EGO numquam PRONUCIARE medacium SED ego SUM homo INDOMITUS- Braveheart

2006-12-31T10:03:00.000+08:00

Revival by various Preachers

My response: To live in a higher standard for God. To take note of this when i make my resolutions... Yes!

2006-12-31T09:21:00.000+08:00

We Speak To Nations

This is indeed a powerful song/prayer when sang with a heart aligned with God.

There are so many people saying 'Who will go for me?' In Spore, itself there are so many people who are less fortunate than many of us. But still not all of us have seen such people. Or when we see them, do we just by? Is our pace of life thats hindering us from seeing what/who is REALLY out there?

If you do see, you can Hear the sound! And really sing this song with much compassion. Ask God for compassion...May He fill your hearts today.

Happy 2007 to all. A year of Victories...

2006-12-16T21:05:00.000+08:00

Black Eyed Peas - Shut up

1COR 13: 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

My question is - What is LOVE? What is LOVE not?

This song has so much emotions and beat to it. But its about two lovers, caught up in a quarrel or midst of a breakup. They say they love each other. Where is it now.. Why does this happen so often. What is Real Love?

2006-12-16T11:31:00.000+08:00

Avril Lavigne - Keep Holding on (eragon)

great movie... Into the sky

2006-12-09T02:52:00.000+08:00

The Supreme Excellency of Love

What is LOVE? What is NOT Love?

2006-12-09T02:34:00.000+08:00

Christina Aguilera - Beautiful [Grammys 2004]

Claps claps... Yea, sometimes in army, ppl say things against the lower rank ppl. They use words to bring us down. Sometimes i wish i could sing this song in my mind. Singing, "i'm beautiful in every single way becoz God has made me so. And nothing you say can bring me down today." Christina sang it so well, she brought the emotions to song to a new level. Well written song also. I can so so relate to this song, if only you knew my story.. YEA. NOONE CAN BRING ME DOWN!

To all in army- We are all Beautiful - no matter what "they" say. Remember the Sun will always shine- Only becoz there's always hope in God the Father.

2006-12-07T01:00:00.000+08:00

Hillsong - The Freedom We Know

Yea!!!!

I wanna dance like David. Only to please the Lord. Only to worship Him. Only to praise Him. Only for Him.

Yea!

2006-11-09T14:14:00.000+08:00

Mighty to save- short

2006-11-09T12:48:00.000+08:00

Take it all

2006-10-24T00:09:00.000+08:00

Can't Take That Away (Mariah Theme)

There's a light that shine brightly... My only hope is the Lord. They can say what they want to say but only the Lord says matter.. I must have faith to hold on to my dreams. God help me...

2006-10-05T14:48:00.003+08:00

The Miniature Earth WITH SONG.

2006-10-05T14:48:00.000+08:00

Inspiring Story! Free Hugs Campaign (music by sick puppies)

Sometimes, a hug is all what we need. Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whos sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives.

In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal.

As this symbol of human hope spread accross the city, police and officials ordered the Free Hugs campaign BANNED. What we then witness is the true spirit of humanity come together in what can only be described as awe inspiring.

In the Spirit of the free hugs campaign, PASS THIS TO A FRIEND and HUG A STRANGER! After all, If you can reach just one person...

Music by Sick Puppies. (Visit http://sickpuppies.net or http://myspace.com/sickpuppies for the music) ... (more) (less)

2006-08-12T01:44:00.000+08:00

Do Superman Make You Proud?

Artist:
Taylor Hicks
Album:
Do I Make You Proud
Title:
Do I Make You Proud

I've never been the one to raise my hand,
That was not me and now that's who I am

Because of you I am standing tall,
My heart is full of endless gratitude,
You were the one, the one to guide me through,
Now I can see and I believe it's only just beginning

This what we dream about
Now the only question with me now
Is do I make you proud
Stronger then I've ever been
Never been afraid of standing out

Do I make you proud

Everybody need to rise on
Everybody needs to be loved, to be loved

This is what we dream about
But the only question with me now
Is do I make you, do I make you proud
This is what we dream about
Never been afraid of standing out
Do I make you proud
Stronger than I've ever been
Never been afraid of standing out
Do I make you proud

2006-07-25T23:57:00.000+08:00

U2 and Mary J Blidge - One

The 'Queen of Hip Hop Soul' meets the veteran Irish stadium rockers? Yep. The latest single from Mary J Blige's 2005 album The Breakthrough is a new collaborative version of the classic 1992 U2 song. An anthem to universal brotherhood and sisterhood, the song's simple, uplifting message "One love, one blood, one life, you got to do what you should" should be well suited to soul, but this single lacks the passion of the original.

This is not a duet as, after Bono sings the opening verse, it's all MJB with Bono reduced to backing vocals in the choruses, a bit like the way male dancers just used to hold the ballerinas while they pirouetted. The rest of the band are also very much in the supporting cast with MJB in the starring role, her elastic vocals soaring effortlessly.

This regrettable recent trend of artists re-recording well-known songs with the original artists means they neither match the impact of the original nor are they fully reinvented like the best covers. The truth is that this is a fairly innocuous, even agreeable, record which is obviously aimed at the R&B rather than the rock market. Sure to be a big hit.
- Neil Dowden

(feat. U2)
Is it getting better Or do you feel the same?
Will it make it easier on you now?
You got someone to blame
You say one love, one life (one life)It's one need in the nightOne love (one love), get to share it
Leaves you darling, if you don't care for it

Did I disappoint you?
Or leave a bad taste in your mouth?
You act like you never had loveAnd you want me to go without

Well it's too late, tonight
To drag the past out into the light
We're one, but we're not the same
We get to carry each other
Carry each otherOne...

Have you come here for forgiveness?
Have you come to raise the dead?
Have you come here to play Jesus?
To the lepers in your head

Well, did I ask too much, more than a lot?
You gave me nothing, now it's all I got
We're one, but we're not the same
See we, hurt each other
Then we do it again

You sayLove is a temple
Love is a higher law
Love is a temple
Love is the higher law

You ask me to enter
Well then you make me crawl
And I can't be holding on
To what you got When all you got is hurt

One loveOne bloodOne life
You got to do what you should
One life
With each other
Sisters and myBrothers

One life
But we're not the same
We get toCarry each other
Carry each other

One...One love

http://www.slack-time.com/music-videos/Pop-Music/Mary-J-Blige/One.shtml

Narash inputs will come......

2006-07-20T23:41:00.000+08:00

SpiderMan:Hero lies in You

Who are the real heros?

Hero? Who are these people! Are you a hero?

What makes a hero. One who fights for a love, One who fights when there's injustice, One saves another from danger or death, One who is the movies, One who can fly or crawl or have special powers....

Hero

2006-07-04T00:00:00.000+08:00

Who are the real heros?

Who is a SuperHero?

This will be what i'll be talking about soon...... Superman returns?

"The world say they dont need a Saviour but everyday I hear them crying out for one!" - Guess who said...

My Miracle, His Catch

2006-07-03T23:30:00.000+08:00

We had Combat Skirmish (laser tag) in the morning of 25th June 06. A total of 24 guys had great fun. It totally rocked. It truely brought the 'boy' out of us. It was an environment where we bonded, connected and had great fun. The pictures will testify that.

Indeed, this event was a net for the 'Great fishes'. After playing, we brought them to the Miracle Catch Sunday! Definately a good catch- I believe whatever the Lord blessed us with, its Good. I rejoice for I know it brings delight to God! I heard the oceans roar and the singers ROAR... I saw God moving. I felt the darkness tremble when all the saints came together for the miracle catch, then all the streams flowed as one river to wash away the brokeness of many! The Boys, I was consolidating came to church and also one of my guy's friend (Marcus) received Christ.

Prayer alone will not save the world. Preach the Gospel.

- Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke

The heart of it is really talking about also doing something about it. Prayer is our first recourse but it must be accompanied by faith actions. And surely God will BACK us.

I sowed in prayer and materialised the processes to accompany my prayers. From all the 3 events i've held; (1) Overnight Outing, (2) X-men Movie Catch and lastly, (3) Combat Skirmish; i'm blessed with TEN guys to consolidate. I SHOUT Hallelujah..! I Thank God with all my heart. Apart from Him, I'm nothing! I make my boast in Christ alone!

My heart echos what Pastor said. I feel MCS is just the begining of a new season. Lord, let Streets resound with singing, that We will bring Songs that bring your hope. We will bring Songs that bring your joy and We will dancers who dance upon injustice.
To God be the Glory!

Narash
Joshua's Subtribe

Special Thanks : Amos, Yufan, Daniel Lee, Samuel Lee (My photographer), and the rest who came.

Crossroads?

2006-06-24T16:01:00.000+08:00

r YOU In a crossroad of your life?
Cant find answers to many things...
Just seek God, the answer maybe He's Just drawing you to know Him

12 on 12th May

2006-05-15T21:15:00.000+08:00

It all started with a question of how to connect the church with the 12 friends we are going to bring on 25th June 06. Certain questions like of how to change the misconceptions that church people are boring were in my mind? My guys were facing troubles of bringing the people to church. I pondered over it. And then it occured to me: Why cant we bring the church (thats us) over to our 12 friends? Which gave birth to this idea.

Activities we planned: Kayaking in the morning, Bowling and pool by afternoon and an overnight fishing/camping.

It was rather fun. We kayaked for an hour. We played catching and just some leisure kayaking. We were relaxing at the beach. We were playing, throwing sandballs and splashing water around. It was when one of my BB Boy's (Dennis) specs fall into the sea. We were doing a seek and rescue! I was definately praying with much hope (So was one of my guys). I told God 'It has to be found in quickest possible time!' Soon enough a small boy shouted to his brother, "Look what i found, a specs!!!" I was overjoyed at the first look of the specs... Thank God! I thanked him for finding it and we went back to keep the canoes.

Somehow i was asking God if doing all these were worthwhile? The time and the money is it all worth it? When i overheard someone saying ' You sow sparingly, you reap sparingly!' Somehow i felt thats the word the Lord had for me.

I had small conversation with Kong Ming's friends at marine parade's KFC. But at the pool, we had to separated as my two BB Boys were too young. So i went to bowl with my BB boys (Clive and Dennis) and shortly joined by aaron and his friend, daryl. It was super funny, making clowns out of ourselves and having a real good time. At the pool side, Kong ming and Asaph connected with the Charles and Yao Qi (Kong Ming's friends) at some level. The heartbeat of this meeting is to make connections.

Unfortunately the overnight fishing got canceled at the last minute, due to some technical trouble. At that time, i wanted to cancel the overnight camping and go home. But they didnt want to. Then God reminded me 'You sow sparingly, you reap sparingly!'. There came Jed to save the day- He brought Risk and Returns! Thank God. Phew! By that time (1145pm), my third BB Boy Lewis had made a point to join us, even after returning from a trip to malaysia with his parents.

At 10 plus, my two Boys and i had already set up the tent waiting for Jed and Lewis to arrive. Later, we thought we can move the tents further near Macs. So Lazyly we carried the tent all the way there. Haha.. At where, we decided to pack it up and play Risk. We played for 7hour plus.. Risk is a strategic and prophectic game indeed. A little bit about the game: Risk is a turn-based game for two to six players. It is played on a board depicting a stylized political map of the Earth, divided into 42 territories, which are grouped into six continents.The strategy of Risk is to have the largest number of armies in the place where they will do the most good. One of the easiest ways to gain armies is to hold continents. 12units in a territory/country is the max. But this 12 must increase to build more 12s in other countries so as to Conquer a continent. Haaha you should play it!

We wraped up in the morning. All in all, i would say 12on 12 May was a sucess. For we definately made connections with all those who came. I learnt to treasure whatever time you get with a person, as it may never come again. If i was to say that this meeting was important but reluctant to spend money on those who came, then really is this meeting important to me? I must sow in tears. Those who sow sparing, will reap sparing. Whether or not its painful to sow, it must done. Its a question of 'if I'm willing'?

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.- Luke 12:34. Time and money are treasures. Definately these treasures are invovled in the sowing process. Time and money can be spent! Simple indicator to know what we treasure- What we usually spend our time or money on? Computer games? Sports? Reading? Shopping? Hanging out with frns? GF/BF? Gym? Handphones? Game catriage? PSB? Clothes? Ear studs? Cars? Definately you wont do/buy it unless your heart is set on it. If you invest your money(treasure) on a new game/hp/investment or whatever, you will spend the time exploring and getting the best out of it.
You spend time with someone, you are spending that part of your life with that person. Time will pass, Money will go up and down. Yet opportunities comes like thief. Be watching! Pounce and sieze it. There may not be a second chance. Yonder!

So what do you really deem as treasure in your life? And is it in line with God will for you? A simple question that requires a deep reflection.

C.S. Lewis on the Deity of Jesus

2006-05-04T21:49:00.000+08:00

I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about him: "I'm ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don't accept his claim to be God." That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic- on a level with the man who says he is a poached egg- or else he would be the Devil of hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse. You can shut him up for a fool, you can spit at him and kill him as a demon; or you can fall at his feet and call him Lord and God. But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about his being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.

Citation: C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity; submitted by Lee Eclov, Vernon Hills, Illinois.

2 Birthday Boys, my Guys and My Brother Ivan

2006-04-26T22:11:00.000+08:00

So it was Aaron, Joash and Jasper's(who couldnt be there with us.) birthdays.. We took photos, ate chips and cakes. Posing for the camera was Chin Hou, Aasph, Shaun Moo (visiting), Kong Ming and Ivan (My G12 Brother).. Btw i bought Aaron and Joash honey sticks from coffee bean intentionally. I felt God wanted to bless Joash with His sweet anointing and also tell Aaron to come and taste the goodness of the Lord. Yea!

BOTC2

2006-04-26T21:59:00.000+08:00

BOTC

2006-04-26T21:30:00.000+08:00

BB ADVENTURE QUEST

2006-04-26T20:38:00.000+08:00

These are the photos from Adventure quest.
The Boys in the team: Lewis, Clive, Richard and Si yao. They run, cycled and Rappelling. Strong and Daring. They combined with 23th and 31st company. It was a totally a blast. We have attained the silver honour roll again for the Boys’ Brigade Adventure Quest this year.

Well its also thanks to 23th's race experience, knowledge and resources which brought us thus far. Without 31st coy we couldnt have formed a relay team. And indeed with the crucial help of Jed and his endless connection, this was possible. Thank God for that wonderful opportunity and beautiful connections, He provided!

Breaking Da Vinci

2006-04-26T20:01:00.000+08:00

A pastor's response to The Da Vinci Code phenomenon and the doubts it raises.
by James Emery White, guest columnist

The DaVinci Code has been atop The New York Times bestseller list and Amazon.com since it was released three years ago. Not even the release of a new John Grisham novel knocked it off. It inspired a one-hour ABC News special. Now it's a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks.

At first glance the plot isn't anything that stands out above normal mystery fare. It starts off with the murder of a curator at the Louvre in Paris, leads to a trail of clues found in the work of Leonardo DaVinci, and the discovery of a centuries-old secret society. It's a page-turner. But that's not what has grabbed our attention. It's that the clues of Leonardo's work and the mission of the secret society revolve around the Holy Grail.

This Holy Grail is not put forward as what we traditionally think of as the Holy Grail, the chalice that Jesus used during the Last Supper. The novel identifies the Holy Grail as the bloodline of Jesus and suggests that Mary Magdalene was the wife of Jesus and the mother of his child. And because she bore descendants, she is, in fact, the Holy Grail. After the crucifixion, she fled with their child to the south of France where they established the Merovingian line of European royalty, which then became the basis of a secret society to preserve that bloodline and to protect the secret until it was time to make it known to the wider world.

Along the way, author Dan Brown also suggests the church invented the deity of Jesus, and it's all been covered up primarily by a secretive Catholic group known as Opus Dei. Let's consider the claims Brown's novel makes:

Were Jesus and Mary married?
The Bible says Mary was a devoted follower of Christ, liberated from a terrible torment by Jesus. She gave the rest of her life to serving him and his cause. She was present at his crucifixion and burial, and was the first person Jesus appeared to following his resurrection. She was a remarkable woman, honored throughout Christian history.

Brown takes what the Bible says and adds to the tale significantly. A character states that Mary was married to Jesus and the marriage is a matter of historical record. That's simply not true. There is no accepted historical record whatsoever to that effect.

Are the Gospels wrong?
Brown claims the early church suppressed up to 80 alternate accounts of the life and teaching of Jesus and arbitrarily chose the four we have today in order to suppress accounts that elevated Mary.

As a scholar in systematic theology, I can say that no biblical scholar I'm aware of has any knowledge of 80 alternate gospels floating around from the 1st century. The four Gospels we have are there because they were credible. These four were universally affirmed as being authentic, eyewitness accounts of Jesus.

What Brown wants to lift up are those documents that began to be circulated much later. Those include one that claimed to be the gospel of Mary Magdalene, in which the author writes that Mary was loved by Jesus above all women, that she was a leader among the apostles, that she had been given secret knowledge by Jesus, and that the other apostles, particularly Peter, were all threatened by her. No scholar of note buys that; neither does the textual historical evidence of their dating support that.

Did the church invent Jesus' divinity?
One of his characters says almost everything our fathers taught us about Christ is false. Brown claimed the idea of the deity of Jesus was created out of thin air in A.D. 325 at the Council of Nicea. Brown argues that in this council, church leaders wanted to consolidate their powerbase, create a divine Christ, and an infallible Scripture even though no one believed it up to that point in time.

Brown is right about one thing. In the course of Christian history, few events are more significant than the Council of Nicea. The Roman Emperor Constantine recently had converted to the Christian faith, and he called bishops together from all around the world, not to figure out what to believe but to affirm it.

The council resulted in what we know today as the Nicene Creed, a statement clearly affirming the Trinitarian nature of God and the divinity of Jesus. The Creed passed 298 to 2. Christians overwhelmingly from the beginning worshiped Jesus as Savior and Lord, and every major Christian writer and thinker leading up to Nicea from the earliest documents of the early church testifies to this.

Christianity will stand up under scrutiny
Let me add a personal, pastoral word about this. When it comes to books like this or any other medium that's out there, go to the sources. Read what the Bible really says. Look at the history of the early church. Check it out. If Christianity is true, it will stand up under any amount of intellectual or historical scrutiny.

The Bible warns spiritual seekers to be careful here: "Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned … I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ" (Galatians 1:7-8, 11-12).

Somebody needs to break The Da Vinci Code, not for the reasons the author argues, but because the truth it distorts is so important to know. This distortion desperately needs to be revealed.

James Emery White is senior pastor of Mecklenberg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. This column is excerpted from a sermon, "There's Something About Mary," published in PreachingToday.com issue 257.

Looking back on my 21St

2006-03-22T23:26:00.000+08:00

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Be humbly, loyally accountable

2006-03-20T22:19:00.001+08:00

1Peter5:5- Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

In the ampilfied bible, 1Peter5:5- Likewise, you who are younger and of lesser rank, be subject to the elders (the ministers and spiritual guides of the church)--[giving them due respect and yielding to their counsel]. Clothe (apron) yourselves, all of you, with humility [as the garb of a servant, so that its covering cannot possibly be stripped from you, with freedom from pride and arrogance] toward one another. For God sets Himself against the proud (the insolent, the overbearing, the disdainful, the presumptuous, the boastful)--[and He opposes, frustrates, and defeats them], but gives grace (favor, blessing) to the humble.

In my reflection, i was asking the Lord what it means to give them due respect and yielding to their counsel? For i dont, God will resist me. At first, i got the word "ACCOUNTABILITY''. To be subject to the elders, what does it mean...

What does 'Be subject to' mean: 1. To make (as oneself) amenable to the discipline and control of a superior 2 : to make liable.

What does Amenable mean?
Definition: responsible
Synonyms: accountable, answerable, chargeable, judgeable, liable, subject..

So if we are not, then its Antonyms are true: Irresponsible, not responsible, unaccountable, unanswerable. This will add up to me being Proud. Oh no, but immediately asked God to forgive me. Yes, truely if you'r not accountable to your elders, God will resist you. Therefore we are not under the Grace He gives to the humble. Realising this, it convicts me to come under close accountability with my spiritual father. Before i didnt know, i'm being proud. I thought i was shy, no opportunity, i can handle it, not the right time, deal with God alone but the bible (In King james vrsion) says Submit yourselves unto the elder. This offended my mind, only to reveal my proud heart.

Second word was "LOYALTY". Submit yourself to the elder and be clothed with humility. This is tough if it doesnt come with loyalty.What if oneday you disagree with the elder, but will you choose to submit? Will you be clothed with humility? Satan's heart turned disloyal and God opposes him. Out of heaven, he went. Satan's pride caused him to fall. We must keep humble, and whatever cares we've to cast it upon the Lord. Its becaused the Lord cares.
The devil is preying, for one to devour. At the same time, God is looking for that one man who will go for Him. Being proud or humble- I've made my choice. How about you?

Come From Behind Wins

2006-03-17T00:21:00.000+08:00

As I prepared to pounce on some of those momentary lapses of athletic poise (not unlike some of my own lapses, of course), someone commented to me on the performance of the Swiss woman who had been in the number-two position in the snowboard race for the gold medal. I recalled that she was at least 50 meters back when the American athlete decided to "hot-dog" it (play to the crowd, as they say) and fell. The replay shows the Swiss snowboarder flying by to the finish line (and the gold) as the American frantically tries to get back on track.
Go back five seconds before the fall when the American was so far out in front. Why didn't the Swiss boarder relax and settle for the second place silver medal? What made her keep pushing so that she was in a position to capitalize on the sudden fall of the leader and take the gold? Character, I guess.

"We live our lives under the discipline of uncertainty," wrote Fred Mitchell, an English missionary leader of 60 years ago. "We never know what emergencies may be approaching, what (opportunities) may be ripening, what chances may be on the way, what temptations (may be lying in) ambush ready to spring unawares."

Mitchell's words came back to me as I reflected on the sudden reversal of fortunes that brought the gold rather than the silver to the Swiss snowboarder. By not letting down, by demanding the best of herself—even when she was in second place—she put herself in position to benefit from the surprise.

The perseverance of the athlete in second place who understood uncertainty is the better story, much better, I think, than the disappointing hubris of the one who'd been in first.

-by Gordon MacDonald

Something I've experienced in a race. There's nothing like a come from behind Wins. I will expound on my reflections.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27, "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they [do it] to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring [it] into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway."

Lord Move, Or Move Me.

2006-03-05T02:01:00.000+08:00

Where Am I heading?

What is my Calling?

God, what's your Destiny for me?

What am I doing?

What I'm doing does it count for eternity at all?

Faith is not simply Mental affirmations nor Positive experiences of God but as beliefs and feelings that lead to Response and obedience to the word of God.

No taxi but a Big Red Tractor!

2006-03-01T12:37:00.000+08:00

Not a taxi but a Big Red tractor Stopped. It was rather a bad day at work. And was made to stay back. Yes, by that time i missed all the shutter services that brings me out of camp. Time was passing and was being bombarded by my Sgts. After all that, i was very late for the leaders meeting. I was so mentally drained. Truely speaking i was thinking Life is unfair, God is GOOD. As i was leaving the camp, I prayed for taxi. When a taxi appeared, my heart was filled with delight but it didnt last for long. Someone infront (my blindspot) stopped and took it. My heart sank. But i continued to pray. I started to walk. I was walking and reflecting on what my Sgt said and also finding for a taxi. Time was running. I was getting late.

I msged Joshua Teo- informing him i don't have much cash and should i even come as its taking so long! By that time, i was feeling even under. But i prayed, i'll submit Lord and i need a taxi. yES, taxis passed me but none stopped. That made things worst, but i still prayed. Then at 8.45pm, at the traffic light a big red tractor stopped. I thought what he is doing, so i looked up. There he was signalling me to come in. Huh? Me? Come In? Sure or not? Got to be kidding me? But anyway i got in fast, as there traffic lights go green. I was in the big red tractor. The malay uncle asked where i was heading to and explained that taxis will not stop there. We talked little. One of the few questions he asked "Do you smoke?" Well i replied "No" and he said "Thats good!". After sometime he said he will drive me to Boon lay Mrt. I was overjoyed. It is because i can draw money and take taxi to rush down. Thanked God. Later what he told me came as a pleasant surprise: "I am goona pick my friend up and then i shall drive you to Bukit Merah." I was touched and immediaely Thanked him. Thats how i ended up at bukit merah without paying a single cent.

And still God provided a way through it all. Truely i THANK GOD. For He showed me, He is a God who gives over and abundant. More than that He is a God whose ALIVE, who answers our calls. Great is His Name.

You are ONE Kind.

2006-02-17T14:22:00.000+08:00

Different?

Looking at the picture: What does it mean to be different? What is 'Corporate Blindness'? Whereby people give generously, in hope of returns! Whereby people dont give, having excuses of guarding their cash from embelzzlers. Sometimes, we are like the black ducks. Walking past the yellow duck.. What if the yellow duck, represents someone who is need. But how many times do we see the people in need, with needs around us? Are our EYES open? What Does our HANDS want to serve? Are we too high and mighty that we dont see those low and in poverty?

They are there just like the YELLOW duck. Simply there, Obviously yonder. LOOK and are we willing to go that extra mile for that someone? A someone whoes eyes fill up with expectancy upon seeing you? Can we do something if we cant do everything possible? Can we? Do we choose to_____?

Btw the ducks were not harmed in the process of making. Neither does the author hates ducks, in actually fact he finds them cute...

Dont be a Mimosa, be a Mustard Seed.

2006-02-16T23:49:00.000+08:00

Sending, the heart of God- Its not a task.
TOUCH N GO (God's Way). -Blessed to be a blessing.

Alter call- Many stay and cry but not going anywhere.

We like the touch part of God. He will touch you, so that you can Go.
Exo3: 7-10. "I am sending you". Its a covenental way of using man to touch man. Mark6:7. Calling- then sending. Matt9:37- to send out.

Are you willing? Willing to be sent? Isaiah 1:19-20- Willing and obedient. Is there willingness in your heart?
"Corporate Willingness"- We not only have to do things because we want to, but when your brothers want to, you Go!"
At the heart of the matter is a matter of the heart. Heb13:7-15- A harden heart- Sinful, Unbelieving, turn away from God. Ezekiel 36:26-27- Where the 1st heart surgery was done! " I'll put my spirit in you and move you"

Heb 3:1. The book of hebrews is about the Jews who have come into a new way of life. The book is directing them not to return or stay in their old ways.
Send (meaning): Look at Jesus.

What moved Jesus? In Matt9:35-38- Compassion- saw the crowds. The word Compassion meaning- Gut feeling of concern.-Sympathetic spleen.- Bowels of concern.
Its not a superficial nice, pityful feeling.
Look at: Matt9:36, Matt14:14, Matt15:32, Matt20:34.. It all says 'He saw the crowds and He met their needs. Jesus as the son of Man saw alot of things. But he didnt just have compassion on them, He did something about it.

STOP when God stirs within you.

In Matt6:19-24- One way to check your heart is demonstrated in 2Ways- 1. What your eyes want to see? 2. What your hands want to serve?
Jesus saw the crowds- What his eyes saw.... He was moved.... He served.

S E E & D O ! Matt6:33-34 Where your heart is? Is it where the kingdom of God is? A heart that treasures the kingdom of God.

Matt5:3-10
Blessed are the Poor in spirit.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness.
FOR THEIRS is the kingdom of God. If God had a biased, its towads the poor(humility) and persecuted. In Luke 4:18-19, This was the declaration of Jesus' Ministry.
Ministry to the poor is not an option. Its what you and i must be involved in.

What must i do to inherit Eternal life? Luke10:25-35. Two saw the man and walked past. One saw him and had compassion. The Priest and the leivite- Their eyes were not open. But the samaritian's (business man of that time) eyes were open! The samaritian did not do everything. But he did something. He used his own donkey not others. And that matters.

In Mark10:17-27- ( he called Jesus- Good master) He didnt see Jesus as God, only as a teacher. In vrse 12: said wont it be difficult to enter. Whatever you are doing with God on your side.- You cant possibly do everything by yourselves.

Matt25:21-46. In Matt25 its talking about the closing of Jesus' ministry, last story, last teaching, serving the poor. In Luke too, its an open declaration for the Poor.

We think its doing the mission of God but its about the heart of God.
Words are inadequate- Its about the presence of God.

Its not about the Acts of kindness. Its about the presnece of God in you and i, in the midst of us. The scripture says 44"They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?'
45"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.' And so what it says is: If you did it for that person, You did it for Me" for Me here refers to for God.

Mighty Man for A Mighty God

2006-02-15T22:54:00.000+08:00

Sanctification week. 2nd Day. 15th Feb 06. Training, the army of God.

We need Corporate Strenght.
Our MOTO: Psalms 21:7 : Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
Training Manual: 1Sam 17:1-37.

CODE OF CONDUCT 101: Stop giving Excuses.
Vrse 25 The army was weak, becoz of excuses. Vrse33 People give excuses on your behalf.
Excuses from within, Excuses from others. In life there are many Good excuses, sounds vaild.

But Start Volunteering: Vrse 32-35. your servant will go....

CODE OF CONDUCT 102: Stop Hesitating
Vrse16.

But Start Engaging. Vrse 23-26.

CODE OF CONDUCT 103: Stop fearing Goliath.
Vrse 11. All listened to Goliath and feared him.

But Start Fearing God.
Vrse 36. Just like David did.

To grow in Corporate Strenght.
1.Start Volunteering: 1Tim4:12, Isa6:8

2.Start Engaging: Prov6:5-11

3.Start Fearing God: Prov19:23, Rev14:7

Build Mighty Men
2Sam23.- King David built Mighty Men.
In the new testament: Luke1:32-33. It says Jesus- He re-established the kigdom of david and beyond.

-BE A MIGHTY MAN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
-BUILD MIGHTY MEN FOR THE LORD, AN ARMY FRUITFUL FOR THE LORD.

My thoughts
Reminded of Ps Seng lee's quote:You take care the depth of your life, and God will take care the breath of your ministry.

It takes a Willing man to be a Mighty man for God.
All it takes is God to build a Mighty Army for Himself through that ONE MAN.

God's my Valentine.

2006-02-14T22:55:00.000+08:00

Sanctification week. 1st Day. 14th Feb 06. Gathering, the bride of christ.

Its interesting in Lev19:2- Even before the commandments, 1st thing God said: Be holy for I am holy. Even before the all the laws, that set of laws the govern holiness. "Be holy!" Its like trying to be God, himself. Holy? Holy is the Godness of God. The very essence of His Godness is Holiness. We cannot be Holy in ourselves but only in relation with God. Thats why its 'BE' and not become... In Eph5:25-27, it says Present this Bride- Holy and blameless. It is indeed a profound mystery.

Personal and Corporate Holiness. Corporate holiness has very much to also do with individual holiness.
But WHAT does it mean the church His Bride?
1. How are we prepared for His coming. (Matt25:1-13, Rev19:7) Alert, ready, watchful, complete, prepared, corporate attitude and culture.
2.How are we passionate for His love. (Songs of song, Eph 5) Eager, excited, anticipating, longing.
3. How are we pure before His eyes? (Gen2:25, Eph5:25-27) Transparent, naked, no shame, inner beauty, consecrated, holy.
4. Are we pleased to do His will? (Eph 5:22, 1Peter 3:1-6) Submission, willing and obedient, wanting to please, make happy.

His Bride has made herself READY. Rev 19:6-8.
Set ourselves apart to make ourselves ready: Whereby the groom will be excited about...

Is there such a thing as 99.9%HOLY? When dealing with holiness- Its either clean or unclean. No halfway one. Wah thinking about it, its impossible. In a sense, on our own strenght. But in Heb10:10, made us holy through the sacrifice of Jesus.
Unless its done under the cover of the cross- Dont try to be holy, -Revelation of the cross. Prayer Jesus prayed to the Father before being sent to the cross- (John17:13, Phil3:10-11)
Experiencing the cross, its not just about experiencing. A journery to understand, appreciate the cross. Its not a measure of our spirituality. The important thing is Is our lives Changed?
We were reminded to Take up the cross daily. (Gal 2:20)

We will not understand the immensity of the Grace until we understand the severity of sin in our lives.-Ps Khong.

My thoughts
You cant be holier. Its only Holy or not.

Encountering Jesus/ The Cross will cause a Life changing Experience.

Celebrating the Lord With A New Beginning

2006-02-05T15:57:00.000+08:00

A Policeman caught a driver for not stopping at a junction. The driver told the policeman that for 20years he had not stopped at this junction. But the policeman fined him and adviced him. The next day ironically there was an accident at the very junction. And policeman went to the scene, he investigated. And that driver said "for 20years i've been following this man but today he stopped at this junction. He doesnt stop at this junction".

The question is Are WE going with flow of things, are we doing things over and over again?
New Begining. Everybody needs a New Begining. After all our God is God of new beginings. After Moses died- Joshua was given new assignment, new begining. Elijah was burn out and wanted to die but God provided food and a new begining. Peter denied the Lord 3times and went to fishing. He caught nothing. But Jesus came and restored him, giving him a new begining.

How to receive a New Begining for yourself/ourselves?
1. Forget the Past- Let it Go. Isaiah 43:18
We cant live under the weight of the influence of our past. We can not live with the burdens of the past. Our Thinking, attitudes can and are shaped by the past. And Forgetting the past means putting the past behind.

Dont dwell in the past.
A pastor named Eunice, had a son. And this son of hers died in a freak accident. She cried and cried over this lost. But oneday the Holy spirit spoke to her "Let it go!" Yes, she did. After that she just started writing new songs after songs.

2. Faith to perceive- It is now. Vrse 19.
We need a sensitive heart. NEW. What is NEW? God says 'I will do a new thing'. Not to repeat. New is something New and not something over and over again. And the word new in greek is 'Kairos Neo'. Meaning: Qualitatively different. For now we have 2Cor 5:17- Eternal life. Experience the Power of God. It maybe like 5steps forward and 1step back. Getting close to God (5steps) and fall in sin or mistakes in life (taking steps back) But it doesnt mean nothing has happened in your life. God in that has a lesson. He is building deeper and deeper in you.

Two meaning for the word: Time- Chronos and Kairos. Chronos is the chronological order of time. Wherelese Kairos is the NOW time of God. Therefore We cant miss the Now time of God.

3. Fight for the prize- Get it Done! Rev21:6-7
Having a new begining- Its not only the start but God who began a good work in us will bring it to completion. But you must be an overcomer. Overcomer! God's instruction is to overcome.
In Rev2-3. Looking at the Letters to Asia and other churches (Reve2:7, 2:11,2:17, 2:26, 3:5, 3:11-12, 3:21) 7Letters to the 7 churches. OVERCOME. Is the emphasize! God gives us a new start but How to continue it. The only way is to overcome. David in Psalms51:10,13- After repenting his sin before the Lord, David said: I'll teach. He was still in the fight for the prize. God restored him and King David fulfiled the purpose of God in his life.

Story: A pastor gather some people to pray for rain. As the pastor came, he didnt sense the prayerful atmosphere. But more to socialize. But at a coner, he saw a girl with a red umbrella. In her, he saw an expectancy. God spoke to him: 'Son, they came to pray but she came expecting an answer- Therefore It will be done!'

Lets Celebrate- The Gathering

2006-02-01T22:50:00.000+08:00

The context of Hebrews: The writer was writing to the Jews. The jews had their own way of doing things like animal sacrifices, tabernacle worship and so on. He is writing to them to have change of mindset, that following Jesus is better the Way. In chapter 10, he's reminding them about the Sacrifice and that Issue is already settled no need revert back to old ways!

In Hebrew 10:19-25- Dont waver. It talks about the Certainity of our Faith.

People have a habit not to meet. They dont like gatherings. And therefore chances are they will give up the race. The writer's Concern for our Journey is expressed.

The Call to gather- Its a biblical calling to keep on meeting. For it is for own good. There's a spiritual dimension for the whole Gathering.

Why when we gather in His Name, something Extrodinary Possibilites happen? It because of the Unique purpose.

In His Name- The Gathering

There is Extraordinary Presence. (Matt 18:20)

There are many verses that say 'I am with you'. Not meaning that He's not there but when we gather it brings about the Extrodinary presence of God. There's something unique about Personal Grace and Coporate Grace grace. Coporate grace really talks about grace which is only there when two or more gathers. As we gather, we can expect an Extraordinary Presence of God.

There is Extraordianary Empowerment. (1Cor 14:23)

When we gather, God's gifts are released among us. In a book, Assemble together- By Watchmen Nee in 1945. He talks about the different type of gatherings/ meeting. A few examples: Gospel meeting, Breaking of the bread meeting, Prayer meeting. What should you to do in Gospel meetings? He goes on saying that for a gospel meeting to always bring friend/s. To correct and not to critizie. To sit beside your friend. Two friends: Sit inbetween them. More than 3 friends, get a brother or two or help. Ideal will be One christian next to one unbeliever friend. Explain terminology, to suplement what the sermon lacks. Observe the friend's reaction during the meeting and pray. Help the friend to accept the Lord if you see no response. Visit the person with another christian friend, once or twice untill the soul is saved.

Matt 18:19- Really it says that Some Prayers will answered only when two or more agree!

There's Extraordinary Grace. Psalms 133

As you come together- United - His annointing will flow.

From a parents perspective. God is pleased when He saw His sons living in unity. His grace flows. Grace- ITS Undeserve.

In vrse 32: This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. What is this profound mystery?? In Eph5:15-32: Passage is talking about Husband and wife. Gathering is like that of a husband and wife. Christ is the husband and the Church is the wife. As we gather not just as a Father looks at His children but also as a husband looks at his wife. The word "Church" in the passage can be replaced by Assembly/meeting. Its the same pure love as the husband loves his wife. And thats why there's an Extraordinary Grace. For our gathering gives God tremendous pleasure. Therefore as we gather, we MUST seek God's delight. Our gathering it contributes to the pleasure of God.

By: Pastor Eguene

Who's Incharge? Who's Totally Incontrol?

2006-01-31T18:13:00.000+08:00

I was just thinking of submitting to Leaders in the light of Knowing the Father is totally incharge. Sometimes do i absolutely know The Father is in control even as a submit to Leaders? When i was speaking with Amos, he was sharing with me his reflections. Reflections on Life is unfair but God is good. On itself "Life is unfair" and "God is good" noone would dispute these statements. But its when Life is unfair how many people would be able to say God is good?

Same here its when i submit to the most difficult orders by Leaders, can i say God is incontrol, totally incharge? Defination of most difficult is one which puts me in a difficult position, makes me uncomfortable, creates pain, unable to obey even.

But Looking at John19:10-11. I know the context is slighly different. But if I'm able to say ' You have no power over me except what is given to you from above'. Really not in a haughty way. As for me, i somethimes feel that they are using their power or even rank to play me down. But if that was allowed, its not because they had power over me. But it is what was given to them from above. The Father is incontrol, totally incharge! So as only Father commands, i obey. Thus submitting to authorities have whole lot different meaning to me now.

For i know God is the builder and nothing can come in His way of work. And nothing to be frustrated about, for its not by my vain work or watchfulness but His might and wakefulness. Easier said than done?! Really whose doing the work??

Celebrating the Family

2006-01-29T21:39:00.000+08:00

First things first.

How can we celebrate the Family today?
By returning to God's command for the family
It is to honor your father and mother (Eph 6:1-3)
Commandments 1-4 deal with the area between the relationship of man & God.
Commandments 5-10 deals with the relationship between man to man.
Commandment 5, God wanted deal with relationship between Parents and children. It is interesting how God put relationship between Parents and children above all other relationship with man. Moreover its a commandment that comes in with a Promise. Indeed a key to Successful living.

When you say Family- What comes to your mind? Wife. Husband. Children. One house. Problems. Happiness. Pain. Joy. Parents. What?
The 1st thing that should come is the way we honor our Father and Mother.

How do we Honor our Father and Mother?
By respecting them
Honor means To treat with respect. Its about giving them a place of preferance or honor. A place where we can serve them. Its indeed a Challenging command. But God indended to encourage us with that promise. A promise of Long life.
A commandment when you obey, it will be a blessing. In business man term- A contract with return on investment! Its not easy but its a testimony of those who have honored their parents, healing and forgiveness flowed in. Why? It is because they returned to the Lord. When we obey, God blesses.
This Promise is conditional if only you obey. But also Look at Exodus21:17 & Proverbs30:17. There's a word of warning and a word of caution!

By inculding them
Honor is also to recognise the worth/ value. Its to recognise their worth and their value and to inculde them as part of the family. But in this society, cutting off parents is becoming a norm. World says Family is two thier. The parents and children. But for God family is three Thier. Grandparents, Parents, Children. It is because our God is a God of 3 generations. Therefore its all about inculding them.

Story of about a Girl's family.
During dinner, Seow mei's grandma eat until very messy. Everything was everywhere. So her father came up with an idea to put granny a table separate from them. That solved everything.
So one day, seow mei was playing and daddy came back. And asked her what she was doing? She was playing with lego stuff. And she said 'oh i'm making a separate table for mum and you. So that once you grow old, you can eat there. It was funny how the truth came. But that dinner, granny was inculded.

By receiving God's love for the Family
Turning to Eph1:4-6. Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself. It speaks about we are chosen to be His children. It was because of His grace, that we are chosen. Grace is receiving a blessing we dont deserve. We cant depend on our earthly relationships with our parents to point us to a relationship with God. For our relationships with our parents shape us in our relationship to others. And if we go along the flow of letting our relationship with our parents to point us to God, then a Degeneration of generations will begin. It will be like a downward spiral. But to stop this spiral: lets go to John1:12-13 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even that believe on his name. To stop the downward spiral, the only hope is to be born again. The intervention is to prevent the degeneration of generations. Act16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. For this is the only hope, when God comes into the family.

Some say i honor my parents by not becoming a christian. Hear what you are saying! Let them go to hell then i become a christian.

In the past chinese worship one God. Interesting as it sounds doesnt it. Alot of cultures mimic the bible. There's alot of bibilcal truths behind certain of these cultures.

Lets Look at this word FU. To welcome wealth, Chinese people also love to have the word "fu"(福) (prosperity) everywhere. The Chinese translate prosperity as wealth.

The character "fu" is prophetic. Let us look at it . On the right side is yi kou(Above the window look word) (one family) and under it, the character tian(Looks like a window) (land). Having a family and land is fu, earthly fu. However, what is on the right side of the family and land?

The character is shen, meaning God. Chinese people know that they need God to watch over the family and land, if not they would not be able to hang on to their blessing.

And as turn it upside down the recognition the prosperity comes from God.

Prosperity its talking about montary wealth. Of course wealth is fu on earth, but it is more important to have fu in heaven, eternal fu. Wealth comes in many forms - wisdom, health and strong families. For Christians, we pursue eternal wealth that "moth and rust do not destroy and thieves cannot steal" (Matt 6:20).. We should heed the wisdom of real fu. Hang on to real prosperity. But for prosperity to come, God must be the builder of the house. Psalms127:1.

How can God come in? We need to acknowledge the heavenly father. Matthew18:2-5 And in vrs3 UNLESS YOU CHANGE like little children (strong words) going along with you will never. Its quite obvious God is calling to be like little children.

By REV Eugene Seow.

Master Builder, Grand Designer- Not in Pain, but in Plain Rest!

2006-01-22T20:55:00.000+08:00

Not in Pain, but in Plain rest.

Vrse 2 [It is] vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: [for] so he giveth his beloved sleep.

This is where the word 'vain' appears again. Vain X3= Surely there's triple emphasis. And now i'm seeing that i'm doing some/all of these vain stuff stated in this vrse. Its Vain for you to rise up early, clearly not talking about you slothfully sleeping long hours. The statement behind that statement are why are you rising up early for? Worship the Lord? Righteous men in the Scripture- Moses, Joshua, Abraham, for instance- got up early, but they were not racing frantically to catch the six o'clock train. When they got up in the morning they worshipped. To sit up late: Is it building up the Kingdom of God or burning the midnight oil or what meaningful stuff are we involved in sitting up late? To eat the bread of sorrows? The word bread is used figuratively in such expressions as "bread of sorrows" (Ps. 127:2), "bread of tears" (80:5), i.e., sorrow and tears are like one's daily bread, they form so great a part in life.

One translation of Psalm 127:2 reads, "He gives to His beloved even in his sleep" (NASB). I believe there's something wonderfully significant in this verse- something easily missed unless we understand that Israel's day began in the evening, not in the morning as it does for us. Israel's sequence of evening and morning is significant, I believe, because it pictures the attitude we should embrace in all our efforts. It's useless to drive ourselves in anxious frenzy, "to rise up early, to sit up late" (127:2), as if success depended solely on our efforts. Our days should begin by resting in God's infinite ability.We must work hard and be faithful in all we do, but we must also realize that everything depends on God. When we begin our work, we join God in what He is already doing.

For so he giveth his beloved sleep. What does 'For so' mean- It means Because of, or having to know its vain to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat bread of sorrows. 'For so he giveth' meaning- For so God in His wisdom knowing that its vain to go through those things, 'he giveth' meaning He provides. Its like God saying "I know all the pain you are going through! Why do you keep yourself so busy? My love, dont go through with it any longer. So trust in me and i'll give you rest!"
And 'his Beloved' sounds like people who are the chosen ones. You wont say my beloved to every other people! Those people who puts their faith in Him, for they whom He have chosen. That is why he uses the word, "beloved," which was Solomon's original name, Jedidiah ("the beloved one"). The king is saying that the best gifts he received in life were those he got while he slept, not those he toiled and labored for. Solomon acquired wisdom as he slept. Fulfillment comes when we get life's greatest assets as a gift.

In verse one and two has an Instructional element combined with an Invitational touch to it. Instructions that leads you away from Frustration and invites you to fulfillment. Whereby there's a sense of renewed hope, and re-energized.So the great gifts of God come to us while we sleep. That is why the ultimate expression of trust in the psalms is sleeping.When we sleep we cease our labors, both of deed and of mind completely, and enter that quiet state when we can receive what the Lord wants to give to us.

Christ never asks of us such busy labor That leaves no time for resting at His feet;The waiting attitude of expectation He often counts a service most complete. -Anon.

Do thy duty, that is best; leave unto the Lord the rest. -Longfellow

Master Builder, Grand Designer- Not in vain, You gain!

2006-01-17T20:20:00.000+08:00

Not In Vain, You gain!

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. (Vrse 1)

'Except the LORD' and 'in vain' appears twice. The emphasis and contrast is pretty obvious. Except the LORD- signifies: Noone else, Only Him. And who are they?- its talking about the human builders. Except the LORD build the house, the builder's labour is in vain. What does 'in vain' means: To no avail; without success. Not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless. Excessively proud of one's appearance or accomplishments; conceited. Empty pleasures.
So if The LORD build the house, they labour in (Antonyms of vain) is effective, fruitful, meaningful, productive, satisfactory, sufficient.
It shows that Without God, we are nothing!
When Solomon resolved to build a house for the LORD, matters were very different, for all things united under God to aid him in his great undertaking: even the heathen were at his beck and call that he might erect a temple for the LORD his God.
The greatest building project of the ancient world was the Tower of Babel. It had wonderful organization, resources, vision, clarity of purpose, and tenacity, but it ended in total disaster. We are still trying to recover from its effects.The babel builders labour was in vain, for the Lord's face was turned against them. I feel this part of the verse invites me to Rest in His strenght rather that spend my strenght for nought!

except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. It like the opposite is so true: The LORD keep the city, even if the watchman sleeping its safe. We are not safe because of watchmen if Jehovah refuses to watch over us. The alert Watcher is better than an army of sleepless guards.
Note that the Psalmist does not bid the builder cease from labouring, nor suggest that watchmen should neglect their duty, nor that men should show their trust in God by doing nothing. But do as always, but not fix our trust in our own efforts/ work. Rather efforts/work is in vain unless God's power comes through.

Sometimes we get frustrated after doing much and our efforts account to nothing. Its a feeling that comes when we know we are putting much effort but nothing seem to come out of it. Frustration can be the result when God is not the builder nor watcher. Are we living lives dependant on our Creator or our Created energy? Isnt it so obvious how many times we fall in the trap of asking ' I'm doing all i can! LORD, why isnt it working?' instead of ' LORD, are you building/watching over what i'm involved in? Show me what you are building/ watching!' The point is, if God is not involved in what you are building, creating and preserving, your efforts will be void of results. For its proven useless for without the LORD he has accomplished nothing, and his wakefulness has not warded off evil.

Solomon knows that the Lord is the ultimate builder. As the Lord and the designer of history, God will tear down the works of the wicked and he will build his own kingdom.

Many people in passing do not notice the difference between Lord and lord in the Bible. However, this difference is very important.LORD in the Bible refers to the divine, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent creator of the universe. Using the term Lord is a show of reverence and respect to God.
Lord in the Bible refers to someone that is a master of a household or in a position of authority. Calling someone lord is a display of respect for that person's position.

Pictorial Psalms127

2006-01-17T19:59:00.000+08:00

Kingdom of God is a Family Celebration.

2006-01-10T01:18:00.000+08:00

God gave me this Psalms on 23/10/05. The background of receiving this psalms was a result of praying for a strategy to reach-out to indians. But more and more i felt God is using this psalms to speak into my life. So i went to research on the background of this Psalms127.

Psalms Chapter 127 (King James Version)

A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain.2 [It is] vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: [for] so he giveth his beloved sleep.3 Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.4 As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man; so [are] children of the youth.5 Happy [is] the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

As a result of my research:

The book of Psalms is a collected number of psalms that were put together over a period of over three hundred years. Among the 150 psalms are included several pairs, they're what we call trilogies or triads and series that go together. The largest of the Psalms, 120-134, together there are fifteen Psalms of degree. The Psalms of degree are a section of the Psalms specifically for instruction on the meaning and the keeping of the fall holy days. They are a treasure trove of spiritual teachings, expounding how to keep a spiritual Feast. These were Festival intructions. Festival ties in with Celebration. Party! Someone collected these separate songs into small collections based on authorship or theme. Thematic collections include psalms 120-134, the so-called "songs of ascents" and psalms 146-150, the "hallelujah" songs.

The collection of psalms that Psalm127 fits into, has a festive theme. And isnt that exciting. As the theme of FCBC this year is 'The Kingdom of God is a Party'! Celebration!!! Festive mode, man. This means so much to me. The emphasize on this Psalm, tied in together with Psalms128 is that it is a 'Family Feast'.

And so i'll do a study on Psalms127.

mY refERences.
http://www.pbc.org/dp/morgan/3905.html
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps127.htm
http://www.ucg.org/sermons/transcripts/psalmsdegrees.htm

A Command to Celebration !!

2006-01-03T01:13:00.000+08:00

There's a place that I love to run and play.
There's a place that I sing new songs of praise
Dancin' with my Father God in fields of grace

There's a place that I lose myself within
There's a place that I find myself again
Dancin' with my Father God in fields of grace

There's a place where religion finally dies
There's a place that I lose my selfish pride
Dancin' with my Father God in fields of grace

I love my Father, my Father loves me
I dance for my Father, my Father sings over me
And nothing nothing nothing can take that away from me

Artist:Big Daddy Weave
Album:Fields Of Grace
Song:Fields Of Grace

CHRISTMAS not X-MAS

2006-01-03T00:46:00.000+08:00

This day set apart to celebrate God's birthday. Jesus is born.

When i say Its Christmas- What comes to your mind?

Holiday.Parties.Beer.Enjoy.Play.Yeah.Clubbing.Hang out.Gatherings.Love.Gifts.Old friends.Girls.Nothing much.Santa.More Gifts.Festive.People.Fun.Feast.Turkey.Christians. Carolling.Orchard crowded.Countdown.Alcohol.Jingle bells.More friends.Cakes.Time with family.No duty please.Forgiveness.Elves.Magical.Boring.Look Good.Christmas Mood. Happy.Cards.Christmas Songs.Christmas Tree.3 wise man.Something about Jesus. Celebration.Late nights.Happening.Charitable.Fatty Food.Movies.Chill out.Zouk out.I'm out!

Joke: What did Adam tell Eve the day before Christmas?
Its CHRISTMAS, Eve! (There was No christmas back at their time!)

What then is Christmas? What is the significance?

Christ is born!

Daniel' story.

2005-12-24T11:30:00.000+08:00

Daniel's Life:
In 605 BCE, as a teenager, Daniel was captured by the Babylonian army, during its first attack on Jerusalem. He had been a member of the royal house or of the nobility. Daniel survived a castration operation and spent the rest of his long life in the city of Babylon, in the service of the royal court. He went by two names: Daniel and Belteschazzar. The name "Daniel" means -"God is Judge."

Daniel is described as living in Babylon for the entire duration of the Babylonian empire, a period of 72 years. He arrived during the last year in the reign of Nabopolassar, stayed through the entire 45 year reign of Nebuchadnezzar, assisted 5 succeeding kings, survived through the occupation by the Medes and into the occupation of the Persians. He was present as Israel was taken into captivity; he died two years after a fragment of the Jews were allowed to return to Jerusalem.

1. Better lifestyle

But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king's choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself. Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials, and the commander of the officials said to Daniel, "I am afraid of my lord the king, who has appointed your food and your drink; for why should he see your faces looking more haggard than the youths who are your own age? Then you would make me forfeit my head to the king." But Daniel said to the overseer whom the commander of the officials had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, "Please test your servants for ten days, and let us be given some vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then let our appearance be observed in your presence, and the appearance of the youths who are eating the king's choice food; and deal with your servants according to what you see." So he listened to them in this matter and tested them for ten days. And at the end of ten days their appearance seemed better and they were fatter than all the youths who had been eating the king's choice food. So the overseer continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and kept giving them vegetables. (NASB) Daniel 1:8-16

My Veiws.
In this illustration Daniel and his friends had to submit to the government but beyond that to his God. Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself. Purposed in his heart. He's running after holiness. Even though some people may think its only food what. Why so fussy? Its good stuff, even got wine. What a temptation! Who wont yield to eat? Daniel didnt! No compromise. Daniel made an unpopular choice to honor God. He did what he did to bring glory to God alone. 10days to look better than the rest just by eating Vege and water! Isnt that a faith statement. And God indeed blessed them. Their appearance seemed better and fatter! More than that this showed God that daniel can can be trusted with these little things. Therefore He blessed daniel with the greater secrets of His mystries. Was daniel faithful so that God's blessing will come or was he faithful because because he wanted to be. But definately daniel didnt know that God will bless him with such a gift. A gift to intrepert dreams and prophersize. So even if we are faithful to the little things of God, but we dont see his blessings coming. Does it change who think God is? If it does, then the question is are you worshipping the God of the bible of the God of your mind?

2. Fiery Funnel
Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." (NASB) Dan. 3:16-18

Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astounded and stood up in haste; he responded and said to his high officials, "Was it not three men we cast bound into the midst of the fire?" They answered and said to the king, "Certainly, O king." He answered and said, "Look! I see four men loosed and walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods!" Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he responded and said, "Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here!" Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego came out of the midst of the fire. And the satraps, the prefects, the governors and the king's high officials gathered around and saw in regard to these men that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men nor was the hair of their head singed, nor were their trousers damaged, nor had the smell of fire even come upon them. (NASB) Dan. 3:24-27

My views
In this illustration: though their lives are in great risks, they choose to submit to God. It because the government itself is against God himself. They are making a stand. Do they know that God will deliver them? I dont think so. Because he said even if He does not, let it be know to you, oh king, we are not going to serve your gods or worship... They made a stand for God not knowing whether or not God will deliver them. No Compromise but holding to the Promises of God. Their faith was not in what they saw, they looked beyond unto God. How many will do that! Not denying God in times of trials. They did not doubt that God could rescue them; but if He decided not to, they were prepared to die for Him. Great faith is faith that is willing to die. Weak faith doubts God when it suffers. The test of great faith is not wealth and luxury - it is a willingness to suffer for God.. Faith is not what you it into, but Whom you put in it!

During A.D. 250 Christians were ordered to worship a deity other than the Christian God and to purchase certificates proving they had. The certificates had to be shown to a government official to save their lives. Tertullian, an early church father, complained that whole churches bribed government officials to avoid death. Those who did these things were called Lapsi. They had "lapsed" in their faith.
Later another Caesar ordered Christians to burn their Bibles. Those who did were called traditores. Today we use the word "traitors." Many Christians have not been willing to die or suffer for Jesus. They have been self-centered. They have cared more for themselves than for the God they claimed to love.

Will my faith stand such tests? I pray that it will. I want to live a life that honors God which maybe silly in the eyes of the world. Yes, i dont care what people will say, i want to run after Him. Will my worship for God be simple yet extravergant? That will bring delight to Him. When i say i love Jesus, will i do all it takes to love Him... All i pray is that everything will be about Jesus in my life.

3. Lion's den and Dan
Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house (now in his roof chamber he had windows open toward Jerusalem); and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously.
Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. (NASB) Dan. 6: 10-11

Then the king went off to his palace and spent the night fasting, and no entertainment was brought before him; and his sleep fled from him. Then the king arose with the dawn, at the break of day, and went in haste to the lions' den. And when he had come near the den to Daniel, he cried out with a troubled voice. The king spoke and said to Daniel, "Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you constantly serve, been able to deliver you from the lions?" Then Daniel spoke to the king, "O king, live forever! My God sent His angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, inasmuch as I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime." Then the king was very pleased and gave orders for Daniel to be taken up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no injury whatever was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. (NASB) Dan. 6:18-23

My veiws
Since these men could not find anything wrong with Daniel, they decided to create a situation and have Daniel killed. They used Daniel's faithfullness to God aganist him!
So Daniel should have known the decree has been signed. So he knew he has been aimed. He will be killed if they caught him praying. Then why still go and OPEN the window and pray 3times? Why Open? If it was me, just close the window and secretly pray. Some others may say pray in the head. But why this move? Daniel is a wise man. Would'nt he have known the consequences. Thinking longer, why would he have done it.. Of course Daniel would have known in all his wisdom that the people are after him. So does it matter if he prays secretly or openly, they will surely find a way to expose Daniel. But the relationship Daniel had with God, the faith he had. Its definately far more than i can imagine. He worshiped openly but it could have never mattered to him whose after him. He simply didnt want to change his lifestyle because of life's circumstances. No compromises, faithfullness to God. The key to faithfulness is trust and boldness which comes through the Holy Spirit. Isnt that a lifestyle of prayer, instead of suiting prayer into lifestyle.

Then Lion's den? Oh no! How scary can that be. I would tried all ways not to go into the den. And if the king wanted to save daniel so much, he could have over-fed the lions (if he tried harder!). But daniel just accepted the punishment. Was he not bothered? What could be holding on to? Was it God's promises! And all that time Alive in lion's den?? Wah, miracle isnt? "No injury watever was found on him, because he had trusted in God". Just because he trusted in God! This could only mean his faith didnt waver in the light of this situation. He submitted to God and to his king by going into the lion's den. In the end no harm befall him. But those who intended evil for daniel, were killed. They had a taste of their own medicine.

My Analogy: When suddenly you see someone striking your face, what your normal reaction? Isnt it a defensive action! You close your eyes, hands raised up defending yourself. What then is trust in God? What if you see the hand coming but you dont flinch. That is not natural. Right? But if this hand represents the trouble/trials/temptations, you trust in God. Therefore you know God is deliever, so you dont flinch! Definately trust in God is not natural. Its Super-natural. Thats why people may have a problem trusting in God at times. Look at these, God is the same yesterday,today and tommorw. Daniel trusted God. God honored him. What more for us..?

The miracles of the Book of Daniel bring strong reaction from those who have determined that miracles don't happen. Then Is all a fairy tale, nice stoires or events that took place in history? The word of God is true! I believe it. For it takes more faith to prove God doesnt exist then to say He does. It is history that backdates God is real. So is He now.. Its history, His- story! Definately a God of miracles. How then will i live my life? Supernaturally for God, my deliever enables me to.

Daniel's Contribution

(1) The godly personal life of Daniel is a model for the saints. Daniel was not a priest nor was he a typical prophet like Isaiah or Jeremiah. We are not told that he ever had a "prophetic call" like that Isaiah (Isaiah 6:1-13) or Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1-10) or Ezekiel (Ezekiel 2:1-7). So far as we are know, Daniel was not given direct revelation to guide him in those daily decisions which proved to be turning points in his life and ministry. In his youth, as in his final days, Daniel remained faithful to God and his fellowmen. Daniel is a man whose personal piety can challenge and inspire us in our walk with God.
(2) The life and ministry of Daniel provide us with some valuable insights on Christian leadership. Daniel was indeed a great leader whose ministry impacted the lives of several of the greatest political leaders of his time. How Daniel got to be a leader, and the way in which he led, are not the way of our culture (Christian or heathen). Daniel is a model leader, and we should learn about leadership from him.
(3) Daniel was a man who served God in the midst of his suffering. Though he suffered because of the sins of his nation and because of his own personal piety, Daniel faithfully served God even in the midst of affliction and has much to say to those who suffer.
(4) Daniel is a book which has much to say about prophecy and about personal piety. In the New Testament, Peter instructs us that prophecy should inspire the Christian to personal piety (see 2 Peter 3:11-13). Daniel demonstrates how this is done.
(5) Daniel is a book which inspires hope and comfort, giving constant witness to the sovereignty of God. God is in control just as he was in the defeat and captivity of Judah. He was in control of the history of the world, so He could foretell the powers who would rule from Daniel's day onward. He was in control, using the captivity of Judah for their good, and for the blessing of the Gentiles. Daniel bears witness to the comforting truth of God's power and His control over the affairs of men. The book assures us that nothing happens to His people which is not a part of His plan, designed for our good and His glory.
(6) The Book of Daniel teaches the Christian how to relate to a godless, heathen society, outside of church walls and stained glass windows. The people of Judah were inclined to think that God was with them only when they were in the promised land and in the proximity of the temple. God was still present and active among His people in Babylon, as seen in His intervention on behalf of Daniel and his friends. They are examples of how saints can live in a heathen society so as to bear witness to the majesty, power, and grace of God. This book shows how to live godly lives in a fallen world and how to impact a heathen society, even when a minority as small as "one."

Go Do Be

2005-12-20T23:41:00.000+08:00

Today's a day of practice makes perfect! Practicing the Right things...

A day of full of last minute things to do! Of the last minute stuff come at the same time... My Sgts really irritated me. I felt like shouting at him and also felt he's going 'SEOW'. He kept on asking the same questions over and over again. Even when I have answered him, he kept asking whether I'm doing that work. Of course I WAS!! IRRITATED, I was. And quietly I told my medic friend "he's Seow liao!" meaning MAD. At that very moment, I knew I did something wrong. To me, It sounds like David cutting off Saul's skirt (1 Samuel 24:4-22): http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1sam%2024:4-22;&version=31
that's when I sensed "What if it was Jesus in his place? What would I have done??"I repented before the Lord.
Yes, this changed my perspective. I believe I've to take on a renewed attitude everyday.

I got inspired after seeing this: GO,DO,BE. (Copyrighted by TEVA ). Hence now I've gone to my practice ground (my workplace), doing the practice work (obeying the word) and thus becoming more than my practice (christlike).

Together with the experiences and the revelations, I pray that this will be a solid learning. - In Jesus name- Amen.

On 21/12/2005

A new thought came to my mind: If that is my leader, I must make him look good whatever I do or say. To be able help him to look good in all circumstances. Sometimes this can be a thought provoking matter. WHY? I.E: if you want to outshine/outdo your leader- He is quite lousy and I don't want to give all my best; so that when it comes to my turn, I'll show it to him! If you feel strongly against the leader- I cant even stand him at all, he doesn't even care for people. If you just want to be selfish- Why should I be the one helping him? If you want to be plainly rebellious- I don't care and I wanna go against him. Frankly I've gone through all of these, myself!
But last time, I remember reading the story of Daniel's life, he's the Man.. He pursued God through it all. One man who was under many leaderships. How he led his life, submitted to authorities and who God was to him..? What was Daniel's heart and attitude?

Submit Aggressively! Obey all the way!

2005-12-18T23:43:00.000+08:00

I always had this idea that Christian leaders and leaders from outside have different value system. And so its easier to obey the christian leaders than the non-christian ones! What I am talking may sound as if it makes sense, but God revealed otherwise to me. Whatever the value system the leader may have, is out of question. It because it isnt easy when leaders correct or rebuke. Then i found it strange, it didnt seem i had the heart to obey in similar circumstances with different leaders. So now the question was not really Who the leaders were or Where they come from! But the real question is: Is my heart obeying them? Or is there rebelliousness in my heart?

Heb13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Although to obey, its Easier said than done. I now know my motivations for obeying! I love this phrase " to aggressively submit!", which Ps Khong used. If i dont obey its of no advatage to me, then why should carry on doing something which is a disadvantage to me?! So that their work will be a joy- This is more than wanting to bootlick the leaders. I guess its a thinline between these two but it can be separated by your heart, the motivation of your heart.

But why wont it be of no advantage to me? Basically because there's no reverence for the Lord. and so Proverbs 14:27 says, "The fear [reverential awe] of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death."

Biblical obedience is simply quietly paying attention and taking seriously what is being said. That is all God asks of us - to sit quietly at the feet of Jesus and listen attentively. What happens if we will not listen, if we are too busy doing our own thing, if we have too much to say ourselves to listen to Him? What if we revere nothing or anyone? What if there is no one greater than ourselves or no opinion is higher than ours?

Reverence and obedience are linked together.

To obey Christ in ALL or obey Christ in NULL!

Simple summary to keep it all short and sweet!
- We obey with all integrity.
- We obey even in Unjust suffering, for eduring the wrong is commendable before the Lord.
- We obey The Lord behind all the leaders.
- Obeying leaders is a Win-Win situation for them and us.

Slaves for SAF / Slaves of Christ?

2005-12-15T22:20:00.000+08:00

I haven been working in the navy for sometime now. One of the most difficult lesson i've learning is submission to leadership. I've always wondered why do have to! Sometimes its just hard not to complain or grumble. But somehow i struggled after doing that! Then of course, i went to the bible... And in Col 3:22- Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.

The verse says earthly masters. Its doesnt say Good earthly master. But it say YOUR EARTHLY MASTERS. Therefore it doesnt matter whether they are good or evil. Actually evil may not even be the right word in certain situations. Maybe their leadership may contradict my ways or reasonings. Its may not nessarliy mean bad just not compatible with me.

Reverence for the Lord? True reverence is revealed by obedience. God has commanded nothing that is unessential, and there is no way of manifesting reverence so pleasing to Him as by obedience to that which He has spoken. Going on, in the 1Peter2:18- Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.20But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God..

Suffering wrongfully! Sometimes its just so hard. My feelings almost always rides over my faith. But then i decided to always go before the Lord, before i go say to another. In doing so, I found was no need for me to go tell another( gossip/ speak evil). Yes, they maybe harsh towards me but what will be my response. I shall pray for them and not talk ill of them. It is so easy to talk ill of them, because thats what the rest are doing. But looking unto Christ, Christ suffered for us and should'nt we follow his steps?? So if we do, its commendable. What does it then mean he is conscious of God when he bears up under the unjust suffering? Is it talking the level of intimacy that you have faith to see 'beyond the line'. If i'm able to bear up under unjust suffering, there must be that 'peace that surpasses our understanding' within. So why do i seemed to be weighed down by it at times? Jesus Christ came to send a sword through every peace that is not based on a personal relationship to Himself. I must go deeper in intimacy with Him.

Then my reflection took a turn what does it mean to obey? To really obey? How would i even know i'm obeying them?? A few flips of the pages brought me to Ephesians 6:5 - Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men,8because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

Serving the Lord. Wah! Thats what it means to obey. I was amazed. On the other hand, how much trouble i had obeying them. People say regulars are sold off to SAF, but the bible says like slaves of christ, meaning: we are sold to Jesus. Yea!
Its easy to say "I will obey the Lord!" But if i cant seem to even obey the seen, then what more about the unseen. Its about Integrity. It is now, me 'ye of little faith' begining to build my faith by obeying His word.

My prayer: " Lord, test my faith. Let it be tried with fire so that it maybe proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." - In Jesus name. Amen!

Lion for God.

2005-11-13T01:46:00.000+08:00

During my BMT phase of life and One sunday morning In the MRT, going to SOL1.. When I sense God saying:

"A Lion is indeed a roaring creature. Full of majesty, power and poise. I am calling you a lion for me not for the world. And it is you is gentle. Remember your place in me. And with the spirit of the lion you can/will fight for me. You are victorious in the Lord Jesus Christ. You now have started this journey of roaring for me mightly now!" - How to roar? "Roar with intergrity, whole-heartedness, word, honorability, strength, power" An Ang Mo came in wearing a black shirt with a tiger and its cub- for 1 station. And i sense God saying, "You are indeed a cub, but i shall help you grow".

But as people in church prayed for me (190904), they prayed for 'confidence and courage, God is with you'. 2nd time- 'God is with you and Have confidence'. Then (260904) someone prayed for me 'Spring of water that will come forth from me with the Power of Holy Spirit'.

This "Lion for God" was a name God called me by. This restored my heart tremendous! And built my spirit and confidence..

05/11/05

2005-11-05T12:49:00.000+08:00

The word of God is like a lion; you don't have to defend it, just turn it loose." - Charles Spurgeon

Jonathan Edward's own conversion in the spring had given him a inward 'sweet' sense both of Christ and of the way of salvstion. "My soul" he reminisced, "was led away in pleasant views and contemplation of them. And my mind was greatly engaged, to spend my time on reading and meditating on Christ and the beauty and excellency of his person, and the lovely way of salvation, by free grace in Him"..

Yes, My goal is to go deeper into the word. For This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. - 1 Corinthians 4:1. I want to sink in deeper saturation of the Word. I want to let the scripture read me. I wanted to cultivate as a discipline but never really achieved. So i wanna try this method of 'blogging' to help me. The texts Below are not really mine (Ref: From web pages and another person blog.. hahaa)

WORD IS JESUS CHRIST
Know who you are in the WORD....know the WORD completely....and you will find all the answers for eternal life in the WORD.... "He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels." - Rev.3:5. If you do not and can not believe the WORD - you are lost forever. "But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them" - 2nd Cor. 4:3-4. To understand the WORD of God, you need the Holy Spirit - "For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ." - I Cor.2:11-16. Religion does not know Jesus Christ -".....they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch" - Matt. 15:14. Ask the Holy Spirit into your heart, believing that He will teach you all things....then live what He has taught you by the WORD....keeping the faith in Him.

FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF GOD'S WORD ARE TO:

1. Crave the Word - 1 Peter 2:2

2. Believe the Word - John 2:22

3. Love the Word - Psalm 119:97, 127-128

4. Long for the Word - Psalm 119:20, 40, 131

5. Delight in the Word - Psalm 1:2, 119:35, 143

6. Rejoice in the Word - Jeremiah 15:16, Psalm 119:111,162

7. Treasure the Word - Job 23:12, Psalm 19:10-11

8. Esteem the Word - Psalm 138:2, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

9. Reverence the Word - Psalm 119:161

10. Honor the Word - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

11. Trust in the Word - Psalm 119:42

12. Sing the Word - Psalm 119:54,172, Colossians 3:16

13. Meditate on the Word - Psalm 1:2; Joshua 1:8

14. Memorize the Word - Psalm 119:11, 16, 61, 128-129, 176

15. Abide in the Word - John 15:7, 1 John 2:23-25

16. Obey the Word - Deuteronomy 17:19-20, Joshua 22:5, Psalm 119:67, Luke 8:21, John 14:15, 17:6, 1 John 2:3-5, 5:2-3

17. Be Conformed by the Word - Psalm 119: 133, 1 Timothy 6:3, Titus 1:1

18. Not to be ashamed of the Word - Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:8

19. Contend for the Word - Jude 3, Titus 1:9

20. Defend the Word - Philippians 1:7

21. Suffer for the Word - 2 Timothy 1:8

22. Do not neglect the Word - 1 Corinthians 9:16

23. Be empowered with the Word - 1 Thessalonians 1:524. Hope in the Word - Romans 15:4

25. Live the Word - Ezra 7:10, Philippians 1:27, James 1:22-25

26. Take heed to the Word - 1 Timothy 4:16

27. Rightly divide the Word - 2 Timothy 2:15, Nehemiah 8:8

28. Retain the standard of the Word - 2 Timothy 2:13-14

29. Read the Word - 1 Timothy 4:13; Colossians 4:16

30. Share the Word - 1 Thessalonians 1:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:1

31. Teach the Word - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

32. Exhort with the Word - 1 Timothy 4:13

33. Preach the Word - 2 Timothy 4:2

34. Tremble at His Word - Isaiah 66:2

The Sufficiency of Scripture

The uniqueness of Scripture is that it is axiomatic, self-evident truth. Psalm 19:7-9 gives us the most comprehensive statement on the authority and sufficiency of Scripture found anywhere in the Bible.

- The law of the Lord is perfect, RESTORING THE SOUL.

- The testimony of the Lord is sure, MAKING WISE THE SIMPLE.

- The precepts of the Lord are right, REJOICING THE HEART;

- The commandment of the Lord is pure, ENLIGHTENING THE EYES.

- The fear of the Lord is clean, ENDURING FOREVER;

- The judgments of the Lord are true; they are RIGHTEOUS ALTOGETHER.

People whose minds are saturated with God's Word and submissive to His thoughts have a wisdom that in eternity will prove superior to all the secular wisdom in the world. -John Piper

Sports Outlook

2005-10-02T23:25:00.000+08:00

r a c e c a l e n d a r - Sports Events for 2006

More at this: http://www.actionasia.com/aae/en/Events

UPcoming this Year
Genting TrailBlazer 2006
Genting Highlands
Multiple Disciplines
Awana Genting

5 Feb 2006
NTU Surf n Sweat
Sentosa, Sunset Bay
Surf + Run/Blade
NTU Sports Club

19 Feb 2006
NTU X-Physique
Singapore
Swim, Cycle, Run, Climb, Abseil, Kayak
NTU Sports Club

19 Feb 2006
NUS Biathlon
Tanjong Beach, Sentosa
Swim 1.5 km, Run 10 km
NUS Sports Club

20 Feb 2006
SurfCoast International Triathlon
Torquay, Victoria, Australia.
Swim 2 km, Cycle 80 km, Run 20 km
X-Tri Australia

26 Feb 2006
New Balance Singapore Duathlon 2006
East Coast Park
Triathlon Association of Singapore

26 Feb 2006
Langkawi Ironman
Langkawi, Malaysia
Swim 3.8 km, Cycle 180.2 km, Run 42.2 km

4 Mar 2006
New Zealand Ironman
New Zealand
Swim 3.8 km, Cycle 180.2 km, Run 42.2 km

4 Mar 2006
River Kwai Trophy 2006
Kanchanaburi, Sayoke, Thailand
Multiple disciplines (biking, running, kayaking)
First Music Thai Group

12 Mar 2006
Porche Outward Bound Adventure Race
Hong Kong
On and off trail running, kayaking, swimming, orienteering, etc
Outward Bound Hong Kong

12 Mar 2006
National Vertical Marathon 2006
Time: 7am - 6pm
Venue: Suntec City

Mar 2006
Legs and Paddles
Singapore
Run, Kayak
NUS Canoeing Sub Club

26 Mar 2006
Singapore Biathlon 2006
East Coast Park
Swim 1.5 km, Run 10 km
SAFRA, SSC, Navy

9 Apr 2006
Kenyir Lake Triathlon
Kenyir Lake, Terengganu, Malaysia
Swim 1.5 km, Run 10 km
Triathlon Association of Malaysia

14-16 Apr 2006
Sabah Adventure Challenge 2006
Sabah, East Malaysia
Multiple Disciplines

2 July 2006
Osim Singapore Triathlon
East Coast Park
Swim 1.5 km, Cycle 60 km, Run 10 km

13 Aug 2006
Seaspray Rydges Capricorn Half Ironman
Yeppoon, Capricorn Coast, Australia
Swim 1.9km, Cycle 90.1 km, Run 21.1 km
X-Tri Australia

2 Sep 2006
Aquathon Challenge 2006
Sentosa
Swim 1.5 km, Run 10 km
Triathlon Association of Singapore

21 Oct 2006
Corporate Triathlon
Sentosa
Swim 800m, Cycle 20 km, Run 5 km
Triathlon Association of Singapore

3 Dec 2006
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
Padang
21 km / 42 km
Standard Chartered Bank

my day of baptism

2005-03-26T23:34:00.000+08:00

After my baptism on 26th March 2005 ... taken with e mighty Band of Brothez .. durin their cell time! - Ken, Lance, Jonathan, Benjamin, Jun wei, Jedd and ME...

ken was experimenting with his new olympus camera! n i remember that i left my nasi lemak at the void deck aft taking the picture..

Hahaa... today was very interesting along with that my feelings were like so super mixed. But definately being obedient to God was the most joyful experience in my life.

Why should we be baptised? It has nothing to do with Jesus loving us less, if we havent get baptised. Dont mix all the principles up. Its like you want to eat chicken rice, and sounds like someone asking you- Huh, So you dont like duck rice? Whats e link, man? But then again consistent delaying in getting (apart from facing obstacles) baptised, is suspicious of the person's salvation.

1. We are Christ's Disciples (Matt 28:19)
2. Christ gave us an example (Matt 3:14-15)
3. Expression of our faith (James 2:17-18)
4. Public testimony of our salvation.

Thats my Baptism Cert and something with my name 'Narasimman' -Joshua Teo bought for me!

Matthew28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy spirit,"

Blessing of being baptised. Btw you wont mystically become holy (Personal experience). Sinning or Not to sin is Your Personal Choice.

1. Heaven Opens Wide- Divine Recognition.
2. Holy spirit come upon my life- Divine Empowerment.
3. God's voice comes to the heart- Divine Revelation. - "You are my son!"

In and Out. Cold man! BAPTISED IN NAME OF JESUS CHRIST.

What is Baptism? - Its a symbolic event in a christian's life. Its external expression of an inward change.

1. Sign of Initiation into Christ.
2. A command in the Great Commission (Matt 28:19).
3. Identification of ourselves with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection (Romans6: 4).
4. Willingness to be dead to our sins (Roman 6:11-14).
5. An initiation into the Body of Christ and submit to it (1cor12:13, Eph 4:3-5).

Hmm this is right before dipping in man. On ur right, is Angus. Abit about him- He was my 1st ever cell leader. He is younger than me but sounded older than me (most of the time). Hahaa. An interestingly friendly guy and has special qualities that make him who he is. Now he is my G12 brother...

Hahaa taking a quick snap, before going to the baptism pool! On ur right, with big fat smile (haha) is Joshua Teo, my G12 leader- Spiritual father. Dunno why we looking at different directions. On ur left is Tian yu, the artistic guy who designed my invitation card... In yellow at the back is Clarence Chan, a fellow buddy of mine- NDU (ahaha)/Amazing race khaki.

And so here i am, getting ready to get baptised. Felt it was powerful. Even though its my personal choice of obedience to God's word, it was great to have friends supporting/ blessing me in what i was about to do.

Requisites to be Baptised.
I believe (Mark 16:16)
I'm Willing to live for the Lord (Romans 6:12,13)
I'm Willing to function as part of the body of Christ (1Cor 12:13)

It was just an invite Tian Yu did for me. He is just great and full of ideas. Although he worked on the idea i gave him, he did a great Job... Dont you think? Simple and yet insync with Good friday- Thats what i wanted. My baptism was rite in the smack of Good friday and Easter. Felt it was significant for me. For i know, He died for me and He resurrected for me.

Before my baptism, Jedd took a photo for ken and me!

This guy is Kenneth. Great inspiration and model after christ. As he runs after God's heart, there's so many things i learn from him. Lovely character to be with. Thank God for blessing so many people like him in my life. And i Thank God for him.

My parents were late for my baptism (was Scared they wont make it in time to see me). Thats a typical indian thing- to come late (haaha)! So i called ken (1st person who came to my mind), and he told me not to worry. So many things were going thru my mind!!! He went to the bus-stop to bring them over. BUT They made it! At that time during worship, "And i'll walk with you in my heart, and i'll walk with you in my heart- find me at the cross down on my kness- I thank you Lord for saving me! Hallelujah x4~ ". That really 'hit' it! It was one of those songs God used to touch my heart with always.. When it was sung, God's faithfulness, forgiveness, face revealed itself once again. And i'll trust in Him.

Today Teck horng blessed me with a book Titled "Holiness". Will read it someday!