Bible verse of the day...Luke 21:19 (NIV)

By standing firm you will gain life. Luke 21:19 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

Living in general is tough and full of challenges. All of us encounter series of problems along the way. However, as children of God, we should be strong with our faith in God. We should not be discouraged about the trials given to us because it help us become stronger and wiser. Further, we should be patient in doing good for God's glory on whatever situation we maybe into. Otherwise, if we easily give in to the ways of the world and cease in doing what is right, I don't think we will receive the gift of eternal life.

Bible verse of the day... 1 John 2:17 (NIV)

The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:17 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

Everything we see here on earth shall come to pass. The beautiful scenery and the material things we possess will be destroyed as the world ends. Even our lives are temporary. However, if we try to make the best of our lives by serving and obeying the LORD while we are still alive, it doesn't matter matter if the world pass away. We will live with God forever and be happy with Him in glory because God rewards those who love Him and keep His commandments.

Bible verse of the day...Isaiah 42:8 (NIV)

"I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols." Isaiah 42:8 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

Our God has many names and He can be called Yeshua, YHWH, El Shaddai, Jehovah, El, Elohim, and Adonai (Hebrew names). Our Almighty God wants us to praise Him and does not want to be associated with idols. There are many kinds of idols, it can be a stone or wood carved into something which the people can worship (simply called graven images) and it can also be something that diverts man's attention from God like money, power, etc. Our God is the King of all kings and it is Him alone who is worthy of our worship.

Bible verse of the day...James 2:8 (NIV)

If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbor as yourself," you are doing right. James 2:8 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

God has been telling us that we should love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Sometimes it's not easy loving people whom we don't know or whom we don't trust. But no matter how tough it is, we have to love others. We may ask, why? Well, first of all, it's one of God's commandments and in order for us to be called as His children, we have to obey His laws. Second, we can't live alone, no matter what we do, we need others in order for us to survive. Loving others make it more easier for us to live a peaceful and happier life. Lastly, sharing love toward others and doing good to our neighbors is one of best things we could do for God.

Bible verse of the day...Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

A child should be trained well by their parents while they are young. He/she should be taught to love God above all, obey the laws of God, love his/her parents, respect them including his/her neighbors. It is imperative for every child to know what is right from wrong. If he/she commits mistake, the parents should let him/her realize the consequences of his/her actions. Parents should guide their children as they grow, so, by the time they are old, they would remember the things their parents have taught them.

Bible verse of the day...Galatians 6:7-9 (NIV)

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:7-9 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

In whatever we do, we must be able to please our God in heaven. If we continue doing good, then, we will benefit from it because God rewards those who follow His commandments. However, if we do wrongful acts and deliberately violate God's laws , then, we will suffer from it.

Bible verse of the day...Matthew 6:1 (NIV)

"Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

The verse reminds us that when we do good things to other people we should not show or tell the whole world about it. As much as possible we should keep it and let God knows what we have done. We have seen other people helping others but some do it for publicity. It should not be that way. Our God in heaven is pleased when we do good things for His glory. Our brothers who are in need must be able to realized that the help extended to them was from God's. The helper was merely an instrument of God's love and compassion for them. Therefore, doing acts of righteousness should be sincere and let God reward anyone who do these things.