July 2009

The Stirring Of The Waters

This story from the bible is found in John 5:1-17
It was alleged that every time the waters were stirred by an Angel who-ever was first in the waters would receive a miracle cure. The man in this story was so beset by self pity that he never propelled himself forward to achieve his miracle. Many of us have become of similar mindsets and are paralysed when it comes to achieving in our own lives because we are waiting for someone to do it or something to happen which will provide our miracle.
The Lord Jesus Christ is alive today! He is healing people today in Norfolk. We do not have to fly to another country for the latest revival. Just ask Jesus and He is faithful and true to do all He said He would do.
The Lord Jesus is saving people today. If we put our trust in Him, believe He came to earth as man, lived a sinless life, and freely gave His life so that we can live and have quality of life here today.
1 Peter 2:24 says 'He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed'
The stirring of the waters if you like has taken place, Death has been defeated, Jesus on the third day rose from the grave and broke the power of death for all time.
In Revelation 3:20 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.' All we have to do is open the door of our hearts to Him.
All over the world [Norfolk Included] daily men and women are realising that the quality of life they have is deteriorating. John 10:10 tells us 'The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.' The thief [Satan] wants you to die, physically, mentally and spiritually. But Jesus says have real life meaningful life quality of life now and healing now and deliverance from oppression now, restoration now, dignity now, peace now, hope now, and life now, Wow! Jesus has stirred the waters of our souls. At Aphesis we are living fulfilled lives because we are receiving from Jesus the benefits of what He has done on the cross.

We know the forgiveness of our sins through His shed blood. You can know this too.

Romans 10:8-13 But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart"-that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. For the Scripture says, whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him; for whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved

Maybe you have realised that you need to take action for your healing and salvation. Start to believe in what God says about you in the bible. If you have not invited Jesus into your heart this would be your first step. Peter said of Jesus
'You have the words of eternal life' John 6:68

The Lord Jesus is ready to help you as soon as you ask to know Him as Lord. Jesus Christ has paid for your sin, my sin and every ones sin by living a life free from sin and dying in our place so that we might know forgiveness of sin, and freedom eternally from the power of death.

Remember you can only deal with your own sin. Everyone has to answer to God for what they have done, but God is merciful and will forgive them too, when they are ready to come to Him. He will always accept you, and makes you the offer now of real, genuine love and resurrection life.

You need to say sorry to God for having offended Him by your sinful actions, and choose to walk in His ways instead. Ask Him to forgive you for your sins, repent of your sins and tell God you need His help to stop living in a way that pleases you, and tell him you want to live to please Him.

Invite Jesus Christ to come and be Lord of your life. Thank Him that He has bought you back from the road of darkness and destruction by giving His life for you, and releasing you from the burdens of rejection, guilt and shame. Bringing you fully into His wonderful light. Thank Jesus for this, and acknowledge His death and resurrection and ask His Holy Spirit to come into you right now and give you the power to change and you will find real acceptance in Him and He himself will show you the way forward.

Next step is to tell someone you have received Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and find a church that really loves Jesus and lives for Him.

It will not be easy but will be the greatest and most joyful decision you have ever made.

If you have made this decision today E.Mail us and we will send you a Gospel of John and some helps to get you started in your new and exciting walk with Jesus.