Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]Pain before joy and suffering before glory.  When a woman gives birth to a child, she has to undergo a long and difficult labor.  But the painful experience has a big purpose of bringing forth a descendant of her flesh and blood.  The joy that follows after the pain is beyond description. Similarly, the painful… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/12/17)[:]

[:en]Have you ever asked God this question “WHY ME”?  When God chose Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, he asked:  “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt? (Exo. 3:11).  “I have never been eloquent…. I am slow of speech and tongue” (Exo. 4:L10).  “Lord,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/11/17)[:]

[:en]Mary showed her love to Jesus by pouring an expensive perfume on his head. (Mark 14:L3).  The disciples criticized her for such a waste. (Mat. 26:8), but Jesus valued the gift because it came from a heart of love.  What she had done will be told in memory of her throughout the world. (Mat. 26:13;… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/10/17)[:]

[:en]  Self-importance is desired by all individuals.  We want to be respected and recognized.  But Jesus did not come to earth to claim special privilege.  He came in humility to fulfill His mission in obedience to His Father’s will. Let us emulate Jesus by changing our self-centered motive into a life of humility and love.[:]

[:en]God has given us the sense of smell to enjoy the many fragrance of life.  We can enjoy the different scents of flowers and the savory aromas of delicious food. Paul was especially thankful to the Philippians for their love and gifts that he received from them.  “They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/08/17)[:]

[:en]The “Ring of Fire” also called the Circum-Pacific belt is the zone of earthquakes surrounding the Pacific Ocean.  About 90% of the world’s earthquakes and 81% of the world’s largest occur there.  That is why most of the Hongkong buildings have built their foundation on granite to help minimize damage in the event of earthquake.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/07/17)[:]

[:en]When faced with difficult times and worst of circumstances, do you still stand on solid rock of trust in God?  Solid-rock faith believes that God is in control of everything, that His love never fails and no evil triumphs in the end. The darkest deed of all history is the death of Jesus.  It is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/06/17)[:]

[:en]When God gave Paul the vision of heaven, he said:  “I was caught up to Paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that man is not permitted to tell” (2 Cor. 12:4).  He was not able to comprehend the facts of heaven and express it in words. When we have the true knowledge of God Himself,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/05/17)[:]

[:en]1 Corinthians 10:13:  “When you are tempted, He will provide a way out so that your can endure it” is used by some to support the statement “God never gives us more than we can handle”.   But the context of these words refers to temptation not suffering.  God will provide us the way out… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/04/17)[:]

[:en]Before engaging in battle at Keilah, David inquired from the Lord saying:  “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?”  The Lord answered him:  “Go attack the Philistines and save Keilah” (1 Sam. 23:2-3).  But David’s men were afraid.  So David again asked the Lord for confirmation.  And the Lord answered;  “Go down to Keilah for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/03/17)[:]