[:en]Caleb was one of the spies that went to Canaan and believed that God would help his nation defeat the Canaanites. Because of his faith, God miraculously sustained his life for 45 years so that he could survive the wilderness wanderings and enter the Promise Land. When it was finally time to enter Canaan, 85… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/30/17)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/29/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 10:16-23 Biblical Truth: When Jesus sent out his disciples, he warned them: “I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Mt. 10:13) Jesus wanted them to have a balance of wisdom and vulnerability to accomplish God’s work. He knew God’s servant… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/29/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/29/17)[:]
[:en]God created the heavens and the earth and he commissioned human beings to take care of it. But people messed it up with a lot of garbage. We cut off tress and throw waste into the sea. No wonder we are now experiencing flood with no clean water to drink. In spiritual sense, sin the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/29/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 26[:]
[:en]David had led a blameless life with the following proofs: I have trusted in the Lord without wavering (v. 1) I walk continually in truth (v. 3) I did not sit with deceitful men nor consort with the hypocrites (v. 4) I abhor the assembly of evil doers and refuse to sit with the wicked… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 26[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 25[:]
[:en]This Psalm expresses trust and confidence in God. David prayed for his special needs: A)-Deliverance – “Do not let me be put to shame nor let my enemies triumph over me” (v. 2) “Guard my life and rescue me. Let men not put me to shame” (v. 20) B)-Hope – “No one whose hope in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 25[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 24[:]
[:en]”The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. For he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters” (v. 1-2) “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 23[:]
[:en]1)-The Lord is my Shepherd – There are two basic needs of sheep – green pastures and still water. The shepherd feeds his flock and find water for them. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carry them in his bosom. The Lord is our Shepherd. We shall not want because he will meet… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 22[:]
[:en]David described his agony of suffering and deep distress. It also depicted vividly how Jesus Christ had suffered on the cross. The sufferings of David: A)-He felt being abandoned by God (vs. 1-2) B)-He was like a worm and not a man, scorned and despised by the people. He was mocked and insulted. (vs. 6-7)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 22[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 21[:]
[:en]Psalm 21 is the praise after the victory. David acknowledged God’s strength and glory in giving him victory over his enemies (vs. 1-5). God gave him the blessings of life, splendor, majesty and joy (vs. 3-6., And He will punish David’s enemies and foes with fire. (vs. 8-9) “Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 21[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 20[:]
[:en]David prayed this Psalm before the battle. He exalted the “Name of the Lord” . Why should we exalt His Name? A)- It protects, helps and supports us (vs. 1-2). B)-It gives us the desire of our hearts and makes all our plans succeed (v. 4) C)-It grants our requests (v. 4) D)-It has saving… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 20[:]