[:en]God called Ezekiel with this commission: “Do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns are all around you and you live among scorpions. Do not be afraid of what they say or terrified by them, though they are a rebellious house. You must speak my words… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 2[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 1[:]
[:en]Ezekiel was taken to Babylon in 597 B.C. with the second deportation and five years later, he received his call to ministering (592BC). He was a priest who was called to be a prophet and he preached action sermons that emphasized the glory of God and the honor of God’s name. God gave vision to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/16/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Genesis 10 Biblical Truth: Genesis 10 described the origin of nations in the world trading their roots to the 3 sons of Noah. Ham, the youngest son (30 nations – Africa), Japheth, the eldest (14 nations – Europe) and Shem, second son (26 nations – Asia). Linguistics, archaeology, genetics and recently the findings… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/16/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/16/17)[:]
[:en]April 25, 2015 marked the 100th commemoration of ANZAC Day. It was celebrated each year by both Australian and New Zealand to honor the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought together during World War 1. Soldiers from both countries united together to engage in the struggle of war. Paul… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/16/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/15/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Genesis 9:18-29 Biblical Truth: When Noah got drunk, he lad uncovered inside his tent. Ham saw his father nakedness and told his 2 brother outside. But Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid in across their shoulders, then they walked in backward and covered their father’s nakedness. Ham had committed the sin… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/15/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/15/17)[:]
[:en]In a world full of trouble, struggle and woes, we used to complain and forget to give thanks. However, Psalms 100 exhorts God’s people to be glad, joyful and thankful. Philippians 4:4 says: Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, Rejoice!”. Do not let the brutality of the world take away your… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/15/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 5[:]
[:en]Jeremiah listed down all their sufferings to the Lord. And he prayed to God: “Why do you always forget us? Why do you forsake us so long? Restore to us to yourself, O Lord, that we may return; renew our days as of old” (vs. 20-21) No matter what kind of trials you are facing… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 4[:]
[:en]The people had been like gold and sacred gems before but now became worthless as pots of clay (v. 2) They enjoyed delicious and luxuries before but now laid on ash heap (v. 5) All these happened because of their sins (v. 13) The Lord has scattered them. He no longer watched over them (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 3[:]
[:en]”Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (vs. 22-23) “I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion, therefore I will wait for him” (v. 24) “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 2[:]
[:en]According to Jeremiah, it was God who was the enemy of Israel. He used Babylon as His instrument to destroy the walls, the temples and the people. “The Lord has done what he planed; he has fulfilled His word which He decreed long ago. He has overthrown you without pity and let the enemy gloat… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 2[:]