[:en]”Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth bless you from Zion” (Ps. 134). Although this Psalm has only 3 verses, but it is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/28/17)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/27/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Biblical Truth: Jesus demonstrated his humility by becoming a man and died on the cross for us. He asked John to baptize Him signalling the beginning of His earthly ministry. Personal Application: Have you received Jesus as your personal Savior? Are you humble in your living? Do you honor Jesus by… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/27/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/27/17)[:]
[:en]When you share the Gospel, be sure to tell the whole story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 7[:]
[:en]Job talked to God about the futility of his life. He asked God to either pardon his sins or take his life so that he could find peace. But God’s thought is beyond anyone’s comprehension. Instead of arguing with people who are hurting, give them encouragement. Say words that heal (Prov. 12:18) and refresh (Prov.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Job 7[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 6[:]
[:en]Job’s friends did not help him carry his burden. We must bear one another’s burden (Gal. 6:22) and heal one another’s wounds (Luke 10:25-37)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 5[:]
[:en]Eliphaz closed his speech by telling Job to seek God, submit and accept his correction (v. 17) so that God would bless him again. His suggestion had the same theology that the devil had – that Job does not fear God for nothing, – that blessings can be expected from God for the upright.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 4[:]
[:en]Instead of encouraging a hurting friend, Eliphaz was accusing Job of not practising what he preached (vs. 1-6). He told Job that sinners always reap what they sow (vs. 7-11), suggesting that Job was suffering because of his own fault. He maintained that God will only destroy those who did evil and sow troubles. The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Job 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/26/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:1-12 Biblical Truth: God designated John the Baptist to prepare the way for the Lord. He preached the message of repentance – a change of mind, heart and behavior, turning from sinful living to live for Christ. Personal Application: We need to humble ourselves by admitting our sinfulness asking Jesus to forgive… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/26/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/26/17)[:]
[:en]Prophet Elisha was able to see the supernatural work that God was doing. He told his fearful servants: “Don’t be afraid., Those who are with us are more than those who are with them” (2 Kings 6:16) Then the Lord opened his eyes and he saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/26/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 3 [:]
[:en]Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth.[:]