To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:31-32 The greatest challenge in our faith would probably be self-righteousness and our own deeds. We say the law is… Continue reading “You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Make You Free” – John 8:31-32
Category: Daily Bread
Now Is the Day of Salvation – 2 Cor 6:1-2
“As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says, ‘In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” – 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 The… Continue reading Now Is the Day of Salvation – 2 Cor 6:1-2
Finding My Isaac – Genesis 22:1-14
Genesis 22:1-14 “Who/What is Isaac of my life?” When we listen to the story of Abraham being tested by God, we always get this question. Most people will say, “I do not have Isaac, I only worship the Lord.” But do we really don’t have Isaac and know exactly what our Isaac is? Or do… Continue reading Finding My Isaac – Genesis 22:1-14
Impossible Possibility – Joshua 6: 15-16
“On the seventh day, they got up at daybreak and marched around the city seven times in the same manner, except that on that day they circled the city seven times. 16 The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the army, ‘Shout! For the Lord has given you the… Continue reading Impossible Possibility – Joshua 6: 15-16
He who began will also carry it on to completion – Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:6 The book of Philippians is the book that follows after the book of Galatians. In Galatians, Apostle Paul teaches about the freedom that has been granted to… Continue reading He who began will also carry it on to completion – Philippians 1:6
Foolish Wisdom – 1 Corinthians 1:25
The record of the Gospel of Mark reveals all disgraced and insulting stories of Jesus’ crucifixion. No human would ever come to feel the same humiliation and unfairness as Jesus at the cross in one’s life. Jesus certainly had the power or authority to free himself from those who insulted him and save himself instantly… Continue reading Foolish Wisdom – 1 Corinthians 1:25
Our Daily Bread Ministries Releases Special Edition Devotional Literature Honoring the Black Experience… – After the Altar Call
Hello World, When I rededicated my life to Jesus Christ about 20 years ago after being baptized as a teenager, I was on the hunt for Christian materials that would help me to learn about God. The daily devotional entries by Our Daily Bread Ministries were probably the first devotional materials that I read. I appreciated the… Continue reading Our Daily Bread Ministries Releases Special Edition Devotional Literature Honoring the Black Experience… – After the Altar Call
Show Love Everyday – 1 Corinthians 13:7
“It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” – 1 Corinthians 13:7 As this heart season is going to die down soon, we will end the series of reflections about the concise definition of love written by Paul. We have learned that love should be patient, kind, it does not envy, it does not… Continue reading Show Love Everyday – 1 Corinthians 13:7
Love Rejoices With the Truth – 1 Corinthians 13:6
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” – 1 Corinthians 13:6 We are all made in the image and likeness of our God but since sin entered the world, it has defiled God’s creation and has made us sinful. We are very sinful and we are very distorted to the point… Continue reading Love Rejoices With the Truth – 1 Corinthians 13:6
Love Drives Out Fears – 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” – 1 John 4:18 Let us first cut the series of reflecting in 1 Corinthians 13 and start reflecting about our verse today. Indeed today is… Continue reading Love Drives Out Fears – 1 John 4:18