31 July - 2 Chronicles 29; Romans 14; Psalm 24; Proverbs 20:12
Have we clean up the sinful past of our lives. In today OT, King Hezekiah did. Learning from him, he gather the Levites and the priest, have them consecrated and began cleansing the temple. Yes, dear, Lord, as you burden my heart with the wrong and sinful things of my lives, I pray that I will start consecrate myself, and that I will began cleansing myself of the old sinful past. I do not wish that the wrath of God to come upon my family. Thank you Jesus for blessing me with a wonderful family, let us go forth and grow in your presence and let us worship the King of Glory.
Psa 24: "Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
he is the King of glory! "
You are a wonderful God who bless and want to bless. I pray for such blessings to flow, that I may live a life of your blessings and use the blessings for your kingdom.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
30 July 2007
30 July 2007 - 2 Chronicles 26-28; Romans 13; Psalm 23; Proverbs 20:11
2Chr 28: "22 In the time of his distress he became yet more faithless to the Lord—this same King Ahaz. ". Are we like that - that we lose our focus when we get dishearten or disappointed in somethings? I remembered the time, years ago, that I get so disappointed with God, that I shouted and cried out to Him. Remember, He is a faithful God - if we choose to gave up - too bad, it is you who gave up on yourself. In such a period, rest and like Jacob fight it out with God, instead of gaving up on Him and don't talk to Him.
In the NT Romans 13: "14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires." I pray that I will be reminded, make no provision for the flesh, so as to gratify its desires. Focus on the things of God. Forgive me, my dear Lord, I really need you and that I and together with my family we can moved strongly in the presence of God. Something so far, my family has not done is to worship you together - its time to take out my guitar.
Psalm 23 is a old time Psalm that I used to memorized some 20 years back. Fear not for the Lord is with me. I always shared with Rachael that I can't be like a lamb or a sheep, following the shepherd. Lord I pray and I want to learn how to be led by you, into new green pasture.
Proverb20:11 Even a child is known by his actions, whether he is pure and upright. This is one of the children song. Yes indeed, our actions speaks. What is our outside is because of what is oozed out from our inside. I pray therefore, that my daily walk with you be consistent, because the internallization process link us closer with Jesus. It is our daily walk - reading, praying, and time alone with Him.
I admitted, and want to encourage all, that during the last month of consistent daily reading, and journalling and time alone with God, I get closer with my God.
2Chr 28: "22 In the time of his distress he became yet more faithless to the Lord—this same King Ahaz. ". Are we like that - that we lose our focus when we get dishearten or disappointed in somethings? I remembered the time, years ago, that I get so disappointed with God, that I shouted and cried out to Him. Remember, He is a faithful God - if we choose to gave up - too bad, it is you who gave up on yourself. In such a period, rest and like Jacob fight it out with God, instead of gaving up on Him and don't talk to Him.
In the NT Romans 13: "14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires." I pray that I will be reminded, make no provision for the flesh, so as to gratify its desires. Focus on the things of God. Forgive me, my dear Lord, I really need you and that I and together with my family we can moved strongly in the presence of God. Something so far, my family has not done is to worship you together - its time to take out my guitar.
Psalm 23 is a old time Psalm that I used to memorized some 20 years back. Fear not for the Lord is with me. I always shared with Rachael that I can't be like a lamb or a sheep, following the shepherd. Lord I pray and I want to learn how to be led by you, into new green pasture.
Proverb20:11 Even a child is known by his actions, whether he is pure and upright. This is one of the children song. Yes indeed, our actions speaks. What is our outside is because of what is oozed out from our inside. I pray therefore, that my daily walk with you be consistent, because the internallization process link us closer with Jesus. It is our daily walk - reading, praying, and time alone with Him.
I admitted, and want to encourage all, that during the last month of consistent daily reading, and journalling and time alone with God, I get closer with my God.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
29 July 2007
29 July - 2 Chronicles 24-25; Romans 12; Psalm 22:19-31; Proverbs 20:8-10
I remember when I was young, I would like to use words in the bible to question the christian and let them eat their own word. Then I was not a christian. As I read today OT, here is another one: 2 Chr 25: "20 But Amaziah would not listen, for it was of God, in order that he might give them into the hand of their enemies, because they had sought the gods of Edom." So you can see that you are doing the worng things - because it was of God. Same goes for the Egpytian pharoah, he did not let the Hebrews go, because God has harden his heart - why - so that the glory of God can be display. Remember Romans - can you say not that you sin, so that mercy and grace can be amplified?
So years later, as a Christian- how do I respond - simply do not let yourself be the one that God instrument to demonstrate His glory, mercy or grace. Is your God so bad? Well, He gave me Jesus and demonstrated a salvation plan to me. I am not bother by the rest and no longer interested in theological arguments. I pray that my heart will not be hardened, that as God searches to and fro, I can be the remnants that God chose to use.
Rachael asked why bother about the exact date of the birth of Jesus. Nothing special, but the stroy of Jesus is about God's proclimation about His great salvation plan to mankind. It is definetely something to celebrate about. Nothing wrong with that. BUT my point to state is that as history passes- Satan may choose in the most unexpected way to introduce paganistic form of worship to defile the people. Look at 2 Chr. Amaziah should be some 10 generations from David. Because of the remnants of gentile that still remains - it has cause the kings of Judah to fall away. Therefore becareful about compromises that we made - simply saying that it is OK and explain the rationalization based on changing times, instead of following strictly to the word of God. Look at how Christ Mass has become so so commerilized.
Today OT, the tide has turned. The people has forgotten the works of God- the blessings that God showered David and Solomon- when the country enjoyed peace. I believe that God need another showdown that the poeple can know the greatness of God. I believed God need to bring the people back to Ur (Chaldeans) and back to the land God gave to Abraham. In the same way, I have been saved by grace - brought of by Jesus, my sinfuls nature- dying to my oldself. I pray that I will not go back there again - which God pointed out a fews days ago - and move on.
Reading the NT - Romans 12:1-2 - the famous verse for menorization "12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, [11] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. [12] 2 Do not be conformed to this world, [13] but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. [14]"
I realized that I need to be back in the form of worhsip. Worship, yes singing and dancing. I remembered learning how to play the guitar in one week, but now I have stop playing and worship. Le me worship you.
I remember when I was young, I would like to use words in the bible to question the christian and let them eat their own word. Then I was not a christian. As I read today OT, here is another one: 2 Chr 25: "20 But Amaziah would not listen, for it was of God, in order that he might give them into the hand of their enemies, because they had sought the gods of Edom." So you can see that you are doing the worng things - because it was of God. Same goes for the Egpytian pharoah, he did not let the Hebrews go, because God has harden his heart - why - so that the glory of God can be display. Remember Romans - can you say not that you sin, so that mercy and grace can be amplified?
So years later, as a Christian- how do I respond - simply do not let yourself be the one that God instrument to demonstrate His glory, mercy or grace. Is your God so bad? Well, He gave me Jesus and demonstrated a salvation plan to me. I am not bother by the rest and no longer interested in theological arguments. I pray that my heart will not be hardened, that as God searches to and fro, I can be the remnants that God chose to use.
Rachael asked why bother about the exact date of the birth of Jesus. Nothing special, but the stroy of Jesus is about God's proclimation about His great salvation plan to mankind. It is definetely something to celebrate about. Nothing wrong with that. BUT my point to state is that as history passes- Satan may choose in the most unexpected way to introduce paganistic form of worship to defile the people. Look at 2 Chr. Amaziah should be some 10 generations from David. Because of the remnants of gentile that still remains - it has cause the kings of Judah to fall away. Therefore becareful about compromises that we made - simply saying that it is OK and explain the rationalization based on changing times, instead of following strictly to the word of God. Look at how Christ Mass has become so so commerilized.
Today OT, the tide has turned. The people has forgotten the works of God- the blessings that God showered David and Solomon- when the country enjoyed peace. I believe that God need another showdown that the poeple can know the greatness of God. I believed God need to bring the people back to Ur (Chaldeans) and back to the land God gave to Abraham. In the same way, I have been saved by grace - brought of by Jesus, my sinfuls nature- dying to my oldself. I pray that I will not go back there again - which God pointed out a fews days ago - and move on.
Reading the NT - Romans 12:1-2 - the famous verse for menorization "12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, [11] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. [12] 2 Do not be conformed to this world, [13] but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. [14]"
I realized that I need to be back in the form of worhsip. Worship, yes singing and dancing. I remembered learning how to play the guitar in one week, but now I have stop playing and worship. Le me worship you.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
28 Juy 2007
27 July - 2 Chronicles 21-23; Romans 11:13-36; Psalm 22:1-18; Proverbs 20:7
There was a turn in the heart of the kings. Judah kings began their evil work and thus began to forsake God. Fortunately, in 2 Chr 22, it is the priest that did a revolt and preserve the covenant with the Lord. I was reminded that it is then the faithfulness of God that endures. Man fall away so easily. But it was God who will choose his remnant. Forgive me again, I am still like the kings of Judah - still so sinful- and at times forget about God.
The NT talked about grafting. I mentioned about this topic in one of earlier blog. Being gentiles, how are we grafted into the root of Jesse - into Jesus. We did not even remenbered the Jewess calendar - the festivals - the law etc Well your salvation seem too easy - confess with your mouth and believe with your heart - you will be saved. That's probably why we gentiles forget about the law. Did Jesus uproot the root mentioned in Romans. If yes, there is nothing to talk about grafted in - I believe the answer is no , but who cares about being grafted in. Do you know that Jews who believe in Jesus do not celebrate eastor and christmas - these are all pagan worship. Christmas probably has to do with some sun god - since we are brought our ouf Ur - why are we going back - because the ancient Romian Catholic Church do so.... Can we like Josiah who tore his cloths, repent when he found the book of law. He followed the law , 2Kings22:13 "because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book" and obeyed the words of the book of law. So did Jesus abolish the law - no I don't think so. The week he was betrayed, Jesus was celebrating passover. Jesus was a Jew - he is the root, the vine that we gentiles are to be grafted into as branches. Well, that hope that it will not be the case, when we cried out to Him, Jesus say I don't know you - (becasue you are not part of Him).
Well, if you love Jesus -John 14:5 - you will keep my commandments. What are these? Go make disciple...- that's commission not commandment. I will keep you thinking...
So much about all the theology stuff - God still love us so so much and Jesus is His salvation plan for us. Forgive me Lord and I love you. Amen.
There was a turn in the heart of the kings. Judah kings began their evil work and thus began to forsake God. Fortunately, in 2 Chr 22, it is the priest that did a revolt and preserve the covenant with the Lord. I was reminded that it is then the faithfulness of God that endures. Man fall away so easily. But it was God who will choose his remnant. Forgive me again, I am still like the kings of Judah - still so sinful- and at times forget about God.
The NT talked about grafting. I mentioned about this topic in one of earlier blog. Being gentiles, how are we grafted into the root of Jesse - into Jesus. We did not even remenbered the Jewess calendar - the festivals - the law etc Well your salvation seem too easy - confess with your mouth and believe with your heart - you will be saved. That's probably why we gentiles forget about the law. Did Jesus uproot the root mentioned in Romans. If yes, there is nothing to talk about grafted in - I believe the answer is no , but who cares about being grafted in. Do you know that Jews who believe in Jesus do not celebrate eastor and christmas - these are all pagan worship. Christmas probably has to do with some sun god - since we are brought our ouf Ur - why are we going back - because the ancient Romian Catholic Church do so.... Can we like Josiah who tore his cloths, repent when he found the book of law. He followed the law , 2Kings22:13 "because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book" and obeyed the words of the book of law. So did Jesus abolish the law - no I don't think so. The week he was betrayed, Jesus was celebrating passover. Jesus was a Jew - he is the root, the vine that we gentiles are to be grafted into as branches. Well, that hope that it will not be the case, when we cried out to Him, Jesus say I don't know you - (becasue you are not part of Him).
Well, if you love Jesus -John 14:5 - you will keep my commandments. What are these? Go make disciple...- that's commission not commandment. I will keep you thinking...
So much about all the theology stuff - God still love us so so much and Jesus is His salvation plan for us. Forgive me Lord and I love you. Amen.
Friday, July 27, 2007
27 July 2007
27 July - 2 Chronicles 19-20; Romans 10:14-11:12; Psalm 21; Proverbs 20:4-6
Again work did not end till past mid night.
But I know that among all the sudden busyiness - I want to seek God first. I went for breakfast and read my bible. And now I am blogging - of course with distraction from requests through phone and sms.
2 Chr 19: 2 “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, wrath has gone out against you from the Lord. 3 Nevertheless, some good is found in you, for you destroyed the Asherahs out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God.”
This reminds me of my studies in Buddhism. Use good deeds to offset your sins - sound so similar. So all religion teaches the same thing... Christianity is no religion - some pastor like to teach that. It is a relationship with Jesus and God.
Well - why bother. It is your heart, your attitude towards your God - our living God. Compassion for the lost - who don't have it. I choose to be with God and please Him.
Regarding King Jehoshaphat case, I mentioned in the earlier blog - how can we learnt to decern from God - how to tune our ears to Him. Should King Jehoshaphat listened to Micaiah instead of so many our prophets who sing the same tune - such things or such words would not have fallen on him. And regardless - it is after then - what would I do? Like King Asa - gave up and depends on his strength rather than trusting God because " God has given up on us". I too shared in a earlier blog - God relent before we repent - when David started counting his mighty men. I pray that I can always choose to depend on God - knowing his mercy is great.
I like King Jehoshaphat case. In the later passage - as long as he trsut God - the battle belongs to the Lord. The battle belongs to the LORD. Yes indeed, I make decisions everyday - to place a trade long or short - but the battle belongs to the Lord. Of this I pray. Many are the plans of man - but it is the purpose of God that prevail. Live each day in Him and His presence.
Again work did not end till past mid night.
But I know that among all the sudden busyiness - I want to seek God first. I went for breakfast and read my bible. And now I am blogging - of course with distraction from requests through phone and sms.
2 Chr 19: 2 “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, wrath has gone out against you from the Lord. 3 Nevertheless, some good is found in you, for you destroyed the Asherahs out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God.”
This reminds me of my studies in Buddhism. Use good deeds to offset your sins - sound so similar. So all religion teaches the same thing... Christianity is no religion - some pastor like to teach that. It is a relationship with Jesus and God.
Well - why bother. It is your heart, your attitude towards your God - our living God. Compassion for the lost - who don't have it. I choose to be with God and please Him.
Regarding King Jehoshaphat case, I mentioned in the earlier blog - how can we learnt to decern from God - how to tune our ears to Him. Should King Jehoshaphat listened to Micaiah instead of so many our prophets who sing the same tune - such things or such words would not have fallen on him. And regardless - it is after then - what would I do? Like King Asa - gave up and depends on his strength rather than trusting God because " God has given up on us". I too shared in a earlier blog - God relent before we repent - when David started counting his mighty men. I pray that I can always choose to depend on God - knowing his mercy is great.
I like King Jehoshaphat case. In the later passage - as long as he trsut God - the battle belongs to the Lord. The battle belongs to the LORD. Yes indeed, I make decisions everyday - to place a trade long or short - but the battle belongs to the Lord. Of this I pray. Many are the plans of man - but it is the purpose of God that prevail. Live each day in Him and His presence.
26 July 2007
26 July - 2 Chronicles 17-18; Romans 9:22-10:13; Psalm 20; Proverbs 20:2-3
This blog was to be up yesterday.
The day before was a busy day. I worked late till the wee hours of 26 July morning and contiune to do so through out the day. Even so, when reading, I fell asleep. The time really reminds me of the time when I trade through the night. I re-focused and just as Rachael say, this guy called Abraham appear and disappear, giving me new insight and allow me to switch from US Stock options to forex.
Two key things I learnt from the OT - that King Jehoshaphat continue to walk with God and the and prospered. He is now the 6th generation after David and to me that is amazing.
It seemed hard at times and I needed to asked God for forgiveness - renew me again. Yes, a lot of temptation and at times so easily to be sucked away by the worldly things and sins. Bring me back to you.
The second things that I learnt was from 2Chr18:4 “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, Micaiah the son of Imlah; but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but always evil.”
When so many other prophets speak about one things, yet Micaiah speak other wise - who is right. It is King Jehoshaphat who choose to listen to him, but however, in the end still did not follow Micaiah's word. In this world... I struggle... that's why I say I struggle, to make plans or to wait upon the Lord. King Saul failed to wait. Pastor Ann said - we want God plus somthing else (our own plans and backup) in case God "take time" to answer. How to learn to wait and to listen - how to decern? O Lord, Jesus, this I pray, that I may be sensitive and be able to listen to you and be patient to wait for you.
This blog was to be up yesterday.
The day before was a busy day. I worked late till the wee hours of 26 July morning and contiune to do so through out the day. Even so, when reading, I fell asleep. The time really reminds me of the time when I trade through the night. I re-focused and just as Rachael say, this guy called Abraham appear and disappear, giving me new insight and allow me to switch from US Stock options to forex.
Two key things I learnt from the OT - that King Jehoshaphat continue to walk with God and the and prospered. He is now the 6th generation after David and to me that is amazing.
It seemed hard at times and I needed to asked God for forgiveness - renew me again. Yes, a lot of temptation and at times so easily to be sucked away by the worldly things and sins. Bring me back to you.
The second things that I learnt was from 2Chr18:4 “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, Micaiah the son of Imlah; but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but always evil.”
When so many other prophets speak about one things, yet Micaiah speak other wise - who is right. It is King Jehoshaphat who choose to listen to him, but however, in the end still did not follow Micaiah's word. In this world... I struggle... that's why I say I struggle, to make plans or to wait upon the Lord. King Saul failed to wait. Pastor Ann said - we want God plus somthing else (our own plans and backup) in case God "take time" to answer. How to learn to wait and to listen - how to decern? O Lord, Jesus, this I pray, that I may be sensitive and be able to listen to you and be patient to wait for you.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
25 July 2007
25 July - 2 Chr 14:1-16:14; Rom 9:1-21; Psa 19:1-14; Pro 20:1
It started off as a peaceful day, with the intention to spend time alone with God followed by journaling. But all things run wild after 0900. I cannot even able to sit down properly to have breakfast. Work went on and on until now.
But I still managed to get some time to read the bible - because I so desire to do so.
What spoke to me is again from the OT. A continuation from yesterday, King Asa did again a cleansing. He began well 2Chr 14:2 "He did what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God". He did a cleansing. Likewise I need a cleansing exercise - of the things of the past that holds me. Yes, indeed, wealth and honour should not hold first place, but God.
Because King Asa did the right things - peace was given to him. Because he trust in the Lord, he was able to defeat the mighty Ethiopian and Libyan army. Therefore, trust in the Lord and really, all good things will be added. He took so much plunder from the war.
BUT, the turning point is when he failed to turst God - in the event when Baasha king of Israel went up against him. The word came from the Lord, telling Asa that he has not trust God. King Asa listen, BUT he did not repent. In fact I believe he went into a "since God gave up on me, I will have to trust in my strength more" attitude. 2 Chr 16:10 "Asa was angry with the seer and put him in the stocks in prison", 2 Chr 16:12 "he did not seek the Lord, but sought help from physicians".
God don't gave up on us. So many times, when we betray God, yes we lose the blessing from Him. But when we repent - God is faithful and he will bless us. Therefore again, I pray that I will learn to put away the past, remove the strongholds, and trust in the Lord.
It started off as a peaceful day, with the intention to spend time alone with God followed by journaling. But all things run wild after 0900. I cannot even able to sit down properly to have breakfast. Work went on and on until now.
But I still managed to get some time to read the bible - because I so desire to do so.
What spoke to me is again from the OT. A continuation from yesterday, King Asa did again a cleansing. He began well 2Chr 14:2 "He did what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God". He did a cleansing. Likewise I need a cleansing exercise - of the things of the past that holds me. Yes, indeed, wealth and honour should not hold first place, but God.
Because King Asa did the right things - peace was given to him. Because he trust in the Lord, he was able to defeat the mighty Ethiopian and Libyan army. Therefore, trust in the Lord and really, all good things will be added. He took so much plunder from the war.
BUT, the turning point is when he failed to turst God - in the event when Baasha king of Israel went up against him. The word came from the Lord, telling Asa that he has not trust God. King Asa listen, BUT he did not repent. In fact I believe he went into a "since God gave up on me, I will have to trust in my strength more" attitude. 2 Chr 16:10 "Asa was angry with the seer and put him in the stocks in prison", 2 Chr 16:12 "he did not seek the Lord, but sought help from physicians".
God don't gave up on us. So many times, when we betray God, yes we lose the blessing from Him. But when we repent - God is faithful and he will bless us. Therefore again, I pray that I will learn to put away the past, remove the strongholds, and trust in the Lord.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
24 July 2007
24 July -2 Chronicles 11-13; Romans 8:22-39; Psalm 18:37-50; Proverbs 19:27-29
As I pray, God reveal the things of the past to me. As I am seeking for a breakthrough - though there are results, but I am not reaping the superprofits, I believe are due to the things of the past. They are the same and I pray I will breakforth from them, before a breathrough can come forth.
I am tired, at times felt so belittle - feel like screaming. I believe in much more of myself - but as a result, I have not trust God. Humble.
Learn to give - for it is God who gives. Where is your compassionate heart - where is your feeling for the lost and where is your heartbeat of God? Give.
As pride and money comes - learn how to get rid of tempation. Resist. Remember Joseph, remember David and remember Solomon.
So much to word, but as this is not private, I will not word all. Leaving some pointers to what God spoke to me this morning. Most important, I pary and learn to walk. I pray for God to speak, He did - so now act.
2 Chr 12:1 "When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him." This is exactly what God spoke about the subject. I can based on my intellect and my hardwork to gain success - but I believe I should not be like Rehoboam - forgetting God - because the profits and gain is not from God but by myself. I would have gain the world but lost my soul. God wants to bless - but nevertheless - I have never learn to be like a sheep that just follow. Learn.
Further in the OT 2Chr 13 "14 And when Judah looked, behold, the battle was in front of and behind them. And they cried to the Lord, and the priests blew the trumpets. 15 Then the men of Judah raised the battle shout. And when the men of Judah shouted, God defeated Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. 16 The men of Israel fled before Judah, and God gave them into their hand."
Abijah had only half the men as Jeroboam and now he was ambushed. Who is Abijah? And who is Jeroboam? Abijah is Solomon grandson. I believed like the Chinese saying - the wealth of a family cannot past the thrid generation - this was the fourth. In fact Abijiah father, Rehoboam has betrayed God and at times turn away from God. But Abijaih, remembered God and remain true to God, unlike Jeroboam who casted the Levites aside and set up his own priest to worship his own God.
Jeroboam was the son of Nebat, a servant of Solomon. I probably understand his feeling about Rehoboam (both probably the same age and from the same generation). He rebelled against Rehoboam and wanted to crave for himself great things like his counterpart. How many of us fall into such a catergory. We see our peer better than ourself and so desire, and plan for a bigger breakthough than our peers. That is why I say God speaks to me - the pride and ego at times in me that work against God.
Jeroboam succeed in rebellion and has part of Israel, except Benjamin to fall away from Judah. BUT Jeroboam failed to make God his God. 2 Chr 13:8 "...have with you the golden calves that Jeroboam made you for gods. 9 Have you not driven out the priests of the Lord, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites, and made priests for yourselves like the peoples of other lands? Whoever comes for ordination [7] with a young bull or seven rams becomes a priest of what are no gods.
Therefore, remember, the Lord of Lord and the Kings of Kings want to bless us - do not forsake Him in whatever you do. It does not matter your blessings surpass that of your peers - The Lord still loves us - why then must I be strongheaded and obtained the riches and honour, and yet in the end - lost out the great blessing of God ( which he may intent whatever that is best). Lord I pray. I lived only once - the unfinished work will be carried out from and by your blessings. I pray that even though I may not be as rich or be in high position, I live each day by faith. The things He wants me to pursuit He will supply. Let the day of great blessings come, that I may be like David and Job who recognise that it is you who give and in my heart I will give thanks.
Lastly - remember - there is good food on the table each day and I am able to eat peacefully with my Rachael, Josef and Deborah.
As I pray, God reveal the things of the past to me. As I am seeking for a breakthrough - though there are results, but I am not reaping the superprofits, I believe are due to the things of the past. They are the same and I pray I will breakforth from them, before a breathrough can come forth.
I am tired, at times felt so belittle - feel like screaming. I believe in much more of myself - but as a result, I have not trust God. Humble.
Learn to give - for it is God who gives. Where is your compassionate heart - where is your feeling for the lost and where is your heartbeat of God? Give.
As pride and money comes - learn how to get rid of tempation. Resist. Remember Joseph, remember David and remember Solomon.
So much to word, but as this is not private, I will not word all. Leaving some pointers to what God spoke to me this morning. Most important, I pary and learn to walk. I pray for God to speak, He did - so now act.
2 Chr 12:1 "When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him." This is exactly what God spoke about the subject. I can based on my intellect and my hardwork to gain success - but I believe I should not be like Rehoboam - forgetting God - because the profits and gain is not from God but by myself. I would have gain the world but lost my soul. God wants to bless - but nevertheless - I have never learn to be like a sheep that just follow. Learn.
Further in the OT 2Chr 13 "14 And when Judah looked, behold, the battle was in front of and behind them. And they cried to the Lord, and the priests blew the trumpets. 15 Then the men of Judah raised the battle shout. And when the men of Judah shouted, God defeated Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. 16 The men of Israel fled before Judah, and God gave them into their hand."
Abijah had only half the men as Jeroboam and now he was ambushed. Who is Abijah? And who is Jeroboam? Abijah is Solomon grandson. I believed like the Chinese saying - the wealth of a family cannot past the thrid generation - this was the fourth. In fact Abijiah father, Rehoboam has betrayed God and at times turn away from God. But Abijaih, remembered God and remain true to God, unlike Jeroboam who casted the Levites aside and set up his own priest to worship his own God.
Jeroboam was the son of Nebat, a servant of Solomon. I probably understand his feeling about Rehoboam (both probably the same age and from the same generation). He rebelled against Rehoboam and wanted to crave for himself great things like his counterpart. How many of us fall into such a catergory. We see our peer better than ourself and so desire, and plan for a bigger breakthough than our peers. That is why I say God speaks to me - the pride and ego at times in me that work against God.
Jeroboam succeed in rebellion and has part of Israel, except Benjamin to fall away from Judah. BUT Jeroboam failed to make God his God. 2 Chr 13:8 "...have with you the golden calves that Jeroboam made you for gods. 9 Have you not driven out the priests of the Lord, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites, and made priests for yourselves like the peoples of other lands? Whoever comes for ordination [7] with a young bull or seven rams becomes a priest of what are no gods.
Therefore, remember, the Lord of Lord and the Kings of Kings want to bless us - do not forsake Him in whatever you do. It does not matter your blessings surpass that of your peers - The Lord still loves us - why then must I be strongheaded and obtained the riches and honour, and yet in the end - lost out the great blessing of God ( which he may intent whatever that is best). Lord I pray. I lived only once - the unfinished work will be carried out from and by your blessings. I pray that even though I may not be as rich or be in high position, I live each day by faith. The things He wants me to pursuit He will supply. Let the day of great blessings come, that I may be like David and Job who recognise that it is you who give and in my heart I will give thanks.
Lastly - remember - there is good food on the table each day and I am able to eat peacefully with my Rachael, Josef and Deborah.
Monday, July 23, 2007
23 July 2007
23 July - 2 Chronicles 8:11-10:19; Romans 8:9-21; Psalm 18:16-36; Proverbs 19:26
Another month is coming to an end. I struggled. Yes faithfully I have been reading your word everyday. Rachael has been doing so lately. Thank God.
As I read the OT about Solomon - indeed God has made him great, greater a king than David. how I long for such blessing from the Lord. I don't consider myself as sucessfully yet - I struggled. When will this day come- I don't know. Ijust know how to give thanks to God for his goodness (that there is more than food on the table)and for my family.
I am learning to depend and trust in Him. There is still a lot of reservations. Lord, I don't know and I don't dare to let go - I fear that I may be worst off. Of this I pray.
I agreed with Rachael - Psa 18 talks about a God, who is our rock and our salvation. I struggled.
Another month is coming to an end. I struggled. Yes faithfully I have been reading your word everyday. Rachael has been doing so lately. Thank God.
As I read the OT about Solomon - indeed God has made him great, greater a king than David. how I long for such blessing from the Lord. I don't consider myself as sucessfully yet - I struggled. When will this day come- I don't know. Ijust know how to give thanks to God for his goodness (that there is more than food on the table)and for my family.
I am learning to depend and trust in Him. There is still a lot of reservations. Lord, I don't know and I don't dare to let go - I fear that I may be worst off. Of this I pray.
I agreed with Rachael - Psa 18 talks about a God, who is our rock and our salvation. I struggled.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
22 July 2007
22 July - 2 Chronicles 6:12-8:10; Romans 7:14-8:8; Psalm 18:1-15; Proverbs 19:24-25
Yesterday, I blog about may my house be filled with the glory of God. Today, Rachael also mentioned about that. I pray that we will make this house a dedication to the Lord.
2 Chr 6:18 “But will God indeed dwell with man on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, how much less this house that I have built! " Yes indeed we served a big big God. But ironically, like what Paster Ann said, we want God plus something else (our rational minds and our backup plans). So that if God is slow to response (over 1000 generations) we can kicked in our backup. What are we.. our desire is so much that we want riches, honour and we wnat to to proud so that we can be the head above others and feel good.
I pray that I learnd to empty myself, that my Lord God is with me all the day and regardless of the big and small decisions, I will commit them to Him. What so important... I pray like God who is a faithful God who keeps his covenant, who choose and pluck Abraham out of Ur, that I may be removed of my dependence on myself, sins and others to follow and have more of Jesus only.
Psa 19:2 "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. " Let me put trust in Him, and let my house be the stronghold for God.
Yesterday, I blog about may my house be filled with the glory of God. Today, Rachael also mentioned about that. I pray that we will make this house a dedication to the Lord.
2 Chr 6:18 “But will God indeed dwell with man on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, how much less this house that I have built! " Yes indeed we served a big big God. But ironically, like what Paster Ann said, we want God plus something else (our rational minds and our backup plans). So that if God is slow to response (over 1000 generations) we can kicked in our backup. What are we.. our desire is so much that we want riches, honour and we wnat to to proud so that we can be the head above others and feel good.
I pray that I learnd to empty myself, that my Lord God is with me all the day and regardless of the big and small decisions, I will commit them to Him. What so important... I pray like God who is a faithful God who keeps his covenant, who choose and pluck Abraham out of Ur, that I may be removed of my dependence on myself, sins and others to follow and have more of Jesus only.
Psa 19:2 "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. " Let me put trust in Him, and let my house be the stronghold for God.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
21 July 2007
21 July - 2 Chronicles 4:1-6:11; Romans 7:1-13; Psalm 17; Proverbs 19:22-23
2 Chr 6:14"for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God." May the glory of the Lord fill my house. Forgive, Lord forgive. I know that you are slow to anger. Show me the acient path that I may have a breakthrough. I pray that my joy and my dependence is on you.
Yes indeed, the Lord bless and on the other side, the wicked prosper. There is then really no need to compare how much blessing the good or the bad receive. So what is then - leave each day in the presence of the Lord and like Psa 17:8 "Keep me as the apple of your eye;hide me in the shadow of your wings,"
Lord, I simply pray...
2 Chr 6:14"for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God." May the glory of the Lord fill my house. Forgive, Lord forgive. I know that you are slow to anger. Show me the acient path that I may have a breakthrough. I pray that my joy and my dependence is on you.
Yes indeed, the Lord bless and on the other side, the wicked prosper. There is then really no need to compare how much blessing the good or the bad receive. So what is then - leave each day in the presence of the Lord and like Psa 17:8 "Keep me as the apple of your eye;hide me in the shadow of your wings,"
Lord, I simply pray...
Friday, July 20, 2007
20 July 2007
20 July - 2 Chronicles 1-3; Romans 6; Psalm 16; Proverbs 19:20-21
It has been a long day. Just back from IDT, trying to blog finish just before the turn of the day. It has been a long week, but yet, once you know that the priorities was set in God sight, you will not get disappointed. Pro 19:21Indeed, many are the plans of man, but it is the Lord purpose that prevail.
Yes not everything, and indeed, that you hope to, will fall out in accordance to waht you intent. I pray therefore, that all my plans be given to God
It has been a long day. Just back from IDT, trying to blog finish just before the turn of the day. It has been a long week, but yet, once you know that the priorities was set in God sight, you will not get disappointed. Pro 19:21Indeed, many are the plans of man, but it is the Lord purpose that prevail.
Yes not everything, and indeed, that you hope to, will fall out in accordance to waht you intent. I pray therefore, that all my plans be given to God
Thursday, July 19, 2007
19 July 2007
19 July - 1 Chronicles 28-29; Romans 5:6-21; Psalm 15; Proverbs 19:18-19
1Chr28:8"observe and seek out all the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess this good land and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you forever."
If you set two columns - the first for the prioritites you set in life (such as spend more time with family), the second, you write about what if you don't do so (eg, I will miss out my daughter growing up). This excerise will allow you to prioritize the thing you want to do first in life.
For me, they are (a) to spend time with God, (b) to spend time with family, (c) to excerise regulately and take take of health, (d) to spend time in forex research and teaching and training, (e) others (they are the sand).
You will not get disappointed in spending and investing your time in God and His kingdom. To set your priorities in work (if you don't - less bonus and promotions) will disappoint you if you have put in the effort and yet no promotions and increament. But if you spend time in God - God will not disapooint you.
In addition, your family. Your employer will easily find a replacement for you in days, but if you die, your family will regret forever.
I pray that like David 1Chr29:"28 Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor." We only live once.
1Chr28:8"observe and seek out all the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess this good land and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you forever."
If you set two columns - the first for the prioritites you set in life (such as spend more time with family), the second, you write about what if you don't do so (eg, I will miss out my daughter growing up). This excerise will allow you to prioritize the thing you want to do first in life.
For me, they are (a) to spend time with God, (b) to spend time with family, (c) to excerise regulately and take take of health, (d) to spend time in forex research and teaching and training, (e) others (they are the sand).
You will not get disappointed in spending and investing your time in God and His kingdom. To set your priorities in work (if you don't - less bonus and promotions) will disappoint you if you have put in the effort and yet no promotions and increament. But if you spend time in God - God will not disapooint you.
In addition, your family. Your employer will easily find a replacement for you in days, but if you die, your family will regret forever.
I pray that like David 1Chr29:"28 Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor." We only live once.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
18 July 2007
18 July - 1 Chronicles 26:12-27:34; Romans 4:13-5:5; Psalm 14; Proverbs 19:17
It has been a long day- long not in term of working time, but the amount of activities that was packed within today. Though I remembered the priorities like God first, family second, exercise third, forex research fourth, the rest are the sand, but I seemed to be busy. Yes I have committed the day to the Lord and the first thing I step into my company is to print the daily bible reading material - but once the momentum start - I only to break for lunch. Well, I pray the routine will slow down - it should be.
The OT continue to dwell on David counting his men- his gatekeepers his army division . Frankly I am bored reading for the last 3 days on them. Farnkly, I don't remember much of the people name - except Joab. I wonder what happen to these people after David's death? Do these people - the priest, the levites, the musician, the gatekeepers contiune to serve the temple? Will they get bored? Well, maybe not - I guess they are assigned by God and David.
The NT again continue to profound on Abraham faith and righteousness. Frankly, I disagree on this verse "19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah's womb. ". I remembered that because of Sarah disbelieved, she gave Abraham her maid servant. Abraham (is also one kind) took the maid and produce Ismael. The Quran stated that it is Ismael that Abraham tried to sacrifice before God stop it. So who is right (of course the bible as 2Tim 3:16 - the scritures are breathed out by God). The Quran of course would never agree to this. The Chinese saying - Lao wang sell melon - he will brag about his melon. Again, I am bored by the last few days of Paul argument. But I guess he has to - remember - Romans was addressed to the Jews in Rome. Paul had to bring out history. As modern christian, we have not follow the Jewess tradition.
Well nevertheless - Jesus I love you and I pray that it is you that I want to grow more intimate with. Forgive me of my sins, I really need you and need a big breakthrough!
It has been a long day- long not in term of working time, but the amount of activities that was packed within today. Though I remembered the priorities like God first, family second, exercise third, forex research fourth, the rest are the sand, but I seemed to be busy. Yes I have committed the day to the Lord and the first thing I step into my company is to print the daily bible reading material - but once the momentum start - I only to break for lunch. Well, I pray the routine will slow down - it should be.
The OT continue to dwell on David counting his men- his gatekeepers his army division . Frankly I am bored reading for the last 3 days on them. Farnkly, I don't remember much of the people name - except Joab. I wonder what happen to these people after David's death? Do these people - the priest, the levites, the musician, the gatekeepers contiune to serve the temple? Will they get bored? Well, maybe not - I guess they are assigned by God and David.
The NT again continue to profound on Abraham faith and righteousness. Frankly, I disagree on this verse "19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah's womb. ". I remembered that because of Sarah disbelieved, she gave Abraham her maid servant. Abraham (is also one kind) took the maid and produce Ismael. The Quran stated that it is Ismael that Abraham tried to sacrifice before God stop it. So who is right (of course the bible as 2Tim 3:16 - the scritures are breathed out by God). The Quran of course would never agree to this. The Chinese saying - Lao wang sell melon - he will brag about his melon. Again, I am bored by the last few days of Paul argument. But I guess he has to - remember - Romans was addressed to the Jews in Rome. Paul had to bring out history. As modern christian, we have not follow the Jewess tradition.
Well nevertheless - Jesus I love you and I pray that it is you that I want to grow more intimate with. Forgive me of my sins, I really need you and need a big breakthrough!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
17 July 2007
17 July - 1 Chronicles 24:1-26:11; Romans 4:1-12; Psalm 13; Proverbs 19:15-16
In the OT, David continue to count his men, but his mighty men this time round but his priests, musicians, temple helpers and personnel for the service to God. In application, we should be counting our resources for the kingdom - time, money and energy.
Proverbs talked about sloutfulness. Basically, I called plain laziness or procastication to get things going. I pray that each day is comitted to God and that all the important things should be done first and quickly. As a testimony, I was rushing to meet Rachael for lunch, but I got to get a task done. I pray and trust God for help, as I valued my meeting with Rachael. Thank God, Roy helped and yes, the task is quickly accomplished and I went for my lunch with Rachael.
Lord, it seem that I am dragged to stay back because of clients who stay back for both project L and project A late. I don't really like it as it eats into my time for family and exercise. I pray for a solution. Amen.
In the OT, David continue to count his men, but his mighty men this time round but his priests, musicians, temple helpers and personnel for the service to God. In application, we should be counting our resources for the kingdom - time, money and energy.
Proverbs talked about sloutfulness. Basically, I called plain laziness or procastication to get things going. I pray that each day is comitted to God and that all the important things should be done first and quickly. As a testimony, I was rushing to meet Rachael for lunch, but I got to get a task done. I pray and trust God for help, as I valued my meeting with Rachael. Thank God, Roy helped and yes, the task is quickly accomplished and I went for my lunch with Rachael.
Lord, it seem that I am dragged to stay back because of clients who stay back for both project L and project A late. I don't really like it as it eats into my time for family and exercise. I pray for a solution. Amen.
Monday, July 16, 2007
16 July 2007
16 July - 1 Chronicles 22-23; Romans 3:9-31; Psalm 12; Proverbs 19:13-14
The NT went on to talk about the law, being a Jew, faith, Gentile... Well I am not a Jew, the law did not come through my father, I did not to follow the law of Mosses. But if I do (which we actually do not - following the feast of the tabanacle, passover, don't celebrate Christmas, which is a pagan holiday, easter with bunnies and chocolate..) I will be considered as being grafted into/ with the Jew.
Jesus came. And this make a different - the free gift of eternal life is now offered to the Gentile. So what must we do - take up the cross and follow Jesus, grow deep in God .
Look at David heart in the OT. Even nearing his death, he did not forget God's house. He made sure that Solomon followed his instruction and prepared the workers and the material. No wonder, David is someone after God's heart.
IDT session 2 talks about setting priorities, setting our pace. Imaging now I am seventy or eighty years old, what do I want and how do I want to live my life? I don't want to worry about bringing food on the table. If I can still walk, I will want to teach (my passion) and empower the economically less fortunate (direction) people, help them and at the same time share the goodness of God. Of course, by then, the people group may not be along the Lan Chang Jiang and Nu Jiang in Yunan China (vision).
Instead of setting a 25-20% ROI per month on capital. I will reduce intially to 10%, which means taking a longer time to reach my finanical independence target. But like what Rachael say, enjoy the progress and God will bless.
The NT went on to talk about the law, being a Jew, faith, Gentile... Well I am not a Jew, the law did not come through my father, I did not to follow the law of Mosses. But if I do (which we actually do not - following the feast of the tabanacle, passover, don't celebrate Christmas, which is a pagan holiday, easter with bunnies and chocolate..) I will be considered as being grafted into/ with the Jew.
Jesus came. And this make a different - the free gift of eternal life is now offered to the Gentile. So what must we do - take up the cross and follow Jesus, grow deep in God .
Look at David heart in the OT. Even nearing his death, he did not forget God's house. He made sure that Solomon followed his instruction and prepared the workers and the material. No wonder, David is someone after God's heart.
IDT session 2 talks about setting priorities, setting our pace. Imaging now I am seventy or eighty years old, what do I want and how do I want to live my life? I don't want to worry about bringing food on the table. If I can still walk, I will want to teach (my passion) and empower the economically less fortunate (direction) people, help them and at the same time share the goodness of God. Of course, by then, the people group may not be along the Lan Chang Jiang and Nu Jiang in Yunan China (vision).
Instead of setting a 25-20% ROI per month on capital. I will reduce intially to 10%, which means taking a longer time to reach my finanical independence target. But like what Rachael say, enjoy the progress and God will bless.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
15 July
15 July - 1 Chronicles 19-21; Romans 2:25-3:8; Psalm 11; Proverbs 19:10-12
Giants - again in 1Chr 20 "6 And there was again war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature, who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number, and he also was descended from the giants. 7 And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, struck him down. 8 These were descended from the giants in Gath, and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants."
Not that I am interested in Giants, but I do believe that they exist -the decendants of "The sons of God and the daughters of man" as mentioned in Gensis 6:2. Also when Celeb sied the promise land - he reported that there were Giants in the land. As a recee personnel myself, when I reported that there was Giants- there really were Giants - it is not analogy that there are big obstacles in the land - which some bible teacher will ask - what are the giants in your lives. And of course Goliath was the most famous Giant in the bible.
So what's the point - nothing. Just stating the fact about the bible. Well, in the same way I believe God created the dinosaur and later find them useless and destroyed them. And what is then my reflection for today..
In the OT, David started getting bored. He has stablized his kingdom. As such when he started counting his fighting men, God rebuked him. Taking a point of view from Joab, David commander, who initially refused to count, 1 Chr 21:3 "but Why then should my lord require this? Why should it be a cause of guilt for Israel?” 4 But the king's word prevailed against Joab."
In the end, more than 70,000 people died until the God relented. Would you dare to go against your king (your boss or superior) even if it means death. Like what Pastor Edmand Chan said, when God speaks, do you listen and obey, even if in this case pour out your lives. I pray that I will learn to listen to God and obey and follow... easier said than done - that's where I pray.
The NT is another theologically argument. Circumcision is good, but it is better to follow the law even if you are uncircumcise - then what the point of being Jews and get yourself circumcise... That followed by being righteous and not being righteous so that sin can shine more and glorify God.... What's the point to argue about all these theology? I remembered that when I was a secondary school boy and argued all the way to set the truth about the bible.. What's the point. God just want us and when we do, we just follow what we ought to.
Giants - again in 1Chr 20 "6 And there was again war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature, who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number, and he also was descended from the giants. 7 And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, struck him down. 8 These were descended from the giants in Gath, and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants."
Not that I am interested in Giants, but I do believe that they exist -the decendants of "The sons of God and the daughters of man" as mentioned in Gensis 6:2. Also when Celeb sied the promise land - he reported that there were Giants in the land. As a recee personnel myself, when I reported that there was Giants- there really were Giants - it is not analogy that there are big obstacles in the land - which some bible teacher will ask - what are the giants in your lives. And of course Goliath was the most famous Giant in the bible.
So what's the point - nothing. Just stating the fact about the bible. Well, in the same way I believe God created the dinosaur and later find them useless and destroyed them. And what is then my reflection for today..
In the OT, David started getting bored. He has stablized his kingdom. As such when he started counting his fighting men, God rebuked him. Taking a point of view from Joab, David commander, who initially refused to count, 1 Chr 21:3 "but Why then should my lord require this? Why should it be a cause of guilt for Israel?” 4 But the king's word prevailed against Joab."
In the end, more than 70,000 people died until the God relented. Would you dare to go against your king (your boss or superior) even if it means death. Like what Pastor Edmand Chan said, when God speaks, do you listen and obey, even if in this case pour out your lives. I pray that I will learn to listen to God and obey and follow... easier said than done - that's where I pray.
The NT is another theologically argument. Circumcision is good, but it is better to follow the law even if you are uncircumcise - then what the point of being Jews and get yourself circumcise... That followed by being righteous and not being righteous so that sin can shine more and glorify God.... What's the point to argue about all these theology? I remembered that when I was a secondary school boy and argued all the way to set the truth about the bible.. What's the point. God just want us and when we do, we just follow what we ought to.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
14 July 2007
14 July -1 Chronicles 16:37-18:17; Romans 2:1-24; Psalm 10:16-18; Proverbs 19:8-9
I am reminded that though I am in this world, I should not be of this world. Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified.
How I long to get out of my current workplace - the real reason, I felt that I am being sideline and there is not much prospect for me. I have over this two years, grew my own business and prayerfully, God will bless it. It will be good like what Paster Edmand Chan, spoke about emptying your bank account and trust God. Leaving a stable job after so many years, brings anxiety. But I pray that I will re-learn the things and trust God. Indeed, one of my objectives of coming out is also about ego - I know that I can earn more than my current job and that of my superior.
How is then all this related to Romans 2:13? Basically, the human pride, ego and even boastfullness etc - I began to feel that sins are creeping in as I prepare to venture out. In fact, the faster I leave, the better - then all my concentration will be focus and did not to separate my time about two/three jobs and really, don't feel the need to feel belittle.. and a lot of unhappiness and politics. Lord, I cry out to you - like Abraham and David, you bring them from a stable place and bless them with much more as they venture out.
The story in OT, further remind me of how David with the help of God and his mighty men satbilized his kingdom. David has his heart for God and wanted so much to build a house for God. Therefore, I pray that I will learn to put God first and walk closely with Jesus. Amen.
I am reminded that though I am in this world, I should not be of this world. Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified.
How I long to get out of my current workplace - the real reason, I felt that I am being sideline and there is not much prospect for me. I have over this two years, grew my own business and prayerfully, God will bless it. It will be good like what Paster Edmand Chan, spoke about emptying your bank account and trust God. Leaving a stable job after so many years, brings anxiety. But I pray that I will re-learn the things and trust God. Indeed, one of my objectives of coming out is also about ego - I know that I can earn more than my current job and that of my superior.
How is then all this related to Romans 2:13? Basically, the human pride, ego and even boastfullness etc - I began to feel that sins are creeping in as I prepare to venture out. In fact, the faster I leave, the better - then all my concentration will be focus and did not to separate my time about two/three jobs and really, don't feel the need to feel belittle.. and a lot of unhappiness and politics. Lord, I cry out to you - like Abraham and David, you bring them from a stable place and bless them with much more as they venture out.
The story in OT, further remind me of how David with the help of God and his mighty men satbilized his kingdom. David has his heart for God and wanted so much to build a house for God. Therefore, I pray that I will learn to put God first and walk closely with Jesus. Amen.
Friday, July 13, 2007
13 July 2007
13 July - 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:36; Romans 1:18-32; Psalm 10:1-15; Proverbs 19:6-7
Psa 10 talked about the prosperity of the wicked. That's a fact of life. Not all things fall in place in a nice way. So, where is room for us to praise God? Well, let God deal with the wicked, but let us prasie God.
The NT reminds me of what Psalm's wickedness. I pray that I will not fall into the trap of the wickedness that Paul mentioned.
Psa 10 talked about the prosperity of the wicked. That's a fact of life. Not all things fall in place in a nice way. So, where is room for us to praise God? Well, let God deal with the wicked, but let us prasie God.
The NT reminds me of what Psalm's wickedness. I pray that I will not fall into the trap of the wickedness that Paul mentioned.
12 July
12 July - 1 Chronicles 12:19-14:17; Romans 1:1-17; Psalm 9:13-20; Proverbs 19:4-5
Again the OT told the story of David and his mighty men, and how with God blessing, David grew in strength. Verse 12:38 "full intent to make David king over all Israel", wow, these are the people I am looking for - all out for you. You don't build an empire solely on your own might and guts and IQ, you need people to fight along side with you. Added by Pro 19:4 "Wealth brings many new friends,but a poor man is deserted by his friend."
Of course with all the physical, relationship and money, look at David heart - God. 1 Chr 14:10 "And David inquired of God...", 14: 14 "And when David again inquired of God". I pray, that even with my own decision making criteria, going about doing my business, that I may like David, inquired of God. That all the decisions I make is lift them up unto God.
Again the OT told the story of David and his mighty men, and how with God blessing, David grew in strength. Verse 12:38 "full intent to make David king over all Israel", wow, these are the people I am looking for - all out for you. You don't build an empire solely on your own might and guts and IQ, you need people to fight along side with you. Added by Pro 19:4 "Wealth brings many new friends,but a poor man is deserted by his friend."
Of course with all the physical, relationship and money, look at David heart - God. 1 Chr 14:10 "And David inquired of God...", 14: 14 "And when David again inquired of God". I pray, that even with my own decision making criteria, going about doing my business, that I may like David, inquired of God. That all the decisions I make is lift them up unto God.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
11 July
11 July - Pro 19:1-3; 1 Chr 11:1-12:18; Acts 28; Psa 9:1-12
1 Chr 1:9 And David became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him.
The rest of the OT reading told the story of David's mighty men.
The story reminds of my favourite game that I play some 2 decades and still playing - San Guo Zi. I played Cao Cao and as the game proceed, your territories increase, you capture more generals and groom more.
David did that role playing game not in the cyber wolrd by in the real world, with God help. His "jiang san" is fought out with the hel of God. It excites me as I read in details the name of his mighty men. Commanders of hundreds and thousands.
Likewise, I began searching and craving out my "jiang san" some three years back. Not everytime the business is sucecessful. It is the recent business that I embarked on that gave the most results. The intention is to grow it for another year or less.. BUT all said - unless the Lord builds the house I will labour in vain. I have to put my faith in God and like David - become greater and greater.
The NT reminds me of my trips to China. Paul despite his trip to Rome as a criminal, he became a missionary of Christ to Rome. I still long to go back, in particularly to this little town called Weixi and Deqing in the remote part of North West Yunan China. I remembered the farmer and the school girl who prayed with me to recevie Christ. It's tough place to go, despite the opening up for Bejing 2008 Olympics, as by this year, though an airport is open at Shangarila (Chongdian), the whole place is economocially still under develop.
Well, all the work is by God and for God, my business, my vision and my passion. Therefore it is not how sucessful I can become, but I deep I can grow in God. I pray that this "jiang san" that I has begin fighting will become stronger and stronger
1 Chr 1:9 And David became greater and greater, for the Lord of hosts was with him.
The rest of the OT reading told the story of David's mighty men.
The story reminds of my favourite game that I play some 2 decades and still playing - San Guo Zi. I played Cao Cao and as the game proceed, your territories increase, you capture more generals and groom more.
David did that role playing game not in the cyber wolrd by in the real world, with God help. His "jiang san" is fought out with the hel of God. It excites me as I read in details the name of his mighty men. Commanders of hundreds and thousands.
Likewise, I began searching and craving out my "jiang san" some three years back. Not everytime the business is sucecessful. It is the recent business that I embarked on that gave the most results. The intention is to grow it for another year or less.. BUT all said - unless the Lord builds the house I will labour in vain. I have to put my faith in God and like David - become greater and greater.
The NT reminds me of my trips to China. Paul despite his trip to Rome as a criminal, he became a missionary of Christ to Rome. I still long to go back, in particularly to this little town called Weixi and Deqing in the remote part of North West Yunan China. I remembered the farmer and the school girl who prayed with me to recevie Christ. It's tough place to go, despite the opening up for Bejing 2008 Olympics, as by this year, though an airport is open at Shangarila (Chongdian), the whole place is economocially still under develop.
Well, all the work is by God and for God, my business, my vision and my passion. Therefore it is not how sucessful I can become, but I deep I can grow in God. I pray that this "jiang san" that I has begin fighting will become stronger and stronger
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
10 July - Acts 27:21-44; 1 Chronicles 9-10; Psalm 8; Proverbs 18:23-24
Psa 8: 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,4 what is man that you are mindful of him,and the son of man that you care for him?
In our busy time, we miss out the little but awesome things of what God has created. I was fanscinated by stars and planets since young, and when further to understand them and even remembered the names of their constellation, use them to tell time, direction and location etc. With the knowledge, I realised I miss out the simply joy of just staring into the skies. I re-learned, and given the chance, I just enjoy the heavenly works of God. I remembered the last time I view the clear night sky was when I was in the desert of Australia about a year ago. Added to that, God answered by prayer by adding a big shooting star!
1 Chr 10:13 So Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the Lord in that he did not keep the command of the Lord, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance. 14 He did not seek guidance from the Lord. Therefore the Lord put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.
I was sharing with Rachael about my anxiety as the market moved in the direction I did not expect. It is not the loss, but the waiting for the reversal, while lossing days and not bringing in the income, even though the indicators showed that I am right. That's doing business. You don't get a steady income, but the different is that you make bigger income and profit. Saul in his anxiety, failed to wait and as a result breach his faith.
I pray that my walk with God will continue to be steadfast. Like my little daughter, who just ask for milk without caring where does the milk comes from. Despite the transitions, I put my faith in my God and simply enjoy the process.
Psa 8: 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,4 what is man that you are mindful of him,and the son of man that you care for him?
In our busy time, we miss out the little but awesome things of what God has created. I was fanscinated by stars and planets since young, and when further to understand them and even remembered the names of their constellation, use them to tell time, direction and location etc. With the knowledge, I realised I miss out the simply joy of just staring into the skies. I re-learned, and given the chance, I just enjoy the heavenly works of God. I remembered the last time I view the clear night sky was when I was in the desert of Australia about a year ago. Added to that, God answered by prayer by adding a big shooting star!
1 Chr 10:13 So Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the Lord in that he did not keep the command of the Lord, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance. 14 He did not seek guidance from the Lord. Therefore the Lord put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.
I was sharing with Rachael about my anxiety as the market moved in the direction I did not expect. It is not the loss, but the waiting for the reversal, while lossing days and not bringing in the income, even though the indicators showed that I am right. That's doing business. You don't get a steady income, but the different is that you make bigger income and profit. Saul in his anxiety, failed to wait and as a result breach his faith.
I pray that my walk with God will continue to be steadfast. Like my little daughter, who just ask for milk without caring where does the milk comes from. Despite the transitions, I put my faith in my God and simply enjoy the process.
Monday, July 09, 2007
1 Chronicles 7-8; Acts 27:1-20;Psalm 7; Proverbs 18:22 - 9 July 2007
It just happen that I read Pro18:22 first. Indeed, my best blessings is Racahel, my wife that I married for 8 years and known for a decade.
I was sharing with her that in Church, nobody care - whether you go church, do you go to cell or small group, do you serve. It all depends on you. The leaders will not call to ask how are you, or why did you not come. This observation seems true - over some 20 years and in some 4 chruches of different demonination. Again, it depends all on yourself - to grow and converted to Christ, to root and to commit to the Church and lastly to commission to the world. It all depends on you - because beside Jesus - nobody or everybody is too busy to care. That is why I thank God for Racahel - at least she is someone to accompany you in Church and snall group activities. Imagine, you are always alone - going to serive, going to cell activities etc. I dont know about you, but phychologically, I feel weird and left out at times.
All this to say, but all this to learn. Be the one who make the different. Because of what I go through, I became the one who initiate meeting and call to say how are you getting on. No need to complain about Church, because you are part of it - it is you that change, show care and make that differnt in others, who feel the same way you felt years ago.
The NT continue with Paul journey to Rome. Though he was a prisioner, God still showered him with people, people of position that took care of him as in Acts 27:3 "And Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him leave to go to his friends and be cared for." So much to encourage you to trust in the goodness of God.
It just happen that I read Pro18:22 first. Indeed, my best blessings is Racahel, my wife that I married for 8 years and known for a decade.
I was sharing with her that in Church, nobody care - whether you go church, do you go to cell or small group, do you serve. It all depends on you. The leaders will not call to ask how are you, or why did you not come. This observation seems true - over some 20 years and in some 4 chruches of different demonination. Again, it depends all on yourself - to grow and converted to Christ, to root and to commit to the Church and lastly to commission to the world. It all depends on you - because beside Jesus - nobody or everybody is too busy to care. That is why I thank God for Racahel - at least she is someone to accompany you in Church and snall group activities. Imagine, you are always alone - going to serive, going to cell activities etc. I dont know about you, but phychologically, I feel weird and left out at times.
All this to say, but all this to learn. Be the one who make the different. Because of what I go through, I became the one who initiate meeting and call to say how are you getting on. No need to complain about Church, because you are part of it - it is you that change, show care and make that differnt in others, who feel the same way you felt years ago.
The NT continue with Paul journey to Rome. Though he was a prisioner, God still showered him with people, people of position that took care of him as in Acts 27:3 "And Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him leave to go to his friends and be cared for." So much to encourage you to trust in the goodness of God.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81; Acts 26;Psalm 6;Proverbs 18:20-21 July 8 2007
As I read Acts 26, I ponder on Paul situation. Paul because of his petition and request to Ceasar, was granted this request. Acts 26:32 “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.” In a lot of situation, when we feel that we are in control and experience the blessings from God, and suddently, the situation reverse. Regardless, Paul made use of the situation and still glorify God.
I began my journey, first by a re-commitment in daily reading of His words, spending time alone with Him and praying. This is part of a personal devotion of a Chistian. I pray to hear God again and trust in Him in all the new endeavours that I am going to embark.
I always say (as a forex trader), nobody knows how the market moves, but it is God who bless. June was a good month and despite trading for 3 weeks (holiday with my family), I got a good return of 30% on capital. Today, someone also shared on Job. Despite all the losses, he said, " The Lord gives and the Lord takes". This encouraged me. I am definitely going to new and unfamilar ground. I have to trust God.
As I read Acts 26, I ponder on Paul situation. Paul because of his petition and request to Ceasar, was granted this request. Acts 26:32 “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.” In a lot of situation, when we feel that we are in control and experience the blessings from God, and suddently, the situation reverse. Regardless, Paul made use of the situation and still glorify God.
I began my journey, first by a re-commitment in daily reading of His words, spending time alone with Him and praying. This is part of a personal devotion of a Chistian. I pray to hear God again and trust in Him in all the new endeavours that I am going to embark.
I always say (as a forex trader), nobody knows how the market moves, but it is God who bless. June was a good month and despite trading for 3 weeks (holiday with my family), I got a good return of 30% on capital. Today, someone also shared on Job. Despite all the losses, he said, " The Lord gives and the Lord takes". This encouraged me. I am definitely going to new and unfamilar ground. I have to trust God.
1 Chr 4:5-5:17; Acts 25:27; Psa 5:1-12; Pro 18:19 July 7 2007
IDT teach about committment. The first thing when we wake up is to remember God and trust Him for the day.
The first lesson was on core cirriculum. It talks about knowing who God is, followed by knowing who our master is, and knowing who I am, next, knowing our purpose, values and priorities. The last two is our empowerment (doing what is right) and gaining in our foundation, so that we can know who God is more....
Its a long passage in 1 Chronicles chpater 4 -5. It went on and on talking about who is who father and followed by whose son is who. But read on.. it just show you God knows who you are! Among the famous verse is the prayer of Jabez in 1Chr 4:9-10. This 2 short verse, spoke about Jabez desire to break through and out. In fact, break the usual boring momentum when reading 1 Chr. Likewise, I pray and ask for breakthrough - something different from the ususal routine.
In the NT, Paul was now having trial in courts. The people were trying to prove him gulity, but not able to. Paul made a bold move, asking to go to the court of Ceasar - the higest court -(Acts 25:11) why? In fact, he is in the Romans capital for years because of that. I believe, that in doing so, and being a high profile case - many would be able to hear the case and from the testimony of Paul, know about this Jesus, whom the Jews claim to be dead, while Paul asserted to be alive (Acts 25:19).
Lastly in Psa 5:6 - The Lord destroy those who speak lies and abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. I pray that I will be reminded and even as I make plans to move out - my purposes and values be grounded in the word. Amen
IDT teach about committment. The first thing when we wake up is to remember God and trust Him for the day.
The first lesson was on core cirriculum. It talks about knowing who God is, followed by knowing who our master is, and knowing who I am, next, knowing our purpose, values and priorities. The last two is our empowerment (doing what is right) and gaining in our foundation, so that we can know who God is more....
Its a long passage in 1 Chronicles chpater 4 -5. It went on and on talking about who is who father and followed by whose son is who. But read on.. it just show you God knows who you are! Among the famous verse is the prayer of Jabez in 1Chr 4:9-10. This 2 short verse, spoke about Jabez desire to break through and out. In fact, break the usual boring momentum when reading 1 Chr. Likewise, I pray and ask for breakthrough - something different from the ususal routine.
In the NT, Paul was now having trial in courts. The people were trying to prove him gulity, but not able to. Paul made a bold move, asking to go to the court of Ceasar - the higest court -(Acts 25:11) why? In fact, he is in the Romans capital for years because of that. I believe, that in doing so, and being a high profile case - many would be able to hear the case and from the testimony of Paul, know about this Jesus, whom the Jews claim to be dead, while Paul asserted to be alive (Acts 25:19).
Lastly in Psa 5:6 - The Lord destroy those who speak lies and abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. I pray that I will be reminded and even as I make plans to move out - my purposes and values be grounded in the word. Amen
Friday, July 06, 2007
1 Cor 2-4 July 6 2007
Paul wrote about building, about the having the spirit of God to be in us, and we becoming the temple of God.
How to have that spirit in us? How to cultivate the things, so that the spirit wants to dwell in us? As I read through the IDT notes -its about spending time in the word (Jesus as the living word, and the bible as the written word), spend time praying as well as spend rime alone with God. Indeed, a lot of us has miss that out and too caught up by too many activities that is not nourishing the soul.
I pray as I journey through, as I am committed to read and write, I will too pray and commune with God - that the Holy Spirit will want to dwell in me and that I may in the process be build up and like Paul says - no longer be that infant.
How to have that spirit in us? How to cultivate the things, so that the spirit wants to dwell in us? As I read through the IDT notes -its about spending time in the word (Jesus as the living word, and the bible as the written word), spend time praying as well as spend rime alone with God. Indeed, a lot of us has miss that out and too caught up by too many activities that is not nourishing the soul.
I pray as I journey through, as I am committed to read and write, I will too pray and commune with God - that the Holy Spirit will want to dwell in me and that I may in the process be build up and like Paul says - no longer be that infant.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
1 Cor Chapter 1-2, July 5 2007
Text Reading from 1 Cor chapter 1 and 2
My friend once shared about the phase "In Him". In the same way, Paul in 1 Cor 1:5, give thanks by saying "for in him..." and in 1 Cor 1:21, " in the wisdom of God.."
Indeed, everything we have, should count as a blessing from God. In Him, we received and that includes the wisdom - wisdom to know and acknowledge Him and also as in Proverbs 18:15 15
"The mind of the intelligent gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge"
But nice as it seems, but what a amn I am, that depends so much not from Him , but by mself, not in Him. How to be in Him? It is the spirit, as mentioned in 1 Cor 2:11, the Spirit of God that gives us the understanding. So it is not we going "into" Him, but it is God through His spirit that searches us out and it is that Spirit that is "in" us that makes us in Him.
What then prevents the spirit of God to be in us? - Human wisdom
My friend once shared about the phase "In Him". In the same way, Paul in 1 Cor 1:5, give thanks by saying "for in him..." and in 1 Cor 1:21, " in the wisdom of God.."
Indeed, everything we have, should count as a blessing from God. In Him, we received and that includes the wisdom - wisdom to know and acknowledge Him and also as in Proverbs 18:15 15
"The mind of the intelligent gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge"
But nice as it seems, but what a amn I am, that depends so much not from Him , but by mself, not in Him. How to be in Him? It is the spirit, as mentioned in 1 Cor 2:11, the Spirit of God that gives us the understanding. So it is not we going "into" Him, but it is God through His spirit that searches us out and it is that Spirit that is "in" us that makes us in Him.
What then prevents the spirit of God to be in us? - Human wisdom
Psalm 3 and Proverbs 18, July 5 2007
David is on the run in Pslam 3. Likewise, I felt that during this period of transition, I am going down a slippery path. I remember Paul (from CEFC), his joyful nature, despite at certain point in time, little and stress up in finanical needs.
I therefore, pray and like David that even he fear for his life, he recall his strength in the Lord. Though ten thousands is after him, his attention is not at them, but his focus was in the Lord. How I want to be like Paul and David, let go and trust God and let him take control. It may means letting go a lot, but what is so so a lot that is good for my soul? Joy - where is it now?
I therefore, pray and like David that even he fear for his life, he recall his strength in the Lord. Though ten thousands is after him, his attention is not at them, but his focus was in the Lord. How I want to be like Paul and David, let go and trust God and let him take control. It may means letting go a lot, but what is so so a lot that is good for my soul? Joy - where is it now?
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
2 Kings 22-23 Josiah 4 July
Josiah's father and grandfather did all the wrong things. His sons too. What happen? What make Josiah different. He became king when he was eight - and who taught him to do the right things?
It was 18 years later that he discovered the book and did all the right things. But it is enough, 2 Kings 22:2 "And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and walked in all the way of David his father, and he did not turn aside to the right or to the left."
God desire that we put away all the wrongs, regardless of how long, but do not provoke Him to anger. Even though Josiah put all things right, God still did not pardon Judah - too long too great the sins.
I pray that even as He reveal the wrongs in me, I may be prompted like Josiah and has all the things straighten up.
Though I made move to switch to another career, where is my joy... too burden - but by what.. have some gratitude and is never too late to start, but now how to get it right with God first
It was 18 years later that he discovered the book and did all the right things. But it is enough, 2 Kings 22:2 "And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and walked in all the way of David his father, and he did not turn aside to the right or to the left."
God desire that we put away all the wrongs, regardless of how long, but do not provoke Him to anger. Even though Josiah put all things right, God still did not pardon Judah - too long too great the sins.
I pray that even as He reveal the wrongs in me, I may be prompted like Josiah and has all the things straighten up.
Though I made move to switch to another career, where is my joy... too burden - but by what.. have some gratitude and is never too late to start, but now how to get it right with God first
4 July 2007
Psalm 2:1-12 ; Proverbs 18:13
God has been reminding me about putting my trust in Him. A lot of things in this world is temporal. But it seems that I have come to a half life crisis, seeking out the things and dreams that I want to fulfill versus the things of God. Remember the vision?
Psalm 2 encouraged me that even though the kings can come together, can say that they will destroy anything, yet still and yes these things they can do, but it will still be the Lord that prevails at the end.
O God, then what shall I do.. .. I feel that I am filled with sins, so burden with a load of s..
So even though I run around doing my own things, I will depend on Him, the promise that He will and wants to bless us. A lot of decisions, some maybe wise, some not, but regardless, I would like to put my trust in Him. Let it renew today. Have to learn to let go.
Psalm 2:1-12 ; Proverbs 18:13
God has been reminding me about putting my trust in Him. A lot of things in this world is temporal. But it seems that I have come to a half life crisis, seeking out the things and dreams that I want to fulfill versus the things of God. Remember the vision?
Psalm 2 encouraged me that even though the kings can come together, can say that they will destroy anything, yet still and yes these things they can do, but it will still be the Lord that prevails at the end.
O God, then what shall I do.. .. I feel that I am filled with sins, so burden with a load of s..
So even though I run around doing my own things, I will depend on Him, the promise that He will and wants to bless us. A lot of decisions, some maybe wise, some not, but regardless, I would like to put my trust in Him. Let it renew today. Have to learn to let go.
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