"There is no other direction from which we can expect everything that is good."
James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Here are among the words I first heard from our beloved Bro. Eli, the overall servant of MCGI earlier this morning. It was late in the evening in Brazil but he enthusiastically delivered another Biblical topic. It's yet another reason to be grateful since we understood how God gives us a glimpse of what we will do if we achieve eternal life.
Bro. Eli Soriano, the overall Servant to MCGI, speaks in front of thousands of brethren gathered in the Central (ADD Convention) in his delivery of the Biblical topic for Thanksgiving.
Looking Back
In my Previous post, I gave you an idea of what we do during Thanksgiving days. One of the biggest reasons we are thankful is the way we see the words of God transpiring right before our eyes. Among the other doctrines that left me a deep, meaningful impression is what's written by Jeremiah the prophet.
Jer. 30:19 And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.
Brethren in Singapore
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No one's isolated since the event is simultaneously viewed via satellite and/or the internet.
Nevertheless, many brethren prefer to celebrate and offer thanksgiving in Apalit, Pampanga to be with Kuya Daniel Razon, where the most members come together in one place. Thus, fulfilling a Biblical prophecy:
Zechariah 8:21 and the inhabitants of one city will go to another and say, ‘Let us go at once to entreat the Lord and seek the Lord Almighty. I myself am going.’
Many brethren also gather in Brazil where Bro. Eli moved and continued propagating the gospel a few years ago. Now we can see the fulfillment of another Biblical prophecy:
Zechariah 8:7 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “I will save my people from the countries of the east and the west.
Malachi 1: 11. My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations," says the Lord Almighty. - NIV
As discussed by Bro. Eli in previous thanksgiving events, this is what's clearly happening. This Christian organization (MCGI) started in one of the countries of the far east (in the Philippines).
Isaiah 24:15 Therefore in the east give glory to the Lord; exalt the name of the Lord, the God of Israel, in the islands of the sea.
Having obstacles airing the words of God in many non-Christian countries in Asia and partly because of the persecution by rival groups of different faith, he was compelled to look for opportunities to preach the word of God elsewhere. - And that's when he landed in Brazil.
Interestingly, Brazil is the direct opposite in terms of direction as seen in this antipodal map. If you were to dig a tunnel from The Philippines, especially around the area where Bro. Eli started preaching, towards the center of the earth and exit on the other side, you'd come out in Brazil! It turned out with great detail that this prophecy was meant to happen this way. - Starting from the east, going to the west.
Introduction
Another remarkable thing is how deep and insightful his introduction was. Before Bro. Daniel opened the topic, Bro. Eli read the following verses. We never noticed the connection among them until he told us!
John 8: 12. Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Matthew 5: 14. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Daniel 12: 3. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. 9. And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. 10. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
Ephesians 5: 14. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
Ephesians 1: 18. The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
2 Peter 1: 19. We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
Revelation 22: 16. I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Malachi 4: 2. But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
The sun of righteousness is Christ, which never sets.
Revelation 21: 23. The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.
Indeed, God shed light on these verses. He is the ultimate source of light and light is clearly seen in those who follow Him.
James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
-It's so true!
Thanks be to God for His Unspeakable Gift!
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