The angel said, "Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2 : 10
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Matthew 11 : 28 - 30
We met at the airport at around 6:30am. Pastor Bob, together with James Lim, came to pray for us and our mission trip to Chiangmai and Chiangrai. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 31”
At recent prayer meetings, some have shared about their concerns over colleagues who are not setting good examples in their work place. How do fellow-Christians respond to un-Christian behaviour exhibited by those who claim to be Christians? Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 29”
Modern technology is proceeding at such a rapid pace that it is presenting society with more options than we can handle. Things which were never issues before simply because they were impossible have suddenly become issues today. One danger we face is that these increased options may cause us to trespass into forbidden territory – To break God’s commandments or to usurp prerogatives that belong to God alone. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 27”
The Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippian Christians while he was confined in the Roman prison. He never felt restricted even though he was behind the prison bars; but he wrote a four-chapter long letter that challenged the believers to rejoice and live for Christ in all aspects of their Christian life. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 26”
When everything around us is alright, we move along with life and cater to all its demands without doubts or questions in our mind. We tend to be self-sufficient and self-reliant, and go about in our daily living, quite happy and contented. But, what happens when we receive some bad news? It could be a possible loss of a stable position at work, a loss of a business deal, a failure in examinations, a tragic accident, a fractured finger or leg, a sudden illness in a loved one or yourself, or even the loss of someone you love. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 22”
Philippians 3:12-14
The Apostle wrote to the Philippian believers while he was in prison. He said, “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil 3:12-14). Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 21”
The Parable of the Sower and the Seeds
Matthew 13:1-13
How are you responding to God’s Word?
Jesus is most concerned for those who follow Him. He gave a parable to explain the four responses to His teaching. These responses are related to His audience in His day more than two thousand years ago as well as it is to us today. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 20”
Two Christian brothers met with a motor accident, but it was not without a purpose. The MPV skidded on an icy road last winter, spun several times, tumbled off the tar road, and turned a few times on a slope before coming to a stop. The vehicle was badly damaged, Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 19”
Last week, we commemorated the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. But Christ’s redemptive work would not be complete without His ascension into heaven. Luke the physician, and writer of the Gospel according to Luke, and the Acts of the Apostles, was careful in recording for us the bodily appearances of the risen Christ to men for 40 days between His resurrection and His ascension. Luke 24:50-51 records, “And He led them out as far as to Bethany, and He lifted up His hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while He blessed them, He was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.” This was very clearly confirmed in Acts chapter 1, on Mount of Olives (vs 12), how when Jesus was speaking to His disciples, “… while they beheld, He was taken up; and a cloud received Him out of sight” (vs 9). This record from the Scriptures shows that Jesus’ ascension was a literal, bodily return to heaven. He rose from the mount gradually and visibly, witnessed by many intent observers. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 17”
His Peace, Power, and Purpose (John 20:19-23)
The 27 books in the New Testament presents Jesus as One who is alive, risen from the dead, and He is the central, living reality in the universe today. He is 100% God and 100% Man. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 16”