[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 4 Biblical Truth: Job was strong and successful and he used to encourage and instruct many. (v. 3) But when all his wealth and health is gone, it seemed that all hope was lost (v. 5) Eliphaz came to say that no one who is innocent has ever been punished (v. 7)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/19/17)[:zh]Tho[:]
Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts
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[:en]Jesus had suffered for us leaving us an example to follow his footsteps. Paul experienced suffering when he was beaten with rods, stoned, shipwreck and attacked by bandits. He endured hunger and thirst but he remained faithful to Him till the end. You may also experience a different kind of suffering. You may have to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/19/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 3 Biblical Truth: In his trial Job said: “Why did I not perish at birth and die as I came from the womb?” (Job 3:11). Job had though that his life was dark and gloomy. He had lost everything and what remained was suffering. Personal Application: Have you lost things that are… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/18/17)[:]
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[:en]There was a group of people who share a strong bond of faith in Christ. Whenever there is the need of prayer, practical help or someone to be there during time of need, these friends are unconditionally committed to each other. The follower of Jesus in Colosse also had this kind of commitment. In Paul’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/18/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalms 126 Biblical Truth: Christian faith is based on Hope. It is based on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that one day our pains and weeping will end. And we will spend eternity full of joy with Him. Personal Application: When you are in the midst of suffering, remember that all… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/17/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 2 Biblical Truth: Satan challenged God that Job would curse Him once his wealth and health will be taken away from him. But God knew Job’s heart. He had great expectation that Job will surely remain faithful to Him. Personal Application: Can you live up to what God has expected of you?… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/16/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 1 Biblical Truth: At the beginning of the book of Job, Job was described as a man who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless and upright, who feared God and shun evil. It stated that he had 7 sons and 3 daughters and mentioned his total net worth (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/15/17)[:]
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[:en]When wickedness and injustice were rampant among the Israelites, Habakkuk was perplexed on why God would use the Chaldeans to correct Judah. The Chaldeans were more notorious, violent and cruel than Judah. They worshiped false gods and depended on their military power. But despite of his confusion, Habakkuk still believed that God is a God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/17/17)[:]
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[:en]The Bible gives us many examples of people who acted with faith despite their feelings of abandonment. Abram felt that God’s promise of an heir has been forgotten (Gen. 15:2-3). David felt being forsaken in times of trouble. (Ps. 10:1) Job suffered so much in his trials and thought that God might kill him (Job… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/16/17)[:]
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[:en]During World War 2, Waldemar Semenov, a retired merchant seaman was serving a junior engineer aboard the “SSS ALCOA GUIDE”. When a German submarine surfaced and opened fire on the ship, the ship began to sink. Semenov and his crew lowered their compass-equipped lifeboats into the water and used the compass to guide them toward… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/15/17)[:]