160205: Sufficient Grace

“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.” (2 Cor 12:8)

Paul pleaded with the Lord to remove the thorn in his flesh. Like Paul the Lord God gave each one of us the ablity to do something great for God. And to prevent us from being proud of our own abilities God also gives us a thorn in our flesh. To remind us that our success is due to the Lord. That there is nothing we can do apart from God.

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (v9)

The pain will always be there but God’s grace makes the difference. God’s Grace is sufficient.

Umagang kay ganda kaibigan.

160117: Rejoice

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Phil 4:5)

We may be in the middle of a stressful environment, a problem that just won’t go away or a persistent affliction that refuses to heal.

Whatever situation we find ourselves in we can always take time out and look up to our God and just rejoice.

Realize that our God is faithful, His love endures, His mercy overflows and His grace abounds.

Today we worship in spirit and in truth as we give our utmost praise.

For in God there is always a reason to rejoice.

Rejoice!

Umagang kay ganda at kay saya kaibigan.

160112: Stand your ground

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” (Eph 6:13)

Faced by extreme trials and testings in our faith the natural reaction of man is to fall back, go the other way less troublesome, and quit.

But for the man of God the natural reaction is to wear the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, feet fitted with the gospel of peace, and the helmet of salvation.

Let us wear the full armor of God which is Jesus and arm ourselves with the sword of the spirit of God’s word and prayer.

Then we can stand our ground and move forward to claim the victory which is already ours in Jesus Christ.

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor 15:57)

Umagang kay ganda kaibigan.