We had the privilege of teaching on a lifestyle of praise at a bible school (which emphasizes church planting) in late August to 80 students, pastors and church workers. The participants were hungry for the Word, and there was an increase in their understanding of who God is, and who they are in God, as they learnt about how to live a life of praise, and how to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth.
The director of the bible school later shared that the students have been praising God and that there is joy in their lives in the days following the seminar. This was very much what was needed for the students as they had previous been complaining to their leaders and pastors and to one another whenever they faced obstacles and difficulties in their lives. Now they know that the joy of the Lord is indeed their strength.
We also taught for one day at a
We are thankful for good interpreters, who themselves were refreshed and encouraged. They shared that they learnt precious lessons even as they interpreted. It was a joy to work together with the Holy Spirit. We ourselves were refreshed by the Lord as we prepared our lessons!
My husband preached at a church on Sunday on “God is El Shaddai". He shared how God cares for us that He provides for our needs, and His provision is overflowing in abundance, just like the widow who was instructed by Elisha to borrow all the containers she could from her neightbours, and pour what little oil she had into those containers. The miracle was that the oil did not run out till every container she had was filled to the brim. She sold the oil, returned all the money owed, and she and her sons lived on the rest. God came through for her because she dared to trust in Him. She obeyed God and showed her faith when she did what the prophet Elisha told her to do, and God blessed her with a mighty miracle for her faith.
The congregation was encouraged and uplifted by God’s goodness. When he gave the altar call at the end of his sermon, 2 visitors to the church accepted Jesus Christ, and about 15 members rededicated their lives to the Lord.
Indeed we are privileged to be part of this great commission.
Sunday, 16 September 2007
being part of the great commission
Monday, 10 September 2007
he was such a sweet uncle
When we met him during special family occasions and celebrations, he was always smiling, always encouraging, always praising the Lord, with a ready hug, and full of anecdotes from his childhood, his experiences at work and with people, and testimonies about God’s goodness and power. He was fond of reading, and at one time in his life, spent much time at the library researching subjects and topics he was interested in.
When we visited him in the hospital in the last few years of his life, he was still always smiling, sharing the gospel, and testifying to the goodness of God in his life. Even in the hospital ward, he was bringing people to the Lord. I heard that he even shared his testimony with the doctors and nurses. He loved singing and praising, praying and sharing.
Today, Uncle J is no longer here with us. The bible says that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Cor 5:8).
So I think of Uncle J in heaven where he is enjoying the glorious presence of God and having a joyous and wonderful reunion with all those who have gone on before us. He is surely singing and dancing in joy. He is free from physical suffering, pain, tears. He is part of the cloud of witnesses who encourage us to run our race here on earth with perseverance. This fills me with joy and peace that passes all understanding to know that he is with our Lord, and we will meet again.
One of his favourite songs (i discovered he had many favourite songs) was “Blessed Assurance”. I remember fondly that when we sang songs of praise to encourage him, especially this one in the last few months of his life as his strength was gradually decreasing, he sometimes lifted up his hands and even his voice, to sing phrases of the chorus with us.
I’d like to sing it now to praise Our Lord who has made it possible for us to meet him again one day. And even as we miss him dearly, we sorrow with hope…
Blessed assurance Jesus is mine
O what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation purchased of God
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
This is my story This is my song
Praising my Saviour all the day long (repeat)
Perfect Submission perfect delight
Visions of rapture burst on my sight
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy whispers of love
This is his story This is his song
Praising his Saviour all the day long (repeat)
O what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation purchased of God
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
This is my story This is my song
Praising my Saviour all the day long (repeat)
Perfect Submission perfect delight
Visions of rapture burst on my sight
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy whispers of love
This is his story This is his song
Praising his Saviour all the day long (repeat)
Monday, 3 September 2007
life after death
There is life after death.
My 3rd uncle just went to heaven this morning. He's in a far better place, where there's no more suffering, no more tears. Instead there is joy and peace forevermore in His presence. Praise God for eternal life through Jesus!
I believe he can meet the Lord face to face, knowing that he's done much for Him, having lived a full, obedient life unto Him, and having influenced lives for Him.
Still, there's gonna be grieving over the loss that all of us, especially his immediate family and siblings, will face. But as Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 4:13, we (do not) sorrow as others who have no hope. We have hope that we will meet him again when we too cross over to eternity.
In the meantime, for those who remain, there is divine comfort and peace that the Holy Spirit gives - peace that passes all understanding.
My 3rd uncle just went to heaven this morning. He's in a far better place, where there's no more suffering, no more tears. Instead there is joy and peace forevermore in His presence. Praise God for eternal life through Jesus!
I believe he can meet the Lord face to face, knowing that he's done much for Him, having lived a full, obedient life unto Him, and having influenced lives for Him.
Still, there's gonna be grieving over the loss that all of us, especially his immediate family and siblings, will face. But as Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 4:13, we (do not) sorrow as others who have no hope. We have hope that we will meet him again when we too cross over to eternity.
In the meantime, for those who remain, there is divine comfort and peace that the Holy Spirit gives - peace that passes all understanding.
Saturday, 25 August 2007
off to teach His Word
I'm now at changi airport terminal 2 awaiting our flight. Just thought i'd put write a little about what He has put in my heart the last few days. We'll be back next saturday.
A minister told us just yesterday that we will be ministering and teaching at a higher level than before. He encouraged us to be bold and step out in faith, and step up in His grace. I receive that in Jesus' Name. All the more, i want to depend on Him, knowing that strength, wisdom, ability to teach all come from Him. Apart from Him, i can do nothing, but in Him, I can do all things; in Him, i can bear much fruit.
We look forward to the next few days with expectation and anticipation of His goodness and blessing, of His impartation through the Holy Spirit, moving in the power that comes only from Him. We want to see more of Him in our lives, and through our lives, in the lives of others who will go forth and preach the Good News in their own nation!!
When we obey His call, He provides the means to fullfill the calling. He will continue to open doors, surround us with favour like a shield. His protection and mercy cover us. His ministering spirits go forth to prepare the way for us.
It is always an adventure as we journey with the Lord, co-labouring with Him in the planting and watering of the seed of the word of God. A journey filled with joy, peace and security because when we are in Him and following Him, we are in the safest place we can ever be, no matter where we are!!
I love the Lord, and i want to obey Him! He is just SO SO .... GOOD! :)
A minister told us just yesterday that we will be ministering and teaching at a higher level than before. He encouraged us to be bold and step out in faith, and step up in His grace. I receive that in Jesus' Name. All the more, i want to depend on Him, knowing that strength, wisdom, ability to teach all come from Him. Apart from Him, i can do nothing, but in Him, I can do all things; in Him, i can bear much fruit.
We look forward to the next few days with expectation and anticipation of His goodness and blessing, of His impartation through the Holy Spirit, moving in the power that comes only from Him. We want to see more of Him in our lives, and through our lives, in the lives of others who will go forth and preach the Good News in their own nation!!
When we obey His call, He provides the means to fullfill the calling. He will continue to open doors, surround us with favour like a shield. His protection and mercy cover us. His ministering spirits go forth to prepare the way for us.
It is always an adventure as we journey with the Lord, co-labouring with Him in the planting and watering of the seed of the word of God. A journey filled with joy, peace and security because when we are in Him and following Him, we are in the safest place we can ever be, no matter where we are!!
I love the Lord, and i want to obey Him! He is just SO SO .... GOOD! :)
Friday, 17 August 2007
helping
It's always been a pet peeve of mine - when parents tell their children to eat up their food, because children in other parts of the world are starving or malnourished. This does not help the hungry children at all, and privileged children are de-sensitised to the needs of those not as fortunate as themselves through this constant well-meaning but totally misplaced reminder.
Instead, children should be encouraged to help others in practical and real ways - contributing parts of their savings, giving their toys (and not always old ones), even thinking of creative ways to raise funds. When they are older, they then would continue to help, having learnt from young to have consideration for others' needs.
It's a privilege to help others, and the bible commands us to be "open-handed" to the poor, so rather than just pay lip service, we should act on it.
I'm not boasting about or romanticising what i've done... i mean it's just a small part to play when you think of the great need "out there", as well as the great contribution by generous philanthropists who build schools, clinics, roads, orphanages, etc.
The reason i'm writing this is because i've just received a letter informing me the child i've been supporting through a certain organisation for the last 7 years (at least) is finally self-supporting, and the place the child lives in - the whole developmental area - is now self-reliant. Praise God!!
The next phase for me, this organisation tells me, is to support another child from another developmental area in another country. I'm so excited about this. The amazing thing is that i've been to the very place the child is from eight years ago. The child would have been only a toddler then... and the place is huge - 63 villages... so i don't think we've met.
But I've met the people there. They are generous even in their need. Not too proud to admit they need help. Diligent. Warm. Vibrant and full of life! I remember the mayor and the governor - so gracious. I remember that when i brought my school kids to help paint a school building (single storey), and build a clinic in that place, they were so excited to see a particular caged wild boar they visited it every day. And the people there were amused that we'd never seen a wild boar, or the chickens and little chicks that run around in their backyards up close before...
My school kids were impacted by their visit. i heard that some of them planned another trip a couple of years later with the same organisation but to a different place. I'd like to think i made a little bit of an impact in their lives through introducing them to a world different from our own. And they enjoyed that world - the people, the place, the simplicity. They discovered love and humanity there. It warmed my heart to know they wanted to contribute.
God is good...what good memories!
PS. i'm not an expert in helping the less fortunate, and what i write is not the final word on how to help them. I'm doing my part - a very small part, and i was just reminiscing...
Instead, children should be encouraged to help others in practical and real ways - contributing parts of their savings, giving their toys (and not always old ones), even thinking of creative ways to raise funds. When they are older, they then would continue to help, having learnt from young to have consideration for others' needs.
It's a privilege to help others, and the bible commands us to be "open-handed" to the poor, so rather than just pay lip service, we should act on it.
I'm not boasting about or romanticising what i've done... i mean it's just a small part to play when you think of the great need "out there", as well as the great contribution by generous philanthropists who build schools, clinics, roads, orphanages, etc.
The reason i'm writing this is because i've just received a letter informing me the child i've been supporting through a certain organisation for the last 7 years (at least) is finally self-supporting, and the place the child lives in - the whole developmental area - is now self-reliant. Praise God!!
The next phase for me, this organisation tells me, is to support another child from another developmental area in another country. I'm so excited about this. The amazing thing is that i've been to the very place the child is from eight years ago. The child would have been only a toddler then... and the place is huge - 63 villages... so i don't think we've met.
But I've met the people there. They are generous even in their need. Not too proud to admit they need help. Diligent. Warm. Vibrant and full of life! I remember the mayor and the governor - so gracious. I remember that when i brought my school kids to help paint a school building (single storey), and build a clinic in that place, they were so excited to see a particular caged wild boar they visited it every day. And the people there were amused that we'd never seen a wild boar, or the chickens and little chicks that run around in their backyards up close before...
My school kids were impacted by their visit. i heard that some of them planned another trip a couple of years later with the same organisation but to a different place. I'd like to think i made a little bit of an impact in their lives through introducing them to a world different from our own. And they enjoyed that world - the people, the place, the simplicity. They discovered love and humanity there. It warmed my heart to know they wanted to contribute.
God is good...what good memories!
PS. i'm not an expert in helping the less fortunate, and what i write is not the final word on how to help them. I'm doing my part - a very small part, and i was just reminiscing...
Saturday, 11 August 2007
furnished intensively
Part of my bible reading "jumped out" at me today -
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete (perfect), thoroughly equipped (furnished intensively so that there is no room left for improvement) for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 - NKJV + my own notes)
So we need not be concerned or anxious that we cannot do what God has called us to do, or that we cannot make it or are not good enough. Instead we turn to the Word of God which has the power to equip and enable, because His Word contains His life and essence.
See entry dated 19 June which explains how we are His living epistles because when we were born again, we become a new creation which can contain His nature and we have the ability to walk in Him. The old has passed away, the new has come. (my paraphrase of 2 Corinthians 5:17)
ONE WORD from God can change our lives!
So the conclusion is:
"Be diligent to present your self approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15)
I'm going to acquaint myself more and more with the Word of God, which reveals His nature and is like my study guide for life. When i read His Word, i not only discover who God is, but also who I am in relationship to God and what He has done for me, and of course, what i am supposed to do in my life (enabled and empowered by the very life and essence of God contained in His WORD)!!
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete (perfect), thoroughly equipped (furnished intensively so that there is no room left for improvement) for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 - NKJV + my own notes)
So we need not be concerned or anxious that we cannot do what God has called us to do, or that we cannot make it or are not good enough. Instead we turn to the Word of God which has the power to equip and enable, because His Word contains His life and essence.
See entry dated 19 June which explains how we are His living epistles because when we were born again, we become a new creation which can contain His nature and we have the ability to walk in Him. The old has passed away, the new has come. (my paraphrase of 2 Corinthians 5:17)
ONE WORD from God can change our lives!
So the conclusion is:
"Be diligent to present your self approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15)
I'm going to acquaint myself more and more with the Word of God, which reveals His nature and is like my study guide for life. When i read His Word, i not only discover who God is, but also who I am in relationship to God and what He has done for me, and of course, what i am supposed to do in my life (enabled and empowered by the very life and essence of God contained in His WORD)!!
Friday, 10 August 2007
1st week of 40 days of purpose (from the purpose-driven life)
What on earth am i here for? - is the question of the 1st week of this 40 day of purpose journey that my church is taking together. More than 900 members and new friends from 4 to 90 years of age are taking part.
As we read the book this first week, we learn that God created us purposefully for a purpose and we are supposed to discover this purpose. Well, it's not going to take only 40 days... this is just the beginning. It's gonna be an exciting and adventurous life-long journey of discovery as we learn about the "five purposes" (these are the general purposes the author raises in the book) that should guide our lives.
What am I driven by? The book suggests that many are driven by anger, fears, need for approval, resentment, guilt, even materialism. But these are fleeting and temporal.
I heard this quotation in a sermon a couple of years back, and wrote it on the title page of my bible.
"There is but one motive that will sustain you in testing and trial - the love of Christ". ~ Hudson Taylor
The love of Christ compels me to do what i do in my life. I took a step out of the work of teaching i knew and loved (most of my job anyway) for 9 years, and went to bible school in obedience to the call i had on my life. "To love Him is to obey His Word" (my paraphrase of John 14:23).
God prepares ahead of time good work for us to do (Eph 2:10 - please see amplified version on the right of the blog page) and when He prepares, He prepares well. No details are left out. And everything is at the right place at the right time. (and we all know how difficult that is when we are dealing with people of all kinds! :D Well, nothing is too difficult for Him. In fact, nothing is impossible for Him! Haha... i'm laughing cos it's so true.) God not only prepares the work, He prepares us to do the work. Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, we are empowered and enabled, having been made a new creation in Him, to do what has been prepared for us.
He has revealed to me some of the plans He has for my life, and they thrill and fulfill me.
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has ever conceived the things He has prepared for those who love Him but God has revealed Him to us through His Spirit for the Spirit searches all things, yes the deep things of God." (1 Cor 2:9-10)
I'm pressing in for more of His purpose and plan for my life to be revealed to me as i live this purpose-driven life in Him.
As we read the book this first week, we learn that God created us purposefully for a purpose and we are supposed to discover this purpose. Well, it's not going to take only 40 days... this is just the beginning. It's gonna be an exciting and adventurous life-long journey of discovery as we learn about the "five purposes" (these are the general purposes the author raises in the book) that should guide our lives.
What am I driven by? The book suggests that many are driven by anger, fears, need for approval, resentment, guilt, even materialism. But these are fleeting and temporal.
I heard this quotation in a sermon a couple of years back, and wrote it on the title page of my bible.
"There is but one motive that will sustain you in testing and trial - the love of Christ". ~ Hudson Taylor
The love of Christ compels me to do what i do in my life. I took a step out of the work of teaching i knew and loved (most of my job anyway) for 9 years, and went to bible school in obedience to the call i had on my life. "To love Him is to obey His Word" (my paraphrase of John 14:23).
God prepares ahead of time good work for us to do (Eph 2:10 - please see amplified version on the right of the blog page) and when He prepares, He prepares well. No details are left out. And everything is at the right place at the right time. (and we all know how difficult that is when we are dealing with people of all kinds! :D Well, nothing is too difficult for Him. In fact, nothing is impossible for Him! Haha... i'm laughing cos it's so true.) God not only prepares the work, He prepares us to do the work. Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, we are empowered and enabled, having been made a new creation in Him, to do what has been prepared for us.
He has revealed to me some of the plans He has for my life, and they thrill and fulfill me.
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has ever conceived the things He has prepared for those who love Him but God has revealed Him to us through His Spirit for the Spirit searches all things, yes the deep things of God." (1 Cor 2:9-10)
I'm pressing in for more of His purpose and plan for my life to be revealed to me as i live this purpose-driven life in Him.
Sunday, 15 July 2007
a hurdle overcome
I passed my driving test on 11 July 2007 - on my first try.
This is a milestone in my life, because it shows me the power of God's word at work in my life.
For years, i've been afraid of driving. One recurring dream in my late teens and early 20s was that i would drive into the brick wall (this was the wall in the garage we had in our home of those years) . Another horrifying thought i usually avoided imagining through to its end was that I would destroy a life. So with these deterrents, i never wanted to learn to drive.
Finally, prompted by the Holy Spirit, with the desire to be a greater support to my parents, with the loving encouragement from my mum, armed with the knowledge of the word of God that "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength" and "God did not give us a spirit of timidity but of power, love and a sound mind", and also some moral support from the younger of my 2 younger brothers who signed up with me at the driving school, i started my lessons late last year.
My initial intention was to learn manual, instead of going straight for auto. The hurdle was too high, and my faith as well as my natural skills (which did not bend towards that direction - i took ages to learn to ride a bike) could not handle the footwork and gear changing. So upon the advice of one instructor, i switched to auto, and then i started to enjoy being on the road.
Instead of giving in to my fear every time i thought about driving, i started to declare that God had already given me boldness, and praised God for being with me and helping me. I began to see myself driving safely. The dream which had been so powerful before, faded from my consciousness. So i looked forward to lessons...most of the time. :D
As my test date neared and i was not mastering lane changing, the Holy Spirit showed me that i was talking about my failure to master it as though it were an impossible task. That somehow negated what i was praying and declaring regarding driving well. So when i went for the last few driving lessons before the test, instead of telling the instructor how bad i was at lane changing so they could give me help, i merely mentioned i needed practice. That helped somewhat my mindset and perspective. And i began to improve my lane changing by leaps and bounds.
2 days before my driving test, the fears came back again, threatening to overwhelm me. Again, i went to the word of God - mainly the 2 verses i mentioned earlier - and meditated on them. I was tossing between passing and failing, so i began to ask the Lord whether i would pass. The Holy Spirit replied: according to my faith. So i began to ask myself: what is my faith? what can i believe God for?
At first, i could barely see myself passing, but as i focused on His goodness in my life, and as i continued to meditate on His love and faithfulness found in His Word, my faith increased. I saw, with eyes of faith, myself passing and driving.
This phrase came up in my spirit the night before my test:
I will live and not die and praise the Lord in the land of the living;
I will pass and not fail, and praise the Lord in the land of the "driving".
I smiled to myself, amused at how live was equated with pass, and die with fail. But this helped me lots.
I enjoy driving now. And i'm believing for an increased understanding of road conditions so i'll be a skilfull and safe driver at all times.
Thank you Lord for favour and grace!
This is a milestone in my life, because it shows me the power of God's word at work in my life.
For years, i've been afraid of driving. One recurring dream in my late teens and early 20s was that i would drive into the brick wall (this was the wall in the garage we had in our home of those years) . Another horrifying thought i usually avoided imagining through to its end was that I would destroy a life. So with these deterrents, i never wanted to learn to drive.
Finally, prompted by the Holy Spirit, with the desire to be a greater support to my parents, with the loving encouragement from my mum, armed with the knowledge of the word of God that "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength" and "God did not give us a spirit of timidity but of power, love and a sound mind", and also some moral support from the younger of my 2 younger brothers who signed up with me at the driving school, i started my lessons late last year.
My initial intention was to learn manual, instead of going straight for auto. The hurdle was too high, and my faith as well as my natural skills (which did not bend towards that direction - i took ages to learn to ride a bike) could not handle the footwork and gear changing. So upon the advice of one instructor, i switched to auto, and then i started to enjoy being on the road.
Instead of giving in to my fear every time i thought about driving, i started to declare that God had already given me boldness, and praised God for being with me and helping me. I began to see myself driving safely. The dream which had been so powerful before, faded from my consciousness. So i looked forward to lessons...most of the time. :D
As my test date neared and i was not mastering lane changing, the Holy Spirit showed me that i was talking about my failure to master it as though it were an impossible task. That somehow negated what i was praying and declaring regarding driving well. So when i went for the last few driving lessons before the test, instead of telling the instructor how bad i was at lane changing so they could give me help, i merely mentioned i needed practice. That helped somewhat my mindset and perspective. And i began to improve my lane changing by leaps and bounds.
2 days before my driving test, the fears came back again, threatening to overwhelm me. Again, i went to the word of God - mainly the 2 verses i mentioned earlier - and meditated on them. I was tossing between passing and failing, so i began to ask the Lord whether i would pass. The Holy Spirit replied: according to my faith. So i began to ask myself: what is my faith? what can i believe God for?
At first, i could barely see myself passing, but as i focused on His goodness in my life, and as i continued to meditate on His love and faithfulness found in His Word, my faith increased. I saw, with eyes of faith, myself passing and driving.
This phrase came up in my spirit the night before my test:
I will live and not die and praise the Lord in the land of the living;
I will pass and not fail, and praise the Lord in the land of the "driving".
I smiled to myself, amused at how live was equated with pass, and die with fail. But this helped me lots.
I enjoy driving now. And i'm believing for an increased understanding of road conditions so i'll be a skilfull and safe driver at all times.
Thank you Lord for favour and grace!
such joy
We had a good time teaching at the seminar in a recent trip in early July on Believers' Authority and the Grace of God. 40 pastors and leaders from various churches attended the 3 day seminar. Praise God the interpreter was excellent and experienced, and could flow along with us. God's presence and love were strong in the sessions, and many were refreshed, encouraged and enlightened by the Word taught.
There were a couple of sessions where we were led by the Holy Spirit to just sit in God's presence and worship. Some were quiet, others cried, and others spoke in tongues for 20 minutes at a stretch. The glory of God just filled the place. We believe many received what they needed from the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
We also ministered at a prayer meeting in a local church. 10 people were filled with the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues. We also prayed with them for the building of a new church on the land they had recently purchased, laying hands on the pastor and the leaders - that God strengthen them and give them wisdom for the work ahead.
We are grateful that our local church supported us in prayer throughout the trip. We could sense the enabling of the Holy Spirit for us teachers as well as the pastors and leaders attending the Seminar.
So many things to praise God for:
Praise God for His blessings of health and protection, joy and strength during the trip.
Praise God also for the funds that came in for the trip. When He calls, He provides the means too! God is so so good!
Praise God for the opportunity to bring His Word to strengthen fellow believers! There's such joy in obeying Him as we go forth with the good news!
There were a couple of sessions where we were led by the Holy Spirit to just sit in God's presence and worship. Some were quiet, others cried, and others spoke in tongues for 20 minutes at a stretch. The glory of God just filled the place. We believe many received what they needed from the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
We also ministered at a prayer meeting in a local church. 10 people were filled with the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues. We also prayed with them for the building of a new church on the land they had recently purchased, laying hands on the pastor and the leaders - that God strengthen them and give them wisdom for the work ahead.
We are grateful that our local church supported us in prayer throughout the trip. We could sense the enabling of the Holy Spirit for us teachers as well as the pastors and leaders attending the Seminar.
So many things to praise God for:
Praise God for His blessings of health and protection, joy and strength during the trip.
Praise God also for the funds that came in for the trip. When He calls, He provides the means too! God is so so good!
Praise God for the opportunity to bring His Word to strengthen fellow believers! There's such joy in obeying Him as we go forth with the good news!
Monday, 9 July 2007
give me asia!
In his messages, Reinhard Bonnke often tells of his prayer before meals when he was a boy: GIVE ME AFRICA!
This prayer arose in my heart this evening as i was carrying groceries home: Lord, give me Asia!
It sounds arrogant, but no... just a sincere prayer from a humble heart turned towards God, attuned to His love for the nations, His desire that all come to know Jesus and have fellowship with their creator and heavenly father...
For the various nations in Asia, let your WORD be proclaimed to all the people groups! Let Your truth sound forth! Let the gospel be freely preached!
This prayer arose in my heart this evening as i was carrying groceries home: Lord, give me Asia!
It sounds arrogant, but no... just a sincere prayer from a humble heart turned towards God, attuned to His love for the nations, His desire that all come to know Jesus and have fellowship with their creator and heavenly father...
For the various nations in Asia, let your WORD be proclaimed to all the people groups! Let Your truth sound forth! Let the gospel be freely preached!
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