[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:25-30 Biblical Truth: “Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burned, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/05/17)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/05/17)[:]
[:en]In playing chess, every move that one makes ends up serving the purpose of the master player. Likewise, God is the Grand Master. We are granted freedom to make our moves, but eventually, it ends up serving His eventual goal of restoration (Rom. 8:21) Good things such as health, wealth and talent can be offered… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/05/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 52[:]
[:en]Doez, the Edomite was a traitor who told Saul that David had gone to the house of Ahimeleh. As a result, Saul ordered Ahimelech and his family killed. When David heard about it, he was saddened and wrote this Psalm. David described Doez as a mighty and wealthy man who loved evil. He was a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 52[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 51[:]
[:en]This is a Psalm of David when Prophet Nathan came to convict his sin of adultery with Bathsheba. David’s pleaded to God and said: “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love, according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. (v. 1) . “Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 51[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 50[:]
[:en]All things belong to God. So when we give offerings to God, we are only bringing what He has given us. What he wants us is to offer thanksgiving and pay our vows to Him (v. 14). He wants us to call upon His name (v. 15) and He wants us to praise and glorify… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 50[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 49[:]
[:en]This Psalm deals about “wealth” and death” WEALTH: It cannot redeem life of another (v. 7) It cannot remain with him forever (v. 11) He cannot take it with him when he dies (v. 17) DEATH: Wise and foolish men all die and perish and leave their wealth to others (v. 10) He is like… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 49[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 48[:]
[:en]Mount Zion is the holy city of God, the city of the Great King. It is the place of righteousness and justice. We are to tell the next generation to become citizens of Zion by faith in Christ so that their names will be written in heaven (Luke 10:20) “For this God is our God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 48[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 47 [:]
[:en]This is a Praise and Worship Psalm that involves clapping of hands, shouting to God, and singing praises to God to celebrate the great victory. God reigns over all nations and is seated on His holy throne (v. 8)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 46[:]
[:en]God’s Protection: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (v. 1) “God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day” (v. 5) God’s Presence: “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress” (vs. 7 & 11) God’s Power: “Nations… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 46[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/04/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:16-24 Biblical Truth: “When John came neither eating nor drinking, they say he has a demon. The Son of Man came eating and drinking, they say: ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collector and sinners” (vs. 16-19) People were denouncing John for abstinence and condemning Jesus for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/04/17)[:]