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Introduction to the Author

Rev. K. Vasudevan was born in Chennai in a Hindu Family. His father, late Mr. A.C. Krishnan, was the first convert in the family. Vasu was severely dyslexic throughout his childhood and dropped out of school. By the mercy of God, he experienced the amazing love of the Lord Jesus Christ and was transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. He then finished high school and got a bachelor’s degree in Theology in South India Biblical Seminary. He then served as pastor for 18 years, in Methodist and Baptist churches. In the year 2003 he felt God’s calling into full time Christian counselling. God miraculously provided opportunities for him to go to America to be trained by Christian counsellors and psychologists. His areas of interest include, Childhood Hurts and Trauma, Emotion and Health, Forgiveness and Health and Suffering and Intimacy with God. He also has a deep interest in the ancient Hebrew language. This has enriched his understanding and appreciation of the Jewish roots of the Christian faith.

For the last 17 years he has been a freelance counsellor and is also involved in preaching and teaching. He lives in Bangalore with his wife Narola and has two children, Kavitha, married to Sushmith Joshua and a son, Rupen Paul. He also has a wonderful granddaughter, Amaira Joshua.

Introduction to the Book

"PAIN IS GOD'S MEGAPHONE TO ROUSE A DEAF WORLD" C.S.LEWIS

Pastor Vasudevan has accepted the challenge of this unprecedented viral pandemic and has used it as an opportunity for disciplined meditation. Pastor Vasu's messages are based on the bedrock of the Holy Bible; he has used his many years of study of several versions of the Bible, and his encyclopedic knowledge of Scripture to amplify and clarify the meaning of Biblical words and phrases. He has also used his knowledge of the Hebrew language, Jewish culture, and familiarity with the writings of reputed Jewish rabbis to enrich his messages. Pastor Vasu's wide reading of publications of reputed clinical psychologists and a number of medical specialists adds to the profundity of his messages. These messages have helped to relieve fear, allay anxiety, enhance trust and faith in an Omnipotent, Omniscient, loving God; and have reassured me that "Neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”(Romans 8:38-39).


Why you should read?

Daily Devotional guides remind us of God’s promises to live a life of hope and spiritual health in our daily life. This particular daily devotional is unique as it encourages us with God’s word and His unfailing grace and presence during this period of pandemic. This book of 40 devotions by Pastor Vasudevan is written to encourage you and give you perspective that God is there in the midst of darkness, uncertainty, and fear. Pastor Vasu speaks from the struggles in his own life and from his reading and study. We encourage you to read each devotion slowly, thoughtfully, and prayerfully, and let the Spirit of the Living God minister to you.


Foreword

"This book of 40 devotions by Pastor Vasudevan is written to encourage you and give you perspective that God is there in the midst of darkness, uncertainty, and fear. Vasu does not write about mere theory but speaks from the struggles in his own life and from his reading and study. May I encourage you to read each devotion slowly, thoughtfully, and prayerfully, and let the Spirit of the Living God minister to you."

Rev. Dr. Rupen Das (Executive Director, Canadian Bible Society)


"These messages have helped to relieve fear, allay anxiety, enhance trust and faith in an Omnipotent, Omniscient, loving God; and have reassured me that 'Neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord' (Romans 8:38-39).” 

Dr. J.C. Jacob (Retd. Professor (Neurology), Memorial University, Canada.)


Join us in the journey of 40 Days of Meditation


TABLE OF CONTENTS        ||       DAY 1

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