Gaining Wisdom

Psalm 90:12 NIV

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

// We don't know what tomorrow may bring us.. But one thing for sure, God is expecting us to do something for His kingdom, and we need to realize that we are not here forever, no one knows the exact time... when it is time to be with Him in eternity. May we see the urgency to become useful and fruitful while we are still living.

// PRAYER: God, teach us to make the most of our time so we don't waste our time, this limited time that You've given us on earth.

 

Christ's Wisdom, Mind and Thoughts are Being Shared to Us

1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV

As it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived" - the things God has prepared for those who love him. 

// In the course and journey of our lives --- knowledge can gain from school, from our experiences, from people around us, but there is WISDOM that we should long for. Wisdom may not be popular with others, because wisdom is can be found and learn with God, with His Word (Bible). Wisdom will last, it will never be out-of-date. It will make you better and purposeful person.

// Wisdom is a capacity of the mind that allows us to understand life from God’s perspective. In able for us to gain wisdom we need to [a] Fear God -- filial (familial; parental) fear is the type of respect and love a child has for a parent, a fear of offending the one they most adore and trust. [b] Desire Wisdom -- “look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure” (Proverbs 2:4). [c] Pray for Wisdom -- “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5). [d] Study God’s Word -- The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. (Psalm 19:7). We should not rely on our own understanding, but learn from the Bibles, through the lives and wisdom and insight of Great Man of God through history.

// God prepared great things for us, as the scripture says, it is something we could not imagined. What God has arranged for those who love Him. We should be grateful coz it is revealed to us by God thru His Spirit, thru His Son Jesus.

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1 Corinthians 2:16 AMP

For who has known or understood the mind (the counsels and purposes) of the Lord so as to guide and instruct Him and give Him knowledge? But we have the mind of Christ (the Messiah) and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart. 

// Christ's wisdom, mind and thoughts are being shared to us. We just need to take actions and desire for it.

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God's Kindness Knows No Limit

Acts 3:6 NIV

Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."

// God's kindness knows no limit, His mercy is abundant and overflowing, sometimes we feel that we don't have the strength to stand, to continue life, we're losing hope. Just like the lame person who was sitting and begging for years, he might not see the possibilities and the things he can do, but God came to the rescue. He received the strength he needs in able for him to stand.

// Sometimes we asked for the wrong things, God has another in mind -- something that is important and something that is more beneficial for us. The lame person seems to be contented on his situation (begging), he (was) used to it, but God wanted us to experience more than that. He wants us to be a better person with capabilities to help others. Let us continue to seek His guidance and ask for His heart be the same as ours.

// Let us ask God to pick us up in those times of our lives when trials are unbearable and give us the power to make it through (the rain?) those trials. Ask Him also that through us, those who are struggling, weary and with heavy hearts will see how Good our God is through our lives, through our testimony, actions and deeds.

PRAYER: Thank you God for giving me the same importance like the lame person, the blind who you give sight.  The same power you gave for me to stand and face all the trials I might face, thank you for you are my refuge. A hand that is always ready to pick me up and tap my shoulder to comfort me.

AMEN

Your Daily Tidbits

1 John 4:8 NIV

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

// v.1-ff. Do not believe everything you hear, carefully weigh and examine everything... Some deliberately used the Name and the Word of God for their own advantage. They do make excuses as if God do the work for them, as if God’s Word is written specifically for them, be wise in discerning, see where the person is coming from, read and re-read God’s Word, ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

// Here how to test, those who openly confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, God, Savior, who believe that faith actually matters is indeed for God, otherwise magduda ka na, and fruits are also visible hindi yung sa salita lang. They don’t twist God’s Word to fit into their situation. It is important for us to SEE, READ and BE DISCERNING. We usually see/hear verses into TIDBITS (verses that are cut short to become more appealing and fitting into theirs). A wise, prudent and intelligent Christian will look into it. It is important for us to understand the whole context of the verse, not just the verse itself. READ the whole chapter or at the very least, read five (5) verses before and after of the quoted verse.  

ANYONE WHO KNOWS GOD --- LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND because the Holy Spirit enables them to do so...

// v.4 Let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. God's love that brought Him on the cross to die and suffer on our behalf. He has given us life from His very own. Christ love us first; in return we must love Him wholeheartedly...

...LET US CONTINUE TO LOVE... coz HE first loved us... because loving God includes loving people...you've got to love both... BAWAL MAMILI 

Bible Reference: 1 John 4

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Pray Simply, Yet With Perseverance

 

Matthew 6:30 NLT

And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you.

// v.2:: When trying to be good, to do good [ahaha]... (as much as possible)make sure no one is aware except God, helping and doing good is not something to boast... not unless, you want to be praised by men (pasikat ba) instead do it quietly, just like our Father, working behind the scenes when He helps us.

// Pray simply and yet with perseverance, God answers base not how flowery our prayer is, but by our sincerity and heart

// If God cares for the flowers in the field... much more HE CARES FOR US... sometimes we need to relax, not so preoccupied with the busyness of the world, so that we could response to God... know how God's work (Matthew 6:33 >>> But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.)... don't worry about missing out, for sure all your everyday concerns will be met.. 

// Give attention to what God is doing and don't worry about what may or may not happen tomorrow... God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes...

LEARN TO TRUST GOD... and LEARN TO MANAGE OUR TIME AND PRIORITIES...

// May we find ourselves a God seeker, God pleaser and not the other way around....

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You, Lord, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands.

Psalm 16:5 GNT

...everything is secured in God's hand...

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For Him and Through Him

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

Psalms 4:8 NLT

Out of the fullness of his grace he has blessed us all, giving us one blessing after another.

John 1:16 GNT

// everything was created through Him.. nothing came into existence without Him... He is the source of everything we had... faithful or unfaithful we are, He still bless us... the greatest blessing we received is THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE... it is by grace kaya naging karapatdapat tayo..

// grace--unmerited divine assistance given to us; special favor; privilege

// we received blessing after blessing because He loves us so much.. may we find ourselves thankful and grateful of God's grace given to us... 

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Live Life With A Purpose

Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

Philippians 2:3 NCV

When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves.

Philippians 2:1‭-‬4 MSG

If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care —then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.

Philippians 2:12-13 NLT

Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.

// Though we need to look up for ourselves(self-confidence) we should not push our way up thru our sugar-coated talks. Instead help others get ahead, not for your self-advantage, always ready to lend a hand. Just like what Jesus did for us though He is God Himself, He offered His life for our benefits, He humbly done and demonstrate it on the cross.

// Be always ready, obedient at all times, readily to prove the salvation He gave to you, because God himself is willing and working to make you able to obey His will for His purpose.  As we live in a corrupt and sinful world, be the source of light, hope, a message of life that Jesus can only give... be the testimony of God's goodness.

// LIVE LIFE WITH A PURPOSE

// Our life is a cycle of blessings and battles, it is important that we know who to approach when trials comes. Thanking Him even during BLESSINGS and TRIALS in our lives.

// Noah before the flood, he followed God and yet he experienced a lot of trials and even people judgement, still he chooses to do God's will.

// As for Jesus right after He was recognized by God (during Jesus baptism),  right after the Holy Spirit came to Him, He was tempted by Satan. Same mostly of the believers after they had their encounter with the Holy Spirit, trials comes. But this is the assurance, God will never leave you, He will send someone to the rescue.

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Shine Your Light

Matthew 5:16 NIV

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

// You are here to be light, bringing out the God's glory in the world... God is not a secret to be kept... A God's light bearer is always seen by others... God purposely put you in a place, situation to be seen, to shine.. be generous of God's light that is entrusted to you by opening up your lives to others, prompting people to give up  and  trust their lives to God...

// As the song goes... "shine your light, and let the whole world see..." for our God is mighty to save…

Psalms 1:1‭-‬3 NLT

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.

// God promised fruitfulness, vitality and prosperity as long we dwell into His presence… though we may be tempted to do sins, as we see other prosper even they do what is wrong but their joy will not last… because the true lasting prosperity and fruitfulness is only can be found in having relationship with God. and we are assured that we are being watch by Him. 

God Disciplined Those Who are His

 

Hebrews 12:6 NCV

The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as his child.”

// As our earthly parents disciplined us for our own good, same as our Father in heaven, God also want the best for us. most of the time discipline is not fun and and seems not favorable to us, later we will be able to see and grasps what is behind it. We are being trained how to handle every situation and make us mature in our relationship with the Lord..

Hebrews 12:11 HCSB

No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Hebrews 12:14 HCSB

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness — without it no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 11:4 NLT

It was by faith that Abel brought a more acceptable offering to God than Cain did. Abel’s offering gave evidence that he was a righteous man, and God showed his approval of his gifts. Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith.

Hebrews 13:7 NIV

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

God's Eyes On You

 

James 1:2‭-‬3 NIV

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

James 1:17 NIV

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 2:1 NABRE

My brothers, show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.

// Trials, trials, trials... nanung atin? it('s) (maybe) (a) part of our lives and no one is exempted... it is just how you see and handle it... make it your motivation to do and give your best.. Gods promises are there, we just need to see it coming and claim it... God's blessing comes in different shapes and colors... need lang natin i-appreciate and recognized that it comes from HIM... 

Be Glad as James said, God shows no favoritism. He constantly looking after you (us). We need to learn (how) to wait of His timing.

Is Your Faith Can Be Trusted?

 

Proverbs 28:5 MSG

Justice makes no sense to the evilminded; those who seek God know it inside and out.

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A faith that has not been tested, cannot be trusted.

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Finally....

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.

Colossians 3:14 NLT

// If we proclaim that we have Life in Christ, salvation from Him, act like it.. pursue, seek the things Christ wants.. see where the action is.. old life is gone.. He (God) is our life now.. thru this life may His name be glorified.. putting into death our earthly natures [(v.5)Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.]

// Be accountable to one another, (don't lie [: ) our old self is obsolete, luma na, let our life be defined and shaped by Christ.. chosen by God for this new life of love, clothe with God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, discipline... contented, easy to forgive, bursting in love.. keeping the peace of Christ, let every details of our lives-action, words (dyang nanu ya pa yan) be done in the name of Christ..

finally.. (v.20)Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord.

finally ulit.. (v25)But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites...

Look Forward ==>>>

"So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while."

1 Peter 1:6 NLT

// we are fortunate and privilege to  have a God like Him, for He raised Jesus from the dead and we're given a life and everything we live for, a future in heaven, and that future begins when we accepted Christ as our Savior... and a day is coming when all our tears, pain and  sickness will be healed and make as whole again...

// let us looked forward, for that wonderful joy ahead, though we must endure trials for now... and these trials will mold us make us a better person.. and if we endure, we give glory to our God...

// we haven't seen Him yet, still we loved and believed Him and we looked forward for that salvation He promised us..

// may we find ourselves expectantly waiting for His second coming..don't let trials hinders... make it our source of strength and joy..for we know whom we serve and what awaits us....

// always look forward... no looking back... ma.excite kung ano meron sa finish line... [be excited on what is ahead the finish line...]

Psalm 51:12 GNT

Psalm 51:12 GNT

Give me again the joy that comes from your salvation and make me willing to obey you.

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Quiet In Bed

Psalms 4:4 NCV

When you are angry, do not sin. Think about these things quietly as you go to bed.

// complain, express yourself or raise your case if you must, but don’t act or react base on your emotions and hurt… keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking, ask and bring it to God… wait and see what God wanted you to do… offer it to Him and trust Him..

// be at peace because He will keep you safe…

No Eye Has Seen

1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV

As it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived" - the things God has prepared for those who love him.

// In the course and journey of our lives knowledge can gain from school, from our experiences, from people around us. But there is WISDOM we should long for... a wisdom may not be popular with others, because is only be found and learn with God and with His WORD.

// We should not speak through our own knowledge but through the given wisdom of our God. We could not clearly speak about the future awaiting us, unless we will base all our knowledge from the Word of God. As a believer of Christ we have the TRUE wisdom that He only can give, it will never be out-of-date. It will make us a better and purposeful person.

// God’s salvation for us is something that we could not possibly understand fully, by through His Holy Spirit we are patiently waiting for that day, for that promise to be fully fulfilled. 

// God prepared great things for us, as the scripture says, it is something we could not imagined. What God has arranged/prepared for those who love Him. And we should be grateful because it was revealed to us by God through the Holy Spirit, through His Son, JESUS. 

Cast Your Burden to HIM

1 Peter 5:6-7 NLT

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

1 Peter 5:6-7 MSG

So be content with who you are, and don't put on airs. God's strong hand is on you; he'll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.

// so be contented with what you have, of who you are, and don't put on airs (wag daw maging mahangin ahaha, bawasan ang yabang (: awtsss...) God will take good care of you. He will promote you at the right time... with Him we can have a life of no worries, no troubles, total peace... just bring to Him our cares and worries... let God take all your worries, trust Him, for He is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you!!!

PRAYER:

Father, I humbly come before You, confessing I am a sinner.... I may not deserve of Your grace, still I'm asking for forgiveness, wanting to feel Your grace and embrace... and I know You are much willing to remove the guilt in me... thank You for taking our cares, worries, sin and burden upon Yourself... thank You for Your sacrifice, Your promise, a never changing promise and thank You for calling me a son. AMEN!!!

He Strengthened Me

2 Timothy 4:17 NLT

But THE LORD STOOD WITH ME AND GAVE ME STRENGTH so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death.

// having God on our side we can't go wrong, He is looking over us.. He Himself will justify for us.. He will make and give us strength to share the Good News... strength to continue despite of all trials and hardship.. don't give up and... just make it simple and plain..

// keep watch and not to be deceive with those catchy words and opinions that tickle and get our attentions (kung ano lang ung gusto natin na marinig) instead chase and look for the truth(kahit masakit minsan).. depend on God's wisdom in discerning these truth.. God will stand for us...

Love Must Be Sincere

Romans 12:9 NIV

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

// take/make your everyday life (as in your eating, sleeping, YOUR WALK, in school, at work, etc) a pleasing sacrifices unto our God... embracing God’s best into our lives.. by not conforming to the pattern of this world.. fixing our eyes to Jesus.. readily responding on God’s call and command..

// we are made by God uniquely, and as a part of the Body of Christ we have our own function.. there is no great nor small in doing God’s work... just do and go ahead without comparing ourselves with each other or trying to be somebody we’re not..

// let love spring out from within us, no need to pretend, ‘run from evil things..’ be a good person, a friend who love deeply.. bless those who you hate... BLESS YOUR ENEMIES, no cursing, bad words behind their backs.. see goodness to everyone, don’t try to get even (bawal gaganti), God will do it for you... share with their joy and tears.. be friends with nobody and don’t be the Great Somebody...

// don’t let your hurts get the best out of you!!! let your hurts bring out the best.. prove your worth with humbleness...

Be Glad

1 Peter 1:6 NLT

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.

// we are fortunate and privilege to  have a God like Him, for He raised Jesus from the dead and we're given a life and everything we live for, a future in heaven, and that future begins when we accepted Christ as our Savior... and a day is coming when all our tears, pain and  sickness will be healed and make as whole again...

// let us looked forward, for that wonderful joy ahead, though we must endure trials for now... and these trials will mold us make us a better person.. and if we endure, we give glory to our God...

// we haven't seen Him yet, still we loved and believed Him and we looked forward for that salvation He promised us..

// may we find ourselves expectantly waiting for His second coming.. don't let trials hinders... make it our source of strength and joy.. for we know whom we serve and what awaits us....