Food For Taught

Chefs prepare and cook a wide variety of foods. They plan menus, ensure food meets quality standards, estimate food requirements and may estimate food and labour costs.

They also prepare and cook complete meals, banquets or specialty foods, such as pastries, sauces, soups, salads, vegetables, meat, poultry and fish dishes.

What's intriguing is their ability to present the same kind of food cooked in different amusing ways.

A chicken for example can be presented in a variety of menus like barbeque, curry, nuggets, roast, grilled, teriyaki, in fried rice and in sandwiches, etc.

Will you be fed up when one same chicken is served at your table, presented in different creative food and decorative displays daily?

The word of God is also not exhausting to read or hear when cited and presented in many forms.

2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Meaning, a single verse can be used at the same instance for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting and for instructing the righteous, depending on who and how the verse is being applied.

In fact, a copy of this law in a book must be read daily.

Deuteronomy 17:19 And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the LORD his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes,

This is a different kind of food cooked and served daily by God the Father. It's a true bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.

It's a food for taught! - The bread of life.

A Church That Yielded No Results

Revelations 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

The last part of the above verse caught my attention.

If people are to be judged this way, one question comes to my mind. Is the church I am with today, written in the book of life?

Then I started to search churches in the Bible.

Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Church of God - 9 verses found

7th day Adventist - Your search yielded no results

Roman Catholic Church - Your search yielded no results

Catholic Church - Your search yielded no results

Churches of Christ - 1 verse found

Jesus Miracle Crusade - Your search yielded no results

Church of Latter Day Saints - Your search yielded no results

Lutheran Church - Your search yielded no results

Okay, Why not do your own search HERE and I bet your church, which you are a member of, will also yield a no result.

The Church of God is already existing from the time of the Apostles. There is no need to establish or create another church.

1 John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

What we need at this present dispensation is the blessed reader that will help us understand the word written in the Scriptures so that we all may have fellowship.

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.

Why? Because the book is sealed and can only be opened by a blessed reader.

Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

We are now at the end times. Many are running to and fro. Knowledge has increased and the sealed book is sealed no more because God's secrets are being revealed unto us by the ministers of Christ as stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Peter 1:12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

We that heareth the mysteries must be in one body. For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.

1 Corinthians 10:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

Therefore, why am I being a member of one with no body? or simply put it this way, Why do I have to stay in a church that yielded no search results?

Luke 6:39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

Don't you think it's time to change?

1 Peter 4:17 For the time has come for the judging, starting with the church of God; but if it makes a start with us, what will be the end of those who are not under the rule of God?

Separation Of Sheep From The Goats

One of the interesting prophecy in the Bible is the gatherings of all nations after the thousand years reigned of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 25:32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

Matthew 25:33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

Matthew 25:34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.

Matthew 25:41 "Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

Note that the sheep, that the above verses referred to, are the other sheep that are not included in the sheep pen.

John 10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.

Outside the sheep pen are expelled members of the church and those outside of the church who are under the mercy and judgment of God the father.

1 Corinthians 5:12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?

1 Corinthians 5:13 God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked man from among you."

Let us therefore aim to be included in the sheep pen to have part in the first resurrection.

Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.

Not unless we want to become one of the goats.

A Day Is Like A Thousand Years

Genesis 1:11 Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth”; and it was so.

Genesis 1:12 And the earth brought forth grass, the herb that yields seed according to its kind, and the tree that yields fruit, whose seed is in itself according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

Genesis 1:13 So the evening and the morning were the third day.

Remember that the day of the Lord is not 24 hours as mistakenly thought by other religious groups like the 7th day Adventist. So when God rested on the 7th day, so they are.

2 Peter 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

The second day when God said let the earth bring forth grass, herbs and trees, can not be construed that the bringing forth of the fruit or a seed only happens in 24 hours.

By nature, a mango for example bear fruits between 3 - 5 years and although some bamboos flower every year, most species flower infrequently. In fact, many bamboos only flower at intervals as long as 60 or 120 years. The longest mass flowering interval known is 130 years, and is found for all the species Phyllostachys bambusoides. In this species, all plants of the same stock flower at the same time, regardless of differences in geographic locations or climatic conditions, then the bamboo dies.

The and word is highlighted in red to stress that such series of event happens in a season of time not 24 hours.

John 5:28 Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice

John 5:29 and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.

Above verse seem to explain that those that done evil resurrected together with those that done good, but not after the One Thousand (1,000) years.

Revelation 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

Revelation 20:5 But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished.

My Son Is The Best Offering Unto God

God purposely choose offerings without blemish whether a ram or an ewe.

Numbers 6:14 There he is to present his offerings to the LORD: a year-old male lamb without defect for a burnt offering, a year-old ewe lamb without defect for a sin offering, a ram without defect for a fellowship offering,

Also, inside a house there are things which are ready to use and can not be immediately used by the Owner or Master of the house.

2 Timothy 2:20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble.

When one is hungry and wants to eat, he will not wash the dishes first when there are plates, glasses, spoons & forks available for use.

Even in a bachelor's point of view, he would without hesitation choose the beautiful and desirable woman inside and out in place of the other.

What do I mean? Who wants useless articles, animals, humans? Nobody, Isn't it?

Deuteronomy 32:39 Now see that I, even I, am He, And there is no God besides Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; Nor is there any who can deliver from My hand.

But why oh Lord? Why my dearly son whom I love? Why my good Son? Why not kill the criminals on the street, the pushers, the murderers, the menace of society, why not me instead?

God purposely choose offerings without blemish. If you want yourself in place of your good son, then, be without defect ready to face your Creator.

2 Timothy 2:21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.

But remember, who shall separate us from the love of Christ?

Romans 8:38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,

Romans 8:39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Is God therefore favors the wicked?

2 Peter 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.

An Unforgettable Journey

Binalonan Pangasinan is my hometown. This is the place where I was born. In fact the incumbent mayor Ramon Guico Jr. is my classmate in High School.

Inset is the famous tree house located at the town park beside the municipal building. The place I frequently stayed when I was still a kid.

Binalonan is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 52,722 people in 10,184 households. This is the hometown of Evangelina de la Cruz Macaraeg Macapagal, spouse of 9th President Diosdado Macapagal, and mother of 14th President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

My family and I occasionally travel back here to visit my loving mother. A 3 to 5 hours travel from my residence in Antipolo City depending on how many stop over you are going to make and we do a lot because of the kids.

Please pull over Dad, said my youngest daughter, I want to pee. Not here, said my Wife. I know of a nearest Gas station, turn right she said and I did.

My wife stared at me and angrily said, I told you to turn right, let's go back. OMG! why do you gave me a wife who does not know her left and right. When she said right she actually mean left. From the mirror I saw the kids laughing at the back.

Now she's really mad. I can not go back honey, it's a no u-turn slot.

An hour past and the kids are hungry. I want Mc Donald. No, I want Jolibee. No, I want Greenwich. This is not an advertisement, but we always have a contradicting taste. Sometimes we end up eating different brand depending on what food chains are present in the area.

Me? where my wife go, I go. She ask me to look for a vacant table while she do the ordering. My choice of place is not always good because by the time she finished ordering, she will settle in a new vacated table near her. She will then make a gesture sign to me meaning come sit here.

You know what? I think I am not a dog, but sometimes I fell like one. lol.

At our destination, tide turns at my favor. I am looking now at the other side of my wife who is caring and loving. Making all things ready like, coffee & breakfast, towel and garments needed when taking a bath, tooth brush & tooth paste, little things but will make your life easier while on vacation.

Is this story familiar to you? or Do you have a story to tell which makes your journey unforgettable?

How Are We Called?

Apostles like Paul are called as ministers of the Church by and only in the power and will of God.

2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:

Ministers are called by God to the Church of God, but how about the members?

Remember that God reveal his secrets and mysteries only unto prophets and ministers of Christ.

But there is no difference between the manner of calling the members of the Church of God today than the previous.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.

The teachings by word of mouth or by epistle is still the same as of today because of the blessed he that readeth and we that heareth.

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.

For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness.

1 Thessalonians 4:8 Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit.

There is also one calling that we should not go back which most of us came from.

Ephesians 2:2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience,

Ephesians 2:3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.

And they are everywhere, looking for new recruits in disguise of holiness. Beware!

Matthew 23:15 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel land and sea to win one proselyte, and when he is won, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.

If you are still one of them? I am commanding you now, for the sake of your soul, about face! forward march! then run away from them as past as you can.

Bible Study Without Learning

I have attended several bible studies in the past. Joined different religious groups and organizations. Made my own bible study at home but still no understanding of the knowledge of the truth.

2 Timothy 3:7 always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth.

The stories in the Bible are great, the literal meaning can easily be understood, but the spiritual meaning of it is very hard to understand.

Unless there is one who reads and interpret the prophecy, everything is meaningless and can be dangerous.

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

2 Timothy 3:17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Isaiah 34:16 Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.

Inherent to a preacher or a priest is the ability to answer because Christians must ask questions to know the reason.

Haggai 2:11 "This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Ask the priests what the law says:

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

Why do we have to test the spirits of the pastors, priest or preachers.

1 John 4:1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

For every preacher must have words and wisdom that no one can resist or contradict.

Luke 21:15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Preachers of today don't want to argue or start discussion for the reason that they want peace. Well, this is not true, because a preacher must compare, dispute and debate issues not in accordance with the scriptures.

Ecclesiastes 7:27 “ Here is what I have found,” says the Preacher, “ Adding one thing to the other to find out the reason,

Isaiah 58:1 "Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the house of Jacob their sins.

An Apostles of Christ must have this character.

Acts 15:2 This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 9:28 So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

Acts 9:29 He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.

If you are therefore in a Bible group study or fellowship without learning, then obviously, your Preacher, Pastor or Priest is not a man of God who is ready to speak boldly, argue, dispute, debate and ever ready to wrestle.

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Girding Up the Loins Of The Mind

1 Peter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Literally girding up the loins of the mind is practically not possible where there is no way can anyone do that unless this refers to something spiritual.

Titus 2:12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

Christians must exercise self control. This is the message that God wants us to know.

Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

A verse that can perfectly answer to Job's complain about his sufferings.

Job 38:2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?

Job 38:3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.

Job 38:3 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. (More of the verses HERE).

Even in eating, God teaches us to exercise self control. With our loins girded, we can not eat much.

Ex 12:8 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.

Exodus 12:11 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD's passover.

With shoes on the feet, who can run fast away from King Pharaoh's pursuit when the stomach is full?

An 8 Year Old Boy Punished For Stealing Bread

An 8 year old child was caught in a market in Iran for stealing bread.

In the name of Islam, he is being punished.

His arm was cut by a car and forever lost it.

Is this a religion of peace and love? or a religion of error and misinterpretation?

No religion can ever justify such crimes. What's happening in the name of Islam?

If tattooing is a sin against God, how much more with the cuttings of the arm?

Leviticus 19:28 You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD.

This is the problem when someone literally interpret the Scriptures not on its context.

Matthew 5:29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.

It is more correct to interpret the verse as "stop viewing bold movies" or "stop peeping your beautiful neighbor when taking a bath".

Matthew 5:30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.

It is more correct to interpret the verse as "stop stealing".

Ephesians 4:28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.

If you cut the hands, how can anyone work?

For if we interpret the verses literally, we all become nations of no arms, no eyes, no sexual organs etc., for we are all sinners in the eyes of God.

Ecclesiastes 7:20 For there is not a just man on earth who does good And does not sin.

Swine Flu - A Constant Reminder From God

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen.

Most commonly, human cases of swine flu happen in people who are around pigs but it’s possible for swine flu viruses to spread from person to person.

Person-to-person transmission of flu occurs mainly through coughing or sneezing of people infected with the influenza virus. People may become infected by touching something with the flu viruses on it and then touching their mouths or noses.

With the possibility of dangerous pandemics looming (Swine Flu, SARS, Bird Flu, HFMD), and antibiotic resistant superbugs (EV71, MRSA, VRE) on the rise, we are faced with the dilemma of how to protect ourselves and families from infectious disease without exposing them to toxic chemicals.

Christians are sensitive of the disasters that are happening around them, knowing that it is how God makes man known His wrath.

Psalm 18:7 Then the earth shook and trembled; The foundations of the hills also quaked and were shaken, Because He was angry.

Isaiah 13:11 “ I will punish the world for its evil, And the wicked for their iniquity; I will halt the arrogance of the proud, And will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.

Isaiah 13:13 Therefore I will shake the heavens, And the earth will move out of her place, In the wrath of the LORD of hosts And in the day of His fierce anger.

Isaiah 13:16 Their children also will be dashed to pieces before their eyes; Their houses will be plundered And their wives ravished.

Like earthquakes and floods, who can evade a swine flu when it is mixed with the air that we breathe. Swine flu is a plague that can be avoided only if we have the seal of God. Like the wrath of God to Egypt on the death of the first born.

Exodus 12:12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD.

Exodus 12:13 Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.

Is it Paranoia? Of course not!

Deuteronomy 32:39 Now see that I, even I, am He, And there is no God besides Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; Nor is there any who can deliver from My hand.

For taking a dosage of toxic antibiotics, He made us alive for the meantime, reminding us constantly that He is somewhere looking at us.

This reminds me of the song: Somewhere over the rainbow, music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high,
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?