[:en]God blessed David in all his endeavors with success. When David returned home with Saul from fighting with the Philistines, the women sang: “Saul has slain his thousands and David his tens of thousands” (v. 7) Saul got furious and jealous. He because suspicious and afraid. Hate had embedded into his mind to the point… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 18[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 17[:]
[:en]Goliath was 9 feet tall and the champion of the Philistines. He challenged the Israelites that anyone who could fight and kill him, all the Philistines would be subjected to them. No one ever dared to take up the challenge. Meanwhile, David’s father Jesse asked David to send food for his brothers, Eliab, Abinadab and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 17[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/11/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: John 18:15-27 Biblical Truth: Anna’s family of high priest monopolized the temple business. They charged exorbitant rates in their money changing business. They sold high priced animals pre-certified them as “fit” for sacrifices. When Jesus entered the temple and drove them out, they lost their lucrative temple business. So they tried to find… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/11/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/11/17)[:]
[:en]Have you ever asked God this question “WHY ME”? When God chose Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, he asked: “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt? (Exo. 3:11). “I have never been eloquent…. I am slow of speech and tongue” (Exo. 4:L10). “Lord,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/11/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 16[:]
[:en]God told Samuel to stop mourning for Saul and to set his way to Jesse of Bethlehem. When he arrived, he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. Jesse had seven of his sons passed by Samuel but the Lord had not chosen any. The only youngest son left was David,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 15[:]
[:en]Samuel was commissioned by God to tell Saul to attack the Amalekites with His instruction to totally destroy everything that belongs to them. (v. 1-3) But when the battle was won, Saul spared Agag, the king of Amalekites, and the best of the sheep and cattle, the fat calves and lambs – everything that was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/10/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: John 18:1-14 Biblical Truth. At Gethsemane, Jesus told His disciples to keep watch with Him because His soul was overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. (Mat. 26:38; Mark 14:34) He asked His Father to take away the cup, yet not His will but His Father’s will be done” (Mat. 26:39; Mark… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/10/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/10/17)[:]
[:en]Mary showed her love to Jesus by pouring an expensive perfume on his head. (Mark 14:L3). The disciples criticized her for such a waste. (Mat. 26:8), but Jesus valued the gift because it came from a heart of love. What she had done will be told in memory of her throughout the world. (Mat. 26:13;… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/10/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 10[:]
[:en]Jesus sent out Seventy-two and told them: “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field” (v. 3). Are you willing to be sent by the Lord? An expert of the law asked Jesus: “And who is my neighbor?” (v. 27) … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/09/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalms 108 Biblical Truth: The Psalmist never forgot to praise God for His help over all the victories against his enemies. Even in the midst of his anguish and desperation, David could say: “My heart is steadfast O God, I will sing and make noise with all of my soul” (v. 1) Personal… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (4/09/17)[:]