God is? Inside the belly of a whale. Where is our place?
In the next post, we found out How Jonah prayed and How things changed in favour of Jonah.
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Three Questions God Asked Jonah that Can Applies to Ours
Jonah’s life is an interesting one; We read a portion of his mission to Nineveh. In a couple of days ahead, I will share more about his life and other chapters with you. for now, we go straight to chapter 4 of Jonah.
Let me start by enlightening us. Jonah’s book is full of questions. Start with a question and end with a question. Interesting! Isn’t it?
In my paraphrasing: ” God said to Jonah: Would you go for me to Nineveh’s city? ” And ending with ” Am I not right to forgive the people? “
So, let’s see what the three burning questions God said to Jonah in chapter 4?
1- What right do you have to be angry?
2- What right do you have to be angry about the plant?
3- How much more, then, should I have pity on Nineveh, that great city. After all, it has more than 120,000 innocent children in it, as well as many animals!?
If you read the book of Jonah, you see Jonah was a stubborn person. He did not want to go to a place that God said him to go. He just runs away like a teenage boy. But, there was a process, and God only knew how to deliver it to Jonah. There was a lesson. And Jonah took it hard.
We are the same, Sometimes God has given us a mission to be done, but we have millions of reasons not to do it, And then, when it turns out God was right, we become angry – Do we have right when God is right, and we become angry? Being angry is not sin itself! God has a plan for you, and God has a specific goal, designed only for YOUR LIFE. It does not matter what situation you are in right now! It does not matter what title you are carrying with you. It does not matter how it does look like our bank account every day. It all comes in our obedience to God. Question one is an answer to our circumstances.
Right when God accomplished His plan through Jonah! Jonah got out of the city – to see the wrath of God on that city. But, God had mercy and compassion toward the city as people realised the depth of their wicked ways. And God showed this by a lesson through a plant to Jonah. On a hot-dry day, Jonah enjoyed the shadow of a plant God had grown for him, and the next day the plant is gone, and Jonah complained.
In question two, I guess we can learn that ” Everything belongs to Him, the smallest and the biggest! Let God does what needs to be done. Do not complain about what God has given you and take it back from you; he is the sovereign Lord and has the best interest.
God said:” How come you are angry with a plant which grown in one day and perish the next day but not the 120000 people in my image?
What we can learn from those questions :
1- God wants our obedience (do what God said to you to do)
2- Have compassion ( even with no evidence, be compassionate toward others)
3- Trust ( trust god will be with you)
4- Our God is a God of Mercy (don’t underestimate his mercy toward everyone)
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh’
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44 Inspirational Quotes from the Bible , Inspirational Bible verses
But, that is not all about giving you power but instead, make you closer to your creator, and when you are close to your God, everything changes in you and around you! Here is my gathering of 44 inspirational bible verses that can genuinely give you a new perspective and boost your inner energy. Let us dig in and keep these verses in our hearts.
1- For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT)
2- This is my command- be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discourages. For the Lord, your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NLT
3- You gave me life and showed me your unfailing love. Your care preserved my life. Job 10:12 NLY
4- Jesus told her,” I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. John 11:25 NLT
5- For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3: 16 NLT
6- The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. Psalms 23:1 NLT
7- Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each other. Romans 12:10NLT
8- Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 NLT
9- What do you want me to do for you? Jesus asked, My Rabbi,” the blind man said,” I want to see!” Mark 10:51NLT
10- Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. 1 John 3:18 NLT
11- Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. John 13:35 NLT
12- Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin each morning afresh. Lamentations 3:23 NLT
13- You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way. Song of Song 4:7 NLT
14- I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you belive that you’ve received it, it will be yours. Mark 11:24
15- I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. Psalms 16:8 NLT
16- Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 NLT
17- Never stop praying. Thessalonians 5:17 NLT
18- For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 NLT
19- For we live by believing and not by seeing. 2 Corinthians 5:7 NLT
20- Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Psalms 37:4 NLT
21- This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24 NLT
22- The sounds of joy and laughter. The joyful voices of bridegrooms and brides will be heard again, along with the joyous songs of people bringing thanksgiving offerings to the Lord… Jeremiah 33:11
23- Always be joyful. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 NLT
24- But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness. 2 Peter 3:13 NLT
25- The Lord gives the word, and a great army brings the good news. Psalms 81:3 NLT
26- Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Psalms 96:1
27- And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 NLT
28- For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 NLT
29- Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalms 119:105 NLT
30- My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises. Psalms 57:7 NLT
31- Yes, I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Psalms27:13 NLT
32- You are the light of the world-like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:16 NLT
33- But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world. John 9:5 NLT
34- I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world can not give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 NLT
35- Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:4 NLT
36-May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. Numbers 6:25 NLT
37- May the Lord bless you and protect you. Numbers 6:24 NLT
38-As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17
39- Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. Hebrews 10:24 NLT
40- Then Jesus shouted,” Lazarus, come out!” John 11:43 NLT
41- Joyful are people of integrity who follow the instructions of the Lord. Psalms 119:1
42- Wherever you go, and whatever you do, you will be blessed. Deuteronomy 28:6 NLT
43- For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Philippians 2:13 NLT
44-You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 28:2 NLT
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
Day 14 – Psalm 23
Hi Friend, Today is the last day of our 14-day immersing in God’s word devotion. If you have been with us for all 14 days of devotion – very well done to you, I trust these days been a blessing to you as it has been for me honestly. If you haven’t had a chance to join us here you go, you can read it day by day:
Day 4 – YOUR DOUBT = CONVICTION
Day 7 – SERVE YOURS , SERVE OTHERS = SERVING THE LIVING GOD
Day 9 – THE COUNTRY OF MOAB / PART 2
Day 11 – CALL TO THE LORD, HEART PRAYER
Day 13 – TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOREVER
Around 1000BC, It seems King David written down my heart prayer to God. When I open Psalms 23 – a whole new world opens to me. A shepherd boy from the town of Bethlehem and the youngest son of Jesse of the tribe of Judah where the prophet Samuel anointed him as the King of Israel.
” The LORD is my shepherd; I shall no want.
He Maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Amen” Psalms 23
Pslams 23 – Confidently and bravely written by David. King David fought many battles; he only admitted God as his shepherd also acknowledged him as a warrior. He was not only a shepherd boy who fought and defeated Goliath – but he also softened his heart who sought His God eagerly.
When God lets you lie down on green pastures means – He looks after you, and you do not need to be worried about how do I do this, and how do I do that? God takes care of the sheep. When the sheep are thirsty- He leads them to the still and sweet waters that they can drink and their life back to them. God does not allow your bones to die because of dryness; He leads you, He found a way for you. God will open the door to you that you never expected.
He guides you in the right way. Even though you walk in the darkest places, He is with you, and you drank the living water at the still waters! And – After arriving at the still waters – He restores your soul, A rescuer came along and restored you to life. You have the Bible as your rod, and you have Faith as your staff, take them along with you- they will be your shield. God anointed you with the Holy Spirit’s oil.
So, You continue as His Goodness and Mercy will be with you every single day.
What is your task to do now? Dwelling and calming yourself in the presence of the Lord.
” I am the good shepherd..” John 10:11
Questions to ponder: Do you know your good shepherd personally? What does mean God is my shepherd?
Remember: He is a good shepherd.
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
Day 13 – To God be the glory forever
We all thought 2021 would turn a better year than 2020. We hoped, and we wished the things get better and better! But, we saw another wave of sickness hit us all; our cities, countries and the planet didn’t rest yet and still eating people. Either human error or natural disaster, the world stuck in the marsh. It is our responsibility. If any one of us turns to what is right and just, this would be far better than a place. When God created Eden’s garden, it intended to be perfect. It was our responsibility to look after what he has given us.
” Who has ever given God anything?” Roman 11:35
God made all things for our enjoyment alongside living with Him. Our wisdom is limited – we still have no idea of the planet we are living on – yes, we think we know! As a new generation, we need to realise that to carry the goodness of God to the next. Another great thing we need to know is :
” God owes nothing to anyone.” Job 41:11
Act a way that pleases Him – In an honourable way. If you have been taken away with the busyness of life – instead of blaming God – find a spot to acknowledge who he is. As some saying,” I enjoy life as much as I can, and in the last years of my life, I remember Him.” God wants you to join him in the journey – or in other words, we need to join God in the journey of life. If you in hardship, Praise him and let God take your burden.
God still hears – even we see no sign of absolutely nothing!
When God put his sleeves off – He created everything out of NOTHING- your nothing is the beginning of a great story.
” Yes, God’s riches are very great! His wisdom and knowledge have no end!” Romans 11:33
Let keep our victory flag up – We have a God whose wisdom and knowledge endless. To God be the glory. Amen.
Comment Amen- if you believe it.
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
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Day 12 – You Are Awesome
You are uniquely created and awesomely been formed in your mother’s womb to be here. I am just writing this post to remind you that you are loved. Although you have heard this message thousands of times. God is who created you, Awesome in His beauty.
” I praise you because you made me amazingly and wonderfully. What you have done is terrific. I know this very well. “ Psalms 139 : 14
You are wonderful because the One who made you is Wonderful. That is why King David said it well in the above verse. I am not sure how much we know it well, but he knew it very well. Do you know you are made amazingly and wonderfully? And do you know that nothing can separate you from your Creator’s love?
His thought is precious to us, sometimes we are lost in the storm of life, and we find it hard to grasp; we are made in his image. Perhaps the more we get close to him, we get more we realise His love for us. Don’t drop this; You are precious! from your corner of the world to my corner of the world – wherever we are, we can do this! We can do a life to be better. Even if this life is brutal to us, we can be! We can try again – the failure is there to make us stronger.
Let us believe again, Let us trust again and raise up to change us and the new generation for a new world. You are alive to be witness to His beauty. Let heaven see this and smile at it, Let stars keep dancing for us and the mood see our love towards each other. Be a human, a kind and loved one. Who believes that with God, everything is possible- let’s colour our dark world with a colourful pen and paint it with a joyful shout. You are truly remarkable! ❤
Questions to ponder: Do you know how much your Creator loves you?
Remember: You Are Awesome
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Stay blessed; peace and love with you.
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
Day 11 – Call to the Lord, Heart Prayer
” I called to the Lord, and he heard me. He heard my cries.” Psalms 40 : 1
Oh Lord Almighty,
I need you,
I love you, and I lift my eyes toward heaven to ask your forgiveness.
How great you are-
You wipe all my wickedness in me and create a pure heart in me, Lord
I return to you
I turn my way and follow you
I seek you
I praise you with my everything; please keep my feet from slipping
Put a new song in my mouth to honour you Lord, Oh God
I, Oh Jesus, Put my trust in you
Lord my God
You have done many great things – you are unlimited
I am; healed because of your kindness – your greatness I praise Lord
I could talk on and on about them- your loving kindness are too many to count
Lord, you made me understand this: you love me so much
Here I am – teach me, wash me and cleanse me with your Son’s blood, Jesus
I need you – I repent
My God, I am happy to know you- whatever you want, your will
You brought good news to my heart – you forgave me
Lord, do not hide your mercy- my heart rejoice in you again
Troubles have surrounded me – but your love cuddled me completely,
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
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Day 10 – Greetings from Paul
He was born in Tarsus to a Greek Jewish family. He, himself, had an encounter in Damascus to be a follower of Jesus. His letters in the Bible are outstanding – I have read his letters more than many books I’ve read. Apostle Paul not only encouraged people in his time- his words are warming millions of people around the world. Of course – It is being given by the Holy Spirit, and God is the ultimate author of all his letters.
He prayed, he inspired, and he endured – He did everything to spread the good news of God out there. Without a car, without travelling by plane.
” I pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will be good to you and give you peace.” Galatians 1 : 3
God has been good to Apostle Paul; He had experienced himself; the awesomeness of good Father, He has seen miracles, dead has arisen. With all craziness around, he is saying, as God our Father gave me peace, He can provide you with peace also, my dear friends.
Apostle Paul, Who walked with God, is praying for us. His letters are for us – the new generation getting hard; this message.
” Jesus gave himself for our sins to free us from this evil world we live in.” Galatians 1: 4
Apostle Paul was introducing Jesus to us. The world we are living in is far than perfect. We can not find our ultimate peace here; also, it wants to eat us forever in its darkness. But, the good news is here- We have a redeemer who can save us from this corruption.
” This is what God our Father wanted.”
To save you; To love you for this evil world-
Peace is yours, Jesus is yours, and the perfect world is waiting for you. Till that, keep believing Jesus, and trust God is in control in every detail of your life.
May Apostle Paul realised this when the heavenly light blinded him on the road to Damascus. Are you getting this?
Questions to ponder: Do you need a heavenly light to believe him who he is? In what areas of your life need peace? Is God been good to you?
Remember: God is in Control
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
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Day 9 – The Country of Moab / Part 2
Part 2 – Continues from day 8.
Out of the country of Moab – Going Home
The pain was enough; Naomi sensed the direction of God to go back home – to Bethlehem. Where he got married and have a good memory, a place can call home. She hoped she could leave all her heart-sorrow in a foreign land. She did lose everything, except the breath of keep-going; she gave it all. The country of Moab showed her the wrong side; she paid a heavy price and was ready to change. In the middle of hard-thought about what happened to her life, she remembered her daughter-in-law’s kindness :
“You have been very kind to me and my sons, who are now dead.” Ruth 1:8
She didn’t have any complaints about her daughters-in-law behaviours; She praises their behaviours. In other words, she was saying, ” One behalf my sons, I was saying thanking for being kind.” Naomi knew the pain of losing the husband as she experienced herself, so she prayed for them to find a good husband and a good home. She was praying in her heart for them that they won’t go again, the bitter losing a husband. As tears were looping on Naomi’s cheek:
” She kissed her daughters-in-law, and they all started crying.” Ruth 1: 9
Three of them- Emptied their heart and emotions. The endorphins are released now, and the oxytocin has given them a sense of calm and joy.
There was quietness for a moment.
We all have those moments of crying after pain. We learnt the lessons, and our hearts need to be emptied and earnestly looking back to home. Naomi and the women were in a bad place in her life. But this didn’t stop her from praying, and it didn’t stop her to keep going.
Orpah and Ruth urging Naomi to go with them. But, Naomi assured them – coming with her gives them nothing:
“An I am already sad enough- the Lord has done many things to me!” Ruth 1:13b
It was time to leave behind all bitterness. It was about to move to a new location, a place; that Naomi can start again.
But Ruth followed Naomi – and they did go to Bethlehem, together.
Question to ponder: What you learnt from this story?
Remember: Keep going, keep praying and stay strong.
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
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Day 8 – The Country of Moab
In the Bible, the Book of Ruth is one of those books that you can not miss its’ story. This fascinating book is like an elimination game. The country of Moab is the start of the story. Three men, three women, are kicking off the beginning of the book. There was a brutal famine in the land of Judah, which is part of today’s Israel country. A couple moved to the hill country of Moab and stayed there.
I don’t know about you, But personally, How hard it would be. I know moving to another territory, or even a country, is a life-changing decision. The husband’s name was Elimelech, and His wife name was Naomi. They just got married and happily moved from a city named Bethlehem to Moab. Life was good for them, and everything was smiling at them- and they decided to have two children’s name Mahlon means ” sickness”, and Kilion means ” destruction.” And, suddenly, Elimelech died. It seems, before born of children, their father died, as we can see from the meaning of their children names.
Naomi was devastated; her beloved husband left her alone in a foreign country- but only for the love of her two sons- She stayed alive to feed them to be with them and to love them. So, She did what she supposed to do as a mum and wife. Her sons grew up and found a job in the Moab. They got married, both of them, to Orpah and Ruth. And, Suddenly, their husbands died. The loving sons of Naomi left them again; her husband’s wound still was there, and then two other huge damages added to her suffering.
The dream of living happily in a new country was just a dream. Naomi wanted to see her grandchildren; Life was brutal to her and her family. The “sickness” and ” destruction” came and gone.
” While Naomi was in the country of Moab, she heard that the Lord had helped his people.” Ruth 1 : 6
She did not give up; she stayed strong in the eyes of the Lord. However, life did not show her a good sign of love and laughter. If you are in the country of Moab, Do not worry- the story will not end there. Can you hear the Lord helping his people? Can you?
” So Naomi decided to leave the hill country of Moab and go back home. Her daughters-in-law also chose to go with her ” Ruth 1 : 6b
I am saying there is a time to leave the country of Moab. Your suffering won’t stay forever. Your wounds will heal someday, do not stay – have a move; God will look after the rest. The home is not too far! Stay strong. You are going back home- where you belong. The end story is better.
” They left the place where they had been living and started walking back to the land of Judah.” Ruth 1: 7
God is with you; even you are Naomi today.
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
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Day 7 /14- Serve yours , Serve others = Serving the Living God
The only person you need to serve first is yours. If you do not know how to help yourself, you will have trouble serving others. Jesus knew how to serve the Father through the lens of serving others. We, as the body of Christ, is to love and help ourselves and others.
I have written a book called ” Serving the living God In October 2016, which you can find here. This miniature version of writing focuses on three critical matters: serving with a smile, serving with heart and serving with Him. The bible says, ” Serve each other with love.” Love is the engine of passion for giving service to others; Especially in the times of Covid.
The Christian life, Looks to the interest of others; that is the heart of Christian life. Christ served us on the Cross. The Holy Spirit is helping us. Do a favour to yours, Serve yours + Serve others = serving the Father.
Sometimes serve yourself means forgiving yourself. If God forgave you on the Cross, Can’t you forgive yourself? Look at the glorious future of God’s kingdom in the land of serving.
“Serve one another humbly in love.” Galatian 5:13
” Keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord.” Romans 12: 11
“In your hopeless point, you will find hope by serving others.” -Dariush Youkhaneh, Serving the Living God.
Keep running, keep pushing and keep serving. Who are you going to call/text/serve today?
I recently received a message from an old-old friend; even though I was busy in my life, He sent me a text of encouragement. He served me, and my heart brightened. Serving God is not only meant to go to the poor country, but you can also start where you live, with yours, your neighbour, your city.
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” ( Matthew 5:16 )
Questions to ponder: What serving mean to you? Who are you going to serve this week?
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
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Day 6 / 14 – God is our Protection
As a human, we need essential life items like water, food, shelter, and cloth. Sometimes the human’ needs go to the top of a roof. With a quick search, we see 1.6 billion homeless people scattered across the globe. They are wandering around with a permanent place called home, all because of their various circumstances. In this world of shaky, we need assurance, security, and protection.
Apart from our physical protection, we need spiritual protection too. God can provide both – As king David says :
” God is our protection and source of strength. He is always ready to help up in the times of trouble.” ( Psalms 46:1 )
Are these ” times of trouble” means only spiritual needs? Or does it mean both physical and spiritual? For answering this question, of course, you need to see in what situation and circumstances King David was. We can apply this verse to our daily prayer and ask God to assist us with physical and spiritual needs.
If your trouble is in finance, ask God as He is always ready; If your concern is in health, ask Him to heal you as He is always there to help. If your problem is in a spiritual matter, ask Him to strengthen your faith.
So, our today’s troubles are an opportunity of being better in all aspects of our life. A strong person in the Lord face the trouble; walk up through it bravely. Our source of strength is not from the earthly source; instead, we look up for help.
Contemplate God’s strength on your life.
” God will command His angels to protect you wherever you go.” ( Psalms 91: 11)
In other words; In times of trouble, God will send his angels to protect you wherever you go. Your protection is guaranteed, and an angel is serving day and night to protect you from the enemy’s schema. You are protected.
Questions to ponder: In which area of your ” times of trouble” you need His protection? Do you believe God is your protection and source of strength?
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
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Day 5 – I Love You
” I love you unconditionally. You are my favourite one. There is no one on earth and heaven like you for me, and You think I hacked your life because I know all details of your life, I know your name, I know your parents, your parents’ parents – I created you to be. You do ask? Who am I, Lord? You are my Child. You are my breathe who living on earth. You are my image. You are my everything. You are my salt; you are my light; you are my eyes; you are my feet; you are my heart.
I wake you up gently; My delights is in you, my Child; follow me. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. You won’t fall as I uphold you with my right hand. Come to me, and I give you rest, stay near to me; my will is yours. Learn from me; all you need is my Grace. Your soul will find peace in Me. Remain in Me, and I remain in You. I hear you when you pray. I rescue you; I have all authority. My name is ” I AM”. I made everything – seen and unseen. Do not worry; I carry you to another side safely.
My focus is on you; I give you my power to overcome the enemy. Your weakness will be melt in my passion. Oh, my little Child, I renew your strength again and again. I forgive all your wrongdoings. I wipe all your sins and make them whiter than snow, and you roar like a lion. You will fly like eagles. My plans are great; they give you hope and a future.
You know what? My passion is so much for you, and I gave you my Son Jesus. I fight for you; you need only to be still. Do not fear; I will help you. My unfailing love is for you; I give you my Spirit. Rejoice in my love; I have overcome the world. I am faithful; I remember you.
I set you free; come to me. I tell you, belief in me do not listen to the enemy. I know all your needs; I love you every day and night. Let me hug you, my Child. Stay in my arms. “
Your heavenly Father -The Lord Almighty
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
Friend, This is day 5 of 14-day immersing in God’s word. If this post blessed you, leave a comment to warm my heart again. Would you care to share? May someone need to read; how much they are loved- as you are.
Day 4- Your Doubt = Conviction
I love the Bible, and it is the source of truth. When you open it on any page, it will speak to you. You will read about all characters; in Today’s reading, we will read about those characters they doubted. That is where their strength been proved to themselves. I collected the most famous character here for you.
Some of the people in the Bile who doubted :
Thomas Doubted the Resurrection ( John 20:24-29)
Gideon ( Judges 6-8 )
Sarah and Abraham Laugh at God’s Promise
John the Baptist who was in prison and doubted Jesus
Barak ( Judges 4-5)
Jonah, who doubted God would change the heart of a city
The Scribd brought the meaning of doubt as below :
‘the word “doubt” in the Greek that is used in the Bible is pronounced distazo. The Greek dictionary defines it as ‘to waver, hesitate and the modern English dictionary says the same.’
It is a human thing, and God knows we are from dust. It seems normal to have doubt sometimes; even the prophets man and woman had a doubt/hesitate. I do not certainly support being a people of doubt as we do not want to be double-minded. The Cross and precious Blood of Jesus brought us such clarity and certainty. As we read through the Bible, the old testament people had a doubt; the new testament people had a doubt; even Jesus own’s disciple Thomas had a doubt. God loves to bring brightness into your life. If we read the whole story, God somehow turns their distazo to conviction. He wants to do it for us. If there is a doubt about our future, he wants to show another way. We can see this conviction in his promises for us.
There is hope for your future,” says the Lord” ( Jeremiah 31:17-19)
If you doubt in your heart, I am here to say give it to God, Let Him know that” God, I doubt this, can you help me understand? Can you bring clarity to this decision? “
Focus on his good things for your life; you can not settle on doubts mind but instead have a sense of Christ. That He is in control.
“Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your covenant is trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.” ( 2 Samuel 7:28)
There is no “doubt” in heaven. You are the child of heaven , then practice the goodness of the Lord on earth. If you have”doubt” , trust God that he brings conviction in your heart. God loves you and wants you to be freed
Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.” Matthew 11: 4-6
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
Beloved friend, I am so glad you are here today. I hope day 4 of 14-day immersing in God’s word blessed you. Please leave your word of encouragement in the comment as I love to hear from you.
Day 3- My heart is Happy
They all have been waiting – 120 of them, seeking and calling upon the name of the Lord. The coming of the Holy Spirit was so close- They expected an unexpected miracle to happen. But, suddenly, they saw all the elements; The fire and the thick smoke- they all needed this combination from heaven. They have seen Jesus after he resurrected from death several times- they thought we would see Jesus again in person! But God had another plan- The promised one was there- The Holy Spirit.
Everyone’s heart got to fill with Joy unbelievably. It looked like all of 120 walking in heaven. They encountered an incredible experience as we read from the book of Acts chapter 2 verse seven; others when they saw it” they were all amazed at this “. not only that also” They were surprised, because, as the apostle was speaking, everyone heard in their own language.”
When the Holy Spirit comes into your lives – your heart fills with joy and happiness. You experience heaven on earth. The fire of the Holy Spirit changes you inside out.
” The people were all amazed and confused. They asked each other, ” What is happening? “
Great things were happening; awesome things were happening; the great and glorious day of the Lord is here. Oh, How our heart is happy. We have the comforter, the peace and the loving Holy Spirit with us always.
” David said this about him: ‘ I saw the Lord before me always; he is at my right side to keep me safe. So my heart is happy, and the words I speak are words of joy. Yes, even my body will live with hope because you will not leave me in the place of death. You will not let the body of your holy one rot in the grave. You taught me how to live. You will come close to me and give me great joy.’ Psalm 16: 8-11 ”
My dear friend, let your heart be glad, rejoice and celebrate as the holy one lives in you; the great things will happen for you; the awesome things are ahead. You are loved so much. So keep your heads held high always.
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
Beloved friend, My heart also is happy to have you here, I hope day 3 of
14-day immersing in God’s word blessed you. Please leave your word of encouragement in the comment as I love to hear from you.
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Day two – Rest
Resting our soul in the chaos of this world is the vital thing for every Christ-follower. It does not matter how crazy things are going around – you still your soul in the light of heavenly peace. No need to try the shadow of things, no need to chase the worldly things but, instead we can go to our Father in heaven presence and receive.
Jesus was in chaos, but we learn how he kept himself fresh by meeting the Father daily. Moses was tired, the heavy-duty of taking people out of slavery. The Lord said to Moses, “Get going, you and the people you brought up from the land of Egypt.”
God was doing everything to take them to the rest-land. He sent His Angels before them; He promised them to be with them, a promise from the God of everything.
Now, the slight stumble of today, let not disturb you as the pillar of cloud leads your way to the land of rest. He led his Nation. Don’t you think he can lead you? You are heading to the territory of restoration.
The Lord said, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you REST- everything will be fine for you.” Exodus 33: 14 NLT
He, Himself go with you, and He gives you rest, not the kind of the rest this world gives you- short and earthly, but an everlasting one. He looks favourably on you. He knows your name- your every detail of life is known to Him. He loves you unconditionally. And His eternal rest is for you.
Moses responded, “Then show me your glorious presence.” Exodus 33:17
The Lord replied, “I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will call out my name, Yahweh, before you. For I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.” Exodus 33:19
This year is the year of complete rest for you, your family, and your loved ones if they trust God and their promises. So look above; a beautiful year of rest is coming.
Questions to ponder: Can you see the rest of the Lord coming at you? How can you help others go into this real rest?
Written By Dariush Youkhaneh
Friend, I hope Day two of 14-day immersing in God’s word blessed you. If this post blessed you, share it with someone today, leave a comment; I’ll be pleased with your word of encouragement. Be with me for 12 more days.
Remeber, God is alwasy with you.
Day one – God hears you
In the book of first Samuel, we read a remarkable story of a broken woman named Hannah. Hannah was the wife of Elkanah. Elkanah had two wives , One with Children, another one without Children.
I don’t imagine how hard it would be for Hannah, hearing mocking words from another wife of Elkanah and telling him that she can’t carry your heirs, she is not your favourites one, I am, because I gave birth child for you. Hannah was tired of those words, but she didn’t stop praying and pleading with God for a son. Years after years, Hanna was going to the temple of the Lord, pouring out her heart to Him. Can you imagine? You pray and pray nothing happens? I suppose many of us been there and know how hard it would be not to hear from God. The Bible captured the last answered prayer of her for us :
And she made this vow: “O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, if you will look upon my sorrow and answer my prayer and give me a son, then I will give him back to you. He will be yours for his entire lifetime, and as a sign that he has been dedicated to the Lord, his hair will never be cut.”1 Samuel 1:11 NLT
Those words were so powerful and known for Hannah. He was praying day and night. The point is here we ask God so many things but not to return to Him; we want to keep them eventually. But, if we reread Hannah’s prayer. She prayed, “I will give him back to you“. Are we willing to give back to God what’s belong to Him? By asking these questions, we reach the point that God hears our prayer. God indeed hears our prayer. Hannah gave his vow that she will dedicate her unseen-yet son to the Lord. You keep trusting and praying that seems for others meaningless. The priest of temple, Eli told Hanna ” throw away your wine”. Could you give them the reason for your belief? Tell them ” don’t think I am a wicked person, for I have been praying out of great anguish and sorrow.”
” the Lord remembered her plea”
He will remember our plea in due time.
” in due time she gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, “I asked the Lord for him.” 1 Samuel 1:16, 20 NLT
Ask the Lord for your needs; ask the Almighty one who can grant your request in no time. Your needs are not old in the eyes of Him, they might look like unanswered ones, but God answers them in due time one by one. God hears even we think He doesn’t.
Hannah said :
“I asked the Lord to give me this boy, and he has granted my request.”
1 Samuel 1:27 NLT
In other words, the Bible tells us, Hannah asked and received; you give it a try!He hears us.
Now, we received the promise, it is time to give Him back, Our praise and worship to Him:
“Now I am giving him to the Lord, and he will belong to the Lord his whole life.” And they worshipped the Lord there.”1 Samuel 1:28 NLT
What do you need to ask God again? Keep asking, don’t give up. He hears you.
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
Friend, I hope Day one of 14-day immersing in God’s word blessed you. If this post blessed you, share it with someone today, leave a comment; I’ll be pleased with your word of encouragement. Be with me for 13 more days.
14-day immersing in God’s Word
14-day lockdown = 14-day immersing in God’s Word
We are in complete lock-down here in Australia, NSW province. Wherever you are, you may know how does it feel to be in lock-down, or perhaps your city might be in lock-down still, or still the restrictions are there. So I decided to encourage us with a word from the Bible to keep our spiritual wellbeing strong and more robust in the Lord during this time. It would be a perfect time to go deeper in God’s word and search for his will. Earnestly, seeking God’s face to your daily challenges brings clarity and peace.
I urge you, Be with me as we go together through the word of encouragement. You’ll be blessed and inspired at all level of your inner soul.
Let me remind us, How much our God is faithful. It does not matter how hard this mountain of the trial you are facing would be challenging to climb. He is there. He is there for you and me to heal us.
Let me begin with a psalm of praise from David, and it would describe how thirsty is our souls to praise Him, to honour Him:
I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your Name forever and ever.
Every day I will praise you and extol your Name forever and ever.
Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. Psalms 145:1-3
We praise you, God, and We love you, Lord. You are our King, and We praise your Name for ever. You are everlasting Father. Every day we declare your praise. You are worthy of all. So let our Day one of praising your Name filled with your presence; everyone reads this post bless their heart and touch of heaven change them significantly. Oh Lord, Let this honouring be pleased to you from every corner of this planet. Whoever reads this be a good prayer to you, Lord.
Dear friend , I am here to pray for us , inspire us , reach to me by comment or contact page if you need to speak with someone – I am always here for us. Love you.
Your Friend
Dariush Youkhaneh
Take Courage
Unfortunately, the world going in the wrong way. As time goes pass by, we see this is a reality. I am not here to tell us how worse things are but to remind us how beautiful things can be. Indeed, things change, human change, their preferences changes, their style of life changes, group changes, everything around us are gradually changing. In all changes in and around us, I think God gave us a mission to be the agent of courage. An agent of courage must be patient as God himself is unchangeable.
Saint James said, “Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.” In this circle of change, God whispering, “Do not worry, take courage, I do NOT change “. Courage means to preserve and withstand danger, fear or difficulty, as Merriam Webster defined. If you are under threat, take courage; if you are in fear, take courage; if you are in the wave of difficulty, take courage. The medal of bravery sealed in your heart, not around your neck.
If you are in the middle of the desert of your life, please take courage – the darkness won’t stay forever. We all were there, some less- some more. Don’t let anyone look you down. They are not into your story, and they do not know- please forgive them and let the river of your heavenly Creator flow through you that they may know who you trust in your heart. Courage means saving yours from the battle of the enemy by trusting Jesus. Some thinking, courage means you need to save thousands of people. Or you have to keep a nation or country, although all other great things – are perfect. Real courage means to call upon the name of the Lord in the middle of difficulty. Of course, King David was brave to go to fight with Goliath. He was couraged to trust God – that the Lord of all armies will assist you on this. Sow courage in your heart and come to the table of the Lord. This heavenly food you need for your life, here and above.
“Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people, and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him.”/2 Samuel 10:12
Can you be of good courage? Not only for yours also for the people, for the cities. The Lord is the source of all good courage.
Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
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Jesus got these, Can You?
I have always dreamt of being the one God called me to be. But, you know we are human, we make mistakes and thank God we got the throne of God to go for, and we can confess at the feet of Jesus. I am asking God a new strength, a new powerful strength all over us, which in the time of weakness we can rise and stand firm. Sometimes we caught up in our daily routine, Work-Home-Church. God who created us knows everything about us. He knows the details of our lives. I am amazed, and our God does not stick in our daily routine. He sees us farther.
We call him day by day and week by week- He is ready to give us a fresh wind from heaven. Jesus was getting this fresh wind every day by going to Father’s presence and pray. I think we can do the same and even more. We can go to Father’s presence and ask Him for mercy.
Whatever reason people are fighting for is not worth the future God provided. There must be a reason God breathed into us and made us like Himself. The painter knew how is going to draw the paint. Jesus knew; that is why he said, ” Remain in me, and I remain in you.” our ultimate goal is to remain in Him, not remain in the world. The problem of humanity is this; they want to remain in this world forever instead of remain in God. And the answer to all our questions, all our doubts and unbelief will be found by remaining in Him. Whatever you wish, whatever you ask, whatever you want, whatever you look for, indeed will be given to you – if you remain in Him. Jesus got this. He remained in Father’s love and business. That is the area most of us are blind to it. Merely, we ignore it – because we scare of unseen things.
We can get started with an elementary baby step: loving ourselves and appreciate God for our being. If you can do this simple task, then you begin to grow, you’ll ask the question, I have loved myself, now how do I love others? How do I eat solid food now? , you can end your baby steps by loving others without expectations.
I think it is enough for now; I hope the above made sense to you. I summarised for us :
1- Remain in God
2- Love yours
3- Love Others
Jesus Got these, Can You?
Written By Dariush Youkhaneh
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Book review/ “Holy Spirit , Are we flammable or Fireproof? by Reinhard Bonnke
I have just read one of the best books ( depart from the Holy Bible) that explained Who the Holy Spirit is. You can sense that the words and sentences from Reinhard Bonnke are alive and are comes from his heart. I honestly was stunned by this book. The sentences were flamming in my heart, and on more than several occasion, I just went back to the chapter and reread it.
I want you to read this book and let your heart get fired for God. Reinhard Bonnke got my promise right from the first page of the book. He brought to us his 53 years of ministry – of course, it won’t fit in such a small book as this, but Reinhard brought you a snapshot of the heart of his ministry – the Holy Spirit. He looked to her wife, Anni and said, ” When I look on your face, I see the rising sun.” Indeed, you need highlighters to mark what blesses you as your read his book.
” Are we flammable or fireproof?” table of contents has nine sections and two parts in the end. Here are some of my highlights :
” Prayer is not helping God; it is helping us partner with God, surrendering to Him and allowing Him to take His place as Lord of our lives -Deliverer and Savior.” pge31
“Surrender- your tongue, your body, your mind, your will and even your eyes-and people will see Him in you.”pge35
” Jesus lives in your heart, and sometimes He likes to look out of the windows.” pge 35
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is NOT a private matter! It is a public event! Glory to God.” pge37
“He puts His arms around us and baptises in the liquid fire of the Holy Spirit.” pge 43
“Oh, What a Passion!” pge 46
“Don’t disqualify yourself when you already accepted.” pge58
“No, God has no favourites.” pge58
” There were 120 people in the upper room.” pge59
“a group of 120 of them became the first spirit-filled people on earth.” pge50
” The gifts of the Spirit operate by faith in God, not faith in the specific theory.”pge 106
” The Holy Spirit abides, He has come to stay” pge138
” God wants your life to be a place of comfort, joy, peace and happiness.” pge 139
” We are bushes that burn with the Glory of God and the fire of the Holy Spirit.”pge 144
” A prayer room is a powerhouse of the Spirit.” pge 144
My friend, I challenge you to read this book from Reinhard Bonnke, not only know who and what the Holy Spirit can do but to learn to be flammable for God, not fireproof. The Holy Spirit is not only the power; instead, He is a person – the third person of the Trinity. Take the book and learn what God stored for you. You can buy it from here:
Review Written by Dariush Youkhaneh
