SIGNS, WONDERS AND MIRACLES

      Life is never easy and fair at times.    If we go through trials and hardships and sometimes lose heart when confronted by our doubting and questioning minds then we should always stand firm in our principles and convictions anchored in Jesus. No matter how difficult it may seem we must not lose sight of what kind of suffering Jesus had to go through    and all our problems will fade in the background. Nothing we do in our entire lifetime will ever seem fit for a God who is perfect in countless ways and will always fall short of His glory. We just have to be thankful that God never gives up on anyone of us for He looks not on our sins but on our faithfulness. We always have a choice to improve, move forward and not lag behind. After all the years and experiences God is continuously at work in us and will always look forward to that day when we will come to be with Him, perfected through Jesus and united with Him in His wonderful kingdom in heaven...

  Isn't it true that we feel closest to God in times of trouble? The Lord gives us peace in the midst of the world’s difficulties. Haven’t we experienced God’s grace in time of affliction? He always comes to our aid. In the midst of the chaos of this world, we draw closer to Him. We go through sorrows and sufferings and see the paschal mystery, the cross and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We hold on to the paradoxical promises in the midst of affliction. Let us not lose sight of this and truly seek the Lord at all times. Amen. Hallelujah! Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who have observed his law; seek justice, seek humility; Not once did the word of God ever failed. My mother used to say that God loves the fatherless and the widow in a very special way as if nothing else matters. I grew up as a child constantly hearing her say this and believing it myself as I was growing up and knowing more about the Lord. She has greatly influenced my ...

    The most important thing that the Lord expects of us when we sin is true conversion. We can say all the sorry/s we like but if it's not coupled with a transformation of our hearts then we are no better than the snakes that shed off their skin but come out the same. We've got to be like those caterpillars after shedding off their chrysalis or silk coverings emerge into a beautiful butterfly. Just like in today's 1st reading when David asked God for forgiveness, truly repented and mend his ways. Amen. Hallelujah! 2 Samuel 12:1-7a, 10-17 ...Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” Nathan answered David, “The LORD on his part has forgiven your sin you shall not die.14 But since you have utterly spurned the LORD by this deed, the child born to you must surely die.” 15 Then Nathan returned to his house. The LORD struck the child that the wife of Uriah had borne to David, and it became desperately ill. 16 David besought God for the child. He kept a fast, re...

 God continues to bless us despite our offenses because we have a forgiving God who looks not on our sins but on our repentant hearts. A sin can never be undone by committing another sin. Nor can we set aside, hide and run away from it. There's nothing we can do to cover it up. Everything is known to Him. Today's 1st reading speaks of David's several attempts to get away from his sins but failed and ended up with a much greater sin, to cause the death of a dedicated and brave soldier, Uriah. Things can really get worse if we keep on setting aside or putting off what really needs to be done. When it comes to sin, there is nothing else we can do but to face it and accept the consequences of our actions. The solution can be found in the 3Rs, RECONCILE by REPENTING and REPAIRING the relationship we have broken. Amen. Hallelujah! 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17 ...David then said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and bathe your feet.” Uriah left the palace, and a portion was sent ...

   Is there a specific bible verse or passage in the bible that is very dear to your heart and which touches you the most? I do. Most of us have and whenever we encounter it there's something very special that we can associate with it. I guess, I have shared this favorite bible passage of mine many times already, the prophecy of Habakkuk in 2:2-3 which is: Then the LORD answered me and said: Write down the vision clearly upon the tablets, so that one can read it readily. For the vision still has its time, presses on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint; If it delays, wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late. This Word of God came to me as the 1st reading on that day of Oct 7, 2007 when I was about to make a major decision which made all the difference in my life from that day on. I am standing on the promises of God my Savior, standing on firm ground, I will not be moved. Things may still not be looking up and great at the present time but I am still firm in my...

   We have a God who never fail and will always fulfill what He said He would do. This prophecy of Samuel in today’s 1 st  reading explains why Jesus was often referred to in the scriptures as Son of David. The long history of the chosen people of God speaks of a Messiah whom they have long waited for. The more we get familiar with the scriptures the better our understanding of the prophecies from the Old Testament in connection with the New Testament. The deeper we know more about them the better our amazement and appreciation of how God works in mysterious, wonderful and miraculous ways. The long span of more than 4 thousand years that date way back to the time of Abraham to the time of Jesus speak of God's faithfulness to His covenant with His people. I often hear people say that life is so uncertain and that nobody knows what's going to happen next. Everything that we do seems to be a gamble for we are so imperfect and bound to make mistakes and wrong decisions. There...