Job 27:3: “as long as I have life within me, the breath of God in my nostrils…”
I just want to say that there’s no way for me to live without God, for my breath is of God. Every day, every hour, every second, I need my God. A life without His love and presence, is an empty, dark, and breathless life. We all need love. We all need God. Jesus loves you.
Beloved.
When you tried all your best to be accepted by others, but still it's not enough. You're tired and realized that it's not worth the effort. But, "If you look to Him for help, He will put a smile on your face. You will have no need to be ashamed." (Psa 34:5 ERV) For someone loves you more than anyone. Accepts you the way you are. His name is Jesus.
Thanks God for loving me unconditionally and accepting me just the way I am.
Syair dan lagu: It Was Love; E. G. Heidelberg
Terjemahan: K. P. Nugroho
“Mengapa Yesus turun dari sorga, masuk dunia g’lap penuh cela?
berdoa dan bergumul dalam taman, cawan pahit pun dit’rimaNya?
Mengapa Yesus menderita, didera, dan mahkota duri pun dipakaiNya?
Mengapa Yesus mati bagi saya?
KasihNya, ya kar’na kasihNya.
Mengapa Yesus mau pegang tanganku, bila ‘ku di jalan tersesat?
Mengapa Yesus b’ri ‘ku kekuatan, bila jiwaku mulai penat?
Mengapa Yesus mau menanggung dosaku, b’ri ‘ku damai serta sukacitaNya?
Mengapa Dia mau melindungiku?
KasihNya, ya kar’na kasihNya.“
Hari ini, ketika aku sadar tak ada kebaikan pada diriku yang membuatku layak diterima-Nya, ketika tak ada yang bisa kubanggakan dari diriku, ketika aku merasa begitu kotor dan tak layak, kutersadar, terbangun dari tidurku dan Ia memberikanku 1 alasan untuk bangkit: kasih-Nya. Apakah Yesus menerimaku karena perbuatan baikku? Apakah Dia mati bagiku karena hidupku yang tak bercela? Tidak. Kasih-Nya, hanya karena kasih-Nya.
Saat tak ada alasan lain untuk menghampiri-Nya, tak ada kebanggan, hanya ketidaklayakan, aku tersadar bahwa hanya 1 yang tidak pernah berkesudahan, 1 alasan yang cukup bagiku untuk bangkit: “kasih-Nya, ya kar’na kasih-Nya”.
“Karena begitu besar kasih Allah akan dunia ini, sehingga Ia telah mengaruniakan Anak-Nya yang tunggal, supaya setiap orang yang percaya kepada-Nya tidak binasa, melainkan beroleh hidup yang kekal.” (Yoh 3:16)
I thank You, for Your love, dear God. I pray that I’ll love You, just like You have loved me.
Do you believe me when I tell you that Abraham did sacrifice something on the mountain? I don’t mean the lamb, and of course I don’t mean Isaac either. So what was Abraham’s sacrifice? (or am I reading another bible?)
No, Abraham did sacrifice something. It is so pleasing in the eyes of 
the Lord. Abraham’s sacrifice is called obedience.
‘For Christ said: “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor were You pleased with them” (although the law required them). Then He said, “Here I am, I have come to do Your will.” He sets aside the first to establish the second.’
It was not Isaac, nor the lamb that made God smile. It is Abraham’s obedience. Obedience that comes from his faith in God. Have you ever met God and heard His words, like Abraham did? If not, let’s pray this prayer with me:
“God, I want to know You more. Let me know You more through Your Son, Jesus Christ. In His mighty name I’ve prayed. Amen.” The bible is God’s word and it has no padlock on it. He will speak when you want to hear.
I have a lot of cool friends, some are so nice to me. But Abraham, he may have lost all of his friends if he did sacrifice Isaac. Now, God is his friend. A story never ends. In earth it may, but not in heaven. A friendship never ends. In earth it may, but not in heaven.
God bless you, praise God.
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Who would ever thought a “small” atomic bomb could destroy a city? Similarly, a -mustard seed size- of faith can move a mountain? Are you kidding?
Judgment of man is as good as what is seen, but God judges what is unseen: our heart. Foolishness to the world, but absolutely normal in His eyes. Our faith is like an atomic bomb, it may be perceived ‘STUPID’ by those who are yet –but will see- it’s explosiveness!
Mat 17:20: He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed (biji sesawi), you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
Praise the Detonator Expert who creates the bomb of faith in our heart!
For those who are desperate for help, I want to speak. For those who feels there’s no hope, no future, I want to speak. For those who are lazy to start a new day, who fears to face the sun light, I want to speak. For those who are struggling to find a meaning in life, I want to speak. There is hope in the name of Jesus. There is a future for you in His name. Believe and you will see. Hope in Him, He will not disappoint you. His name is a strong tower for those who put their trust in Him. Don’t be afraid, face your problems, face your worries. If God is with you, who will be your opponents? Your fear? Your problem? Who is the winner between Almighty God and your problem? Who will win? Jesus Jesus Jesus. For the future is there, and your hope will never disappear. Amen.
Praise Him who gives us hope!
