[:en]BEING A TRUE FRIEND Nelchizedek, both the king of Salem and a priest blessed Abram when he was returning weary from battle. (Gen. 14). He blessed him sayinhg, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth” (v.Gen. 14:19) We can be a TRUE FRIEND by blessing others in many ways: By… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/16/19)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
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[:en]FOREVER UNCHANGING WORDS As the Israelites faced continual trials, Isaiah comforted them with confidence in God’s enduring words. (Isa. 40:1). He proclaimed that God paid the debt caused by their sins and their hope is secured in the coming Messiah. In a world filled with uncertainties and affliction, the opinions of man and our feelings… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/15/19)[:]
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[:en]Asaph was surpirised to see Israel in danger while God remained silent and inactive. Other nations were forming military alliances against the Jews but God did nothing. The enemy wanted to destroy Israel and took possession of their lands and God was permitting them to do so. So Asaph prayed and reminded God of what… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 83[:]
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[:en]This Psalm tells us that God is part of the judicial system. “God presides in the great assembly. He gives judgment among the gods” (v. 1) The “gods” means the judges. God was admonishing the judges. He was questioning “how long will they defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked (v. 2) He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 82[:]
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[:en]The Psalmist was describing life that is made up of 3 scenarios: Things Before – They sang for joy to God and shout aloud to the Lord, for God had set them free from the bondage of slavery of Egypt. Things At Present – But the people had rebelled against God. They bowed down to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 81[:]
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[:en]Jesus told a large crowd a parable about the farmer who sowed his seed that fell on different types of ground – hard path, rocky ground, clumps of thorns and good soil (Mat. 13:1-9). As a follower of Christ, let us try to sow good seeds on good soil. Let us leave good influences of … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/14/19)[:]
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[:en]CAMPING PSALMS Here is a Psalm for us to appreciate the creator of the universe: “Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. When I consider your heavens the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/13/19)[:]
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[:en]THE ADVOCATE When Jesus was nearing His last hours on earth, he shared with His disciples to help them understand His death and ascension. He promised them to send the Holy Spirit, an advocate who would be with them, teaching, testifying and guiding them. Those who have accepted God’s offer of new life have been… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/12/19)[:zh]Th[:]
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[:en]SINGING WITH VIOLET Violet was an elderly woman who had no legs. But she was full of joy singing “Jesus loves me – and in heaven I will have legs to run with”. She was happy singing songs praising the Lord. Violet’s joy and hopeful anticipation of heaven gave new vibrancy to Paul’s words when… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/11/19)[:]
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[:en]Plead of Asaph: Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, Awake your might and save us! (v.s 1-2) Restore us, O God, make your favor shine upon us that we may be save (vs. 3, 7, 19) Return to us, O God Almighty. Look down from heaven and see! (v. 14) Revive us, and we will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 80[:]