Bucawe IBCP Igacos

28/11/2023

Vehicle (Baobao) Dedication 🙏
26 November 2023

27/11/2023

IBCP Bucawe Thanksgiving Celebration
November 26 2023 | 9:00 AM | Sunday

👉 Theme: "What Shall I Render to the Lord?"
👉 Theme Verse: Psalm 116:12

📸: Bethel

07/11/2023

PRAYER AS A KEY PILLAR FOR A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE

For the next three days, we will look at a few reminders on the subject of prayer as one of the pillars of enforcing the covenant upon your life as a believer and for a victorious Christian life. Mastering how to pray is crucial for a life of victory. Praying involves saying something to someone. It involves opening your mouth and saying something. Jesus said, “When ye pray, say… (Luk. 11:2).” Many people in great prayer meetings keep crying, “Jesus, Jesus” when they are asked to pray, while some just get emotional and roll on the ground without saying anything. If you are praying, you must say something.

As powerful as praying in tongues is, there are times you must say something in your understanding to your Father when you really want to pray. For instance, if your father calls you and asks what you need, but you just keep quiet and continue smiling or praising him, he can’t give you anything. Many people come to the place of prayer and Heaven is alert, waiting for what they will say, but they just shout and cry, “Jesus! Jesus!!” You may think those people are prayer warriors, but Heaven is saying they have not said anything. The angels will return to God and say, “Lord, he was just calling Jesus’ name and said nothing”.

Prayer time is a time for you to open your mouth. You cannot pray in your thoughts. God wants you to open your mouth to pray and ask whatsoever you desire according to His will, and you will see the power and possibility available to you in prayer (1 Joh. 5:14).

PRAYER: I reject the spirit of a complainer. I receive the spirit of grace and supplication upon me, in Jesus’ name. Amen!

03/11/2023

An Unwavering Hope

Job’s hope throughout his trial is rooted in God's character and promises. Even through his discouragement, He consistently reminds himself of God’s justice and love. Job 19:25-27 is a powerful statement of Job’s hope in God.

God is Job’s ultimate redeemer. Regardless of how circumstances change in his life, God is the one who ultimately rescues him in the end. After the suffering and grief passes, God will still remain. This is the hope that Job holds on to.

We can learn something from Job. All of us will go through seasons of suffering and grief. When this happens, it is important that we cling to God's hope and promises. Regardless of how long each season lasts, we know that God is the One who will ultimately redeem us in the end.

The promises of God will always remain because we know God is faithful to fulfill them (Hebrews 10:23). When everything is shaking around us, God will still be the solid Rock we can stand on.

And even if our suffering doesn’t end during our time on Earth, we have the hope of eternal life with God. We should always be looking forward to that moment when we will join Him in eternity.

Take some time to thank God for all He has done for you. If you're in a difficult season, pray for your hope to be anchored in Him. Spend some time thinking about God’s promises. As you do, you’ll begin to see how God’s promises shape the way you live.

31/10/2023

Refreshed

Do you know someone who constantly pours themselves out?

They’re generous with their words, unselfish with their time, and openhanded with their money. And yet, somehow, they always seem to have more to give.

The author of Proverbs, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, said this:

“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.”
Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭25‬ ‭NLT

King Solomon knew a thing or two about generosity. In fact, Scripture tells us: “King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth” (1 Kings 10:23). But he was also generous, spending years of his life funding and building the temple in Jerusalem, as well as sharing what he had learned with others.

Some of the most miserable people on earth are also the most selfish people on earth. But if you’ve ever been generous with your life—whether you’ve given financially, contributed your expertise, invested your time, opened up your home, or offered spiritual, emotional, and physical support—you know from experience: those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

Of course, we shouldn’t give to get. And we also must apply God’s wisdom when it comes to setting boundaries and avoiding burnout. But Jesus is the King of an upside-down Kingdom, where:

The last will be first.
The greatest will be a servant.
Those who give up their life will save it.

Jesus even told a story of a poor woman who gave more than anyone else—because she gave everything she had (Mark 12:41-44).

You don’t have to be rich to be generous; you just need a heart that is willing to serve.

So today, instead of a scarcity mindset, let’s have a mindset of abundance. Our God has unlimited strength, power, and resources.

24/10/2023

People will forget the songs that we will be singing or playing.
People will forget the excellence.
But people will never forget the way you treated them --

Be Christlike.

Isang hamon sa ating lahat na wag nating kalilimutan --
higit sa pagpapayaman ng ating mga talento at husay,
sabayan din natin sa kahusayan ng ating pag-uugali at asal.

A changed life will strive for excellence in the ministry
and the character filled with love and humility.

23/10/2023

2 Cor. 4:16

19/10/2023

Ask God Honestly

Everything begins with our relationship to God. Jesus made it possible for us to have a restored relationship with God. We can talk with God, spend time in His presence, and ask Him to help us because, as believers, we are called His sons and daughters.

Because of our relationship with God, He listens to us. Much like a child talking to their parents, God wants us to speak to Him. When we pray, we have the opportunity to tell God our needs, our concerns, and the desires of our heart.

Jesus tells us that if we seek a relationship with God, we will find it. God gives Himself freely to all who seek Him. God isn’t hiding in heaven, hoping we will someday find Him. He is readily available to talk with us.

This means we should be persistent in our relationship with Him. We have access to the Creator of the world. Everything comes from Him and has life because of Him. He has the ability to give us the things we need.

However, while we can ask for whatever we want, it doesn’t mean He will give us everything we ask for. Just like an earthly father won’t give his child something harmful, God also won’t give us something we do not need (Matthew 7:10-11).

We often don’t ask God for things because we may feel guilty for doing so. But God actually desires for us to go to Him—even with the smallest of requests.

Take some time today and tell God honestly how you feel. Ask Him for the things you truly need in life. Continue each day building a relationship with Him through Scripture reading and prayer.

17/10/2023

1 Thess. 5:17
"Pray without ceasing!"
6:30 PM tonight
Bucawe IBCP Igacos

17/10/2023

The ministry is not dependent on you. The ministry is dependent on God.

Ang Diyos ang nagtatayo ng isang ministry. Siya rin ang nagpapalakas dito.
Hindi natin puwedeng i-claim na di magpapatuloy ang ministry nang wala ka. Pride iyan. The ministry will proceed with or without you -- because it is Jesus who runs it and who empowers it. Kaya, be thankful always when we have the opportunity to serve and minister.

17/10/2023

17/10/2023

We need each other in the body of Christ!