DIRECT REVELATION Poem Devotional

Posted on October 10, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 10 The Power of God’s Word
I received my message from no human source, and no one taught me. Instead, I received it by direct revelation from Jesus Christ. – Galatians 1:12 (NLT)
DIRECT REVELATION
A poem and essay by ILMA
No human wisdom can make you understand things
Only God can make you discern something
When you have a close relationship with Christ
He will fill you with courage and grant you insight.
I received my message from no human source
All the things I know is from the Lord
I get direct revelation from the one I truly love
He prepares me to join him later in heaven up above.
Do you hear God saying things to you? Many people freak out when I tell them God talks to me. I started conversing with God at an early age of seven. I wanted to ask questions and no one really listened to a little child then. So, I started asking him first and later on tell him how I feel. I didn’t hear human voice directly but somehow, something inside me would tell me what I needed to know. When I studied the bible in my twenties, I was astounded to know that all I knew from my chats with God was written in the bible.
The bible says that we can receive direct revelation from God. Do you have a close relationship with Christ to actually hear him?
PRAYER
Lord, keep me close to you.
REFLECTION
Do you get direct revelations from God?
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FULL & COMPLETE BY CHRIST Poem Devotional

Posted on October 9, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 9 The Power of God’s Word
And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself. – Ephesians 1:23 (NLT)
FULL & COMPLETE BY CHRIST
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you feel empty and incomplete in your life?
Have you accepted and committed to Christ?
If you believe that Christ came to save you
You will be part of his church which renews.
You will have a new life and die to your old self
You will give up self-effort and seek God for help
You will be made full and complete by Christ
He will fill you with his Spirit and you’ll gain insight.
For many years of my life, I chased dreams, ambitions and approval from others. I felt incomplete and empty despite all these efforts. When I gave up rebellion, disobedience and self effort, Christ revealed to me the toxic gospels that I believed in before. The word of God changed my view and led me to the truth that only Christ can make us complete. I stopped relying on myself. Instead, I focused on Christ’s mercy and grace.
When we believe in Christ, we become part of his body. He fills us with his spirit that makes us full and complete. We stop performing and start following and living in love. We become dependent on him.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to focus on you always.
REFLECTION
What things and dreams keep you from focusing on Christ?

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SPIRIT WITHOUT LIMIT Poem Devotional

Posted on October 3, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 3 The Power of God’s Word
He is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the spirit without limit. – John 3:34 (NLT)
SPIRIT WITHOUT LIMIT
A poem and essay by ILMA
When Jesus was with us, he spoke only of God’s word
That is how Christ won and conquered the world
He was sent by God to save mankind from sin
He sacrificed his one and only Son for us to be redeemed.
God grants us his spirit without limit if we allow it
If we cooperate with Him, we will enjoy all his gifts
As we speak God’s word, we allow the Spirit to thrive
The hungrier we are for his word, the more we will enjoy life.
Have you ever experienced an encounter with God’s spirit? I used to have a very soft voice at once point in my life. I was supposed to sing for a mass and didn’t have to use a microphone. I had to fill the church with my voice. I prayed that I will be filled by the Holy Spirit and be used to let the congregation hear my voice.
To my amazement and to others who knew me, my voice filled the church.
The bible says that when we speak of God’s word, God will give us the spirit without limit. The spirit will use us to glorify God.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to welcome your spirit always.
REFLECTION
Why is speaking God’s word essential to Christians?

THE ULTIMATE GIVER Poem Devotional

Posted on October 2, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 2 The Power of God’s Word
No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven. – John 3:27 (NLT)
THE ULTIMATE GIVER
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you believe that without God’s grace you cannot have anything?
Do you think that you have a job because you are worth something?
Are you boastful of those talents, skills and wealth that you possess?
Are you thankful for all that you own or do you continually obsess?
No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven
All things come from the Father who loves all his children
Be thankful because all things you have comes from Him
He wants you to enjoy all his creation and be free from sin.
Do you enjoy God’s creation? Are you thankful for each little or major things that you have in life? The world does not want to recognize the ultimate giver, the Lord God Almighty. We have a lack of gratitude for the things we receive from him. Some people claim it was their own doing that made them have such things. God is the source of all things.
No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven. So, why can’t we be thankful for everything we have because the bible says that we won’t receive anything, unless God gives it to us?
PRAYER
Lord, help me to remember that everything comes from you.
REFLECTION
Why is an attitude of gratitude essential to receive more blessings?

COME TO THE LIGHT Poem Devotional

Posted on October 1, 2014 by ilmaarts

October 1 The Power of God’s Word
All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants. – John 3:20-21(NLT)
COME TO THE LIGHT
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you in the midst of adversity and trials?
Are you boldly embracing God’s will or in total denial?
All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it
They do not want to change and faithfully commit.
Those who are righteous are equipped to win the fight
They want others to see what God does in their lives
If you want victory over sin, then come to the light
You will reap the harvest that God promised in your life.
I lived in total darkness a good number of my life. It was an awful time of hopelessness and desperation. I hated myself and had a hard time accepting others. I lived in total harmony with the world’s system. Self-glorification was the motivation for doing almost everything. It was a life full of misery and conflict.
The bible says that those who do evil, do not want to come near the light for fear of being exposed but those who are righteous, come to the light so others can glorify God.
PRAYER
Lord, enlighten my life always.
REFLECTION
How has God shown light in your life?

BORN OF THE SPIRIT Poem Devotional

Posted on September 30, 2014 by ilmaarts

Sept 30 The Power of God’s Word

I assure you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. Humans can reproduce only human life, the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. – John 3:5-6 (NLT)

A poem and essay by ILMA

Are you born of water and the Spirit?

Do you adhere to God’s word and live it?

Humans can reproduce only human life

The Holy Spirit can bring you discernment and insight.

I assure you, only those born of the Spirit can enter God’s kingdom

The spirit can get you out of bondage to sin and lead you to freedom

Soak in the Holy Spirit so you will know God’s will for you

Allow him to live inside your heart and constantly renew.

There was a time in my life when the Spirit was so alive in me. Those were the years when I was transitioning form a wayward life into the life that Christ wanted for me. As my nature dictated, I was mostly inclined to follow its selfish desires, but the Spirit of God entered my heart as soon as I asked God to save me.

The bible says that no one can enter God’s kingdom unless we are born of water and the Spirit because only the Holy Spirit can give birth to a spiritual life.

PRAYER

Lord, never let me grieve your Spirit.

REFLECTION

How can you let the Spirit stay in your heart?

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WHO CAN SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD Poem Devotional

Posted on September 29, 2014 by ilmaarts

Sept 29 The Power of God’s Word
I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God. – John 3:3(NLT)
WHO CAN SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you looking forward to see God’s kingdom?
Are you free from sin and enjoy freedom?
Are you inclined to be good or remain a sinner?
Do you allow the enemy to lose or be the winner?
Unless you are born again, you cannot see heaven
Abiding in his will makes you one of his children
Be like these little ones who are pure in their spirits
If you live by God’s word, you’ll always want to seek Him.
What does it take to see the kingdom of God? Many believers have many views about this. Even the apostles and disciples of Jesus in their time didn’t comprehend what are the prerequisites to enter the heavenly realm. When Jesus was teaching, some of the children were gathered around him, but some of his disciples where shooing away these little ones. So, Jesus told them that unless they become like these little children, they won’t enter the kingdom of God.
The reply of Jesus to his apostles when they asked how to see the kingdom of God is to be born again. They didn’t realize that Jesus was speaking of being born by the spirit.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to stay pure to see your kingdom.
REFLECTION
When were you born again?

GOD MAKES THE SEED GROW Poem Devotional

Posted on September 28, 2014 by ilmaarts

Sept 28 The Power of God’s Word
It is not important who does the planting or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. -1 Corinthians 3:7 (NLT)
GOD MAKES THE SEED GROW
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you still do the same old things you used to be?
Are you constantly changing your ways to become free?
Do you listen to those who bring you closer to God?
Are you contented with life and your status quo?
It is not important who does the planting or watering
What matters is that God makes the growing
Live your life in the Spirit and be in constant harmony
You will reap a harvest of love, joy and tranquility.
“Change” is the only constant thing in this world. When people resist it, many things happen to them. Human nature clamor for control over things and situations. “Change” can disturb the comfort zone. Many fears arise from “change” because of the fact that it is something new. We cling to the “power of knowing” because we are in control if we do. We don’t want to let go of that power.
The bible says that it’s not important who plant or water the seeds of God’s word because it is God who makes it grow. God makes everything work out for good.
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to let go of control and embrace “change.”
REFLECTION
What changes in your life are you still resisting?

SIMPLE AND CLEAR Poem Devotional

Posted on September 22, 2014 by ilmaarts

Sept 22 The Power of God’s Word
I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan.
-1 Corinthians 2:1(NLT)
SIMPLE AND CLEAR
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you use simple words to tell others of God’s plan?
Are others focusing on your prowess or on God’s son?
Whenever we try to impress others with lofty words
We are walking on the brink of following the standards of this world.
The Spirit tells us the precise words to use
He never misleads people or makes them confused
It is the enemy that wants people to be perplexed
The devil’s strategy is to make simple things more complex.
I used to be a very complex person. Attention to details and analyzing things gave me so much pleasure until the Lord revealed to me that it was a stronghold in my life. I always wanted to have an answer whenever my mind starts figuring out how something works or how someone thinks. It kept me in the wheel of worry and judgment. It became an impediment for me to enjoy life and to accept others as they were.
The bible tells us that Paul talks about using simple and precise words to tell others of God’s secret plan. He discourages believers to use lofty words and impressive wisdom. God is very clear with his plan, no gray areas.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for being clear.
REFLECTION
Why is precision and clarity important in preaching God’s word?

BECAUSE YOU LOVE ME Poem Devotional

Posted on September 21, 2014 by ilmaarts

Sept 21 The Power of God’s Word
For the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God. –John 16:27 (NLT)

A poem and essay by ILMA
You reap a harvest of blessings because you love me
Those who love me will have peace and be free
For the Father loves you dearly because of your faith
HIs promises will be fulfilled and you will feel great.
You will spread love to your sisters and brothers
Because you love me, you will take care of each other
Your obedience to my word will manifest in your life
It will bring to completion your purpose of being the light.
Have you ever been in love? Do you remember how elated you were when you were at the stage of courtship? It was invigorating when you were all bubbly and excited to know this person more and experience his or her love. Because you love this person, you got into commitment and probably married him or her. As you become one, you learn to accept each other and try to learn to do everything out of love.
The bible promises those who believe that they will have the love of God the father if they continually believe in Jesus Christ. They will experience the same love that was given to Christ by God.
PRAYER
What an honor to be loved by you, heavenly Father.
REFLECTION
Does your life manifest the love of God?

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