MI Daily Devotion

Friday, February 27, 2015

Words Are Cheap

"And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform." (Romans 4:21 King James Version)

On my first week in California years ago, a friend of mine warned me not to take seriously every promise a person would tell me... And he said; "Ely, remember words are cheap" it is true to those who don't have the "Word of Honor". Or to those who don't honor their words.

There are those who promised of doing negative things or of revenge and it did not happen (Praise God), and there are those who promised of positive things or good things with the same results (Too Bad). It's either they were not serious about it or was hindered by circumstances. But the Lord is way different from us. He is able to perform what He promised from hundred of years ago. Imagine if God would do differently from what He said in His Word- The Holy Bible. This world would totally be in chaos, hopelessness, and misery. It means everything in this world will never be right! And there will be no hope, salvation, forgiveness and blessings for us. Apostle Peter says; "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9 KJV)- By Ely Roque Sagansay

Ely Roque Sagansay is a self-published author with Westbow Press.
He is a minister for more than 3 decades.
His new book “The New Christmas Every Day” will soon be out.
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Thursday, February 26, 2015

A Decision In His Mercy and His Grace

"I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; In that I command thee this day to love the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the Lord thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it. But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;" (Deuteronomy 30:15-17 KIng James Version)

The Lord opened the door for us to choose life or death, evil or good. The decision is in our power. We can process such in our head, from our hearts, to our tongue or actions. We may have a split of a second decision with a lifetime or eternal results. We may love the Lord and walk in His ways or go the opposite direction. Keep His Word and live righteously. The blessings will follow to those who follow Him. And we will see our promised land if we learn to walk in the path of blessings. It is a promised from generation to generations.

We do not deserve what God have set before us. Even the choice between life and death, good and evil, blessings or cursing are all by His mercy and grace. The Bible says; "Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord." (1 Timothy 1:2 KJV)- By Ely Roque Sagansay

Ely Roque Sagansay is a self-published author with Westbow Press.
He is a minister for more than 3 decades.
His new book “The New Christmas Every Day” will soon be out.
Visit us at www.ely-roque-sagansay.com
Like and add us on Facebook- Ely Roque Sagansay or Mi Daily Devotion.
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Email: esagansay@yahoo.com

Live, Believe, and Serve

"17- Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. 19- But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state." (Philippians 2:17, 19 KJV)

No one will live and not have to go through sorrow or pain. We will always have to go through something that will shape or reshape our lives. All of us will someday be a victim or a victors. A lot of those around us may have been through to a situation where we never even been in.

Paul and Epaphroditus suffered with sickness, problems, and persecution as they lived their lives, when they believed in God and served Him faithfully. We need to have a positive attitude and believe in God and in ourselves. Apostle Paul, Timothy and Epaphroditus were not selfish when they showed their unselfish service to God and for the brethren. They lived, believed and served God. The Bible says; "20- For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. 21- For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's." (Philippians 2:20, 21 KJV)-By Ely Roque Sagansay

Ely Roque Sagansay is a self-published author with Westbow Press.
He is a minister for more than 3 decades.
His new book “The New Christmas Every Day” will soon be out.
Visit us at www.ely-roque-sagansay.com
Like and add us on Facebook- Ely Roque Sagansay or Mi Daily Devotion.
Follow us on Twitter- elyroquesagansa
Email: esagansay@yahoo.com

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Freedom is Not Free

"And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born." (Acts 22:28 King James Version)

Starting February 25 until sometimes the last day of the month, the Philippines is celebrating the "February Revolution". It was the time when the People's Power toppled the power driven government of the then president Ferdinand E. Marcos. Many have concluded that the 1986 February EDSA Revolution was the end of dictatorship with its new gained freedom!

Only God can put a price tag on true freedom. Freedom is not cheap; be it in the tribe, on the most dangerous prison on earth, or freedom from heaven. It will always costs someone to attain freedom. A lady was interviewed in the show of "The Kelly File" at Fox News said; "There's not a price on freedom. You can't buy freedom, and it's me now- but tomorrow it's going to be you. You've got to wake up". And that's even more conservative in her view, perspective and belief on freedom.

The word "Freedom" is one of the priceless or costliest words in our modern dictionary. It costs God the Father His One and only Son to die on the cross for our sins. (John 3:16) The Holy Bible has the answer for any question regarding freedom. But notice here the Words of the Lord Jesus Christ; "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." (John 8:36 KJV)- By Ely Roque Sagansay

When Blessings Becomes a Burden

"Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:" (Genesis 49:25 King James Version)

This phrase "When Blessings Becomes a Burden" may be difficult to comprehend in a 3rd world countries or for people who live in poverty. But to many rich nations and wealthy people; they are true if you are talking about material blessings. Some of the homes and garages in the USA are filled with material things that they don't really need and want, but it's been sitting there for years- a burden. (Deuteronomy 28:2)

We must be more concern and focus on spiritual blessings instead of material blessings. Notice the words of Apostle Paul; "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:" (Ephesians 1:3 KJV)- By Ely Roque Sagansay

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

The 3 "LETs" Code EPH428-32KJV

The 3 "LETs" Code EPH428-32KJV

"Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." (Ephesians 4:28- 32 King James Version)

Here are the 3 "LETs" in the book of Ephesians 4:28- 32:

1- "Let him that stole steal no more:" Verse 28.

2- "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth..." Verses 29- 30.

3- "Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking..." Verses 31- 32.- By Ely Roque Sagansay

Ely Roque Sagansay is a self-published author with Westbow Press.
He is a minister for more than 3 decades.
His new book “The New Christmas Every Day” will soon be out.
Visit us at www.ely-roque-sagansay.com
Like and add us on Facebook- Ely Roque Sagansay or Mi Daily Devotion.
Follow us on Twitter- elyroquesagansa
Email: esagansay@yahoo.com

Monday, February 16, 2015

The Blessings of Faithfully Planting and Reaping

"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." (Galatians 6:7-9 King James Version)

This is God's principle from the Bible. "Sowing and Reaping" applies to individual, groups, organizations and the church. It's similar to "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you" principle. Or "Do not do unto others that which you don't want others will do unto you" philosophy. This is true in our giving to the Lord as well as in our charitable works for our fellow men. The church that sows the seeds of the Word of God will reap the abundance of the fruit thereof. The negative side- the evil deeds that we've done to others will bear the same fruit someday, it means we will reap what we sow.

The Lord will not close His eyes to those who are faithfully giving their lives, their resources, and their strenght. And He will not close His eyes either to those who practiced evil, dishonesty, unfaithfulness, to greediness and selfishness. God is a just God, He is the same yesterday, today, and for eternity. (Hebrews 13:8 KJV) Jesus said; "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:12 KJV)- By Ely Roque Sagansay

Ely Roque Sagansay is a self-published author with Westbow Press.
He is a minister for more than 3 decades.
His new book “The New Christmas Every Day” will soon be out.
Visit us at www.ely-roque-sagansay.com
Like and add us on Facebook- Ely Roque Sagansay or Mi Daily Devotion.
Follow us on Twitter- elyroquesagansa
Email: esagansay@yahoo.com

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