Daily Word English (Page 85)

VIGILANT HEART

I READ: Matthew 15: 18-20a, Jeremiah 17: 9, Proverbs 4: 23 Life is said to emanate from the heart. Whatever is in our hearts, will be visible from the way, style and attitude of our lives. That is why we are reminded to keep our hearts vigilant. A heart that is not vigilant, can be…

SINCERITY

I READ: Psalm 97 The meaning of the word sincere is pure in heart, earnest, honest, does not pretend, and unaffected. The one person who knows if someone has a sincere heart is the Lord. People don’t know because insincerity can be concealed with nice facial expressions and words. One’s sincerity can be tested through…

HUMILITY

I READ: Ephesians 4:1-6. The humility of Jesus Christ is something that children of God should imitate. Jesus is our Lord and King, despite his experience on Earth, He never became angry or bitter to those who mocked and harassed Him. He humbled himself through all the ridicules and stayed faithful in helping those who…

PATIENCE

I READ: Galatians 5:16-26. Patience is of one the many fruits of the Spirit that the children of God must embody. We must have experienced a time in our lives where our lack of patience towards other people or God’s provision caused us to face some sort of consequences. Having patience will guard us from…

A MERCIFUL HEART

I READ: Luke 6 : 30 – 36 We are at a time where price of daily living expenses is becoming greater as our needs increase. This situation leads many to live in fear of lack, not enough and hence becoming self-centered. As believers, we are not immune from this situation, however, we have to…

LOYALTY

I READ: Ruth 1 The book of Ruth is a great story of love and faithfulness. Ruth faithfully followed Naomi without any regards to her future in the foreign land. Her graceful attitude and faithfulness led her to many great blessings; a prominent husband, prosperity, becoming a part in Jesus’ lineage. Faithfulness is one of…

THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS

I READ: Mark 15:16-47 For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son to die on the cross. It is an undeniable fact that when we love someone, we are willing to do anything for that person without hesitation. If we say that we possess the love of Christ in…

FORGIVENESS

I READ: Matthew 6:9-15 God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth is willing to forgive us, there ought not be a reason for us not to forgive others. An individual that has the inability to forgive others is often bound by conflicts and quick to be offended. As a result, his/her heart is brimming with…

TO WORSHIP

I READ: Joshua 24:14 – 18 True worship is to offer our whole life to God. It means not to obey the flesh but to let go of our old self and live a life led by the Holy Spirit. Every moment and every day, we must dedicate our life as an offering to God,…

WORKING ON SALVATION

I READ: Philippians 2:12 – 15 As believers who have been saved by grace, we must work our salvation to the end. A person who works on his salvation and live according to the will of Christ, will have different standards from those who live by the standards of this world. Upon being saved and…