Archive for October, 2008

Life of Abundance… (John 10:10) 241008

Friday, October 24th, 2008

The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly. (John 10:10)
 
 
Jesus came not to judge, but to save (John 3:17). But the question is: what is Jesus saving us for? What are we saved for? Are we saved for living a miserable [...]

Come and have breakfast… (John 21:12) 231008

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples ventured to question Him, “Who are You?” knowing that it was the Lord. (John 21:12)
 
Every morning, I have to pack breakfast for my wife to bring to office to eat. It is a mad rush almost every morning, especially after we have our [...]

Hang in there… (Romans 8:28) 221008

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
 
 
I am led to reflect upon my life when I read this verse. I recall the season in my life whereby I am so determined to be [...]

Grave to Grace… (Matthew 28:1) 211008

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. (Matthews 28:1)
 
I am in the midst of preparing a sermon to be preached 3 Sundays from now. I am so stressed out because I don’t even have [...]

body of… (Matthew 27:58) 201008

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given over to him. (Matthew 27:58)
 
Today is Monday and it is my off day. I can possibly sleep in more, but I have chosen to wake up earlier to pray and help my wife to get prepare [...]

Gave up… (John 19:30) 171008

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

When Jesus therefore had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head, and gave up His spirit. (John 19:30)
 
 
It is finished. Jesus had finished what He needed to do on earth and returned to His Father in heaven. He had come to earth, born of a virgin, grew up [...]

Bear & Carry… (Isaiah 53:4) 161008

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Surely our griefs He Himself bore,
And our sorrows He carried;
Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken,
Smitten of God, and afflicted. (Isaiah 53:4)
 
I am saddened when I read about the news of recent economy crisis. It is not because I have suffered any loss due to this crisis, it is because I read about how ordinary folks [...]

No condemnation… (Romans 8:1) 151008

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Rom 8:1)
 
 
Sometime, I am really amazed by the imagination I have, or rather amazed by the imagination God has given to me.
 
I imagine that I had killed someone in the rage of my anger. I was presented in court; the judge pronounced [...]

The Scripture might be fulfilled… (John 19:23-24) 141008

Monday, October 13th, 2008

The soldiers therefore, when they had crucified Jesus, took His outer garments and made four parts, a part to every soldier and also the tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece. They said therefore to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, to decide whose it shall [...]

Jesus coming… (John 1:29) 131008

Monday, October 13th, 2008

The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29)
It is already 5pm when I am writing this. I am not too sure if I should even write, but anyway, I still write. I write, not because of obligation, [...]