Die to Live

How can you die and live afterwards? How can you sacrifice yourself for the benefit of humanity?

Today, former President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, has been detained at Villamor Air Base. News reports says that an arrest warrant was issued by the International Criminal Court because of his war on drugs. FPRRD said that he did it to protect the Filipino people. He submitted himself to authorities and will face it as a lawyer. He is not afraid because He is willing to die for his country. He is willing to go to hell as long as his people live in paradise.

This is also experienced by Paul when he wrote to the church people in Philippi in prison. He send letters to encourage the church to continue with their evangelism works. He assured them on how God will protect them. He emphasized on finding joy despite the hardships.

In the 1st chapter verse 21, Paul says : "For me to live in Christ and to die is gain." Paul emphasize that it is in his sufferings that he can enjoy living a life with Jesus Christ. It is only through the grace of God. If we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, then we can live according to His purpose. 

Are you willing to lose your old life and start a new life with Christ? 

Are you ready to die in order to live?

Korean Class Program - March 9, 2025

 

Level 1 Lesson 1

Korean Quiz

Stop letting these things steal your joy!

 

CCF Saturday Night Service (SNS) March 8, 2025: Guard Your Joy: Beware of Joy Robbers, with Pastor Marty Ocaya

 

Put into practice

Are you easily influence by what people do in your surroundings? Are you inspired to be like them?

As a lecturer in Economics since 2012, I really look up to my teachers in college. Now  that I am a doctoral student, I look up to my Professors and Experts in my field. I am inspired when I attend conferences and listen to their presentations and lectures. I am amazed on how knowledgeable they are. I am impressed with their several research publications. I want to be like them in future. They are my examples of how to become professors in my field.

We have good role models in our lives and we should mimic what they do. We want to be the good ones. However, our surroundings does not help us in molding our character. We want to be good but we have friends who are doing bad things. Our character is molded based on what we put in our mind and who are the people we associate with.

How can we practice the good character? In Philippians 4:9 (NASB 1995), Paul says " The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace be with you." 

Paul reminded us to receive the message of God from the bible intently. We should read, listen, reflect, meditate, pray, apply and share the gospel to all nations. We should mimic a Christ-like character and always be closer to people who also exhibit such personality. Your surroundings will mold your character. 

We should embody the godly character and influence the people around us. In this way, we create a community of believers that help create Christ-committed followers who will also make Christ-committed followers to every nation.

Are you ready to practice what you learned? Be a beacon of hope to someone today. Share the gospel and be a role model.