[:en]THE BURDEN OF WAITING When we are diagnosed with sickness, the burden of uncertainity overwhelms us. We will always wonder what the next test will reveal and what diagnosis of treatment we have to undergo. Faced with sobering reminders of man’s mortality, Moses once wrote that our lives are like grass that withers and fades. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/8/19)[:]
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[:en]SHOULD I FORGIVE? In Matthew 18, Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a king who decided to settle his accounts. A servant who owed a staggering amount of money pleaded for mery. The king canceled his debt. Soon after, that servant tracked down and condemned a man who owed him far less than what… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/6/19)[:]
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[:en]THE MINISTRY OF MEMORY We have our experiences of loss and disappointment, anger, guilt, hatred and failures. Tragedy had invaded our lives, but we need not be afraid of those painful memories because God will turn them into a wonderful place of growth for the future. In Old Testament days when God sent the poeple… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/5/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 72[:]
[:en]This was the last Psalm of David written for Solomon when he became the king. It also pictured our Lord Jesus when He reigns as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The first emphasis was about “justice” or “righteousness”. It was mentioned several times in this Psalm. “Endow the king with your justice, O… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 72[:]
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[:en]This Psalm is especially written for the aged. It focuses on God’s special blessings for those who are getting older. David wrote in verse 9 “Do not cast me away when I am old, do not forsake me when my strength is gone”. And in verse 18, he said: “Even when I am old and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 71[:]
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[:en]TALK TO GOD The writer of Psalm 102 knew the importance of prayer. In times of distress, danger, weakness, agony, and despair, David cried out to the Lord in prayer. He asked the Lord to come quickly, to rescue, to help, to save him from his enemies. God looks down “from his sancutary on high,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/4/19)[:]
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[:en]ALONE IN SPACE In 1971, Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden flew alone in his command module, Endeavor for 3 days. Two crewmates were working thousands of miles below on the surface of the moon. His only companions were the stars overhead that he remembered as being so thick as to wrap him in a sheet… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/3/19)[:]
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[:en]JUST A TOUCH Leprosy is a disease that can render its victim repulsive to others and ancient Jewish culture had strict guidelines to prevent its spread: “They must live alone outside the camp” (Lev. 13:46) When a leper approached Jesus and said: “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean” (Mat. 8:2). Jesus… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/2/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 70[:]
[:en]David was going through a difficult time. His enemies were going to trap him. He was asking God to hasten, to come quickly, to save, to help and deliver him. This urgent pleading was repeated twice in verses 1 & 5. It seemed that God was tarrying and delaying. And what did David do? He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 70[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 69[:]
[:en]What did David do when he was experiencing water coming up to his neck, floods overflowing him while he sank in deep mire? He called for help and looked fo God (v. 3) He hoped in Him and let God work (v. 6) He wept and fast and put on sackcloth (v. 10) What feelings… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 69[:]