Deca Christian Fellowship - DCF

26/08/2026

For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
—1 Timothy 6:7-8

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Godliness with contentment is great wealth (1 Timothy 6:6). So, what does it take for us to be content? Jesus and Paul remind us that as long as we have food and clothing, we should be content (Matthew 6:24-25; Luke 12:23). When our desires get out of that channel of need and when covetous greed takes over, our lives go off the rails and we replace God with a rapacious desire for what becomes our idol (Colossians 3:5). God wants us to let him be enough and see the rest as the overflow of his grace!

Today's Prayer...
“Holy God, forgive me for being caught up in the lifestyle of greed and covetousness, of excess and extravagance. These values of the world around me seem to be tearing us apart. Oh, Jesus, I don't want these things to dominate my heart. Please help my heart to be content with the blessings you have so lavishly poured out on me, and for me to find my joy in you and your people whom you have put into my life. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.”

25/08/2026

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
—1 Corinthians 13:6

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Love does have its delights. One of those delights is in what is authentic, genuine, and true — love rejoices in TRUTH! So, as Jesus' disciples, we are not deceitful, manipulative, or coercive in our relationships. Instead, we strive to be transparent, intimate, honest, and vulnerable. Why? Because true love delights in truth.

Today's Prayer...
“O Lord, God of love and truth, as you pour your love into my heart through your Holy Spirit, please refine my love to be genuine and true, without guile, manipulation, and deceit. In Jesus' name, we pray, asking that we can be people of love and truth. Amen.”

24/08/2026

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
—1 John 5:4

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Our verse today is the companion passage to 1 John 2:17: The world and its desires are passing away, but the one who does the will of God lives forever.

Our destinies and futures are not limited to the boundaries of our temporary existence as mortal passengers on our "tiny blue planet" in the vast enormity of the universe. Our future and our hope burst the boundaries of mortality and are tied to our faith in our resurrected and victorious Savior, who is coming back to bring us to his eternal home. This faith is displayed by doing God's will even when most people in our contemporary culture choose to chase what is fleeting and transient. Why? Because we await a better world, a new heaven and earth where life is free of earthbound limitations and human frailties and sin (Philippians 3:20-21; Hebrews 11:14-16; 2 Peter 3:13). Yet we still yearn for that future world to burst forth in our mortal world and change people to await the Savior with us. We seek to partner with God in doing just that!

Today's Prayer...
“Thank you, dear Father, for the assurance of victory, immortality, reunion, and joy. O, Holy Spirit, please help me hold onto this hope as I await the glorious return of my conquering Savior, Jesus Christ, my Lord, in whose name I pray. Amen.”

23/08/2026

Sunday Reflection: August 23, 2026
Topic: “Faithful Until the End”
Text Verse: 2 Timothy 4:6–8

Context:
Near the end of his life, Paul reflected on his ministry with confidence because he had remained faithful to Christ despite persecution and suffering.

Discussion Points:

1. Finish the Race (2 Timothy 4:7)
• God calls believers to finish faithfully, not merely start well.

2. Keep the Faith (2 Timothy 4:7)
• Faithfulness means continuing to trust Christ regardless of circumstances.

3. Live with Eternal Perspective (2 Timothy 4:8)
• Our greatest reward comes from God, not earthly recognition.

4. Christ Will Reward Faithfulness (Matthew 25:21)
• The faithful servant receives the Master's commendation.

Application for Daily Living:
• Stay committed to your calling.
• Remain faithful despite discouragement.
• Invest in eternal values.
• Encourage others to persevere.

Conclusion:
A faithful finish is more important than a strong beginning. Keep following Christ until the very end.

To God be the Glory!

23/08/2026

Worship Service Sunday at Great Redeemer Christian Fellowship. Have a blessed day everyone. 🙏

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22/08/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Rev. Elijah Cogollodo! 🎂 God bless you always! 🎂🙌

🎉 Happy Birthday, Rev. Elijah Cogollodo! 🎂

May God continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, good health, and grace as you faithfully serve Him and lead the Jesus Christ Evangelical Society Inc. As Chairman, may your life and ministry continue to inspire and bless many.

May God grant the desires of your heart and guide you in every step. Have a blessed and joyful birthday, Rev. Elijah! 🙏🎉

Happy Birthday and God bless you always! 🎂🙌

21/08/2026

What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all — how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
—Romans 8:31-32

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
We know God paid a high price to redeem and forgive us in Jesus when we were unworthy of such grace (Romans 5:6-11). If the Father has gone to such great lengths to purchase our pardon, what will he refuse us that is good, right, and holy? Nothing! So if God answers our prayers, "No!" then it is for the good and eternal well-being of those for whom we've prayed. God intends to comfort and liberate, not wound and enslave. He desires to redeem and bless, not deny or limit his grace. His commitment is to work all things out for our ultimate good as he is transforming us to be more like his beloved Son (Romans 8:28-29). If God offered us Jesus, what will he withhold?

Today's Prayer...
“Dear Father, I confess that I am sometimes impatient and disappointed when my prayers do not seem to get the immediate response I desire. Please calm and quiet my doubting heart. Please remind my spirit of your rich grace. Bring your comfort and assurance through the ministry of your Holy Spirit to my often-vacillating human spirit. I believe that you want to bring me your blessing and grace. Although I may not always understand the bad things that happen in my life or why you delay in fixing them or liberating me from them, I trust that you are at work to make them all work for my good and your glory. In Jesus' name, I wait and pray as I trust in you. Amen.”

20/08/2026

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.
—Romans 8:1-2

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Imagine the day when we see Jesus and he says to us, "You are mine! My righteousness and glory are yours! Enter into your Father's eternal reward!" Because we are in Christ, we don't face judgment, only welcome, with God our Father! How can we be sure this is so? Jesus promised us that our faith has moved from death into eternal life (John 5:24). God's Spirit lives in us and bubbles up with life inside us (John 7:37-39). His grace has set us free from the power of sin and death (Ephesians 2:8-9) and has given us a mission to live in this life (Ephesians 2:4-7, 10). His Son has paid the price for our sins, and our life is hidden with Christ in God, awaiting glory (Colossians 3:3-4). We are the beloved children of God; people who know they will one day be like their Father because they will see him as he truly is in glory (1 John 3:1-3).

Today's Prayer...
“I praise you, loving and gracious Father, for your mercy and grace. Your steadfast and redeeming love never ceases.* Your mercies are endless. Your love is new and fresh every morning as your Spirit fills my life and your hope revives me to face another day. Thank you! In Jesus' name, I praise you. Amen.”

18/08/2026

In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
—Psalm 31:1

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
When all the clutter is stripped away, what is your real hope?
When you push aside the diplomas, awards, accolades, and honors, what is the basis of your significance?
Only one source for hope and only one basis of significance is trustworthy. Only One endures forever! Only our Father in heaven guarantees that the significance of our life endures. So let's place our hope in the Lord. Let's see him as our refuge. Let's trust that he will deliver us because he is righteous and we have placed our hopes in him.

Today's Prayer...
“O Lord, God and Redeemer of our Fathers, Keeper of your many promises, thank you for allowing us to place our hope, future, and significance in your hands. Please give us the courage and the confidence to know that you will not let us be put to shame, but will share with us your righteousness and claim us as your special possession on that day when we stand in your presence in glory. In Jesus' name, we anticipate that day as we pray. Amen.”

18/08/2026

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
—James 1:22

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Most of us try to live by the old proverb: "The proof of the pudding is in the eating." Well, the proof of biblical wisdom and understanding is in the living. Knowing the truth doesn't mean much; living the truth is everything. Jesus said that knowing the truth and not living it makes us foolish and brings destruction on ourselves and our efforts (Matthew 7:21-27). No wonder that James, Jesus' brother, made Jesus' point very clear: we must obey what we know to be the truth, or we deceive and destroy ourselves!

Today's Prayer...
“O Lord God, please empower me with your Spirit as I seek to not only "practice what I preach," but also show my obedience to your will and live consistently to honor and obey you in my daily life. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord, and ask for the Spirit's help to be an authentic disciple of my Savior who doesn't just listen to his words, but I do what they say. Amen.”