Calvary Chapel Davao Blog
(Notes taken from Service)

Psalm 18 is a duplicate of Samuel 22. To know that God is our protector we should know that God is our strength. - God is our helper. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. ~Philippians 4:13 Yeshua means Deliverance God is worthy of Praise when we are in trouble Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ~Philippians 4:6 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. ~Psalm 91:1 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? ~Romans 8:31 We will always go back to God's camp. He is our protector we will call on Him, cry out to Jesus.

Sometimes we get too comfortable but are we prepared when storm comes? Sometimes we learn in a hard way if we don't listen as one of the prophet named Jonal who was eaten by a big fish. Who cause the storm that time? it was Jonah disobedience. Cast all your fears upon Him. Don't hold hopelessness in your life throw it all away and stay hopeful. Pray and search for scriptures to enlighten our burden. Don't focus on the storm stay positive. God treasure us. If you are in Christ we will not be lost. Claim the promises of God. Jerimiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Psalm Reading Psalm 78:1-16 A maskil of Asaph. 1 My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old— 3 things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. 5 He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, 6 so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. 7 Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. 8 They would not be like their ancestors— a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose hearts were not loyal to God, whose spirits were not faithful to ...

Psalm Reading Psalm 77:1-20 1 I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. 2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted. 3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint. 4 You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak. 5 I thought about the former days, the years of long ago; 6 I remembered my songs in the night. My heart meditated and my spirit asked: 7 “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? 8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? 9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?” 10 Then I thought, “To this I will appeal: the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand. 11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. 12 I will consider all yo...

Being committed is not just being a disciples. We can express our commitment by being good in our work, family and friends. We should entrust our work to God. And always include to glorify Him in everything we do. Never forget God's grace and fellowship. Jesus' disciples were called impostor. Specially Paul - people will mock him. If we are committed to the scriptures we can never be swayed by mockery. What are the things that can't keep us from being committed? Sickness, famine, very busy at work, broken relationship, or financial needs? Look at Paul, he had nothing but he entrusted his work to God. If we are not committed to God we will surely give up. Stay connected with the vine and stay close to the scriptures. Acts 9:16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Strengthening Remain true And to Keep you to be more faithful to God. What is our source of strength? God is our strength, in Him we have our refuge to strengthen our soul. H...

Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Human have a wow wisdom especially wow in terms of technology nowadays. For what we should use wisdom in spiritual not on worldly thing. Verse 1-11, People are really bright through the wisdom that comes from their mind. Where should we really see the true wisdom comes from God? Meaning here Job points out this to his friends that is their wisdom is true by convicting Job. Wisdom cannot change it to gold.

How many times God test Job? 2 times: 1st is in his family and 2nd the disease he has. Job here continues his discourse. Psalm 1:2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. Genesis 13:13 Now the people of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the LORD. 1 Corinthians 6:9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men Let us give thanks to the God for the problems or trials we encounter, cause it is the time we are convicted to get close to God.