 | Daily Bible Reflections
for May 19, 2010 |
|  Dear Lordie,
His light is shining on you this Wednesday.
Praying for you,
Bo Sanchez
| | DEATH WISH “I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one.” – John 17:15 When I first became a Christian, I wanted to die, literally. I saw no point in continuing to live and be vulnerable to sin when I could be with God in heaven as promised by Jesus. But then years went by and I’m still alive and well. So I decided that since I cannot be in heaven now, I might as well find ways to be closer to God here on earth. I started serving in church as a member of the choir. I shared my faith and gave hope to discouraged friends. I sought to purify myself by leading my thoughts to God even as I struggle with the daily realities of living in a material world. Little by little, although the longing for God remains, the yearning to die has waned. And one day, it dawned on me. The kingdom of heaven may be out of sight for now, but the Kingdom of God is already here, and I helped establish it. By living my faith, instead of just dying for it, I brought God closer to myself and to everyone I shared Him with. I think I may like to live for many more years, after all. Cecilia Lim (cez_lim@yahoo.com) REFLECTION: God sent us into this world to help establish His Kingdom. What can you do to help? Holy Father, protect me as I complete my journey to heaven. | |
Didache | Companion | Sabbath | Top
| | COMPANION | 1st READING While Paul is concerned for his communities, I am sure he knows that it is the Holy Spirit who is the key for their ongoing strength and development. If we build on our own abilities and strengths, we will eventually falter and fail; if we build in the power of the Holy Spirit, we will be successful beyond our wildest dreams. Acts 20:28-38 28 At Miletus, Paul spoke to the presbyters of the Church of Ephesus: “Keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, in which you tend the church of God that he acquired with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure savage wolves will come among you, and they will not spare the flock. 30 And from your own group, men will come forward perverting the truth to draw the disciples away after them. 31 So be vigilant and remember that for three years, night and day, I unceasingly admonished each of you with tears. 32 And now I commend you to God and to that gracious word of his that can build you up and give you the inheritance among all who are consecrated. 33 I have never wanted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. 34 You know well that these very hands have served my needs and my companions. 35 In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” 36 When he had finished speaking he knelt down and prayed with them all. 37 They were all weeping loudly as they threw their arms around Paul and kissed him, 38 for they were deeply distressed that he had said that they would never see his face again. Then they escorted him to the ship. P S A L M Psalm 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab R: Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth. 28 [29] Show forth, O God, your power. the power, O God, with which you took our part; 29 [30] for your temple in Jerusalem let the kings bring you gifts. (R) 32 [33] You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God, chant praise to the Lord 33 [34] who rides on the heights of the ancient heavens. Behold, his voice resounds, the voice of power 34 [35] “Confess the power of God!” (R) Over Israel is his majesty; his power is in the skies. 35 [36] Awesome in his sanctuary is God, the God of Israel; he gives power and strength to his people. (R) G O S P E L Jesus reminds us that He has consecrated us in the truth to the Father. This means that all the promises offered in the Scriptures are ours to receive if we are willing to place our trust, faith and hope in them. This is an incredible gift and truth. More than just reflecting upon these promises of God, we should start living them to the full. 11 Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are. 12 When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I am coming to you. I speak this in the world so that they may share my joy completely. 14 I gave them your word, and the world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. 15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one. 16 They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. 17 Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. 19 And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth.” 1 Samuel 9-12 my reflections t h i n k : All the promises offered in the Scriptures are ours to receive if we are willing to place our trust, faith and hope in them. _________________________________________________________
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 1Samuel 9-812 | |
Didache | Companion | Sabbath | Top
| | SABBATH | CONSECRATED IN THE TRUTH In His encounter with the scribes, Pharisees and elders of the people, Jesus saw so much hypocrisy and fiddling around with the truth. Disgusted with their self-righteousness, Jesus openly condemned them, calling them hypocrites, whitewashed tombs and brood of vipers. Jesus did not want His disciples to be anything like them. He does not want any of us, His present-day disciples, to be hypocrites, self-righteous and liars as well. In the Gospel today, Jesus consecrates us, His disciples then and now, in the truth. What does it mean to be consecrated in the truth? First, to be consecrated in the truth means to love the truth always. A lover of truth always seeks the truth, promotes the truth and defends the truth at all cost. Second, to be consecrated in the truth means to know the truth. Seeking, promoting and defending the truth require knowing the truth. Third, to be consecrated in the truth means to live by the truth. It is not enough to know the truth; we must be truthful, too. In the First Reading today, St. Paul warns the Christians in Ephesus against fierce wolves as he bids them farewell. He knows that when he is gone, men will be “coming forward with a travesty of truth on their lips to induce the disciples to follow them.” These men, whom St. Paul calls “fierce wolves,” will have no mercy on the flock. Such men (and women) still prowl around like a roaring lion and, as St. Peter describes them in one of his epistles, looking for someone to devour. They are the best examples of what it means to not be consecrated in the truth and they continue to gain allies until today. It is for this reason that Jesus sends His Spirit. The Holy Spirit guides unto all truth. Teaching and reminding all that Jesus said, the Holy Spirit is the Advocate against “fierce wolves” and the Paraclete who aids fidelity to the truth. By virtue of our baptism, we have been consecrated in the truth. With the Holy Spirit in our hearts, let us live according to this consecration. Jesus prays for us in the Gospel today; let us grant Him His prayer. Fr. Bobby Titco Reflection Question: Baptism consecrated me to the truth. Am I really truthful? Pour upon me, Jesus, Your gift of truthfulness. May I not only know the truth. Make me always truthful, too. Amen. Blessed Alcuin, pray for us. | |
Didache | Companion | Sabbath | Top
| | Watch Bo inspire you in
Preacher in Blue Jeans
Run a Kilometer for Kerygma K for K The 2010 Kerygma Fun Raiser For details check out www.lightfam.com/kfork
1. The FEAST is the one of the happiest places on earth. Find one near you!
Pasig Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Valle Verde Country Club (beside The ULTRA) Preacher: Bo Sanchez 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Valle Verde Country Club Preacher: 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, 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, May 19, 2010”
Post a Comment