31 Aug - Job 37-39; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10; Psalm 44:9-26; Proverbs 22:13
Jesus, I thank you for dying on the cross for me. It is indeed through this grace that I can come to the Father. Who are we that we should question God, and what do we have to offer God? But because He so loved us, if we are to be left alone - we will died flat! Yes though at times I may still fall and sin, and do unrighteous things, but because of Jesus, I can come to God. Lord thank you and forgive us of our sins and help us that we will always yearn to come back to you and to God and despise the unrighteous things that we always choose to do.
Lord, Rachael and myself is going to have a heavy day. Help us that we may complete the tasks at work and that everything may run in accordance and in speed. We want to remember you. Likse wise, I have to leave my open trade positions to you. Bless Josef in school and bless Deborah safe at home. Amen
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
30 Aug 2007
30 Aug - Job 34-36; 2 Corinthians 4:1-12; Psalm 44:1-8; Proverbs 22:10-12
Psa 44:1 O God, we have heard with our ears,our fathers have told us,what deeds you performed in their days,in the days of old:
How often do we witness the greatness of God? If we do, how often do we tell them to our children? Indeed, the greatness of God has to be told, so that our children can comprehen this great God and what He has done for the family. Lord I pray that as I journey each day with you, the message and the word, I can share with my children. Groom them, because they are like arrows in our hand of bow.
I enjoyed my family - time together and am looking forward to the getaway in Phuket. Lord help to settle the work I need to do in Singapore. We served a great God, and I will like to take this time in Phuket to give thanks to God and to have time alone with Rachael.
Yes there are many things that can happen to us that may not be plan, just like Job. Even so, Job being righteous also began to justify that he was righteous and all these were unfair. What more can we say? Lord, I need your grace, so many times, I fell and so many times I went astray. Help me back, becuase I am in position to ask for anything.
Psa 44:1 O God, we have heard with our ears,our fathers have told us,what deeds you performed in their days,in the days of old:
How often do we witness the greatness of God? If we do, how often do we tell them to our children? Indeed, the greatness of God has to be told, so that our children can comprehen this great God and what He has done for the family. Lord I pray that as I journey each day with you, the message and the word, I can share with my children. Groom them, because they are like arrows in our hand of bow.
I enjoyed my family - time together and am looking forward to the getaway in Phuket. Lord help to settle the work I need to do in Singapore. We served a great God, and I will like to take this time in Phuket to give thanks to God and to have time alone with Rachael.
Yes there are many things that can happen to us that may not be plan, just like Job. Even so, Job being righteous also began to justify that he was righteous and all these were unfair. What more can we say? Lord, I need your grace, so many times, I fell and so many times I went astray. Help me back, becuase I am in position to ask for anything.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
29 Aug 2007
29 Aug - Job 31-33; 2 Corinthians 3; Psalm 43; Proverbs 22:8-9
Pro22:9 Whoever has a bountiful [17] eye will be blessed,for he shares his bread with the poor.
Consider yourself bless. I do and as I remember the goodness and the many blessings God has showered on me. As I look back, time fly and how over these 20 years, I have strived and managed to start my own business. God bless it. But as the business grow, don't forget to give. I pray for that. The spirit of giving should began now and not wait till I am rich. This I pray and God forgive me.
Job in his final argument spoke about his righteousness. Yes indeed he can claimed them. How many of us could. But as Elihu spoke, this righteousness should come from God, we are a reflection of His glory. No one can clain to be righteous, but for sure, I am no where near Job. Thank you for Jesus, whose blood has washed me clean so that I can be presented in front of God - pure and upright.
Yes indeed, Lord, there are so many in my life that ought to be straightened up. I do not know the future, but I lift them all to you.
Lord bless my family trip to Phuket. I pray for safety and a time of enjoyment with the family members and of course with you. Amen
Pro22:9 Whoever has a bountiful [17] eye will be blessed,for he shares his bread with the poor.
Consider yourself bless. I do and as I remember the goodness and the many blessings God has showered on me. As I look back, time fly and how over these 20 years, I have strived and managed to start my own business. God bless it. But as the business grow, don't forget to give. I pray for that. The spirit of giving should began now and not wait till I am rich. This I pray and God forgive me.
Job in his final argument spoke about his righteousness. Yes indeed he can claimed them. How many of us could. But as Elihu spoke, this righteousness should come from God, we are a reflection of His glory. No one can clain to be righteous, but for sure, I am no where near Job. Thank you for Jesus, whose blood has washed me clean so that I can be presented in front of God - pure and upright.
Yes indeed, Lord, there are so many in my life that ought to be straightened up. I do not know the future, but I lift them all to you.
Lord bless my family trip to Phuket. I pray for safety and a time of enjoyment with the family members and of course with you. Amen
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
28 Aug 2007
28 Aug - Job 28-30; 2 Corinthians 2:12-17; Psalm 42; Proverbs 22:7
Pro22:7 The rich rules over the poor,and the borrower is the slave of the lender.
Indeed, recall how much the Lord has bless, that I don't consider myself as a borrower. The only two loans I have is my car and my house. If I want to, the car can be paid off in a single payment. The house is paid using CPF with excess - meaning both Rachael and my account is still growing. As I read about the recent credit woes and problem with the sub-prime in both US and UK, there are many people who cannot affort a house as the interest rates and unemployment rates raises. Fundamentally, this affect the state of the economy. Many Americans has big debts. Therefore consider yourself bless that I have a house over my head and much bless is also credited to the wise government of Singapore.
Psa 42:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me?
I pray for my family, Rachael and Josef, for the joy and the triumphent spirit. Yes, indeed we are in close contract with people everyday and inevitably we face stress, indifferences, etc. I pray for breakthrough, I pray for an uplift of the spirit. Focus our attention on the Lord, that we run the race with the sole intention to win the prize in Christ Jesus. If our lives become more entrangled with the world things and relationship, we will be strangled with them. Again, I pray for a breakthrough in all these relationships among friends and colleagues. Peace and a restful spirit, I pray.
Psa 42: 5 "Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation [10] 6 and my God."
2 Cor 2:"14 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God"
Pro22:7 The rich rules over the poor,and the borrower is the slave of the lender.
Indeed, recall how much the Lord has bless, that I don't consider myself as a borrower. The only two loans I have is my car and my house. If I want to, the car can be paid off in a single payment. The house is paid using CPF with excess - meaning both Rachael and my account is still growing. As I read about the recent credit woes and problem with the sub-prime in both US and UK, there are many people who cannot affort a house as the interest rates and unemployment rates raises. Fundamentally, this affect the state of the economy. Many Americans has big debts. Therefore consider yourself bless that I have a house over my head and much bless is also credited to the wise government of Singapore.
Psa 42:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me?
I pray for my family, Rachael and Josef, for the joy and the triumphent spirit. Yes, indeed we are in close contract with people everyday and inevitably we face stress, indifferences, etc. I pray for breakthrough, I pray for an uplift of the spirit. Focus our attention on the Lord, that we run the race with the sole intention to win the prize in Christ Jesus. If our lives become more entrangled with the world things and relationship, we will be strangled with them. Again, I pray for a breakthrough in all these relationships among friends and colleagues. Peace and a restful spirit, I pray.
Psa 42: 5 "Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation [10] 6 and my God."
2 Cor 2:"14 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God"
Monday, August 27, 2007
27 Aug 2007
27 Aug - Job 23-27; 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11; Psalm 41; Proverbs 22:5-6
Job 27:5 Far be it from me to say that you are right;till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.6 I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go;my heart does not reproach me for any of my days.
Yes, the unrighteousnes will surely prevail and the righteous will surely suffer. If so what do you want to do about it?
Job argued that if one day God will to take away everything the righteous as well as the unrighteous have. He answered from the perspective of our response to God. To the righteous, the Lord gives and the Lord takes. All our blessings is from God and since our walk with God is righteous, what more can we lose except our worldly pocessions. We still have God. On the contary, the unrighteous who claim and obtain the pocessions thrugh dishonest means will lament and lament to no one except himself. He has no God- he will be empty. He knew that even if he is to lament to God, God will not answer him - so sad.
I pray that my walk will be upright with God. Let me not look at how little I have as compared with many, but to look at how bless I am as compare with many more people. So what if I have more and yet I forget God and say that these things I have obtained not from God but by my own talents.
I am reminded of Rachael prayers - leaving a legacy to the children. Yes indeed, as I journey along side with Jesus, Lord you teach me to share and to share what I learn from you. I pray that as you lead me, I will lead my family. I pray for my family, that as we will journey together towards the goal and vision God had given me.
Job 27:5 Far be it from me to say that you are right;till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.6 I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go;my heart does not reproach me for any of my days.
Yes, the unrighteousnes will surely prevail and the righteous will surely suffer. If so what do you want to do about it?
Job argued that if one day God will to take away everything the righteous as well as the unrighteous have. He answered from the perspective of our response to God. To the righteous, the Lord gives and the Lord takes. All our blessings is from God and since our walk with God is righteous, what more can we lose except our worldly pocessions. We still have God. On the contary, the unrighteous who claim and obtain the pocessions thrugh dishonest means will lament and lament to no one except himself. He has no God- he will be empty. He knew that even if he is to lament to God, God will not answer him - so sad.
I pray that my walk will be upright with God. Let me not look at how little I have as compared with many, but to look at how bless I am as compare with many more people. So what if I have more and yet I forget God and say that these things I have obtained not from God but by my own talents.
I am reminded of Rachael prayers - leaving a legacy to the children. Yes indeed, as I journey along side with Jesus, Lord you teach me to share and to share what I learn from you. I pray that as you lead me, I will lead my family. I pray for my family, that as we will journey together towards the goal and vision God had given me.
26 Aug 2007
26 Aug - Job 20-22; 2 Corinthians 1:1-11; Psalm 40:11-17; Proverbs 22:2-4
Again, I read but did not blog.
The day started early to sent my brother-in-law to the airport. I really do not know when will I see him again. He has blessed my family with his 2 weeks stay at my house. He is really a blessing to my sister and because of my sister desire to come back to see father, he flew with her. I can see how much he love her and am glad for them. He shared with me about his plan with my sister and am really glad for them.
Well, indeed like what Rachael said, their actions reminded us of our love for each other when we first married. I will like and still say that I love my Rachael. She has been a great motivation.
In the OT, Job said the right thing about the existence of evil and the unrighteouness. I agree and doubt that the world is able to get rid of them. And surely, they proper. The question is how we as Christian look at such situation. I don't envy them. But do you say out of envy and console yourself?
As for me, to each has their goals and dreams. We have a God that love us. Look at my little daughter, she knew who love her and who take care of her. She don't compare with other kids, and neither bother about any evil man who intend to meant her harm.
Yes indeed, Rachael always tell me about a lamb who just want to sit and be embraced by Jesus. As He leads, she will ask to be carried on his shoulder. I pray for such spirit and that the plans Jesus be the one that prevails. Walk behind the footpath that Christ has taken, that least I fall into the trap of the evil and unrighteous person.
Again, I read but did not blog.
The day started early to sent my brother-in-law to the airport. I really do not know when will I see him again. He has blessed my family with his 2 weeks stay at my house. He is really a blessing to my sister and because of my sister desire to come back to see father, he flew with her. I can see how much he love her and am glad for them. He shared with me about his plan with my sister and am really glad for them.
Well, indeed like what Rachael said, their actions reminded us of our love for each other when we first married. I will like and still say that I love my Rachael. She has been a great motivation.
In the OT, Job said the right thing about the existence of evil and the unrighteouness. I agree and doubt that the world is able to get rid of them. And surely, they proper. The question is how we as Christian look at such situation. I don't envy them. But do you say out of envy and console yourself?
As for me, to each has their goals and dreams. We have a God that love us. Look at my little daughter, she knew who love her and who take care of her. She don't compare with other kids, and neither bother about any evil man who intend to meant her harm.
Yes indeed, Rachael always tell me about a lamb who just want to sit and be embraced by Jesus. As He leads, she will ask to be carried on his shoulder. I pray for such spirit and that the plans Jesus be the one that prevails. Walk behind the footpath that Christ has taken, that least I fall into the trap of the evil and unrighteous person.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
25 Aug 2007
25 Aug - Job 16-19; 1 Corinthians 16; Psalm 40:1-10; Proverbs 22:1
Job 19: "25 For I know that my Redeemer lives,and at the last he will stand upon the earth."
Saturday was a time of relax, a time to spend with my family. Indeed, by the time Friday called an end, it was already Saturday.
I managed to read the bible for the day, but did not blog. No regret for I enjoyed the time with Rachael, my son Josef and my little daughter Deborah. The evening was spent with my brother, sis-in-law together with my sis and my brother-in-law.
I pity Job, God removed everything he has, even his family. As my business pick up, I began to dream big with my family, so much so that I began to ignore Jesus. As we shared in the last IDT, I remembered the time, that I was feeling the heart beat of God. Where is it now?
Indeed, our God, the one that give and give and bless me with everything I have, has not only provided, but I have not given. Jesus who showed me the way eternally to the heavenly Father, I seem to have taken it lightly. Where is the joy and the singing to rejoice that my Jesus, the redemmer lives? Lord, le me grow in depth, really in depth with you.
Job 19: "25 For I know that my Redeemer lives,and at the last he will stand upon the earth."
Saturday was a time of relax, a time to spend with my family. Indeed, by the time Friday called an end, it was already Saturday.
I managed to read the bible for the day, but did not blog. No regret for I enjoyed the time with Rachael, my son Josef and my little daughter Deborah. The evening was spent with my brother, sis-in-law together with my sis and my brother-in-law.
I pity Job, God removed everything he has, even his family. As my business pick up, I began to dream big with my family, so much so that I began to ignore Jesus. As we shared in the last IDT, I remembered the time, that I was feeling the heart beat of God. Where is it now?
Indeed, our God, the one that give and give and bless me with everything I have, has not only provided, but I have not given. Jesus who showed me the way eternally to the heavenly Father, I seem to have taken it lightly. Where is the joy and the singing to rejoice that my Jesus, the redemmer lives? Lord, le me grow in depth, really in depth with you.
Friday, August 24, 2007
24 Aug 2007
24 Aug - Job 12-15; 1 Corinthians 15:29-58; Psalm 39; Proverbs 21:30-31
Psa 39: "5 Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths,
and my lifetime is as nothing before you.
Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Selah
6 Surely a man goes about as a shadow!
Surely for nothing [15] they are in turmoil;
man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather!"
So much for all the plans - what so important do they hold. Is it not better for one to dwell in the embrace of God, knowing that he will provides all things.
Even as Job continues to argue with his friends about what really happen. Who are we man to question the Almighty.
Prov 21:30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail against the Lord.
Lord I surrender my next plan to you as I start to put in the capital. I pray that you will multiply them for your glory - and not not mine.
Psa 39: "5 Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths,
and my lifetime is as nothing before you.
Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Selah
6 Surely a man goes about as a shadow!
Surely for nothing [15] they are in turmoil;
man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather!"
So much for all the plans - what so important do they hold. Is it not better for one to dwell in the embrace of God, knowing that he will provides all things.
Even as Job continues to argue with his friends about what really happen. Who are we man to question the Almighty.
Prov 21:30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail against the Lord.
Lord I surrender my next plan to you as I start to put in the capital. I pray that you will multiply them for your glory - and not not mine.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
23 Aug 2007
23 Aug - Job 8-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-28; Psalm 38; Proverbs 21:28-29
Poor Job, he was accused of being not righteous and would expect worst if God does not have mercy. We knew that was not true - in fact, the wicked will not survived. Job live was spared, and Job still has strength to plea. Thanks God for life and thank God for breath. Really, let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Reading alone is one thing. Journal down is important - but journal down what God want to speak. It is not the reading, but the time spent with God. The bible is God's message for us each day. Expect new things and write down the impression. Further, wirte down the actions plan, claim any promise. Lastly act on them.
Psa 38:15 But for you, O Lord, do I wait;it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer.
I met a long time cell group friend last Saturday. Sadly, he is not attending church. I reminded him of my vision. I do not how that will encourage him, but pray that God will move his heart to come back to him.
How long I have waited for God, for Rachael and for the fulfilment of my vision. That was about 10 years ago. I have still not marry Rachael, when I share with the cell group about my vision. I pray that as I continue to seek and allow God to guide me, he will lead me. Over the years, God has bless me with a wonderful family - that's a great motivation towards the vision. Over the yeas, I have tried and failed 3 business. But I manage to do well for the 4th one. God has given me the confidence. I know I am ready to move on. But something is holding me back.
God I need you to direct me. Who am I to contact in Yunan, and how do I get it started? My family need to be ready. Do they embrace it fully and ready for the changes that it will take? Help me Lord, to lead this family. Amen.
Poor Job, he was accused of being not righteous and would expect worst if God does not have mercy. We knew that was not true - in fact, the wicked will not survived. Job live was spared, and Job still has strength to plea. Thanks God for life and thank God for breath. Really, let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Reading alone is one thing. Journal down is important - but journal down what God want to speak. It is not the reading, but the time spent with God. The bible is God's message for us each day. Expect new things and write down the impression. Further, wirte down the actions plan, claim any promise. Lastly act on them.
Psa 38:15 But for you, O Lord, do I wait;it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer.
I met a long time cell group friend last Saturday. Sadly, he is not attending church. I reminded him of my vision. I do not how that will encourage him, but pray that God will move his heart to come back to him.
How long I have waited for God, for Rachael and for the fulfilment of my vision. That was about 10 years ago. I have still not marry Rachael, when I share with the cell group about my vision. I pray that as I continue to seek and allow God to guide me, he will lead me. Over the years, God has bless me with a wonderful family - that's a great motivation towards the vision. Over the yeas, I have tried and failed 3 business. But I manage to do well for the 4th one. God has given me the confidence. I know I am ready to move on. But something is holding me back.
God I need you to direct me. Who am I to contact in Yunan, and how do I get it started? My family need to be ready. Do they embrace it fully and ready for the changes that it will take? Help me Lord, to lead this family. Amen.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
22 Aug 2007
22 Aug - Job 4-7; 1 Corinthians 14:18-40; Psalm 37:30-40; Proverbs 21:27
Job now has nothing - so sad. Yet he did not curse God and die. I wonder what does Job look forward in life - simply he just wanted to please God.
Indeed, life can be so unpreditable. Time passes and soon my hair will grow white. I can only say, pursue God and pursue your dreams. Not every step may seem OK and not all step may be smooth. But as long as I journeyed along side with God and my family - I will enjoy every moment of it.
Even as I now focus on what is next year - how God has bless. Yes indeed, all is well..
I pray that as I and my family look forward to new things and changes, that Jesus will continue to show us the way. Keep my family safe and intact.
Job now has nothing - so sad. Yet he did not curse God and die. I wonder what does Job look forward in life - simply he just wanted to please God.
Indeed, life can be so unpreditable. Time passes and soon my hair will grow white. I can only say, pursue God and pursue your dreams. Not every step may seem OK and not all step may be smooth. But as long as I journeyed along side with God and my family - I will enjoy every moment of it.
Even as I now focus on what is next year - how God has bless. Yes indeed, all is well..
I pray that as I and my family look forward to new things and changes, that Jesus will continue to show us the way. Keep my family safe and intact.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
21 Aug 2007
21 Aug - Job 1-3; 1 Corinthians 14:1-17; Psalm 37:12-29; Proverbs 21:25-26
In Psa, it talked about wickedness and righteousness. It present the wicked like an army with plots, weapon and amass in abundance against the righteousness. To the righteous, they are compared with gentleness and blameless. However, the Lord is the commander of the righteousness. He promise them a hertitage and a great assurance that the Lord will bless. This blessing will be preserved forever.
Likewise, the famous story of Job, "the Lord gives and the Lord takes", incredible. How many of us can say that.
I pray for such trust in the Lord. Instead of just asking and aksing you for blessing, I thank you for all the blessings you have given. I pray that as you direct, I will learn to use the blessings for your kingdom.
In Psa, it talked about wickedness and righteousness. It present the wicked like an army with plots, weapon and amass in abundance against the righteousness. To the righteous, they are compared with gentleness and blameless. However, the Lord is the commander of the righteousness. He promise them a hertitage and a great assurance that the Lord will bless. This blessing will be preserved forever.
Likewise, the famous story of Job, "the Lord gives and the Lord takes", incredible. How many of us can say that.
I pray for such trust in the Lord. Instead of just asking and aksing you for blessing, I thank you for all the blessings you have given. I pray that as you direct, I will learn to use the blessings for your kingdom.
Monday, August 20, 2007
20 Aug 2007
20 Aug - Esther 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13; Psalm 37:1-11; Proverbs 21:23-24
I watched the first part of the movie "Blood Diamond". It showed the brutality of war and made me wonder how am I going to survive the war. It was so unusally that unless I am like the main actor, I would not have survived.
In Psa37:1 "Fret not yourself because of evildoers;
be not envious of wrongdoers!
2 For they will soon fade like the grass
and wither like the green herb." and
"10 In just a little while, the wicked will be no more;
though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there.
11 But the meek shall inherit the land
and delight themselves in abundant peace."
Nice, but do I have the blessing from God to live through these ordeal.
But probably, I do not have, I was borned in Singapore - a green peaceful and properous city island with no natural or man-made diaster. Give thanks and I say give thanks. I am bless with a nice house, family and stable income. What more can I say thank you. I pray that starting from myself, I can be be right with the Lord and walk in righteousness. Forgive and forgive me for I am no good, Jesus. I need to wake up and raise up. Lead me.
I pray and keep my family in prayer, that together we will commit our lives and our pocession to you. Keep my family unit strong and intact. Bless my Rachael and bless my children. Keep them safe and let joy be flowing freely from you to them. I pray for Rachael, that she will always lean on you for strength and Jesus be able to revive the yolk off her shoulders. I pray for little Deborah, that she will be able to talk and commuicate with us and be able to express erself, rather than stress herself and the parents out. I pray for Josef, that he will be diligent in his homework. You have bless hi with a quick learning ability, use that for his and your advantage.
Yes, thank you for my results in fx, thank you for my daily diligent in reading and journalling. I asked and pray that I will seek you more in pray and that I will be prayerful for my family - for my father too. Lead me and let the vision you have for me come to past.
I watched the first part of the movie "Blood Diamond". It showed the brutality of war and made me wonder how am I going to survive the war. It was so unusally that unless I am like the main actor, I would not have survived.
In Psa37:1 "Fret not yourself because of evildoers;
be not envious of wrongdoers!
2 For they will soon fade like the grass
and wither like the green herb." and
"10 In just a little while, the wicked will be no more;
though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there.
11 But the meek shall inherit the land
and delight themselves in abundant peace."
Nice, but do I have the blessing from God to live through these ordeal.
But probably, I do not have, I was borned in Singapore - a green peaceful and properous city island with no natural or man-made diaster. Give thanks and I say give thanks. I am bless with a nice house, family and stable income. What more can I say thank you. I pray that starting from myself, I can be be right with the Lord and walk in righteousness. Forgive and forgive me for I am no good, Jesus. I need to wake up and raise up. Lead me.
I pray and keep my family in prayer, that together we will commit our lives and our pocession to you. Keep my family unit strong and intact. Bless my Rachael and bless my children. Keep them safe and let joy be flowing freely from you to them. I pray for Rachael, that she will always lean on you for strength and Jesus be able to revive the yolk off her shoulders. I pray for little Deborah, that she will be able to talk and commuicate with us and be able to express erself, rather than stress herself and the parents out. I pray for Josef, that he will be diligent in his homework. You have bless hi with a quick learning ability, use that for his and your advantage.
Yes, thank you for my results in fx, thank you for my daily diligent in reading and journalling. I asked and pray that I will seek you more in pray and that I will be prayerful for my family - for my father too. Lead me and let the vision you have for me come to past.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
19 Aug 2007
19 Aug - Esther 4-7; 1 Corinthians 12:1-26; Psalm 36; Proverbs 21:21-22
In the OT, with Esther help, the Jews were safe from destruction. The situation reminded me of the holocast. I believed Satan is bend on destroying the chosen people of God. Like what Mordecai said in Chapter 4:"14 For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Raise up, and be called for a time like this. I pray and realised that there are many things to do to dreams, but the key is what exact the things God want us to do. I pray too, that I will be able to deveote more time in prayer and allow God to speak to me. Pray more for my family. Remember - disintegrate the family - Satan will destroy the fighting unit.
In the OT, with Esther help, the Jews were safe from destruction. The situation reminded me of the holocast. I believed Satan is bend on destroying the chosen people of God. Like what Mordecai said in Chapter 4:"14 For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Raise up, and be called for a time like this. I pray and realised that there are many things to do to dreams, but the key is what exact the things God want us to do. I pray too, that I will be able to deveote more time in prayer and allow God to speak to me. Pray more for my family. Remember - disintegrate the family - Satan will destroy the fighting unit.
18 Aug 2007
18 Aug - Esther 1-3; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34; Psalm 35:17-28; Proverbs 21:19-20
The OT begins with the book on Esther. I remembered about this book that the word 'God' is not even mentioned. The first three chapters very quickly narrates how Esther was made queen.
Esther was very obedient, followed every instructions of Mordecai. It was this obedient that she followed that resulted in the alvation of the jews later. Why is Esther such a obedient girl to Mordecai? Why did Mordecai wanted Esther to be queen?
I don't have the answer, but something was probably true was the brought up of Esther by Mordecai. I also believed that Mordecai know very well the position of the Jews in the kingdom and their status can be very vulnerable. Not only Mordecai himself tried to poistion himself in the government, he probably knew the chances of survival would be good if Esther can hold the queen position.
I pray that indeed, whatever we do, we do did for the glory of God
The OT begins with the book on Esther. I remembered about this book that the word 'God' is not even mentioned. The first three chapters very quickly narrates how Esther was made queen.
Esther was very obedient, followed every instructions of Mordecai. It was this obedient that she followed that resulted in the alvation of the jews later. Why is Esther such a obedient girl to Mordecai? Why did Mordecai wanted Esther to be queen?
I don't have the answer, but something was probably true was the brought up of Esther by Mordecai. I also believed that Mordecai know very well the position of the Jews in the kingdom and their status can be very vulnerable. Not only Mordecai himself tried to poistion himself in the government, he probably knew the chances of survival would be good if Esther can hold the queen position.
I pray that indeed, whatever we do, we do did for the glory of God
Friday, August 17, 2007
17 Aug 2007
17 Aug - Nehemiah 12:27-13:31; 1 Corinthians 11:3-16; Psalm 35:1-16; Proverbs 21:17-18
In the OT, it talked about intermarriage, the practice of the Levites and the observation of Sabbath. These were things that the people had failed to do or observed. How about us? No we are in the NT.
In the NT, Paul talked about woman covering their hair. How about us? No we are in the new age..
I believed God has a reason for doing so in each practice and item. In the OT, observe the sabbath - it is about the rest God intended for us and thus showed His great provision. Intermarriage has its problem (here I am talking about marrying spouse of different believe). That was clearly pointed out in the example of Solomon. The intend was for us to be reserved for His purpose, so that we can be singled minded in serving Him. I thus pray for Josef and Deborah that Jesus you will reserve for my children the Godly intended spouse for them, that least of all that they will be swayed away from you. Keep them for yourself. Giving - is the next intended important from God. We give because God has provided and will provides for us. Lastly in the NT, I believed that when Paul wrote about the Chorinthians church, about woman covering their hair - has to do more with the then social problem. I am not sure, but regardless, the key is God is above us all.
In alot of ways, I know I can never do all things right and I cannot practice in all ways the things the OT or the things the NT mentioned. I can only try to grasp the God intention. Follow the heart - even David choose to eat the unleaven bread when he was hungry. I pray that Jesus, make my heart be more and more like you. Yes I have failed you again and again, but to gave up and say that I am not worthy, I am losing the treasure and be deceived. I pray and choose to repent and come back to you.
In the OT, it talked about intermarriage, the practice of the Levites and the observation of Sabbath. These were things that the people had failed to do or observed. How about us? No we are in the NT.
In the NT, Paul talked about woman covering their hair. How about us? No we are in the new age..
I believed God has a reason for doing so in each practice and item. In the OT, observe the sabbath - it is about the rest God intended for us and thus showed His great provision. Intermarriage has its problem (here I am talking about marrying spouse of different believe). That was clearly pointed out in the example of Solomon. The intend was for us to be reserved for His purpose, so that we can be singled minded in serving Him. I thus pray for Josef and Deborah that Jesus you will reserve for my children the Godly intended spouse for them, that least of all that they will be swayed away from you. Keep them for yourself. Giving - is the next intended important from God. We give because God has provided and will provides for us. Lastly in the NT, I believed that when Paul wrote about the Chorinthians church, about woman covering their hair - has to do more with the then social problem. I am not sure, but regardless, the key is God is above us all.
In alot of ways, I know I can never do all things right and I cannot practice in all ways the things the OT or the things the NT mentioned. I can only try to grasp the God intention. Follow the heart - even David choose to eat the unleaven bread when he was hungry. I pray that Jesus, make my heart be more and more like you. Yes I have failed you again and again, but to gave up and say that I am not worthy, I am losing the treasure and be deceived. I pray and choose to repent and come back to you.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
16 Aug 2007
16 Aug - Nehemiah 11:1-12:26; 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:2; Psalm 34:11-22; Proverbs 21:14-16
1Cor10:"31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. "
Paul who minsistered to both Jews and Gentile, faced with this problem. He used to be a Jew who percecute the followers of Christ, but when he realized that Christ is truely the promised saviour, he repented and he himself became a follower of Christ. The Jew don't like that and a separation was created. But Paul, being Jew and still have a heart for them. When he met Peter (another Jew) who choose a separate life style when he mingled with the Jew and the Gentile, Paul realized that should not be the way. Paul believed Christ came for all, to the jews and to the Gentiles. He also believed that the work he did for the Gentile, so that at least some Jew may got jealous and turned back to Christ.
So what is all this that I am trying to say. I first thank God for His grace, for His Jesus who came and died for all. In the OT, the Jews was separated, a chosen race of God. As you read the recent chapters of Exra and Nehemiah, they don't encourage inter-marriage and practice strictly the Law of Mosses. But when Chirst came, He became the sacrifice for all - Jews and Gentile. Is there now no different between Jew and Gentile? Paul explained yes, but the intend for all is salvation in Jesus.
Give thanks, for without thie Jesus, there will be no reconcilation and in this age of racial hatred, there is no way we are going to accept the Jewess God as our Lord. Jesus now gave us and shared the birthright as children of God, He provides and He gave us a destiny.
How personal we want to be with this God and Jesus depends on us now. There are still people who do not know Christ. Being Chirstian, we are sinners save by grace - go therefore , but do not think too 'highly' because we have Christ. Do and whatever we do, do it for the glory of God - so that least some may know Christ. "Even a child is know by his actions, whether his heart is pure and right".
1Cor10:"31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. "
Paul who minsistered to both Jews and Gentile, faced with this problem. He used to be a Jew who percecute the followers of Christ, but when he realized that Christ is truely the promised saviour, he repented and he himself became a follower of Christ. The Jew don't like that and a separation was created. But Paul, being Jew and still have a heart for them. When he met Peter (another Jew) who choose a separate life style when he mingled with the Jew and the Gentile, Paul realized that should not be the way. Paul believed Christ came for all, to the jews and to the Gentiles. He also believed that the work he did for the Gentile, so that at least some Jew may got jealous and turned back to Christ.
So what is all this that I am trying to say. I first thank God for His grace, for His Jesus who came and died for all. In the OT, the Jews was separated, a chosen race of God. As you read the recent chapters of Exra and Nehemiah, they don't encourage inter-marriage and practice strictly the Law of Mosses. But when Chirst came, He became the sacrifice for all - Jews and Gentile. Is there now no different between Jew and Gentile? Paul explained yes, but the intend for all is salvation in Jesus.
Give thanks, for without thie Jesus, there will be no reconcilation and in this age of racial hatred, there is no way we are going to accept the Jewess God as our Lord. Jesus now gave us and shared the birthright as children of God, He provides and He gave us a destiny.
How personal we want to be with this God and Jesus depends on us now. There are still people who do not know Christ. Being Chirstian, we are sinners save by grace - go therefore , but do not think too 'highly' because we have Christ. Do and whatever we do, do it for the glory of God - so that least some may know Christ. "Even a child is know by his actions, whether his heart is pure and right".
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
15 Aug 2007
15 Aug - Nehemiah 9:22-10:39; 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13; Psalm 34:1-10; Proverbs 21:13
Again Nehemiah brought back the history about the time in Egypt and how God leads them out and provided them. Chapter 9:26-31, as you read you should be able to picked up the 'boos'.
How many times must we keep failing God? We have a faithful God, slow to anger, but it does not meant that God always closes His eyes on us. He exile the people into captivity. Don't be that generation and don't belong to this group.
After the temple was rebuild, the wall was rebuild, the next was the heart - but it was never too late. I pray for such that I can always know the right way in God. Let my heart be right with God. Let my heart be filled with joy in God.
Again Nehemiah brought back the history about the time in Egypt and how God leads them out and provided them. Chapter 9:26-31, as you read you should be able to picked up the 'boos'.
How many times must we keep failing God? We have a faithful God, slow to anger, but it does not meant that God always closes His eyes on us. He exile the people into captivity. Don't be that generation and don't belong to this group.
After the temple was rebuild, the wall was rebuild, the next was the heart - but it was never too late. I pray for such that I can always know the right way in God. Let my heart be right with God. Let my heart be filled with joy in God.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
14 Aug 2007
14 Aug - Nehemiah 7:61-9:21; 1 Corinthians 9:1-18; Psalm 33:12-22; Proverbs 21:11-12
In the OT, the wall has been rebuilt. So what next? The temple that they rebuilt was the temple of Solomon - God dwelling place that David so keen on building it for God. Jesulaem represent the city of David - the symbol of God peace when David fianlly claimed the promise land that God promise to the Hebrews. These were now rebuilt. But the key was not only the physical - look at David intention when he intent to build the temple - its the heart. I pray that whatever I do, I do it undo God- for my God looks at the heart - let it be simple and let it be always right before you.
Ezra began a series of reading - how often do we read. It was hardly done so when they were in captivity. How about us? I pray that even as we are busy and are often caught up with our schedules, I will put you first, I will read your word. The bible is a book of God's message and promise of blessings, provision and destiny (hope) for us. Therefore it is right to seek God each day for He is the God of the word. Find Him. Lord, let me understand and grow in you each day as I read.
In the OT, Ezra and the people get into actions when they read the Law of Mosses - the rebuilding of the heart. It was followed by actions - the celebration of the feast of booths , Neh8:"17 And all the assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in the booths, for from the days of Jeshua the son of Nun to that day the people of Israel had not done so. And there was very great rejoicing. " It has been a long time, but it was never too late and there was much rejoicing. I pray for such joy that we can enjoy simple the presence of our God.
Chapter 9, spoke about a faithful God - a God who gives and provides and He is faithful in doing so - "21 Forty years you sustained them in the wilderness, and they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell." Tat was a long time and God is consistent in His provision. He gives so that as we experience His giving, our faith grows. Pastor shared a story about intead of healing directly a man, God provides him the medical fess so as to bring about healing. It is a journey. As we experience the faithfulness of God through a journey of His provision and giving, we learnt and grow in faith. We give because He first gave. In Genesis - when Issac asked Abraham who would provide the burnt offering - Abraham answer that God will provide for Himself - Jesus. I thank God for His provision. He has blessed me with talents, and resources - I pray that I will learnt to give for all things that I have belongs to Him.
In the NT, Paul wrote about giving up his rights as a pastor. He mentioned that in 1Chr 9:" 11 If we have sown spiritual things among you, is it too much if we reap material things from you? 12 If others share this rightful claim on you, do not we even more?" I pray that whatever we do, we do it unto God. Why bother about giving less when we felt that the pay we are receiving at not the correct amount.
In Psa , read the word "Blessed" with a loud, joyful sound. "12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!" Indeed, God bless Singapore.
Lastly, our provision comes from the Lord, our hope is in Him. We has a great great God. Thank you God for my Jesus.
In the OT, the wall has been rebuilt. So what next? The temple that they rebuilt was the temple of Solomon - God dwelling place that David so keen on building it for God. Jesulaem represent the city of David - the symbol of God peace when David fianlly claimed the promise land that God promise to the Hebrews. These were now rebuilt. But the key was not only the physical - look at David intention when he intent to build the temple - its the heart. I pray that whatever I do, I do it undo God- for my God looks at the heart - let it be simple and let it be always right before you.
Ezra began a series of reading - how often do we read. It was hardly done so when they were in captivity. How about us? I pray that even as we are busy and are often caught up with our schedules, I will put you first, I will read your word. The bible is a book of God's message and promise of blessings, provision and destiny (hope) for us. Therefore it is right to seek God each day for He is the God of the word. Find Him. Lord, let me understand and grow in you each day as I read.
In the OT, Ezra and the people get into actions when they read the Law of Mosses - the rebuilding of the heart. It was followed by actions - the celebration of the feast of booths , Neh8:"17 And all the assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in the booths, for from the days of Jeshua the son of Nun to that day the people of Israel had not done so. And there was very great rejoicing. " It has been a long time, but it was never too late and there was much rejoicing. I pray for such joy that we can enjoy simple the presence of our God.
Chapter 9, spoke about a faithful God - a God who gives and provides and He is faithful in doing so - "21 Forty years you sustained them in the wilderness, and they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell." Tat was a long time and God is consistent in His provision. He gives so that as we experience His giving, our faith grows. Pastor shared a story about intead of healing directly a man, God provides him the medical fess so as to bring about healing. It is a journey. As we experience the faithfulness of God through a journey of His provision and giving, we learnt and grow in faith. We give because He first gave. In Genesis - when Issac asked Abraham who would provide the burnt offering - Abraham answer that God will provide for Himself - Jesus. I thank God for His provision. He has blessed me with talents, and resources - I pray that I will learnt to give for all things that I have belongs to Him.
In the NT, Paul wrote about giving up his rights as a pastor. He mentioned that in 1Chr 9:" 11 If we have sown spiritual things among you, is it too much if we reap material things from you? 12 If others share this rightful claim on you, do not we even more?" I pray that whatever we do, we do it unto God. Why bother about giving less when we felt that the pay we are receiving at not the correct amount.
In Psa , read the word "Blessed" with a loud, joyful sound. "12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!" Indeed, God bless Singapore.
Lastly, our provision comes from the Lord, our hope is in Him. We has a great great God. Thank you God for my Jesus.
Monday, August 13, 2007
13 Aug 2007
13 Aug -Nehemiah 5:14-7:60; 1 Corinthians 8; Psalm 33:1-11; Proverbs 21:8-10
In the OT, again Nehemiah was threatened. This time he was threatened in two ways. He was summoned to the place where the people intended harm to him. He was 'conned' to enter the temple and thus sin against the Lord and as a results proved not worthy of the works in undertook.
But praise to God, and I pray in the same manner, Nehemiah knew the evil plots of man. How did he ever know? I pray for prudent and that I may not only know the plans of God, but know the plots of man who intend me harm. I prayed for wisdom and be able to distinguish between the very thin line and understand the intend of God.
I pray for Rachael, to be patient and look beyond herself but the intend of God.
In the OT, again Nehemiah was threatened. This time he was threatened in two ways. He was summoned to the place where the people intended harm to him. He was 'conned' to enter the temple and thus sin against the Lord and as a results proved not worthy of the works in undertook.
But praise to God, and I pray in the same manner, Nehemiah knew the evil plots of man. How did he ever know? I pray for prudent and that I may not only know the plans of God, but know the plots of man who intend me harm. I prayed for wisdom and be able to distinguish between the very thin line and understand the intend of God.
I pray for Rachael, to be patient and look beyond herself but the intend of God.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
12 Aug 2007
12 Aug - Nehemiah 3:15-5:13; 1 Corinthians 7:25-40; Psalm 32; Proverbs 21:5-7
In the OT, the people faced opposition, the first taunting from the enemies, the second threats from the enemies and the third thrife from the internal within the Hebrews.
Taking a closer look at the internal thrife, the builders and the repairers of the walls were told by their wifes to get back home - they were needed to tend the farm, their own household, wife and children. They were needed to settle bread on the table and other basic finanical issues. What is more setback than that.
What will you do, if the people you are leading are rebelling against you? How are you going to motivate them in such a case when the problem is dealing with the basics and the fundamental of finance and family? Nehemiah, in the most miraculous way, find that the problem lies within - an exploitation of the rich on the poor. I don't know how he did it, but I believe in all his wisdom and in what he did best - pray, just the way I believe in the same way, he prayed when he spoke to the king about his request to return to Judah.
I pray that I learn from the heartbeat of Nehemiah, the way he lead, the way he preservere facing all the problems. He was singled minded - rebuilding the wall and rebuilding the people.
In the OT, the people faced opposition, the first taunting from the enemies, the second threats from the enemies and the third thrife from the internal within the Hebrews.
Taking a closer look at the internal thrife, the builders and the repairers of the walls were told by their wifes to get back home - they were needed to tend the farm, their own household, wife and children. They were needed to settle bread on the table and other basic finanical issues. What is more setback than that.
What will you do, if the people you are leading are rebelling against you? How are you going to motivate them in such a case when the problem is dealing with the basics and the fundamental of finance and family? Nehemiah, in the most miraculous way, find that the problem lies within - an exploitation of the rich on the poor. I don't know how he did it, but I believe in all his wisdom and in what he did best - pray, just the way I believe in the same way, he prayed when he spoke to the king about his request to return to Judah.
I pray that I learn from the heartbeat of Nehemiah, the way he lead, the way he preservere facing all the problems. He was singled minded - rebuilding the wall and rebuilding the people.
11 Aug 2007
11 Aug - Nehemiah 1:1-3:14; 1 Corinthians 7:1-24; Psalm 31:19-24; Proverbs 21:4
Sorry, I did not blog. My sister came from America with her husband. My family picked them up from the airport and spend a day with them. They will be staying at my house for 2 weeks.
By nine, I was so tired that I slept.
Nevetheless I read the bible.
Sorry, I did not blog. My sister came from America with her husband. My family picked them up from the airport and spend a day with them. They will be staying at my house for 2 weeks.
By nine, I was so tired that I slept.
Nevetheless I read the bible.
Friday, August 10, 2007
10 Aug 2007
10 Aug - Ezra 10; 1 Corinthians 6; Psalm 31:9-18; Proverbs 21:3
In the OT, it talked about v3 "Therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all these wives and their children, "; v11 "Separate yourselves from the peoples of the land and from the foreign wives.”"; Lucky I am not a woman, so sad and like what the Chinese verse "ta ru leng gong" - put these woman into cold chambers, then marry Jewess wife.
If you read in these context and you literally decide to confess your sins and put away your foreign wifes the divorce rate will go up, too bad.
On the other hand, if you choose not to read the apply the words for words, who are our foreign wives? The NT today talked about sexual immorarity. In fact, an over induglence in anything is bad.
Lord, I pray, even as I look at what Ezra is doing, after 70 years, it is not the physical coming back, but a heart that repent. Search deep in my heart and help me contiune in process and progress, to remove the foreign objects (sins) in my heart.
In the OT, it talked about v3 "Therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all these wives and their children, "; v11 "Separate yourselves from the peoples of the land and from the foreign wives.”"; Lucky I am not a woman, so sad and like what the Chinese verse "ta ru leng gong" - put these woman into cold chambers, then marry Jewess wife.
If you read in these context and you literally decide to confess your sins and put away your foreign wifes the divorce rate will go up, too bad.
On the other hand, if you choose not to read the apply the words for words, who are our foreign wives? The NT today talked about sexual immorarity. In fact, an over induglence in anything is bad.
Lord, I pray, even as I look at what Ezra is doing, after 70 years, it is not the physical coming back, but a heart that repent. Search deep in my heart and help me contiune in process and progress, to remove the foreign objects (sins) in my heart.
9 Aug 2007
9 Aug - Ezra 8:21-9:15; 1 Corinthians 5; Psalm 31:1-8; Proverbs 21:1-2
Pro 21:2 "Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,but the Lord weighs the heart."
Indeed, nobody knows what is in your heart. I can say what I am, even so do what I should be, but the heart - only God knows. Deep inside.
In the OT, Ezra leads the people back to Jesusalem. What a journey it was going to be - a journey of danger, yet it was also a journey of great expectation.
Today, I spend nearly the whole day with my family with Max's family. Max happened to be the person who share Christ with me and bring me to Jesus. We talked, our children played together and the adults has a good worship session. We end the day at ECP. Well I pray for such occassion, that while the children occupied themselves, the adult does their own. Frankly, so far, I have not been able to find such settings in my current church. Well, Lord, I pray the you provide.
I spoke to Steven, who happened to be Max extended brother-in-law. He related about his life style as well as how he put God and family first before all things - and the Lord bless. Likewise, Max related to me about his brother, a talented design, artisit and a professional architect, who also put God and family first.
As I reflect and together with Ezra journey, nothing should comes first before God and family. They are the ones that last. Even as I intent to journey into new land, I pray for favour, for the Lord blessing and just as Ezra prayed, Ezra 8: 21 "“The hand of our God is for good on all who seek him, and the power of his wrath is against all who forsake him.” " Amen.
Pro 21:2 "Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,but the Lord weighs the heart."
Indeed, nobody knows what is in your heart. I can say what I am, even so do what I should be, but the heart - only God knows. Deep inside.
In the OT, Ezra leads the people back to Jesusalem. What a journey it was going to be - a journey of danger, yet it was also a journey of great expectation.
Today, I spend nearly the whole day with my family with Max's family. Max happened to be the person who share Christ with me and bring me to Jesus. We talked, our children played together and the adults has a good worship session. We end the day at ECP. Well I pray for such occassion, that while the children occupied themselves, the adult does their own. Frankly, so far, I have not been able to find such settings in my current church. Well, Lord, I pray the you provide.
I spoke to Steven, who happened to be Max extended brother-in-law. He related about his life style as well as how he put God and family first before all things - and the Lord bless. Likewise, Max related to me about his brother, a talented design, artisit and a professional architect, who also put God and family first.
As I reflect and together with Ezra journey, nothing should comes first before God and family. They are the ones that last. Even as I intent to journey into new land, I pray for favour, for the Lord blessing and just as Ezra prayed, Ezra 8: 21 "“The hand of our God is for good on all who seek him, and the power of his wrath is against all who forsake him.” " Amen.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
8 Aug 2007
8 Aug - Ezra 7:1-8:20; 1 Corinthians 4; Psalm 30; Proverbs 20:28-30
Psa 30: "You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;"
Are you joyful today? Or are we troubled by the stress and the worries? Rachael was sharing with me about time to spend with children, or to spend time in work, about the school culture and anout promotions. Yes I agreed that we are all caught up with decisions to make. I pray for Rachael, that God will be able to reveal the priorities to her, I pray that the spirit of envy will not surpass the spirit of thanksgiving. Lord, you know the best for her and I pray that you gave her understanding in the things you desire her to have and that will be the best.
Yes, for me I give thanks. I shared with Rachael that for the month of July that I fear not able to meet by profit target. It was coming to the last week and my July target was only a fraction. But in a surprise turn, I get my target of 300pips / lot/ month again. How about this month, I will put my trust in Jesus. I really do not know how the market moves, and therefore I have to put my decisions making all to you.
In the OT, in the earlier chapters, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel lead the people back to Jesusalem to rebuild the temple and the walls. Now in chapter 7, Ezra the son of Seraiah lead the people back.
Going back always has its big significant. On Sunday, Paster shared about a murderer that God consider him as a man after his own heart! David, of course is this man. It was because when Nathan pointed the sins to him, he REPENT and said "I have sin against the Lord". David knows how to go back and get back. Zerubbabel represent a kingly leadership, he was Jesus fore fathers. Jesus showed us the way. Ezra pointed us to going back to the words of God. I can imagine the poeple all hape up because of the return (after 70 years) to Jesulaem. That was a sign of God promise and God bless. Once again, they were out of captivity - free. It was then Ezra that lead another revival - the revival of the heart.
Lord, I pray, as you have lead me out of Ur, let me not go back to the old ways of practice. As you have given me your commandments, I pray that I be able to follow you each day.
Psa 30: "You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;"
Are you joyful today? Or are we troubled by the stress and the worries? Rachael was sharing with me about time to spend with children, or to spend time in work, about the school culture and anout promotions. Yes I agreed that we are all caught up with decisions to make. I pray for Rachael, that God will be able to reveal the priorities to her, I pray that the spirit of envy will not surpass the spirit of thanksgiving. Lord, you know the best for her and I pray that you gave her understanding in the things you desire her to have and that will be the best.
Yes, for me I give thanks. I shared with Rachael that for the month of July that I fear not able to meet by profit target. It was coming to the last week and my July target was only a fraction. But in a surprise turn, I get my target of 300pips / lot/ month again. How about this month, I will put my trust in Jesus. I really do not know how the market moves, and therefore I have to put my decisions making all to you.
In the OT, in the earlier chapters, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel lead the people back to Jesusalem to rebuild the temple and the walls. Now in chapter 7, Ezra the son of Seraiah lead the people back.
Going back always has its big significant. On Sunday, Paster shared about a murderer that God consider him as a man after his own heart! David, of course is this man. It was because when Nathan pointed the sins to him, he REPENT and said "I have sin against the Lord". David knows how to go back and get back. Zerubbabel represent a kingly leadership, he was Jesus fore fathers. Jesus showed us the way. Ezra pointed us to going back to the words of God. I can imagine the poeple all hape up because of the return (after 70 years) to Jesulaem. That was a sign of God promise and God bless. Once again, they were out of captivity - free. It was then Ezra that lead another revival - the revival of the heart.
Lord, I pray, as you have lead me out of Ur, let me not go back to the old ways of practice. As you have given me your commandments, I pray that I be able to follow you each day.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
7 Aug 2007
7 Aug - Ezra 5-6; 1 Corinthians 3:5-23; Psalm 29; Proverbs 20:26-27
Nothing seems to go smoothly when we start to do God's work. Like in the book of Ezra, opposition came when they are rebuilding the temple. But the events tooka turn and end up in great favour from Darius.
Ezra 6:"8 Moreover, I make a decree regarding what you shall do for these elders of the Jews for the rebuilding of this house of God. The cost is to be paid to these men in full and without delay from the royal revenue, the tribute of the province from Beyond the River. 9 And whatever is needed—bulls, rams, or sheep for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, or oil, as the priests at Jerusalem require—let that be given to them day by day without fail, "
Darius himself recognize that the god of the Hebrews is a God of heaven. How about us? Who is God?
I pondered back when God speaks and show himself through signs to me. I remembered how I laugh and cry at the same time when I stubbornly said I would not when God touch me. Who is then this God of Abraham, Isacc and Israel?
I remembered how the holy spirit moved when I shared the gospel in China. In Jesus parting message, He said he would gave us the gift - the Holy Spirit. Who is Jesus?
As I reflect back, God who choose to come in the form of a human -Jesus, cleanse all my sins. I was then searching for what will happen to me after death. And it was Jesus who cleanse me, so that I can come to the Father. "He who hears my words and believes Him who sent me, has eternal life".
I pray for myself, and my family that we can re-kindled the flame when we first come to know Christ. How Jesus has revealed to us, how God has made himself known to the gentiles, instead of just the God of Israel.
I pray that we can go also witness God favour and thus rememebered the greatenss and goodness of a God who loved us so much - who has bless my family.
Nothing seems to go smoothly when we start to do God's work. Like in the book of Ezra, opposition came when they are rebuilding the temple. But the events tooka turn and end up in great favour from Darius.
Ezra 6:"8 Moreover, I make a decree regarding what you shall do for these elders of the Jews for the rebuilding of this house of God. The cost is to be paid to these men in full and without delay from the royal revenue, the tribute of the province from Beyond the River. 9 And whatever is needed—bulls, rams, or sheep for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, or oil, as the priests at Jerusalem require—let that be given to them day by day without fail, "
Darius himself recognize that the god of the Hebrews is a God of heaven. How about us? Who is God?
I pondered back when God speaks and show himself through signs to me. I remembered how I laugh and cry at the same time when I stubbornly said I would not when God touch me. Who is then this God of Abraham, Isacc and Israel?
I remembered how the holy spirit moved when I shared the gospel in China. In Jesus parting message, He said he would gave us the gift - the Holy Spirit. Who is Jesus?
As I reflect back, God who choose to come in the form of a human -Jesus, cleanse all my sins. I was then searching for what will happen to me after death. And it was Jesus who cleanse me, so that I can come to the Father. "He who hears my words and believes Him who sent me, has eternal life".
I pray for myself, and my family that we can re-kindled the flame when we first come to know Christ. How Jesus has revealed to us, how God has made himself known to the gentiles, instead of just the God of Israel.
I pray that we can go also witness God favour and thus rememebered the greatenss and goodness of a God who loved us so much - who has bless my family.
Monday, August 06, 2007
6 Aug 2007
6 Aug - Ezra 3-4; 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4; Psalm 28; Proverbs 20:24-25
Ezra talks about the return of the people back to Jesusalem. The exact timing was 70years after exile. I shared yesterday after God giving us a destiny, and today it is not only the hope, but life. He has promised us His son, who is the way, the truth and the life.
Give thanks for that - that I can use my hands to type and to blog. He has already given us Jesus, the life. He has given us life to enjoy all things. What more can I ask.
The people who were exile longed to go back to Jesusalem - why? For an entire genration, the poeple should have been well settled down in Babylon. A place called home? National pride? Some of it yes, the Ezra 3:"old men who had seen the first house, wept with a loud voice when they saw the foundation of this house being laid,".
God desire to give us rest - our sabbath rest. A lot of us miss out this importance. When we rest, we stop work, it is then God who provides - isn't that wonderful. I do not need to work on weekend - and isn't that too wonderful to give thanks. Remembered the earlier readings from 2 Chr - "And God give peace (rest) throughout the land" and Psa23 said - I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Take yor time to rest.
Ezra talks about the return of the people back to Jesusalem. The exact timing was 70years after exile. I shared yesterday after God giving us a destiny, and today it is not only the hope, but life. He has promised us His son, who is the way, the truth and the life.
Give thanks for that - that I can use my hands to type and to blog. He has already given us Jesus, the life. He has given us life to enjoy all things. What more can I ask.
The people who were exile longed to go back to Jesusalem - why? For an entire genration, the poeple should have been well settled down in Babylon. A place called home? National pride? Some of it yes, the Ezra 3:"old men who had seen the first house, wept with a loud voice when they saw the foundation of this house being laid,".
God desire to give us rest - our sabbath rest. A lot of us miss out this importance. When we rest, we stop work, it is then God who provides - isn't that wonderful. I do not need to work on weekend - and isn't that too wonderful to give thanks. Remembered the earlier readings from 2 Chr - "And God give peace (rest) throughout the land" and Psa23 said - I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Take yor time to rest.
Sunday, August 05, 2007
5 Aug 2007
5 Aug - Ezra 1-2; 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 Psalm 27:7-14; Proverbs 20:22-23
It's a new begining. Finally, the king of Cyprus proclaim that the Jews can go back to Jerusalem. It's nice and imagining that "next year" will be the seventy years time frame, time to go back. How will you feel? I could imagining the happiness, but I cannot remember what God has done, only hearsay of the previous generation of why God has brought about the exile.
God so loved us, he give us a destiny. How do we view it? How many of us has a vision? Or are we simply live as God leads.. God gave the Isarelites the vision of the promise land, God gave them the return after 70years of exile, God gave us Jesus, God promise the return. What is then your destiny - don't just lives simply floating as God leads each day... Seek.
I thank God for giving me a vision - a vision in China, the place, the people and the purpose. Because of this vision, I pray that God will lead me and fuilfil the works leading to the vision. I am gearing towards financial independence - I do not how it will go this year and next year, I pray for favour. Even so, as we are planning a trip to China at the end of this year, I pray that you remind me, in particular of the passion.
Lord, let me be like David - a man after God's heart. He was a man not without sin, but he know how to come back to God. I thank God for loving me, so many times I have fall short of the glory of God. I pray for repentent - that I may come back to God. Indeed, as I plan to increase the capital for investment in the next one/two months, I pray for favour from the people I approach. I also pray for the success of the return on investment. I pray for the right decisions to make and I pray for wisdom. Like the kings who did right in God's eye, I will sek you before all major and minor battles.
It's a new begining. Finally, the king of Cyprus proclaim that the Jews can go back to Jerusalem. It's nice and imagining that "next year" will be the seventy years time frame, time to go back. How will you feel? I could imagining the happiness, but I cannot remember what God has done, only hearsay of the previous generation of why God has brought about the exile.
God so loved us, he give us a destiny. How do we view it? How many of us has a vision? Or are we simply live as God leads.. God gave the Isarelites the vision of the promise land, God gave them the return after 70years of exile, God gave us Jesus, God promise the return. What is then your destiny - don't just lives simply floating as God leads each day... Seek.
I thank God for giving me a vision - a vision in China, the place, the people and the purpose. Because of this vision, I pray that God will lead me and fuilfil the works leading to the vision. I am gearing towards financial independence - I do not how it will go this year and next year, I pray for favour. Even so, as we are planning a trip to China at the end of this year, I pray that you remind me, in particular of the passion.
Lord, let me be like David - a man after God's heart. He was a man not without sin, but he know how to come back to God. I thank God for loving me, so many times I have fall short of the glory of God. I pray for repentent - that I may come back to God. Indeed, as I plan to increase the capital for investment in the next one/two months, I pray for favour from the people I approach. I also pray for the success of the return on investment. I pray for the right decisions to make and I pray for wisdom. Like the kings who did right in God's eye, I will sek you before all major and minor battles.
4 Aug 2007
4 Aug - 2 Chronicles 35-36; 1 Corinthians 1:1-17; Psalm 27:1-6; Proverbs 20:20-21
2 Chr 35: "21 But he sent envoys to him, saying, “What have we to do with each other, king of Judah? I am not coming against you this day, but against the house with which I am at war. And God has commanded me to hurry. Cease opposing God, who is with me, lest he destroy you.” "
Who said that? - Neco king of Egypt. So how do you know that he is speaking the truth or not? Even if he had spoken the truth, would you not go to war with him for your people sake (because you are the king)? You can pause here for a thought.
The answer - because of ... whatever answer you gave - Josiah died in that battle.
I had a dream, I dreamt that I was crying out to the Lord. I looked back to the past years - I saw some of my colleagues wokring together, playing together. How I long for such days. But things have changed. How I wished that we can fight battle together again.
Lord, I pray, I may not know the words nor the thoughts that go through King Josiah minds, but I pray, that whatever action I took, is to fuilfil your perfect will. Yes I can choose to be careful and run away from the battle, or I can be like David, faced Goliath bravely.
2 Chr 35: "21 But he sent envoys to him, saying, “What have we to do with each other, king of Judah? I am not coming against you this day, but against the house with which I am at war. And God has commanded me to hurry. Cease opposing God, who is with me, lest he destroy you.” "
Who said that? - Neco king of Egypt. So how do you know that he is speaking the truth or not? Even if he had spoken the truth, would you not go to war with him for your people sake (because you are the king)? You can pause here for a thought.
The answer - because of ... whatever answer you gave - Josiah died in that battle.
I had a dream, I dreamt that I was crying out to the Lord. I looked back to the past years - I saw some of my colleagues wokring together, playing together. How I long for such days. But things have changed. How I wished that we can fight battle together again.
Lord, I pray, I may not know the words nor the thoughts that go through King Josiah minds, but I pray, that whatever action I took, is to fuilfil your perfect will. Yes I can choose to be careful and run away from the battle, or I can be like David, faced Goliath bravely.
Friday, August 03, 2007
A song for Jesus
wow rather tired now. listening to worship songs. read the bible but mind not working... cannot absorb.
just enjoying the presence of god without a word. so beautiful....the presence of god. The purity, the joy and the peace that is with Him.
Nothing compares to the promise that we have in Him. Hallelujah!
My song for Jesus
My heart overflows with love for you
You alone are my God
I worhsip you I live for you
You alone are my all
I adore you my Lord Jesus Christ
I give you all that I am
You have captured my heart
I am all yours now
Come and live through me
Jesus O Jesus
I love you deeply
Jesus O Jesus
I love you deeply.
a song for my lord jesus from his ever lamb lamb child rachael teo
i love you jesus
just enjoying the presence of god without a word. so beautiful....the presence of god. The purity, the joy and the peace that is with Him.
Nothing compares to the promise that we have in Him. Hallelujah!
My song for Jesus
My heart overflows with love for you
You alone are my God
I worhsip you I live for you
You alone are my all
I adore you my Lord Jesus Christ
I give you all that I am
You have captured my heart
I am all yours now
Come and live through me
Jesus O Jesus
I love you deeply
Jesus O Jesus
I love you deeply.
a song for my lord jesus from his ever lamb lamb child rachael teo
i love you jesus
3 Aug 2007
3 Aug - 2 Chronicles 33:14-34:33; Romans 16:8-27; Psalm 26; Proverbs 20:19
So many kings that has been mentioned in Chronicles. But when asked about the King who tore his clothes - Josiah. What so unique about him? It is quite unbelievable that a boy like him knows so much to do right with God. How about ask? Many of us, including myself has too many distraction. I pray that I can be like Josiah, know what is the right thing to do. Holy Spirit, please teach me.
As I spoke to Max, he mentioned about not having the spirit of envy and live day by day. Indeed, with contentment in Christ Jesus is of great gain. Like what Paul say, to live is for Christ. Jesus, I pray for favour.
Today, even as I start off the day, I was reminded to continue to pray for my family, Rachael, my children. Pausing, I pray for Josef and Deborah that they will learn like Josiah to know God at a young age. I pray for their life partner, that God will bless them with someone that love Jesus much too. I too pray for Rachael as she seek out priorities versus the desire and dreams she had. I know you are a God who bless and gives - how much more can we ask? Lastly for my father, God you soften his heart..
Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow. But to be able to live each day for the Lord, is already a gain. The hope we have in Christ should be the energy to propell us forward each day. Ask what is that install for us today that we live another contented day in Jesus. Yes, we have dreams - keep God in the picture and include God in our pursuit. Amen.
So many kings that has been mentioned in Chronicles. But when asked about the King who tore his clothes - Josiah. What so unique about him? It is quite unbelievable that a boy like him knows so much to do right with God. How about ask? Many of us, including myself has too many distraction. I pray that I can be like Josiah, know what is the right thing to do. Holy Spirit, please teach me.
As I spoke to Max, he mentioned about not having the spirit of envy and live day by day. Indeed, with contentment in Christ Jesus is of great gain. Like what Paul say, to live is for Christ. Jesus, I pray for favour.
Today, even as I start off the day, I was reminded to continue to pray for my family, Rachael, my children. Pausing, I pray for Josef and Deborah that they will learn like Josiah to know God at a young age. I pray for their life partner, that God will bless them with someone that love Jesus much too. I too pray for Rachael as she seek out priorities versus the desire and dreams she had. I know you are a God who bless and gives - how much more can we ask? Lastly for my father, God you soften his heart..
Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow. But to be able to live each day for the Lord, is already a gain. The hope we have in Christ should be the energy to propell us forward each day. Ask what is that install for us today that we live another contented day in Jesus. Yes, we have dreams - keep God in the picture and include God in our pursuit. Amen.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
2 Aug 2007
2 Aug - 2 Chronicles 32:1-33:13; Romans 15:23-16:7; Psalm 25:16-22; Proverbs 20:16-18
2 Chr 32: "8 With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God, to help us and to fight our battles.”
Remember what David said to Goliath? Yes indeed, we served a mighty God. They can come in the might of arm, but we have God. Learn how to depend not on the strong of hour chariots, sword, horses etc, but lean on the stregth of the Lord. Yes, let every decisions I made be from you. Indeed, let me learn that. 2 Chr 33: "And Hezekiah prospered in all his works."
Jesus, I pray that like king Hezekiah , he choose to obey you and not to follow the footsteps of the wrong ways. He destroyed all the idol worship and choose God. Jesus, I choose you - life. Therefore continue to rid myself of the old sinful past, just like King Hezekiah . As like King Hezekiah , I pray that whatever, I do Jesus you will prosper my works.
2 Chr 32: "8 With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God, to help us and to fight our battles.”
Remember what David said to Goliath? Yes indeed, we served a mighty God. They can come in the might of arm, but we have God. Learn how to depend not on the strong of hour chariots, sword, horses etc, but lean on the stregth of the Lord. Yes, let every decisions I made be from you. Indeed, let me learn that. 2 Chr 33: "And Hezekiah prospered in all his works."
Jesus, I pray that like king Hezekiah , he choose to obey you and not to follow the footsteps of the wrong ways. He destroyed all the idol worship and choose God. Jesus, I choose you - life. Therefore continue to rid myself of the old sinful past, just like King Hezekiah . As like King Hezekiah , I pray that whatever, I do Jesus you will prosper my works.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
1 Aug 2007
1 Aug - 2 Chronicles 30-31; Romans 15:1-22; Psalm 25:1-15; Proverbs 20:13-15
Let those that have breath praise God.
Romans 15: "12 And again Isaiah says,
“The root of Jesse will come,
even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;
in him will the Gentiles hope.”
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
Be filled with the joy of the Lord. Why should I be in constant slump, when I have a God who want to bless.
Look at two passage in today OT.
2Chr 30: "18 For a majority of the people, many of them from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet they ate the Passover otherwise than as prescribed. For Hezekiah had prayed for them, saying, “May the good Lord pardon everyone 19 who sets his heart to seek God, the Lord, the God of his fathers, even though not according to the sanctuary's rules of cleanness.” "
Our God is slow to anger - even though these people has forsake God, and failed to cleanse themselves, but God look at the heart - they came to Jesusalem - showed they still have a heart for God. Amen.
2 Chr 31:"9 And Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites about the heaps. 10 Azariah the chief priest, who was of the house of Zadok, answered him, “Since they began to bring the contributions into the house of the Lord, we have eaten and had enough and have plenty left, for the Lord has blessed his people, so that we have this large amount left.”"
Give and bless, just as the Lord has give and bless us. Don't just ask God for riches, I pray that indeed, first let, let me me right right God in the heart first. Amen.
Let those that have breath praise God.
Romans 15: "12 And again Isaiah says,
“The root of Jesse will come,
even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;
in him will the Gentiles hope.”
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
Be filled with the joy of the Lord. Why should I be in constant slump, when I have a God who want to bless.
Look at two passage in today OT.
2Chr 30: "18 For a majority of the people, many of them from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet they ate the Passover otherwise than as prescribed. For Hezekiah had prayed for them, saying, “May the good Lord pardon everyone 19 who sets his heart to seek God, the Lord, the God of his fathers, even though not according to the sanctuary's rules of cleanness.” "
Our God is slow to anger - even though these people has forsake God, and failed to cleanse themselves, but God look at the heart - they came to Jesusalem - showed they still have a heart for God. Amen.
2 Chr 31:"9 And Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites about the heaps. 10 Azariah the chief priest, who was of the house of Zadok, answered him, “Since they began to bring the contributions into the house of the Lord, we have eaten and had enough and have plenty left, for the Lord has blessed his people, so that we have this large amount left.”"
Give and bless, just as the Lord has give and bless us. Don't just ask God for riches, I pray that indeed, first let, let me me right right God in the heart first. Amen.
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