Youths...

¹⁸ “Therefore hear the parable of the sower: ¹⁹ When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. ²⁰ But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; ²¹ yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. ²² Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. ²³ But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” ( Matthew 13:18-23)

There are 4 types of youths in church:

The Disinterested: He/she is the first example Jesus gave. He/she doesn't understand nothing that is said in the service. He/She doesn't get the message because he/she is in la la land... or distracted, this youth has no interest.

The Forgetful: This youth is the second example on the passage. He/She understands what is being said. They believe it can help them and they feel good, but they easily forget because they don't put it to practice.

The Worried: This youth is seed number 3. This youth also understands but he/she is too worried about their friends, family, career, boyfriend/girlfriend. They consider all those more important than God.

The Excellent: This youth is the last seed Jesus talks about. This youth is different than the others. He/She not only understand what is being preached but they immediately put it to practice. They place God as the most important of their life. He/She is active on their faith and they bear fruits.

Which one are you ?

God Bless

Bianca

P.S: This was preached at our youth meeting, and it was a really good subject to post here.. so enjoy.

Never Alone

“If you love Me, keep My commandments. ¹⁶ And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— ¹⁷ the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. ¹⁸ I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you." ( John 14:15-18)

This is a strong message. In this passage Jesus is promising that the Holy Spirit would come to be a Helper. He promise that we wouldn't be orphans spiritually.

In the service today, it was said that the need of God's Presence inside of a person is vital for their faith. Because when one does not have the Holy Spirit even though they try, something is missing. Eventually their faith will slowly fade away.

The Holy Spirit is the one that gives us strength to resist temptations, overcome problems and keep our faith strong. That why is so important for a person who really wants to be of God, have their baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Like it was promised we will never be alone when we have God's Presence within us.

Its important for you to seek with all of your heart. Knowing God by what you hear is not enough, you need to have that special encounter with Him. Then you will know for yourself that with God you are never alone.

God Bless

Bianca

Not going down...

Last night I was reading Luke 4:1-13, and it talked about when the devil tried to tempt Jesus on the desert. That passage spoke clear to me. Just like Jesus did not give in, thats how we have to be everyday when we are tempted.

We have things wanting to distract us from our faith everyday but just like our Lord Jesus, we must stay strong. Is it easy ?? not always,... but we have to use our faith and keep on moving.

Dear readers, some of you might be going through hard times but I want you to remember that God is greater than any problem. Don't worry greater things are yet to come.

I have my mind set that I will not fall on my faith no matter how big is my problem... I am in Better Hands.

Now its up to you.. will you give in to your problem or stay strong??

God Bless

Bianca

Two Masters

“No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” ( Luke 16:13)

I like this verse a lot. We were actually talking about it in church this week. Let me give you an example. Have you ever had a mean, cruel boss ??? If you have, did you like working with him/her ?? probably not. That is how the bad master is, he has nothing to offer you but bad things. While you serve him, all he do is make you suffer. He brings you depression, sadness, anger, jealousy, etc...

Many people are serving this bad master thats why nothing in their life works. They don't understand that is the only thing the bad master can offer them; an unpleasant life.

Now in the other hand the Good Master can offer an amazing life, but not a lot of people serve Him. Many say they believe in Him, which is fine but their actions show that they serve the bad master. Our Lord Jesus is the Good Master, and He can offer you the life that you want. All you have to do is serve Him.

You have to decide if you want to keep serving the bad master and live a miserable life or serve the Good Master that can give you an joyful life. Remember you can't be in the middle, is all about decision.

Dear reader, Its your choice if you want to keep your normal life or follow the Only One that can make you happy. What is going to be ??

God Bless

Bianca

Holy Spirit

I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

( Mark 1:8)

Now I choose this verse from the Bible, because its something i see alot in the church. There is alot of people that want to receive the Holy Spirit but they apparently think that the pastor or the assistant can baptized them. I mean assistants, pastors, wives can help you with prayer, with fasting but YOU are the only one that can reach that. It depends on YOU !!!! You have to show God how much you want Him to fill your life. Words are not enough my friend, you really have to SHOW Him. Please understand that pastors can baptized you in water but the Only One that can baptized you with The Holy Spirit is God. Don't depend on the pastor's prayer when you are seeking Him on Wednesdays or Sundays. Also don't just pray at church, pray everywhere you go. Your thirst for God's presence must be like you are drowning in a pool and you cant breathe so you need air. You depend on that air to save you, thats how you should be. You depend on God to live.

Dear reader, if you want to have a true encounter with God, it depends on you and no one else

In faith always

Bianca

Time to forgive

Have you ever been hurt by someone that you swore you would never forgive them?? I know I have before I got converted. I been hurt before in the past, I remember I held so much anger against the people who had hurt me. I didn't want to forgive them or trust them because in my head I had the idea that they would hurt me again and I didn't want that. I held everything in my heart... The only thing i couldn't see is that I was the one who was getting even more hurt.

It was painful because the person who had hurt me was one of my good "friends". Every time I looked at her... I wanted to just destroy her with words...I know it sounds bad.. but its the true.

After getting converted I finally realize that I had no right to not forgive her. Think about it this way: If God that is so perfect forgave her; How can I ( sinner) judge her and refuse to forgive her ??? Who am I to do that ??? NOBODY !! It was hard to forgive ? yes it was, because I had to swallow my pride, humble myself and forgive her. But also I had to ask for forgiveness from God and from that person. I was wrong just like she was. i thought it was right to just ignore her and give her the cold shoulder.... but it didn't solve anything because I knew what had happen.

So my friend, until when are you going to refuse to forgive ? Until when are you going to live with this heavy load on your shoulders ? Come on !! Forgive and Be Free !!

Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.

God Bless

Bianca

At the Cross

Since we are in a such special week.... Here is a song about Our Lord sacrifice for us. No one can do what He did for us, It was all for love. ( Read John 3:16 )

In faith always,

Bianca