Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]CHRISTMAS’ MESSAGE Every Christmas, there are many people who do not know that God has entered into our world as a baby whose name is Jesus (Luke 1:68;  2:21).   Christmas is a season with a good news that will cause great joy for all the people regardless of our nationality, culture, gender or financial status. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/4/19)[:]

[:en]WAITING Prophet Micah gave the message that out of Bethlehem would come a “ruler over Israel” who would “stand and shephered His flock in the strength of the Lord” (Miach 5:2-4).  That prophecy was initally fulfilled when Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Mat. 2:1) after the people had waited for some 700 years.  But the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/3/19)[:]

[:en]HAM AND EGGS In the fable of the chicken and the pig, the two animals discuss opening a restaurant together.  As they plan their menu, the chicken suggests they serve ham and eggs.  The pig swiftly objects saying, “No thanks.  I would be committed, but you would only be involved” Asa, king of Judah, sought… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/2/19)[:]

[:en]THE LAST WILL BE FIRST Jesus said to His disciples:  “Anyone who wants to be first, must be the very last, and the servant of all” (Mark 9:35).  Jesus came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mat. 20:28) Let us follow the example of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/1/19)[:]

[:en]IMPERFECT, YET LOVED The Japanese word “WAKEARI” means “there is a reason”.  Since the Japaneses emphasize on good quality, products with slight defects are often discarded. However, in recent years, instead of throwing away, they name it “wakeari products”and are sold at a cheap price. Jesus loves all people – including the wakeari whom the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/30/19)[:]

[:en]THE POWER OF EMPATHY Empathy is the power to understand and share the feelings of another.  During a time of severe persecution against the followers of Jesus, the writer of Hebrews urged fellow believers to “continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/29/19)[:]

[:en]HARVEST AND THANKSGIVING Several thousand years ago, God spoke directly to Moses and instituted a new festival for His people.  In Exodus 23:16, God said: “Celebrate the Festival of of Harvest with the firstfruits of the crops you sow in your field”. Today different countries around the world also celebrate the land’s bounty.  In Ghana,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/28/19)[:]

[:en]ROOTED IN GOD Prophet Jeremiah related the image of trees flourishing and perishing to God’s people who either trust in the Lord or ignore His ways.  Those who follow God will send their roots into soil near water and will bear fruit (Jer. 17:8), but those who follow their own hearts will be like a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/28/19)[:]

[:en]KNOWING BETTER When Josiah discovered the Book of the Law that was lost in the temple for so many years, he grieved having ignorantly missed God’s fullest and best intentions for His people. (2 Kings 22:11).  After finding the Law, he learned better how to honor God.  With his newfound knowledge, he led the people… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/27/19)[:]

[:en]GOD KNOWS When we do something for others, sometimes we feel unappreciated.  But the Scripture reminds us that God knows what we are doing.  He sees what others don’t.  And it pleases Him when we serve for His sake — not for man’s praise. Jesus teaches us this:  “Be careful not to do your acts… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/26/19)[:]