In His Time.......... with P.Ramachandran

  Update from PEC Odisha Coordinator , Bishop Anjan "Praise the Lord, Sir! In December, we were praying and planning to reach an unreached area in the Koraput district. By the grace of God, our team was able to visit these remote villages, spending two days in a nearby village. Unfortunately, I was unable to join them due to back pain. These areas are far from town, with no communication facilities and no schools for the children. The people there are simple and illiterate. However, when our pastors invited them to hear the Gospel, the entire village gathered eagerly. We discovered six villages in need, and starting next month, we will continue working among these tribal communities. This region is entirely a tribal belt, with people living in the mountains. We are praying to start at least two tuition centers there and are planning to send one of our CPTC graduates, who will live among them with his family. Sir, we kindly ask for your prayers for this area and for the family who ...

Ephesians 5:16  - “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Introduction Time, an irreplaceable gift, slips through our fingers with startling ease. In the relentless rhythm of daily life, it's easy to become ensnared by the noise and chaos, forgetting that each moment holds the potential to shape our destiny. The apostle Paul, in Ephesians 5:16, urges us to "redeem the time," recognising that while time is fleeting, it holds immeasurable value in the divine economy. The world’s distractions are many, but we are called not merely to exist within them, but to rise above, stewarding every moment for God’s glory and eternal purposes. Every breath, every decision, is a chance to invest in what lasts beyond the temporal, honouring the sacred in the ordinary. The "evil" Paul refers to is not just outright wickedness, but the pervasive influence of sin and distractions that pull us away from our divine purpose. The days are "evil" because they are mark...

Romans 8:11  - And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead  is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies  because of  his Spirit who lives in you. Introduction Romans 8 is often regarded as the pinnacle of Paul’s letter to the Romans. It begins with the declaration that there is "no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (v.1) and ends with the assurance that nothing can separate believers from the love of God in Christ Jesus (v.39). Central to this chapter is the work of the Holy Spirit, who empowers, leads, and transforms believers. In particular, verses 9–11 highlight the indwelling Spirit and the resurrection power available to all who belong to Christ. Many Christians struggle to fully comprehend the reality of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in their lives. We often view Him as distant, like a deistic God, and impersonal. This limited mindset frequently causes us to overlook His role an...

The story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, is a powerful account of faith, persistence, and transformation. It reminds us that Jesus, full of compassion and power, still meets us in our need today. Through Bartimaeus’s encounter, we see not only the depth of his faith but also the determination to overcome obstacles in his pursuit of Jesus. A Beggar Without Hope Bartimaeus sat by the roadside, blind and dependent on the charity of others. His life was marked by limitation and despair, with no hope of change. But everything shifted when he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. The stories of Jesus’s miracles had reached him, and faith began to stir in his heart. He recognized that this was no ordinary man but the Messiah himself. Even before Bartimaeus had personal contact with Jesus, he addressed Him as the "Son of David," a Messianic title rooted in Isaiah 9:6-7. This term affirmed his belief that Jesus was the promised One, whose eternal kingdom would be established ...

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”   (Numbers 6:24-26)   When God instructed Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel, He did not focus on material wealth, physical prosperity, or earthly comforts. Instead, the blessings He gave were deeply spiritual, addressing the core needs of the human heart. This stands in stark contrast to the "prosperity gospel" mindset, which often emphasizes physical blessings such as wealth, health, or success. The Priestly Blessing in Numbers 6:24-26 reveals that God’s highest concern is not for our outward circumstances but for the inner state of our souls. In this blessing, God promises: 1.      Security —the assurance of His protection and care. 2.      Favor —the joy of living in His grace and delight. 3.      Peace —the wholeness and serenity that only His presence...

“As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him?”  (Psalm 42:1-2, NLT) In Psalm 42, the psalmist uses the vivid imagery of a deer longing for streams of water to portray the soul’s deep, desperate need for God. A deer’s thirst for water is not merely a fleeting desire but an instinctive drive essential for survival. In times of drought or after being pursued by predators, the deer’s longing intensifies, making the sight of flowing streams a beacon of hope and life. These streams provide not only hydration but also safety, nourishment, and restoration. Just as the deer cannot survive long without water, our souls cannot thrive without the presence of God.  “For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.”  (Psalm 36:9) The Depth of Spiritual Longing The psalmist’s metaphor of thirst captures an urgency and intensity that transcends casual desire. Thirst drives action; ...