Beloved,

What kind of faith do you have?

Is it like a feather, floating aimlessly on the surface—drifting among cans, plastics, and debris? Or is it like a stone—heavy with meaning, sinking deep through time, creating ripples that impact people, places, and generations?

A Vision by the Water

Many years ago, I had a vision—or perhaps it was a dream. I was sitting beside the Lord near a deep, quiet lake. He picked up a stone and gently cast it into the calm water. As the stone sank deeper and deeper, ripples spread wide across the surface.

He was showing me: when we walk with Him, our lives leave a lasting impact. His presence in us creates ripples that move beyond what we can see.

[I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit… If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”John 15:5,7]

The Age of the Spirit

We are living in the Age of the Spirit. Now, more than ever, we are called to live with purpose—to see the Kingdom of God grow first in us, and then through us into the world.

But that growth requires intentionality.

Every day, we must choose to abide in Him and let His Word abide in us. The Holy Spirit keeps Christ alive in us, empowering us to walk out our faith in a way that bears real fruit.

From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Like a caterpillar, we once crawled low—vulnerable to temptation, prone to failure, always in danger. But when the transformation comes, we become like butterflies:

We take flight—never returning to our old form, And in the air, we are less prone to the attacks and traps we once faced. This is life in the Spirit: lifted, transformed, free from the power of the flesh.
[If you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” Romans 8:13–14]

Beloved, Make every effort to live in and from the Holy Spirit. He is the only access to true life—Heaven, peace, and joy. Bless the Lord. Stay close to Him. And He will stay close to you.

[Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. 1 Thes 5.23]

Beloved,

As we reflect on the powerful journey from the Crucifixion to the Ascension and Pentecost, we are reminded of the deep spiritual practices of the early Church.

These were not simply events in history—but divine blueprints for our present-day walk with God.

[Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. Acts 13-3]

Focus on God Above All

Fasting is the deliberate act of setting aside food or other comforts to seek God wholeheartedly. It shows seriousness and hunger for His will above physical needs. This keeps our spirit sensitive to His leading.

Worship and Minister to God

The word translated as “worshipping” (or “ministering to the Lord”) in Greek is leitourgountōn, which originally meant serving in a priestly or temple role. Isn’t it awesome that God has made us priests of the temple that He abides in.

A Spiritual Service

It means the disciples were offering spiritual service—prayer, worship, praise, and devotion—not for people, but directed to God.

Prepare for God’s Direction

Frequent times of prayer and fasting in our lives lead to godliness,  holiness and direction.

The Lord can lead us better when we build on these divine practices that the early church was birthed from.

To serve the Lord with prayer and fasting means dedicating time to worship, seek, and hear from God in a focused way, putting aside distractions, expressing dependence on Him, and being ready for His leading.

May You Pray:

Holy Spirit who lives in me, fulfil Your holy ways in me.

Holy Spirit who lives in me, teach me the holy ways to live.

Holy Spirit who lives in me, teach me to minister to the Lord as the early church did.

Holy Spirit who lives in me, draw me close to Christ the King. Amen.

 Bless the Lord. Keep going. Build your relationship with the Lord more each day, the rock on which we stand.

 [strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, ‘We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.’ So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” Acts 14:22–23]

Forgetting Those Things.

Beloved,

When we come to Christ, we are to leave everything behind, forgetting those things from our old life—and start a new life in Him.

[Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13–14]
Forgetting those things which are behind.


We should forget the following 😊:

* The past is dead
* Our old man is dead
* Our old perverse ways are dead
* Our old corrupt mindset is dead
* Our old lies are dead
* Our old habits are dead
* Our old flesh is dead

We are no longer driven by the sin nature, but by our new, Spirit-led divine nature. We should not get distracted by the pleasures of this world for too long.

Christianity is not for civilians, but for the soldiers of Christ.

[No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also, if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things." 2 Timothy 2:4–7]

A Militancy to Christ

Divine Love is not weak, but strong, courageous, and bold.
 This takes the character of Christ to be formed in us over the weeks, months, and years.
 He is our Commander in Chief, whom we learn to obey.

[Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses." Revelation 19:11–14]

Live Forgetting Those Things Behind Us

Beloved, we are also included in this divine army on the earth. To follow Christ means leaving—and forgetting—the old things. As we approach the outpouring of the Spirit this Pentecost (next Sunday),
make every effort to live in the newness of life through the Holy Spirit.

Abide in Him at every opportunity. Keep fasting and praying in all holiness.
Do not be discouraged but rejoice. Fight the good fight of faith.

Bless the Lord.
Live in thanksgiving and praise—
Never looking back,
But always moving forward and upward
In the things of Christ Jesus.

[Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19]

Beloved, 

One of the very first greetings spoken by the risen Lord to His disciples was:

“Peace be with you.”  John 20:19

On the evening of the resurrection, when the disciples were gathered in fear behind closed doors, Jesus came and stood among them and spoke those powerful words. It was not a casual greeting, but a deep spiritual declaration — a peace bought at a great price for us all.

“But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5]

The peace Jesus offers us is not the kind the world gives. It is a peace that was secured through the suffering of the cross — a divine transaction where our sin was exchanged for His grace.

All Believers Should Live in Peace & From Peace

As believers, we are not only called to live in peace, but to live from peace — the inner calm and assurance that comes from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22]

Greet One Another

It would be good to get into the habit of saying “Peace be with you.” as greeting to all especially the believers. We want to habitually keep the magnificent words and blessing of the real peace” only given in Christ, alive.

Peace be with you always!

May you all in this time of the ascension encounter the Lord through His Holy Spirit in a real and tangible way - taking you deeper into the depths of God.

May you always be carriers of His divine peace.

Then “Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

Bless the Lord.

[These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16.33

And when you go into a household, greet it. If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. Matthew 10.12

Beloved,

Even when we find ourselves in difficult circumstances, the answer is not always to flee—but to submit to the person, situation, or process, because the Lord is at work.

Hagar fled from Sarai’s presence after being treated harshly by her…

[Now the Angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur. And He said, 'Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where have you come from, and where are you going?' She said, 'I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai.'

Then the Angel of the LORD said to her, 'Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hand.' Then the Angel of the LORD said to her, 'I will multiply your descendants exceedingly, so that they shall not be counted for multitude.'

And the Angel of the LORD said to her: 'Behold, you are with child, and you shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, because the LORD has heard your affliction.

He shall be a wild man; his hand shall be against every man, and every man’s hand against him. And he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.'

Then she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, You-Are-the-God-Who-Sees; for she said,

'Have I also here seen Him who sees me?'” — Genesis 16:7–13]

God Sees Us

No matter what we are going through, we can be sure of this: The Lord sees us. And He provides comfort through His Word:

[And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28]

Live from Victory

We’ve just come through the Easter season. The Lord has risen! These forty days after the resurrection were spent with His disciples, explaining the Scriptures and teaching them about the Kingdom of God.

We too can use this time to grow closer to the Lord.

Victory is not based on how we feel each day but on what Christ accomplished on the cross. This is the rock.

He has handed the baton to the Holy Spirit—to help us live our lives empowered by His presence each day.

Remember Each Week:

Thursday – The New Covenant: The institution of the Last Supper

Friday – His Crucifixion: Our sin laid upon Him; the debt fully paid

Saturday – His proclamation in the spiritual realm: Christ’s total victory

Sunday – Christ is Risen! Freedom from sin, death, and the devil. He has given us everlasting life.

Live with gratitude, thanksgiving, and praise each day.

Beloved, use every moment you can to strengthen your spirit over the flesh and deepen your faith.

We all have an incredible opportunity to walk more closely with God in 2025—don’t miss it.

Bless the Lord. Thanks be to our Holy God for sending Jesus Christ and opening our hearts to follow Him by the Holy Spirit.

[Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death. Rev 1. 17-18]