Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 1 John 4:16
Author: Elena Yaling Chen
The Lord Jesus loves to talk to those who believe in Him, and He wants to be part of your life so that you can be transformed by Him and become a holy vessel available to God.
Seek Him more, make time for yourself to be quiet, pour out all the good and bad in your life to Him, and He will comfort your hearts through the Holy Spirit.
My purpose is to encourage you to seek the Lord Jesus.
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV)
God’s Words – For His Lost Children (5)
On February 12, 2012
God wanted to teach you a lesson.
There was a young girl who sold eggs at the market. Each time she earned money from selling her eggs, she would set aside one-tenth of her earnings. When she went to church, she would joyfully offer it as a tithe. Though her offering was small, she was filled with joy because God was pleased with her heart, and He blessed her with happiness.
There was also a woman who sold fabric. She only did business with the wealthy and made a great deal of money. However, she was stingy and cared little about God’s salvation. She never truly tithed, and whenever she made a donation, she would boast about it, showing off her supposed piety. Because God did not delight in her behavior, He did not bless her for the small amount she had given.
One day, a great drought struck the land. The dry air caused a fire in the fabric seller’s warehouse, burning all her stored goods to ashes, leading to great loss. However, the young girl’s hens were well cared for, and not a single feather was harmed. Her hens continued to lay eggs, and she always had something to sell at the market.
God does not look at how much people give but at their hearts. I share this story with you not to demand that you tithe, but to encourage you to have the same heart as the young girl. If you trust in Me with sincerity, no disaster—no matter how great—will come upon you, for I am the God who protects and blesses you. Do not misunderstand this as a warning that disaster will fall upon those who do not give. Rather, understand that those who align their hearts with Mine will often experience My care and protection. If you want to grasp the meaning of this, then follow My will. What I give you will always be greater than what you expect.
Do not give with hesitation, but with a willing and joyful heart—this is the kind of offering that pleases Me. I am pleased that you understand a mother’s heart, for you are a child who honors your parents. But sometimes, I also hope that you would see Me as your true Father and act according to My will. That would make Me even happier.
My children, I love you deeply. Stay close to Me, do not stray from My path. I rarely speak about offerings because I have always known your hearts. To Me, it does not matter whether you give or not, but if you do—even if it is just once—I will rejoice and dance with joy! I will delight in you from the depths of My heart and bless you abundantly.
My children, there are many teachings in this world that seem true but are not. While some things are difficult to explain in just a few words, it is the offering that moves the heart that pleases Me.
Remember this: What I give will always exceed what you offer.
I love you,
Your Abba Father
Originally received in Chinese and translated into English to share God’s message with more people. Elena Yaling Chen recorded His words on February 12, 2012.
This image illustrates the Salvation Process, which consists of six steps that describe how a believer experiences transformation through salvation. These steps are: Conviction, Repentance, Faith, Forgiveness, Justification, and Regeneration.
1. Conviction
The Holy Spirit first makes a person aware that they are a sinner in need of a Savior. This is the first step toward salvation because only when a person realizes they cannot save themselves by their own efforts will they turn to God for redemption.
2. Repentance
When a person recognizes their sin, they must repent—turn away from sin and surrender their life to Jesus Christ. Repentance is not just feeling sorry for one’s sins but a true change of heart and willingness to follow God’s guidance.
3. Faith
When a person responds to God in faith and believes that Jesus Christ is the only Savior, God grants salvation. This step involves trusting that Jesus’ blood cleanses sin and fully committing one’s life to Him.
4. Forgiveness
When a person comes to God in faith, He forgives their sins and makes them clean. God blots out the record of sin, removing any condemnation, and restores a right relationship with Him.
5. Justification
God not only forgives sin but also declares the believer righteous, as if they had never sinned. This is the doctrine of justification by faith, meaning that righteousness is a gift from God, not something achieved by human effort.
6. Regeneration
God does not stop at forgiveness—He brings about a complete transformation within a person’s heart, making them entirely new. This is called regeneration, where the Holy Spirit works within a believer to create a new nature, leading them to live a different life as a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Conclusion
This image describes the journey from realizing one’s sin to experiencing God’s transformation and becoming a new person. This process is entirely by God’s grace, and the believer’s role is to respond through repentance, faith, and obedience. Salvation is not just a one-time event but the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith, growing closer to God, and living out His will.
“I want to share a teaching with you. The path to heaven is walked by faith—faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Only through faith in Him can you reach it. The ultimate message of the Book of Romans is to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, trust every word He speaks, and follow His teachings, for His teachings come from the Father. As children of God, you must obey the Father’s instructions.
How can you follow the teachings of Jesus? Jesus said that you must love God with all your heart, love others as yourself, and keep His commandments. Though these principles are simple, few are able to truly live them out. The Lord Jesus understands this well, for He knows the weaknesses of humanity and the struggles of the flesh. That is why He looks at your actions after baptism and your transformation after repentance, rather than dwelling on your past mistakes before you came to Him. Likewise, do not fixate on the faults of others, but instead, strive to help yourself and those around you rise above past failures and live a more meaningful and radiant life.
‘All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.’ This sin refers to a way of life—a failure to live with the attitude that God deems right. The attitude that pleases God is one of integrity, righteousness, and uprightness. If you do not live with this attitude, you are in sin and fall short of God’s glory. I understand that the ups and downs of life do not always allow people to remain in their best state. Therefore, through Jesus Christ, I have redefined sin and its requirements. I know that humans will never be able to live up to My standards at all times. The more I understand you, the more I cannot bear to see you live in sin. That is why I sent Jesus Christ to save you—so that through faith in Him, you may be freed from the bondage of sin. Perhaps when I created humankind, I did not anticipate that you would struggle to meet My standards, but the gospel of Jesus Christ is My will and the ultimate proof of My love for the world.
You must understand My heart. These words were written by the Spirit of God to reveal My thoughts to the world. Elena Yaling is My scribe; you must respect her work in recording these messages, for this is what I have allowed to happen. Blessed are those who receive these messages, and blessed are those who hear My words. Strengthen your faith, do good deeds, and take action. Do not be afraid of difficulties and tribulations.
I love you, and Jesus Christ loves you!!”
Amen!
Originally received in Chinese and translated into English to share God’s message with more people.Elena Yaling Chen recorded His words on January 15, 2012.