[:en]POWERFUL GOD When David was in deepest pain and grief, he wrote: “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts for Today (11/3/19)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 18[:]
[:en]A PROPHESY AGAINST CUSH Cushs are the people of Ethiopia. They sent ambassadors to Israel hoping to form a strong alliance against Assyria. But the venture failed because it was contrary to God’s will. The Assyrian invasion was God’s plan to accomplish His divine purpose. He was disciplining His people by cutting off the shoort… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 18[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 17[:]
[:en]AN ORACLE AGAINST DAMASCUS Damascus is the capital of Syria. The northern kingdom of Israel had allied with Syria and their battle fell into the hands of the Assyrians. They trusted a country that do not trust in the Lord, so they also got their judgment. The entire chapter pictured God’s judgment on Israel. It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 17[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 16[:]
[:en]Since Moab was the descendants of Lot with her daughter and Lot was the nephew of Abraham, they should have made peace with Judah and gone to Jerusalem for asylum. But their pride prevented from seeking the God of Israel. Therefore, they were invaded by the Assyria army and in total ruin. Joy and gladness… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 15[:]
[:en]A Prophesy Against Moab The nation of Moab was born out of Lot’s incestuous union wwith one of his daughter. (Gen. 19:30-38) It was a proud nation that trusted in its own strength. But when the Assyrians invaded them, their boastings turned to weeping and fleeing. Their wealth were being carried out and the city… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/2/19)[:]
[:en]LIVING ANONYMOUSLY Romans 12:3-21 describes the attitude of humility and love that should permeate our relationships with each other as followers of Jesus. “Don’t cherish exaggerated estimate of your capabilities by the light of the faith that God has given to you all …. Let us have real warm affection for one another as between… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/2/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/1/19)[:]
[:en]WHO IS THIS? When Jesus was in the boat with His disciples, a furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat. Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat. The disciples woke Him and said to Him: “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” Jesus got up, rebuked the wind and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/1/19)[:]
[:en]My Personal Thoughts [:]
[:en]HOW TO HAVE PEACE AND JOY Accept God’s Will : Be Optimistic like Joseph and be Patient like David Primacy to God: Be Devoted like Jesus and be Faithful like Daniel Complete Trust in God: Be Trusting like Abraham and be Submissive like Paul Obey God’s Word: Be Obedient like Noah and be Dedicated like… Continue reading [:en]My Personal Thoughts [:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/30/19)[:]
[:en]UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES The Bible does not contain a magic formula for “unraveling the mysteries” in its pages. Some passages may remain puzzling to us, but we can gain understanding from His precepts and walk on the right path. (Ps. 119:104) Let us commit ourselves to read and follow God’s Word. Then we can discover… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/30/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/29/19)[:]
[:en]TRUST TALLY Moses affirmed the Lord’s reliability and encouraged the Israelites to move forward in faith so that they could enjoy their inheritance (Deut. 1:21). But the people demanded details about what was ahead before committing to trust Him in their future. (Deut. 1:22-323) Oftentimes we also succumb to fear, anxiety and worries. But the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/29/19)[:]