Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]HIS WONDERFUL FACE Because God is loving, forgiving, sovereign and graceful, we can address our concerns to Him and find comfort in Him.  The psalmist told us to seek God’s face continually, praise His name and tell stories of His past faithfulness. Let us turn our eyes toward the beautiful face of God and find… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/24/19)[:]

[:en]CRADLED IN COMFORT “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you” (Isaiah 66:13) God extends comfort to His children like a mother:  tender, trustworthy, and diligent in her efforts to calm her child.  When we are weary or upset, He carries us affectionately in His arms.  He knows us intimately and “will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/23/19)[:]

[:en]WHAT ARE YOU KNOWN FOR? Moses was being adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter as her son.  He lived in palace with luxuries and comfort.  But he left Egypt and was remembered in the faith chapter of the Bible as someone who chose to align himself witht he people of God instead of enjoying the treasures of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/22/19)[:]

[:en]REFRESHING SPRING RAINS In the book of Hosea, the Lord gave the prophet the unenviable task of marrying an unfaithful woman as a picture of the Creator’s love for His people of Israel (Hosea 1:2-3)  Hosea’s wife, Gomer, broke their wedding vows, but Hosea welcomed her back yearning that she would love him devotedly. (Hosea… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/21/19)[:]

[:en]RUNNING AND REST Tommy Manning, the former member of the U.S. Mountain Running Team emphasized that our body needs time to rest and rebuild after exercise.  In other words, Rest is as important as Workouts. The same is true in our walk of faith and service.  Regular times of rest are essential to avoid burnout… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/20/19)[:]

[:en]A PRAYING FRIEND “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18) When something is wrong, our life changes.  Fear and doubt creep into our minds,  We begin to ask why does a loving God allow this to happen?  Desperate and downhearted, what we must to is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/18/19)[:]

[:en]THE FIRST CHOICE Abraham and his nephew Lot had so many flocks, herds and tents that the land could not accommodate them.  To avoid conflict, Abraham suggested to part their ways.  According to traditions, Abraham should be the one to make the first choice since he was older in rank , but he relinquished his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/17/19)[:]

[:en]IN GOD’S HAND WE TRUST There are many things in life that we cannot control.   We may try our best to solve the problem but our efforts will be unsuccessful because we are unable to handle it all. Isaiah tells us that God can measure the globe’s waters – all the oceans and rivers and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/16/19)[:]

[:en]SURPRISE INTERVIEW On a crowded London commuter train, an early morning rider shoved and insulted a fellow passenger who got in his way.  When he arrived at the destination for job interview, he was shocked to discover that the person who greeted him was the one he shoved and sworn earlier that day. While on… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/13/19)[:]

[:en]UNIQUELY CREATED Each of us has individual differences and pereferences because we are uniquely and wonderfully made. (Ps. 139:14).  So all of us are gifted in different ways to serve each other (1 Pet. 4:10-11) The disciples of Jesus has different characteristics.  Peter was  an impulsive person.  He cut off a servant’s ear when Jesus… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/12/19)[:]