Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Psalms 115 Biblical Truth:  David declared:  “Not us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name be the glory because of your love and faithfulness” (Ps. 115:1). Personal Application:  God’s purpose of creating man is to glorify Him. Prayer:  Help us to honor you and give you the glory that you deserve.[:]

[:en]When the Christian community in the first century were experiencing suffering, they were so desperate and discouraged.  The author of Hebrews reminded them to have confidence and hope anchored in Christ.  This hope can bring assurance and stability grounded in the unfailing love of God. As we face troubles and uncertainties in life, let us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/16/17)[:]

[:en]The “Songs of Ascents” in Psalms (Ps. 120-134) were sung by the Israelites as they walked the road up to Jerusalem to attend the 3 annual pilgrim festivals.  In Psalms 121:1-2 in says:  “I life up my eyes to the mountain – where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/15/17)[:]

[:en]Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice were the one who led him to know God and taught him God’s word. (2 Tim. 1:5).  Paul encouraged Timothy to continue his sincere faith in God.  He also exhorted him to be strong for “God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/14/17)[:]

[:en]When Jesus told Peter what would happen at the end of His life, Peter pointed at another disciples and asked “What about him?”  Jesus replied:  “What is that to you?  You must follow me.” (John 21: 21-22) It is always our human nature to make comparison.  When we start to compare with other people, we… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/13/17)[:]

[:en]We have to cook 3 meals a day.  And cooking become tedious as it has to take hours of preparation :  peeling, cutting, slicing, mixing, baking, grilling, boiling , steaming or frying.  But eating is never tedious and we enjoy it day by day. Paul used the illustration of sowing and reaping when he wrote: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/12/17)[:]

[:en]As we grind through stress and other frustrating situation in life, remember to remain still and get to know God  for “He is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble” (Ps. 46:10-11).  We can trust in His faithfulness and His promise to care for us.[:]

[:en]Paul wrote:  “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.  God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.  God chose the lovely things of the world and the despised things”  (1 Cor. 1:27-28).  This means that in the body of Christ, God often uses the unlikely… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/10/17)[:]

[:en]When God blessed Israel with military success, peace and prosperity, they thought they had achieved it on their own.  They became proud and self-sufficient (Deut. 8:11-12).  They assumed that they no longer needed God and went on their own way until an enemy attacked before they realized how weak and helpless they were without God’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/09/17)[:]

[:en]Abraham got up early in the morning to obey God’s command.  He bound his son and landed him on an altar but God provided an alternate sacrifice.  Hundred of years after, God offered His own Son as the final sacrifice.  God has proven His love for us.[:]