[:en]Samuel was a great prophet who had two sons, Joel and Abijah. But unlike their father, they were corrupt and “turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice (1 Samuel 8:3). Years later, Heman, the son of Joel and the grandson of Samuel along with Asaph, served the Lord by singing joyful… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/02/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 11[:]
[:en]Solomon was successful in making treaties with the gentiles. He intermarried with foreign women and had 700 wives and 300 concubines. As a result, He was ultimately controlled by the gods of their nations. He also worship Ashtoreth, the goddess of Sidonians, Chemosh, the god of Moabites and Moleach the god of Ammonites. (v. 33). … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 10[:]
[:en]The fame of Solomon had reached all the neighboring countries. The Queen of Sheba came to visit him and was impressed about his wisdom and overwhelmed with the palace she saw. She gave King Solomon 120 talents of gold, large quantities of spies and precious stones. She also entered trade agreements with him. King Solomon’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 9[:]
[:en]The Lord appeared to Solomon a second time. He promised to establish His royal throne over Israel forever if Solomon would walk before God in integrity of heart and uprightness (vs. 2-3). He also admonished him not to worship or serve other gods.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 8[:]
[:en]Solomon had the ark of the Lord’s covenant brought from Zion to the City of David and placed it in the inner sanctuary of the temple. (vs. 1, 6). Then the cloud covered the temple and His glory filled His temple. Solomon offered a prayer of dedication and supplication. He exhorted the people to commit… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 8[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/01/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 8:28-29 Biblical Truth: Living in a world of danger, we buy insurance to give us peace of mind. But there are requirements we need to meet. The insured must put his name in the policy, he has to pay a premium and state the coverage. Furthermore, he has to take the risk… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/01/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/30/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalms 110 Biblical Truth: Our Lord Jesus Christ has conquered sin and triumph over death. He had won the battle victoriously. Therefore, we have the confidence that He will intercede for us when we undergo trials and temptations because “we are more than conquerors in Christ” (Rom. 8:37) Personal Application: Are you weary… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/30/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/01/17)[:]
[:en]All of us are imperfect. We have faults and weaknesses. That is why we should bear with one another and forgive each other. Avoid criticizing others but “clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Col. 3:12-13). Do correction with kindness and speak in truth with love.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/30/17)[:]
[:en]Even though how hard we try to project a good image in the public, the real person inside us still controls us. We need an inner transformation, not an external makeover. But we do not have to ability to make transformation by ourselves. It is only possible through Christ who can “Put on us the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/30/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/29/17)[:]
[:en]The whole universe is subject to frustration and decay. The creation is groaning in pain longing for restoration (v. 22). There is a Spirit who is interceding for the world through our prayers. Personal Application: We thank God for the hope that one day He will raise us up and restore the whole creation. Prayer:… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/29/17)[:]