Healing, and a Call to Persevere

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Bro. Gabriel

Todays article is a message from our sunday service fellowship @TakeleyChapel

Malachi 4:1-2

The Great Day of the Lord

4 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. ²But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.

A Day of Healing for the Righteous
The prophet Malachi paints a vivid picture of a coming day of judgment:

“See, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble… But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings.”

Defining “arrogance and evil” in today’s world is not always simple. What one generation tolerates, the next normalizes. The challenge to us then believers, is our willingness to uphold righteousness in a culture that often embraces lies for the sake of comfort and acceptance. This passage reminds us that arrogance and evil will never endure before the Lord’s justice. But then, not everyone might be willing to endure for righteousness, therefore not everyone felt the need for any healing that the Lord provide mentioned on verse 2.

“²But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.“

The promise of healing in verse 2 emphasizes that it is tied to reverence for God’s name. Without the Lord, righteousness cannot rise like the sun, and healing will not come to those who suffer for Christ. The real question is not whether evildoers will be punished, for God’s judgment is certain, but whether we still long for the healing of the Lord. Do we still need the “sun of righteousness” to shine upon us? In a world where suffering for Jesus’ name is often avoided, the call remains: persevere, even when it costs us worldly security.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Warning Against Idleness

⁶Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. ⁷For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, ⁸nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. ⁹It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate. ¹⁰For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. ¹¹For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. ¹²Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.

¹³As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.

Do What Is Right Paul exhorts the church to live responsibly and faithfully:

“Keep away from every brother or sister living irresponsibly… For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: anyone unwilling to work should not eat.”

Here, irresponsibility is not simply laziness—it is failing to do what is right. Paul and his companions modeled integrity, working diligently so as not to burden others. Their example reminds us to practice what we preach, to live what we say. The command is clear: avoid idleness, avoid being busybodies, and instead live quietly, earning one’s own living. Above all, Paul concludes with encouragement: “Do not be weary in doing what is right.”
In a world where compromise is easy, perseverance in righteousness remains essential.

Luke 21:5-19

Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple

⁵And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, ⁶“As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” ⁷And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” ⁸And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. ⁹And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.”

Jesus Foretells Wars and Persecution

¹⁰Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. ¹¹There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. ¹²But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name’s sake. ¹³This will be your opportunity to bear witness. ¹⁴Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate beforehand how to answer, ¹⁵for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. ¹⁶You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers^[a] and relatives and friends, and some of you they will put to death. ¹⁷You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. ¹⁸But not a hair of your head will perish. ¹⁹By your endurance you will gain your lives.

Suffering for Jesus’ Sake
Jesus’ words about the temple remind us that outward adornments, however beautiful, hold no eternal value:

“And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, The days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.”

Our bodies are now temples of the Holy Spirit, yet we often adorn our lives with things we think are dedicated to God but which hold no true value in His sight. Jesus warns of wars, famines, false prophets, and persecution. Yet He insists: “Do not be terrified.” Persecution, betrayal, and hatred will come because of His name. But these trials are not meaningless—they are opportunities to testify. God promises wisdom that cannot be contradicted, comfort in suffering, and endurance that leads to salvation: “By your endurance you will gain your souls.”

The call is not to fight with politics or worldly arguments, but to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Salvation and forgiveness of sins restore what is broken. Repentance and perseverance in prayer sustain us. We cannot afford to say, “I can’t be bothered.” Instead, we must be those who feel the warm sunrise of the Lord’s righteousness, bringing healing even in the midst of suffering.

Conclusion:
Across Malachi, Thessalonians, and Luke, a consistent theme emerges: righteousness requires perseverance, truth demands courage, and suffering for Christ is accompanied with his healing power to those who carry the gospel into the world. The arrogant and evildoers will face judgment, but those who revere the Lord will rise with healing. In a world that normalizes compromise, the church is called to endure, to live responsibly, and to testify boldly. Healing, salvation, and redemption belong to those who suffer for the sake of the gospel. The sun of righteousness still rises, and with it, wings of healing for all who remain faithful.

After reading and understanding about this message, I want you to think about this question carefully.
“Are you healed?”

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God Breaks the Man He Wants to Use

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Bro. Gabriel

Job 1:13-22

Nalipol ang mga Anak ni Job at Naubos ang Kanyang Kayamanan

¹³Isang araw, nagkakainan at nag-iinuman ang mga anak ni Job sa bahay ng kanilang panganay na kapatid na lalaki. ¹⁴Walang anu-ano’y dumating kay Job ang isa niyang tauhan. Sinabi nito, “Kasalukuyan po naming pinang-aararo ang mga baka at nanginginain naman ang mga asno, ¹⁵nang may dumating na mga Sabeo.^[a] Kinuha po nila ang mga baka at mga asno at pinatay pa po ang aking mga kasama. Ako lang po ang nakatakas upang magbalita sa inyo.”

¹⁶Hindi pa ito nakakatapos sa pagbabalita nang may dumating na namang isa. Sinabi naman nito kay Job, “Tinamaan po ng kidlat ang mga tupa at mga pastol at namatay lahat; ako lang po ang nakaligtas upang magbalita sa inyo.”

¹⁷Hindi pa ito halos tapos magsalita nang may isa na namang dumating. Ang sabi nito, “Sinalakay po kami ng tatlong pangkat ng mga Caldeo.^[b] Kinuha nila ang lahat ng kamelyo at pinatay ang aking mga kasama. Ako lang po ang nakatakas upang magbalita sa inyo.”

¹⁸Hindi pa rin ito halos tapos magsalita nang may dumating na namang isa at nagsabi, “Habang ang mga anak po ninyo ay nagkakainan at nag-iinuman sa bahay ng panganay nilang kapatid, ¹⁹hinampas po ng napakalakas na hangin ang bahay at bumagsak. Nabagsakan po sila at namatay lahat. Ako lang po ang natirang buháy upang magbalita sa inyo.”

²⁰Tumayo si Job, pinunit ang kanyang damit at nag-ahit ng ulo. Pagkatapos, nagpatirapa siya at sumamba sa Diyos. ²¹Ang sabi niya, “Hubad akong lumabas sa sinapupunan ng aking ina, hubad din akong babalik sa lupa. Si Yahweh ang nagbigay, si Yahweh rin ang babawi. Purihin si Yahweh!”

²²Sa kabila ng mga pangyayaring ito, hindi niya sinisi ang Diyos, kaya’t hindi siya nagkasala laban sa kanya.

Lahat tayo ay nakaranas na ng pagkabigo o “breaking.” Ngunit hindi ibig sabihin nito na sisirain tayo ng Diyos. Sa halip, ito ang simula ng mas malalim na pagkilala sa ating sarili, at daan tungo sa tunay na kalayaan at kapayapaan.

Isaiah 61:1 — “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives…”

📌 Breaking is Not Punishment
Kapag dumadaan tayo sa breaking, madalas iniisip natin na parang pinaparusahan tayo ng Diyos. Ngunit ang totoo, ito ay paghahanda para sa mas mataas na antas ng maturity sa ating buhay.

Isang perpektong halimbawa si Job. Nawalan siya ng lahat—mga anak, ari-arian, at kalusugan—ngunit hindi niya itinuring na parusa ang kanyang karanasan. Sa halip, pinuri pa rin niya ang Panginoon.

📌 Breaking Breaks Away Self-Dependence
Nang mawalan si Job ng lahat, hindi niya minura o sinisi ang Diyos. Oo, nakaramdam siya ng lungkot, ngunit hindi ito naging dahilan para mawala ang kanyang pananampalataya.

Job 1:21 — “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Sa breaking, natututo tayong huwag umasa sa sarili kundi sa Diyos lamang. Dependence on God is our assurance—He will never fail us.

📌 Breaking Produces Humility
Kapag tayo ay nababasag, hinuhubog tayo ng Diyos sa pagpapakumbaba. At kapag tayo’y nagpapakumbaba, Siya ang magtataas sa atin.

James 4:10 — “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”

Kaya huwag tayong magtaka kung bakit may breaking moments. Ito ay pagtuturo ng Diyos upang tayo’y maging mapagkumbaba.

📌 Through Breaking, God Prepares Us
Ang breaking ay hindi pagtatapos, kundi simula ng mas malaking layunin. Ang Diyos mismo ang bumabasag, at Siya rin ang nagbubuo.

Isipin ang isang jar na nabasag. Kapag muling pinagsama ang mga piraso, lumalabas ang kakaibang ganda at art. Ganoon din tayo—sa breaking, lumalabas ang tunay na tayo, walang pagkukunwari.

📌 Breaking Shapes Character
Bago natin makamtan ang ating mga layunin, binibigyan muna tayo ng Diyos ng mga pagsubok. Sa bawat trial, mas nagiging matatag tayo.

Oo, mapapagod tayo, ngunit huwag susuko. Ang mga pagsubok na ito ang humuhubog sa ating ugali at karakter. Sa breaking moments sinusubok ng Diyos kung lalayo ba tayo sa Kanya o mas lalo tayong lalapit.

📌 Breaking Releases True Power
Minsan, sa dami ng galit, sakit, at hinanakit, kapag tayo’y nabasag, lumalabas ang totoong kapangyarihan. Ngunit ang pinakamahalagang halimbawa ay si Jesus Christ.

Sa Kanyang breaking—ang sakit, sugat, dugo, at pagdurusa sa krus—lumabas ang pinakadakilang kapangyarihan: ang kaligtasan ng sanlibutan.

“By His wounds, you are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)

Sa Kanyang kamatayan, binasag Niya ang kapangyarihan ng kasalanan. Sa Kanyang pagpapakumbaba hanggang kamatayan, ipinakita Niya ang tunay na kapangyarihan ng pag-ibig ng Diyos.

That is why God breaks the man He wants to use. Hindi kayang dalhin ng ating pride ang kaluwalhatian ng Diyos.

Kaya kapatid, kapag ang buhay ay tila binabasag ka, huwag mong isipin na ito ay rejection. Ito ay preparation.

Kapag binreak ka ni Lord, magmamatigas ka ba? O hahayaan mong Siya ang muling bumuo sa iyo?

End of message…..
Lahat po ng kaluwalhatian at pasasalamat sa mensaheng ito ay sa Diyos
Luwalhatiin at dakilain siya magpasawalang hanggan.
In Jesus mighty name, Amen…

Article Written by: Bro. Bon Soza Opalda
Supported by: Bro. Gabriel Bituin

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The Illusion of Self-righteousness

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Bro. Gabriel

Topic is from book of Luke 18:9-14.

Read: Luke 18:9-14

A Pharisee and tax collector pray

18:9
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt:

18:10
“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

18:11
The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

18:12
I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.’

18:13
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’

18:14
I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other, for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”

In today’s culture, comparison has become second nature. We measure ourselves against others; what they wear, how they live, what they earn, how they look. Friendships are often formed not on love or truth, but on mutual scrutiny. We mold our lives to maintain an image, hoping to appear righteous, successful, or admirable. But beneath the surface, these things fall short of true goodness.

The Trap of Self-Righteousness
Self-righteousness often disguises itself as virtue. It sounds like, “Thank you, Lord, that I’m not like him.” It’s like hidden pride that creeps in when we define our worth by the flaws of others. We become blind to the good in people, reluctant to celebrate their joy or success. When someone’s life shines with grace or growth, we feel threatened. Instead of changing, we envy. Instead of learning, we scheme.
We may even gather others into our bitterness, masking our own imperfections by criticizing those who reflect what we lack. This is the illusion of self-righteousness, a false sense of moral superiority that distances us from the heart of God. It’s the very attitude Jesus exposed in the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

The Pharisee’s Disguise
The Pharisee in the story wasn’t doing anything obviously wrong. He fasted, tithed, and prayed. But his heart was far from repentance. He stood in the temple, not to seek God, but to showcase himself. His righteousness was a performance, a disguise that veiled his need for grace. This is the danger: when we normalize self-righteousness, we lose sight of our need for transformation. We forget that goodness isn’t about looking holy, it’s about being humble.

Doing Good Isn’t the Problem
Let’s be clear: there’s nothing wrong with doing good.
– Fasting
– Tithing
– Attending church
– Working hard
– Being in the ministry
– Being nice to everyone
– And living a good life
These are beautiful disciplines. But they are not the measure of our righteousness. They are the fruit, not the root, of a heart aligned with God.

Jesus point something deeper
Jesus invites us to a deeper righteousness; one that begins with repentance. The tax collector, despised by society, stood at a distance and cried out, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” He didn’t pretend. He didn’t compare. He simply came as he was.

That’s the heart God honors:
– A heart willing to change
– A heart that forgives because it knows how much it’s been forgiven
– A heart that seeks God’s will, not human approval

This kind of humility builds real community. It fosters compassion, not competition. It creates friendships rooted in love, not image.

Righteousness Rooted in Grace
True righteousness begins with Jesus. It is not earned, it is received. It flows from His forgiveness and is expressed through our love for others. In the parable, it was the tax collector, not the Pharisee, who went home justified.
He was free.
Free from the burden of pretending.
Free from the need to compare.
Free to live in joy, surrounded by real friends, anchored in grace.

Living the Way of Christ
This is the life Jesus modeled:
– Humility
– Love
– Forgiving
He showed us that truth and humility are the foundation of meaningful relationships. That helping is better than blaming. That love is stronger than judgment.
As Christians, we are called to live this way, not because it’s easy, but because it’s right. Not by our strength, but through His Spirit. Not for appearances, but for the glory of God.
Between illusion of self-righteousness and the grace of God toward us. In Christ, we are not defined by how we compare to others, we are defined by how deeply we are loved.