Right Wisdom

Meditation:
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom” (Proverbs 4:7).

Explanation:
God wants us to know Him better. He wants us to know what to do in every situation. He wants us to have His wisdom so we can live the abundant life He has prepared for us. Wisdom is simply knowing the mind of God about a particular thing. It’s found in the Word of God. Proverbs says that when we reverence and honor the Lord, it opens the door to wisdom in our life. God’s wisdom is not like earthly wisdom. In other words, God’s wisdom won’t always make sense to your natural mind. For instance, the world’s wisdom says in order to increase, keep what you have. God’s wisdom says to give what you have and it shall be given back to you in greater measure. God’s wisdom is supreme. How do you “get” wisdom? First of all, James tells us simply to ask for it. And then open your heart to the Word of God; obey His commands and honor Him. As you are diligent to seek wisdom, you will find it. As you honor the Lord, He will honor you. He’ll pour out His favor on you, and you’ll live in wisdom and blessing all the days of your life.

Meron ba tayong kaalaman na pansarili lang natin, di ba ang kaalaman ay nagbubuhat sa Diyos, kaya humiling tayo sa Kanya upang tayo ay pagkalooban. Sapagkat likas na sa atin na sinusubukan lahat ng bagay bago pa lang tayo lalapit sa Diyos, kung wala na talagang magagawa sa sariling kakayahan. Tama ba ang ganito, di ba mali at kapag ka minsan pa nga kapahamakan tayo nasasadlak. Kaya bakit hindi natin ugaliin na sa Diyos humingi ng kaalaman sa lahat ng ating pangangailangan upang maging tiyak ang ating katagumpayan at tama ang ating mga gagawin sa ating buhay.

Father in heaven, thank You for the privilege to boldly come before Your throne of grace. I humbly ask You for wisdom, for understanding, for Your direction. I receive it all now, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Builder

Meditation:
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up…” (I Thessalonians 5:11).

Explanation:
God designed us to live in relationship with others. He wants us to help each other grow. None of us will reach our highest potential by ourselves. We need people in our lives to encourage us, and we need to encourage the people in our lives and help them reach their potential. The word “encourage” means to “urge forward.” Many times you can see things in other people that they don’t see themselves. You can see their strengths and talents. You can see that God has a special plan for them even though they may be going through a difficult time. Don’t assume that people see what you see in them. Take a moment and encourage them either with a kind word or a simple note. There might be a special gift you can give that will remind them of their goal or dream. In whatever way you can, urge the people in your life to keep moving forward. If you’ll be a people builder and help others fulfill their dreams, God will help you fulfill your dreams also, and you’ll live in blessing all the days of your life.

Minsan na talakay ko na ito sa aking blog http://jmhe-blogko.blogspot.com sa kategoryang Meeting Together (short cut link) "sin or life". Malaki kasi ang kinalaman nito sa ating ginagawang pagsasama-sama sa sambahan, itoy nagdudulot sa atin ng kalakasan at paalalahanan sa isat-isa at sinusunod natin kung ano ang sinasabi sa kasulatan na wag kaligtaan ang padalo sa mga pagtitipon. Kailangan natin itong lahat sa ating buhay espiritual.

Father in heaven, thank You for the people You have placed in my life. Help me build them up and find creative ways to urge them forward to Your glory. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Set Apart

Meditation:
“But now since you have been set free from sin…you have your present reward in holiness and its end is eternal life” (Romans 6:22).

Explanation:
Holiness is a powerful force in our lives. It leads us to eternal life. Holiness simply means being “set apart.” You are set apart when you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He makes His home in you, and His holiness lives on the inside of you, too. The Bible tells us that without holiness, no one can see God. God sets us apart and calls us His own, but it’s up to us to continue living a life that is set apart from sin and destructive influences. We have to set ourselves apart from our old ways, old behaviors, and old mindsets. Remember, God chose to set you apart for Himself because He loves you. He doesn’t want anything to keep you from His promises and blessings. Make the decision to let go of anything that would hold you back today. Remember, you are set apart for God’s purposes. Let that sink down into your heart today and fill you with hope. As you embrace holiness and live a life that is set apart, you will see God, and you will live the abundant life He has in store for you!

Dapat ganito ang mangyari sa bawat isa sa atin pagkatapos na tanggapin natin ang ating Panginoong Hesus bilang tagapaglitas. Subalit iilan sa atin ang nakaka-sumpong ng tamang daan ayon sa hinihingi ng kasulatan na tayo'y magpaka-banal sapagkat ang Diyos ay banal. Sa ating pagsusumikap na masunod ang layunin ng Diyos sa atin, tatanggap tayo ng buhay na walang hanggan. Dapat ito ang ating laging isa-isip sapagkat tayo'y inihiwalay na ni Hesus mula sa kadiliman patungo sa kaliwanagan, kaya dapat tayo'y magsikap na masunod ito. Marami ang hindi naniniwala sa ganitong pamamaraan, ang alam nila ay gumawa sa sariling kapamaraanan, sa kanilang kakayanan, nakalimutan na tanging Diyos lamang ang makagagawa noon sa ating mga buhay.

Father in heaven, thank You for setting me apart and making me holy in Your sight. I choose to live a life that is set apart and pleasing to You. Fill me with Your peace and power today so I can honor You always. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Righteousness

Meditation:
“Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness” (Galatians 3:6).

Explanation:
So many people today are looking for ways to be righteous or to be in “right standing” with God. The Bible simply says that when we believe God, that’s righteousness. The proof, or evidence, of our faith in Him is found in our actions. The Bible says that faith without works is dead. That means, when we really believe something, our actions will support what we believe. Because Abraham believed God, he obeyed His word and left his father’s land even when he didn’t even know where he was going. In the same way, when we believe God, we have to leave some things behind in order to embrace the new life He has in store. As you let go of the old and, by faith, embrace God’s promises, know that He is leading you down paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake! Keep believing, keep stepping out, knowing that your best days are ahead of you. As you follow His leading, you’ll walk in righteousness and live the abundant life He has in store for you.

Katuwiran ng isang tao yan ang ibig ipakahulugan ng sitas sa itaas, at ito'y makakamit sa ating pananampalataya sa Diyos. Tama simple lang ang hinihingi pananampalataya. tiwala, pagkilala sa Diyos sa pangalan ng ating Panginoong Hesus. Subalit, diyan tayo lahat bumabagsak kapag pananampalataya na ang pinag-uusapan, sapagkat tayo'y nagsasabi lamang ng pananalig sa ating bibig subalit wala itong kalakip na gawa, na isang sangkap yun upang matawag na pananalig ang iyong sinabi. Ibig sabihin meron tayong gagawin upang mabuhay ang pananalig na ating sinasabi hindi lamang ito lumalabas sa bibig, kundi nakikita sa gawa. Yan ang ginawa ni Abraham kahit hindi niya alam kung saan siya pupunta ng inutusan ng Diyos, sumunod lang siya. Kaya sangkap ng pananalig ang pagsunod.

Father in heaven, today I choose to accept and believe Your Word by faith. Thank You for making me righteous and help me to follow You all the days of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Honoring Always

Meditation:

"Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee." Exodus 20:12

Explanation:

Whether you are young or old, you can honor your parents. How? By showing respect. Leviticus 19:3 says, "Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my Sabbaths: I am the LORD your God." Now that word "fear" doesn't mean to quake in the presence of your parents. That is, you are to have a holy respect for your father and your mother. You may say, "But, my parents are not worthy of respect." With all due respect, you aren't either. None of us are worthy. Only perfect children can demand perfect parents, and no children are perfect. Our parents are imperfect. We are imperfect. But God is holy, and He says that we are to respect our parents.

Yung takot, respeto at paggalang sa magulang ang unti unti ng nawawala ngayon sa lahat ng mga kabataan, bakit ito nawawala na. Sino ang dapat sisihin dito? Ang magulang ba, kapaligiran o ang mga bagay na nakikita sa paligid. O hindi nabasa ng mga bata ang sinabi ng Diyos patungkol dito na mahalin, respetohin at igalang ang mga magulang natin. Kahit pa mga Kristiyano na, may mga bata na minsan wala rin paggalang, respeto sa magulang. Sa mga ganitong pangyayari dapat na magawan o pansinin ng mga magulang ang mga bagay na ganito upang hindi lumala pa. Yan ang pagkukulang ng mga magulang habang bata pa ang mga anak nila. Hinahayaan lang at hindi itinuturo ang dapat na mangyari.

What's your relationship like with your parents? If you've been showing less than the type of biblical respect that God requires, then begin today to turn that around for His glory!

Good Gifts

Meditation
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father…” (James 1:17).

Explanation:
God has so many good and perfect gifts in store for you. Not only does He offer eternal life through His Son, Jesus, but the Bible is filled with His generous and abundant promises in this life. He wants to bless you with provision and supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. He wants to pour out His abundant favor on you and cause everything you do to prosper. He wants to bless you with spiritual gifts to make you strong in your inner man. He wants you to enjoy your job and be proud of your work at the end of the day. These are all gifts from God. Every good gift from God is meant to draw us closer to Him. Often times, people have a picture of God shaped by experiences that have happened in the past, or experiences with their earthly father. I encourage you today to let go of any past ideas and see God according to His Word. He is good and faithful, and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him! Seek Him today and experience the life of blessing He has in store for you!

Ano ang ibig sabihin ng sitas na ito na “mabuti ang kaluob at wagas na kaloob ay nagbuhat sa langit”? Ibig bang sabihin yung masamang kaloob ay di galing sa Diyos? Pero may sinasabi sa Isaias 45:7 – na ang Diyos ang nabibigay ng anumang bagay. Ang ibig sabihin nito ay ang lahat ng bagay na mula sa Diyos ay lahat makabubuti sa tao, ito man ay masama o mabuti, sapagkat alam ng Diyos kung ano yung makakabuti sa atin. Kaya nga sabi Niya ipagpasalamat ang lahat ng kaganapan, pangyayari, natatanggap natin sa buhay.

Father in heaven, thank You for Your good and perfect gifts. I open my heart to You today and ask that You help me see Your goodness so that I can know You more. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Trials!!

Meditation:

Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people." 1 Chronicles 16:8

Explanation:

If you are a child of God, you ought to be able to thank God every moment of every day no matter what happens to you. Have you ever stopped to thank God for the water that you drink? Did you know that in some third world countries the majority of the population doesn't have reasonably pure drinking water? Millions of people die annually just from water related diseases. If you wear a hearing aide, do you ever thank God for that? Some people wish they had a hearing aide. If you are a student in the midst of final exams, do you thank God that you have an exam to take? There are many who wish they could afford college. Do you thank God for your next breath?

Ang pinakamahirap siguro gawin eh yung sinasabi natin na hindi natin ginagawa, ano yun? Yun bang sasabihin na anuman ang pagsubok sa buhay haharapin at ipagpapasalamat sa Diyos. Pero pagnariyan na ang pagsubok bagkus ipagpasalamat, minsan nasisisi pa ang Diyos. Ganito na ba talaga ang tao? Pero ito ang problema sa tao hindi nakikita yung biyaya ng Diyos na magagawa Niya sa oras ng pagsubok, sapagkat laging kinakaya ng tao ang anumang dumarating sa kanya, ang Diyos sa huli na lang pag sa tingin ng tao wala na siyang masulingan. Ano ang itinuturo sa atin ng salita Niya, pasalamatan natin Siya sa anumang pag-subok sa ating buhay.

Take whatever it is that looks like a trial in your life today and thank God for it! Thank Him every time the thought enters your mind to grumble or complain.

On Your Heart

Meditation:
“They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts…” (Romans 2:15).

Explanation:
In the Old Testament, God’s commands were written on stone tablets and kept in the tabernacle. Now, we are living according to the New Testament, and when we accept Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior, we become His temple. He lives in us, and He engraves His promises and commands in our hearts. How can you be sure of this? This verse goes on to say that your conscience, or inner man, has a stronger knowledge of what is right and what is wrong; what you should and shouldn’t do. You are drawn to follow the Word of God. That’s the Spirit of God on the inside of you, guiding and directing you. As you follow His leading, your ability to hear and know Him is strengthened. But if you choose to bypass that prompting on the inside, your heart can become hard which will affect your ability to hear Him in the future. Make the decision today to demonstrate that God’s law is written on your heart by quickly obeying His leading. As you do, He’ll guide you down the path of blessing, and you’ll experience the abundant life He has in store for you!

Kapag sinabing kautusan ito’y dapat sundin diba. Subalit sa mga kautusan na alam nating galing, ibinigay ng Diyos iilan lamang ang may pagsisikap na sundin ito. Ngayon sinasabi na isulat sa ating mga puso, ano ba ang ibig ipakahulugan nito sa atin. Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng “nakasulat sa ating puso”? Parang ang linaw nito na ibinigay na sa atin o iniukit na sa ating puso ang gagawin na lang natin ay ang sundin, ipamuhay at ipagpasalamat sa Diyos. Ibig sabihin ibinigay na sa atin ang mga gagawin natin ang pag-sunod na lang ang problema, sapagkat mahirap kalaban ang sariling isip at pagpapasya.

Heavenly Father, thank You for making Your home in me and for guiding me down the path of peace and blessing. Help me to clearly follow Your promptings all the days of my life and honor You in all I do. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Help Others Succeed

Meditation:
“Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you” (Ecclesiastes 11:1 NLT).

Explanation:
God’s system works on the principle of sowing and reaping. What you pour out will come back to you in increased measure. When you give generously, a generous harvest will return to you. When you help others succeed, you will find abundant success on your path, too. What are you investing in the lives of the people around you? Are you helping others get ahead? There are people in your life who hold the keys for you to reach your full potential. These are people that God has placed in your life for you to help along. The higher they rise up, the higher you will rise up. When you give generously of your time, talent, and resources, you are setting yourself up for greater success. People will come across your path that will help you grow and reach your full potential. But you have to do your part to step out and sow the seed. Be on the lookout for ways you can help others. As you give of yourself to help others grow, you’ll rise higher and live the abundant life He has in store for you.

Simple lang naman ang kalakaran sa buhay sabi nga “kung ano ang yung inihasik, yun din ang iyong aanihin”. Kapag masama ang iyong ginawa katagumpayan ay di mapapala at kung ayon ka sa Diyos pagpapala ay lubos. Pero marami ang nagtatanong bakit kung sino pa ang gumagawa ng masama ay siya pang nagtatagumpay at sila yung mayayaman. Pero sabi sa kasulatan mag-impok ka ng kayamanan sa langit huwag dito sa lupa.. Nasagot ba yung tanong….

Father in heaven, I open my heart to Your heart. I invite You to use me to be a blessing in the lives of others. Show me where to invest my time, talent, and resources for Your glory. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Choose Blessing

Meditation:
“I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live…” (Deuteronomy 30:19).

Explanation:
God desires that you live in blessing in every area of your life. He’s given promises in His Word and has established a plan for you to live in total victory. He promises to give you the answers, but you have to be the one to decide to obey His voice. You have the final choice, so choose life and blessing! Every time you choose to obey the Word of God, you are choosing blessing. When you put God first in your life; when you walk in love towards others even when it’s difficult, you are choosing blessing. When you turn away from ungodly influences and when you give to others, God will pour out His blessing on you in return. Start today and do what you know to do. Obey His word and His blessing will overtake you! You’ll rise higher and higher and live the abundant life He has for you.

Sino ang ayaw ng pagpapala dib a, kahit sino ang tanungin natin kapag pagpapala ang pinag-usapan walang pagkukunwari kang sasagutin. Ganyan ang tao o kahit na mga tagasunod na ni Jesus walang pasubali na ang ngiti ay abot tanaw. Subalit nakakalimutan natin na kailangan nating ilagay sa ating puso ang sinabi na unahin ang kaharian ng Diyos at ang lahat ng bagay ay ibibigay Niya. Akala natin sahud na lang ng sahud, kailangan din natin ipakita, isagawa na karapat dapat kang bigyan ng pagpapala. Di ba?

Father in heaven, today I choose life. I choose blessing by obeying Your Word. Keep me close to You so that I can honor You in all I say and do. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

God Put You In My Way!!

Meditation:
Luke 10:29 – He, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Explanation:
In one movie the man search for his friends in the King’s army in the Sudan. In his quest, the man got lost and was near death in the vast deserts of Africa. Then, as his life was ebbing away, he was rescued by an African, who cared for him.

Stunned by the man’s kindness to a stranger, he asked why his new friend had done so much for him. African man response was direct: “God put you in my way”

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, a priest and a religious scholar, whose calling was to help the downtrodden, ignored the need of a fallen traveler who had been left to die on the Jericho Road. A hated Samaritan, however, gave his time and resources to help the hurting man, displaying Christ’s compassion. He bandaged his wounds, brought him to an inn, and took care of him (Luke 10:34). The ravaged mad had been put in the way of all three travelers, but only the Samaritan responded.

As we move through life, we are challenged to respond to the needs of people. We will either show them Christ’s love or be indifferent. How will we respond to those God chooses to put in our way?

Lord, I need Your help even to see the needs of people around me and then to know how to cure for them. Give me a heart of compassion like Yours and opportunities to express Your love.

“Compassion never goes out of fashion…”

Sa buhay ng tao sa panahon ngayon marahil ilan na lang talaga ang makikita natin ang may ganitong ugali, ugali na ating natunghayan sa itaas. Sapagkat ngayon ang tao ay takot ng tumulong, umalalay sa ibang tao, bakit? Sapagkat ang iba ay nadadala na sa mga nakaraang karanasan na sila’y niluluko, pinagnanakawan ng mga taong kanilang tinulungan. Subalit ano ang sinasabi sa Galacian 6:10 – samantalahin natin ang lahat ng pagkakataon sa paggawa ng mabuti sa ating kapwa, lalo na sa mga kapatid sa pananampalataya. Dito sinasabi na mga kapatid pero sa itaas yung lahat ng nakapaligid sa atin na nangangailangan ng tulong.

At heto ang maganda nito sa Galacia 6:9 – Kaya’t huwag tayong magsawa sa paggawa ng mabuti; pagdating ng takdang panahon tayo ay mag-aani kung hindi tayo magsasawa.

Suffering: How Do We Respond?

Meditation:
Job 14:1 – Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble.

Explanation:
Why is there suffering? You might ask that question when you hear of hurricanes, mudslides, earthquakes, and other disasters taking people’s lives. Job asked that question too. Why is there so much pain in God’s world? Consider these reasons:

1. We can’t escape the laws that govern our universe. We need such things as gravity, weather, and fire to survive, but they can lead to tragedy (Matthew 5:45). Fire is good in your stove, but an out-of-control fire can kill.

2. We are a social race. Our lives are intertwined, so we sometimes suffer when the sin or foolishness of others spreads trouble (1 Corinthians 12:26)

3. Sin brought a curse on the earth and its people. This curse includes disease and death (Genesis 3:15-24)

4. Suffering awakens compassion. Jesus told us to care for those who suffer in poverty. We are His partners in helping others (Luke 10:33-35)

As Job discovered, God’s world is a fallen place. When we see suffering, we can use it as an opportunity to serve God by helping others, to trust him in spite of the difficulty, and to grow in our faith in Him. When trouble hits, let our first reaction be to trust the Lord and care for the needs of others.

Our response to suffering can either make us or break us.

Marami sa atin na ang nagiging suliranin ay kung paano lampasan, makayanan, mapagwagian ang mga pagtitiis sa buhay na ito. Kaya nga sabi sa kasulatan na tiyak ang kahirapan sa buhay na ito, upang tayo ay patuloy na hubugin ng Diyos ayon sa Kanyang kalooban. Sa simula ang anumang dinaranas ay masakit, mahirap subalit kapag napagtagumpayan ito, kaligayahan at kapayapaan ang dulot nito sa buhay natin.

God bless to all……

Pride!!!

Meditation:
Those who walk in pride He is able to put down. Daniel 4:37


Explanation:

After being warned by Daniel about his price, the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar was struck with insanity. The Lord restored his mind, but only after he spent 7 years in a field thinking he was a wild animal. Nebuchadnezzar went from boasting, “Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for … the honor of my majesty” Daniel 4”30 to a humble prayer” “I Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven” (v. 37). He had repented of prideful empire building.

Bible teacher expressed concern about empire building in the church today. He advised Christian leaders, “Don’t try to build a little empire of your church. Started out with that viewpoint, and had never been more unhappy.” He encouraged them to “build into the lives of people” and leave the result to God.

When a church devotes undue energy to statistics, buildings, and programs, pride can enter in and the needs of God’s people can be forgotten. Jesus never forgot the importance of individuals. He invested His time in 12 men (Mark 3:14). Paul discipled kingdom grows when we invest in people.

Churches grow when people pray and pastors preach the Word. When love for Christ seeks out the lost to win them to the Lord…..

Poor is the church that values programs above people.

Mananampalataya ay lumalago kung silay babad lagi sa pananalangin at ang pastors o namamahala ditto ay patuloy na inihahayag ang salita ng Diyos sa kanila. Kaya malaki ang tungkulin ng mga namamahala ng mga tupa sa ikalalago ng kaniyang mga nasasakupan sa salaita ng Diyos.

Cleaning Out The Files

Meditation:

Forgetting those things which are behind… I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14

Explanation:

A certain businessman was notorious for saving almost everything that came across his desk – especially correspondence. Consequently, the files in his office were bulging. One day his secretary asked if she might dispose of all the old, useless material. The man was reluctant, but finally said, “Well all right, but be sure you make a copy o everything before you throw it away.”

That’s the way some Christians handle their sins. They know that Jesus paid the penalty, but somehow they can’t let go of the guilt. It’s as if Christ suffering were not enough, and they must contribute some of their own anguish by continually lamenting their failures. They want to keep copies of everything they’ve done. How foolish!

The apostle Paul wanted nothing of this. He accepted as an accomplished fact the removal of all his guilt before God because Christ’s death had marked PAID IN FULL over his account. The memory of earlier days remained vivid, but it didn’t weigh him down. Everything that happens to us is retained in that remarkable filing system call “memory”. A wise forgetfulness based on Christ’s atoning sacrifice can keep all guilt feelings from cluttering up our life.

The Lord forgiveness our sins because of Calvary, And He himself remember them no more; So let us not be burdened with their memory, but look ahead to all He has in store.

Guilt is a burden God never intended His children to bear…

Alam natin na ang kapatawaran n gating mga kasalanan ay dahil sa krus doon sa Kalbaryo. At kahit si Hesus ay hindi na inaalala ang numang kasalanan natin mula noong tinalikuran natin ang kasalanan. At binibigyan tayo ng laya na tumingin ng malaya sa hinaharap at gamitin ang mga bagay na biyaya ni Hesus sa atin.

Giving Thanks..

Meditation:
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20

Explanation:
There are four types of individuals. There are those who are constantly complaining and grumbling. Have you met any of these individuals? I mean, they can brighten up a room just by leaving it. That’s the lowest types. Then there are others who live lives of ingratitude. They don’t complain, but they never thank God for His obvious blessings. That’s a little better, but not much better. Then there are individual who thank God for obvious blessings. When something good happens, they’re grateful. That’s a better types. But the highest types are to be grateful for all things at all times. That is secret of a happy and productive life.

Bow before the Lord and begin to think about difficult circumstances you’re facing. Now, thank Him for each one.

Tama ang tao ay ganito lahat na ata ng reklamo maririnig, ito na yung nagging ugali ng tao. Kapag pinagpapala naroon pa rin yung reklamo, naroon pa rin yun hindi pagpapasalamat akala natin walang katapusan yun. Nakakalimutan natin yung nagbigay ng mga pagpapala kapag nasa problema saka lang maaalala ang nagbigay. Ito’y maling kaisipan at ugali. Sinasabi na kailangan nating pasalamatan ang Diyos sa lahat ng bagay na nangyayari sa atin ito man ay pagpapala, pagsubok, suliranin o anuman..

Predestination..

Meditation:
For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:29

Explanation:
God’s wisdom is supreme. Now, we know after the fact but God knows before the fact. The word “foreknow” is from the Greek word proginosko. God’s foreknowledge can be illustrated in a limited way like the viewing of a parade. If you watch a parade from the ground level, you will see the floats as they come past one by one at a time. But suppose you could go up in a 30-story building and look down upon the parade? Then, you would not only see the float directly in front, but quite possibly the first and last float. You now have a different vantage point. We live in history. We see events as they come by one at a time. But, God dwells in eternity. He sees everything. He sees the beginning, the end, and everything in between. But, more than that He has foreknowledge of everything that happens.

Knowing can also imply that there is a relationship, as we discover when we examine the word “know” in marital relationships in the Old Testament (you can see Genesis 4:1, 17, 25; 19:8; 24:16). You can read those for further study on what “foreknowledge” means: Acts 2:23, Romans 11:2, 1 Peter 1:20.

Nakita natin ang kapangyarihan ng Diyos, sa Kanya walang imposible, walang natatago, walang nakakalimutan at walang naiiwan. Sa Kanya ang lahat ay hayag at nakaplano na noong pang una. Siya’y di nagbabago ng anumang Kanyang naiplano na.

Getting Even

Meditation:

Be kin to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgive you. Ephesians 4:32


Explanation:

When we or someone we love has been hurt, thoughts of revenge may dominate our minds. But we won’t ever be able to “get even”. One professor wrote extensively about forgiveness in “Forgive and Forget”, saying: “Revenge never evens the score, for alienated people never keep score of wrongs by the same mathematics. Forgiveness is the only way to stop the cycle of unfair pain turning in your memory”.

These insights help us understand why Paul wrote with urgency. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger ….. be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another… forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you”. Ephesians 4:31-32. Paul knew that a spirit of forgiveness was essential for the Ephesians” spiritual survival. His appeal was based on God’s forgiveness of them.

The author said that forgiveness is not forgetting, excusing, or smoothing things over. Instead, forgiving breaks the cycle of revenge and “creates a new possibility of fairness by releasing us from the unfair past. Forgiving is love’s toughest work, and love’s biggest risk. To forgive is to dance to the beat of God’s forgiving heart. It is to ride the crest of love’s strongest wave. To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you”.

Jesus came our debt to pay, Saved our soul in grace one day, So in love we all should live, ready always to forgive.

“Revenge imprisons us; forgiveness sets us free.

Tayo ay nakakaranas ng mga ganitong sitwasyon sa buhay Kristiyano, kaya naman laging ipina-aalala Niya na kapatawaran ay iginawad sa ating mga kasalanan, pero bakit tayo’y hindi makapagpatawad. Wala naman na sa akin yun eh pinatawag ko na siya, sabi nga nagawa ko na yung part ko na patawarin ko na siya, nasa kanya na lang yun kung tatanggapin yun o hindi…. Diyos na ang bahala sa kanya…

Our Ears to Hear

Meditation:

"But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." James 1:22

Explanation:

Several years ago, the investment firm of E. F. Hutton had a slogan, "When E. F. Hutton talks, everyone listens." If only people had this respect and reverence for God and His Word! That is the kind of ear we ought to have for the matchless Word of the living God. If you do not incline your ear, you might miss something! It has been said that God will not only hold us accountable for what we hear but also for what we would have heard if we had listened.


Do you take notes when your pastor teaches? Maybe it's time you started. It's a great tool for those teachable moments during the week with your friends and family.

Paano ba maging taga-ganap ng salita ng Diyos? Ito'y ating magagawa sa pamamagitan ng pagsasabuhay ng salita ng Diyos, hindi lamang tagapakinig lang tayo, kailangang maging buhay sa ating buhay ang Kanyang salita.

Burden!!!

Meditation: Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22

Explanation: Have you ever wondered why Jesus constrained His disciples to get into a ship, and to go before Him unto the other side. Matthew 14:22, knowing that a storm was going to brew shortly after they set sail? Why would He send them right into the teeth of a stormy gale? Because He wanted them to know that He was sufficient for them. He wanted them to worship Him. your storm is nothing but a supehighway to bring Jesus to you. It is the vehicle that moves you from a head knowledge to an experiential understanding that God is Who He says He is. Somebody said. For if I never had a problem, I would never know that God could solve them. And I would never know what faith in His word could do.

Tayo mga kapatid kailan tayo huling nagpasalamat sa Diyos sa mga problema, pagsubok sa atin. Nagagawa ba natin ipagpasalamat ito o pinipilit natin na bigyan ng lunas ang bawat problema, alalahanin ninyo na wala tayong magagawa maliban na ang Diyos ay sumasa-atin. Hayaan ninyo na Siya ang maging driyber natin hindi yung ginagawa natin Siyang kondoctor. God bless you..

About Grace!!!

Meditation: And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strenth is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Explanation: There are three possible ways to pray when you are hurting. First, you can pray that God will give you an escape from the pain. That's normal - in fact, that's how drug stores stay in business! Second, you can pray for God to give you the strength to endure the pain. And that, too, is a natural response. If we can't escape the pain, we can pray to endure the pain. The final way we can pray is to ask God to enlist the pain in our lives for our good and His glory. If we can pray to escape our pain, then we see pain as our enemy. If we pray to endure our pain, then the pain is seen as a master. But, if we pray to enlist our pain, we see it as our servant. We are able to find God's grace to glory in our infirmities, that the power of God may be manifest in our lives.

Tama naman pangkaraniwan na sa mga panalangin natin na matakasan natin ito, mapaglabanan natin ito, nakalimutan natin yung Diyos na mayaman sa habag at awa na may magagawa Siya sa ating mga kinakaharap. God bless you...