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!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
When I am down
Yes, Christians do experience "down" in their spiritual lives. Just as Sarah, the Lord had said that Abraham would be a father of many, yet she did not pregnant until 90 years old something. When the Lord said it once again, she laughed. It was hard to keep on when the Lord promised you something, yet you seems to never see its shadow.
My calculator had been stolen. Yet, the Lord reassured me that my calculator would be returned and I need not to buy a new one. Few weeks passed by, nothing happened. During the few weeks, I was like being insulted of my faith and some make fun of the name of Christ and the Bible. I was upset and annoyed.
In prayer, I told the Lord that I could not continue on, He had to help me and encourage me. On 5/8, I read on a psalm that saying the Lord would avenge for those who keep His commandments and please Him. Just as the next day, those who did those terrible things to me were punished by teachers. Amazing and Halleluyah.
As one more week went by, nothing happened too. I was discouraged because as a Science Class student, calculator is just like how a driver needs a car. Again, I told the Lord that I needed His encouragement and help. This time, a brother of mine, whom had not been for our youth service a long time, told me that he would be joining the youth worship that week on the next day. I could not believe it. I had been praying for him and encouraging as well as persuading him to go, but he kept on refusing me. But when the time that the Lord had chosen come, you just gotta believe it, even it seems to be impossible.
Whenever one is down and seeks God's help, the Lord will surely be with him and encourage him, if he is willing to listen to the Lord and offer his life to the Almighty One. Halleluyah!!!!
My calculator had been stolen. Yet, the Lord reassured me that my calculator would be returned and I need not to buy a new one. Few weeks passed by, nothing happened. During the few weeks, I was like being insulted of my faith and some make fun of the name of Christ and the Bible. I was upset and annoyed.
In prayer, I told the Lord that I could not continue on, He had to help me and encourage me. On 5/8, I read on a psalm that saying the Lord would avenge for those who keep His commandments and please Him. Just as the next day, those who did those terrible things to me were punished by teachers. Amazing and Halleluyah.
As one more week went by, nothing happened too. I was discouraged because as a Science Class student, calculator is just like how a driver needs a car. Again, I told the Lord that I needed His encouragement and help. This time, a brother of mine, whom had not been for our youth service a long time, told me that he would be joining the youth worship that week on the next day. I could not believe it. I had been praying for him and encouraging as well as persuading him to go, but he kept on refusing me. But when the time that the Lord had chosen come, you just gotta believe it, even it seems to be impossible.
Whenever one is down and seeks God's help, the Lord will surely be with him and encourage him, if he is willing to listen to the Lord and offer his life to the Almighty One. Halleluyah!!!!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Short Mission Trip
Our destination of this short mission trip was to Kampung Paris, Lahad Datu. After travelling roughly 2.5 hours from Sandakan, we reached there around 1.00pm. We had our churchmade lunch. The lunch included tuna paste, bread, wateremelon, and cake. They were nice and I ate a big piece of watermelon, which fill my stomach with a lot of water.
Later, we played some games and they were really ice breakers. There was a play by Mun Kheng, Joshua and Crystal. Even though Joshua laughed during the play, it was good and took a lot of effort after all. Our worship was good too as we enjoyed ourselves.
Then, message was given by Eyen and I believed it had sank into heart of those whose hearts were opened to the Lord. Then, we had been distributed into 6 small groups to have a little discuss and pray for each other.
At last, we took a group photo and our purpose, which was to encourage borthers and sisters in Kampung Paris Baptist Church, was carried out. Thanks and glories be to God who is our guidance and shepherd. I also want to give thanks as we need nothing else during the trip. Indeed, He is really Jehovah Jireh.
Later, we played some games and they were really ice breakers. There was a play by Mun Kheng, Joshua and Crystal. Even though Joshua laughed during the play, it was good and took a lot of effort after all. Our worship was good too as we enjoyed ourselves.
Then, message was given by Eyen and I believed it had sank into heart of those whose hearts were opened to the Lord. Then, we had been distributed into 6 small groups to have a little discuss and pray for each other.
At last, we took a group photo and our purpose, which was to encourage borthers and sisters in Kampung Paris Baptist Church, was carried out. Thanks and glories be to God who is our guidance and shepherd. I also want to give thanks as we need nothing else during the trip. Indeed, He is really Jehovah Jireh.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Keeping on for Christ.
It is always a discouragement for me when my friend keeps on saying that he is a Christian yet always doing things that are not right. I know I have no right to judge but it just discourages me to keep on for Christ. Yet, God is good after all, He keeps on giving me encouragement from my friends and assurance that what I am doing are right.
I found a verse and I really love it. Jesus said, " If you love me, you will keep my commandments." (John 14:15). This is a great encouragement to me that I have to keep on. May the Lord's kingdom come and His will be done on earth, as it is done in Heaven.
I found a verse and I really love it. Jesus said, " If you love me, you will keep my commandments." (John 14:15). This is a great encouragement to me that I have to keep on. May the Lord's kingdom come and His will be done on earth, as it is done in Heaven.
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