JGWMI Bacolod Local Church - Bacolod City

21/10/2022

October 21, 2022
Our Daily Devotion
LESSON No. 294

TITLE: ARE YOU TIRED?

TEXT: Jeremiah 31:25 King James Version
For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.

REFLECTION
God expects you to get tired. He’s planned for you to get weary because He knows you are human. When we rest in Him, we get to be still and hear His heart. When we hear His heart, His love for us and others will overflow out of our lives and affect those around us. Never get tired when problem arise. God will do impossible things for you when you choose to believe in him. He tells us not to lean on our own understanding and reminds us that His ways are higher than ours.

Amen 🙏

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28/12/2019

Today's food for the soul:
28 Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself.
Philippians 1 :28
INTIMIDATION.
The church of Philippi is facing opposition with political and cultural institutions. Paul said that no intimidation should paralyzed them from serving God. Just like in the days of Nehemiah, the returning Jews were intimidated by their enemies as they build the wall of Jerusalem. Paul encouraged them to continue living and sharing their newly found faith in Jesus. The God they serve is so strong that no force of politics, culture, idealogies, and economy shall stop the plan and purposes of God. Roman Empire who persecuted them is no longer in existence. It is a matter of time for the fall of their enemies. Today we are facing modern ideologies that are contrary to our belief like abortion, multiple relationships, same-sex marriage, may the Spirit mightily work with us, let us not be intimidated by them. Good morning.

28/12/2019

Today's food for the soul :
27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.
Philippians 1 :27
CONTENDING AS ONE MAN.
Apostle Paul's advise to the Philippians is to have an attitude according to the standard of the gospel. Sharing the gospel is one and living the gospel is different. Bacuse they are persecuted, witnessing with the walk is more powerful than with the talk. As they depend the gospel, they are not divided by different opinion rather united by only one message:We are sinners, and Christ died for our sins, He is risen and now is our Lord and Savior. Religion today has many human traditions and dogmas. Today we can stand as one man with one language if we only speak the message of the gospel. Good morning.

27/12/2019

Today's food for the soul
25 Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith.
26 And when I come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus because of what He is doing through me.
Philippians 1 :26
LIVING WITH A PURPOSE
Apostle Paul's imprisonment does not caused him to lose heart. Although assured of his eternal life, he is looking forward of living more for the purpose of imparting his experience and revelation knowledge of Christ. Thus giving strength to the Philippians. No matter the condition of his surroundings, he is not affected because he has a strong desire to help the believers. Today may our personal problems not be an excuse to reach the people with the gospel and help them grow in their faith. May we be driven by our desire to build the church. Let it be our reason for living. Good morning

26/12/2019

Today's food for the soul:
22 But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better.
23 I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me.
24 But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.
Philippians 1 :22-24
TORN BETWEEN TWO DESIRES.
The Apostle Paul has no fear of death. (Heb. 2:14-15). Because he is saved by the death and resurrection of Christ.
He desires to see Jesus in heaven. On the other hand, he wants to live to in order to help the church in Philippi. He could be a blessing in the churches. Thus his ministry would continue. Today let us set out hearts on things above. (Col. 3:1). As we wait for Jesus second coming let us do the works of God. (Matt. 24:46-47). Good morning.

25/12/2019

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THE SOUL:
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."
CHRIST CENTERED LIFE.
The Apostle Paul anticipated two results from his imprisonment: Release or Ex*****on. He said that in whatever situation he is facing, living for Christ is his central goal. He lives for Christ. He would die for Christ. Today's complex life, we need Christ to be in the center of our lives. He able to put order in us. Peace of mind in the midst of problems. Joy in hearts in the midst of need. Hope in heart in the midst uncertainty. All these because are true because Christ is in the middle of our lives. He is our source. Good morning.

23/12/2019

Today's food for the soul:
"For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.
For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die."
Philippians 1 :19-20
PARTNERS IN PRAYER.
Apostle Paul commended the Philippians for their partnership with the gospel. (1:5). They are also his partners in prayer. He anticipated that their prayers would create a move from the Holy Spirit that would result of his release from imprisonment. Paul's positive outlook in life always gave him hope and joy. However, if not he expressed that he would continue to preach the gospel until his dying moment to give glory to Jesus. Today prayer for spiritual leaders is so important. That is the way the Holy Spirit moves. If we want to see breakthrough in our church leaders, and in the church; prayer helps. Good morning.

21/12/2019

Today's food for the soul "It’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives.
They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News."
Philippians 1 :15-16
OPEN DOOR
Everyone in whole Roman Empire know that Apostle Paul was in chain. This situation has become an open door for both those who hated and those who love him. His haters, pinned him down while those who love him, they defend him and his cause. His haters take this opportunity to malign Paul and his Christ. They said that Paul deserves to be imprisoned. While his supporters stand as one with him, preach the same message that he preached. Today, have you had an experience that at your lowest point in life, peole will say that you are being punish by God. While others try to comfort you. You know whose on your side. Today, may our motive be pure, may our message be pure as we spread the message of salvation. Good morning.

21/12/2019

Today's food for the soul:
"And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News.
For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ.
And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear."
Philippians 1 :12-14
USELESS AND USEFUL.
One of my mentors said, 'For you to become useful, I need to become useless."
Apostle Paul was effectively preaching the gospel in Asia Minor. When he was imprisoned the Romans and Jews thought that the preaching would end. But the result is different. When one Paul became useless many Paul-like believers rose and had been useful. A Roman Commander said to Nero, 'Every one christian we kill there are ten being added.' It was the work of God. The grace of God is working both to Paul and the church. Today may we take this season as an opportunity to spread the word. Good morning.

20/12/2019

Today's food for the soul:
"And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear."
Philippians 1 :14
USELESS AND USEFUL.
Apostle Paul was effectively preaching the gospel in Asia Minor. When he was imprisoned Romans and Jews thought that the preaching would end. But the result is different. When one Paul became useless many Paul-like believers rose and had been useful. It was the work of God. God would not let one generation left without a witness. Today may we take this season as an opportunity to spread the word. Let us not allow this generation pass without us preaching the gospel. Good morning.