Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/27/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 9:36-104 Biblical Truth:  Jesus saw the people as sheep without a shepherd.  He looked at the crowd and felt compassion for them.  Many people were ready to surrender their life to Christ but workers were needed to harvest the ripe field.  So, Jesus called his 12 disciples from all walks of life… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/27/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/26/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 9:27-35 Biblical Truth:  Jesus healed the blind men because of their persistence and they really believed that He could do it.   Jesus asked them: “Do you believe that I am able to do it? (Malt 9:28)  They affirm their befiefs and Jesus restored their sight. Persona Application:  When God was slow… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/26/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/25/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 9:18/-26 Biblical Truth:  A woman who had suffered bleeding for 12 yeasts was considered unclean and barred from participating in the life of the community.  When she learned that Jesus would pas by, she said to herself:  “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed” (Mat. 9:21).  She did it… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/25/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/26/17)[:]

[:en]There are Bible passages that warn the wealthy people for their distance from God.  “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God” (Luke 16:19-31).  It also cited about Lazarus, a rich man who went to hell.   A… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/26/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/24/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 9:14-17 Biblical Truth:  The old rigid legalistic system of religion focuses on self-denial and fasting as what the Pharisees were doing.  But Jesus came with a new message that He came to earth to offer forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God. Personal Application:  The gospel message is to repent and follow… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/24/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/24/17)[:]

[:en]There are people bullying others but one one cares to help.  That often makes bullies more brazen leading them to intensify their measures.  It heightens the embarrassment, false shame and loneliness of the victim. Jesus himself experienced being bullied.  He was arrested without fault, beaten and mocked.  All his disciples deserted him and fled (Mat.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/24/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/23/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Psalm 119:89-138 Biblical Truth:  What are the benefits of God’s words? It is a source of delight and joy (v. 92) – God’s word enables me to overcome stress and life challenges. It gives me more insights and understanding (v. 99-100) It keeps my feet from every evil path. (v. 101) It is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/23/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/23/17)[:zh]T[:]

[:en]  the Israelites crafted an idol in gold or silver and made it their god to ask for help, comfort and protection.  That idol cannot see, hear, speak but they still worshiped it. Let us remember that we have limitations of anything we make for ourselves.  Nothing we have made or bought for ourselves can… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/23/17)[:zh]T[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/22/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 9:9-13 Biblical Truth:  The Jews despised tax collectors because they work for the Romans and many of them made a living by charging higher taxes than required and keeping the extra for themselves.  So when Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, they criticized him for associating with sinners.  But Jesus said: “It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/22/17)[:]