27 Nov - Daniel 4; 2 Peter 1; Psalm 119:97-112; Proverbs 28:17-18
The great king was humbled. King Nebuchadnezzar fell down on his knees to achknowlegded God! To me this was a great story. Have you pray and pray for someone and yet has no results? daniel in his believe in God, trust God and gain the trust of the king. He interpreted the dream for the king, BUT it was God who did the work of submitting King Nebuchadnezzar and eventually brought him down and up again. Amazing to read how King Nebuchadnezzar praise the Lord our God.
Therefore, it was not our strength nor our wisdom, like Daniel said, but it was the God. Give glory to Him, for our answered prayers was the work of our God.
I remembered I pray for rain and it rain, I pray for car park lot and it was given. The witness they bear is for and so that His glory, so that others may know and know that there is a God. A great God.
I pray that in your own ways, allow in the same way for my father to acknowlege you as his saviour. Such a proud king, you can brought down, how then is the stuborness of my father? I pray that you melt and soften his heart. Yield him and yield him so that he may know that and knowledge that you are God. Amen.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
20 Nov 2007
20 Nov - Ezekiel 40:28-41:26; James 4; Psalm 118:19-29; Proverbs 28:3-5
Psa 118:28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;you are my God; I will extol you.29 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;for his steadfast love endures forever!
Little children when they are frightened, they run back to their parent or their caregiver. We are like lamb, how often do we treat God as someone we trust or as just God. It is so nice to be in is presence. I am tired at times and really feel the need for a breakthrough, a breakout.
Lord I pray for the decisions, that whatever my move, you are my God. The only one I will trust, each day. The one that I will extol and give thanks. You are good and your love endures forever!
Psa 118:28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;you are my God; I will extol you.29 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;for his steadfast love endures forever!
Little children when they are frightened, they run back to their parent or their caregiver. We are like lamb, how often do we treat God as someone we trust or as just God. It is so nice to be in is presence. I am tired at times and really feel the need for a breakthrough, a breakout.
Lord I pray for the decisions, that whatever my move, you are my God. The only one I will trust, each day. The one that I will extol and give thanks. You are good and your love endures forever!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
18 Nov 2007
18 Nov - Ezekiel 37-38; James 1:19-2:17; Psalm 117; Proverbs 28:1
James talked about faith and work. I remembered the story about the thief handing besides Jesus asking Jesus to remember him. And Jesus said that today he will be with him in paradise. There was nothing he can do as he was hang on the cross. It was therefore his faith and his faith alone that brought salvation. There was no works he can do to gain salvation. So what works?
1:22 be doers of the word.
The first piece of actions is our speech. 1:19 be slow to speak and slow to anger and 1:21 compares these ill actions as filthiness and rampant wickedness. Watch them closely.
The second piece of actions is our actions - how we view others and how we show partiality.
God knows that we cannot be completely and without any wrong doings by obeying the laws. For by one wrong actions we became a transgressor of the law (2:11). Therefore we need mercy. Jesus is God mercy for us.
So by our believe in Jesus, is in the same way the thief have faith in Jesus, we have salvation. It is the mercy of God that we need not to go through judgement. Therefore in the same way do not judge. For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy (2:13).
How then to show mercy? - be a doers of the words. 2:1 show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord and 1:26 bridle your tongue.
The tongue has great influence, our failur to control it results in speech not desire to be spoken and our anger as a consequences of both speech and actions caused us to fall into transgressor of the law.
Remember me, Lord. I pray for peace in my household. I pray that you may release peace and remove anger, judgement from my household. I pray for mercy to be shown to my father that he may know you as his saviour.
I pray for myself, that since you have shown mercy by simple putting faith in you, now let me in return be the doers of your words, so that others may also expericence this mercy. Let me be slow to speak, slow to anger and show no partiality nor judgement of others. Let my actions display your mercy for in 2:13 - Mercy truimphs over judgement. Least that I may bring someone to you and not to stop them from knowing you. Amen.
James talked about faith and work. I remembered the story about the thief handing besides Jesus asking Jesus to remember him. And Jesus said that today he will be with him in paradise. There was nothing he can do as he was hang on the cross. It was therefore his faith and his faith alone that brought salvation. There was no works he can do to gain salvation. So what works?
1:22 be doers of the word.
The first piece of actions is our speech. 1:19 be slow to speak and slow to anger and 1:21 compares these ill actions as filthiness and rampant wickedness. Watch them closely.
The second piece of actions is our actions - how we view others and how we show partiality.
God knows that we cannot be completely and without any wrong doings by obeying the laws. For by one wrong actions we became a transgressor of the law (2:11). Therefore we need mercy. Jesus is God mercy for us.
So by our believe in Jesus, is in the same way the thief have faith in Jesus, we have salvation. It is the mercy of God that we need not to go through judgement. Therefore in the same way do not judge. For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy (2:13).
How then to show mercy? - be a doers of the words. 2:1 show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord and 1:26 bridle your tongue.
The tongue has great influence, our failur to control it results in speech not desire to be spoken and our anger as a consequences of both speech and actions caused us to fall into transgressor of the law.
Remember me, Lord. I pray for peace in my household. I pray that you may release peace and remove anger, judgement from my household. I pray for mercy to be shown to my father that he may know you as his saviour.
I pray for myself, that since you have shown mercy by simple putting faith in you, now let me in return be the doers of your words, so that others may also expericence this mercy. Let me be slow to speak, slow to anger and show no partiality nor judgement of others. Let my actions display your mercy for in 2:13 - Mercy truimphs over judgement. Least that I may bring someone to you and not to stop them from knowing you. Amen.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
17 Nov 2007
17 Nov - Ezekiel 35-36; James 1:1-18; Psalm 116; Proverbs 27:23-27
The subject mentioned in James is about our faith. How shaken will be our relationship with God despite bad time and in good times? In both situation, our faith in God will weaver.
But first why is the need to test our faith? God examines our heart - He knew us, so there is no need for Him to test us to check whether we can pass the faith test. On the contrary, it is God who permits these test, for by going through, we check our balance, we check our stability and we deepen our relationship with God. I am talking about both good and bad times. For in good time we forget God and in bad time, we blame God. v2 says - Count it all joy and v4 answer why the need for such test - that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
In time of testing and trial - remember God is the answer, the given solution. v5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach. Yes indeed, some of us will try to go through bad times with our strength and should a solution be found - tends to forget that it is God. Similar, during good times, we forget that it is the blessings of God and tends to 'enjoy' life without a need for God.
like a flower of the grass [5] he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits. Therefore James said - let not only the rich, but the lowly.
James 1: 13-15 mentioned about temptation by God - under trial of or faith (especially during bad times) - we tend to put blame that God is tempting us.
Like wise in v16-17, James mentioned about good gifts tht comes from God (especially during good times) we tend to forget that these are from God.
Finally..
12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life
The subject mentioned in James is about our faith. How shaken will be our relationship with God despite bad time and in good times? In both situation, our faith in God will weaver.
But first why is the need to test our faith? God examines our heart - He knew us, so there is no need for Him to test us to check whether we can pass the faith test. On the contrary, it is God who permits these test, for by going through, we check our balance, we check our stability and we deepen our relationship with God. I am talking about both good and bad times. For in good time we forget God and in bad time, we blame God. v2 says - Count it all joy and v4 answer why the need for such test - that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
In time of testing and trial - remember God is the answer, the given solution. v5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach. Yes indeed, some of us will try to go through bad times with our strength and should a solution be found - tends to forget that it is God. Similar, during good times, we forget that it is the blessings of God and tends to 'enjoy' life without a need for God.
like a flower of the grass [5] he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits. Therefore James said - let not only the rich, but the lowly.
James 1: 13-15 mentioned about temptation by God - under trial of or faith (especially during bad times) - we tend to put blame that God is tempting us.
Like wise in v16-17, James mentioned about good gifts tht comes from God (especially during good times) we tend to forget that these are from God.
Finally..
12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
14 Nov 2007
14 Nov - Ezekiel 29-30; Hebrews 11:32-12:13; Psalm 112; Proverbs 27:17
Heb 11 talks about faith.
What then is faith? The hope in things not seen (v1). Is it then a belief? No. Our faith is put in the object of Faith. That is the hope in the object of faith. It cannot be a blank belief or a hope in nothing. The basis of our hope is place or "gambled" based on certain object we believe, in that object will bring about the fulfilment of the things we hope in.
Heb 12: 1 "Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith". All that was said about the people and their faith, was in the hope and believe and through the promises of God, even though some did not receive what was promised (11:39)
What then is the application and practical way in excersing our faith? It is for discipline that you have to endure. (12:7). Discipline, the strict order and process through which one become better. Likewise, our faith grow through a process of discipline. That is as we are tested in various situation, do not grow weary, continue to place hope in the author of our faith - Jesus. As we do so, faith grow.
12:12 12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.
What faith does is in v12, it strengthen us, it make straight our paths and healed us. Why? Jesus is the answer again. The perfector of our faith. Jesus endured through the process of discipline and overcome sins. So in the same way, we can put our faith in Jesus, whom we know we can go through toughness.
Stop being negative, weak or give up. Put faith in Jesus, the hope in things that God promises us.
Heb 11 talks about faith.
What then is faith? The hope in things not seen (v1). Is it then a belief? No. Our faith is put in the object of Faith. That is the hope in the object of faith. It cannot be a blank belief or a hope in nothing. The basis of our hope is place or "gambled" based on certain object we believe, in that object will bring about the fulfilment of the things we hope in.
Heb 12: 1 "Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith". All that was said about the people and their faith, was in the hope and believe and through the promises of God, even though some did not receive what was promised (11:39)
What then is the application and practical way in excersing our faith? It is for discipline that you have to endure. (12:7). Discipline, the strict order and process through which one become better. Likewise, our faith grow through a process of discipline. That is as we are tested in various situation, do not grow weary, continue to place hope in the author of our faith - Jesus. As we do so, faith grow.
12:12 12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.
What faith does is in v12, it strengthen us, it make straight our paths and healed us. Why? Jesus is the answer again. The perfector of our faith. Jesus endured through the process of discipline and overcome sins. So in the same way, we can put our faith in Jesus, whom we know we can go through toughness.
Stop being negative, weak or give up. Put faith in Jesus, the hope in things that God promises us.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
13 Nov 2007
13 Nov - Ezekiel 27-28; Hebrews 11:17-31; Psalm 111; Proverbs 27:15-16
Psa 111
v1 Praise the Lord
v10 His praise endures forever
But v10 preceeds by the famous verse "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;all those who practice it have a good understanding"
So why praise a Lord that you fear? Of course, because of wisdom? What then has fearing the Lord do with wisdom?
How can he who has not begun correctly, finish correctly? Whoever started out on a wrong path from the beginning must turn back and must take-up the correct beginning, i.e., he must tread with his feet on the correct path. He who does not have the fear of God cannot have the love for God. What are we talking about? He who has no fear of God has no faith in God.
What so fearful about God? Not fear but awed by the works He does and did.
v2 Great are the works
The Expression of Priase
Psa 111: exclaimed the thanks giving, the praise for God. It was expressed with the whole heart, in the company of the upright and in the congregation.
The Description for the reasons of praise
v2 to v3 decribes the reasons for priase for thanksgiving.
Why we need to praise Him
v4-6 The works He did was for us - gracious and merciful, He provides, He gives them the inheritence.
The God of praise
v7-9 describes the God and His work
The works of his hands are faithful and just.. trustworthy.. upright, forever..
In summary, great and splendid are the works of God. These wonderous work is shown to us, though His provisions and His covenant. His works are faithful and just. Therefore praise Him and give thanks. Lastly, be awed by God for all He did for us (v9, Holy and awesome is His name), put faith in God and therefore fear Him (v5 He provides food for those who fear Him).
Psa 111
v1 Praise the Lord
v10 His praise endures forever
But v10 preceeds by the famous verse "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;all those who practice it have a good understanding"
So why praise a Lord that you fear? Of course, because of wisdom? What then has fearing the Lord do with wisdom?
How can he who has not begun correctly, finish correctly? Whoever started out on a wrong path from the beginning must turn back and must take-up the correct beginning, i.e., he must tread with his feet on the correct path. He who does not have the fear of God cannot have the love for God. What are we talking about? He who has no fear of God has no faith in God.
What so fearful about God? Not fear but awed by the works He does and did.
v2 Great are the works
The Expression of Priase
Psa 111: exclaimed the thanks giving, the praise for God. It was expressed with the whole heart, in the company of the upright and in the congregation.
The Description for the reasons of praise
v2 to v3 decribes the reasons for priase for thanksgiving.
Why we need to praise Him
v4-6 The works He did was for us - gracious and merciful, He provides, He gives them the inheritence.
The God of praise
v7-9 describes the God and His work
The works of his hands are faithful and just.. trustworthy.. upright, forever..
In summary, great and splendid are the works of God. These wonderous work is shown to us, though His provisions and His covenant. His works are faithful and just. Therefore praise Him and give thanks. Lastly, be awed by God for all He did for us (v9, Holy and awesome is His name), put faith in God and therefore fear Him (v5 He provides food for those who fear Him).
Monday, November 12, 2007
12 Nov 2007
12 Nov - Ezekiel 24-26; Hebrews 11:1-16; Psalm 110; Proverbs 27:14
Heb talked about faith. Two important principles.
1. 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
2. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
God - the alpha and the beginings. It is the faith that we have we understand that the universe was created by the word of God. That is a full stop and no more argument of who created God. He is the ALPHA! Nothing comes before alpha.
Principle one points to the promises of God. He is the author of faith. He bless us with promises and with great assurance of a salvation plan in Jesus. Have we reached there yet - no. It is not possible to be there yet and therefore we need faith, the assurance that we will get there. Jesus said - believe Him who sent me. Just believe.
But what make us trust in this God. God is the omega. The end. He knew the end. Finish well in Him. That is why he called us to put the hope in Him. We have not reached the end, but He knew the end - therefore faith called us to put hope and be convicted for God will and promise the good end for us.
How can we gain this faith? Principle 2. "for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him."
We have believe - that is already the first step. Faith grew as we draw near to God. As we draw near, we believe, we receive as we seek and that is how our faith grew. Heb talked about the examples. Abraham was called - believe and God bless. He saw that God began to fulfil His promise through Issac and faith grew, though he died without having seen his decendants as numberous as the sand.
Believe - hope and trust, faith grows!
Heb talked about faith. Two important principles.
1. 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
2. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
God - the alpha and the beginings. It is the faith that we have we understand that the universe was created by the word of God. That is a full stop and no more argument of who created God. He is the ALPHA! Nothing comes before alpha.
Principle one points to the promises of God. He is the author of faith. He bless us with promises and with great assurance of a salvation plan in Jesus. Have we reached there yet - no. It is not possible to be there yet and therefore we need faith, the assurance that we will get there. Jesus said - believe Him who sent me. Just believe.
But what make us trust in this God. God is the omega. The end. He knew the end. Finish well in Him. That is why he called us to put the hope in Him. We have not reached the end, but He knew the end - therefore faith called us to put hope and be convicted for God will and promise the good end for us.
How can we gain this faith? Principle 2. "for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him."
We have believe - that is already the first step. Faith grew as we draw near to God. As we draw near, we believe, we receive as we seek and that is how our faith grew. Heb talked about the examples. Abraham was called - believe and God bless. He saw that God began to fulfil His promise through Issac and faith grew, though he died without having seen his decendants as numberous as the sand.
Believe - hope and trust, faith grows!
Monday, November 05, 2007
5 Nov 2007
5 Nov - Ezekiel 12:1-14:11; Hebrews 7:1-17; Psalm 105:37-45; Proverbs 27:3
A lot of repeated "may know that I am the Lord"
Why is it so important for the Lord to have His people know that He is God? To an extend, He came with destruction to humble the people and destroy the evil in them, so that the renmants may know that He is God? 12:16 But I will let a few of them escape from the sword, from famine and pestilence, that they may declare all their abominations among the nations where they go, and may know that I am the Lord.”
Choose, yes as Gentile we have a choice. We are not chosen to be His people, so we need not to go through such destruction as mentioned in Ezekiel.
What then do we choose to live our life and it will be one that is filled with lust, pride and power. Good for some, but utlimately, an emptiness. A purpose driven life is because of a driven purpose we have in Jesus.
Because of His love and God great intention, He brought about these destruction. Do we then want to be part of His great intention? Choose.
I pray that pride, money and lust will not filled me. The success that I have in forex is because of God. The wealth that I created is because of His blessings. Therefore, that not my heart be proud that I forget the Lord, my God.
I pray that I will too treasure what I have now - my family and this include my father, to whom I pray for his salvation.
A lot of repeated "may know that I am the Lord"
Why is it so important for the Lord to have His people know that He is God? To an extend, He came with destruction to humble the people and destroy the evil in them, so that the renmants may know that He is God? 12:16 But I will let a few of them escape from the sword, from famine and pestilence, that they may declare all their abominations among the nations where they go, and may know that I am the Lord.”
Choose, yes as Gentile we have a choice. We are not chosen to be His people, so we need not to go through such destruction as mentioned in Ezekiel.
What then do we choose to live our life and it will be one that is filled with lust, pride and power. Good for some, but utlimately, an emptiness. A purpose driven life is because of a driven purpose we have in Jesus.
Because of His love and God great intention, He brought about these destruction. Do we then want to be part of His great intention? Choose.
I pray that pride, money and lust will not filled me. The success that I have in forex is because of God. The wealth that I created is because of His blessings. Therefore, that not my heart be proud that I forget the Lord, my God.
I pray that I will too treasure what I have now - my family and this include my father, to whom I pray for his salvation.
Friday, November 02, 2007
2 Nov 2007
2 Nov - Heb 4:1-16
Rest is the key message. Why is rest so important that as part of the 10 commandments, God ask us to observe the Sabbath?
People talk about early retirement, about how stressful in their work and hope to get out of it. Most people work because they need to work and failed to enjoy the work. They long for a break, a rest.
Heb 4:11 “Let us therefore strive to enter that rest”
God promised Mosses that rest – enter the Promise land – a land filled with milk and honey, but Heb 3:18 “that they would not enter his rest .. because of disobedience and v19 “that they were unable to enter because of unbelief”
Do we not want that rest? Most do want rest but unless you don’t care and don’t want that rest. I pray for my earthly father. Yes he has worked hard, he saved and raised up 3 children singled handled after my mother passed away when I was 14. It has been more than 2 decades. He has retired, but and sadden to say, he has no rest – he suffered a heart attack and a stroke and need a by-pass. Yes no further relapses, but still not rest. He walked with a limp and now has cancer. Its so sad – no rest.
All of us desire and dreams of the day when work is a pleasure or at least not a stressful one. That is work when we want to and not because we have to. Is that rest? NO, the real rest come in believe and obedience. My father case is an example.
The real rest comes through Jesus. Read Heb 4:12-16. In many way we will fail God in disobedience, that same sort disobedience (Heb 4:11) that render Mosses and his people the failure to enter into rest.
Because the word of God (Heb 4:12) and since we have a great high priest (Heb 4:14), Jesus, let us then with confidence (Heb 4:16), and that is believe (believe in Jesus –He is that High priest) and in obedience to the words, draw near to the throne of grace that we may receive grace and mercy to help in time of need.
We cannot escape natural disasters, illness and others “misfortunes” and that is the reason we need Jesus. I him we will find that rest. Solomon in his wisdom said in proverbs – add years of peace to your life. More years to life is not a blessing, for without peace, that is suffering.
Yes, we work and we dreamt of retirement. Good. The real rest than come in how we are entering into that retirement. Retirement is not an end to work and work is not all bad. Entering the promise land, does not means an end to work. That unless we act in obedience and in believe, we cannot enter that rest. Joshua did enter the land, not still no rest.
Therefore, I pray that the real act is not about stopping work and retire in peace, but the process of everyday and every week, be able to enter into rest in Christ Jesus.
Physically, mentally and spiritually, let us take our rest and it is a desire from God for us to have that rest.
Rest is the key message. Why is rest so important that as part of the 10 commandments, God ask us to observe the Sabbath?
People talk about early retirement, about how stressful in their work and hope to get out of it. Most people work because they need to work and failed to enjoy the work. They long for a break, a rest.
Heb 4:11 “Let us therefore strive to enter that rest”
God promised Mosses that rest – enter the Promise land – a land filled with milk and honey, but Heb 3:18 “that they would not enter his rest .. because of disobedience and v19 “that they were unable to enter because of unbelief”
Do we not want that rest? Most do want rest but unless you don’t care and don’t want that rest. I pray for my earthly father. Yes he has worked hard, he saved and raised up 3 children singled handled after my mother passed away when I was 14. It has been more than 2 decades. He has retired, but and sadden to say, he has no rest – he suffered a heart attack and a stroke and need a by-pass. Yes no further relapses, but still not rest. He walked with a limp and now has cancer. Its so sad – no rest.
All of us desire and dreams of the day when work is a pleasure or at least not a stressful one. That is work when we want to and not because we have to. Is that rest? NO, the real rest come in believe and obedience. My father case is an example.
The real rest comes through Jesus. Read Heb 4:12-16. In many way we will fail God in disobedience, that same sort disobedience (Heb 4:11) that render Mosses and his people the failure to enter into rest.
Because the word of God (Heb 4:12) and since we have a great high priest (Heb 4:14), Jesus, let us then with confidence (Heb 4:16), and that is believe (believe in Jesus –He is that High priest) and in obedience to the words, draw near to the throne of grace that we may receive grace and mercy to help in time of need.
We cannot escape natural disasters, illness and others “misfortunes” and that is the reason we need Jesus. I him we will find that rest. Solomon in his wisdom said in proverbs – add years of peace to your life. More years to life is not a blessing, for without peace, that is suffering.
Yes, we work and we dreamt of retirement. Good. The real rest than come in how we are entering into that retirement. Retirement is not an end to work and work is not all bad. Entering the promise land, does not means an end to work. That unless we act in obedience and in believe, we cannot enter that rest. Joshua did enter the land, not still no rest.
Therefore, I pray that the real act is not about stopping work and retire in peace, but the process of everyday and every week, be able to enter into rest in Christ Jesus.
Physically, mentally and spiritually, let us take our rest and it is a desire from God for us to have that rest.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
1 Nov 2007
Eze 1:1-3:15; Heb 3:1-19
Both the OT and NT spoke about the stubbornness of the heart.
Ezekiel began with a description of the spirit of God. They are full of glory, though made up of 4 creatures, they moved in synchronization and in unity in direction.
The heart of man – is always for himself. Ezekiel described the Israelites as someone who has a iron forehead – hard for anything (God’s word) to penetrate – stubborn. Eze 2:8 Hear what I say to you. Be not rebellious like that rebellious house.
Ask then about ourselves – the pride and confidence in ourselves points us away from God. I pray that God will continue to take the center stage of my life. Indeed, let not the dependency on what I know, but what is right in God. I pray for an intimate relationship with Him and pray that this relationship will grow. The words speak, but I have not act – pure disobedience!
Heb 3:8 “Today if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in rebellion”
Yes, I have a request to God – should I move out next year. I know God will bring me out (like Egypt) but will I die in the wilderness in disobedience? Therefore, I pray that during this time, I will learn about obedience, putting your voice and your words seriously, least that I choose to believe in my own strength and rebel against you and forget about your blessings. Then judgment will come and that will see my fall. Let me therefore learn and not to willfully act in any disobedience.
Both the OT and NT spoke about the stubbornness of the heart.
Ezekiel began with a description of the spirit of God. They are full of glory, though made up of 4 creatures, they moved in synchronization and in unity in direction.
The heart of man – is always for himself. Ezekiel described the Israelites as someone who has a iron forehead – hard for anything (God’s word) to penetrate – stubborn. Eze 2:8 Hear what I say to you. Be not rebellious like that rebellious house.
Ask then about ourselves – the pride and confidence in ourselves points us away from God. I pray that God will continue to take the center stage of my life. Indeed, let not the dependency on what I know, but what is right in God. I pray for an intimate relationship with Him and pray that this relationship will grow. The words speak, but I have not act – pure disobedience!
Heb 3:8 “Today if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in rebellion”
Yes, I have a request to God – should I move out next year. I know God will bring me out (like Egypt) but will I die in the wilderness in disobedience? Therefore, I pray that during this time, I will learn about obedience, putting your voice and your words seriously, least that I choose to believe in my own strength and rebel against you and forget about your blessings. Then judgment will come and that will see my fall. Let me therefore learn and not to willfully act in any disobedience.
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