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Weekly Reflections -
May 2009
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Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will have your faith shaken, for it is written.” Peter said to Him, “Even though all should have their faith shaken, mine will not be.” Then Jesus said to him, “Amen I say to you, this very night before the cock crows twice you will deny me three times.” But Peter replied, “Even though I should have to die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all spoke similar. Mark 14:27, 29-31  Being a follower of the living God is rewarding but not an easy task at times. Christians are to pave the way to make the world a better place. |
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Weekly Reflections -
May 2009
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Jesus performed so many miracles while on earth but one of those miracles that sticks with me, aside from Jesus bringing the dead back to life and healing the lame and the blinds, was the feeding of five thousand with five loaves and two fish. For me it’s one of the greatest miracles performed before the very eyes of many, and as a true believer of God’s power and grace, my family and I are experiencing the same miracle in multiplication of resources during this trying time, God working through our families and our Christian communities, and only through faith in God, prayers, and His grace this can happen. Thanks be to God! The crowds followed. He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed to be cured. As the day was drawing to a close, the twelve approached Him and said, “Dismiss the crowd so that they can go to the surrounding villages and farms and find lodging and provisions; for we are in a deserted place here.” Jesus said to them, “Give them some food yourselves.” They replied, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have, unless we ourselves go and buy food for all these people.” Now the men there numbered about five thousand. Then He said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of (about) fifty.” They did so and made them all sit down. Then taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He said the blessing over them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets. Luke 9:11-17
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Weekly Reflections -
May 2009
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Have you ever felt alone sometimes when you are faced with certain issues in your life thinking that you and you alone is the only one that resolve it? There comes a time when all of us experienced the lowest of the lows in life where we feel totally hopeless telling ourselves...What's the purpose and where is God? If you have experienced these feelings before or you may be experiencing it at the present moment, you must realize that you are not alone. Everyone in the world in one form or another experienced these trying period in life, a test of faith. We must know as Christians and followers of the living God that all trials and tribulations sent our way are not meant to hurt us, they are all connected to a greater purpose, to make us whole and to bring us to the promise land. Don't be afraid, because I have saved you. I have called you by name, and you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through fire, you will not burned, nor will the flames hurt you. This is because I, the Lord, am your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. Isaiah 43:1-3  |
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