Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]When Hezekiah was king of Judah, Sennacherib, king of Assyria invaded and captured the cities of Judah.  He then sent a letter to Hezekiah, a bad-news “telegraph” urging his surrender.  In that dreadful moment, King Hezekiah went up to the temple of the Lord and brought the bad-news letter before the Lord.  Then he prayed… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/5/18)[:]

[:en]This was the advice of South African pastor Andrew Murray who had suffered pain from a previous back injury on how he was able to overcome his agony. “First – I will rest in Him because it is by God’s will that I am here. Next – He will keep me in His love and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/4/18)_[:]

[:en]When the Israelites were in the wilderness, God gave Moses this command:  “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.  These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts, Impress them on your children.  Talk about them when you sit… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/3/18)[:]

[:en]As Israel was preparing to enter the Promised Land, Moses commissioned 12 scouts to spy out the region.  They all saw a beautiful territory but 10 focused on the obstacles and discouraged the entire nation (Numbers 13:27-33).  As a result, the whole assembly panic and wept aloud.  Only Caleb and Joshua stoodout as men unfazed… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/2/18)[:]

[:en]Before we come to know God, we are separated from Him and live in the shadows of sin and death.  But God in His mercy and love, made a way for us to escape spiritual darkness through the death and resurrection of His Son.  (Col. 1:13-14) Jesus is the Light of the Word.  Everyone who… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/1/18)[:]

[:en]When the young athletes learn to play baseball game, the coach has to patiently guide them in the learning process toward maturity.  Then they celebrate their success later as they play with skill as a team. Paul pointed out that the church needs people who will be patient, bearing with one another in love (Eph.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/28/18)[:zh]Thoughts from [:]

[:en]Have you ever noticed that we tend to focus on what is negative than the positive?  Humans can quickly see what’s wrong than what’s right.  We are more likely to remember rudeness than kindness.  Crimes seem to receive more attention than acts of generosity.  And disasters grab our attention more quickly than the profound beauty… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/27/18)[:]

[:en]As one grows old, not only his physical capabilities are curtailed but his mental ability also deteriorates.  He has to cope up with fears and struggles with pains and burdens.  But in Isaiah 46:4, God assured as:  “Even to your old age and gray hairs… I am he who will sustain you.  I have made… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/26/18)[:]

[:en]On January 28, 1986, after five weather related delays, the space shuttle Challenger lumbered heavenward  a thunderous overture of noise and flame.  A mere 73 seconds later, system failure tore the shuttle apart, and all 7 crew members perished. The disaster was attributed to the O-ring seal known to have vulnerabilities.  Insiders referred to the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/25/18)[:]

[:en]Simeon had been longing to see baby Jesus.  So when Mary and Joseph presented Jesus to God in the temple, he took the baby in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.  For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/24/18)[:]