關於 when we were orphans ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

Multiply your Seeds

“They reasoned with one another, saying, “It’s because we have no bread.” Jesus, perceiving it, said to them, “Why do you reason that it’s because you have no bread? Don’t you perceive yet, neither understand? Is your heart still hardened? Having eyes, don’t you see? Having ears, don’t you hear? Don’t you remember? When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Twelve.” “When the seven loaves fed the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Seven.” He asked them, “Don’t you understand, yet?”” (Mark‬ ‭8:16-21‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Are you reasoning in your heart, “Oh it’s because I don’t have that, that is why my life is doomed for failure.”

When Jesus multiplied the bread and fishes, He used less food to feed more people.

For the five thousand men, He started with 5 loaves and 2 fishes. After the multiplication, there were 12 baskets full of leftovers.

For the four thousand men, Jesus started with 7 loaves and a few small fishes. After the miracle, there were only 7 baskets full of leftovers.

So since the disciples did not bring any bread with them, based on the pattern, Jesus would be able to miraculously form much more bread than in the previous two miracles, if there was a need!

Your lack is not a problem for God. In fact, the weaker you are in the natural, the more perfectly God’s grace will be demonstrated in that very area.

What is it that you need? Is it finances? Perhaps you feel like you are starting with only 1 loaf and 1 fish. Great—you qualify for great grace! Sow what the Holy Spirit puts in your heart and thank God for supplying all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

He will take that little and begin multiplying it into much. Don’t forget, the little boy had to hand over his lunch before he could see the multiplication miracle. Who has the biggest right to bring home the 12 baskets full of leftovers? The little boy of course!

This is the part where many Christians fail. Once they have to offer something, especially money, they start to justify why it is not needed anymore, and they convince themselves that the church is just trying to rip them off.

The same ones are okay with spending frivolously on entertainment and enjoyment, but seal up their pockets when it comes to giving as unto the Lord.

This is due to lack of understanding about the principle of sowing and reaping. This is the way that God has ordained for seed to be multiplied to the sower.

There is nothing better you can do than to sow into God’s kingdom. Sponsor the Gospel of Jesus Christ and feed the widows and orphans, especially from the same household of faith. Act on this word in faith, and see what happens!

The 37 recorded miracles of Jesus Christ in the four gospels show us God’s heart of love and Grace towards us. As you explore them in “Messiah’s Miracles”, faith will arise in your heart to receive miraculous breakthroughs in your own life: https://bit.ly/messiahs-miracles

Born as a Full-Fledged Child of God

“He came to his own, and those who were his own didn’t receive him. But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name: who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” (John‬ ‭1:11-13‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

We were not just adopted into God’s family through legal papers.

We were born of God, to take on His divine nature, so that we are indisputably His children.

There was once when the apostle Paul was arrested in Jerusalem. He was interrogated, and the commanding officer asked him if he (Paul) was a Roman.

At that time, the law was that Roman citizens could not be punished without first having a fair trial. There were perks of citizenship.

“When the centurion heard it, he went to the commanding officer and told him, “Watch what you are about to do, for this man is a Roman!” The commanding officer came and asked him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” He said, “Yes.” The commanding officer answered, “I bought my citizenship for a great price.” Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.” Immediately those who were about to examine him departed from him, and the commanding officer also was afraid when he realized that he was a Roman, because he had bound him.” (Acts‬ ‭22:26-29‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

The commanding officer bought his Roman citizenship at a high price, thus making him a Roman through the legal system.

However, Paul who was born in Tarsus, was a Roman by birth. No one can dispute citizenship by birth.

When the commanding officer and his subordinates realized that Paul was a Roman by birth, they were afraid and departed from him.

On a previous occasion, Paul was beaten with rods and stripes because he kept quiet and did not say that he was a Roman. He had the right to the kingdom’s protection, but he did not use it.

“But Paul said to them, “They have beaten us publicly, without a trial, men who are Romans, and have cast us into prison! Do they now release us secretly? No, most certainly, but let them come themselves and bring us out!”” (Acts‬ ‭16:37‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Many Christians are like Paul who kept silent and just took the beatings. They do not use their authority and status as a son of the Most High.

Perhaps they feel like they were reluctantly adopted through a legal system, and are not truly God’s children. They still feel like orphans and not heirs.

However, God’s word assures us that we are born of God, and have become a new creation in Christ. Our human spirit and the Holy Spirit have joined to become one divine spirit.

“Or don’t you know that he who is joined to a prostitute is one body? For, “The two”, he says, “will become one flesh.” But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit.” (1 Corinthians‬ ‭6:16-17‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

You are a already full-fledged son of God and not just a servant on probation.

When the enemy comes to beat you with rods and stripes of condemnation, to try and put you into bondage, rise up and use your God-given authority.

Declare these powerful truths: “In Christ, I have been reborn as a child of God, and a citizen of Heaven. Abba God, I receive Your protection, deliverance, and favor in my situation. By the blood of Christ that was shed at the cross, I have been set free from every Satanic stronghold and yoke. Where the Holy Spirit is, there is freedom. I have been set free in Jesus’ name, amen!”

God has given us powerful weapons to deal with the enemy. Whenever the serpent comes with lies and intimidation, you can silence the voice of this accuser and emerge victorious in spiritual warfare. Be trained in this through my eBook “Silencing the Serpent”: https://bit.ly/silence-the-serpent-now

Event: Giving Tree Launch Party
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Date: Saturday, Dec. 5th, 2020
Time: 14:00-17:00
Place: @futurewardtaiwan
Hosts: @saltcollectiv @thekeytaiwan

For many of you reading this, the winter holiday season is a time marked by countless childhood memories.

Remember when you were a kid and the holiday season was right around the corner? What comes to mind? What feelings of anticipation did you experience? What did you wish for? What did you not wish for?

Some may have hoped to get the hottest new lego set, Barbie doll, video game console or stuffed animal...

...yet others may have wished for things such as a meal with a parent, a pair of shoes without holes in them, an apple, or simply any gift at all. This we experienced during last year’s Giving Tree campaign as we read through some of the 300+ gift wish cards.

This time around, along with the love and help of peers, family, sponsors, and other supporting organizations and businesses, we have pledged to take on 1000 gift wishes for less fortunate kids-orphans, mentally challenged, physically challenged, terminally ill, etc..

Although there are certain wishes that are tough for us to fulfill, through the act of giving, we can nevertheless still help make the holiday season just a tad bit better for over 1000 children out there.

Thank you all in advance. 🙏

(Some of the pictures are from the 2019 Giving Tree Launch Party)

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How far, or perhaps how close, are the endemic leopard cats to life and death? This time, “Orphans of the Earth” joins three orphaned baby leopard cats and records how they have been looked after, trained and released back to the wilds. Spanning over two years for shooting, this documentary also follows the first-ever release and track project of leopard cats in the history of animal conservation efforts in Taiwan. When Duyan the leopard cat fell to death in a well, we were there with the conservation experts, climbing up and down in the difficult paths and picking the bones of leopard cats. The life and death of leopard cats would instantly take us into the cruel world of leopard cats.

The documentary team also joined the latest research project on roadkill leopards, which were dissected, and parasites carefully examined; we also followed up with the cash incentive program of “leopard cat friendly farms”. With this documentary, it is our hope to enhance deeper understanding, compassion and eventually more conservation efforts for leopard cats, the only surviving feline species native to Taiwan. When the habitats are degraded and threats emerge as roadkill, canine-kill, poisons and illegal hunting, the leopard cats are pushed back to crueler survival games when they are released into the wild. It’s estimated by experts that this last native feline specie might disappear in Taiwan within 20 years.

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