Saturday, March 23, 2013
Faith is Victory over the World
Dear Friends,
A reading from the First Letter of Saint John (5:1-12):
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God, and everyone who loves the father loves also the one begotten by him. In this way we know that we love the children of God when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whoever is begotten by God conquers the world. And the victory that conquers the world is our faith. Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the one that testifies, and the Spirit is truth. So there are three that testify, the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and the three are of one accord. If we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is surely greater. Now the testimony of God is this, that he has testified on behalf of his Son. Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar by not believing the testimony God has given about his Son. And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever possesses the Son has life; whoever does not possess the Son of God does not have life.
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Some snow fell yesterday but not very much. It was above zero and more snow melted. We are now in the spring season and it should get warmer as we go on. I hope the snow will stop soon.
Below you will find the message of Our Dear Mother Mary given to Father Melvin. She spoke to him these words,
“Live in great faith in My Son Jesus My son Melvin and all My sons and daughters who listen to My words. My Son Jesus is the Son of God the Father and His Father has surely made known His love for Jesus. How many times the Father spoke of His Son at special moments. He spoke at the baptism of Jesus at the Jordan River by John the Baptist. He also spoke at the Transfiguration on the mountain about Jesus. My Son followed His Father every day doing all that He told Him to do. There is a great love between the two divine Persons. Jesus did say these words, ‘My Father and I are one.’ Indeed they are united as one.
“I am praying for all the people of the world that they may come to accept and believe wholeheartedly in My Son Jesus, as He is the only Savior of the people of the world. His great sacrifice on the cross brought this about in an unforgettable way. I love you all and I bless you.”
Father Melvin