[:en]Judah went to Egypt for help. They trusted in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen. (v. 1) But the Egyptians were only men, not God. (v. 3) The Lord asked them to return to Him (v. 6) because He will be the one to deliver them. (vs. 4-5)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 31[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 30[:]
[:en]When Assyria invaded Judah, the leaders did not turn to God for help. Instead, they went to seek alliance with Egypt. But Egypt was helpless and useless because they brought only shame and disgrace (v. 5) Their high wall collapsed and were broken into pieces like pottery. (v. 14) But the gracious Lord heard and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 30[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (10/08/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalms 129 Biblical Truth” Psalms 129 is a recollection of all the sufferings that the people of Israel experienced at the hands of her enemies. It is also a declaration of God’s punishment to the evil done to Israel. Personal Application: When you have been wrong, it is God’s responsibility to exact vengeance … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (10/08/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/08/17)[:]
[:en]A sister pinched his brother because he had said something mean to her. Then the brother grabbed her arm because she had pinched him. This pattern, which is common between children can show up in adult relationship too. One person offends another, and the hurt person shoots back a verbal blow. The original offender retaliates… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/08/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 4[:]
[:en]”Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice!” (v. 4) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (vs. 6-7) “Finally,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 3[:]
[:en]”Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord!” (v. 1) “But whatever was to my profit, I now consider loss for the sake of Christ” (v. 7) “I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 2[:]
[:en]”If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-mind, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose” (v. 1-2) “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 1[:]
[:en]Paul wrote this letter when he was in prison at Rome about AD 60. The church of Philippi was a source of joy to Paul. He thank them for their love and helpfulness. Partnership in the Gospel: “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 29[:]
[:en]Ariel (“Lion of God”) is the city of Jerusalem. The city will be besieged by the enemy but the Lord will fight against the nation that attacked the city. They will be like dust and chaff (v. 5) and be defeated Iv. 8) The people could not read the scroll because they did not understand… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 29[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 28[:]
[:en]The people of Ephraim were addicted to drunkenness. (vs. 1-8) They would not listen to instruction because they said they were not children. (vs. 9-10) So God sent foreign lips and strange tongues to speak to them. (vs. 11-12) The prosperity of Ephraim would fade like flowers. (vs. 1, 4) They would be thrown by… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 28[:]