Kuya Gen

09/08/2025

True Beauty

In God’s infinite wisdom and creativity, He has crafted magnificent things: watercolor sunsets, awe-inspiring mountains, turquoise oceans, and beautiful people.

Proverbs 31 is a well-known chapter in the Bible about a God-fearing, hard-working, generosity-driven woman.

Interestingly, Proverbs 31 was written by a man specifically, King Lemuel, although it’s technically advice from his mother that he shared when he was king.

Something that’s not obvious in non-Hebrew languages is that verses 10-31 actually make up an acrostic poem—each verse beginning with one of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, successively working their way from aleph to tau (from beginning to end).

Toward the climax of the poem, the author writes:

““Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31‬:‭30‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Deep down we know this to be true, don’t we?

No matter how charming or beautiful someone is, we know that beauty is fleeting. We know that charm will not last. We know that the aging process will eventually run its course.

But there’s barely any mention of this woman’s physical beauty, instead, the focus is on her character on this woman who fears the Lord.

An earlier Proverb explains that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10)—the humble realization that anything good and wise and pure and true must have come from Him.

So if you know a woman like that—one who loves and respects God, one who honors and cares for people, one who invests wisely and lives purposefully—you might take a moment to thank God for her life. You might even consider how you can be more like her … as she aims to be more like Him.

If you know someone who loves God, cares for people, invests wisely, and lives intentionally take a moment to thank God for their life.

06/08/2025

Forgiven and Free

John 3:17 comes right after one of the most famous verses in the Bible, and it continues to clarify the manner in which Jesus brings us eternal life. The great gift of God through Jesus comes to all who believe in Jesus as the way to salvation.

John tells us that Jesus did not come into the world to condemn the world because of its sin, but rather to save the world through His life, death, and resurrection.

It can be easy to feel condemned or guilty because we don’t often see ourselves as worthy of God’s love. But this verse tells us something important—regardless of who you are or what you’ve done, you are loved by God.

God is not trying to make your life difficult. He wants the best for you and desires a relationship with you. He loved us so much that He sent His only Son to the earth to give us grace and life that we did not deserve.

While it is true that Jesus exposes the darkness of this world (John 3:19), anyone who believes in Jesus and follows Him will experience salvation, and all that God has to offer.

If we choose to follow the ways of this world rather than Jesus, then our actions and thoughts will lead us to condemnation and death. But if we follow Jesus and believe in His Word, then we will experience eternal life in relationship with God.

Spend some time thanking God for the amazing gift of eternal life that He's given to you for free. Continue to walk in the light of Jesus—knowing that you are no longer condemned, but forgiven and free!

29/07/2025

“A Bright Light”

Think back to Genesis 1—when God created the world. One of the first things He said was “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3). Just like God created light to shine upon the earth, Jesus came as a light to all mankind.

Jesus says that He is the light of the world. He also points out that light is necessary for finding our way in this world. Jesus is the light that guides men and women into true life.

Jesus is not only the light that illuminates our path in life, but He is also the one who illuminates everything we see. It is by Jesus’ light that we can look at the rest of the world and make judgments on what is right and good.

Light in the Old Testament is often a symbol of judgment, because it is light that exposes the darkness and evil in the hearts of people. Jesus is the true Judge who comes with the authority of God the Father to judge the hearts of men and women (John 8:13-17).

While Jesus is the true Judge of all humanity, those who follow Him and believe in His resurrection have nothing to fear concerning judgment. We are no longer condemned by our past, but through Jesus we are given access to new life in Him (Romans 8:1).

Take a moment to thank God for shining His light in your life. Because of Jesus, you can experience the grace and peace of God!

26/07/2025

Lord, just as You have forgiven me unconditionally, You are asking me to forgive others. Please help me to do that. Fill me with humility and empathy, and help me to see other people the way that You see them. Show me how to love people the way that You do. In Jesus' name, Amen. 😇

26/05/2025

Kuya Gen is Back ❤️😇

24/08/2024

You never have to make a decision alone.
Talk to God about what's on your mind.
Tell Him about what's keeping you awake at night, tell Him your dreams, and let Him know you are willing to be interrupted by Him.

Have a good rest tonight.🍃

19/04/2024

Choosing Jesus is the best decision you could ever make.❤️

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Love is all about compromising.