Author Archives: Ronnie Lim

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/11/out-of-the-lions-den In Daniel 6:10-23, we can read the account of Daniel, an exile from Judah in Persia who was thrown unto the lions’ den for praying to the LORD when King Darius had issued a decree that no one is to pray to anyone but him for the next 30 days. But Daniel was aContinue reading “Out of the Lions’ Den”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/10/the-god-who-redeems A prevailing theme in God for which I have commented before in these pages is one of redemption despite our brokenness. In Isaiah 43, God brought destruction upon the Israelites due to their insolence and yet promised to rescue them. Isaiah 43 is fulfilled in modern-day Israel when indeed the people of God wereContinue reading “Beautiful and Strong Despite Our Brokenness”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/09/the-right-jesus When I was younger, people used to ask me what religion I was, and I would say Christian. I identified as a Christian because of the Catholic background of my dad’s family. Unfortunately, at that time, I didn’t know much about the religion, but I nevertheless asserted I was a Christian. Partly also becauseContinue reading “The Correct Jesus”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/08/more-than-conquerors It may be cliche, but we have often heard of this phrase, “Christian life is not a bed of roses.” For a good reason! That’s because it’s the opposite that is true – instead expect persecution and trials and tribulations. Not to the extent of Paul’s sufferings for the sake of the Gospel, butContinue reading “More Than Conquerors”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/07/who-are-you-lord When it comes to Saul, who became Paul, some people equate his experience to that of a hardened jailed criminal who turned from a life of crime to a life of service in Christ. Such a picture is, to me, somewhat inaccurate as Saul was never lost in the world of crime or drugsContinue reading “The Road to Damascus Experience”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/06/made-for-adventure There is a sense that we are all created for adventure as we are created in the image of God. God created everything else, the earth and all the creatures in it, the vegetation as food for the animals, whether on the ground, in the sea, or the birds in the air but HeContinue reading “Made For Adventure”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/04/new-vision One of the things that deteriorate as we grow older is our vision. From 6/6 to 6/9 to 6/12 and even 6/15. It’s not something that we can avoid, but with modern technology, it may be corrected by laser surgery. However, even with surgery correction, it will nevertheless become worse as we get older.Continue reading “A New Vision From God”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/03/rescue-mission-2 A sheep that was lost and yet still alive after possibly wandering alone for at least 5 years was found to be weighed down with nearly 35 kg of filthy and matted wool. When we picture the scene, we see how it must have been so difficult for the sheep to move about withContinue reading “Bogged Down By Heavy Burdens”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/02/a-small-start When we look at the Bible, we will see that God raises people out of the weaker or smaller tribes or smaller cities. In the case of Jesus, He was from Bethlehem Epharathah, a small tribe among the clans of Judah and also a small village near Jerusalem. But because of who Jesus wasContinue reading “Starting Small”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/01/choose-joy I recently asked someone how she is doing in terms of work, ministry, and family. Her answer was there are ups and downs. I interjected – and there is Jesus, the rock of our salvation. He is the constant in all these ups and downs. Whether at work, ministry, or family, there will alwaysContinue reading “Choose Joy”