On March 1, 1888, some native Filipinos and mestizos marched in procession to the official residence of Jose Centeno and […]
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV)
President Ferdinand Marcos on February 28, 1986 delivered his message to the Filipino people.
"But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31, NKJV)
On February 27, 1945, General Douglas MacArthur, solemnly declared that in behalf of the Government of the United States, "the full powers and responsibilities under the Constitution restored to the Commonwealth of the Philippines whose seat is here reestablished as provided by law".
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." (James 1:17, NKJV)
Today in Philippine History
February 26, 1903, Apolinario Mabini, the sublime paralytic took the oath of allegiance to the United States.Apolinario Mabini was the head of Emilio Aguinaldo's cabinet until May 7, 1899. He was named the sublime paralytic by his admirers.
Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ (Matthew 22:37-39, NKJV))
"Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good." (Proverbs 14:22, NKJV)
"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love." (1 John 4:18, NKJV)
Chronology of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution
For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. (Romans 13:9-10, NKJV)
On February 22, 1889, Dr. Jose Rizal wrote a letter to a group of young women of Malolos supporting their plan of putting up a night school.
"Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us." (1 John 4:11-12, NKJV)
"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27, MEV)
"And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work." (2 Corinthians 9:8, NRSV)
"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Yet in all these things we are more then conquerors through Him who loved us." (Romans 8:35, 37 NKJV)
"For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another..." (1 John 3:11, NKJV)
It was God's love, not our merit, that prompted him to devise means to recue us so we will not be banished from his presence.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16, NKJV)
In the afternoon of February 13, 1565, Legazpi cast anchor in the bay called Cibabao. Two days after Legazpi's fleet anchored, February 15, 1565, possession was taken of the island in the king’s name.
Our love for each other shall be so decisive evidence that we are followers of Jesus. It shall be the mark by which we shall be known among men.
Love seeks that which is proper or becoming in the circumstances and relations of life in which we are placed. it prompts us to respect others and their opinions; it teaches us proper regards for inferiors, not despising their rank, their poverty, their clothing, and their views of happiness.
February 13, 1565, Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi and his troops arrived in the Philippines and landed on the shores of Cibabao (present day Samar island).
Love rules at every aspect of life.
On Thursday, February 11, 2021, RZIM released the report of the investigation that confirms the allegations.
Love is supreme! Love is the Christians' most effective weapon. It is the essence of God's nature, the perfection of human character; the most powerful, ultimate force in the universe.
"We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..." (2 Thessalonians 1:3, NKJV)
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust." (Matthew 5:43-45, NKJV)
We cannot be like God unless we love what he loves, and hate what he hates.
Though the process of discipline and restoration seem so hard to understand, yet God had revealed those things to Jeremiah.
Today in Philippine History.
On February 7, 1986, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) conducted the presidential and vice-presidential "snap" elections with incumbent President Ferdinand E. Marcos and former Senate President and Foreign Minister Arturo M. Tolentino running against the tandem of Mrs. Corazon C. Aquino and former Senator Salvador H. Laurel.
Although the conquest was successfully achieved by means of several battles. the narrative stresses throughout that the Israelites are entirely dependent upon the Lord for their success.
"I will love You, O Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." (Psalam 18:1-2, NKJV)
In the night let us bury our worries and fatigue for we know that the morning comes from such a night of sorrow and trouble; a morning of joy and gladness, when we feel that we have complete deliverance. Then we will praise God aloud!
Today in Philippine History.
On February 4, 1899 at about eight o'clock in the evening, Private William Walter Grayson fired the first shot that triggered the Filipino-American War.
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9, NKJV)
Today in Philippine History
The battle for the liberation of Manila—waged from February 3 to March 3, 1945, between Philippine and American forces, and the Imperial Japanese forces—is widely considered to be one of the greatest tragedies of the Second World War. One hundred thousand men, women, and children perished. Architectural heritage was reduced to rubble—the City of Manila was the second most devastated Allied capital of World War II.
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength." (Deuteronomy 6:4-5, NKJV)
Great are those who are prepared to take the last and lowest place and serve others.
The fundamental requisite for the proper functioning of the body of Christ, which is composed of many members of diverse talents and tempers, is a spirit of humility, gentleness, and mutual support on the part of the members.
“So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free.” (John 8:36, NASB) Jesus used an illustration from […]
We worship God in spirit when we have the right attitude of heart and spirit, and a right relationship with Him!
We must make sure that when the battle is over, we are still on our feet.
James suggests the need of unceasing self-examination. We have to live in the world, and worldly things are necessary for our daily subsistence, but it requires great watchfulness to keep our affections and our hearts focused on the things that are above. We need constantly to draw near to God, to cleanse our hands, to purify our hearts, and to humble ourselves. (4:1-10)
"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things." (Philippians 4:8, NKJV)
With love, gentleness, humility, patience and with a readiness to forgive when wrong has been done, let us restore any offending brother who was "overtaken" by temptation!
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." (James 1:5, NKJV)
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