Author Archives: Ronnie Lim

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/17/the-making-of-me The story of Paul, Barnabas and John Mark in Acts 15:36-40 is a real life example in the book of Acts on how to encourage and believe in someone despite someone else of authority thinking otherwise. Paul dismissed the idea of bringing John Mark along a missionary trip because he had previously deserted themContinue reading “2nd Chance”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/16/crushed-and-beautiful For almost a year, David refused to acknowledge and confess his double sin of sending Uriah out to the battle front to die, while he commited adultery with Bathsheba. It was only when the LORD sent the prophet Nathan to confront him that he relented and repented of his sins. Bathsheba was the motherContinue reading “Repentance”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/15/the-marriage-metaphor By end of this year, my wife and I would have been married for 29 years and in those 29 years, we have had quarrels and tiffs, usually caused by my insensitivity or carelessness or tardiness. Our personalities are quite different as I’m more laid back and relaxed while she’s quick and efficient. ThereContinue reading “The Marriage Metaphor”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/14/grace-for-trials There is a sense that the same way the LORD promised to be with Joshua and the Israelites as they cross the Jordan into the Promised Land, that He will likewise not leave us as we journey through life. We can therefore be strong and courageous for we know that if God is forContinue reading “Be Strong and Courageous”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/12/drawn-by-disaster A similar pattern emerges in the Old Testament of the Israelites living in the goodness of the blessings of God then forgetting Him and consequently disaster strikes for them to repent and remember the LORD. The disaster can come in the form of natural calamities or being overrun by the Assyrians, Babylonians or theContinue reading “Disasters”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/11/untold-riches Someone who is pursuing a Masters in Theology post graduate degree, the most difficult of all the seminary studies, recently told me that he felt like he is just at the entrance of a room the size of a football stadium! The knowledge of God and the things of God, of Christ is justContinue reading “Untold Riches”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/10/standing-boldly The story of Esther 4:7-14 is about an evil scheme made by some of the officials in the Persian Royal Court to kill and annihilate the Jews that were brought to Persia in exile after Israel was defeated in battle. Mordecai got wind of the scheme and sought the help of Esther to speakContinue reading “Boldness To Fulfil Our Calling in God”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/09/humility-is-the-truth Another fundamental principle coming out across the bible is humility. If we are a believer, we cannot avoid this teaching that we need to be humble, before God and before man. God exalts the humble and opposes the proud. Pride of life is one of those things that may bring about the downfall ofContinue reading “Humility”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/08/discerning-right-paths Those of us who are parents will always want the best for our children. So we see what are their strengths, inclinations and interests, and we prayerfully direct them to a path we hope will bring the best out of them. In the process we teach them independence – like they drive themselves (butContinue reading “The Right Path”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/07/strength-to-let-go One of the prevailing themes in the bible is God giving strength to the weak and weary. The LORD gives strength to those who are weak and weary. There are many examples. David, when he was being hunted by Saul and declared the LORD is my strength when the LORD delivered him from Saul.Continue reading “Strength to the weak and weary”