Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]Thoughts from Hosea 1[:]

[:en]The image in this book is about “marriage”.  Hosea married Gomer and she became unfaithful by becoming a harlot.  She bore him 3 children:  Jezreel meaning “God plants”, which refers to Jehu’s slaughter of his enemies at Jezreel.  Lo-Ruhamah means “no mercy” (v. 9) and the third child  is called Lo-Ammi, which means “not my… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hosea 1[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (12/12/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Revelations 13:11-18 Biblical Truth:  The Roman state under Domitian not only asserted its military and political will over its subjects, it also demanded to be worshiped as true God.  The emperor was proffered as the incarnation of divinity.  At end times, the beast coming out of the earth appears like a lamb, but… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (12/12/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/12/17)[:]

[:en]All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (1 Timothy 3:16) It is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword.  It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit,joints and marrow.  It judges the thoughts and attitude of the heart (Heb. 4:12).  We are to meditate His precepts,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/12/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from Daniel 11[:]

[:en]This chapter describes wars between the North (Syria) and South (Egypt) and Greece.  At verse 36, a king, the Anti-Christ will exalt himself.  He will extend his power over many countries and gain control of the treasures of gold and silver.  Yet he will finally come to an end.[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/11/17)[:]

[:en]During World War 2, the Allied troops needed the sharp services of dogs to sniff their way through mine filed and to warn troops of approaching danger.  And the only way to get theses dogs to troops behind enemy line was by parachute.  But dogs are instinctively afraid of doing this.  But after weeks of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/11/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (12/11/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Revelation 13:1-10 Biblical Truth:  For John and his readers, the beast was the Roman state.  The beast represents temporal principalities and power who derive their power and authority over people from the evil one, the dragon.  And the beast is also reborn in very ages and ever place. Personal Application:  Do not be… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (12/11/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (12/10/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Psalms 138 Biblical Truth:  Most of us are experiencing problems and enduring long seasons of waiting and trusting God.  Those who remain steadfast and obedient to God will not be in vain. Personal Application:  “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.  His love endures forever” (v. 8) Prayer:  Thank you Lord, for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (12/10/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (12/9/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Revelation 12 Biblical Truth:  Here are the symbols and meaning revealed in Rev. 12:  Woman – community faith Dragon – adversary the evil one Crowned heads and horns – represents authority exercised over temporal powers and principalities of state and socirty Male Child – Christ , the ruler of all nations War in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (12/9/17)[:]