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 Dew of Heaven The unity among brothers brings the dew of heaven. The unity brings security and blessing to all the people involved  Passage: Psalm 133 1 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! 2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. 3 Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting. The dew of heaven is likened to the blessing of God.  Verse: Genesis 27:28 “From the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth, may God always give you abundant harvests of grain and bountiful new wine. This was the promise to Jacob. But Easu didn't have this and he lived the sword among his brothers. What is the source of this dew of heaven..... it is the teaching of the Word of God Verse: Deuteronomy 32:2   Let my teaching fall on you lik...

 Journeying towards Jerusalem Jerusalem is the spiritual epicenter of the world. God dwells in Jerusalem. And Jesus while living on earth journeyed through life with his final destination - Jerusalem. Some people have definite goals. Once they have goals, they mind is captured on reaching this goal. So there will be constant talk on how they are reaching this place. So it is with Jesus. Here are the different references to Jerusalem.  Verse:Luke 9:51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem . Verse: Luke 13:22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem .   Verse: Luke 17:11 Now on his way to Jerusalem , Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. Verse: Luke 18:31   Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem , and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. Verse: Luke 19:11 While th...

Find the Joy of the Lord Something that draws other people is the joy that you carry. No one wants to be with a grumpy person. And for people of God, this source of joy is the Lord because of His Word and the salvation it brings Verse: Nehemiah 8:10 10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength .” Verse: Philippians 4:4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Verse: Isaiah 12:3 3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation . But sometimes our joy can be snuffed out due to various reasons. For the people of Israel, it was the Egyption Task Masters. They worked them ruthlessly Verse: Exodus 1:13-14 13 and worked them ruthlessly.  14 They made their lives bitter with harsh labor But inspite of our conditions, we can find joy. Here are 5 points Fighting Sin Fight the silence PRAY ... until the burden lif...