[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:24-34 Biblical Truth: Two significant features mark the godly life. First is free from worries. Second is seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness. If God cares for the birds of the air and lilies of the fields, he surely would care for us. If we seek his kingdom and righteousness, we no longer… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/11/17)[:]
Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/10/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:16-23 Biblical Truth: “When you fast, do not look sober as the hypocrites do” (Mat. 6:65). Jesus fasted for 40 days to prepare for His mission. So fasting is not only foregoing a meal, but to prepare ourselves spiritually for God’s use. When we fast physically, we must feast ourselves with the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/10/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/09/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:1-40 Biblical Truth: Psalm 119 is an acrostic psalm in Hebrew alphabetical order from A to Z about God’s Word. The psalmist teaches us: To keep and follow His statues (vs. 2, 14) To obey his precepts and decrees (vs. 4, 5, 8) To learn His righteous laws (v. 7) To obey… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/09/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/08/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:7-15 Biblical Truth: Jesus taught his disciples how to pray with the Lord’s Prayer. The Lord’s Prayer heals our deepest wound. It assures us from fear and anxiety (vs. 25-35). As He is our Father and we are His children, God will provide our daily needs and forgive our sins. We have… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/08/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/07/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:1-6 Biblical Truth: There are two seemingly and contradicting instruction on practising charity given by Jesus. First, we are to “let our light so shine before men that they may see our good deeds and praise our Father in heaven” (Mat. 5:16). Secondly, we are required to be careful in doing acts… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/07/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/06/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:38-48 Biblical Truth: Jesus said: “Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you. ” (Mat. 54:44). The Lord wants us to overcome evil with good with the spiritual goal of not destroying the enemy but to overcome enmity. Personal Application: The power of love is the only way to replace the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/06/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/05/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:27-37 Biblical Truth: Jesus condemns hypocrisy (Mat. 23:27). He makes the point that judgmentalism is vitiated by hidden sinfulness. He wants us to be sterner with our own sins and more compassionate with the frailties of others. He emphasizes on self-control to reinforce the idea of responsibility. Personal Application: Habitually, we are… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/05/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/14/17)[:]
[:en]”Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (Mat. 9:38) . As partners in God’s work on earth, it is our role to follow in Jesus’ step to serve him by extending mercy to the broken and reach out to the unreachable. Let us show our love to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/14/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/04/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:17-26 Biblical Truth: The teachings of the Sermon on the Mount describe the eight godly qualities that are only possible through the transforming grace of God. Jesus requires his followers to have true righteousness that proceeds from the heart so that obedience can flow naturally. Personal Application: We are to walk in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/04/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/13/17)[:]
[:en]Paul said to believers in Philippi “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me – put it into practice. And the Lord of peace will be with you.” (Phil. 4:9). As a mentor, Paul had set himself a good example for them to emulate. How about you? Who has been your mentor? Are… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/13/17)[:]