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.