Let’s Proclaim Liberty! (Part 2)

CAN you imagine, on a regular weekend service at your church, the preacher walks up to the pulpit, takes up a scripture, reads it and then gets back to his seat.

You probably prepared your mind to hear at least a 30 minutes to an hour of power packed sermon to motivate and keep you going. I’m sure the congregation will be filled with questions and want to know what went wrong. “Pastor, are you alright?” “Hope you are not angry with us.” “Didn’t you prepare your sermon?” “Oh no, looks like he’s in a bad mood.” And the list may go on.

When Jesus came to Nazareth where He had been brought up, as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read. He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah and when He opened the book, He found the word, read it, and then He closed the book and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all those in the synagogue were fixed on Him. The people marvelled at His gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. They can’t believe that a carpenter’s son can preach like that.

Almost the same scenario but two different responses. Jesus’ short message made an impact. It’s not the length of the message that matters but its impact on the hearers. What actually made the people in the synagogue to be astounded at Jesus’ saying? Let’s see in Luke 4:16- 30.

Now, listen to the voice of Jesus declaring: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken-hearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.”

I believe, when Jesus made this declaration, He actually took the scripture upon Himself and gave life to it by proclaiming the year of Favour (Jubilee) over the people. In verse 21, He said: “Today the scripture is fulfilled in your hearing”. Wow!

Do you have the faith to believe this? If you’ve heard it, then believe it. If you believe; you shall surely see the glory of God! The fulfilment of the scripture will be TODAY as you hear it with believe.

Friends, take note of this: The congregation that bore witness and marvelled at the gracious words of Jesus were the same people who transformed into a violent mob with a murderer spirit. They rose up to kill Jesus the next moment. Why? We’ll look into this sometime soon.

Anyway, Situations around us can change anytime or can go from bad to worst - the evil days are here. People are so zealous to establish their own righteousness and not submitting to the righteousness of God. But we have an obligation: Beloved, the word is near you, so proclaim it. Why wait? (Rom 10:8-13)

No matter what happens, perceive the Word of God with God-kind of faith and declare it as your own. My family and I are practicing this (making declarations) and seeing results. You say it, you got it!

Let’s declare: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, He has anointed me to preach; He has sent me to heal; I’m assigned by God Almighty to proclaim liberty to the captives, to liberate those who are oppressed and to proclaim the year of favour. Amen!”

(to be continued)

Let’s Proclaim Liberty! (Part 1)

EVERY human being yearns to live in freedom. Countries which ones lived under colonial rule, celebrates their independence day so grandly each year because of the joy obtained after many years of sufferings.

Nobody wants to be in slavery. In fact it’s not God’s intention to keep anyone in bondage either. But because of the human’s sin nature, he or she is under the clutches of Satan who constantly keeps them bound to sin, sickness and death.

Anyway, the good news is, we don’t have to be subjected to any kind of bondages if we believe in the finished work of Christ Jesus on the cross. When we put into practice what we read from the Word of God, we too can live in total liberty and set others free.

Lev 25:9-10 MKJV

(9) Then you shall cause the trumpet of the jubilee to sound on the tenth of the seventh month; in the Day of Atonement, the trumpet shall sound throughout all your land.

(10) And you shall make the fiftieth year holy, one year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee to you, and you shall return each man to his possession, and you shall return each man to his family.

The word “Jubilee” comes from the Hebrew word yobel meaning a trumpet or ram’s horn – the Jews proclaim the great Day of Atonement with the blast of a ram’s horn (shofar). Jubilee also means “to move around”. All Jews who sold themselves into slavery or in debt were released from their bonds and given freedom.

Jews still practise the blowing of shofar. It is also practiced in many churches as an act of prophetic declaration of liberty. We can still be released from our bondages – bondage of habitual mistakes or becoming enslaved to a certain type of habit with the help of Jesus Christ who is our atonement. He sacrificially died on our behalf as a penalty of our sin and thus united us with God.

As it is written in Eph 4:8 (When He ascended on high, He lead captivity captive, and gave gifts to men). Yes, I truly believe that Jesus our Messiah who defeated death and has ascended on high will certainly deliver those who are in captivity (slaves to sin etc.) and lead them (march them out as Captain of Host) to be captives/slaves of righteousness in Christ.

Paul wrote: (2Co 5:21 MKJV) For He has made Him (Jesus) who knew no sin, to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

(Rom 6:16 MKJV) Do you not know that to whom you yield yourselves as slaves for obedience, you are slaves to him whom you obey; whether it is of sin to death, or of obedience to righteousness.

(Rom 6:19 MKJV) I speak in the manner of men because of the weakness of your flesh; for as you have yielded your members as slaves to uncleanness, and to lawless act unto lawless act, even so now yield your members as slaves to righteousness unto holiness.

On the Day of Atonement, a momentous once-in-a-lifetime occasion the shofar was blast to declare liberty.

Friends, we don’t have to wait for a particular season or time to act upon God’s word. If we believe who we are in Christ and our position in the Kingdom of God, we should unite our hearts to proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.

Be assured that you have been given the authority by God through Christ to declare freedom over your family, church, city in which you live, community around you and your beloved nation.

It shall be a jubilee to all of us and we shall return to our possession and establish the family unit in righteousness according to the Word of God. NOW is the TIME!!

Let’s declare: “We no longer bound in any kind of slavery or in debt; we were released from bonds and were given freedom in Christ Jesus our deliverer, amen!”

…to be continued

By: B.Kumarathevan

MORE THAN CONQUERORS (part 2)

Rom 8:37 - No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

What it means to be More than Conquerors:

1) We have been FORGIVEN from our SINS.

We are made more than conquerors because Jesus has already conquered our sins by His death on the cross. He declared: “It is Finish!” If you believe in Christ, than you got to believe in His finished work on the cross. Your sins has been dealt with and you are the righteousness of God in Christ (Romans 3:28 For we maintain that it is as the result of faith that a man is held to be righteous, apart from actions done in obedience to Law.) ( Luke 15:7 I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.) (Matthew 12:37 for from thy words thou shalt be declared righteous and from thy words thou shalt be declared unrighteous.)

2) We have LIFE in abundance to live to the fullest in Christ Jesus.

(Jh 10:10)

The enemy will come to steal, kill and destroy our victory, our faith, our joy etc. … but don’t give up, just stand on your victory ground – that has been purchased by the blood of the Lamb of God – and keep declaring that Jesus came to give you LIFE and give you life to the fullest.

3) We have full AUTHORITY to overcome every enemy of the TRUTH. (Jh 8:32 – You shall know the truth and the Truth will set you free.)

Get rid of Fear – the enemy of Faith

(Rise up and resist the FEAR of failure, sickness, death, darkness, condemnation and every lies of the devil. Take the shield of FAITH (Eph. 6:16) and overcome your fears like a hero.)

Luke 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.

Scorpions - The scorpion is an animal with eight feet, eight eyes and a long jointed tail, ending in a pointed weapon or sting. It is found in tropical climates, and seldom exceeds 4 inches in length. Its sting is extremely poisonous, and it is sometimes fatal to life. It is in Scripture the emblem of malicious and crafty men.

Behold, I give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions,.... Which may be literally understood, as in Mark 16:18, or figuratively of the devil, and his principalities and powers, and all his emissaries, who, for their craft and cunning, and for their poisonous and hurtful nature and influence, may be compared to serpents and scorpions.

To tread on serpents and scorpions. Evidently an allusion to the promise that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent's head (Ge 3:15).

Friends, it is a promise of victory over the power of sin and victory over all the power of the enemy. The connection shows that it is symbolical.

You are a CONQUEROR no matter what. It is clearly said in:

Psa 91:13 LITV You shall tread on the lion and adder; the young lion and the serpent You shall trample under foot.

Mar 16:18 LITV they will take up snakes; and if they drink anything deadly, it will in no way hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will be well.

DECLARATION OF A CONQUEROR:

we are more than conquerors through him that loved us because…

Jesus said: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? Romans 8:35 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, Revelation 1:5

Be all glory, power and praise now and forever… Amen!

(Watch the video clip of a father who runs with his injured son to the finishing line at the sports arena as to show his moral support.)

Conclusion:

In the same manner, God our Father will always run with us in our weaknesses to help us to finish the race. Though we are weak, He is strong in us. To Him we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus.

By: B.Kumarathevan

MORE THAN CONQUERORS (part 1)

Romans 8: 37

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

We may face trials, temptations and even setbacks but the Word of God says clearly that in all these things (no matter what - all means all - you name it) we are more than conquerors.

We are not going to become conquerors but already are. Victory is ours! We are not trying or manipulating our way to be victorious but already on the victory ground. We are not supposed to pray for victory … we should be praising God for the victory in Christ Jesus. We don’t have to fight for victory but fight from the victory that Christ has obtained for us through His death and resurrection. We grow from glory to glory. Amen!

Now to make this point clear; you are already a victor even before you were born. You defeated about 200 million sells that travelled from your father’s sperm to touch your mother’s egg.

You are a Conqueror when you hit the mark to be formed in your mother’s womb. YOU are UNIQUE! Isn’t that amazing?

Gideon defeats a Midianite army of 120,000 with only 300 soldiers, with torches and pitchers –

In - Judges 7 – you will find out the secret of his success:

* Gideon did not have to fight but just believe in God. (We got to Trust God for He is faithful.)

* He obeyed the voice of God and followed the instructions exactly though it sounded illogical. (Obedience is better than sacrifice.)

* He overcame his fears and timidity and put his faith into action. (Faith without action is dead.)

* Gideon recognised his authority in God. (We got to know who we are in Christ.)

* He did not depend on the quantity of his army but depended 100 percent on God’s favour and strength. (We got to depend on God and not men.)

Amen.

(to be cont...)

B.Kumarathevan

"I WILL NOT DIE!" - Bow Yuin (Part 2)

Updates on Byuin, Declaring Father's Goodness!

From:	Vick BowYuin View Contact
To:	Vick BYuin

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Greetings Dear Ones;

Firstly i want to say Thank You from the bottom of my heart to each of you for being there for my family during this
challenging season. I am truly grateful to our heavenly Father for giving us such a loving brothers and sisters in Christ.
Thank you for all your prayers, care and support. Anyway, "apologies for such a long email but trust me you'll be blessed"...



I would say its been a remarkable journey of our life time and the only reason my wife and I believe is to continue to declare God's glory, goodness and redemption to all people. I am amazed and stand in awe in seeing how God brought

BowYuin out from this life threatening situation to a place of experiencing His divine healing touch and restoration.
Doctor reveal a day before she was transferred to Yuen Long that this is first case of severe bacterial infection they have
treated and it was a breakthrough for them. So far they only deal with virus infections.

Surely, there is NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD. I just felt want to encourage you this day, if you been praying
for some impossible or difficult situation, there is always hope in Jesus. The only thing I did was, not to be anxious although I was but I kept resting my heart,mind, soul and body in His hands and knowing for sure He is taking care of the situation
every moment. Not only me but Caleb too, truly experienced His peace that beyond my understanding, which transcends all my understanding, and guarded our hearts and our minds, Phil 4:6-7.

Surely, i will declare seeing Bow Yuin is a miracle and today she is able to eat on her own and even she is able to
send sms/text message thru her mobile. Currently, Bow Yuin going thru psychotherapy to strengthen her legs muscles
as she not able to walk at this point since been ridden for 50+ days. She will walk out soon from this hospital.

Feel free to forward this email to encourage and telling the world Jesus not only do miracles 2000 years ago but still TODAY and
will keep doing, only believe and " And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God,
to those who are called according to His purpose..Romans 8:28.

Yours and His Servants;
Vick, BowYuin and Caleb

"I WILL NOT DIE!" - Bow Yuin

This is the chronology of event concerning Bow Yuin - A true life story of a woman of faith that need to be told for the glory of God.

My brother Vicky, his wife Bow Yuin and their only son Caleb are Malaysian missionaries to China – working among the Tibetans in Shangrila, Lijiang. Been in the mission field for the past 7 years. Now furthering their studies in Hong Kong.

In February 2011 Vicky and his family returned to Malaysia for a short break. They also visited our family in Gua Musang, Kelantan (this picture was taken then).

March they returned to Hong Kong to continue their studies (Masters programme).

Vicky celebrated his birthday on the 12 April.

On 14 April, Vicky informed us & his contacts: “Do uphold my wife, Bow Yuin in prayer as she is in ICU at the local Hong Kong hospital treating for her lung infection. Not much details yet but believing for quick recovery. She is under observation now. Thank u.”

Vicky via Facebook (FB) on 18 April: There is no further news for BY this as her lung will need time to be cleared of all the bacteria. Hence we believe that she is resting, recovering & surely my wife would be coming out stronger than before.

I was greatly encouraged by the Lord this morning to "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

Ps 46:10

She will Rise!

by Vicky via FB on Tuesday, 26 April 2011 at 15:46

The last word that Bow Yuin has said before she was sedated in ICU:-

“If Satan could not get me in China, he will not get me here in Hong Kong” and she added "I will live and will not die!"

This is Bow Yuin's confession and we will stand and agree with her -

"She might have been knocked down but she is "not knocked out", she is still in the ring and my wife will rise"..

Take courage dear friends and I'm greatly thankful to each of you for standing together in prayer and in person.

Amen!

Sign of His Healing Touch!

by Vick BowYuin on Friday, 29 April 2011 at 23:18

Today, my wife, BowYuin was able to open her eyes after she has been hospitalized and admitted into the ICU since 14 April 2011 which was 16 days ago. BowYuin tried to talk and can see her mouth move but she could not as she is still under sedation.

Above all, I want praise Jesus for He is our Mighty & Victorious Deliverer, Healer and nothing is impossible for Him.

She was cleared of her 1st infection and they are now treating her 2nd infection that infected her 3 days ago and the doctor told me that her lungs progressive responding although it will be slow.

Friends, that news itself a miracle and I am just in awe in His presence right in the ICU seeing His miraculous touch.

Thank you all for your love, care, prayers and intercession. I believe with all of you out there seeing my wife walking out of the hospital soon...Amen!!

God Bless.

All Things Works Together for Good!

by Vicky via FB on Sunday, 01 May 2011 at 23:56

Dear Beloved,

Giving all praises to our heavenly Father for something exciting took place yesterday as for BowYuin's sister and and mom who came to visit her in Hong Kong had decided to recommitted their lives to Jesus. Even Bow Yuin's niece(9+) who came together with them also invited Jesus to come into her heart too.

Our joy is beyond expression as my wife and I been praying for them to come back to the Lord for all these years. God's timing is the perfect timing.. Romans 8:28

"And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things are working together for good".

Apart from many calls and prayers around the world which I am truly touched and been blessed spiritual and emotionally, the beloved "People of God" in Hong Kong has showered their love and care day and night in physical sense for my family as what we are going thru' this challenging times and the only thing we are sensing now is "His Peace and Rest that beyond my comprehension"

Thank you for your partnership and it's wonderful to see God's hands amongst His people and We pray that God will continue to bring the complete healing into my wife - BowYuin's health which has already began.. Amen

Vicky and Caleb wished BowYuin (via FB) on 6 May

Blessed Birthday to You My Dear Beloved Wife and Amma (mom)! Truly you are a precious gift to us all from Abba Father.

Vicky via FB on 23 May

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Glad to report to you that BowYuin is well and she has awaken from her sedation, can sense that she is in discomfort. She was able to respond to us by nodding her head and understand our questions - Praise the Lord.

The doctor has, unknowingly, chosen to bring her out of her sedation on the 40th day of her admission - Hallelujah - this must be God's Hands. He is our Deliverer!

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Vicky via FB on 31 May

Surely Our Heavenly Father has Raised her up! Just to encourage all of you:

picture below taken 2 days ago...

Caleb was so excited to see mom open her eyes, I was so in awe with what our Father has done.

Thank you to each of you for standing in the gap and see this miracle unfold before our eyes.., soon Bow Yuin will walk out of this place. Truly grateful;
Vick

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Vicky via FB on 1 Jun

This is truly amazing; Bow Yuin was able to eat porridge, drink soup today and speak softly!

He is Awesome!...

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Dear Vicky, Thank God for this GOOD NEWS! We rejoice with you my brother. Our Father is awesome and He did it again by His grace.

A miracle for us to remember for a lifetime and a story to tell the generation now and yet to come.

Happy to see Caleb's smile of JOY. His joy filled smile speaks louder than words. What an expression. So touched to see this picture.

Dear Bow Yuin, you are a woman of faith filled with a fighting spirit within you. Your life has re-aligned & transformed many lives and will do so as you continue the journey of hope & grace in Yeshua's name. You'll rise up with wings of an eagle with great courage and face the future with great confidence.

The world is waiting to hear this powerful testimony - of hope, faith, love & life in abundance - that will glorify God and shame the devil to the core.

To all our relatives, friends and churches around the world, TQ very much for your prayers, support and care all of you showed towards my brother (Vick) & his family (BY & Caleb).

A special thanks to ICA HK, pastors, leaders and church members who stood by them in this time of challenge.

Dear bro David Sun, thanks a lot for coordinating the prayer warriors and for sending out the updates on BY without fail.

All of you have been a great encouragement to Vick, BY & Caleb and to one another.

We all meet each other at the CROSS of togetherness, prayer of hope and declarations of faith to encounter HIS grace and now to testify His everlasting miracle.

This is the story of VICTORY to all of us.

Shalom!

TO GOD be the GLORY... Amen. - B.Kumarathevan