THE ACTS November 2013 English | Page 9

We always cry out to the Lord and complain why we have to suffer with problematic children or spouses. We always complain about our debts, problems, difficulties, diseases etc. The Israelites, who did not value the power of God, cried out and murmured against Moses and Aaron. They did not pray for the authority of God but only talked about how they survived in Egypt. When we also are unable to bear the temporary problems, ask God to take us away. Satan depresses us and makes us rebel against God. Satan instills fear in us and distances us from God. He always tries to put us down in all matters. But God out of his love wishes that we be far above everything. When we know the will of God for us, we enjoy our prayer time with him. We like to worship God and wish for a long life. Numbers 14:4 says, And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt. Numbers 14:9 says, Only rebel not ye against the Lord, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the Lord is with us; fear them not. God really in Heaven? If we remind ourselves of the cross, then we can know that He is in us in the form of the Holy Spirit as our Comforter. God has given us everything and has blessed us with power to win over them. We need not look helplessly at the mountains, hills or somebody else for help. (Psalm 121:1) Romans 10:8 says, But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; The word is near us and in our mouth. God who is the word is in our mouth. What are we supposed to do? We should prophesy, pray and receive. Even if we are facing big problems, they all can be solved. The scripture says that the word is written on our hearts. So let us change ourselves to speak the word from our hearts. We should use the word to prophesy, pray and fight with God till we can win and testify. Romans 10:9-10 says, That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. We have to show our faith by confessing with our mouth that Jesus is Lord because faith speaks. There is a relation between salvation and accepting Jesus. It is just not enough if we are baptized. But we should also see the blessing being manifested in our life. Among the 40 lakh Israelites who walked in the wilderness for 40 years, Caleb may have lost his family. And his relationship with them may have been severed. He did not worry but only had great faith. As we also face hardships in our journey of life, we should not let go of the faith in our heart and the word in our mouth. We are the children of God who have won over death. We have been created in the image of God. Caleb must have witnessed many tragic incidents and seen people dying. They could have disturbed him. But he was not moved, for his faith was great like The Israelites said that they should make a captain and return to Egypt. But Caleb says that they are ‘bread for them.’ It means that with God’s power, they can easily win over all the problems in Canaan. God will make whatever we fear as our food. Whatever we are afraid of, we can easily overcome them. As we are made in the image of God, we are filled with his authority and power. Even if 10,000 people fall at our side, we need not fear because danger or disaster will not strike us since we are blessed! Hallelujah! Romans 10:6-7 says, But the righteousness which is o