Temple Of Praise Church, Mactan

12/10/2024

Friends, have a blessed Saturday

James 4:7
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

My thought:
Don't give in to the demon. The devil is a spirit that appears as a person, he's in the neighborhood.
Resisting the devil must be accompanied by submitting to God. A disobedient or unsubmissive believer will not see victory.

02/09/2024

Proverbs 13:20
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Accdg to the Bible, a fool is someone who is unwise, lacks sense & lacks judgement. Fools don’t want to learn the truth. They laugh at the truth & turn their eyes away from the truth. Fools are wise in their own eyes failing to take in wisdom and advice, which will be their DOWNFALL. They suppress the truth by their unrighteousness.

REMINDER : It’s not wise to desire their company because they will lead you down a dark path. FOOLS RUSH INTO DANGER without wise preparation and thinking about the consequences.

11/08/2024

Proverbs 12:1-2 NIV
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
2 Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.

My thought:
Discipline, we usually think of it as painful, yes it can be, but that pain in the end will be helpful. It will help us to become a better person. Notice, the fool hates to be corrected.
We are told here a good & wise person, obtains favor from the Lord. Because we have chosen to do things in God’s way, we know we will be rewarded.
The fool, however, can expect to be punished for his shameful schemes. (Remember, there is a difference between discipline & punishment.)

31/07/2024

OUR FAITH IS IMPORTANT TO GOD
Scripture:
Luke 8:43-48 NIV

The simple faith of seeking out Jesus & reaching out to touch Him will bring power from heaven above!
This is a must for every Christian. Constantly seek out & reach out to Jesus & be empowered healing & peace!

Lesson learned :
The woman with the issue of blood is that she demonstrated great faith in Christ. She did not rely on herself but rather on Jesus Christ.

02/07/2024

Proverbs 18:21
20 From the fruit
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

07/06/2024

26/04/2024

Zephaniah 2:1-3
“Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger” .

Prophet Zephaniah pleaded & warned the people to return to God . Worship & obey Him.
And to those who earnestly seek the Lord and repent of their sins, Zephaniah the prophet declares a promise from God.

God’s righteous judgment against sin and disobedience. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. We are called to examine our hearts & repent of our sins, seeking forgiveness and restoration through Christ so we cannot face God's wrath.

Lesson learned :
REPENT before it's too late. Turn to the Lord before the decree of judgment takes effect, before the burning anger of the Lord comes upon you.

19/04/2024

Ephesians 3:20 NLT
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”

God is able to do immeasurably more, infinitely more & abundantly beyond. Superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams. We can know a lot about God! He is not afraid of our questions, frustrations, and promises. When we seek Him with all of our hearts, we will find Him. He has the power to grand such bold requests and more still. Clearly, glory is given to Jesus , who alone deserves it”

17/04/2024

1 Corinthians 1:27
"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong."

God's calling is not limited by our qualifications or societal standards. He equips & empowers those whom He calls, regardless of their background, education, or social status. It is not our own strength or abilities that qualify us for God's work, but rather it is His transformative power working within us through the Holy Spirit.

When we understand this truth, it can bring great comfort & courage to our hearts. We no longer need to rely solely on our own capabilities or fear that we are not enough. Instead, we can trust that God will provide us w/ the necessary skills, wisdom, & resources to fulfill the purpose He has for us.

it reminds us that our qualifications alone are not what determine our ability to serve God effectively. We are called to be faithful and obedient, trusting that God will equip us for every task He sets before us.

03/04/2024

Repent while there is time.
Time is so short.

22/03/2024

Psalm 145:18 CSB
“The Lord is near all who call out to Him, all who call out to Him with integrity.”

Jesus loves His children, each & every one of us as individuals. As much as you may desire God, sometimes you don’t realize that He desires you even more. Jesus loves you dearly & doesn’t want you to be a stranger in your lives. If you want Him to be present, you have to make time for God now.