THIS WEEK'S DEVOTIONAL

 In a thought-provoking sermon based on the concluding verses of the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Lo Alaman highlights the theme of authority and healing from a Biblical perspective. He emphasizes Jesus’ unique and inherent authority as a teacher, describing him as an embodiment of God's kingdom and values. The keynote message, derived from Matthew 7:28-29, emphasizes that Jesus not only taught about the kingdom of God, but actively revealed and embodied it. Pastor Lo ascertains this by contrasting Jesus' authority with that of the religious leaders who merely preached tradition and law.Moving to a more personal discussion, Pastor Lo shares his own experiences with misunderstood authority growing up, and how realizing the Bible's authoritative understanding can enrich individual lives. The sermon then provides a poignant comparison with Isaiah 53’s suffering servant, representing an authority rooted in sacrificial love rather than appearances or societal success. He identifies mankind's deviation from God's authority and self-reliance as the root cause of spiritual brokenness and infection with sin.Pastor Lo goes on to illustrate the stories of healing from the Gospels, using them as examples of Jesus’s divine healing abilities. He emphasizes that Jesus is unfazed by brokenness and stands ready to heal the afflictions caused by sin. Beyond providing momentary solace, Jesus’ healing aims to transform lives under God's divine authority. Concluding his sermon, Pastor Lo encourages the congregation to scrutinize their faith, identify areas of struggle, and wholeheartedly pray for God's authoritative healing. He underscores the transformative power of faith in Jesus’ willingness and capacity to heal and ends the sermon with an invitation to receive communion, affirming Jesus' sacrifice and healing power. He assures the congregation that healing is not conditional on any particular people or circumstances but is hinged on the unwavering faith in Jesus' power.