Daily Devotion

  By: Rev. Oliver Castro Mutuc Jeremiah 31:16-26 Jer. 31:23 says: This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “When I bring them back from captivity, the people in the land of Judah and in its towns will once again use these words: The Lord bless you, you prosperous city, you sacred mountain. The Lord longs for our drawing near to Him. Upon repentance and seeking forgiveness from Him, here are the blessings: 1. Togetherness and belongingness – Jer.31:24 – we will be reunited with other brethren. Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near. 2. Strength and power – Jer.31:25 – God will nurture us with all the things we need to renew our strength. 1 Peter 5: 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you

By: Rev. Oliver Castro Mutuc Text:  Romans 14: 1-13 Rom. 14:13 says: Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. God wants us to love our neighbors so that the peace of God will guard our hearts and mind. 1. Accept the one whose faith is weak – Rom. 14:1-3 without quarreling over disputable matters. 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2. Do not judge hopeless people – Rom. 14: 4-6 each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. Romans 2:1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 3. For none of us lives for ourselves alone - Rom. 14:7-8 whether

  By: Rev. Oliver Castro Mutuc  Numbers 11:1-11 Num. 11:1 says: Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. We all know that God hates complaining or murmuring. In this situation, God sent fire and some of them were consumed. Here are some verses that will keep us from complaining: 1. Always think positive – you have to look closer on a negative situation and you will see positive things in it. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 2. Be grateful – in every circumstances and sufferings, thank God. Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with than

 By: Rev. Oliver Castro Mutuc Text: Luke 22:39-46 Luke 22:44 says: And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. “Pray until you pray”. The best kind of prayer is earnest prayer. Here are God’s instruction of a fervent prayer:   1. “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” –Luke 22:40 – prayer is the best weapon against the devil. Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."   2. “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” – Luke 22:42 – let the will of God prevail over our own will. 1 Peter 3:17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil. 3. “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray” – Luke22:46 – get out of your comfort zone and seek God. Jonah 1:6 So the captain came and said to him, “What do you mean, you sleeper? A

  B y:  Rev. Oliver Castro Mutuc Text :  Ephesians 2:1-10 Eph. 2:8 says:  For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.  Grace  is a gift from God. We were cleansed, forgiven and because of His grace. We were all dead because of our transgression, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. But by His gift for us, we experienced the following:

By: Rev. Oliver Castro Mutuc Text  :  Jeremiah 8:8-15 John 1:1  says: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. That is why the bible is very important because it pertains to God. If you reject it this is what will happen: 1. They will lose what is in their hands  – Jer. 8 :10 – for they practice deceits and all forms of ill-motives. Zechariah 9:4 Behold, the Lord will dispossess her and cast her wealth into the sea; and she will be consumed with fire. 2. There is no peace  – Jer. 8 :11 – chaos all around for rejecting the words. Isaiah 59:8 They do not know the way of peace, And there is no justice in their tracks; They have made their paths crooked, Whoever treads on them does not know peace. 3. God will take their harvest  – Jer. 8 :13 – what God has given them, He will take it back. Proverbs 20:13 If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat! If we obey the words of God, these curses will turn

    By: Rev. Oliver Castro Mutuc Text   :   1 Timothy 1:12-17 1 Tim. 1:17  says: Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. God has done everything for us to the extent of sacrificing our Lord Jesus Christ for our redemption. 1. He  gave us strength  1 Tim. 1: 12  – to be trustworthy in any ministry assigned to us. 2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2. He has shown us mercy – 1 Tim. 1:13  – for our ignorance and unbelief.  Titus 3:5  He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit. 3. His  grace poured out on us abundantly – 1 Tim. 1: 14  - along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.  2 Corinthians 12:9  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast al

By: Rev. Oliver Castro Mutuc Text : 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 2 Cor. 4:13  says: It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak. We had experienced the life changing love of God that is why we testify to everyone. We are His witnesses for all the great things, He had done. 1. We  had a lot of sufferings but we were not abandoned –  2 Cor. 4:8-9 This is because of the surpassing power of God. 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. 2. God  will raise us up from the dead –  2 Cor. 4: 14-15 As the grace reaches us, this will cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Psalm 40:2 He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. 3. Inwardly  we are being renewed da