160309: The power of the good news

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.”(Rom1:16)

Paul stated the theme of his love letter to the Roman believers. It is all about the power of proclaiming the good news to bring about saving faith for all who believe.

For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” (v17)

God calls all believers to live a holy life.

By our own power we can’t but by faith we can live a righteous life in Jesus.

Umagang kay ganda kaibigan.

151229: Delight yourself in the Lord

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” (Ps 37:7)  

There is always a time for all things.

Maybe you feel things did not go very well in the past years and it may seem that the sinful are prospering while those of God are suffering.

We cannot be worried or anxious or worse envious. Instead, we put our trust in God who is in control of all things. We hold on to God’s assurance that He hears the prayers of the righteous and answers them.

“Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (v4)

Be still, live a life that glorifies God, and proclaim another victorious year in the mighty name of Jesus.

Umagang kay ganda kaibigan.