Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve disobeyed God and thorns and thistles became a reality since then. (Gen. 3:17-18).  But in the Garden of Gethsemane, Christ obeyed His Father by taking the cup and following His will. (Mat. 26:42) As Christ had surrendered Himself in obedience to His Father’s will in the Garden… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/11/17)[:]

[:en]David lived as a fugitive when he was pursued by King Saul.  But he  found true solace and comfort in the Lord.  “I sought the Lord and he answered me.  He delivered me from all my fears” (Ps. 34:1) When fears creep into your mind, remember that He is your God.  Release your fears to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/10/17)[:]

[:en]Paul wrote to the Christians in Corinth describing Christians in 2 images.  First, we can be a sweet fragrance to spread the aroma of the knowledge of Him everywhere, proclaiming His love, kindness and goodness of His salvation. (2 Cor. 2:14) Second, we can be a letter from Christ through His Spirit by writing His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/09/17)[:]

[:en]After Moses died, God chose Joshua to lead the Israelites into the promised land.  The first stronghold they faced was the city of Jericho.  When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front with a drawn sword in his hand.  When he recognized him, he fell face down to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/08/17)[:]

[:en]In 1961, US Senator Robert Kennedy visited South Africa.  He offered words of hope to opponents of apartheid in his famous “Ripple of Hope” speech at the University of Cape Town. At this present age, hope seems scarce.  But for followers of Christ, there is an ultimate hope.  Peter wrote:  “Praise be to the God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/07/17)[:]

[:en]When we see TV movies in series, each episode always concludes with the word “To be continued” Paul had encountered many life threatening situations.  But he knew that someday when he died, it will never be the end of the story because “death has been swallowed up in victory” (1 Cor. 15:54).  He preached that… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/06/17)[:]

[:en]There is a growing phenomenon of “Love locks” among people around the world, including France, China, Austria, Czech Republic, Serbia, Spain, Mexico, and Northern Ireland.  Couples engrave their names on a padlock and attach it in a public place to symbolize their everlasting love for people to see. Our Lord Jesus Christ also showed his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/05/17)[:]

[:en]While boarding a train in Perth Australia, a man slipped and his leg got caught in the gap between the train carriage and the station platform.  Dozens of passengers came to his rescue.  They use their might to train away the platform and the trapped man was free.  It was the people’s power that saved… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/04/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 18:1-14 Biblical Truth:  “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of God?”  In his reply, Jesus said:  “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven.  Therefore, he who humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven”  (vs. 1-4).  Jesus… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/02/17)[:]

[:en]Many people strive to be a perfectionist.  However, no matter how much we try to be perfect, our thoughts and motives are never completely pure.  Let us be honest with God about our sins and ask for forgiveness.  Let us live courageously in love and honesty. “If we walk in the light as he is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/03/17)[:]