[:en]The flowing waters of Shiloah is a reference to a spring in Jerusalem while the flood waters of the Euphrates is a reference to Assyria. It foretold the victory of Assyrian against Israel and Syria. Do not fear men, only fear God because only Jesus can drive away all your fears. (vs. 12-14) Wait… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 8[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 7[:]
[:en]When Ahaz was king of Judah, Israel allied with Syria to fight against them. But God promised protection through Isaiah. Later on, Assyria became the new threat. Israel was invaded by Assyria in 722 BC and the nation came to an end. During the reign of King Hezekiah, the Assyrians invaded Judah but God defeated… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 7[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/2?/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 13 Biblical Truth: In Job’s trial, he chose the wrath of God rather than the judgment of his friends because he knew God’s intimate knowledge and compassion for him (vs. 16, 26-27) were far better than the compassion of his friends (v. 2) Personal Application: When you feel discouraged, in pain, lonely,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/2?/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/29/17)[:]
[:en]The scripture described the coming of the Lord will be a time when the sun and the moon will no longer be our light by day nor the brightness of the moon shine on you by night. For the Lord will be your everlasting light and your God will be your glory. (Isa 60:19). And… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/29/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 1[:]
[:en]Our God, the Lord Jesus Christ has blessed us in the heavenly realm with every spiritual blessings (v. 3). “In Him, we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins in according with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understand” (vs. 7-8) “In Him, we were… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 6[:]
[:en]Isaiah saw a vision of the Lord seated on a throne high and exalted. He also see himself with an unclean lips. And the Lord touched his lips and cleansed him. Then he heard His voice saying: “Whom shall I send and who will go for us? And he answered: “Here am I. Send me!”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 5[:]
[:en]The nation of Israel was the vineyard. The Lord had done so much for the vineyard -dugging, cleaning, planting, cutting and building a watchtower on it. Yet it yielded only bad fruit. The people sinned and took their blessings for granted. They were selfishly satisfying themselves. Sins of the nation: The rich oppressed the poor… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/28/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 12 Biblical Truth: When you compare yourself with God’s creation – ocean, river, mountain, sky, trees, animals, birds, etc. – it makes you realize how small you are. The Lord of creation holds the life of every living thing in His hand including you. (v. 10) Personal Application: Due to pride, you… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/28/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/28/17)[:]
[:en]When Paul was imprisoned in Rome, he needed the continuing encouragement and companionship of trusted friend. Yet he sent 21 of his closest comrades – Timothy and Epaphroditus to help the followers of Jesus in Philippi . (Phi. 2:19-30) You can benefit someone if you give away your time, friendship, encouragement, a listening ear or… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/28/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Galatians 6[:]
[:en]Restore someone in sin gently (v. 1) Carry each others burden to fulfill the law of Christ. Test your actions and do not compare with each other. (vs. 1-5) Those who receive instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. A man reaps what he sow. Do not become weary in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Galatians 6[:]