Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]TRUST TALLY Moses affirmed the Lord’s reliability and encouraged the Israelites to move forward in faith so that they could enjoy their inheritance (Deut. 1:21).  But the people demanded details about what was ahead before committing to trust Him in their future. (Deut. 1:22-323) Oftentimes we also succumb to fear, anxiety and worries.  But the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/29/19)[:]

[:en]ROOTED IN GOD Elijah used the image of trees to relate to Jewish people about their relationship with God.  They were flourishing if they trust in the Lord and perishing if they ignore His ways.  Those who follow God will send their roots in soil near water and will bear fruit.(Jer. 17:8).   But those who… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/28/19)[:]

[:en]ROOTED IN GOD Jeremiah relates God’s people to the image of trees flourishing and perishing for those who either trust in the Lord or ignore His ways.  Those who follow God will send their roots into soil near water and will bear fruit,  but those who follow their own hearts will be like a bush… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/28/19)[:]

[:en]EXCEEDINGLY BETTER David longed to build God a temple.  Instead of granting David’s wish, God responded by giving David an exceedingly better gift.  God promised that not only would one of David’s children (Solomon) build the temple, but that He would build David a house, a dynasty.  That promise began with Solomon but found its… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/26/19)[:]

[:en]SURVIVING THE WILDERNESS When the Israelites were traveling in the wilderness, they had no water to drink.  Moses asked the Lord to give them water.  The Lord told him to strike the rock of Horeb with his staff.  Moses believed and obeyed and water gushed out from the stone. Sometimes life can seem like an… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/25/19)[:]

[:en]JESUS IN DISGUISE Jesus told His disciples:  “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, all the nations will be gathered before Him and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.  He will put the sheep on his right the the goats on his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/24/19)[:]

[:en]BROTHER TO BROTHER In Genesis, it recorded many stories about Sibling Rivalries:  Cain and Abel (Gen. 4), Iaaac and Ishmael (Gen. 21:8-10), Jacob and Esau ( Gen. 25:19-34), Joseph and his brothers (Gen. 37) Esau’s twin brother had cheated him twice, so he wanted to kill Jacob. (Gen. 27:41)  Decades later, Jacob and Esau reconciled… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/23/19)[:]

[:en]LOVE OF ANOTHER KIND Jesus told His disciples to “Love each other as I have loved you” (John 15:12).  He wants all believers to exibit His love through us.  He expects all kinds of people to unite together and worship Him in love.  The church must be an extension of His love mutually shared with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/22/19)[:]

[:en]YOUR SAFE PLACE King Solomon wrote:  “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” (Prov. 18:10).  Truly, God is our refuge and strength; a very present help in trouble (Ps. 46:1).  His presence provides us protection and comfort.    God is a safe place in life’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/21/19)[:]

[:en]WHEN BEAUTY NEVER ENDS There are many places where we can see the  beauty of God’s creation.  One of them is the Grand Canyon.  It is a “hole in the ground” but it is so overwhelmingly beautiful!  While reflecting on the brushstrokes of God’s handiwork, we just cannot imagine how amazing heaven will be! DAvid… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/20/19)[:]