BoSanchez.ph

Be A Sponge And Absorb God’s Blessings!

“Bo, I feel God plays favorites.”

“Why do you say that?” I asked my friend.

“Because He doesn’t bless me as much as He blesses you!”

That’s when I shared to her Matthew 5:45. For he makes his sun to shine on bad and good people alike, and gives rain to those who do good and to those who do evil.

God doesn’t play favorites.

I believe God’s blessings are everywhere.

Like rain, blessings are poured into your life.

Do you need love? It’s out there.

Do you need wisdom? It’s out there.

Do you need healing? It’s out there.

Do you need miracles? It’s out there.

Do you need increase? It’s out there.

But why don’t we receive them?

Let me tell you why…

Do You Repel His Blessings?

When rain falls on a stone, it repels the water.

When God pours His blessing on some people, they repel them. Like my friend, these are the people who complain that God doesn’t bless them.

But the problem isn’t the lack of supply.

The problem is the lack of readiness to receive the supply.

How do you repel God’s blessings?

When you feel you don’t deserve to be blessed.

When you think that God doesn’t want to bless you.

When you believe that life is all about suffering.

So the blessing is right in front of them, but they don’t recognize God’s blessings. So they don’t receive them.

Absorb His Blessings!

Don’t be a stone.

Be a sponge instead!

When water touches it, it absorbs.

It saps it up. All of it!

I’m convinced that God wants to bless you.

But you have to receive His love.

You have to absorb His blessings.

You need to say YES to his plan to bless you.

But there’s no question about it—God has already blessed you. All His blessings are available to you now.

Yesterday, at the Grand Easter Feast, so many people became a sponge. They received God’s blessings by the bucketful.

Were You There Yesterday?

Yesterday, I preached on Overcome—How To Turn Stumbling Blocks Into Stepping Stones. (Next Monday, I’ll share that message to you here in Soulfood.)

Today, I’d like to share some photos of that fantastic event with you. So that even if you weren’t there, at least you’d get a feel for what happened.

Here’s the massive hall of SMX (beside Mall of Asia) before the event began. Lovely place, don’t you think?

Before an event, I like staying in a quiet room to pray.

Until my kids come in. Then forget about quiet!

If you notice, I’m wearing white. I felt like I was a doctor. But I also invited everyone to come in white to symbolize Easter’s promise of new life. So when I went out, I didn’t feel queer.

This was amazing: 9000+ people came yesterday!

Actually, we asked SMX to set-up 7300 chairs, thinking this was enough. But by 8am, people came in like a tidal wave. In a snap, the SMX staff brought out ALL their available chairs. But they still weren’t enough. (Sorry for those who didn’t have seats.)

From the backstage, I looked at the audience. I cried. I prayed, “Lord, I love these people. Thank you for giving them to me as my fantastic friends. What a wonderful flock I have!”

As usual, George Gabriel led fabulous worship. In between the songs, Randy Borromeo (our director) and his team created inspiring video testimonies.

Extraordinary performances from my friends Alvin Barcelona, Obet Cabrillas, Adrian Panganiban, Jon Escoto, Rissa Singson-Kawpeng, and Arun Gogna. I just love seeing them perform. My friends are bursting with incredible talent, I feel so small beside them.

The musical numbers were just super awesome. Can you imagine how many top-caliber singers, musicians, and dancers were needed to make all this happen? To all those who served—a big thank you from my heart.

After the Holy Mass, worship, testimonies, etc, I felt I didn’t even have to preach anymore. People were so blessed already. But I still had to preach. Or my Mom would kill me.

In fact, I even asked her to stand beside me on stage. And read a brief history of Light of Jesus. We celebrate 30 years together! (Note: Mom here is 84 years old. Her name is Pilar. And she indeed is a pillar of Light of Jesus.)

I launched my newest book, Choose To Be Wealthy. After the event, I had a very long book signing session. I probably signed a thousand books! But here’s a secret: I enjoyed doing it. I just love meeting people and making them smile.

Here’s a cover of my newest book—front and back. They’ll be available in the bookstores soon. (Note: I donate 100% of my book royalties to God’s ministry.)

Hey, I don’t think of you just as my reader.

I see you as my friend.

Thank you for being a part of my life.

I love you. (Sorry for becoming sentimental.)

(I wish to thank my nephew, Marco Victoria, for these photos. If you want the studio to go to you, log on to www.shmile.com.)

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

PS. Get Financial Abundance! Learn how to gain financial freedom and grow your wealth. I hope to see you at my How To Be Truly Rich Seminaron April 10, 2010 (Saturday), from 8:30am to 12noon, in Pasig. I know you’ll be blessed! For more information, click here.

PS2. Are you in the Music Ministry? My friends Arun Gogna, Alvin Barcelona, George Gabriel, and Rissa Singson-Kawpeng are giving a workshop for music ministers. Designed for singers, band musicians, and even dancers. April 17, 2010 (Saturday), from 8am to 5pm, at Layforce in Makati. For more information, please call Noel at Tel. (02)668-7766, or (02)985-2447, or 0915-4493600 or 0929-4697298 now!

PS3. Get My Free Ebook. I’ll be emailing an Ebook version of my newest book, Choose To Be Wealthy, to all my current TrulyRichClub members. (I’ll send it to them a few days from now.) Just as my surprise gift to them. If you’re not yet a TrulyRichClub member and wish to receive this Ebook and all the mountain of stuff I give them, log on at www.TrulyRichClub.com now!

Filed under: Blogs by bosanchez

69 Responses to “Be A Sponge And Absorb God’s Blessings!”

elvinperia, on April 5th, 2010 at 3:36 pm Said:

Wow. I’m surprised i am the first one to comment in this post!

We were there yesterday and I’m glad that I saw most of my mentors all in one place! Imagine that!

I’m expecting more events like this in the future!

Keep on inspiring others! God bless.
lorie from genesis - jakarta, on April 5th, 2010 at 4:52 pm Said:

sayang, wala kami sa Pinas… we would have loved to be there…and feel God’s loving presence… but thank God I also have a community here to celebrate Easter with other Filipino friends here in Jakarta.

i love this one esp with all the photos.. (as I am someone who loves to take and share pictures) my friends can definitely attest to that.. = )

And yes, I try my best to be a sponge instead of a rock… declaring that God will continue to bless me, my family, friends, and everyone else… God really loves us all!!!

Happy Easter!!!
lena, on April 5th, 2010 at 4:52 pm Said:

Bro. Bo thanks for sharing .However ,i feel “bitin.” i want to read more and well, see more of the worship that happened yesterday. Is it possible to see it on You Tube? Thanks so much! May God bless us all!
James Parmis, on April 5th, 2010 at 5:00 pm Said:

Hi Bo,

Thanks for sharing this article. I am so blessed by it.

God bless.

James Parmis
http://bit.ly/ps333
Gladz, on April 5th, 2010 at 5:06 pm Said:

thank you bro Bo for sharing May God continue to bless all of us His children…
rona a., on April 5th, 2010 at 5:12 pm Said:

Hello bro,

I was so sad that i wouldnt be able to attend on the Grand Feast due to some house problem.

But after reading your article and seeing the pictures, ive felt, i was been there!

Thank you so much for sharing this moment for me. And thank you for reminding me to be a sponge to all the blessings of God!

Thanks,

Rona
Nilo G. Simogan, on April 5th, 2010 at 5:21 pm Said:

Hi Bro. Bo,

Even if I coudn’t join the Kerygma Feast because I’m a thousand miles away (I’m in Qatar), I’m still blessed because I can still receive God’s blessings thru the internet. I would say, that I’m already acting like a sponge because no matter how difficult life is, still I can find God’s goodness thru the people around me, and be thankful everytime.

God bless..

Onil
Ging, on April 5th, 2010 at 5:23 pm Said:

Good day! I feel down coz I wasn’t able to attend. I got the venue wrong. I explored MOA thinking the venue is at the activity center so I just went home around 10:30 am. I regretted not asking around. Sad Thanks for sharing this article and also the photos. Kahit papaano nakita ko ang event. Sayang talaga, but I know there will be other opportunities.

God bless.
alda, on April 5th, 2010 at 5:28 pm Said:

I missed the event coz i served in our parish. Nevertheless i asked my mom to attend and she was blessed! She was one of the early birdies and shared so many insights when she came home. Up to this moment she keeps on talking about the sponge and blessings…
Anchie Herrera, on April 5th, 2010 at 5:42 pm Said:

Good day!

Good guys, I’m the one who plans to be there at SMX but unfortunately I haven’t been there due to the problem of my auntie’s vehicle. It is a regret turning my time into something else that I miss the talk needed for my “stumbling blocks turning into stepping stones”. I wish to overcome those blocks and attend the next talk sponge-absorbing all the blessings.

Best personal regards,

Anchie P. Herrera
Property Specialist
Light Residences
Marvin, on April 5th, 2010 at 5:50 pm Said:

I was there, Bo. It was great to be part of the “party” where everybody’s welcome. I wrote a short post my experience here: How I Spent Easter Sunday.

My salutes from me and my family to you and the brothers and sisters in the LOJ community who have done a lot of sacrifices to keep the fire of God’s love burning in the hearts of everyone who attend the Kerygma Feast.
Julius Ranier F. Salveron, on April 5th, 2010 at 6:00 pm Said:

Bro Bo;

from now on i am now a sponge to accept God’s blessing everytime. me and my wife really love to attend the said event but unfortunately we are from davao city and financial problem hit us.

we really love and inspire to read and hear your preaching. it change our live.

Thanks and God Bless
Mai, on April 5th, 2010 at 6:17 pm Said:

i was’t able to attend the party since we were spent Easter in our province..thank you for sending these pix..

i will always remember to be a sponge and absorb God’s blessing to share it with others.

you’re such a blessing to us..promise to buy your newest book.

MORE POWER! GOD BLESS.
Verona, on April 5th, 2010 at 6:27 pm Said:

Miss the Philippines and easter party with Bo! Hope will be there next year!
lita legaspi, on April 5th, 2010 at 6:35 pm Said:

Bo, Thank you so much for sharing that grand feast day activities as if me and my husband were there. He had just an acute stroke las march 16 and left hosptal march 28. Your so great and congratulations for that successful affair. Will buy your new book and will be on valle verde next sunday.
Please pray for him to recover physically and for spiritual healing
Thanks so much
Joanne, on April 5th, 2010 at 6:38 pm Said:

Hi Bro. Bo!

I am really thankful because after a year of planning to attend The Feast, it finally came into fruition yesterday. I heard God’s message with the ears of my heart and I knew that yesterday God really called me to be in the Grand Easter Feast and receive his miracles. I really felt replenished, refreshed, and enriched…

I am also thankful to God because I got the courage to step into the line during your book signing…I was already on the first floor of SMX when I said to myself, “oh, what the heck! I don’t want to miss another opportunity in my life!”

Even though I did not have the money to buy your new book yet (and bringing my copy of Your Past Does Not Define Your Future did not cross my mind), I really just want to say my sincerest and heartfelt gratitude to you personally. I actually have a prepared speech made while waiting in line, but it all went out the window when it was finally my turn. Hahaha…But praise God because I was able to at least say “thank you” to you personally. Thank you for responding so warmly. I’ll never forget it.

Here is what I intended to say to you, by the way:

“Bro. Bo, thank you very much for sharing your life story with us. You are really God-sent. Your book (Your Past Does Not Define Your Future) has been, and still is, my constant companion on my journey towards healing. Thank you for making me feel that I am not alone and that there is hope for me to change and be fully healed. Thank you so much Bro. Bo for answering God’s call. I know you’ll touch even more lives and I’ll be praying for you and your ministries. God bless po.”
CFD Trade, on April 5th, 2010 at 7:04 pm Said:

Wouldn’t it be nice if we can also gather just like this in Davao?
grace, on April 5th, 2010 at 7:08 pm Said:

yesterday at the feast was one of the best day of my life… i really feel blessed. thank you so much bro. bo.
joni, on April 5th, 2010 at 7:26 pm Said:

Thank you,brother bo, always for reminding us that we are already blessed..
Denmark, on April 5th, 2010 at 7:34 pm Said:

Hi Bro.

Good evening The pictures were great. Thank you for God’s message.
See you soon. God bless you and your family.
merlita glean, on April 5th, 2010 at 7:50 pm Said:

maraming salamat sa pagpapaalala na laging blessed tayo..sana kung pwede lang me mkapunta dun .ginawa ko na!to hear and to see and to celebrate kasama kayo. d pa po me pwede mk lakad ng malayo becoz of knee operation. i hope one day i can join you in one of your seminar. God Bless!
jovy, on April 5th, 2010 at 8:34 pm Said:

It was really a big regret for me that I have not able to come, even if I have long waited for that day. Just busy fixing things in my new home that time. Anyway, congratulations Brother Bo. Actually, no room is enough to accommodate the people whom you wanted to be blessed because we were millions. Thank you so much for sharing your talents by writing inspiring books. They truly help lonely souls.
emma galang, on April 5th, 2010 at 8:40 pm Said:

praise God you ‘re back to the spiritual things….I was worried during the Lenten season you were always into financial things, getting rich & all…..& it was Lent! We needed spiritual nourishment! I thought you were turning into those other preacher/evangesists who start working for the glory of God then eventually filling their pockets…..thanks for sending these emails continually….God bless us all in these hard times…..alleluia Jesus is risen…..alleluia! May the Holy Spirit power you up more & more!
dolor santiago, on April 5th, 2010 at 8:50 pm Said:

yes, we came and we invited a couple from Taytay, Rizal to attend and they did and feel the love of the Lord overfowing..
p.s. at last i have a glimpsed on u yesterday. and i am so happy! have a nice day and God bless you and your family!
Nards, on April 5th, 2010 at 8:59 pm Said:

Me and my family were so blessed yesterday! Big thanks to Him for giving us an Easter celebration with LOJC and all the wonderful people who attended.

Cheers to another 30 years (& more)!
jo, on April 5th, 2010 at 9:52 pm Said:

Bro Bo,
yes i was there yesterday,its really a blessed and meaningful Easter …my invited relative came with his family….i will be a sponge receiving God blessing

more power ,more blessing to L

bro Bo,
its really a meaningful ,inspiring Easter grand feast..i was there yesterday with my invited relative and his family,
i will be a sponge recieving God blessings!!
more power ,more blessing to you Bro Bo and to LOJ Family!!

OJ family

bro Bro
yes i was there kahapon

hi bro Bo,
Sam Timbreza, on April 5th, 2010 at 10:22 pm Said:

Hey Bo! Oh, yesterday was just beautiful.

You know, I went there with my mom, dad and two cousins but since we’re all the way from Laguna and came in just a few minutes before the Holy Mass started, the seats we got are on the far left side of the place already.

What we did was sit on the center aisle during the worship and your talk, just to feel even more festive. Good thing no one shooed us away. And the people there are amazing, they just allowed us to sit beside their chairs on the aisles. See, we even made friends!

We cried, we laughed, we danced, jumped, shouted, and sang our lungs and hearts out to God.

All glory be to God.

Sam
charm, on April 5th, 2010 at 10:56 pm Said:

We were there, we were there! A dozen of us from Singles for Christ South A. And we were VERY VERY INSPIRED. The testimonies were AMAZING. The talk was very touching, specially the sponge the the “odd puzzle” and we were very excited to share that talk to the world. Thanks, brother Bo. Thank you for your selflessness to help us in so many ways. Keep it up and God bless!
Marian, on April 5th, 2010 at 11:19 pm Said:

i feel sorry for myself for not being able to come to the Grand Easter feast.
Sophie, on April 5th, 2010 at 11:58 pm Said:

thanks for reminding me that its always a “choice” to feel blessed..im kinda feeling down lately and this article really perked me up. thank GOD for a blessing like you, enlightening people like me.continue to spread HIS word.
Gener, on April 6th, 2010 at 2:06 am Said:

Hi Brother Bo!

I am Super Blessed! Thank you very much!
Christine, on April 6th, 2010 at 2:51 am Said:

Thank you for the GRAND FEAST last Sunday!
We really enjoyed it much
Parang nagkaroon nga ng earthquake sa SMX last Sunday
All for His Glory!
Lai, on April 6th, 2010 at 5:00 am Said:

dear bro. bo,

i’m blessed eventhough i’m not there..only you shared the pictures and the people coming in, you will be bless. thanks for the sharing, maybe if i have a vacation, i want to meet you and attend all your trainings and spiritual gatherings. May God bless you and your family.
loth payad, quebec, canada, on April 6th, 2010 at 6:41 am Said:

wow! all i can utter is wow! such an awesome message and i am indeed very blessed and felt recharged right after i saw how many people had attended. i would definitely come and attend if there is any feast when i go for a vacation. i really desire to attend to one of your seminar for the music ministry worship leaders. i believe it would happen when i get back home. God bless you bro. Bo, you are really anointed, keep it up.
Irene, on April 6th, 2010 at 8:00 am Said:

While reading your blog, tears starts to fall from my eyes. The Feast was superblessed with thousands of people. The Feast was filled with the Holy Spirit . I felt it and i was just crying .

Thank you Bro. Bo and to your late father and to your mom for building the Feast. So many are blessed.

All for the Glory of God. God bless you always
Donna May, on April 6th, 2010 at 8:08 am Said:

Dear Bo,

Happy Easter! But I’m sad, because I wasn’t able to attend last Sunday at SMX because I was still in the province…

Very great about the new book.. Gonna buy it, soon..

Thank you and God Bless!

Donna
girly wong, on April 6th, 2010 at 9:06 am Said:

hi, bro. Bo!

Thank you for sharing the picture of last sunday’s Feast! It really made me cry & I really dont know why. I used to attend The Feast when I was still in cebu working.I am now currently working in Canada .And attending such an event is what I trully missed there in our country. How i wish I was there.Do you have a recorded video for that event?I wish to view that in your website or wheresoever if you dont mind. Lastly,im also intereste d in your new book,but, unfortunately we dont have it here,so,ill buy that when I go home this december.I used to read your books also & I love it very much!For me,Youre such a blessing to alll humanity!

God bless you more & more Bro. BO!

Im praying for you always!!!
Jaja Benavidez, on April 6th, 2010 at 9:14 am Said:

I totally agree with your message. I just want to share my holy week experience too. I hope you get to read this. I already made a note about this in my facebook account but i think i need to share it here too.

It actually started a month prior to holy week. I work in a very well respected government institution. However, like other government systems, there is still internal politics at work. I got bypassed by another staff from a promotion i think and other co-worker thinks I truly deserved. I felt tortured thinking about the whole thing for two weeks. What’s so horrible about it was, the favored person used to be my friend (past tense since we are no longer on speaking terms now unless it involves work). A week after that, we had our planning conference in Tagaytay. As part of the Secretariat of the office, we did all the preparations. But then, most of the responsibilities fell on my shoulders since I am a senior staff and i have doing these conferences for five years already. that was the most tiresome weekend i ever had; double tiredness since my heart was really not into it because i was still sore from the promotion issue thing. And to top it all off, when we got back to Manila in the eve of Saturday, I was fully exhausted and decided to eat sinner at a fast food chain near our office. I was with my fiance. I placed my hand bag at the vacant seat beside me and we ate dinner…until I noticed my hand bag already missing. I felt shocked and panic, mainly because my bag not only contains all my IDs, ATM, Credit Cards and 2 cellphones but also what was left of the cash advance i made from the office to finance our expenses for the conference…and it was a lot of money which i was responsible for that should be returned to the office.

I was very frustrated and depressed afterwards. I cried for two straight days for all that has happened. They came in threes. After that unfortunate weekend was holy week already. During my reflection time, I figured something important. I finally understood God’s message. I was reminded by the holy week activities that God fought so hard to show us how much He loves us, even dying on the cross to save our lives. And it dawned on me, that maybe the circumstances that happened in my life was my opportunity to show God that I would also fight to love Him even more notwithstanding the bad things I was encountering.

And I am still fighting each day to reconstruct everythigng I lost. And with each day, I feel God’s presence guiding me and sending me help as I go along my way. I entitled my facebook note “Fighting to Love God More”. I felt it was fitting. And I do love Him more each day, I am glad He gave this opportunity to show Him that.

Hope this story will bless others like the way it has touched my friends in FB! Godbless!
susan chua, on April 6th, 2010 at 9:14 am Said:

Congrats! Just looking at the pictures… wow!… superblessed ako… I’m going to get copies of your new book and send it to my sisters in Vancouver, Canada. Thank you, Bo. Congrats sa mother mo… at salamat sa mom mo… kung wala siya… wala kaming Bro. Bo. You are blessed!
erl, on April 6th, 2010 at 9:15 am Said:

you really are a blessing. thank God for giving you to us!!!
evelyn giva, on April 6th, 2010 at 9:42 am Said:

HI! Bro. Bo,

Happy Easter! to everyone. Sana mapanood namin yan sa PIBJ. Bakit under construction pa rin hanggang ngayon. yong Preacher in Blue Jeans? Anyway, Thanks for sharing with us on how to receive the blessings of God.

God blessed us all always!

Belen
billy, on April 6th, 2010 at 9:55 am Said:

Hi Bo,
We really missed that big event but we know in spirit we were with you although we are here in Davao. Keep touching others lives. God loves you and will continue to use you so you will be a blessing to others. happy easter!

Billy
Zilberstein Torres of Wealth Channel Cebu, on April 6th, 2010 at 10:05 am Said:

Hi bro bo,

thank you so much for sharing this feast. I love it… Congratulations also to your new book… I know a lot of people will have a change of life.

Choose to be wealthy ! ! !
You can check out our financial wisdom teachings in Wealth Channel TV - Cebu (Channel 28 in sky cable)

I’m from Cebu. Contact me - 09157286416 / (032) 239 98 31

Happy new life everyone !

God blesses you today !
Jenny Tanquion, on April 6th, 2010 at 11:47 am Said:

Bro. Bo, thank you for giving me a heavenly smile and glance after signing my book.
joan miro, on April 6th, 2010 at 11:49 am Said:

Bro. Bo,

I would really love to go there if only I was there in Manila. But I am here in Cebu.

God bless you and all your friends.

May we all be sponges.
Cor Angeli, on April 6th, 2010 at 1:37 pm Said:

Hi Bo,

I remember during my College days, I read the didache.
I enjoy reading you inspirational stories of God’s blessings.
You are God’s gift to us, It is so wonderful to know that amidst all the tormoil of Life, God always sends a special one to make us feels better eveytime.
God Bless and continous to shed light to Gods Children.
I am glad with brilliant technology now a days, distance is not barrier.

Ta!
Cor
Simonette Garcia, on April 6th, 2010 at 1:51 pm Said:

Dear Bo,

I always cry everytime I am attending the Feast, maybe because i always feel His love for me, though I’m not worth it.. … the feeling was so wonderful.. Sobrang saya…

Me and my daughter attended the this event…

Thanks for the prayers..
Jhass, on April 6th, 2010 at 3:33 pm Said:

Hello Bro.Bo!
H A P P Y E A S T E R !!!
Honestly, before i dont know you that much..
But I thank God coz thru my younger brother’s inspirational book collections,I saw one of your books there then i read it. And I was really inspired by your words and point of views. Curiosly, I asked my brother about you and he told me that you’re a “Good Preacher!”.Since then I viewed your website.Everyday in the office,during my spare time I always read your articles and I really love to read it. I learned so much from your articles.Hope that one day I have a chance to meet you personally and become part of Kerygma Family. God Bless us all!!

(first time here!)
Jhass
Lou, on April 6th, 2010 at 5:25 pm Said:

Hi Bro Bo,

I was at the Grand Feast last Easter Sunday and I brought along my niece, it was her first time to attend the feast, she was so blessed and so thankful for the opportunity.

From now on I’ll be a sponge. I want to absorb every blessings that God is pouring to me and share it to others.

Bro Bo you are always a blessing to me, and I thank God for that.

God bless,

Lou
Lei, on April 6th, 2010 at 5:55 pm Said:

Hi Bro. Bo,

I was so happy and amazed and blessed to see you in person in the Grand Easter Feast last Sunday!!! Yes, I was there! I attended the Feasts in Binan last March 13.. finally after more than a month of invitation of a friend.. Then given the chance to celebrate with other “overcomers” on Easter Sunday…

I really see Jesus in you Bro. Bo!

Thank you for saying you love us, I know you mean it very sincerely..

More power!

God is good!

Lei
jaime, on April 6th, 2010 at 6:11 pm Said:

sana magkaron ako ng pagkakataon maka attend sa ganyang dakilang pagpupulong. Andito kasi ako sa riyadh, for 18years na. Pero malaking bagay na sa akin ang laging kong nababasa ang mga sinusulat mo, para na rin kitang nakakasama at nakikita. Hulog ka ng langit sa patuloy mong pagpapahayag sa mas malawak na pagpapaliwanag ng salita ng Diyos.
Mabuhay at mas lalong pagpalain pa ng Panginoon upang patuloy mong magampanan ang dakila at banal mong gawain.
LOU, on April 6th, 2010 at 6:18 pm Said:

Hi Bro. Bo,

Ganda tingnan ‘yung kulay puti, soooo…pure! As pure as God’s love.

Thank you for loving us Bro. Bo, and we thank the Lord God for a blessing like you in our lives. To Him be all honor and glory. Amen.

Happy Easter!
Wenko, on April 6th, 2010 at 8:32 pm Said:

Hi…I’m sure that day was awesome. Too bad I missed it. Is there a link so I could watch this wonderful event. Thanks Bro. Bo. Love you too!!!

Wenko;)
EVANGELINE MANALO, on April 7th, 2010 at 2:36 am Said:

i really wanted to attend the grand feast last easter sunday but im here in dubai working but when i saw the picture i almost cry so many peoplewho recieved Gods Blessing through you , i always pray wiyh you while watching you and i feel Gods blessing yhank you bro bo, i feel so blessed whenever i watch pibj GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR MINISTRY
jessica, on April 7th, 2010 at 11:13 am Said:

Bro Bo,

Thank you for sharing me your astonishing message, Be sponge to receive blessings from Him.. I missed the feast last easter sunday, the activitties was really amazing.. truly its a worked of our Lord God to bless His people through you Bro Bo.. you are a very special gift to us from Him. Every time I hear your preachings, your stories and amazing words of wisom, I feel very blessed and enlightened, I forgot all my worries, frustrations, regrets in life.
god bless you Bro Bo… I hope to meet you in person.

To God Be the Glory
Karen, on April 7th, 2010 at 1:10 pm Said:

A blessed Easter Wednesday!

I was there at the Grand Feast! It was my first time to attend a gathering that big! I was there alone, and I came late at around 10:30 am. The hall was really filled with so many people in white. It was a majestic sight. I personally felt maybe, somehow this is what heaven looks like.

The testimonies were really a proclamation of GOD’s love. I was so glad to see all the Feast Builders in person especially those that I listen to over Radio Veritas. They have great voices and sings so well!

The highlight for me was when Brother Bo was called up on stage. I was so excited because it was my first time to see hin in person. I had been listening to his talks over Gabay, and reading his books and articles at Kyrirma and Didache. Now, finally i see him in person.

I am so enlightened! Now, I am resolved to be a sponge, always ready to absorb all GOD’s blessing around me and to be squeezed to share the blessings as well. And again I came to thank GOD for all the Odd pieces of my life because some of them at this very point of time became channels of blessing into my life!

I bought the book, and some Kyrigma magazines. On my way out I saw a long line for the autograph session. There I saw Brother Bo, just an arm stretch away! After staring at him after a minute or so, off I went to align myself but seeing lots of people, I somehow felt that signing those books would also be tiresome! So i just felt contented, I know I will have the opportunity to have my books autographed by Bro. Bo.

I was there alone. I was simply standing at the back of the center part of the hall facing the stage along w/ some families and other attendees. Now here’s the silly part, when Bro. Bo was telling us to hug, hold the hand, bless and talk to the people beside us, I just found myself hugging, touching, talking, and smiling at people i don’t know. I was just glad that the people at my sides were responding and accommodating me even if I was just there alone w/o any company at all. Somehow I felt the importance of having family and friends when attending the feast not only that I have people readily available for hugging but to have the opportunity to make them feel I love them. You see, I grew to a family that’s not so expressive and open. We are still learning to be appreciative and expressive in our love to one another.

I attended the QC Feat at Bureau of Soil once only after the typhoon Ondoy, and I felt so irresponsible for having not attended it anymore. I was not even responding to the text invitations of Bro. Eng. I saw him there. I was glad. Surely, I will be at the QC Feast this Sunday.

Happy Easter everyone!! GOD bless us all! Sorry for this short message, I hope you’re time is not wasted in reading it!

Truly;
Karen
Zel, on April 8th, 2010 at 11:31 am Said:

Bro. Bo,
My arms are very much open wide to receive God’s blessings. Thank you for the inspiring words. Sadly, as I am reading this page, the pictures were not displayed; failing me to see God’s goodness in your celebration. Better luck next time.
May God bless you always.
shiela, on April 8th, 2010 at 7:04 pm Said:

dear Bro. Bo,

very sad i have not known about that event…huhu..i could have been blessed more by you and the rest of the guys!!! i had my dose of the episode of Kerygma TV that day, its my consolation i guess…still it wud have been much more fulfilling and blessed have i been at SMX!!!

hope to see you in future activities…god bless!!!
AUXIEB. JUAN, on April 8th, 2010 at 7:46 pm Said:

hi bro
, even if am here in davao city i felt im one of the participants on that big day . its a blisssful day for all of us. because I feel GOD is always with us all the way. thnk you r, for sharing those big moments with GOD.
Juliet Ferrer, on April 10th, 2010 at 5:29 am Said:

Very inspiring to read the succes of the gathering in Asia mall ,Christian community in the Philippines are truly bless,people responded well by attending a greater number present in that event,their thirsty with Gods love and care and so God reveals for those who knock is door and for those who are willing to receive Gods gifts and reward.He gathers his flocks to unite and to lead others who lost their way and bring back to his loving care.I am very delighted i found this website thru Facebook,im a fan of Bro.Bo back in 1995.but eversince i left Phil and work here in Europe sadly i lost the connection.
jasmine arellano, on April 19th, 2010 at 10:12 pm Said:

this is my first time to write a comment on one of your blog..i read some of your books and they helped me to understand myself more through the inspiring stories you share..,i realized that God never ever close His eyes and never got tired to look at me wherever i may be. thank you for being a messenger of God’s love…Godbless us!
Maria Cecile C. Tresvalles-Cabalo, on April 22nd, 2010 at 4:36 pm Said:

I like so much your article about being a sponge absorbing God’s blessing. I resolve to be a sponge of good things every day to practise to receive God’s blessing. Thank you, Bo for always inspiring me. May God shower you and your family His abundant blessings.
Rosario, on May 7th, 2010 at 6:52 am Said:

Be a stone or a sponge?
Be a sponge!!
Tanks Bo I will always remember that especially during hard times.
Hope to be able to hear you soon at The Feast.
NORMAN (UAE), on June 8th, 2010 at 6:54 pm Said:

I believe that a water jug would be more appropriate than sponge!

Why? Because a water jug is receptacle where in you can use - in taking water (receiving blessings) and giving out water (sharing your blessings).

Remember -

It is better to give than to receive (Good Book).
However, it also not good that you are always in the receiving or giving end!
Learn how and when to give and to take!

Shalom!

NR
mj, on July 10th, 2010 at 3:19 am Said:

Well brother bo, you are blessed, you have got good connection with the god, you asked for 6000 people and god provide you with more than expected in your flocks… this is a miracle a true blessing…. you should share your secret more often with us, so that we can benefit from god blessing too… thank you for sharing your story.
Nikki Bermoy, on April 17th, 2012 at 1:09 am Said:

Hi Bro. Bo,

My name is Nikki an attandee of FEAST BA in Marilao and somtimes in PICC (2nd session). With my father, Jomar, being one of the pastoral heads in FEAST BA and my mother, Farina, Kids Ministry Head in the same FEAST, our whole family has always been involved in all the important events of the FEAST including ths Grand Kerygma Conference and recetly the Grand Easter Feast. And it is very unsurprising because you have never failed to bless and inspire us in every single event no matter how simple it is.

I always feel so full and blessed whenever i listen to your talks or the talks of the other builders. Specially during the time when I was going througha lot due to an early pregnancy. The FEAST was the pillar of our family’s faith in God and love for each other. It helped us to understand things more through God’s eyes and know that everything that happens is all in accordance with the Divine Plan.

I just hope you always continue to bless people. Because I can honestly say that the FEAST helps a lot of people, in any way possible.

I LOVE the Lord more because of this community. And it strengthens my faith and the values of our family has never been this intact.

I THANK YOU for being our leader in this and may God Bless you forever! May God bless us all forever.
My Maid Invests in the Stock Market, on August 11th, 2012 at 2:51 am Said:

Thank you Bro Bo!
You’re God’s blessing yourself!
truly rich club, on February 13th, 2013 at 8:27 pm Said:

Thank you so much Bro Bo. This site is indeed a source on inspiration and motivation.

-->

Related Entries

Past Blog Articles

Live From The Core Of Your Being

It is not enough if you are busy. The question is, What are you busy about? –Henry David Thoreau Happiness is not found outside of you. It doesn’t come from cars, clothes, cash, or Caribbean cruises. Happiness is found within. But how can you find it if you don’t have the simplicity of time and space to discover the most important […] Read more »

Want To Create Your Future Millions Through The Stock Market? Now Is The “BESTEST” Time To Get In.

(Hi, I just wanted to make sure you read this very important email before the Stock Market soars up again; When that happens, my letter below will mean nothing… So read and act on it! Blessings!) Forget my bad grammar. I’m making a very important point. I believe […] Read more »

Simplify And Live The Good Life

(I have an oldie but goodie article below. Enjoy.) My parents breathed simplicity. Oxygen too, but that’s pretty obvious. Dad was an assistant vice president at a humongous company, yet I didn’t “feel” like I was a rich man’s kid. Because my parents made it a rule to […] Read more »