“We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” – (Acts 5:32)

The apostles, and a few others very close to Jesus, were witnesses of Jesus’ presence after his resurrection from the dead. However, if we listen carefully to this statement of Peter, there is a great promise for those of us who live centuries after Jesus’ resurrection.

We have living in us the witness of Jesus’ resurrection — the Holy Spirit.

Jesus promises to send this witness — sometimes called our Anointing from the Holy One, the Spirit of truth, the Comforter or Advocate or Counselor — to us to live in his followers. This promise is not just for those of the first century, but this is a forever promise to anyone who loves Jesus and obeys his teaching! (See John 14:16-23.)

Just as Peter said, the Holy Spirit is the Witness God gives to those who obey Jesus! Want to hear testimony to the resurrection of Jesus? Listen and look for the work of the Spirit in your own life!

Prayer : Father, I am astounded by the touches of grace in every aspect of the Jesus story. Today, however, my heart is apprehended by the incredible gift of grace you have given to me in the Holy Spirit. While I affirm the importance of Scripture and the truth of the Bible, I am deeply moved to realize that you have given me the Holy Spirit as your living Witness inside me, assuring me of the resurrection of my Lord. Thank you! I praise you! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

I was but a youth and thoughtless,
As all youths are apt to be;
Though I had a Christian Mother
Who had taught me carefully.

There came a time when pleasure
Of the world came to allure,
And I no more sought the guidance
Of her love so good and pure.

Her tender admonitions fell
But lightly on my ear,
And for the gentle warnings
I felt an inward sneer.

But Mother would not yield her boy
To Satan’s sinful sway,
And though I spurned her counsel
She knew a better way.

She made my room an altar,
A place of secret prayer,
And there she took her burden
And left it in His care.

And morning, noon and evening
By that humble bedside low,
She sought the aid of Him who
Understands a Mother’s woe.

And I went my way unheeding,
Careless of the life I led,
Until one day I noticed
Prints of elbows on my bed.

Then I saw that she had been there
Praying for her wayward boy,
Who for love of worldly pleasure
Would her peace of mind destroy.

Long the conflict raged within me,
Sin against my Mother’s prayers,
Sin must yield – for Mother never
While she daily met Him there.

And her constant love and patience
Were like coals upon my head,
Together with the imprints
Of her elbows on my bed.

And so at last the fight was won,
And I to Christ was led,
And Mother’s prayers were answered
By her elbows on my bed.

Hello friends, the holy season of lent is round the corner. In every Lent season, we reconsider the way we live.  Every year we try to let go of our bad habits & vices. For what we do all of this? The answer is: TO BECOME CHRIST-LIKE. We’re so engrossed getting rid of our vices during Lent that we forget to inculcate the Virtues of JESUS.

Arch Bishop Fulton Sheen says that if you want to get rid of the devil in your heart, crowd your heart with JESUS. Fill Jesus inside; the devil will get suffocated & leave.

One deed of our LORD on earth was to enlighten people. Jesus calls himself the Light of the World, the Light of Life (John 8:12). People in turn called HIM as ‘RABBONI’ which means TEACHER. As there were people hungry for wisdom in the time of Jesus, there are also people today who deserve wisdom & education but can hardly afford it.

You may wonder … What would JESUS do if he encountered such a situation? HE would do as he did earlier gather the crowd & teach them for FREE. HE said, “Freely ye have received, freely give. (Matthew 10:7)”

This lent let us imitate our LORD & teach such underprivileged kids.

For the execution of this noble deed there is an NGO named ‘MAKE A DIFFERENCE’. All you have to do is teach kids ‘2 hours’ a week. That is very little Our Lord could ask from us. Jesus said in the Bible ‘Let them come to ME. Do not stop them’

LET US BRING KIDS TO JESUS: THE ETERNAL WISDOM, by giving them some quality education.

For further details on how to join the organization, please mail at the following address: thind.jasmeet@gmail.com

Note: This organization can be joined by people in India only. People outside India may help by spreading the word & praying for this cause.

Visit MAD – Making A Difference to know more about MAD.