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Kalipayan Southern Baptist Church - KSBC Tac., Tacloban City (2026)

25/02/2026

Devotion of the day: Feb 22, 2026

Is AI Smarter Than God?

Scripture:

Ako’y iyong siniyasat, batid mo ang aking buhay, ang lahat kong lihim, Yahweh, ay tiyak mong nalalaman.

Awit 139:1

Observation:

In a span of just a few years, we have seen how AI or artificial intelligence is transforming our society. Hindi lang nito kayang mag-drawing at magsulat; it can also predict and learn our shopping and listening habits. And as of today, people use AI as a coach, consultant, and counselor.

While AI can predict our buying patterns, it cannot know what our hearts truly desire. Kaya man ng AI mag-analyze ng data, it will never know the motives behind our choices, or the pain behind our smiles. AI seems to be powerful, but it does have limitations in what it can do.

God, however, knows it all. God doesn’t need a search history or algorithm to know you. Kilala ka Niya — before you were even born. At kahit sa mga sandaling hindi mo kilala ang sarili mo, He knows what is true in your heart. This is the idea behind Psalm 139. This song tells us that God knows our thoughts, our motives, and our destinies. Even before words come out of our mouths, God understands. He understands us because He made us. He knows our end from the beginning. And He created us in love. He does not have artificial intelligence; He has All-knowing Intelligence.

AI can only respond to what we put in, but God knows the deepest part of our being. AI can help us solve some of our problems, but only God can offer hope, redemption, and renewed perspective in life.

If you are going through something difficult in your life, don’t ask ChatGPT first. God, the Holy Spirit, is available. He can guide us and lead us in the right direction. Trust Him completely.

Application:

Hindi mo kailangan ng subscription to ask wisdom from the Lord. You can always come to Him through prayer and reading His Word.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord Holy Spirit, help me trust in Your wisdom for my everyday problems and worries. Amen.

Goodmorning everyone!
Happy Sunday! See you later!

24/02/2026

Devotion of the day: Feb 21, 2026

Paano Mo Masasabing Napatawad Mo Na?

Scripture:

Lumapit si Pedro at nagtanong kay Jesus, “Panginoon, ilang beses ko po bang patatawarin ang kapatid kong paulit-ulit na nagkakasala sa akin? Pitong beses po ba?” Sinagot siya ni Jesus, “Hindi ko sinasabing pitong beses, kundi pitumpung ulit na pito.”

Mateo 18:21–22

Observation:

Pinatawad ko naman na sya, pero sa tuwing naaalala ko ang ginawa nya, bumabalik ang galit at trauma na dulot ng ginawa niya. Ibig bang sabihin, hindi ko pa siya napatawad?”

Relate ka ba sa linyang ito? On our own, mahirap magpatawad. Disciples nga ni Jesus, na madalas Niyang kasama, ay humiling na, “Increase our faith,” nang malaman nila kung gaano kadalas dapat magpatawad (Luke 17:3–5).

Thank God, forgiveness is His initiative. While we were still sinners, Jesus Christ died for our sins (Romans 5:8). Noong hindi pa man tayo mulat na makasalanan tayo. Noong hindi pa man tayo nagsisisi at humihingi ng kapatawaran. O paulit-ulit man tayong nagkakasala, pinatawad na Niya tayo doon sa krus habang nakapako Siya. Kaya kung tinanggap mo na si Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, marapat nating sundin ang utos Niya na magpatawad tayo tulad ng pagpapatawad ng Diyos sa atin (Colossians 3:13).

It’s a command. Hindi base sa feelings o kung nakalimutan mo na ang ginawa niya sa iyo. “Magpatawad, seventy times seven,” regardless kung nag-sorry siya or na-redeem na ang reputation mo.

Paano mo nga ba masasabing napatawad mo na? It’s a decision. Desisyong sundin ang utos ng Diyos na “magpatawad, seventy times seven.” Magpatawad nang walang limitasyon. Magpatawad sa tuwing naaalala mo ang sakit at traumang naidulot niya sa iyo. Desisyong huwag gumanti, at sa halip ay suklian ng kabutihan ang kasamaang ginawa (Romans 12:19–21). Forgiveness is a decision to forgive regardless of your feelings and memory and embracing the richness of God’s grace in Christ Jesus. Masasabi mong napatawad mo na siya kapag niyakap mo ang katotohanang pinatawad rin ng Panginoon ang hindi kapatawad-tawad sa iyo, seventy-times seven.

Application:

In your journal, list the names of more people God is bringing to your mind to forgive. List what they did to you and how it affected you. Repeat the prayer below.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, salamat at pinatawad Ninyo ang aking mga kasalanan. Please increase my faith and continuously give me grace to forgive (name of person) for (what was done to you). Heal me from the pain and use this for our good. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Goodmorning everyone!
Ingat and God Bless! 🙏☺️

24/02/2026

Devotion of the day: Feb 20, 2026

Baka Ikaw ang Daan

Scripture:

Gayundin naman, dapat ninyong paliwanagin ang inyong ilaw sa harap ng mga tao upang makita nila ang inyong mabubuting gawa at papurihan ang inyong Ama na nasa langit.

Mateo 5:16

Observation:

“Isang kahig, isang tuka.” Ganyan ilarawan ng then 16-year-old na si Jenilyn ang buhay nila sa Samar. Para makatulong sa pamilya, naglakas-loob siyang bumiyahe pa-Manila para mamasukan bilang kasambahay. Yaya, tagahatid-sundo sa mga alaga sa school — ‘yan ang trabaho niya. Each time she’s in school, she can’t help but remember her dream — ang makapagtapos ng pag-aaral.

Sa inaraw-araw niyang pagtatambay sa fetchers’ area, nakakakuwentuhan niya ang ibang yaya, at pati na rin ang ilang magulang ng mga estudyante roon. Dito niya nakilala si Mommy Sunshine. Nalaman ni Mommy Sunshine na gustong magtapos ni Jenilyn ng pag-aaral. The next day, she gave her textbooks na napaglumaan ng anak na graduate na ng high school. These books rekindled Jenilyn’s desire to finish school. But her mind was filled with doubts as she wondered, “Sa kalagayan ko ngayon, paano?”

Tuwing gabi, pag tapos na ang pag-aasikaso sa mga alaga, lumalabas sa terrace si Jenilyn para basahin ang mga libro. One night, her employer took notice. It was only then that Jenilyn’s employer learned of her dream to go back to school. A few weeks later, to her surprise, her employer enrolled her in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) ng Department of Education. Sa ngayon, graduate na si Jenilyn, who is now in her 20s. She has developed skills and knowledge that qualified her for an office job.

If not for the generosity and compassion of that mommy in the fetchers’ area, and her employer who allowed her to study while working, baka hindi na nabago ang buhay ni Jenilyn. Thanks to people like them who became channels through which another person achieved her dreams.

How about you? Are you willing to be a channel of blessing too?

Application:

Look around you and see if there is any need that you can help meet. Malay mo, baka ikaw ang daan para maabot nila ang kanilang pangarap.

🙏 Prayer:

Dear Father, thank You for blessing me all the time. Make me sensitive enough to recognize Your prompting whenever You want me to touch the lives of others. Give me a compassionate heart as You use me to remind others of Your love.

Goodmorning everyone!
Ingat and God Bless!🙏☺️

18/02/2026

Devotion of the day: Feb 19, 2026

How to be Fruitful Po?

Scripture:

Huwag nating kaliligtaan ang pagdalo sa ating mga pagtitipon, gaya ng ginagawa ng ilan. Sa halip, palakasin natin ang loob ng isa’t isa, lalo na ngayong nakikita nating malapit na ang araw ng Panginoon.

Mga Hebreo 10:25

Observation:

Alam mo ba na ang pinakamatandang fruit–bearing tree na nabubuhay hanggang sa ngayon ay kulang-kulang 400 years old na at ito ay tinatawag na Endicott Pear Tree? Ito ay makikita sa Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts at itinanim ni Governor John Endecott. Sa loob ng ilang centuries na dumaan, sinubok ito ng ilang bagyo at hurricanes, pero makikitang nakatayo at namumunga pa rin ito. Paano ito nangyari? Dahil kahit wala na si Governor Endecott, tulong-tulong ang buong komunidad nilang alagaan at protektahan ang nasabing puno. Grabe, hindi lang nila basta napanatiling buhay ang Endicott Pear Tree; imagine, namumunga pa rin ito up until today! Ang galing, hindi ba?

Just like this tree, God placed the right people in your life to help you to be fruitful. Nariyan ang mga magulang mo na sa lahat ng panahon ay laging nakaagapay sa iyo. Nariyan rin ang iyong asawa na taga-correct at suporta sa mga pangarap mo. O mga kaibigan na kasama mo sa hamon at tagumpay ng buhay.

Meron ka bang pinagdaraanan and you feel alone right now? That is a lie from the enemy! Huwag mong kalimutan na hindi ka hahayaang mag-isa ng Panginoon. He sends people to protect and encourage you every step of the way. You just have to identify them as you sit down and think kung paano sila ginagamit ni God to uplift your spirit.

Application:

Isulat sa iyong Prayer List ang pangalan ng mga taong naging blessing sa iyo lately at isama mo Sila sa iyong Panalangin.

🙏 Prayer:

Panginoon, maraming salamat po that You always have me in mind. Lagi Ninyong ipinaparamdam sa akin na buhay Kayo through the people that You send my way. Pagpalain po Ninyo ang aking pamilya, mga kaibigan, at mga taong ginagamit Ninyo para lumago ako sa buhay. Amen.

Goodmorning everyone!
Ingat and God Bless! 🙏☺️

18/02/2026

Devotion of the day: Feb 18, 2026

The Secret to Happiness

Scripture:

Naranasan ko na ang maghikahos; naranasan ko na rin ang managana; natutuhan ko na ang sikreto kung paano masiyahan sa anumang kalagayan sa buhay, ang mabusog o ang magutom, ang managana o ang maghirap. Ang lahat ng ito’y magagawa ko dahil sa lakas na kaloob sa akin ni Cristo.

Mga Taga-Filipos‬ 4‬:12–‬13‬

Observation:

Kapag naglalabas ng latest cellphone model ang isang sikat na brand, hindi mahulugan ng karayom ang dami ng taong nakapila kahit ilang oras pa bago ang launch. When asked about why they’re so excited to get their hands on the product, ang kadalasang sagot nila is simply because they want it. Kahit maayos pa ang kanilang lumang cellphone o kahit hindi nila afford, gagawin nila ang lahat para magkaroon nito.

Hindi lang sa cellphones, shoes, bags, or cars, but in general, people tend to want more. Kahit hindi naman masama to dream of something bigger, if left unchecked, puwede itong magbigay sa atin ng negative effects — envy, bitterness, sadness, and dissatisfaction. It may even come to a point na kahit makuha natin ang mga gusto natin, mapapatanong tayo kung bakit parang hindi pa rin tayo masaya.

The truth is, kahit ikaw pa ang pinakamayamang tao sa mundo, the world will never be able to give you true happiness. Dahil ang tunay na kasiyahan comes from a contented heart filled with the love of Jesus.

Ganito ang contentment na naranasan ni Paul as he shared in Philippians 4:11–13. Kahit pa makaranas siya ng paghihirap, he was truly happy dahil kuntento siya sa kung ano ang meron siya.

When we are content, we no longer worry about the future. Tunay tayong magiging masaya dahil nagtitiwala tayo sa provision at sovereignty ni Lord. Just like what David said sa Psalm 23:1 (NLT), “The Lord is my shepherd, I have all that I need.”

Application:

Instead of looking at what you don’t have, cultivate a grateful heart by listing down the blessings in your life right now. Gawin ito before each day ends and thank the Lord always.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, salamat po sa lahat ng blessings na ibinibigay Ninyo at lahat ng meron ako ngayon. I lay down all my dreams and needs before You. I trust that what I have right now is Your perfect provision for me. Amen.

Goodmorning everyone!
Enjoy your day! God Bless🙏☺️

18/02/2026

Devotion of the day: Feb 17, 2026

Fake News

Scripture:

Nakipagpulong naman ang mga punong pari sa mga pinuno ng bayan at nagkasundo silang suhulan nang malaki ang mga kawal. At ang mga ito ay inutusan nilang ganito ang ipamalita, “Habang natutulog kami kagabi, dumating ang mga alagad ni Jesus at ninakaw ang kanyang bangkay.”

Mateo 28:12–13

Observation:

Exchange your pair of old shoes for a new one at this store. Offer good while supplies last,” ang sabi sa Facebook post. Excited much, you rushed to the mall dala ang luma mong sapatos. But the sales clerk told you, “Ay, sorry po. Wala pong old shoes-new shoes exchange promo ang store.” Huh?! Nasayang ang time and effort mo! Feeling mo, nabiktima ka. Yes, nabiktima ka nga — ng fake news.

If we are not careful, it is so easy to fall into the trap of believing everything that we read or hear about. Some people try to wrap their fake news in shiny wrapping paper, trying to pass it off as a gift. Tayo naman, excited matanggap at mabuksan ito. Before we realize what’s really inside, it’s too late. Napaniwala na tayo. What we thought was a gift has become a curse.

Hindi na ito bago. Uso na rin ang fake news noong unang panahon. In Jesus’ time, after He resurrected, ni-report ng ilang guards sa chief priests kung ano ang nangyari. The tomb was empty. Jesus rose from the dead! But “when the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep’” (Matthew 28:12-13, NIV). Sadly, this fake news about Jesus is still being circulated among the Jews today. Dahil naniniwala sila sa fake news, they cannot accept Jesus as the True Messiah.

Are you a sharer or believer of fake news? Be neither. Instead, stand up for the truth.

Application:

If you come across fake news being shared on social media, send a private message to the people na nagpakalat nito to lovingly correct them. Most probably, hindi rin nila alam na fake news pala ito so be gentle with them. Ikaw naman, be extra careful and don’t let yourself be the source or sharer of fake news.

🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, You are the Way, the TRUTH, and the Life. Help me to always recognize the truth from the lies.

Goodmorning everyone!
Ingat and God Bless!🙏☺️

18/02/2026

Devotion of the day: Feb 16, 2026

Leave It All Behind

Scripture:

Pag-alis ni Jesus doon, nakita niya si Mateo na nakaupo sa paningilan ng buwis. Sinabi ni Jesus sa kanya, “Sumunod ka at maglingkod sa akin.” Tumayo nga si Mateo at sumunod sa kanya.

Mateo 9:9

Observation:

Kilala si Matthew bilang tax collector—mayaman, may pinag-aralan, at mataas ang social status sa kanilang bayan. Pero marami ang galit sa kanya dahil hindi maganda ang track record ng tax collectors nung panahong iyon. Kung isa ka kasing tax collector para sa Roman Empire, given nang nangungurakot ka at pinagsasamantalahan ang kapwa mo Jews.

Imagine na lang yung gulat ng mga kasama ni Jesus nung tinawag Niya si Matthew na sumunod sa Kanya. Ano? Sa tingin ba Niya, iiwanan ng isang tax collector ang lahat ng kayamanan niya para maglingkod sa isang di-kilalang karpintero?

Pero ganito nga ang ginawa ni Matthew. Iniwan niya ang kanyang trabaho at sumunod kay Jesus. Lahat ng ginhawa sa buhay, binitawan. Lahat ng pagsubok at paghihirap para kay Lord, pinagdaanan.

Paano kaya ito nagawa ni Matthew? Ano kaya ang nakita niya para ma-convince siyang talikuran ang ine-enjoy na kayamanan? Nakita ba niya ang majesty and authority ni Jesus? May kumurot ba sa kanyang puso at nagsabing si Jesus ang Messiah na matagal na nilang hinihintay? We can only make guesses kung ano ang tumatakbo sa isip niya nang mga panahong iyon. Pero one thing is for sure. Tinawag siya ni Jesus para maging alagad Niya. At ito ay enough para iwan ni Matthew ang lahat at maglingkod sa Kanya.

Is there a silent voice in your heart na tinatawag kang iwan ang iyong comfort zone o magsakripisyo para sa glory ni Lord? Puwedeng ito ay pagbabago ng career, pagdo-donate for a cause, or pagtalikod sa isang bagay na alam mong hindi pleasing sa Panginoon. Willing ka bang iwan ito? Balikan ang example ni Matthew. Between Jesus at lahat ng kanyang earthly riches, Matthew chose the right thing to leave behind.

Application:

Tinatawag ka ba ni Jesus to do something na parang illogical? Basahin ang Matthew 9:9–13. Pray for courage na sumunod at i-let go ang mga bagay na gusto Niyang bitawan mo.

🙏 Prayer:

Jesus, tulungan Mo po akong maging sensitive sa tawag Mo. May I be ready to leave everything behind and follow You. Amen.

Goodmorning everyone!
Ingat and God Bless! ☺️🙏

18/02/2026

Devotion of the day: Feb 15, 2026

Braving the New Season

Scripture:

Alam nating sa lahat ng bagay ay gumagawa ang Diyos para sa ikabubuti ng mga nagmamahal sa kanya, silang mga tinawag ayon sa kanyang layunin.

Mga Taga-Roma 8:28

Observation:

Na-experience mo na bang magkaroon ng answered prayer, like for a job, and after so many years of doing what God has called you to do, biglang may bagong opportunity na nabuksan para sa iyo? Then you ask yourself, “Paano ako aalis kung dito ako inilagay ng Panginoon?” Well, maybe it is time to enter a new season.

Isipin mo na lang na kunwari ay kaka-graduate mo lang sa high school at naghahanda para sa college. Bihira na kayong magkikita ng mga dati mong kaklase from your previous school at kailangan mong makipagkaibigan sa mga bagong kaklase. Mas mataas na ang level ng pag-aaral mo. Hindi mo rin alam if strict or accommodating ba ang new teachers mo. Thinking about all these things could fill you with jitters especially on your first day at your new school. But you can’t back down because there’s no way to go but up. Hindi ka puwedeng habambuhay na nasa high school.

Gaya ng moving up sa pag-aaral, may mga season sa buhay natin na kailangan nating i-graduate. Puwedeng tinatawag ka na ni God magpalit ng trabaho. O kaya naman, ikakasal na ang anak mo at kailangan mong tanggapin na hindi na ikaw ang number one sa buhay niya. Or it could be moving into a new place far away from home. Anuman ang bagong season mo, dahil lagi kang handang i-fulfill ang purpose ng Diyossa buhay mo, then you are assured that He is doing this for your own good. Kahit pa nakakakaba ang future, He will be with you every step of the way. Be brave!

Application:

Isama sa iyong Prayer List ang bagong opportunity na binubuksan sa iyo ni Lord.
Pray for it and prepare your heart for what He is about to do.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, I come to You right now and surrender my heart to You. Re-align my desires to Your will because I want to follow You more than anything else. Direct my path, Lord. In Jesus‘ name, I pray. Amen.

Goodmorning Happy Sunday!
See you!☺️😁🙏

14/02/2026

Devotion of the day:

Araw-Araw ang Hearts’ Day

Scripture:

At ang lahat ng ginagawa ninyo’y gawin ninyo nang may pagmamahal.

1 Mga Taga- Corinto 16:14

Observation:

Nabati mo na ba ang mahal mo ng “Happy Hearts’ Day”? Nakabili o nabigyan ka na ba ng flowers, chocolates, o gifts? Nakapagpa-reserve na ba kayo sa paborito ninyong restaurant?

Valentine’s Day often brings a mix of excitement and pressure sa marami sa atin. Kaliwa’t kanan ang promos, decor, and events to celebrate this romantic day. Pero ang nakakalungkot, kapag wala kang partner o asawa, parang gusto mo na lang burahin ang February 14 sa kalendaryo.

In a world focused on romance at kilig na dala ng , minsan nakakalimutan natin ang mas malalim at tunay na kahulugan ng pagmamahal.

Love is not just about feeling good. True love, as the Bible teaches, is sacrificial. At ang nagpakita ng best example of love? Our Lord and Savior, Jesus.

Kapag binasa natin ang tungkol sa buhay ni Jesus, we see love demonstrated in every action, every miracle, and ultimately, in His sacrifice on the cross. Jesus loved people not just with words, but through His actions. Ipinakita Niya ang tunay na pag-ibig by serving others, forgiving those who hurt Him, and putting others’ needs before His own.

This same love na ibinigay ni Jesus sa atin inspires us to love others, too. Ang sabi sa 1 Corinthians 16:14 (ESV), “Let all that you do be done in love.” This verse invites us to live out love in all aspects of our lives — in the way we treat our family, friends, or even strangers.

With God’s unconditional love filling our hearts, we will also be naturally doing things out of love. Single ka man or in a relationship, puwede mong i-celebrate ang Hearts’ Day araw-araw because God’s love never runs out.

Application:

List the names of three people in your life na bihira mong maparamdaman ng pagmamahal. They could be the security guard at your office, suking tindera, or a classmate na hindi mo ka-close. Ask God for ways on how you can show that person your care.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, help me to reflect Your unconditional love in my actions, serving others and forgiving freely. May Your love fill my heart so I can share it with others. Amen.

Enjoy your day and God Bless!🙏

13/02/2026

Devotion of the day:

Liwanag Sa Dilim

Scripture:

Salita mo’y isang tanglaw na sa akin ay patnubay, sa landas kong daraanan, liwanag na tumatanglaw.

Awit 119:105

Observation:

The rising cost of living is a challenge we all face. With no end in sight, we are groping in the dark as to where it will lead us. But we do not have to navigate life in the dark. We have the Word of God that will light our path (Psalm 119:105). With enough light in our life’s journey, we will see the direction to where God is leading us.

Naranasan ito ni Evelyn. Nang layasan siya at tatlo niyang anak ng kanyang live-in partner, gumuho ang kanyang mundo. Dahil walang mapasukang trabaho, nangutang siya at nanlimos sa mga kamag-anak, may maipakain lang sa mga anak. Sa paggala niya sa mga lansangan, nakatagpo siya ng isang mabuting babae. Pinakain siya at sinabing mahal siya ng Diyos. For Evelyn who had just been rejected by the man she loved, the statement moved her to tears. Isinama ng babae si Evelyn sa kanilang Bible study. Doon ay nadama niya ang pagmamahal ng Diyos. Sa patuloy na pag-aaral ni Evelyn sa Salita ng Diyos, nagliwanag ang landas ng kanyang buhay at nagkaroon ng bagong pag-asa. Napatawad din niya ang ama ng kanyang mga anak. Nakapagtrabaho siya bilang domestic helper abroad at nagkaroon ng mabuting amo. Sa ganda ng kinikita, napag-aaral niya ang mga anak sa Pilipinas at naibibigay ang kanilang pangangailangan.

Buhay at mabisa ang Salita ng Diyos. “Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12, NIV).

God’s Word gives all the answers we need in life. It is never outdated because God is the same faithful God, yesterday, today, and forever.

God’s Word is true and He never lies. He keeps His promises and His Word guides us. Totoo, there is power in God’s Word!

Application:

Magbasa ng Bible araw-araw. Pagnilay-nilayan ang mensahe nito. Ibahagi kung paano naging makatotohanan ang Salita ng Diyos sa iyong buhay.

🙏 Prayer:
Panginoon salamat sa Inyong Salita na nagbibigay liwanag sa pagtahak ko sa landas ng buhay. Tulungan Ninyo akong mapanatii ito sa aking puso at diwa, upang hindi ako maligaw ng landas. Amen.

Goodmorning everyone!
Ingat palagi and enjoy your day! God Bless!🙏☺️

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