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Daily Bread

Black boxes

The Philippine Star

Commercial aircraft carry two flight-data recorders called “black boxes.” One logs the performance and condition of the aircraft in flight, and the other records the conversation of the crew with air-traffic controllers on the ground. These boxes are insulated to protect against extreme temperatures and are fitted with underwater locator beacons that emit sounds to the surface. After an airplane crash, these boxes are retrieved and the data carefully analyzed to determine the cause of the crash. Air safety experts want to learn from past mistakes, among other things, so they won’t be repeated.

As Christians, we too should look at mistakes from the past and learn from them. Paul, for example, alluded to some of the mistakes the Israelites made in their journey from Egypt to Canaan. He wrote that because God was not pleased with them, many died in the wilderness (1 Cor. 10:5). Paul went on to explain that “these things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age” (v.11 NLT).

The inspired Word of God is written for our instruction for living (2 Tim. 3:16-17). Thank You, Lord, for the guidance of Your Word. — C. P. Hia              

 

For Your holy Book we thank You;

May its message be our guide,

May we understand the wisdom

Of the truth Your laws provide.  — Carter

                                      

 

READ: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

 

God’s warnings are to protect us,

not to punish us.

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AS CHRISTIANS

BOXES

FOR YOUR

GOD

MISTAKES

THANK YOU

WORD OF GOD

YOUR WORD

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