 | Daily Bible Reflections
for June 28, 2010 |
|  Dear Lordie,
Don't be discouraged! God will be with you through this week.
Praying for you,
Bo Sanchez
A Note from Tina:
Thank you for your decision to support the work and ministry of your KerygmaFamily. Just in case you're having problems sending your love offering of , please email Tina at support@kerygmafamily.com or call at (+632) 9312711 (+632) 9312711 or +639178424101 +639178424101 .
| | NOT WITHOUT PAIN “Follow me…” – Matthew 8:22 High from my Holy Land pilgrimage experience, I had wanted to enter the religious life. I wanted to give God my whole life, to love only Him and serve Him. I thought it was the best way I could follow Him. But when subsequent search-in retreats and discernment process revealed that God wasn’t calling me to the religious life, I told the Lord, “Just tell me what to do or where to go, I will follow You.” It was a simple sentence — though not really simple, I found out later. It involved my whole life. It led me to face my hidden issues and weaknesses as well as give glory to God with my strengths and talents. It led me to different routes and ways of serving God. It led me to simplify my lifestyle and to be grateful for even the tiniest blessing. The above didn’t happen without pain. There was a lot of push and pull, and many times I wanted to take back my word. It’s a good thing the Lord knows how it is to be human. Whenever I want to give up, He’s there to comfort me and whisper to me what He wants me to learn in each difficulty and trial. And when I’m ready again, He gives me a pat on the back and tells me once more, “Follow me.”Tess V. Atienza (svp_tvatienza@yahoo.com) REFLECTION: Following Jesus is a daily commitment. Lord Jesus, I want to follow You. Please hold my hand. | |
Didache | Companion | Sabbath | Top
| | COMPANION | 1st READING Amos is a prophet who rails against the sins of social injustice present in the nation of Israel around the eight century BCE. We live in similar times today. A very small percentage of the population controls the vast majority of the world’s wealth. It would be nice to think that the rich are using their wealth to uplift the lives of the poor in a permanent manner. However, I believe a more equitable distribution of the world’s wealth would be more desirable. Amos 2:6-10, 13-16 6 Thus says the LORD: For three crimes of Israel, and for four, I will not revoke my word; because they sell the just man for silver, and the poor man for a pair of sandals. 7 They trample the heads of the weak into the dust of the earth, and force the lowly out of the way. Son and father go to the same prostitute, profaning my holy name. 8 Upon garments taken in pledge they recline beside any altar; and the wine of those who have been fined they drink in the house of their god. 9 Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorites before them, who were as tall as the cedars, and as strong as the oak trees. I destroyed their fruit above, and their roots beneath. 10 It was I who brought you up from the land of Egypt, and who led you through the desert for forty years, to occupy the land of the Amorites: 13 Beware, I will crush you into the ground as a wagon crushes when laden with sheaves. 14 Flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong man shall not retain his strength; the warrior shall not save his life, 15 nor the bowman stand his ground; the swift of foot shall not escape, nor the horseman save his life. 16 And the most stout-hearted of warriors shall flee naked on that day, says the LORD. P S A L M Psalm 50:16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 R: Remember this, you who never think of God. 16 “Why do you recite my statutes, and profess my covenant with your mouth, 17 though you hate discipline and cast my words behind you?” (R) 18 “When you see a thief, you keep pace with him, and with adulterers you throw in your lot. 19 To your mouth you give free rein for evil, you harness your tongue to deceit.” (R) 20 “You sit speaking against your brother; against your mother’s son you spread rumors. 21 When you do these things, shall I be deaf to it? Or do you think that I am like yourself? I will correct you by drawing them up before your eyes.” (R) 22 “Consider this, you who forget God, lest I rend you and there be no one to rescue you. 23 He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies me; and to him that goes the right way I will show the salvation of God.” (R) G O S P E L When we choose to follow Jesus, we will have to be ready to go wherever He leads. Discipleship does not come with a lot of options — in fact, there are usually relatively few once the journey begins; and the further it goes, the more defined our lives become. It is the same with any life choice. Marrying someone constricts the horizons of our life; having children does even more so. To commit to a particular thing means to exclude many others. Matthew 8:18-22 18 When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side. 19 A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 20 Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” 21 Another of his disciples said to him, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” 22 But Jesus answered him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.” 2 Chronicles 3-4 my reflections think: To commit to a particular thing means to exclude many others. _________________________________________________________
God’s special verse/thought for me today________________
_________________________________________________________
T O D A Y ’ S BLESSING LIST Thank You Lord for: ____________________________________ _______________________________________________________ READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR 2Chronicles 3-4 | |
Didache | Companion | Sabbath | Top
| | SABBATH | YOU ARE MY INHERITANCE, O LORD! Anyone who has ever received something passed on as heirloom from the past knows how valuable that is. One tends to treasure it, no matter how materially insignificant. Whether or not precious materially, it carries a value which no money can buy – the sense of connection and intimacy with whoever has passed it on as inheritance. My sister, who is a nurse in the US, had this unforgettable experience. She had an old man for a patient for some time. Knowing that her daughter was learning piano and violin at that time, the old man included her in his last will and testament. No, it was not about money or anything materially valuable. He passed on to her his favorite piano pieces. I imagined that something he so valued in his life was passed on as inheritance to someone whom he probably thought would value it just as he did. Elijah passed on his valuable cloak to Elisha. Elisha valued it just as much and followed his footsteps. Elisha stood in stark contrast to the three would-be disciples in the Gospel passage, who hemmed and hawed, just to avoid the equivalent of that cloak, and the responsibility attached to it. Each had a valid reason against accepting the most difficult part of the deal of discipleship. Something more than just piano pieces is offered us. That cloak of discipleship is waiting for us to truly receive and make our own. Elisha shows us the way. St. Paul reminds us that we have been given what it takes: “For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit to the yoke of slavery.” That yoke takes the form of too much attachment to kith and kin, or the fear of not having enough for the journey. For still others, it might be the incapacity to let go of persons, places, or things. The psalmist’s prayer is a reminder for us to see things from God’s vantage point. He gives not just a cloak, but Himself. Together with Him, we pray: “You are my inheritance, O Lord!” Fr. Chito Dimaranan, SDB Reflection Question: How much do I value the inheritance of faith that has been passed on to us by the apostles? Lord Jesus, You have given us a most valuable inheritance — our faith. May I learn how to nurture it day by day. St. Emma, pray for us. | |
Didache | Companion | Sabbath | Top
| | Watch Bo inspire you in
Preacher in Blue Jeans
1. The FEAST is the one of the happiest places on earth. Find one near you!
PICC Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PICC, Roxas Blvd. Preacher: Bo Sanchez Pasig Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Valle Verde Country Club (beside The ULTRA) Preachers: George Gabriel and Obet Cabrillas Quezon City Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12 n.n. Convention Hall, Bureau of Soils, Visayas Ave., Q.C. Preacher: Eng Si South Sunday 11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cinema 10, Festival Mall, Alabang
Preacher: Arun Gogna Rizal
Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Valley Fair Arcade, Ortigas Ext. Taytay, Rizal Preacher: Pio Espanol Bustos Sunday 2:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m. San isidro labrador Parish, Liciada, Bustos Preacher: Chito Manaois Ortigas Monday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Roofdeck, Prestige Tower, F. Ortigas Ave., Pasig City
Preacher: Vic Espanol Makati Thursday, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. AIM Conference Center, Benavidez cor Paseo de Roxas Preachers: Randy Borromeo and George Gabriel Manila Friday, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Cinema 4, SM Manila (near City Hall), Manila
Preacher: Obet Cabrillas Angeles 1st & 3rd Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Professional Bldg., Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City Preacher: Marvin Tan Laguna Saturday, arter the 4:00 pm Mass - 6:30 pm.
2/F Activity Center, Pavillion Mall, Km. 35 San Antonio, Binan, Laguna Preacher: Hermie Morelos Marilao Saturday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cinema 2, SM Marilao, Bulacan Preacher: Alvin Barcelona
2. Wake up to the new KERYGMA TV! on TV5! On a new time slot - Sundays 6-7 a.m. PLUS... MUSTARD (for kids) Saturdays 6-7 a.m FISHBOWL (for the youth) Saturdays 7-8 a.m. 3. Need Counseling? Call a friend for counseling at 09228407031, 7266728, 7264709, and 7259999 Mon-Fri 24-hrs, Sat 6am-5pm, Sun 6am-10am. 4. Free Kerygma Magazine (the one on paper) from Bo. If you're a KerygmaFamily member who regularly supports this ministry with at least P300 or US$20 a month - you'll be receiving a one-year subscription of the KerygmaMagazine in the mail-automatically! If you haven't signed up for KerygmaFamily, join now!
http://www.kerygmafamily.com 5. Its now easy to DONATE using the new GlobeTelecom GCASH at http://kerygmafamily.com.
6. DONATE using SMART MONEY - type KFAM_amount and send to 270 7. K-FAM INTERCESSORY GATHERING We invite you to join us to worship the Almighty, listen to sharing about the power of prayer and to God?s message through talks, and also to pray for healing. Every 4th Sunday of the month from 7:45 - 10:00 a.m. at the Baras Room, Valle Verde Country Club (beside The ULTRA), Pasig City. After this, you may join the 2nd session of the The Feast (10:30-12:30).
BE THERE TO GLORIFY GOD! BE BLESSED! BE A BLESSING! Admission is FREE! Let us know you are coming! Contact persons: Luisa 0918-4404330 / 0906-3413557 / 632-533-3874 or Me-Ann 0919-3796559 / 0917-4066592 / 632-714-0429 8. Put Preacher in Blue Jeans in your Blog or Friendster! Just copy the text in under next to the EMBED keyword under the video. Just like YOUTUBE! 9. Did you receive this email from someone else? To get Bo Sanchez to send it to you personally, log-on to http://kerygmafamily.com.
Lots of surprises await. 10. To change your KerygmaFamily member/email settings. Please click here 11. To enter the Audio & Video Teachings, Please click here 12. Forward these to your friends - so they too can read God's Word and be invited to join the KerygmaFamily. They'll Thank you for opening this mountain of blessings to them! 13. Contact Person: Tina (+632) 9312711 or&nb sp; + 639178424101 or support@kerygmafamily.com
|
No response to “Lordie, God's Message For You Today, June 28, 2010”
Post a Comment