I am very disturb by people who appears to have great conviction spiritually and yet will not take action for their own life. Full of excuses and reasoning, irritional beliefs grip them. I always believe that action speaks louder than words. It can be written or saying it out loud but no use. Our lives is a living proof.
Gipsy Smith: There are 5 gospels of Jesus Christ - Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and you, the christian. Many people will never read the first four.
Yes, they will definitely read your life. Going through pretendious spirit in Christ won't last, one day sin will find you out. Having a false front of righteousness may last as long as more than a decade or even two but eventually also will surface the real you. By then, most likely you have make a mess of your life, usually no turning back, probably only a miracle can do the awakening. Three quarter of life spend for self and there is nothing much left for Him. Some repent on death beds and all this life have no relationship with God. I see all these, heart broken many times over real life examples.
We may write, talk head knowledge or share a testimony here and there to others but being on the move and real is so different. Some can even drama out false spiritual fruits or even decieve themselves. I came across a close friend whom we grew up with during our youth days. Many of us were decieved and as for myself, 20 yrs later truth, proof it. Even his ex-wife could not believe that it is true. For all his life, he loves the Lord for himself. Whatever ministries he was in, it was about himself, no one else.
I believe, God still use him for His purposes but he himself a lost and confuse person. Probably, he has lots of emotional baggage not deal with in the past before he committed himself in serving the Lord. There is power in the words of God it self. People can still be converted because God is doing deep work in individual life.
Well! such deceitfulness, can only be recognised with a discerning spirit of the Lord.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
God's Power
I thanked God for yesterday. The message by Pastor Edmund touches much. He mentioned many times, "Is God in the Equation of your life?" After much self searching, I am glad to say that the Lord is always in the equation of my life in whatever I do or when I make my choices for anything.
There were times I did not make right choices, having a desire to do something which I didn't know that the Lord doesn't want things to be so. As the day and time draw near, I quickly recognised that it was not in His will. I obey quickly and this save me from much pain, hurt and emotional disaster. I have encountered this many times in my life for the past 5 yrs. I believe the Lord knows that I have put Him in the equation of my life. I praised God for this discerning spirit and mercy He bestowed upon me.
Pastor Edmund taught us how to spell faith, for the first time we spell faith - OBEY. I begin to realise that I have walked this journey with God many times. Obeying is having faith in Christ. It is no stranger to me, yes, I have taken steps of obedient without knowing what's ahead of me many times and that's faith. It is indeed very challenging when you just simply believe that what God's plan for you is always right and His will is perfect. You can only be this sure when you have a great relationship with God. Otherwise, don't ever imagine or try, you will get yourself in hot soup.
Yesterday, was an amazing Sunday, words can not described how happy I am that I have make the right choice to attend service instead of going on a cycling trip with my family which was organised by Anthony's company.
I have peace and joy, just blessed. I saw God's mighty hand working deep in the life of one of my friend with great awaking. Just too amazing to witness it. The prayer was answered less than a week, I can't imagined it.There was victory over darkness. My faith builds up and confidence increase, my inner man strengthen. How is it possible, only with the Lord. Amen. My eyes behold the mighty power of God and my spirit rejoices. I only need to be a channel for the Lord.
In the afternoon, I joined the Basic Counseling skills training . A few of my friends feel awkward as I had already had a dip in counseling and wonder why I choose to join it. I think this is the only way to know the counselors in Covenant and learn from them.
Well! My friends do make me feel a little awk at first but when the class finished the 1st session. I was too amazed by Pastor Kay Kiong. He just delivered another Sunday message which was not on record, it was so powerful and real. I heard his sincerity and honesty before God and men, it so authentic. It was really no basic training but spiritual christian counseling. I am still amazed by his discernment and wisdom. The way he waited to hear from God and depend on His direction. He and his wife have a very close relationship with God.
I could identify with him the many incidences and his encounters with God. Though just a simple message like this, it gives me affirmation that this is where the Lord wants me to be.
He mentioned that counselors need passion and the most important a calling. There are some people's personality are not suitable for the ministry but some people have the gift. And being a Lay counselor, our walk with God is a must.
I fully agreed with Ps Kay Kiong," You can not do what God has not done." When God has not make His moves to do anything in a life, there is nothing we can do. Therefore, we have to listen very carefully when to go in and when to hand's off.
It is no basic, the training is very intensive. We will be attached to equip counselors on taking real cases. And all counselors are covered by prayers and accountibiilty with a good net work. I thanked God that the past 2 yrs, God had been equiping me and I didn't realise much until yesterday. In fact, the great counselor is still equiping me. How amazing? Our God is real.
After the break, 2nd sessions by Alice Lee. She wrote a book on teenagers. This lady is so experience and professional, she just has a way in counseling, is her gift. I seemed to see another Prof Fred toke. At first, I thought, if it is so basic, I will miss some lessons but now, no way. I will not miss a single lesson. It is just so special on its own. I have learned and heard much, just a mere 2 sessions. It was almost 6pm when the training finished, supposed to feel very tired but I was filled with excitement. I am so blessed by the lives of the two speakers yesterday. And will try my best to finish well with the Lord's directions in 7 mths times.
I have not blogged for 20 days but actually I have so much, so much to praise the Lord for that I didn't have time to write and share them out. The Lord has blessed me with daily revelation, most of the time from His words, many times through circumstances and alot of times through prayers. There are also times through the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Isn't this amazing enough? Yes, it is very amazing and joy unspeakable.
Just this evening, I was thinking of Puspa through the week. Wondering how is she in Cambodia and why she didn't send any report so far. Has anything happen to her, I just feel uneasy.
Out of the blue, my friend called regarding Math Tution while I was preparing dinner. She mentioned that she heard my friend came back to Singapore if she was not wrong with some medical problem. I was too shocked. This friend of mine don't even know Puspa at all, she only heard from someone else that someone came back from Cambodia, sound like her. I met her in my women's breakthrough weekend group. Is a long story, I felt so divine that the Lord will reveal to you stuff, if He wants to let you know. I have been praying for Puspa since she left Singapore to serve the Lord in Cambodia. For some reasons, I do not know why she didn't call me to let me know. To make sure she is the one, I called her handphone and she told me that she was almost near death and fly back to be warded in hospital for 27 days.
I thanked God that she is fine now. God has not finished with her yet, that's for sure. I have alot of little revelation, here and there every day. I wish I have time to share on the blog.
The next big thing will be the church camp for my family, I am fasting for a big spiritual breakthrough. Whatever it is, still in His time and if God never do His deepest work, I can't do anything.
There were times I did not make right choices, having a desire to do something which I didn't know that the Lord doesn't want things to be so. As the day and time draw near, I quickly recognised that it was not in His will. I obey quickly and this save me from much pain, hurt and emotional disaster. I have encountered this many times in my life for the past 5 yrs. I believe the Lord knows that I have put Him in the equation of my life. I praised God for this discerning spirit and mercy He bestowed upon me.
Pastor Edmund taught us how to spell faith, for the first time we spell faith - OBEY. I begin to realise that I have walked this journey with God many times. Obeying is having faith in Christ. It is no stranger to me, yes, I have taken steps of obedient without knowing what's ahead of me many times and that's faith. It is indeed very challenging when you just simply believe that what God's plan for you is always right and His will is perfect. You can only be this sure when you have a great relationship with God. Otherwise, don't ever imagine or try, you will get yourself in hot soup.
Yesterday, was an amazing Sunday, words can not described how happy I am that I have make the right choice to attend service instead of going on a cycling trip with my family which was organised by Anthony's company.
I have peace and joy, just blessed. I saw God's mighty hand working deep in the life of one of my friend with great awaking. Just too amazing to witness it. The prayer was answered less than a week, I can't imagined it.There was victory over darkness. My faith builds up and confidence increase, my inner man strengthen. How is it possible, only with the Lord. Amen. My eyes behold the mighty power of God and my spirit rejoices. I only need to be a channel for the Lord.
In the afternoon, I joined the Basic Counseling skills training . A few of my friends feel awkward as I had already had a dip in counseling and wonder why I choose to join it. I think this is the only way to know the counselors in Covenant and learn from them.
Well! My friends do make me feel a little awk at first but when the class finished the 1st session. I was too amazed by Pastor Kay Kiong. He just delivered another Sunday message which was not on record, it was so powerful and real. I heard his sincerity and honesty before God and men, it so authentic. It was really no basic training but spiritual christian counseling. I am still amazed by his discernment and wisdom. The way he waited to hear from God and depend on His direction. He and his wife have a very close relationship with God.
I could identify with him the many incidences and his encounters with God. Though just a simple message like this, it gives me affirmation that this is where the Lord wants me to be.
He mentioned that counselors need passion and the most important a calling. There are some people's personality are not suitable for the ministry but some people have the gift. And being a Lay counselor, our walk with God is a must.
I fully agreed with Ps Kay Kiong," You can not do what God has not done." When God has not make His moves to do anything in a life, there is nothing we can do. Therefore, we have to listen very carefully when to go in and when to hand's off.
It is no basic, the training is very intensive. We will be attached to equip counselors on taking real cases. And all counselors are covered by prayers and accountibiilty with a good net work. I thanked God that the past 2 yrs, God had been equiping me and I didn't realise much until yesterday. In fact, the great counselor is still equiping me. How amazing? Our God is real.
After the break, 2nd sessions by Alice Lee. She wrote a book on teenagers. This lady is so experience and professional, she just has a way in counseling, is her gift. I seemed to see another Prof Fred toke. At first, I thought, if it is so basic, I will miss some lessons but now, no way. I will not miss a single lesson. It is just so special on its own. I have learned and heard much, just a mere 2 sessions. It was almost 6pm when the training finished, supposed to feel very tired but I was filled with excitement. I am so blessed by the lives of the two speakers yesterday. And will try my best to finish well with the Lord's directions in 7 mths times.
I have not blogged for 20 days but actually I have so much, so much to praise the Lord for that I didn't have time to write and share them out. The Lord has blessed me with daily revelation, most of the time from His words, many times through circumstances and alot of times through prayers. There are also times through the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Isn't this amazing enough? Yes, it is very amazing and joy unspeakable.
Just this evening, I was thinking of Puspa through the week. Wondering how is she in Cambodia and why she didn't send any report so far. Has anything happen to her, I just feel uneasy.
Out of the blue, my friend called regarding Math Tution while I was preparing dinner. She mentioned that she heard my friend came back to Singapore if she was not wrong with some medical problem. I was too shocked. This friend of mine don't even know Puspa at all, she only heard from someone else that someone came back from Cambodia, sound like her. I met her in my women's breakthrough weekend group. Is a long story, I felt so divine that the Lord will reveal to you stuff, if He wants to let you know. I have been praying for Puspa since she left Singapore to serve the Lord in Cambodia. For some reasons, I do not know why she didn't call me to let me know. To make sure she is the one, I called her handphone and she told me that she was almost near death and fly back to be warded in hospital for 27 days.
I thanked God that she is fine now. God has not finished with her yet, that's for sure. I have alot of little revelation, here and there every day. I wish I have time to share on the blog.
The next big thing will be the church camp for my family, I am fasting for a big spiritual breakthrough. Whatever it is, still in His time and if God never do His deepest work, I can't do anything.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Divine appointment
It is just so amazing over a simple lunch with Janet(btw friend) 6/5 Tue. Know her less than 2 mths during the retreat. I had no intention to ask her out for lunch due to my busy schedule this week and we weren't that familiar with each other either. She actually come from another church.
Somehow, 4 days ago on last Wed and Thur, Janet kept appearing in my mind. I was wondering what's that, why I kept thinking about her. The Lord seems to tell me, " Go share your life with her." I felt a little funny, why me? And I put the thought away but it came back again n again and I couldn't resist any longer but to ask her out for lunch. I knew that she is a very busy person too helping a cancer friend to walk her journey and she has a family waiting on her too. But after sending out the sms, I have a peace in my heart over Janet which I couldn't explain then.
Soon after, I realised that Racheal has a Math paper 2 the next day, I was disturbed because Racheal did badly during CA1 and I need to watch over her this time. I also forgot that I had promised Dad that I would take him out to get something done for him. I decided to postphone that appointment to this coming Thursday.
When Janet didn't reply, I was so happy and I said, " Leave it to God la. " I was surprised she replied in the night and I had to keep to the appointment because I sensed that it must be God's appointment and I dared not change it.
I just wait and see. By Sunday I sort of forgotten the appointment on Tuesday when I met Vina in church. I asked her to let Sheryl come over to my place and practice Math together with Racheal on Tuesday after their paper at 9.30am
When I reached home, I realised, " Oh! no, Janet's lunch appointment." I almost wanted to send a msg out on Monday afternoon and Sheryl told me she had two paper but Racheal had one.
And on the Tuesday morning, I just step into the house after sending Racheal to school, my mother-in-law asked me to send her to Hougang to get something done for her. She was rather insistant. She has never requested like this before. It was the first time and even when she is sick, she won't even ask me. I would have to persuade her so much to let me take her to the doctor since her son wasn't available. It was so difficult for me to reject her. I was so shocked I didn't know how to put into words to offer another day.
Suddenly, she sensed something and she said," Is ok, let's do it another day" and I offered her Thursday. Later, I found out that she wanted to send a few bags of clothes to my sister-in-law's maid. By that time, I knew God had a make this appointment for me.
So I solved the problem, I carried on as plan -took Racheal home first and Sheryl would come around 1.30pm by then I should be done. And I kept the appointment.
The Lord had impressed upon me to share about myself. And I did. Amazingly, we had a good chat. It was very encouraging. Just the last 5 mins before we left, Janet asked to be pray for. And what I heard from her sharing was that she had a special calling from God to serve.
For the past few days, the Lord had spoken so specifically to her and she just needed some affirmation and courage to move on.
I was just delighted, I knew that these are God's revelation to her. I shared my recent quiet time with her.
The Lord laid upon my heart that He had given me 3 spiritual gifts and I am asking for 2 more.
The first 3 - Faith, discerning spirits and wisdom (1 Cor 12. - there are a list of them)
The last 2 - will reveal when the right time.
Well! Janet, it was a divine appointment. You mentioned that Obeying God is immediate, you actually saw the work of the Holy Spirit for the past few days. Press on.
Janet said that it was not by chance that she met up with me that day. I believed it too, especially the struggle to meet up. I am glad that I obey the Lord.
Somehow, 4 days ago on last Wed and Thur, Janet kept appearing in my mind. I was wondering what's that, why I kept thinking about her. The Lord seems to tell me, " Go share your life with her." I felt a little funny, why me? And I put the thought away but it came back again n again and I couldn't resist any longer but to ask her out for lunch. I knew that she is a very busy person too helping a cancer friend to walk her journey and she has a family waiting on her too. But after sending out the sms, I have a peace in my heart over Janet which I couldn't explain then.
Soon after, I realised that Racheal has a Math paper 2 the next day, I was disturbed because Racheal did badly during CA1 and I need to watch over her this time. I also forgot that I had promised Dad that I would take him out to get something done for him. I decided to postphone that appointment to this coming Thursday.
When Janet didn't reply, I was so happy and I said, " Leave it to God la. " I was surprised she replied in the night and I had to keep to the appointment because I sensed that it must be God's appointment and I dared not change it.
I just wait and see. By Sunday I sort of forgotten the appointment on Tuesday when I met Vina in church. I asked her to let Sheryl come over to my place and practice Math together with Racheal on Tuesday after their paper at 9.30am
When I reached home, I realised, " Oh! no, Janet's lunch appointment." I almost wanted to send a msg out on Monday afternoon and Sheryl told me she had two paper but Racheal had one.
And on the Tuesday morning, I just step into the house after sending Racheal to school, my mother-in-law asked me to send her to Hougang to get something done for her. She was rather insistant. She has never requested like this before. It was the first time and even when she is sick, she won't even ask me. I would have to persuade her so much to let me take her to the doctor since her son wasn't available. It was so difficult for me to reject her. I was so shocked I didn't know how to put into words to offer another day.
Suddenly, she sensed something and she said," Is ok, let's do it another day" and I offered her Thursday. Later, I found out that she wanted to send a few bags of clothes to my sister-in-law's maid. By that time, I knew God had a make this appointment for me.
So I solved the problem, I carried on as plan -took Racheal home first and Sheryl would come around 1.30pm by then I should be done. And I kept the appointment.
The Lord had impressed upon me to share about myself. And I did. Amazingly, we had a good chat. It was very encouraging. Just the last 5 mins before we left, Janet asked to be pray for. And what I heard from her sharing was that she had a special calling from God to serve.
For the past few days, the Lord had spoken so specifically to her and she just needed some affirmation and courage to move on.
I was just delighted, I knew that these are God's revelation to her. I shared my recent quiet time with her.
The Lord laid upon my heart that He had given me 3 spiritual gifts and I am asking for 2 more.
The first 3 - Faith, discerning spirits and wisdom (1 Cor 12. - there are a list of them)
The last 2 - will reveal when the right time.
Well! Janet, it was a divine appointment. You mentioned that Obeying God is immediate, you actually saw the work of the Holy Spirit for the past few days. Press on.
Janet said that it was not by chance that she met up with me that day. I believed it too, especially the struggle to meet up. I am glad that I obey the Lord.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Stand strong in God
Many times we are easily influence but I our duty is not so much to fight back but to take responsiblity of our lives. Everyone needs to make sure what we are learning is sound or not.
In 1st John, test everyspirit. Many times people do things for selflish reasons, using God as a means to make sure they are right. They may not realise what is happening because Satan make used of our weakness in canal ways to get us.
Definitely a discerning spirit and wisdom from the Lord makes a great different. Having a desire to want God's way than our way, He will ultimately reveals truth to us. And of course, God allows us to make choices even after truth is revealed.
Yesterday, Pastor Edmund message gives a great insight about ourselves. I was so amazed by the five important check points of our hearts.
In 1st John, test everyspirit. Many times people do things for selflish reasons, using God as a means to make sure they are right. They may not realise what is happening because Satan make used of our weakness in canal ways to get us.
Definitely a discerning spirit and wisdom from the Lord makes a great different. Having a desire to want God's way than our way, He will ultimately reveals truth to us. And of course, God allows us to make choices even after truth is revealed.
Yesterday, Pastor Edmund message gives a great insight about ourselves. I was so amazed by the five important check points of our hearts.
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