[:en]TABLE ROCK Jesus compares those who hear and obey His words to those who build their houses on the rock (Luke 6: 47-48) These houses survive the storms. By contrast, those built on a sand, without a firm foundation are like people who don’t obey His commands. They cannot weather the torrents. Therefore, heed God’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/2/17)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
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[:en]EVERYTHING WE NEED Peter had many shortcomings. While walking on water to Jesus, Peter began to sink. (Mat. 14:25-31). When Jesus was arrested, Peter denied Him trhee times (Mar 14:66-72). But Peter came to realize that God has given him the power of the Holy Spirit to meet the challenges of his ministry. God’s divine… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/1/19)[:]
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[:en]David began and ended with “Praise the Lord, O my soul” (vs. 1, 22). “Praise the Lord was mentioned six times (vs. 1, 2, 20, 21, 22a, 22b) Reasons why we have to Praise the Lord: Forgiveness – “He forgives all our sins and heals all our diseases” (v. 3) “As far as the east… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 103[:]
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[:en]The Psalmist was experiencing distress. He poured out his lament before the Lord. He compared himself to a lonely bird – “I am like a desert owl, like and owl among the ruins. I lie awake. I have become like a bird alone on a roof (vs. 6-7) But during his day of trouble, he… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 102[:]
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[:en]THE BEAUTY OF BROKENNESS After David engaged in adultery with Bathseheba and plotted the death of her husband, the prophet Nathan confronted him, and he repented. David prayed: “You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/31/19)[:]
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[:en]EXPECT AND EXTEND MERCY The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector spoke of two men who went up to the temple to pray. The Pharisee was comparing himself to the tax collector and boasting about himself and of what he did. But the tax collector stood at a distance, beat his breast and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/30/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 101[:]
[:en]David wanted to lead a blameless life. He said “I will” nine times. He did not want to have a perverse heart (v. 4) or a proud heart (v. 5) 9 “I WILL” Sing of your love and justice and praise (v. 1) Lead a blameless life (v. 2) Walk with blameless heart (v. 2b)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 101[:]
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[:en]How to show our gratitude to the Lord? Worship – Worship the Lord with gladness and come before Him with joyful songs (v, 2) Submission – It is He who made us and we are His, we are His people, the sheep of His pastrue (v. 3) Spiritual Sacrifices – Offer Him thanksgiving and songs… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 100[:]
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[:en]What is required of a true Christian? Fear Him – for He is holy and great and exalted over all nations (vs. 1-3) Woship Him – for He is mighty and just (vs. 4-5) Call on Him – Moses, Aaaron and Samuel called on the Lord and He answered them (v. 6) Obey Him –… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 99[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 98[:]
[:en]Why should we sing to the Lord” He has done marvelous things (v. 1a) HJe has made His salvation known and revealed His righteousness to the nations (v. 2) He has rememberd his love and faithfulness to the house of Israel (v. 3) How can we praise the Lord? With a joyful shout and jubilant… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 98[:]