January 30, 2021
John 6:66-68, "From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. Then Jesus said to the twelve, 'Do you also want to go away?' But Simon Peter answered Him, 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.'"
Walking with Jesus isn’t a walk in the park. Being a Christian is a blessing but it also comes with challenges. The disciples witnessed Jesus multiply the fish and bread to feed the people. They were in a storm and saw Jesus calm the storm. They heard His teaching about how He’s the Bread of Life. Even though they saw these things happen some still “went back and walked with Him no more.” There’s a hymn that says “I have decided` to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back, though none go with me I still will follow, no turning back, no turning back”
"People want the Lord to meet their physical needs but not their spiritual needs. The manna (Exodus 16) came only to the Jews and sustained physical life, but Jesus came for the whole world and gives eternal life. Just as you take food into your body, so you take Christ into your life; and He becomes one with you. The disciples had opportunity to follow the crowd, but they remained with Jesus.“ - Warren Wiersbe
What will we do when the crowd goes back and walks with Him no more? Will we return to our vomit (Proverbs 26:11)? There will be a temptation to give up, but remember Peter’s answer, “Lord, to whom shall we go?” Jesus has the words of eternal life. We have tasted and seen the goodness of God. If you haven’t...today is the day of salvation. Jesus is calling you!
Your brother in Christ,
- Raymond S.
Walking with Jesus isn’t a walk in the park. Being a Christian is a blessing but it also comes with challenges. The disciples witnessed Jesus multiply the fish and bread to feed the people. They were in a storm and saw Jesus calm the storm. They heard His teaching about how He’s the Bread of Life. Even though they saw these things happen some still “went back and walked with Him no more.” There’s a hymn that says “I have decided` to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back, though none go with me I still will follow, no turning back, no turning back”
"People want the Lord to meet their physical needs but not their spiritual needs. The manna (Exodus 16) came only to the Jews and sustained physical life, but Jesus came for the whole world and gives eternal life. Just as you take food into your body, so you take Christ into your life; and He becomes one with you. The disciples had opportunity to follow the crowd, but they remained with Jesus.“ - Warren Wiersbe
What will we do when the crowd goes back and walks with Him no more? Will we return to our vomit (Proverbs 26:11)? There will be a temptation to give up, but remember Peter’s answer, “Lord, to whom shall we go?” Jesus has the words of eternal life. We have tasted and seen the goodness of God. If you haven’t...today is the day of salvation. Jesus is calling you!
Your brother in Christ,
- Raymond S.
TODAY'S PRAYER REQUESTS:
Please continue to lift up baby Norah Rae, Juliet, and their families daily. Pray for continued healing and encouragement, and that God would go before Julie's surgery on February 23.
Please pray for the Lee Family - (Comfort and Salvation) Joey Lee passed away on Friday from Covid. (the Lee family are childhood friends of Pastor Manny).
Rose, Edgardo and Emmanuel – (UPDATE) Rose and Emmanuel are getting stronger, however Edgardo is being taken to ER due to heart and chest pain. His doctor is very concerned. Please continue to keep this family in prayer. (submitted 1/29)
Sandra L. – will be having a hysterectomy in a few weeks, please pray for no cancer cells or pre-cancer cells. Also pray to have this procedure done with no complications, and for her anxiety to stop. (submitted 1/29)
Arthur G. – (Pat's brother and Craig's uncle) In ICU for high potassium levels and is very lethargic, pray for wisdom for the doctors to properly diagnose him. (submitted 1/29)
Eddie L. – (Gloria F. Dad) UPDATE- Eddie will begin dialysis today. His vitals are all good, not requiring as much oxygen (35%), the target is 30%. Starting to feed thru IV, we continue to wait and pray. Thank you all for praying. (submitted 1/29)
Sandra L. – Please pray for full recovery from Covid for Sandra, her Dad, and her children, Alyssa and Brandon. Also pray for Nick that he doesn’t contract it. Thank you for praying.(submitted 1/29)
David S. – has been in the hospital since 1/5/21 with Covid, please pray for him and his family. (submitted 1/29)
Ramon and Marialuisa – (UPDATE) Ramon has fully recovered from Covid, although Marialuisa still has a lingering cough. Please continue to keep her in prayer for healing. (submitted 1/29)
Please continue to lift up baby Norah Rae, Juliet, and their families daily. Pray for continued healing and encouragement, and that God would go before Julie's surgery on February 23.
Please pray for the Lee Family - (Comfort and Salvation) Joey Lee passed away on Friday from Covid. (the Lee family are childhood friends of Pastor Manny).
Rose, Edgardo and Emmanuel – (UPDATE) Rose and Emmanuel are getting stronger, however Edgardo is being taken to ER due to heart and chest pain. His doctor is very concerned. Please continue to keep this family in prayer. (submitted 1/29)
Sandra L. – will be having a hysterectomy in a few weeks, please pray for no cancer cells or pre-cancer cells. Also pray to have this procedure done with no complications, and for her anxiety to stop. (submitted 1/29)
Arthur G. – (Pat's brother and Craig's uncle) In ICU for high potassium levels and is very lethargic, pray for wisdom for the doctors to properly diagnose him. (submitted 1/29)
Eddie L. – (Gloria F. Dad) UPDATE- Eddie will begin dialysis today. His vitals are all good, not requiring as much oxygen (35%), the target is 30%. Starting to feed thru IV, we continue to wait and pray. Thank you all for praying. (submitted 1/29)
Sandra L. – Please pray for full recovery from Covid for Sandra, her Dad, and her children, Alyssa and Brandon. Also pray for Nick that he doesn’t contract it. Thank you for praying.(submitted 1/29)
David S. – has been in the hospital since 1/5/21 with Covid, please pray for him and his family. (submitted 1/29)
Ramon and Marialuisa – (UPDATE) Ramon has fully recovered from Covid, although Marialuisa still has a lingering cough. Please continue to keep her in prayer for healing. (submitted 1/29)
Today at Calvary Chapel El Monte
Saturday, January 30, 2021
8AM - Men's Proverb & Prayer