Man of Sorrow

It has been 10 days now and I'm just blown away by the numerous revelations and God-moments, usually in the quiet and alone times with Him.

Just this weekend, a prayed-over verse I picked up just shook me all over.

"Let there be stillness in your soul, so that I can speak to you."

And I thought I have always been spending time being still, but it is a difference of being physically still and being still inwardly. The mind is a whole realm in itself, even the greatest and positive thinking mind can be thrown off by the Devil, also less known as the Accuser. It is so apt that God reminds us, "love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your mind..."

For sure He has reasons for that sequence of desiring from us, first the heart and the mind and so on. God can be seen as legalistic or demanding if one cannot comprehend an authentic love relationship.

But for those who have truely fallen on love with Jesus and loving Him today through and in everyday living, we being single or married are never meant to be alone. Cause Christ is our Greatest Romance.

It's only a matter of being aware of it and immersing oneself into that revelation of a relationship with Jesus, who is coming back.

The last 10 days was spent wondering why every attendee in wrpf wants to return, now i've bought it. I'll come back again, symbolically to remind myself to give devoted (time and myself) to Christ.

Judging from updates and insta photos, cell seems to be bonded and bonding. This is the harvest of the Lord, and I know for sure He will take care of everyone of them. I just have to hear Him and avail myself to what He wants to do.

"Lord speak, for your servant is listening."

Jesus at the center of it all

Pastor Yoy had a stopover yesterday. Definitely anointed voice and man of God.

1 take away from Him: In all things, let Jesus be the center.

Amen.

Chinese New Year and Faith

It was just another Chinese New Year.

It was the same process, same rituals all over again.

Things are just getting worse as the days go by.

Personally, time is just never enough.

God.

Church.

Ministry.

Cell.

Family.

Friends.

Studies.

All of them fighting for that 24 hours I have in a day (not to mention my sleep!)...

A friend advised me to find rest in Him, intentionally seek time out with God.

And that I realized, is something I have not been doing for a very very long time...

That personal time with Jesus.

I am not ashamed to blog about it, neither am I proud to say I am slacking...

But it reminds me, how we are living our faith by Grace and not the try to live righteously...

Leading on from here, I never knew about Pastor RT's case until the news reached my ears...

Did a little read up earlier. It is very very saddening.

Pastor RT: I am not sure what you have shared but I know our standards are not of this world. Neither shall we be judged by the standards of this world which does not know the greatness of the Lord God whom we worship.

Be it a pastor who has made a mistake over the pulpit or in their personal lives or in one way or another. Let us (Christians and fellow believers in the Lord Jesus Christ) reflect upon this case-in-point.

-Who are we to judge?

No doubt we can see that it is wrong...

but what does the Bible say? What would Jesus do?

I will not attempt to give you an answer and I believe if you go into the Word, you will find the answer.

And yes, to all of you out there who do not yet know Jesus.

HE who hung and died on the Cross, loves you.

How much? When you realize how much He loves you, nothing else matters!

And yes, if you have to experience Him, the post above will not apply to you as it is my heartfelt thoughts to my fellow believers.

Yet, you are always welcomed to know Jesus! =)

Xin Nian Kuai Le!

Just a little bit more

Dear God, thank You for everything.

I'll never thank You, until I look back at what You have done for me.

I know You are faithful.

I know You are ever unchanging.

Today...just today...

As you smiled back at me,

it totally lit up my life.

Not that I am cooking up a big hoo-ha,

but that meant a lot to me.

O Lord, let all my desires

be nothing but Your will alone.

And as I walk this narrow road,

in the knowledge of Your great Love,

I will fear nothing. Nothing.

=)

God my strength

It's 330am in the morning...

I think I passed my bedtime and now I can't sleep argh!

Went to watch Night at the Museum 2 just now, not too bad.

Week's been pretty good. I must say, I'm starting to like this stay-home-no-work life haha...

Quite a few events that perked my week: Nic's "surprise" birthday; A new aircon for me; Catching up with old friend... Guess I have also been experiencing some emotional roller coaster...

I mean, come on, who doesn't? You try staying at home for 3 weeks!! =D Just kidding...

Been led to read the book of Ecclesiastes for the past weeks, interesting book...

Can't wait to see what God wants to reveal...maybe Everything is meaningless hahaha...

Well on a side note for all you faithful readers =)

Maybe things just will never work out, maybe not in this life time.

What if God wanted it to be this way? What do you think?

A broken bridge that will never be mended...You'll know what I mean =)

Never mind all that. God still loves you and me the same =)

YAWNS!!! Good night peeps!

Thanksgiving

It was a tiring, long yet beautiful weekend. 

Thank You God.

Details won't be put here but I want to live my life constantly thanking God for the things He has done for me.

Some thing on the other hand are not so good, but Jesus I have learnt to thank You as well and to put my hope only in You.

I shall look forth ahead and no turning back, 

Jesus is my help in times of need.

Amen.

Passion

Today was AGM after combined service.

Overall, I felt really discouraged by the session.

Since I'm blogging here, I will post my thoughts with utmost frankness.

Point 1 - I agree that times are down and bad and the whole world is going nuts over how to survive another day. But what about us as Christians? Do we need to worry like the world does? Did Jesus not feed the 5000 and even the 4000 on another occasion? If it is not known to anyone, Jesus actually needed more bread and fish to feed the 4000 than the 5000!

So what do I think about the economy and budgetting? 

Yes I agree we need prudence! We need to know how every cent is spent in the church to prevent anyone from falling into temptation by money, BUT let us not be blinded by the constraints of the economy. Let us stop worrying so much about how the economy will affect our church's progress.

You and me serve GOD, not money. So beat it Devil, you shall have no stronghold in our Church in JESUS' NAME!

Point 2 - Want to know how many salvations and attendees for the events, especially for the youth? I would say please look back and if anyone does not remember, it WAS reported that Le Grande had 60 visitors and 6 salvations!

If you are reading my posts and wondering why the over-reacted posts, it's simply because I cannot stand the questions asked during AGM and I was the chairman of Le Grande. 

I feel hurt by the judgemental criticisms/comments/remarks/questions.

Here's my views for whoever is interested:

1 - Tell me any events ever in WRPF history that had 6 salvations during the event itself. I can hardly remember. If you do, please tag me and remind me. I will thank God for that and keep it in my heart.

2 - Tell me is it a rationale to compare dollar for every soul saved? Then can anyone explain why events that costs tens of thousands cannot gain more souls that 1 Le Grande which costed about 3k?

3 - Tell me if I am wrong, that the youths and Young Adults did not put their efforts into the 2 events? I still remembered Le Papillon's organisers in Church the night before, trying to rush out every detail to make sure the event would be presentable. And Le Grande, does anyone know how many people were involved and how much manpower was put into it? 

Seriously I have so much more to blast out here but I refuse to. For the Glory of God and may God have mercy on me, I pray that we are doing our individual best for God and not stand one side criticising what others are doing for God and forgetting what they are really trying to achieve. 

I thought AGM was all about God's House and His business.

Yet today it felt like a circus to me; a joke. 

I hope we did not have any visitors sitting in today, may God forgive us for our ignorance.

Finally to my dear readers, I hope to let you understand that I believe in using every effort to reach out and win souls for God, no matter what the cost! 

And that our lives would show how true our faith is in Christ. No need for evaluation. God sees our hearts and He will know. So why not start living out our lives the way God wants us to!

Higher

Jesus was raised from the dead by God.

God can do the same for my finances, for my work/studies and even my relationships.

He can do the same for you too.

He can set you free from your sins.

Do you want Him to?

God bless!

Easter

Today is Easter. This week was remembrance of Jesus' death and resurrection.

I am reminded once again of His great Love, Agape love that supercedes everything.

Jesus loves me this I know,

For the Bible tells me so.

This week went by really quick since it was a 4 day work week.

Got to see how God worked in my camp with my friends.

I pray that one day, they will come to know You Jesus.

On a side note, I was speaking to A Mary today and heard a news that kind of surprised me.

I don't know how I will handle it but I guess God has a plan =)

Jesus loves you and me!

The reason I live

And this day, I dedicate this post to You.

You who came to this world;

To take all my sin and shame;

To make a way for me;

Irregardless of who I am or what I had done;

You loved me and You still love me.

This is for You, Lord Jesus!

The Radical

Luke 9:23-24 says:

Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it. But whoever loses his life for me will save it."

I've not been going after the things God has wanted me to.

Maybe I've not been going after these with the right heart.

Whatever it is, I want to do what the verse says, deny myself and take up my cross daily and follow Jesus.

Even if it means to make a decision that displeases everyone else.

Dear God, be my source of help.