The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky proclaims its builder’s craft. One day to the next conveys that message; one night to the next imparts that knowledge. There is no word or sound; no voice is heard; Yet their report goes forth through all the earth, their message, to the ends of the [...]
Archive for October, 2009
27 Oct
From Seeds to Sheaves
Those who go forth weeping, carrying sacks of seed, Will return with cries of joy, carrying their bundled sheaves. Psalm 126:6
I was discussing with a brother how our brothers and sisters from Angeles City in Pampanga are making an impact wherever God has planted them. If they are in United Arab Emirates (UAE), they serve [...]
26 Oct
Deal Patiently
He is able to deal patiently with the ignorant and erring, for he himself is beset by weakness. Hebrews 5:2
My seven year old daughter Bless was crying in front of me as she tells me she is scared. She remembers ghost stories she heard from a friend and when it came for her bedtime, she [...]
26 Oct
Smart Like Bart
On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” Mark 10:47
He was blind but can hear and can speak. And Bartimaeus capitalized on those capabilities to be close to Jesus. He did not allow his blindness take away his other senses. [...]
23 Oct
Decision to be On Fire
I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! Luke 12:49
When was the last time you were on fire for God?
Let me guess…..
When you attended your Life in the Spirit Seminar
When you participated in that life changing retreat
When you were inspired by a gifted speaker’s message
In one [...]
21 Oct
The Day God took an Exam
There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test him… Luke 10:25
Jesus was tested on this day. By a scholar. By an expert of the law. He was testing if Jesus knew the law. This scholar was there to ask questions if Jesus knew what is loving God all about. He gave [...]
20 Oct
Holding on to Jesus
….one’s life does not consist of possessions…. Luke 12:14
They had it all. Big house. Vehicles. Latest appliances. Signature shirts. Booming business inside Clark Air Base. The oldest kid in the family was a friend of mine. I used to go to their place and I was always in awe of what and how much they [...]
16 Oct
Notice of God
Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Luke 12:6
My mother has her eyes on me. She notices everything and anything in me. She always keeps in step with me. She notices the way I carry myself. She talks about the way I [...]
16 Oct
The Just Rejoices and the Upright Exults
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you just; exult, all you upright of heart. Psalm 32:11
Most of the time, we might feel this way. We get sad when we see others’ lives that are not following Jesus and yet they prosper in life. They live with unfair treatment of people to enrich themselves but [...]
12 Oct
Grab Each Opportunity
While still more people gathered in the crowd, he said to them….. Luke 11:29
Jesus saw the opportunity. He saw the need to preach while there are more people in the crowd. It’s not about the number of people; Jesus saw the time element for His message – NOW. He made sure to bring across His [...]
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