October 18

You must search for God´s will for your life.

Insist on Reading the Bible .

God wants your faithfulness.

He just wants from you yourself!

And He wants you 100%!

Just take the first step and He will do the rest.

He promises that He will take care!

Depend on God!

He is able to satisfy all your necessities.

Search for Him and learn from Him!

The more you know the Lord, The more He will talk to you and change you.

A free briefing of Mukesh Kumar preaching.

 

 

 



October 4th

"A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. It is better to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart. Frustration is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart."

Ecclesiastes 7:1-3

 

God is telling you:-Consider your life! How important is it to you to live  righteously?

The Word of God gives you Peace in times of war. It gives joy in times of sadness.

 

"Rejoice in the Lord Always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4

"Therefore, my Brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!" Philippians 4:1

"And the Peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7

 

It doesn´t mean that you don´t care. You live ok because you live in Peace. And Peace is to have a calm mind.

"I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it." Philippians 4:10

Regardless the circumstances.

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." Philippians 4:12

You must change your perspective of life. Rejoicing in the Lord is more than conquering things. You must be influenced by the Holy Spirit. Joy is part of the fruit of the Spirit:

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, Peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness," Galatians 5:22

So, you can´t live happily if you are not filled with the Holy Spirit.

The Bible brings joy to your life. You see so many examples of God working favorably to His people.

"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. now remain in my love. If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father´s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." John 15:9-11

We rejoice because of God´s joy in us!

Earthly things can´t make you satisfied completely.

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passes away." Revelation 21:4

 

Pastor Poliana

 

September 27

The Fellowship of the First Believers

Acts 2:42-47

 

"They devoted themselves to the apostles´ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."

• They dedicated themselves to learning and we imitate them. You come to church to learn. Every meeting in the church or small groups has a message for you. Even if you know the Bible by heart, believe there is something else new for you to learn.
• They recognized the authority  of the apostles. Do you recognize the importance of your pastor? Do you love your church? Do you stand up for it? Do you guard it?
• They devoted to fellowship. Coming to church is a chance  to meet your friends. (Hebrews 10:24-25)
• They shared food and prayers.  It´s very important to eat together. Jesus did this several times. He also prayed together. And those christians were together praying. This way they were calling Jesus´presence.

"Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles."

• They were not afraid, they feared God. The presence of God was so real that they wanted to stay together. They were witnessing miracles! (Mark 16:17)

"All the believers were together and had everything in common."

• They were United under the same doctrine.They were all baptized. They were been trained to heaven! 
• If you are coming to church and you don´t like this Christian environment (the praises, the worship...) what are you expecting from heaven?

"Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need."

• When we are together celebrating, we have the chance to share something we have as food, juice... That´s part of your propoerty.
• God can ask you for something else. (Matthew 19:21)
• Pay attention you will be charged for everything that comes to your hand to do. (Colossians 3:23-24; Ecclesiastes 9:10)
• Remember that your property goes beyond what money can buy.

"Everyday they continued to meet together in the temple courts, They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,"

• They had services everyday in the temple. Those who couldn´t be at the temple brake bread in their houses. We also can do this! Getsêmani Church has services daily, also in the 67 missions!
• Gather your Family! Visit a church in you neighborhood! Promote services at home!Offer your house to host a cell group! Share a devotional book with a friend using internet!

"praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."

• The number of saved people was increasing!
• They were happy people! They sang, they celebrated, they rejoiced in the Lord!
• They were nice! Others liked them! They were pleasant people!
• Their number was increasing of course because of the actoin of God. But, the way they behaved counted. No one likes to be close to boring people... Or a murmurer...

 

By Ana.





September 20

Luke 10:25-37

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

"On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

This is one of the 1st histories of the Bible we learn. It reminds us about mercy, charity, hospitality... Love among foreigners... It leads us to think about mankind...

We are so many, around 7 billion! God loves each one of us. We are very important on the same way to God!

You must balance the certainty that you are important to God and that others are importante too!

Why sometimes are we so cruel?

To show mercy and kindness goes beyond giving food, taking care of wounds...

Why do we ask God to be like Him and don´t react as He would do?

In the parable, Jesus used three different men to teach us.

Those three men were able to help the wounded man...

The priest

He was the mediator between people and God.  Almost a "saint"! But he did nothing. When Jesus came, He the perfect mediator, set us free to access God! And nowadays, all of us are priests. (See Revelation 1:5-6, 1 Peter 2:5)

The levite

Levites were the singers, the musicians, the guards, the bakers... All who werved in the temple or tabernacle. So, all of us are levites, because we are called to serve!

And the samaritan?

Samaritans and Jews were enemies. The first ones were considered unworthy. But Jesus used a Samaritan to teach us that "status" is not important!

The priest and the levite did nothing. And God expects from us faith, but faith together with acts.

Decide today to be kind, nice, to gift someone, to call someone instead of waiting for a call...

Decide to greet people wishing for real the grace and Peace of Jesus!

Decide to look like Jesus and act like Him!

Decide to love!

 

By Ana

 

September 13

Luke 7: 37-50

Matthew 26:13

 

Why what that woman had done is going to be told?

 

Jesus wants us to listen to the gospel.

Jesus wants us to show our love for Him!

Jesus wants us!

He wants our love, our lives...

Why people are so concerned about public demonstration of love for Jesus?

People care about what other people will think...

How is your heart when you come to church?

Do you come with a broken heart?

Do you come willing to surrender, to praise Him, to pour on Him your love, your best perfume?

How much does public opinion weights on your worship?

Take courage and say: - I don´t care!

 

 

 



 

 

By Pr Poliana

September 6

"Enter through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and spacious and broad is the way that leads away to destruction, and many are those who are entering through it.

But the gate is narrow (contracted by pressure) and the way is straitened and compressed that leads away to life, and few are those who find it." Matthew 7:13-14

 

There are two groups: a group of many and a group of a few.

In which group are you?

The first group is going to destruction. They are going towards destruction.

They are living their lives.

They chose this way because the gate is larger... It´s easier! They can go whatever they want, say the words they wish, walk with people that take them away from Jesus...

 

The second group is composed by those who are walking to life.

Only a few!

Because the gate is narrow! To go through this gate people must search for God and be free from their sins and bad habits. People must put some things behind...

The Holy Spirit is the one able to transform us in order to go through the small gate.

 

Nowadays, we see lots of people saying that they want Jesus and His salvation but living a life completely different from what Jesus requires.

We must fear God! We must take God seriously! Jesus is coming back!

Deuteronomy 12:1-7.

God was instructing people. There are some attitudes we must take. Christianism is for the strong! Not for the weak or timid!

If you don´t destroy some things in your life, you are going to be destroyed!

Matthew 19:16-26

It´s impossible from ourselves to leave behind what we need to leave! But with God is possible!

There´s something for you to do!

You must choose!

 

What God had to do He has already done!

What do you have to do to enter heaven?

We have our excuses...

Sometimes we think we are good enough, holy enough...

Ask: "- God! What do I still lack?"

At first, you may feel sad for leaving behind some habits... But believe in this promise:

 

"Jesus said, Truly I tell you, there is no one who has given up and left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for My sake and for the Gospel’s Who will not receive a hundred times as much now in this time—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life."

 Mark 10:29-30

 

By Pastor Poliana

 



August 30

Seven years of Gethsemane English Ministry!

For another year we were together ...
So much happened!
Not only was the time who passed ...
We rejoiced and weept, prayed, suffered, celebrated, made war and testified, TOGETHER! 
Together we were victorious!
Yes, in everything we were victorious because our victory is

 the victory of God's will!
Therefore, our anniversary celebration could not be different!
It was a celebration marked by the presence of the Lord!
In moments of prayer,

 

when praising and worshiping,

 

  

when listening the calling to take our place,

 

being exhorted to commit ourselves with the Kingdom of God,

 

in moments of gratitude for life,

 

 

thanking God for  the miracles He has performed in our midst!

Glory to God!
Let us be thankful!
Let us be grateful to God for the privilege of knowing Him

and the opportunity to serve Him!
Let´s recognize that over this past year, as in previous, we were together every Saturday and in other activities of the ministry, not by our individual skills and talents, but because the Lord so wished.
He has been pleased with us!
May Jesus continue helping us to stay in the center of His will!
May God keep on revealing His plans to us!

May the Holy Spirit help us to obey Him fully!

Let´s keep our hearts and never fail in understanding that everything, absolutely everything, is Him and for Him!
May God bless us!