Tanglaw - CBN Asia Daily Devotional

Hesitant si Gigi mag-join ng small group kasi baka ma-judge siya because of her past. Dagdag pa rito, introverted pa ang personality niya. So she didn't see the need to be a part of a small group. After all, feeling niya ay OK naman ang buhay-Cristiano niya. That is, until the Lord spoke to her in one of the Sunday services to sign up for a small group.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Tila huminto ang mundo ni Tippy Valiente nang mabasa ang sagot ng New Zealand Immigration. Hindi na mare-renew and kanyang student visa due to her health condition. Diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia si Tippy at mahal ang mga gamot na iniinom niya. Magiging pabigat siya sa health care system ng New Zealand.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Kung ganito kalaki ang pag-ibig ng Diyos, hindi mo ba gugustuhing matawag na “anak” Niya? Won't you be happy na tawagin Siyang Ama? Aba, ie-enjoy mo na ang sobra-sobrang pagmamahal Niya!All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

A lot of times, gaya ni Marine, napupunta tayo sa mga sitwasyon na hindi natin maintindihan. But once we are there, God uses us to help others. Just like Marine, it is always a fulfilling experience once we are able to do what the Lord has intended us to. He guides our steps and takes delight in what we do.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sino ang hinihingan mo ng advice? Siguro ay sila ang mga taong mas mature sa iyo. Puwedeng parents mo, mentor mo, or small group leader mo. You seek counsel from them because they are wiser and more experienced in life. At alam mo rin na hindi ka nila ipapahamak. But what if their advice is different from what you want to hear? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

“Keep calm and carry on,” ang sabi ng maraming posters or t-shirts. Magandang paalala, 'di ba? Kalma lang at tuloy lang. Pero sa Awit 46:10, parang iba ang pinagagawa sa atin although parehong nagpapaalala na dapat kalma lang tayo. In English, it reads, “Be still… and know that I am God.”All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

The Bible is our daily spiritual food, the spiritual nourishment for our soul. Kung paanong hindi lilipas ang isang araw na hindi ka kumakain ng pisikal na pagkain, mas lalong higit na hindi mo dapat hayaang magutom ang iyong espiritu.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

This is why we should yield to God to allow Him to search our hearts. How do we do that? By saturating our hearts with the Word of God by reading it daily and following it. We should allow the Word of God to fill our hearts and pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance as we seek wisdom for the small and big decisions.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Just like birds, there are things in our midst that we thought don't exist simply because we don't see them — kagaya ng mga anghel! They exist among us, and they have very important roles in God's Kingdom. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Do you have a green thumb? During the pandemic, isa ka rin ba sa naging plantito o plantita? Or are you the type who is just happy to admire what others grow?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Feeling mo ba parang mag-isa ka lang sa sitwasyon mo? When God seems silent, it is good to humble ourselves and ask God to reveal sin in our lives. Willful disobedience breaks the heart of God. But because of His love, He reveals our blindspots.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

We love hearing stories from others. Natutuwa at nai-inspire tayo kapag nakakarinig ng mga kuwento ng paghihirap na nagtatapos sa tagumpay. We laugh and cry as we relate with other people's stories especially kapag dumadaan din tayo sa katulad na difficulties and challenges. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Whether we are a foundling or not, we are guaranteed protection from the One who made us — our ultimate Parent, God Himself. God's Word says that anyone who comes to God through His Son Jesus Christ and receives the Spirit of God becomes a child of God (John 1:12; Romans 8:15–16).All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

In our season of waiting, may we all be reminded that God will accomplish what He has started in our lives. You can be assured that He loves you and will take care of you. He will give you the go signal.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Our good Father in heaven shows His love for His children this way. In the Bible, God said, “I am with you” and “I will be with you” many times (such as Exodus 3:13, Isaiah 43:5, Jeremiah 30:11, Joshua 3:7). Sa lahat ng pangyayari sa buhay natin, God is actively involved.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Kapag may nag-share sa atin ng kanilang sama ng loob, ano ang unang reaction natin? Nakikinig ba muna tayo? O ready na agad tayong magbigay ng advice, kahit unsolicited ito? Minsan hindi natin ito mapigilan kasi feeling natin ito ang reason kung bakit tayo nilapitan. Pero paano kung kailangan lang pala ng kausap natin ng makikinig sa kanya nang walang panghuhusga?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

In life, we may struggle and experience adversity and affliction. However, our compassionate and caring God will not forsake us, He will be with us to guide, support, and help us. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Madalas tayong nagmamadali sa buhay na gaya ni Jared. Just because we have to achieve something today, we often take the shortcut not thinking about the future. Kaya a lot of times, may itinuturo sa atin si God at kailangan nating dumaan sa proseso pero minamadali natin Siya. Minsan kahit sinabi Niyang “Wait” we take it as, “OK naman pala, so why not do it today?” All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Bakit ginagawa pa rin ng tao ang bawal kahit pa ang ending ay kapahamakan? Pabiro ang sagot na “masarap ang bawal.” But there's some truth to this kasi we inherited our sinful nature from Adam. Romans 5:12 tells us that through Adam, sin entered the world when he disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

‘Yung totoo, walang perpektong buhay. Walang taong hindi nakakaranas ng challenges, maliit man o malaki. When some of us read what a person is saying about his or her life, we may tend to judge and misunderstand them.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Magaling ka bang mag-plano? Ikaw ang inaasahan ng family and friends mo to plan trips and parties. Alam nila na organized ka at may laging nakaabang na Plan B sakaling magkaaberya. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

God sent His Son Jesus to be the Shepherd of all who are lost. Hinahanap at tinatawag ni Jesus ang lahat ng mga tupang naliligaw para hindi na sila mapahamak at makasama Niya magpakailanman nang ligtas at panatag. Kumakatok Siya sa puso natin para tanggapin Siya sa ating buhay (Pahayag 3:20).All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

But God is reminding us that we can take things slow. He understands. Hindimasamang maghinay-hinay. Gaya nga ng sabi nila, “slowly but surely.” At gusto ni Lord na lumapit tayo sa Kanya especially in these crucial moments so He can give us rest (Matthew 11:28). All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

God desires to bless us with wealth, but He wants us to seek Him first, as Jesus said,“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33, NIV). God wants us to put Him first in everything we do. He wants us to depend on Him and rely on His Word, gaya nang sinasabi sa Josue 1:8.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Who does not want a good life? May kilala ka ba na nangarap ng pangit at miserableng buhay? Perhaps, there are people who pursue this subconsciously or out of desperation. But in general, we strive to have a good and happy life. We pray and work hard to have a good life All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

You don't have to be a parent, grandparent, or mentor to be a godly model. Grow your relationship with the Lord so others may see His goodness in you. Maybe then you can pass on to others your own legacy of faith too.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

It seems that humility has no place in our competitive and hostile world. The battle for being the best and the greatest never stops. Karamihan ay gustong mauna, makilala, at makuha ang “credit.” Andiyan lagi ang pasikatan at pagalingan na minsan ay nauuwi sa pagyayabang.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Ito ang kadalasang naririnig natin as a reminder to take care of ourselves. We do this through different self-care routines. Many people focus on their face and skin complexion. Some are diligent in their diet and exercise. But is this the entire picture of self-care?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

When a friend or stranger shares something good, like nanlibre ng pagkain or nag-donate for a cause, hindi ba't ang hirap tumanggi? Bakit ka naman tatanggi when sharing is done with sincerity and love?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

If the Son of God who created and owns everything paid taxes when He was here on Earth, why shouldn't we? It's time to obey God and the government by paying our taxes. Masakit man itong gawin sa bulsa, nakakalinis naman ito ng kunsensiya. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Nangyari na ba sa iyong nagipit ka? Nagkaroon ka ng unexpected na gastusin na wala sa budget mo — baka nasiraan ka ng sasakyan, o kaya naman may kapamilyang biglaang naospital.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Kung may isinuksok, may madudukot.Isa ito sa mga kasabihan nating mga Pilipino tungkol sa halaga ng pag-iimpok. At dahil na rin sa hirap at pabago-bagong takbo ng buhay, we need to save smart. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sa article ng Business World Online noong 2021, ayon sa isang study na ginawa ng kumpanyang BackBase, Pilipinas ang may pinakamataas na level of stress sa Asia Pacific pagdating sa individual finances.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Maagang namulat si Allan sa konsepto ng kabutihan ng Diyos dahil sa mga kaibigan. He couldn't forget the time nung lahat ng kaklase niya ay magkaroon ng cellphone dahil nauso na ito. Kahit gusto nya rin nito, hindi siya makabili dahil sa kakulangan ng pera.Isang birthday niya, binigyan siya ng tatay ng best friend niya ng second-hand cellphone.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

With our current financial situation, is it possible to be like Gen? What if wala talagang sobra? What if maraming utang na kailangan bayaran? What if wala nang ipambibili ng pagkain bukas?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Filipinos are helpful to family and friends. Pinapahalagahan pa natin lalo ang kaugaliang ito dahil alam nating importante ito para sa Diyos (Proverbs 17:17; 31:15). But how about helping others not related to us, especially the poor? Mahalaga din kaya sila para sa atin — at sa Diyos?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

A pastor once shared that he and his wife did not have enough ingredients or money for both lunch and dinner one day, so they decided to have lunch and just skip dinner. However, one of the church members decided to drop by their humble home with some adobo. Praise God, instant dinner!All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Could she not read God's tender words and pray away that envy in her heart instead of feeding it with useless screen time? What a waste, and that was just one example.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Jesus is very intentional in showing His love for mankind. He even took the form of a servant, was born in a manger, and was crucified for our sins (Philippians 2:6). In the Bible, we read about Jesus being an intentional leader when He gave time for His disciples and performed miracles.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sa kulturang Pilipino, ang konsepto ng “pagtanaw ng utang na loob” ay ang pagbabalik o pag-reciprocate ng kabutihan sa mga taong tumulong sa atin sa panahon ng pangangailangan. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Paano makadarama ng kagalakan sa gitna ng matinding pagsubok? Magagalak ka ba kung namatayan ka ng isang mahal sa buhay, o kaya ay may malubhang sakit ka na, o isang kahig isang tuka ang iyong pamilya?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Nakaranas ka na ba ng nakaka-paralyze na takot? Yung halos atakihin ka na sa puso sa lakas ng pagtambol ng puso mo tapos hindi ka makakilos? Ilan lang ang mga ito sa symptoms ng anxiety attack. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Pag sinabi o inamin mo ang totoong pangyayari, makakalaya ka na dahil wala ka nang pagtatagpiing kasinungalingan. Kasi pag nagsinungaling ka, kailangan mong tandaan ang una mong kuwento dahil inconsistencies will bring you down.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sa gitna ng losses and changes sa buhay natin, hindi tayo iniiwan ng Diyos. He can cause us to see what we can gain from our loss and give us courage to follow a new path. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Ilang beses mo na ba naitanong ang, “Lord, bakit?” Maraming beses na rin siguro. Lalo na nung hindi ka natanggap sa dream job mo, bumagsak ka sa exam, na-diagnose ka ng malubhang sakit, at marami pang ibang malungkot na scenario.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Whatever kind of pain you are experiencing today, remember these two things. First, pain always has a purpose. It tells us that something is wrong, and it needs fixing or healing. We must pay attention to the pain we feel. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Failure is not the ending of our story when the focus should be the redemption of God in our lives.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Buti na lang we have a Heavenly Manager who we can call and talk to 24/7, si Jesus! He is accessible — available anywhere and at any time. Walang busy signal. Nandiyan Siya sa mga panahon na nalilito ka sa gagawin mo or nahaharap ka sa isang matinding deadline. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

He obeyed God to be nailed at the cross, which cost Him His life to redeem us from our sins. After three days, He resurrected to prove we can find new life in Him. It is only through His love that we can also help and serve others.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

 In His kindness, God gives sunlight to both the good and bad, and He sends rain to both the just and unjust. Kung hindi tayo sinisikatan ng araw, walang mapo-produce na food ang plants, at pag nangyari 'yun, wala tayong makakain — kaya mamamatay tayo sa gutom. The Earth would freeze — kaya mamamatay naman tayo sa ginaw. Buti na lang pinasisikat ng Diyos ang araw!All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Kung may problema man tayo at nahihirapan, hindi ibig sabihin ay iniwan na tayo ng Diyos. When we feel like our lives are falling apart, God is the one keeping us together. And when we put our trust in Him, we can have peace even in the midst of troubles. Mahal tayo ng Diyos;All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show