knowledge is imparted, but there is absence of the Life of God,
not GURU or a personal relationship with God.
but ETERNAL satGURU
Shishye Thompson
The real issue:
Problem faced by man is not social like scarcity of water, poverty
an evil government or unemployment. It is not even the Physical
sicknesses like Tuberculosis, cancer or AIDS.
The real problem of man is an invisible deadly spiritual state in
the flesh, soul and spirit. A kind of poison or venom that is spread
all over his being and God calls it Sin. It is a rebellion against a
living and eternal God and rejection of his truth that he has
revealed. It is the rejection of his divine will and laws. Bible says
that because of Sin, man is separated from God. Sin leads to the
spiritual death in man. He needs the help of the creator to restore
him back into a relationship with God.
Looking around we see, robbery, violence, murder, rape, cheating,
corruption and injustice. All evil surrounds us.
And inside us, there is selfishness, jealousy, anger, hatred, greed,
lust, pride and lies.
And if we examine our motives. We will soon discover that behind
every action there is a selfish motive. When we give material help
to the needy, we intend to reap a name for ourselves. If we make
a contribution to the society we would like our name to appear in
the newspapers. If we take our sick neighbour to the hospital, we
expect them to do likewise for us.
Who is lost?
Is it God or us? Just like a Child lost in the crowd thinks that his
parents are lost, although in reality it is the child who is lost.
Same is true with us it is not God but we humans are lost. And
until this truth dawns on us we will continue to search for God
through our own efforts and look for him in the life-less created
objects and nature, instead of trusting in the solution that he has
provided for our reconciliation, and salvationa
Gurus of this world:
Today there are many so called Gurus in the world. Everywhere
religion is preached via books, radio and TV. Everywhere
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Lord Jesus spoke about the religious leaders of his time and
said if you follow them you will neither receive salvation from
sin nor eternal life but at the end of the journey there will be a
sure condemnation into eternal hell fire.
It is true that when a mortal man declares himself a Guru he
shares his own knowledge as the truth of God. The customs and
traditions of man are taught as the laws of God. He deceives
people and gathers disciples for himself and collects riches from
them for himself. He sits on a throne and makes others his
servants.
Eternal Satguru Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ proclaimed “if anyone wants to be the chief, let him
be the servant of all. And he who wants to be great among you
be as one who serves. Luke 22:26.
Eternal Sat-guru Lord Jesus sat for food with his disciples on the
last night before his crucifixion. Then He stood up from his seat
and put on the clothes of a servant. Then he took water in a bowl
and started washing the feet of his disciples. Such an act by a
Guru was unheard and unseen in the human history. Lord Jesus
also commanded his disciples to follow his example in their service.
He as the Son of God took upon himself a human body. And
came to this world and revealed to us that God in heaven is not
cruel, angry or hateful. He does not carry in his hands a sword
or weapons drenched with blood of humans.
He presented to us a God who is a loving father. Who loves every
one of us just as an earthly Father would love his sick child. He hates
the disease but loves his child. God also hates our sin but loves us
sinners as his own children. He wants to restore us back to himself.
This is why Bible proclaims that God is love.
He came from heaven to reveal to us the heavenly world and
therefore we are able to trust his revelation of God.
Jesus Christ on the Cross:
While Jesus was dying on the cross to pay the penalty of our Sin,
we also see a murderer next to him on another cross given the
death penalty for his crimes. This man confesses his evil doings
and pleads with Christ for salvation and a place in his heavenly
kingdom. Jesus Christ pardons him instantly and assures him
eternal life the very same day.
The message of the good news of Christ is symbolised in this
event. The holy son of God dying next to an evil murderer and
restoring him back into the family of God.
In Jesus Christ there is hope for all sinners. They may be gamblers
drunkards, prostitutes, thieves and murderes or even religious
hypocrites. Everyone has opportunity and hope of salvation. This
is why the good news of Jesus Christ is preached all over.
Sin is not just in our works but it is in our hidden thoughts and
motives. This is why God does not differentiate between anger
and murder or lust and adultery.
But the Good news from God is summarised in John 3:16 “For God
so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whosoever
believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Who will repay my debt?
Here is a true story that brings home a spiritual truth. There was
an Emperor in Russia. His name was Czar Nicolas. He would often
disguise himself in the night and go and inspect his soldiers in
their outpost. One night while on such a visit he found a soldier
sleeping with his head resting on the table. Czar was upset at this
behaviour and there on the table he found a note of despair. There
was a long list of debt he had to pay back, and at the bottom of
this note was a question, ‘Who will repay my debt’? Czar Nicolas
signed and wrote ‘I will repay’. The Soldier found freedom.
The same truth is expressed by Lord Jesus Christ when he died
on the cross for our sins. He became our substitute, took upon
himself our punishment and granted us eternal life.
Love of Lord Jesus:
He voluntarily laid aside his heavenly glory and the exercise of
power and authority. He kept aside his crown, of heaven and
became a man and lowered himself to the level of a servant.
Phil.2:5-10.
He revealed the Love of the Father to us. He was obedient to the
Father God in everything and his obedience led to his cruel death
on the cross. It was a great plan of God, and Christ became a
substitutionary sacrifice for our sins.
Cross of Christ symbolised the injustice of mankind, the anger
and hatred of man, jealousy, greed and pride.
Jesus died and was buried in the tomb and after 3 days by his
divine power he rose from the dead. He appeared to hundreds
of people in Jerusalem and its surroundings. He spoke to them
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about the kingdom of God and asked his followers to spread the
good news of Salvation through repentance from sin and faith in
Christ and his sacrifice. And proclaim the love of God for the
people of all nations any caste, colour or creed.
In the presence of hundreds of people while they watched him
Lord Jesus ascended to heaven. He went with a promise that he
would return to this earth and then there will be the judgement.
Question for you?
Do you have darkness or the light of the living God? Do you
have truth or the lie of man? Do you have hope or constant
despair? Do you have defeat or the victorious life of God? Do
you have salvation or just religious hypocrisy?
Would you like to receive Jesus Christ today? Remember he is
alive and you can trust him. He offers you salvation [moksha] he
brings to you true peace. A peace that destroys fear, and a peace
that gives victory over sorrow and pain.
Call on his name now, and you can receive salvation [moksha].
Put your trust in Jesus Christ and make this prayer with an honest
heart and total faith.
Jesus Christ came to this world as the incarnate son of God. Bible
Says although he was the creator, the world did not recognise
him. He was the light of the world, but the darkness did not
understand him. He came to his own people and his own did not
receive him. John 1:5, 10, 11.
Jesus Christ is alive today; he is not in the tomb. He is not a
lifeless object, a picture or simply a power. He is the creator, who
has created us all. In this message let us understand Christ and
the Salvation he offers.
Your Prayer of repentance and Salvation
Oh Lord Jesus I am a sinner. You are the Son of God who took
the form of man. You shed your holy blood on the cross for my
sin. I believe that you became a sacrifice for my sin. Forgive my
sin and wash me clean. I repent for all my sinful ways. Give me
your Holy Spirit and a new life. I will do your will and follow
your ways. Guide me in my life. From today you are my Lord
and my only Guru. I will only worship you.
Amen.
SHISHYASHRAM
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