In a season where the world we live in is constantly changing, we often wonder where to place our trust and hope. The Bible reminds us the temporal nature of this world, and it repeatedly points us to that will lasts forever. Today we learn about the reality of God’s Word: (i) God’s Word is the reality (ii) God’s Word helps us to perceive the world right way (iii) God’s Word gives us comfort.
Read MoreFor the early Christians, persecution and suffering were an expectation not an exception. Jesus’ followers aren’t promised comfort in this world, rather, we are encouraged to set our sight upon heaven and the glory of being sanctified in the likeness of Christ. Today, we learn about the hope in our suffering.
Read MoreWe begin our series in 1 & 2 Peter today. We recall just how unique & insanely passionate Apostle Peter was in his faith in Jesus. We are excited to read through the first few lines of his letter where he urges the Christians to be firm in their faith who were facing many hardships in life. We get a glimpse of Peter’s theology and eschatology as he comes out of the gate urging all believers that we fix our eyes heavenward.
Read MoreThe last recorded words of Jesus to His disciples and the church are found in the first chapter of Acts. And in them Jesus commands His disciples to not leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised- the Holy Spirit. The reason for this command is found in verse 8; the Holy Spirit will empower them to be His witnesses. Recently we've been talking a lot about living a missional life and a life that is Kingdom-driven for the purpose of making an impact. But, in order for us to live in such a way and make an impact we need the third person of the Trinity- the Holy Spirit. In other words, we need God to do the work of God.
Read MoreAs the challenges of adjusting to the different normal brought by the current Pandemic continues, we seek to know how we can continue being faithful in adhering the missional call in our lives. Not only as individuals but we seek how we can still be effective in shining the light of Christ to this world. Today, we here from one of our own whose ministry is to share the Gospel to the high school students and equipping them to do the same in their respective schools. We pray to be inspired and challenged to still make an impact, bringing the good news of Christ to those who need it now.
Read MoreWorship is not just singing praises to God. Worship embodies the way we conduct ourselves in life and that we are to continue to exemplify Jesus’ worth in our lives. He deserves excellence from us. If Jesus really is the most precious thing to us, then we shall be delighted to give our absolute best to Him. To worship God is to fight the tendency for self-preservation and honoring Him with our everything. Much like Mary in today’s story, we pray to release the sweet aroma of worship unto God.
We are approaching the one-year mark of living in this pandemic. We’ve lived quite
differently in 2020 doing our best to stay cautious and safe as we were learning about
how this would affect all of our lives—survival has been our main goal. But in the year
2021, God is calling us to do more than just survive. Today, we lean into the story of
King David’s fall to make sure that we are well suited to thrive in a season marked with
so much trouble.
Read More2020 being a year full of uncertainties, despair, pain and loss, we can find hope and certainty in the account of Jesus' conception and birth found in our passage today. And this hope is found all in the name, Jesus. So, today we look into this all familiar Christmas narrative to find hope and the reason why we can rejoice and celebrate in this season in the midst of all that has been taking place and all that may continue to take place.
Read MoreEcclesia (the "called out" ones)
Matthew 9:35-38
Finishing the series on "Follow Jesus", we are reminded of the call to go and make disciples of all nations. What does making an impact look like in the world that God has called us to? What does it mean to live our lives with the definite sense of calling to be Christ's disciples in this world? We are all ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and we live to see the nations reached one life at a time.