The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of
the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.
Ruth 2:12 KJV
Naomi, Elimelech, her husband and her two sons came to Moab because there was great famine in Bethlehem. The food was plentiful. Naomi’s two sons married Moabite girls. Soon after, Naomi’s husband and her sons died. Naomi decided to go back to Bethlehem and Ruth went with her mother-in-law. To make a living, Ruth went to the fields and gathered the grain that the workers cutting the grain had left behind. The field belonged to Boaz, from the Elimelech’s family. Boaz took noticed of her and asked her to stay in his field for her protection because she was from Moab. Ruth said to Boaz, “I am not an Israelite. Why have you been so kind to notice me?” Boaz answered her, “I know about all the help you have given to your mother-in-law after your husband died. You left your father and mother and your own country to come to a nation where you did not know anyone. May the Lord reward for all you have done. May your wages be paid in full by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for shelter (Ruth 2:10-12 NCV).
Ruth who had come to trust God and God became her shelter, her protector and watched over her. The story went on that Boaz married her and they had a son, Obed. God blessed Ruth who was a Gentile, to have a son and descendant was Jesse and David. The woman told Naomi, “Praise the Lord who gave you this grandson. May he become famous in Israel. He will give you new life and will take care of you in your old age because of your daughter-in-law who loves you” (Ruth 4:14-15).
What does this mean to me? The last few days, I thought of how I left my homeland, California in 1967 and married Tony and traveled over USA as Evangelists and pastored few churches for the Deaf and did several other ministries as well. At the wedding, I remembered the song of Ruth, “Whether thou goest, I will go.” My thought is that now that I am older and I am still in Illinois and my family is in California. It seems like God see my thought and the story of Ruth make a deep impression on me. We are to trust the Lord because the Lord will reward for all that we have done. The Lord is our wings and our shelter and our trust is in Him.
If you have left your homeland to serve God, the Lord will reward for all that you have done for Him. He takes notice of you and He will bless you. Trust God!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Judges Prayer
Ask God to restore your strength.
Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Lord God, remember
me. God, please give me strength one more time…,”
Judges 16:28 NCV
The book of Judges had thirteen judges between Joshua and Samuel’s time. As the whole book of Judges, one thing was noticed: when the Israel began to worship other gods, God allowed the neighbor of enemies to oppress them. What did Israel do when the oppression got so bad from their enemies? Israelite cried out to God for help. God heard their cries and sent a deliverer to help them defeat their enemies. Then Israel had peace as long as they worship their only true God who was the possessor of heaven and earth.
Samson was one of the 13 judges who had called upon the Lord for help. If you know the story of Samson (Judges 13-16), he was led to the two center pillars that support the whole Temple of Dagon. Samson prayed to the Lord for strength to be able to push the center pillars, causing the Temple of Dagon to fall and destroyed the Philistines rulers and 3,000 people who gathered together to worship their god, Dagon. So the oppression from the Philistines ceased and the Israelite had peace. God was greater than Dagon and He alone was to be worshipped.
This story reminds us that whenever we sense oppression, we like Samson could pray to the Lord to give us strength to command the oppression to leave us alone. The Spirit of the Lord will fill us with great peace. Through the story, we get to know our God who hears our prayers and is willing to give us strength when we ask Him.
Prayer: Lord, I thank You for the story of Judges. You have helped them so many times. So I ask You and know that You are willing to give me strength to do my job. I ask You, Father to give my friends strength for healing as well. I pray that You will pour out the oil of healing and touch their bodies and heal them in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Lord God, remember
me. God, please give me strength one more time…,”
Judges 16:28 NCV
The book of Judges had thirteen judges between Joshua and Samuel’s time. As the whole book of Judges, one thing was noticed: when the Israel began to worship other gods, God allowed the neighbor of enemies to oppress them. What did Israel do when the oppression got so bad from their enemies? Israelite cried out to God for help. God heard their cries and sent a deliverer to help them defeat their enemies. Then Israel had peace as long as they worship their only true God who was the possessor of heaven and earth.
Samson was one of the 13 judges who had called upon the Lord for help. If you know the story of Samson (Judges 13-16), he was led to the two center pillars that support the whole Temple of Dagon. Samson prayed to the Lord for strength to be able to push the center pillars, causing the Temple of Dagon to fall and destroyed the Philistines rulers and 3,000 people who gathered together to worship their god, Dagon. So the oppression from the Philistines ceased and the Israelite had peace. God was greater than Dagon and He alone was to be worshipped.
This story reminds us that whenever we sense oppression, we like Samson could pray to the Lord to give us strength to command the oppression to leave us alone. The Spirit of the Lord will fill us with great peace. Through the story, we get to know our God who hears our prayers and is willing to give us strength when we ask Him.
Prayer: Lord, I thank You for the story of Judges. You have helped them so many times. So I ask You and know that You are willing to give me strength to do my job. I ask You, Father to give my friends strength for healing as well. I pray that You will pour out the oil of healing and touch their bodies and heal them in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Joshua Prayer
When healing is slow, do not be discouraged.
The Lord spoke to Joshua, Moses’ assistant. “Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because
the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go”
(Joshua 1:1, 9 NCV).
This is a story about Joshua taking Moses’ place to carry on the work of the Lord. Joshua had been with Moses during forty years of wilderness wandering. Now Joshua had entered a promised land and it was a huge responsibilities. Joshua may have been afraid. God encouraged Joshua not to be afraid and to be strong and to be brave. God said to Joshua, “No one will be able to defeat you all your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forget you” (Joshua 1:5 NCV).
Have you ever been afraid? Have you ever felt like when you pray for healing, it seems to come very slow or not at all? God has given us His Word of encouragement. “Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you.”
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you for courage to face obstacles that come in my way. Like Joshua, You encouraged Joshua not to be afraid and to overcome the enemies and to be victorious because You helped him. I know You are encouraging me and my friends not to give up when the healing is slow. You are with me and You are with them. You are there when my friends are suffering. Help us to keep our eyes on You through Jesus’ name we pray, amen!
The Lord spoke to Joshua, Moses’ assistant. “Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because
the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go”
(Joshua 1:1, 9 NCV).
This is a story about Joshua taking Moses’ place to carry on the work of the Lord. Joshua had been with Moses during forty years of wilderness wandering. Now Joshua had entered a promised land and it was a huge responsibilities. Joshua may have been afraid. God encouraged Joshua not to be afraid and to be strong and to be brave. God said to Joshua, “No one will be able to defeat you all your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forget you” (Joshua 1:5 NCV).
Have you ever been afraid? Have you ever felt like when you pray for healing, it seems to come very slow or not at all? God has given us His Word of encouragement. “Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you.”
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you for courage to face obstacles that come in my way. Like Joshua, You encouraged Joshua not to be afraid and to overcome the enemies and to be victorious because You helped him. I know You are encouraging me and my friends not to give up when the healing is slow. You are with me and You are with them. You are there when my friends are suffering. Help us to keep our eyes on You through Jesus’ name we pray, amen!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Deuteronomy Prayer
God alone is the source of your healing.
God said, "Now you will see that I am the one God!
There is no god but Me." Deuteronomy 32:39 NCV
"The Lord will make you like the head and not like the tail; you will be on top and not on bottom. But you must obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today, being careful to keep them." Deuteronomy 28:13
Moses spoke to the people of Israel to observe the laws and there would be blessings for obeying God’s laws and there would be curses if they disobeyed the laws. The Lord had already chosen Israel to be the top of all nations around them. Why was that? All other nations had their own gods to worship to. King Solomon proved that as long as he put God first. The nation of Israel was blessed. King Solomon started to worship other gods that his foreign wives brought in. God brought judgment against those who worship the idols and God tried to bring them back to Him.
This is a good warning to remember and to take heed to honor and worship God who is the creator of heaven and earth. He loves you and wants to bless you and I encourage you to put Him first in your life.
Prayer: “You are God, the creator of heaven and earth. No other god can created heaven and earth like You did. We know that You, God are the only One who create our bodies and knows every part of our bodies. When doctors have done all they could to help our bodies to be cured and could do nothing more, then we turn to You because You are the source of our healing. We have hope in You. Help us to be persistent and never give up on Your word of promise. We felt good because we honor You and trust You. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen!
God said, "Now you will see that I am the one God!
There is no god but Me." Deuteronomy 32:39 NCV
"The Lord will make you like the head and not like the tail; you will be on top and not on bottom. But you must obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today, being careful to keep them." Deuteronomy 28:13
Moses spoke to the people of Israel to observe the laws and there would be blessings for obeying God’s laws and there would be curses if they disobeyed the laws. The Lord had already chosen Israel to be the top of all nations around them. Why was that? All other nations had their own gods to worship to. King Solomon proved that as long as he put God first. The nation of Israel was blessed. King Solomon started to worship other gods that his foreign wives brought in. God brought judgment against those who worship the idols and God tried to bring them back to Him.
This is a good warning to remember and to take heed to honor and worship God who is the creator of heaven and earth. He loves you and wants to bless you and I encourage you to put Him first in your life.
Prayer: “You are God, the creator of heaven and earth. No other god can created heaven and earth like You did. We know that You, God are the only One who create our bodies and knows every part of our bodies. When doctors have done all they could to help our bodies to be cured and could do nothing more, then we turn to You because You are the source of our healing. We have hope in You. Help us to be persistent and never give up on Your word of promise. We felt good because we honor You and trust You. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Numbers Prayer
“Moses cried out to the Lord, saying, “Please heal her, O God, I pray.”
Number 12:13
From the chapter 13 of Numbers, there was a story about Miriam and she did something that wasn’t pleasing to the Lord. Miriam became leprous and she had skin disease. So Moses cried out to the Lord, “God, please heal her!” After seven days, God healed Miriam.
Have you ever faced someone went against you even though God had led you to do the work He had called you to do that? It really hurt, doesn’t it? Moses experienced this, with Aaron, his brother and Miriam, his sister. Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses about two things: Moses married the Ethiopian woman. Perhaps, it was about being married to a Gentile wife and not married to a Jewish woman as their custom. Second thing, Miriam influenced Aaron against Moses for being the only person that God speak to. Miriam probably was a self-center person and said, “Is Moses the only one the Lord speaks through? Doesn’t He also speak through us [v.2]?” Was Miriam right? Know something? Verse 2 said, ‘And the Lord heard this.’ The Lord spoke to Miriam and Aaron from verse four through nine. How did God felt? He was very angry with them. God choose Moses to speak to, not to Aaron and Miriam.
Let stop for a moment and think, ‘And the Lord heard this.’ You know, I have had some persons who question us if God was leading us to do this or that. Here is one example: two of the ministers questioned Tony and me, “Why do you work at Deaf Video Communication?” Our answers were simple: God led us! But that didn’t satisfy them. It was as if they didn’t believe we were really in the will of God. The friendship was not pleasant or enjoyable. After reading the story about Miriam and Aaron, I realized that the Lord heard what those two ministers have said to us. God may hold them accountable for the way they had questioned Tony and me if God really led us to D.V.C. What should we do? Like Moses, we cried out to the Lord and said, “Please forgive those ministers who questioned us why we work for Deaf Video Communication. Please forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” In Jesus name, amen!
Moses showed a good prayer example for his sister to be healed of skin disease. God did answer Moses’ prayer and Miriam was healed. God is a merciful God!
Number 12:13
From the chapter 13 of Numbers, there was a story about Miriam and she did something that wasn’t pleasing to the Lord. Miriam became leprous and she had skin disease. So Moses cried out to the Lord, “God, please heal her!” After seven days, God healed Miriam.
Have you ever faced someone went against you even though God had led you to do the work He had called you to do that? It really hurt, doesn’t it? Moses experienced this, with Aaron, his brother and Miriam, his sister. Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses about two things: Moses married the Ethiopian woman. Perhaps, it was about being married to a Gentile wife and not married to a Jewish woman as their custom. Second thing, Miriam influenced Aaron against Moses for being the only person that God speak to. Miriam probably was a self-center person and said, “Is Moses the only one the Lord speaks through? Doesn’t He also speak through us [v.2]?” Was Miriam right? Know something? Verse 2 said, ‘And the Lord heard this.’ The Lord spoke to Miriam and Aaron from verse four through nine. How did God felt? He was very angry with them. God choose Moses to speak to, not to Aaron and Miriam.
Let stop for a moment and think, ‘And the Lord heard this.’ You know, I have had some persons who question us if God was leading us to do this or that. Here is one example: two of the ministers questioned Tony and me, “Why do you work at Deaf Video Communication?” Our answers were simple: God led us! But that didn’t satisfy them. It was as if they didn’t believe we were really in the will of God. The friendship was not pleasant or enjoyable. After reading the story about Miriam and Aaron, I realized that the Lord heard what those two ministers have said to us. God may hold them accountable for the way they had questioned Tony and me if God really led us to D.V.C. What should we do? Like Moses, we cried out to the Lord and said, “Please forgive those ministers who questioned us why we work for Deaf Video Communication. Please forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” In Jesus name, amen!
Moses showed a good prayer example for his sister to be healed of skin disease. God did answer Moses’ prayer and Miriam was healed. God is a merciful God!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Leviticus Prayer
God heals the body of every disease.
“If the body develops a boil in the skin, and it is healed…”
Leviticus 13:18
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for healing skin cancer for those who have it. We claim this verse that You healed every disease in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
God was always gentle, kind, and loving to His children throughout the Exodus and Leviticus. What is in the book of Leviticus that would picture God as a good God? God cares for His people Israel and He wants to come and be among His people through the Ark inside the Tabernacle. So God offer the way of access to come to God through the atonement; through sacrifices, through priestly intercession between people and God; through purification of laws and through the revelation of the blood. He gave instruction to the Levites and the people how to come to God in the way of living unto God, holiness as to be separated unto Himself and how to worship Him. There were laws to follow and the blessings come to those who obey and the curse comes to those who disobeyed.
Does this build us an image of an almighty God who is harsh and stern—with glaring eyes of steel? Do we see Him with a whip in His hand, ready to beat us every time we make the slightest mistake? Through reading the book of Leviticus could makes us think how strict and stern God was? All that changed when Christ came to be among His people. John 3:16 is still a famous verse to prove how much God loved us and the whole world. All that Leviticus recorded were actually “a shadow to come.” Who was the “shadow to come?” Jesus Christ our Lord! When Christ came, all things changed.
Christ was the center of the whole book of Leviticus. At Calvary, the moment Jesus died on the cross, the curtains in the most Holy Place was torn. Why? God finally came out on the day of Pentecost and through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, He now dwells among His own people. Wow! What a big difference between Leviticus strict sacrifices that kept people separate from God and now through the blood of Jesus Christ, God lives inside of us. What a mighty entrance! Sound of a thunderous wind! Tongues of fire upon each 120 intercessors! Since then God is among us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Accept Him as your personal Savior today!
“If the body develops a boil in the skin, and it is healed…”
Leviticus 13:18
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for healing skin cancer for those who have it. We claim this verse that You healed every disease in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
God was always gentle, kind, and loving to His children throughout the Exodus and Leviticus. What is in the book of Leviticus that would picture God as a good God? God cares for His people Israel and He wants to come and be among His people through the Ark inside the Tabernacle. So God offer the way of access to come to God through the atonement; through sacrifices, through priestly intercession between people and God; through purification of laws and through the revelation of the blood. He gave instruction to the Levites and the people how to come to God in the way of living unto God, holiness as to be separated unto Himself and how to worship Him. There were laws to follow and the blessings come to those who obey and the curse comes to those who disobeyed.
Does this build us an image of an almighty God who is harsh and stern—with glaring eyes of steel? Do we see Him with a whip in His hand, ready to beat us every time we make the slightest mistake? Through reading the book of Leviticus could makes us think how strict and stern God was? All that changed when Christ came to be among His people. John 3:16 is still a famous verse to prove how much God loved us and the whole world. All that Leviticus recorded were actually “a shadow to come.” Who was the “shadow to come?” Jesus Christ our Lord! When Christ came, all things changed.
Christ was the center of the whole book of Leviticus. At Calvary, the moment Jesus died on the cross, the curtains in the most Holy Place was torn. Why? God finally came out on the day of Pentecost and through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, He now dwells among His own people. Wow! What a big difference between Leviticus strict sacrifices that kept people separate from God and now through the blood of Jesus Christ, God lives inside of us. What a mighty entrance! Sound of a thunderous wind! Tongues of fire upon each 120 intercessors! Since then God is among us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Accept Him as your personal Savior today!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Exodus Prayer:
“The Lord showed them the way; during the day He went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud, and during the night He was in a pillar of fire to give them light. In this way they could travel during the day or night. The pillar of cloud was always with them during the day, and the pillar of fire was always with them at night.” Exodus 13:21-22 NCV
“The Lord gives me strength and makes me sing; He has saved me. He is my God, and I will praise Him. He is the God of my fathers, and I will honor Him. The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is His name.” Exodus 15:2-3 NCV
“I am the Lord who heals you.” Exodus 15:26c NCV
The story of Moses of how God has led Israel through the Red Sea and the king of Egypt (Pharaoh) and his army chased them and they were drowned. In Exodus chapter 15:1-21 Moses and the Israelites sang the song of victory to the Lord. They glorified God through the words of praise. They felt good. Why? The enemies were defeated. The story reminds us who God is. It gives us faith to put our trust in God.
Prayer for you:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for showing me the verses about how Your Presence will guide me to walk in my healing through any trial and wilderness. You have been with Israel for 40 years through a pillar of cloud and a pillar of fire so I know You are with me all the days of my life. I thank You, Father that You are my warrior that fight my battle against the attack of illness. You are my strength. You put a song in my heart. You have saved me. You are my God and You are my healer in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
“The Lord gives me strength and makes me sing; He has saved me. He is my God, and I will praise Him. He is the God of my fathers, and I will honor Him. The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is His name.” Exodus 15:2-3 NCV
“I am the Lord who heals you.” Exodus 15:26c NCV
The story of Moses of how God has led Israel through the Red Sea and the king of Egypt (Pharaoh) and his army chased them and they were drowned. In Exodus chapter 15:1-21 Moses and the Israelites sang the song of victory to the Lord. They glorified God through the words of praise. They felt good. Why? The enemies were defeated. The story reminds us who God is. It gives us faith to put our trust in God.
Prayer for you:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for showing me the verses about how Your Presence will guide me to walk in my healing through any trial and wilderness. You have been with Israel for 40 years through a pillar of cloud and a pillar of fire so I know You are with me all the days of my life. I thank You, Father that You are my warrior that fight my battle against the attack of illness. You are my strength. You put a song in my heart. You have saved me. You are my God and You are my healer in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
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