The angel said, "Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2 : 10
Psalm 85 mentions how the Psalmist remembers God’s works of wonders for the nation of Israel. For many years, the Israelites had many reasons to rejoice in the Lord. Some of these are listed in verses 1-3.
a) God showed favour on their land
b) God brought them back from being slaves to the enemies
c) God covered all their sins
d) God turned away His fierce anger from them Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 7”
“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25)
The subject of this proverb is fear. Fear is one of the strongest emotions known to man. It triggers off a rush of adrenalin in your body that increases your heartbeat, your breathing and your blood sugar level. As adrenaline diverts more blood to your brain and to your muscles, you have better mental alertness and a sudden burst of strength and energy. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 6”
We are celebrating Herald B-P Church’s 14th Anniversary this Lord’s Day. Our theme is to thank and praise our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ for these 14 years of guidance, provision and growth as a church, and we as members of His flock. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 5”
…the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
The inauthenticity of parents and church leaders at home is a great turn off for young people. In a sense, the youths are right to expect people whom they look up to; and of whom they respect to display a lifestyle and conduct that is consistent with their profession of faith. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 4”
Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
In a society which emphasizes much on achievement and success, it is difficult for many to survive without being blamed or criticized for any failure, or mistakes made. When someone steps down from any organization or quits from a post, there will often be speculation that that he must have bungled somewhere in his assignment. The comments on social media are quite hateful many times, and can cause much pain to the recipients of these caustic comments. A few are unable to accept the criticisms, and have chosen a fatal end. It becomes even more painful when the death involves a child who was unable to bear the failure. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 3”
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Last Sunday was a milestone for our church. All the loans for the payment of Herald’s three units at Guilin Building were finally to be paid. Praise the Lord for His provision! Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 2”
We are already into the seventh day of the New Year. I am very sure many things at home, school, work or business are clamouring for your attention. Slowly – even for strong Christians – the desire to spend more time reading God’s Word or in prayer may become crowded out by other priorities. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 1”