Gratitude. Matthew 14:13-21 teaches us that we won't ever feel so empty as long as we learn to be grateful on the things that we have right now. Many people complain and always look for what is not there and they start to be frustrated and down because of expecting things that are not in their grasp. We get to the point that we always struggle to live because we see ourselves as nothing not because we truly have nothing but because of our failure to see what's in us already.…
@benicheri in August 2020
One True Faith MATTHEW 17-20 teaches us that a one true faith conquers the odds of this world. We are all coming through the ups and downs in life. We experience various downfalls, struggles and failures. If we will put all the problems we have in a figure or an image, it would definitely create and image of an overwhelming mountain that is so high the even the Mt. Everest won't reach. This literary fits the image that we can assume in our problems in life. We sometimes…
Making Sense. JOHN 12:26 teaches that all of our sufferings even the most that don't make any sense will have its own reason to unfold. We all suffer in life. Sometimes we question our Almighty God why this things happen and why did He let this to us. Some of us questions His true intentions and feelings while the others doubt that He is really loving at all. No one could completely understand or comprehend His reason even if we dive into the depth of it. As a true believer…
Humility and Innocence MATTHEW 18:4 teaches us the importance of humility and innocence to enter the Kingdom of God. Many of us wants to be a person to be look upon and wishes to be treated special or to be treated big. Some of us wants the fame and respect to be honored to them a sign of honor and satisfaction for themselves. We expect to be praised and be recognized on the big things that we do to gain glory. Unfortunately this is not the case if it is about the…
Can you take it? MATTHEW 19:21 teaches us that holiness requires a huge price to pay to achieve. We are not literally demanded for money but it means that it will take a lot from you before you totally reach it. Living for the purpose of God is totally a challenging life to live for. Some thought that is they follow God, they will be immune to all misfortunes in life but that is totally not the case. As we follow God we are bound to go through such trials that will test our…
No one but Him. MATTHEW 19:26 teaches that it is only God that can pull of anything that is totally impossible for us. God is almighty. He is everything and powerful. God is the God that will always have answers, will provide, will help, will love, will care, will take over, He is above all. There is nothing more to say that God is our Almighty Father that will always be at our side no matter what.
Focus on yours. MATTHEW 20 : 1-16 teaches us that lack of gratitude puts away our happiness even if we received blessings. Many people are unhappy with their life. It is a fact, but some of them is really unreasonable because even though they have a stable life compared to the less fortunate, they still feel that it is not enough. Still, people look so much on what they do not have, they are still upset for not having this and such, others are still looking for more and more…
Your actions. MATTHEW 23:1-12 teaches us that what matters is to practice what we preach. Many of us are really good talkers, but in the Bible, it is in our actions that God looks onto for us to determine who we are. It is true that it is easier said than done but the challenge here is how can integrate what good we say to our daily actions. instead of focusing on what we can say, we should take some time to make good things to do in our life. Words may be powerful, but it…
The path you take. JOHN 1 : 46 - teaches us that is does not really matter your origin but the destination that you aim to reach. Our judgement sometimes was based on what we know is the origin of a thing and we start to raise brows on its capability. We humans are one of the greatest examples of it. We majorly look on where a person came from, whether from a race, or a place or a status, we use it as a judgement and a conclusion to that being which is really not fair. Our…
Heart. MATTHEW 23:23 - teaches us that what's inside our heart is the true identity that defines us. Many people are hiding at the shadows of their outside character to deny their true colors but it is the heart that shows who they really are. No matter how hard they try to hide, the real personality will always come out from the dark because it is truth inside us. It is our choice what kind of heart we will have or what character will we try to put in our hearts. We should…
Commitment again and again. MARK 12:44 teaches us that God adores the one that are truly committed to Him. Being a follower of God is definitely a difficult mission because it truly requires sacrifice, dedication, faith, courage, and desire to be able to deal with it properly. It was never really to easy to obey everything thing God wants but it is the challenge that God gave to shape our lives. The reading talks about Jesus who sees the woman with a greater offering than…
Ready or not. MATTHEW 25:13 teaches us the importance of preparedness at all times. Many of are caught off guard at times that matters the most. Letting our guard down makes us more vulnerable to hardships and misfortunes because we failed to be prepared and to anticipate what's coming. Being prepared as hard as we can will never ever make us problem-proof, but it makes us more alert and knowledgeable in the situation so we can immediately react to it. Jesus stated no one…