His Word
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Faith Is The Assurance That What God Said Will Come To Pass
He gave him no inheritance here, not even enough ground to set his foot on. But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time Abraham had no child. Acts 7:5, NIV When Stephen gave a speech to the Sanhedrin, he shared the story of Abraham. He emphasized those moments when God gave Abraham a promise despite having no child. He said that Abraham’s descendant would possess the land that God showed him. This is a beautiful reminder for all of us. We have certain aspects in life wherein just like Abraham, it seems like we have nothing. We would…
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Stop Eating Cheap Candy
Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy; do you want junk like that in your belly? Proverbs 18:8, MSG We are living in a world where we are surrounded by so much information. Social media was somehow filled with various contents that would either build or break someone. It is filled with gossips that greatly disrespect other people. Not knowing that listening to those things is like eating cheap candy. It’s actually a junk that would somehow destroy our soul. That’s why this proverb is a great reminder for us to focus on things that matter to God. Entertaining information that destroys someone’s life is not a good thing.…
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Keep Your Faith Even When You Are Accused Or Misunderstood
All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. Acts 6:15, NIV Stephen was a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. He boldly testified about who Jesus is. He also performed miracles and wonders among the people. Because of this, opposition arose, and some members of the synagogue argued with him. He was brought before the Sanhedrin, and he heard false accusations from people who opposed his beliefs. They were looking intently at Stephen. And instead of seeing a terrified man, what they saw was a face of an angel. Perhaps Stephen was…
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Paul Became A Blessing Even Though He Was Held As A Prisoner
Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ Acts 27:23-24, NIV Paul was held as a prisoner and sailed to Rome. He was in the middle of a situation that was not favorable and comfortable. But even though he went through some trials, he still managed to encourage the people around him. The ship where he was boarded encountered storms. People were already losing hope, but an angel of God reminded him of…
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If You Find Wisdom, Your Hope Will Not Be Cut Off
Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:14, NIV Wisdom. We seldom hear this word from the world. Most of the time, we only hear the words smart, brilliant, intelligent, practical, or perhaps excellent. But the word ‘wisdom’ is like a rare treasure that we somehow hear from people who are not that influential, rich, or famous. It’s a gift hidden behind the words written in the bible. Sad to say, few people only received it since it’s not necessarily considered important in the eyes of the world.…
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Turn To God And Share To Him What You Truly Feel
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish. Psalms 25: 16-17, NIV The verses in the book of Psalms were like prayers from the heart of David. It contains His deepest cry and longing in moments of sadness and pain. In times of trouble and victory, David would express his worship of God through hymns and songs. And in Psalms 25, David reminded us that he was also human. He also felt lonely. His heart was also troubled. But despite this, he fixed his gaze on the Lord and reminded himself that…
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When You Are Considered Worthy To Suffer Shame For God’s Name
So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. Acts 5:41, NASB The apostles of Jesus were interrogated before the council and high priest because they kept on sharing the word of God despite their warnings. Their faith was questioned, and their lives were threatened. But the most amazing part was they didn’t feel any disappointments or frustrations. Instead, they rejoiced with what they experienced. Because for them, it’s a great honor to be considered as worthy to suffer for Jesus. They took it as a privilege to go through difficulties for His name’s…
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We Just Need To Consistently Follow His Will Even If Sometimes, It Hurts
All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. Psalms 25:10, NIV Have you ever tried following God and eventually experienced pain along the journey? Have you ever felt so disappointed because of the things that He allowed you to go through? There are just days when we feel like God is not present. And we also have this mindset that when He gives us His covenant, then the journey will be perfect. But in reality, there are always challenges and difficulties. That’s why we need to constantly remind ourselves about what David said, “All the ways of the Lord…
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It Is By Grace That We Have Been Saved
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV Salvation is not based on what we do or the sacrifices we made for God. It’s not about our own efforts or strength. But it’s all about grace and faith. This is the reason why we shouldn’t think that God will lead His children to Heaven because of the good things that they did. If this is the case, then someone would boast and count their efforts. It’s grace that will lead us to experience eternity…
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When The People Around Us Experience The Consequences Of Our Bad Decisions
“Pick me up and throw me into the sea,” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.” Jonah 1:12, NIV Jonah was a prophet who once disobeyed God’s instruction. He was commanded to go to the city of Nineveh and preach against it. But Jonah ran away and went to another place. He tried to flee from the Lord by riding a boat. But then, God sent a great wind on the sea and a violent storm. The sailors were so afraid. And then, they cast lots to know who’s responsible for the calamity. And the…
