[:en]1. REST AND RESTORATION – “The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside quiet water, He restores my soul” (vs. 1-2) If we totally depend upon our good, great and head shepherd, He will provide our needs and lead us to a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 23[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/22/19)[:]
[:en]PERFECT IDEALS VERSUS ABSOLUTE GRACE God’s perfect ideal for us is to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect (Mat. 5:48). He commands us to “Love the Lord your God wiht all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Mat. 22:37). But no one has completely fulfilled His ideals… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/22/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 22[:]
[:en]Since the Messiah is to be a descendant of David, it is expected that many of the royal psalms would apply to Him. In Psalms 22, David gave an account and amazing description of the suffering that the Messiah would endure hundred of years later. Description of Christ’s crucifixion compared against the New Testament: His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 22[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 21[:]
[:en]David described all the gifts that God had bestowed on him – his heart’s desire, his lip’s request, rich blessings, crown of pure gold, life, splendor and majesty, eternal blessings, joy of God’s presence. We must also thank God for all we have – wealth, position, health. talents – and use them to glorify Him.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 21[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/21/19)[:]
[:en]THE VIRAL GOSPEL Apost Paul commended the Christians in Thessalonica for their bold and joyful witness to Jesus (1 Thes. 1:8). The message of the gospel went viral through them. In spite of difficutles and persecution, they continued to proclaim the Kingdom of God. May we, who have received the gospel message also convey the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/21/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/20/19)[:]
[:en]RIVER TREE A tree that is planted by the water will always flourish. It does not have to worry about weather reports, withering temperatures or an uncertain future. Nourished and cooled by the river, its roots holds firm to the ground with its leaves offering shade for comfort and its fruits for nourishment. By contrast,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/20/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 20[:]
[:en]David’s prayer requests: (vs. 1-5) May He answer you when you are in distress May He prOtect you in the name of the God of Jacob May He send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion May He remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings May He give you… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 20[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 19[:]
[:en]THE GLORY OF GOD IN CREATION (vs. 1-6) Nature itself reveals God Himself in creation. Let us take a glimpse of God’s creation of nature and appreciate His handiwarok. Thank Him for such magnificent beauty of design, intricacy and orderliness. Let us proclaim God”s existense and the message of His salvation to the ends of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 19[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 18[:]
[:en]Psalm 18 was sang by David when the Lord delivered him from the hands of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. It contained 23 different words in Hebrew language for deliverance. David was extolling the Lord when he called Him: My Lord, my strength, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my shield… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 18[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 17[:]
[:en]DAVID’S PRAYER: Hear my plea Listen to my cry Give ear to my prayer Hold my steps to your path Show the wonder of your great love Keep me as the apple of your eye Hide me in the shadow of your wing Rise up, confront them and bring them down Rescue me from the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 17[:]