Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/13/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Isaiah 49 Biblical Truth:  Isaiah 49 is a Servant song with God’s response to the Servant.  Isaiah spoke about his mission both to Israel and to the Gentiles.  The Servant experienced discouragement in His mission but found his strength in the Lord (v. 5).  God’s responded to him with an introduction to a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/13/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/12/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Isaiah 48:18 Biblical Truth:  The Lord promised blessings to the people of Israel if they would worship Him and obey His commands.  He also warned them curses if they forsook Him and follow the adulterous practices of the heathen nations. Personal Application.  God assured us of peace like a river and righteousness like… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/12/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/11/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Psalms 115 Biblical Truth:  David declared:  “Not us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name be the glory because of your love and faithfulness” (Ps. 115:1). Personal Application:  God’s purpose of creating man is to glorify Him. Prayer:  Help us to honor you and give you the glory that you deserve.[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/10/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Isaiah 47 Biblical Truth:  Although God made Babylon as his instrument to discipline the Isarelites, He still loved His people and avenged the cruelty and oppression that the Babylonians had inflicted upon them Personal Application:  We may suffer because of God’s discipline.  But in his mercy, He wants us to return to Him.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/10/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/16/17)[:]

[:en]When the Christian community in the first century were experiencing suffering, they were so desperate and discouraged.  The author of Hebrews reminded them to have confidence and hope anchored in Christ.  This hope can bring assurance and stability grounded in the unfailing love of God. As we face troubles and uncertainties in life, let us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/16/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/15/17)[:]

[:en]The “Songs of Ascents” in Psalms (Ps. 120-134) were sung by the Israelites as they walked the road up to Jerusalem to attend the 3 annual pilgrim festivals.  In Psalms 121:1-2 in says:  “I life up my eyes to the mountain – where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/15/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/14/17)[:]

[:en]Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice were the one who led him to know God and taught him God’s word. (2 Tim. 1:5).  Paul encouraged Timothy to continue his sincere faith in God.  He also exhorted him to be strong for “God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/14/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/13/17)[:]

[:en]When Jesus told Peter what would happen at the end of His life, Peter pointed at another disciples and asked “What about him?”  Jesus replied:  “What is that to you?  You must follow me.” (John 21: 21-22) It is always our human nature to make comparison.  When we start to compare with other people, we… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/13/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/12/17)[:]

[:en]We have to cook 3 meals a day.  And cooking become tedious as it has to take hours of preparation :  peeling, cutting, slicing, mixing, baking, grilling, boiling , steaming or frying.  But eating is never tedious and we enjoy it day by day. Paul used the illustration of sowing and reaping when he wrote: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/12/17)[:]