A reflection on security

Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
they will be remembered forever.
They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; 
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

Psalms 112:6-8

Who among us never feel insecure?

Insecurity is a feeling of uncertainty. We get tired of thinking that we don't measure up to other people's expectation. We are fearful that something bad might happen to us. It causes a lot of stress. We can't relax.

What are the basis of our security? We expect different answers from different people. Success, financial stability, material possessions, popularity, jobs, family, health, insurance and so on.

As Christians, we may claim these are not our answers. But our words and actions may show otherwise. How do we react when we don't have money, when our health is failing, when our friends left us?  Or when we lost our material possessions? These situations may reveal that our sense of security depends on these factors.

We believed that our security is in God. We know it is true. People should know this truth in our lives during difficult times.

Lord, we pray that we would find security in You. This world tells us that we put our security in people, in wealth, in housing, in everything but You. We pray that we trust in You and believe that we can be secure in You. Amen.

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A reflection on the end times

Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”  - Acts 1:6-8

 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. -Matthew 24:14

The Book of Acts is a missionary book from beginning to the end. 

The apostles were interested in politics and the end times. They wanted to know when Jesus would restore political independence to Israel. But Jesus told them that it is not for them to know the times or dates." (Acts 1:6)

Here as elsewhere, Jesus discouraged believers to speculate about the end times. Much more to get involved in politics. Instead, He commanded us to focus our energies on evangelizing the world. *

When will the end come? We don't know. But God allowed us to be his partners about His plan for this world. He wants us to work with Him for the end to come sooner. Every believer must get involve in proclamation of His kingdom to all people groups. 

When we have shared the gospel of the kingdom to all the peoples of the world, then every eye will see His coming again. We don't know when, but we know the ultimate sign--when the gospel reaches all the nations the end will come.

Lord, I pray that I can do my part for the sharing your gospel to all nations. May it be as a sender, mobilizer, or goer. Amen.

*IMB, Explore Mission

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A reflection on posting act of kindness

“When you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you”. - Matthew 6:3-4

“The most genuine acts of kindness are done without fanfare and when no one is looking.” ― Jason Pollock

Facebook and other social media platforms give us opportunity to advertise our activities. We can even do a live broadcast of our worship service and Bible Studies. Praise the Lord! 

Many people post their every act of kindness. They promote causes, organizations, needs, and ministries to inspire people to join. Much more so that others can contribute, take part, and help with acts of service.

Yet, we need to check the motives of our hearts why we do what we do. Do we use social media so that we can earn praise and admiration, or is it out of love for people and the desire to honor God?

But you know what? The Lord prefers that some of your acts of service need to be a well-kept secret between you and God. 

Dear God, please help me love others and honor You both in my words and actions. Amen

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