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Acts 5:41, NIV
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Acts 5:41, NIV The apostles chose to rejoice in the presence of God despite of the suffering that they experienced. For them, sacrificing their lives for the sake of the gospel is already a great victory. Not everyone is given the chance to experience these kinds of moments. Instead of focusing on the difficulties that they were facing, the apostles chose to be happy because they felt grateful that God gave them the privilege to serve Jesus. They were beaten, and they went through pain. But this doesn’t stop them from serving…
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Acts 5:9, NIV
Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! Acts 5:29, NIV Peter and the apostles said these words while they were being questioned by the high priest. They are commanded not to preach in Jesus’ Name, but then the apostles don’t stop sharing the gospel. Because of this, they were persecuted. But even though Jesus’ disciples experienced this difficult moment, still, they kept their faith. They are determined to obey God and not mere humans. You see, just like these apostles, there are moments when we experience persecution because of our faith. And this is a great reminder for us not to obey mere…
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Acts 1:3, NIV
After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Acts 1:3, NIV Jesus is alive. He won the victory. His disciples witnessed the physical evidence of the biggest miracle that this world had ever experienced. Jesus rose again. It means that He already conquered death. He didn’t even stay with His disciples for only a few hours. Instead, He appeared to them over a period of forty days. Jesus didn’t leave them without preparing their hearts. He continued to speak about the Kingdom of God.…
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John 19:30, NIV
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30, NIV It is finished. Jesus died on the cross to save us from eternal suffering. He already gave up everything just to give us a chance to experience life with Him. He already went through so much pain just to set us free from bondage. It is finished. Jesus already won the victory. He defeated death. He conquered the enemy. This means that if you believe in Him with all your heart, then you will also experience His victory. You will also be given a chance…
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John 17:11, NI
I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. John 17:11, nIV This is the cry of Jesus for His disciples. He humbly lifted them up to God. He knows that any time soon, God the Father will take Him to heaven. That’s why He was praying for those that God entrusted to Him. He asked for their protection because He knew the things that they would experience. They will go through persecution…
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Just because you are in Pain doesn’t mean you are Defeated.
Those who choose to love will somehow experience pain in life. Every relationship that involves human beings will go through tests or hardships. It’s because we are all imperfect. We live in a broken world that longs for healing and grace. And as long as you are still breathing and still surrounded by people, then expect certain days when you will feel frustrated and in pain because of the mistakes that your loved ones committed. And this doesn’t mean that you should stop loving others. You can never live a fulfilled life without love. It’s one of the most essential ingredients that will help you stay motivated. All you need…
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Day 488 – John 6:38
For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. John 6:38, NIV Jesus came here on earth to do the Father’s will. He did everything that God asked Him to do, even if it cost Him His life. He received the pain and the suffering just to fulfill what’s written in the scripture. You see, Jesus didn’t live according to His own will. He humbly depends on our Heavenly Father. He chose to walk on the path that our Father wants Him to follow. May what Jesus did remind us to also obey God. Let’s humbly follow…
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Day 471 – Luke 23:46
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:46, nIV These are the last words that Jesus said before He died on the cross. In His last breath, Jesus chose to commit His spirit to our Heavenly Father despite all the pain and suffering that He experienced. He didn’t resent the will of God. Jesus chose to humbly accept it. He didn’t feel bitter because God chose to save us rather than Him. He lived and died according to God’s purpose and timeline. His life is a very wonderful reminder for us to…
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Day 468 – Luke 22:42
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42, nIV This was Jesus’ prayer the night before He was arrested and crucified. It wasn’t an easy thing for Him to do. Imagine He will shed His blood and carry the wrath of the Father so that we will have the chance to experience eternity with Him. This moment is so heartbreaking. Jesus even asked God to take the cup from Him. He knows that what He is about to experience is so excruciating. But despite what He felt, He chose to acknowledge the will of the Father. He humbly…
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Day 429 – Luke 9:23
Then He said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23, NIV Jesus didn’t promise a life full of fun and adventures. In fact, He said that those who want to be His disciples must learn to deny themselves. It means there will be moments when you need to forget yourself and choose to follow His will. We need to learn how to serve others and not just satisfy our selfish desires. Aside from that, Jesus also encouraged His disciples to take up their cross, which means that there will be challenges along the way.…
