We continue to pray for the safety of all Israelis who live under the looming shadow of terror. May Zion be delivered from those who wish to harm her and may the Almighty’s right hand continually shelter her inhabitants.
I want to personally thank the hundreds of thousands that have joined us in praying for Gilad’s safe return and I ask that you continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
By,Pr.Hagges sponsored by Pr.P.Miguel
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Sunday, 23 October 2011
The oyster
Turning Pebbles Into Pearls
"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."1
Into the shell of an oyster a tiny foreign body—such as a tiny parasite—finds its way into the soft oyster body. "The intruder, though microscopic, is a source of irritation and pain to the soft body of the oyster. Unable to rid itself of the unwelcome 'guest,' the oyster seeks to reduce the irritation by coating it with layers of soft, iridescent mother-of-pearl material from its own shell. Over time, the oyster transforms a painful irritation into a beautiful pearl of great value."
Most of us have "tiny parasites" or annoying "pebbles" that come into our life on a regular basis … many of which can be very frustrating and even painful.
But every one of these annoyances gives us a chance to grow and mature. Some will require great patience, others tough love. Some will require our turning the other cheek, some confrontation, and some kindness and understanding. For example, addicts need to be treated with tough love. Bullies require us to maintain healthy boundaries. Cheaters need to be confronted. Manipulators need to be managed. Control freaks need to be resisted, guilt throwers need to be challenged, and toxic people may need to be avoided, and so on.
With God's help, if we so choose, we can turn every one of these annoying pebbles into
"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."1
Into the shell of an oyster a tiny foreign body—such as a tiny parasite—finds its way into the soft oyster body. "The intruder, though microscopic, is a source of irritation and pain to the soft body of the oyster. Unable to rid itself of the unwelcome 'guest,' the oyster seeks to reduce the irritation by coating it with layers of soft, iridescent mother-of-pearl material from its own shell. Over time, the oyster transforms a painful irritation into a beautiful pearl of great value."
Most of us have "tiny parasites" or annoying "pebbles" that come into our life on a regular basis … many of which can be very frustrating and even painful.
But every one of these annoyances gives us a chance to grow and mature. Some will require great patience, others tough love. Some will require our turning the other cheek, some confrontation, and some kindness and understanding. For example, addicts need to be treated with tough love. Bullies require us to maintain healthy boundaries. Cheaters need to be confronted. Manipulators need to be managed. Control freaks need to be resisted, guilt throwers need to be challenged, and toxic people may need to be avoided, and so on.
With God's help, if we so choose, we can turn every one of these annoying pebbles into
Never stop
Rewards of Persistence
"A lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in king's palaces."1
What could a tiny lizard possibly teach us? It teaches the rewards of persistence which "takes it to the top."
Another has said, "The race is not always to the swift but to those who keep on running." Among other things, fulfilling God's will for our lives means reaching our total God-given human and spiritual potential. We don't have to be geniuses to do this, but we do need to be persistent and keep on keeping on regardless of our circumstances.
The Apostle Paul experienced all sorts of trials and setbacks. He was shipwrecked, stoned and left for dead, whipped and beaten, and thrown into prison for promoting Christianity. He knew firsthand what it was to experience loneliness, cold and hunger. The interesting thing about this is that Paul penned some of his great letters to the churches while in prison, as did John Bunyan as he wrote Pilgrim's Progress when he was in prison.
I listened to a preacher some time ago, a preacher who had cerebral palsy and struggled with every word he spoke. I was deeply moved. God used this man to influence hundreds of lives for all eternity. If ever I saw persistence it was in this man. In spite of his debilitating handicap, he reached his top and was maximizing his full potential.
God has a plan and life-purpose for each of us, too. To achieve it, it won't happen without dedication, commitment, hard work, and persistence. As Paul said, "It is God himself in his mercy, who has given us this wonderful work … and so we never give up."2
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, in the midst of setbacks and the disappointments of life, please give me the gift of persistence so that I will never give up the goal of becoming all that you want me to be, and to keep on doing what you want me to do. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
"A lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in king's palaces."1
What could a tiny lizard possibly teach us? It teaches the rewards of persistence which "takes it to the top."
Another has said, "The race is not always to the swift but to those who keep on running." Among other things, fulfilling God's will for our lives means reaching our total God-given human and spiritual potential. We don't have to be geniuses to do this, but we do need to be persistent and keep on keeping on regardless of our circumstances.
The Apostle Paul experienced all sorts of trials and setbacks. He was shipwrecked, stoned and left for dead, whipped and beaten, and thrown into prison for promoting Christianity. He knew firsthand what it was to experience loneliness, cold and hunger. The interesting thing about this is that Paul penned some of his great letters to the churches while in prison, as did John Bunyan as he wrote Pilgrim's Progress when he was in prison.
I listened to a preacher some time ago, a preacher who had cerebral palsy and struggled with every word he spoke. I was deeply moved. God used this man to influence hundreds of lives for all eternity. If ever I saw persistence it was in this man. In spite of his debilitating handicap, he reached his top and was maximizing his full potential.
God has a plan and life-purpose for each of us, too. To achieve it, it won't happen without dedication, commitment, hard work, and persistence. As Paul said, "It is God himself in his mercy, who has given us this wonderful work … and so we never give up."2
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, in the midst of setbacks and the disappointments of life, please give me the gift of persistence so that I will never give up the goal of becoming all that you want me to be, and to keep on doing what you want me to do. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Old -Fashioned Courtesy
Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically."1
It has been said that the job of the preacher is to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable! So here goes!
I often hold the door open for people when entering or exiting a restaurant or store—be it for a woman or a man, the young or the old, a boy or a girl. Most are appreciative and say thank you, but quite a few don't bother to say anything. I'm often tempted to say, "You're welcome," anyhow, but bite my tongue.
And it never ceases to amaze me how many people ask me via email to do something for them without saying please, thank you, or anything courteous—not to mention drivers who cut in front of you on the highway, etc., etc.
Or like I've said before about the many people who just leave their shopping cart out in the parking lot for someone else to put away … some even leave them in car parking spaces. And what about people who throw their garbage out of their car window and litter the magnificent highways we are so privileged to have, at least where I live? And what about those who dump their empty beer and soft drink cans and trash along hiking trails in our beautiful forest and mountain areas?
I can't help but wonder how these self-centered, thoughtless folk act at home?
Whatever happened to old-fashioned courtesy—thinking of others, saying please and thank you, cleaning up our own messes, picking things up after ourselves, and fixing what we break?
In the early church Christians were known for their love for one another. Would to God that this were true today. Love is always expressed, not in what we say or in what we believe in, but in what we do and how we treat others. And I don't think we can have love without courtesy and thoughtfulness towards others. Furthermore, it's the little things—not the big things we do—that define who we really are.
Let's make sure we reflect the love of God and Spirit of Christ in everything we do and say. "WWJD—what would Jesus do?" is still a good principle by which to live.
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, again today I pray, please help me to be as Jesus to every life I touch and give me the wisdom to know what you would do in situations where I am not sure how to act. May I be known for my love and concern for others and always be Christ-like and courteous in every situation. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
It has been said that the job of the preacher is to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable! So here goes!
I often hold the door open for people when entering or exiting a restaurant or store—be it for a woman or a man, the young or the old, a boy or a girl. Most are appreciative and say thank you, but quite a few don't bother to say anything. I'm often tempted to say, "You're welcome," anyhow, but bite my tongue.
And it never ceases to amaze me how many people ask me via email to do something for them without saying please, thank you, or anything courteous—not to mention drivers who cut in front of you on the highway, etc., etc.
Or like I've said before about the many people who just leave their shopping cart out in the parking lot for someone else to put away … some even leave them in car parking spaces. And what about people who throw their garbage out of their car window and litter the magnificent highways we are so privileged to have, at least where I live? And what about those who dump their empty beer and soft drink cans and trash along hiking trails in our beautiful forest and mountain areas?
I can't help but wonder how these self-centered, thoughtless folk act at home?
Whatever happened to old-fashioned courtesy—thinking of others, saying please and thank you, cleaning up our own messes, picking things up after ourselves, and fixing what we break?
In the early church Christians were known for their love for one another. Would to God that this were true today. Love is always expressed, not in what we say or in what we believe in, but in what we do and how we treat others. And I don't think we can have love without courtesy and thoughtfulness towards others. Furthermore, it's the little things—not the big things we do—that define who we really are.
Let's make sure we reflect the love of God and Spirit of Christ in everything we do and say. "WWJD—what would Jesus do?" is still a good principle by which to live.
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, again today I pray, please help me to be as Jesus to every life I touch and give me the wisdom to know what you would do in situations where I am not sure how to act. May I be known for my love and concern for others and always be Christ-like and courteous in every situation. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
Violence
Psalms 17:4,5
I avoid the paths of violent people, my steps stay on paths, brother do not reattribute violence with violence instead show the person that the spirit of God dwells in you.
Love and humility is the chain that never breaks.
Your humble servant,Pr.Miguel
I avoid the paths of violent people, my steps stay on paths, brother do not reattribute violence with violence instead show the person that the spirit of God dwells in you.
Love and humility is the chain that never breaks.
Your humble servant,Pr.Miguel
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Does Jesus Care?
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
Pr.Miguel , your humble servant
Pr.Miguel , your humble servant
Monday, 17 October 2011
Benin
I am so happy that in my ministerial career and ordained them too, I am so happy today to receive a email of one of my spiritual sons and friend, Pr.Elsie he is the head Pr. in Benin republic, he just said hi and December he will be in Brasil in one of the biggest festival with Prs, from around the world.
God bless you,Pr Elsie
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Pride and Humility
I had a blessed day, due to the fact i was i little bit traumatized-by family debacles, but but i try not to bring my familiar matters or contradictions, to the world wide web, if i am suffering with any personal issue, i make sure the net or msn,sms,fb,twitter is not the place to solve them, that's one of the reasons I closed my FB, today i only have my twitter and my blogs, but its not for my personal issue or use.
I may be angry with someone, or even be on the right side, I always find in me a time to let the anger disappear, and tell the person i am sorry, or forgive me, that's true Christianity, But have you seen those persons that let PRIDE rule over them, they offend you,they call you names, or even do terrible thing to you, they can be 100% wrong but they never humble and say, my friend i am sorry, or I apologies for the harm i caused to you, instead they wait for you to say sorry and that glory just lifts them up.
Dear bloggers, friends and follower's, you can be right all the time but remember that Jesus, hated the pride, and he always embraced the humble.
Jesus hated the pride so much that he made parables of them Luke 18.9 to 14, I dont teach you out of my own pride, or because of my academical understanding, I teach out of the grace of our Lord Jesus, and the teaching he left.
So what I ask of you, dont be an anorexic person, people that suffer from anorexia, think they are fat while they are thin and dying, go out there and say sorry, forgive me, dont let the person go to the grave with a anger about you.
Humble, humility brings exaltation from God. We read that blessed are the meek, but we prefer to exalt before the next? If Jesus were-born today, we would find in a Mary, who found favor before God to be humble (Luke 1:48)
God bless you, I love you all.
Next to that great man,of God,and my spiritual father too (David Miranda), and father of nations with over 1 million churches worldwide, is my humble mother Amelia Miguel, meeting a humble man, who does not care about money,or fame, but loves humbleness and souls.
I may be angry with someone, or even be on the right side, I always find in me a time to let the anger disappear, and tell the person i am sorry, or forgive me, that's true Christianity, But have you seen those persons that let PRIDE rule over them, they offend you,they call you names, or even do terrible thing to you, they can be 100% wrong but they never humble and say, my friend i am sorry, or I apologies for the harm i caused to you, instead they wait for you to say sorry and that glory just lifts them up.
Dear bloggers, friends and follower's, you can be right all the time but remember that Jesus, hated the pride, and he always embraced the humble.
Jesus hated the pride so much that he made parables of them Luke 18.9 to 14, I dont teach you out of my own pride, or because of my academical understanding, I teach out of the grace of our Lord Jesus, and the teaching he left.
So what I ask of you, dont be an anorexic person, people that suffer from anorexia, think they are fat while they are thin and dying, go out there and say sorry, forgive me, dont let the person go to the grave with a anger about you.
Humble, humility brings exaltation from God. We read that blessed are the meek, but we prefer to exalt before the next? If Jesus were-born today, we would find in a Mary, who found favor before God to be humble (Luke 1:48)
Next to that great man,of God,and my spiritual father too (David Miranda), and father of nations with over 1 million churches worldwide, is my humble mother Amelia Miguel, meeting a humble man, who does not care about money,or fame, but loves humbleness and souls.
Monday, 10 October 2011
Family and love
Shalom,greetings dear bloggers, and readers, sad,sad, it's like what the scriptures says what gaineath a man to gain the whole world and losing is salvation, and it's the same thing I will say, a man without family is a lost man,
No money can buy love of a family, even if you had a bad past with your family, family is family, and love is love.
One cannot enter the kingdom, with hatred among family, every Jesus went his brothers,mother were always there.
I love all my family, no family is perfect family, but all famiies have a drop of love in them.
Today and Wednesday during my sermon, I will pray for all families.
Love.Pr.Miguel- broadcasting from Arima T&T
No money can buy love of a family, even if you had a bad past with your family, family is family, and love is love.
One cannot enter the kingdom, with hatred among family, every Jesus went his brothers,mother were always there.
I love all my family, no family is perfect family, but all famiies have a drop of love in them.
Today and Wednesday during my sermon, I will pray for all families.
Love.Pr.Miguel- broadcasting from Arima T&T
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Tomorrow will be a blessed day,
Sunday here come to step on head of satan, be blessed all my bloggers and out there.
I love you Pr.Miguel
I love you Pr.Miguel
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Souls
Souls,
Greetings beloved, once more is Pr.Miguel, it was a blessing being on the altar of God, today I spoke about the calling for gaining souls, Proverbs 11.30 wise is he who gain souls.
It is very sad to see day, and nite and hear or see, young man and woman die without knowing the Savior Jesus Christ, I recall last note when I felt so bad watching on tv on national geographic, and they had a special program about young people on gangs and drugs, and some of them are just 15 to 17 years old of age...
I saw that and just cried and wished there was more as Christians that we can do,it is the duty o every man kind to win souls for the kingdom.
Mark.16.15 the scriptures tell us that every soul that has breath must become fisher of men, believe me dear readers at the end of the day, it is me and you that will reap and enjoy the fruits o life. Because you used the talents that God gave you.
today I have a curriculum that is very good looking before men,but before God I still have to achieve more for the kingdom,.
So dear brother go out there and step on the head of that devil and win that soul for God.
Thank you and please support my blogg. With whatever you can.
Love Pr.P.Miguel
Greetings beloved, once more is Pr.Miguel, it was a blessing being on the altar of God, today I spoke about the calling for gaining souls, Proverbs 11.30 wise is he who gain souls.
It is very sad to see day, and nite and hear or see, young man and woman die without knowing the Savior Jesus Christ, I recall last note when I felt so bad watching on tv on national geographic, and they had a special program about young people on gangs and drugs, and some of them are just 15 to 17 years old of age...
I saw that and just cried and wished there was more as Christians that we can do,it is the duty o every man kind to win souls for the kingdom.
Mark.16.15 the scriptures tell us that every soul that has breath must become fisher of men, believe me dear readers at the end of the day, it is me and you that will reap and enjoy the fruits o life. Because you used the talents that God gave you.
today I have a curriculum that is very good looking before men,but before God I still have to achieve more for the kingdom,.
So dear brother go out there and step on the head of that devil and win that soul for God.
Thank you and please support my blogg. With whatever you can.
Love Pr.P.Miguel
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