Friday, December 31, 2010
Hello 2011 and goodbye 2010
As the year comes to a close, its time we count our blessings as well as consider of things that have happened. No doubt 2010 has been an interesting year for many. To some, its a year filled with miracle and blessings that God has poured out. To some however, its a year of sowing and reaping in time to come. To others it may have been a year filled with trials in life. Well as for me, as 2010 comes to an end, I just want to submit everything to God. Indeed this year, I have gone through trials and blessing. I have indeed failed both God and man in many areas however with God's grace, I am able to still see achievements in the year. I believe to some of us perhaps as we count our blessing and consider, there is just a word that seems to come to some of us...faithfulness. When we see good things happening in our lives and in our ministry, do we give thanks? When we undergo trials, are we still there to serve faithfully or have we come to a state of wondering if its still worth it? The word of God to me at the close of this year is be faithful in everything that He has entrusted to me. Perhaps the times I was wondering...is it worth serving? and God sees it. This year I have seen God expanded my ministry in the manner I serve him. Indeed, this year, my experience in my walk with Jesus is "Luk 16:10-12 He who is faithful in the least is also faithful in much. And he who is unjust in the least is also unjust in much. Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will entrust the true riches to you? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who shall give you that which is your own?" Yes indeed if we are faithful in our studies, God will give us better grades. This is something I learn after my poor results for my second semester (due to my bad online gaming attitude). Being faithful in ministry (this has got nothing to do with my studies) has seen my area of serving expanded from just a few area to more areas. As of next year, I believe if I continue to be faithful in the small things, God will indeed give me more. Thanks God, this year 2010 has been interesting and I believe 2011 is gonna be more interesting. Amen!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas truth and lies
Well, it is written in Matthew 13:24-30
Mat 13:24 He put out another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Mat 13:25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel among the wheat and went his way.
Mat 13:26 But when the blade had sprung up and had produced fruit, then the darnel also appeared.
Mat 13:27 So the servants of the householder came and said to him, Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? Then where have the darnel come from?
Mat 13:28 He said to them, An enemy has done this. The servants said to him, Then do you want us to go and gather them up?
Mat 13:29 But he said, No, lest while you gather up the darnel you also root up the wheat with them.
Mat 13:30 Let both grow together until the harvest. And in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, First gather together the darnel and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my granary.
Darnel = poisonous weeds that look like grain but its black in color.
Well, its Christmas, every year people look forward to this occasion. Its 25th of December as all knows it. Well..for some reason...are people getting the right reason to celebrate Christmas or have they allowed the darnel to grow in their fields?
1) Its Christmas not Xmas for everyone's info...
The meaning of Christmas as defined by the Original Catholic Encyclopedia as "Christ's Mass". Yes..its Christ + mas not X + mas. Its all about Christ we are celebrating that is why is called Christ's mass. If we take away Christ and replace it with an X, then all is left is nothing but a wrong reason to celebrate Christmas that's why people who have no idea what Christmas is calls it Xmas and thus mass together without any purpose or reason. In today society people wanted to take Christ out of Christmas but whatever is established by God can never be de-establish by man as Christmas lights and decoration (1) quote that X is the Greek word to represent Ch which is the 1st letters of Christ's name.
2) Christmas is about Santa or Jesus?
Well a few weeks ago I saw this article on the internet about the billboards by American Atheists and the Catholic league which can be found in:
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/30/dueling-billboards-face-off-in-christmas-controversy/?hpt=C1
"You know is a myth, this season celebrate reason!" by the American Atheist
"You Know It's Real: This Season Celebrate Jesus." by the Catholic league
Funny thing is that the background of the billboard for the American Atheist is the background picture of the wise man traveling to see Jesus. What it shows to me is this: What is the myth? What is the reason? Not mentioned but the background of the 3 wise man traveling to see Jesus seems to suggest that the only reason is none other than Jesus. The Catholic league posting shows us that what is real is to celebrate Jesus. If its the myth they are mentioning about, the only myth that anyone would probably agree on is Santa Clause as even the article "Santa Claus: The real man behind the myth" (2) calls Santa as a myth in its title itself.
If we look into various sources we will see that why is Christmas celebrated? Its to commemorate the birth of Jesus. When Christmas was first celebrated back in the 4th century, the purpose was to commemorate the birth of Jesus (3). There has been no citation regarding the origin of this celebration to do with Santa Clause at all in relation to the birth of Christ.
If Santa got nothing to do with Christmas in the beginning, why is he a figure? The origin of Santa can best be described by Patti Wigington (4). In this article we can see that Santa Clause even though is to remember saint Nicolas but it has many influences from the heathen belief of Odin, the Germanic deity and the belief that Odin's eight-legged horse, Sleipnir that brings gift. Saint Nicolas generous givings being used as disguised to hide the pagan belief of Odin has silently creep into Christian society as a figure in Christmas and as times pass, Christians fail to realize that honoring Santa Clause as a figure during Christmas is in actual fact having a belief that the pagan god Odin but in the name of Saint Nicolas aka Santa Clause.
In conclusion to this matter of Jesus or Santa?, we conclude that Christmas is about Jesus and not Santa.
3) Symbols of Christmas
-Christmas tree
The tradition of having the Christmas tree during Christmas can be traced back to the 15th and 16th century in Europe where guilds set up a tree in the town and people dance around it. (5) The Christmas tree was only decorated in 1584 in Russia (6) Christmas tree itself does not really carry much symbolic meaning but its decoration do.
-Star or angel on top of the Christmas tree
The star and angel on the Christmas tree is usually placed at the top and it represents the star of Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-9) while the angel represents the angels that bring the news to the shepherds (Luke 2:8-18).
-Candy cane
The candy cane as explained by pastor John Simpson during Eagle point Christian Fellowship Christmas dinner 2010 as "The candy cane has the shape of the shepherd staff. It reminds us of how the shepherd seek after the Savior. It is white in color because it is made of peppermint. White represents purity. Only Christ can make us pure (Isaiah 1:18) and everyone who wants to be pure must go to Jesus. Red represents the blood of Jesus which only by the blood of Christ we can be made pure. The green color represents life that will come only from Christ (Romans 6:23). If the candy cane is reversed its the letter J. J for Jesus. Jesus is the only reason for Christmas and its marked by the candy cane."
-Christmas lights
Christmas lights and decoration mentioned that since the 17th Century, people have lit their Christmas trees to sit by its comforting glow (7). Wikipedia mentioned that "Early Christians were persecuted for having worship gatherings ("mass"). A candle in the window signified where worship would be occurring for Christians in a community." (8)
-Bells
"In the case of Christmas, bells are typically rung to herald the holiday season, celebrate good cheer, and on Christmas Day, to rejoice in the birth of Jesus." Christmas lights and decoration. (9)
-Caroling
Caroling origins are unknown but its probably associated with Luke 2:13 with the angels singing because its the only record of the 1st singing during the birth of Christ.
-mistletoe
Mistletoe is described as "a parasitic plant, it grows on the branches or trunk of a tree and actually sends out roots that penetrate into the tree and take up nutrients. But mistletoe is also capable for growing on its own; like other plants it can produce its own food by photosynthesis. Mistletoe, however, is more commonly found growing as a parasitic plant. The mistletoe that is commonly used as a Christmas decoration (Phoradendron flavescens) is native to North America and grows as a parasite on trees in the west as also in those growing in a line down the east from New Jersey to Florida. The other type of mistletoe, Viscum album, is of European origin. The European mistletoe is a green shrub with small, yellow flowers and white, sticky berries which are considered POISONOUS." and "From the earliest times mistletoe has been one of the most magical, mysterious, and sacred plants of European folklore. It was considered to bestow life and fertility; a protection against poison; and an aphrodisiac. The mistletoe of the sacred oak was especially sacred to the ancient Celtic Druids. On the sixth night of the moon white-robed Druid priests would cut the oak mistletoe with a golden sickle. Two white bulls would be sacrificed amid prayers that the recipients of the mistletoe would prosper. Later, the ritual of cutting the mistletoe from the oak came to symbolize the emasculation of the old King by his successor. Mistletoe was long regarded as both a sexual symbol and the "soul" of the oak." by Mistletoe its history, meaning and traditions. (10) This shows how pagan belief is associated to the mistletoe and that how Christians should not hang the mistletoe.
4) The date for Christmas is 25th December?
Christ's birth was never mentioned in the Bible as the exact date and month. There was no early records in the Bible either of celebrating the birth of Christ. It was only celebrated centuries later. The date 25th December was in fact proposed by St. Cyril of Jerusalem (Christmas lights and decoration)(11). If we look at facts, the shepherds would not be grazing their flocks as mentioned in the gospel of Luke chapter 2 during winter months as shepherds will gather the flock into a small enclosure.
In conclusion:
Do not let the counterfeit tares from the devil grow in our field. Let truth prevail (John 8:32, Hosea 4:6). You know Jesus is real and the myth Santa is false so celebrate Jesus, the One and only reason for Christmas
references
1) http://www.christmaslightsanddecorations.com/christmas-origins.aspx
2) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34525202/ns/technology_and_science-science/
3) http://www.history.com/topics/christmas
4) http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/yulethelongestnight/p/Santa_Claus.htm
5) Friedrich Amelung, Geschichte der Revaler Schwarzenhäupter: von ihrem Ursprung an bis auf die Gegenwart: nach den urkundenmäßigen Quellen des Revaler Schwarzenhäupter-Archivs 1, Die erste Blütezeit von 1399–1557. Reval: Wassermann, 1885.
6) Balthasar Russow. 1584. Chronica der Provinz Lyfflandt
7) http://www.christmaslightsanddecorations.com/christmas-lights.aspx
8) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_lights
9) http://www.christmaslightsanddecorations.com/christmas-bells.aspx
10) http://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/history/mistletoe.htm
11) http://www.christmaslightsanddecorations.com/christmas-origins.aspx
Mat 13:24 He put out another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Mat 13:25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel among the wheat and went his way.
Mat 13:26 But when the blade had sprung up and had produced fruit, then the darnel also appeared.
Mat 13:27 So the servants of the householder came and said to him, Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? Then where have the darnel come from?
Mat 13:28 He said to them, An enemy has done this. The servants said to him, Then do you want us to go and gather them up?
Mat 13:29 But he said, No, lest while you gather up the darnel you also root up the wheat with them.
Mat 13:30 Let both grow together until the harvest. And in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, First gather together the darnel and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my granary.
Darnel = poisonous weeds that look like grain but its black in color.
Well, its Christmas, every year people look forward to this occasion. Its 25th of December as all knows it. Well..for some reason...are people getting the right reason to celebrate Christmas or have they allowed the darnel to grow in their fields?
1) Its Christmas not Xmas for everyone's info...
The meaning of Christmas as defined by the Original Catholic Encyclopedia as "Christ's Mass". Yes..its Christ + mas not X + mas. Its all about Christ we are celebrating that is why is called Christ's mass. If we take away Christ and replace it with an X, then all is left is nothing but a wrong reason to celebrate Christmas that's why people who have no idea what Christmas is calls it Xmas and thus mass together without any purpose or reason. In today society people wanted to take Christ out of Christmas but whatever is established by God can never be de-establish by man as Christmas lights and decoration (1) quote that X is the Greek word to represent Ch which is the 1st letters of Christ's name.
2) Christmas is about Santa or Jesus?
Well a few weeks ago I saw this article on the internet about the billboards by American Atheists and the Catholic league which can be found in:
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/30/dueling-billboards-face-off-in-christmas-controversy/?hpt=C1
"You know is a myth, this season celebrate reason!" by the American Atheist
"You Know It's Real: This Season Celebrate Jesus." by the Catholic league
Funny thing is that the background of the billboard for the American Atheist is the background picture of the wise man traveling to see Jesus. What it shows to me is this: What is the myth? What is the reason? Not mentioned but the background of the 3 wise man traveling to see Jesus seems to suggest that the only reason is none other than Jesus. The Catholic league posting shows us that what is real is to celebrate Jesus. If its the myth they are mentioning about, the only myth that anyone would probably agree on is Santa Clause as even the article "Santa Claus: The real man behind the myth" (2) calls Santa as a myth in its title itself.
If we look into various sources we will see that why is Christmas celebrated? Its to commemorate the birth of Jesus. When Christmas was first celebrated back in the 4th century, the purpose was to commemorate the birth of Jesus (3). There has been no citation regarding the origin of this celebration to do with Santa Clause at all in relation to the birth of Christ.
If Santa got nothing to do with Christmas in the beginning, why is he a figure? The origin of Santa can best be described by Patti Wigington (4). In this article we can see that Santa Clause even though is to remember saint Nicolas but it has many influences from the heathen belief of Odin, the Germanic deity and the belief that Odin's eight-legged horse, Sleipnir that brings gift. Saint Nicolas generous givings being used as disguised to hide the pagan belief of Odin has silently creep into Christian society as a figure in Christmas and as times pass, Christians fail to realize that honoring Santa Clause as a figure during Christmas is in actual fact having a belief that the pagan god Odin but in the name of Saint Nicolas aka Santa Clause.
In conclusion to this matter of Jesus or Santa?, we conclude that Christmas is about Jesus and not Santa.
3) Symbols of Christmas
-Christmas tree
The tradition of having the Christmas tree during Christmas can be traced back to the 15th and 16th century in Europe where guilds set up a tree in the town and people dance around it. (5) The Christmas tree was only decorated in 1584 in Russia (6) Christmas tree itself does not really carry much symbolic meaning but its decoration do.
-Star or angel on top of the Christmas tree
The star and angel on the Christmas tree is usually placed at the top and it represents the star of Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-9) while the angel represents the angels that bring the news to the shepherds (Luke 2:8-18).
-Candy cane
The candy cane as explained by pastor John Simpson during Eagle point Christian Fellowship Christmas dinner 2010 as "The candy cane has the shape of the shepherd staff. It reminds us of how the shepherd seek after the Savior. It is white in color because it is made of peppermint. White represents purity. Only Christ can make us pure (Isaiah 1:18) and everyone who wants to be pure must go to Jesus. Red represents the blood of Jesus which only by the blood of Christ we can be made pure. The green color represents life that will come only from Christ (Romans 6:23). If the candy cane is reversed its the letter J. J for Jesus. Jesus is the only reason for Christmas and its marked by the candy cane."
-Christmas lights
Christmas lights and decoration mentioned that since the 17th Century, people have lit their Christmas trees to sit by its comforting glow (7). Wikipedia mentioned that "Early Christians were persecuted for having worship gatherings ("mass"). A candle in the window signified where worship would be occurring for Christians in a community." (8)
-Bells
"In the case of Christmas, bells are typically rung to herald the holiday season, celebrate good cheer, and on Christmas Day, to rejoice in the birth of Jesus." Christmas lights and decoration. (9)
-Caroling
Caroling origins are unknown but its probably associated with Luke 2:13 with the angels singing because its the only record of the 1st singing during the birth of Christ.
-mistletoe
Mistletoe is described as "a parasitic plant, it grows on the branches or trunk of a tree and actually sends out roots that penetrate into the tree and take up nutrients. But mistletoe is also capable for growing on its own; like other plants it can produce its own food by photosynthesis. Mistletoe, however, is more commonly found growing as a parasitic plant. The mistletoe that is commonly used as a Christmas decoration (Phoradendron flavescens) is native to North America and grows as a parasite on trees in the west as also in those growing in a line down the east from New Jersey to Florida. The other type of mistletoe, Viscum album, is of European origin. The European mistletoe is a green shrub with small, yellow flowers and white, sticky berries which are considered POISONOUS." and "From the earliest times mistletoe has been one of the most magical, mysterious, and sacred plants of European folklore. It was considered to bestow life and fertility; a protection against poison; and an aphrodisiac. The mistletoe of the sacred oak was especially sacred to the ancient Celtic Druids. On the sixth night of the moon white-robed Druid priests would cut the oak mistletoe with a golden sickle. Two white bulls would be sacrificed amid prayers that the recipients of the mistletoe would prosper. Later, the ritual of cutting the mistletoe from the oak came to symbolize the emasculation of the old King by his successor. Mistletoe was long regarded as both a sexual symbol and the "soul" of the oak." by Mistletoe its history, meaning and traditions. (10) This shows how pagan belief is associated to the mistletoe and that how Christians should not hang the mistletoe.
4) The date for Christmas is 25th December?
Christ's birth was never mentioned in the Bible as the exact date and month. There was no early records in the Bible either of celebrating the birth of Christ. It was only celebrated centuries later. The date 25th December was in fact proposed by St. Cyril of Jerusalem (Christmas lights and decoration)(11). If we look at facts, the shepherds would not be grazing their flocks as mentioned in the gospel of Luke chapter 2 during winter months as shepherds will gather the flock into a small enclosure.
In conclusion:
Do not let the counterfeit tares from the devil grow in our field. Let truth prevail (John 8:32, Hosea 4:6). You know Jesus is real and the myth Santa is false so celebrate Jesus, the One and only reason for Christmas
references
1) http://www.christmaslightsanddecorations.com/christmas-origins.aspx
2) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34525202/ns/technology_and_science-science/
3) http://www.history.com/topics/christmas
4) http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/yulethelongestnight/p/Santa_Claus.htm
5) Friedrich Amelung, Geschichte der Revaler Schwarzenhäupter: von ihrem Ursprung an bis auf die Gegenwart: nach den urkundenmäßigen Quellen des Revaler Schwarzenhäupter-Archivs 1, Die erste Blütezeit von 1399–1557. Reval: Wassermann, 1885.
6) Balthasar Russow. 1584. Chronica der Provinz Lyfflandt
7) http://www.christmaslightsanddecorations.com/christmas-lights.aspx
8) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_lights
9) http://www.christmaslightsanddecorations.com/christmas-bells.aspx
10) http://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/history/mistletoe.htm
11) http://www.christmaslightsanddecorations.com/christmas-origins.aspx
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
the 3 cross and the 4 nails
Summary of Pastor Jonathan Lim GP message on Resurrection Sunday 2010
There are 2 types of people when they see God. One is the dog type and another is the cat type. The dog type is my master provided everything for me, he must be God. The cat type is my master provided everything for me..so I must be God. which one are we?
Now there were 2 thieves beside Jesus who was nailed. What do they mean? the one who mocked him is the cross of rejection. This person refuse to acknowledge his wrongdoing and rejected righteousness. The other symbolizes the cross of repentance as he know that his destiny is in Christ's hands and that he can only be saved by Jesus. The cross of Jesus is the cross of redemption. Which cross do we belong? The cross of rejection or the cross of repentance? Do we reject Christ or do we accept him?
We always say that on the cross, there were 3 nails. Was that true? Nope. If we read the scriptures correctly, there were 4 nails on the cross of Jesus. What do they mean? The 2 nails on Jesus's hands was to show that we now have his ministry. The nail on the feet shows that we should live like Christ as we now walk His path. Now the last nail was the nail on the sign that Pilate wrote "King of the Jews". This shows that we have to proclaim who Jesus is.
In summary, lets perform our role and carry the right cross.
There are 2 types of people when they see God. One is the dog type and another is the cat type. The dog type is my master provided everything for me, he must be God. The cat type is my master provided everything for me..so I must be God. which one are we?
Now there were 2 thieves beside Jesus who was nailed. What do they mean? the one who mocked him is the cross of rejection. This person refuse to acknowledge his wrongdoing and rejected righteousness. The other symbolizes the cross of repentance as he know that his destiny is in Christ's hands and that he can only be saved by Jesus. The cross of Jesus is the cross of redemption. Which cross do we belong? The cross of rejection or the cross of repentance? Do we reject Christ or do we accept him?
We always say that on the cross, there were 3 nails. Was that true? Nope. If we read the scriptures correctly, there were 4 nails on the cross of Jesus. What do they mean? The 2 nails on Jesus's hands was to show that we now have his ministry. The nail on the feet shows that we should live like Christ as we now walk His path. Now the last nail was the nail on the sign that Pilate wrote "King of the Jews". This shows that we have to proclaim who Jesus is.
In summary, lets perform our role and carry the right cross.
The mine on Resurrection Sunday by the youth of EPCF
I am reminded to record down the plot of the mime so that if others wanna use it, they can use...but the soundtrack I have yet to receive from Jenny Henson.
It starts with a guy and a girl. The guy portrays Jesus and while the girl portrays all of us. In the beginning, it shows Jesus creating and dancing with us. This basically means we once had an intimate relationship with God.
After a while came another male actor who will come and dance with the female actress. This guy came in and pushed "Jesus" aside. This shows that how we get distracted in life. This new actor who came into the role represent relationship especially ungodly ones who came into our lives and we allow them to distract us from Jesus.
Soon the actor left and another person came into the play with money. The girl tries to grab the money but fails. Then this person drop some money on the floor. The actress collects them but the money was snatched away from her. This portrays monetary gains. As was mention in the scriptures, we cannot serve both God and mammon. It shows how sometimes we can be distracted by monetary gains and are never satisfied. That's why we were never satisfied (symbolized by the money being snatched away).
Then came in 2 person with a bottle and pretending to smoke. 1 of them hand the bottle to the girl and they stand in the line to block the girl from Jesus. This represent addiction. Addiction can also mean drinking, drugs, smoking, gaming and all other stuff that distracts us from Jesus.
Next we see 2 ladies coming into the picture with fashion items. They represent vanity in life. Example of such in our lives are chasing after fashion and wanting to impress others with our looks that we forgot our real identity.
Last came a person in black. This person is influencing the girl to commit suicide. He shows how to cut the wrist and hand a gun to the girl. This represent Satan who came to kill, steal and destroy.
The girl points the gun at her head for a moment. Jesus portrays himself dying on the cross. The girl stopped and threw the gun away. She then tries to reach Jesus but all the other people stops her and pushed her back. Its sad to interpret this cause it basically means that when we we yet sinners Christ died for us. The sad interpretation is that shows that most people look for Jesus at their lowest point. As the girl was stopped and pushed back. It means that there is no way we can reach Jesus with our own strength nor works.
The girl then falls down after several tries and about to give up when all cave in. Just then Jesus came in and stops them and pushed them back. This shows that only by grace we are saved not by our good works least we should boast.
In the end, Jesus danced with the girl. This shows that we can once again have an intimate relationship with Jesus as we acknowledge Him as our Lord and received His grace.
It starts with a guy and a girl. The guy portrays Jesus and while the girl portrays all of us. In the beginning, it shows Jesus creating and dancing with us. This basically means we once had an intimate relationship with God.
After a while came another male actor who will come and dance with the female actress. This guy came in and pushed "Jesus" aside. This shows that how we get distracted in life. This new actor who came into the role represent relationship especially ungodly ones who came into our lives and we allow them to distract us from Jesus.
Soon the actor left and another person came into the play with money. The girl tries to grab the money but fails. Then this person drop some money on the floor. The actress collects them but the money was snatched away from her. This portrays monetary gains. As was mention in the scriptures, we cannot serve both God and mammon. It shows how sometimes we can be distracted by monetary gains and are never satisfied. That's why we were never satisfied (symbolized by the money being snatched away).
Then came in 2 person with a bottle and pretending to smoke. 1 of them hand the bottle to the girl and they stand in the line to block the girl from Jesus. This represent addiction. Addiction can also mean drinking, drugs, smoking, gaming and all other stuff that distracts us from Jesus.
Next we see 2 ladies coming into the picture with fashion items. They represent vanity in life. Example of such in our lives are chasing after fashion and wanting to impress others with our looks that we forgot our real identity.
Last came a person in black. This person is influencing the girl to commit suicide. He shows how to cut the wrist and hand a gun to the girl. This represent Satan who came to kill, steal and destroy.
The girl points the gun at her head for a moment. Jesus portrays himself dying on the cross. The girl stopped and threw the gun away. She then tries to reach Jesus but all the other people stops her and pushed her back. Its sad to interpret this cause it basically means that when we we yet sinners Christ died for us. The sad interpretation is that shows that most people look for Jesus at their lowest point. As the girl was stopped and pushed back. It means that there is no way we can reach Jesus with our own strength nor works.
The girl then falls down after several tries and about to give up when all cave in. Just then Jesus came in and stops them and pushed them back. This shows that only by grace we are saved not by our good works least we should boast.
In the end, Jesus danced with the girl. This shows that we can once again have an intimate relationship with Jesus as we acknowledge Him as our Lord and received His grace.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
answers from prayer
How kind of answers does God give when we pray?
Have we ever wondered why we pray and what is prayer all about? Well, as for me, prayer is basically me chatting with my Father in heaven. Now if prayer is communication, then it should be 2 ways. Sad to say it usually ended 1 way where we are the only 1 who ask for things and walk away without giving God a chance to reply us. I think it’s best to wait upon God in prayer and listen to him.
Psa 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
So if God does answer, what kind of reply do you think he will give to our prayers? I have seen Him giving 3 basic answers to our prayers and those are:
No1, our favorite answer and everyone loves it that is yes!
No 2, the answer that most of us don’t like to hear, that is a big N and O, NO!
Last but not least, WAIT!
Talking about yes is easy because most of us had our prayers answered before. Now, have we ever wondered why sometimes God reply with no or wait? Sometimes it’s not the answer no but waits. Why? Let’s talk about the no answers.
Why God say no?
No 1, because we have sinned and do not walk in His ways.
1Ki 8:36 then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of Your servants, Your people Israel, that You may teach them the good way in which they should walk; and send rain on Your land which You have given to Your people as an inheritance.
No.2, we are not asking Him to give us the right things
Matt 16:19 (AMP) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth [9] must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth [10] must be what is already loosed in heaven.(2)
Even in the Lord’s prayer we pray:
Mat 6:10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
If we are not praying according to God’s will, then we are definitely not getting what we ask.
Mat 7:9 Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
Mat 7:10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent?
Mat 7:11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!
No 3. Because we have doubts
Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.
Jas 1:7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
Jas 1:8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Gal 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
This shows us clearly why sometimes our prayers are unanswered. Example: We never study and had skip class often. Exam time we pray God help me. God can help if He wants to but He may also not help because God is fair. How can God allow you to achieve scores of flying colors when you never even pay the price to study?
Last answer, wait. God gives good gift. He cannot give you things that you are not ready to receive. God knows whether we are mature enough to handle situation or not. How can He give us things we cannot handle like God I want a car when I don’t even have any license? I mean, Moses had to wait for 40 years in the desert to be sharpened before the cries of the people of Israel can be answered so what is it to wait for less than that?
So in conclusion, as we pray, let’s expect an answer from God and accept the answer be it a yes, no or wait because it is for our good.
Have we ever wondered why we pray and what is prayer all about? Well, as for me, prayer is basically me chatting with my Father in heaven. Now if prayer is communication, then it should be 2 ways. Sad to say it usually ended 1 way where we are the only 1 who ask for things and walk away without giving God a chance to reply us. I think it’s best to wait upon God in prayer and listen to him.
Psa 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
So if God does answer, what kind of reply do you think he will give to our prayers? I have seen Him giving 3 basic answers to our prayers and those are:
No1, our favorite answer and everyone loves it that is yes!
No 2, the answer that most of us don’t like to hear, that is a big N and O, NO!
Last but not least, WAIT!
Talking about yes is easy because most of us had our prayers answered before. Now, have we ever wondered why sometimes God reply with no or wait? Sometimes it’s not the answer no but waits. Why? Let’s talk about the no answers.
Why God say no?
No 1, because we have sinned and do not walk in His ways.
1Ki 8:36 then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of Your servants, Your people Israel, that You may teach them the good way in which they should walk; and send rain on Your land which You have given to Your people as an inheritance.
No.2, we are not asking Him to give us the right things
Matt 16:19 (AMP) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth [9] must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth [10] must be what is already loosed in heaven.(2)
Even in the Lord’s prayer we pray:
Mat 6:10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
If we are not praying according to God’s will, then we are definitely not getting what we ask.
Mat 7:9 Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
Mat 7:10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent?
Mat 7:11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!
No 3. Because we have doubts
Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.
Jas 1:7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
Jas 1:8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Gal 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
This shows us clearly why sometimes our prayers are unanswered. Example: We never study and had skip class often. Exam time we pray God help me. God can help if He wants to but He may also not help because God is fair. How can God allow you to achieve scores of flying colors when you never even pay the price to study?
Last answer, wait. God gives good gift. He cannot give you things that you are not ready to receive. God knows whether we are mature enough to handle situation or not. How can He give us things we cannot handle like God I want a car when I don’t even have any license? I mean, Moses had to wait for 40 years in the desert to be sharpened before the cries of the people of Israel can be answered so what is it to wait for less than that?
So in conclusion, as we pray, let’s expect an answer from God and accept the answer be it a yes, no or wait because it is for our good.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
object lesson for today...
Sometimes we just feel like giving up on things delegated to us. I was on this bus heading from Queensbay Mall back to my rented room at Burma road. There was a road block due to the Chap Goh Mei festive and the bus driver took another lane that was available and detoured round to get me back to my destination. Now what have I learned? On the bus, the driver told me that if it wasn't for me, he would have return back to the station and report that the jam made it impossible to reach the destination on time therefore will have to canceled the trip. Well, I was thinking..how many times when we are given a task and we faithfully complete it even though it is troublesome and very frustrating? Do we give up or do we press on? Especially task delegated to us from God. Just as James 1:2-4 says:
Jas 1:2 My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways.
Jas 1:3 You know that such testing of your faith produces endurance.
Jas 1:4 Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won't need anything.
When we are given a task...sometimes is a task on weather we complete it or give up after some failures (objective failures that does not equate total failure) or some frustration or do we endure and be mature?
Jas 1:2 My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways.
Jas 1:3 You know that such testing of your faith produces endurance.
Jas 1:4 Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won't need anything.
When we are given a task...sometimes is a task on weather we complete it or give up after some failures (objective failures that does not equate total failure) or some frustration or do we endure and be mature?
Thursday, February 11, 2010
My daily spiritual journal
“Mat 13:44 "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field. When a man discovered it, he buried it again. He was so delighted with it that he went away, sold everything he had, and bought that field.
Mat 13:45 "Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant who was searching for fine pearls.
Mat 13:46 When he found a valuable pearl, he went away, sold everything he had, and bought it.”
Mat 6:21 Your heart will be where your treasure is.
These indeed are interesting scriptures taken From Matthew 13: 44-46 (God’s Word) and Matthew 6:21 (God’s Word). What does it means to me? Well, if we really find what God has for us is that awesome, are we willing to give up everything for His all? It’s interesting as to how willing are we to God’s instructions that’s why it says where are heart is will be where are treasure is. If we want to be great and do great things, we need to put our heart to it and pay the price. The price at times may be giving up something or some habits to make us inherit greater things. God never reserve good things for us but He always reserves the best things for us. Note English superlatives: good ->better -> best
God, I’ve been given the opportunity to share Recess Revolution in Wesley Methodist School tomorrow to their principal. Help me and guide me to use the right words to show them the benefits of starting 1 in their school. God teach me to be willing and to obey you whole heartedly. Thanks God for everything. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
Mat 13:45 "Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant who was searching for fine pearls.
Mat 13:46 When he found a valuable pearl, he went away, sold everything he had, and bought it.”
Mat 6:21 Your heart will be where your treasure is.
These indeed are interesting scriptures taken From Matthew 13: 44-46 (God’s Word) and Matthew 6:21 (God’s Word). What does it means to me? Well, if we really find what God has for us is that awesome, are we willing to give up everything for His all? It’s interesting as to how willing are we to God’s instructions that’s why it says where are heart is will be where are treasure is. If we want to be great and do great things, we need to put our heart to it and pay the price. The price at times may be giving up something or some habits to make us inherit greater things. God never reserve good things for us but He always reserves the best things for us. Note English superlatives: good ->better -> best
God, I’ve been given the opportunity to share Recess Revolution in Wesley Methodist School tomorrow to their principal. Help me and guide me to use the right words to show them the benefits of starting 1 in their school. God teach me to be willing and to obey you whole heartedly. Thanks God for everything. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
My 10th February 2010
Today has been an interesting day. Woke up early, went to Lighthouse helped my parents up and came home. Got to know that 1 of the kids dad just passed away and his body is still undergoing post mo tern in the hospital. It seems like a mission failed to me coz someone didn't enter heaven. Well, just complete writing a letter to the principal of Wesley Methodist School. Hope I can share Recess Revolution with them. My prayer for today:
1) Oh God please give the the chance to share with the principal of Wesley Methodist School and let them start 1 recess revolution group to be a blessing to the students there. Let the students there show up, stand up and speak up in their school for You. Let the management see how this movement can help strengthen the spiritual lives of the students and may they be transformed and impact others.
2) God, I just want to be a blessing and not a reproach nor curse. Help me be a blessing and impact others that they can see You in me and not the darkness that comes from my wrongful actions. Help me speak the right words and do the right things that others will not view me as an annoyance but someone approachable.
3) Lord, I've just been appointed to be the caretaker of the notice board and to make sure that the Power point is being taken care of. Help me work alongside well with my fellow committee member as well as with Darren our president as well as Shirlyn the person whom I'm training to take over in my absence. Lord, I've appointed Shirlyn because I know You have sent her here to be a blessing too among us. Teach me how to communicate well with everyone especially with the new members such as Shirlyn.
Thank You God for everything. In Jesus's name. Amen
1) Oh God please give the the chance to share with the principal of Wesley Methodist School and let them start 1 recess revolution group to be a blessing to the students there. Let the students there show up, stand up and speak up in their school for You. Let the management see how this movement can help strengthen the spiritual lives of the students and may they be transformed and impact others.
2) God, I just want to be a blessing and not a reproach nor curse. Help me be a blessing and impact others that they can see You in me and not the darkness that comes from my wrongful actions. Help me speak the right words and do the right things that others will not view me as an annoyance but someone approachable.
3) Lord, I've just been appointed to be the caretaker of the notice board and to make sure that the Power point is being taken care of. Help me work alongside well with my fellow committee member as well as with Darren our president as well as Shirlyn the person whom I'm training to take over in my absence. Lord, I've appointed Shirlyn because I know You have sent her here to be a blessing too among us. Teach me how to communicate well with everyone especially with the new members such as Shirlyn.
Thank You God for everything. In Jesus's name. Amen
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Farewell Kaytie, my statements about her
Kaytie Ong, I salute you as a fellow soldier and comrade in Christ. You have accomplished your mission well on earth and has persisted even when circumstances were not in your favor. You have been given an honorable discharge. The Lord, our Commander In Chief has acknowledged and commended on your effort and your accomplishment in the mission He assigned you. You have indeed fought the good fight. Indeed till we meet again in heaven, I promise God, I will make sure I accomplish my mission here while I am still assigned here on earth. You have taught us to be persistent and not give up. You will always be in our memories.
God, please watch over us and guide us to the accomplishment of Your mission and purpose in us. Let us not fail in our missions.
God, please watch over us and guide us to the accomplishment of Your mission and purpose in us. Let us not fail in our missions.
Farewell Katie Ong
Its an hour to 5 days since Katie Ong, our beloved friend went home to be with our Father. It still make me think about how God work in people. When I received the news 12 ago that her condition was deteriorating, it makes me wonder what the Lord's plan is for her. Could she be healed or will she be the one whose journey home will cause some changes in heart of some people?
About 4 hours before her departure, I viewed my phone's SMS and found a message sent to me by my dad at 4am. I remembered it clearly that day as I was suppose to lead prayer in my campus's Recess Revolution. When I say the message "Pray for Katie's condition", I asked the Lord, "What is it now?". I was actually very tired of listening to these news about her condition not improving despite prayer. Surprisingly I get an answer I didn't expect "She is going home. She is being embraced in My arms. Her work is done." I only received these words as I left my room and as I inquire further, the answer seems obvious - She is going home soon. I went straight to 7-eleven, reloaded my phone and call my dad straight away and tell him everything. He told me that my mum is with Katie and it seems sis. Lynn received the same notice that she is going home. I hung up and ask God for more info. The Lord said, "She has been an intercessor. Nobody sees what she does. Now her role is complete. I have already prepared a mansion for her". I replied "Your will be done".
I went on and lead prayer in campus while sharing this with Ben and Darren before heading to the library to continue editing my Quality Management assignment so that I can pass up on that day. Just before noon, I received the SMS that Katie has gone home. It was fast!
What happens after it was her dad repented and cut all ties with the kingdom of darkness. It was Katie's desire that her whole family who was at 1 point backslid-den to return back to God. First she and her sis Sandy prayed. Then God worked in their mother. Lastly God fulfilled her desire for her father. Her role was to intercede for her family and perhaps impact others. She fulfilled that even when she went home.
Why have I written this now?
Its just a recollection of the things past. After the event, we can see the whole picture clearly without doubts. For all those who knows Katie, lets rejoice for she has returned home, a home where there will be no sickness, pain nor hurts but a home filled with God's glory and love. Thank You God for Kaytie
About 4 hours before her departure, I viewed my phone's SMS and found a message sent to me by my dad at 4am. I remembered it clearly that day as I was suppose to lead prayer in my campus's Recess Revolution. When I say the message "Pray for Katie's condition", I asked the Lord, "What is it now?". I was actually very tired of listening to these news about her condition not improving despite prayer. Surprisingly I get an answer I didn't expect "She is going home. She is being embraced in My arms. Her work is done." I only received these words as I left my room and as I inquire further, the answer seems obvious - She is going home soon. I went straight to 7-eleven, reloaded my phone and call my dad straight away and tell him everything. He told me that my mum is with Katie and it seems sis. Lynn received the same notice that she is going home. I hung up and ask God for more info. The Lord said, "She has been an intercessor. Nobody sees what she does. Now her role is complete. I have already prepared a mansion for her". I replied "Your will be done".
I went on and lead prayer in campus while sharing this with Ben and Darren before heading to the library to continue editing my Quality Management assignment so that I can pass up on that day. Just before noon, I received the SMS that Katie has gone home. It was fast!
What happens after it was her dad repented and cut all ties with the kingdom of darkness. It was Katie's desire that her whole family who was at 1 point backslid-den to return back to God. First she and her sis Sandy prayed. Then God worked in their mother. Lastly God fulfilled her desire for her father. Her role was to intercede for her family and perhaps impact others. She fulfilled that even when she went home.
Why have I written this now?
Its just a recollection of the things past. After the event, we can see the whole picture clearly without doubts. For all those who knows Katie, lets rejoice for she has returned home, a home where there will be no sickness, pain nor hurts but a home filled with God's glory and love. Thank You God for Kaytie
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Recess Revolution Wildfire party 2, from my viewpoint…
We just had our Recess / Campus Revolution Wildfire party 2 on the 23rd January 2010. It was a great event. It started at 7pm and ends at 10:30pm.
Of course, we had prayer before the event. A pastor present shared her vision. She had prayed for 15 years. She said its time God shakes the nation and we are to wake up and pray. Pray more and waste less time. We prayed for the event for Malaysia, for personnel in charge and for Pastor Sam, our speaker.
We started with Pragas and another teacher opening the event. The very thing that got my attention was the shout from where we come from. We were asked to shout the names of our schools first. Pragas commented that he can’t hear it clearly due to the different names shouted. Pragas then asked us to shout which church we come from. We did. Pragas again commented that he can’t hear it properly. Here is something that got my attention. He then asked us to shout Jesus, the one we all believe in and came for. We did and JESUS resounded loudly and clearly. Now regardless of where we come from or which church we come from, we should all understand that we are all God’s children and we all believe in Jesus. I felt that the denomination barriers and the barriers of which school we come from began to fall. It’s like we are united as one.
Next we had an awesome time in praising and worshipping Jesus. The time has come; Consuming fire and God of everything were among the songs sung. God of everything impacted me like never before even though I sang it several times. The chorus got me. “God of everything, reveal Yourself to me. Take me as I am, all of me, all for You”. Yeah, God, we are here for You. We are Your vassals and we are to give you our all to have Your all.
After praise and worship, the leaders of Recess Revolution in their schools were called forth to be prayed over. We are proud to have them and are honored to support them.
Next we had the testimony from a student, a teacher and a lecturer. God spoke to me via the teacher and lecturer greatly while inspiring me to do something via the student’s testimony. The Student’s testimony reminds me that it takes courage to see change. The teacher’s words still resound in my mind. “If students pray together for a change and with Recess Revolution, Penang can be saved. If this movement is brought over to Sarawak and Sabah, Malaysia can be saved”. Yeah. It’s time to wake up. We need to pray and do something. Show up during prayer! Stand up and pray! Speak up by telling everyone the call to proclaim God’s kingdom now. The lecturer told us on how student’s boldness and when God called, we are to be faithful. This actually led to the formation of SEGI College’s Christian Fellowship. Malaysia can be changed and it has to begin today with us being courageous to do something under God’s direction.
Next in line was Pastor Sam’s message – the balcony syndrome – where if we do not have a purpose, we will start to do things that will ruin us with pride. Humility brings wisdom and creativity.
After the message, we had praise and worship before we adjourned. It was a great event. We learned a lot of things from other brothers and sisters. Most importantly, we are one in Christ.
Of course, we had prayer before the event. A pastor present shared her vision. She had prayed for 15 years. She said its time God shakes the nation and we are to wake up and pray. Pray more and waste less time. We prayed for the event for Malaysia, for personnel in charge and for Pastor Sam, our speaker.
We started with Pragas and another teacher opening the event. The very thing that got my attention was the shout from where we come from. We were asked to shout the names of our schools first. Pragas commented that he can’t hear it clearly due to the different names shouted. Pragas then asked us to shout which church we come from. We did. Pragas again commented that he can’t hear it properly. Here is something that got my attention. He then asked us to shout Jesus, the one we all believe in and came for. We did and JESUS resounded loudly and clearly. Now regardless of where we come from or which church we come from, we should all understand that we are all God’s children and we all believe in Jesus. I felt that the denomination barriers and the barriers of which school we come from began to fall. It’s like we are united as one.
Next we had an awesome time in praising and worshipping Jesus. The time has come; Consuming fire and God of everything were among the songs sung. God of everything impacted me like never before even though I sang it several times. The chorus got me. “God of everything, reveal Yourself to me. Take me as I am, all of me, all for You”. Yeah, God, we are here for You. We are Your vassals and we are to give you our all to have Your all.
After praise and worship, the leaders of Recess Revolution in their schools were called forth to be prayed over. We are proud to have them and are honored to support them.
Next we had the testimony from a student, a teacher and a lecturer. God spoke to me via the teacher and lecturer greatly while inspiring me to do something via the student’s testimony. The Student’s testimony reminds me that it takes courage to see change. The teacher’s words still resound in my mind. “If students pray together for a change and with Recess Revolution, Penang can be saved. If this movement is brought over to Sarawak and Sabah, Malaysia can be saved”. Yeah. It’s time to wake up. We need to pray and do something. Show up during prayer! Stand up and pray! Speak up by telling everyone the call to proclaim God’s kingdom now. The lecturer told us on how student’s boldness and when God called, we are to be faithful. This actually led to the formation of SEGI College’s Christian Fellowship. Malaysia can be changed and it has to begin today with us being courageous to do something under God’s direction.
Next in line was Pastor Sam’s message – the balcony syndrome – where if we do not have a purpose, we will start to do things that will ruin us with pride. Humility brings wisdom and creativity.
After the message, we had praise and worship before we adjourned. It was a great event. We learned a lot of things from other brothers and sisters. Most importantly, we are one in Christ.
End of semester 1
My first semester has come to an end. It has been almost 4 months already counting from 24th September 2009 till 24th January 2010. Actually it begun on 18th July 2009 when I registered but let's count from 25th September. It's been an interesting journey. I just want to thank God for everything He has done. The below is my account of significant events.
24th September 2009
I collected KDU hostel keys. The hostel was horribly dirty.
25th September 2009
My parents came. Unsatisfied we were able to change to rent a room at the nearby residence at 26th Jln Loh Boon Siew. Thank God because the cost was RM20 lesser (RM180) for a 2 person room compared to KDU's 4 person 1 room at RM200.
26th September 2009
After service in EPCC (Excel Point Community Church), I move into my new room. Got to know my new roommates. Here is where I get a shocking news, the truth about the landlord, why all of them are moving out by the end of the month. They told me that the place is better. Well I prayed and talk to my earthly dad. My dad told me to stay put.
27th September 2009
Orientation in KDU. Afternoon session is clear for us.
28th September 2009
First day in class. First subject - Asset Pricing. Ms Lim our lecturer was a really hot lecturer but a lecturer that is scary at first encounter as she asked many questions. It kind of stun us at first on how she asked us things. After class I joined the CF. Met Ze Mei and Nicholes. What a surprise! Nicholes is my classmate! God really connect people by bringing people who are better than us. Afternoon session cleared.
2rd October 2009
I just found out that I needed to print my notes! I walk all the way to Midlands and got myself a Canon MP 130. Took a bus back home and printed my first set of notes.
4th October 2009
Back to Eagle point Christian Fellowship after 10 months of absence. Gave everybody a surprised when I stood in for usher. Everybody asked me if I was back for holiday or work. I just say "I'm here as a student in KDU". Great time as always in EPCF. Glad to be back as here is where I find my sense of belonging.
6th October 2009
Thank God for today. It was today that I was challenged to go for Campus Revolution prayer meeting by Darren Teoh. If it wasn't for today, I won't be a revolutionist in my campus for God. Darren fetched me home as well. I will remember this day.
8th - 9th October 2009
Joined Campus Revolution for the first time. Was lazy but God reminded me that since I woke up early, I should go and attend the prayer group that day. I met Daniel Khoo, Belle, Kai Wen, Ben Teoh and Darren. I think we grow from here. Account class in the morning. First time meeting Ben Tan and Jenny Hong. Both of them became good friends of mine from this day. We discussed accounts during lunch break. The next day after classes, Ben, Leo, Andrew, Raymond, Koay and I went for lunch before heading to FTZ for gaming. Played BF2 with Ben and Raymond. Ben hated this game since then because he was KIA many times in the game.
10th October 2009
Went to Marco's place for accounts discussion. Marco is a businessman! I didn't know about this and got to know his success story.
11th October 2009
Back in EPCF and had a great time. Was challenged to change our world.
15th October 2009
Its a Thursday and after classes, Leo sent me to the bus stop and I went home for my 1 week Deepavali break. Upon returning, I attended Weng Khit's grandmother's funeral.
16th October 2009
Weng Khit's grandma's sent off service. Wished Rachel Soon blessed birthday. Shared Recess Revo to Rev. Ling. Joined HPA Prayer meeting for the first time after leaving for Penang. Reported everything related to Recess Revolution to Pragas and Darren.
18th October 2009
Was back in Ipoh but attended Hope of God church. Shared with the leader about Recess Revolution and Change Your world tour.
20th October 2009
Dad's birthday
25th October 2009
Attended Hope of God church. Wished Eva Liang a blessed birthday. Went back to Penang.
31th October 2009
Joined EPCF Youth for the first time. Met Wayne from Hamikan school. This guy became a goof friend of mine ever since then.
6th November 2009
Had college photo shot after class. Ben Tan became famous in jokes. Had the first KDU's EPCF meet with Ps. GP in New World Park. Started playing Mobster 2. Had meeting with Pastor GP and the rest of the students from EPCF studying in KDU. Ps. GP evangelized to Michelle. Went back to Ipoh after the meeting. Thank God for Ps. GP for sending me to the bus station.
8th November 2009
Back in Penang.
9th November - 15th November 2009
Change Your World promo in KDU
14th November 2009
Twisties Bingit. First work at Penang recommended by Nicholes. After work we got ourself RM 5 worth of snacks and played the guitar hero on the Wii.
16th November 2009
KDU Business Focus day.
20th November 2009
KDU Visit to Hwang DBS.
21st November - 22nd November 2009
The most interesting weekend ever! Penang Bridge run and Change Your World. For the first time I brought a non believer to a Christian event! Thank God!
27th November 2009
Went out with Nicholes. He was a great blessing. We hang out in Queensbay Mall's Borders during the afternoon
28th November 2009
Played guitar for Youth service.
5th December 2009
Wished Phor Jenny a blessed birthday. Bought Jenny a gift. Had Youth Christmas celebration. Went to police station and deliver some coffee and donuts for them as a thanks and appreciation for their sacrifices for us.
6th December 2009
Gave Phor Jenny her birthday present, wished Catherine Phor blessed birthday and had vision casting for that night. What's our vision for our church? It was a great event!
19th December 2009
Practiced bass in church. Played the 5 string based for the 1st time. Thank God for this opportunity to serve once again in 3 and 1/2 years.
20th December 2009
Thank God for letting me serve in music ministry as a bass guitarist once again in 3 and 1/2 years. It's an honor God!
24th December 2009
Had Christmas Dinner at Ps GP's residence. Brought Andrew along.
29th December 2009
Wished Rebecca a blessed birthday
31st December 2009 - 1st January 2010
Went to Tabernacle of Praise for Watch night service. It is Nicholes's church.
2nd January 2010
Pantai Kerachut hiking trip. Went along with Andrew. Went back to Ipoh after the event.
4th - 5th January 2010
Helped up in Lighthouse. Went back to Penang on the afternoon of 5th.
7th January 2010
Had the 1st Campus Revo, Stats midterm (I did badly because I didn't expected it to be this tough). Had extra stats class in the evening for our assignment.
8th January 2010
Asset Pricing mock test. Did fairly. Had stats extra class in the afternoon.
12th-21st January 2010
Final exams...
12th Asset Pricing
15th Principal of Accounts 2
19th Quality Management
21st Statistics for Economics and Finance
22nd January 2010
Pass up my last assignment
23rd January 2010
Recess Revolution Wildfire Party 2
24th January 2010
Church. Ps. Jojo's message: Belong. "God connects us with people who are better than us." "God can place people in church and take them away to be a blessing elsewhere." Had a short Youth planning meeting before comming back to Ipoh for semester break till 22nd February 2010.
Thank You God for everything!
24th September 2009
I collected KDU hostel keys. The hostel was horribly dirty.
25th September 2009
My parents came. Unsatisfied we were able to change to rent a room at the nearby residence at 26th Jln Loh Boon Siew. Thank God because the cost was RM20 lesser (RM180) for a 2 person room compared to KDU's 4 person 1 room at RM200.
26th September 2009
After service in EPCC (Excel Point Community Church), I move into my new room. Got to know my new roommates. Here is where I get a shocking news, the truth about the landlord, why all of them are moving out by the end of the month. They told me that the place is better. Well I prayed and talk to my earthly dad. My dad told me to stay put.
27th September 2009
Orientation in KDU. Afternoon session is clear for us.
28th September 2009
First day in class. First subject - Asset Pricing. Ms Lim our lecturer was a really hot lecturer but a lecturer that is scary at first encounter as she asked many questions. It kind of stun us at first on how she asked us things. After class I joined the CF. Met Ze Mei and Nicholes. What a surprise! Nicholes is my classmate! God really connect people by bringing people who are better than us. Afternoon session cleared.
2rd October 2009
I just found out that I needed to print my notes! I walk all the way to Midlands and got myself a Canon MP 130. Took a bus back home and printed my first set of notes.
4th October 2009
Back to Eagle point Christian Fellowship after 10 months of absence. Gave everybody a surprised when I stood in for usher. Everybody asked me if I was back for holiday or work. I just say "I'm here as a student in KDU". Great time as always in EPCF. Glad to be back as here is where I find my sense of belonging.
6th October 2009
Thank God for today. It was today that I was challenged to go for Campus Revolution prayer meeting by Darren Teoh. If it wasn't for today, I won't be a revolutionist in my campus for God. Darren fetched me home as well. I will remember this day.
8th - 9th October 2009
Joined Campus Revolution for the first time. Was lazy but God reminded me that since I woke up early, I should go and attend the prayer group that day. I met Daniel Khoo, Belle, Kai Wen, Ben Teoh and Darren. I think we grow from here. Account class in the morning. First time meeting Ben Tan and Jenny Hong. Both of them became good friends of mine from this day. We discussed accounts during lunch break. The next day after classes, Ben, Leo, Andrew, Raymond, Koay and I went for lunch before heading to FTZ for gaming. Played BF2 with Ben and Raymond. Ben hated this game since then because he was KIA many times in the game.
10th October 2009
Went to Marco's place for accounts discussion. Marco is a businessman! I didn't know about this and got to know his success story.
11th October 2009
Back in EPCF and had a great time. Was challenged to change our world.
15th October 2009
Its a Thursday and after classes, Leo sent me to the bus stop and I went home for my 1 week Deepavali break. Upon returning, I attended Weng Khit's grandmother's funeral.
16th October 2009
Weng Khit's grandma's sent off service. Wished Rachel Soon blessed birthday. Shared Recess Revo to Rev. Ling. Joined HPA Prayer meeting for the first time after leaving for Penang. Reported everything related to Recess Revolution to Pragas and Darren.
18th October 2009
Was back in Ipoh but attended Hope of God church. Shared with the leader about Recess Revolution and Change Your world tour.
20th October 2009
Dad's birthday
25th October 2009
Attended Hope of God church. Wished Eva Liang a blessed birthday. Went back to Penang.
31th October 2009
Joined EPCF Youth for the first time. Met Wayne from Hamikan school. This guy became a goof friend of mine ever since then.
6th November 2009
Had college photo shot after class. Ben Tan became famous in jokes. Had the first KDU's EPCF meet with Ps. GP in New World Park. Started playing Mobster 2. Had meeting with Pastor GP and the rest of the students from EPCF studying in KDU. Ps. GP evangelized to Michelle. Went back to Ipoh after the meeting. Thank God for Ps. GP for sending me to the bus station.
8th November 2009
Back in Penang.
9th November - 15th November 2009
Change Your World promo in KDU
14th November 2009
Twisties Bingit. First work at Penang recommended by Nicholes. After work we got ourself RM 5 worth of snacks and played the guitar hero on the Wii.
16th November 2009
KDU Business Focus day.
20th November 2009
KDU Visit to Hwang DBS.
21st November - 22nd November 2009
The most interesting weekend ever! Penang Bridge run and Change Your World. For the first time I brought a non believer to a Christian event! Thank God!
27th November 2009
Went out with Nicholes. He was a great blessing. We hang out in Queensbay Mall's Borders during the afternoon
28th November 2009
Played guitar for Youth service.
5th December 2009
Wished Phor Jenny a blessed birthday. Bought Jenny a gift. Had Youth Christmas celebration. Went to police station and deliver some coffee and donuts for them as a thanks and appreciation for their sacrifices for us.
6th December 2009
Gave Phor Jenny her birthday present, wished Catherine Phor blessed birthday and had vision casting for that night. What's our vision for our church? It was a great event!
19th December 2009
Practiced bass in church. Played the 5 string based for the 1st time. Thank God for this opportunity to serve once again in 3 and 1/2 years.
20th December 2009
Thank God for letting me serve in music ministry as a bass guitarist once again in 3 and 1/2 years. It's an honor God!
24th December 2009
Had Christmas Dinner at Ps GP's residence. Brought Andrew along.
29th December 2009
Wished Rebecca a blessed birthday
31st December 2009 - 1st January 2010
Went to Tabernacle of Praise for Watch night service. It is Nicholes's church.
2nd January 2010
Pantai Kerachut hiking trip. Went along with Andrew. Went back to Ipoh after the event.
4th - 5th January 2010
Helped up in Lighthouse. Went back to Penang on the afternoon of 5th.
7th January 2010
Had the 1st Campus Revo, Stats midterm (I did badly because I didn't expected it to be this tough). Had extra stats class in the evening for our assignment.
8th January 2010
Asset Pricing mock test. Did fairly. Had stats extra class in the afternoon.
12th-21st January 2010
Final exams...
12th Asset Pricing
15th Principal of Accounts 2
19th Quality Management
21st Statistics for Economics and Finance
22nd January 2010
Pass up my last assignment
23rd January 2010
Recess Revolution Wildfire Party 2
24th January 2010
Church. Ps. Jojo's message: Belong. "God connects us with people who are better than us." "God can place people in church and take them away to be a blessing elsewhere." Had a short Youth planning meeting before comming back to Ipoh for semester break till 22nd February 2010.
Thank You God for everything!
Prayer for Malaysia
I was inspired to pray this prayer and hope that all my friends will pray this prayer for Malaysia too. It's taken from the Lord's prayer and modified for relevancy. So if you don't think that its agreeable, just ignore this.
Our Father who art in heaven
Hallowed it be Your Name
Your kingdom come
Your will be done in Malaysia as it is in heaven
Give us this day, prosperity in our nation
Forgive our nation and our government of our sins as we repent from not forgiving but judging and neglect praying for those whom You've put in authority over us
Lead Malaysia away from the path of destruction
And deliver our nation from the work of the evil one
For Yours is Malaysia, the glory forever and ever
Amen
God bless Malaysia
Our Father who art in heaven
Hallowed it be Your Name
Your kingdom come
Your will be done in Malaysia as it is in heaven
Give us this day, prosperity in our nation
Forgive our nation and our government of our sins as we repent from not forgiving but judging and neglect praying for those whom You've put in authority over us
Lead Malaysia away from the path of destruction
And deliver our nation from the work of the evil one
For Yours is Malaysia, the glory forever and ever
Amen
God bless Malaysia
Friday, January 22, 2010
Holiday plans
Well, its semester break. Almost a month's break. What should I do? I think I will start to put my skills to work. I think I will try to brush up my guitar skills and maybe composed a song. Still waiting for Nicholes's news on weather I am needed for part time during this period. At the meantime, I will try to brush up my statistics as I am still unsure if I pass. Even of I do, I need to prepare for my next semester. Right now, I'm preparing myself for my journey home and Recess and Campus Revolution's Wildfire party tonight. I'll be at my friend's house tonight. After Church service and youth leaders meeting tomorrow I'll be on my way home to Ipoh. Thank God for helping me through this entire semester!
Business applications in Facebook
Hey for all my readers here. I'm not a super spiritual guy but I'm just an ordinary guy.
Near the end of the year, I was recommended by Justin Ooi my friend to try this application: Super Tycoon. It's a business based game where you produce products and complete challenges. You may also trade resources with money from other players by buying or selling them for money. The interesting thing is that in this game, we need to balance upkeep and output as well as capacity. This is real challenge as we are limited by business permits. So nobody can say that its easy as most of us experience shortage in upkeep after a long duration of time.
For those interested, this can be a training on asset pricing (replication, insurance assets and arbitrage). The link is:
http://apps.facebook.com/supertycoons/?src=bm
To add me as your business partner in the application:
http://apps.facebook.com/supertycoons/recruit?player_id=493004&h=2cfe1138a4d396341582a7d3a049f46d&fb_token=req_bizshare
Have fun though!
Near the end of the year, I was recommended by Justin Ooi my friend to try this application: Super Tycoon. It's a business based game where you produce products and complete challenges. You may also trade resources with money from other players by buying or selling them for money. The interesting thing is that in this game, we need to balance upkeep and output as well as capacity. This is real challenge as we are limited by business permits. So nobody can say that its easy as most of us experience shortage in upkeep after a long duration of time.
For those interested, this can be a training on asset pricing (replication, insurance assets and arbitrage). The link is:
http://apps.facebook.com/supertycoons/?src=bm
To add me as your business partner in the application:
http://apps.facebook.com/supertycoons/recruit?player_id=493004&h=2cfe1138a4d396341582a7d3a049f46d&fb_token=req_bizshare
Have fun though!
Christian radio channel in Malaysia
Its interesting to know that Eaglepoint Puchong has set up a new radio channel in Malaysia! Interested about it? Go to this link:
http://1amradio.ruumz.com/RuumzRadio/Player.aspx?dc=1am
I have to say.. they really did a great job. There are plenty of beautiful music and songs that praise our God there. Do check it out!
http://1amradio.ruumz.com/RuumzRadio/Player.aspx?dc=1am
I have to say.. they really did a great job. There are plenty of beautiful music and songs that praise our God there. Do check it out!
Sowing and reaping in exams
It has been more than 2 weeks since I last sign it. Was having exams. The final for this term is very difficult. Wish I had pay more attention, did more tutorials and exercise and wished that I had done more revision.
The last 2 week was very different compared to what I've been through thus far. Studies is never gonna be the same. I finally understood what it meant by "what you sow is what you reap" in studies. It basically means if you don't study... Don't expect good results. A classmate of mine actually failed the 1st marking. Now this is probably because she never attend class regularly (I mean how can you even pass if you don't understand the subject and yet not attending class regularly?). I'm amazed how Nicholes my good brother in Christ did well in his exam even in the last minutes of studies. It shows me that even if you sow, you still reap. Nicholes put in more effort than I could have ever put in my entire semester added together in 2 weeks time. Now I'm not judging but he really put in loads of effort. Although he may not score but at least he passed some of the subjects.
In the end, it's still comes to passing exams and scoring comes with our sowing of understanding the subject via revision, tutorials and class attendance. God can make miracles happen but I always believe that God has principals and we need to follow His principal and not wanting things our way. God is not an unfair God that rewards lazy students with flying colors and giving the same results to someone who don't work hard for it. Cause God also knows that if he does that, it will destroy that person's future as that person will not learn how to be independent and may not glorify Him.
The last 2 week was very different compared to what I've been through thus far. Studies is never gonna be the same. I finally understood what it meant by "what you sow is what you reap" in studies. It basically means if you don't study... Don't expect good results. A classmate of mine actually failed the 1st marking. Now this is probably because she never attend class regularly (I mean how can you even pass if you don't understand the subject and yet not attending class regularly?). I'm amazed how Nicholes my good brother in Christ did well in his exam even in the last minutes of studies. It shows me that even if you sow, you still reap. Nicholes put in more effort than I could have ever put in my entire semester added together in 2 weeks time. Now I'm not judging but he really put in loads of effort. Although he may not score but at least he passed some of the subjects.
In the end, it's still comes to passing exams and scoring comes with our sowing of understanding the subject via revision, tutorials and class attendance. God can make miracles happen but I always believe that God has principals and we need to follow His principal and not wanting things our way. God is not an unfair God that rewards lazy students with flying colors and giving the same results to someone who don't work hard for it. Cause God also knows that if he does that, it will destroy that person's future as that person will not learn how to be independent and may not glorify Him.
Monday, January 4, 2010
A new year!
Its 2010. 10 represent complete. Let's enter God's fullness this year. This year will definitely be an awesome year! All we need to do this year is to: Prepare the fields for the Lord's rain, be reminded of Hebrews 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,". (As we lay them all down for Holy Spirit to do His work (9 = work of the Holy Spirit), we will be able to enter God's fullness (10 = fullness).) and to focus on God (Don't lose focus on Him or we will not receive what He has installed for us). The Lord is great. Let's believe for His Kingdom come, His will be done on earth (Malaysia) as it is in heaven. Let's believe for the manifestation of the sovereignty of the Lord in our government. Let's believe that the wisdom of God to be upon our studies and work. Let's believe for the favor of the Lord to be with us as we interact with our friends and family. Let's believe that our non believing relatives and friends as well as contacts to come to the Lord. Let's see the Lord bring us to greater heights in our ministry as we be faithful to Him. Let this year be better than the formal years. Amen!
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