[51] Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed — [52] in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. — 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Our residence is not in this world, but in Heaven with our Dearest Lord Jesus Christ.

How great it is that one day, the Lord will allow us to enter into His house?

However, while we are still dwelling in this world, we will constantly experience spiritual warfare and face battles—the daily trials and challenges. But even so, the Lord has promised that He will be with us.

We are called to take up the whole armor of God daily, that we may be able to withstand the wiles of the evil and stand firm in the faith. (Ephesians 6:13)

[10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. [12] For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

[13] Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

[14] Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. [16] In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; [17] and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, [18] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To the end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.

— (Ephesians 6:10-18)

God is coming soon. He is very near. He is at the door of Heaven, and the trumpets are about to be blown.

Someday, we will be escorted by the angels of the Lord. We will meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face in Heaven.

Be steadfast and hold firm in the faith. Let us not make a mistake of not longing to meet Him in the air.

If you are in a place where things seem dark and going nowhere, remember that the Lord Jesus Christ is with you wherever you go. Call unto Him, and allow His light to enter into your heart. Accept Him today as your Lord and Savior.

Don’t wait for tomorrow to serve the Lord for tomorrow is not promised. Today is the day of salvation.

And one day, as conquerors in Christ, we will enter into the joy of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Greetings with peace and love from our Savior Lord Jesus Christ!

A few months ago, I have come to question myself this: How can I be a vessel of God’s light and love to this world? How can I offer myself as a sacrifice to the Lord in a way that He could use me?

Today, I have been listening to our church’s event JMYC: Sharing is Winning, and the Lord had answered my question.

Growing up, I have always loved writing. The power that words hold had always fascinated me: the way they could paint an image and convey a message to the world. I believe that it is God Himself who has placed this talent in me, that someday, He would use me to share His Word through this talent that He Himself had entrusted in my hands.

And I am beyond grateful to be called to share about His love to the world. Not with my own capabilities, but only through His grace and mercies, so underserved. For apart from Him, I am nothing. It is only through Him that I am able to be who I am today.

That being said, with love, cali is a blog where I will be sharing daily devotions and short topics to ponder on, wrapped with prayers that it would reach souls and touch hearts, drawing people closer to our Lord Jesus Christ.

And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. — 2 Corinthians 2:3

All praises, honor and glory belongs to our Dearest Lord Jesus Christ! Hallelujah! To Him be the glory both now and forever!

Most certainly, I tell you, if a person keeps my word, he will never see death. — John 8:51

Some of us had gone through a lot. In those dark and unguarded moments of our lives, we might have acquired habits grave enough that we’d question why and how we even acquired them in the first place.

The most challenging part of it all is the realization that we have to get rid of them for good.

But in the same way that God held us throughout all of it and showered upon us the abundance of His grace, mercy and love, He will also deliver us from the chains that keep us bound.

Change that comes from the heart needs to be rooted in Christ first.

Have you acknowledged the things that shouldn’t be in your heart? Change begins with acknowledging that we have habits and reactions that need to be removed. Then, it is followed by trusting God and remaining in His word, knowing that He who promised is faithful.

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” — Psalm‬ ‭28:7‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” — Proverbs‬ ‭3:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Turn to the Lord — Surrender your life to the Lord

Your life is not your own. You have to be born again in the Name of Jesus Christ and accept Him as your Lord and Savior.

To open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. — Acts‬ ‭26:18‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Rely on the Lord

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. — ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭37:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Trusting in the Lord requires full reliance on Him. We cannot trust Him but still rely on ourselves.

Trust in God’s wisdom; He will supply your needs. Remember that all things belong to the Lord.

Unite with the Lord — Walk with the Lord through His Holy Spirit in you.

That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. — ‭‭John‬ ‭17:21‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” — John‬ ‭17:26‬ ‭ESV‬‬

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. — Acts‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Serve for the Lord

The church is the people who serve the Lord. No one can stop the church of the Lord.

Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. — Psalm‬ ‭37:3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.” — Psalm‬ ‭112:7‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Triumph in the Lord

“The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.” — Psalm‬ ‭37:40‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.” — Revelation‬ ‭22:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Trust in the Lord in everything you do. Let Him be the one to put purpose in your hearts, praying that in whatever He places in your hands to do, He will be with you until the end.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but shall have everlasting life. — John 3:16

Whenever I think about God’s love, I could not help but be in awe and in full reverence.

Who am I that the King of kings and the Lord of lords would love me and create me in His image and likeness?

Who am I that the Lord Jesus Christ would sacrifice His life and die on the cross to save me from my sins? That the sinner that was once meant to die, should now live and have everlasting life in Christ Jesus?

Who am I that the Lord has loved me even before I knew Him? That before the beginning of the world, He has chosen me?

We do not deserve this love, but because GOD IS LOVE and with His abundant grace and mercies, He has loved us so much.

Oh how great and marvelous are the works of the Lord Jesus Christ!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus Christ,

I thank You for loving me. Even my life is not enough to thank You for everything You have done for me.

I humble myself before You, Dearest Jesus. Please use me as a vessel of Your love, that in the abundance of love that You have showered in my heart, I may also share it to those that have yet to understand what it means to be loved by You, Oh Most High.

Please always hold my heart and my hands. Guide me in the path that I should walk.

I love You, Dearest Jesus.

In Your Mighty Name, I pray,