LESSONS ON LIVING FROM DAVID

Aral ng buhay mula kay David

Introduction:

Panimula:

David was hit with many heartbreaking experiences. His son rebelled against him. His people failed to support him. his trusted advisor joined the enemy. His general disobeyed him… but he had a responsibility. He was a king and did not have the luxury to wallow in self-pity. Life went on and so did David.

Si David ay tagumpay na may makabagbagdamdaming mga karanasan. Nagrebelde ang kanyang anak laban sa kanya. Sinuway siya ng kanyang heneral… ngunit mayroon siyang responsibilidad. Siya’y hari at walang luho para ilublob ang sariling kaawa-awa. Nagpatuloy ang buhay para kay David.

Through it all, David experienced the amazing faithfulness of God. When he sinned he suffered the consequences, but God still loved him. When he was on the run from his enemies, God delivered him. When he grieved the deaths of his children, God sustained him. Whether he lived as a humble shepherd or conquering king, David proved that God’s goodness endured and enabled him to go on.

Sa kabila ng lahat, naranasan ni David ang kahanga hangang katapatan ng Diyos. Pinagdusahan niya ang bunga ng kanyang pagkakasala, ngunit mahal parin siya ng Diyos. Nang tinatakbuhan niya ang kanyang mga kaaway, iniligtas siya ng Diyos. Ng nagdadalamhati siya sa pagkamatay ng kanyang mga anak, inalalayan siya ng Diyos. Maski namuhay siya bilang mapagpakumbabang pastol o haring mananakop, pinatunayan ni David na ang kabutihan ng Diyos ay nanatili at binigyan siya ng kakayahang magpatuloy.

David was a man’s man. He fought, loved and lived life to the fullest. Throughout this study you’ll be remembered that God is merciful to those who fear Him- to those who, like David, are people after His own heart.

Si David ay taong tao. Nakipaglaban siya, nagmahal at namuhay ng sagana. Sa pamamagitan ng araling ito maaalala mong ang Diyos ay maawain sa mga may takot sa Kanya- sa mga katulad ni David, ang taong gusto Niya.

Day 1

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “ Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. for the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart”.

Ngunit sinabi sa kanya ni Yahweh, “Huwag mong tingnan ang kanyang taas at kakisigan. Hindi siya ang hinirang Ko. Ang batayan Ko ay di tulad ng batayan ng tao. Panlabas na anyo ang tinitingnan ng tao ngunit puso ang tinitingnan Ko.”

Looking on the Heart

Tumitingin sa Puso

Out ward appearances can be deceiving. An airline captain who flew international routes also ran a small filling station near his home. Between trips abroad, he got a kick out of changing tires and pumping gas. One morning, dressed in his greasy overalls, he walked down to the local hardware store to pick up a new wrench. “What’s new?” The store owner asked. “Oh, I’m thinking of taking the Cairo run this month,” the captain said. “I enjoy flying to London and Frankfurt, but I think the change of pace will do me good.” HE paid for the wrench and left. Another customer asked, “Who’s the world traveler”? Rolling his eyes, the store owner said, “Some nut who runs the gas station down the street. Thinks he’s an airplane pilot!” Booth men got a good laugh.

Maaring manlinlang ang panlabas na anyo. Ang kapitan ng eroplanong pang enternational na rota ay nagpapatakbo rin ng maliit na tindahan ng gasolina na malapit sa kanyang tirahan. Sa gitna ng mga biyahe sa ibang bansa, nagpapalit siya ng mga gulong at tumatagas na gas. Isang umaga, nakasuot ng magrasang overalls, naglakad siya papuntang hardware store para kumuha ng bagong liyabe. “anong bago?” ang tanong ng may-ari ng tindahan. “Ah, pinag-iisipan kong ang patungong Cairo sa buwang ito,” sabi ng kapitan. “nag-eenjoy akong lumilipad sa London at Frankfurt, ngunit sa palagay koy makakabuti sa akin ang pagpalit ng hakbang”. Nagbayad siya ng liyabe at umalis. Nagtanong naman ang isang costumer, “Sino yong bumibiyahe sa ibat-ibang bansa?” pinaikot ang kanyang mata, sinabi ng may-ari ng tindahan, “Ang nagpapatakbo ng gasolinahan sa may kalsada. Iniisip niyang siya’y piloto!” pareho silang nagtawanan.

The prophet Samuel also learned that outward appearances don’t necessarily make the man. David’s brothers, who were first interviewed for the job of future king of Israel, were all kingly looking. God, however, knew their hearts were not right and rejected them. It was not until David was brought before Samuel that God found a man “after His own heart” (1 Samuel. 16;12)

Natutunan din ni propeta Samuel na ang panlabas na anyo ay hindi importante sa tao. Ang mga kapatid ni David, na siyang unang tinanong para sa gawain ng hari sa Israel sa hinaharap, lahat ay panghari ang anyo. Gayonpaman, alam ng Diyos na ang kanilang puso ay hindi tama at tinanggihan sila. Hanggang dumating si David sa harapan ni Samuel at nakita ng Diyos “ang Kanyang hinirang” (1 Samuel 16:12).

The most important responsibility Christians have is keeping their heart right with God. physical exercise profits a little (1 Tim. 4:8), and there is certainly nothing wrong with looking clean and neat, but the real test in God’s sight is our heart. No matter how “together” we might appear, f our heart is not pure before the Lord, He can’t use us to accomplish His will.

Ang pinakamahalagang responsibilidad ng mga Kristiyano ay ang panatilihin ang kanilang puso sa Diyos. Maliit lang ang pakinabang sa pagsasanay sa laman (1 Tim. 4:8), at tiyak na walang mali kung malinis at maayos, ngunit ang totoong batayan sa Diyos ay ang ating puso. Walang anuman kung gaano tayo nakikisama, kung ang ating puso ay hindi tapat sa harapan ng Diyos, hindi Niya tayo magagamit para tuparin ang Kanyang kagustuhan.

Are you taking good care of your heart? If it has become spiritually out of shape, apply the 1 John 1:9 principle. Make sure that when God looks at your heart, HE likes what He sees.

Pinangangalagaan mo ba ang iyong puso? Kung sa ispiritual ay nawawalan na ng hugis, gamitin ang 1 Juan 1:9 na panuntunan. Siguraduhing magugustuhan ng Diyos ang makikita Niya, kung titingnan Niya ang iyong puso.

It’s the internal, not the external, that affects the eternal.

Ito’y internal, hindi external, na makakaapekto sa eternal.

Day 1 Questions

Mga tanong sa Day 1

Looking on the Heart

Pagtingin sa Puso

1.How important are a person’s looks to you?

1. Gaano kahalaga ang itsura ng tao sa iyo?

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unimportant               Important                    Very important

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Hindi mahalaga               mahalaga                     napakahalaga

2.During a week, how much do your activities reflect the importance of spiritual

things in your life?

2. Sa loob ng isang lingo, gaano nagrereflect ang halaga ng iyong mga gawaing spiritual sa iyong buhay?

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unimportant               Important                    Very important

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Hindi mahalaga               mahalaga                     napakahalaga

3.What do you do to keep your heart right with God?

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4.Ano ang gagawin mo para panatilihin ang iyong puso sa Diyos?

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What do these Scriptures teach that help keep our hearts right with God? Psalm 24:3-4; 1 Samuel 15:22-23; Psalm 5?

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Ano ang itinuturo ng Kasulatang ito para panatilihing tama ang ating puso sa

Diyos? Awit 24:3-4; 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Awit 5?

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5.Complete the following action and consequences.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NKJV)

When I _________ my sins, God will __________ me.

And __________ me from _______ wrongs.

5.Buuin ang mga sumusunod na Gawain at pagsubok.

Kung ipinapahayag natin ang ating mga kasalanan, maaasahan nating ipatatawad sa atin ng Diyos ang mga ito at lilinisin tayo sa lahat ng ating kasamaan sapagkat Siya’y matuwid. (1 Juan 1:9)

Kung aking ________________ ang mga kasalanan ko, ang Diyos ay

________________ ako. At ____________________ ako sa _____________

ng aking kamalian.

6.  Pray, taking time to confess and accept God’s forgiveness and cleansing. Then

write down what you will do to keep your heart right with God each day.

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6. manalangin, maglaan ng oras para mangumpisal at tanggapin ang pagpapatawad at paglilinis ng Diyos. At isulat kung ano ang iyong gagawin para panatilihing wasto ang iyong puso sa Diyos bawat araw.

Day 2

1 Samuel 16:11

2 Araw

1 Samuel 16:11

And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all the young men here?” Then he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him. for we will not sit down till he comes here”.

Kayat tinanong ni Samuel si Jesse, “Wala ka na bang anak kundi iyan?”. “Mayroon pang isa , yong pinakabata, at pastol ng aking mga tupa,” sagot ni Jesse. Sinabi ni Samuel, “Ipasundo mo. Hindi natin sisimulan ang paghahandog hangga’t hindi siya dumarating.” 1 Samuel 16:11

Last but not Least

A friend once told me that the moment he dreaded most in high school was when his classmates in PE chose sides for a team. Being the non-athletic type, he consistently was chosen last. The rest of the school day was usually clouded by the realization that in athletics, at least, he was viewed as the LVP (least valuable player).

Huli ngunit hindi Mababa

Sinabi minsan sa akin ng isang kaibigan na ang sandaling siya’y masyadong natakot ay noong High school nang hirangin siya ng kanyang mga kaklase sa PE para sa kanilang team. Hindi tipong manlalaro, ngunit pinakahuli siyang napili. Ang mga huling araw ng pasukan ay parang ulap sa pag-iisip na sa paglalaro, at least, naipakita siya bilang LVP (least valuable player).

Perhaps David felt the same way. While all his brothers were given responsibilities at home and their father’s attention, David was sent off to the lonely task of herding sheep on the Judean hillside. He probably was speaking from personal experience when he said, “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me” (Ps. 27:10). Yet the one whom others saw as a person of last resort, God considered a person of first choice. Even though David’s father deemed him worthy only of leading sheep, God saw him as the future leader of Israel.

Ganun din ang naramdaman ni David. Habang lahat ng kanyang mga kapatid ay nabigyan ng Gawain sa bahay at nasa kanila ang attensiyon ng kanilang ama, ipinadala si David sa gawaing nakakalungkot ang pag-aalaga ng mga tupa sa bulubundukin ng Judean. Totoong sinasabi niya ang kanyang karanasan ng sinabi niyang, “Maiwan man ako ng aking magulang, may Panginoon pa akong aasahan.” (Awit 27;10). Ngunit ang taong sa paningin ng iba ay pinakahuli, ngunit itinuring ng Diyos na pinakauna. Kahit na itinuring siya ng kanyang ama bilang tagapag-alaga ng tupa, nakita siya ng Diyos bilang leader ng Israel sa hinaharap.

How the world sees us is of little importance; of utmost importance is how God sees us. Heaven will be filled with those whom others considered to be of little value but whom God knew to be of supreme importance. What was hidden now will someday be revealed- if not on earth, then certainly in heaven. Many who humbly stood in last place in life will find themselves in that day at the head of the line (Matt. 19:30).

Maliit lang na kahalagahan ang tingin sa atin ng mundo, ang pinakamahalaga ay kung paano tayo titingnan ng Diyos. Mapupuno ang langit ng mga yaong itinuturing na maliit lang ang halaga ngunit alam ng Diyos ang kahalagahan. Baling araw makikita kung anuman ang nakatago ngayon- kung hindi sa lupa, siguradong sa langit. Ngunit maraming una na magiging huli, at maraming huli na magiging una. (Mat. 19:30)

Don’t be discouraged if those around you do not hold you in high esteem. Little can they know the plans God ha for you. You may be last in their sight, but you are not least in God’s sight.

Huwag panghinaan ng loob kung mga nakapaligid sa inyo ay hindi binibigyan ng mataas na pagpapahalaga. Maliit lang ang alam nila tungkol sa plano ng Diyos para sa iyo. Maaaring huli ka sa kanilang paningin, ngunit hindi ka mababa sa paningin ng Diyos.

Those whom man puts last God often puts first.

Yaong mga taong inilalagay sa huli, madalas silang inilalagay ng Diyos sa unahan.

Day two Questions

Last but not least

Araw 2 Katanungan

Huli ngunit hindi Mababa

1.What is always to be my top priority as a Christian?

But seek first the kingdom of God and righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)

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1. Ano ang lagi kong priority bilang Cristiyano?

Ngunit pagsumakitan ninyo nang higit sa lahat ang pagharian kayo ng Diyos at

mamuhay nang ayon sa Kanyang kalooban, at ipagkakaloob Niya ang lahat ng

kailangan ninyo. (Mateo 6:33)

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2.What are the plans that God has for you?

“For I know the plans I have for you, “says the Lord. “ The plans for good and not

for disaster, to give you a future and hope.” Jeremiah 29:11(NLT)

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2. Ano ang mga plano ng Diyos na nasa iyo?

“Ako lamang ang nakakaalam ng plano para sa iyo,” sabi ng Diyos. “Plano para sa

ikabubuti ninyo at hindi kaguluhan, para dulutan kayo ng kinabukasan at pag-asa”.

(Jeremiah 29:1)

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3.Why is it sometimes hard to believe God has significant and eternal plans for your life?

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4.Bakit kung minsan napakahirap paniwalaan ang Diyos na may tiyak at walang

hanggang plano para sa iyong buhay?

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5.Be as honest as you can and rank these in order of importance to you.

5. Maging tapat ka hanggang kaya mo, at ayusin ang mga ito ayon sa kahalagahan sa iyo.

______ How I see myself

______ Paano ang pagtingin ko sa aking sarili

______ How others see me

______ Paano ako tinitignan ng iba

______ How God sees me

______ Paano ako tinitingnan ng Diyos

Now, rank them from God’s perspective.

Ngayon, ayusin sila mula sa perspective ng Diyos.

______ How I see myself

______ Paano ko tinitingnan ang aking sarili

______ How others see me

______ Paano ako tinitingnan ng iba

______ How God sees me

______ Paano ako tinitingnan ng Diyos

6.Ask God today for clearer picture and a better understanding of how He sees you.

6. Humiling sa Diyos ngayon ng mas maliwanag na larawan at mas mabuting pang-

unawa kung paano ka Niya tinitingnan.

Day 3

1 Samuel 16:13

Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.

Kinuha ni Samuel ang sisidlan ng langis at pinahiran si David sa harapan ng kanyang mga kapatid. At mula noon, sumasakanya ang Espiritu ng Panginoon. Pagkatapos ay umuwi na si Samuel sa Rama.

A Filling, Not a flash

Ang pagpuno, Hindi kislap

In the days of electric trolley cars, it was common for the small wheel to jump off the power –charged wire over head. When that happen, the connection was broken and the power was gone. Sometimes in the motorman’s efforts to get the wheel back on the power –cable, he would make a false contact. There would be a flash of fire, but still the car was motionless. When the proper contact with the power line was made, however, the flashing stopped and the trolley would move forward with its load of passengers.

Sa araw ng mga sasakyang electric troli, ito ay karaniwan sa mga maliliit na sasakyang di-gulong na tumalon – nakakabit ang wire sa ulo. Kapag mangyari iyan, ang koneksyon ay masisira at ang power ay mawawala. Minsan sa pagsisikap ng motorman para makabalik sa gulong- sa kable, gagawa siya ng flash contact sa ginawang power line, gayon paman, titigil ang pagkislap at ang troli ay tutuloy sa pagsulong dala ng mga pasahero.

God knew that David would need more that just a flash of power. If this young man was to be the leader he needed to be, he required a steady contact with God through the Holy Spirit. To symbolize that experience, Samuel anointed David with oil and the Spirit come upon him “from that day forward.” All that David accomplished of an eternal nature could be traced to this ongoing guidance from God’s Spirit. It was not a momentary occurrence, it was a lifetime experience.

Alam ng Diyos na kailangan pa ni David ng mas maraming kakayahan. Kung ang batang ito’y magiging leader, kailangan lagi siyang malapit sa Diyos sa pamamagitan ng Holy Spirit. Kailangang pahiran ni Samuel ng langis si David, para maging sagisag sa karanasang iyon, at ang Holy Spirit ay manatili sa kanya simula sa araw na iyon.” Nalagpasan lahat ni David ang walang hanggang kalikasan ay makikita sa patuloy na pagabay ng Espiritu ng Diyos. Hindi lang panandaliang pangyayari, kundi panghabangbuhay.

Christians have many “spiritual flashes.” It may be the exhilarating experience of a weekend retreat. Perhaps God gives an overwhelming sense of His presence in the midst of a worship service. These are wonderful encounters, but they are not meant to replace continual, daily contact with God’s Spirit. Be constantly filled with the Holy Spirit (Eph. 5:18). His steady influence is what you need to move forward on your Christian journey.

Maraming mga “spiritual flashes” ang mga Kristiyano. Maaring masayang karanasan ng pag-urong. Sa katunayan nagbigay ng Diyos ng puspos na pandama sa Kanyang presensiya sa gitna ng pagsamba. Ito ang kagila-gilalas na karanasan, ngunit hindi sila karapat dapat ipanghalili, sa araw araw na kaugnayan sa Diyos. Sikaping mapuspos ng Espiritu(Eph. 5:18). Ang iyong kailangan ay ang Kanyang impluwensiya para magpatuloy sa iyong palalakbay bilang Kristiyano.

Don’t be satisfied with an occasional flash of emotion. Let the Holy Spirit take control of your life and experience His power on a daily basis. Confess your sins and keep in contact with Him. a flash can never replace a filling.

Huwag masiyahan sa paminsan-minsang kislap ng damdamin. Hayaan ang Espiritu Santong magkontrol sa iyong buhay at maranasan ang Kanyang kakayahan araw-araw. Ikumpisal mo ang iyong mga kasalanan at panatilihin ang kaugnayan sa Kanya. Hindi kailanman mapapalitan ng kislap ang kapunuan.

Steady contact makes for steady progress.

Pananatililing nakadikit ay makakagawa ng pananatiling pag-unlad

Day 3 Questions

Day 3 Katanungan

A Filling, Not a Flash

Kapunuan, Hindi Flash

1.Discover in each verse what hinders open communication with God.

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1.Saliksikin ang bawat verse kung ano mga sagabal sa bukas na komunikasyon sa

Diyos.

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If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear. Psalm 66:18(NKJV)

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kung sa kasalana’y ako’y magtutuloy, di ako diringgin nitong Panginoon. Awit 66:18

Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. 1 Peter 3:7 (NKJV)

Kayo namang mga lalaki, pakitunguhan ninyong mabuti ang inyu-inyong asawa, sapagkat sila’y mahina, at tulad ninyo’y may karapatan din sa buhay na walang hanggang kaloob sa inyo ng DIyos. Sa gayon, walang magiging sagabal sa inyong panalangin.

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Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24 (NKJV)

Kaya’t kung naghahandog ka sa Diyos, at maalala mo na may sama ng loob sa iyo ang kapatid mo, iwan mo muna ang iyong handog sa harap ng dambana at makipagkasundo ka sa kanya. Saka ka magbalik at maghandog sa Diyos. (Mateo 5:23-24)

2.Are any of these hindrances evident in your life?

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2. Alin ba sa mga mga pagsubok na ito ang ebidinsiya sa iyong buhay?

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3.If you want my life to truly count, to have an eternal impact, what is the one

essential?

3. kung talagang gusto mong ibilang ang buhay ko, para magkaroon ng walang hanggang impact, ano ang kailangan?

___ Seminary degree                  ___ 10 years without missing Sunday worship

___ Seminaryong Baitang          ___ 10 taong walang liban sa Sunday worship

___ Beautiful singing voice        ___ Prestige

___ magadang boses                   ___ Katanyagan

___ Gift of teaching                    ___ Abundant financial resources

___ kaloob na pagtuturo             ___ masaganang pinanggagalingan ng pinansiyal

___ Great wisdom                       ___ Excellent health

___ Karunungan                          ___ Kalusugan

___ Success                                 ___ Reading my bible through 25 times

___ Tagumpay                             ___ 25 ulit na pagbabasa ng Bibliya

___ Fame                                     ___ Being filled with the Holy Spirit.

___ Kabantugan                           ___ puno ng Banal na Espiritu

4.Today’s study teaches four truths necessary to being filed with the Spirit.

4. Ang aralin ngayon ay nagtuturo ng apat na katotohanan na kailangan para mapuno ng Espiritu.

a.Let the H____ S____ take control

a. Hayaan ang H_______ S________ na magkontrol

b.Experience His p______ on a daily basis.

b.  Danasin and Kanyang p____________ araw-araw.

c.C_______ your sins.

d.Keep in constant contact with H_______ S________.

d. panatilihin ang palaging kontak sa H________ S__________.

5.Ask God to help you put these four truths into practice daily.

Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life.

Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. Ephesians 5:18 (NLT)

5. HIngin sa Diyos na tulungan ka para ilagay ang apat na truths sa pagsasanay araw-araw.

Huwag kayong maglalasing, sapagkat nakasisira iyan ng maayos na pamumuhay. Sa halip ay sikapin ninyong mapuspos kayo ng Espiritu Santo. Efeso 5:18

Day 4

1 Samuel 16:18

Then one of the servants answered and said, “Look, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person, and the Lord is with him.”

1 Samuel 16:18

isa sa mga bataang naroroon ang nagsabi, “Si Jesse pong taga Betlehem ay may isang anak na magaling tumugtog. Siya po ay matapang na mandirigma, mahusay magsalita at magandang lalaki. Higit po sa lahat, sumasakany si Yahweh”.

Are You Lacking?

Kinukulang Ka Ba?

Dr. John Broadus, a distinguished professor and gifted preacher, was asked by a student to write in his autograph book. The young man was known as an outstanding scholar, but Dr. Broadus knew he was not a Christian. So the professor wrote in his book three Greek words that meant, “One thing thou lackest.” Years later Dr. Broadus received a letter from an eminent medical doctor in Texas. N the letter the physician said that he had never been able to forget those words in his book and that now he had the one thing he formerly lacked. He had Christ.

Dr John Broadus, isang sikat na propesor at matalinong mangangaral, hiniling ng isang mag-aaral na sumulat sa kanyang authograph book. Ang binata ay kilala bilang outstanding scholar, ngunit alam ni Dr Broadus na hindi siya Kristiyano. Kaya sumulat ang propesor ng tatlong salitang Griyego na ang ibig sabihin "Isang bagay ang kulang sa iyo." Paglipas ng mga taon nakatanggap si Dr. Broadus ng sulat mula sa isang tanyag na manggagamot sa Texas. Sinabi ng manggagamot sa sulat na hindi niya makakalimutan ang mga salitang iyon sa kanyang aklat at ngayon nasa kanya na ang isang bagay na kulang noon. Nasa kanya na si Jesus.

David was a very gifted man as well. He was talented musician whose psalms are still set to music today. He was a valiant warrior. The women of Israel sang, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands” (1 Samuel 18:7). He was a wise counselor and a handsome person. But more important than all these was this fact: the Lord was with him. all David’s giftedness would have been for nothing had he lacked that one essential element—God ‘s presence.

Si David ay isang likas na matalino .Siya ay matalino mang-aawit na hanggang ngayon ay inaawit parin ang musika niya. Siya ay isang matapang na mandirigma.  Ang mga kababaihan ng Israel ay umaawit ng , "Libu-libo ang pinatay ni Saul, ang kay David naman ay sampu-sampung libo." (1 Samuel 18:07).Siya ay isang matalino na tagapayo at isang guwapong tao. Ngunit ang mas mahalaga sa lahat ay ang katotohanang ito: ang Panginoon ay sumasa kaniya. lahat ng katalinuhan ni David ay walang kulang sapagkat nasa kanya ang mahalagang elemento- ang presensiya ng Diyos.

People often look at others and admire them for their various abilities. They may wish they could play an instrument like their favorite musician, or that they could be as intellectually astute as their college professor. Rarely, however, do we ask ourselves. Does this person have God’s presence in his or her life? Would we really want to trade places with even the most talented person if he didn’t know the Lord?

Madalas tumingin ang tao sa iba at hangaan ang kanilang ibat-ibang kakayahan. Inaasam nilang makapagplay din sila ng instrumento tulad ng paborito nilang mang-aawit, o.sila ay maaring tulad ng kanilang college professor na matalino.  Bihira, gayunpaman, tanungin natin ang ating sarili. Nananatili ba ang Diyos sa buhay ng taong ito? Talaga bang gusto nating makipagkalakalan sa lugar ng matatalinong tao kahit hindi nila kilala ang Panginoon?

If you feel left out the giftedness department, remember that you can have the most important gift of all—Christ’s presence in your life. There are no auditions, no IQ tests, no talent contests required. All you need is an open heart to receive the Savior. Do it today.

Kung ang pakiramdam mo’y iniwan ka ng giftedness department, alalahanin mong nasa iyo ang regalong pinakamahalaga sa lahat- ang presinsiya ni Cristo sa iyong buhay. Walang auditions, walang IQ tests, walang talent contest na kailangan. Kailangan mo lang ng bukas na puso para tanggapin ang tagapagligtas. Gawin ito ngayon.

If you have only one gift, let it be Christ’s presence.

Kung mayroon ka lang isang regalo, hayaang ang presensiya ni Cristo.

Day 4 Questions

Day 4 Tanong

Are you Lacking?

Kinukulang ka ba?

1.if you should live to be one hundred years old, what percentage of eternity might that be? __5% __1% __ .001% __ .00000001% __ .0000000000000000000001%

__ “a time and a time” __ beyond imagination

1. kung dapat kang mabuhay sa gulang na isang daang taon, anong porsyento ng kawalang-hanggan ang maaari? __5% __1% .001 __ __% .00000001% __ .0000000000000000000001%

__ "ng kada oras" __ sa kabila ng imahinasyon

2.Since life is so brief, it makes good sense to establish priorities your life. List your priorities.

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?

Mark 8:36 (NKJV)

# 1: ____________________    #2: ________________________

# 3: ____________________    #4: ________________________

# 5: ____________________    #6: ________________________

2. Sapagkat ang buhay ay napakaikli, makagagawa ng mabuting  pag-iisip na magtatag ng prayoridad sa iyong buhay. Ilista ang iyong mga prayoridad.

Ano nga ang mapapala ng isang tao, makamtan man niya ang buong daigdig kung ang katumbas naman nito’y ang kanyang buhay.  Mark 8:36

# 1: ____________________ # 2: ________________________

# 3: ____________________ # 4: ________________________

# 5: ____________________ # 6: ________________________

3.Write here how to receive the Savior.

For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. (Romans 10:9-10 (NLT)

_____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________ .

3.Isulat dito kung paano matatanggap ang Tagapagligtas.

Kung ipahahayag ng iyong mga labi na si Jesus ay Panginoon at mananalig ka nang buong puso na siya’y muling binuhay ng Diyos, maliligtas ka. Sapagkat nananalig ang tao sa pamamagitan ng kanyang puso at sa gayo’y napawawalang sala, at nagpapahayag sa pamamagitan ng kanyang labi at sa gayo’y naliligtas. (Romans 10:9-10)

_____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________.

4.Do you want to receive Christ as your Savior today? Then pray this prayer:

Dear God, I know I have sinned and done wrong . I realize that without Christ my life is a mess. I believe Jesus is Your Son, that HE died on the cross for my sins, and that You brought Him back to life. Right now, I repent of my sins, and ask Christ to come into my life, forgive me of my sins, and make me a part of Your family forever. As best I can, with all my heart, I commit my life to pleasing you and living for the Lord Jesus. Thank You for saving me, changing me, and giving me a purpose for living. In the name of Jesus, I pray. amen.

If today, you have received Christ as your Savior, complete the following.

Today’s Date: _________________ My Signature:

4. Gusto mo bang tanggapin si Cristo bilang iyong Tagapagligtas   ngayon? Kung gayon, idalangin ito:

Mahal na Diyos, alam kong ako’y nagkasala at nagkamali. Napagtanto kong magulo ang aking buhay kung wala si Cristo. Naniniwala ako na si Jesus ay Iyong Anak, na namatay Siya sa krus para sa aking mga kasalanan, at Siya’ muli Mong binuhay. Sa ngayon, ako’y nagsisisi sa aking mga kasalanan, at hinihiling kay Cristo na pumasok sa aking buhay, patawarin ako sa aking mga kasalanan, at gawin akong bahagi ng Iyong pamilya magpakailanman. Bilang pinakamahusay kong magagawa, ng buong puso, iniaalay ko ang aking buhay na nakalulugod sa Iyo at mamuhay para sa Panginoong Jesus. Salamat sa pagliligtas sa akin, pagbabago sa akin, at pagbibigay sa akin ng isang layunin para sa mabuhay. Nananalangin ako sa ngalan ni Jesus, Amen.

Kung tinanggap mo ngayon si Cristo bilang iyong Tagapagligtas, kumpletuhin ang sumusunod.

Today's Date: _________________ My Signature:

Day 5

1 Samuel 17:14-15

David was the youngest. And three oldest followed Saul. But David occasionally went and returned from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Bethelehem.

Day 5

1 Samuel 17:14-15

Si David ang pinakabata. Ang tatlong pinakamatanda ay sumama kay Saul. Si David ay nagpaparoo’t parito kay Saul at sa Bethlehem para alagaan ang mga tupa ng kanyang ama.

Faithful in Small Things

Little things can make big difference. In the 1968 Winter Olympic, Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy made a sweep of the men’s Alpine events, but it was nip and tuck. He won the downhill by 8/100ths of a second, the slalom by 9/100ths. By comparison, the giant slalom was a rout, with Killy coming in more than two seconds ahead of Swiss silver medalist Willy Favre. Small as they seem, those seconds, even fractions of a second, made the difference between winning and losing.

Tapat sa Maliit na Bagay

Maaring makagawa ng malaking pagkakaiba ang maliit na bagay. Noong 1968 Winter Olympic, winalis ng isang Frenchman Jean Claude Killy ang mga kalalakihan ng Alpine events, ngunit ito’y kitil at tupi. Nanalo siya pababa sa pamamagitan ng 8/100ths Segundo, ang slalom sa pamamagitan ng 9/100ths. Sa paghahambing, ang mga higanteng slalom ay daanan, si Killy na darating ng higit sa dalawang segundo sa unahan ng Swiss silver medalist na si Willy Favre. Tila sila’y kapwa maliit, sa mga segundo, kahit fractions ng segundo, nakagawa ng pagkakaiba sa pamamagitan ng pagkapanalo at pagkatalo.

David also knew the importance of small things. The war between the armies of Saul and the Philistines must have been very excisting for a young boy. The fortunes of David’s family and the whole nation of Israel hung in the balance. Yet in the midst of such monumental battles, David didn’t forget about his father’s sheep back in Bethlehem. He never failed to leave the allurement of the battlefield when necessary and tend to what otheres might consider insignificant responsibilities like feeding sheep. He knew these tasks were as needful as the more glamorous duties.

Alam din ni David ang kahalagahan ng mga maliit na bagay. Ang digmaan sa pamamagitan ng mga sundalo ni Saul at mga Filisteo ay napaka excisting para sa batang lalaki. Ang kapalaran ng pamilya ni David at ang buong bansang Israel ay nakabayubay sa balanse. Ngunit sa gitna ng labanan, hindi nakaligtaan ni David na ibalik sa Bethlehem ang mga tupa ng kanyang ama. Kailanma’y hindi siya bigong iwan ang tukso ng labanan kung kinakailangan at gawin ang ibang di gaanong mahalagang gawain tulad ng pagpapakain sa mga tupa. Alam niyang kinakailangan ang gawaing ito ng higit pa sa glamorosong tungkulin.

It’s easy for Christians to respond to the attraction of exciting ministries. Involvement in mass evangelistic rallies is thrilling. Being part of a stadium filled with people enthused about Jesus Christ is exhilarating. These things make the chore of teaching a class of three-year-olds or photocopying the Sunday worship folder seem so small and insignificant by comparison. Yet we need to remember that our faithfulness to these apparently small tasks is necessary as well.

Madali para sa mga Kristiyano na tumugon sa pang akit ng mga ministrong nakakapukaw. Kapanapanabik ang paglahok sa mass evangelistic rallies. Pagiging bahagi ng stadium na puno ng taong iteresado tungkol kay Jesu Kristo ay nakakapagpasigla. Ang mga bagay na ito ang gumagawa ng pang-araw-araw na pagtuturo sa klase ng tatlong taong gulang o pagphotocopy sa Sunday worship folder ay tila maliit at di gaanong mahalaga ang paghamhambing. Ngunit kailangan nating alalahanin na ang ating katapatan sa maliit na Gawain ay kinakailangan.

If you struggle under the load of what appear to be insignificant responsibilities, realize that God doesen’t rate the size of the task, only the faithfulness of those He calls to complete it. Be faithful to the duty and don’t worry about the dimensions.

Kung naguguluhan ka sa mga karga na hindi naman gaanong mahalagang responsibilida, alalahanin na hindi ibinabatay ng Diyos ang sukat ng gawain, kundi ang katapatan ng mga tinaway Niya para makumpleto ito. Maging tapat sa gawain at huwag mag-alala tungkol sa dimensions.

Being faithful in small things is no small thing.

Hindi maliit na bagay ang pagiging tapat sa mga maliit na bagay.

Day 5 Questions

Faithful in Small Things

Tapat sa mga Maliit na Bagay

1.How significant is endurance to God?

________________________________________________________

But he who endures to the ends shall be saved. Matthew 24:13 (NKJV)

1.Paano mahalaga ang pagiging tapat para sa Diyos?

___________________________________________________________

Ngunit ang mananatiling tapat hanggang wakas ay siyang maliligtas. (Mat. 24:13)

2.Everyone wants to start on game night, but few really want to practice and train

during the week. Why?

_______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ .

Do you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize?

Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 1 Cor. 9:24 (NKJV)

2.Lahat gustong magsimula ang laro sa gabi, ngunit iilan lamang ang talagang

gustong mag ensayo at mag train kada lingo. Bakit?

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Alam ninyo na ang kasali sa takbuhan ay tumatakbong lahat, ngunit isa lamang

ang nagkakamit ng gantimpala! Kaya pagbutihin ninyo ang pagtakbo upang

kamtan ninyo ang gantimpala. 1 Cor. 9:24

3.List “small” tasks that are your responsibility.

____________________ ____________________ _____________________

____________________ ____________________ _____________________

3 . Isulat ang “maliit” na gawain na iyong responsibilidad.

____________________ ____________________ _____________________

____________________ ____________________ _____________________

4.The secret to staying the course is to _______________________________

_____________________________________________________________ .

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of

God. 1 Cor. 10:31 (NKJV)

4.Ang sekreto sa pananatili sa daan ay _________________________________

______________________________________________________________ .

Kaya nga kung kayoy kumakain o umiinom, o anuman ang ginagawa ninyo, gawin ninyo ang lahat sa ikararangal ngDiyos. 1 Cor. 10:31

5.Jesus taugt that God rewards our faithfulness. What principle do you find in Luke

16:10?

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Unless you are faithful in small matters, you wont be faithful in large ones. If you cheat even little, you wont be honest with greater responsibilities. Luke 16:10 (NLT)

5. . Itinuro ni Jesus na gagantimpalaan ng Diyos ang ating pagiging tapat. Anong

prinsipyo ang makikita mo sa Lukas 16:10?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ .

Ang mapagkakatiwalaan sa maliit na bagay ay mapagkakatiwalaan din sa

malaking bagay, ang magdaraya sa maliit na bagay ay magdaray rin sa malaking

bagay. Lukas 16:10.

6.Ask God to help you serve faithfully and well in the (sm) all things so that you might obtain the rewards. Write out your prayer below:

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________.

6. . Hilingin sa Diyos na tulungan kang maging tapat sa lahat ng bagay para makamit

mo ang gantimpala. Isulat ang iyong panalangin sa ibaba:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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Day 6

1 Samuel 17:26

Then David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, “What shall be done for the man who kills this Philistine and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”

1 Samuel 17:26

itinanong ni David sa mga katabi niya “Ano raw ang gagawin ng hari sa siumang makakapatay sa Filisteong iyon para maalis sa kahihiyan ang Israel? At sino ba siyang hahamon sa hukbo ng Diyos na buhay?”

Standing Up for God

Nakatayo para sa Diyos

When my son, Tim, was about 14 years old, we were visiting my mother and father in western Pennyslvania. My father was outside on a ladder washing an upstairs window. Tim opened the window, stuck his head out and said, “Wathca doin,’ old man?” if there’s one thing you never said to my fther, you never called him “old man”. He thought that was disrespectful. So what did he do? My father turned to hose on Tim! My son never forgot that lesson.

Nang ang anak kong lalaki, Tim, ay 14 taong gulang, binibisita namin ang aking ina at ama sa western Pennyslvania. Ang aking ama ay nasa hagdan sa labas hinuhugasan ang bintana sa itaas. Binuksan ni Tim ang bintana, inilabas ang ulo at sinabing, “Anong ginagawa ng matanda,? Kung may isang bagay na hindi mo dapat sabihin sa aking ama, iyon ay ang tawagin siyang “matanda”. Iniisip niyang iyon ay lapastangan. Kaya ano ang ginawa niya? Ipinukol ng aking ama ang hose kay Tim! Kailanma’y hindi nakalimutan ng aking anak ang aral na iyon.

David felt the same way about the challenge issued by Goliath. The nine-foot-tall champion of the Philistines was not just making Saul’s armies look cowardly for refusing to respond to his harassment; Goliath was showing disrespect toward the living God. When the Philistines taunted the armies of Israel, they were mocking the God of Israel as well. By throwing insults at Israel, they were implying that God was also weak and ineffectual. This was something David couldn’t tolerate.

Gayon din ang nadama ni David tungkol sa hamon ni Goliath. Ang siyam na talampakang taas na pambato ng mga Filisteo ay hindi niya lamang tinatakot ang mga sundalo ni Saul para magmukhang duwag dahil sa pagtangging sumagot sa kangyang panghahamak, ipinapakita ni Goliath ang kalapastanganan sa Diyos. Kapag tinutuya ng mga Filisteo ang mga sundalo ng Israel, ang buhay na Diyos ang kanilang tinutukso. Sa pang-iinsulto sa Israel, ipinapahiwatig nila na ang Diyos ay mahina at walang saysay. Ito’y hindi mapapalampas ni David.

Our own honor is insignificant. When people do not show us the respect that perhaps they should, it matters little. God ultimately will make up for such oversights (Rom. 8: 16-19). But when God’s character is called into question, that’s a different issue. When God is ridiculed or belittled, it is the duty of every Christian to object, whether we do so privately or publicly. We should never ignore those who dishonor God.

Hindi gaanong mahalaga ang ating dangal. Kapag hindi tayo iginagalang ng mga tao na sa katunayan ay dapat nilang gawin, ito’y kaunting usapin. Siguradong gagawa ang Diyos para sa mga nakaligtaan (Rom. 8:16-19). Ngunit kapag ang kakayahan ng Diyos ay tinanong, iyan ay ibang isyu. Kapag tinawanan o minaliit ang Diyos, ito’y gawain ng bawat Cristiyano na ipagtanggol, sa publiko o pribado man. hindi natin dapat ipagwalang bahala ang sinumang lumapastangan sa Diyos.

Do not be afraid to defend God’s honor. God will sustain you if you are willing to take a stand for Him. Whether it is in the workplace, in the university classroom or in a social setting, let others know that God deserves their respect.

Huwag matakot sa pagtatanggol sa karangalan ng Diyos. Aalalayan ka ng Diyos kung ikaw ay totoong nakatayo para sa kanya. Kahit ito’y sa trabaho, sa klase, o sa social setting, hayaang malaman ng iba na karapat dapat na igalang ang Diyos.

Honor God and He will honor you.

Parangalan ang Diyos at pararangalan ka Niya.

Day 6 Questions

Standing Up for God

Nakatayo Para sa Diyos

1.How do each of these types of speech dishonor God?

1. Paano na ang bawat isa sa mga uri ng pananalitang ito manirang puri sa Diyos?

a.Careless words: ________________________________

b.Critical words: _________________________________

c.Caustic words: _________________________________

d.Cuss words: ___________________________________

a. Bulagsak na salita: ________________________________

b. Kritikal na salita: _________________________________

c. Mapang-uyam na salita: _________________________________

d. Pagmumurang salita: ___________________________________

But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of

it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your

words you will be condemned. Matt. 12:35-37 (NKJV)

Mabuti ang sinasabi ng mabuting tao, sapagkat puno ng kabutihan ang kanyang

puso. Masama ang sinasabi ng masamang tao, sapagkat puno ng kasamaan ang

kanyang puso. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: sa Araw ng Paghuhukom, pananagutan ng tao

ang bawat salitang walang kabuluhan na sinabi niya. Sapagkat ikaw ay

pawawalang-sala o parurusahan, batay sa iyong mga salita.” Mateo 12:35-37

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the

path of sinners, No rsits in the seat of the scornful. Psalm 1:1 (NKJV)

Mapalad ang taong hindi naakit niyong masasama, upang sundan niya ang

kanilang payo’t maling halimbawa, hindi sumasama sa sinumang taong ang lagging

adhika’y pagtawanan lamang at hamak hamakin ang Diyos na dakila. Awit 1:1

2.   How does being a Christian bring responsibility for standing up for God and godly

things?

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_____________________________________________________________________

Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My

Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny

before My Father in heaven Matt. 10:32,33 (NKJV)

2. Paano nakapagdada ng pananagutan ang pagiging Kristiyano para tumayo para sa

Diyos at sa maka-Diyos na mga bagay?

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

“Ang sinumang kumilala sa sa akin sa harapan ng mga tao ay kikilanlin ko rin naman sa harapan ng aking Amang nasa langit. Ngunit ang magtatwa sa akin sa harapan ng mga tao ay itatatwa ko rin naman sa harapan ng aking Amang nasa langit. Mateo 10:32,33

3.In what situations do you find yourself on the defensive because you are a Christian?

___________________________________________________________

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Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner,

but share wirt me in the suffering for the gospel according to the power of God. 2

Timothy 1:8 (NKJV)

3. Sa anong sitwasyon mo nahanap ang iyong sariling nagtanggol dahil ikaw ay

Cristiyano?

_________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

“Kayat huwag mong ikahihiya ang pagpapatotoo tungkol sa Panginoon o ang aking pagkabilanggo dahil sa kanya. Sa halip, makihati ka sa kahirapan dahil sa Mabuting Balita, sa tulong ng Diyos. 2 Timoteo 1:8

4.Participating in ungodly activities will dishonor God.

Which of the following activities might need to be eval‎uated in light of this study?

a.Motives

b.TV

c.Magazines

d.Music

e.Internet

f.Entertainment

g.Relationships

h.Humor/jokes

4. Pakikilahok sa dimaka-Diyos na gawain ay makakasirang puri sa Diyos.

Alin sa mga sumusunod na gawain ang maaring kailang upang maging kahalagahan sa

pag-aaral na ito?

a. Motibo

b. Telebisyon

c. Mga Magasin

d. Musika

e. Internet

F. Aliwan

G. Relasyon

H. Katatawanan / jokes

5.Let the desire that the Psalmist expressed be your prayer today: Write out your

prayer.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your

sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

_____________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

5. Hayaan ang pagnanais ng Awit na ipahayag bilang iyong panalangin ngayon: isulat

ang iyong panalangin.

Nawa’y itong salita ko at ang aking kaisipan, sa iyo ay makalugod, Panginoon ko’t kanlungan, o ikaw na kublihan kong ang dulot ay kaligtasan! Awit 19:14

___________________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________.

Day 7

1 Samuel 17:38-39

So Saul clothed David with his armor, and he put a bronze helmet on his head; he also clothed him with a coat of mail. And David fastened his sworkd to his armor, and he tried to walk, for he had not tested them. And David said to Saul, “I cannot walk with these, for I have not tested them.” So David took them off.

Day 7

1 Samuel 17:38-39

At ipinasuot ni Saul kay David ang kangyang kasuutang pandigma, ang helmet at ang baluting tanso. Pagkatapos, isinakbat ni David ang tabak ni Saul at sinubukang lumakad. Ngunit hindi siya halos makahakbang pagkat hindi siya sanya sa ganoong kasuutan. Kaya sinabi niya kay Saul “Hindi ko na po gagamitin ang mga ito”. At hinubad niya ang nasabing kasuutan.

Be Yourself

Students at Morningside High School knew Mr. Sullivan as a strict English teacher who would kick them out of class for talking. But on August 6, 1997, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office kicked Mr. Sullivan out of class. It was discovred that Mr. Sullivan was really Willie Clifton Wright, who was charge with numerous felonies for stealing the identity of a teacher at another Los Angeles area school. The imposter was uncovered when the real Rovert Sullivan retired. For the past ten years, Willie Wright had been posing as someone he really wasn’t.

Be Yourself

Alam ng mga mag-aaral ng Morning High School si Mr. Sullivan bilang isang mahigpit na guro sa Ingles na nagpapalabas sa kanila sa klase kapag nakikipag-usap. Ngunit sinibak ng Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office si Mr. Sullivan sa klase noong Agosto 6, 1997. nalaman na si Mr. Sullivan ay talagang si Willie Clifton Wright, na sangkot sa ibat-ibang felonies para sa pagnanakaw ng identity ng guro sa ibang paaralan ng Los Ageles. Natuklasan ang impostor ng ang tunay na si Rovert Sullivan ay nagretiro. Sa nakalipas na sampung taon, inangkin ni Willie Wright ang hindi naman talaga siya.

With the best intentions, Saul also tried to turn David into someone he really wasn’t. the young shepherd was clothed in a suit of Saul’s armor and given the kings sword. But at this point in his life, this wasn’t who David was. He wasn’t a warrior, he was a shepherd. He wasn’t accustomed to heavy armor and swords, his battles were fought with a slingshot and stones. Wisely, David refused to pretend to be someone he wasn’t.

Sa mabuting hangarin, sinubukan din ni Saul na baguhin si David sa talagang hindi siya. Ang batang magtutupa na nakasuot ng damit pandigma ng hari at binigyan ng tabak ng hari. Ngunit sa puntong ito ng kanyang buhay, hindi ito ang talagang si David. Hindi siya mandirigma, siya’y pastol ng mga tupa. Hindi siya bihasa sa mabigat na kasuotan at tabak, nakikipaglaban siya gamit ang kanyang tirador at bato. Wisely, tumanggi si David na magpanggap.

In the Christian faith, there are many outstanding examples of men and women who lived their lives gloriously for God. Hudson Taylor adopted the dress and culture of the Chinese among whom he ministered, D. L. Moody never closed a service without extending an invitation for salvation. Amy Carmichael rescued thousands of young girls from serving as a temple prostitutes in India. But keep in mind, they are not you and you are not them.

Sa pananampalatayang Kristiyano, napakaraming mga natitirang halimbawa ng mga kalalakihan at kababaihan na maluwalhating namumuhay para sa Diyos. Ginamit ni Hudson Taylor and pananamit at kultura ng mga Chinese kung saan siya nag ministro. Hindi tinatapos ni D.L. Woody ang service ng walang paghahayag ng imbitasyon tungkol sa kaligtasan. Iniligtas ni Amy Carmichael ang libu-libong mga batang babae mula sa pagsisilbi bilang prostitute sa templo sa India. Ngunit tandaan, sila’y hindi ikaw at ikaw ay hindi sila.

Admire those whom God has used, but let Him show you how He wants to use the unique combination of gifts and talents He’s given you. Be yourself, and let Him make the best you that you can be.

Hangaan ang mga ginamit ng Diyos, ngunit hayaan Siyang ipakita sa iyo kung paano Niya gustong gamitin ang kakaibang kombinasyon ng mga kaloob at talentong ibinigay Niya sa iyo. Ikaw sa iyong sarili, at hayaan Siyang gawin ang pinakamabuti na maari kang maging.

The best person to be yourself.

Ang pinakamabuting tao ay ikaw sa iyong sarili.

Day 7 Questions

Be Yourself

Day 7 Questions

Sa iyong Sarili

1.You have to know who you are to be who you are. List six of your strengths and abilities?

___________________  ____________________ ______________________

___________________  ____________________ ______________________

1. Dapat mong malaman kung sino ka para maging sino ka. Magtala ng anim sa iyong

lakas at kakayahan?

___________________  ____________________ ______________________

___________________  ____________________ ______________________

Put a check mark (/) by any that you were born with.

Maglagay ng marking tsek (/) sa anumang taglay mo ng ipinanganak ka na.

Put a plus mark (+) by any that you believe God would have you further develop

for the sake of the Kingdom.

Maglagay ng markang plus (+) na pinaniniwalaan mong idaragdag ng Diyos sa iyo

para paunlarin para sa Kaharian.

2.What are some traits and abilities you admire in other people?

___________________  ____________________ ______________________

___________________  ____________________ ______________________

2. Ano ang ilang mga kaugalian at kakayahan na inaasam mo sa ibang tao?

___________________  ____________________ ______________________

___________________  ____________________ ______________________

3.What do you believe is the source or origin of your uniqueness (personality, the

“you of you”)?

____ Chance                ____ Heredity               _____ Environment

____ All of the obove           _____ None of the Above

What did David believe was the source of his uniqueness?

______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________.

See Psalm 139:13-18

3. Ano ang pinaniniwalaan mong orihinal na pinanggalingan ng iyong kaibahan

(personalidad, ang “ikaw sa ikaw”)?

____ pag-asa             ____ Pagmamana            _____ Kalikasan

____ lahat ng nasa taas           _____ wala sa alinmang nasa taas

4.Are you able to accept who you are right now?

____ yes        ____ No     ____ Sometimes

4. Kaya mo bang tanggapin kung sino ngayon?

____ Oo        ____ Hindi     ____ Minsan

5.Does accepting yourself have a connection with appreciating the gifts and abilities of others?

____ Yes       ____ No       ____ Sometimes

5. May koneksiyon ba ang pagtanggap mo sa iyong sarili sa pagkilala sa kaloob at

kakayahan ng iba?

____ Oo       ____ Hindi        ____ Minsan

6.Take time to ask God now to help you be grateful for who you are, but willing

to become all He created and redeemed you to be. Write your prayer below.

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________.

6. Maglaan ng oras ngayon para hilingin sa Diyos na tulungan kang maging tanyag

kung ano ka ngayon, ngunit sang ayon sa Kanyang paglikha at pagtubos sa iyo.

Isulat ang iyong panalangin sa ibaba.

___________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________.

Day 8

1 Samuel 17:47

“Then all this assembly shalllknow that the Lord does not save with sword and spear for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.”

Araw 8

1 Samuel 17:47

“At makikita ng lahat na narito na makapagliligtas si Yahweh kahit walang tabak at sibat. Siya’y makapangyarihan at ipalulupig niya kayo sa amin.”

The Lord’s Battle

When King George VI gave his Christmas address to the British people in 1939, Word War II had just begun. The German armies had conquered northern Europe and a long war lay ahead. In his speech the king quoted these words from a book by M. Louise Haskins: “And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.’ And he replied, ‘Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer that a known way.”

Ang Laban ng Diyos

Nang ibigay ni King George VI ang kanyang Christmas address sa mga taga British noong 1939, kasisimula lang ng Word War II. Sinakop ng mga sundalong German ang hilagang Europa at nagtagal ang labanan. Sinabi ng hari sa kanyang pagsasalita ang mga salitang ito na mula sa aklat ni M. Louise Haskins: “At sinabi ko sa taong nakatayo sa pintuan ng taon, ‘Bigyan mo ako ng liwanag na maari kong ipagpalit sa hindi kilala.’ At sumagot siya, ‘Pumunta ka sa kadiliman at ilagay mo ang iyong kamay sa Diyos. Mas mabuti sa iyo iyan kaysa ilaw at kaligtasan sa kilalang paraan.”

As David faced the prospect of confronting a seasoned warrior nearly twice his size and vastly more experienced in battle, he also knew where to place his faith-not in the security of swords and spears but in the power of God. David knew that his skill would not save the day. Instead, the Lord would be the deciding factor. It was His battle.

Sa pagharap ni David sa mga kalaban ng halos dalawang beses ang laki sa kanya at sa maraming karanasan sa labanan, alam din niya kung saan itatalaga ang kanyang pananampalataya- hindi sa kaligtasan sa tabak at sibat ngunit sa kapangyarihan ng Diyos. Alam ni David na hindi ang kanyang kakayahan ang magliligtas. Kundi, ang Panginoon. Ito’y Kanyang laban.

Life is filled with giants that are bigger than we. Seemingly insurmountable obstacles can dog our every step. But when faced with overwhelming odds, its comforting to know that the outcome doesn’t depend on us. Of course, we must be obedient and do our part. Whatever skills of gifts that God has given us must be used. But having put forth our best efforts, we can be assured that God will be the One who ultimately determines the battle’s outcome.

Ang buhay ay puno ng mga giants na mas malaki kaysa atin. Parang hindi malulutasang pagsubok. Ngunit kapag hinarap ang nakalilipos na labanan, nakagiginhawang malaman na ang kalalabasan ay hindi ayon sa atin. Siyempre, dapat tayong maging masunurin at gawin ang ating parte. Anumang kakayahang kaloob sa atin ng Diyos ay dapat gamitin. Ngunit pagkakaroon ng ating best efforts, nakakasiguro tayong ang Diyos lamang ang nakakaalam ng kalalabasan ng labanan.

Rest in the knowledge that the battle is the Lord’s. He is the One who gives the victory.

Magpahinga sa kaalaman na ang laban ay sa Panginoon. Siya lamang ang makapagbibigay ng tagumpay.

The Lord’s battle is our victory.

Ang laban ng Panginoon ay ating tagumpay.

Day 8 Questions

Mga tanong sa Araw 8

The Lord’s Battle

Ang Laban ng Diyos

1.Confidence in life is best found in:

1. Tiwala sa buhay ay makikita sa:

_____ Education                                              _____ Job

_____Edukasyon                                            _____ Trabaho

_____ Athletics                                               ______Family

_____Atlitiks                                                  ______ Pamilya

_____ Wealth                                                  _____ Friends

_____Yaman                                                  ______ Mga Kaibigan

_____ Religion                                                _____ Trust in God

_____ Relihiyon                                              _____ Tiwala sa Diyos

2.Fear often comes from, or is a combination of:

2.  Kadalasang nagmumula ang takot sa, o kumbinasyon ng:

a.Insecurity

a.  Kawalan ng kapanatagan

b.Inferiority

b.  Kababaan ng uri

c.Immaturity

c.  Wala pa sa gulang

d.Inadequancy

d.  kakulangan

The antidote for fear is __________ _________________.

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do

with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18

(NIV)

Ang panlunas sa takot ay __________ ________________.

Walang kalakip na takot ang tunay na pag-ibig sapagkat pinapawi ng pag-ibig

ang anumang pagkatakot. Hindi pa ganap ang pag-ibig ng sinumang natatakot,

sapagkat ang takot ay kaugnay ng parusa. 1 John 4:18

3.The source of our strength is not found in _________ or in ________, but in His

____________.

Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, say the Lord of hosts. Zechariah

4:6 (NKJV)

3. Hindi matatagpuan ang pinanggagalingan n gating lakas sa ________ o sa ______ ,

kundi sa Kanyang _______________.

“Ang tagumpay ay hindi makakamit sa pamamagitan ng lakas o kapangyarihan

kundi sa Aking tulong lamang.” Zacarias 4:6

4.The Apostle Paul teaches us about the partnership that exists between

____________ and _______________.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

4. Itinuro sa atin ni Apostol Pablo ang tungkol sa partnership na nasa pagitan

_______________ at ____________________.

Ang lahat ng ito’y magagawa ko dahil sa lakas na kaloob sa akin ni Cristo. Filipos 4:13

5.Pray today for the assurance and confidence in the Lord to face all obstackes and

struggles. Put this prayer in your own words:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________.

5. Manalangin ngayon para sa kasiguraduhan at tiwala sa Panginoon para harapin ang

lahat ng pagsubok at kaguluhan. Ilagay ang panalangin sa iyong sariling salita:

________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________.

Day 9

1 Samuel 18:3

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

Araw 9

1 Samuel 18:3

Dahil sa pagmamahal ni Jonatan kay David, isinumpa niya na sila’y magiging magkaibigan habang panahon.

A Covenant Freindship

Ang Tipang Pagkakaibigan

Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines a covenant as a “formal, solemn, and binding agreement” and an “agreement or promise usually under seal between two or more parties especially for the performance of some action.” A covenant turns something ordinary into something very special. It is not an act that should be taken lightly.

Ipinakahulugan ni Miriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary ang tipan bilang “pormal, tapat, at taling kasunduan” at “kasunduan o pangako may tatak sa pamamagitan ng dalawa o higit pang pangkat lalo na sa pagsasagawa ng ilang gawain. Ang tipang nagiging ordinaryo sa bagay na mahalaga. Hindi gawain na dapat gawing maluwang.

A covenant relationship existed between Jonathan and David because Jonathan “loved him as his own soul.” The word translated “loved” in the original language means “to have an affection for.” This was not a secualar relationship, as some misguided people erroneously claim. Instead, it was a friendship rooted in a deep admiration for each other and sealed with a solemn agreement. According to this covenant, no matter what happened David and Jonathan would remain friends. Their relationship was a loyal commitment to look out for each other’s welfare.

Nagkaroon ng kasunduang pagkakaibigan sa pagitan nina Jonatan at David sapagkat “mahal niya tulad ng sarili niyang kaluluwa”. Ang salitang “pag-ibig” ay itrenanslate sa orihinal na salitang “magkaroon ng pakiramdam sa”. Ito’y hindi sikular na kaugnayan tulad ng alam ng ibang tao. Kundi, ito’y pagkakaibigang nag-ugat sa malalim na pagtitinginan sa isa’t isa at pinagtibay ng tapat na kasunduan. Ayon sa tipang ito, anuman ang mangyari mananatili paring magkaibigan sina David at Jonathan. Ang kanilang kaugnayan ay tapat na kasunduan para pangalagaan ang kapakanan ng bawat isa.

Today, friendship is approached with a very casual attitude. Friendships are made and broken as the need arises. They are no more substantial than the fizz from a can of pop. Its no wonder that leading psychologists and therapists estimate that only 10 percent of men in the United States have any real friends. It’s a shame that we struggle with issues of loneliness while all along God’s Word sets forth examples of committed friends like David and Jonathan.

Ngayon, ang pagkakaibigan ay nagiging kaswal na kaugalian. Nabubuo at nasisira ang pagkakaibigan ayon sa pangangailangan. Hindi na sila matibay kaysa sagitsit mula sa lata ng pop. Ayon sa psychologist and therapists 10 porsyento lang sa United States ang may tunay na kaibigan. Nakakahiya na may kaguluhan sa mga isyu ng kalungkutan habang lahat ng Salita ng Diyos ay nagbigay sa atin ng halimbawa tulad ni Jonatan at David.

While it’s not possible to have a covenant relationship with every friend, ask God to show you a friend who could be more than a casual acquaintance. And remember, if you want to have a friend, you need to be a friend (Prov. 18:24). Establish a covenant friendship in which you commit to look our for each other’s welfare.

Habang hindi posibleng magkaroon ng tipan sa lahat ng kaibigan, hilingin sa Diyos na ipakita sa iyo ang kaibigang higit pa sa casual acquaintance. At kung gusto mong magkaroon ng kaibigan, kailangan mong maging kaibigan (Kawikaan 18:24). Gumawa ng pagakakaibigang na mapagkakatiwalaang tingnan ang kapakanan ng bawat isa.

No person is more alone than he who is without a friend.

Walang taong nag-iisa ng walang kaibigan.

Day 9 Questions

Araw 9 Tanong

A Covenant Friendship

Ang Tipang Pagkakaibigan

1.Do you have a close friend?

_______ Yes _______ No ______ Not Sure

if more than one how many? _____

1. May close ka bang kaibigan?

_____ Oo ______ wala ______ hindi sigurado

kung higit sa isa ilan? _____

2.  Is there any person that would consider you a real friend?

_______ Yes _______ No ______ Not Sure

2.May tao bang maituturing mong tunay na kaibigan?

_____ Oo ______ wala ______ hindi sigurado

3. What qualities do you see in David and Jonathan’s relationship?

___________________  ____________________ _____________________

___________________  ____________________ _____________________

3. Anong katangian ang makikita mo sa relasyon nina David at Jonathan?

___________________  ____________________ _____________________

___________________  ____________________ _____________________

4. Write the three qualities here that you admire the most:

___________________  ____________________ _____________________

4. Isulat ang tatlong katangian dito na pinapangarap mo:

___________________  ____________________ _____________________

5. Ask God’s help to strengthen your current good and godly relationships with other

people. If you do not have one, ask Him to help you establish such a relationship:

·A friend

·A mentor

·A brother in the Lord

·An accountability partner

5. Hilingin ang tulong ng Diyos na palakasin ang iyong mabuti at makadiyos na

kaugnayan sa ibang tao. Kung wala kahit isa, hilingin sa Kanya na tulungan kang

magkaroon ng kaugnayan sa:

·Kaibigan

·Mentor

·Kapatid sa Panginoon

·Maituturing na kasama

Day 10

1 Samuel 18:22-23

And Saul commanded his servants, “Communicate with David secretly, and say, “Look, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. No therefore, become the king’s son-in-law.” So Saul’s servants spoke those words in the hearingof David. and David said “ Does it seem to you a lig thing to be a king’s son-in-law, seeing I am a poor and lightly esteemed man?”

Day 10

1 Samuel 18:22-23

Kinasapakat pa ni Saul ang kanyang mga tauhan sa palasyo upang hikayatin si David. ipinasabi niya, “Mahal na mahal ka ng hari, pati ng kanyang mga tauhan, kaya pumayag ka nang maging manugang niya”. Nang marinig ito ni David, sumagot siya, “Maaari ba akong maging manugang ng hari gayong ako’y at mahirap lamang at walang kabuluhan”?

True Humility

Sammy Morris was devoted Christian from Africa who came to America go to college. Although his pathway to service for Christ was not easy, his difficulties never deterred him. perhaps this was because he had learned genuine humility. When Sammy arrived at a Christian college in the United States, the school’s president asked him what room he wanted. The African believer replied, “If there is a room nobody wants, give it to me.” How man other Christians would show such a humble spirit?

Totoong Kapakumbabaan

Si Sammy Morris ay tapat na Kristiyano mula sa Africa na pumuntang America para magkolihiyo. Kahit hindi ganoon kadali ang kanyang landas para magsilbi kay Cristo, hind kailan man nakahadlang sa kanya ang kahirapan. Sapagkat natotonan niyang magpakumbaba. Nang dumating si Sammy sa Christian College sa Estados Unidos, tinanong siya ng school president kung saan ang gusto niyang kuwarto. Ang isinagot ng Afrikanong mananampalataya, “Kung may kuwartong ayaw ninuman, iyon ang ibigay mo sa akin.” Paano nagpapakita ng kapakumbabaan ang ibang mga Kristiyano?

David felt this way about his relationship to King Saul. Saul had promised him his daughter Merab, but the king went back on his commitment and gather to Adriel the Meholatite (1 Sam. 18:17-19). Yet instead of becoming angry, David professed his unworthiness to be the son-in-law of the king. Then he was promised Michal, another of Saul’s daughters, and the king’s servants urged him to accept this offer. But again, David did not manipulate circumstances to their own advancement. They look for ways to turn the circumstances to their advantage. To them, people are stepping-stones to personal glory. This leads to pride, and pride leads to destruction (Prov. 16:18).

Ganito rin ang naramdaman ni David tungkol sa kaugnayan niya kay haring Saul. Ipinangako ni Saul sa kanya ang anak niyang si Merab, ngunit tumalikod ang hari sa kanyang pangako at ibinigay niya kay Adriel, Meholatite (1 Samuel 18:17-19). Sa halip na magalit, ngunit ipinahayag ni David ang kawalang kuwenta niya para maging manugang ng hari. At ipinangako nanaman niya si Micol, isa pang dalagang anak ni Saul, at hinikayat siya ng mga tauhan ng hari na tanggapin ang ang alok. Muli, hindi minanipula ni David ang mga pagsubok para sa sarili nilang advancement. Humahanap sila ng paraan para ibaling ang mga balakid sa hinaharap. Para sa kanila, ang mga tao’y nakatuntong sa bato para sa personal na luwalhati. Ang kapalalua’y humahantong sa pagkawasak (Kawikaan 16:18)

Take care that you do not use others for your own advancement. Be willingly wait and let God provide success in His time and His way. You’ll be glad you did.

Ingatang huwag gamitin ang iba para sa sariling pag-unlad. Maging matiyaga sa paghihintay at hayaang ang Diyos ang magbigay ng tagumpay sa Kanyang sariling panahon at paraan. Magiging maligaya ka pag ginawa mo.

Pride drives us to ourselves, humility bids us to wait.

Kapalaluan ang magpapatakbo sa sarili natin, kapakumbabaan ang mag-uutos sa ating maghintay.

Day 10 Questions

True Humility

Day 10 Tanong

Totoong kapakumbaan

Look up the following Scriptures and answer each question:

Tingnan ang sumusunod na Kasulatan at sagutin ang bawat tanong:

1.What does God promise if we choose the path of humility?

______________________________________________________________

James 4:10

_______________________________________________________________

1 Peter 5:6

1. Ano ang ipinangako ng Diyos kung pipiliin natin ang pagpapakumbaba?

________________________________________________________________

Santiago 4:10

________________________________________________________________

1 Pedro 5:6

2.How is humility expressed in the church family?

_______________________________________________________________

Romans 12:3

2. Paano naipapakita ang kapakumbabaan sa simbahang pamilya?

_______________________________________________________________

Roman 12:3

3.What is number one on the Biblical list of things that God hates?

_______________________________________________________________

Proverbs 6:16-17

3.   Ano ang pangunahin sa listahang Biblikal ng mga bagay na ayaw ng Diyos?

_______________________________________________________________

Kawikaan 6:16-17

4.Eval‎uate your life in terms of God’s expectations.

He has shown you, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justify, to love mercy, & to walk humbly with your God?Micah 6:8 (NKJV)

·Do justly (do right)

___l_____l__________l_______l_______l___________l_______

seldom                Sometimes                                      Always

·Love Mercy (be kind)

___l_____l__________l_______l_______l___________l_______

seldom                Sometimes                                      Always

·Walk Humbly (trust fully)

___l_____l__________l_______l_______l___________l_______

seldom                Sometimes                                      Always

4. Ilarawan ang iyong buhay ayon sa expectations ng Diyos.

Itinuro na Niya sa iyo, O tao, kung ano ang mabuti. Ito ang nais ni Yahweh:

Magingmakatarungan ka sa lahat ng bagay, patuloy mong ibigin ang iyong kapwa,

at buon pagpapakumbabang sumunod sa iyong Diyos. Mikas 6:8

·Gawin ang husto (gawin ang tama)

___l_____l__________l_______l_______l___________l_______

bihira                 kung minsan                                       Palagi

·Love Mercy (maging mabait)

___l_____l__________l_______l_______l___________l_______

bihira                 kung minsan                                       Palagi

·Walk Humbly (magtiwala ng ganap)

___l_____l__________l_______l_______l___________l_______

bihira                 kung minsan                                       Palagi

5.This lesson teaches us that we should be “willing to wait and let the Lord provide” in:

a. His _____________  b. His __________________

5. Itinuturo ng araling ito sa atin na dapat tayong “wiling maghintay at hayaang ang

Diyos ang bahala” sa:

a. Kanyang_______________  b. Kanyang _____________

6.Take a few moments to pray sincerely and humbly that you would have the patience and to wait on the Lord and trust His purpose and timing in your life. Write this prayer below:

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ .

6. Gumugol ng ilang sandali para manalangin ng tapat at mapakumbaba na mayroong

kang pagtitiyaga maghintay sa Panginoon at magtiwala sa Kanyang timing sa iyong

buhay. Isulat ang panalanging ito sa ibaba:

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________.

Day 11

1 Samuel 20:3

Then David took an oath again,and said, “ Your father certainly knows that I have found favour in your eyes, and he says, ‘Do not let Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved.’ But truly, as the Lord lives and as your soul lives, there is but a step between me and death.”

Araw 11

1 Samuel 20:3

Sinabi ni David, “Marahil ay hindi lamang niya sinasabi sa iyo pagkat alam niyang magdaramdam ka dahil magkaibigan tayong matalik. Ngunit alam ni Yahweh at alam ko ring ako’y nakabingit sa kamatayan.”

Living on the Edge

Some people live on the edge because they choose to. They bungee jump, sky dive and engage in other extreme sports just for the thrill of it. Others live on the edge not by choice, but because circumstances have placed them in dangerous places.

Pamumuhay sa Tabi

Mas pinili ng ilang tao ang mamuhay sa tabi. Sila ay lumulukso-lukso, sky dive and piniling mahalagang laruan para magkaroon ng thrill para ditto. Namumuhay ang iba sa tabi hindi dahil gusto nila kundi sa mga pagsubok sa kanilang lugar.

David fell into this latter category. He had sought to serve Saul faithfully and defend his country and his king with passion. But his success in these efforts only managed to arouse the king’s jealousy. When women came out of the cities singing David’s praises (1 Samuel 18:6-8), Saul became enraged and began to plot to do away with the young man he now viewed as a threat to his throne. David soon found himself only one step ahead of a king who was trying to kill him. but in he midst of these circumstances, David knew that God was with him and would preserve him (Ps. 34:6).

Nahulog si David sa kategoryang ito. Pinagsilbihan niya si Saul ng tapat at ipinagtanggol ang kanyang bayan at ang hari. Ngunit ang tagumpay niya ang nabunsod para magsilos sa kanya ang hari. Nang ang mga babae ay umawit sa lansangan tungkol kay David. (1 Samuel 18:6-8), nagalit si Saul at nakipagsabwatan para mapaalis ang batang lalaki na ngayon ay nakikita niyang kaagaw sa kanyang trono. Kalaunan nalaman ni David na isang hakbang na lang ang layo niya sa haring gustong pumatay sa kanya. Ngunit sa gitna ng lahat ng ito, alam ni David na kasama niya ng Diyos at iniingatan siya (Awit 34:6)

Many Christians today also live on the edge. They live in countries where famine is claiming the lives of thousands. They live in drug-infested neighborhoods where drive-by shootings and gang killings are commonplace. Yet they also can claim God’s presence and protection (Ps. 34;7).

Maraming Kristiyano sa ngayon ang namumuhay sa tabi. Namumuhay sa mga bansang laganap ang kahirapan o kawalan ng pagkain. Nakatira sila sa mga kapitbahay na gumagamit ng droga na madalas may barilan at patayan. Gayon paman, makukuha din nila ang pag-iingat ng Diyos at proteksyon sa kanila (Awit 34:7)

Perhaps you live on the edge. Though your life is not in danger, you may be living on the edge in terms of your job, your family or your marriage. Perhaps you feel that at any moment one or more of these could fall apart and leave you helpless. Put your trust in the God of David. let Him provide what you need to move away from the edge.

Katunayan nakatira ka rin sa tabi. Kahit wala sa kapahamakan ang buhay mo, maaring nakatira ka sa tabi dahil sa iyong trabaho, pamilya o buhay may-asawa. Nararamdaman mong sa anumang sandali isa o higit pa dito’y maaring mawasak at iwan kang walang kaya. Magtiwala ka sa Diyos ni David. Hayaan Siyang magprovide kung anuman ang kailangan mo para makaalis sa talim.

Christ can take the edge out of living.

Kayang tanggalin ni Cristo ang talim sa buhay.

Day 11 Questions

Living on the Edge

Day 11 Katanungan

Pamumuhay sa Talim

1.Are you “living on the edge” in any situations?

__________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ .

1. Namumuhay ka ba sa talim sa anumang sitwasyon?

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________.

2.In difficult times, David had two resources.

Person                                     Resource

God                                           Trust

Jonathan                                  Encouragement

What resources are available to you right now?

Person                                     Resource

_________                             __________________________________

_________                             __________________________________

_________                             __________________________________

2.Sa pagkakatong mahirap, may dalawang pinagkukunan si David:

Tao                                          Pinagkukunan

Diyos                                        Tiwala

Jonathan                                    Pagpapalakas loob

Anong mga pinagkukunan ang mayroon sa iyo ngayon?

Tao                                          Pinagkukunan

_________                             __________________________________

_________                             __________________________________

_________                             __________________________________

3.David trusted God’s presence and protection. How much do you trust God to guide and provide for you?

___l_____l__________l_______l_______l___________l_______

seldom                Sometimes                                      Always

3. Nagtiwala si David sa presensiya at proteksiyon ng Diyos. Gaano ka nagtitiwala sa

Diyos para gabayan at bigyan ka?

___l_____l__________l_______l_______l___________l_______

Madalang             Minsan                                            Palagi

4.Today, ask God to give you wisdom to avoid dangerous situations, and courage to face them with His help. Put this in your own words:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________.

4. Hilingin ngayon sa Diyos na bigyan ka ng karungang iwasan ang mga delikadong

sitwasyon, at palakasin kang harapin sila sa Kanyang tulong. Ilagay ito sa iyong

sariling pananalita:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________.

Day 12

1 Samuel 22:1-2

David therefore departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. And when his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him. and everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented gathered to him. so he became captain over them. And there were about four hundred men with him.

Araw 12

1 Samuel 22:1-2

Mula sa Gat, tumakas si David at nagtago sa kuweba ng Adulam. Nabalitaan ito ng kanyang mga kapatid kaya ng buong sambahayan nila ay nagpunta roon at sumama sa kanya. Ang mga naaapi ay sumama sa kanya, pati ang mga nakalugog sa utang, at ang mga hindi nasisiyahan sa takbo ng mga pangyayari sa bansa. Ang lahat ng ito’y umabot sa 400 lalaki, at siya ang ginawa nilang pinuno.

Company of the Unfit

When Gen. George Washington gathered his armies to fight against the redcoats, they came from every conceivable walk of life. Some were frontiersmen, while others were merchants, farmers and even slaves. But the overwhelming majority had one thing in common: they were not trained soldiers. Most of them had shot nothing bigger that wild game. Yet in spite of that glaring deficiency, they took on the disciplined regiments of British regulars, and after a seven year struggle they won.

Samahan ng mga Di angkop

Nang tipunin ni Gen. George Washington ang kanyang mga sundalo para labanan ang mga redcoats, nagmula sila sa hindi mailalarawang pamumuhay. Ang iba sa kanila’y frontier’s man, habang ang iba’y mangangalakal, magsasaka at pati alipin. Ngunit ang nakakagilalas ay iisang bagay lang: hindi sila nag ensayo bilang sundlo. Karamiha sa kanila ay hindi nakagawa ng galang laro. Ngunit sa kabila ng nakasisilaw na kakulangan, nakuha nila ang disiplinang rehimyento ang British regulars, at pagkatapos ang pitong taong pakikipaglaban nanalo sila.

David’s army also was a ragtag band of misfits. Those who were in trouble, in debt or simply discontented were drawn to him. A more motley group of outcasts would be hard to find-hardly a fit army for a would-be king. Yet despite their many shortcomings, God used them ultimately to bring David to the throne.

Ang mga sundalo ni David ay hindi angkop. Ang mga nababahala, mga may utang o hindi kontento ay pumunta sa kanya. Halu-halong grupo ng mga taong itinakwil ay mahirap humanap ng akmang sundalo para sa magiging hari. Ngunit sa kabila ng maraming kakulangan, ginamit parin siya ng Diyos para dalhin si David sa trono.

God delights in accomplishing His will through those the world considers unfit. He always has been attracted to people who will make themselves available and let Him to do the rest. He took a schemer like Jacob and made him the father of Israel. He took an escaped fugitive like Moses and made him a fearless liberator. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that HE was able to take a group of unlikely malcontents and debtors and use them to establish a shepherd boy like David as king over Israel. Imagine what HE can do with you and me.

Natutuwa ang Diyos sa pagtupad ng Kanyang kagustuhan sa mundong ito gamit ang mga di akma. Lagi siyang naakit sa mga taong available at hinahayaan Siyang gawin ang iba. Kumuha Siya ng mapanukala tulad ni Jacob at ginawang ama ng Israel. Kumuha siya ng takas na pugante tulad ni Moses at ginawang walang takot na magpakawala. Gayon paman, hindi na surpresa na may kakayahan siyang kumuha ng grupo tulad ng hindi contento at mangungutang at gamitin sila para itatag ang batang magtutupa tulad ni David bilang hari ng Israel. Isipin kung ano ang kaya Niyang gawin sa iyo at sa akin.

Are you ill-equipped for the task that God has called you to? Then rejoice, because that means you have the primary qualification God is looking for. If you are willing to be used, God will do the rest.

Ikaw ba’y ill-equipped para sa gawaing itinawag sa iyo ng Diyos? Magsaya kung ganun, sapagkat ibig sabihin niyan na may pangunahing kwalipikasyon ang pagtingin ng Diyos sa iyo. Kung gusto mong magamit, gagawin ng Diyos ang iba.

God can make the unfit fit for His plans.

Magagawa ng Diyos na umakma ang mga di akma sa Kanyang mga plano.

Day 12 Questions

Mga tanong sa Araw 12

Company of the Unfit

Samahan ng mga di akma

1.what goes through your mind when you read about the composition of David’s army?

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1.Ano ang pumapasok sa iyong isipan kung maririnig mo ang tungkol sa composisyon ng mga sundalo ni David?

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2.What goes through your mind when you read about “imagining what God can do for you” ?

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2.Ano ang maiisip mo kung nababasa mo ang tungkol sa “isipin kung ano ang magagawa ng Diyos para sa iyo”.

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3.Eval‎uate this statement in light of David’s background and youth: “With God, its not so much abut your ability as your availability”

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3. Tantiyahin ang pahayag na ito bilang ilaw sa background at kabataan ni David: “Sa

Diyos, hindi ang tungkol sa iyong kakayahan bilang iyong availability”.

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4.What did the apostle Paul think about his heritage, education, knowledge, accomplishments and religion after knowing Christ?

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But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ. Philippians 3:7-8 (NKJV)

4.Ano ang iniisip ni apostol Pablo tungkol sa kanyang mana, edukasyon, kaalaman,

tagumpay, at relihiyon pagkatapos makilala si Cristo?

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5.Pray today that you will believe God will fully equip you for His purposes. Write this out below:

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5. Idalangin ngayon na paniniwalaan mo ang Diyos na ganap gamitin ka NIya para sa

Kanyang mga purpose. Isulat ito sa ibaba:

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