Home of Grace (English Version)

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”
“Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”(Rev. 14:13)

With sadness and gratitude, we say goodbye to our dear elder sister Zhang En-Chong. We grieve because we have lost a dear co-worker in the Lord, a faithful watchman, a prayer warrior that stayed watchful day and night. From her youth to old age, being filled with the spiritual burden, she unfailingly and unchangingly paid the price of prayers for the global revival of churches and their co-workers. We witnessed all of these with our own eyes. She left us with beautiful life examples and testimonies. We are very grateful because she has returned to the bosom of our Lord. She left behind the physical sufferings and pain to embrace the everlasting peace and rest! Read the rest of this entry »

Genesis 50 / Jeremiah 3          25 paragraphs 1 vs.1

Do not pretend to return to the Lord. Instead truly return to Him, and vow to return to the promised land.

Psalm 50 / Revelation 13:3

Though the whole world follows the beast, let us obey and keep the covenant to preach and respond to the Lord’s kindness.

Key Verses     Genesis 50:20 / Jeremiah 3:12

Genesis 50/ Jeremiah 3                      Cry and bury, and Return

1.   Mourn and bury

There was a great mourning at Abel Mizraim, which meant that we are to bury the dead at the destined place.  You who depart from evil and do good should not be afraid, the Lord will comfort and guide you.

2.   Return from rebellion

Return quickly, you who are faithless.  Though you have lived as prostitutes, you can return to God.  So long as you confess, God is loving and He will cure you of backsliding.

Psalm 50 / Revelation 13:3       Glorify God vs. Follow the beast

Even when the whole world is following the beast, God’s saints should not do evil.  Rather, they should be grateful and pay their vows to preach and save people.  They should glorify God and benefit the people, obey his commands, and keep the covenant.

Genesis 49 / Jeremiah 2         4 paragraphs 8 vs. 9

He who does not follow other gods but unites with the Lord will overcome and be blessed.

Psalm 49 / Revelation 13:2

No matter how the beast flaunts its power; those who are saved by the Lord should save others with understanding.

Key Verses     Genesis 49:10 / Jeremiah 2:13

Genesis 49 / Jeremiah 2          Blessed vs. Disgraced

1 .  Draw near to the Lord and be blessed

He who gratifies his sinful desires, loses God’s grace.  Cursed are those who follow the flesh and hate people.  But those who have another solution, departing from evil and doing good, overcoming the enemy by trusting in the Lord will be blessed greatly.

2 .  Stray from the Lord and be disgraced

When God’s children backslid, forsook the Lord and instead loved other gods, in the heat ran here and there, and forsook the living water and dug broken cisterns, they were not successful but instead disgraced.

Psalm 49 / Revelation 13:2       Redemption, and Splendor

The wicked think of selfishly and are full of splendor.  They are evil and self-deceiving and they will end up in destruction.  Have understanding when one is rich:  those who have been saved by the Lord should deny themselves to save others.

Genesis 48 / Jeremiah 1           3 paragraphs 7 vs. 6

Listen carefully, discern in the Spirit, and preach firmly without favor.

Psalm 48 / Revelation 13:1

He who ascends the holy mountain and dwells in the Lord, will overcome the beast of ten horns and seven heads.

Key Verses     Genesis 48:11 / Jeremiah 1:7-8

Genesis 48 / Jeremiah 1         Discern, and Proclaim bravely

1.   Discern in the Spirit

Though Jacob’s carnal eyes were failing, he discerned in the Spirit.  He did not submit to man’s will but proclaimed God’s will, which was that the younger would be greater than the older.  He turned people to the Lord to do His will.

2.   Preach God’s word bravely

He who is called by God must first see correctly and hear clearly by himself.  Do not fear men but bravely preach God’s word when one is sent by God.  Though one may encounter opposition, God is with him.

Psalm 48 / Revelation 13:1       Praise God vs. Attack violently

Do not fear the enemy, no matter how ferocious, violent, and blasphemous the enemy is.  God is Great and He is my fortress.  When God is with me, the enemies flee.  God will secure me and guide me to the end.

Genesis 47 / Isaiah 66            3 paragraphs 9 vs. 7

He who fears the word of the Lord is greatly blessed and will lead all nations to the Lord.

Psalm 47 / Revelation 12:17

Let’s obey God’s word, hold to the testimony of it; and shout with cries of joy by faith; so that all nations will return to the Lord.

Key Verses     Genesis 47:29-30 / Isaiah 66:1-2

Genesis 47 / Isaiah 66             Comfort vs. Judgment

1.   Obedience and comfort

He who fears God and obeys His commands will be comforted by God.  He will be a spring of blessings for the whole world when the time comes.  He will provide land for his household.  In addition, he will provide the bread of life for the whole world.

2.   Disobedience and judgment

God esteems those who tremble at His commands and obey them.  He will set a sign to send them to all nations proclaiming the glory of the Lord and leading people to God.  But the hypocrite will be judged and put to shame.

Psalm 47 / Revelation 12:17      War, and Triumph over

The enemy is enraged at and goes off to make war against those who obey God’s commandments and hold to the testimony of the Lord.  Let us triumph over the enemy through faith, for God is the Most High.  Sing a psalm of praise, for all peoples are returning to the Lord.

Genesis 46 / Isaiah 65             9 paragraphs 4 vs. 3

He who departs from evil to seek God will rejoice and get land; those who rebel will be punished by God.

Psalm 46 / Revelation  12:16

Be still, for God is with us, heaven and earth works for the good.

 Key Verses     Genesis 46:3-4 / Isaiah 65:1-2

Genesis 46 / Isaiah 65             Bless vs. Judgment

1.   Seek and be blessed

When you obey God’s will to go down to live in Goshen, you should not be afraid because God is with you.  The whole family of Jacob became a living scroll: seeking God’s word, obeying the word and tending to the sheep.

2.   Rebel and be judged

Those who are rebellious, turning their backs at the word, doing what is shameful, and arrogant and self-deceiving will be judged and punished.  Whoever seeks God will inherit the mountains.  They will be blessed and rejoice in God.

Psalm 46 / Revelation 12:16            Be still, and God helps

He who prays to the Lord, puts trust in Him, and walks in His way in times of trouble, has the presence of God.  Be still, of these who wait for Him.  God will help you when the time comes; heaven and earth work for the good.

Genesis 45 / Isaiah 64            4 paragraphs 7 vs. 3

When we strive to pray, God does wonderful things, let us do God’s will quickly.

Psalm 45 / Revelation 12:15

Love righteousness, hate wickedness, and run toward the goal; lest one be harmed.

 Key Verses     Genesis 45:7 / Isaiah 64:4

Genesis 45 / Isaiah 64                               Pray earnestly, and Miracle

1 . Unexpected miracle

He who understands a father’s heart is willing to bear the blame and intercede.  As a result, the Lord is so moved that He will reveal Himself. The Lord’s miracles are beyond our imagination.  Let us awake and obey God’s will quickly.

2.  Strive to pray earnestly

People continue to sin despite God’s anger.  Even if it has been like this for a long time, do not despair.   Strive to lay hold of the Lord and pray earnestly, because when the Lord works, everything will be reversed.

Psalm 45 / Revelation 12:15         Press forward, and Avoid being harmed

O Lord, you are the most excellent of men.  You love righteousness and hate evil.  Let us listen to His word and ponder on it, and forget what is behind us and run toward what is ahead of us.  Otherwise, we may be swallowed by the wicked who is behind us.

Genesis 44 / Isaiah 63            4 paragraphs 9 vs. 5

Let us understand the father’s heart He want us to deny ourselves,  take up the infirmities, and to intercede for the weaker body.

Psalm 44 / Revelation 12:14

Let us flee to the Lord by reading the Bible and praying, so that we will overcome the enemy by God.

 Key Verses     Genesis 44:32-33 / Isaiah 63:9

Genesis 44 / Isaiah 63               Bear the blame, and Intercede

1.  Bear the blame and intercede

When the sacks were filled with food and there was enough silver, they could have returned in peace and enjoyed.  But who could understand a father’s heart because the youngest was enslaved?  Let us be the one who would rather bear the blame and intercede for the youngest.

2.  Intercede to avoid wrath

The year of God’s redemption has come, but there is no one to intercede.  Therefore, God is angry.  Be sure to understand that God’s heart wants us to confess and intercede for His children, so that God will hold back His wrath and instead show compassion to the remnants.

Psalm 44 / Revelation 12:14     Listen and pray, and The spiritual wings

Listening to God’s word and praying are the two spiritual wings. They enable us to escape from the enemies so we will not be harmed.  Ask the Lord to command victories for His people. He who obeys the word and keeps the covenant will be redeemed.

Genesis 43 / Isaiah 62            2 paragraphs 17 vs. 6

Let us pay day and night that God抯 children will surrender their beloved, for then the holy city will be established.

Psalm 43 / Revelation 12:13

Pray and put hope in God when one is persecuted, and you will be helped.  

Key Verses     Genesis 43:23 / Isaiah 62:6-7

Genesis 43 / Isaiah 62               Sanctified, and Call on

1.  Hand over the beloved

The famine is severe because you love someone other than God in your heart.  It is of no use to give gifts if you do not hand over your beloved to God.  When you hand over your beloved, you are sanctified.  And then you will see the face of the Lord and enjoy the great feast in the spirit.

2.  Call on without rest

Post watchmen to call on day and night for the holy city.  They will not be silent and quiet, till the righteousness of the holy city shines and until she becomes the holy bride of the Lord.

Psalm 43 / Revelation 12:13             Cry for, and Pursue

Do not be downcast when the enemy pursues you.  Cry to God and put hope in Him.  Pray to God to rescue you, send forth His light to guide you and bring you to His dwelling place.