The Pretender

Read Genesis 27:19-33

Reflection of Tommy:

Like Jacob, we too sometimes pretend who we are not in order to gain approval from others. On the surface, we seem to be 'holy' and right- having it all together, but in the inside we are a broken soul with fear, insecurity, doubt and persistently falling into sin.

We should stop lying to others and also ourselves by pretending, but to confess honestly to God and be truly repented from them. We need to take a first and firm step to seek God and His righteousness.

Through the work of the Spirit in us, God can change us from within to be a genuine person who He intends us to be.

Dear Father, thank You for reminding me to take a firm stand in being a faithful follower of Christ; not just through words but also in action. Help me to see things in Your way and give me a willing and humble heart to change and be more like Christ each day. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.

The New Man

Read Ephesians 4:17-32

Reflection of Tommy:

How do we truly put off our old self (v22) and to have our minds renewed (v23), putting on a new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (v24)? In today's passage, we can learn some ways to live a changed life as a disciple of Christ.

1. Be truthful all the time (v25)
2. Control your anger (v26)
3. Be hardworking, not idling or dishonest (v28)
4. Serve those in need (v28)
5. Use words that build others up (v29)
6. Not grieving the Spirit with our disobedience (v30)
7. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander (v31)
8. Be compassionate to one another (v32)
9. Forgiving each other (v32)

Dear Father, thank You for reminding me again the difference between the nature of my old self and the powerful transformed life by the Spirit. Teach me to surrender and submit to You daily and diligently. Give me wisdom and discernment in all things that I may truly live for You, fulfilling the will You have for my life. In Jesus' precious Name I pray, Amen.

Quiet, Please

Read 1 Kings 19:1-12

Reflection of Tommy:

Our impatience and lack of trust in God, often push our time with God below other to-do items in our days. Coupled with the constant noises and distractions that we allowed to surround us, we'll eventually find ourselves drifted so far from God that we hardly remember who He is and how much we need Him.

If we said we are willing to be an obedient follower of Christ, we need to make the decision to stop ourselves from being constantly preoccupied by the noise of the crowd. By taking time for God, we will soon understand the important truth and meaning of communicating with the God who cares for us.

Dear Father, thank You for teaching me to tone down the noises around me and begin giving main priority for my quiet time with You. Lead me to have an open heart, to listen, learn and accept the truth and teachings of Christ. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

The Heart of the Church

Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

"May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones." - 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

Reflection of Tommy:

Paul in today's passage tell us clearly that for any ministry to be successful, two characteristics need to be cultivated - love for one another (v12) and holiness (v13). A body of believers can have hundreds of members but yet can be stiffled from being fruitful and with no true changes in the life of its members.

The same is true for those who serve or participate in the works of God. Our works will be futile and doomed for failure if we ourselves does not live a commited, faithful and holy life. If we still couldn't love or forgive those around us, it's impossible for us to be used by God in any areas of His minitry.

Loving Father, thank You for giving me the oppurtunities to serve Your people, not that You need me but because the Spirit working in me to be Your worker in your mighty plan. As I serve, search my heart and reveal to me anything that still sin against You and dishonoring Your holy Name. Lead me to repentance and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Teach me to genuinely love one another and surrender my all to You, living a changed life that is pleasing to You. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.

An Eternal Perspective

Colossians 3:1-7

Rules for Holy Living
1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

5Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.[b] 7You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.

Reflection of Bee:

What's the different between our hearts and our minds? Why do we need to set our hearts and minds "on the things above"?

Our hearts are our emotions, whereas, our minds are our thoughts. In another word, we are to put our emotions and thoughts on heavenly things. In order to do so we need to treasure heavenly things, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Luke 12:34).

What are heavenly things?

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." (Philippians 4:8)

Therefore, we are to treasure in our hearts and minds, things/people that/who are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable and worthy of praise. These attributes can be found in the Christ and those who love Him.


Dear Lord,
I pray that I will treasure the right things/people that are approved by You in my heart and mind. Renew my mind daily and change my heart to one that is pure before You. May Your name be glorified through me.
I pray that when I am at work tomorrow, one life will be touched by You through me. Whoever that may be, I pray you will open his/her heart now.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.



Reflection of Tommy:
"What we do in life echoes in eternity."

By looking at life from God’s perspective, we’ll be able to put the right priority and attitude on things in our daily lives. We’ll see many of our worldly desires no longer important or worth to be accumulated or possessed. We will learn to value more on the eternal instead of the temporal; like character and relationships. We will be more responsible with our words and action because we know what we do here will echoes in eternity.

Dear Father, thank You for teaching me to concentrate on the eternal and to have a right and proper perspective on material goods. Lead me to regard the world around me in the way You do, that I may always live in harmony with You. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.