Saturday, November 27, 2010
Insecurity
An Insecurity is a reflection of how secure you are in yourself. Hence the term insecurity. But God has called us to live a life of freedom from bondage through the redemptive work of his son Jesus Christ our Lord. Let us seek God's identity and the truth that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Let us be Godsecure and not Insecure.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Random
Read Romans 1:1 - 1 Corinthians 16:24
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39)
Yea I had to step up the reading a lil bit - im way behind. >.<
So much Jesus glory has been happening its so intense. Wow. Praise God.
On another random note;
It was a hot day so I decided to get ppad-bingsu with Sonia at stra but when we arrived it was 11:40pm so it was apprently too late to order it. I was quite displeased. So I went ahead and ordered the Iced coffee. When I placed my order the Korean waiter looked at me with a gentle smile and said "sun mul" which sounds like "present" in english. So I looked at him dumbfounded as to why this gentlemen was asking me if I wanted a present when I was asking for an iced coffee. My brain quickly digressed and reached a conclusion that maybe its because we're near the festive season of Christmas. But by the expression on my face he clearly knew I did not understand his remark so he uttered "p-p-p-pay now". Apparently it means prepay. So I laughed at his face, embarrased at my ignorance and paid for my drink.
I gave him a $20 note and he came back with my change. But the astonishing thing was that he gave me my change on a tea plate! I looked at the plate with some notes and coins and was like what the heck am I supposed to do with this tea plate? Any other given day I would of disregarded this unusual sequence of events. But it dawned on me that day that this guy giving me my change on a tea plate was rather strange.
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39)
Yea I had to step up the reading a lil bit - im way behind. >.<
So much Jesus glory has been happening its so intense. Wow. Praise God.
On another random note;
It was a hot day so I decided to get ppad-bingsu with Sonia at stra but when we arrived it was 11:40pm so it was apprently too late to order it. I was quite displeased. So I went ahead and ordered the Iced coffee. When I placed my order the Korean waiter looked at me with a gentle smile and said "sun mul" which sounds like "present" in english. So I looked at him dumbfounded as to why this gentlemen was asking me if I wanted a present when I was asking for an iced coffee. My brain quickly digressed and reached a conclusion that maybe its because we're near the festive season of Christmas. But by the expression on my face he clearly knew I did not understand his remark so he uttered "p-p-p-pay now". Apparently it means prepay. So I laughed at his face, embarrased at my ignorance and paid for my drink.
I gave him a $20 note and he came back with my change. But the astonishing thing was that he gave me my change on a tea plate! I looked at the plate with some notes and coins and was like what the heck am I supposed to do with this tea plate? Any other given day I would of disregarded this unusual sequence of events. But it dawned on me that day that this guy giving me my change on a tea plate was rather strange.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Run the Race
Read Acts 10:1 - 28:31
"However I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." (Acts 20:24)
Apostle Paul was a missionary machine. So much respect for this guy. Wow. He goes all over the place preaching, healing, being imprisoned and saving many.
This is one person who knew what his race was. He knew exactly what he had to do, which is why he was so gungho. He stood before councils, kings and rioting crowds but never once flinched. Truly a lover and follower of Jesus.
What is your calling? What is the race you need to run? I guess the important thing is to participate and "run the race" God has called you to run. Is it the 100m, 200m or 400m? maybe it doesn't work like that? But God has granted us gifts, passions and talents to administer to glorify His name. Is it in the arts? media? government? family? economy? religion? education?
Whichever it is, lets run our races well and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given us, the task of testifying the gospel of God's grace.
The best reward in Heaven is to hear our awesome God declare "Well done my good and faithful servant."
"However I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." (Acts 20:24)
Apostle Paul was a missionary machine. So much respect for this guy. Wow. He goes all over the place preaching, healing, being imprisoned and saving many.
This is one person who knew what his race was. He knew exactly what he had to do, which is why he was so gungho. He stood before councils, kings and rioting crowds but never once flinched. Truly a lover and follower of Jesus.
What is your calling? What is the race you need to run? I guess the important thing is to participate and "run the race" God has called you to run. Is it the 100m, 200m or 400m? maybe it doesn't work like that? But God has granted us gifts, passions and talents to administer to glorify His name. Is it in the arts? media? government? family? economy? religion? education?
Whichever it is, lets run our races well and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given us, the task of testifying the gospel of God's grace.
The best reward in Heaven is to hear our awesome God declare "Well done my good and faithful servant."
Friday, November 5, 2010
Act out your Faith
Read Acts 5:1 - 9:43
As I read through this passage it was evident to me the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit as they ministered. People fall dead at the feet of Peter (Acts 5:5), angels breaking out the apostles from prison (Acts 5:19), paralytics and cripples being healed (Acts 8:7), physical transportation (Acts 8:39-40), recovery to the sight (Acts 9:18). It's just potent with signs, wonders and miracles. I mean what's to say these kind of things can't happen now? It's a matter of faith.
"...I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." (Matthew 17:20)
We also see Sauls complete conversion in this passage. A man hell bent on persecuting christians has one God encounter on the road to Damascus that the weight of the glory of God causes him to go blind and not eat and drink for three days (Acts 9). This is what happens when you have a God sized encounter. Recently when I was in China I met a guy called Ricardo who was also on the Chinese tv show showcasing his instrument. He was a fairly tall white man with dark brown curly hair with a german accent. I met him on the shuttle bus from the hotel to the tv show and we sparked up a conversation. He seemed to a be a knowledgeable man and had a good sense of humour to him. We fell upon the subject of God and Christianity to which he confessed he gave up his faith not long ago. He explained something on the lines of not being able to "understand" or comprehend the meaning of God and why bad things happens etc.
We (JS and I) asked him if he wanted prayer before his performance because he was feeling anxious as he didnt have time to rehearse. He appeared to be agitated by our offer to prayer as it would be a selfish act to ask for such a small prayer while millions of people are going without food everyday. He sounded more like a humanitarian than a musician. I presume he was stressed because of his upcoming performance. We ended up praying for him after he left the room anyway. His act went well and the audience was well pleased with his ability to sing in chinese. Afterward in the lobby of our hotel he seemed more relaxed with the show over and apologised if he came across rude when we asked if we could pray for him. He said he should of just accepted the offer to which we gladly responded we would be praying for him.
God, I pray for Ricardo who we met in China. I pray for a God sized encounter. Just like you encountered the most unlikely on the road to Damascus I pray for that kind of transformation upon this life we met in China. I pray that the lips of Ricardo would sing your praises and his musical gifts would be used to glorify you Lord Jesus. May your will be done. In Jesus name. Amen.
As I read through this passage it was evident to me the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit as they ministered. People fall dead at the feet of Peter (Acts 5:5), angels breaking out the apostles from prison (Acts 5:19), paralytics and cripples being healed (Acts 8:7), physical transportation (Acts 8:39-40), recovery to the sight (Acts 9:18). It's just potent with signs, wonders and miracles. I mean what's to say these kind of things can't happen now? It's a matter of faith.
"...I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." (Matthew 17:20)
We also see Sauls complete conversion in this passage. A man hell bent on persecuting christians has one God encounter on the road to Damascus that the weight of the glory of God causes him to go blind and not eat and drink for three days (Acts 9). This is what happens when you have a God sized encounter. Recently when I was in China I met a guy called Ricardo who was also on the Chinese tv show showcasing his instrument. He was a fairly tall white man with dark brown curly hair with a german accent. I met him on the shuttle bus from the hotel to the tv show and we sparked up a conversation. He seemed to a be a knowledgeable man and had a good sense of humour to him. We fell upon the subject of God and Christianity to which he confessed he gave up his faith not long ago. He explained something on the lines of not being able to "understand" or comprehend the meaning of God and why bad things happens etc.
We (JS and I) asked him if he wanted prayer before his performance because he was feeling anxious as he didnt have time to rehearse. He appeared to be agitated by our offer to prayer as it would be a selfish act to ask for such a small prayer while millions of people are going without food everyday. He sounded more like a humanitarian than a musician. I presume he was stressed because of his upcoming performance. We ended up praying for him after he left the room anyway. His act went well and the audience was well pleased with his ability to sing in chinese. Afterward in the lobby of our hotel he seemed more relaxed with the show over and apologised if he came across rude when we asked if we could pray for him. He said he should of just accepted the offer to which we gladly responded we would be praying for him.
God, I pray for Ricardo who we met in China. I pray for a God sized encounter. Just like you encountered the most unlikely on the road to Damascus I pray for that kind of transformation upon this life we met in China. I pray that the lips of Ricardo would sing your praises and his musical gifts would be used to glorify you Lord Jesus. May your will be done. In Jesus name. Amen.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Kingdom Encounter
Read Acts 1:1 - 4:37
So its been a week since I got back from China and its like Gods hit the ground running as soon as I got back. China itself was an amazing testimony. When we got back we had a conference called "Kingdom Encounter" with guest speakers Jeff Buchanan, Jeff Buchanan Jr and Mina Chung.
Let me just say, I got humbled. The way they lead worship is so refreshing, so transparent, so abandoned. Its no wonder God shows up and takes care of everything else (healings, signs and wonders). If you get the worship right, then everything else just flows.
I absolutely love how they preach the rawness of the gospel - the power of the Holy Spirit that is active in everyone who accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Its not just for those who go to bible college or some special dts course. But the love of Jesus and the gift of preaching the gospel is available to all. Its so empowering. So free. So unshackling.
The time of worship was so raw, so desperate, so undignified that God showed up in other ways also. Gold-dust, winds, healings, gift of tongues. It was pretty amazing. How do you doubt the raw power of God? Yea people say its sweat, emotion etc etc, but what benefit do you get from unbelief? You just walk away at the end of the night comforted in your own reasoning and comprehension which doesnt bring anyone else closer to Christ. Dare to step outside the natural and be foolish/undignified for the power of God.
These manifestations are a tribute to the Love of Jesus Christ has on us. If these manifestations aren't bringing you closer to Christ then its all useless. If its not producing love and love for others then it is useless. Seek the giver and not the gift. Ask for more. Go deeper with Him. The sky is the limit.
"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams." (Acts 2:17)
Gratitude increases faith.
Complaining produces unbelief.
So its been a week since I got back from China and its like Gods hit the ground running as soon as I got back. China itself was an amazing testimony. When we got back we had a conference called "Kingdom Encounter" with guest speakers Jeff Buchanan, Jeff Buchanan Jr and Mina Chung.
Let me just say, I got humbled. The way they lead worship is so refreshing, so transparent, so abandoned. Its no wonder God shows up and takes care of everything else (healings, signs and wonders). If you get the worship right, then everything else just flows.
I absolutely love how they preach the rawness of the gospel - the power of the Holy Spirit that is active in everyone who accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Its not just for those who go to bible college or some special dts course. But the love of Jesus and the gift of preaching the gospel is available to all. Its so empowering. So free. So unshackling.
The time of worship was so raw, so desperate, so undignified that God showed up in other ways also. Gold-dust, winds, healings, gift of tongues. It was pretty amazing. How do you doubt the raw power of God? Yea people say its sweat, emotion etc etc, but what benefit do you get from unbelief? You just walk away at the end of the night comforted in your own reasoning and comprehension which doesnt bring anyone else closer to Christ. Dare to step outside the natural and be foolish/undignified for the power of God.
These manifestations are a tribute to the Love of Jesus Christ has on us. If these manifestations aren't bringing you closer to Christ then its all useless. If its not producing love and love for others then it is useless. Seek the giver and not the gift. Ask for more. Go deeper with Him. The sky is the limit.
"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams." (Acts 2:17)
Gratitude increases faith.
Complaining produces unbelief.
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