Worthy of Our All • Phil. 3:7

When Paul saw Christ on the road to Damascus, everything changed for him. He had been excelling in the path of legalism and had earned, through lots of hard work, a name and reputation for himself among his people. I can’t help but to imagine that he spent those three years in Arabia after his revelation (Gal. 1:17) calculating the cost of his conversion to Christ. We read the result of his decision in Phil. 3:7; Paul decided to start over again in a faith-based relationship with Christ because of the unfathomable glory of the Savior that had gripped his life.
Christopher Rodriguez, Singles’ Pastor

Live it! • Romans 14:8

Why must we remain on earth and continue living after converting from a fleshly life to a Spirit-filled life? The reason is for God’s lifelong sanctification process of perfecting the imperfections and purifying the impurities in our lives. Thereby, we can be Jesus’ representatives as sweet smelling fragrances unto others who do not know our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Thus, we’re sowers of good seed and we plough the hardened hearts of others. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. (Romans 14:8)
George Lee, Ministry Assistant

STAND • Ephesians 6:13

Psalm1:1-2 tells us, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners,” but did you know the Bible also tells us where should stand? We’re to stand in grace (Romans 5:2). We’re to stand in the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1). We’re to stand in courage and strength (1 Corinthians 16:13). We’re to stand in faith (2 Corinthians 1:24). We’re to stand in liberty (Galatians 5:1). We’re to stand in unity (Philippians 1:27). We’re to stand in the Lord (Philippians 4:1). We’re to stand perfect and complete in the will of God (Colossians 4:12). So, “having done all…stand.” (Ephesians 6:13)
Adrian Caballero, Youth Pastor

He Knows • John 6:6

“But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do.” (John 6:6) Throughout life, we ask the Lord what are the reasons are for various events in our lives. The problem with this is that we are losing our focus; our primary focus should always be on Him not on the reason or the trial. Just as Peter began to sink when he began to look at the waves and the storm, we also will sink if we don’t put our complete trust in Him. Who greater to put our trust in than the Author and Finisher of our faith?
Zak Vazquez, Ministry Assistant