My friend went home from brunei this morning.. last night his grandmother had passed away.. and i tot of going with him to church this sat.. i hope he would be fine.. me and him go back to about three years ago when we started in the air force.. i remember being shortlisted together with him to take part in some running competition, being some of the stronger runners, yet the weakest amongst the strongest.. we jus pushed each other on..
Yest i could see sadness in his eyes.. and i asked him if his grandma was saved, cos he is from chc. He said no.. Funny how i have to face this a second time.. i could only tell him that God was merciful.. that we never know that at some point in the person's life.. i went to sleep praying God to be His Comforter cos He really is.
Lord you know what i am really thinking.. You know the desires of my heart.. You are the God of the small things, so what more you will fulfill this big thing for me.. i claim your promise Lord.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Silent Lamb
havent blogged in a long time.. been wanting to.. but everytime jus didnt get to doing it.. now i am in brunei trying to finish up my Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) course.. flying's been doing rather well, but i guess it's kinda like a game of golf, where you keep trying to get that perfect game and never will get it..
Ever felt like somebody did something wrong to you, and you thought that your close ones would support or understand you but ended up defending the party who did you wrong? Would jus shock you wouldnt it? Worse when the other party jus refuses to budge from that stand.. Kind of corners you and make you feel like you were supposed to suffer in silence..
Well Jesus was beaten by those he loved. The people He was trying to save, persecuted, beat, tortured and crucified Him. Like a Lamb to the slaughter, He chose to stay silent. Lord if anyone can teach me to handle this, You can..
Ever felt like somebody did something wrong to you, and you thought that your close ones would support or understand you but ended up defending the party who did you wrong? Would jus shock you wouldnt it? Worse when the other party jus refuses to budge from that stand.. Kind of corners you and make you feel like you were supposed to suffer in silence..
Well Jesus was beaten by those he loved. The people He was trying to save, persecuted, beat, tortured and crucified Him. Like a Lamb to the slaughter, He chose to stay silent. Lord if anyone can teach me to handle this, You can..
Sunday, October 15, 2006
A Revelation?
Been in Australia for a week now.. and i have been so busy with flying and preparation that it seems i have been here longer.. Got a test on monday.. thereafter i'm looking for a break from wed till next week cos the last time i looked, i wasnt planned to fly those days..
Sometimes i feel like i must be the number one worryer in the world. Even when i know i am worrying, i stop for a while sometimes but start again soon after.. I realise that everytime i worried, it was because i did not trust God with the situation. Yet at times, i jus find it so difficult these days.. seems like it was much easier when i was a young christian and was hungry for every Word, believed every Word..
Daddy God will you give me a revelation of You? A revelation of what it means to have You as my Heavenly Father. A revelation that You care so much about me in every area to not let me fear. I dont want to be worldy. I dont want to live like i dont have a good and loving God. Help me Jesus. Help me believe once again in my heart. It has to be in my heart.
Lord i thank you. I thank you because this is what i can only do. Because You have given the victory to me. Because You have blessed me superabundantly in every area of my life. I thank you for every minute that i live, every person i meet. I thank you because You will take every head knowledge that i have and drop it into my heart and restore everything that has been lost many times over. Thank you for loving me.
Dad, mum, thanks for the support you have both given me. Thanks for the concern as well. I love you both and i pray that life will be good for you in the times ahead.
Beloved i miss you much. Sometimes i wish i could jus spend everyday having fun with you and doing nothing else. I love you.
Sometimes i feel like i must be the number one worryer in the world. Even when i know i am worrying, i stop for a while sometimes but start again soon after.. I realise that everytime i worried, it was because i did not trust God with the situation. Yet at times, i jus find it so difficult these days.. seems like it was much easier when i was a young christian and was hungry for every Word, believed every Word..
Daddy God will you give me a revelation of You? A revelation of what it means to have You as my Heavenly Father. A revelation that You care so much about me in every area to not let me fear. I dont want to be worldy. I dont want to live like i dont have a good and loving God. Help me Jesus. Help me believe once again in my heart. It has to be in my heart.
Lord i thank you. I thank you because this is what i can only do. Because You have given the victory to me. Because You have blessed me superabundantly in every area of my life. I thank you for every minute that i live, every person i meet. I thank you because You will take every head knowledge that i have and drop it into my heart and restore everything that has been lost many times over. Thank you for loving me.
Dad, mum, thanks for the support you have both given me. Thanks for the concern as well. I love you both and i pray that life will be good for you in the times ahead.
Beloved i miss you much. Sometimes i wish i could jus spend everyday having fun with you and doing nothing else. I love you.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Nuggets
The following are some nuggets that i have been receiving from devotionals and want to remember them.. to feed on them, or want people to read them...
When we go through a trial, we tend to ask ourselves, “Does God really love me? How come He is not showing it?” When that happens, it is time to bring in the cross, for God’s love for you is forever displayed at the cross.
Jesus wore the crown of thorns on His head so that you can have a sound mind free from fears, guilt, depression, anxieties and stress.
Psalm 91:10–11
10“No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; 11for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.”
Listen, when tomorrow comes, the bread, provision and grace will be there. I am not saying be lazy and don’t do anything. By all means, do your homework, but don’t worry about it. Just trust the One who wants you to give Him all your cares (1 Peter 5:7), and enjoy His peace and life today!
“Be anxious for nothing.” The apostle Paul said it. Yet, it was not him — he was prompted by the Holy Spirit. And when Paul wrote that, he was in a pit, literally! He was in a dungeon in Rome, bound by chains to a Roman guard as if he were a criminal, and waiting for his death.
But praise God Jesus wore the thorns on His head to show you that He has borne this curse for you and redeemed you from it. He wore the crown of thorns so that you can work stress-free and yet have the results. You don’t have to toil night and day like the world just to get ahead in life. Your heavenly Father can get you there without the stress. (Matthew 6:32–33)
Beloved, every curse that was supposed to fall on your head fell on Jesus’ head, typified by the crown of thorns. He wore the crown of thorns for you so that you can have peace of mind. He wore the crown of thorns for you and took your curse so that you can wear the crown of glory and take His righteousness, and all the benefits of that righteousness!
God’s Word says that Christ is the head and we the church are His body. So Christ and the church are one. Christ and you are one! You cannot say that God sees Christ the head perfect but His body imperfect. Or that Christ is accepted but His body not accepted. The measure of Jesus’ acceptance with God is the measure of your acceptance with God! In other words, what Jesus is before God, you His body are. As He is, so are you in this world. (1 John 4:17)
In the midst of the trial that you are going through, you praise Him that He is Your righteousness in spite of all the mistakes you have made. You thank Him that He is your Prince of Peace, and that He will bring His peace into you and His calm into your chaotic world.
My friend, God sees and appreciates such times when, despite feeling so discouraged and depressed, you offer a freewill thanksgiving offering to Him. (Leviticus 7:16) In fact, your thanksgiving during such times is more highly prized by Him than your thanksgiving during those times you are feeling joyful because you have just been blessed.
Today, God is not judging us for our sins because He has found the righteousness of the one Man that would allow Him to spare us. So do not let anyone tell you that God judges you for your sins and punishes you with cancer, car accidents, business failures or brokenness. God would be unjust if He punished the same sins twice — in the body of Jesus as well as in your body.
When we go through a trial, we tend to ask ourselves, “Does God really love me? How come He is not showing it?” When that happens, it is time to bring in the cross, for God’s love for you is forever displayed at the cross.
Jesus wore the crown of thorns on His head so that you can have a sound mind free from fears, guilt, depression, anxieties and stress.
Psalm 91:10–11
10“No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; 11for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.”
Listen, when tomorrow comes, the bread, provision and grace will be there. I am not saying be lazy and don’t do anything. By all means, do your homework, but don’t worry about it. Just trust the One who wants you to give Him all your cares (1 Peter 5:7), and enjoy His peace and life today!
“Be anxious for nothing.” The apostle Paul said it. Yet, it was not him — he was prompted by the Holy Spirit. And when Paul wrote that, he was in a pit, literally! He was in a dungeon in Rome, bound by chains to a Roman guard as if he were a criminal, and waiting for his death.
But praise God Jesus wore the thorns on His head to show you that He has borne this curse for you and redeemed you from it. He wore the crown of thorns so that you can work stress-free and yet have the results. You don’t have to toil night and day like the world just to get ahead in life. Your heavenly Father can get you there without the stress. (Matthew 6:32–33)
Beloved, every curse that was supposed to fall on your head fell on Jesus’ head, typified by the crown of thorns. He wore the crown of thorns for you so that you can have peace of mind. He wore the crown of thorns for you and took your curse so that you can wear the crown of glory and take His righteousness, and all the benefits of that righteousness!
God’s Word says that Christ is the head and we the church are His body. So Christ and the church are one. Christ and you are one! You cannot say that God sees Christ the head perfect but His body imperfect. Or that Christ is accepted but His body not accepted. The measure of Jesus’ acceptance with God is the measure of your acceptance with God! In other words, what Jesus is before God, you His body are. As He is, so are you in this world. (1 John 4:17)
In the midst of the trial that you are going through, you praise Him that He is Your righteousness in spite of all the mistakes you have made. You thank Him that He is your Prince of Peace, and that He will bring His peace into you and His calm into your chaotic world.
My friend, God sees and appreciates such times when, despite feeling so discouraged and depressed, you offer a freewill thanksgiving offering to Him. (Leviticus 7:16) In fact, your thanksgiving during such times is more highly prized by Him than your thanksgiving during those times you are feeling joyful because you have just been blessed.
Today, God is not judging us for our sins because He has found the righteousness of the one Man that would allow Him to spare us. So do not let anyone tell you that God judges you for your sins and punishes you with cancer, car accidents, business failures or brokenness. God would be unjust if He punished the same sins twice — in the body of Jesus as well as in your body.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
HisStory
The following was extracted off a forum when i was doing a search on roman history and if it recorded the existence of Jesus. It was in reply to a question if history sources besides the Bible recorded the existence of Him.
in history we have two reliable sources that are classical references to JESUS, independently from what the Holy Bible says.
There were in fact two historians who mention Jesus as a historical personage.
They are the Jewish historian FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS(37 AD - circa 100 AD ) and the great Roman historian Tacitus (AD 55-c.AD 117).
So, the first century Jewish historian Josephus in his Antiquities of the Jews 18.3.3 says:
“Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man; for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the Jews and many of the Gentiles. He was [the] Christ. And when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men amongst us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him. And the tribe of Christians, so named from him, are not extinct at this day.”
Also, in the book 20, 1, of the same work he mentions “Jesus, who was called Christ”.
Similarly, the Roman historian, TACITUS, wrote in 109 AD of a Christ who “suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus”.
Here is the quote from 'Annals' 15.44, where Jesus and the Christians are mentioned in an account of how the Emperor Nero persecuted the Christians in order to draw attention away from himself after Rome's fire of 64 AD:
“But not all the relief that could come from man, not all the bounties that the prince could bestow, nor all the atonements which could be presented to the gods, availed to relieve Nero from the infamy of being believed to have ordered the conflagration, the fire of Rome. Hence to suppress the rumor, he falsely charged with the guilt, and punished Christians, who were hated for their enormities. CHRISTUS, the founder of the name, was put to death by Pontius Pilate, procurator of Judea in the reign of Tiberius: but the pernicious superstition, repressed for a time broke out again, not only through Judea, where the mischief originated, but through the city of Rome also, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their centre and become popular. Accordingly, an arrest was first made of all who pleaded guilty; then, upon their information, an immense multitude was convicted, not so much of the crime of firing the city, as of hatred against mankind“.
From this evidence it is clear that the Romans knew perfectly well Jesus has been executed by Pontius Pilate who was procurator of Judea from 26-36AD under the emperor Tiberius.
Further, a prominent historical detail in this extra-biblical source – the name of Pontius Pilate – is in full agreement with the gospel accounts.
So it seems quite improbable to argue that there was no historical Jesus; on the contrary we have a solid evidence for the existence of Jesus and for historical data about Jesus' life.
In fact both Josephus and Tacitus are reliable sources so that we can conclude that there is every reason to trust Josephus and overall Tacitus as reliable. Tacitus in fact is a writer whose reliability cannot be seriously questioned.
To conclude, what we know for certain about Jesus in history is that :
1- he was a wise man
2-he was crucified by order of Pontius Pilate ,Roman procurator of Judea, at the suggestion of the principal men of the jewish Sanhedrin.
3- he appeared to his apostles alive again the third day.
4- he gave his name-Christ- to the Christians.
Nothing else we can say from the historical point of view.
Hope this can be helpful to you.
Best regards
Maria
___________________________________
NOTA BENE
-"Antiquities of the Jews" is an account of Jewish history from its early beginnings to the revolt against Rome in AD 66, written in Greek in about AD 93 by Flavius Josephus, a general in the Jewish army who defected to Rome.
-"The Annals" are Tacitus' brilliant account of Roman imperial history from the death of Augustus (14 AD) to the death of Nero (68AD).
in history we have two reliable sources that are classical references to JESUS, independently from what the Holy Bible says.
There were in fact two historians who mention Jesus as a historical personage.
They are the Jewish historian FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS(37 AD - circa 100 AD ) and the great Roman historian Tacitus (AD 55-c.AD 117).
So, the first century Jewish historian Josephus in his Antiquities of the Jews 18.3.3 says:
“Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man; for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the Jews and many of the Gentiles. He was [the] Christ. And when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men amongst us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him. And the tribe of Christians, so named from him, are not extinct at this day.”
Also, in the book 20, 1, of the same work he mentions “Jesus, who was called Christ”.
Similarly, the Roman historian, TACITUS, wrote in 109 AD of a Christ who “suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus”.
Here is the quote from 'Annals' 15.44, where Jesus and the Christians are mentioned in an account of how the Emperor Nero persecuted the Christians in order to draw attention away from himself after Rome's fire of 64 AD:
“But not all the relief that could come from man, not all the bounties that the prince could bestow, nor all the atonements which could be presented to the gods, availed to relieve Nero from the infamy of being believed to have ordered the conflagration, the fire of Rome. Hence to suppress the rumor, he falsely charged with the guilt, and punished Christians, who were hated for their enormities. CHRISTUS, the founder of the name, was put to death by Pontius Pilate, procurator of Judea in the reign of Tiberius: but the pernicious superstition, repressed for a time broke out again, not only through Judea, where the mischief originated, but through the city of Rome also, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their centre and become popular. Accordingly, an arrest was first made of all who pleaded guilty; then, upon their information, an immense multitude was convicted, not so much of the crime of firing the city, as of hatred against mankind“.
From this evidence it is clear that the Romans knew perfectly well Jesus has been executed by Pontius Pilate who was procurator of Judea from 26-36AD under the emperor Tiberius.
Further, a prominent historical detail in this extra-biblical source – the name of Pontius Pilate – is in full agreement with the gospel accounts.
So it seems quite improbable to argue that there was no historical Jesus; on the contrary we have a solid evidence for the existence of Jesus and for historical data about Jesus' life.
In fact both Josephus and Tacitus are reliable sources so that we can conclude that there is every reason to trust Josephus and overall Tacitus as reliable. Tacitus in fact is a writer whose reliability cannot be seriously questioned.
To conclude, what we know for certain about Jesus in history is that :
1- he was a wise man
2-he was crucified by order of Pontius Pilate ,Roman procurator of Judea, at the suggestion of the principal men of the jewish Sanhedrin.
3- he appeared to his apostles alive again the third day.
4- he gave his name-Christ- to the Christians.
Nothing else we can say from the historical point of view.
Hope this can be helpful to you.
Best regards
Maria
___________________________________
NOTA BENE
-"Antiquities of the Jews" is an account of Jewish history from its early beginnings to the revolt against Rome in AD 66, written in Greek in about AD 93 by Flavius Josephus, a general in the Jewish army who defected to Rome.
-"The Annals" are Tacitus' brilliant account of Roman imperial history from the death of Augustus (14 AD) to the death of Nero (68AD).
My God is good.
It's been such a long time since i have written.. partly cause i have had so little time, because of commitments, partly cos i have felt so much like i lack e things to write these days. I still feel quite wierd like there is so little to write after so long out.. so i figured i would write about my Lord. Since i am not doing much now being on this 24 hr standby duty.
See, we all go through history lessons. And at times, it seems easier to envision the existence of Hitler, Churchill, Raffles, the Roman empire and other historical characters and countries then it is to envision the existence of people like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Paul, Peter and of course Jesus. Yet Jesus and the people of the Bible were not that far away. They are not some story book characters. The Bible IS a historical record of things past. Think about it. These people are and were as real as our ancestors, our grandparents, and the people we see everyday.
I was worshipping in service the other day when i asked God what was really worship. There are so many books and definitions of what worship is. But i got this very simple answer. Son, if you only believe in Me, I take it as worship. And then i realise how real God is. Sometimes we lose sight and reality of how real Jesus really is. I felt like the crucifixion He suffered on the cross was as real as jus yesterday.
Think about it. If one came to realise how real Jesus really is, then everything in the Bible comes to life. It comes to reality. Truths like He so loved us that He died on the cross. Things like His sacrifice was a one time sacrifice for all sins. That He loves mercy. That He wants to bless us super abudantly beyond all we can ask or think, to the thousandth fold, and that His heart is for us. And what about the truths that through the works of the cross, where the Son of God died for you and me, we have been reconciliated with our God in heaven through the acceptance of Jesus as our Saviour. Where accepting Him as saviour in the most basic meaning actually is jus saying that we believe that His sacrifice on the cross was for us and that we are willing to receive this free gift. If the world would hear and see.
Lord Jesus, You are as real to me right now as the things i touch, taste, smell, feel and see everyday. You said that the things that are not seen are eternal whilst the things that are seen are temporal. You said that i am a spirit being and that the Holy Spirit lives in me and has given me a new heart. Lord as i believe unto Your Reality more and more everyday, so too i believe Your Hand and blessings over my life will become manifested more and more everyday. Until people around me will look at my life and say.. Indeed you have been with Jesus. Your God is good.
See, we all go through history lessons. And at times, it seems easier to envision the existence of Hitler, Churchill, Raffles, the Roman empire and other historical characters and countries then it is to envision the existence of people like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Paul, Peter and of course Jesus. Yet Jesus and the people of the Bible were not that far away. They are not some story book characters. The Bible IS a historical record of things past. Think about it. These people are and were as real as our ancestors, our grandparents, and the people we see everyday.
I was worshipping in service the other day when i asked God what was really worship. There are so many books and definitions of what worship is. But i got this very simple answer. Son, if you only believe in Me, I take it as worship. And then i realise how real God is. Sometimes we lose sight and reality of how real Jesus really is. I felt like the crucifixion He suffered on the cross was as real as jus yesterday.
Think about it. If one came to realise how real Jesus really is, then everything in the Bible comes to life. It comes to reality. Truths like He so loved us that He died on the cross. Things like His sacrifice was a one time sacrifice for all sins. That He loves mercy. That He wants to bless us super abudantly beyond all we can ask or think, to the thousandth fold, and that His heart is for us. And what about the truths that through the works of the cross, where the Son of God died for you and me, we have been reconciliated with our God in heaven through the acceptance of Jesus as our Saviour. Where accepting Him as saviour in the most basic meaning actually is jus saying that we believe that His sacrifice on the cross was for us and that we are willing to receive this free gift. If the world would hear and see.
Lord Jesus, You are as real to me right now as the things i touch, taste, smell, feel and see everyday. You said that the things that are not seen are eternal whilst the things that are seen are temporal. You said that i am a spirit being and that the Holy Spirit lives in me and has given me a new heart. Lord as i believe unto Your Reality more and more everyday, so too i believe Your Hand and blessings over my life will become manifested more and more everyday. Until people around me will look at my life and say.. Indeed you have been with Jesus. Your God is good.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Love.
Ever loved someone and seemingly not getting the return? I jus had quite a taste of that actually.. but then i realised.. Jesus loves me all the time.. and sometimes i jus don return the passion. And i realised how it must b for God to so love the world, a world that has so neglected Him, so ignored Him. Yet i must never be able to understand the fullness of it all..
So.. bottom line.. Jesus loves me, and loves me unconditionally. And i receive it. Lord make Yourself real in my life. Renew, restore and refresh me. Help me be secure with Your love. That no matter what happens, no matter the circumstances, i have such a revelation that everything is still beautiful, and be made beautiful in time.
So.. bottom line.. Jesus loves me, and loves me unconditionally. And i receive it. Lord make Yourself real in my life. Renew, restore and refresh me. Help me be secure with Your love. That no matter what happens, no matter the circumstances, i have such a revelation that everything is still beautiful, and be made beautiful in time.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Truths I wanna feed on..
Joshua 24:1313I have given you a land for which you did not labour, and cities which you did not build, and you dwell in them; you eat of the vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.’
you are not going to be complete in Christ — you are already complete in Christ! And what remains for you is to walk daily in that completeness by believing that it is true and confessing that what you need right now, Jesus is to you. He is your complete forgiveness, complete righteousness, complete favour and complete protection.
So don’t focus on the lack you see in your life. Focus, instead, on how, in Christ, you are complete in everything at this moment! And instead of weaknesses, lack and imperfections, you will see His strength, wholeness, soundness and completeness showing up through you!
When you refuse to worry but choose to rest in the finished work of Christ, you will see the manifestation of your blessing. You will see your miracle.
When the devil says, “You are not righteous enough,” you say, “Look at Jesus. He is my righteousness!”
When the devil says, “You are not holy enough,” you say, “Look at Jesus. He is my sanctification!”
When the devil says, “You don’t deserve to be healed,” you say, “Look at Jesus. By His stripes, I am healed!”
When the devil says, “You don’t qualify for the blessing,” you say, “Look at Jesus. He is my qualification!”
Each time you point everything back to Jesus, the devil has nothing to say because Jesus qualifies you for all of God’s blessings. In and of yourself, you do not qualify. Without Christ, there is nothing good in you which can qualify you.
Ruth trusted in the favour of God, she not only became the wife of Bethlehem’s richest man when Boaz married her, she also became the great-grandmother of David and had her name included in the genealogy of Jesus Christ even though she was not a Jewess!
AB Simpson said that though he believed that Jesus had borne away his sickness, he saw many hindrances which stood between him and his healing. He started removing them one by one until he saw that what stood between him and his healing was actually his preoccupation with his faith! He believed that if only he had the “right” kind of faith, he would receive his healing instantly.
He eventually came to the realisation that he had to remove that last hindrance — his focusing on his faith — and just rest in the finished work of Christ. That revelation marked his complete recovery from his heart condition.
If you say, “My problem is that I am so weak.” God says, “That is not a problem. I am your strength.”
If you say, “Lord, my face is the problem. I am ugly.” God says, “My face will shine on yours. I am your glory.”
If you say, “Lord, I am the problem. I am a nobody.” God says, “I will make you a somebody.”
Unfortunately, many of us are still trying to help ourselves, thinking that for certain matters, we don’t really need God. But God says, “Without Me, you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Do we really believe that? Or do we believe that without Him, we still can do some things to help ourselves?
you are not going to be complete in Christ — you are already complete in Christ! And what remains for you is to walk daily in that completeness by believing that it is true and confessing that what you need right now, Jesus is to you. He is your complete forgiveness, complete righteousness, complete favour and complete protection.
So don’t focus on the lack you see in your life. Focus, instead, on how, in Christ, you are complete in everything at this moment! And instead of weaknesses, lack and imperfections, you will see His strength, wholeness, soundness and completeness showing up through you!
When you refuse to worry but choose to rest in the finished work of Christ, you will see the manifestation of your blessing. You will see your miracle.
When the devil says, “You are not righteous enough,” you say, “Look at Jesus. He is my righteousness!”
When the devil says, “You are not holy enough,” you say, “Look at Jesus. He is my sanctification!”
When the devil says, “You don’t deserve to be healed,” you say, “Look at Jesus. By His stripes, I am healed!”
When the devil says, “You don’t qualify for the blessing,” you say, “Look at Jesus. He is my qualification!”
Each time you point everything back to Jesus, the devil has nothing to say because Jesus qualifies you for all of God’s blessings. In and of yourself, you do not qualify. Without Christ, there is nothing good in you which can qualify you.
Ruth trusted in the favour of God, she not only became the wife of Bethlehem’s richest man when Boaz married her, she also became the great-grandmother of David and had her name included in the genealogy of Jesus Christ even though she was not a Jewess!
AB Simpson said that though he believed that Jesus had borne away his sickness, he saw many hindrances which stood between him and his healing. He started removing them one by one until he saw that what stood between him and his healing was actually his preoccupation with his faith! He believed that if only he had the “right” kind of faith, he would receive his healing instantly.
He eventually came to the realisation that he had to remove that last hindrance — his focusing on his faith — and just rest in the finished work of Christ. That revelation marked his complete recovery from his heart condition.
If you say, “My problem is that I am so weak.” God says, “That is not a problem. I am your strength.”
If you say, “Lord, my face is the problem. I am ugly.” God says, “My face will shine on yours. I am your glory.”
If you say, “Lord, I am the problem. I am a nobody.” God says, “I will make you a somebody.”
Unfortunately, many of us are still trying to help ourselves, thinking that for certain matters, we don’t really need God. But God says, “Without Me, you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Do we really believe that? Or do we believe that without Him, we still can do some things to help ourselves?
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Been a long time..
been some time since i wrote.. dnuno.. jus no mood to blog recently.. since i got to brunei i guess. haha..
been reading Pastor Prince's book on Right Place Right Time.. Realised that when you read your Pastor's books, it offers lotsa insights as to how he thinks, how and where he got his revelations from, and more details about some teachings that jus keeps you thinking until the truth is revealed..
3 more weeks.. i cant wait to get back.. i miss a lot of things back home..
been reading Pastor Prince's book on Right Place Right Time.. Realised that when you read your Pastor's books, it offers lotsa insights as to how he thinks, how and where he got his revelations from, and more details about some teachings that jus keeps you thinking until the truth is revealed..
3 more weeks.. i cant wait to get back.. i miss a lot of things back home..
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Jesus Delights in your Drawing from Him
John 4:3232But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.”
When people draw from you or keep depending on you, you may end up stressed, tired and irritable. But this is not the case with Jesus. When people draw from Him, He is strengthened and refreshed!
Jesus is, after all, God. And you honour God when you take your place as man and let God be God by drawing from Him. The One who said, “I did not come to be served, but to serve,” (Matthew 20:28) loves it when you allow Him to minister to you! The Bible tells us that when Jesus arrived at Sychar, He rested at a well, wearied from the journey. A sinful Samaritan woman then came to the well to draw water. Jesus ministered to her, and she left rejoicing with the promise of living water. The disciples, having returned with food for Jesus, found Him already strengthened and refreshed. When they wondered who had given Him food while they were away, He told them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” (John 4:1–42) When you draw from Jesus and let Him minister to you, it is “food” for Him that refreshes and strengthens Him.
But it takes humility for us to allow Jesus to minister to us. We take pride in doing things for the Lord. We want to build our businesses, families and ministries for Him. All that is good, but without Jesus, we are spiritually bankrupt! We really have nothing to give to the Lord and His work. What we need to do first is to receive from the Lord because when we freely receive from Him, we are able to freely give. (Matthew 10:8–9)
Today, Jesus wants to minister to you. Don’t try to minister to yourself. That is pride and self-righteousness. The Pharisees of Jesus’ day, who felt that they did not need Him and that they could provide for themselves, were the ones who could not receive from Him.
So allow God to minister to you. Bring to Him your needs and say, “Lord, I need You to give to me. Here are my needs. I present them to You. Minister to me and meet my needs. I cannot, but You can. Thank you, Lord.”
When people draw from you or keep depending on you, you may end up stressed, tired and irritable. But this is not the case with Jesus. When people draw from Him, He is strengthened and refreshed!
Jesus is, after all, God. And you honour God when you take your place as man and let God be God by drawing from Him. The One who said, “I did not come to be served, but to serve,” (Matthew 20:28) loves it when you allow Him to minister to you! The Bible tells us that when Jesus arrived at Sychar, He rested at a well, wearied from the journey. A sinful Samaritan woman then came to the well to draw water. Jesus ministered to her, and she left rejoicing with the promise of living water. The disciples, having returned with food for Jesus, found Him already strengthened and refreshed. When they wondered who had given Him food while they were away, He told them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” (John 4:1–42) When you draw from Jesus and let Him minister to you, it is “food” for Him that refreshes and strengthens Him.
But it takes humility for us to allow Jesus to minister to us. We take pride in doing things for the Lord. We want to build our businesses, families and ministries for Him. All that is good, but without Jesus, we are spiritually bankrupt! We really have nothing to give to the Lord and His work. What we need to do first is to receive from the Lord because when we freely receive from Him, we are able to freely give. (Matthew 10:8–9)
Today, Jesus wants to minister to you. Don’t try to minister to yourself. That is pride and self-righteousness. The Pharisees of Jesus’ day, who felt that they did not need Him and that they could provide for themselves, were the ones who could not receive from Him.
So allow God to minister to you. Bring to Him your needs and say, “Lord, I need You to give to me. Here are my needs. I present them to You. Minister to me and meet my needs. I cannot, but You can. Thank you, Lord.”
Saturday, June 17, 2006
When I don understand...
When things dont go well... i can think, i can say, i can type or write.. but i really need to believe. And after i believe God's Word, i need the patience to remain in belief. Lord i believe, help my unbelief. Everything is in Your hands. Though i don understand at all sometimes, everything is in Your wonderful and gracious hands.
I believe and I trust You Jesus. You are always with me.
I believe and I trust You Jesus. You are always with me.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Leadership
Leadership. There are so many books about this. So many preachers teach about this. The world, teaches on this. And in today's world, there are so many definitions. I guess to me, leadership takes the form of the following...
Leadership is servanthood. Jesus came down from His throne in Heaven to lead, but most of all to serve. To serve a people that in all aspects did not deserve anything, that in all aspects could not live up to their part of the covenant. But He chose to love, to serve His people. That the Father would call Him His Servant.
Leadership is ponting people to Christ. Our lives as Christians have taken on a new meaning. Having been saved from condemnation and ourselves, with eternity in perspective, our real meaning in life has become that of the glorification of Jesus Christ. The telling of His power, the gospel. We don't always do a good job, but we never did before that. The Word defends itself. Everything points to the cross.
Leadership is humility. Pride exists in self. When we look at ourselves, whether in boast or in shyness, we are actually in pride. True humility is allowing God and saying God i cannot but You can. Humility is not being jealous or being high and mighty, thinking of oneself as better than others. But that when good things happen to the prodigal sons in our lives, we say to Him, "Lord i rejoice. Because You celebrate in finding that one lost sheep. Because Lord, whatever You have in Your kingdom, is mine. I have everything."
Leadership can be about keeping quiet. Its not always about havin a say. But sometimes jus staying quiet. Listening, and observing. In proverbs, there are so many verses that describe a fool. Quick to anger, quick to words. But that wise men are gracious in transgression and slow to anger. Nobody knows a fool when he keeps quiet.
Leadership is about making sounds. That good men who say or do nothing are really not worth anything. There's a time and chance for everything. When it comes down to the wire, do we have the courage to speak up? To speak the truth? Indeed, how many of us need to really know, that we should not be ashamed in the gospel of Christ?
Leadership is following. Holy Spirit, You have led me before. You are leading me now. And you will always be leading me from strength to strength in Christ. Let me never forsake Your leading Lord.
Leadership is servanthood. Jesus came down from His throne in Heaven to lead, but most of all to serve. To serve a people that in all aspects did not deserve anything, that in all aspects could not live up to their part of the covenant. But He chose to love, to serve His people. That the Father would call Him His Servant.
Leadership is ponting people to Christ. Our lives as Christians have taken on a new meaning. Having been saved from condemnation and ourselves, with eternity in perspective, our real meaning in life has become that of the glorification of Jesus Christ. The telling of His power, the gospel. We don't always do a good job, but we never did before that. The Word defends itself. Everything points to the cross.
Leadership is humility. Pride exists in self. When we look at ourselves, whether in boast or in shyness, we are actually in pride. True humility is allowing God and saying God i cannot but You can. Humility is not being jealous or being high and mighty, thinking of oneself as better than others. But that when good things happen to the prodigal sons in our lives, we say to Him, "Lord i rejoice. Because You celebrate in finding that one lost sheep. Because Lord, whatever You have in Your kingdom, is mine. I have everything."
Leadership can be about keeping quiet. Its not always about havin a say. But sometimes jus staying quiet. Listening, and observing. In proverbs, there are so many verses that describe a fool. Quick to anger, quick to words. But that wise men are gracious in transgression and slow to anger. Nobody knows a fool when he keeps quiet.
Leadership is about making sounds. That good men who say or do nothing are really not worth anything. There's a time and chance for everything. When it comes down to the wire, do we have the courage to speak up? To speak the truth? Indeed, how many of us need to really know, that we should not be ashamed in the gospel of Christ?
Leadership is following. Holy Spirit, You have led me before. You are leading me now. And you will always be leading me from strength to strength in Christ. Let me never forsake Your leading Lord.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
They fled in their pride.
In Isa 43:14, where God says He took down the men of Babylon in their ships, in the NLV, it actually says He caused them to flee in their ships in which were their pride.
All over the Bible, events and prophecies in the old testament keep on repeating in the new, and in times present. And they will continue to repeat like a mirror image of events past until the 2nd coming of the Lord Jesus. I mentioned this cos i know that in the Iraq war, when the US began Desert Storm, the Iraqis were so deperate to save their air force that they fled by flying bee lines to their former arch enemies, Iran.
To me, their combat aircrafts they fled in were the pride of their air force. Remem that in a sense, aircrafts are still ships. And if i was living in a time when airplanes were not present, i would describe planes in the future as ships too... so there...
All over the Bible, events and prophecies in the old testament keep on repeating in the new, and in times present. And they will continue to repeat like a mirror image of events past until the 2nd coming of the Lord Jesus. I mentioned this cos i know that in the Iraq war, when the US began Desert Storm, the Iraqis were so deperate to save their air force that they fled by flying bee lines to their former arch enemies, Iran.
To me, their combat aircrafts they fled in were the pride of their air force. Remem that in a sense, aircrafts are still ships. And if i was living in a time when airplanes were not present, i would describe planes in the future as ships too... so there...
Isa 43
Isa 43:1 But now so says Jehovah who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel; Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
Isa 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; nor shall the flame kindle on you.
Isa 43:3 For I am Jehovah your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I gave Egypt for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for you.
Isa 43:4 Since you were precious in My sight, you have been honored, and I have loved you; therefore I will give men for you, and people for your life.
Isa 43:5 Fear not; for I am with you. I will bring your seed from the east, and gather you from the west.
Isa 43:6 I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Do not keep back; bring My sons from far and My daughters from the ends of the earth;
Isa 43:7 everyone who is called by My name; for I have created him for My glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
Isa 43:8 Bring out the blind people who have eyes, and the deaf who have ears.
Isa 43:9 Let all the nations be brought together, and let the people be gathered; who among them can declare this and make us hear former things? Let them bring out their witnesses, that they may be justified; or let them hear, and say, It is true.
Isa 43:10 You are My witnesses, says Jehovah, and My servant whom I have chosen; that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He. Before Me no God was formed, nor shall there be after Me.
Isa 43:11 I, I am Jehovah; and there is none to save besides Me.
Isa 43:12 I have declared, and have saved, and I have shown, when there was no strange god among you; therefore you are My witnesses, says Jehovah, that I am God.
Isa 43:13 Yea, before the day was, I am He; and no one delivers out of My hand; I will work, and who will reverse it?
Isa 43:14 So says Jehovah, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all of them as fugitives, and the Chaldeans, whose shout is in the ships.
Isa 43:15 I am Jehovah, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.
Isa 43:16 So says Jehovah, who makes a way in the sea and a path in the mighty waters;
Isa 43:17 who brings out the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise; they are put out, they are snuffed out like a wick.
Isa 43:18 Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old.
Isa 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall sprout; shall you not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.
Isa 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; nor shall the flame kindle on you.
Isa 43:3 For I am Jehovah your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I gave Egypt for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for you.
Isa 43:4 Since you were precious in My sight, you have been honored, and I have loved you; therefore I will give men for you, and people for your life.
Isa 43:5 Fear not; for I am with you. I will bring your seed from the east, and gather you from the west.
Isa 43:6 I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Do not keep back; bring My sons from far and My daughters from the ends of the earth;
Isa 43:7 everyone who is called by My name; for I have created him for My glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
Isa 43:8 Bring out the blind people who have eyes, and the deaf who have ears.
Isa 43:9 Let all the nations be brought together, and let the people be gathered; who among them can declare this and make us hear former things? Let them bring out their witnesses, that they may be justified; or let them hear, and say, It is true.
Isa 43:10 You are My witnesses, says Jehovah, and My servant whom I have chosen; that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He. Before Me no God was formed, nor shall there be after Me.
Isa 43:11 I, I am Jehovah; and there is none to save besides Me.
Isa 43:12 I have declared, and have saved, and I have shown, when there was no strange god among you; therefore you are My witnesses, says Jehovah, that I am God.
Isa 43:13 Yea, before the day was, I am He; and no one delivers out of My hand; I will work, and who will reverse it?
Isa 43:14 So says Jehovah, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all of them as fugitives, and the Chaldeans, whose shout is in the ships.
Isa 43:15 I am Jehovah, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.
Isa 43:16 So says Jehovah, who makes a way in the sea and a path in the mighty waters;
Isa 43:17 who brings out the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise; they are put out, they are snuffed out like a wick.
Isa 43:18 Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old.
Isa 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall sprout; shall you not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.
Isa 42
Isa 42:1 Behold My Servant, whom I uphold; My Elect, in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit on Him; He shall bring out judgment to the nations.
Isa 42:2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.
Isa 42:3 A bruised reed He shall not break, and a smoking wick He shall not quench; He shall bring out judgment to truth.
Isa 42:4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged until He has set judgment in the earth; and the coasts shall wait for His Law.
Isa 42:5 So says Jehovah God, He who created the heavens and stretched them out, spreading out the earth and its offspring; He who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it.
Isa 42:6 I Jehovah have called You in righteousness, and will hold Your hand, and will keep You, and give You for a covenant of the people, for a Light of the nations;
Isa 42:7 to open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, those who sit in darkness out of the prison house.
Isa 42:8 I am Jehovah; that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another, nor My praise to graven images.
Isa 42:9 Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; before they happen, I cause you to hear.
Isa 42:2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.
Isa 42:3 A bruised reed He shall not break, and a smoking wick He shall not quench; He shall bring out judgment to truth.
Isa 42:4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged until He has set judgment in the earth; and the coasts shall wait for His Law.
Isa 42:5 So says Jehovah God, He who created the heavens and stretched them out, spreading out the earth and its offspring; He who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it.
Isa 42:6 I Jehovah have called You in righteousness, and will hold Your hand, and will keep You, and give You for a covenant of the people, for a Light of the nations;
Isa 42:7 to open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, those who sit in darkness out of the prison house.
Isa 42:8 I am Jehovah; that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another, nor My praise to graven images.
Isa 42:9 Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; before they happen, I cause you to hear.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
a ride home..
today i gave a ride to an instructor who has been taking us and wants to take us for our first 10 simulators while my course is in the OCU phase.. basically a phase where we train and get qualified on our aircraft in our new squadron..
thing is.. he has such a life story that i wasnt going to be surprised that this man believed in God. And he does. The things he has went through in life, can really blow you away. But because this is online for all to see, and that my employer should be known by now, i feel i cannot disclose exactly what. But one of the things i can probably say is that he beat cancer. A military pilot then, he was diagnosed with not much time left. He is still around, still a military pilot.
If cancer is not enough to shock you, i think his other story will really weigh down your jaw. Ask me personally.
Through this, i jus wanna remem that its not over till its over. And it will never be over actually.. haha.. No weaponed formed can prosper. Cancer was a weapon formed. But it did not prosper. God rulez. haha..
i even shared with him what i wanna do in life. I think that half my life God has given to me, fulfilled and satisfied me. My other half, or 3/4 remaining if i live till 120, i wanna live for Jesus. I jus feel so great after today..
thing is.. he has such a life story that i wasnt going to be surprised that this man believed in God. And he does. The things he has went through in life, can really blow you away. But because this is online for all to see, and that my employer should be known by now, i feel i cannot disclose exactly what. But one of the things i can probably say is that he beat cancer. A military pilot then, he was diagnosed with not much time left. He is still around, still a military pilot.
If cancer is not enough to shock you, i think his other story will really weigh down your jaw. Ask me personally.
Through this, i jus wanna remem that its not over till its over. And it will never be over actually.. haha.. No weaponed formed can prosper. Cancer was a weapon formed. But it did not prosper. God rulez. haha..
i even shared with him what i wanna do in life. I think that half my life God has given to me, fulfilled and satisfied me. My other half, or 3/4 remaining if i live till 120, i wanna live for Jesus. I jus feel so great after today..
Sunday, May 07, 2006
A Person
Love is a Person. Faith, is a Person. Grace, is a Person. So is Joy. And Peace. And Blessings. And all the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Wisdom, is a Person. I believe. Believe that when i have the Person, i have all these. And i do have the Person of Jesus. For the joy of my salvation, He endured the cross. With all power and authority in heaven and earth, He chose to endure the cross at the hands of His creation. He died. He rose again. And He returned. Now He is at the right hand of the Father, whom He has reconciliated with me, by sending me the Comforter. By whom i call God "Abba, Father."
Lord, you say seek You and Your righteousness, and you will add all these things unto me. I believe. Sometimes, i do not know what to pray, or how to pray. But only to say "Lord, help me". But You hear me. Jesus, be my Wisdom.
Lord, you say seek You and Your righteousness, and you will add all these things unto me. I believe. Sometimes, i do not know what to pray, or how to pray. But only to say "Lord, help me". But You hear me. Jesus, be my Wisdom.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
I'm amazed by You
i was amazed when i opened my devotional this morning. If you read the verse quoted and in bold, and my previous blog entry, you will understand why. This was spoken to me as i was talking to God on some stuff. I actually shared it with Kelvin too. Though i am not sure His grace actually lifts, in essence i can flow with what the writer is trying to say. I'm still amazed by You, Lord.
When The Grace Lifts
My grace is sufficient for you.2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:9 NAS
When God has "graced" you, you can handle just about any situation! Listen to Paul: "Three times I called upon the Lord...begged that it might depart from me; but He said to me, My grace (My favour and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger, enabling you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power...show themselves most effective in [your] weakness...So, for the sake of Christ, I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength)" ( 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 AMP). But there's something you should understand: when the grace lifts, it's God's way of getting you to recognise tha! t things are changing, and that it's time to consult Him as to your next move. Pay attention! Why? Because when the grace lifts we tend to become "ungracious" toward others, and risk tearing down valuable relationships we've spent our lives building. Don't let that happen to you. We're not talking about having a bad day in which you're irritable and impatient. We all have those. No, we're talking about reaching the place where your attitudes and actions consistently hurt others; when it's not an occasional thing, but a pattern.So, has the grace you've experienced lifted? Has an old season or relationship ended? Are you now hurting the situation more than helping? Ask God for fresh direction. Search His Word for wisdom as to your future. When the grace lifts, it's time to say, "Lord, what do You have in mind for me now?"
Bible-in-a-year Reading:Numbers 3-4:33,Matthew 5:27-37,Psalm 2, Proverbs 10:30-32
When The Grace Lifts
My grace is sufficient for you.2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:9 NAS
When God has "graced" you, you can handle just about any situation! Listen to Paul: "Three times I called upon the Lord...begged that it might depart from me; but He said to me, My grace (My favour and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger, enabling you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power...show themselves most effective in [your] weakness...So, for the sake of Christ, I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength)" ( 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 AMP). But there's something you should understand: when the grace lifts, it's God's way of getting you to recognise tha! t things are changing, and that it's time to consult Him as to your next move. Pay attention! Why? Because when the grace lifts we tend to become "ungracious" toward others, and risk tearing down valuable relationships we've spent our lives building. Don't let that happen to you. We're not talking about having a bad day in which you're irritable and impatient. We all have those. No, we're talking about reaching the place where your attitudes and actions consistently hurt others; when it's not an occasional thing, but a pattern.So, has the grace you've experienced lifted? Has an old season or relationship ended? Are you now hurting the situation more than helping? Ask God for fresh direction. Search His Word for wisdom as to your future. When the grace lifts, it's time to say, "Lord, what do You have in mind for me now?"
Bible-in-a-year Reading:Numbers 3-4:33,Matthew 5:27-37,Psalm 2, Proverbs 10:30-32
Monday, May 01, 2006
Takeaway
2Co 12:8 For this thing I besought the Lord three times, that it might depart from me.
2Co 12:9 And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may overshadow me.
Lord, i only know that You died to take away my pain. Any form of pain. Take it away Lord.
2Co 12:9 And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may overshadow me.
Lord, i only know that You died to take away my pain. Any form of pain. Take it away Lord.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
i thank you Father, that You hear me.
Today i made a deposit for my first car.. a second hand 3 year old honda integra. The price was really low, and in addition, it had so many bonuses like a added speaker and woofer system, engine air filters, support bars. It was definitely so much more powerful than another more expensive cleaner model me and my dad went to test drive on the same day. Since we had prayed the previous night that if God wanted me to have the car, He would open doors and the car would still be there, we decided to make the purchase. Though we did have hesitations with regards to the previous owner and whether he would have done any racing, we could not find faults with the car at all.. So, grace grace for my coming car. Great number plate too.. haha.. same number as my new squadron.
Been thinking a little. Cos of stuff that has happened in my life recently. Sometimes in life it is so hard to draw a fine line. There are so many fine lines that cant really be distinguished. Like, where's the line between faith and wisdom? or dreams and idealism? or courage and stupidity? maybe even love, romance or foolishness and possibly sexual harassment? One could say the only definite way is to listen to the Spirit. But sometimes, being real here, we do hear wrongly. Or sometimes we cannot tell at all. I guess many times we will only know when we get to heaven, if we really are still bothered by then.. Even with regards to my previous post, we still have to be careful with our reprimands, still have to consider for the ability of the person to take that criticism. Guess there are many ways to skin a cat so to speak.
I guess that's why i still need God. You hear me Daddy?
Been thinking a little. Cos of stuff that has happened in my life recently. Sometimes in life it is so hard to draw a fine line. There are so many fine lines that cant really be distinguished. Like, where's the line between faith and wisdom? or dreams and idealism? or courage and stupidity? maybe even love, romance or foolishness and possibly sexual harassment? One could say the only definite way is to listen to the Spirit. But sometimes, being real here, we do hear wrongly. Or sometimes we cannot tell at all. I guess many times we will only know when we get to heaven, if we really are still bothered by then.. Even with regards to my previous post, we still have to be careful with our reprimands, still have to consider for the ability of the person to take that criticism. Guess there are many ways to skin a cat so to speak.
I guess that's why i still need God. You hear me Daddy?
Daliy Devotional
Care Enough To Confront (1)
Speak the truth.Ephesians 4:25 NRS
Even when it's spoken in love, the truth can still create tension. That's why we'll do anything to avoid confrontation. It's also why our relationships die on the vine. Following the path of least resistance makes rivers (and people) lose their way because: (a) the problem always resurfaces; (b) untreated, it gets worse; (c) disappointment infects the relationship; (d) unexpressed anger leads to bitterness; (e) our love grows cold.
Avoiding confrontation means failing to use the tools God's given us to restore harmony. "Peace at any price" is a tactic of Satan. Anytime you care enough to confront somebody, he'll whisper, "Why bother? It'll just make trouble. It'll sort itself out." If you heed Satan's lies you'll kill the relationship for sure. The Bible says, "If your brother sins...show him his fault in private" ( Matthew 18:15 NAS). That can mean saying, "I love you too much to stand by while you work yourself to death, or ruin your health through lack of exercise and bad eating habits, or settle for too little." Or, "I care too much about our relationship to let it fizzle out." Speaking the truth in love means taking a risk. It requires two fundamental convictions. One: that honesty is more important than avoiding conflict. Two: that the other person's well-being is more important than their comfort level. The reason God says, "Speak the truth," is because any other approach just destroys relati! onships. So - is there somebody you need to talk to today? If so, pray, and then do it!
Bible-in-a-year Reading:1-2,Matthew 4:12-25,Psalm 94:1-11,Proverbs 10:24-26
Speak the truth.Ephesians 4:25 NRS
Even when it's spoken in love, the truth can still create tension. That's why we'll do anything to avoid confrontation. It's also why our relationships die on the vine. Following the path of least resistance makes rivers (and people) lose their way because: (a) the problem always resurfaces; (b) untreated, it gets worse; (c) disappointment infects the relationship; (d) unexpressed anger leads to bitterness; (e) our love grows cold.
Avoiding confrontation means failing to use the tools God's given us to restore harmony. "Peace at any price" is a tactic of Satan. Anytime you care enough to confront somebody, he'll whisper, "Why bother? It'll just make trouble. It'll sort itself out." If you heed Satan's lies you'll kill the relationship for sure. The Bible says, "If your brother sins...show him his fault in private" ( Matthew 18:15 NAS). That can mean saying, "I love you too much to stand by while you work yourself to death, or ruin your health through lack of exercise and bad eating habits, or settle for too little." Or, "I care too much about our relationship to let it fizzle out." Speaking the truth in love means taking a risk. It requires two fundamental convictions. One: that honesty is more important than avoiding conflict. Two: that the other person's well-being is more important than their comfort level. The reason God says, "Speak the truth," is because any other approach just destroys relati! onships. So - is there somebody you need to talk to today? If so, pray, and then do it!
Bible-in-a-year Reading:1-2,Matthew 4:12-25,Psalm 94:1-11,Proverbs 10:24-26
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Driving test
today i took my driving test.. and praise God i passed.. haha.. now time to look for a car! it was quite nervous at the beginning but everything went quite smoothly. Althought the instructor kept on opening the door to see if i had struck the kerb during parallel parking. I managed the circuits uneventfully though.. and it was on to forward driving..
this was where i got all my points. Although i mus say for most of them i didnt know when or where i got them.. haha.. jus went on though.. and guess what. i forgot where the entrance of the test centre was! haha.. When i caught sight of it, it was slightly late and i did not wanna turn into the wrong lane of the two-lane entrance, so i sorta moved past the centreline.. then a car opposite appeared and i suddenly stopped. Subsequently, i dragged the car into the test centre on 2nd gear hoping he didnt realise it.. he did.. haha.. that episode at the end of it earned me 4 or 6 points.. man.. had a total of 12 points.. not bad right.. haha
Thank you Jesus.
this was where i got all my points. Although i mus say for most of them i didnt know when or where i got them.. haha.. jus went on though.. and guess what. i forgot where the entrance of the test centre was! haha.. When i caught sight of it, it was slightly late and i did not wanna turn into the wrong lane of the two-lane entrance, so i sorta moved past the centreline.. then a car opposite appeared and i suddenly stopped. Subsequently, i dragged the car into the test centre on 2nd gear hoping he didnt realise it.. he did.. haha.. that episode at the end of it earned me 4 or 6 points.. man.. had a total of 12 points.. not bad right.. haha
Thank you Jesus.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Which mountain are Believers at?
Heb 12:17 For you know that afterward, when he (ESAU) desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected; for he did not find any place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears).
Heb 12:18 For you have not come to the mountain that might be touched and that burned with fire, nor to blackness and darkness and tempest,
Heb 12:19 and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words (which voice they who heard begged that a word should not be spoken to them any more,
Heb 12:20 for they could not endure the thing commanded, "And if so much as a beast should touch the mountain, it shall be stoned or thrust through with a dart,"
Heb 12:21 and so fearful was the sight that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake).
We have not come to Mount Sinai.. where Moses gave the Law. The Law of which was later instructed by God to be placed in the Ark, under the Mercy seat. God prefers mercy over judgement.
Heb 12:22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
Heb 12:23 to the general assembly and church of the first-born who are written in Heaven, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Heb 12:24 and to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.
Here God is called the Judge. It comforts us that He has judged us righteous in Jesus' blood. We have been made just/righteous men, and made perfect. His blood speaks better things than Abel's. Genesis 4:10
Heb 12:25 See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape, those who refused him that spoke on earth, much more we shall not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from Heaven,
Here, what He speaks, is the better things!
Heb 12:26 whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, "Yet once more I will not only shake the earth, but also the heavens."
Heb 12:27 And this word, "Yet once more," signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that have been made, so that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.
Heb 12:18 For you have not come to the mountain that might be touched and that burned with fire, nor to blackness and darkness and tempest,
Heb 12:19 and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words (which voice they who heard begged that a word should not be spoken to them any more,
Heb 12:20 for they could not endure the thing commanded, "And if so much as a beast should touch the mountain, it shall be stoned or thrust through with a dart,"
Heb 12:21 and so fearful was the sight that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake).
We have not come to Mount Sinai.. where Moses gave the Law. The Law of which was later instructed by God to be placed in the Ark, under the Mercy seat. God prefers mercy over judgement.
Heb 12:22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
Heb 12:23 to the general assembly and church of the first-born who are written in Heaven, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Heb 12:24 and to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.
Here God is called the Judge. It comforts us that He has judged us righteous in Jesus' blood. We have been made just/righteous men, and made perfect. His blood speaks better things than Abel's. Genesis 4:10
Heb 12:25 See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape, those who refused him that spoke on earth, much more we shall not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from Heaven,
Here, what He speaks, is the better things!
Heb 12:26 whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, "Yet once more I will not only shake the earth, but also the heavens."
Heb 12:27 And this word, "Yet once more," signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that have been made, so that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.
Here, when we listen to God, when we flow with Him, He shakes our lives. Shakes us of the things that can be removed, leaving the eternal things. Reminds me of wood, hay, straw, gold, silver, precious stones.
Heb 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear,
Heb 12:29 for also, "Our God is a consuming fire."
So let us have grace. It is by grace, that we serve God. Our fear of God should not be one of slavery fear. But of godly fear. It is by grace.
Monday, April 10, 2006
God Calls It Faith
Rom 14:22 Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Blessed is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.
Rom 14:23 But, the one doubting, if he eats, he has been condemned, because it is not of faith; and all that is not of faith is sin.
Know what God calls faith? He calls faith as not condemning ourselves. And when we condemn ourselves, we are not of faith, are doubting and are in sin.
So we see that our self works, our condemnation, is really sin. It's when we realise that God is big enough to forgive us, sent His Son on the cross to die for sinners as us. It's when we loose our false prides and accept His forgiveness, realising that nothing we can do can justify ourselves. That's when we are truly humble.
And God calls it faith.
Rom 14:23 But, the one doubting, if he eats, he has been condemned, because it is not of faith; and all that is not of faith is sin.
Know what God calls faith? He calls faith as not condemning ourselves. And when we condemn ourselves, we are not of faith, are doubting and are in sin.
So we see that our self works, our condemnation, is really sin. It's when we realise that God is big enough to forgive us, sent His Son on the cross to die for sinners as us. It's when we loose our false prides and accept His forgiveness, realising that nothing we can do can justify ourselves. That's when we are truly humble.
And God calls it faith.
My Graduation Speech
Good afternoon Comd FTS, Comd SBAB, CO 124 SQN, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to 124 RWC’s graduation ceremony. We would like to thank you for gracing us with your presence. It almost seems surreal as we the graduands arrive at this landmark occasion, an occasion that we have looked fervently to since the first day we signed on the dotted line a few years ago.
These few years have been eventful and fulfilling, not only training us in the professional skills and knowledge of a military pilot, but also molding us in character and personality. Whilst these wings that will be presented represent the culmination of our dreams and hard work, we will not forget that they also represent the invested authority and responsibility of the RSAF.
Perhaps this should really be called an appreciation ceremony as we sought to express our heartfelt appreciation to the people who have made this day possible. Outside the Air Force, we most definitely are indebted to our families and relations who give us their undying support to this day.
We would also like to thank Comd FTS for giving us the opportunity to fulfill our potential. Comd SBAB, for the organizational and command expertise to facilitate our training. CO 124 Sqn Ltc Lee Hock Hua for his continued guidance and decisions that were for our best interests. We will
also not forget his emphasis on looking at the big picture, at the commander’s intent and what we can do to value add to the Air Force.
Last but not least, we would also like to thank the instructors of 124 Sqn who displayed consummate professionalism and passion in their roles as teachers. As they say, if we were their kids, many a times we would already have felt the correction of a rod or a slap. Such was the patience we needed and received from them. Thank you.
We look forward to a most rewarding and exciting career. I remember reading an article once about the aid we gave to New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. It was a lasting impression imprinted on my heart when I read how an American military serviceman looked into the eyes of the Singaporean aircrew. Without a word said, those eyes were of intense
appreciation and gratitude. If that is what wearing our wings upon our hearts is, we would proudly and justly put them on, as we embark on our new journey today.
Without further ado, we would like to invite CO 124 LTC Lee Sir to say a few words.
Welcome to 124 RWC’s graduation ceremony. We would like to thank you for gracing us with your presence. It almost seems surreal as we the graduands arrive at this landmark occasion, an occasion that we have looked fervently to since the first day we signed on the dotted line a few years ago.
These few years have been eventful and fulfilling, not only training us in the professional skills and knowledge of a military pilot, but also molding us in character and personality. Whilst these wings that will be presented represent the culmination of our dreams and hard work, we will not forget that they also represent the invested authority and responsibility of the RSAF.
Perhaps this should really be called an appreciation ceremony as we sought to express our heartfelt appreciation to the people who have made this day possible. Outside the Air Force, we most definitely are indebted to our families and relations who give us their undying support to this day.
We would also like to thank Comd FTS for giving us the opportunity to fulfill our potential. Comd SBAB, for the organizational and command expertise to facilitate our training. CO 124 Sqn Ltc Lee Hock Hua for his continued guidance and decisions that were for our best interests. We will
also not forget his emphasis on looking at the big picture, at the commander’s intent and what we can do to value add to the Air Force.
Last but not least, we would also like to thank the instructors of 124 Sqn who displayed consummate professionalism and passion in their roles as teachers. As they say, if we were their kids, many a times we would already have felt the correction of a rod or a slap. Such was the patience we needed and received from them. Thank you.
We look forward to a most rewarding and exciting career. I remember reading an article once about the aid we gave to New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. It was a lasting impression imprinted on my heart when I read how an American military serviceman looked into the eyes of the Singaporean aircrew. Without a word said, those eyes were of intense
appreciation and gratitude. If that is what wearing our wings upon our hearts is, we would proudly and justly put them on, as we embark on our new journey today.
Without further ado, we would like to invite CO 124 LTC Lee Sir to say a few words.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
In Christ
Lincoln, don't let anybody tell you what you are. Don't let anybody tell you who you are. But only One may tell and say what you have become. Jesus bought you everything on the cross. He bought you glory. He bought you wealth, numbers, powers, commerce, wisdom, nobility, valor, stability, promotion, revelation, authority, privileges, advantages and so much more.
He has bought you to be in Him. In Christ. It's time to stand up and speak out what you are in Christ. Enlarge your tents. This year is going to be your year of acceleration, super abundance, and His Spirit filling in you. Glory!
He has bought you to be in Him. In Christ. It's time to stand up and speak out what you are in Christ. Enlarge your tents. This year is going to be your year of acceleration, super abundance, and His Spirit filling in you. Glory!
Saturday, April 08, 2006
God Has Been Faitful
God has been faithful in my life. Times we forget the little things, AND the big things that we have been blessed with. Times we forget to slow down and appreciate the goodness in our lives. I was in Bible Study the other day and trying hard not to think of the lousy stuff that got me down when my friend took me aback. He noted my new shoes and he told me, "Wow, new shoes.. you've really been blessed. Do you remember a time when you could not even afford a pair of shoes?" i didnt answer him. Not because i didnt agree, but because it hit me that he was right. A flood of memories went thru my mind about how i used to live off the coins in my drawer i used to keep all the change.
Not too long ago, another friend sent me a sms, telling me that she rejoiced with me when she saw how faithful God has been in my life. Think it was cos she saw how my dream has come true.. Sometimes i even forget it was my dream career. Come to think about it, God is still 100% in His record in my life. One down, two to go. CAN wait for it to come to pass.
Yest sermon was great once again. It's like so specific to our individual experiences. It even liberated me from a certain thinking. Now i understand that the pastors tell to look how we treat a certain relation cos it is in the context that we lived together with them. Living together brings whole new dynamics that would affect any relationship. Also, I realise that sometimes we go thru emotional pain cos we tend to worry too much. Have a poverty mentality. Like we are worried we will miss out on the best and settle for less. In Jesus name i wont.
Tmr my grad ceremony liao.. going to get my wings. Hopefully get leave on Tue. Then Wed go new squadron. Perhaps can take one week leave again? haha.. Pls Jesus. I hope. Hope does not disappoint.
Not too long ago, another friend sent me a sms, telling me that she rejoiced with me when she saw how faithful God has been in my life. Think it was cos she saw how my dream has come true.. Sometimes i even forget it was my dream career. Come to think about it, God is still 100% in His record in my life. One down, two to go. CAN wait for it to come to pass.
Yest sermon was great once again. It's like so specific to our individual experiences. It even liberated me from a certain thinking. Now i understand that the pastors tell to look how we treat a certain relation cos it is in the context that we lived together with them. Living together brings whole new dynamics that would affect any relationship. Also, I realise that sometimes we go thru emotional pain cos we tend to worry too much. Have a poverty mentality. Like we are worried we will miss out on the best and settle for less. In Jesus name i wont.
Tmr my grad ceremony liao.. going to get my wings. Hopefully get leave on Tue. Then Wed go new squadron. Perhaps can take one week leave again? haha.. Pls Jesus. I hope. Hope does not disappoint.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Surrender
Today i surrendered myself to God. Jus gave Him every part of me. I gave Him my heart again. This time i am not going to take it back.
Are you going through something today? God is with you right now. Right now He wants to lift you up. Deliver you out of your dead land. And He will make your dry land one that is living. A land that flows with milk and honey. He will make the ground in which you stand into the Promised Land. And your seed will be upon this good ground. He is faithful and unfailing Love.
I asked Him can i love one such that i would hurt that person? What is love? What keeps me in my words and deeds? This is what He told me. He filled me with His Spirit. And from my inside, He shed abroad love. True love. And He asked me this. Now, do you want to hurt anyone? I realised i loved with a different love. That with this love, i knew what to do, what not to do. He then told me. If you would receive this, know this. That I am Love. And I am wisdom. Love is wisdom, my son.
I declare today that i am a different man. That from today i will die to myself, my flesh and everyday i will live Christ in me. By faith i declare my righteousness. I declare my blessings, wisdom, understanding, shalom, prosperity, favor, love, spiritual walk.
I had a revelation as i read Isaiah 66. I once asked a leader. Where in the Bible is slaining? Is it somewhere in the Book? She told me, no. But some things are in the Spirit of God. Now i was reading Isaiah 66:16.For by fire and by His sword, The Lord will judge all flesh, and the slain of the Lord will be many.
As i read it, even though contextually, it was speaking of the Book of Revelation. Spiritually, this was what He told me. When you are slain under the laying of hands, power comes down. And i judge the flesh. Yes. In that moment, your flesh dies totally. In that moment, you rest complete in My Spirit. And many will be slain by Me.
Are you going through something today? God is with you right now. Right now He wants to lift you up. Deliver you out of your dead land. And He will make your dry land one that is living. A land that flows with milk and honey. He will make the ground in which you stand into the Promised Land. And your seed will be upon this good ground. He is faithful and unfailing Love.
I asked Him can i love one such that i would hurt that person? What is love? What keeps me in my words and deeds? This is what He told me. He filled me with His Spirit. And from my inside, He shed abroad love. True love. And He asked me this. Now, do you want to hurt anyone? I realised i loved with a different love. That with this love, i knew what to do, what not to do. He then told me. If you would receive this, know this. That I am Love. And I am wisdom. Love is wisdom, my son.
I declare today that i am a different man. That from today i will die to myself, my flesh and everyday i will live Christ in me. By faith i declare my righteousness. I declare my blessings, wisdom, understanding, shalom, prosperity, favor, love, spiritual walk.
I had a revelation as i read Isaiah 66. I once asked a leader. Where in the Bible is slaining? Is it somewhere in the Book? She told me, no. But some things are in the Spirit of God. Now i was reading Isaiah 66:16.For by fire and by His sword, The Lord will judge all flesh, and the slain of the Lord will be many.
As i read it, even though contextually, it was speaking of the Book of Revelation. Spiritually, this was what He told me. When you are slain under the laying of hands, power comes down. And i judge the flesh. Yes. In that moment, your flesh dies totally. In that moment, you rest complete in My Spirit. And many will be slain by Me.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Living death...
Past few services have really been so good for me.. It's like the pastors have opened up a new door in their teachings.. Like the teachings don jus stop short anymore.. Like they suddenly know that the common members are stuck at some level and they have come down to that level to minister and teach us...
Has not been an easy period for me. Life seemed to be ebbing away. Every other aspect in my life seemed to be falling in pieces. I even felt so far from God. Like i could not sense or hear Him like i usually could anymore. i really believe that during this time i really experienced death. Life is amazing.. the zoe God given life. But death really kills. Kills you from the inside. However i believe God showed me what it is to experience death for many reasons. Maybe one day in the future i can use this experience and help others.
Going thru tough times is never easy. But it builds character. Moulds us. And i believe i have grown. God has brought and is continually bringing me to a higher level. He has made me more desperate for Him. When one seeks and desires Him deep inside. With nothing left of himself. Truly nothing left. At ground zero, where one can go no lower, He reveals Himself and just overwhelms you.
Perhaps times are not right. Perhaps blessings are too great to handle. But i choose to believe in this God of Israel. God is the same God who opened the red sea. He is the same God who died on the cross for me. And He is still the same God who lives right now inside me. And i know that no matter what, He is in control. I can see on my level. He can see my whole life. And i am blessed. I am favored. This is my Jesus bought inheritance. Holy Spirit, i want to know You on a new level of intimacy.
Has not been an easy period for me. Life seemed to be ebbing away. Every other aspect in my life seemed to be falling in pieces. I even felt so far from God. Like i could not sense or hear Him like i usually could anymore. i really believe that during this time i really experienced death. Life is amazing.. the zoe God given life. But death really kills. Kills you from the inside. However i believe God showed me what it is to experience death for many reasons. Maybe one day in the future i can use this experience and help others.
Going thru tough times is never easy. But it builds character. Moulds us. And i believe i have grown. God has brought and is continually bringing me to a higher level. He has made me more desperate for Him. When one seeks and desires Him deep inside. With nothing left of himself. Truly nothing left. At ground zero, where one can go no lower, He reveals Himself and just overwhelms you.
Perhaps times are not right. Perhaps blessings are too great to handle. But i choose to believe in this God of Israel. God is the same God who opened the red sea. He is the same God who died on the cross for me. And He is still the same God who lives right now inside me. And i know that no matter what, He is in control. I can see on my level. He can see my whole life. And i am blessed. I am favored. This is my Jesus bought inheritance. Holy Spirit, i want to know You on a new level of intimacy.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
life..
i guess our experiences teach us things. Opens our eyes to new lessons. Every new person i meet, has a purpose in my life. i guess the past few months has really opened my eyes to people. To a certain extent, i have become more others oriented.
Everyone has insecurities. It's jus how much, and in what area. It's also whether we can see it or not. For some, it's right there for the world to see. Others, it's veiled behind an exterior. Exteriors can be behavior, looks, expressions, conservativeness, extrovertness, optimism, pessimism, even things of God.. confessions, belief systems.. almost anything.
but there's no wrong and no right i think. All things have become permissible. Even acceptable. It's jus a matter of whether it's profitable. seeing two people. They start of differently. But from their roots, they live different lives. Are different products. One beginning may seem better, but both profit in terms of development, character, etc.
i guess there's this is what Christ has bought us in this life.
I am the righteousness of God in Christ. Everything that Christ is, i am. Greater is He that lives in me, than he who is in the world. If God is for me, who can be against me. I have the mind of Christ. I have blessings, health, prosperity, shalom, wholeness. He is my Shepherd, i shall not want. I dont only have enough. I have everything.
Everyone has insecurities. It's jus how much, and in what area. It's also whether we can see it or not. For some, it's right there for the world to see. Others, it's veiled behind an exterior. Exteriors can be behavior, looks, expressions, conservativeness, extrovertness, optimism, pessimism, even things of God.. confessions, belief systems.. almost anything.
but there's no wrong and no right i think. All things have become permissible. Even acceptable. It's jus a matter of whether it's profitable. seeing two people. They start of differently. But from their roots, they live different lives. Are different products. One beginning may seem better, but both profit in terms of development, character, etc.
i guess there's this is what Christ has bought us in this life.
I am the righteousness of God in Christ. Everything that Christ is, i am. Greater is He that lives in me, than he who is in the world. If God is for me, who can be against me. I have the mind of Christ. I have blessings, health, prosperity, shalom, wholeness. He is my Shepherd, i shall not want. I dont only have enough. I have everything.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
The Victory is the Lord's
Finally i'm back.. what a queer feeling.. You would think that i would feel elated or something getting my wings. But i would say the emotion was more diluted than expected. After the flight, it just felt like any other flight. I jus felt... normal. I guess it could be said the same about people becoming pastors.. haha.. well, that's one dream down, two to go. Though i recognise that this is only the beginning of my career..
Bible Study yesterday was great for me. Three weeks in Pekan Baru, i didnt have any church to go to. There were time i had it rough in PK. The amount of work needed to be done, the work rate that had to be produced. It pushes any man to his limits i think. Some things cannot be said.. Later it jus becomes numb. There was once when i felt down.. and of everything i read, this one verse stood out for me. The victory is the Lord's. Somewhere in Proverbs. When i read that, it was like life rose up within me. Stress left me in that instant. I realised that the work i was doing.. the victory was the Lord's. It was His to sustain, His to achieve.
Yesterday during worship. I broke out in tears. The devil had been knocking me around. When the song began.. My righteousness.. My holiness.. Emmanuel, living in me... i was touched in my heart how Jesus still loves me, still lives in me. And that forevermore, i was His righteousness and holiness.. How He was the keeper of my heart, and still the lover of my soul. The song said.. To You alone i praise.. and make Your glory known. Never have the words taken so much meaning to me. It was like words from my heart. We fight FROM victory ground. The victory is the Lord's.
Bible Study yesterday was great for me. Three weeks in Pekan Baru, i didnt have any church to go to. There were time i had it rough in PK. The amount of work needed to be done, the work rate that had to be produced. It pushes any man to his limits i think. Some things cannot be said.. Later it jus becomes numb. There was once when i felt down.. and of everything i read, this one verse stood out for me. The victory is the Lord's. Somewhere in Proverbs. When i read that, it was like life rose up within me. Stress left me in that instant. I realised that the work i was doing.. the victory was the Lord's. It was His to sustain, His to achieve.
Yesterday during worship. I broke out in tears. The devil had been knocking me around. When the song began.. My righteousness.. My holiness.. Emmanuel, living in me... i was touched in my heart how Jesus still loves me, still lives in me. And that forevermore, i was His righteousness and holiness.. How He was the keeper of my heart, and still the lover of my soul. The song said.. To You alone i praise.. and make Your glory known. Never have the words taken so much meaning to me. It was like words from my heart. We fight FROM victory ground. The victory is the Lord's.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
It gets tougher..
hey i guess even ladies enjoy the smile and the compliment when in a inoffensive manner.. though sometimes not always the look and wink.. right? haha.. i'll be in indo till the 23th..
Meantime, training is getting more intensive, with the sorties gearing up towards planning for more complex missions like war scenarios. The amount of detail that goes into the planning is tremendous. Not to mention the scenario injects that the instructor "simulates"in flight. That multiplies the stress level during flight and squeezes all the brain juice out of us..
Been reading Romans 8.. I have the Spirit living in me. For those who already have, they dont need to hope for. But in hoping for things i do not yet have, i wait confidently and expectantly. Nothing can separate me from the love of God. Not sin. Not condemnation. He has reunited me with the Spirit by whom i call out Abba Father.
Meantime, training is getting more intensive, with the sorties gearing up towards planning for more complex missions like war scenarios. The amount of detail that goes into the planning is tremendous. Not to mention the scenario injects that the instructor "simulates"in flight. That multiplies the stress level during flight and squeezes all the brain juice out of us..
Been reading Romans 8.. I have the Spirit living in me. For those who already have, they dont need to hope for. But in hoping for things i do not yet have, i wait confidently and expectantly. Nothing can separate me from the love of God. Not sin. Not condemnation. He has reunited me with the Spirit by whom i call out Abba Father.
Friday, March 10, 2006
One week in Indonesia
have been a week and a half in indonesia already.. but it seems like i have been here so long.. so much work to do.. one wouldnt think that one could function with this amount of sleep..
Anyway, hope i can overcome my problems in flying.. once again its nothing to do with handling but processing in flight..
Thankful whenever the weekends come that offer an opportunity to relax and take my mind off work for a while.
One thing i noticed though.. indonesian girls seem braver than Singaporean girls.. haha.. they look you in the eye, smile, wink at you and even tell you that you are handsome.. hahaha..
Anyway, hope i can overcome my problems in flying.. once again its nothing to do with handling but processing in flight..
Thankful whenever the weekends come that offer an opportunity to relax and take my mind off work for a while.
One thing i noticed though.. indonesian girls seem braver than Singaporean girls.. haha.. they look you in the eye, smile, wink at you and even tell you that you are handsome.. hahaha..
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Audience of One
I come on my knees
To lay down before you
Bringing all that I am
Longing only to know you
Seeking your face
And not only your hand
I find you embracing me
Just as I am
And I lift these songs
To you and you alone
As I sing to you
In my praises make your home
Chrous:
To my audience of one
You are Father, and you are Son
As your spirit flows free,
Let it find within me
A heart that beats to praise you.
And now just to know you more
Has become my great reward
To see your kingdom come
And your will be done
I only desire to be yours,
Lord
So what could I bring
To honor your majesty
What song could I sing
That would move the heart of royalty
And all that I have
Is the life that you’ve given me
So Lord let me live for you
My song with humility
And Lord as the love song
Of my life is played
I have one desire
To bring glory to your name
Chorus
And we lift these songs
To you and you alone
As we sing to you
In our praises make your home
Chorus
To lay down before you
Bringing all that I am
Longing only to know you
Seeking your face
And not only your hand
I find you embracing me
Just as I am
And I lift these songs
To you and you alone
As I sing to you
In my praises make your home
Chrous:
To my audience of one
You are Father, and you are Son
As your spirit flows free,
Let it find within me
A heart that beats to praise you.
And now just to know you more
Has become my great reward
To see your kingdom come
And your will be done
I only desire to be yours,
Lord
So what could I bring
To honor your majesty
What song could I sing
That would move the heart of royalty
And all that I have
Is the life that you’ve given me
So Lord let me live for you
My song with humility
And Lord as the love song
Of my life is played
I have one desire
To bring glory to your name
Chorus
And we lift these songs
To you and you alone
As we sing to you
In our praises make your home
Chorus
Worry not..
have been reading Kenneth Hagin's book recently. And been enjoying being able to read the book on my way to work as i have been night flying and only reaching work in the early afternoon..
amazing how when God wants to tell me somthing, He will jus fill my senses with what it is. And really it is only when i am looking, seeking or searching that i see and hear it. Like the stars that are always there even in the day sky, God is surely always there with me. He is eternal and His heart is for me. If God is for me, who can be against me? He loves me with the love He loves Jesus. And just as Jesus declared that His Father was with Him, my Abba Father is always with me.
I read in the book.. about Jacob, Joseph and Benjamin. Which was what i wrote in my prev blog.. And i also read verse after verse of not worrying for tomottow, which i have been seeing jus everywhere! In my conversations, in my other readings, even in my friends' msn messages.
So i lay down my life. That my life may be Christ living in me and no longer i who live. Lord, quicken my faith, shower me with your goodness, free my mind unto your truths and revelations, and open my mind with knowledge and understanding. Let Your glory, Your goodness come before me, and my paths be of righteousness, every step being in the kingdom of God, in the Holy of Holies.
amazing how when God wants to tell me somthing, He will jus fill my senses with what it is. And really it is only when i am looking, seeking or searching that i see and hear it. Like the stars that are always there even in the day sky, God is surely always there with me. He is eternal and His heart is for me. If God is for me, who can be against me? He loves me with the love He loves Jesus. And just as Jesus declared that His Father was with Him, my Abba Father is always with me.
I read in the book.. about Jacob, Joseph and Benjamin. Which was what i wrote in my prev blog.. And i also read verse after verse of not worrying for tomottow, which i have been seeing jus everywhere! In my conversations, in my other readings, even in my friends' msn messages.
So i lay down my life. That my life may be Christ living in me and no longer i who live. Lord, quicken my faith, shower me with your goodness, free my mind unto your truths and revelations, and open my mind with knowledge and understanding. Let Your glory, Your goodness come before me, and my paths be of righteousness, every step being in the kingdom of God, in the Holy of Holies.
Sunday, February 19, 2006
new shoes
today was my birthday. well i started it off not feeling that well. but the day turned out really fruitful...
my cg brought me shopping for a new pair of shoes. Cos apparently a lot of people hate my present pair.. haha.. said its too conservative.
i really had to open my mind to the cg's suggestions.. haha.. so unused to it. I never thought i would wear shoes like that but i trusted them when they said i would get used to it. And it made sense to me i needed to get out of this comfort zone.
in the end, with the help of a lady and a guy from new cre, it was narrowed down to a pair of brown or a pair of white shoes. White leather shoes! cant believe it i settled for that.. haha..
but really thankful to the cg for the gift. well, 5-6 guys cant be wrong right? haha.. i'll find out soon i guess..
my cg brought me shopping for a new pair of shoes. Cos apparently a lot of people hate my present pair.. haha.. said its too conservative.
i really had to open my mind to the cg's suggestions.. haha.. so unused to it. I never thought i would wear shoes like that but i trusted them when they said i would get used to it. And it made sense to me i needed to get out of this comfort zone.
in the end, with the help of a lady and a guy from new cre, it was narrowed down to a pair of brown or a pair of white shoes. White leather shoes! cant believe it i settled for that.. haha..
but really thankful to the cg for the gift. well, 5-6 guys cant be wrong right? haha.. i'll find out soon i guess..
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Benjamin Generation
Indeed God turns around all things for our good. Was reading Ben Gen on my way to work yest. And it was giving me life. Giving me wisdom. Then and there.
I read about how Jacob thought that he was about to lose Benjamin. But Joseph was asking for Benjamin not to hurt him but to bless and love him. At that point of time, with what Jacob had lost with Rachel, how much he must have cried out to God to not let him lose Benjamin. To him, how much it must have hurt, how much it must have felt that he was losing everything.
But the grace of God is amazing. Joseph is a picture of Christ. He was betrayed, went to prison, the pits, and ascended the throne to be the Redeemer, the Savior of His family and people. And this Jesus Christ, bore my sins and my shame. He saw me as i am, saw me as who i will be, and took me, accepted me and loved me. He says i am His righteousness! He says i am blessed, favored and loved.
This Joseph called upon Benjamin. Like Jesus calls upon me, calls upon His Benjamin Generation. And i will have 5 times more! This year will be even better! The best year i will experience! A year of acceleration. I believe.
Lord forgive me. And quicken me. Let my faith be of You. Let my focus be on You. Let my mind be simple in the things of Christ, and become the mind of Christ. Thank you Jesus.
I read about how Jacob thought that he was about to lose Benjamin. But Joseph was asking for Benjamin not to hurt him but to bless and love him. At that point of time, with what Jacob had lost with Rachel, how much he must have cried out to God to not let him lose Benjamin. To him, how much it must have hurt, how much it must have felt that he was losing everything.
But the grace of God is amazing. Joseph is a picture of Christ. He was betrayed, went to prison, the pits, and ascended the throne to be the Redeemer, the Savior of His family and people. And this Jesus Christ, bore my sins and my shame. He saw me as i am, saw me as who i will be, and took me, accepted me and loved me. He says i am His righteousness! He says i am blessed, favored and loved.
This Joseph called upon Benjamin. Like Jesus calls upon me, calls upon His Benjamin Generation. And i will have 5 times more! This year will be even better! The best year i will experience! A year of acceleration. I believe.
Lord forgive me. And quicken me. Let my faith be of You. Let my focus be on You. Let my mind be simple in the things of Christ, and become the mind of Christ. Thank you Jesus.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
The best decision..
Sometimes the best decision doesnt necessarily mean it's the easiest. Sometimes it can be the hardest and most painful. I think i found that out recently.
Still, i was believing the word of a prophet.. i was believing the sermon preached, and the counsel of godly friends. So i know, the Holy Spirit will come upon me and prosper me. And i will be established. And become another man.
Only God knows the purposes and ends of what we go through. But i believe it is good. And i will stand and see the salvation of my Lord.
Still, i was believing the word of a prophet.. i was believing the sermon preached, and the counsel of godly friends. So i know, the Holy Spirit will come upon me and prosper me. And i will be established. And become another man.
Only God knows the purposes and ends of what we go through. But i believe it is good. And i will stand and see the salvation of my Lord.
Saturday, February 04, 2006
I am Loved by God
Recently i have been bothered by a particular area of my life, not knowing how to approach it, and what to do.. Then yesterday i picked up my mp3 player again and started listening to sermons regarding the issue once more. I had listened to it before but i felt maybe this time things i hear would mean differently. And it did.
It was as if the sermon was talking about my situation exactly. Like PP was using my scenario to teach about the subject. Needless to say it was speaking to me. I only listened halfway before i reached campus.
During campus, the message preached was to only believe. And that all things are made beautiful in their time. To see the things we want in our lives and believe. On my way home, on the bus alone, i picked up my player and continued listening. This time the sermon sounded even more like PP was talkin about me..
At that time, i received a message from my friend. She told me that believing we were loved by God was so important to our receiving. And that i was loved. i thanked her and said it was timely. She replied that it was sent to her friend not too long ago and indeed as per today's message, all things were made beautiful in its time.
Then this morning, gg to my daily devotional, this was the title of it.. "I'm Loved by God"
You are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned...For I am the Lord, your God...you are precious and honoured in My sight, and...I love you" ( Isaiah 43:1-4 NIV).
It was as if the sermon was talking about my situation exactly. Like PP was using my scenario to teach about the subject. Needless to say it was speaking to me. I only listened halfway before i reached campus.
During campus, the message preached was to only believe. And that all things are made beautiful in their time. To see the things we want in our lives and believe. On my way home, on the bus alone, i picked up my player and continued listening. This time the sermon sounded even more like PP was talkin about me..
At that time, i received a message from my friend. She told me that believing we were loved by God was so important to our receiving. And that i was loved. i thanked her and said it was timely. She replied that it was sent to her friend not too long ago and indeed as per today's message, all things were made beautiful in its time.
Then this morning, gg to my daily devotional, this was the title of it.. "I'm Loved by God"
You are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned...For I am the Lord, your God...you are precious and honoured in My sight, and...I love you" ( Isaiah 43:1-4 NIV).
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Sacrificial Love
got my promotion today.. well now my golden bar is not too lonely on my shoulders.. haha..
well i was reading my daily devotional today and it was talkin about love.. reading my blog then, it reminded me of some truths i learned and wrote here in my blog on the 1 nov 2005... what a reminder.. Sacrificial love...
here's the devotional...
Sacrificial Love
Anyone who sacrifices...will get it all back a hundred times over.Matthew 19:29 TM
Sacrificial love is about work, not play; it's about becoming a servant, not a hero. Jesus said, "Whoever wants to be great must become a servant" ( Mark 10:43-45 TM). You can give without loving, but you can't love without giving. Real fulfilment can't be found in self-centredness. One Christian leader writes: "When I set about the task of loving, I usually end up giving instead of receiving. Love inevitably costs me three commodities that are most precious - my time, energy and money. I don't part with these easily...because I have them in limited quantities...It's time to strip away the false glamour that the world (and sometimes the church) puts on loving, and tell the truth: true love is sacrificial."
Colette Bocchino says, "When I get up each morning, I remind myself that today I may be called upon to give more love, more care and more patience than I get back. In times of sickness and hardship I'm required to do this for weeks or months on end. But then it's my turn and God gives it back, either through my family or someone else. Either way it always comes back in an amount equal to my need." Peter wondered if it was all worthwhile when he asked Jesus, "'We have left everything and followed You. What do we get out of it?' Jesus replied, 'Anyone who sacrifices...because of Me will get it all back a hundred times over'" ( Matthew 19:29 TM). Furthermore, "God...will not forget...the love you have shown" ( Hebrews 6:10 NIV). Sacrificial love may cost you, but gives back so much more.
Bible-in-a-year Reading:Romans 12-14, Luke 7:24-35,Psalm 107:33-43,Proverbs 3:27-28
well i was reading my daily devotional today and it was talkin about love.. reading my blog then, it reminded me of some truths i learned and wrote here in my blog on the 1 nov 2005... what a reminder.. Sacrificial love...
here's the devotional...
Sacrificial Love
Anyone who sacrifices...will get it all back a hundred times over.Matthew 19:29 TM
Sacrificial love is about work, not play; it's about becoming a servant, not a hero. Jesus said, "Whoever wants to be great must become a servant" ( Mark 10:43-45 TM). You can give without loving, but you can't love without giving. Real fulfilment can't be found in self-centredness. One Christian leader writes: "When I set about the task of loving, I usually end up giving instead of receiving. Love inevitably costs me three commodities that are most precious - my time, energy and money. I don't part with these easily...because I have them in limited quantities...It's time to strip away the false glamour that the world (and sometimes the church) puts on loving, and tell the truth: true love is sacrificial."
Colette Bocchino says, "When I get up each morning, I remind myself that today I may be called upon to give more love, more care and more patience than I get back. In times of sickness and hardship I'm required to do this for weeks or months on end. But then it's my turn and God gives it back, either through my family or someone else. Either way it always comes back in an amount equal to my need." Peter wondered if it was all worthwhile when he asked Jesus, "'We have left everything and followed You. What do we get out of it?' Jesus replied, 'Anyone who sacrifices...because of Me will get it all back a hundred times over'" ( Matthew 19:29 TM). Furthermore, "God...will not forget...the love you have shown" ( Hebrews 6:10 NIV). Sacrificial love may cost you, but gives back so much more.
Bible-in-a-year Reading:Romans 12-14, Luke 7:24-35,Psalm 107:33-43,Proverbs 3:27-28
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
dropping it.
when you're thankful, you're grateful, and living in grace. Grace is unearned, undeserved, unmerited favor. So i wanna live in grace.
The more important something is, the more important it is to commit it unto God, and not pick it up ourselves. Which is so easy. Still, i believe He can change us and mold us, prospering our mistakes along the way.
Thank you Jesus.
The more important something is, the more important it is to commit it unto God, and not pick it up ourselves. Which is so easy. Still, i believe He can change us and mold us, prospering our mistakes along the way.
Thank you Jesus.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Secret Place
went for the leaders' meeting today. I believe that God is awakenng my dreams and desires once more.. the ones that are truly in my heart, that truly give me joy and peace. What an amazing preaching on digging deep from the well, pressing in.. and the secret place... from the secret place stems forth every external, supernatural blessing.
Today He also showed me His love for me. He gave Kelvin remembrance of me at the same time i was going thru somethin.. I initially didnt see it that way, but He convinced me with another act of love later..
God you know i want only the things You want for me. Guide me in wisdom and truth, Lord. Thank You for resurrecting certain desires in my heart. Now i jus have to wait on You.
Today He also showed me His love for me. He gave Kelvin remembrance of me at the same time i was going thru somethin.. I initially didnt see it that way, but He convinced me with another act of love later..
God you know i want only the things You want for me. Guide me in wisdom and truth, Lord. Thank You for resurrecting certain desires in my heart. Now i jus have to wait on You.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Evidence of God
One said you have to save yourself. Another said He will save you.
One said to attain knowledge. Another said to ask of Him and He will give.
One said do good to go to heaven. Another said He has given done everything for you.
One died for himself. Another died for the sinners.
One attained his anointing under a tree. Another died on His tree to give His anointing to the world.
The world is full of evidences of Jesus Christ, if the world would only open its eyes. Even Chinese practices are seen to originate from Scripture.. written 4000 years ago. The three joss sticks - a picture of the Holy Trinity. The single joss stick - a picture of one God. The manner of moving them - stated as the heave and wave offering in the Bible.
Everything is red. Why? Cos it originated to tell the story of the coming of the shedding of His blood. The couplets on the lamp posts from the application of blood on the door post to save Israel from the plague.
Even Chinese characters show their origin from God.
Thank you Lord for your mercy to me. For being kind to me. Your grace is more than sufficient for all my needs. And i hold on to Your promise.
One said to attain knowledge. Another said to ask of Him and He will give.
One said do good to go to heaven. Another said He has given done everything for you.
One died for himself. Another died for the sinners.
One attained his anointing under a tree. Another died on His tree to give His anointing to the world.
The world is full of evidences of Jesus Christ, if the world would only open its eyes. Even Chinese practices are seen to originate from Scripture.. written 4000 years ago. The three joss sticks - a picture of the Holy Trinity. The single joss stick - a picture of one God. The manner of moving them - stated as the heave and wave offering in the Bible.
Everything is red. Why? Cos it originated to tell the story of the coming of the shedding of His blood. The couplets on the lamp posts from the application of blood on the door post to save Israel from the plague.
Even Chinese characters show their origin from God.
Thank you Lord for your mercy to me. For being kind to me. Your grace is more than sufficient for all my needs. And i hold on to Your promise.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
i believe
I do not know many things, and how You mean for things to be. Sometimes things jus don seem like they are going well. But i do know that You are good and Your mercies, grace and favor towards me are abounding. Whatever happens, i believe..
Sunday, January 01, 2006
favour..
really have been so favoured by God recently.. i havent flown in a week, but still graded pretty well on my flight on thurs.. plus, i did rather well in my system brief after that.. which really was only so cos God had turned around the bad things i had experienced in the past for good. Time and chance truly happens to all men. If i had known very little, but the instructors only quized me the stuff i knew, i would be seen as good. And if i had known almost everythin, but the instructor asked only the things i didnt know, i would be seen as bad wouldnt i..
2006 is meant to be a year of following the leading of the Holy Spirit, according to PP. I really believe and wanna flow with this. Already i am experiencing more of this end 2005..
Thank you Lord for the experiences You are giving me right now. And the peace and joy i am enjoying..
2006 is meant to be a year of following the leading of the Holy Spirit, according to PP. I really believe and wanna flow with this. Already i am experiencing more of this end 2005..
Thank you Lord for the experiences You are giving me right now. And the peace and joy i am enjoying..
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