"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down on green pasture, He leads me besides quiet water."
This verse is so nice that in whatever circumstances that I am in, the Lord will always point out the road for me to take, because He knows the place that fits me perfectly. It is good.
"He will guide me in path of righteousness, for His name's sake."
Yes, for a Christian, we are to walk in the way of light, just to bring glory and honor to God. The Lord will let us rest before we continue on our journey. So, it is for us to know that, rest is not for us to be lazy, but it is for us to walk a further distance.
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Yes, the Lord never promise us that the road will be a straight and trouble-free, but He does promise us that, we will eventually win over all of the obstacles through the grace and power of His. Indeed, what we are to fear when we know that the Lord, who is omnipower and creates everything, is with us? Nothing except He Himself.
"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You annoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Again, the Lord will provide our needs and even rest when we are in trouble. The action that the Lord annoint us is so encouraging that, we, are little yet precious to His eyes. Of course, when we are with God, good things tend to happen more because God will bless us. Lastly, I will surely worship Him and hugging His feet in His house, forever.
This is how I read this passage, and I have to keep remind myself that I have to be with the Lord because things of the world entangle us so easily. I still have quite a long race to run on, I just can not stop when Adam, Abraham, Elijah, King David, Peter, Paul and Jesus keep on cheering for me, but I suppose a rest is ok. =P
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
God's Faithfullness
Well well, it has been quite a long time for not posting anything uphere. You know, it is because of SPM and erm, laziness.
In Isaiah 53:6, it is quoted so nice that we sin, because of our own sinful nature and selfish wills. Yes, indeed, most of the time we sin is due to our own benefits and we neglect others' feelings. It has been some weeks since I repeated the same mistake which I has promised to God not to do it.
For the last few times, before I confessed to God, I felt total darkness and isolated from God. It was only after I has confessed to God, that I started to feel His warm and holy presence that unveiled all my sins. But for the recent time, it was different. He was there. It felt like He was just sitting next to me and waiting for my 1st word. I felt so ashamed that, even I promised Him but I failed. Even though after I had confessed, I felt much guilty and unworthy to be loved by Him, yet through many differents but obvious ways, He told me that He had already forgiven me and still, He would be with me to strengthen me so that I might gain victory over trials, temptations and tests, through Him.
It is so good, to know that there is a God that loves me so much. He makes me feel secured and no matter what, I still have a hiding place to go to. =)
In Isaiah 53:6, it is quoted so nice that we sin, because of our own sinful nature and selfish wills. Yes, indeed, most of the time we sin is due to our own benefits and we neglect others' feelings. It has been some weeks since I repeated the same mistake which I has promised to God not to do it.
For the last few times, before I confessed to God, I felt total darkness and isolated from God. It was only after I has confessed to God, that I started to feel His warm and holy presence that unveiled all my sins. But for the recent time, it was different. He was there. It felt like He was just sitting next to me and waiting for my 1st word. I felt so ashamed that, even I promised Him but I failed. Even though after I had confessed, I felt much guilty and unworthy to be loved by Him, yet through many differents but obvious ways, He told me that He had already forgiven me and still, He would be with me to strengthen me so that I might gain victory over trials, temptations and tests, through Him.
It is so good, to know that there is a God that loves me so much. He makes me feel secured and no matter what, I still have a hiding place to go to. =)
Monday, October 19, 2009
Reject or Accept
It is a simple question: Do you believe that there is a God, who created the heaven and earth, and all in them, and you for a purpose? If you do believe, why don't you try to find out about Him? If you do not believe, then you would say that this world existed by itself, aren't you?
If you reject Him, He will reject you. If you accept Him, He will accept you. Be a wise man to decide which is theory, belief and truth.
"I will not let anyone escape from my punishment. For those who do not believe. I will be cruel to those who know but do not accept it. I will be much cruel to those who believe but do not accept. I will be cruel and no mercy on that Day. If I spare them and let them escape, then I would let everyone to escape, but I would not. Woe to them. But for those who believe and accept, I will not even remember their little mistakes and I will award them. The Day is coming and you have not much time left. Be wise and fear Me."
If you reject Him, He will reject you. If you accept Him, He will accept you. Be a wise man to decide which is theory, belief and truth.
"I will not let anyone escape from my punishment. For those who do not believe. I will be cruel to those who know but do not accept it. I will be much cruel to those who believe but do not accept. I will be cruel and no mercy on that Day. If I spare them and let them escape, then I would let everyone to escape, but I would not. Woe to them. But for those who believe and accept, I will not even remember their little mistakes and I will award them. The Day is coming and you have not much time left. Be wise and fear Me."
Saturday, October 3, 2009
How would you answer?
If an early Christian said to you, "I have paid for an ultimate price so that the Way of the LORD could be passed down to you, so what is your story?" and how would you answer? Are you going to answer, "Not much, I have wasted it." ?
If the LORD asked you on the last day, "Why didn't you run the race with perseverance and give up in the half even though I had proved to you that I was with you and my grace was sufficient to you?" and how would you answer? Are you going to answer, "Well, I like the world more than you."?
If the LORD asked you on the last day, "Why did you say that you believe in me yet you would sit and stand just an non-believer?" and how would you answer? Are you going to answer, " I had done my best, what do you expect?" ?
If the LORD asked you on the last day, "Why didn't you run the race with perseverance and give up in the half even though I had proved to you that I was with you and my grace was sufficient to you?" and how would you answer? Are you going to answer, "Well, I like the world more than you."?
If the LORD asked you on the last day, "Why did you say that you believe in me yet you would sit and stand just an non-believer?" and how would you answer? Are you going to answer, " I had done my best, what do you expect?" ?
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Family Camp
SBC Family Camp entitled Fireproof Your Marriage was held from 19-22 Sept. It was a nice and wonderful camp. As a big family, we had fellowship and knew each other more, and it was good.
For the first day, we learnt to make kite. For my group, it was, erm, quite nice. We managed to finish it, even though we were the last group. :p We had a girl who didn't join our youth in our group, she was Gabrielle. And our group leader was Louis and he was not there that night due to music practice.
For the second night, we made "wan tan". It was the first time I get myself involved in doing this. Well, thanks to Louis, he prepared most of the things and we did what we were told, obediently. When it came to the time to cook, I and Brandon were the chosen one to go in since youth leaders were not allowed. Well, we did it pretty well but we were out of time for cleaning. (at least we were not the only group)
For the third day morning, we played One Way. It was quite torturing. Someone put ice with flour into my pocket and gosh, the flour stick to my pant and I had to "unstick" it during the bath time. Well, I was one of the best flour collector for the game. :) Something funny was that Min Jiang was being desolated from his group and he joined our group. He trusted me though since I was the last in my group. :)
When it came to night, they made dumplings. I was not there since I went from my mum's uncle for his 90th birthday dinner at SRC. However, I tried that once and when I was back there, everything was done, even though you could make for the second round. I ate three since I was full and they were not bad though.
When it came to the last day, we practiced for the Gala Dinner presentation at Kenalanmu Restaurant. Of course, we cleaned up the camp site as well. The boy's toilet was dirty and we had to clean it up too. After everything we went home and met again at night
At night, I sat beside Ming Jiang and of course my sister. The stage was, kinda small for our youth group to present, so we squeezed and I could not raise my hand during the presentation. It was nice. I remembered I joined once SBC Family Camp way before I accepted Christ. During that time, it was boring to me, but now it was a ton difference. It was really amazing on how you viewed your life.
For the first day, we learnt to make kite. For my group, it was, erm, quite nice. We managed to finish it, even though we were the last group. :p We had a girl who didn't join our youth in our group, she was Gabrielle. And our group leader was Louis and he was not there that night due to music practice.
For the second night, we made "wan tan". It was the first time I get myself involved in doing this. Well, thanks to Louis, he prepared most of the things and we did what we were told, obediently. When it came to the time to cook, I and Brandon were the chosen one to go in since youth leaders were not allowed. Well, we did it pretty well but we were out of time for cleaning. (at least we were not the only group)
For the third day morning, we played One Way. It was quite torturing. Someone put ice with flour into my pocket and gosh, the flour stick to my pant and I had to "unstick" it during the bath time. Well, I was one of the best flour collector for the game. :) Something funny was that Min Jiang was being desolated from his group and he joined our group. He trusted me though since I was the last in my group. :)
When it came to night, they made dumplings. I was not there since I went from my mum's uncle for his 90th birthday dinner at SRC. However, I tried that once and when I was back there, everything was done, even though you could make for the second round. I ate three since I was full and they were not bad though.
When it came to the last day, we practiced for the Gala Dinner presentation at Kenalanmu Restaurant. Of course, we cleaned up the camp site as well. The boy's toilet was dirty and we had to clean it up too. After everything we went home and met again at night
At night, I sat beside Ming Jiang and of course my sister. The stage was, kinda small for our youth group to present, so we squeezed and I could not raise my hand during the presentation. It was nice. I remembered I joined once SBC Family Camp way before I accepted Christ. During that time, it was boring to me, but now it was a ton difference. It was really amazing on how you viewed your life.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Youth Sermon
Well, 23/8 youth sermon was done by sis. Vanessa. She said she prayed a lot what to preach about as she was given a free title. She had chosen the theme "wait upon the Lord". It was nice and it hit me, like a bullet hit my thumbnail, which means a very low possibility to impact me.
The sermon was based on the verses which were 1 Kings 17:1-9. As she spoke on how should we wait upon the LORD, it came upon me that, God had asked me to wait Him but my faith was low. My calculator was lost and whenever I decided to buy, my heart was no peace. So, He said that I should be waiting as He would return the calculator to me. And for twice I was down and prayed for encouragement, they came on the next day. I had no more reason to deny that God wanted me to wait.
Till this time, it became more obvious that it was definitely His will. As Vanessa said, if we would to follow Christ, we would to suffer, maybe not because of our sins, but because of others'. It was just like prophet Elijah had to suffer because of Israelites worshipped idols Baal. It hit me 100% as my lost of calculator was not of my fault. And now, I know that what I should do and how to wait upon the LORD, as the Bible says, "but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength", Isaiah 40:31. The LORD is really a a living God. Praise Him!
The sermon was based on the verses which were 1 Kings 17:1-9. As she spoke on how should we wait upon the LORD, it came upon me that, God had asked me to wait Him but my faith was low. My calculator was lost and whenever I decided to buy, my heart was no peace. So, He said that I should be waiting as He would return the calculator to me. And for twice I was down and prayed for encouragement, they came on the next day. I had no more reason to deny that God wanted me to wait.
Till this time, it became more obvious that it was definitely His will. As Vanessa said, if we would to follow Christ, we would to suffer, maybe not because of our sins, but because of others'. It was just like prophet Elijah had to suffer because of Israelites worshipped idols Baal. It hit me 100% as my lost of calculator was not of my fault. And now, I know that what I should do and how to wait upon the LORD, as the Bible says, "but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength", Isaiah 40:31. The LORD is really a a living God. Praise Him!
Meaningful weekend
On 21/8, I joined the Student Leader Camp on the BERC. This time, it was great blessing that we could have bro. Kevin with 6 V.I.P. came to our midst. They were Pastor Bill, Vanessa, Grace, Connie, Joseph and Dong Hoon. On the first night, everything was great and message was impacting. I slept early that night and others were still had not "shut down" yet. And the next morning, I seems to be the last to wake up. Hoho
After having a short time of morning exercise, we had bro. Joseph to lead us in the devotion. It was not bad and after that, we had our workshop on worship-leading. We were glad to have Grace to share with us for the section. When it came to afternoon, it was GAME time!!!!!
It was counter-strike based game. It was copyrighted by bro. Joshua. It was really really good, exciting and fun. It was not terrorist anymore, but it had a more specific name, "Abu Sayap". Lol, it was a good name also. We managed to won in the beginning, but when comes to the end, who cared, we all went insane and even friendly fired!
After cleaning up and bathing, and of course dinner, we had another message time, it was by bro. Kevin this time. It was good and touching, even some of the parts I did not quite agree, but who know, it may be a new revelation from God about His word, so I gladly accepted it since it was not out of the context. The most troubling question he asked was, "if God did not bless you, would you continue to serve, just because you are His son?". I reflected back, and I found that my answer was based on two verses: "Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength" and " I can do everything through him who gives me strength". They were taken from Nehemiah 8:10 and Philippians 4:13. The answer was that as long as I could do things that could make Him smile, then I would continue to do that. And all I really wish is that, be with Him. Even though I have to suffer again, as long as, He is with me. It is well with my soul.
On that night, when I was about to sleep after eating Mamee Hot Cup, bro. Kevin asked me to help Him in preparing a Cantonese version of that sermon, as the next day he was going to preach on SBC Cantonese Worship. It was a nice time and even Joshua came to help us. Indeed, I could say that the LORD will never let you suffer more than He wants you to and He is ready to help. It was really a nice camp. Every year since I had come to Christ, there would be a significant mark.
2007-Lost Camp
2008-Life Game
2009-Student Leader Camp
What's more is that, it is only the starting of the holiday this year, I could not imagine how much more there will be God's self presence with me. Hehe. Hallelujah!
After having a short time of morning exercise, we had bro. Joseph to lead us in the devotion. It was not bad and after that, we had our workshop on worship-leading. We were glad to have Grace to share with us for the section. When it came to afternoon, it was GAME time!!!!!
It was counter-strike based game. It was copyrighted by bro. Joshua. It was really really good, exciting and fun. It was not terrorist anymore, but it had a more specific name, "Abu Sayap". Lol, it was a good name also. We managed to won in the beginning, but when comes to the end, who cared, we all went insane and even friendly fired!
After cleaning up and bathing, and of course dinner, we had another message time, it was by bro. Kevin this time. It was good and touching, even some of the parts I did not quite agree, but who know, it may be a new revelation from God about His word, so I gladly accepted it since it was not out of the context. The most troubling question he asked was, "if God did not bless you, would you continue to serve, just because you are His son?". I reflected back, and I found that my answer was based on two verses: "Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength" and " I can do everything through him who gives me strength". They were taken from Nehemiah 8:10 and Philippians 4:13. The answer was that as long as I could do things that could make Him smile, then I would continue to do that. And all I really wish is that, be with Him. Even though I have to suffer again, as long as, He is with me. It is well with my soul.
On that night, when I was about to sleep after eating Mamee Hot Cup, bro. Kevin asked me to help Him in preparing a Cantonese version of that sermon, as the next day he was going to preach on SBC Cantonese Worship. It was a nice time and even Joshua came to help us. Indeed, I could say that the LORD will never let you suffer more than He wants you to and He is ready to help. It was really a nice camp. Every year since I had come to Christ, there would be a significant mark.
2007-Lost Camp
2008-Life Game
2009-Student Leader Camp
What's more is that, it is only the starting of the holiday this year, I could not imagine how much more there will be God's self presence with me. Hehe. Hallelujah!
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