Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]When the King of Aram sent a huge army, the servant of prophet Elisha was terrified.  But Elisha only saw the divine protection that surrounded them. When problems surround you, when life is difficult, fix your eyes on Jesus.  Let Christ be the center of your focus.  Then you can see the beautiful picture of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/6/18)[:]

[:en]In Brazilian City, there is  a 22,310-foot-high mountain called Corcovado .  There stood a 100-foot-tall sculpture called Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer).   With arms spread wide, this massive figure is visible day and night from almost anywhere in the sprawling city. Today, the real Jesus sees us.  “The eyes of the Lord are on the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/5/18)[:]

[:en]Paul openly referred to himself as the worst of all sinners. (1 Tim. 1:15)  He was wrestling with sin when he said:  “I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in m,y sinful nature.  For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.  For what I… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/4/18)[:]

[:en]God had promised to us that He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us. (Eph. 3:20) Sometimes, we encounter difficult problems, we face hopeless situations and feel that some things cannot be changed.  But with God’s unlimited power, He is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/3/18)[:]

[:en]Joop Zoetemelk is known as the Netherlands’ most successful cyclist.  He started and finished the Tour de France 16 times – placing second five times.  and he won in 1980 because of his perseverance.  Perseverance is the key to victory. Apostle Paul knew that as followers of Christ, he will suffer persecution.  But he persevered… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/2/18)[:]

[:en]When we were young, we want to grow up.  As we grow older, we yearn for the past, wanting to be young again.  But when we walk with God, whatever our age does not matter because the eternal God is our refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms. (Deut. 33:27) Moses was 80 years old… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/1/18)[:]

[:en]People all over the world pay an entrance fee to visit St. Paul’s Cathedral in London to see the magnificent structure designed built by Sir Christopher.  But the primary mission of the cathedral is not for tourism, but to enable people in all their diversity “to encounter the transforming presence of God in Jesus Christ”.There… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/31/18)[:]

[:en]”Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Heb. 11:1) According to Philip Yancey :  “It is tempting to think of faith as a kind of all blessings – you will get rich, stay healthy and live a contented life with all prayers answered.  The author… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/30/18)[:]

[:en]Mart Dehaan told a story about an anthropologist who made up a game for some children.  His idea was to create a race for a basket of fruit and candy that he placed near a tree.  But when he gave the signal to run, no one made a dash for the finish line.  Instead, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/29/18)[:]

[:en]Often times, we don’t want people to really know our problems, and to be honest on our struggles.  But as members of God’s family, we have a responsibility to help each other grow in faith.  Paul told us “to encourage one another, to build each other up and to be patient, bearing with one another… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/27/18)[:]