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Transformation

14 Sunday Feb 2016

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Jesus Light 1a
Today’s Reading: John 9:1-5 Version CEV
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+9%3A1-5&version=CEV

Ignorance can be represented by darkness, by blindness. A person without knowledge of the human body cannot do surgery; he would be lost, not knowing what to do, from one place to another, as if in a dark house.

Another reality represented by darkness and blindness are our works, such as corruption, theft, lying, adultery. These are things we do in secret, without other people knowing or being aware of them. Those who practice these things don’t want to be exposed, caught and therefore want to give others the idea of possessing a real character, an honest and righteous life.

A man born blind was seen by the disciples of Jesus. In this case, blindness by itself did not make this man an ignorant or a bad person.

The disciples, on the other hand, showed their ignorance by asking if anyone was to blame for the man’s birth blindness. Our world, full of people with physical and character deficiencies, is a place filled with opportunities, opportunities to bring them the light. Jesus transforms the darkness of life into the knowledge of God and salvation. He reveals the hidden works and thoughts. Jesus is the light of the world!

Ildefonso Torres

The Bible

29 Friday Jan 2016

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Read the Bible Final
Today’s Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+3%3A16-17

There is something that makes this message different from others. We’re not trying to sell you anything; we just want to open doors. Yes, doors of forgiveness, happiness, salvation, life and love. The problem is that we don’t have a lot of space or time to bring to you a complete message.

It would be nice to elaborate more about this subject. Life is precious when we live in harmony with the laws established by our Creator. We like to spend our time talking about the only way we have for happiness. This is the way; a personal relationship with the One who has given us life.

We do not have much space and time for this short message, but you can find in the Bible the answer to the most important issues of your life. The Bible opens the door to happiness, security, salvation, life and love.

Perhaps you have already been tempted to read the Bible and found it very complicated. Try again. However, before you read, pray to God. It is very simple. For example you can say something like, “Lord, open my heart to understand your Holy Word!” Do it! The relief, the peace, the joy, the forgiveness that you need is at your disposition now.

Read the Bible!

The Way

28 Thursday Jan 2016

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Jesus is the Way - Final
Today’s Reading: John 14:6 Version NIV
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=NIV

Do you like to travel? To travel and see the beauties of other countries, traveling and visiting friends and relatives.

We travel to rest, to distract ourselves and enjoy life. The problem is that many believe that travels, or trips, should be done in an imaginary way through drugs, sex or booze. There are also trips of hatred, resentment and revenge. There are fantasy trips, trips that make us forget those around us, make us forget our responsibility as a father or a mother, as a brother, as a friend or as a citizen. These trips do not bring happiness or joy, only afflictions and pain. They cause people to be alone and lost at the crossroads of life. They only hear their own voice as an echo repeating the same questions: “Where am I going? How will I get there? What I am going to do?”

Jesus says: “I am the way, the truth and the life…” The way to where? The way to hope, to happiness and salvation.

With Jesus you can make the best trip of your life, filled of meaning, joy and peace. You know what? Jesus has promised not only to be with you all the trips of your life, comforting and encouraging you, but also to be with you forever, even after death.

Ildefonso Torres

The Way

07 Thursday Jan 2016

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Jesus is the Way - a
Today’s Reading:  John 14:6 Version CEV
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=CEV

Jesus is the door of salvation, the door that opens to the re-encounter of the human being with the eternal God. But how can anyone, confused, tired and destroyed from within, find that door? Jesus is the way by which men, women and children find direction for their steps.

If Jesus is the door where we come in and out and find food for our souls, we will understand that life is freedom, security and livelihood. Likewise, if Jesus is the way, He did not merely lead us to the door, but also shows us the way we have to go, the course, the direction, the goals we have in life. It is not an inner struggle of our conscience, whether we are, or not, pleasing to God; a constant concern of being in the wrong path. If we use the path or the way that Jesus represents, we will be able to admire the flowers at the roadside.

The question is only one: Are we? If we are on the way, the direction has been defined already; we know within ourselves what lies ahead.

Let us say with gratitude: “How unhappy would it be to live aimlessly, Lord! You are the door that opens to the way, the path that extends before us that guide our steps. Amen!”

Ildefonso Torres

Salvation

06 Wednesday Jan 2016

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I Am The Door - Final
Today’s Reading: John 10:9 Version NKJV
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A9&version=NKJV

What is the meaning of salvation? Salvation is freedom, abundance and life. Salvation means not only a heaven after death, but our encounter with life, here and now. Salvation is healing, removing all our worries and our disappointments. It is the healing of the wounds of the heart, caused by contempt, bitterness and disappointments.

Salvation is the restoration of the dignity of man, created by God in his image and likeness. It is to receive back the desire to live, to fight, to understand and to become someone useful.

The gateway to a country is a passport. The gateway to a good job can be knowledge, experience or unfortunately influence. The gateway to life is not money, or health, or good friends. The gate to life is Jesus! You must go through Him, receive forgiveness, inner freedom, the power of his Spirit, so that life outbreaks naturally. Life, then, becomes joy, peace, love, kindness and understanding.

There is a door that opens onto a new relationship with God and with people. Jesus is the door! Enter through this door and live!

Ildefonso Torres

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