[:en]The word “shame” appears three times in the first 3 verses: (vs. 1-3) Do not let me put to shame nor let my enemies triumph over me – applies to himself No one whose hope is you will ever be put to shame – applies to believers Those who are treacherous will be put to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 25[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 24[:]
[:en]The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters” (vs. 1-2) When we realize that the earth and everything in it belong to the Lord, that means we are only stewards and caretakers, not… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/23/19)[:]
[:en]PRESS ON Apostle Paul compared the Christian life to a race. He wrote: “I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize” (Phil. 3:13-14). Paul did not… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/23/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 23[:]
[:en]1. REST AND RESTORATION – “The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside quiet water, He restores my soul” (vs. 1-2) If we totally depend upon our good, great and head shepherd, He will provide our needs and lead us to a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/22/19)[:]
[:en]PERFECT IDEALS VERSUS ABSOLUTE GRACE God’s perfect ideal for us is to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect (Mat. 5:48). He commands us to “Love the Lord your God wiht all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Mat. 22:37). But no one has completely fulfilled His ideals… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/22/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 22[:]
[:en]Since the Messiah is to be a descendant of David, it is expected that many of the royal psalms would apply to Him. In Psalms 22, David gave an account and amazing description of the suffering that the Messiah would endure hundred of years later. Description of Christ’s crucifixion compared against the New Testament: His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 22[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 21[:]
[:en]David described all the gifts that God had bestowed on him – his heart’s desire, his lip’s request, rich blessings, crown of pure gold, life, splendor and majesty, eternal blessings, joy of God’s presence. We must also thank God for all we have – wealth, position, health. talents – and use them to glorify Him.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 21[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/21/19)[:]
[:en]THE VIRAL GOSPEL Apost Paul commended the Christians in Thessalonica for their bold and joyful witness to Jesus (1 Thes. 1:8). The message of the gospel went viral through them. In spite of difficutles and persecution, they continued to proclaim the Kingdom of God. May we, who have received the gospel message also convey the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/21/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/20/19)[:]
[:en]RIVER TREE A tree that is planted by the water will always flourish. It does not have to worry about weather reports, withering temperatures or an uncertain future. Nourished and cooled by the river, its roots holds firm to the ground with its leaves offering shade for comfort and its fruits for nourishment. By contrast,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/20/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 20[:]
[:en]David’s prayer requests: (vs. 1-5) May He answer you when you are in distress May He prOtect you in the name of the God of Jacob May He send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion May He remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings May He give you… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 20[:]