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Isaiah 61

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Thursday 18th May 2017

Today’s exhortation – soul hurts

Every year, a lot of us make resolutions to detox our bodies and to bring them into a healthy state. What we must also resolve to do, is to do the same to our souls. Just as our bodies have health conditions, our souls do too. The bible indicates that in this verse, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (III John‬ ‭1:2‬). It’s The Lord’s will that both our souls and bodies are in good health so over the course of the next couple of weeks, we’ll learn how to make our souls healthy and learn some foundational teachings on inner healing. There are many areas but we’ll begin with soul hurt which is some type of emotional or spiritual wound that we received based on somebody else’s words, actions, neglect or rejection which causes emotional, physical or spiritual trauma.

E.g.s of situations that cause these are, death of a loved one, divorce, abortion, failures, abuse(physical, verbal, emotional, sexual), war memories, childlessness, job loss etc. A scripture relating to the healing of our soul/spirit hurts is, “He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.” (Psalm‬ ‭147:3‬). The Lord Jesus’ ministry was also for the purpose of healing of our souls. He said, “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;” (Isaiah‬ ‭61:1‬). To be cont….

Francis Hans-Jorie

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Wednesday 8th March 2017

Today’s exhortation – don’t self harm

There’s a cry for help amongst us that often goes unnoticed and it is “self-harming.” I have good news for anyone who self-harms, Jesus has paid the price for everything you feel guilty about and for the emotional pain or trauma to your soul. He says, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew‬ ‭11:28). You may think that the best way to deal with your pain or trauma from things like failure, shame, guilt, sex abuse, drug abuse etc is by self harming, but that’s not true. Jesus has taken care of everything so you don’t need to punish yourself or deal with your pain in your own strength.

The bible says, “He is a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief… Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows… He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah‬ ‭53:3-5‬). He said “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” (John‬ ‭10:10‬). He came “to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. To console all who mourn and provide for those who grieve. To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness…”” (Isaiah‬ ‭61:3‬). Amen

Francis Hans-Jorie

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Thursday 9th February 2017

Today’s exhortation – don’t be ignorant

When no amount of positive thinking is bringing us peace in a situation, we must consider that what we may be dealing with isn’t a physical issue, but a spiritual one. When we’ve tried everything in our power to be positive but can’t seem to shift the gloom and heaviness, we may be dealing with a spirit of heaviness. The bible says we must be discerning, “in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” (2 Corinthians 2:11). The ministry of The Jesus wasn’t just to save us from our sins, but the bible says “To console those who mourn in Zion. To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness…”” (Isaiah‬ ‭61:3‬).

Depression could also be the result of the spirit of heaviness for which The Lord gives us the garment of praise to break its power. Hallelujah! I believe this also suggests that when one is under a spirit of heaviness, it’s not the time to be thinking positive, but the time to praise The Lord! Because, if this is a spiritual fight, then we must employ spiritual weapons! Praise, worship, prayer, are all spiritual weapons. The bible says, The weapons we use in our fight are not the world’s weapons but God’s powerful weapons, which we use to destroy strongholds. (2 Corinthians 10:4). Do not underestimate the power of praise!

Francis Hans-Jorie

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A Christmas Message

Today’s exhortation – reason for the season

Christmas has become about many things but, Jesus is the reason for the season! He is the gift God kept wrapped for thousands of years until 2000 years ago. What does this gift mean to us? He came that we may have life and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10). He came to to heal the brokenhearted, for the recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; (‭Luke‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬). He came to take away our griefs and carry away our sorrows; To take away our transgressions and iniquities and to give us peace and healing. (‭Isaiah‬ ‭53‬:‭4-5‬). He also came to console those who mourn, to give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness (Isaiah‬ ‭61‬:‭3‬).

The custom for birthdays is that we give gifts to the person who’s birthday is being celebrated. Today we celebrate Jesus’ birthday and the best gift we can give Him is our lives. All He wants for Christmas is you! While you celebrate His birthday today, May The Lord Himself be a wall of fire around you and your family (Zechariah 2:5). If you’re by yourself, you’re not really alone because Jesus’ says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” May He wrap His arms around you and make His presence real to you. Merry Christmas!

Francis Hans-Jorie