At The Cross
Oh Lord You've searched me
You know my way
Even when I fail You
I know You love me
Your holy presence
Surrounding me
In every season
I know You love me
I know You love me
At the cross I bow my knee
Where Your blood was she'd for me
There's no greater love than this
You have overcome the grave
Your glory fills the highest place
What can separate me now
You go before me
You shield my way
Your hand upholds me
I know You love me
You tore the veil
You made a way
When You said that it is done
And when the earth fades
Falls from my eyes
And You stand before me
I know You love me
I know You love me
This song really blessed my heart tonight at Uth Worship. Even when we sang this song, I paused and listen to everyone singing with one voice. One word- dynamic. It was so beautiful, and I imagined God smiling down at us.
Even when I fail You
I know You love me
Your hand upholds me
I know You love me
What can separate me now? Nothing!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
hope to make this a quick one. In this hectic period, I thank God for teaching me a lesson. With many things around me, calling out for my attention - Homeschooling schedule to be settled, Bible School Homework to be done, Easter Outreach Powerpoint, Practice the Violin for CCWO this Sun, Admin work for CM, Vibe and Uth Ministry...the list goes on. Admist all this, God has reminded me of that one needful thing.
38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
God has been reminding me, Mel. Stop, wait. Have you remembered your one needful thing? Have you spent time with Me today? I was waiting for you, I still am. Come and sit and my feet. Cast your burdern upon Me, because I care for you. With tears streaming down my face, I say, Yes, Lord. I'll come. I'm coming. I'll come everyday to sit and Your feet. To do that one needful thing and to hear what You have for me. Two weeks have past with me forgotting the one needful thing. This week, by God's grace, I want to remember that one needful thing-and put it into practice!
Another verse God has placed in my heart is Philippians 4:6-7:
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Oh, how I so need this verse. To be careful for nothing, to worry about nothing, but commit it all to God.
Dear Friend, how about you? Have you remebered that one needful thing? Have you been sitting at the feet of our Saviour? Have you been commiting everything to God with prayer?
I hope you have. (: if not, why not start this very moment?
38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
God has been reminding me, Mel. Stop, wait. Have you remembered your one needful thing? Have you spent time with Me today? I was waiting for you, I still am. Come and sit and my feet. Cast your burdern upon Me, because I care for you. With tears streaming down my face, I say, Yes, Lord. I'll come. I'm coming. I'll come everyday to sit and Your feet. To do that one needful thing and to hear what You have for me. Two weeks have past with me forgotting the one needful thing. This week, by God's grace, I want to remember that one needful thing-and put it into practice!
Another verse God has placed in my heart is Philippians 4:6-7:
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Oh, how I so need this verse. To be careful for nothing, to worry about nothing, but commit it all to God.
Dear Friend, how about you? Have you remebered that one needful thing? Have you been sitting at the feet of our Saviour? Have you been commiting everything to God with prayer?
I hope you have. (: if not, why not start this very moment?
Monday, March 23, 2009
wow. realised it sure has been sometime since i've posted.
let me see, where should i start. School! Today was my 1st day of homeschooling. I really enjoyed it and I starting to love Mr MrBride already. He's such a bubbly teacher! I'm using the A Beka Programme and I join a class in the States by DVDs. I take 8 subjects - English, History, Maths, New Testament, Life Mangement, Bio, Chem & Physical Ed. (: cool ya? haha. I'm in 11th Grade, equivelent to JC1 here in S'pore. okayy, enough of school for now.
Share something interesting that happened in my heart on Sunday. God rekindled my burdern to welcome newcomers in church! We used to have a welcome ministry in the Uth ministry if some of you remember and we were basically at the foyer before and after service, looking out for Uths who new to GLCC. I enjoyed those times getting to know new people, asking them their name, school, age..etc. I miss those times. and now, I seem to think that since I'm serving in the Sec 1 and 2, I can't quite do welcome. Cos I have to spend time with them, and I want to spend time with them(Claud, Elizabell, Glenda, Jessica, Gwyn and the rest of the gals). But then again, God reminds me, No one is indispensible! He doesn't need me! It's really a privilege to be serving Him! It is a struggle, should i welcome newcomers or spend time with the younger ones. I long to do both. Maybe I can, i hope. ahaha. I really don't know. God, please show me Your mind and Your will for this. Well, just the past Sunday, which is yesterday, I saw a new youth with her parents jsut before i was about to enter the audi for service. Went up and striked a conversation with her all the way to our seats in the audi. Thank God for Pat who came along too to welcome Sheena. She's Sec 4 this year, and i've invited her to this fri's Uth Worship and Vibe on Sat. You know, cos I like to sit at the front row so I wouldn't get distracted by people walking in, but this Sun, we sat at the back as Sheena's dad chose the spot to sit. Well, sitting at the back made me even more burderned. Bcos from the back, I could see Amanda Ong and Daniel sitting with their parents, Densie with her mum, Sarah Koh and Wesly sitting with their parents, Emily with her family...who knows? the list just goes on, for Uths who come on Sunday and are not connected to the Uth Ministry. I feel we have failed if we do not go to reach out to them. I mean, we can't expect them to come automatically into the Uth Ministry. There has to be some form of relationship/bond established. Think about Benjamin and Tommy, Jasmine, Jerimah and Annabel... There are here, right at our doorstep, and what are we doing to make them feel welcomed or a part of us? Mel, wake up! Lord, help us. Welcoming them issn't a hard thing. All it takes is a smile, a handshake, an introduction...Cummon, how hard is it to smile? Effortless! (: (: (: (: Well, if you're from the Uth Ministry and u're reading this, i'd like to offer you a challenge. The youth are already there, what is takes is a willing heart, ready feet, a wide smile on your face to walk up to them and say, "Hi I'm so-and-so, nice to meet you! You are?" (: and remember, give them a WIDE Smile, of course, not soo scary until they will get scared off lah, but a nice smile will do. It doesn't need to be on Sunday's only, maybe even Friday Uth Worship, if there are newcomers, let us take the initiative to walk up to them and welcome them, introduce ourselves. God has impressed unpon my heart on this matter, I hope He has too, on yours.
Here is a list of Youth who come on Service but are not really connected with the Uth Minisrty:
Amanda Ong and Daniel are brothers and sisters. They come for 1st serivce usually, i think. But their family doesn't stay back after that.
Sarah Koh and Wesly are brothers and sisters too. Similarly, their family leaves straight after 1st service! Gotta catch them fast!
Emily also known as Wen Qi to some of us, has 3 older sisters. She may be in the canteen after 2nd service sometimes.
Jeremiah and his brother(I forgot his name) go for 2nd service together with their family. I think they came for Uth Worship once or twice.
Annabel is Abel's sister. She's the same age as me.
Benjamin and Jasmine are brothers and sisters. They attend the Chinese Service with their mum and have their lunch at the corner near the drinks station.
That's about all I know, but i'm sure there are still some more Uth out there! (:
Will you join me in going out there and reaching out to them for the glory of God? :D
let me see, where should i start. School! Today was my 1st day of homeschooling. I really enjoyed it and I starting to love Mr MrBride already. He's such a bubbly teacher! I'm using the A Beka Programme and I join a class in the States by DVDs. I take 8 subjects - English, History, Maths, New Testament, Life Mangement, Bio, Chem & Physical Ed. (: cool ya? haha. I'm in 11th Grade, equivelent to JC1 here in S'pore. okayy, enough of school for now.
Share something interesting that happened in my heart on Sunday. God rekindled my burdern to welcome newcomers in church! We used to have a welcome ministry in the Uth ministry if some of you remember and we were basically at the foyer before and after service, looking out for Uths who new to GLCC. I enjoyed those times getting to know new people, asking them their name, school, age..etc. I miss those times. and now, I seem to think that since I'm serving in the Sec 1 and 2, I can't quite do welcome. Cos I have to spend time with them, and I want to spend time with them(Claud, Elizabell, Glenda, Jessica, Gwyn and the rest of the gals). But then again, God reminds me, No one is indispensible! He doesn't need me! It's really a privilege to be serving Him! It is a struggle, should i welcome newcomers or spend time with the younger ones. I long to do both. Maybe I can, i hope. ahaha. I really don't know. God, please show me Your mind and Your will for this. Well, just the past Sunday, which is yesterday, I saw a new youth with her parents jsut before i was about to enter the audi for service. Went up and striked a conversation with her all the way to our seats in the audi. Thank God for Pat who came along too to welcome Sheena. She's Sec 4 this year, and i've invited her to this fri's Uth Worship and Vibe on Sat. You know, cos I like to sit at the front row so I wouldn't get distracted by people walking in, but this Sun, we sat at the back as Sheena's dad chose the spot to sit. Well, sitting at the back made me even more burderned. Bcos from the back, I could see Amanda Ong and Daniel sitting with their parents, Densie with her mum, Sarah Koh and Wesly sitting with their parents, Emily with her family...who knows? the list just goes on, for Uths who come on Sunday and are not connected to the Uth Ministry. I feel we have failed if we do not go to reach out to them. I mean, we can't expect them to come automatically into the Uth Ministry. There has to be some form of relationship/bond established. Think about Benjamin and Tommy, Jasmine, Jerimah and Annabel... There are here, right at our doorstep, and what are we doing to make them feel welcomed or a part of us? Mel, wake up! Lord, help us. Welcoming them issn't a hard thing. All it takes is a smile, a handshake, an introduction...Cummon, how hard is it to smile? Effortless! (: (: (: (: Well, if you're from the Uth Ministry and u're reading this, i'd like to offer you a challenge. The youth are already there, what is takes is a willing heart, ready feet, a wide smile on your face to walk up to them and say, "Hi I'm so-and-so, nice to meet you! You are?" (: and remember, give them a WIDE Smile, of course, not soo scary until they will get scared off lah, but a nice smile will do. It doesn't need to be on Sunday's only, maybe even Friday Uth Worship, if there are newcomers, let us take the initiative to walk up to them and welcome them, introduce ourselves. God has impressed unpon my heart on this matter, I hope He has too, on yours.
Here is a list of Youth who come on Service but are not really connected with the Uth Minisrty:
Amanda Ong and Daniel are brothers and sisters. They come for 1st serivce usually, i think. But their family doesn't stay back after that.
Sarah Koh and Wesly are brothers and sisters too. Similarly, their family leaves straight after 1st service! Gotta catch them fast!
Emily also known as Wen Qi to some of us, has 3 older sisters. She may be in the canteen after 2nd service sometimes.
Jeremiah and his brother(I forgot his name) go for 2nd service together with their family. I think they came for Uth Worship once or twice.
Annabel is Abel's sister. She's the same age as me.
Benjamin and Jasmine are brothers and sisters. They attend the Chinese Service with their mum and have their lunch at the corner near the drinks station.
That's about all I know, but i'm sure there are still some more Uth out there! (:
Will you join me in going out there and reaching out to them for the glory of God? :D
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Don't Forget
Don't forget all He's done,
Don't forget victory's won.
Don't forget in the race He gave strength for the run.
Don't forget Jesus' care,
Don't forget answered prayer.
Don't forget, Don't forget, you saw His hand everywhere.
Remember your Lord God Jehovah,
Remember how much you were changed by His Word.
Forget not the days, He taught you to praise
though hard seemed the way of the Lord.
Remember how far that He took you,
when He gave you a hunger to abide.
Oh don't turn Him away,
He bids you to stay,
stay where you belong at His side.
How the time has gone by,
and the memories have died.
I've forgotten the joy when in Him I abide.
How I long for that day,
when His strength was my stay.
Lord forgive, Lord renew, Lord revive me today.
This song never fails to stir up nostalgic emotions within me. However, it just dawned on me recently. You know the phrase "Don't let the past cripple you"? I never thought it would apply to me. Bcos I viewed it for people who had an unpleasant past, not for people who had a pleasant past. But seeing it in a different light, how much now I need to beware not to let the past cripple me!
I have very fond memories of the past, in a spiritual sense, maybe also in a sense of my childhood-but we shall not go there for now. God has been very merciful to put in me a hunger for the things pertaining to Him at a young age. Somewhere between 10-12, God allowed me to see what I really should be living for in life. I realised that getting a job, earning big bucks, driving a fancy car and staying in a big house is not what i really want to do later in life. Bcos to me, it doesn't count much for eternity. If we all lived in the light of eternity, I wonder how differently we would be living our lives now. I decided then, that I want to give back the one life to God that He has given me to count for eternity. Not saying that getting a job in the secular world like becoming a doctor or lawyer is not right. We need good Christian doctors and lawyers to evangelise their circle of friends. All of us have different mission fields. Maybe I would call it convictions? I'm convicted that I want to use all my energy, strength and life to serve God, to advance His Kingdom, to be in the King's business. All because He is my Lord and I love Him. (:
okayy, sorry i digressed abit, back to where i was about fond memories. Just monday, was talking with Jo En about how the gang used to wear dresses and sports shoes to Sunday School, that was coolness then alright! haha. How we would love to be on duty for coffee ministry cos we could be excused from Sunday School early! ahaha. And I remember how Jaq would bring cut fruits for us to eat after class, Aunty Alice would bring all of us to macs for Sunday School. ahaha. Jo Lin, Jo En, Charm, Bao, if ever you read this, you'll know what I'm talking about man. haha. Well, I remeber Pastor Rob Campbell and team coming from the States for one of the Youth Camp's that we had long ago. I remeber David and Michelle from the team who were really nice to me. (: wonder how there're doing. I remember too at another Youth Camp, Evangelist Morris Gliser. That would be one camp I wouldn't forget. I was in Pulau Sudong if I'm right. I remeber the Life in the Spirit Course with Ian and Anne, the bonds forged from then on. Sweet memories. I remember the movie night and how I wished I was older so more of my friends could come, because it was at night and many of my friends parents wouldn't let em out at night. ahaha. that's funny, cos now when i'm older, I somehow don't have the courage and thick skin-ness to go and ask my whole class and all my friends in school Looking back, that definatly was the Lord. No, not melody. mel wouldn't go round her whole school asking people to come to her church for a movie night. nope, that is so not mel.
You see, there is a danger here, which i think i have been gulity off. and that is to harp on the past, to look back at how everything was so nice in the past, limiting God to do great and mighty things NOW. God wants to work, but bcos I keep looking back, it's hard for me to see God work NOW, it's hard for me to realise that God wants to work. He wants to do even greater things than what He did in time past, if only i'd look forward with a confidence in Him!
Dear God, please help me not to let the past cripple me. Thank You for the past. I want to believe that You want to do even greater things now. Please let me not limit Your work by my looking back. I love You.
Don't forget all He's done,
Don't forget victory's won.
Don't forget in the race He gave strength for the run.
Don't forget Jesus' care,
Don't forget answered prayer.
Don't forget, Don't forget, you saw His hand everywhere.
Remember your Lord God Jehovah,
Remember how much you were changed by His Word.
Forget not the days, He taught you to praise
though hard seemed the way of the Lord.
Remember how far that He took you,
when He gave you a hunger to abide.
Oh don't turn Him away,
He bids you to stay,
stay where you belong at His side.
How the time has gone by,
and the memories have died.
I've forgotten the joy when in Him I abide.
How I long for that day,
when His strength was my stay.
Lord forgive, Lord renew, Lord revive me today.
This song never fails to stir up nostalgic emotions within me. However, it just dawned on me recently. You know the phrase "Don't let the past cripple you"? I never thought it would apply to me. Bcos I viewed it for people who had an unpleasant past, not for people who had a pleasant past. But seeing it in a different light, how much now I need to beware not to let the past cripple me!
I have very fond memories of the past, in a spiritual sense, maybe also in a sense of my childhood-but we shall not go there for now. God has been very merciful to put in me a hunger for the things pertaining to Him at a young age. Somewhere between 10-12, God allowed me to see what I really should be living for in life. I realised that getting a job, earning big bucks, driving a fancy car and staying in a big house is not what i really want to do later in life. Bcos to me, it doesn't count much for eternity. If we all lived in the light of eternity, I wonder how differently we would be living our lives now. I decided then, that I want to give back the one life to God that He has given me to count for eternity. Not saying that getting a job in the secular world like becoming a doctor or lawyer is not right. We need good Christian doctors and lawyers to evangelise their circle of friends. All of us have different mission fields. Maybe I would call it convictions? I'm convicted that I want to use all my energy, strength and life to serve God, to advance His Kingdom, to be in the King's business. All because He is my Lord and I love Him. (:
okayy, sorry i digressed abit, back to where i was about fond memories. Just monday, was talking with Jo En about how the gang used to wear dresses and sports shoes to Sunday School, that was coolness then alright! haha. How we would love to be on duty for coffee ministry cos we could be excused from Sunday School early! ahaha. And I remember how Jaq would bring cut fruits for us to eat after class, Aunty Alice would bring all of us to macs for Sunday School. ahaha. Jo Lin, Jo En, Charm, Bao, if ever you read this, you'll know what I'm talking about man. haha. Well, I remeber Pastor Rob Campbell and team coming from the States for one of the Youth Camp's that we had long ago. I remeber David and Michelle from the team who were really nice to me. (: wonder how there're doing. I remember too at another Youth Camp, Evangelist Morris Gliser. That would be one camp I wouldn't forget. I was in Pulau Sudong if I'm right. I remeber the Life in the Spirit Course with Ian and Anne, the bonds forged from then on. Sweet memories. I remember the movie night and how I wished I was older so more of my friends could come, because it was at night and many of my friends parents wouldn't let em out at night. ahaha. that's funny, cos now when i'm older, I somehow don't have the courage and thick skin-ness to go and ask my whole class and all my friends in school Looking back, that definatly was the Lord. No, not melody. mel wouldn't go round her whole school asking people to come to her church for a movie night. nope, that is so not mel.
You see, there is a danger here, which i think i have been gulity off. and that is to harp on the past, to look back at how everything was so nice in the past, limiting God to do great and mighty things NOW. God wants to work, but bcos I keep looking back, it's hard for me to see God work NOW, it's hard for me to realise that God wants to work. He wants to do even greater things than what He did in time past, if only i'd look forward with a confidence in Him!
Dear God, please help me not to let the past cripple me. Thank You for the past. I want to believe that You want to do even greater things now. Please let me not limit Your work by my looking back. I love You.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Hmm, i've been wanting to post since fri night but havent exactly found the time till now.
Firstly, I really want to thank God for the Friday Night bbq the sec1 and 2 group could have at Luzerne's place. Thank God for all who have prayed! (: We really had an awesome time, a wonderful kick off! Praise God! Well you know, as the saying goes, a picture speaks a thousand words, so here goes!
Wah, I think Luzerne's face is just hilarious! Now i know what can cheer me up when i'm sad. :D
How long did it take to get this shot? About 3 more shots before this? haha. "Wait, wait, I blink...take again" lol. Rem, close your eyes first. 1, 2, 3 then open. :)
Joshua, thanks for going round to serve the food. Appreciate it.
Thank God for Hanniel, Fei and Jon who did the bbq-ing for us! (: thanks loads ya, guys!
Gabriel! How many times must you split ur pants? 2nd time liao. haha. but thanks ah, it gave us all a good laugh!
Sisters in Christ forever!
Happy Birthay to all the (Ma)rch babies! haha. (look at the choco cake) only Claud and Gwyn know who's the culprit. Woops. *points finger at myself* paiseh ah.
*Drumroll*....Presenting: THE SEC 1 & 2 GROUP! Ta da! (Don't worry, we'll find a nicer and shorter name soon! ahaha.)
Firstly, I really want to thank God for the Friday Night bbq the sec1 and 2 group could have at Luzerne's place. Thank God for all who have prayed! (: We really had an awesome time, a wonderful kick off! Praise God! Well you know, as the saying goes, a picture speaks a thousand words, so here goes!
All smiles for the Camera! "Justin, where did you disappear to?"
All chio bu's pls smile! Ahaha. >.<
Wah, I think Luzerne's face is just hilarious! Now i know what can cheer me up when i'm sad. :D
How long did it take to get this shot? About 3 more shots before this? haha. "Wait, wait, I blink...take again" lol. Rem, close your eyes first. 1, 2, 3 then open. :)
Joshua, thanks for going round to serve the food. Appreciate it.
Thank God for Hanniel, Fei and Jon who did the bbq-ing for us! (: thanks loads ya, guys!
Gabriel! How many times must you split ur pants? 2nd time liao. haha. but thanks ah, it gave us all a good laugh!
Sisters in Christ forever!Happy Birthay to all the (Ma)rch babies! haha. (look at the choco cake) only Claud and Gwyn know who's the culprit. Woops. *points finger at myself* paiseh ah.*Drumroll*....Presenting: THE SEC 1 & 2 GROUP! Ta da! (Don't worry, we'll find a nicer and shorter name soon! ahaha.)If the smiles couldn't convey to you just how much fun we had that day, then i suggest (if u're Sec 1 or 2) you join us this friday at Luzerne's place to experience it for yourself! (: haha. come ya? you wouldn't reget it. promise.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Learnt quite a few lessons today, but shall just share one main one.
I learnt this in the morning in Bible School when P. Chee Keen was teaching O.T Studies from the Book of 1 Samuel. This is about the call of the prophet Samuel.
He was not older than 11 or 12 when God called him.
What does that teach us?
Age is not a barrier to God calling me.
What encouragement! How that warms my heart!
This shows us too, that children can develop an understanding of the things of God from a young age.
I can testify to that. When I was about 10, God started to do a deep work in my heart.
I started to develop a love and hunger for the things of God. It was not me. It was God doing His work in my life. Why me? I don't know, but all I can say is Praise God! It is His grace and mercy. His grace and mercy.
Now let us go about our lives believing that age is not a barrier to God calling us. Be it at 10 or at 60, God can still call you. And when He calls, how will you respond?
And to all you young ones out there:
I learnt this in the morning in Bible School when P. Chee Keen was teaching O.T Studies from the Book of 1 Samuel. This is about the call of the prophet Samuel.
He was not older than 11 or 12 when God called him.
What does that teach us?
Age is not a barrier to God calling me.
What encouragement! How that warms my heart!
This shows us too, that children can develop an understanding of the things of God from a young age.
I can testify to that. When I was about 10, God started to do a deep work in my heart.
I started to develop a love and hunger for the things of God. It was not me. It was God doing His work in my life. Why me? I don't know, but all I can say is Praise God! It is His grace and mercy. His grace and mercy.
Now let us go about our lives believing that age is not a barrier to God calling us. Be it at 10 or at 60, God can still call you. And when He calls, how will you respond?
And to all you young ones out there:
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in
conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Breakthrough! (:
A Struggle within,
A cry of help,
Silence...
Then comes the breakthrough! (:
Thank You, Lord!
I wansn't too sure what was going on, but these 3 readings sure has cleared the clouds away.
If it was an attack from the evil one then,
1. Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
These verses, though they seem lengthy, are sure worth meditating on. They have thought me much on Spiritual Warefare:
1. This battle is fought in the spiritual realm, not physical realm, therefore I have to Put On the armour of God. Notice that Putting on, is an act of the will, a choice. There are many action words in these 9 vereses; "put on", "take unto you" & "taking".
2. The Position in which I must take on in battle is that of standing. Being on the alert, being aware that everyday, I am on battle ground, not a playground!
3. Besides putting on the armour of God, I have to communicate with my Commander in this battle through - Prayer; Praying Always. I am to be constantly talking to my Commander, finding out the situation of the battlefield.
Also, really encouraging is this - that the Shield of Faith is able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. All means all! There is not one dart that this Shield is not able to quench! My responsibility, holding up this Shield of Faith. (:
If it was a trial from God then,
2. Proverbs 3:11-12
11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth.
Oh let me not dispise the chastening of the Lord, for He does it out of love, to change me to be more like Him.
If it was guilt then.
3. A portion from the book "The Man God uses" by Oswald J. Smith
Fact, Faith, Feeling.
Now don't let Satan cheat you out of the blessing by making you wait for some supernatural manifestation or feeling. You will know the joy and comfort of the Holy Spirit as you go out believing, testifying, acting on your faith. God's order for Santification is the same as for Salvation. First, "fact"; second, "faith"; third, "feeling". Now Satan always reverses the Divine order, and tells you to look for feeling. But how can you feel before you believe and how can you believe until you know something to believe?
Here are some facts: "If we confess out sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). The condition is that you confess. Have you met the condition? Then, why make God a liar? "If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin." "But," you say, "I don't feel cleansed." No, and you never will until you first of all believe God's Word and act on your faith.
Enough said.
Be it 1, 2 or 3;
Time to take action, friends! (:
A cry of help,
Silence...
Then comes the breakthrough! (:
Thank You, Lord!
I wansn't too sure what was going on, but these 3 readings sure has cleared the clouds away.
If it was an attack from the evil one then,
1. Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
These verses, though they seem lengthy, are sure worth meditating on. They have thought me much on Spiritual Warefare:
1. This battle is fought in the spiritual realm, not physical realm, therefore I have to Put On the armour of God. Notice that Putting on, is an act of the will, a choice. There are many action words in these 9 vereses; "put on", "take unto you" & "taking".
2. The Position in which I must take on in battle is that of standing. Being on the alert, being aware that everyday, I am on battle ground, not a playground!
3. Besides putting on the armour of God, I have to communicate with my Commander in this battle through - Prayer; Praying Always. I am to be constantly talking to my Commander, finding out the situation of the battlefield.
Also, really encouraging is this - that the Shield of Faith is able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. All means all! There is not one dart that this Shield is not able to quench! My responsibility, holding up this Shield of Faith. (:
If it was a trial from God then,
2. Proverbs 3:11-12
11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth.
Oh let me not dispise the chastening of the Lord, for He does it out of love, to change me to be more like Him.
If it was guilt then.
3. A portion from the book "The Man God uses" by Oswald J. Smith
Fact, Faith, Feeling.
Now don't let Satan cheat you out of the blessing by making you wait for some supernatural manifestation or feeling. You will know the joy and comfort of the Holy Spirit as you go out believing, testifying, acting on your faith. God's order for Santification is the same as for Salvation. First, "fact"; second, "faith"; third, "feeling". Now Satan always reverses the Divine order, and tells you to look for feeling. But how can you feel before you believe and how can you believe until you know something to believe?
Here are some facts: "If we confess out sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). The condition is that you confess. Have you met the condition? Then, why make God a liar? "If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin." "But," you say, "I don't feel cleansed." No, and you never will until you first of all believe God's Word and act on your faith.
Enough said.
Be it 1, 2 or 3;
Time to take action, friends! (:
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