[:en]The Parable of the Persistent Widow: A widow kept coming to the unjust judge to grant her justice. She finally got justice because of her persistence, *If you constantly come to our Heavenly Father and present your pleadings, He will meet your needs and fulfill His promise* The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 18[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 20[:]
[:en]Inter tribal jealousy aroused between Judah and Israel. Sheba rebelled against David and took this opportunity to promote himself. Joab proceeded to capture Sheba. Then a wise woman ended the war and prevented many innocent people from being killed by convincing the people to handover the head of Sheba to Joab.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 19[:]
[:en]Instead of celebrating victory, David was mourning for his son. Joab had to rebuke and tell him that he had regarded his son’s life more important than all the commanders and men of his army. He urged him to go out and encourage their men. David returned to Jerusalem and won over the hearts of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 19[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 18[:]
[:en]While Absalom met David’s army, his head got caught in a tree hanging in midair. Joab took three javelins in his hand and plunged them into Absalom’s heart while he was still alive in the oak tree. (v. 14) Then he threw him in to a big pit. When David knew about it, he was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 18[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 17[:]
[:en]Hushai, the friend of David went to be Absalom to change whatever advice that Ahithophel will give to Absalom. Between the advices of Hushai and Ahithophel, Absalom chose the advice of Hushai because it touched his pride. So Hushai was able to instruct men to inform David for him to escape. When Ahithophel saw that… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 17[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 16[:]
[:en]The cursing of Shimei was seen by David as a way for the Lord to see his distress and repay him good. *Never be affected by what people say about you*[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/24/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 7:1-6 Biblical Truth: By “Law”, Paul meant “Religion” – a set of practices and rules in the Jewish community. By the death of Christ, He had cancelled the validity of the Law. Personal Application: We need no longer be under the Law but are set free with Him from its demands. Prayer: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/24/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/23/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalms 109 Biblical Truth: The wicked and deceitful men had inflicted extreme pain on David. But David poured out his anguish and told God to judge them. Personal Application: When enemies oppress us, let God be the judge to avenge for us. Let Him take care of our enemies. Prayer: Help me Lord,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/23/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/24/17)[:]
[:en]We may suffer grief in all kinds of trials. But those who have faith in God have a living hope that may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (1 Peter 3:7) *Our great Savior has brought salvation that gives us light and renewed hope in Him* [:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/23/17)[:]
[:en]The most renown evangelist Billy Graham said that every time he stood before the congregation to preach, he trembled and woobled. Moses did not want to talk to Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He asked God to send someone else because he had never been a good speaker. *When God call you… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/23/17)[:]