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OUR DAILY BREAD OUR POWERFUL GOD Read: [url=www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos+4%3A12%E2%80%9313]Amos 4:12–13[/url] Bible in a Year: [url=www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+33%E2%80%9334%3B+1+Peter+5]Ezekiel 33–34; 1 Peter 5[/url] [He] who creates the wind, . . . the LORD God Almighty is his name. Amos 4:13 One day by the seaside, I delighted in watching some kite surfers as they bounced along the water, moved by the force of the wind. When one came to shore, I asked him if the experience was as difficult as it looked. “No,” he said, “It’s actually easier than regular surfing because you harness the power of the wind.” Afterward as I walked by the sea, thinking about the wind’s ability not only to propel the surfers but also to whip my hair into my face, I paused to wonder at our God the Creator. As we see in the Old Testament book of Amos, He who “forms the mountains” and “creates the wind” can turn “dawn to darkness” (v. 13). Through this prophet, the Lord reminded His people of His power as He called them back to Himself. Because they had not obeyed Him, He said He would reveal Himself to them (v. 13). Although we see His judgment here, we know from elsewhere in the Bible of His sacrificial love in sending His Son to save us (see John 3:16). The power of the wind on this breezy day in the South of England reminded me of the sheer immensity of the Lord. If you feel the wind today, why not stop and ponder our all-powerful God? Father, thank You for Your power and love. Help us to daily rely on You. God through His love created the world. Praise Him! By Amy Boucher Pye INSIGHT The Bible uses many metaphors to describe God and His work in our lives: For example, God is a “shepherd” (Ps. 23:1; Isa. 40:11), a “rock” (Gen. 49:24), a “consuming fire” (Deut. 4:24), and a “spring of living water” (Jer. 2:13). But at the dawn of creation, God was likened to a powerful wind. Genesis 1:2 says “the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” The Hebrew word rendered “Spirit” in this verse means “wind.” We can’t see the wind, but we can feel the coolness of a gentle breeze and witness the raw power of a violent tornado uprooting trees and destroying everything in its path. The wind pictures for us God’s invisible presence, His sovereign will, His awesome power, and His mysterious ways. Jesus spoke of this same power of the Spirit of God at work in transforming our lives: “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit” (John 3:  .As you reflect on our powerful God, how does your heart respond? Sim Kay Tee Tags: creator , God's love , God's power |
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Our Daily Bread Imperfect, Yet Loved. Read: [url=www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+7%3A36%E2%80%9350]Luke 7:36–50[/url] Bible in a Year: [url=www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+37%E2%80%9339%3B+2+Peter+2+]Ezekiel 37–39; 2 Peter 2[/url] God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 In Japan, food products are immaculately prepared and packaged. Not only must they taste good but they must look good too. Often I wonder if I am purchasing the food or the packaging! Because of the Japanese emphasis on good quality, products with slight defects are often discarded. However, in recent years wakeari products have gained popularity. Wakeari means “there is a reason” in Japanese. These products are not thrown away but are sold at a cheap price “for a reason”—for example, a crack in a rice cracker. My friend who lives in Japan tells me that wakeari is also a catchphrase for people who are obviously less than perfect. Jesus loves all people—including the wakeari who society casts aside. When a woman who had lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at a Pharisee’s house, she went there and knelt behind Jesus at His feet, weeping (Luke 7:37–38). The Pharisee labeled her “a sinner” (v. 39), but Jesus accepted her. He spoke gently to her, assuring her that her sins were forgiven (v. 48). Jesus loves imperfect, wakeari people— which includes you and me. And the greatest demonstration of His love for us is that “while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5: . Asrecipients of His love, may we be conduits of His love to the flawed people around us so they too may know that they can receive God’s love despite their imperfections. I know I’m not perfect, Lord, so help me not to be hypocritical and pretend I have it all together. Open my heart to others in acceptance and love so that they might know Jesus’s concern for them. Broken people are made whole by God’s love. By Albert Lee Tags: God's love , salvation, sin |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 5:47am On Dec 03, 2017 |
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Our Daily Bread Waiting Read: [url=www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Micah+5%3A2%E2%80%934]Micah 5:2–4[/url] Bible in a Year: [url=www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+45%E2%80%9346%3B+1+John+2]Ezekiel 45–46; 1 John 2[/url] Bethlehem . . . out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel. Micah 5:2 “How much longer until it’s Christmas?” When my children were little, they asked this question repeatedly. Although we used a daily Advent calendar to count down the days to Christmas, they still found the waiting excruciating. We can easily recognize a child’s struggle with waiting, but we might underestimate the challenge it can involve for all of God’s people. Consider, for instance, those who received the message of the prophet Micah, who promised that out of Bethlehem would come a “ruler over Israel” (5:2) who would “stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD” (v. 4). The initial fulfillment of this prophecy came when Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Matt. 2:1) —after the people had waited some 700 years. But some of the prophecy’s fulfillment is yet to come. For we wait in hope for the return of Jesus, when all of God’s people will “live securely” and “his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth” (Mic. 5:4). Then we will rejoice greatly, for our long wait will be over. Most of us don’t find waiting easy, but we can trust that God will honor His promises to be with us as we wait (Matt. 28:20). For when Jesus was born in little Bethlehem, He ushered in life in all its fullness (see John 10:10)—life without condemnation. We enjoy His presence with us today while we eagerly wait for His return. We wait, Father God, and we hope. We wait, dear Jesus, as we long for peace to break out. We wait, comforting Spirit, for all the world to experience Your love. We wait for God’s promises, believing they will come true. By Amy Boucher Pye INSIGHT Christ’s second coming is also the theme of several New Testament passages. As Christ ascended into heaven, the angels told His disciples that Christ “will come back in the same way” they saw Him go (Acts 1:11). Jesus said His return would be unannounced and could occur at any moment; therefore, we are to “Be on guard! Be alert!” (Mark 13:33–37). The early Christians believed that Jesus’s return was “almost here” (Rom. 13:11–14). The apostle James encouraged believers to “be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near” (James 5:8; see also Rev. 1:3). The anticipation that Jesus could come any moment led some Christians in Thessalonica to become idle, quitting their jobs and waiting for Him to return. But Paul told them to get back to work and live meaningful lives (2 Thess. 3:11– 13). “While we [patiently] wait for the blessed hope” (Titus 2:13)—that wonderful day of Jesus’s return— we can ask the Spirit to help us to live “holy and godly lives . . . spotless, blameless and at peace with him” (2 Peter 3:11, 14). In what ways can you enjoy God’s presence today as you wait for Jesus’s return? Sim Kay Tee Tags: Christ's return, patience , waiting |
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Our Daily Bread Christmas At Macpherson Read: [url=www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1%3A68%E2%80%9375]Luke 1:68–75[/url] Bible in a Year: [url=www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1%3A68%E2%80%9375]Ezekiel 47–48; 1 John 3[/url] Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. Luke 1:68 About 230 families and individuals live at MacPherson Gardens, Block 72 in my neighborhood. Each person has his or her own life story. On the tenth floor resides an elderly woman whose children have grown up, gotten married, and moved out. She lives by herself now. Just a few doors away from her is a young couple with two kids—a boy and a girl. And a few floors below lives a young man serving in the army. He has been to church before; maybe he will visit again on Christmas Day. I met these people last Christmas when our church went caroling in the neighborhood to spread Christmas cheer. Every Christmas—as on the first Christmas—there are many people who do not know that God has entered into our world as a baby whose name is Jesus (Luke 1:68; 2:21). Or they do not know the significance of that event—it is “good news that will cause great joy for all the people” (2:10). Yes, all people! Regardless of our nationality, culture, gender, or financial status, Jesus came to die for us and offer us complete forgiveness so that we can be reconciled with Him and enjoy His love, joy, peace, and hope. All people, from the woman next door to the colleagues we have lunch with, need to hear this wonderful news! On the first Christmas, the angels were the bearers of this joyous news. Today, God desires to work through us to take the story to others. Lord, use me to touch the lives of others with the news of Your coming. The good news of Jesus’s birth is a source of joy for all people. By Poh Fang Chia INSIGHT One of the great themes of Luke’s gospel record is that it continually affirms that the message of Jesus’s death and resurrection is for everyone— not just for Israel. Today’s devotional declares that Christ’s coming would “cause great joy for all the people” (2:10). This important message continues later in this chapter when Simeon says that salvation is prepared in the “sight of all nations” and that Israel’s Messiah is both “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel” (vv. 30– 32). At the conclusion of Luke’s account, the risen Christ tells the two disciples on the Emmaus road that “repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem” (24:47). This message was not intended for Israel alone, nor are we to keep it to ourselves. The entire world is the object of God’s love. For more on sharing your faith, see the Discovery Series booklet Truth with Love: Sharing the Story of Jesus . Bill Crowder Tags: Christmas, hope , Jesus' birth , joy |
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Our Daily Bread It's ALL a Gift Read: [url=www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A1%E2%80%939]Ephesians 2:1–9[/url] Bible in a Year: [url=www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+5%E2%80%938%3B+Revelation+2]Hosea 5–8; Revelation 2[/url] For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 London’s Café Rendezvous has nice lighting, comfortable couches, and the smell of coffee in the air. What it doesn’t have are prices. Originally started as a business by a local church, the café was transformed a year after it started. The managers felt that God was calling them to do something radical— make everything on the menu free. Today you can order a coffee, cake, or sandwich without cost. There isn’t even a donation jar. It’s all a gift. I asked the manager why they were so generous. “We’re just trying to treat people the way God treats us,” he said. “God gives to us whether we thank him or not. He’s generous to us beyond our imaginations.” Jesus died to rescue us from our sins and reconcile us with God. He rose from the grave and is alive now. Because of this, every wrong thing we’ve done can be forgiven, and we can have new life today (Eph. 2:1–5). And one of the most amazing things about this is that it is all free. We can’t buy the new life Jesus offers. We can’t even donate toward the cost (vv. 8–9). It’s all a gift. As the folks at Café Rendezvous serve their cakes and coffees, they give people a glimpse of God’s generosity. You and I are offered eternal life for free because Jesus has paid the bill. Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. Revelation 22:17 Eternal life is a free gift ready to be received. By Sheridan Voysey INSIGHT What does the phrase “dead in your sins” mean? (Eph. 2:1). Dead means lifeless, powerless, inanimate. It means we were incapable of doing anything to change our situation. Sin refers to our rebellion against God. Humanity instinctively rejects God, and this rebellion is expressed through words, deeds, and attitudes. The spiritually dead have no relationship with God. To be spiritually dead means we are completely cut off from Him and unable to reach out to Him. We cannot fix the things we’ve done that offended Him. We can’t apologize to God for rebelling against Him, for pretending He doesn’t exist, and for living as though we are God. Any solution to our deadness must come from somewhere other than us. Through Jesus God took action to bring our spiritually dead hearts to life and restore us to a right relationship with Him. What amazing grace! Adapted from Grace: Accepting God’s Gift to You by Constantine Campbell. Read more at discoveryseries.org/q0613 . Tags: eternal life , gifts, salvation |
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[font=Times New Roman]Our Daily Bread Thursday 4, January 2017 What Do The Experts Say? Read: John 5:31–40 | Bible in a Year: Genesis 10–12; Matthew 4 These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life. John 5:39–40 Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby writes of the “uncanny ability of experts to get things hopelessly, cataclysmically wrong.” A quick glance at recent history shows he’s right. The great inventor Thomas Edison, for instance, once declared that talking movies would never replace silent films. And in 1928, Henry Ford declared, “People are becoming too intelligent ever to have another war.” Countless other predictions by “experts” have missed the mark badly. Genius obviously has its limits. Only one Person is completely reliable, and He had strong words for some so- called experts. The religious leaders of Jesus’s day claimed to have the truth. These scholars and theologians thought they knew what the promised Messiah would be like when He arrived. Jesus cautioned them, “You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life.” Then He pointed out how they were missing the heart of the matter. “These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life” (John 5:39–40). As another new year gets underway, we’ll hear predictions ranging from the terrifying to the wildly optimistic. Many of them will be stated with a great deal of confidence and authority. Don’t be alarmed. Our confidence remains in the One at the very heart of the Scriptures. He has a firm grip on us and on our future. Father, whenever we are troubled or alarmed, help us to seek You. We commit this coming year and all it holds to You. Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. By Tim Gusaurson INSIGHT An Old Testament example of “experts” who missed the mark is the account of the “wise men” in the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar ordered them to explain his dreams, but these experts admitted, “No one can reveal it to the king except the gods, and they do not live among humans” (2:11). However, God enabled Daniel to explain the dreams, and he told the king: “No wise man . . . can explain . . . the mystery. . . , but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries” (vv. 27–28). The king’s experts were right to say no one can reveal mysteries except God, but they were clearly wrong that God does “not live among humans” (v. 11). The Scriptures tell us, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14). How does knowing Jesus is God and lives in us through the Spirit give you confidence in this world of uncertainty? Sim Kay Tee Our Daily Bread Topics: Christ Savior & Messiah Trust in God Tags: fear , future, trust in God |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 10:25pm On Dec 08, 2018 |
New post. You'll end 2018 well. Victorious! |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 1:26pm On Dec 10, 2018 |
SUMMARY OF FREEDOM Whether from slavery, demon possession failure stagnation sin colonisation deceit Your key to freedom from all negative forces and slavery is hidden in God's WORD: John 8:32 King James Version (KJV) And ye shall KNOW THE TRUTH, and the truth shall make you FREE. The truth is FEAR OF GOD which is the beginning of Wisdom. Proverbs 2:4 Revelation 14:7 "FEAR GOD AND GIVE GLORY TO HIM, FOR THE HOUR OF JUDGEMENT IS COME: AND WORSHIP HIM THAT MADE HEAVEN, AND EARTH, AND THE SEA, AND THE FOUNTAINS OF THE WATERS." That Gospel of Truth Ephesians 6:14 (an armor that covers the loins) can save humanity (offsprings). This is the first weapon of The Victory War! |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 7:56pm On Dec 11, 2018 |
JOY TO THE WORLD! Understanding The Times: Colours of Christmas Whether Christ-mass, Yuletide, Luke 2: 10 "Fear not: for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto US is born this day in the city of David A SAVIOUR, which is CHRIST THE LORD." Jesus Christ did not give emphasis on celebration of his birthday because he clearly saw it as less trivial to HIS MISSION; to do GOD'S WORK of Saving us! Nevertheless, we ought to celebrate it with GREAT JOY. So many articles site the season as one pagans use to observe the end of the season/year, and a certain time when the church were massacred by the agents of satan. This celebration should be done without ceasing; at all seasons, not just December. The colours of Christmas as we know it are RED, GREEN, & WHITE. Red: the colour of love and sacrifice. John 3:16 FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD... Green: Life that loving God Almighty brings. Psalm 1:1-3 The man whose trust is the LORD, his leaf shall be evergreen White: Wisdom and truth are like white wool! The truth is the knowledge of and fear of God Almighty as the True Creator. Now brethren, let's not be distracted by evil pyramid trees, sinterklass and too much merriment and forget the reason for the season. A look at the poem Twas The Night Before Christmas will give you a picture of who this claus is; HE'S NOT JESUS but a deceiver who'd enriched his belly with the jelly of the blood of matyrs. Let's celebrate GOD WITH LOVE, LIFE AND DIVINE WISDOM. LOVE OF CHRIST TO YOU ALL! Praise God, Hallelujah! Tags: Love God Christmas Santa Gifts Surprise Shopping Truth Guardians Messiah Tree of life |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 5:17pm On Dec 13, 2018 |
a Happy fulfilled life |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 7:22am On Dec 14, 2018 |
happy life NOW |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 12:17pm On Dec 14, 2018 |
Liberty indeed |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 11:14am On Dec 17, 2018 |
Another blessed day |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 3:46pm On Dec 19, 2018 |
The devil is a straight faced shameless liar of course you knew that from the beginning. be wise |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 12:57pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
The devil created nothing but only transforms, camouflages and recycles; he has an end even. |
| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 10:12am On Jan 14, 2019 |
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| Re: 10 TACTICS OF THE ADVERSARY & POWER TOOLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO OVERCOME THEM by Nobody: 12:34pm On Jan 24, 2019 |
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