https://odb.org/2024/02/07/angels-on-the-walls Nehemiah is not only a book in the Old Testament but was well-known for being the one who spearheaded the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem with exiles who returned from Babylon to Judah. Nehemiah was born in exile and became the cupbearer to the Persian King, who allowed him time off to returnContinue reading “Prayer and practicality”
Category Archives: Christian character
Sacrifice & obedience
https://odb.org/2024/02/06/true-surrender We all know that our lives are to be lived as a living sacrifice to God. This is in view of God’s mercy in calling us to be His children while we were yet sinners through the sacrifice of His Son on the cross on account of our sins. Therefore, we are not toContinue reading “Sacrifice & obedience”
Gratitude to God
https://odb.org/2024/02/04/rewired-by-gratitude I recall being taught in a non-Christian seminar on the importance of having gratitude towards the creator, the Almighty God. It is one of those things that could release some hormones in our bodies to make us happy and contented and satisfied. That is why, as advocated by today’s ODB writer, we as believersContinue reading “Gratitude to God”
John Sung
https://odb.org/2024/01/31/fully-surrendered I read books on John Sung when I was young and I could see that although he lived a short life, he had a major impact on the lives of many people, especially in pre-independence Malaya that many families came into the faith because of his ministry. I had lived in Sitiawan before andContinue reading “John Sung”
Led by the Spirit
https://odb.org/2024/01/29/sharing-by-caring We just heard a message yesterday on loving your neighbour from the classic Good Samaritan story told by Jesus. Not so much finding out who is the neighbour to love but more becoming the person who loves, the person who intentionally responds to a need. Thus, our role is to be the Good Samaritan,Continue reading “Led by the Spirit”
God looks at the heart
https://odb.org/2024/01/26/no-more-prejudice-2 1 Samuel 16:7 sets out the criteria God uses to choose a leader for Him. God looks at the heart rather than the appearance. In contrast to Saul, who was the most handsome man in Israel and head and shoulders taller than anyone else (1 Samuel 9:2), David was only a young boy whenContinue reading “God looks at the heart”
Slow to anger
https://odb.org/2024/01/24/quick-to-listen I like James 1:19-20, which says that everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Anger is an issue we all need to deal with, some more than others. As humans, we are emotional beings. Therefore, itContinue reading “Slow to anger”
The Book of Life
https://odb.org/2024/01/22/the-right-focus-3 The 72 followers of Christ who were sent out to proclaim the Good News were amazed that even demons flee at the name of Jesus. Please read Luke 10. It proves the divinity of Christ. But Christ cautioned them while it might be great to have authority over demonic forces; they should rejoice thatContinue reading “The Book of Life”
Serving with humility
https://odb.org/2024/01/18/washing-feet-and-dishes Jesus washing His disciples’ feet is servant leadership in personam. You may read about this in John 13:6-17. It is a physical act, and the feet are the most dirty part of the body during those times as their footwear were usually sandals that are exposed to dirt and dust. Although symbolic, it isContinue reading “Serving with humility”
The past as an example
https://odb.org/2024/01/16/learning-from-mistakes-2 Paul used the mistakes of ancient Israelites to remind the Corinthians not to make the same mistakes (see 1 Corinthians 10:1-11). Likewise, we should look at our past mistakes and experiences as a guide and warning to us not to repeat them again. If not, there could be dire consequences. As an example, IContinue reading “The past as an example”
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