Who is ruling the world? If you think it is devil, you’re terribly mistaken. God is ruling this world. It’s not the position of your house or the way it’s constructed that determines the direction of your life. It’s God. It’s not the position of stars, sun and moon that controls the universe. It’s God which determines its direction.
We’re living in a world where God who can destroy any kind of evil forces rules. As Galatians 4:8 says, “formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods”. Now you know God. God also knows you. “You can’t and shouldn’t rely on forces of this world. How can you go back to a life of superstition and live with fear about beliefs of this world. You shouldn’t entertain superstitious beliefs,” says Rev Fr Daniel Poovannathil, a Malankara Catholic priest and lecturer by profession.
The direction of this universe and earth is decided by God. It’s time that families accept the Word of God. God’s grace has increased in this world, not sin. God is ruling this world, not Satan. Unless this thought doesn’t enter our minds, our fears and worries won’t disappear, he said in a television programme. “I have seen so many people struck by fears and worries.”
We made mistakes because we didn’t know the power and goodness of God. "Don’t be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom,” says Luke 12:32.
It’s time that families get the strength and power from God. “As we didn’t know the reality, we made mistakes. If we are worried or scared about something, persons, objects or situations, God will save us and retrieve us from that situation,” Rev Fr Daniel says. The Word of God says this. We should accept the Word of God. Pslams 34:7 says, “the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.” Psalm 91:9-10 says, “if you say “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.” Psalms 43:1 says, “do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
“We must have a baptism of our hearts and become true Christians. We must get a transformation from Jesus Christ. We should believe that Jesus is taking care of us. We must believe that God is ruling us,” he says. As Isaiah 41: 10 says, “so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.”
That said, what’s our responsibility? “You should go for the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession and believe in the Word of God, Holy Bible. If you want to enjoy the peace, happiness, forgiveness, grace and salvation from God, you must follow two things. First confess your sins and seek His forgiveness,” he says.
There are ample situations that can justify your sins, but don’t fall for it. “Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear,” say Isaiah 59:1. “God can salvage you from any depth of disaster or failure or calamity. However, God says your sinful acts have kept me away from you. Your sins have turned His face away from you. As a result, He is not able to listen to your prayers,” Rev Fr Daniel says.
If you want blessings and grace from God, you should come out of your sinful activities. “Whatever you pray, God won’t listen if you are leading a sinful life. So confess your sins and turn to God,” he says.
The second import thing is that you should believe in the Gospel. What’s Gospel? It’s the belief that salvation has come to us through Jesus Christ. “It’s proclaiming that Jesus Christ is our Lord and redeemer and worshipping Him. If you do this, there’s hope for you… hope of eternal life. You can become part of Heaven. Through Jesus Christ, yours sins are forgiven. This is Gospel,” Rev Fr Daniel says.
The power of God will then come to us.
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| Rev Fr Daniel |
The direction of this universe and earth is decided by God. It’s time that families accept the Word of God. God’s grace has increased in this world, not sin. God is ruling this world, not Satan. Unless this thought doesn’t enter our minds, our fears and worries won’t disappear, he said in a television programme. “I have seen so many people struck by fears and worries.”
We made mistakes because we didn’t know the power and goodness of God. "Don’t be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom,” says Luke 12:32.
It’s time that families get the strength and power from God. “As we didn’t know the reality, we made mistakes. If we are worried or scared about something, persons, objects or situations, God will save us and retrieve us from that situation,” Rev Fr Daniel says. The Word of God says this. We should accept the Word of God. Pslams 34:7 says, “the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.” Psalm 91:9-10 says, “if you say “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.” Psalms 43:1 says, “do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
“We must have a baptism of our hearts and become true Christians. We must get a transformation from Jesus Christ. We should believe that Jesus is taking care of us. We must believe that God is ruling us,” he says. As Isaiah 41: 10 says, “so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.”
That said, what’s our responsibility? “You should go for the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession and believe in the Word of God, Holy Bible. If you want to enjoy the peace, happiness, forgiveness, grace and salvation from God, you must follow two things. First confess your sins and seek His forgiveness,” he says.
There are ample situations that can justify your sins, but don’t fall for it. “Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear,” say Isaiah 59:1. “God can salvage you from any depth of disaster or failure or calamity. However, God says your sinful acts have kept me away from you. Your sins have turned His face away from you. As a result, He is not able to listen to your prayers,” Rev Fr Daniel says.
If you want blessings and grace from God, you should come out of your sinful activities. “Whatever you pray, God won’t listen if you are leading a sinful life. So confess your sins and turn to God,” he says.
The second import thing is that you should believe in the Gospel. What’s Gospel? It’s the belief that salvation has come to us through Jesus Christ. “It’s proclaiming that Jesus Christ is our Lord and redeemer and worshipping Him. If you do this, there’s hope for you… hope of eternal life. You can become part of Heaven. Through Jesus Christ, yours sins are forgiven. This is Gospel,” Rev Fr Daniel says.
The power of God will then come to us.
