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God Will Send His Help
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists. Acts 12:7,NIV Peter was arrested and put into prison when he experienced this supernatural moment. Who would have thought that an angel would appear and help him? This is one of the stories in the Bible that reminds us that God can do the impossible. He rescued Peter from death. He commanded His angels to help and guide Peter on his way out. At the same time, the church also prayed for him. Imagine,…
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Romans 12:12, NIV
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans12:12, NIV Let the joy of the Lord penetrate your soul. Remember that in Him, you will always receive everlasting hope. So when you go through suffering and challenges, just stay patient. Hold on to His promises. Do not give up. Focus on the blessings around you. He provided you with more than enough resources. So, instead of thinking about the bad things that you experienced, just remember that God is always there. His grace surrounds you. He is giving you the strength that you need. Focus on His power, and lift up everything that you can’t control through prayers. …
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Romans 10:13, NIV
For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13, NIV When you are in pain and broken, when you can’t feel the presence of God in the midst of the storm, then keep in mind that you can always call upon the name of the Lord. Come to Him when you are weary and sad. Seek Him when you can’t find the answers. Put Him first, especially when you are bombarded by so many unexpected situations. Trust God. Let Him be your “one call away” friend. And God will be there. He will redeem you. He will save you from pain. He will give…
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Romans 10:9, NIV
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9, NIV This is how you will be saved. You need to declare that Jesus is Lord. It means that you acknowledge Him as the King of your life. You accepted Him as your God and Savior. You chose to treat Him as your redeemer. You need to believe that God raised Him from the dead. Jesus defeated death. He overcame the grave. And because He rose on the third day, we are now given the chance to experience eternity with Him. Jesus’ resurrection…
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Dear God, Thank you for teaching me what Humility is through the pain that I encountered
You are so good, Lord. You are so amazing in all your ways. You allowed things to happen not to punish or destroy me, but it’s there to give me lessons I can never forget. Thank you for the painful things that you allowed me to experience. Because in those moment, I slowly realize what it truly means to depend on you. In times when I can find my way out, your goodness reminds me that I always have a Savior. I may asked you before to take away the pain, but thank you Lord for not listening. Those heartbreaking seasons led me to humbly rely on your strength. You…
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Acts 22:21, NIV
“Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’ ” Acts 22:21, NIV Jesus commanded Paul to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. Our Savior didn’t only save the people of Israel, but He wants everyone to be saved, including those who are not Jews. He is a God who intentionally used Paul and other people’s lives to become a vessel of His love. And Paul responded to His call. He offered his life for the sake of preaching the good news. He sacrificed and faced the pain of persecution just to obey Jesus. Our heavenly Father loves everyone, and He will use…
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Acts 22:10, NIV
“‘What shall I do, Lord? I asked. ‘Get up,’ the Lord said, ‘and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.’ Acts 22: 10, NIV When Paul supernaturally encountered Jesus, he realized who he truly was. And that’s when he learned to submit to our Savior. He humbly asked Him about the things that He needed to do, and that’s when He was instructed to go to Damascus. There, he will know the purpose that Jesus had already orchestrated for him. You see, Paul used to persecute the followers of Jesus, but that doesn’t stop our Savior from using him for the…
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Acts 18: 9-10, NIV
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city. Acts 18:9-10, NIV Jesus was with Paul while he was preaching to the people in Corinth. He commanded Him to keep on speaking, for He was with Him. He even assured Paul that no one was going to attack and harm him because He had many people in that city. You see, Jesus never leaves Paul’s side as he continues to preach the good news. And…
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Acts 15:11, NIV
No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are. Acts15:11, NIV Peter addressed these words to the apostles while they were talking about the Gentile’s circumcision and following the law of Moses. He reminded them that just like the Gentiles, the Jews are also saved through the grace of our Lord. They are being purified not by following the law, but it’s all about faith. It’s by grace that all of us receive the salvation that we don’t deserve. This is a great reminder for us not to put heavy burdens on our brothers and sisters that we didn’t…
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Acts 11: 21, NIV
The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. Acts 11:21, NIV The Lord was with His disciples. He never leaves them alone. He is a good God who makes way for His people. He moves in every heart. As His disciples shared the gospel, the Lord’s spirit was also with them. He was there giving them the grace and support that they need. So if you happen to also share the good news to those who are broken and lost, then know that you are not alone. God is with you. His presence is guiding and protecting you. You may…
