I was preparing to do an exhortation on giving at Victory Makati when I found myself reflecting deeply on Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 16:2: “On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting … Continue reading Giving as Worship
Some Christians treat salvation like a bus ticket to heaven—once you have it, you just wait until it’s time to board. But that’s not the picture Scripture gives us. The Parable of the Talents makes it clear that while we wait for Christ’s return, we are expected to work. We will give an account of … Continue reading Called to Work While We Wait
As I was studying Hebrews 6:9–20 for 6th week of our Jesus > series at Victory Makati, I was reminded that the Christian life is not a constant emotional high—it’s a journey of assurance, perseverance, and anchored hope. This passage comes right after one of the most sobering warnings in the New Testament (vv. 4–8), … Continue reading Better Things Are Ahead