August 2008

Knowing the difference between Conversion and Discipleship

The partnership letter for August 2008

Greetings to you beloved of Christ. This month I would like to share with you about, “Knowing the difference between Conversion and Discipleship.”

I can walk with Jesus everyday…

It is one thing to come to the act of receiving Christ as your personal Saviour. It is entirely another to become a disciple or follower of Jesus Christ.

Your conversion and your becoming a disciple are two different things. Your conversion is what Christ does for you. Your becoming a disciple is what you do for Christ in the days or years of the rest of your life.

How does one become a disciple?

Becoming a disciple is not one single act; it is something you do as a way of life the rest of your life. Jesus explains it: *“And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23.*

The key word here is daily. It is not just one cut. It is a daily continuous action of becoming more than what you have been doing. It is going from your start as a baby, born into the Kingdom of God and growing up into an adult in Christian maturity in which the Living Christ is being daily formed in you. (Galatians 4:19).

Here are some keys that will help you:

It means to take on Jesus’ own life and lifestyle.
Everyday, you must give God your best.
Choose giving and sowing as a way of life and taking up your cross daily.
When you give of yourself, it includes your time, your talents, your resources and your finances.

So as you give this month, don’t do it as a debt owed, but as a seed sown. This will bring you a harvest that would come back to you. As I conclude, let me give you an easy formula for discipleship:

F – Follow Christ daily.

O – Obey Jesus’ Word.

L – Love Him.

L – Lean on Him.

O – Open up and start giving.

W – Walk daily with Him.

As you sow your tithes, your offerings and pledges this month, I declare God’s Favour on your life. I bless you in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

Pastor Zubeda and I pray for you daily. We love you very much and thank God for you. May God continue to richly Bless you and your family.

With Love...Pastors Roshan and Zubeda Sing.

Daily readings

31 readings this month, 21 by Dr RJ Sing and 10 by Pastor Zubeda Sing.

Friday, 1 August
The Use of the Name of Jesus
“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full”.” John 16:24
We have the right to use the Name of Jesus when we pray, praise and worship! That Name was given to us, the church and it has not lost its power. *John 14: 12-14,…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Saturday, 2 August
The Power of Words (1)
“For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile.” 1 Peter 3:10
Words are very important to the New Creation being. Words will build or break down. Words put together make up sentences. Sentences put together make up a language. This New Creation man now has…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Sunday, 3 August
The Power of Words (2)
“The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.” Proverbs 10:11
The words we speak are indeed very important. They will point us and take us along a direction of life or destruction. *Matthew 12: 36 – 37, “For by thy words thou shalt be…
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read
Monday, 4 August
A Wholesome Tongue
“The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.” Proverbs 10:31
The tongue is a little member that boasts great things. The tongue is also described as a fire, a world of iniquity that defiles the whole body. Now, to the New Creation man it…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Tuesday, 5 August
Dare to Declare (1)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
Many think that silence is golden but that is not true when it comes to the born again life. You have to speak out what you believe. In other words, confession of your faith…
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read
Wednesday, 6 August
Dare to Declare (2)
“Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10
You have to read this scripture and take hold of it. You have to say, ‘This is mine’. You have to confess it before the world. What a life! You have to speak the…
Dr RJ Sing · 2 min read
Thursday, 7 August
Dare to Declare (3)
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, [even] the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14
This is bold confession. A confession that is radical and militant. When you take this type of stand you become a mighty warrior. This is carrying war over to the enemy’s tent. This is…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Friday, 8 August
Dare to Declare (4)
“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart.” Proverbs 3:1 – 3
The three acts in Proverbs 3:3 are the three secrets for obtaining favor with God and man. No.1, Let not mercy and truth forsake you. No.2, Bind them around your neck and No.3, Write…
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read
Saturday, 9 August
What Does It Mean to Fully Believe? (1)
“We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak.” 2 Corinthians 4:13
We are to walk and operate fully in the realm of faith. And as you believe with your heart you will be tested. This is when you take the Word and launch your counter…
Dr RJ Sing · 2 min read
Sunday, 10 August
What Does It Mean to Fully Believe? (2)
“In the last day, that great [day] of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” John 7: 37-39
We are to believe that all the promises of God are Yea and Amen! This is what it means to fully believe. *2 Corinthians 1:20, “for all the promises of God in him [are]…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Monday, 11 August
What Does It Mean to Fully Believe? (3)
“But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6
You must believe that God is a rewarder of them that diligently seeks Him. Believe that it is the Will of God, to give what He has promised. *1 John 3:22, “And whatsoever we…
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read
Tuesday, 12 August
The Importance of Speaking in Tongues (1)
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2:4
Tongues are the initial evidence of the infilling of the Holy Spirit. I cannot imagine a believer living his Christian life, not speaking in other Tongues. This is so necessary and vital to live…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Wednesday, 13 August
The Importance of Speaking in Tongues (2)
“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.” 1 Corinthians 14:4
Can you see that? That means that as you speak in other Tongues you can edify yourself, encourage and build yourself up. The subject I am now addressing is quite comprehensive. However, I am…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Thursday, 14 August
The Importance of Speaking in Tongues (3)
“For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.” 1 Corinthians 14:14
When you pray in Tongues, it is a supernatural way to magnify God. There is a life of the natural, and also a life of the supernatural. Speaking in Tongues is the door into…
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read
Friday, 15 August
The Importance of Speaking in Tongues (4)
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues.” 1 Corinthians 14:21-22
Tongues for a Sign, The people had overheard the disciples as they were filled with the Spirit and spoke with other Tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. 1 Corinthians 14:21-22 is a good…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Saturday, 16 August
10 Reasons to Speak in Tongues (1)
“I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all.” 1 Corinthians 14:18
Let us consider reasons why every believer should speak in Tongues. Reason No. 1; The Word of God teaches it: *Acts 2:4, “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Sunday, 17 August
10 Reasons to Speak in Tongues (2)
“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.” Jude 1:20
Reason No. 6; Speaking in Tongues helps you walk in love and eradicates selfishness from your life. *1 Corinthians 14:4, “He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth…
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read
Monday, 18 August
The Body of Christ
“For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether [we be] Jews or Gentiles, whether [we be] bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:13
When Christians get together, this group then is the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:27, “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.” This is an intimate and vital relationship that…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Tuesday, 19 August
Preaching Under the Inspiration & Influence of the Holy Ghost
“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.” 1 Thessalonians 1:5
This is where the preacher does not depend on the wisdom of man. No, the Gospel is preached with power at the leading of the Holy Spirit. *1 Thessalonians 1:6, “And ye became followers…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Wednesday, 20 August
Praying in the Holy Ghost
“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,” Jude 1:20
Public prayer is a vital part of public worship. This is where the Holy Spirit takes hold of yielded vessels and prays through them. As we yield our thoughts and ways, we begin to…
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read
Thursday, 21 August
Singing in the Spirit
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Ephesians 5:18-19
This is very spiritual and you must sing in the Holy Spirit. As you sing, you sing unto the Lord. It is the outflow of the spirit filled experience. This is not singing to…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Friday, 22 August
Individual Prayer
“And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou [art] God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is...” Acts 4:24
This is also very important. A time set aside for private or individual prayer. This is where you pour out your heart to God in prayer. *Revelation 19:6, “And I heard as it were…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Saturday, 23 August
Prophesying
“I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater [is] he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.” 1 Corinthians 14:5
This is part of worship and part of the service in a Spirit filled Church. *1 Corinthians 14:31, “For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be…
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read
Sunday, 24 August
Lifting Up Holy Hands
“I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” 1 Timothy 2:8
During our Church services, there should be demonstrations and manifestations of the Spirit. This is normal. As sons, of the Most High God, we are to praise and lift up our hands to God.…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Monday, 25 August
The Clapping of Hands & Loud Shouting
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.” Psalm 47:1
The world practices the clapping of hands, but in reality, it is a Holy practice. We should practice the clapping of hands during our singing, worship, praise, etc. in adoration and appreciation to our…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Tuesday, 26 August
Dancing in the Spirit
“Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.” Psalm 149:3
Dancing before the Lord is also a most Holy practice. The Word of God also instructs us to praise Him with the timbrel and dance. *Psalms 150:4, “Praise him with the timbrel and dance:…
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read
Wednesday, 27 August
Prostration
“The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,” Revelation 4:10
The Presence of the Lord can become so tangible and real that it overwhelms you. This causes us to fall prostrate at the Lord’s feet and worship Him. Daniel’s experience, When Daniel saw a…
Dr RJ Sing · 2 min read
Thursday, 28 August
Meditate upon These Things (1):
“Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.” 1 Timothy 4:15
To meditate means to give the Word of God our full attention. We repeat them over and over, till it becomes part of our consciousness. As we meditate on God’s Word, a metamorphosis takes…
Dr RJ Sing · 2 min read
Friday, 29 August
Meditate upon These Things (2)
“As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and forever.” Isaiah 59:21
As we think and meditate on God’s Word, we will change not only ourselves but our environment. As the new creation man meditates on God’s Word, a transformation takes place. *“Blessed is the man…
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read
Saturday, 30 August
Meditate upon These Things (3)
“… But I delight in thy law.”
What does it mean to imagine. As we meditate on God’s Word, imaginations are released in our spirit. Images begin to form, because we have been feeding ourselves on a steady diet of God’s…
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
Sunday, 31 August
Have Faith in God
“And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them and ye shall have them.” Mark 11: 22-24
It is so important to declare God’s Word. Many well meaning Christians miss it right here. They think it is a waste of time or just plain silly to declare God’s Word out aloud.…
Dr RJ Sing · 2 min read