To the individual person or man who has "come-of-age" (Mature, liberated, empowered, responsible), gone are the days of his life when he would simply say, "Bahala na ang Diyos kung ano'ng mangyayari sa bukas ng buhay ko!" (I leave it all to God whatever happens to my life in the future). And, while saying it, he remains idle or "passive", if not indifferent, rather than taking initiative and proactive moves in response to a persistent call for responsible actions appropriate for the moment.
The time is now fulfilled when "The Helper, The Comforter, The Spirit of Truth" is already inspiring, touching, quickening, and energizing the "Man-of-Age" to wake-up, rise, and take proactive actions for his own good & well-being as well as for the greater good & well-being of those with whom he is committed to live with grace & co-exist in peace, love, joy, and righteousness.
On the practical level in today's age of Apt Sciences & Technologies, there already are myriad of creative & innovative inventions, avenues, systems, facilities, instruments, tools, agencies whether through an individual or through people's organizations, institutions (local & international) where man can establish linkages in order for him to be functional, productive, and fruitful asset of society.
It takes and pays one, therefore, to break off from the comfort of his cloister, and to reach out in good faith, with certainty of hope, and power of love to touch & build lives for Heaven's Glory!
By Grace & Truth of God in Christ Jesus, nothing is impossible!
Go-Grow-Glow in the grace and knowledge of the Good Lord and make a difference for the greater good!
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Peace among peoples with whom God is pleased and blessed. Amen!
© 2010 Jimmy Ladera
http://www.witness.bizeen.com
Friday, July 30, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Uncommon Challenges for the "Man of Destiny"!
In real life, I learned that the unusual challenges that come on the way of the person of character are occasions for him to find and know himself better as to how much he can measure up. For, only in being confronted with uncommon challenges can he increase his learning on the real lessons of life. And, in the process he can experience real growth in the grace, knowledge, and understanding of the Revealed Truth of God.
The more a person learns in depth the lessons of life, thereby, increasing his stock of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, the more privileges, opportunities along with more challenges will be given him so that such stock of indestructible treasures be put to productive use and bear abundant fruits. Concomitantly, the more he will prosper in enjoying long & abundant life, riches, and honour. The wise king Solomon himself uttered, "How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding. For its profit is better than the profit of silver, and its gain than fine gold. She is more precious than jewels; and nothing you desire compares with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are all who hold her fast." (Proverbs 3:13-18, NASB).
Can he be equal to or better than the challenges?
The good news is no challenges will be allowed or given that are beyond the capacity of the Called-out Person to overcome. Otherwise, it defeats the purpose why challenges are allowed which is to mould and create a better person, not to destroy him who is called upon to get through them. In short, what is allowed by Divine Provision is predetermined in accordance with the endowed potentials of the Man of Destiny. For, The Good Lord of all creation knows best the limits and potentials of His creatures!(Psalm 139:1-24).
But what ultimately are challenges for? Purposefully, to prepare the Man of Destiny for the glorious enthronement to the sublime position of leadership & servanthood in Heaven's Kingdom on earth.
Whoever, therefore, amongst the Called-out Ones who are right now in the midst of uncommon challenges in life, rejoice! You are being prepared for the best of rewards yet to come in your calling, career, or profession in life! It’s a privilege and an honour to be singled out and chosen from among the many out there in the rough & stormy sea of humanity! Take note: Many are called but few are chosen! (Matthew 22:14; John 15:16)
Make the most of the opportunity to learn new lessons, find new meaning & sense, and understand the significance and relevance of matters that superficially seemed weird or unpleasant at first glance. Furthermore, get equipped and be made ready to take greater responsibilities alongside new opportunities for growth, progress, and advancement in your personal and professional life. After all, what for is man made alive and active for, but to be a procreator & co-ruler of Him Who made man according to His Eternal Image and Likeness! WHAT AN AWESOME DESTINY!
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Peace amongst peoples with whom God is pleased and blessed!
©2010 Jimmy S Ladera
http://www.witness.bizeen.com
The more a person learns in depth the lessons of life, thereby, increasing his stock of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, the more privileges, opportunities along with more challenges will be given him so that such stock of indestructible treasures be put to productive use and bear abundant fruits. Concomitantly, the more he will prosper in enjoying long & abundant life, riches, and honour. The wise king Solomon himself uttered, "How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding. For its profit is better than the profit of silver, and its gain than fine gold. She is more precious than jewels; and nothing you desire compares with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are all who hold her fast." (Proverbs 3:13-18, NASB).
Can he be equal to or better than the challenges?
The good news is no challenges will be allowed or given that are beyond the capacity of the Called-out Person to overcome. Otherwise, it defeats the purpose why challenges are allowed which is to mould and create a better person, not to destroy him who is called upon to get through them. In short, what is allowed by Divine Provision is predetermined in accordance with the endowed potentials of the Man of Destiny. For, The Good Lord of all creation knows best the limits and potentials of His creatures!(Psalm 139:1-24).
But what ultimately are challenges for? Purposefully, to prepare the Man of Destiny for the glorious enthronement to the sublime position of leadership & servanthood in Heaven's Kingdom on earth.
Whoever, therefore, amongst the Called-out Ones who are right now in the midst of uncommon challenges in life, rejoice! You are being prepared for the best of rewards yet to come in your calling, career, or profession in life! It’s a privilege and an honour to be singled out and chosen from among the many out there in the rough & stormy sea of humanity! Take note: Many are called but few are chosen! (Matthew 22:14; John 15:16)
Make the most of the opportunity to learn new lessons, find new meaning & sense, and understand the significance and relevance of matters that superficially seemed weird or unpleasant at first glance. Furthermore, get equipped and be made ready to take greater responsibilities alongside new opportunities for growth, progress, and advancement in your personal and professional life. After all, what for is man made alive and active for, but to be a procreator & co-ruler of Him Who made man according to His Eternal Image and Likeness! WHAT AN AWESOME DESTINY!
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Peace amongst peoples with whom God is pleased and blessed!
©2010 Jimmy S Ladera
http://www.witness.bizeen.com
Sunday, July 18, 2010
The Secret of "Long Life" Revealed!
Through the facilitation of today's high technology as well as through words of mouth by living witnesses, what now appears new, incredible, & surprising before our keen and unassuming eyes are but realizations & fulfilment of long ago revelations that were once ignored if not deliberately rejected by us when they first came out & made available for our acceptance & patronage.
Practically nothing really is new today except our awareness & acknowledgement of long ago "Concealed Truths" that are now being revealed. Those of us who have the "Eyes of Faith" are blessed to see objectively the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty of life & realities coming louder & clearer! (Matthew 13:16-17).
Speaking of "Long Life" for instance, the principles that remained outstanding since time immemorial yet still hold true & effective even in our contemporary times can be stated thus:
WISDOM & UNDERSTANDING = LONG LIFE:
"How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding.
"For its profit is better than the profit of silver, and its gain than fine gold.
"She is more precious than jewels; and nothing you desire compares with her.
"Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
"Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her path are peace." (Proverbs 3:13-17)
OBEDIENCE = LONG LIFE:
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
"HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER (which is the first commandment with a promise),
"THAT IT MAY BE WELL WITH YOU, AND THAT YOU MAY LIVE LONG ON THE EARTH."
(Ephesians 6:1-3)
Even so in our day-to-day practical life, the open-secrets to a Healthy & Long life are coming out louder and clearer in the form of helpful tips for our benefits. Following are some practicable menu for our observance:
* Moderate, balanced, and clean living;
* Personal hygiene;
* Self-discipline and control;
* Balanced "Cellular Nutrition" & Supplementation;
* Stress-free but active lifestyle that revolve
around "Prayer-Work-Rest-Exercise & Recreation"
* Support Group Activity Involvement
* Fellowship
Providentially, this writer has lived a little longer to now see once more the abundance of provision that were already offered but were lightly taken then.
Fortunately, I'm privileged to have been given now the opportunity to partake on the ground level in an ongoing worldwide campaign to make a healthier world through the so-called Health & Wellness Management Program that introduces the amazing concept of "Balanced Cellular Nutrition".
The contemporary man, therefore, has not much of valid excuses for griping or resenting on what he might have falsely perceived as lacking in terms of answers & provisions for his needs to live a healthy, abundant, and enjoyable life. For, indeed, the principles as well as practicable tips are now an open-secret.
© 2010 Jimmy S Ladera
http://www.fourth_paradigm.bizeen.com
Practically nothing really is new today except our awareness & acknowledgement of long ago "Concealed Truths" that are now being revealed. Those of us who have the "Eyes of Faith" are blessed to see objectively the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty of life & realities coming louder & clearer! (Matthew 13:16-17).
Speaking of "Long Life" for instance, the principles that remained outstanding since time immemorial yet still hold true & effective even in our contemporary times can be stated thus:
WISDOM & UNDERSTANDING = LONG LIFE:
"How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding.
"For its profit is better than the profit of silver, and its gain than fine gold.
"She is more precious than jewels; and nothing you desire compares with her.
"Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
"Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her path are peace." (Proverbs 3:13-17)
OBEDIENCE = LONG LIFE:
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
"HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER (which is the first commandment with a promise),
"THAT IT MAY BE WELL WITH YOU, AND THAT YOU MAY LIVE LONG ON THE EARTH."
(Ephesians 6:1-3)
Even so in our day-to-day practical life, the open-secrets to a Healthy & Long life are coming out louder and clearer in the form of helpful tips for our benefits. Following are some practicable menu for our observance:
* Moderate, balanced, and clean living;
* Personal hygiene;
* Self-discipline and control;
* Balanced "Cellular Nutrition" & Supplementation;
* Stress-free but active lifestyle that revolve
around "Prayer-Work-Rest-Exercise & Recreation"
* Support Group Activity Involvement
* Fellowship
Providentially, this writer has lived a little longer to now see once more the abundance of provision that were already offered but were lightly taken then.
Fortunately, I'm privileged to have been given now the opportunity to partake on the ground level in an ongoing worldwide campaign to make a healthier world through the so-called Health & Wellness Management Program that introduces the amazing concept of "Balanced Cellular Nutrition".
The contemporary man, therefore, has not much of valid excuses for griping or resenting on what he might have falsely perceived as lacking in terms of answers & provisions for his needs to live a healthy, abundant, and enjoyable life. For, indeed, the principles as well as practicable tips are now an open-secret.
© 2010 Jimmy S Ladera
http://www.fourth_paradigm.bizeen.com
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Who is “Of Christ” in today’s High-Tech World?
You may or may not agree with me if I say that in today’s high-tech and complex world, many of the people who are labelled as “Christians” heard & perceived Christ Jesus only theoretically as a mere historical figure of bygone days, and therefore of little significance to the issues and problems of the day.
Obviously, much has already been said about the historical figure in the human person of Jesus, The Christ, through the commentaries of “religionists” or even through reading or sharing of personal testimonies about His life story in small or large fellowship gatherings. Others would even mimic His sufferings & agony in Mount Calvary by re-enacting His crucifixion during Lenten season while herd of fans as well as foreign observers take video footages for keeps or for whatever personal or perhaps commercial purposes.
Undeniably, however, there is a great difference between merely “knowing Jesus theoretically in the head” and “Understanding Him personally and living with Him intimately in the heart”. To me, this issue is of prime importance today more than ever before considering that the signs of the “End Time” are here and now coming louder and clearer.
Furthermore, the inevitability of change for the “good-better-best” or for the “bad-worse-worst” to occur in the immediate or distant future would definitely affect everyone either way. That is why it is very important that you and I need to know “Who is who?” and “Which is which?” with respect to and in relation with the real identity of The Only Savior and Lord of all Who is destined to finally reclaim and rule the world so loved by The Eternal Creator God (John 3:16). And, the bottom line that counts in the end can be found in the answer to the following question: “Where does everyone stand or belong in the trend & current of the unfolding events and developments occurring now and then?”
Now, here’s something very challenging if not intriguing to some, yet worth considering and contemplating for its grain of salt: To be “Of Christ” in today’s high-tech world is to be a careful observer and faithful follower of the exemplary attitude and behaviour exemplified by the person of Christ Jesus Himself. Simply put by way of queries, “Who today can still afford to throw back bread instead of returning evil for evil just to get even?”; “Who today can still give the other cheek after having been slapped on one cheek?”; When Jesus, The Christ, was nailed on the cross in Mount Calvary, what did He pray and ask the Father in Heaven before the dying body of Sacrificial Lamb of God breath its last? Did He ask the Father to hate and destroy His persecutors? Didn’t Jesus instead ask the Father to forgive them for they didn’t know what they were doing?
Do the above questions sound “Old-fashion” in today’s progressive world of rapidly advancing High-Tech fashion and lifestyle?
Gentlemen, find it out for yourself and identify where you stand and where you belong in the scheme of things in today’s world. Take note though, that the one who is “Of Christ” is identified with the attitude, ways, manners, and lifestyle of Christ. Anything else contrary or against the way of Christ isn’t His. That’s why it is not very difficult or hard to distinguish the one who is “Of Christ” from the “Anti-Christ” or the so-called “666”.
Peace, safety, and eternal security be with everyone who love life as Jesus Himself it promised saying, “…I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly”(John 10:10).
Praise, Honor, and Glory be to God in Christ Jesus, and on earth Peace among peoples with whom God is pleased and blessed.
Amen & Amen!
Obviously, much has already been said about the historical figure in the human person of Jesus, The Christ, through the commentaries of “religionists” or even through reading or sharing of personal testimonies about His life story in small or large fellowship gatherings. Others would even mimic His sufferings & agony in Mount Calvary by re-enacting His crucifixion during Lenten season while herd of fans as well as foreign observers take video footages for keeps or for whatever personal or perhaps commercial purposes.
Undeniably, however, there is a great difference between merely “knowing Jesus theoretically in the head” and “Understanding Him personally and living with Him intimately in the heart”. To me, this issue is of prime importance today more than ever before considering that the signs of the “End Time” are here and now coming louder and clearer.
Furthermore, the inevitability of change for the “good-better-best” or for the “bad-worse-worst” to occur in the immediate or distant future would definitely affect everyone either way. That is why it is very important that you and I need to know “Who is who?” and “Which is which?” with respect to and in relation with the real identity of The Only Savior and Lord of all Who is destined to finally reclaim and rule the world so loved by The Eternal Creator God (John 3:16). And, the bottom line that counts in the end can be found in the answer to the following question: “Where does everyone stand or belong in the trend & current of the unfolding events and developments occurring now and then?”
Now, here’s something very challenging if not intriguing to some, yet worth considering and contemplating for its grain of salt: To be “Of Christ” in today’s high-tech world is to be a careful observer and faithful follower of the exemplary attitude and behaviour exemplified by the person of Christ Jesus Himself. Simply put by way of queries, “Who today can still afford to throw back bread instead of returning evil for evil just to get even?”; “Who today can still give the other cheek after having been slapped on one cheek?”; When Jesus, The Christ, was nailed on the cross in Mount Calvary, what did He pray and ask the Father in Heaven before the dying body of Sacrificial Lamb of God breath its last? Did He ask the Father to hate and destroy His persecutors? Didn’t Jesus instead ask the Father to forgive them for they didn’t know what they were doing?
Do the above questions sound “Old-fashion” in today’s progressive world of rapidly advancing High-Tech fashion and lifestyle?
Gentlemen, find it out for yourself and identify where you stand and where you belong in the scheme of things in today’s world. Take note though, that the one who is “Of Christ” is identified with the attitude, ways, manners, and lifestyle of Christ. Anything else contrary or against the way of Christ isn’t His. That’s why it is not very difficult or hard to distinguish the one who is “Of Christ” from the “Anti-Christ” or the so-called “666”.
Peace, safety, and eternal security be with everyone who love life as Jesus Himself it promised saying, “…I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly”(John 10:10).
Praise, Honor, and Glory be to God in Christ Jesus, and on earth Peace among peoples with whom God is pleased and blessed.
Amen & Amen!
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