Post by MIRIAM JACOB on Jan 4, 2009 6:37:27 GMT -5
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES
MOTTO: "CHRIST MUST TRIUMPH"
AIMS AND DOCTRINES:
(1) Anointed For Christ Ministries believes in the Bible as the Living Word of God, and the proclamation of our Lord Jesus Christ who works miracles, shed His blood on the Cross, rose bodily from the dead, and transforms the lives of anyone who accepts Him as Lord and Savior.
(2) Anointed For Christ Ministries sounds a clarion call to the world - "A crucified and a risen Christ will forgive sins, and give the assurance of salvation to all who seek Him. This glorious experience can be yours if you will open your heart by faith to Jesus Christ.
(3) Anointed For Christ Ministries preaches the Bible and Christ crucified to save us from our sins and to give us new life. Our mission is to preach the Gospel, depending on Christ's promise: "It is not you that speaks, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you."
(4) Anointed For Christ Ministries believes in God the Father, Jesus Christ His Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(5) Anointed For Christ Ministries believes in the powerful spiritual principle of 'The Five Spiritual Vows' and 'Never Own Anything' as quoted in the article by Roy Lessin stated below:
Never Own Anything
As a young believer in Jesus Christ I was greatly impacted by a sermon given by A.W. Tozer. It was called the Five Spiritual Vows. It is one of the best messages I have ever heard. One of the vows was “Never Own Anything.”
To illustrate his point, Dr. Tozer told the story of a farmer who planted his seed and prayed, “God, please bless my crops.” However, at the time of harvest the farmer’s crops failed. The following year the farmer planted his seed and once again prayed, “God, please bless my crops.” Once again the crops failed.
The next year the farmer did as he had done the previous two years and prayed the same prayer, “God, please bless my crops.” This time, however, the farmer did something different. After praying, he quieted his heart enough to hear God speak these words to him, “Whose crops?”
“God, please bless my crops.” the farmer repeated.
“Whose crops?” God asked the farmer once again.
The farmer paused for a moment and then cried out, “I get it, Lord, I get it!
God, bless your crops.”
That fall the farmer brought in an abundant harvest.
A few years ago I learned the principle of this vow in a different way. I had gotten involved in a hobby that I enjoyed. My interest in my hobby grew and took up more of my time. It soon became apparent that my hobby was beginning to consume me. One day, while driving in my car, I sensed the Lord say to me that I needed to keep the things I possessed from possessing me. In that moment, I knew I needed to release into God’s hands, my hobby and the ownership of it.
The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 4:7, “What do you have that you did not receive?” Everything we have comes from God. We own nothing and should not try to take possession of anything or anyone. It is important for us to hold with an open hand, everything that God has placed into our lives, without seeking to possess it with a closed fist. God will freely give us all things to enjoy, but we cannot enjoy what He gives us if we do not release the ownership of it to Him.
Here are some wise words from Watchman Nee about ownership, “Can we trust God to keep for us what He has given, never laying hold on it ourselves in our natural desire for possession? What God gives, he gives! We need not struggle to retain it. Indeed if we grasp it fearfully and hold on, we may risk losing it. Only what we have let go in committal to Him becomes in fact really ours.”
© ROY LESSIN
BIRTH OF A MINISTRY:
It all started on July 20, 2006 at 5.58pm with the click of a button. A friend suggested that Miriam Jacob should create a website for her family and friends, titled "Miriam's Christian Family." She started the website and made the first post, updating the site daily with Christian articles, poems and quotes. Her cousins came from all over the world to join the website, becoming its first members. Friends soon joined the site and people from 143 countries in five continents started to visit on a regular basis. 154 people joined the website as members. An international writers community was formed. A publishing ministry was launched in faith. The articles and poems of 80 Christian authors and poets were published on the website. The works of graphics designers, artists and photographers were added to the site. Musicians, singers and songwriters enhanced the website with their musical creations. A wealth of Christian articles, poems, e-books, devotions, songs, graphics and paintings were published for God's glory and honor. On April 1, 2008, the website was named "Anointed For Christ Ministries".
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES is dedicated to God, comprising of authors, poets, graphics designers, artists, musicians, singers, songwriters, and people from all spheres of life. We publish Christian articles, poems, e- books, devotions, songs, graphics and paintings to glorify God. www.miriamjacob.proboards34.com
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST NETWORK is our network of Christian websites to glorify God across the whole world. ANOINTED FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES MYSPACE www.myspace.com/miriamschristianfamily, ANOINTED FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES - SANNY, GOD'S CHILD - miriams-christian-family.blogspot.com/
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST RADIO - sermon.net/sermons-Anointed_For_Christ_Radio-15664.html is our internet radio channel to broadcast Christian articles, poems, songs, sermons and quotes to the world. We strive to establish a recording and transmission network to broadcast the reality of life in Jesus Christ, for the glory of God, and the extension of His kingdom on earth.
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST E-BOOKS presents its new and outstanding collection of Christian e-books, poetry, prayers and devotionals.
stores.lulu.com/miriamjacob & stores.lulu.com/aleyammajacob
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST E-MAIL MINISTRY - groups.yahoo.com/group/anointed-for-christ-ministries/ sends out inspiring e-mails to encourage and inspire God's children worldwide. We are actively associated with Christian ministries all over the world - in United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Africa and Asia.
© MIRIAM JACOB
MOTTO: "CHRIST MUST TRIUMPH"
AIMS AND DOCTRINES:
(1) Anointed For Christ Ministries believes in the Bible as the Living Word of God, and the proclamation of our Lord Jesus Christ who works miracles, shed His blood on the Cross, rose bodily from the dead, and transforms the lives of anyone who accepts Him as Lord and Savior.
(2) Anointed For Christ Ministries sounds a clarion call to the world - "A crucified and a risen Christ will forgive sins, and give the assurance of salvation to all who seek Him. This glorious experience can be yours if you will open your heart by faith to Jesus Christ.
(3) Anointed For Christ Ministries preaches the Bible and Christ crucified to save us from our sins and to give us new life. Our mission is to preach the Gospel, depending on Christ's promise: "It is not you that speaks, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you."
(4) Anointed For Christ Ministries believes in God the Father, Jesus Christ His Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(5) Anointed For Christ Ministries believes in the powerful spiritual principle of 'The Five Spiritual Vows' and 'Never Own Anything' as quoted in the article by Roy Lessin stated below:
Never Own Anything
As a young believer in Jesus Christ I was greatly impacted by a sermon given by A.W. Tozer. It was called the Five Spiritual Vows. It is one of the best messages I have ever heard. One of the vows was “Never Own Anything.”
To illustrate his point, Dr. Tozer told the story of a farmer who planted his seed and prayed, “God, please bless my crops.” However, at the time of harvest the farmer’s crops failed. The following year the farmer planted his seed and once again prayed, “God, please bless my crops.” Once again the crops failed.
The next year the farmer did as he had done the previous two years and prayed the same prayer, “God, please bless my crops.” This time, however, the farmer did something different. After praying, he quieted his heart enough to hear God speak these words to him, “Whose crops?”
“God, please bless my crops.” the farmer repeated.
“Whose crops?” God asked the farmer once again.
The farmer paused for a moment and then cried out, “I get it, Lord, I get it!
God, bless your crops.”
That fall the farmer brought in an abundant harvest.
A few years ago I learned the principle of this vow in a different way. I had gotten involved in a hobby that I enjoyed. My interest in my hobby grew and took up more of my time. It soon became apparent that my hobby was beginning to consume me. One day, while driving in my car, I sensed the Lord say to me that I needed to keep the things I possessed from possessing me. In that moment, I knew I needed to release into God’s hands, my hobby and the ownership of it.
The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 4:7, “What do you have that you did not receive?” Everything we have comes from God. We own nothing and should not try to take possession of anything or anyone. It is important for us to hold with an open hand, everything that God has placed into our lives, without seeking to possess it with a closed fist. God will freely give us all things to enjoy, but we cannot enjoy what He gives us if we do not release the ownership of it to Him.
Here are some wise words from Watchman Nee about ownership, “Can we trust God to keep for us what He has given, never laying hold on it ourselves in our natural desire for possession? What God gives, he gives! We need not struggle to retain it. Indeed if we grasp it fearfully and hold on, we may risk losing it. Only what we have let go in committal to Him becomes in fact really ours.”
© ROY LESSIN
BIRTH OF A MINISTRY:
It all started on July 20, 2006 at 5.58pm with the click of a button. A friend suggested that Miriam Jacob should create a website for her family and friends, titled "Miriam's Christian Family." She started the website and made the first post, updating the site daily with Christian articles, poems and quotes. Her cousins came from all over the world to join the website, becoming its first members. Friends soon joined the site and people from 143 countries in five continents started to visit on a regular basis. 154 people joined the website as members. An international writers community was formed. A publishing ministry was launched in faith. The articles and poems of 80 Christian authors and poets were published on the website. The works of graphics designers, artists and photographers were added to the site. Musicians, singers and songwriters enhanced the website with their musical creations. A wealth of Christian articles, poems, e-books, devotions, songs, graphics and paintings were published for God's glory and honor. On April 1, 2008, the website was named "Anointed For Christ Ministries".
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES is dedicated to God, comprising of authors, poets, graphics designers, artists, musicians, singers, songwriters, and people from all spheres of life. We publish Christian articles, poems, e- books, devotions, songs, graphics and paintings to glorify God. www.miriamjacob.proboards34.com
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST NETWORK is our network of Christian websites to glorify God across the whole world. ANOINTED FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES MYSPACE www.myspace.com/miriamschristianfamily, ANOINTED FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES - SANNY, GOD'S CHILD - miriams-christian-family.blogspot.com/
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST RADIO - sermon.net/sermons-Anointed_For_Christ_Radio-15664.html is our internet radio channel to broadcast Christian articles, poems, songs, sermons and quotes to the world. We strive to establish a recording and transmission network to broadcast the reality of life in Jesus Christ, for the glory of God, and the extension of His kingdom on earth.
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST E-BOOKS presents its new and outstanding collection of Christian e-books, poetry, prayers and devotionals.
stores.lulu.com/miriamjacob & stores.lulu.com/aleyammajacob
ANOINTED FOR CHRIST E-MAIL MINISTRY - groups.yahoo.com/group/anointed-for-christ-ministries/ sends out inspiring e-mails to encourage and inspire God's children worldwide. We are actively associated with Christian ministries all over the world - in United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Africa and Asia.
© MIRIAM JACOB