Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]Thoughts from Job 15[:]

[:en]Eliphaz rebuked Job for his sins.  He described the fate of the wicked:  Torment, despair, hunger, distress, anguish, darkness, terror.  Instead of bringing consolation to Job, their words were harsh and unhelpful.[:]

[:en]Thoughts from Job 12 – 14[:]

[:en]Despite of his suffering, Job still committed his life to the Lord (12:10).  His faith in God was firm.  He still rested his hope in Him (13:15).  He believed in God’s faithfulness to forgive all his sins (14:16-17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from Job 10[:]

[:en]Eliphaz emphasized on man’s sinfulness, Bildad on the justice of God and Zophar on the mercy of God.  Zophar told Job to repent and seek God, otherwise he would die. It is not advisable to argue and condemn people who are in pain.[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/17/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 8:1-13 Biblical Truth:  The leper and the centurion’s servant were healed based on a strong belief and faith in Jesus’ ability to heal them. Personal Application:  Sin is also a deadly disease only Jesus can heal.  We need to realize our helplessness and ask for Christ’s saving help. Prayer:  Dear Jesus, I… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/17/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/17/17)[:]

[:en]When his countrymen rejected the gospel, Apostle Paul said: “I have great sorrows and unceasing anguish in my heart” (Rom. 9:2).  His compassion and concern brought him to tears in many occasion. Do you care for those who have not yet accepted Christ?  Is there someone you need to talk to about Jesus?  Share the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/17/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/16/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Psalm 119:41-88 Biblical Truth:  Freedom is not doing things out of our whims or desires.  True freedom is walking in light and in truth with a life totally surrendered to God.  For His unfailing love and everlasting faithfulness remain with us even amidst afflictions. Personal Application:  We can experience real freedom by total… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/16/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/15/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 7:21-29 Biblical Truth:  “Not everyone who says to me,  ‘Lord, Lord’, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven” (Mat. 7:21).  It is not enough to do great things in his name because it is possible to do impressive things… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/15/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/15/17)[:]

[:en]”The things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these make a man unclean.  For out of the heart comes evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false teachings, slander”  (Mat. 15:18-19).  So heart is the one that pollutes a person. But God promises to give us a new heart… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/15/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/14/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 7:13-20 Biblical Truth:  Jesus warned us bot to be swayed by false prophets because false prophets are like sheep in wolf’s skin. (Mat. 7:15)  False prophets achieve instant success and popularity because they are in touch with the spirit of times and fool people with the stories they want to hear. Personal… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/14/17)[:]