The History 

Church History is an interesting subject. Though at times, I find it hard to remember the dates, dates that are important. Upon learning this subject, I was interested on the progression of events happened and most of my questions before was answered while learning this subject. One of my question before was why there are a lot of religion in this world? As I read and hear from lessons to lessons in this subject I was able to know the answer why especially the events between the protestant and the catholic. I was able to see the great hand of God working within the Church through many circumstances.

 I see depicts from the belief as time goes by. Yet, everything end up in what He wanted to be. The challenging part for me is to remember the details knowing that one weakness is memorizing or remembering the details but God is so good because he help me sustain in this subject. I was also challenge in making ways on how to make reflection as well as be part in the forum. I find it hard because I have to wait for vacant laptop or seat in order to pass reflection and to participate in the forum. As of now, I was challenged to read more books about this topic. It’s nice knowing more about it and learns more about it. I love the book because it is easy to understand and very light yet it is meaty with good information. It is not bias as well as it is not exaggerated. The knowledge about this subject will help me in the ministry someday it maybe not in teaching class but maybe in the question which people are curious about in relation to Church History subject. The knowledge I know about this certain subject will help others to know and open their minds about certain things happened before. It is essential to know what happen because it will help them see the depicts and the power of God in forming His church. Depicts in the sense that there are biblical truths being twisted in order to support their gain some are for personal interest, it is good to know this because it will make think and see what changes are needed to do.

Christmas Carol

Charles Wesley Hymn “Hark the Herald Angel Sing” a 1739 hymn written for Christmas Caroling. Based on the history of this Hymn, the first line of the hymn was “Hark! How all the welkin rings” which was altered by various hands such as George Whitefield who was a co-worker of Charles Wesley. The lyric of the hymn was:

“Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th’angelic host proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

This verse exemplifies our joy of Jesus coming into the Earth which reconciles us from God. Not only man was rejoicing but also the angels rejoice and great news that the King came down for us just to saved us. I didn’t know actually that it was Charles Wesley who wrote this for me this song was so significant because whenever I hear this song, I remember my elementary days as well as my high school days. We used to sing this whenever we went from house to house just to sing a Christmas carol in exchange with the money.

 It was fun and exciting singing this hymn. I am not into the lyrics of this song but now I see the beauty of its lyrics which emphasizes the Joyous feeling of having Christ being born just to give us the Peace. Indeed, the refrain of this song tells us that we should shout with great joy remembering those events, though its thousand years past. He came to seek and to save to those who are lost. I was lost but now I’m found by Him. That is why I am joyful for the life He gave me. His name is worthy to be shouted and proclaimed.

Prayer and the Bible

Studying the scripture and daily prayer is a valuable thing to do as Christian. It is essential in the sense that it will help you grow and learn more about what you believe as well as you will be able to see for yourself how important it is to be with Christ. I will challenge every believer to have a constant devotion with God like reading his word and in prayer. It shows intimacy with God. The scripture tells us about that the word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. It means, the word of God directs us in our work and way. The whole Scripture is a light shining in a dark place; a lamp or torch to be carried in the hand of a believer, while he passes through this dark world; and is in the present state of imperfection, in which he sees things but darkly. It is a good light to walk and work by. That is why, man apart from being resolved in immerse himself in studying as well as obeying the word of God will be having great trouble in life. Prayer also is an important thing for Christian because it is the believer’s expression of trust and attitude on dependency to God. It is a fellowship with God. A privilege that we can ask and receive that which is in accordance to His will. Prayer should be a lifestyle in one’s life.

            Both ways are essential. Reading the scripture helps you to know what He wants you to know and do. In prayer, it gives us the privilege to talk to Him and present to Him everything we have in our hearts whether it is grievance, happiness, sadness, trouble, worries, and things you are afraid of. Anything we can talk to Him about. He is always listening to what we desire to tell Him. He is always available.

            I remember the book of Joshua when God told Him to meditate His word day and night so that He will be prosperous and successful in whatever he does. As I see myself in this area. Indeed it is a great struggle to e consistent in this area. I know that it is important but sometimes I forget to read His word and pray to Him constantly that is why whenever I fail to read His word, my day will become miserable and I feel something is lacking with my day and I easily get angry. This is a learning that indeed without that great devotion with our God our life is empty and we will feel the missing thing in our life. Before this thing might happen to you, it is an encouragement to do our devotion by reading His word constantly and to have our regular prayer with the Lord.