[:en]WHAT REMAINS IN THE EYE Hummingbird is one of the tiny creatures with size averaging two to three inches having the speed of wings that can flap from 50 to 200 times per second. It is so fascinating that it got its English name from the hum made by its rapidly beating wings. In… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/29/19)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/28/19)[:]
[:en]EVERYDAY MOMENTS In our everyday moments, there are times of interruption, disappointment, inconvenieces, injustice, anger, mourning and despair. But a smile can offer relief, hope and the grace needed to continue. Proverbs 15:13 says: “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit”. God wants us to have a happy heart because… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/28/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 60[:]
[:en]When God shall restore the city of Zion, there will be everlasting light. The Jews and Gentiles will unite to worship and serve the Lord. There will be joy as God’s mercy will enrich His people. They will praise Him and see His glory. “I will make peace your governor and righteousness your ruler” (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 60[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 59[:]
[:en]These were the conditions of the people: Hands hat stained with blood of evil deeds and violence Lips that spoke lies Feet that rush into sin Thoughts that were destructive. There were no justice nor peace. No light but darkness because they rebelled against the Lord. Truth and righteousness were nowhere to be found. God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 59[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 58[:]
[:en]People in Judah fasted. Yet on the day of fasting, they did what they pleased and exploited their workers. What is true fasting? To loosen the chains of injustice and set the oppressed free (v. 6) To share your food with the hungry, provide the poor with shelter and clothe the naked (v. 7) To… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 58[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 57[:]
[:en]People do not understand why the righteous and devout men perish and are taken away. It is because God wants to spare them from evil so that they may enter into peace by finding rest in death (vs. 1-2) God condemned the godless society in Judah for woshiping idols, lying, lusting, sacrificing their children, offering… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 57[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 56[:]
[:en]Instead of leading the Gentiles to know the true God and His salvation, the Israelites adopted false gods. Their leaders were like blind watchmen and mute dog that could not see nor bark. They were like dogs with mighty apetitites but who never have enough. They were shepherds that lack understading. They all turn to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 56[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 55[:]
[:en]Those who turn from their sins and trust the Savior will experience the water of life and the bread of life found in Jesus Christ (vs. 1-2). God will show His love and fulfill His everlasting covenant (vs. 3-5). “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call on Him while He is near” (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 55[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 54[:]
[:en]The prophet Isaiah pictured the future regarding the history of Israel. The future city of Zion will be glorious. Barren woman will give birth to many children. the widows will not suffer shame and disgrace for they will wed again. God will restore peace. Theses are what the Lord Redeemer said to them: “For brief… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 54[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 53[:]
[:en]This chapter prophesized about Jesus Christ who sacrificed His life for the sins of the world. It described the humiliation of His birth and life (vs. 1-3), the agony of His trial, suffering and death (vs. 4-9). The Savior was oppressed and afflicted like an innocent lamb being slaughtered (v. 7). He was stricken and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 53[:]