Walking with Him
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Walking with Him..
Once there was this young man who have gave his life to Jesus. So Jesus promised him that all the days of his life he shall be blessed. And he will be the head and not the tail, on top and not beneath. Therefore this is his walk with God.. "Lord i cannot go on anymore... It's so difficult. I have fell so many times already.. I'm tired and i want a break from all these things. Won't you just leave me alone?" - said the man. His walk with God have always been in darkness in his eyes. And no matter how far he has walked with God it seem like He was going no where. He was blinded spiritually.
However during that day when he utter those words to the Lord, God opened his spiritual eyes. Looking at his hands and bodies. He found so many scars and wounds he have got after all the falls he had during his walk with God. It seem like he fell a million times. So he said. "God you said you will bless me, but why? why?? How come i ended up like this?" God remained quiet. He look at him and lifted up his countenance and pointed to the direction behind the mind and lighted them. Only then did the man knew how many mountains and valleys he have walked through.
Just like your life. Just like reaching out. Don't focus on all the pain and hurts. But press onto the end. It doesn't matter how we start but it is the end that matters. Many people start doing many things in their life but only a few end doing them and being successful in it. "Winners are those that look at where they are going. But losers look at what they are going through."- Dr ed cole.
" Bedok north. Press on. Continuing walking. The end is near. But let's all end it beautifully. Without regrets then when one day the Lord comes to you and ask you, you can confidently say that i have done my best. Our vision. 28. It's not just about having the same target and goal but the purpose we are doing all these. For the Lord. For the lost. : D Warriors let's arise!"
-xianbi
What can be too hard of us? If we have held our hands together all the way till here. -believing.
Life is tough. God is good.
my First love forever You will be.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
A new generation of leaders taking asia by storm. A generation of leaders that love God wholeheartedly and people fervently.
Having holidays? i really believe you guys have much more time as compared to your normal school day time table. Now you may wake up even at 12pm and sleep at 2-3am. You may be able to play lots of computer games or have many outtings with your classmates and best pal. Now with no more exams, class tests and school pressure there is so much more time that you can spend. I remember when i was studying in the normal 8 to 1 30 schedule last year i always said i do not have time to pray. Because of all the school work and exams. However when it came to the holiday when i had more time, it did not seem that i prayed more too. hahaa. Does that remind you of someone? Or yourself? Why not try ask yourself today who is your first love? Is it some games? Some drama? Some guy or girl? Hmmm. Have we forgotten about the one that has always been showering His love for us everyday in our lives. But i know and believe that we are of a revival that loves Jesus that places Him above any other else. A people that seek first the kingdom of God and all his righteousness and i know that what we are fighting for we shall recieve.
Anyway let me share story with you guys.
There was this young man. He was extremely talented in the paino. He even performed at many concerts and was very popular in the arts industry. However the only thing that he did not possessed was his sight. He was blind. He grew up as an orphan. Not knowing who his dad and mum is. However there was always this lady called Alice who wrote letters to him. Encouraging him and inspired him to play the paino. One day he decided to find this Alice and invited private investigators to find this Alice. Only to know that she was his mother. The woman that he hated the most. The woman who he thought discarded him. The woman for the cause of his blindness. And no matter what did the mum do nothing seem to move the young man's heart. She loved him dearly. However one day she feel ill and was admitted into the hospital only to be detected of final stage cancer. However even till now her son does not know about this and still rejects her. The day of her death she told the doctor this. " Please doctor. Within 12hours of my death you must remove my eyes cornear and implant it to my son so he can see the world." And she died.The son did not know about this. Until hearing a tape and a letter that his mother has left behind.The son repented and since that day forgave his mother. He played his favourite piece, the one whom "alice" wrote at the funeral.
The one thing i've really learn about this mother is her agape love. The unconditional love that she has for her son. That even till her deathbed she is still thinking about him. That's excatly what Jesus feels for us too. He set us free by dying on that cross for you and me. There let it be that we spread his love. From our neighbourhood, to our classes and into the marketplace. Your friends are like that son. Blinded by satan. Blinded by darkness and every step that they take they are one step closer to hell. It's time we restore back their sight. Not by might nor by power. But by the spirit of the living God. He has empowered you to do so. It's about building a revival with walls. That we will touch the world with our hearts. Let's all find a need and meet it and find a hurt and heal it.
"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)
"Hey bedok north. This week will be our arise and build. So let us not fear to but be prepared as we sow into the kingdom of God will shall recieve. Let's not miss this timing. I believe this will not only cause your financial life to prosper but your spiritual life too. Let's all press onto God believing for something to be done in our schools. Also let us prepare our swords as next week we shall declare wall. We want to hit 20. And i know we can and you must know we can! :) Start making differences now! We will be people that love God wholeheartedly and love people fervently."
-xianbi
Life is tough. God is good.
Don't compromise your standards. You set the standards of the world.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
'Select only strong, healthy, and good-looking young men,' he said. 'Make sure they are well versed in every branch of learning, are gifted with knowledge and good judgment, and are suited to serve in the royal palace. Train these young men in the language and literature of Babylon.' -Daniel 1:4 NLT
The language and literature of Babylon refers to the language of the world. Speaking in a form when the world can understand. Speaking in a way of findind a need and meet it and finding a hurt and healing it. I believe we can be people of influence wherever we go. Just like the verse that says. Let's be relevant but at the same time pure on the inside. The packaging may be worldy but the message is holy. haha! Not matter how a macdonal's burger wrapping is we will still be confident that the burger inside it is nice. Same. Let the world see us that way too. But no one wants a ugly wrapper. You are Great! For He is Great. You carry the glory of God. No matter where your feat shall stand upon that land is yours! Look Cool. Be cool. Stay Cool. :)
Be a light that shines and a salt that flavours.
Life is tough. God is good.
Rising up a generation of leaders.
"Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity." 1Tim 4:12
In word. Being equipped in the word of God, rising up in situations being able to handle things and carry out orders like the alimighty, himself. Frankly speaking the world is very interested in the spiritual or else there will be no ghost movies and many other more than involves spiritual stuffs. So why should we be afraid that the gospel might be boring to our friends. Boring or not. It determines in you. Find a need. And meet the need. Find a hurt and heal the hurt. You're not asked to do that. You're commanded. Haa! Sounds scary eh?
In conduct. What is a light underneath a basket? Or how do the world know Jesus is better than what they have if they see the church has nothing to offer. Not being back dated. Not being out of hand. But at all times presenting the Jesus out of you then men will atomatically be drawn to you. A man takes 7 seconds to make a decision to rate you in his pecking order. Phew. Look sharp. But not to the other extreme too.
In love. God reminded us that it is through the love that we have for one another that the world will know that we are his disciples. Love is God. God is love. Having a bigger heart, an attitude of acceptance than you will be able to accept yourself even more. Love is like sowing. One day you will reap. With a healthy self-image then your soul will be healthy. ha!
In spirit. It is not through your looks that attract the holy spirit it is your spirit. For out of the abundance of your heart your mouth will speak. Being pure in the spirit then the words of yours will be of purity, sincerity then claiming the favour of men. We are in this world but not of this world. So does our spirit. Let that be the one that guides us and not just our mind and some common senses. If that is what that leads the world let's climb beyond that standard and set the standard.
In faith. Being a man of possibilities. The world seeks for possibilities all the time. How far can we travel to another planet besides earth? How can their business tatics be at the cutting edge? If you can be a man that breaks possibilities than you are fit to be in the marketplace, for the marketplace and to pentrate the marketplace. Your faith will take you and there. Giving faith to others. Being a source of hope when there seem to be no hope. Because you have Jesus in you and that is the only source of hope.
In purity. Many teenagers struggle with lust. That's a fact. Especially for man. A man is only fit to be called a man when he has the conviction to rise up above his circumstances and fight it. We can look worldly but not on the inside. Becoming a daniel and joseph whom money serves and does not serve money. Which place their purity above pleasures and riches. Is it really worth it to trade our souls for something who does not deserves it at all. Or abusing others in the joy of oneself. Will that really be a life that you want? Or will others want your life then? God is pure. You are pure.
Amen. It's not just a simple verse. But we need to rise up to another level. That in all these areas we can be an example that governments bodies will learn from, that laws will be set from and business will be established on. There is really so much that i need to work on. But no man is perfect so God has given me these words to follow. If any one is then there will not be a use of the bible. haha. Loving God wholeheartedly. Loving People fervently.
Hey Bedok North:
"I really feel that a whole new wave of revival is entering into E149 and let's all really arise in this season none shall be left behind. Even though we may be calling our friends seperately but i know that in the spirit we are moving as one. I have faith in you and so do i in God. Let's all press on. Thank God we got one more month as the multiplying should be postponed to december so november will be our last fight. Or maybe my fight with you guys. So let's not get tired. Many are called but few are chosen. YOU ARE CHOSEN! Are you fit for the battle?"
-xianbi.
Life is tough. God is good.
Power Of Focus
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
The Harvest Truely Is Great But The Labourers Are Few.
Failures focus on their journey while the successful focus on their destination.
Hebrews 12:2
“…who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the
shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (NKJV)
Jesus, our greatest example, demonstrates the power of focus. James 1:2 tells us
that life is going to bring many storms and tests our way. Only those who focus
on the promises of God will survive. When we do not understand our purpose in
life, obstacles will appear insurmountable. It is important to ask, “Where am I
headed in life? What do I want to accomplish, possess, and become?” Those who
have no clear purpose have no strength to press beyond their current
circumstances.
We must always remember that our lives move in the direction of our focus.
Although what we are going through may seem too difficult to overcome, it is
imperative that we focus on the victory that awaits us. Just as an athlete
focuses on running the race to win the prize, so we must have a clear, distinct
image of our victory. As we focus on what we are going to, Heaven will give us
the strength to make it through!
So guys. Let us all press on. Onto our vision of 18 this week for both Cell group and service. Let's see the list on our right continue to grow longer and longer. Remember loving God wholeheartedly and loving people fervently. As one we will fight. And will win. Oh no. I mean we have won! Hallelujah!
Life is tough. God is good.