Ep 16 - God Hears Every Cry

Have you been called a liar? It’s not very pleasant to hear. God wouldn’t like it if we called Him a liar especially when God is the fullness of truth. If we claim that we are without sin, the Truth is not within us; if we do so we are calling God a liar.  Oftentimes, we find ourselves encountering the judgment of man; we forget that we have received the mercy of God. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we receive the mercy of God, not once but several times. The forgiveness of God gives us the courage to forgive ourselves. This same courage allows us to forgive others. Episode Breakdown: 01.05 - God - The Fullness of Truth 02.26 - Judgment of Man 05.38 - Mercy of God 06.33 - Extending the Mercy of God 09.10 - The Prayer of Our Father 13.00 - Forgiveness Extended Bible Reference Romans 3:24 - All have fallen short of the glory of God1 John 1:8 and 1:10 - If we claim to be without sin, we are calling God a liar Unusual solutions to unusual problems; because we have an unusual God and we are unusual people. Do you have the patience? The faith? The trust? Explore the hope-filled path that leads to an ‘Unshaken’ life in Jesus Christ with Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, a practicing medical surgeon. Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Loneliness is the scourge of today’s society; many of us suffer from this loneliness. Jesus felt alone and deprived of the presence of God when He was dying on the Cross. If sin comes into our life, we will not feel the presence of God and we will feel alone. Joseph of the Old Testament was sold to slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned for what seemed like an eternity. He was alone, misunderstood, accused, and reviled; how did he survive alone? Mother Mary’s fiat would also mean that she would probably have to walk her path alone. Daniel was thrown into a pit of hungry lions. Joseph, Mary, and Daniel were able to remain alone in peace and undisturbed because they chose to be alone with God. They knew that God was with them. The key to handling loneliness is to walk with God and to know that He is with us in the loneliness. Episode Breakdown: 02.34 - The Loneliness of Joseph 06.38 - Mother Mary’s Fiat 07.45 - Daniel’s Alone Time 08.45 - Alone with God 10.14 - The Key to Handling Loneliness 11.48 - Satan in Job’s Life Unusual solutions to unusual problems; because we have an unusual God and we are unusual people. Do you have the patience? The faith? The trust? Explore the hope-filled path that leads to an ‘Unshaken’ life in Jesus Christ with Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, a practicing medical surgeon. Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

God calls us, He anoints us, prepares us, and sends us. The call of God is irrevocable and the anointing of God is a grace given to people - a supernatural grace to do supernatural things in supernatural ways. This anointing is given to all Christians and it should move us to the will of God and the ways of God. Jesus is the best example of this grace. Very often, after we drive toward Him, we start driving backward. Disobedience to the will of God comes into our lives; when this happens, satan is able to attack. The smallest of sins will give way for satan to come in. We must only use the things of this world for the sole purpose of answering God’s call and doing God’s will. He anoints you to do His will and the smallest sin can taint it. We must have a singular purpose, a purpose of glorifying the Lord in all that we do. Be faithful to God’s call; guard your anointing. Episode Breakdown: 01.35 - Driving Backwards 03.04 - King Saul’s Path 06.19 - Our Sole Purpose 08.47 - Beware of the Little Sins 11.33 - Guard Your Anointing Unusual solutions to unusual problems; because we have an unusual God and we are unusual people. Do you have the patience? The faith? The trust? Explore the hope-filled path that leads to an ‘Unshaken’ life in Jesus Christ with Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, a practicing medical surgeon. Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

As humans, we avoid those who are unpleasant and cause us distress but, Jesus asks us to love those who hate us, bless those who curse us and pray for those who persecute us. Jesus also loved all those who persecuted Him, especially Judas who betrayed Him with a kiss. So, how could the all-knowing Jesus handle this? Jesus opened His heart to Judas, dined with Him, and loved Him despite knowing that Judas would betray Him with a kiss. If Jesus could do this, then we are non-exempt from living the Scripture the way He did. We too have to learn to “dine with Judas.”  God has prepared a “Judas” in all our lives and our lives will be blessed because of this. We are called to be like our Heavenly Father when this “Judas” comes into our lives. Episode Breakdown: 03.37 - Dining with Judas 06.22 - The Judas in Our Life 08.56 - Live the Will of the Father 10.19 - Called to Divine Love 12.22 - Seeking God’s Help Bible Reference: Mathew 5 - “Love those who hate you…” Unusual solutions to unusual problems; because we have an unusual God and we are unusual people. Do you have the patience? The faith? The trust? Explore the hope-filled path that leads to an ‘Unshaken’ life in Jesus Christ with Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, a practicing medical surgeon. Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

God sends the prophet Samuel to the house of Jesse to find a person to become the King of Israel. Interestingly, none of the older sons of Jesse, who were strong and prominent were chosen; David who was not even worthy in the eyes of his father became worthy in the eyes of God. God's choice is different from that of the whole. In the Bible, we see many such examples: His disciples who were to follow Him, the prophets who were chosen to lead God’s people… They might not be the best person for the job but God calls them. God chooses those who desire Him above everything else, those who are willing to give up everything to do the will of God. Are you God’s choice? Episode Breakdown: 01.48 - Choosing David 04.55 - Criteria of God’s Choice 07.12 - God Looks at the Heart 09.52 - Preparation for Grace 11.30 - A Trusting Heart Bible Reference: 1 Samuel 16 - God sends Samuel to the house of Jesse to choose the future king of Israel1 Samuel 14 - God looks at the heart of a person1 Corinthians - God chooses the broken… Unusual solutions to unusual problems; because we have an unusual God and we are unusual people. Do you have the patience? The faith? The trust? Explore the hope-filled path that leads to an ‘Unshaken’ life in Jesus Christ with Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, a practicing medical surgeon. Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

The more we have, the bigger we become! We are all in a rat race to acquire more and more; we never have enough. We are part of a world of acquisition; amidst this, there are people who give. Those who give unconditionally with a sense for others’ needs.  There are many types of givers - ones who want to be known as generous, ones who give only to the deserving, ones who give conditionally… God loves a good “giver”. He asks us to share what we have with those who need it and seek it, wholeheartedly. In the Bible, we are told: “Do not test the Lord”. On the giving tithes, the Lord asks us to test Him. Have you noticed, if you test the Lord with your giving, you will see yourself being blessed by the Lord with His giving? Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob talks about testing the Lord by giving Him everything He has given us. Give Him all that you have and receive all that He has to give you; He gives generously. Episode Breakdown: 01.30 - Givers in a World of Acquisition 08.00 - Way of God 10.03 - The Good Samaritan 13.11 - Giving of Tithes 15.20 - ‘Test’ the Lord 17.19 - The First Fruits Bible Reference: Malachi 3 - ‘Test’ the Lord Unusual solutions to unusual problems; because we have an unusual God and we are unusual people. Do you have the patience? The faith? The trust? Explore the hope-filled path that leads to an ‘Unshaken’ life in Jesus Christ with Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, a practicing medical surgeon. Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Samson, a Nazrite, was extremely strong and his strength came from God; the source of his strength was unique - the length of his hair. Once his hair was cut, he lost his strength and was captured by the Philistines. As his hair grew in captivity, he regained strength and was able to defeat the Philistines in his death. Similar to Samson, we too can find immense strength. Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob recalls an incident from his life when he discovered his “Samson’s hair”. He was told that with each Rosary he prayed, his strength would increase. There is great power when Mother Mary intercedes on our behalf. This is the prayer handed down by God through St. Dominic, given to the church as a gift. The longer Samason’s hair, the greater his power; similarly, the more Rosaries prayed, the greater Mother Mary’s intercession and power in our lives. Episode Breakdown: 00:42 - Who is Samson? 05:50 - Power of the Rosary 09:55 - Intercession of Our Lady 11:58 - Source of Real Power 14:38 - Blessed with Grace 17:07 - Pray the Rosary Unusual solutions to unusual problems; because we have an unusual God and we are unusual people. Do you have the patience? The faith? The trust? Explore the hope-filled path that leads to an ‘Unshaken’ life in Jesus Christ with Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, a practicing medical surgeon. Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

Rejection is a part of our lives and we face this rejection at various stages of our lives; it is part of existence in this world. Rejection from our parents, our families, our peers, and all those around us right from the moment of conception. And so, we do all that is needed to avoid rejection in our lives. We want to be want to accepted by everyone at all times; because of this need, we start changing ourselves, losing our uniqueness, being unable to accept our individuality, and trying to be what we are not. Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob talks about the fear of rejection that originated in the Garden of Eden. Isn’t it time to embrace our uniqueness? Isn’t it time to accept the unique way in which we are created? God will never reject us; He embraces us through everything - our failings, our sins, and all our situations. Episode Breakdown: 02.07 - The Reality of Rejection 06.10 - Self-Rejection and Pain 09.33 - Rejection of God 11.17 - Origin of Fear of Rejection 14.24 - God Never Forsakes Bible Reference: Isaiah 49 - Even if a mother forgets her child, God will not Unusual solutions to unusual problems; because we have an unusual God and we are unusual people. Do you have the patience? The faith? The trust? Explore the hope-filled path that leads to an ‘Unshaken’ life in Jesus Christ with Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, a practicing medical surgeon. Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/

The Lord came to the Israelites who were slaves in Egypt through Moses and rescued them from the powerful pharaoh. Before Moses came back to Egypt, God heard the cries of the Israelites and makes an initiative to save them from the servitude they were going through. God could save them with a wave of a hand but He chose another path. The moment there is a prayer, God raises up an individual who will stand in His name. God leads and makes way through His chosen one to show us His mercy, love, and power. The story of Susanna is another example of God hearing and answering pleas. Daniel came in the name of God and Susanna was saved from condemnation. God comes to those with faith. We have a God who hears our pleas and who will sacrifice everything for our sake, to save us; we only need to trust Him.  Episode Breakdown: 02.50 - God Hears Every Cry 05.20 - The All-Powerful God 09.14 - The Story of Susanna 14.49 - God is with You 17.33 - A Response of Fidelity Bible Reference: Isaiah 43 - I will give up nations for your sake Unusual solutions to unusual problems; because we have an unusual God and we are unusual people. Do you have the patience? The faith? The trust? Explore the hope-filled path that leads to an ‘Unshaken’ life in Jesus Christ with Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, a practicing medical surgeon. Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/ 

Humans are susceptible to all kinds of illnesses from the common cold to cancer, congenial illnesses, mental illness, or chemical imbalances causing illness. These are a few of the recorded medical illnesses. Jesus offered a healing that no medical knowledge could understand - a healing through the forgiveness of sin. Would you believe it if you were told that there is someone who could touch you and heal you? Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, an unbeliever then, talks about a miraculous healing that made him believe. In the Bible, there are many stories of Jesus healing people with all kinds of diseases; these are different from the healings we are aware of. Jesus connected the illness to the sin of mankind and offered healing from both sin and illness. Jesus is the vine and we are the branches; the source of our life comes from Him. Episode Breakdown: 01.00 - A Place of Healing 06.00 - A Biblical Record 08.57 - A Strange Healing 12.33 - A Ripple Effect of Sin 15.20 - The Source of Life 20.19 - Healing Inexplicable Bible Reference: Matthew 8 - The story of blind Bartimaeus Unusual solutions to unusual problems; because we have an unusual God and we are unusual people. Do you have the patience? The faith? The trust? Explore the hope-filled path that leads to an ‘Unshaken’ life in Jesus Christ with Dr. Zubin Paul Jacob, a practicing medical surgeon. Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/