How many times have you actually counted God's blessings? There was a Sunday School song that taught us to count our blessings, name them one by one. When I heard such a testimony, deep in my heart, I just wanted to name that blessing a special blessing. Why? Because I heard it from someone who just came to believe in Him and that it happened in his birthday!!
Brother, remember this.. when we thought there was no other way, when we thought that we are hopeless, when we thought that God has left us.. lo and behold, He will move His hand! He always works in ways that we cannot see or comprehend. He is always there by our side.
Bible says give thanks in all circumstances. At the same time, we need to see God bigger than any obstacles or problems that we are facing. How great is our God! Sing with me how great is our God!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
He is Alive
This year's Easter has been one of the very best of all I've ever had. Though was down with some hiccups here and there, I'm glad He has manifested Himself in ways that feeble mind could comprehend and ponder. I am reminded about the significance of Easter, how about you? What is Easter to you? Well, I presume that your answer could be one of the following :-
(a) I don't really know. My family celebrates it every year. I just follow.
(b) Well, all I know is that Jesus suffered and was resurrected on this day.
(c) It is just another festival whereby we remember the resurrection of Christ.
(d) None of the above.
(e) All of the above except (d)
If you choose from options (a), (b), or (c), at least you know there is a reason why we celebrate Easter. If you choose (d), I would say that you're simply being indifferent. If you answer (e), well you're just too busy to think of an answer that would convince me that you really understand the true meaning of Easter.
I couldn't help but to write this blog. You know, it all starts with us knowing who Jesus really. When you know who Jesus is, you will be able to understand the significance of Easter, and even Christmas or any event that is related to Him. Easter is just one event that helps us to recognise Jesus. As children of God, we have to know and understand
(1) the birth of Jesus
(2) the suffering of Jesus
(3) the death of Jesus
(4) the resurrection of Jesus
(5) the second coming of Jesus
We all know that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. Then we are told that Good Friday is all about the death of Jesus, and Easter Sunday is about the resurrection of Jesus. What about the rest? All these events draw us back to knowing who Jesus really is. Now, aren't we glad we are serving a God who is very much like us and who is alive today!!
(a) I don't really know. My family celebrates it every year. I just follow.
(b) Well, all I know is that Jesus suffered and was resurrected on this day.
(c) It is just another festival whereby we remember the resurrection of Christ.
(d) None of the above.
(e) All of the above except (d)
If you choose from options (a), (b), or (c), at least you know there is a reason why we celebrate Easter. If you choose (d), I would say that you're simply being indifferent. If you answer (e), well you're just too busy to think of an answer that would convince me that you really understand the true meaning of Easter.
I couldn't help but to write this blog. You know, it all starts with us knowing who Jesus really. When you know who Jesus is, you will be able to understand the significance of Easter, and even Christmas or any event that is related to Him. Easter is just one event that helps us to recognise Jesus. As children of God, we have to know and understand
(1) the birth of Jesus
(2) the suffering of Jesus
(3) the death of Jesus
(4) the resurrection of Jesus
(5) the second coming of Jesus
We all know that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. Then we are told that Good Friday is all about the death of Jesus, and Easter Sunday is about the resurrection of Jesus. What about the rest? All these events draw us back to knowing who Jesus really is. Now, aren't we glad we are serving a God who is very much like us and who is alive today!!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Happy Easter
It was Good Friday and tomorrow is Easter. Years back, someone told me it is easier to make sense the meaning of Christmas than Easter. But now, I strongly believe that it is much easier to make sense the meaning and significance of Easter. Calvary Church really did a wonderful job bringing out the Easter story through their muscial drama. The CF and Lidra really put up a good show during the combined Easter Chapel. I wish I had the photos. Will upload them once I got them.
Now left one big problem. Everything around me seems to have make sense the meaning of Easter except one. This is more like a crisis, like pouring new wine into old wineskin. I can't help but to feel sorry why have I made such a decision to join them? Maybe I should ask "God, what do you want me to do for now?"
Why can't this "society" experience more revival or at least Easter-related event? Anyone reckon what am I trying to say?
Now left one big problem. Everything around me seems to have make sense the meaning of Easter except one. This is more like a crisis, like pouring new wine into old wineskin. I can't help but to feel sorry why have I made such a decision to join them? Maybe I should ask "God, what do you want me to do for now?"
Why can't this "society" experience more revival or at least Easter-related event? Anyone reckon what am I trying to say?
Monday, April 6, 2009
Faith Through Stormy Waters
How many times we had let the storms of life to come hover us away? How many times do we actually see God bigger in every obstacle? It really saddens me to see someone so young and so close at heart to go through such hardships in life. But, I'm really glad that he still is very strong in his faith towards God. He is really having that faith that could sail through that stormy rough waters. I believe the angels are rejoicing on this. Abba Father is glad on it.
He reminded me that Faith Actually Ignites Tiny Hopes. Isn't that what Jesus told us about - having the faith of a mustard seed? Though the smallest of all seed, when grows, it becomes the tallest of all trees.
Brother, I thank God that the seed in you has finally sprouted strong. Stormy rough waters are there alright, but God is guiding you through. Storms are just Small Tiny Obstacles Raiding Many Youths but Faith Actually Ignites Tiny Hopes. Above all these, God is the all-powerful.
He reminded me that Faith Actually Ignites Tiny Hopes. Isn't that what Jesus told us about - having the faith of a mustard seed? Though the smallest of all seed, when grows, it becomes the tallest of all trees.
Brother, I thank God that the seed in you has finally sprouted strong. Stormy rough waters are there alright, but God is guiding you through. Storms are just Small Tiny Obstacles Raiding Many Youths but Faith Actually Ignites Tiny Hopes. Above all these, God is the all-powerful.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
High Tech Mad
We are living in an era whereby everything seems to be of high tech. I'm sure many of us would not survive without their mobiles, or internet or online gaming. Today seems to be most frustrating day of the week. I found out I couldn't register for one broadband service just because their system indicated that I'm on blacklist status.
Today was already one full day at school for an official event which was followed by a dialogue session with VIPs. The dialogue was a long but constructive but left many of us drained out of energy. When I got back home, I found out my blacklist problem still not yet solved. Really wanted to ask my lawyer friend to sue them. But then again, what the point of going through that hassle?
I don't want to have High Tech Mad anger symptom. I still want to save my youthful energy for my priceless life.
Today was already one full day at school for an official event which was followed by a dialogue session with VIPs. The dialogue was a long but constructive but left many of us drained out of energy. When I got back home, I found out my blacklist problem still not yet solved. Really wanted to ask my lawyer friend to sue them. But then again, what the point of going through that hassle?
I don't want to have High Tech Mad anger symptom. I still want to save my youthful energy for my priceless life.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Unity
When we say we are united, what do we mean exactly? Do we mean physically united? What about mentally united?
We have witnessed what power could unity bring us. Remember the Tower of Babel? God Himself said, if human are that united, speaking in one language, nothing in the world will be impossible for them. But, their intention was wrong: they wanted to create a name for themselves. That was why God scattered them all over and from there human began to speak in many languages.
After a few months of serving here, one thing I notice. These people claimed they are united, but in actual fact, each is doing his or her own thing. No one seems to bother what would happen, until some issues came up and need to be addressed. Are we united? If we are united, which aspect we are united? In speech? In action? Or just unity in lip service?
We have witnessed what power could unity bring us. Remember the Tower of Babel? God Himself said, if human are that united, speaking in one language, nothing in the world will be impossible for them. But, their intention was wrong: they wanted to create a name for themselves. That was why God scattered them all over and from there human began to speak in many languages.
After a few months of serving here, one thing I notice. These people claimed they are united, but in actual fact, each is doing his or her own thing. No one seems to bother what would happen, until some issues came up and need to be addressed. Are we united? If we are united, which aspect we are united? In speech? In action? Or just unity in lip service?
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Obstacles
Some people say life is never a bed of roses. Neither it is a bed of thorns as well. Life always has its ups and downs. Sometimes we just need to withdraw to ourselves, enjoying the serenity of life while at the same time learn some lessons from life.
I remember the phrase "Rainbow always comes out after storms". How true it is. Obstacles are always there to provide a bridge for us to overcome. Imagine life is so monotonous. It would be so boring and unexciting. Life is not monotonous. That's why problems come and problem go.
We are forced to learn to mature through persecutions, through hardships, and sometimes even through betrayals.
Now, isn't life as a man a wonderful journey? We need to learn from our mistakes in order to move forward. We need to forget about our glory, successes and even failures in order that life can teach us new lessons.
Life's is like a rainbow. Sometimes, it is red with dangers, at other times it is blue with peace. Still there will be times that it is so colourful that we don't know what blessings it brings us.
I remember the phrase "Rainbow always comes out after storms". How true it is. Obstacles are always there to provide a bridge for us to overcome. Imagine life is so monotonous. It would be so boring and unexciting. Life is not monotonous. That's why problems come and problem go.
We are forced to learn to mature through persecutions, through hardships, and sometimes even through betrayals.
Now, isn't life as a man a wonderful journey? We need to learn from our mistakes in order to move forward. We need to forget about our glory, successes and even failures in order that life can teach us new lessons.
Life's is like a rainbow. Sometimes, it is red with dangers, at other times it is blue with peace. Still there will be times that it is so colourful that we don't know what blessings it brings us.
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