“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (Jn. 1:1). Word communicates, word contains a message, word or words are used to communicate a message. Many of us are not aware of the message but give importance to the words used or the language that is used. Bible tells us that “Word was from the beginning, word was with God, and word was God” (Jn. 1:1). How do we understand this truth? Only Word of God can enlighten or inspire us on this truth.

“You know you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb, without defect or blemish.” (1 Peter 1:18-19).

These things I have spoken to you, so that my joy might remain in you and that your joy might be full” (Jn. 15:11)

Wait for him and know him

The next day John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29) Have you ever wondered, how John the baptizer knew clearly that Jesus of Nazareth was the Lamb of God. I too struggled with this question until I came across the answer in Luke 1:15. “For he (John the Baptist) will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Do you sometimes wonder what life is all about - where you came from and where you are proceeding? Do you at times question in your mind whether God really loves you and is watching over you? Did you ever ask yourself if there is any real happiness in life for you?

The other day I met a person, who said; why people in the world are frightened of Satan? There is no satan he said. We have made one for ourselves he continued. Immediately I asked him this question; then who do you think is the ruler of this world? For which he said:  Of course God. Again I asked him, which God? and he said, yes! God, the creator. If God has created then why does he destroy? He had no answer. Yes! Brothers and sisters, many of us are ignorant of the fact that, the enemy of God is ruling this world. The Word of God will enlighten us on this matter.

Deut. 11:26 “See I am setting before you today, a blessing and a curse.” A man had a huge fish-pond to cultivate fish. He has been into this business for the last 20 years. But to his surprise, the fish in the pond started diminishing all of a sudden. He made all inquiries to find out the causes. The specialist on fish ruled out any sickness to the fish. If they were dying, at least their bones and skeletons would be found. They suspected birds and snakes around the pond and kept watchmen to protect the fish. Yet the fish went on diminishing drastically.

In the month of May I was on vacation. I thought of refreshing myself with some new thoughts. Hence I entered a huge library and went to the section on Philosophy and Religion. My eyes fell on a book titled, ‘God is my CEO’. I became curious to know the contents of the book. As I went through the pages one by one I found great treasure hidden in the Word of God relevant to the modern times which is led by the bottom line pressures. Here please allow me to share a few insights on the importance of making God the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of our life.

Dominic Savio, a good friend of mine is now transferred to Canada by his company and every month without fail he gives his tithe (1/10th). God has blessed him abundantly. It was in year 2001, he began giving his tithe as per the Word of God. “Bring the full tithe into the store house, and thus put me to the test says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing” (Malachi. 3:10). I remember, he was giving Rs.150/- as his tithe in the year 2001 but today he is sending Rs. 16,000/- every month as his tithe. Wow! What an outpouring of blessing for his faithfulness.