Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]The Sermon on the Mount stated that God will bless the following: (Mat. 5:1-10) The poor in Spirit Those who mourn The meek Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness The merciful The pure in heart The peacemakers Those who are persecuted because of righteousness Let us accept the gift of grace from God to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/11/18)[:]

[:en]The church at Pergamum was faithful to God and remained true to His name despite of the severe persecutions they were facing.  The Lord promised to give them some of the hidden manna and a white stone with a new name written on it. (Rev. 2:13, 17). “In Biblical times, juries in a court of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/10/18)[:]

[:en]Often times, we view others from the perspective of how they can benefit us.  We value them for what we can get from, them, rather than focusing on how we can serve them in Jesus’s name.   Paul wrote to the Philippians saying “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.  Rather, in humility value… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/9/18)[:]

[:en]Apostle Paul was under house arrest when he wrote “I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far” (Phil. 1:23)  His statement was rejoicing because his suffering had caused the gospel to spread. (Phil. 12-14) But Paul was torn between a desire for life and death.  For him, to live means… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/8/18)[:]

[:en]After Jesus healed the man with an evil spirit, he wanted to follow Jesus.  But Jesus told him:  “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you” (Mark 5:19).  The man shared his experience with people  and many were amazed.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/7/18)[:]

[:en]The father of Dennis Fisher served with the US Army in the South Pacific.  His dad rejected religion until one day when his baby girl was born dead.  For the first time, he took his broken heart to Jesus in prayer.  He soon felt an overwhelming sense of peace and comfort from God.  He began… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/6/18)[:]

[:en]In 27 BC, Rome’s first emperor, Caesar Augustus ended 200 years of civil war and began to replace rundown neighborhoods with monuments, temples, arenas, and government complexes.  According to Pliny the Elder,  “they were the most beautiful buildings the world has ever seen” Yet even with her beauty, the empire had a history of brutality… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/5/18)[:]

[:en]”We are fearfully and wonderfully made to bring glory to our creator” (Ps. 139:14)  Even when everything seems meaningless and hopeless, God still has a purpose for your life. The primary purpose of us living in this world is to bring honor to Him.  And one way to do that is by meeting the needs… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/4/18)[:]

[:en]”But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength.  They shall mount up with wings like eagles.  They shall run and not be weary.  They shall walk and not faint” (Isa. 40:31)  This is a promise from God to those who are weary – whether physical, emotional or spiritual. If you are experiencing… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “OUr Daily Bread” (6/3/18)[:]

[:en]”But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength.  They shall mount up with wings like eagle.  They shall run and not be weary.  They shall walk and not faint (Isa. 40:31).  This is a promise from God to those who are weary – whether physical, emotional or spiritual.  If you are experiencing… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/3/18)[:]