Supercilious

He Has the Birthday, We Get the Gift

"Monogenes" - He Is Uniquely God-Man; one and only of a kind; The only begotten   

                                                                                

 Old Testament & New Testament Aptly Described HIM (copied from docs)

                     In Genesis - He's The Seed of the woman.  

                     In Exodus - He Is The Passover Lamb.  

                     In Leviticus - He Is The Scapegoat.  

                     In Numbers - He Is The Serpent lifted up.  

                     Deuteronomy  - He Is The Cities of Refuge.  

                     In Joshua - He Is The Scarlet Thread on Rahab's.  

                     In Judges -  He Is The Perfect Judge.  

                     In Ruth -  He Is The Kinsman Redeemer.  

                     In 1 & 2 Samuel -  He Is The Trusted Prophet and                                            
                                                    True Son of God.  

                     In 1 & 2 Kings - He Is The Promise Keeper and A   
                                                  Jealous God. 

                     In 1 & 2 Chronicles - He Is The Reigning King and 
                                                         and Deliverer!

                     In Ezra - He Is The Faithful Scribe.  
                     In Nehemiah - He Is The Rebuilder of broken walls.  
                     In Esther - He Is The Mordecai at the gate.  
                     In Job - He Is The Redeemer Who Lives!  
                     In Psalms - He Is The Lord, Who Is my Shepherd.  
                     In Proverbs - He Is The Wisdom.  In Ecclesiastes, 
                                             He Is our True Satisfaction. 
                     In Song of Solomon -He Is The Beautiful.  
                     In Isaiah - He Is The suffering Servant.  
                     Jeremiah - He Is The Righteous Branch.  
                     In Lamentations -He Is The weeping prophet.  
                     In Ezekiel - He Is The Son of man.  
                     In Daniel - He Is The 4th man in the furnace.  
                     In Hosea - He's The Faithful Husband.  
                     In Joel - He Is The One Who Restores.
                     In Amos - He Is The burden-bearer.
                     In Obadiah - He Is The Mighty Judge.  
                     In Jonah - He Is the foreign missionary.  
                     In Micah - He Is our peace.  
                     In Habakuk - He Is 'The Lord in His holy temple'.  
                     In Zephaniah - He Is The Lord, mighty to save.  
                     In Haggai - He Is The Lord of hosts.  
                     In Zechariah - He Is The Fountain of cleansing.  
                     In Malachi - He Is The Sun of Righteousness. 

                     In Matthew - He Is The Promised Messiah.  
                     In Mark - He Is The Faithful Servant.  
                     In Luke - He Is The Friend of sinners.  
                     In John - He Is The Son of God.  
                     In Acts - He Is The Ascended Lord.  
                     In Romans - He Is The Justifier. 
                     In 1 & 2 Corinthians - He Is The God of all comfort.  
                     In Galatians - He Is The Redeemer from the curse of 
                                             the Law. 
                     In Ephesians - He Is The Head of the church. 
                     In Philippians - He's The All-Sufficient Christ.  
                     In Colossians - He Is The Fullness of God.  
                     In 1 & 2 Thessalonians - He Is The coming Lord and 
                                                                The Coming Judge.  
                  In 1 & 2 Timothy - He Is our Mediator and our Master.  
                     In Titus - He Is The Blessed Hope.  
                     In Philemon - He Is Payment for our sin-debt.  
                     In Hebrews - He Is The great High-priest.  
                     In James - He Is The Judge standing at the door.  
                     In 1 & 2 Peter - He Is The Chief Shepherd and The 
                                                 Morning Star.  
                     In 1, 2 & 3 John - He Is The Word of Life;  
                                                    The Bridegroom & The Truth. 
                     In Jude - He Is the King coming with the church. 
                    In Revelation - He Is King of King and Lord of Lords!  

The creation revolves around His sovereignty, freedom and time

          The Creator; The Unique Son of God, chose to be born in a lowly manger in order for Him to die for our inherent sin.  He gave His life to all, He give eternal life only to those who believes in His death, burial and resurrection.  He continues to give us      spiritual blessing and material needs beside. 

HE IS JESUS CHRIST!

                        JESUS SAID:, "IF YOU ONLY KNOW THE FREE GIFT  OF GOD AND WHO IT IS THAT IS ASKING YOU FOR WATER, YOU WOULD HAVE ASKED HIM, AND HE WOULD HAVE GIVEN YOU  OVERFLOWING RIVER."- John 4:10 NCV


            

               
                                                                             


                 

HUSTLE BUSTLE JOSTLE

                                                                HUSH THAT ENERGY

As Christmas day is approaching, the hyperactivity especially of moms are very rampant and observable wherever and whenever places to go.  The department stores and groceries are full of pushy and hurrying people during this time of the year. We can always take notice the big change of movements and behavior  amongst thousands.  Extravagant spending causes stress and pressures that have entered the way of life, the home and work places and the unmindful individuals which are perhaps more than those 'in control' of things and budgets.  How sad!

Let's think about?  Why will Christmas brings distress instead of relief? Why will it add heaviness and debts instead of freedom and gladness? Have someone redefined it's one and only meaning, effect and influence?  Let's have a quick recall and look back, probably create the picture in our minds.  

Behold! God The Son Became Flesh!

• 31/2 BC, The Only Begotten Son of God was born in a lowly  manger.                                                             
• The angels said, "fear not"; "glory"; "be still"                                                                                                                   
• Don't fear or loss courage/ don't be discouraged
• Glory!!! or be joyful; Be still or relax/stop worrying!                                                     
• It is Happy birthday of Jesus Christ, The only Saviour of mankind,
• God incarnate! God in flesh! because of His love for every human.                
• When he was 33 years old, He gave up His life on that rugged cross, to pay     for every single sin that man can commit starting from Adam to the last person that will live on this planet earth.  His humanity is now about 2,010 plus years old; this is the Christmas! 
• For Him to give humankind His life and a full victory over sin, death and the devil. Jesus Christ body was buried but on the 3rd day He rose again! This is His best and perfect gift to man!

Faith on the Gospel message gives peace instead of confusion.  It brings joy instead of misery. It brings order and harmony instead of upheaval.

It brings courage instead of fear. And the package deal, when He gave His dear life to man, He gave security eternal for anyone who believes.  He gave eternal life instead of insecurities.  He turns sorrows into joy; darkness into brightness and emptiness into blessedness. This is supposed to be our pattern in our days and age!

If any of us can grasp it's true meaning, then unnecessary cares and hurrying can be done away with. Elizabeth and Mary found and understood that.   They burst into singing praises and filled their lives with faith rests and calmness in their busy work.  Zechariah, the priest became dumb and mute because of His unbelief.  Herod became very deceiving-trying to outwit even the wise men, angry and ruthless because he didn't know Jesus Christ! Restlessness was the image of King Herod!

Shopping, gifts giving and merrymaking will only find meaning if first we have understood the meaning of Christmas.  Living within our means will be an effect.  Moms modelling the gentle spirit can influence their kids to have a restful and brave life then being generous as an attitude of the heart but not pleasing men. There's joy from within no matter how little we have or challenges surround us.

Enjoy the rest of the preparations, Christmas is 5-days away! A merriest Christmas everyone minus the hustling, bustling and jostling!      

A MEMENTO

                                                            

His Short Biography

Born in Davao City in 1957 May 17.  The 3rd and youngest among 3 siblings and only son. His mother, a member of US veteran nurse, told her story that she asked God to give her a boy child that would serve and love God.  She gave birth to a son at  40. His father was a farmer.  He has two older sisters.  

Psalm 139:16 "Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in Thy book all Thy members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, Oh God!"

His Formal Education

Kindergarten: Pag-Asa UCCP Preschool

1st grade: PWU Phil Women University, Davao city

2nd & 3rd grade: Siliman University, Dumaguete City
Graduated Elementary & High School: Christian Academy of Manila, Nagtahan, MM

College major in Literature: Shelton College, Florida, USA

Masteral Course: MA in Theology, Faith Seminary, New Jersey, PA

He came back to take care of his ailing mother.  He pastored and planted churches but always reminded people that he was just an instrument that His plan and purposes are done in some particular places at those times through him.

Got married: March 16, 1987 in Philippines 

Children: 3, eldest daughter followed by two sons

Unknown to many:

• 1966 he was chosen to be one of the children to welcome the visit of the late Pres. Ferdinand Marcos. At the airport arena in Davao city, he was carried singlehandedly by then president of the land.
• At 10 years old he was one of the children singer in FAT Folk Arts Theater by then First Lady I. Marcos.  He was one of the few selected after those difficult auditions for about a hundred children. 
• Got saved in a youth camp at about 14 years old directed by Pastor Ed Ormeo.
• 1986, he prayed that  Mrs. Corazon Aquino becomes the country's president.
• During his elementary and high school, he was awarded the best in Guitar playing (plucking) classical songs. 
• At 16 y.o, was with the student team, visited Jerusalem, Israel with their Regent, Dr. Carl Mc Intire who preached, "you now stand where Jesus once stood, walking where he used to walk but will you follow in His footsteps?"   He said this was his turning point not to quit his studies & made that decision to serve The Lord wholeheartedly. 
• In 1986 he was already a pastor, won first prize in interpreting a commercial song for Barclay products held at Rizal Theater, Manila.   He was a soloist.
• Trials and testings in his life and service were not few which he contended with faith, joy and hope in God.  He suffered many hardships,persecutions on account of his faith , animosities and indifference from people with much tears & prayers.
• Never once complained about his illness, he accepted his life with bravery and courage, the way God meant it to be. 

His Work and Passion:

The Word of God is what keeps him busy in his studies everyday.  He owns a library and electronic gadgets was where he invest time and money.  He pastored 3 churches, planted several in coastal and remote places for Christians there.  He was speaker to youth camps, Bible conferences and a Bible School teacher.  He was a super dynamic preacher,  fiery speaker and very compassionate friend.   He is a sought after singer in weddings, congress and confabs. During college, he was their only foreign student member of their school choir in Shelton College, Florida.  He was a national church planter who worked with the Independent Gospel Missions (IGM) based in Rochester, New York.  His field of missions is Mindanao, Philippines particularly Sta. Maria town and her villages, coastal, mountain tribes and local barangays. 

To his family:

A superb family man! A loving husband to his wife and responsible father to his children.  He was a great provider, thoughtful at all times and never forgot especial occasions, not one.  He saw to it that his family is partner to his ministry and part of his flock.  He was always thankful and expressive of his love and attachment with his beloved ones.  He trained them to be independent, studious, hard worker and voluntary in their love and work for the Lord.  He shew them by his life example how to live the faith that he confesses.

His flock:

Remember his sacrifices all throughout those hard years.  He would take children to church for Sunday School. He would take adults to Church and bring them back home.  He would feed the hungry.   He loved people so much especially their salvation and was a magnet and life of the party.  He would go miles and miles  extra to help mankind and allow them to hear the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.  He oftentimes reminded his flock and family that God was his first love above all else. 

He founded the Morning Star Academy, established in 1990, a Christian school for the basic education for children from all walks of life preparing them to live on earth to have a good life, successful work and preparing them for eternity by their faith in Jesus Christ.  

Expressing my Thoughts in Poetry 2

DIVERSE FLIGHTS

                                                                     

                                        Kissin' goodbye...

                                                                  Happiness...

                                        "I'll see you when I come back..

                                                                  Excitement!...

                                         Lots of prizes awaiting... 

                                                                  Applause...

                                         "Performance been well"...

                                         
                                                                  Appreciation...

                                         
                                          Missed opportunities....
                                                                   Failures...

                                                                  

                                          Leadership soars, has following...

                                                                  Success...

                                          Dreams and visions fulfilled...

                                                                  Reality...

                                         Time  employed in good use...D

                                                                   Fruitfulness...  

                                         Stumbles over and over yet keep rising up...

                                                                   A winner...

                                         Silence, another life's breath at dead-end...

                                                                   Separation...

                                         It is final flight, angels bidding...

                                                                   welcoming...

                                         Heaven at last!... Glorious eternity!..    

                                                                    Sweet Victory!...

Strange, how these flights affect us...Written on 10/12/2010 while contemplating the brevity of man's life on

earth and the eternity of the soul- in heaven or in hell?                                             

This poem is dedicated to those who say I have touched their lives, it's not me but God In me!                                                              

      "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be 

        no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore 

                                   pain."- Revelation 21:4"                                                                                          


Flights Victory Taste 

        Oh Victory Victory at last! 

  It is the realm fulfilled!

Expressing my Thoughts in Poetry 1

                                                        

THE HAND

When life gets tough, STOP!

Take a while, look inside.

Unceasingly, there is the Hand    that guides;

Almost always, we give no heed.

Sighing to the worlds care,

yet dangling on its thrills beside.

Unnoticed, leading to the brink;

Exhausted, lame, confused.

Gratefully, man has a secret place

The heart to keep its agonies, the woes.

Playing safely secured, hypocrisy that is;

Crumbling in sorrows but deceiving self.

HUSH! The Hand that molds and guide,

Never forsakes us, never gets tired.

Always inviting gently 'rest my child';

"in My gentle Hand and secured arms abide."

His Hands clasp mine and yours!

                                                          

I wrote this on 7/21/2007. I hope you will be blessed. "Jesus Christ said, 'come to Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy and my burden is light."- Matthew 11:28-30
                               

An Optimistic Mind and A Conqueror

"a merry heart doeth good like a medicine."- Proverb 17:22

Mr. Minte told of his life experiences.  He said since childhood he knew and was taught about the reality of the proverb by King Solomon in the Bible.  Yet as he was growing up and hardships began to over take his life, the joy of living eloped from him. He was not taking charge but his problems and difficulties were the focus of his mind.  Nevertheless,  despite the obstacles, he finished college but not being well prepared, he landed as a company security guard for a living.  He was enrolled at night in a college of law because he wanted to become a lawyer.  During his sophomore year,  he met a lady which he ended marrying, bore children that made him quit from the law school.  Unknown to the family and his friends, this made him very discouraged and angry. The smiles and laughter were only pretensions which in the later times he could no longer hid.  He ignored his family let alone made decisions by himself that produced very devastating results.  He became very addicted to the lottery and gambling that his house was taken by the sheriff.  He lost the family's house when he mortgaged for a sum of money to meet his and family's pressing needs.  As the family grew large, his income remain small and his inner struggles continued deep within. However, in all of his crazy decisions, his wife remained faithful, caring for them and kept still. She taught their children to respect and listen to their father.  She taught them to be thankful to their meager income and to study hard in school.

           Mr. Minte continued to be a strange person to his family and never shared a thought.  Until one day, he was very weak and lost consciousness while doing his job.  His co-workers rushed him to the emergency unit in a government hospital.  He was confined for several days until he recovered.  All the while his good wife was beside him, gently making sure she understood the doctors advise and prescription for her husband.  This got his attention and compassion.  Upon reaching home, he vent his anger upon himself and cried very loudly or the first time during his adulthood.  All of his misgivings were exposed which turned out to be the cure for his lost happiness.  The following day, he was already talking to his children.  He fought hard his pride until he was able to say sorry and asked forgiveness from his wife, children and friends.  He began to be interested again in the intricacies of life and people around him.  He started to value his work and co-workers.  He started to open up his problems and visions as well. Fortunately, he never struggled giving up his addiction to gambling. It was automatic that when he strengthened things out in his life, the vices never attracted him anymore. He could not thanked enough the example of his beloved wife.

              He called his hospital experience as God's 'blessing in disguise.'  In fact he admitted that almost all trials in his life were meant to call his attention to return to God and for a godly living.  He acknowledged that all life's battles are only in the mind.  Win or lose- depends mostly upon his choices.  Fear and Courage depend on what his mind believes. He decided do the right thing in the right way and so brought back his lost life.  All that they purposed in their hearts, the family consulted the Lord Christ first and were willing to be guided by the Holy Spirit then the turn around happened.   He no longer is enslaved by the game of chance and outbursts of anger.  His face started to regain the long lost smiles and happy laughter. His eyes became brightly smiling in optimism He enjoyed the company of real friends again, those that warned him of his evil habits.  He enjoys his work until the present and during weekend helps his wife in their small banana cue business.  All their five children are in harmony and enjoy their school and home life.  It's true problems and trials don't go away, but this time Mr. Minte has the discernment and the courage to face every situation.  He had committed to that one goal, of making life better and meaningful for everyone, to him and for the glory of God! To swallow pride and make right decisions are worth it all!

         How many of us experienced or are experiencing the same as what happened to Mr. Minte?.  There is always time to be transformed.  Begin with God and act upon His system of rules.  Live it out!