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CONTENTS EDITORIAL

PRAYERS FROM PSALMS

Sherin Johnson

Sergy Biju

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CONTENTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH SCRIPTURAL BLESSINGS

POEM-CONTENT IN CHRIST ALONE

Dyse Ann Jeemon

Keziah Merin Chacko

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ETYMOLOGYCONTENTMENT

SEVEN EXPRESSIONS OF THE LORD’S FAVOR

Rev. Shyam Raj

Pr. E.D Chelladurai

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Pastor. E.d. Chelladurai Pastor. E.d. Chelladurai served God with Operation Mobilization for 12 Years as a All India Bible Teacher. For the last 29 year he he has been working as a NIV Bible Translator of Tamil and Kannada languages in Biblica the International Bible Society. About 6 years He led an Independent Church in their Tamil and Kannada Services. Pr Chelladurai is married to Stella and they have two beautiful daughters named Grace and Glory One grandson named Jaden.

Sergy Biju Sergy is an IT engineer, simultaneously he is working for the lord in His kingdom. He inspired many through his meditations from Psalms and visual Bible studies. He is passionate about working amongst the youths for the Lord.

Dyse Ann Jeemon Dyse Ann Jeemon hails from Kerala, India, a member of Sharon Fellowship Church, India. At present she works as a Registered Nurse in the United Kingdom and is a member of Bethel IPC, Belfast. God's love has truly made her life so beautiful and His word inspires her everyday. Hence, she love to share her testimony and the word of God to everyone.

Keziah Merin Chacko Ms. Keziah is working as a Speech Language Pathologist in Bangalore. She is dedicated to the Lord’s ministry and pursues her theological studies. She is involved in various ministries with her church. She is passionate about leading.... lives to the real love of God.

Rev. Shyam Raj Rev. Shyam Raj has completed his M.Th in mission. He also holds a Master's degree in history. He lives in Bangalore and is a renowned Bible teacher and preacher in India and abroad. He is married to Riji.and blessed with twins Jordan and Joshah.

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Editorial

Sherin Johnson

The secret of joy for a Christian is to be content in all situations whether it is in full or in want. We need to dream for the best to achieve in life, at the same time we must desire to be happy and content in all that God has given us. In Philipian 4.13-14 the Apostle Paul says “I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I

am

self-sufficient

in

Christ’s

sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.

Nevertheless, it was right of you to share [with me] in my difficulties.” Paul was most content when he enjoyed plenty of things in life as well as in times when he was in need of

things.

Therefore,

the

secret

weapon

towards contentment is leaning on to Christ and His power. Rely on God’s promises in Christ and He strengthens us to be content.

As you flip through the pages you will learn more about leading a contentful life that is

Chief Editor SHERIN

JOHNSON

full of joy and peace while being in a world that calls for the passing pleasures.

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CONTENTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH SCRIPTURAL BLESSINGS

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he Bible brings our attention to various blessings both spiritual and physical and illustrates with different characters and parables. So, we all know that blessings are something that we receive with the favor and love of God Which ultimately brings us lots of happiness. Therefore it is very interesting to know more about these blessings promised for us in the Bible.

These blessings could be either materialistic or spiritual. However.

These blessings are intended for us to trust God in time of need to be content and joyful. The holy Bible says ‘’And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus’’ Philippians 4.19.

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What is Materialistic Blessings God is the source of all blessings. God blessed the whole earth without any discrimination to any lives. The blessings we see in our life as well as in our family are God's blessings. Moreover, the health, joy, job, success and prosperity that we enjoy in our life are the materialistic blessings God has given us. Therefore we read in Deuteronomy 7.13 that “He will love you, bless you, and multiply you. He will also bless the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground, your grain and your wine and your oil, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock, in the land that he swore to your fathers to give you.’’

Spiritual Blessings We receive the Spiritual blessings by the grace of God. Hence the Bible says in Ephesians 1:3-5 that “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love, he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.” Let us remember the fact that we have been spiritually blessed on a daily basis if you are chosen by God for a righteous living. We have to be thankful to God that by His grace we have been born again and received the baptism of the water and Holy Spirit. But sadly, many consider only materialistic things as blessings of God and deteriorate the significance of spiritual blessings.

Since many consider blessings of God merely temporary materials of the changing world they are not content with what they have and remain greedy.

Let us remember the fact that we have been spiritually blessed on a daily basis if you are chosen by God for a righteous living. We have to be thankful to God that by His grace we have been born again and received the baptism of the water and Holy Spirit.

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God is a Rich God Our God does not lack anything. He just lavishly gives. He is the source of all good gifts for which we don't need to pay. However He gives everyone according to their needs and who always knows what is the perfect thing to give for His children.

The book of James 1.17 says “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Heavenly lights who does not change like shifting shadows.” Do not compromise to live like the pagan worldly pattern rather choose to live in contentment.

The Bible admonishes us in Luke 12.30-31 that “For the pagan world runs after all such things and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and all these things will be given to you as well.” We often compare ourselves with others’ success, wealth, happiness and end up not being satisfied with the good things we have in our life.

Do not Lose Our Focus Not being happy with what we have or what God has given us often shows that we are more focused on worldly pleasures that don't last long. It also proves that we have lost our insight on spiritual aspects that we are really appointed for.

Remember the Bible says in the book of Mathew 5.6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”

Overcome Greed It is human nature that the more you receive the more you want. Greed is a main cause for dissatisfaction.

Therefore, whenever such thoughts come up to us let us keep in mind what Jesus Christ said in Luke 12.15 “Then He said to them, ‘Watch out!

Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

He is the source of all good gifts for which we don't need to pay. However He gives everyone according to their needs and who always knows what is the perfect thing to give for His children.

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What Happens When We Don’t Find Contentment?

Lost in the World Constantly thinking about possessions and materialistic things will lead us from spiritual

thirst

to

material

greed

resulting

in

loss

and

abandoned from the plans of God. We should remember that once we were a lost sheep and God our heavenly father bought us and saved us with a very high price - “the Blood of Christ.”

Forget Our Identity We are called as Children of God and what God wants from his children is to find happiness and trust in Him and thus rejoice always. But our unsatisfied and unhappy heart shows we forgot who we really are, in particular all who are lost in worldly pleasures have lost their true identity in Christ.

Commit Sins The Bible says in the Book of Ephesians 5:5 “For of this you can be sure, no immoral, impure or greedy person- such a man is an idolater- has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.” So let us always be mindful that whenever the greed of money and possessions comes within, we are committing a sin.

Separation From God This is a very simple yet very important thing that every Christians must know and should always remember that every sort of sin separates us from the love of God.

our unsatisfied and unhappy heart shows we forgot who we really are, in particular all who are lost in worldly pleasure have lost their true identity in Christ.

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How to Express Contentment?

Showing Gratitude In 1Thessalonians 5:18 the holy Bible says “give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Let us always be thankful to God, for this also proves our love towards our Heavenly Father. Being thankful is not just an expression of contentment but remember when we do this, we are in the will of God. Growing More in Christ Our eagerness to grow more in Christ shows our contentment of living with Christ every day. The Bible says in Colossians 2:6-7 that “So then, as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him. Rooted and built up in him, strengthened in faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”

Preparing Ourselves For The Kingdom of God The Bible says in the book of Matthew that the day of the Lord’s second coming is unknown and that He would come at an unexpected hour so let us prepare ourselves for the great day of triumph. Finally, let us ask ourselves, is God pleased with my life? My dear brothers and sisters, our God is a rich God for He is rich in love and compassion. He does not count our transgressions and forgives us knowing that we are mere dust. So always keep in mind that everything we have in our life is beyond what we truly deserve to have and be thankful to God for everything. Lets live in this world with much gratitude. It is so meaningful to be content in Christ rather than living in lost identity, a life full of sin and separation from God. Hence the Bible says “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” 1Timothy 6:6-7. May God bless you to lead a life full of the Joy of the Lord.

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CONTENTMENT -AUTARTEIA The term contentment is defined as, the State of being free from cares becomes a satisfaction with what is already one’s own, a disposition of mind undisturbed by anxiety or envy. The Greek term autarteia, means sufficiency or to be sufficient, is seen 174 times in the New Testament. It is not a passive acceptance of the status quo, but the positive assurance that God has supplied one’s needs, and the consequent release from unnecessary desires. A Christian can be self-contained because he has been satisfied by the grace of God (2Cor 12:9).

In the Old Testament The Hebrew term Yaal or “be content” indicates pleasure or willingness to do a certain action, usually on which has been requested by another person. The Christian spirit of contentment follows

the

fundamental

commandment

of

Exo.20:17

against

covetousness. Not everyone is truly content with his or her life.

Oftentimes we are unsatisfied and seek more for what we don't have and who we are. Through scripture however, we are commanded to be content with all we have in life. Use these Bible verses to remind you not of what you don't have and who you are not, but of what you do have, who you are, and who you can be.

Merriam Webster Dictionary describes content as feeling or showing satisfaction with one’s possessions, status, or situation. Contentment might imply that one is satisfied, appeased or gratified. A person that is not

content

may

feel

disappointed,

disheartened,

or

displeased.

Discontent, as described by Merriam Webster, is a sense of grievance or a restless aspiration for improvement. We live in a time in which contentment, as defined by the world, is a hair's width from our reach.

By worldly standards we seek more success, more stuff, and more selfindulgent relationships. Each day we hope to gain more, and each night we slump into bed wondering where it went, feeling discontent. Let me conclude with a question to ask yourself: are you content with what you have?

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Happy are you, O Israel!

Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord, the shield of your help, and the sword of your triumph!

Your enemies shall come fawning to you, and you shall tread upon their backs.”

Deuteronomy 33.29

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PRAYERS FROM PSALMS

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lessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers (Psalm. 1.1)

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We may be like Joshua and Caleb who had a different Spirit from the rest of the Israelites and inherit

the

promised

land by being faithful to God.

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Content in Christ Alone KEZIA MERIN CHACKO

Lord, I look to You earnestly For strength to live in content Let me not love the world Nor anything that it may present Nothing else I desire more But to do Thy will, not my own Fill me more with Thy Spirit, Lord I pray to You most of all You're my God who pays heed You give ear to my every plead For all You grant, I thank indeed For all you withhold, I do not need Blessed and happy is the man Who seeks Your face diligently His eyes when fixed on You alone Shall see Your favour abundantly 24

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SEVEN EXPRESSIONS OF THE LORD’S FAVOR

1. THE LORD INTERACTS WITH THE PERSON: The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day (Genesis 18:1,33).

When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, he left, and Abraham returned home.

(Genesis 18:33).

2. THE LORD DOES NOT BYPASS THE PERSON: He said, “If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by."

(Genesis 18:3,5).

Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.” “Very well,” they answered, “do as you say” (Genesis 18:5).

3. THE LORD ENQUIRES ABOUT THE FAMILY: “Where is your wife Sarah?” they asked him. “There, in the tent,” he said. (Genesis 18:9).

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4. THE LORD MEETS THE UNTOLD NEED: Then one of them said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.” Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him (Genesis 18:10).

5. THE LORD ASSURES OF HIS ABILITY: And the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, saying, ‘Shall I indeed bear a child, when I am so old?’ (Genesis 18:13,14).

Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son” (Genesis 18:14).

6. THE LORD REVEALS WHAT HE DOES: Then the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?

(Genesis 18:17).

7. THE LORD REMEMBERS THE PURPOSE: For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so that the LORD will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.”

(Genesis 18:19).

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JESUS CHRIST IS PRINCE OF PEACE

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

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