Bring Every Thought into Captivity October 23, 2021 bizadmin Bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 BRING EVERY THOUGHT INTO CAPTIVITY Unfortunately, unbeknownst to many believers today, the enemy has launched malicious disinformation campaigns that have effectively enslaved them for years to low self-esteem, self-hatred, guilt, eating disorders, perversions, excessive fears, and all kinds of crazy habits and addictions. I want to expose the enemy’s lies and to help you see with pristine clarity the enemy’s deceptive and manipulative tactics. These lies will collapse like a house of cards the second you see your true identity in Christ. Your weapons for this warfare are found in the truth of God’s Word, and they are mighty and have the power to overthrow and destroy every stronghold that has been built up through disinformation and wrong believing. And the way we can eliminate these strongholds in our mind is by “bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Cor. 10:5). When I was a young believer, I was taught that it was my responsibility to bring my every thought into obedience to Christ. I tried and struggled with that for years and ended up with more mental oppression, stress, and guilt than I had started with. One day God opened my eyes and said to me, “Son, keep your focus and your thoughts always on the obedience of Christ, and that will be a powerful weapon to pull down the devil’s strongholds in your mind.” When He said that to me, it felt like the lights were suddenly switched on in my head. So what does it mean to capture every thought to the obedience of Christ? Simply this: to focus on Jesus’ obedience to the Father at the cross, through which we were all made forever righteous the moment we believed in Him. Can you see that our obedience today under the new covenant begins with choosing to believe that we are made righteous by Christ’s obedience at the cross? The apostle Paul describes our obedience as “obedience to the faith” (Rom. 16:26)—believing right about what Jesus has done to make us righteous. And when we believe right like this, we will find His grace motivating and empowering us to think and live right. God’s Word tells us, “The just [righteous] shall live by faith” (Rom. 1:17). You can say it like this: the righteous shall live by right believing. When you have right believing, you release the power of God to live right. The next time you have negative thoughts, catch yourself and look toward the obedience of Christ. See the cross. See Jesus. See Him washing your mind with His precious blood. When you believe the gospel, the true gospel that says you are righteous through Jesus’ obedience (Rom. 5:19), you will have right living. The right results will follow. My friend, the more you believe right that you have been made righteous and blessed through Christ’s obedience, the more you will see the fruit of obedience in your life. Praise Jesus for His marvelous grace!
Know Your Father’s Heart October 19, 2021 bizadmin Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to propitiate for our sins. 1 John 4:10 KJV Today, I want you to reread the parable of the Father of the prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32). As you read, keep in mind that this Son utterly rejected and completely humiliated and dishonored his Father, then only returned home when he remembered that even his Father’s hired servants had more food than he did! It was not Son’s love for His Father that made him journey home; it was his stomach. In his self-absorbed pride, he wanted to earn his keep as a hired servant rather than receive his Father’s provision by grace or unmerited favor. God wants us to know that even when our motivations are wrong, even when we have a hidden (usually self-centered) plan and our intentions are not entirely pure, He still runs to us in our time of need. He showers His unmerited, undeserved, and unearned favor upon us. Oh, how unsearchable are the depths of His love and grace toward us! It will never be about our love for God. It will always be about His magnificent love for us. The Bible makes this clear: “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10 KJV). Some people think that fellowship with God can only be restored when you are perfectly contrite and confess all your sins perfectly. Yet we see in this parable that it was the Father who was the initiator, it was the Father who had missed his Son, who was already looking out for him, and who had already forgiven him. Before the Son could utter a single word of his rehearsed apology, the Father had already run to him, embraced him, and welcomed him home. Can you see how it’s all about our Father’s heart of grace, forgiveness, and love? Our Father God swallows up all our imperfections, and true repentance comes because of His goodness. Do I say “sorry” to God and confess my sins when I have fallen short and failed? Of course, I do. But I do it not to be forgiven because I know that I am already forgiven through Jesus’ finished work. The confession is out of the overflow of my heart because I have experienced His goodness and grace and because I know that as His Son, I am forever righteous through Jesus’ blood. It springs from being righteousness-conscious, not sin-conscious; from being forgiveness-conscious, not judgment-conscious. There is a massive difference. If you understand this and begin practicing this, you will start experiencing new dimensions in your love walk with the Father. You will realize that your Daddy God is all about relationship and not religious protocol. He loves being with you. Under grace, He doesn’t demand perfection from you; He supplies ideal to you through the finished work of His Son, Jesus Christ. So no matter how many mistakes you have made, don’t be afraid of Him. He loves you. Your Father is running toward you to embrace you!
Applying the Written Word October 15, 2021 bizadmin But the righteousness of faith speaks . . . But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and your heart” (that is, the Word of faith which we preach). Romans 10:6, 8 APPLYING THE WRITTEN WORD Let me show you examples of how you can use the written Word to come against the enemy’s attacks. Let’s say that while driving to work one morning, you hear some professor saying over the radio, “One in every five women will develop this disease by the age of forty.” That’s the time you must say, “It is written—‘Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and the perilous pestilence” (Ps. 91:3). If you do this, you are putting up a shield of faith, and you are releasing power as you declare that regardless of what the reports of the world say, your God shall deliver you from every deadly disease! Here’s another example of when and how you can quote the written Word. Suppose, for some reason, and you are crippled by vivid images in your mind of yourself dying young and leaving your spouse and little ones to fend for themselves. Again, this is the time to speak the Word of God against those fears. Declare, “It is written—‘With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation” (Ps. 91:16). Maybe you might know of an acquaintance who was killed in a fatal accident. Now, you are fearful that the same thing might happen to you. My friend, the enemy has just shot you with a fiery dart. We do not know what the other person believed. We can only be responsible for our own beliefs and lives. Perhaps your relatives or family members have died from the same illness, and the enemy is now attacking you with thoughts that you will also develop diabetes as your father and uncle did or die from the same heart condition they had. My friend, if you have been entertaining thoughts like these, NOW is the time to rise and make this declaration: “A thousand may fall at my side and ten thousand at my right hand, but it shall NOT come near me” (Ps. 91:7)! For something to happen at your right hand means that it has to be close to you. This means that even if something unfortunate happens to someone close to you, do not allow fear to hold you in its paralyzing grip. Speak forth the written Word of God!
[Video] Orthopedic Diseases and Their Effective Treatment October 11, 2021 bizadmin The whole human body is one interconnected system; that’s why an increased focus on your health state and problems is significant. Orthopedics is a separate branch of medicine that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, consisting of bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. The neglect of human orthopedics can lead to severe consequences for the whole organism. Vitality Stem cell therapy for orthopedic diseases is the new technological treatment for your excellent well-being and best health as a whole. Among the main indications for Vitality Stem cell therapy in the area of orthopedics are: Arthrosis and joins postoperative conditions Acute and chronic injuries of articular cartilage Aseptic necrosis, Koenig’s disease Bone fractures (prolonged remodeling) and false joints Chronic inflammation of the tendon Chronic joints pain Gross postoperative and post-traumatic scars Mental reluctance to joint replacement with an endoprosthesis Please, pay attention that this information is a general overview. The Vitality personal doctor makes the final prescription after reviewing the patient’s examination results, case history, and unique features. Up to 30 mln of Stem cells are provided during the procedure of Stem cell Orthopedic treatment. Each dose is calculated individually to ensure total revitalization and regeneration with a proper approach. Vitality skilled doctors are those professionals that are responsible for every manipulation for your well-being. Stem cell treatment and its therapeutic effect Vitality provides the treatment which helps your organism on the cell level. Stem cells are unique cells that influence the whole body and systems. In case of orthopedics problems, Stem cells therapy is aimed directly into the problem zone, improving its revitalization and accelerating the process of recovery: Cartilage and bone tissue regeneration Neurological function improvement Muscle power increase Contracture prevention Joint, cartilage, and ligament tissue quality improvement Motor and functional activity of the affected joint increase Fracture healing acceleration Proteins (cytokines) release (the proteins which slow down cartilage degeneration and decrease pain factors) The positive therapeutic effect of Stem cells treatment of orthopedic diseases and disorders is approved by the worldwide medical society. Vitality Medical and Research Center work in compliance with all norms and standards of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Stem cell technology is developed and introduced with the help of internationally renowned specialists, which work in cooperation with our highly skilled staff. From the beginning of the treatment process, every patient is surrounded by a cozy atmosphere of comfort and calm. Vitality provides highly technological Stem cell therapy along with non-medical support for the best staying in our clinic. You are always welcome to have the following services: Translation services (documents, arrangements, certificates) Coordination services (informational support and every possible help) Transfer services 24/7 support Vitality Center is the place of new level treatment. Be this happy and healthy patient who experienced the innovative Stem cell treatment here! Before using the Stem cell therapy Procedure, be sure to consult with your doctor to exclude individual contraindications and specificities.
Queens Residences Foyer @ Queens Waterfront October 10, 2021 bizadmin If you liked the video, please give it a thumbs up! I will be delighted, and it will also help me grow my channel. Kindly share this video with your family and friends on social networks. This short video was taken at the foyer of Queens Residences @ Queens Waterfront. Below is a carousel set of pictures taken from my Instagram account. These pictures were taken this evening at Queens Residences fronting Jerejak Island, which is surrounded by deep blue seas, in all its majesty of tropical rain forests. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DTan (@philin135) Swipe left or click on the ‘>’ icon to scroll to the left for more pictures. If you like them, do subscribe and like my pictures for more postings. It will encourage me to post more whenever time permits. Meanwhile, stay safe and stay happy, everyone!
How to Be Kept in Perfect Peace October 7, 2021 bizadmin You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 HOW TO BE KEPT IN PERFECT PEACE You need the truth of God’s Word to uproot any wrong belief. This is why it’s so important to get into His Word and take time to meditate upon verses that reveal God’s unwavering and unfailing love for you. For instance, if you find your mind drifting into anxious thoughts over the smallest things, I encourage you to memorize and quote today’s scripture: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You because he trusts in You” (Isa. 26:3). Whenever I feel stressed or worried about something, I pull away from life’s hustle and bustle and simply meditate on God’s promises. Sometimes I like to drive to a quiet park, and as gentle anointed music plays in my car, I feed on and speak His Word, allowing it to permeate my spirit: “God’s Word declares, ‘You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You.’” And I tell the Lord, “Yes, Lord, it is You who will keep me in perfect peace. Perfect peace comes from You. I just need to rest in Your grace and keep my mind on You. I don’t need to think about what to do about this challenge. As I trust in You and keep my mind stayed on You, You will lead me and guide me. My trust is not in my own strength, but in You and You alone, Jesus.” What am I doing here? Instead of allowing stress and worry to get to me, I’m training my heart to see how God sees my challenges. The bigger God becomes in my heart, the smaller my challenges become. In fact, many times when I just relax and keep my mind on the Lord, His peace and wisdom begin to flow in me, and the challenge that I was previously so worried about becomes minute and inconsequential in the presence of Almighty God. Are you faced with an insurmountable circumstance today? Learn to see what God sees by meditating on His Word, and let His peace drive out your anxiety. Let His wisdom direct your paths.
[Videos] Happy Belated Mid-Autumn Festival and Moon Cakes October 3, 2021 bizadmin This video wishes all a Belated Happy Mid Autumn Festival. From Wikipedia, The Mid-Autumn Festival (simplified Chinese: 中秋节; traditional Chinese: 中秋節), also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated by China and many East and Southeast Asian people under the influence of China. It is the second-most important holiday after Chinese New Year, with a history dating back over 3,000 years when the Emperor of China worshipped the moon for bountiful harvests. Mid-Autumn Festival Moon Cakes in this video showcases the various Festival Moon Cakes, and one is spoilt for choice. The many repertoires of Mid-Autumn Festival Moon Cakes in this video show the many varieties in different lovely container boxes and intricate tins sold in pairs or fours. Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as Moon Cake Festival. It is observed in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and Vietnam (similar holidays celebrated in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia). The moon cakes are sold in pairs or in fours in a lovely, intricate box. You can also buy them individually. Some come with snow skin or frozen with ice cream inside. The lotus paste is the most common filling inside a moon cake, besides nuts and seeds, which is the more expensive version. Usually, there is an egg-yolk or two inside the moon cake. Moon cakes are sweet to the taste and can be customized with less sugar for a healthier diet and dessert. Some come with pandan (screw pine leaves) flavor, coffee flavor, durian flavor, green tea matcha flavor, and more. Others may be in the form of jellies. Hence, the patrons are spoilt for choice when it comes to the various flavors and box designs plus packaging of the moon cakes. Significance Celebrates the end of the autumn harvest. Celebrations Lantern lighting, mooncake making, and sharing, courtship, and matchmaking, fireworks, family gathering, dragon dances, family meal, visiting friends and relatives, gift-giving. Observances Consumption of mooncakes. Consumption of cassia wine. Date 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar. I decided to do a simple post on the mid-autumn festival or moon cake festival since I have 2 related videos on this subject. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DTan (@philin135) Just click on the “>” button on the right side to swipe left for more pictures of the intricate and lovely boxes of the moon cakes for this particular stall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DTan (@philin135) Here is my order of 2 boxes of Atomy moon cakes that cost $80 per box. I got one for myself, my spouse, my mum, and sis. The other box was donated to the underprivileged children that were being taken care of or rather tutored by a church friend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DTan (@philin135) A picture is worth a thousand words, while a video is worth a million words. The above picture is self-explanatory with me as the donor, whenever I can afford it, though that happens once in a blue moon. So, that’s it for this post. Stay safe and stay at home, being happy to pursue the things that you love.
Why a Revelation of Your Forgiveness Is So Important September 30, 2021 bizadmin I write to you, little children because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. 1 John 2:12 WHY A REVELATION OF YOUR FORGIVENESS IS SO IMPORTANT People have asked me from time to time, “Pastor Prince, why is an understanding of the complete forgiveness of my sins so important for me to walk in God’s unmerited favor?” This is a good question. Let me share with you some of the implications involved. First, if you have no confidence that all your sins have been forgiven, then your eternal security and salvation will always hang in the balance. Second, if you think that your sins were not fully dealt with at the cross, then you can never have the confidence to enjoy the Lord’s presence because you can never be sure if He is on your side or if He is waiting to punish you for your failures. You will constantly feel unworthy because you assessed your conduct, and you can never really have the boldness to ask God for big things or believe that He will give you success in your life. Third, if you do not believe that Jesus has already forgiven all your sins, it means that when you fail, you will think that you are not “right” with God and that fellowship with Him has been cut off. And instead of depending on His unmerited favor to overcome your failure, you will feel that you need to confess your sin, be remorseful and make amends with God before you can restore fellowship with God and depend on Him again. It comes down to this: When you don’t have a clear sense of your complete forgiveness, you will constantly be on an emotional seesaw. Sometimes, you feel that things between you and God are all right, but you don’t think that it is so at other times. Sometimes, you feel confident that the Lord is with you to make you a success, but at other times, you feel like you blew it, and the Lord will not help you until you confess your sin and make amends. You will be in a constant cycle of feeling insecure, where you are always hopping in and out of God’s favor. All these feelings depend on how well you think you have performed and ignore the cross of Jesus altogether. My friend, God does not evaluate you based on your behavior. He sees only Jesus’ perfect work. But because you do not believe that Jesus has indeed forgiven you of all your sins, you end up feeling like a total and complete hypocrite and failure. I hope you are beginning to see that understanding the complete forgiveness of your sins is not just for theologians. Thinking that your sins are not entirely forgiven will fundamentally affect your relationship with Jesus. While He is all ready to bless you, give you a favor and make you a success, unbelief in His finished work robs you of the ability to receive His goodness, His blessings, His unmerited favor, and His success in your life. The cross of Jesus qualified you, but unbelief in the main clause of the new covenant disqualifies you. Meditate on what God says about your sins in the new covenant and free yourself to receive from Him today. The new covenant is based entirely on His unmerited favor. There is nothing for you to do, nothing for you to perform, nothing to accomplish. Your part in the new covenant is to have faith in Jesus and to believe that you are forgiven and free to enjoy the new covenant blessings through His finished work!
