February 2, 2021
Psalm 23:1, "A Psalm of David. The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want."
The Bible often refers to God as a Shepherd, Jesus said in John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep." David had been a former shepherd boy who had been called to put his life on the line for the sheep. He recalled going up against the lion and the bear, having no doubt that he would succeed. We know of his confidence and faith when he went up against Goliath without any fear.
The reason for his faith is that he knew that God was with him and that God was enough to defeat any giant. This verse tells us that if we have God, we will lack nothing in our lives. We should know that Jesus is all that we need for any situation. We should also know that without the Lord we will never be satisfied in this life.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:6, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, or they shall be filled." So, when you’re filled with Christ you will not be in want. We know that is contrary to the world’s thinking, as we can see people looking for contentment. Even some Christians seem to be unhappy, believing the lies of the devil, that are in want.
Paul wrote in Philippians 4:11, "Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content."
This doesn’t mean he was never hungry or thirsty, or at times suffering. What it means is that his contenmentt came from Jesus Christ. If your contentment comes from this world, know it is temporary, if it’s from God, it is Everlasting and Eternal.
Your brother in Christ,
- Abel
The Bible often refers to God as a Shepherd, Jesus said in John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep." David had been a former shepherd boy who had been called to put his life on the line for the sheep. He recalled going up against the lion and the bear, having no doubt that he would succeed. We know of his confidence and faith when he went up against Goliath without any fear.
The reason for his faith is that he knew that God was with him and that God was enough to defeat any giant. This verse tells us that if we have God, we will lack nothing in our lives. We should know that Jesus is all that we need for any situation. We should also know that without the Lord we will never be satisfied in this life.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:6, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, or they shall be filled." So, when you’re filled with Christ you will not be in want. We know that is contrary to the world’s thinking, as we can see people looking for contentment. Even some Christians seem to be unhappy, believing the lies of the devil, that are in want.
Paul wrote in Philippians 4:11, "Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content."
This doesn’t mean he was never hungry or thirsty, or at times suffering. What it means is that his contenmentt came from Jesus Christ. If your contentment comes from this world, know it is temporary, if it’s from God, it is Everlasting and Eternal.
Your brother in Christ,
- Abel
TODAY'S PRAYER REQUESTS:
Please keep our brother Jose in prayer. He is still fighting Covid; was experiencing sharp chest pains on Monday.
Please continue to lift Juliet G. in prayer. Her pain is increasing. She will be a having surgery on February 23 to remove a mass from her spine. Please pray for healing, and encouragement for her and her family.
Please keep Juan E. in prayer. He has a blood clot and will be taking medication for 4 months. Juan is also asking that we pray for salvation for his extended family.
Baby Norah Rae – UPDATE- (2/1) Praising the LORD for HIS faithfulness in taking care of Norah Rae. Specific requests: 1) Improvement in oral feedings. 2) She gains weight. 3) Favorable results on follow-up with the neurologist, ophthalmologist, and ortho surgeon. We know our GOD is faithful and true. Pray for her life to continue to be used to minister to those who do not have a vibrant personal relationship with our LORD JESUS. That they would see HIS Handiwork in her life and know the ONE true GOD behind HIS miraculous works! (submitted 2/1)
Please continue to pray for the Lee family – (Comfort and Salvation) Joey Lee passed away on Friday from Covid. The services will be held February 12 at CC El Monte (the Lee family are childhood friends of Pastor Manny who will be officiating the service). (2/1)
For our Nation - that we would return to the Lord and that He would have His hand upon us. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV) "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
Please keep our brother Jose in prayer. He is still fighting Covid; was experiencing sharp chest pains on Monday.
Please continue to lift Juliet G. in prayer. Her pain is increasing. She will be a having surgery on February 23 to remove a mass from her spine. Please pray for healing, and encouragement for her and her family.
Please keep Juan E. in prayer. He has a blood clot and will be taking medication for 4 months. Juan is also asking that we pray for salvation for his extended family.
Baby Norah Rae – UPDATE- (2/1) Praising the LORD for HIS faithfulness in taking care of Norah Rae. Specific requests: 1) Improvement in oral feedings. 2) She gains weight. 3) Favorable results on follow-up with the neurologist, ophthalmologist, and ortho surgeon. We know our GOD is faithful and true. Pray for her life to continue to be used to minister to those who do not have a vibrant personal relationship with our LORD JESUS. That they would see HIS Handiwork in her life and know the ONE true GOD behind HIS miraculous works! (submitted 2/1)
Please continue to pray for the Lee family – (Comfort and Salvation) Joey Lee passed away on Friday from Covid. The services will be held February 12 at CC El Monte (the Lee family are childhood friends of Pastor Manny who will be officiating the service). (2/1)
For our Nation - that we would return to the Lord and that He would have His hand upon us. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV) "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
Today at Calvary Chapel El Monte
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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