Beckel Prayer Meeting Bible Study

Here's more of my videos of my father... now having our bible study for our prayer meeting in Beckel

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More preaching... sa Guisset naman.....

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Here is a chorus I've learned.... or perhaps learning from my pops.. =D
And.... pasensya nalang sa boses po! nag-tatansa palang at inaaral palang =D
(Sorry for my voice.... it sounds baaaaaaaaaaaaaaad! XD... but enjoy! )

Below is the lyrics of the song... =D

Nothing is Impossible!

Nothing is impossible when you put your trust in God;
Nothing is impossible when you're trusting in His Word.
Hearken to the voice of God to thee;
"Is there anything too hard to Me?"
Then put your trust in God alone and rest upon His Word;
For ev'rything, O, ev'rything, yes ev'rything is possible with God.

Or.... I think this is the version we were singing....

Nothing is Impossible

I read in the Bible the promise of God

That nothing to Him is too hard

Impossible things He has promised to do

If we faithfully trust in His word

Nothing is impossible when you put your trust in God

Nothing is impossible when you’re trusting in His Word

Hearken to the voice of God to thee

“Is there anything too hard for me?”

Then put your trust in God alone and trust in His word

For everything , yes everything

Yes everything is possible with God.

My Father preaching in the native language: Ibaloi & Ilokano...

Here is my father's preaching in Gumatdang.. My sister asked me to video it and send it to her so... decided to share to others as well who might want to listen to the preaching.. =)

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When Visions come to Naught!

Visions! Many of us may have visions and may have had great visions. Visions that not only help us but also may help others as well... But sadly these visions too often come to naught. Visions as we know are dreams we'd like to attain. And truthfully, there are lot of books written about how to fulfill our dreams. And I believe every book or author agrees on one thing required in fulfilling our dreams, that is "perseverance". Others would term it as endurance, or rephrase it to as "working hard." Not just working but hardworking. And I believe, they are true about it.

But in a time of idle moments when we think about our visions and dreams there are so many hindrances that lead us to not pursue our dreams and visions. And I would probably think, authors and books have already written about these things. I just would probably want to discuss and talk about these things too. (*Laughing*) That's probably because it often happens to me. But nevertheless, it's a good discussion and check the reality we are in.

One reason why our visions or dreams come to nothing is probably the factor of faith, on what we believe in. Although I must say, in my idea or my belief, it shouldn't. I'm a Christian and my faith rest on Christ Jesus. And I believe faith shouldn't be a factor of hindering us to fulfill our dreams or visions. But nevertheless, in view of the world or how the system works, too often it becomes a hindrance. Now, let me give a clear understanding to this. And sorry for making an example of my faith. But as a person, or human as we are, we are prone of dreaming for ourselves. We have much ambitions and usually it's for personal gain, nothing more. The thing is, Christianity teaches not about selfishness but about thinking of others more than oneself. And Christianity points more of God's will more than one's personal will. Now that's where the world view makes faith a hindrance. But as for me as a Christian, I would stand to disagree. Even if I have made an argument of such. Because I believe that God's will is always better than one's personal will. Yes we have dreams and visions and God has too. Now, if we are not to parallel our visions and dreams in accordance to the direction of God's will, won't we be just kicking against the pricks?

Second factor that hinders us from attaining our dreams are circumstances. Too often our circumstances does have a big factor in hindering us to fulfill our goals and dreams. But does not totally hinders us.  And an often example would be, when one is a poor fellow and does not have such income to do what he desires to do. It's a simple analogy of the circumstances a person has.

Third factor maybe the kind of government we have. Here in the Philippines? It is one of the greatest factor why too often, the weak, the poor and without reputation, can't pursue their dreams and visions in life. Corruption in the government is usually the  biggest reason, as corruption is acted upon by greed and selfishness. And as always selfishness pulls down others while wanting oneself be the first.

Another and probably the last reason of hindrance towards fulfilling one's goal and vision is people. And perhaps, it is the very main reason and summarizes all other reasons why goals, dreams and vision come to nothing. People! That is because man is corrupt as the Word of God declares. Examples are already portrayed on my discussions. Others example would be as simple as the factor of encouraging. Instead of encouraging, people would rather discourage others. There are more people who would discourage you more than encourage you. And the saddest would be when our love ones become the discourager instead of the supporter or encourager. Well for a truth, we are very prone of doing so... to discourage. Why? as what the Word of God says is... man is corrupted by sin (Romans 3:9-12). 

Nevertheless, even as we have discussed such things, this would indeed point out that pursuing excellence or success requires perseverance or endurance or working hard... And that even with these many hindrances, one needs to learn to continue and pursue. And that's what we call perseverance or endurance. It is actually not a guarantee that we'd gain success or fulfillment on our goals but perhaps, it's better tried than never at all. But one thing I'd really wish we could learn from these things is not about ourselves pursuing our dreams or visions, but to be sensitive enough and to learn that we should be more of encouragers more than discouragers, think of others more than ourselves, and to be selfless, not to attain selfishness.

Good day and God bless!

The Heartbreaking Reality of Christianity(Acts 20:18-38)

"And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace,
which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities,
 and to them that were with me. I have shewed you all things,
how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus,
how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all."

-- Excerpt from the Scripture Reference

These days are the last days! Not that I know of, when would be the Lord Jesus Christ's return, but as revealed unto His Word, "these times are the last days". But herein, daily or weekly, having seen and heard of many things of the church, grieves me greatly. How that the picture and kind of Christianity or the church of God, purchased by His own blood (v. 28), at the time of the Apostles have greatly diminished and have now become vain or worthless. I do not say that Christianity or the true church of the Lord Jesus Christ is gone, it's just that, it is a rare thing to find the kind of believers of the Lord Jesus Christ from which they are likened to a star that shines even in the midst of darkness, where everyone sees the light, whether Jews or Gentiles, or whether they believe in Christ or not.

These are the heartbreaking reality of Christianity... And the truth is? Christians can't do anything about it! Why? Because it's written already in His Word. How that even in the midst of the church or His people, wolves wearing sheep's clothing or deceivers or false teachers shall come driving others away from Christ and drawing the people towards themselves... Many hunger of power, position and possession will come to stand in the midst of the congregation drawing others towards their own selfish ambitions (v. 30). And the sad thing is, they continue to prosper here on earth, while many continue to suffer and die not knowing Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Having been with my father in the ministry for almost 3 years now, I've seen and heard realities of the what the Word of God continues to declare and teach. One of which greatly amazes me but pricks my heart, is the reality of what Jesus have taught with the 4 kinds of soil or ground, which depicts the true status of man's heart (Mark 4, Matt. 13). The saddest reality of it is that, there would be so called professing followers of Christ, yet they are not. Matthew 7:21-23 affirms it! True, I cannot judge the heart of man whether they are true believers of Christ or not, but the evidences of Faith in Christ is of which we could see (Matt. 7:20). And usually, "churches" these days having this kind of heart, "deceived heart", becomes a great hindrance for the church to grow. Let us just look in a simple illustration of the plants we sow, if a weed grows nearby the plants we sowed, would the plant grow? I don't think so. If we are the farmer, we would be taking out the weeds. But that is not the work of the Christian! That is the work of our Lord, for He is the Farmer. Nevertheless, we should continue to pray hard and indeed pray hard and plead to the Master.

Other heartbreaking realities of today, is the lack of passion for the lost souls. Sometimes I wonder, who amongst our leaders or pastors of today have the kind of character that of the Apostle Paul? What I'm sure of, they are not many. They are rare, few and numbered. If it were countless, I'm sure Christianity will not be as dull or as likened today as "routine" Christianity. Though of course, I do not say that this pictures the general status or condition of the whole world, because I cannot say such over the kinds of the reality which we could see in places of which Christians are oppressed, killed or murdered, just for the sake of their Faith in Christ. Theirs are such a heartbreaking truth and should be eye-opener to those of us who freely roam and declare "we are Christians!"

Too often my heart breaks hearing or seeing the kind of situations of Christians on other places where Christianity is not open. Yet in places where we are free, how is it that we don't have so much initiation or passion to do our best in doing ministry or service for our Lord and Master? True, this question is not just for those who read but also a question towards me. It's a question we all need to answer. As for me, I greatly rejoice for every opportunity given, in taking part of sharing His Word and the gospel of Christ Jesus. I may not be like my father who's gift is to evangelize, but I can always assist in every help I could give, such are opportunities no enough money or riches could equate to. Of course, I do not say that giving in terms of finances is not good. I'm simply saying that opportunities given to serve in terms of laying your life for God is such an honor and worth taking for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Such is what apostle Paul has been mentioning as well in his farewell speech.

But the discouraging realities of today, so few leaders, teachers, pastors seem to have the kind of heart. So few! How that selfishness runs so easily. Apostle Paul's advantage perhaps was that he had nothing to lose. He gave everything, he gave his whole life. Whereas, we? We are so connected, bound in this physical life. We have a family, friends and people to mind. We have to work for our financial needs and others. This is the picture of this era. Where God seem to have no more place. And when we make time and place for Him, usually it's a dragging picture. The heart for it is gone.

Yet still, many are lost! Many have not heard the gospel of Christ, His Word! One of which we reach out is the place we call "Cubabeng". It's a 2-hour drive away from home. And my father goes there only once a month. It's a great encouragement and joy hearing that the people in that place, even kids, are very eager to learn of the Word of God... Very eager... and that's one sad thing about it. How that we can't fully take advantage of that? Because we simply depend on the few? Where are those helping hand? For a truth, these are attacking questions, but I think it's one thing needed these days to wake up the church, the Christians. What are we indeed living for? for ourselves? for our love ones? We Christians are bought with a price! And that price was through the blood of Christ! We are no longer of our own. This understanding or thought or principle seem to have been lost in the minds and heart of those called Christians. At some point, many may be angry at me writing these things, nevertheless, I place myself on the side of which these questions are also given. These questions, even in the changes of time shouldn't change just because many things change. Because Christ's suffering & death and the reason of being through it never changed. He came to seek and to save that which was lost! That reason never changed. Therefore if we lose focus, lose ground of these things on which we're supposed to stand for, "What profits or reason for us being so called Christians?" Why  call ourselves the followers of Christ, when we do not follow Him?

There are many heartbreaking realities of Christianity today, but may this simple reminders challenge us or even wake us up if we are "sleeping Christians" in doing the will of our Father in Heaven.

"And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship."

-- Excerpt from the Scripture Reference