[:en]The central message of this Psalm is to fear the Lord and walk in His ways. What does it mean to fear the Lord? It means showing loving reverence to the Lord. What are the blessings if we fear the Lord? Satifsfaction – “You will eat the fruits of your labor” (v. 2a) Prosperity –… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 128[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
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[:en]This is a Psalm of Solomon, one of my favorite Psalm. “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city,the watcher stand guard in vain” (v. 1) Yes, without God, we can do nothing” (John 15:5). He is the builder and the watcher. Without Him, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 127[:]
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[:en]TAKING SHORTCUTS Is there a shortcut in our walk with God? Jesus made clear to His followers that there is no shortcut to our commitment with Him. Jesus said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). “No one who puts a hand… Continue reading [:en]Thought from “Our Daily Bread” (7/2/19)[:]
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[:en]CLEANING HOUSE There are so many things that cluttered in our house but we refused to give out. If we want a clean house, all unused things have to be donated, thrown away or recycled. The process may be exhausting, but at the end, we can enjoy a beautiful room. Peter urged us to throw… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/1/19)[:]
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[:en]TIME TO FLOURISH In Israel, it was customary to give fig trees three years to produce fruit. If they didn’t, they were cut down so the soil could be better used. In Jesus’s story, as gardener asks his boss to give one particular tree a fourth year to produce. In context, the parable implies this: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/30/19)[:]
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[:en]FAITH IN ACTION “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds” (James 2:17-18) We are saved by faith, not works, but we live out our faith by loving others and caring for their needs. James… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/29/19)[:]
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[:en]There is a saying “You reap what you sow”. The Psalmist said: “Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping carrying seed to sow will return with songs of joy carrying sheaves with him” (vs. 5-6) As a Christian, you are to sow the seed of the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalams 126[:]
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[:en]”As the mountain surrounds Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forever” (v. 2) Mountain signfies stability and security. As citizens of God, we are safe and secured under His care. We can depend on Him because He is our refuge and strength . Trust the Lord. Bow down to Him. Submit… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 125[:]
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[:en]David declared that God is on their side. He spoke in symbolic language comparing his enemies to ferocious animals who would attack and swallow them alive. Not only will they be eaten up, the flood would have engulfed them , the torment and the ranging water would have swept them away. Then he switched to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 124[:]
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[:en]The Jews had been enduring scorn, ridicule and contempt of their enemies. So the Psalmist gave them these advices. Lift your eyes to the Lord in heaven – He is sovereign Look to the hand of the master for help – He is powerful Ask from the Lord our God for mercy – He is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 123[:]