Perfectly Flawless

Text: 2 Samuel 20-22

Rhema Verse: 2 Samuel 22:31 “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord ’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

Message: I believe at this point of time, David was old and he experienced a lot of things; from being a rugged shepherd boy slaying a giant, to a teenager being threatened by King Saul, a valiant warrior adored by many people, to a King loved by many people, he had everything! The turn of events came when he sinned and experienced forgiveness but has to face the consequences: death of his children, his own life pursued by his own family, his kingdom restored and now facing another battle. This man experienced a lot Lord, but one thing he gained and learned from all those experiences, hardships, success and pain: the LORD's way is perfect. YOU are a just God! You shield those who takes refuge in You! YOU are So beautiful, so magnanimous. I am so thankful I have a God like You!

Promise: i can always depend my whole life and the life of my whole family to God. He will never leave us nor forsake us.

Command: take refuge in God alone.

Warning: without God everything is meaningless.

Application: Lord, i have been recalling all the struggles we have encountered as a family. all the lessons learned that costed a lot of money, all the people who robbed and did bad things to us, all the people we helped along the way, the promises that already happened and those that we are getting ready for.. All I can say God,, You are truly sooooo sooo soooo good to us! You are a just God, and Your beauty is incomparable to any beautiful thing or person in this world. Your ways are perfect Lord. Thank you for loving us, thank you for giving Your life to us.

The Father's Love

Text: 2 Samuel 14-16

Rhema Verse: 2 Samuel 14:33 "So Joab went to the king and told him this. Then the king summoned Absalom, and he came in and bowed down with his face to the ground before the king. And the king kissed Absalom."

Message: Wow! The story of the Prodigal Son was like the story of King David and his spoiled son Absalom. He was so beautiful (2Sam 14:25) and he stole everyone's hearts! But his heart was full of rage for his brother Amnon because he raped his sister Tamar, and resulted to murder then to banishment. But even though King David banished him, he longed for his son day and night. so Joab who portrays Jesus (as my husband shared to me regarding his devo), David as God the Father and the seer woman as Mary; made a way for them to get back together again. 

As soon as Absalom had a realization that he needed to see his father even if it will cost him his life - he went, bowed low and asked for forgiveness. Even before he finished King David embraced him and kissed his son Absalom. What a scene Lord!!! what a perfect example of grace! You do not look at our mistakes but our humility. God, it’s Your stubborn love that never let’s go of me!!!

Promise: God’s loving arms is always waiting and longing for his son and daughter’s return.

Command: Go back to the Father!! 

Warning: 1. Rage, jealousy, revenge will bring disaster!!! 

2. Being away from the presence of God is like eating a pig’s meal. Unbearable!!!

Application: God, thank You for Your love! And that everything happens for a reason, and for our own good. Even though some times we needed to feel longings or to wait upon Your promise. Still, in the end we see Your ways are really perfect, and You are never ever late. You showed me, there’s NO exception in Your love for us, and that Your arms is always longing to embrace me. I love You Lord.

Unlock The Stumbling Block

Text: 2 Samuel 1-4
Rhema Verse: 2 Samuel 3:9 "May God deal with Abner, be it ever so severely, if I do not do for David what the Lord promised him on oath"

Message: The Only difference between a stumbling block and steppingstones is the way in which we use them. David is really an awesome guy! As my husband told me yesterday during his devo, David became Gods-after-own heart because he exemplified the grace of Jesus Christ (read more in his devo =). Walang kabalak-balak si Ishboshet (Saul's son) maging hari, everybody loves David, and he is the promised king. But Abner became a stumbling block in David's path. Parang, Ayun na sana e!!! Sayang! Naantala pa!! But david did not see it as a stumbling block BUT steppingstones!!!! Though it is a hurdle, he did not look at what people can do but what God can do in his life!!! He waited patiently for the Lord, for His glorious appointed time! Halleluijah! Praise God for the life of David.

In the end, Abner- the stumbling block, became the stepping stone for David's prophecy, and also to reveal the rebellious heart of the people around David before he became king over all Israel.

Promise: God directs the path of the righteous!!! The righteous live by faith!!

Command: Look at the steppingstones!!!! so dami!!!! =) Unblock the stumbling blocks!!!!

Warning: If we stop because of a hurdle or afraid of the stumbling block the destination will be blocked!!!

Application: Lord this is my prayer: 1. teach me to wait patiently for my glorious appointed time. 2. Let me enjoy the ride, let it be the best time of my life! 3. Even though the enemy and my situation tells me i have a big block ahead, let me see Your hand na pinipitik lang ang mga hurdles of problems. For your plans and ways are perfect Lord. I love you Lord, I trust in You alone!!!!