[:zh]FROM FEAR TO FAITH The prophet Habakkuk’s situation was out of his control. He was terrified with the coming judgment and the impending chaos that is occuring. (Hab. 3:16-17). Yet, in the midst of his fear, he made a choice to live by faith in God. He trust God in His goodness and greatness saying… Continue reading [:zh]Thoughts from “OUr Daily Bread” (8/13/19)[:]
Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts
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[:en]GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING In Australa, driving between towns take long hours of travel and sometimes fatigue can lead to accidents. So, rest stops are set up on major highways with volunteers offering free coffee. However, some stops offer free coffee to driver only but has to pay for passengers. There are times when drivers got… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/12/19)[:]
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[:en]IF ONLY There are unfortunate things that happen it life. And we always regret by saying : “IF ONLY”. This also happened to Lazarus. Matha and Mary sent word to Jesus that Lazarus was sick. They were expecting that Jesus would come immediately. But Jesus stayed in Bathany for another two days before going to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/11/19)[:]
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[:en]OUR FATHER’S FACE When Asaph, the author of Psalm looked north from the vantage point in Jerusalim, he saw Israel invaded by Assyrian Empire. With her buffer state gone, Judah was vulnerable to invasion from all sides – Assyria from the north, Egypt from the south, and the Arab nations from the east. She was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/10/19)[:]
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[:en]THE HEART OF CHRIST When Moses faced with the thought of losing the brother, sister, and nation that had worshiped a golden calf while he was meeting with God on Mount Sinai, he was very anxious and pleaded with God saying: “But now, please forgive their sins – but if not, then blot me out… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/9/19)[:]
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[:en]AVAILABLE TO ALL When Jesus was on earth, many people treated him like a celebrity as they followed Him from place to place, listened to His teachings, observed His miracles, and sought healing from His touch. But Jesus was never proud or aloof. He was available to all. When His disciples James and John were… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/8/19)[:]
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[:en]LIFE TO THE FULL Jesus said: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10) Jesus demands our obedience but he has also promised a life of abundance. Experiencing life in His kingdom is worth “one hundred times” the cost – now and eternally. (Mark 10:29-30) Our generous… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/7/19)[:]
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[:en]REFLECTING GOD’S LOVE Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights communicating with God. When he came down from Ount Sinai witht he two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant. (Exo. 34:28-29). When we spend time with God and surrender ourselves to Him, He can… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/6/19)[:]
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[:en]SHOWING GRACE Twenty-two-year-old Jordan Spieth joined the US Masters Golf Tournament on April 10, 2016. It appeared that he would become the champion but he faltered on the last nine holes and finished in a tie for second. Despite his disappointing loss, Spieth was gracious toward tournnament champion Danny Willett, congratulating him on this victory. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/5/19)[:]
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[:en]TRAINING FOR LIFE The Psalmist praised God for refining the Israelites through fire and water as they suffered in slavery and exile. (Ps. 66:10-12) In the process, God purified them and brought them to a place of great abundance. We also have to face trial. God allows these times of testing to toughen our spiritual… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/4/19)[:]