Heralds Digest

http://bible.us/psa133.1-3.nkjv Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing—Life forevermore. A family made of a single mountain of idea promotes disagreement and discouragement, especially when the lonely source‎ of wisdom appears to be running out of working ideas. Whether in a home or fellowship family setting, appreciation of individual's contribution (either passive or active) creates a good and pleasant sense of community without competition. And a bridge of consent enables a continuous flow of strategies for effective implementation. By a collective commitment to the strategies of planning, praying, and processing, there'll be no limitation in the Lord's command of blessing and long-lastin...

http://bible.us/psa132.13-14.nkjv For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place: "This is My resting place forever; Here I will dwell, for I have desired it. The scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful overlay of carefully crafted Terranea on rocky landscape‎ would compile every tourist to consider the resort as permanent place of abode. Even if the cost of staying is affordable, the taste of tourists would always desire the exploration of many other attractions. In the pursuit of God, man often extend the exploratory mindset in exchange of the vanity of variety. Unfortunately, the major disillusion in man is his inability to connect with the Creator of all the attractions of life, especially when an element of human creativity is involved. Although moving around to explore the beauty of creativity makes sense, consideration of the heart of man as the Creator's resting place is more desirable. With the door widely left open, the heart of ...

http://bible.us/psa131.2-3.nkjv Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, Like a weaned child with his mother; Like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, hope in the Lord From this time forth and forever. The appetite of an unweaned child savour nothing more than the flavour of milk, irrespective of the unhealthiness of the source. But as the mother is prepared to manage the child's lack of quietness with a heart of love, a gradual exchange of an attitude of protest for an appreciation of the mother's love brings relief and a development of healthy and intimate relationship. Just as for a weaned child, it takes time to align the motive of God's will with the mission of every believer' wish. While an unweaned Christian is unwilling to trade his passion and pride for the pursuit and perfection of God's will in life, family, and busi‎ness, a weaned wish has discovered the emptiness in the pursuit of the passion of this world. Actually, a weaned wish loses t...

http://bible.us/psa130.6.nkjv My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning—Yes, more than those who watch for the morning. The carriage of the day's social media can hardly permit a refreshing rest in the night before engaging the mind awash with developing possibilities, exciting opportunities, disturbing news, and compelling expectations. ‎Unfortunately, these tempting call-outs have a reputation for clouding the mind with physical agility or mental ability without spiritual strength. Whereby the mind get entangled in a vicious cycle of disappointments, deprivations and destruction of collective social responsibilities. Only those who can resist the temptation and wait upon the Lord will access the secret of victorious daily living. Besides, there are so much wastage in believers' daily engagements without divine empowerment. Waiting upon the perfect Lord represents a worthwhile watchfulness against wasting away a precious life.

http://bible.us/psa128.1-2.nkjv Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways. When you eat the labor of your hands, You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you. Success in life, family, business and academic examinations represents significant achievement in every human endeavours, but the path to the landmark of success often spoil the taste of celebration. Those who worship success are tempted to sacrifice their inner peace and satisfaction for the outward celebration of emptiness. ‎ Unfortunately, the deceitfulness of riches and reputation can pressure the upright to misinterpret delay as denial, bowing to the gods in silver, gold, pleasure, and people. Meanwhile, the scripture declares that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It sustains the upright in the path of righteousness until the attainment of good success, coupled with everlasting joy and satisfaction. Although strolling along God's way may appear detestable, it is always a wise w...

http://bible.us/psa127.1.nkjv Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. Every good man knows that the security of his home is beyond the limit of financial and emotional supplies. Since supplies are tied to the issue of control, all the elements in the home, including the parents and children, often struggle with the reality of the limit to individual's level of control. Even when all may readily acknowledge the supremacy of divine power, many wrestle with the concept of total surrendering to His control. Whereas the best of human ability and control are within the radar of spiritual attack beyond the capacity of material watchman-ship. For example, the Lord provides the best parenting skills against the invasion of the wicked world. Money can buy a good house, but incapable of providing a happy home. Good training can be provided by the parents' communication with the children, but go...

http://bible.us/psa126.6.nkjv He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him. ‎ Consistent sowing is normally powered by continuous encouragement and appreciation of good intentions. ‎Every seed planted at the appropriate season on good soil has a definite time for monitoring the different stages of its development. And the sower can joyfully sequence the harvest time, based on diligent record of the sowing time. But the same routine sowing is discouraged when every good effort and intention returns little appreciation. However, it is noteworthy that good seed is not sensored by the great salutation; it is rather powered by generous sower. Continuity in the business of sowing grace for grinch (a killjoy) never go unrewarded before the God of harvest. As long as good seed is capable of producing great salvation, scattered sowing is encouraged; howbeit in tears. Being the Great Sower of love and ...