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“Today Our Redeemer Mightily Eradicates Now Torment!” (T.O.R.M.E.N.T)

 Ramesh C. Reddy
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Editors Note: This is a devotional that has been revised and published again!

SCRIPTURE:

"They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. (Mark 5:1-6, NIV)

 Observations:
I asked myself what happened right after Jesus calmed the storm and talked to His disciples?
“They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him.” (Mark 5:1-2, NIV)

 I asked myself what we can learn about the ‘man with an evil spirit’?

  1. A man with an evil spirit came to meet Jesus.

  2. This man lived in the tombs.

  3. No one could bind him any more, not even with a chain.

  4. He had been chained hand and foot.

  5. He tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet.

  6. No one was strong enough to subdue him.

  7. Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out.

  8. Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cut himself with stones.

  9. He saw Jesus from a distance.

  10. He ran to Jesus.

  11. He fell on his knees in front of him.

Interpretations:
I asked myself why the man lived in the tombs?
I found it so interesting this man was possessed that the people of the region of Gerasenes did not want to have anything to do with him because of his condition. In the region, he must have been creating chaos because of his evil possession.

Of all the places, they took the man to the tombs and left him there. Tombs are where the dead are laid to rest. To the people of the region, he was dead to them and they did not know him as he was. Instead, they saw someone they could not control anymore because he was possessed and no one was strong enough to subdue him. This will become significant later.

I asked myself why would he cry out and cut himself with stones?
Because of what happened in his life, he became an outcast, ashamed and isolated from society. The evil spirit had control of him and no one was strong enough to rescue him. He wanted to be rescued and the cries were cries of helplessness and anguish. He was in such a bad shape that he started mutilating himself with the stones that were at the tomb maybe hoping to die. This too was not working.

I asked myself what he does next?
He saw Jesus!
He ran to Jesus!
He fell on his knees in front of Jesus!

I asked myself why it is significant?
In his condition being overpowered by the evil spirit did not completely take over his humanity 100%. There was still a part of him that knew good from evil. No matter how tormented he was, he still had a part of his humanity that was working. It is what he had left of his humanity that saw Jesus from a distance. He does not stop there but ran to Jesus. After running to Jesus with his mutilated cuts and deteriorating condition, he does not stop there. He takes the final 3rd step and fell on his knees in front of Jesus. What happens next is evidenced by the following verses.

"He shouted at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won't torture me!" For Jesus had said to him, "Come out of this man, you evil spirit!" Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" "My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many." And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area. A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, "Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them." He gave them permission, and the evil spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned." (Mark 5:7-13, NIV)

The man saw Jesus from a distance and ran to Him. We do not know how far he ran. With the cuts and everything that was happening in the man’s life, he must have become exhausted in his condition.

Observations/Interpretations:
I asked myself what happens next?
When the man fell on his knees in front of Jesus, Jesus took immediate action. This is evidenced by v.8

“For Jesus had said to him, "Come out of this man, you evil spirit!" (Mark 5:8, NIV)

I asked myself why this is significant?
This caused a chain reaction between the forces of good and evil. After the man fell on his knees in front of Jesus and Jesus had ordered the evil spirit out of this man, the battle began in the heavenly realm. The battle was happening outside the man’s control and the people of the region's control. That is why no human being was able to subdue him.

Observations:
I asked myself what we learn about the evil spirit in the man?

  1. The evil spirit is in control of the man.

  2. The evil spirit shouted at the top of the man’s voice taking over the man’s speech.

  3. The evil spirit asked Jesus what Jesus wants with it.

  4. The evil spirit acknowledged Jesus to be the Son of the Most High God.

  5. The evil spirit told Jesus that his name was Legion.

  6. The evil spirit told Jesus that they were many.

  7. The evil spirit begged Jesus AGAIN and AGAIN not to be sent out of the area.

  8. The demons begged Jesus to send them among the pigs.

  9. The demons begged Jesus to allow them to go into the pigs.

  10. The demons went into the pigs and about two thousand of the pigs drowned.

 Interpretations:
 I asked myself what is significant about the evil spirit asking Jesus what Jesus wants with it?
In other words, the evil spirit was asking Jesus why Jesus was interfering in the man’s life and that it had nothing to do with Him. In other words, the evil spirit wanted the man to be left alone for them. They wanted to continue to torment the man and take over him. Jesus would not have none of that and intervenes.

This is so significant because I believe when Jesus came to the region of Gerasenes, he came with the purpose of coming to the aid of the man who was possessed. Jesus knew no one in the region could subdue the man so He made himself available to the man to heal him if asked. Jesus cared for the man in his worst condition and torment. That is so awesome and cool to know!

I asked myself what is significant about the evil spirit acknowledging Jesus to be the Son of the Most High God?
This is very significant because the evil spirit knew its place and purpose. It also knew who Jesus was even when the Pharisees and teachers of the law would not acknowledge who Jesus was. This is also very important because just because someone acknowledges Jesus to be the Son of the Most High God does not mean they are saved. We know the demons were not saved. Acknowledging Jesus is not the same as following Jesus! This becomes important when we are born into a Christian family.  There can be an acknowledgment of Jesus without having the saving power of Jesus in their lives because they are not born again. The evil spirit knew that Jesus alone could stop them and spoil their purpose even though they were many. This is evident by them begging Jesus.

I asked myself why is it significant that the evil spirit begged Jesus AGAIN and AGAIN not to be sent out of the area?
Tombs are a place of death and destruction usually but not always! It was different for Lazarus. We also see what happened to Jesus after He died! In general, tombs still stand for death, destruction, and decay without the intervention of our Deliverer Jesus Christ on that day when He will come back to take His own!

The demons wanted to stay in a place that promotes death and destruction. The man possessed was just a pawn to create havoc and they wanted to continue to do that. No one could subdue the man because evil cannot be subdued by evil. Those demons made their home in that area for a specific reason. They were not threatened and enjoyed their stay. It is to this region that Jesus came to bring change and healing. It started with healing one man who was possessed and tormented. The demons realized they were in a no win situation with Jesus and He was going to send them out of the area so they now begged Jesus to send them among the pigs.

I asked myself why it is significant that the demons begged to go into the pigs?
They knew Jesus came to the region of Gerasenes to get rid of them and bring healing to the region through the healing of one man. Those demons had a backup plan and utilized it. If they could not stay in the area at least they wanted to go into something that was considered unholy. Pigs were considered unholy by the Jews. Jesus gave them permission to go into the pigs and we see what the result was.

“The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.” (Mark 5:13, NIV)

The demons had come out of the man from tormenting him and went into the pigs. The man was now free from torment when evil left him. I decided to look at what happens to the man after this experience some other day.

Implications:
I saw important implications for my own life from going over Mark 5:1-13. I need to understand torment and what can cause it. As a family my precious wife Chandraleela and I were tormented in different ways in our lives but the Lord Jesus has never abandoned us but has always rescued us when we ran to Him and begged Him for His healing and deliverance. There were times it was immediate and there have been times that it took time but we have the confidence that our Lord and Savior will get us through. I have been tormented in the past to the point that it took over me. The torment was too great to handle but Jesus intervened to help me. I know what torment looks like. 

Now I want to put myself in a position where I can help those who are tormented. This can only happen when evil does not pervade in my own life for evil cannot fight evil. Our flesh cannot fight evil but the Spirit of the Living God living in us can help fight it. I need to see Jesus for who He is, run to Jesus, and fall on my knees in front of Jesus and be delivered. Even through the torment, I saw deliverance and so can you.

In the past my mission was to 'Counsel Broken Hearts with the Love of Christ'. With this mission in mind, I addressed issues in people's lives with a problem-solution poem. Now while doing Pittsburgh Standard Ministry, I have decided to revisit different issues. Today's issue has to do with torment and addiction. I am so grateful to Jesus that He saved a person from suicide when they were counseled through one of the poems and prayer.

The past decisions of our lives can make us live in torment especially if we see the results being negative. When torment takes over it is hard to move forward without outside intervention. Jesus understood what the man was going through and intervened to release him from the torment. He wants to do the same for you.

I ask you now dear friend, where is your T.O.R.M.E.N.T coming from?

Dear friend, I do not know if you have ever been tormented but torment comes from the enemy because it also involves condemnation. Torment can be a result of our own sin, things we have done, and things we have not done.

But, torment can also be a result of what others have done to us and continue to do to us. Our torment will never go away unless we run to Jesus, fall on our knees, and beg Jesus to heal us. For healing to take place, there also has to be unconditional forgiveness to release our captors. Captors can come in many shapes and forms. We have to believe that the Lord Jesus loves us so much and leave what is tormenting us in His Helping Hands and live a life of love where we draw our strength from Him. That means unforgiveness, bitterness, rage, anger, etc has to go.

You may say, "But you don't know what I have been put through. If you knew, you would feel the same way I do!"

Lord knows what we have been put through and wants to release us from that torment but we have to be willing to run to Him, fall on our knees, and surrender our torment of evil over to Him and let Him do the work in our lives. It won't be easy but the Lord will help us.

Everyday, I pray asking the Lord to bless those that have tormented me and that I choose to forgive them. It is an act of the will instead of succumbing to evil. Satan would love for us to succumb to our torment and not turn to Jesus. But, Jesus is who we need to turn to and turn others too. If not torment can take over us and even isolate ourselves from others. To others we will become like we are dead and living in the tombs crying out for help to the point suicide may have been attempted.

We need to be receptive to those who are in torment and offer a helping hand before it is too late. Evil can pervade hearts that make them susceptible to it. We do not know what the man did to cause this. We also do not know what was happening in the region of the Gerasenes except that no one there could subdue him and the demons wanted to remain in that area. As long as the demons wanted to remain there, it was because it was their comfort zone. Things were happening there to their liking.

When Jesus came to change that, they had issue with it. This shows us just as Jesus healed the demon-possessed man when he saw Jesus, ran to Jesus, and fell on his knees in front of Jesus for help from this torment, Jesus can do the same for us no matter what we have been tormented by or are being tormented by. Yes, He can friend! He loves you so much.

There are things that may have happened that you cannot change at all but Jesus wants to bring healing into your life from this torment. Name the torment and allow Jesus to heal you there! He wants to deliver you from this torment. Jesus sent the demons away from the man, from the area and the man was freed. After the man was freed he left the tombs without staying there.

Friend, evil will reside where there is a comfort zone for it. To fight against evil, we need to take certain steps too. I want to address three issues that are mostly faced by college students and non -students that make them susceptible to Satan which can cause torment later.

No, I am not saying it will be easy to overcome, for Satan will put obstacles in your way that could even be in the form of withdrawal but know this that Satan knows he has no control once Jesus intervenes! So, seek Jesus in every area of torment without giving up. Deliverance is at hand.

If you have a problem with getting drunk, do not keep any drinks in the house or go to a place that will have drinks. Addiction can be tormenting too and as you give in, you give a mighty foothold to evil spirits to take charge of the situation. The Bible speaks against getting drunk so when we do it, we put ourselves in a place of torment because evil loves disobedience and has found it. To escape it, seek the Lord Jesus in prayer and for His deliverance. Wait upon Him my friend for He loves you.

”Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints?   Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine. Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly! In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper. Your eyes will see strange sights and your mind imagine confusing things. You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of the rigging. "They hit me," you will say, "but I'm not hurt! They beat me, but I don't feel it! When will I wake up so I can find another drink?" (Proverbs 23:29-35, NIV)

There are so many passages in the Bible that talk about nakedness in different contexts. See what happened to one of Noah's sons when he placed himself in a position to see another person's nakedness.

If you are into pornography, you need to take an active stand and remove anything from your place  that will give you access to pornography. This means if you have pornographic tapes, magazines, movies, etc it is not enough to say that you will not go to them or touch them. You have made a place for evil to reside at. There should be no reason to keep them. Throw them away and burn them. Let evil experience Hell. Hiding things will not take the torment away. Put filters on your own computer and locks on shows that you know have nudity, etc. You have to block them. It is not enough to pray to Jesus and still allow that material to reside or go to places where you know you will be susceptible to it if you know you can do something about it. As you do that, seek the Lord Jesus in prayer and for His deliverance. Wait upon Him my friend for He loves you and cares for you. Please find an accountable group.

"Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed." (Revelation 16:15, NIV)

If you are having sex outside of marriage or  tempted to have sex outside of marriage, you need to make an active effort not to be alone in the bedroom with another person or any place the enemy finds for you to have sex. When you do, you have already given the enemy an opportunity to tempt you and entice you into doing wrong.

Most people give in including Christians after they rationalize such as “it’s ok, we are engaged to get married anyway”, “it’s ok we love each other and are planning to be in an monogamous relationship, it’s as if we are married”, “it’s ok, I need to know how sex life is like if I want to be with that person rest of the life”, etc.

Believe me I have heard all these rationalizations that people shared with me. One of my friends gave into it and regretted later. She asked me to pray for her regarding the situation asking God for mercy. I was happy to learn God's grace working in her life after the torment.

“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, NIV)

These are only three issues that I mention but there are so many other issues that can cause torment in a person’s life. Only Jesus Christ can take away that torment. All the counseling and extraneous activities will not take away the torment without the Lord’s intervention. This however does not mean that Jesus does not help those that do not know Him. I believe through intercessory prayer Jesus can intervene in the lives of our loved ones who do not yet know Jesus. With the Lord's intervention, there is a place for counseling and other ways to help the tormented.

We need to do our part and leave the results in the Lord’s Helping Hands removing stuff and keeping away from stuff that we know will lead to torment. The enemy is deceptive and crafty and will not lay out the consequences for you. Even when we have allowed torment to take over us, evil does not have complete control when we turn our lives over to Jesus in repentance. Jesus is there for us and He is the Answer. Friend, He is the Answer to your torment and He answers, for you are never out of His love and never out of His reach!

I want to share with you a poem called “Altering Addiction through Another Alternative”, the Lord helped me to write. 

Addiction to _______ you cannot quit

You are going down the pit

Addiction eating you bit by bit

You are suffering a fit

Making addiction no myth!

Addiction to ________ hits your brain.

Your immunity to stress it did drain.

Cannot yourself train

Cause addiction is in reign.

Addiction to ________ did your life bake.

Making addiction into a poisonous cake

Cause your life's control it did take.

Everyday giving you problems when you awake.

Addiction to ________ gave your brain a burn.

Making you mourn.

Cannot rehab able to learn

Everything will be ok, when to Jesus you turn. (Jn 14:1)

Addicted to JESUS is the right Way (John 14:6)

Without any withdrawals each day (Col 1:27)

This is what I say (Isaiah 43:1-4)

Whether addiction is in any month such as May (Heb 4:13)

Your addiction to _________, Jesus will cast. (Heb 2:18)

And in time, you will feel better at last (Phil 4:13)

Cause Jesus will give you therapy that's the best

That can pass any test (Rom 8:28)

And give you a healthy rest (Matt 11:28-30)

Covering you with a healing vest. (James 5:15)

All you gotta do is turn to Him (Psalm 34:4)

Even when your chances are slim (Mark 9:23)

He will make you win (James 4:7)

And save you from all your sin. (Matthew 20:28)

Jesus love for you is so deep. (Eph 5:2)

That even addiction to _______ cannot you keep.

Instead from addiction trouble, you can leap.

Giving addiction to _______ a tearful weep. (Rev 7:17)

“Today Our Redeemer Mightily Eradicates Now Torment!” (T.O.R.M.E.N.T)”/"Where is your T.O.R.M.E.N.T coming from?"

Prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you so much that we are never out of your love and out of your reach. No matter what is tormenting us, you are there for us. When there are days we cannot get through and loneliness has gotten the best of us because we are isolated in our torment and sin, you are still there. Just as the demon-possessed man saw you, ran to you, and fell before you for healing, we can come to you too. Thank you Jesus! You made yourself available to the man with the evil spirit. Thank you Jesus for making yourself available to us now when we call your Name for we are never out of your love and never out of your reach. You Oh Lord know what we have done; you know what we will do. You know what Satan will do to entice us and torment us. We come to you Lord and ask you for your healing presence in our lives. Take any addiction and torment that people face and fill them with your power to live for you. We know you can do it Jesus. Only you have the power to deliver us from any torment and find peace in you. Thank you so much Jesus. We come to you now Jesus and ask you to forgive us of all our sin. Deliver us Oh Lord and cleanse us with your cleansing blood. We believe in you Jesus; we believe you are the Son of God, we believe that you died and rose again; we believe you are here right now standing in our presence with the power to heal now and the grace to forgive. Help us Oh Lord as we turn this song “I Believe” into a prayer to you Oh Lord. Thank you so much for coming into our heart and making our heart your home as we ask you in. Take us in Oh Lord and be our Lord and Personal Savior as you lead us and guide us. Help us to help others as you help us! Thank you so much Jesus you are in our heart making our heart your home. Thank you for living in us. Thank you for being our Lord and Personal Savior! Thank you Jesus you have heard our prayers and answered us! In Your Name I Pray Jesus! Amen!

Lord Jesus, You are my all in all. You are my Prince of Peace, Rock, Savior, and Friend. You are my Holy Father guiding me through to live a life of righteousness, holy righteousness. Oh God, I need you more than ever. I need to feel your hands around me holding me tight. I need your love to surround me so that you can glow in my life. Help me please Jesus. I desire in your presence. Thank you for guiding me to live a life of righteousness. Oh God you love me more than ever. You hear my voice when I cry out to you. When I seek your face, you fill me up. You are my all in all. Thank you Jesus so much for your help no matter what I face, your grace is available and you take my case. Thank you for hearing us and answering us. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! AMEN! (Most of the prayer is from a vineyard song called “All in All”)

"May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer." (Psalm 19:14)

May the Lord Jesus guide you in His love leading you! Amen!

No matter what you feel in your heart, know that Jesus has come in and resides with you! You are not alone! To make your walk strong with the Lord, spend time in prayer talking to Him as you would to a friend. You don’t need special words to talk to the Lord. Spend time in His Word reading Psalms and turning them into prayer. Next allow God to heal you and speak to you through the Gospel of John or Gospel of Mark before moving on to other Books of the Bible! Slowly, let the Lord show you to which Scriptures He wants you to go to next. It is also important to be part of a body of believers to help you grow in the faith. Find a Bible believing church that preaches the Word of God from Genesis to Revelation proclaiming Jesus Christ our crucified and risen Lord who brings us hope, healing, and help by His grace alone!

Feel free to email me at reddy4hisglory@gmail.com if you want to meet to study the Bible, pray with, talk about Spiritual issues or whatever is on your mind! My number is 412-641-9426

"This is my work and I can do it only because Christ's mighty energy is at work within me." (Colossians 1:29, TLB)

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Mark 1:45: "What do your actions C.A.U.S.E in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Thurs, Sept 17, 20, 11:25 a.m.)

Mark 1:43-44: "What area of weakness do you need a pastor/priest to A.C.C.O.U.N.T for in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Wed, Sept 16, 20, 07:41 p.m.)

Mark 1:43-44: "Who should you T.H.A.N.K first and foremost for good news?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Tues, Sept 15, 20, 11:38 a.m.)

Mark 1:40-42: "Where do you need to be C.L.E.A.N in life?" by Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, Sept 14, 20)

Mark 1:37-39: "How do you get your D.I.R.E.C.T.I.O.N in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sat, Sept 12, 20, 11:08 a.m.)

Mark 1:36-39: "What kind of T.I.M.E do you give to the Lord?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Thurs, Sept 10, 20, 10:57 a.m.)

Mark 1:35-39: "How do you give your S.O.L.I.T.A.R.Y time to the Lord?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Wed, Sept 09, 20, 10:38 a.m.)

Mark 1:32-34: "Where do you need A.N.S.W.E.R.S in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, July 13, 20, 10:26 a.m.)

Mark 1:29-31: "What place do you give F.A.M.I.L.Y in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, July 13, 20, 10:23 a.m.)

Mark 1:30-31: "Where do you need H.E.A.L.I.N.G in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Fri, July 10, 20, 11:09 a.m.)

Mark 1:29-31: "How is your F.E.L.L.O.W.S.H.I.P after a church service?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Thurs, July 09, 20, 10:23 a.m.)

Mark 1:23-28: "What C.A.P.T.I.V.I.T.Y are you facing today in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Wed, July 08, 20, 04:20 p.m.)

Mark 1:21-22: " Whose T.E.A.C.H.I.N.G.S do you actively listen to in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, July 06, 20, 03:43 p.m.)

Mark 5:24b-29: "Where do you need F.R.E.E.D.O.M to move on?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sat, July 04, 20, 10:16 a.m.)

Proverbs 29:25, Acts 5:29, John 4:18: "Why LOVE rules over F.E.A.R in BLACK people's lives?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Mon, June 22, 20, 08:12 p.m.)

Proverbs 1:10-19, 29-33, 2:11-15: "Why believe when the looting starts, the shooting starts creating V.I.O.L.E.N.C.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Sat, June 20, 20, 11:49 a.m.)

"Personification of Racism"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 18, 20, 10:05 p.m)

John 4:6b-10,27: "How do you tackle R.A.C.I.S.M in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 15, 20, 10:33 p.m)

Romans 13:1-5: "How should you handle P.O.L.I.C.E who have wronged you?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 09, 20, 10:59 p.m)

Mark 1:19-20: "How do you rate in the B.U.S.I.N.E.S.S of Jesus?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 08, 20, 08:00 a.m)

Mark 1:19-20: "Without P.R.O.C.R.A.S.T.I.N.A.T.I.O.N what are you called to do?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 28, 20, 08:02 a.m)

Mark 1:16-18: "How can you use your P.R.O.F.E.S.S.I.O.N to tell others about Jesus?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 27, 20, 09:50 a.m)

Mark 1:14-15: "What role does the word R.E.P.E.N.T play in your life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 26, 20, 07:12 a.m)

John 12:24: "Who will you remember physically and spiritually this M.E.M.O.R.I.A.L day?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 25, 20, 07:18 a.m)


 Mark 1:14-15: "Whose T.I.M.I.N.G do you need to wait for in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 23, 20,11:44 a.m)

Mark 1:12-13: "How do you handle T.E.M.P.T.A.T.I.O.N in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 21, 20, 7:17 p.m)

Mark 1:12-13: "What determines your G.R.O.W.T.H in the Lord?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 20, 20, 9:15 a.m)

Mark 1:9-11: "Who will you P.R.A.I.S.E publicly in life?   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 19, 20, 8:49 a.m)

Mark 1:9: "What will you take a S.T.A.N.D for in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 16, 20, 9:44 a.m)

Mark 1:4-8: "Who do you P.O.I.N.T to in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 15, 20, 9:11 a.m)

Mark 1:1-4: "Why bother with P.R.O.P.H.E.C.Y in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 14, 20, 9:02 a.m)

Mark 1:1: "Why bother with the L.I.F.E of Jesus Christ?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 12, 20, 7:22 a.m)

Philippians 4:20-23: "How do you see F.A.T.H.E.R in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 08, 20, 4:49 p.m)

Philippians 4:19:"What are your N.E.E.D.S in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 07, 20, 5:23 p.m)

Philippians 4:15-18: "Who will you F.I.N.A.N.C.E in ministry?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 05, 20, 5:07 p.m)

Philippians 4:14: "How do you S.H.A.R.E in other's troubles?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 04, 20, 7:07 p.m)

Philippians 4:12-13: "Where do you need S.T.R.E.N.G.T.H in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 01, 20, 6:56 p.m)

Philippians 4:11: "How can you have C.O.N.T.E.N.T.M.E.N.T in your life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 30, 20, 5:35 p.m)

Philippians 4:10: "Why show C.O.N.C.E.R.N for others in your life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 28, 20, 5:05 p.m)

Philippians 4:9: "How do you know your P.E.A.C.E is real?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 25, 20, 7:46 p.m)

Philippians 4:9a: "What kind of S.O.L.D.I.E.R will you be?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 23, 20, 5:49 p.m)

Philippians 4:8: "What is your T.H.I.N.K.I.N.G based upon?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 22, 20, 1:27 p.m)

Philippians 4:6-7: "How do you handle A.N.X.I.E.T.Y in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 21, 20, 10:07 a.m)

Philippians 4:5: "What measure of G.E.N.T.L.E.N.E.S.S do you have?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 20, 20, 06:38 a.m)

Philippians 4:4: "When do you R.E.J.O.I.C.E in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 17, 20, 07:07 p.m)

Philippians 4:3: "How have you C.A.M.P.A.I.G.N.E.D for Jesus Christ in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 16, 20, 05:24 p.m)

Philippians 4:2: "How do you respond to a P.L.E.A.D in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 14, 20, 11:47 a.m)

Philippians 4:1: "Where do yo S.T.A.N.D on love in your life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 13, 20, 11:03 a.m)

Colossians 1:13-14, 18: "What can the B.L.O.O.D of Christ shed on the cross do for you?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 10, 20, 11:55 a.m)

Exodus 12:5,7,11,13-14: "How do you know judgment will P.A.S.S.O.V.E.R you?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 09, 20, 05:23 p.m)

John 12:13: "Why should a P.A.L.M branch matter to you in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 07, 20, 11:22 a.m)

John 12:3:  "Why reflect on what happened to Jesus' dirty/stinky F.E.E.T one day?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 06, 20, 11:32 a.m)

Philippians 3:20-21: "What C.I.T.I.Z.E.N.S.H.I.P should you desire the most?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 04, 20, 11:32 a.m)

Philippians 3:18-19: "Why shed T.E.A.R.S for others in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (April 01, 20, 6:45 a.m)

Philippians 3:15-17: "Who or what are you willing to P.A.T.T.E.R.N your life after?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 30, 20, 9:28 a.m)

Philippians 3:12-14: "How can you deal with the P.A.S.T in your life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 27, 20, 11:03 a.m)

Philippians 3:5-11: "Why for R.E.F.O.R.M.A.T.I.O.N you need the transaction of the C.R.O.S.S?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 25, 20, 3:14 a.m)

Philippians 3:2-4: "How is your T.H.E.O.L.O.G.Y in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 24, 20, 9:36 a.m)

Philippians 3:1: "Why R.E.J.O.I.C.E in the Lord?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 23, 20, 11:10 a.m)

Philippians 2:25-30: "When will your H.O.M.E.C.O.M.I.N.G begin?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 20, 20, 07:43 a.m)

Philippians 2:19-24: "How can you Q.U.A.L.I.F.Y well in other people's lives?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 18, 20, 07:49 a.m)

Philippians 2:17-18: "When do you live out your F.A.I.T.H in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 16, 20, 10:33 a.m)

Philippians 2:14-16: "What does your B.E.H.A.V.I.O.R do for others in life?"  By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 13, 20, 08:19 a.m)

Philippians 2:13: "How do you W.O.R.K out your Salvation?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 12, 20, 10:49 a.m)

Philippians 2:12-13: "What path have you taken for S.A.L.V.A.T.I.O.N in your life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 10, 20, 11:02 a.m)

Philippians 2:12-13: "What is the point of O.B.E.D.I.E.N.C.E in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (March 09, 20, 11:24 a.m)

Philippians 2:9-11: "How do you handle the N.A.M.E of Jesus in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 29, 20, 06:46 a.m)

Philippians 2:8: "What can the C.R.O.S.S do for you in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 17, 20, 10:51 a.m)

Philippians 2:5-7: "How do you match Jesus' A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 12, 20, 10:59 a.m)

Philippians 2:3-4: "How do you respond to C.O.M.M.A.N.D.S in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 11, 20, 10:23 a.m)

Philippians 2:1-2: "What C.O.N.D.I.T.I.O.N are you in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 10, 20, 11:08 a.m)

Philippians 1:29-30: "How do you handle S.U.F.F.E.R.I.N.G in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 07, 20, 10:51 a.m)

Philippians 1:27-28: "How do you C.O.N.D.U.C.T yourself in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 04, 20, 08:38 a.m)

Philippians 1:22-26: "What are your C.H.O.I.C.E.S based on?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Feb 03, 20, 10:10 p.m)

Philippians 1:21: "Why D.I.E for Christ?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 31, 20, 12:11 p.m)

Philippians 1:21: Why L.I.V.E your life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 27, 20, 10:08 a.m)

Philippians 1:20: "Where do you need to have C.O.U.R.A.G.E in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 22, 20, 10:20 a.m)

Philippians 1:19: "Who do you C.A.L.L often in life to intercede for others?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 21, 20, 10:36 a.m)

Philippians 1:19: "What reason do you have to R.E.J.O.I.C.E in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 20, 20, 07:11 a.m)

Philippians 1:16-18: "How are your M.O.T.I.V.E.S in life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 18, 20, 08:01 a.m)

Philippians 1:12-15: "What have your C.H.A.I.N.S done to others in your life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 16, 20, 11:50 p.m)

Philippians 1:12: "How can you feel S.P.E.C.I.A.L when things are going so wrong in your life?"   By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 15, 20, 2:14 p.m)

Philippians 1:9-11: "What is your L.O.V.I.N.G response based on?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 14, 20, 6:51 a.m)

Philippians 1:7-8: "How can your A.F.F.E.C.T.I.O.N grow towards others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 13, 20, 11:00 a.m)

Philippians 1:7-8: "Why can you only be saved by G.R.A.C.E alone?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 13, 20, 10:51 a.m)

Philippians 1:3-6: "Why be C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T in the Lord?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 08, 20, 09:44 a.m)

Philippians 1:3-5: "How can you attain a P.A.R.T.N.E.R.S.H.I.P in the Gospel?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 08, 20, 09:44 a.m)

Philippians 1:3: "How will others R.E.A.C.T towards God when they remember you?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 07, 20, 10:07 a.m)

Philippians 1:2: "When do you B.L.E.S.S others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 06, 20, 11:10 a.m)

Philippians 1:1: "Why bother to let others T.R.A.I.N you when you are already a leader?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 04, 20, 11:55 a.m)

Philippians 1:1: "Why should you believe you are H.O.L.Y instead of a sinner?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 03, 20, 9:53 a.m)

Philippians 1:1: "Who will you be a S.E.R.V.AN.T to in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 02, 20, 6:55 pm)

"What will your P.R.E.S.E.N.T look like in 2020?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Jan 01, 20, 1:13 pm)

 
 
   
 

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