John 17:20-26 Jesus pray for the believers.
The world know Jesus by face and the things He did. the believers are those who know Jesus by His word or messages. They see the glory of God. The gap between the world and the believers is Unity,
The world see Jesus, but did not see the glory of God or the love of God. We see Jesus not physically, but know Him through the words and believe. The Gap which separate the world from becoming believers is love.
The believers can showed this love through Unity.
To sum up Unity in love for the Glory of God to be seen.
It therefore began with the transformation of us through the words and the actions of being united in love.
Friday, May 30, 2008
29 May 2008
Walk by faith and not by sight.
John 17:1-19
Surrender the VIP in my life.
Replace your dependent on waelth, knowledge and experience by His words v8 and 14
Replace your immediate family with the world v11
Replace your vision with His works v2
Beside surrender it is also about revival.
Revival in the Individual
Revival in the Immediate family
Revival in the Insitution
Revival through
Psalm 1:
Mediate on the words v2
Check your heart and growth v3
Check you way v1
John 17:1-19
Surrender the VIP in my life.
Replace your dependent on waelth, knowledge and experience by His words v8 and 14
Replace your immediate family with the world v11
Replace your vision with His works v2
Beside surrender it is also about revival.
Revival in the Individual
Revival in the Immediate family
Revival in the Insitution
Revival through
Psalm 1:
Mediate on the words v2
Check your heart and growth v3
Check you way v1
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
28 May 2008
2 Sam 13:12 She answered him, “No, my brother, do not violate [1] me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this outrageous thing. 13 As for me, where could I carry my shame? And as for you, you would be as one of the outrageous fools in Israel.
This above passage set the background of the story.
It is about logic and feeling.
The feeling overwhelm Amnon (one of David's son) that he violate Tamar. Tamar's brother Absalom being logical later killed Amnon.
The strugle for a decision that is based either on logic and what is based on feeling is always presence. Some like me uses more logic.
What is the Lord teaching me here? A number of time is not about logic or about feeling. It is about a decision based on the word of God. It is not only about right or wrong, but also what is wise of unwise. David has a chance and a choice to kill Saul, but did not do so because he refused to kill somone whom God has anointed.
Decision is also not about good or bad, but also based on strong or weak and true or false. Jesus will choose to be at the well where He met the Samaritan woman under the strong noon day, instead of being in a sheltered cool nearby town. No logic, not wise, but it is good (because PDA), strong.
I pray and surrender my struggle between logic and feelings. Give me more than just logic and let the decision I made based on what is best not only for myself, the people around me as well as the organization. A personal sacrifice would be better for the people and the organzation at times. It is not all about me, but it is about the Lord Jesus.
This above passage set the background of the story.
It is about logic and feeling.
The feeling overwhelm Amnon (one of David's son) that he violate Tamar. Tamar's brother Absalom being logical later killed Amnon.
The strugle for a decision that is based either on logic and what is based on feeling is always presence. Some like me uses more logic.
What is the Lord teaching me here? A number of time is not about logic or about feeling. It is about a decision based on the word of God. It is not only about right or wrong, but also what is wise of unwise. David has a chance and a choice to kill Saul, but did not do so because he refused to kill somone whom God has anointed.
Decision is also not about good or bad, but also based on strong or weak and true or false. Jesus will choose to be at the well where He met the Samaritan woman under the strong noon day, instead of being in a sheltered cool nearby town. No logic, not wise, but it is good (because PDA), strong.
I pray and surrender my struggle between logic and feelings. Give me more than just logic and let the decision I made based on what is best not only for myself, the people around me as well as the organization. A personal sacrifice would be better for the people and the organzation at times. It is not all about me, but it is about the Lord Jesus.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
27 May 2008
Ask and you will receive and your joy will be make complete.
The key is ask and joy.
The part that Jesus is giving is the Holy Spirit. He has ask us to exchange the burden for his joy. He has done eveything and wanted us to follow. He will leave us hopeless, but with the helper. So that the joy will be given and that joy will be made compete.
I surrender the part of money - that I want to know that the Lord will provide. I pray that I will be generous in giving and that whatever I need I know that I can trust the Lord. I pray that I will not tag a price for everything I do, because Lord you have paid everything in full.
Today, use me and allow me to be a vessel to you. I pray in accordance to your will, that you will lead to to opportunity to share my life in Christ with someone.
Lord you heard Rachael prayer. Lord I know you will provide. I sense the anger, and I pray that this will be a teaching moment. Let us not be God and you be the Lord. Let judgement come from you and in the similar way - grace and mercy.
Thank you for keeping my family safe.
The key is ask and joy.
The part that Jesus is giving is the Holy Spirit. He has ask us to exchange the burden for his joy. He has done eveything and wanted us to follow. He will leave us hopeless, but with the helper. So that the joy will be given and that joy will be made compete.
I surrender the part of money - that I want to know that the Lord will provide. I pray that I will be generous in giving and that whatever I need I know that I can trust the Lord. I pray that I will not tag a price for everything I do, because Lord you have paid everything in full.
Today, use me and allow me to be a vessel to you. I pray in accordance to your will, that you will lead to to opportunity to share my life in Christ with someone.
Lord you heard Rachael prayer. Lord I know you will provide. I sense the anger, and I pray that this will be a teaching moment. Let us not be God and you be the Lord. Let judgement come from you and in the similar way - grace and mercy.
Thank you for keeping my family safe.
Monday, May 26, 2008
26 May 2008
Prov 16:1 The plans of the heart belong to man,but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,but the Lord weighs the spirit.3 Commit your work to the Lord,and your plans will be established.
Lord teach me as I surrender all MY visions and all MY plans to you. It is not about ME, but in this process, what you want to teach me. In each step and in each involvement that I took, what is that you want to teach me.
John 15 talks about Jesus as the vine, God as the vinedresser and we as the branch. Abide in me (Jesus) and you will bear much fruit. I take this promise that as I continue to abide in Jesus, I will bear the fruit that glorify the father.
I live a life that I choose how to live it. I can pursuit all the things of the world and boast my status, my material wealth, my ego, etc, but I choose one that I know that the Lord has bless me in abundance. Whatever I have are not mine and they were blessings from God. In such a way I want to live a live knowing the blessings of God and live in thanks giving.
Two improtant words was given to me: surrender and abundance.
Lord I pray and lift today to you. Teach me and mould me. Continue to work deeply in me and I ask that I will teasure teaching moments to abide myself in the vine.
John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
It is therefore not that I want to bear fruit that I choose to abide in you. Therefore, simply the surrender and knowing that without the branch I am nobody, and therefore whatever I have is the result of abiding to the vine.
I pray for Rachael. She has began a journey and I pray that you will walk with her. Let her continue to abide in you. Thank you that you have bless her with the necessary assignment as well as time for you, for herself and the family. Lead her and change her to the person you want her to be. Bring her to the honour seat.
I pray for my marriage. Keep it and bless it that others may see the two of us as one.
Dwell in my family God and I pray for your presence and yor protection on my family. Keep them from harm and from any accidents.
As for my father, continue to soften his heart. Yes, we may have tasted Jesus and know who God is, he does not. He ony see God and the goodness of Jesus through us. I pray that in this process, change us that we may examplify Jesus and allow him a change of heart.
Lord teach me as I surrender all MY visions and all MY plans to you. It is not about ME, but in this process, what you want to teach me. In each step and in each involvement that I took, what is that you want to teach me.
John 15 talks about Jesus as the vine, God as the vinedresser and we as the branch. Abide in me (Jesus) and you will bear much fruit. I take this promise that as I continue to abide in Jesus, I will bear the fruit that glorify the father.
I live a life that I choose how to live it. I can pursuit all the things of the world and boast my status, my material wealth, my ego, etc, but I choose one that I know that the Lord has bless me in abundance. Whatever I have are not mine and they were blessings from God. In such a way I want to live a live knowing the blessings of God and live in thanks giving.
Two improtant words was given to me: surrender and abundance.
Lord I pray and lift today to you. Teach me and mould me. Continue to work deeply in me and I ask that I will teasure teaching moments to abide myself in the vine.
John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
It is therefore not that I want to bear fruit that I choose to abide in you. Therefore, simply the surrender and knowing that without the branch I am nobody, and therefore whatever I have is the result of abiding to the vine.
I pray for Rachael. She has began a journey and I pray that you will walk with her. Let her continue to abide in you. Thank you that you have bless her with the necessary assignment as well as time for you, for herself and the family. Lead her and change her to the person you want her to be. Bring her to the honour seat.
I pray for my marriage. Keep it and bless it that others may see the two of us as one.
Dwell in my family God and I pray for your presence and yor protection on my family. Keep them from harm and from any accidents.
As for my father, continue to soften his heart. Yes, we may have tasted Jesus and know who God is, he does not. He ony see God and the goodness of Jesus through us. I pray that in this process, change us that we may examplify Jesus and allow him a change of heart.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
25 May 2008
What we have is because God has poured what His abundance on us. I can be here in Yunnan because God has provided the finance. I need not to worry about my family because God will be with them.
God gave peace to David all around the Israel. David has not forgotten God. And in his heart he wanted to build a house for the Lord. David heart is about God. Throughout the generation nobody asked about or talk about building the temple. David was the first one. David saw the goodness of God and how much God has blessed him and the promises of God extended from him to his future generations.
I don't deserve all these, but God has first given. I pray that this will continue to be my attitute. A mode of surrender all that I have to Him. A mode to recognise that all that I have belong to you. The vision that I have is not mine, but let not the vision cover my eyes and failed to see Jesus.
Lord I want to allow you to work in my life. Yes I will continue to toil, but in whatever I do, like David who first inquire of you. The success that follows beolongs to you and not me, so that I can say that it is you and not me.
Lord you lead, not by my effort will I work on the vision. I gave it up, not because I do not know how to go about it, but it should not be I in the first place. Let instead, my family and I be sensitive to you and your heeding, for faith is spelled obey. You will step by step guide y family foot steps.
The talents and the time and the resources are yours. Let me us it and give them back to you without feeling pain.
John 14:1515 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
As such all that I need to do is the focus on Jesus and obey. I pray that you will lead me to live a life that others will see that will glorifies Jesus. Let the last and botton peel of me be seen with the engravement of Jesus.
Surrender.
God gave peace to David all around the Israel. David has not forgotten God. And in his heart he wanted to build a house for the Lord. David heart is about God. Throughout the generation nobody asked about or talk about building the temple. David was the first one. David saw the goodness of God and how much God has blessed him and the promises of God extended from him to his future generations.
I don't deserve all these, but God has first given. I pray that this will continue to be my attitute. A mode of surrender all that I have to Him. A mode to recognise that all that I have belong to you. The vision that I have is not mine, but let not the vision cover my eyes and failed to see Jesus.
Lord I want to allow you to work in my life. Yes I will continue to toil, but in whatever I do, like David who first inquire of you. The success that follows beolongs to you and not me, so that I can say that it is you and not me.
Lord you lead, not by my effort will I work on the vision. I gave it up, not because I do not know how to go about it, but it should not be I in the first place. Let instead, my family and I be sensitive to you and your heeding, for faith is spelled obey. You will step by step guide y family foot steps.
The talents and the time and the resources are yours. Let me us it and give them back to you without feeling pain.
John 14:1515 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
As such all that I need to do is the focus on Jesus and obey. I pray that you will lead me to live a life that others will see that will glorifies Jesus. Let the last and botton peel of me be seen with the engravement of Jesus.
Surrender.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
24 May 2008
Yes! Now I am safely landed in Kunming.
Psalm 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure?By guarding it according to your word.10 With my whole heart I seek you;let me not wander from your commandments!11 I have stored up your word in my heart,that I might not sin against you.
It is the word of God that I must understand, and keep it and guard it.
The word of God is eternal (Mark 13:31).
All that we chase after and going with the flow will end nowhere. The pursuit of life keep us busy and we miss out the importance in the pursuit of God.
The word point us to God - delight in it and treasure it.
I pray that the word of God come to life in me and these words will reveal to me more about God.
I pray for this trip that I will be in constant prayer and in constant seeking of your word. I pray for a special encounter that I can have with you.
Psalm 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure?By guarding it according to your word.10 With my whole heart I seek you;let me not wander from your commandments!11 I have stored up your word in my heart,that I might not sin against you.
It is the word of God that I must understand, and keep it and guard it.
The word of God is eternal (Mark 13:31).
All that we chase after and going with the flow will end nowhere. The pursuit of life keep us busy and we miss out the importance in the pursuit of God.
The word point us to God - delight in it and treasure it.
I pray that the word of God come to life in me and these words will reveal to me more about God.
I pray for this trip that I will be in constant prayer and in constant seeking of your word. I pray for a special encounter that I can have with you.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
20 May 2008
1 Sam 30:21 Then David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow David, and who had been left at the brook Besor. And they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him. And when David came near to the people he greeted them. 22 Then all the wicked and worthless fellows among the men who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except that each man may lead away his wife and children, and depart.” 23 But David said, “You shall not do so, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us. He has preserved us and given into our hand the band that came against us. 24 Who would listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down into the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage. They shall share alike.” 25 And he made it a statute and a rule for Israel from that day forward to this day.
What is your response? Will you be like the man who refuse to share the spoil with those who did not go for battle, or will you be like David, who share equally with those who go went and those who stayed?
I believed David like God look at the heart. It was not because the 200 left behind did not follow David - they were too exhausted to continue. They did at first, but probably cannot made it any further. Even David was exhausted when he met the Egyptian.
I did not know fr sure what David statute was. For it would be that unless you try and that the Lord bless - you will still gain your share.
The first part is all about your attitute and the second is about God.
I pray Lord, that all that I have - let my attitute be right - right towards my God, right towards my neighbours.
What is God trying to teach me?
The answer lie in verse 23:with what the Lord has given us. He has preserved us and given into our hand the band that came against us.
Those who went fought the battle - hard work, but it was the Lord who preserved - no lives was lost. They claimed back the spoil - nothing was lose, either big or small. Again, unless the Lord who preserved - the people would fight hard and though won the battle and defeated the enemies, but only to realized that all their loved ones had died. In such a case, the battle was in vain and therefore made no difference from those who fight and those who did not.
A number of time, we give credit to ourself - how hard we work and how much is the rewards that we deserved. We forget - the horse is prepared for battle, but the victory belong to God.
The objective of the battle is not for the spoil, but for retriving their love one. We fought battles and work hard - what is the objective. We lose sight of the intend.
The spoil that they obtained was not originally planned, the Lord bless and they got more than they expected.
On the contrary, will this breed laziness and in future - no need to work and wait for the victory and enjoy the spoil?
What is your response? Will you be like the man who refuse to share the spoil with those who did not go for battle, or will you be like David, who share equally with those who go went and those who stayed?
I believed David like God look at the heart. It was not because the 200 left behind did not follow David - they were too exhausted to continue. They did at first, but probably cannot made it any further. Even David was exhausted when he met the Egyptian.
I did not know fr sure what David statute was. For it would be that unless you try and that the Lord bless - you will still gain your share.
The first part is all about your attitute and the second is about God.
I pray Lord, that all that I have - let my attitute be right - right towards my God, right towards my neighbours.
What is God trying to teach me?
The answer lie in verse 23:with what the Lord has given us. He has preserved us and given into our hand the band that came against us.
Those who went fought the battle - hard work, but it was the Lord who preserved - no lives was lost. They claimed back the spoil - nothing was lose, either big or small. Again, unless the Lord who preserved - the people would fight hard and though won the battle and defeated the enemies, but only to realized that all their loved ones had died. In such a case, the battle was in vain and therefore made no difference from those who fight and those who did not.
A number of time, we give credit to ourself - how hard we work and how much is the rewards that we deserved. We forget - the horse is prepared for battle, but the victory belong to God.
The objective of the battle is not for the spoil, but for retriving their love one. We fought battles and work hard - what is the objective. We lose sight of the intend.
The spoil that they obtained was not originally planned, the Lord bless and they got more than they expected.
On the contrary, will this breed laziness and in future - no need to work and wait for the victory and enjoy the spoil?
Monday, May 19, 2008
19 May 2008
Joy
Where is your joy? Will you be joyful when you have what you need?
Joy is about knowing who God is - the knowledge of God. It is about your inner attitude as well as the conditions of your heart. Joy is the natural outcome of this process of spiritual discipline. A life that know who God is - is an empowered life.
In order to have so - gain that spiritual eyesight and live a life that is with God's wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the begining of wisdom and again the fear of the Lord is about respect, submission, knowledge and a relationship with the Lord.
The life of David underwent a valley, running away from King Saul and into hidding and away from hidding to running. But David has the Lord - he sought the Lord out and in everything he do, he inquire the Lord. King Saul knew that with David his kingdom cannot be established - his aim was to destroy David - then he can have peace and enjoy the authority, the power the control. The fear of losing control - obssesses him so much that he fell short of the wisdom of God.
David had the chance to kill Saul. After he kill Saul, he will be free and would be able to stop running away and into hidding. Peace. But no, it is about God and what God wanted. The knowledge of knowing who this God is and what He wanted David to do. David did not kill Saul and even though he had no peace - he had God - true joy.
I know all this - now is how I earnestly seek the Lord my God. I pray that I will seek the Lord my God through his words, through worship and through prayer. It is not about gaining the world or about losing control - a total surrender and knowing God.
I pray against a life that is chronically busy - majoring the minors. I pray that my priorities - to put first thing first - Jesus first. There is a need to seek you first, my family than my work.
I pray for my trip to China. I pray that I can have a good personal time with Paul Ong. Let me hear from him and I pray that this relationship will continue to grow. Let me go with expectation in you and change my heart - not for that week but for a life time, that I may once again hear from you and encounter with you. I pray for opportunities to share the knowledge of Christ as well as the right people in springboarding the next phase of work in China. Lead me.
I pray that during my absence, you look after and protect my family. Yes as Rachael pray - guard the marriage and the love relationship I have with Rachael. There has been a number of things happened one after another, but the business will not hinder the time we have for each other. Protect my children against hurt and deseases. Protect my father and continue to keep him strong despite his chemotheophy.
Where is your joy? Will you be joyful when you have what you need?
Joy is about knowing who God is - the knowledge of God. It is about your inner attitude as well as the conditions of your heart. Joy is the natural outcome of this process of spiritual discipline. A life that know who God is - is an empowered life.
In order to have so - gain that spiritual eyesight and live a life that is with God's wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the begining of wisdom and again the fear of the Lord is about respect, submission, knowledge and a relationship with the Lord.
The life of David underwent a valley, running away from King Saul and into hidding and away from hidding to running. But David has the Lord - he sought the Lord out and in everything he do, he inquire the Lord. King Saul knew that with David his kingdom cannot be established - his aim was to destroy David - then he can have peace and enjoy the authority, the power the control. The fear of losing control - obssesses him so much that he fell short of the wisdom of God.
David had the chance to kill Saul. After he kill Saul, he will be free and would be able to stop running away and into hidding. Peace. But no, it is about God and what God wanted. The knowledge of knowing who this God is and what He wanted David to do. David did not kill Saul and even though he had no peace - he had God - true joy.
I know all this - now is how I earnestly seek the Lord my God. I pray that I will seek the Lord my God through his words, through worship and through prayer. It is not about gaining the world or about losing control - a total surrender and knowing God.
I pray against a life that is chronically busy - majoring the minors. I pray that my priorities - to put first thing first - Jesus first. There is a need to seek you first, my family than my work.
I pray for my trip to China. I pray that I can have a good personal time with Paul Ong. Let me hear from him and I pray that this relationship will continue to grow. Let me go with expectation in you and change my heart - not for that week but for a life time, that I may once again hear from you and encounter with you. I pray for opportunities to share the knowledge of Christ as well as the right people in springboarding the next phase of work in China. Lead me.
I pray that during my absence, you look after and protect my family. Yes as Rachael pray - guard the marriage and the love relationship I have with Rachael. There has been a number of things happened one after another, but the business will not hinder the time we have for each other. Protect my children against hurt and deseases. Protect my father and continue to keep him strong despite his chemotheophy.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
18 May 2008
King verus king
King Saul persue David. Yes indeed King Saul has all the resources and the power of the kingdom to hunt down David.
But David has God. Throughout 1Sam22-23, David inquired of God on what to do and where to go. Again and again, the resources and the power of King Saul cannot pit against the King of Kings - our God! David escape.
We fear losing control and as a result we end up giving a piece-meal surrender to God. We ought to be like David, God was his resources and power. We ought to recognise that we need spiritual eyesight. We need to see who this God is, so as to live a life in His wisdom. The empowered life is one that know who God is.
We have the resources - our job, our finance, our house ... what is there that we need God. We refuse to give a total surender.
I speak for myself and pray that like David, in all I do I want to involve God. He will help me like David in making decisions. I know that the Lord will bless my hands and even in the midst of distress, I know I have God - what can man to do me.
Josef has not been engaging God and getting deep with God recently. I ask and pray that I will put this a priority and get him back reading the bible. I pray that he will delight in the words and treasure them. I pray that he will too seek after the giver of the words.
During these time, I pray that the family will be brought closer. It is time to engage God into our lives and be a strong part of this family. This I pray.
My girl is sick and I pray that you will help her to regain strength. Thank you that she has not contacted HFMD. I too pray that my father will not fall sick from Deborah sickness because of his chemotherophy. Keep my family safe.
Lastly on my mind is the repair work. I pray that it will quickly be resolved so that the hand over of the flat will be made smooth. I present this to you.
Yes, thank you for Rachael, having found new assignments in the university. Thank you for your provisions.
As for me, how can I further grow the business? What next? And even so, prepare my heart for China. Let me be a effective tool for you during this trip. Let me know what can I further do there and what are your plans for me. OPen my eyes and my ears that I may hear from you. Encourage my heart and fill it with your compassion.
King Saul persue David. Yes indeed King Saul has all the resources and the power of the kingdom to hunt down David.
But David has God. Throughout 1Sam22-23, David inquired of God on what to do and where to go. Again and again, the resources and the power of King Saul cannot pit against the King of Kings - our God! David escape.
We fear losing control and as a result we end up giving a piece-meal surrender to God. We ought to be like David, God was his resources and power. We ought to recognise that we need spiritual eyesight. We need to see who this God is, so as to live a life in His wisdom. The empowered life is one that know who God is.
We have the resources - our job, our finance, our house ... what is there that we need God. We refuse to give a total surender.
I speak for myself and pray that like David, in all I do I want to involve God. He will help me like David in making decisions. I know that the Lord will bless my hands and even in the midst of distress, I know I have God - what can man to do me.
Josef has not been engaging God and getting deep with God recently. I ask and pray that I will put this a priority and get him back reading the bible. I pray that he will delight in the words and treasure them. I pray that he will too seek after the giver of the words.
During these time, I pray that the family will be brought closer. It is time to engage God into our lives and be a strong part of this family. This I pray.
My girl is sick and I pray that you will help her to regain strength. Thank you that she has not contacted HFMD. I too pray that my father will not fall sick from Deborah sickness because of his chemotherophy. Keep my family safe.
Lastly on my mind is the repair work. I pray that it will quickly be resolved so that the hand over of the flat will be made smooth. I present this to you.
Yes, thank you for Rachael, having found new assignments in the university. Thank you for your provisions.
As for me, how can I further grow the business? What next? And even so, prepare my heart for China. Let me be a effective tool for you during this trip. Let me know what can I further do there and what are your plans for me. OPen my eyes and my ears that I may hear from you. Encourage my heart and fill it with your compassion.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
17 May 2008
Pass it on
We all started well and desire to end well. Sometines we failed to end well. Even so, we succeed in what we do but ended with no successor!
We ought to recognize that God has intended for us to start well, end well and also to pass it on. T0 do so, we need to know that we need to build to last and thereby leaving a profound legacy.
Rachael in her blog wrote about Josef and yes, it is my concern. Indeed, our values and our priorities, and the things that we build, should pass it on. Our children is our best legacy take over. I pray that they will be able to laid a firm foundation in the Lord and thus prepare them for the future walk with you. I pray that you help us and let be recognized the need to pass them on to our children.
In OT, Saul said something which is very disturbing. 1 Sam 20:“You son of a perverse, rebellious woman, do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame, and to the shame of your mother's nakedness? 31 For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Therefore send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die.”
Saul as a father has the interest of his son, Johnathan. He wanted to make sure that the kingdom is established and pass it on to Johnathan, despite knowing well that God has chosen David. Johnathan on the other, chose David instead of the throne - rebellious and no wonder Saul was angry.
The key was to note that it has to be centered in God. You can have a big business or a big establishment, but if it not anchored in Christ, the legacy that pass it on is not so much worth it. Passing it on, may not do so much good to your children. A good legacy is based on a firm value foundation in Christ. Therefore this legacy may not necessary be of worldly material in nature.
I pray that the Lord will establish the work of my hand and that the value foundation be laid proper. In doing so, let it be a godly legacy for my children.
We all started well and desire to end well. Sometines we failed to end well. Even so, we succeed in what we do but ended with no successor!
We ought to recognize that God has intended for us to start well, end well and also to pass it on. T0 do so, we need to know that we need to build to last and thereby leaving a profound legacy.
Rachael in her blog wrote about Josef and yes, it is my concern. Indeed, our values and our priorities, and the things that we build, should pass it on. Our children is our best legacy take over. I pray that they will be able to laid a firm foundation in the Lord and thus prepare them for the future walk with you. I pray that you help us and let be recognized the need to pass them on to our children.
In OT, Saul said something which is very disturbing. 1 Sam 20:“You son of a perverse, rebellious woman, do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame, and to the shame of your mother's nakedness? 31 For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Therefore send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die.”
Saul as a father has the interest of his son, Johnathan. He wanted to make sure that the kingdom is established and pass it on to Johnathan, despite knowing well that God has chosen David. Johnathan on the other, chose David instead of the throne - rebellious and no wonder Saul was angry.
The key was to note that it has to be centered in God. You can have a big business or a big establishment, but if it not anchored in Christ, the legacy that pass it on is not so much worth it. Passing it on, may not do so much good to your children. A good legacy is based on a firm value foundation in Christ. Therefore this legacy may not necessary be of worldly material in nature.
I pray that the Lord will establish the work of my hand and that the value foundation be laid proper. In doing so, let it be a godly legacy for my children.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
15 May 2008
Indeed how marvelous is the works of God.
Great is the works of God that He is so worthy of praise.
The works of works display His awesome. The works show His mercy, His faithfulness, His righteousness, His covenant with His people...
BUT how much do we see the wow? Or who cares...
The works tell about who God is and this knowledge for us to understand Him comes from the fear of the Lord. Psalm 111 ends each sub-section with the fear of the Lord.
This fear brings about a respect of who God is (theology), a submission to God (our allegiance, our idenity and our purpose), a knowledge of God (settings our value and our priority) and finally bringing a relationship with Him (empowerment and laying foundations)
You may not appreciate God works (the creation of the skies and the flowers) if you do not even care about who is. Not even to know God brings about a who cares attitude towards the works of God and that attitude brings about a selfish behaviour. It will be all about me.
The reverse starts with a desire to understand God and the understanding is shown through His works. Psalm 111 talks about the greatnes of His works and the purpose is to bring us closer to Him.
I pray for myself and my family. Not only through good times and bad times, but we can always stop to marvel at your works and the works you have done in our lives.
Great is the works of God that He is so worthy of praise.
The works of works display His awesome. The works show His mercy, His faithfulness, His righteousness, His covenant with His people...
BUT how much do we see the wow? Or who cares...
The works tell about who God is and this knowledge for us to understand Him comes from the fear of the Lord. Psalm 111 ends each sub-section with the fear of the Lord.
This fear brings about a respect of who God is (theology), a submission to God (our allegiance, our idenity and our purpose), a knowledge of God (settings our value and our priority) and finally bringing a relationship with Him (empowerment and laying foundations)
You may not appreciate God works (the creation of the skies and the flowers) if you do not even care about who is. Not even to know God brings about a who cares attitude towards the works of God and that attitude brings about a selfish behaviour. It will be all about me.
The reverse starts with a desire to understand God and the understanding is shown through His works. Psalm 111 talks about the greatnes of His works and the purpose is to bring us closer to Him.
I pray for myself and my family. Not only through good times and bad times, but we can always stop to marvel at your works and the works you have done in our lives.
Monday, May 12, 2008
12 May 2008
How often we succumb to circumstances and did the things we ought not to do?
Saul in the heat of battle, while waiting for Samuel did what a king ought not to do - offer sacrifices to God, which is the task of a priest. (Compare this case with King Uzziah - who also did what the priest did, but what a king should not do - he became leopeous until death).
Wait and be patient and know that the Lord is God.
Imagine , if Saul won the battle against the Palestine that day - whose glory will the people give? Know that the Lord is God.
I pray for myself that I will learn to wait on the Lord - be still, and let God do the work and see the glory goes back to Him. In return, I pray that that I will be strengthen to know that my God will provide and in all circumstances I can know that my Lord is there for me.
Forgive me for yielding and not waiting. Cleanse my heart.
I pray for the situation in my house. I am moving house and it is still not complete, I still need to arrange for the contractor to do the repair, which is still not done. I need to settle the maid issue, my father and even so before I leave for Yunnan on the 24th. I need to arrange for air tickets for my father to visti China, probably the last time before his chemotheprapy.
I pray for Rachael, as we handle the domestic helper issue. Is there a way for reconcilation and is there a way for us to lower our standards and expectation, is there a way for forgiveness. I have been through so many cases, that it started well, but has never finish well. Emotionally it is not good for Racahel, myself and even the helper themselves. I really want to call it a stop, unless something change. If we cannot live with a helper, then no to one in all circumstances. Let me be the one who do all the house work and I pray that God you give me strength. Even if I were to nurse my father in his last stage, let it be so. Lord help me with it and in the process, let him know that Jesus love him.
I pray and thank you for Rachael. You have seen her through this period of transition and it will soon be over. She was tired, and I pray that she will find back the time with you. She has not blog or read your word and spend time with you for some time. I pray that she will gorw in the Lord and that she will learn that for the little she so to others, she is doing it to Jesus.
Deborah is down with fever, and I pray that you will continue to watch over her against HFMD. Even as we plan a trip to China, I pray for a confirmation from you that she is safe to go. There has been HFMD outbreak in Guangzhou. It will be a fun time and great to her her there.
I thank you for Josef. He has the potential and need to be tapped. I pray that you will enable me to have more time to read and study the word with him.
Lastly, for my father, I pray tfor his salvation. I pray that that he will take it well for the chenotheraphy.
Saul in the heat of battle, while waiting for Samuel did what a king ought not to do - offer sacrifices to God, which is the task of a priest. (Compare this case with King Uzziah - who also did what the priest did, but what a king should not do - he became leopeous until death).
Wait and be patient and know that the Lord is God.
Imagine , if Saul won the battle against the Palestine that day - whose glory will the people give? Know that the Lord is God.
I pray for myself that I will learn to wait on the Lord - be still, and let God do the work and see the glory goes back to Him. In return, I pray that that I will be strengthen to know that my God will provide and in all circumstances I can know that my Lord is there for me.
Forgive me for yielding and not waiting. Cleanse my heart.
I pray for the situation in my house. I am moving house and it is still not complete, I still need to arrange for the contractor to do the repair, which is still not done. I need to settle the maid issue, my father and even so before I leave for Yunnan on the 24th. I need to arrange for air tickets for my father to visti China, probably the last time before his chemotheprapy.
I pray for Rachael, as we handle the domestic helper issue. Is there a way for reconcilation and is there a way for us to lower our standards and expectation, is there a way for forgiveness. I have been through so many cases, that it started well, but has never finish well. Emotionally it is not good for Racahel, myself and even the helper themselves. I really want to call it a stop, unless something change. If we cannot live with a helper, then no to one in all circumstances. Let me be the one who do all the house work and I pray that God you give me strength. Even if I were to nurse my father in his last stage, let it be so. Lord help me with it and in the process, let him know that Jesus love him.
I pray and thank you for Rachael. You have seen her through this period of transition and it will soon be over. She was tired, and I pray that she will find back the time with you. She has not blog or read your word and spend time with you for some time. I pray that she will gorw in the Lord and that she will learn that for the little she so to others, she is doing it to Jesus.
Deborah is down with fever, and I pray that you will continue to watch over her against HFMD. Even as we plan a trip to China, I pray for a confirmation from you that she is safe to go. There has been HFMD outbreak in Guangzhou. It will be a fun time and great to her her there.
I thank you for Josef. He has the potential and need to be tapped. I pray that you will enable me to have more time to read and study the word with him.
Lastly, for my father, I pray tfor his salvation. I pray that that he will take it well for the chenotheraphy.
Friday, May 09, 2008
9 May 2008
My first prayer is for my father.
Accordingly, to his recent CT scan, he may have developed canerous cells around his liver and lung. His cancerous cell count went up recently.
I pray that these are all God's plan to 'soften' him. I pray that you will give him a good ongologist (a chemo doctor) like Dr Chong.
I pray that he will be well inform about the process of chemo and he will take it. Amen
Accordingly, to his recent CT scan, he may have developed canerous cells around his liver and lung. His cancerous cell count went up recently.
I pray that these are all God's plan to 'soften' him. I pray that you will give him a good ongologist (a chemo doctor) like Dr Chong.
I pray that he will be well inform about the process of chemo and he will take it. Amen
Thursday, May 08, 2008
8 May 2008
Pro 14: 31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker,but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
From ancient times, God provided for the poor and instructed the people to do so. The Lord bless and in the process 'make some people rich', but His love for His people is beyond what we can understand. He command the people to build city of refuge, He commanded the people to leave the borders of the field unharvest (in the story of Ruth). He care for us and this is our God.
It is always good to be in position to give. Give until it feels no pain. I pray for that and not only in money, but also in service.
I pray for Rachael interview next Monday, that she will have the necessary material to do the mock test and secure a postion with the university. She has a lot of work to do, and I know that she is tired and she has been sick the last few days. I pray that you will grant her strength during this transition period of time.
I pray for myself too, that my work will start to tone down and I can have more time with the family and let Rachael has more time for complete her work. I too pray for the shifting and the repair works and that very thing will be nicely arranged and time.
Keep Josef and Deborah from HFMD. Jo is sick with fever, I pray that he will be well soon and thank you that his exam are over just in time.
Father is Ok and I pray that he will remember you. I pray that he will humble himself to know you. As Rachael is bringing him to the evangelistic dinner, I pray that the Holy Spirit will touch him and be reminded of your love.
From ancient times, God provided for the poor and instructed the people to do so. The Lord bless and in the process 'make some people rich', but His love for His people is beyond what we can understand. He command the people to build city of refuge, He commanded the people to leave the borders of the field unharvest (in the story of Ruth). He care for us and this is our God.
It is always good to be in position to give. Give until it feels no pain. I pray for that and not only in money, but also in service.
I pray for Rachael interview next Monday, that she will have the necessary material to do the mock test and secure a postion with the university. She has a lot of work to do, and I know that she is tired and she has been sick the last few days. I pray that you will grant her strength during this transition period of time.
I pray for myself too, that my work will start to tone down and I can have more time with the family and let Rachael has more time for complete her work. I too pray for the shifting and the repair works and that very thing will be nicely arranged and time.
Keep Josef and Deborah from HFMD. Jo is sick with fever, I pray that he will be well soon and thank you that his exam are over just in time.
Father is Ok and I pray that he will remember you. I pray that he will humble himself to know you. As Rachael is bringing him to the evangelistic dinner, I pray that the Holy Spirit will touch him and be reminded of your love.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
7 May 2008
1 Sam 1:15 But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. 16 Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.”
Brokeness was the key. Like Hannah counter-part, the other wife of her husband, when we have abundance we leave God out of the picture.
Learn from the situation of Hannah. It is not that we have to come to that stage in order to get something back from God. But it is the attitute. We may have abundance - give thank to God for His blessings, but we come to God with a broken spirit - a yearning and thrist for Him.
I want to leave my plans to you on who to take over the business, how to grow the business and what next. What are the plans for me in China?
I pray for my family members. Let Josef and Deborah be like Samuael, of lent to God or a loan from God. I pray as parent we will know how to guide and teach them in the area of growth. Keep them safe always.
I pray for the many plans you have for Rachael, that we will arrange all her time table and that she may know that you are a God who will bring her to a green pastures.
I pray that this family need not to go through a time of great anxiety and vexation, but seek God in the likeness of Hannah.
Brokeness was the key. Like Hannah counter-part, the other wife of her husband, when we have abundance we leave God out of the picture.
Learn from the situation of Hannah. It is not that we have to come to that stage in order to get something back from God. But it is the attitute. We may have abundance - give thank to God for His blessings, but we come to God with a broken spirit - a yearning and thrist for Him.
I want to leave my plans to you on who to take over the business, how to grow the business and what next. What are the plans for me in China?
I pray for my family members. Let Josef and Deborah be like Samuael, of lent to God or a loan from God. I pray as parent we will know how to guide and teach them in the area of growth. Keep them safe always.
I pray for the many plans you have for Rachael, that we will arrange all her time table and that she may know that you are a God who will bring her to a green pastures.
I pray that this family need not to go through a time of great anxiety and vexation, but seek God in the likeness of Hannah.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
6 May 2008
2 Cor 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
John 4:53 The father knew that was the hour when Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” And he himself believed, and all his household.
What are we seeking? The treasures or the healing?
What we really miss out is the real treasures and the real healing behind them.
In 2 Cor 4:7 - the treasures in jars of clay is to show the surpassing POWER of God.
In John 4:53 - the healing is to show SALVATION.
Therefore, the focus is God, is Jesus.
Yes we know that - but how discipline we are in seeking Him? One discipline is the reading, the studying of His words, noting down the things God speaks to us each day. Cultivating this discipline is a choice towards knowing God better.
I do admit there is a lot of wordly distraction. From the reading of Ruth, you will realize the outcome of Ruth and nothing heard out of her sister-in-law. The Lord will provide - our identity and our approval is not in what we have or how we better our neighbours. It is about want in the Lord and what we can live behind a legacy in Christ Jesus.
As such, I continue to pray for this cultivation of this discipline and Lord bring me nearer to you.
I also thank you for seeing Rachael through. Now her spirit is lifted. Even though she is sick, she is in better mood. Heal her and draw her closer to you.
Josef is having his exam. His maths paper is over by now. He is really a darling boy. Lord I believe you have great plan for him. Show him and grow him to be discipline in knowing you.
Deborah school has a first outbreak in HFMD and we have put her off to school - for at least 10 days. Continue to keep her safe during this period.
I also pray for my father, my mother-in-law health. Keep them for yourself.
John 4:53 The father knew that was the hour when Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” And he himself believed, and all his household.
What are we seeking? The treasures or the healing?
What we really miss out is the real treasures and the real healing behind them.
In 2 Cor 4:7 - the treasures in jars of clay is to show the surpassing POWER of God.
In John 4:53 - the healing is to show SALVATION.
Therefore, the focus is God, is Jesus.
Yes we know that - but how discipline we are in seeking Him? One discipline is the reading, the studying of His words, noting down the things God speaks to us each day. Cultivating this discipline is a choice towards knowing God better.
I do admit there is a lot of wordly distraction. From the reading of Ruth, you will realize the outcome of Ruth and nothing heard out of her sister-in-law. The Lord will provide - our identity and our approval is not in what we have or how we better our neighbours. It is about want in the Lord and what we can live behind a legacy in Christ Jesus.
As such, I continue to pray for this cultivation of this discipline and Lord bring me nearer to you.
I also thank you for seeing Rachael through. Now her spirit is lifted. Even though she is sick, she is in better mood. Heal her and draw her closer to you.
Josef is having his exam. His maths paper is over by now. He is really a darling boy. Lord I believe you have great plan for him. Show him and grow him to be discipline in knowing you.
Deborah school has a first outbreak in HFMD and we have put her off to school - for at least 10 days. Continue to keep her safe during this period.
I also pray for my father, my mother-in-law health. Keep them for yourself.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
3 May 2008
Judges 17-18
Where is God?
Judges 17:6 In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.
Were the acts of Micah and the tribes of Dan justificable, simple because there is no king? The idol that Micah made became god and its status caused an upstir for its pocession.
Yes there was no king, but was there the presence of God? Did the people not know God? I don't think so, else Micah and the poeple of Dan would not have seek out a Levite to become their priest. I believed the poeple know the 'regulations' of God, the law set down by Mosses. But what happened?
Is there then a short cut to a compromise in our own lives when it comes to our walk with God? There is a God, but people do not seek Him. Worse, god is made to give us our advantage.
Lord, you are the God, the Lord in my lives. I know and acknowledge, that there are times, you are put in second place, as I seek out moments of pleasures and treasures. I pray that I will continue to run the race that you have given me and not to take the short cut. There will be no secondary things that will replace you.
I pray that I will finish well. I just began my business in forex and will embark on others, but it is your business that matters.
Where is God?
Judges 17:6 In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.
Were the acts of Micah and the tribes of Dan justificable, simple because there is no king? The idol that Micah made became god and its status caused an upstir for its pocession.
Yes there was no king, but was there the presence of God? Did the people not know God? I don't think so, else Micah and the poeple of Dan would not have seek out a Levite to become their priest. I believed the poeple know the 'regulations' of God, the law set down by Mosses. But what happened?
Is there then a short cut to a compromise in our own lives when it comes to our walk with God? There is a God, but people do not seek Him. Worse, god is made to give us our advantage.
Lord, you are the God, the Lord in my lives. I know and acknowledge, that there are times, you are put in second place, as I seek out moments of pleasures and treasures. I pray that I will continue to run the race that you have given me and not to take the short cut. There will be no secondary things that will replace you.
I pray that I will finish well. I just began my business in forex and will embark on others, but it is your business that matters.
Friday, May 02, 2008
2 May 2008
First I thank you for blessing me with another year - for yesterday is my birthday!
I am still having a tooth ache - or gum ache.. don't really know which is really causing he pain, but again tahnk God, the pain is better controlled as at now!
As I read the passage in Psalm 103, I was reminded that man are like dust - they will come and go. Therefore pursue that which is important - the things that last. As high as the heaven is from the earth and as far as the east is from the west - so great and steadfast is the love of our Father - but to those who fear Him.
Fear what? scared of God? No not that fear, but the knowledge of doing what is right and what is right first. Psalm 103:17 But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,and his righteousness to children's children,18 to those who keep his covenantand remember to do his commandments.
v18 - to those who keep and remember his covenant and his commandments - the fear to do what is right first.
I thank you Lord, that you have bless the work of my hand in forex, but that is not important - the importance is what you really want me to do with this skills and probably the money that comes along with it - the talents. More importantly is about keeping and remembering the Lord, you God who love you and bless you - seek first the things that last.
I pray that by divine appointment - lead me to whom you want me to share the gospel - use me.
I pray that you restore the joy of Rachael, for you are the hope and the joy.
I pray for Jo and Deborah, you have keep them from HFMD, for you are our healer, provider and protector.
I pray for Josef that he will do well in the coming exam, open his ears and eyes that he may learn and make little mistakes, for you are his wisodm.
I pray for my father salvation, for you are eternal God.
Bless the works of my family, for you a loving God whose steadfast love endures forever!
I am still having a tooth ache - or gum ache.. don't really know which is really causing he pain, but again tahnk God, the pain is better controlled as at now!
As I read the passage in Psalm 103, I was reminded that man are like dust - they will come and go. Therefore pursue that which is important - the things that last. As high as the heaven is from the earth and as far as the east is from the west - so great and steadfast is the love of our Father - but to those who fear Him.
Fear what? scared of God? No not that fear, but the knowledge of doing what is right and what is right first. Psalm 103:17 But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,and his righteousness to children's children,18 to those who keep his covenantand remember to do his commandments.
v18 - to those who keep and remember his covenant and his commandments - the fear to do what is right first.
I thank you Lord, that you have bless the work of my hand in forex, but that is not important - the importance is what you really want me to do with this skills and probably the money that comes along with it - the talents. More importantly is about keeping and remembering the Lord, you God who love you and bless you - seek first the things that last.
I pray that by divine appointment - lead me to whom you want me to share the gospel - use me.
I pray that you restore the joy of Rachael, for you are the hope and the joy.
I pray for Jo and Deborah, you have keep them from HFMD, for you are our healer, provider and protector.
I pray for Josef that he will do well in the coming exam, open his ears and eyes that he may learn and make little mistakes, for you are his wisodm.
I pray for my father salvation, for you are eternal God.
Bless the works of my family, for you a loving God whose steadfast love endures forever!
Thursday, May 01, 2008
1 May 2008
I am feeling the pain in my gum or teeth. I can't sleep. I have gone to the dentist and she believe that it is not the cause of a decay tooth.
Now I pray and ask for healing and a relief of the pain. Thank you Lord.
Judges 13:17 And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, “What is your name, so that, when your words come true, we may honor you?” 18 And the angel of the Lord said to him, “Why do you ask my name, seeing it is wonderful?”
The rightful answer of being a servant of God. How many of us would give honour to God? We are but vessels of God.
Lord you have bless my hand, and it is you who work through me. Use me and let pride not take over me.
I want to continue to pray for my day job. Should I exit? And if I should, how should I do so and when should I do so? I want to honour you and want to leave behind a testimony for you.
Lord help me to build my second and third wing. What is the details and the people I need for building them. I pray and lift them to you these plans, not the plans of mine, but yours. How should I pass the forex business to someone and who is the one? How shold grow it further? It is you, my Lord that provides.
Likewise for the thrid wing, where exact should the venture me? You would provide the resources and should this be your plan for me, let it be so.
Like the way, you have set a side Samson, let me know how can I set a side the fruit you have bless me. I am not worthy to ask you to set me a side for your ministry. I only ask that you prepare me. Amen.
Now I pray and ask for healing and a relief of the pain. Thank you Lord.
Judges 13:17 And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, “What is your name, so that, when your words come true, we may honor you?” 18 And the angel of the Lord said to him, “Why do you ask my name, seeing it is wonderful?”
The rightful answer of being a servant of God. How many of us would give honour to God? We are but vessels of God.
Lord you have bless my hand, and it is you who work through me. Use me and let pride not take over me.
I want to continue to pray for my day job. Should I exit? And if I should, how should I do so and when should I do so? I want to honour you and want to leave behind a testimony for you.
Lord help me to build my second and third wing. What is the details and the people I need for building them. I pray and lift them to you these plans, not the plans of mine, but yours. How should I pass the forex business to someone and who is the one? How shold grow it further? It is you, my Lord that provides.
Likewise for the thrid wing, where exact should the venture me? You would provide the resources and should this be your plan for me, let it be so.
Like the way, you have set a side Samson, let me know how can I set a side the fruit you have bless me. I am not worthy to ask you to set me a side for your ministry. I only ask that you prepare me. Amen.
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