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06/11/2024

THE ONLY WAY IS UP

Magpasalamat tayo sa Diyos, sapagkat tayo’y binibigyan niya ng tagumpay sa pamamagitan ng ating Panginoong Jesu-Cristo!
1 Mga Taga-Corinto 15:57

Upon learning that he didn’t win the coveted award sa kanyang work, Inno felt discouraged. It’s as if bumalik lahat ng memories ng pagkatalo niya sa buhay — how he didn’t graduate with honors in college as a working student and how he didn’t pass the board examination.

Like Inno, it’s discouraging kapag hindi natin na-achieve ang goals and dreams natin sa buhay. Nakakalungkot kapag nasasayang ang efforts natin. Pero sabi nga ni Buster Moon sa isang animated film, “When you’ve reached rock bottom, there’s only one way to go, and that’s up!”

Yes, up! We can look up to Jesus Christ and find hope in the midst of shattered dreams and disappointments. Kung nadapa at natalo man tayo sa buhay dahil sa kasalanan, He will still be a light to us and fight for us (Micah 7:7–8). If we can’t stand on our own, He will lift us up kagaya ng sinabi sa Isaias 40:31, “Ngunit muling lumalakas at sumisigla ang nagtitiwala kay Yahweh. Lilipad silang tulad ng mga agila. Sila’y tatakbo ngunit hindi mapapagod, sila’y lalakad ngunit hindi manghihina.”

Trusting God — and believing that Jesus Christ died on the cross to defeat sin and death — makes you victorious already (1 Mga Taga-Corinto 15:57). Hindi mo man nakuha ang inaasam-asam na award or hindi na-reward ang efforts mo, it’s not the end for you dahil makakaasa ka sa hindi mauubos na provision ni Lord para sa iyo (Mga Taga-Filipos 4:19).

God will reward your faith as you trust in Him dahil sabi nga sa Mga Kawikaan 16:3, “Ipagkatiwala mo kay Yahweh ang iyong mga gagawin, at magtatagumpay ka sa lahat ng iyong mga layunin.”

LET’S PRAY

Dear God, sawang-sawa na po ako sa defeated life. Gusto ko pong makaranas ng victory. Please help me believe and trust in You. Give me a reason to hope that things will eventually get better, too. Thank You, Jesus. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

APPLICATION

Write down your personal, family, and career goals and dreams. Be as specific as possible. Commit your plans to the Lord and ask Him to give you a reason to hope everyday.

A daily devotional from The 700 Club Asia hosts and friends. Grow your faith in Jesus Christ and experience a close relationship through reading scripture, prayer and practical applications. PLUS and exclusive chat channel connecting you to the CBN Asia Prayer Team. Each devotional consists of scrip...

05/11/2024

MAKE “BAYAD UTANG” A HABIT

Anumang hiramin ng taong masama, di na ibabalik sa kanyang kapwa, ngunit ang matuwid na puso’y dakila, ang palad ay bukás at may pang-unawa.
Awit 37:21

“Kapag inggit, pikit,” ang isa sa mga trending memes sa social media ngayon. Its purpose is to call out people na mabilis mag-judge sa decisions ng iba when it comes to gastos and lifestyle. This particular meme can also be applied sa usapang utang. It somehow reminds us to think about our priorities first bago tayo bumili ng mga bagay, damit, o pagkain na alam naman nating luho lang and out of inggit kaya gusto nating makuha.
Repaying our debts pleases and honors God. In Romans 13:7, we are being encouraged to “give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.”

In Proverbs 22:7 naman, it was even mentioned na ang nangungutang ay nagiging slave to the lender. It’s because when we borrow money, natatali tayo ng obligation natin to repay our debts sa pinagkakautangan natin. Kaya nga liberating kapag nakakabayad tayo dahil napuputol na ang tali ng lender sa atin.

It is also an ethical thing to repay our debts, and we have to take it seriously. Repaying our debts also shows that we are honest, responsible, and trustworthy people. Wala mang nakukulong dahil sa utang, ang pagbabalik ng ating mga hiniram sa kanilang rightful owner is a matter of character, fairness, and trust. It shows who we truly are.

If we make repaying our debts a habit, makakaiwas din tayo sa harassment, intimidation, at pamamahiya ng lending companies and individuals na nahiraman natin ng pera. Sabi nga sa Mga Kawikaan 22:1, “Mas mabuting piliin ang malinis na pangalan, kaysa pilak at ginto o anumang kayamanan.”
Huwag nating gawing habit ang pangungutang. Most of the time, it’s not a money or overspending problem but a contentment problem.

LET’S PRAY

Dear Jesus, I want to be financially free from debts. I ask for Your grace and help na mabayaran ang aking mga utang. May You bless me as I pay my financial obligations. I also pray na makawala ang aming buong family sa mga utang. Sana po ay ma-honor Kita as I fulfill one financial obligation after another. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

APPLICATION

Are you in serious trouble because of multiple debts? Make a list of your financial obligations and lift them up to God in prayer. Ask for grace from the people na nautangan mo and strictly set aside a monthly commitment to pay your debts.

A daily devotional from The 700 Club Asia hosts and friends. Grow your faith in Jesus Christ and experience a close relationship through reading scripture, prayer and practical applications. PLUS and exclusive chat channel connecting you to the CBN Asia Prayer Team. Each devotional consists of scrip...

04/11/2024

BEING A CHEERFUL GIVER

Ang bawat isa’y dapat magbigay ayon sa sariling pasya, maluwag sa loob at di napipilitan lamang, sapagkat iniibig ng Diyos ang kusang nagbibigay nang may kagalakan.
2 Mga Taga-Corinto 9:7

Madali ba para sa iyo na magbigay sa Panginoon? Real talk: madalas, mahirap para sa ating gawin ito. We may reason na kung Creator ng mundo si Lord, pag-aari Niya ang lahat ng matatagpuan dito. Unli ang resources Niya. Kaya bakit Niya kakailangin ang pera natin?

If we claim that we recognize na ang Diyos ang panginoon ng buhay natin, dapat, Panginoon Siya sa bawat bahagi ng buhay natin. At kasama na rito ang finances natin. Sa Malakias 3:10, matatagpuan ang utos ng Diyos na magbigay ng 10% ng ating kita sa Kanya. Ang unang instinct para sa marami sa atin ay icompute kung magkano ang mawawala sa atin dahil dito, at kung ano ang matitira. Sapat pa kaya ito o dapat manginig na tayo dahil parating na ang “Judith” o due date ng mga bayarin?

Bahagi na ng human nature ang maging fearful about the future. Alam kasi nating so many things are beyond our control. Pero kapag ipagpapatuloy ang pagbabasa ng Malakias 3, makikita natin ang magandang maidudulot sa pagbibigay sa Panginoon: magbubuhos Siya ng pagpapala sa atin (v. 11), at hindi niya hahayaang salantahin ng mga peste ang ating mga pag-aari (v.12).

To believe that God will fulfill these promises entails faith. Giving to the Lord requires that we trust Him. Pero ang kapalit nito, an assurance of protection and a feeling of certainty na hindi kayang ibigay ng mundong ito.

LET’S PRAY

Lord, I pray that You will change my heart so that I will be more generous in giving back to You. Help me surrender my finances to You … para maipagkatiwala ko ito sa Inyo at maging Panginoon na rin Kayo sa bahaging ito ng buhay ko. Sa Ngalan ni Hesus, Amen.

APPLICATION

Decide on how you are going to give to the Lord. Will it be a set amount, or a percentage of your income? Is it time to start tithing? Prayerfully commit to this decision.

A daily devotional from The 700 Club Asia hosts and friends. Grow your faith in Jesus Christ and experience a close relationship through reading scripture, prayer and practical applications. PLUS and exclusive chat channel connecting you to the CBN Asia Prayer Team. Each devotional consists of scrip...

03/11/2024

ANO ANG TGBTG

Ako si Yahweh; ‘yan ang aking pangalan; walang makakaangkin ng aking karangalan; ang papuri’y sa akin, hindi sa diyus-diyosan.”
Isaias 42:8

You may have seen the phrase, “To God be the glory?” many times. Pero ano nga ba ang ibig sabihin kapag sinabi nating, ‘To God be the glory?” At bakit kay God dapat ang glory?

Ang glory o gloria ay isa mga attribute o katangian ng Diyos. Hindi tulad ng alam nating “glory” ng tao na katumbas ng ganda o galing, ang glory ni God ay eternal at kailanman ay hindi lilipas.

Sa Bible, may mga taong nakakita ng glory ni God: Si Moses ay hiniling na makita ang glory ni God. Pero para makita ito ni Moses ay itinago siya sa malaking bato at dumaan ang glory Niya (Exodus 33:18–23). Si Isaiah naman ay nagpatirapa nang makita niya sa vision ang glory ni God dahil na-realize niya kung gaano siya karumi sa kasalanan (Isaiah 6:1–4). We can see God’s glory in His creation (Psalm 91:1; Habakkuk 2:14). But ultimately, God’s glory is revealed in Jesus Christ (John 1:14).

Giving God the glory or to glorify God is to praise and worship Him. Hindi ito isang template phrase na ilalagay sa huli ng project or isang good luck phrase. Hindi rin ito katumbas ng pagbibigay ng sacrifice pero hindi naman matuwid sa paningin ni God (1 Samuel 15:22; Proverbs 16:2). Sa halip, ito ay imbitasyon na purihin ang Diyos at ang Kanyang ginawa, magtiwala sa Kanya, at sumunod sa Kanyang Salita.
Glory is for God alone, for God alone through His grace and by faith we are saved.

LET’S PRAY

Lord, thank You for sending Jesus Christ as Your revealed glory to us. Teach me Your ways and help me live a life that is pleasing to and glorifies You. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

APPLICATION

May ipinapaalala ba sa iyo si Lord na ginagawa mo na hindi nakakapagbigay glory sa pangalan Niya? Manalangin at hingin kay God ang sensitivity sa Holy Spirit.

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02/11/2024

MAY STORY DIN SI KUYA

Sumagot ang ama, “Anak, lagi kitang kapiling at ang lahat ng aking ari-arian ay sa iyo. Nararapat lang na tayo’y magsaya at magdiwang, sapagkat patay na ang kapatid mo, ngunit nabuhay; nawala, ngunit muling natagpuan.”
Lucas 15:31–32

Sa kuwento ng prodigal son, mas bida ang anak na nag-demand sa kanyang ama na ibigay na ang kanyang mana, na kanyang winaldas lamang sa bisyo. Madaling maka-relate sa kuwentong ito, lalo na kung mayroon kang demanding na anak (or kung ikaw ang may pagka-prodigal son). But this story is about two sons. And while everyone is familiar with the prodigal one, may story din ang kuya.

Makikita sa kanyang reaction na he doesn’t share in his father’s happiness. Nagagalit siya dahil in return for all the misbehavior ng kanyang kapatid, the father showed love and acceptance. Ipinamukha niya sa kanyang ama ang kanyang righteousness, na siya ay naging obedient over the years, pero hindi man lang siya na-appreciate (Lucas 15:29). Dito natin makikita ang problema sa attitude ni kuya. He resents his father’s love for his younger brother, even if this doesn’t diminish the love that’s been given to him.

Mababa ang tingin niya sa kanyang kapatid at mataas ang kanyang tingin sa kanyang sarili. He thinks his brother doesn’t deserve to be taken back, perhaps even loved. Sa kanyang tingin, he is more righteous and therefore more deserving sa favor ng kanyang ama.

Ang character ni kuya ang nagpapakita sa atin na self-righteousness can get in the way of us understanding and accepting what unconditional love is, as well as realizing our need for God. Wala naman sa atin ang matuwid, hindi ba (Romans 3:10)? At sa story na ito, we see that the Father reaches out to us and that His love is always there, whether or not we think we (or others) have earned it in some way.

LET’S PRAY

Lord, help me to choose joy whenever people come to You, kahit na sa sinful eyes ko, hindi sila “deserving” ng iyong grace. May I also be aware of my own sinfulness and self-righteousness, knowing that I need Your grace as much as everyone else. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

APPLICATION

Affected ka ba kapag nakakatanggap ng blessings ang mga taong sa tingin mo ay makasalanan? Do you think you’re better than they are? Come to the Lord in repentance.

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01/11/2024

GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING

Sapagkat ang Diyos ay higit sa ating budhi, at alam niya ang lahat ng bagay.
1 Juan 3:20b

Noong bata pa tayo, we always hear our parents say, “Papunta pa lang kayo, pabalik na kami.” Lagi nilang sinasabi na we should obey them dahil alam na nila ang pinagdadaanan natin.

But as reliable as our parents are, mayroon silang limitations. They don’t know everything, but there is someone who does — si God. He is omniscient.
He already knows us while we were being formed and even before we were born. Alam ni Lord ang bilang ng bawat buhok natin. He can count all the stars in the sky, the sand, and not one sparrow falls without His knowledge.
Nothing is hidden from Him. God knows not just our past and present, but even our future. He knows what we are thinking about, what our heart truly feels, and even our secret motives.

Mas kilala tayo ng Panginoon higit pa sa pagkakakilala natin sa sarili natin, and we can find comfort in that.
Because God knows everything, we can come to Him without pretensions. Puwede tayong umiyak, tumawa, o magkuwento sa Kanya in prayer. We can trust His heart and good plans for us.

Kahit may difficult situation, madali tayong makakasunod kay Lord because we know that His instructions and decisions are based on His infinite knowledge and love for us. Lumapit lang tayo sa Kanya and surely, He will not condemn us for who we are.
He knows everything — even our imperfections — yet He loves us just the same.

LET’S PRAY

Dear God, You know my heart and everything about me. Tulungan po Ninyo ako na magtiwala sa mabubuting plano Ninyo para sa buhay ko. I trust You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

APPLICATION

God’s omniscience gives us comfort and assurance against an unknown future. What uncertain things are making you anxious right now? List these down and pray about it. Ask the Lord to give you a heart that trusts Him.

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31/10/2024

SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE SAINTS

… para sa iglesya ng Diyos na nasa Corinto, sa inyo na mga hinirang ng Diyos na maging kanya sa pamamagitan ng pakikipag-isa kay Cristo Jesus, gayundin sa lahat ng tao na nasa lahat ng dako na tumatawag sa pangalan ni Jesu-Cristo, na Panginoon nating lahat …
1 Mga Taga-Corinto 1:2

Every November 1, many Christians around the world observe All Saints’ Day. It’s a religious tradition honoring all the saints of the church who have passed away and gone to heaven.
Interestingly, the Bible pertains to saints in a different way. Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian believers that they are “called to be saints” (1 Corinthians 1: 2, ESV). They have this calling because they have been “sanctified in Christ Jesus.” And they share this calling with “all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

As followers of Christ, “we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” (Hebrews 10:10). When we accepted Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for our salvation, nagsimula na ang ating sanctification. In simple terms, sanctification is being set apart for God. Sanctification is a progressive work that God is doing in us so that we may become like Jesus. The Lord has set apart the godly man and woman for Himself (Psalm 4:3).

Have you been sanctified in Christ? Have you called upon the name of Jesus for your salvation? Do you call upon Jesus for your every need and for every decision that you make? Then you’re already a saint! You don’t need to be dead to be declared a saint.

Paul shows this clearly in his letters. To the Christians in Rome, he wrote, “Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality” (Romans 12:13, ESV). To the Philippians, he wrote, “All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household” (Philippians 4:21-22, ESV).
On this All Saints’ Day, shout out to all the saints, both dead and alive! And for those who are still alive, search God’s Word on how we should now live as present-day saints and followers of His Son, Jesus.

LET’S PRAY

Dear Lord, thank You that we Christians are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints. Show us how to live out this calling with joy and gratitude. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

APPLICATION

Find out how many times Paul used “saints” in his letters to the churches. Do you hear him addressing you?

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30/10/2024

LOVE IS NOT SILENT

Hindi hamak na mabuti ang harapang paninita, kaysa naman sa pag-ibig, ngunit ito’y lihim pala. May pakinabang sa hampas ng tapat na kaibigan kaysa halik ng isang kaaway.
Mga Kawikaan 27:5–6

May mga sugat sa katawan natin na naghihilom nang kusa. Pero meron ding mga sugat na kahit maliit, kapag hindi nilinis at hindi pinansin, ay lumalala at lumalaki. Our struggles and conflicts with others are also like that.
Marami sa atin ang hindi confrontational pagdating sa relationship problems. Kinikimkim o tinitiis natin because we doubt if it will turn out OK when we talk to those who have offended us. Kung konting sama ng loob at hindi pagkakaintindihan lang naman, hindi na lang natin pinag-uusapan. The problem is that many undealt issues grow worse. Lumalala pa ang problema dahil may tendency na magpatong-patong at magkabit-kabit kapag hindi na-address sa una pa lang.

The Bible’s wise advice? Pag-usapan ang problema. Ask, explain, confront, rebuke, listen, and understand. There are risks but love should not be silent. If we are really concerned, communicate. Totoong may bagay naman na maaaring palagpasin. However, if forgiving is difficult, or if we think that it might happen again, then it must be dealt with.

Iba’t iba man ang ating mga sitwasyon, kung maaari ay huwag na nating patagalin ang mga hindi pagkakaunawaan at sama ng loob. Sa totoo lang, mas tumitibay ang pagmamahal kapag napag-uusapan ang mga problema sa isa’t isa. Relationships become more mature with every resolved conflict.

LET’S PRAY

Lord, help us to love others courageously by choosing to resolve our issues. Save us from our fears and doubts. Give us wisdom to speak the right words and to listen with our hearts. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

APPLICATION

Let’s train ourselves in resolving conflicts. Mag-umpisa tayo sa maliliit na issues. May nasabi bang nakaka-offend ang kaibigan mo? Huwag kaagad siyang sisihin o sumbatan. Ask for a clarification and listen intently. Magpasalamat. Pagkatapos, sabihin mo kung paano mo ito naintindihan at kung ano ang iyong naging pakiramdam. Maging patient sa kung paano siya tutugon. Pray. Ang importante ay naging matapang kang magmahal.

A daily devotional from The 700 Club Asia hosts and friends. Grow your faith in Jesus Christ and experience a close relationship through reading scripture, prayer and practical applications. PLUS and exclusive chat channel connecting you to the CBN Asia Prayer Team. Each devotional consists of scrip...

29/10/2024

WORK LIFE BALANCE

Lagi mong tandaan at ilaan para sa akin ang Araw ng Pamamahinga. Anim na araw kang magtatrabaho, at tapusin mo ang dapat gawin. Subalit ang ikapitong araw ay para kay Yahweh na iyong Diyos; ito ay Araw ng Pamamahinga.
Exodo 20:8-10a

Are you overworked? Do you spend more time sa opisina at umiikot lang ang buhay mo sa trabaho? Ang masama nito kung pati kalusugan mo naapektuhan na ng pagiging sobrang busy mo. Kinamusta mo na ba lately ang pamilya mo? Baka naman namimiss ka na nila.

Life is a balancing act kaya meron ngang tinatawag na work–life balance. And if there’s an imbalance, for sure may magiging problema. It might be relationships or your health. God designed our bodies to rest, and if our bodies don’t get much rest to recharge, makaka-sama ito sa atin.

Some of us sacrifice even our rest days to work, which is not good for us. And we do it at the expense of our families and people who are important to us. If we continue to do this, we might end up suffering in the long term.

The word of God reminds us to have time for rest. It is time not only to rest our bodies but also time to spend with God. Nais ng Panginoong Diyos na magkaroon tayo ng oras para tayo makausap through His Word, the Bible. Gawin natin nang buong lakas ang trabaho, matapos nito magpahinga tayo, at pasalamatan, papurihan ang Diyos, at magbulay-bulay sa Kanyang Salita.

Kung puro trabaho ka kaibigan, magpahinga ka naman. Kung hindi ka madalas magpasalamat sa Panginoon, nararapat naman na siya ay palaging pasalamatan at papurihan. Balansehin natin — ‘yan ang sikreto sa matiwasay na buhay.

LET’S PRAY

Panginoon, salamat sa paalala na kailangan ng katawan ko ng pahinga at hindi ko ito dapat abusuhin. Nalimutan ko rin na dapat akong tumahimik at makinig sa Inyo. Buksan po Ninyo ang isip at puso ko habang nagbabasa ako ng Inyong Salita para mas lalo ko Kayong makilala.

APPLICATION

Kailan ba ‘yung last time na nagbakasyon ka at nakapagpahinga? Kung matagal na, pagplanuhan ito. Be sure to also spend time with God regularly.

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28/10/2024

SPIRITUAL DEMENTIA

Ngunit mag-ingat kayo. Huwag ninyong kakalimutan o babale-walain ang mga bagay na inyong nasaksihan, habang kayo’y nabubuhay. Ituro ninyo ito sa inyong mga anak at mga apo.
Deuteronomio 4:9

“Good morning, kumusta ang tulog ng birthday celebrant?” iyan ang masayang pag-gising ni Trixie sa kanyang 84-yr-old na mommy. “Birthday ko?” tanong ng nalilito niyang ina na may dementia. “Kailan ang birthday ko?” Di na niya maalala na nagkaroon ng masayang handaan para sa kanya kahit na kahapon lamang iyon. Kay bilis niyang makalimot! Unti-unting ipinakita ni Trixie sa ina ang pictures ng party, binasa ang FB greetings, at ipinakita ang mga regalo. Very, very slowly, tila naalala ng ina ang pailan-ilan sa mga nangyari.

Naisip ni Trixie na minsan ay meron din yata siyang spiritual dementia. Madali rin niyang nalilimutan ang kabutihan ng Diyos na nagdulot sa kanya ng big and small victories in life, lalo na pag dumaraan sa challenging times.

Naalala niya ang verse sa Deuteronomio 4:9: “Ngunit mag-ingat kayo. Huwag ninyong kakalimutan o babale-walain ang mga bagay na inyong nasaksihan, habang kayo’y nabubuhay. Ituro ninyo ito sa inyong mga anak at mga apo.”

Madali nga tayong makalimot, ano? Lalo na pag dumaraan tayo sa trials of life. But the funny thing is, when we do remember ‘yung mga pinagdaanan natin at pinagwagian, that is when we are able to muster the strength and the inspiration to persevere!

Kaya pala many times sa Bible, God calls our attention to remember. He asked Joshua to bring the 12 stones from the middle of the river Jordan while the priests stood on dry ground, to remind them of the miraculous crossing kahit na tag-baha pa ang ilog noon. He even told them to share these memories through generations (Josue 3:14–17).

LET’S PRAY

Panginoon, sorry po at madali kaming makalimot. Salamat sa paalala na Kayo lang po ang naging dahilan at ang laging magiging dahilan ng aming mga tagumpay sa buhay. Kayo rin po ang tanging mapagkukunan namin ng lakas, ng healing, at ng pagmamahal. Help us not to forget, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

APPLICATION

Application: Basahin at pagbulay-bulayan ang Joshua chapters 3 and 4. Make a memorial of God’s goodness in your life today. You may take a photo of it and post it on social media.

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27/10/2024

I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE

Kung sinasabi nating tayo’y walang kasalanan, dinadaya natin ang ating sarili at wala sa atin ang katotohanan. Subalit kung ipinapahayag natin sa Diyos ang ating mga kasalanan, maaasahan nating patatawarin tayo ng Diyos sa mga ito, at lilinisin tayo sa lahat ng ating kasalanan, sapagkat siya’y tapat at matuwid.
1 Juan 1: 8–9

Madali lang ba para sa iyo ang umaamin sa kasalanan? Ah … eh … Mahirap, ‘di ba? Ganyan ang naramdaman ni Marlon noong dumating ang araw na nangungusap na ang Panginoon sa puso niya na mag-confess ng kanyang mga kasalanan. Mahigit dalawang dekada niyang dala-dala sa puso niya ang struggle at guilt dahil sa adiksyon sa po*******hy.

Bagama’t nakakilala sa Panginoon sa edad na labing-apat, nagpatuloy siya sa adiksyon kasabay ng lahat ng masasakit na pangyayari sa kanyang buhay. Sa kabila ng lahat, patuloy siyang inabot ng Panginoon. May kaibigan siyang nakilala, at ang taong iyon ang naging daan upang buong katapatan niyang aminin ang lahat ng malalalim na kasalanan niya. Humingi siya ng habag sa Panginoong Jesus, at siya’y nakaranas ng kapatawaran at kalayaan.

Sabi ni Marlon, “Natatakot ako talaga mag-confess noon, lalo na’t nakakahiya at baka ma-judge ako, pero noong nakapag-confess na ako, nakaramdam ako ng tunay na pag-asa kahit hindi ko alam kung ano ang susunod na mangyayari sa buhay ko.”
In a generation where we find it hard to confess and label our sins, we can still find hope that Jesus’ love will never give up on us. Naranasan ng ating Panginoong Jesus ang paulit-ulit na paghagupit sa kanyang balat, ang pagbaon sa kanyang ulo ng koronang tinik, ang pagpasan ng mabigat na krus hanggang sa Siya ay ipako rito. Siya’y kusang-loob na nagpapako sa krus para tubusin tayo sa ating mga kasalanan.

It is finished. Anumang kasalanang aaminin natin ngayon sa Kanya, it has already been paid for at the cross. Ganyan tayo kamahal ng ating Panginoon.

LET’S PRAY

Panginoon, marami akong pinagdaanang masasakit at nakagawa ako ng mga kasalanan. Salamat dahil maaasahan ko ang Inyong kapatawaran sa aking kasalanan ngayong ipinapahayag ko ito. Palayain Ninyo ang aking puso at bigyan ng bagong simula. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

APPLICATION

Earnestly pray for an accountability partner, isang tao na mapagkakatiwalaan at puwede kang tulungan upang mas lumalim ang relationship mo sa Panginoon Jesus.

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26/10/2024

WHEN GOD TELLS YOU TO STAY

Sabi niya, “Ama, kung maaari po ay ilayo mo sa akin ang kopang ito, ngunit huwag ang kalooban ko ang masunod, kundi ang kalooban mo.” [… Dala ng matinding hinagpis, siya’y nanalangin nang lalong taimtim, at pumatak sa lupa ang kanyang pawis na parang malalaking patak ng dugo.] Pagkatapos manalangin, siya’y tumayo …
Lucas 22:42, 44–45

Napanuod mo na ba ang pelikulang Lion King? Nang mamatay si Mufasa, ang kanyang kapatid na si Scar ang pumalit sa kanyang trono bilang hari. Nawala ang kapayapaan sa kanilang lupain. Dahil dito, may nanghikayat kay Sarabi, ang biyuda ni Mufasa, natumakas na sila bago pa mahuli ang lahat. Ngunit, nanindigan si Sarabi at sinabi niya,“We must all stay together and protect the Pride lands. This is our home. We must never abandon it. Our time will come … Be patient.” And it sure did happen! Her son, Simba, the rightful heir to the throne, returned and defeated Scar.

Madalas ay mahirap ang umalis. Pero may mga sitwasyon palang mas mahirapmanatili. Jesus can relate to this. Nang may matinding paghihinagpis, nakiusap Siya sa Kanyang Ama sa langit kung puwedeng huwag na Siyang ipako sa krus (Lucas 22:42, 44). Jesus could have run away from all the mockery and the excruciating pain of being nailed to the cross. But He obeyed His Father’s will and chose to stay. Kahit na inosente Siya, He endured the suffering. Tiniis Niya ang lahat ng paghihirap at tinatagan Niya para sa ating kaligtasan. Jesus’ sacrifice has sanctified us.

Do you want to quit but God is telling you to stay? Baka may mga tao ring maliligtas nang dahil sa pananatili mo. Pray like Jesus. Iiyak mo lang ang lahat sa Diyos at pagkatapos ay tumayo ka. Stand strong! At the appointed time, you’ll rise and reap the fruit of your sacrifices.

LET’S PRAY

Panginoon, quitting seems like the easiest escape for me. Ang hirap at sakit na po kasi. Lord, please hold my heart and be my strength to stay in these difficult times. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

APPLICATION

I-fold sa gitna ang isang papel. Ilista sa left side ang mga dahilan kung bakit gusto mong umalis, at sa right side naman, ang mga sinabi ni God kung bakit kailangan mong manatili. Whenever you are struggling, read this paper, cry out to God, and stand strong!

A daily devotional from The 700 Club Asia hosts and friends. Grow your faith in Jesus Christ and experience a close relationship through reading scripture, prayer and practical applications. PLUS and exclusive chat channel connecting you to the CBN Asia Prayer Team. Each devotional consists of scrip...