Psalms 53 - Who Are The Fools

1 For the choir director; according to mahalath, a maskil by David.

Godless fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt.
They do disgusting things.
There is no one who does good things.
2 God looks down from heaven on Adam's descendants
to see if there is anyone who acts wisely,
if there is anyone who seeks help from God.
3 Everyone has fallen away.
Together they have become rotten to the core.
No one, not even one person, does good things.
Psalms 53:1-3 (GW)

Reflection of B:

The above passage shows that those who say in their hearts, “There is no God.” are:

- fools
- corrupt
- do disgusting things and not good

It will be an endless debate if we were to argue over if there is a God. Instead, if people are wise enough, the creation itself has already proven that that must be a Creator, God. The human nature of sinning is the same in Adam's time as it is now, but maybe more obvious these days. Disbelief, rebellion, disobedience, and falling away from truth are seen more and more. May God help us!


Dear Lord,
I pray for those who do not know You or say that You don't exist, that they will soon find salvation in Christ and glorify You for Your creation.
In Your great name I pray. Amen.

Psalms 9 - Our Mighty God

I will give {you} thanks, O Lord, with all my heart.
I will tell about all the miracles you have done.
2 I will find joy and be glad about you.
I will make music to praise your name, O Most High.
Psalms 9:1-2 (GW)

17 Wicked people, all the nations who forget God,
will return to the grave.
18 Needy people will not always be forgotten.
Nor will the hope of oppressed people be lost forever.
Psalms 9:17-18 (GW)

Reflection of B:

As I read the above passage, I thought about those 23 Christians who were taken hostage by the Talebans. I wished they remember this Psalm even in the midst of their trial for God's sake. One of them were already killed at the time of this devotion, but I pray that the rest will stay strong and give thanks to God in all these, just like King David did in his trials.


Dear Lord,
I want to pray for the 22 brothers and sisters who were taken hostage now. I pray for strength, peace, joy and love even in the midst of such testing. I pray that they will not be fearful but know who their God is. I pray that their faith in You will be strong and that it will not waver. May Your mighty hands be in control of the whole situation and watch over Your children. May Your love and peace be with them, Lord.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Job 39 - God Knows His Creatures More Than Us

22 Jul 07

1 “Do you know the time when the mountain goats give birth?
Do you watch the does when they are in labor?
Job 39:1 (GW)

26 “Does your understanding make a bird of prey fly
and spread its wings toward the south?
Job 39:26 (GW)

Reflection of B:

God showed Job that He is the creator of all creatures and that no one know them better than Him. Yes, even when I look at the tiniest ants I marvel at the greatness and creativity of God. There are so many things that we don't know. Only God knows His creations, including us, thoroughly.

Dear Lord,
No one can be as creative as You are. You are our creator and You know us many more times than we know ourselves. Tonight, I want commit my life to You again. Help me to trust in You in all situations.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Job 38 - God Spoke

21 Jul 07

1 Then the Lord answered Job out of the storm.

2 “Who is this that belittles my advice
with words that do not show any knowledge {about it}?
3 Brace yourself like a man!
I will ask you, and you will teach me.
Job 38:1-3 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Finally, God decided to speak and showed the ignorance of Job's friends. No one can comprehend the mightiness of God. He showed the foolishness of Job's three friends in trying to think that they know everything about Him.

How will we feel if God chooses to speak to us in an audible voice? We may faint. Who can stand the presence of God? I guess I will tremble before Him in awe.

When God form the earth and heavens, we were not enough made.It will be foolish for us to think ways or thoughts are higher or better than God's. Didn't we always make such a mistake? We tend to look at people, things and situations in our our view and not asking God about His view.

Dear Lord,
How foolish I can be too at times in thinking that my problems are too big for You to solve or my burden too heavy for You to bear. Tonight I want to commit my life, my service in the Church and my work into Your hand. I pray that You will grant me the concentration to do my deal in these areas of my life.
In Your might name I pray. Amen.

Job 36 and37 - God's Ways

20 Jul 07

1 Elihu continued to speak {to Job},
2 “Be patient with me a little longer, and I will show you
that there is more to be said in God's defense.
3 I will get my knowledge from far away
and prove that my Creator is fair.
Job 36:1-3 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Elihu continued to tell Job about God's ways of doing things. They sounded very logical, yet He did not know that there are exceptions to the rules. Aren't we also tend to have such assumption as Elihu? Sometimes, we feel that God's ways of doing things are confined to a certain mould. We need to be more discerning in recognizing God's way's.

Dear Lord,
Thank You again for teaching me to be discerning in perceiving things and people. Let me not put You into a mould. Your ways are always higher than mine. Open my spiritual eyes to see what You want me to do to be in Your will.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Job 35 - Who Knows God Better?

19 Jul 07

Elihu thought he knew God better and said ,
“Surely, God doesn't listen to idle complaints.
The Almighty doesn't even pay attention to them.
Job 35:13 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Is this statement correct about our God of love who is willing to die for our sins? Sometimes we may equally be quality of not fully understanding who our God is and tried to play God.


Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your reminder to truly know who You are and not to misrepresent You to others. Guide my mouth to speak what's right.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Job 16 & 17 - God Is Still In Control

1 “My spirit is broken.
My days have been snuffed out.
The cemetery {is waiting} for me.
2 Certainly, mockers are around me.
My eyes are focused on their opposition.
3 Please guarantee my bail yourself.
Who else will guarantee it with a handshake?
4 You have closed their minds so that they cannot understand.
That is why you will not honor them.
Job 17:1-4 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Even as Job answered his friends accusations, he still knew that God was in control of his life. He was the only one who could 'bail' Job out of his miseries.

Yes, we need to always come back to acknowledge God's sovereignty in our life, and that He will always make all things workout together for good to us who love Him and are called to His purpose.

Dear God,
Thank You for this reminder that You are always in control of all the things that happen in my life, be it work, relationship or events. Thank You for all keeping me.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.