Bible verse of the day...Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV)

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

This verse reminds me that everything we have here on earth are temporary. We should not be too attached with the materials things we possess because in time it will deteriorate. God tells us that we should focus on making treasures in His kingdom because no one can take that away from us. Therefore, we should start storing our treasures in heaven because definitely we can have it when we come home to God's kingdom.

Bible verse of the day... Psalm 80:19 (NIV)

Restore us, O LORD God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. Psalm 80:19 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

When we are broken and felt that we don't have the courage to face what is in front of us because of fear, etc. We just have to lean on to Jesus and ask Him to strengthen us. He will save us from whatever burdens we have and protect us from it. I believe that Jesus shines His light upon us during the darkest moments of our lives.

Bible verse of the day...Matthew 19:26 (NIV)

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

Many times Jesus has proven me this verse. I mean He has shown me literally what He meant by this verse. I have had experiences which I can't do anything about it but He made it possible. For instance, finishing school, good grades, etc. I have achieved many things in my young life because it was all of God's doing. Without Him, I don't think I will achieve any because I can't do it alone. He guided me all throughout my life and I have always asked for His wisdom, knowledge and understanding. I'm very grateful to Jesus and will always be grateful for the things He has done for me. I believe that Jesus has done the same thing with others because He loves each and every one of us.

Bible verse of the day...Acts 5:29 (NIV)

Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men! Acts 5:29 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

I sincerely admire people who are obedient to God and are willing to fight for Him. It is right to obey Jesus instead of obeying men. For instance, God says that we should observe Sabbath day, however, your boss would ask you to work on a Sabbath. On this case, whom will you obey? Of course God! It may be hard but as responsible Christians we should put God first in whatever we do. He controls our lives and provides our every need. Hence, we should obey and please Him.

Bible verse of the day...Hebrews 11:1,3 (NIV)

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. ... By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Hebrews 11:1,3 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

As I pondered on the verse today , I wondered if most of God's children live by faith and not by sight. God has shown man all kinds of wonders and He even went down from heaven to show His love. Sadly, for many it's not enough. It reminds me of Thomas , one of Jesus' disciples. When Jesus resurrected and visited His disciples, Thomas was not around. The disciples told him that Jesus has risen but he did not believe. Then, Jesus appeared and he believed. Jesus has said blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.[John 20:24-29] The verses also speak about faith. We should have faith in Jesus even though we do not see Him. We should trust Him with all our hearts and should not worry what comes along because God has always been faithful to us and will never forsake us.

Bible verse of the day...Luke 5:27-28 (NIV)

After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Luke 5:27-28 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

It is a great honor for someone to be called by God and being told to follow Him. Levi did the right thing by following Jesus and leaving everything behind. When we follow Him we become more blessed because He provides us with everything. By following Him also means leaving our old sinful ways and making ourselves a living sacrifice by submitting according to His will.

Bible verse of the day...John 5:25 (NIV)

I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. John 5:25 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will come again and take away His faithful servants into His kingdom. Even the dead people who are worthy of Him will rise up and live for eternity.This verse is related to other verses in the bible about Jesus' coming and He will come without us knowing when. The term rapture is associated with this verse and other verses although we cannot find the exact word in the bible. However, rapture means the taking away or the assumption of God's children into heaven (as defined in Merriam Webster Dictionary). God will meet them in the clouds to spare them from harm that will come upon the earth. Although many will be left behind because of several reasons. So, I think we should always be ready because any time of the day Jesus will call upon His children to live with Him in heaven.