AGAPE LOVE

AGAPE LOVE

It is a love men did not know
It is a love men do not know

it is a love without beginning
It is a love without ending

It is the love in the universe
That reflects on all earthly beings

It is the love everlasting
Beyond the conditions blocking

It is the love ,if observed,
Heavenly would be the world

It is this love Jesus lived
The love we are called to live

This is the agape love
Jesus demonstrated on the cross!

- Silvester Ezhumala

Health is Wealth;but...

Health is wealth; but do you know what is the secret of health? Health is divided by many as, physical, mental , and spiritual. Why? Man is all these. These are different realms of man. Spiritual is his inmost realm. Mental the second , and the physical the third. Health , in short, is the net result of the integration of all these .

Where does this integration originates from ? It is from his innermost realm , ie , his spirit. That is why John the disciple of Christ greets Gaius his friend thus: " Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and all may go with you,even as your soul is getting along well "[3rd letter of John].

The "soul" here , is meant spirit. This is where man meets God ,who is Spirit. God as the source of every good , He is the source of health also. When man is in communion with God he enjoys health. What blocks this communion is the block to health also. What blocks the communion with God is nothing but a life away from him. This is called sinful life.

Now if one is in such a state of soul what should he do to re-establish this communion? He should, first be aware of his sinfulness. Then he should be sorry for his miserable state. Ask God pardon for his sinful life. Decide to live a lif in communion with God.

The mission of Jesus Christ is to liberate man from his sinful state and reconcile him to God .This reconciliation through Jesus Christ is the basis of man's reconciliation with his fellow beings. This total reconciliation with God and fellow beings will bring true health to man! Wish you good health!

Dear brothers and sisters, I invite you to comment on this reflection!

With love, your brother,Silvester

"FORMLESS AND EMPTY"

BeforeGod commanded " let there be light ", the Bible says in genesis, "darkness was over the surface of the deep . The earth was formless and empty". Is this not the case of man until he is enlightened by the Spirit of God ? Is this not true that sinful darkness is over his life? Is it not true he is formless ,ie, without being moulded to the likness of God ? Is it not that he is empty, until he is filled by the Spirit of God?

Now dear brothers and sisters, how can this present formlessness and emptiness of man can be changed? First the Spirit of God should move over him. For this, the Word of God must be spoken to him. It is by listening to the word of God, the Spirit begins to move over him. secondly, he must surrender to the Word he listened. Then he is being created a new man ! We need such enlightened new men to enlighten others and to make our world better and better. The kingdom of Darkness should disappear and the new kingdom of Light and Life should appear! Are you for this? Please , comment !

With love , your brother silvester

THE CREATION AND NEW CREATION

The Bible says in the book of Genesis :" In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters"

The following verses narrate the creation of things and men.

Note the statement here :"the Spirit of God was moving over the waters". The creation of things and men were the result!

Water & Spirit = The first creation

Now I would like to invite your attention to the second creation.That is narrated in the Gospel of John.

There JesusChrist declares " I tell you the truth , no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and Spirit ".

Again, the Water and Spirit !

The first creation is to the earthly kingdom. The second is to the heavenly kingdom!

When Jesus commanded to His disciples ,"therfore go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit", He was asking the disciples to co-operate with Him in this second creation of men to the heavenly kingdom.

As the darkness that was over the earth disappeared when God said "Let there be Light!", so , the sinful darkness that is in you and over you shall disappear , at the moment you accept this newcreation call to the heavenly kingdom!

My dear brothers and sisters , may the loving Lord bless you with His grace to submit to Him!

With much love,

Your brother Silvester.

Nothing is impossible to God ; but..!

I have heard often people saying that ' nothing is impossible to God'. Yes, it is hundred percent true. Because, God is omnipotent. But , the question is whether will He do everything impossible to man? The answer is - No.

For example,God created sun.But , does He interfere in its rising and setting? No. God created trees and plants. But does He interfere in their growing and flowering? No.

God created everything , preserves and regulates them through the laws He has given.

It is thus regarding man also.He has to live according to the laws given to him. Then ,one may ask 'how do you explain miracles happening?' Is it not the interference of God?

Now, what are miracles? they are something extraordinary to man.These things happen by the changes that take place in man, not in God. When man being aware of his utter helplesness cries to God , he experiences His presence in an extraordinary manner. These manifestations are miracles to man!

Yes, you can have any number of miracles in this sense.That is not because of any changes or interference from the part of God, but because of the changes taking place in man towards God!

If, my brothers and sisters, you have any comments ,you are most welcome!

Your brother Silvester