Why do I believe?

Ps:22:18. They divided my garments themselves and threw dice for my clothing.

Ps:22:15. I am thirsty.

Ps:34:20. Not one of his bones will be broken.

Zech:12:10. They will look on the one they pierced.

John's account of Jesus' crucifixion - minimum four places he states that the scriptures to be fulfilled. Jesus' death was not accidental. Neither was it a surprise for God. It was planned as early as the garden of Eden (even before that - for God is omniscient). Jesus' death happened not because of chance, but a pre-planned one, for the sake of salvation of mankind.

John:19:35. This report is from an eyewitness giving an accurate account. He speaks the truth so that you also can believe.

Historically proven truth.

These disciples who are accused of taking away the body of Jesus and claiming that He rose from the dead. How is it possible with the most authoritative Roman seal in place?

Why would they stand so strong for a lie that they would uphold?

Why would they die holding on to a lie? Either they are absolute fools (all of them) or they are saying the truth.

And if Jesus appeared to 500 of His followers at one time (1Cor:15:6), not all of them could be lying.

How can such a fact hold true for more than 2000 years?

More importantly, personally I have experienced Jesus. And that is why I believe that Jesus is alive.

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Love letter

My darling, I want you to realise how much I love you. I have expressed my love always and my desire is that you would understand the depth and height and width and length of my love. You are not alone. You are not an orphan to be left alone to chance. You will be well taken care of. Your very being is mine. You are mine. You are my precious little one. Though you feel alone, I am there for you. Do not feel that no one understands you. Do not feel that no one knows your plight or cares for you. I am there on your side. I have fashioned you by my hands. I have engraved you in the palms of my hand. You are so precious to me. Do not feel abandoned. Do not feel dejected. The truth is I am with you till the end of days. Whatever contrary to this, is a lie. Just know my presence with you always. Trust in me. I am your Father. I am your Husband. I am your Lover. I am your Friend. I will never leave you nor forsake you. I have loved you with an everlasting love. My love ...

Ashley

Dear Brother. Rest in peace. This life is small. Yet proved again. But you proved. Living for Christ alone matters. Trying to acquire skill And to use your well earned medical knowledge For the poor and needy. Your words still ring in my ear. "We are alone there" Brother gone too soon. Leaving behind a legacy. Well done good and faithful servant. Enough is enough. Come back and enter the rest planned for you. In His bosom, the classic smile I can imagine. Your laughter will surely resound in heaven today. There is rejoicing in heaven For a son has come back home. Fulfilling his Father's will for him Why should earth be gloomy? For he is home.

Distant destiny

It was so that the works of God might be displayed in him. Jn:9:3 Who do you reflect? Whose work do you display? Bitterness, hatred, lack of love, unforgiveness, lack of joy, displays the work of the enemy. Selfcenteredness, motive of self gain shows the character of devil. God's character do you display? Unconditional love, love those who hate you, loving your enemies, considering others better than yourself. These are far from us. Why? We are still influenced by the world than the Word. We spend more time with the futile than the eternal. The Eternal God is still a distant destiny to be achieved, not a present reality to be indulged. There is no intimacy with the Father who longs to fellowship with you. Image credit: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/lunar-orbiter-1/

#Iam the way, the truth and the life

I am the way, the truth and the life Jn:14:6 I am the way. I am the only way to reach unto the Father. I am the only way of salvation. I am the only way of forgiveness of sin. And without forgiveness of sin there is no access to God. I am the truth. I am the true God. There is no lie in me. Whatever I say is true. For my nature is truth. God is true. God alone is true. So when I say, I am the truth, it proves my diety. I am the life. In me alone is life. The abundant life which I promised is only through me. Unless you believe in me there is no part in the life that I offer. Living life to the fullest is only through me, because it is I who created this life. And I will enable you to live that life to the fullest capacity in this fallen world. Not only in this world, but in the world to come as well. Image courtesy: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/christian-bible-verse-way-truth-1740972008?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

Boom - a poem

I am He. Jn:18:5 Three times, Jesus said, I am He. Three times He echoes the sound of Yahweh. And the third time all who heard Him, Drew back and fell to the ground. No surround sound. No acoustic effect. Just the authority. Such power. The Creator, the Almighty, the All Powerful. The All knowing God. The Second of Trinity. This same Jesus. The same authenticity. Says to you in the midst of your turmoils. I am He. That's enough for your mountains to crumble. For He is your Maker. For He is your Husband. Therefore His words are trustworthy. Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have plans to prosper you. I am on your side. I will fight for you. Your enemies therefore will flee, No matter how powerful they are. Be it the strongest men on earth. Or a powerful demon against you. Every knee shall bow, when He says, I am He. Don't you dare touch my child. He is mine, He proclaims. He declares, not whispers. That is enough, my dear one. Death could not restrict Him. Grave co...

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Love - a prose

Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Jn:13:34. Love is the base of Christian belief system. Love your God and love your neighbour are the sum and substance of all the commandments according to Jesus. Love as I have loved you - Love your enemy, who ridiculed you, who doesn't consider you, who look down upon you. Love, so much that you wouldn't consider your life, more worth than loving this person. Love like you are willing to give away your life. Love so much that you would not consider the position you have been given, as something to cling on to, as compared to the love for this person. Love selflessly. Love them, so that you would become a servant of them. Love them as if you would become empty. Continue to love them even when they do not reciprocate. Continue to love them with the same intensity even after you have been blamed and accused. Love is not just a feeling, which if there, you would love. That is easy. But love is a c...

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