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What Does God Say?, Tacloban City (2026)

06/06/2026

What is the last thing you checked today?

Maybe it was your bank account, your email inbox, or your social media notifications. Throughout the day, we constantly check things that matter to us. We monitor our finances, our health, our schedules, and our progress because we know that problems left unchecked rarely improve on their own.

Yet while many people carefully evaluate their finances, careers, health, and future plans, few stop to examine the condition of their souls.

The Apostle Paul wrote, "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves" (2 Corinthians 13:5).

Paul directs our attention to a far more important examination: the condition of our soul and our standing before God.

The question is whether Christ is in us and whether we are right with God. In other words, before asking "Who am I?", we must ask "Who am I before God?"

Throughout the Bible, those who saw God most clearly also saw themselves most clearly. When Isaiah beheld the holiness of the Lord, he cried, "Woe is me! for I am undone" (Isa. 6:5). When Job saw the greatness of God, he said, "I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes" (Job 42:5-6). When Peter witnessed the power of Christ, he fell at His feet and said, "I am a sinful man, O Lord" (Luke 5:8).

The closer they came to God, the more clearly they understood their true condition.

The same is true for us. When we examine ourselves according to the mirror of God's Word, we discover that our greatest problem is not a lack of success, wealth, education, or opportunity. Our greatest problem is sin. We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23).

The good news is that God did not leave us without hope. Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. He lived the righteous life we could never live and died on the cross to bear the punishment our sins deserve. He rose again, offering forgiveness and eternal life to all who repent and place their faith in Him.

Before examining your bank account, your career, your plans, or your accomplishments, take time to examine your soul.

Are you in the faith?

30/05/2026

"Follow your heart."
"Believe in yourself."

These phrases are common in today's society. The world teaches people to trust themselves, follow their own understanding, and rely on their own hearts for direction. While confidence and responsibility are not wrong in themselves, there is danger in placing our full trust in ourselves instead of in God.

Many people describe self-trust as quiet strength, self-reliance, finding inner balance, and directing life with clarity. However, there is danger in relying solely on our own feelings, opinions, or understanding without seeking God's wisdom. Trusting in yourself alone means depending on your own heart and judgment without seeking counsel and without seeking God.

The issue is not confidence itself, but placing our full trust in ourselves instead of in God. Jeremiah 17:9 says, "The heart is deceitful above all things..." The Bible also warns against relying completely on our own understanding. Proverbs 28:26 says, "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered."

This does not mean that we should hate ourselves or never make decisions. God has given us abilities, wisdom, and responsibilities to make choices. However, human understanding is limited and affected by sin. Many people in our society believe they are good enough and wise enough to guide their own lives, yet the Bible shows that we all fall short before God.

Because of sin, we cannot save ourselves through our own efforts. This is why we need salvation through Jesus Christ. He died and rose again so that we may be forgiven and reconciled to God.

19/05/2026

According to one statistic, 20–50% of people enter college undecided on a course, while 75% have changed their major at least once. This alone shows that there is a large number of people who do not know what to do. So, as we step into this time of year when many are preparing to advance or graduate, you might be asking yourself, “What will I do next?” or “How can I know what to do with my life?”

If we want to know what to do with our lives, the best example we can look up to is Christ Himself. In John 4:34, He says, “…My meat is to do the will of him that sent me….” Jesus was saying that His “meat,” or “purpose,” was to do the will of His Father, God. Jesus came down to earth to save us from our sins. He died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. But then He rose again on the third day, and if we believe in Him, we will be saved. This was Christ’s purpose and the will of the Father.

In the same way, your life is also meant to bring God glory and fulfill His purpose for you. God’s will is for you to be saved. Through your salvation, you are to manifest His glory in your life.

Salvation will not only determine your destination when you die, but it will also change your heart. When you are saved, your desires change from worldly wants to wanting what Christ has for you.

You may be the greatest person in the world, but if you do not have Jesus, you are nothing; you have nothing. Earthly wealth and riches will not be able to save you when you stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ. But when you get saved, the blood of Jesus covers your sins, and in Him, you are made blameless before God.

Dear reader, are you searching for satisfaction in possessions, a career, or other temporary things? Or are you simply asking yourself, “What is next for me in this life?” The answer is found in Jesus Christ. Believe in Him, trust Him as your Lord and personal Saviour, and live the life you were meant to live through Him. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

26/04/2026

In today's world, many things and events have been happening globally that emphasize the empowerment of women. Seminars, political movements, protests, and even church services have seen women playing major roles like never before.

But the Bible, in Genesis 2:22, shows us that God created man, and out of his rib made a woman. This act of God does not show us that man is superior to a woman. It simply tells us that Adam was made first, then Eve. Hence, roles have been given for each person to play in the grand design of Almighty God. Each role is important and essential in the blueprint of the Master's plan.

Thus, Biblical womanhood is all about fulfilling your role as a woman in accordance with God’s will and God’s Word. It involves embodying the qualities and attributes the Bible outlines as virtuous and desirable in women. Embodying them gives a woman her highest worth.

“𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏? 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒃𝒊𝒆𝒔.” (𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒗. 31:10)

“𝑭𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒇𝒖𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒏: 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅, 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅.” (𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒗. 31:30)

One of the greatest honors and praises for a woman is found in her fear of the Lord. It is truly commendable when a woman becomes the best mother and wife for her family, or when she attains the highest rank in her career, or when she fulfills both the roles of a man and a woman by herself. However, it is when a woman fears the Lord that she shall be praised.

Whether that fear leads you to become a loving wife and mother to your family or to pursue other things, as long as you do it in a Godly manner, in accordance with God’s will, and in the fear of the Lord, then you shall be praised.

Living life in the fear of the Lord is the best kind of life to live.

“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆: 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒅…” (𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒗. 19:23)

For the woman who wants to strive for Biblical womanhood, the first step is to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

20/03/2026

We live in a day and age where wars, conflicts, and hostilities are happening.

The world seems to be in a state of disarray where seemingly unbreakable ties between nations are broken, and what seemed like stable relationships become hostile. And we wonder why all these things are happening and when it is going to end.

In James 4:1-2, the Bible tells us that wars and fightings come from the lusts that war within us - the selfish desires, pride, and craving for control that live in the human heart. While some conflicts may arise out of the need to defend or protect, the reality is that the brokenness within man is what fuels division, escalation, and hostility.

"From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not." (James 4:1-2)

Nations go to war because people are at war within themselves. The conflict we see outwardly is simply a reflection of the deeper rebellion inwardly - a heart that refuses to submit to God.

And while we often look at wars on a global scale, Scripture turns our attention closer to home. It is not only nations that are in conflict - every one of us is also facing a war in our own lives. We are all engaged in a greater conflict, a war where our enemy is God.

In the beginning, mankind was originally not enemies of God. In fact, as stated in Gen. 1:27, God created man in His image to be like Him in their mental, moral, social, and intellectual nature.

Adam and Eve, being the first people created, were given a righteous nature and lived in a perfect place - the Garden of Eden. Although they were given a righteous nature, in Genesis 3, we can see the fall of man where the serpent tempted man into eating the fruit that God had commanded them not to eat.

They disobeyed God, and man fell into sin. They became God's enemies because those who disobey God's commands are declared to be His enemy.

God, being perfect, holy, and just, hates sin, so He punished them by way of casting them out of the Garden of Eden. But since then, sin entered the world, causing mankind to be God's enemy, separated from Him.

Friend, you may wonder why our world is not getting any better with all the wars, conflicts, and hostilities that are happening at this moment.

The answer to that is due to the sinful nature of mankind, and we are all capable of being a part of this wickedness. And as sinful people that we are, we also must face the consequences of our sin, and that is spiritual death in hell. (Rom. 5:12; 6:23a)

Yet God did not allow for that to be the end because He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for our sins to be our Peace offering to God.

And we can only win this battle against God if we surrender our lives to Him by believing, accepting, and receiving Jesus Christ as our Savior, for He already won the battle when He died on the cross so we can be reconciled back to God as His children. (Col. 1:21; Rom. 5:10)

Believe Him now for today is the day of salvation.

18/02/2026

Can you gain forgiveness through your Lenten sacrifices?

According to history, the Lent started in 325 AD as an imitation of Jesus Christ's 40-day fast following His baptism - the period of penance for sinners with the most grievous sins. They wore sackcloth and were sprinkled with ashes as a symbol of their penitence. Later on, this public way of penance declined, until it became an annual, customary practice for all the deemed faithful ones to receive the imposition of ash on their forehead on the first day of Lent - Ash Wednesday. The ash signified their desire to enter the Lent and be saturated therein - to repent and be purified from sinful lusts and distractions, prepared with the right heart as they commemorate Christ's resurrection.

The Lenten season is observed by many for the coming Easter Sunday. It's a period of penitence and prayer that is spent on abstinence, and almsgiving, all in preparation for Easter. However, this is all but a man-made season to provide a way to earn favor and forgiveness from God. This season is not warranted in the Scriptures. The Bible has nothing to say about this.

According to the Scriptures, Jesus says in Luke 9:23 that if any man were to follow Him "...let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily…". We are to deny ourselves, abstaining from all worldly lusts and sinful desires, saturating ourselves through prayer and His scripture daily. Our attitude of repentance and desire to grow in holiness should come daily, not annually.

But this can only be Scripturally practiced when we believe in the saving power of Christ's redeeming work on the cross and His resurrection. Forgiveness of sins and assurance of Eternal life comes through genuine acknowledgment of Christ's death on the cross knowing there will be no greater Sacrifice sufficient to truly save a sinner from eternal judgment. (2 Cor. 5:21)

If you seek forgiveness that truly frees you from sin, trust not in your lenten practices and trust this sacred promise - If you confess your sins, God is faithful and just to forgive you of your sins and cleanse you from all unrighteousness. (1 Jn. 1:9)

13/02/2026

Throughout the year, people worldwide find special occasions to express love, often through heartfelt letters, cards, and gestures. In these moments, people convey their feelings to loved ones, emphasizing the significance of love in relationships and the importance of expressing that love.

Upon receiving these manifestations of love, especially in the form of a love letter, individuals instinctively understand that the underlying intent is for them to recognize and genuinely feel the love expressed by the giver.

In a parallel manner, God has written His ultimate love letter to mankind through the Bible. However, people commonly perceive the Bible as nothing more than a religious text and a rigid set of rules to follow.

While the Bible serves as the ultimate guidebook that teaches us right from wrong, more importantly, it is also a declaration of God’s love, a love that has existed in eternity past.

As Jeremiah 31:3b says, “...Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love:...”

Throughout the Bible, various stories highlight God's love and counsel for His people. From the account of Creation in Genesis to the life of Jesus in the Gospels, the Scriptures weave a vivid picture of God’s everlasting love as it shows Him working directly, distinctly and intimately in the lives of His children.

Written in the Bible is the greatest expression of love, found in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world…” as He sent His Son, Jesus Christ to redeem sinners unto salvation. Christ’s sacrificial love is clearly shown as He was crucified on the cross for our sins, nailed to death and risen again “...that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Friend, God loves you. He has shown His love through His Son Jesus Christ and by giving you the most precious gift, salvation. Accept it. Believe in the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, and embrace the depths of His unfailing love.

Where letters symbolize the expression of love between people, the Bible unfolds as God's personal love letter to you. Each day, learn more about the unparalleled love embedded in the Bible and seek to understand God's message of love and salvation for you.

02/02/2026

One of the greatest deceptions today is the belief that humanity is basically good. That we’re just a little lost, a bit broken, or slightly misdirected. That with the right techniques or a touch of religion, we can become better versions of ourselves. It’s the idea that Jesus came to help good people become great, to coach us toward success, or to inspire us to reach our “full potential.” But that’s a lie.

The Bible doesn’t say man is morally weak. It says man is dead in sin: “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.” (Ephesians 2:1)

The natural man isn’t spiritually sick; he’s spiritually lifeless. A co**se cannot help itself. A dead soul cannot reach for God, cannot clean itself up, cannot “do better.” It must be raised. It must be born again.

Too many see Jesus as an add-on to an already decent life. But Christ didn’t come to be a supplement to the self. He came to crucify the old nature and raise us to new life in Him.

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Cor. 5:17 )

Christianity isn’t self-help or self-improvement. It is self-denial and divine transformation. The Gospel doesn’t tell you to do better. It tells you to die—to the old man, to sin, to self—and to be made alive in Christ.

The world says, “Man is good. He just needs to evolve or find himself.” The Bible says, “Man is dead. He needs to be born again.” There’s no improving the flesh, no fixing the old nature. The Gospel isn’t a renovation plan; it’s a rescue mission.

Jesus didn’t die to enhance you. He died to redeem you, resurrect you, and recreate you.

Friend, if you’re not in Christ, you’re not spiritually weak; you’re spiritually dead. No amount of effort or religion can change that. You don’t need Jesus to improve you. You need Him to save you.

He died for your sin. He rose again. Come to Jesus as you are, dead in sin, and He will make you alive.

30/01/2026

“We are all God’s children.” This is a common assumption in modern spirituality. It sounds comforting and affirming, but is it true?

The Bible paints a different picture. Scripture does not describe humanity as born into God’s family, but as alienated and separated from Him. Paul writes in Ephesians 2:12 that apart from Christ we were “without Christ… having no hope, and without God in the world.” That is not the language of family, but of distance.

The natural man is not simply imperfect or incomplete. He is spiritually dead and estranged from the very source of life. Contrary to the world’s view that people are basically good and just need some guidance, the Bible insists that our problem is far deeper. We are not in God’s family by birth; we are outside of it, strangers without hope.

This is why Christianity cannot be reduced to self-help. If humanity only needed improvement, Jesus would be little more than a life coach. But Scripture confronts us with a harder truth: we cannot bridge the gap to God on our own.

The good news is that the story doesn’t end with alienation. The miracle of the Gospel is that God Himself acted to bring us near. Ephesians 2:13 proclaims, “But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” We did not move toward God; He moved toward us. Adoption into God’s family is not a natural birthright but a supernatural gift of grace. Through the death and resurrection of Christ, strangers become sons, enemies become friends, and outcasts become heirs.

This is why Christianity is not about self-improvement—it is about transformation. It is not about God polishing what we already are, but about making us what we are not. The “old man” cannot be fixed; he must be crucified. And in Christ, a new man is raised to life. The shift from stranger to child of God is not an upgrade to an already decent life; it is resurrection from death to life.

So while the world assures us that “we are all God’s children,” the Gospel tells a better story. We were strangers—but by the blood of Christ, we can become children of God. Not by our effort. Not by self-improvement. But by His grace alone.

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