[:en]While in prison, Paul wrote: “Be joyful always” (1 Thes. 5:16a). Jesus told us to remain in his love so that “His joy may be in us and that our joy may be complete” (John 15:11). So, real joy that overflows comes from the love of God through Jesus Christ that is in our heart.[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 18[:]
[:en]Obadiah was in charged of Ahab’s palace. He was a devout believer who had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them in 2 caves, 50 in each and had supplied them with food and water. (v. 4) One day, king Ahab told him to go through the land to find some grass for the horses… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 18[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 17[:]
[:en]Elijah appeared before Ahab and declared God’s message of “drought” which was an insult to the storm god “Baal”. God provided Elijah with brook to drink and ravens that brought bread and meat to feed him. When the brook dried up, God told him to go to stay at Zarephath of Sidon. He commanded a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 17[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 15-16[:]
[:en]Successors of Rehoboam: (King of Judah) Abijah – son of Rehoboam – reigned in Jerusalem for 3 years – did evil in the eyes of the Lord Asa – son of Abijah -o reigned in Jerussalem for 41 years – was right in the eyes of God. Successsors of Jeroboam: (King of Israel) Nadab –… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 15-16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 14[:]
[:en]Jeroboam: Abijah, the son of Jeroboam became ill. Although Jeroboam also worshiped other false gods, he did not consult them. Instead he chose to consult the Lord’s prophet Ahijah. However, he did not go to him personally because for fear of identifying himself publicly with the true worship of Jehovah. Instead, he instructed his wife… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/04/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 9:19-29 Biblical Truth: Our Lord is a Sovereign God. He is the potter and we are the clay. “Does the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some potting for noble purpose and some for common use? (v. 21) Personal Application: Therefore, we do not have… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/04/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/03/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 9:6b-18 Biblical Truth: The parable of the Unmerciful Servant was an illustration of God’s mercy. The master wanted to collect the debt from his servant but the servant begged for mercy. The master generously cancelled his debts and let him go free. But that servant refused to forgive the debt of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/03/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/04/17)[:]
[:en]In the Scripture, the believers are described as both the bride of Christ and the temple in which God lives. He is preparing the bride, planning a wedding that will include all of God’s family and building a new home for His permanent dwelling place. We have to cooperate with Him by living a holy… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/04/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/03/17)[:]
[:en]In today’s society, everyone aims to be “somebody”. We want high-paying job, best position, good reputation, top leadership and great health condition. Whatever we are in, we must learn from our Savior to be humble. We should emulate an attitude of servanthood, willing to help and serve.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 22[:]
[:en]Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus: Controlled by Satan, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus with 30 pieces of silver. He was with Jesus during the Last Supper. Later, he led the crowd to arrest Jesus with a kiss. The Last Supper: “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me” (v. 19) “This… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 22[:]