Proverbs 1
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand words of insight,
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,
in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 to give prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the youth—
5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning,
and the one who understands obtain guidance,
6 to understand a proverb and a saying,
the words of the wise and their riddles.
Verse 2-4, if you want to...., then verse 5-6 let you be so...
If I want wisdom, instruction, understand and insight, wise dealing.. be able to give prudence, be able to give knowledge and discretion ...
Indeed these are the qualities of a wise man with depth of comprehension and at the same time wise in all that we do, wow.
I pray for that, for II, for my dealings with my children and family and my students.
Then, let me be wise to hear and increase in learning..
How to increase in learning
verse 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.
What is right and what is correct is grounded by the truths in God. How can we know that it is wrong to murder if God has not told us so. The line drawn between wise and fool, right and wrong lies in our knowledge becasue we fear God.
Erase, therefore my sins, let me grow in fear and in your knowledge. Let all that I do be right and be wise in you.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
24 Apr 2011; Rev 22
Rev 22
6 And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true...
7 “And behold..
12 “Behold...
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely ..
The certainties of things was revealed to John. What are they?
That Jesus is coming again and soon
7 “And behold, I am coming soon
12 “Behold, I am coming soon
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon
Which God, who come in person, who died, resurrected, ascend to heaven, and will be coming soon?
Coming soon fo what?
v14 so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates
v17 Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
v19 God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city
Surely, no God promises that..
I pray for my children that this fact will not only be known as fact, but as a individual truth and establish in their little hearts that Jesus is God, the eternal God who was and who is and who is to come. Surely and soon. These words are trustworthy and true.
6 And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true...
7 “And behold..
12 “Behold...
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely ..
The certainties of things was revealed to John. What are they?
That Jesus is coming again and soon
7 “And behold, I am coming soon
12 “Behold, I am coming soon
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon
Which God, who come in person, who died, resurrected, ascend to heaven, and will be coming soon?
Coming soon fo what?
v14 so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates
v17 Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
v19 God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city
Surely, no God promises that..
I pray for my children that this fact will not only be known as fact, but as a individual truth and establish in their little hearts that Jesus is God, the eternal God who was and who is and who is to come. Surely and soon. These words are trustworthy and true.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
20 Apr 2011; Rev 21
Rev 21
6 And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. 7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.
Age is catching up. There is going to have more physical ailments in my health. I need to watch my cholesterol, my teeth, my skin..
v5 “Behold, I am making all things new.”
Definitely, my health will slowing watse away, but I pray that the remaining time they can be useful ...
6 And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. 7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.
Age is catching up. There is going to have more physical ailments in my health. I need to watch my cholesterol, my teeth, my skin..
v5 “Behold, I am making all things new.”
Definitely, my health will slowing watse away, but I pray that the remaining time they can be useful ...
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
19 Apr 2011
As I read a chapter from Ed Silvoso "Anointed for Business", Ed and his team was praying for the businessman. God used him to speak word to them.
In the same way, I asked that you gave me the sensitivity of the holy spirit to be able to hear from you. Let my heart be open and let your words anchored in me.
Indeed, as rach pray, we ought to pray more. For our self to be close with Jesus and for our family and for our marketplace- our ministry.
I pray for Jo, you who has given him a good mind and of sound wisdom. I pray for my relationship with him, that you will use me to impart the Godly values in him. Let that you have taught me, I will be able to related to him. I pray that you will keep him, precious for you.
I pray for my relationship with rach, keep us lovingly close and continue to be so. Let my emotions flow, to express my love and let us build this family based on gentleness and of your love.
Lord, I value my family, bless my hand and the role I play. Lead me as you guide me.
Bless the hands and the works of my hands in II as as in np.
I submit the 101010 plan to you. Continue to give me wisdom and talents to execute them.
In the same way, I asked that you gave me the sensitivity of the holy spirit to be able to hear from you. Let my heart be open and let your words anchored in me.
Indeed, as rach pray, we ought to pray more. For our self to be close with Jesus and for our family and for our marketplace- our ministry.
I pray for Jo, you who has given him a good mind and of sound wisdom. I pray for my relationship with him, that you will use me to impart the Godly values in him. Let that you have taught me, I will be able to related to him. I pray that you will keep him, precious for you.
I pray for my relationship with rach, keep us lovingly close and continue to be so. Let my emotions flow, to express my love and let us build this family based on gentleness and of your love.
Lord, I value my family, bless my hand and the role I play. Lead me as you guide me.
Bless the hands and the works of my hands in II as as in np.
I submit the 101010 plan to you. Continue to give me wisdom and talents to execute them.
Monday, April 18, 2011
18 Apr 2011; Rev 20
Rev 20 11 Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. 15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. These verses remind me of the reality of heaven and hell. I wonder and feel sad for those who is dead and might be lost. But I cannot do anymore.
I am the one that was send. Rev has shown and this was made known to me through John and the bible.
I can't do anything that is in the past, but I have to move forward. There are still many unsaved souls - people. And people is God's buisness.
Lord, pour out your spirit upon me again. Let me be filled with your compassion for the lost and allow me to feel that heartbeat of yours. Open my eyes that I will see the reality of heaven and hell.
Lead me as you guide me to lead my family and in II, the fundamental need to be rooted in Christ and the elements needed to soar with you on wings for the lost. Amen
Thursday, April 14, 2011
14 Apr 2011; Rev 19
Rev 19
After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out,
“Hallelujah!
Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
2 for his judgments are true and just;
for he has judged the great prostitute
who corrupted the earth with her immorality,
and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”
I met a friend this morning and he told me that he has ten and at most 20 more years to live life. He is in his late 50s.
Indeed, wealth will come and go. The day will come and judgement will be proclaimed. there is nothing wrong with wealth, but ask what is the purpose of accumulating wealth.
Imagine the scenario in Revelation. The angels of God fought against the armies of the beast. Which side do I take? The beast represent the pocessions, the wealth, the power, the status.. Gave up all and support the cause of God?
How can then I rejoice? Imagine, the world fall into great chaos, wars, earthquakes.. and I began to lose everything that I own in this world...
I say Hallelujah, can I?
It all voice down to the heart that is in me. The pocession that I have in my heart, the dear things of God that I own... can I.
I pray for that spirit in me that I will hold so dearly the things of God in my heart. That the world may collapse, but my God stay within. Amen.
After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out,
“Hallelujah!
Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
2 for his judgments are true and just;
for he has judged the great prostitute
who corrupted the earth with her immorality,
and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”
I met a friend this morning and he told me that he has ten and at most 20 more years to live life. He is in his late 50s.
Indeed, wealth will come and go. The day will come and judgement will be proclaimed. there is nothing wrong with wealth, but ask what is the purpose of accumulating wealth.
Imagine the scenario in Revelation. The angels of God fought against the armies of the beast. Which side do I take? The beast represent the pocessions, the wealth, the power, the status.. Gave up all and support the cause of God?
How can then I rejoice? Imagine, the world fall into great chaos, wars, earthquakes.. and I began to lose everything that I own in this world...
I say Hallelujah, can I?
It all voice down to the heart that is in me. The pocession that I have in my heart, the dear things of God that I own... can I.
I pray for that spirit in me that I will hold so dearly the things of God in my heart. That the world may collapse, but my God stay within. Amen.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
13 Apr 2011; Rev 18
Rev 18
Babylon - isn't this great city long gone? Why the mentioned of it again in Rev?
It a city which is a symbol of every kind of evil. From Genesis, the original of creation of man and to the stage in Rev, man has degenerated. What is wrong is ok and there is always the freedom to justified why every evil is permissible. Look at same sex marriage being legalized.
Not talking about the world, even for myself, I have justified the lack of time spend with God as ok because we are busy. God is in the business of people, what am I doing about it?
v9 And the kings of the earth, who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her, will weep and wail over her when they see the smoke of her burning.
while v20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, for God has given judgment for you against her!”
Forgive me God, what a wretched man..
Babylon - isn't this great city long gone? Why the mentioned of it again in Rev?
It a city which is a symbol of every kind of evil. From Genesis, the original of creation of man and to the stage in Rev, man has degenerated. What is wrong is ok and there is always the freedom to justified why every evil is permissible. Look at same sex marriage being legalized.
Not talking about the world, even for myself, I have justified the lack of time spend with God as ok because we are busy. God is in the business of people, what am I doing about it?
v9 And the kings of the earth, who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her, will weep and wail over her when they see the smoke of her burning.
while v20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, for God has given judgment for you against her!”
Forgive me God, what a wretched man..
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
12 Apr 2011; Rev 17
Rev 17 The seven hills of early Rome – the Cermalus, Palatium, and Velia (the three peaks of the Palatine Hill), the Cispius, Fagutalis, and Oppius (the three peaks of the Esquiline Hill), and the Sucusa – figured prominently in Roman mythology, religion, and politics.Tradition holds that the seven hills were first occupied by small settlements and not grouped or recognized as a city called Rome. Rev 17 mentioned about these 7 hills. If true, Revelation 17:9 refers to Rome as the 'Whore of Babylon". It reads: "This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman sits." The last empire that Daniel mentioned was The fourth kingdom of iron legs which then becomes the Roman Empire. We are living thus in the end times, with the fact of Europe consolidating again. Regardless, how many of us do recognize this? When Noah build the ark, who then will believe that the flood will come? Our living should be that of the eternal, gather then the treasures that is in heaven. Know that v14 They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful. The final triumph belongs to the Lord. I pray for myself, that my indulge is in and for the treasures in heaven. Let my mouth be of constant worship and praise, let my spirit be always be lifted up and in your presence. Unless your spirit goes before me I will not leave this place. Buried the past, the hurt and the anger. Press on towards the goal in Christ Jesus. If I have tens more years, make them then count for you, attaining the purposes you have for me.
Monday, April 11, 2011
11 Apr 2011; Rev 16
Rev 16
Like the 10 plagues that hit Egypt, the seven angels poured out 7 bowls of God's wraths.
As I watch the story unfold, the consistent word "and they cursed [2] the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory"
In good times, they knew no God. When disaster happen, they cursed God. These are the poeple who believe in their own strength and knew and choose to know not God. N wonder, God has to destroy and these people must know or will then know that God is the creator of everything.
Armageddon, the movie still show human trumiph over nature and over God. Ask, then why if God choose to spare, then it is for us the time to repent.
Indeed, revelation showed the end. Our lives seems to be revolve around the stress at home, the stress at work, the anxieties and the worries of the world.
I, then choose to turned my eyes on the eternal God. On the persepective of the things that is eternal. Paslm 73 when the palmist entered the santuary, the pespective is that of the eternal, the things of God that last. Stress and achieve all we want without a care for God, then when diaster and bad news happen, we will stand to see eveything in our persecptive , curse God who has control over the plague and still not repent.
There are indeed many things that are beyond our control, the stress at work, the project dealine, the anxieties over our children ...
Turn our eyes on Jesus, all things will be made new, everything is a learning process for us to know our God in a deeper way.
I have slowly learn to enjoy my work and of course enjoy my family. I pray that each day I will learn to be root in God first, then knowing one day I will soar with Him.
Like the 10 plagues that hit Egypt, the seven angels poured out 7 bowls of God's wraths.
As I watch the story unfold, the consistent word "and they cursed [2] the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory"
In good times, they knew no God. When disaster happen, they cursed God. These are the poeple who believe in their own strength and knew and choose to know not God. N wonder, God has to destroy and these people must know or will then know that God is the creator of everything.
Armageddon, the movie still show human trumiph over nature and over God. Ask, then why if God choose to spare, then it is for us the time to repent.
Indeed, revelation showed the end. Our lives seems to be revolve around the stress at home, the stress at work, the anxieties and the worries of the world.
I, then choose to turned my eyes on the eternal God. On the persepective of the things that is eternal. Paslm 73 when the palmist entered the santuary, the pespective is that of the eternal, the things of God that last. Stress and achieve all we want without a care for God, then when diaster and bad news happen, we will stand to see eveything in our persecptive , curse God who has control over the plague and still not repent.
There are indeed many things that are beyond our control, the stress at work, the project dealine, the anxieties over our children ...
Turn our eyes on Jesus, all things will be made new, everything is a learning process for us to know our God in a deeper way.
I have slowly learn to enjoy my work and of course enjoy my family. I pray that each day I will learn to be root in God first, then knowing one day I will soar with Him.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
6 Apr 2011; Rev 15
Rev 15
A short 8 verses chapter.
The first word that reveal was the word great and mighty in v1. I ask whether it was refering to the signs, or the angels or God.
The signs that John seen can be great but not sure how can it be mighty. The angels can be great and mighty, The 7 seven that carry the last 7 plagues.
If so, then God must be very great and very mighty.
Amen to that, then what is my response?
v3 3 And they sing the song of Moses, the servant [1] of God, and the song of the Lamb. What then is this song about?
It is about the the great and mighty deeds of God.
Moses can sing this song because God delivered them out of Egypt. Not by the might of the Hebrew but by the rightoeus of God, the great and mighty deeds of God.
In Revelation, Michael and the angels fought aganist Satan and delivered the people of God, the lamb. But not by the valant of Michael, but again by the great and mighty God. Not a word is said in Exodus about Israel's valor and vigor in battle. Neither was it because Michael and his angels were better fighters. Not a word is said in Revelation chapter 12.
12:7-9) Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. (8) But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. (9) The great dragon was hurled down--that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
SO, indeed, if my God is great and mighty, what and whom shall I be afraid.
Yes, problems, unsolved problems and more problems. revelation showed the end of everything.
My response is then this - I am grateful for having a God who is great and mighty and yet wnated everything re-new. Flow then not by the vigor or the valant or by my wisdom, but by the will of this God who loves me.
I uplift my problems to you. My unsolved problems in my industrial project, the HDB house, the wedding, II, not by works. When I pray God works.
A short 8 verses chapter.
The first word that reveal was the word great and mighty in v1. I ask whether it was refering to the signs, or the angels or God.
The signs that John seen can be great but not sure how can it be mighty. The angels can be great and mighty, The 7 seven that carry the last 7 plagues.
If so, then God must be very great and very mighty.
Amen to that, then what is my response?
v3 3 And they sing the song of Moses, the servant [1] of God, and the song of the Lamb. What then is this song about?
It is about the the great and mighty deeds of God.
Moses can sing this song because God delivered them out of Egypt. Not by the might of the Hebrew but by the rightoeus of God, the great and mighty deeds of God.
In Revelation, Michael and the angels fought aganist Satan and delivered the people of God, the lamb. But not by the valant of Michael, but again by the great and mighty God. Not a word is said in Exodus about Israel's valor and vigor in battle. Neither was it because Michael and his angels were better fighters. Not a word is said in Revelation chapter 12.
12:7-9) Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. (8) But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. (9) The great dragon was hurled down--that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
SO, indeed, if my God is great and mighty, what and whom shall I be afraid.
Yes, problems, unsolved problems and more problems. revelation showed the end of everything.
My response is then this - I am grateful for having a God who is great and mighty and yet wnated everything re-new. Flow then not by the vigor or the valant or by my wisdom, but by the will of this God who loves me.
I uplift my problems to you. My unsolved problems in my industrial project, the HDB house, the wedding, II, not by works. When I pray God works.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
5 Apr 2011; Rev 14
Rev 14 12 Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus. Imagine the world is following the beast and need the mark of the beast to survive. It became a norm. In addition, the sexual immorality that is associated with Babylon was mentioned. In contrast, the 144,000 chosen in 14:1, Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads, and in 14:4 It is these who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins.
The mark of the beast symbolize power, status and control over the wealth of the world. Therefore plus sexual immorality - watch out.
I pray over my walk with God. Am I called? yes, called to keep the commandments of God. I pray that what is pleasing to the eyes and a desire to gain knowledge and wisdom (for dominance) be yield to my Lord Jesus. I pray for myself that I will put my faith in God for my work and for my wealth.
Bless the work of my hand. Projects and students can sometimes hard to handle. Show me and give me the wisdom to handle.
Bless my decisions. I have decisions to made everyday. I place before your throne, the house at Clementi, what can I and how can I use wisely the inheritance. Bless the decisions and multiply what I receive.
Bless the preparation for the coming wedding re dedication. Bless the people who comes that they may be bless by the Lord.
Bless my family. For they are indeed your blessings, let this family multiply and let your blessing multiply. Amen
The mark of the beast symbolize power, status and control over the wealth of the world. Therefore plus sexual immorality - watch out.
I pray over my walk with God. Am I called? yes, called to keep the commandments of God. I pray that what is pleasing to the eyes and a desire to gain knowledge and wisdom (for dominance) be yield to my Lord Jesus. I pray for myself that I will put my faith in God for my work and for my wealth.
Bless the work of my hand. Projects and students can sometimes hard to handle. Show me and give me the wisdom to handle.
Bless my decisions. I have decisions to made everyday. I place before your throne, the house at Clementi, what can I and how can I use wisely the inheritance. Bless the decisions and multiply what I receive.
Bless the preparation for the coming wedding re dedication. Bless the people who comes that they may be bless by the Lord.
Bless my family. For they are indeed your blessings, let this family multiply and let your blessing multiply. Amen
Monday, April 04, 2011
4 Apr 2011; Rev 13
Rev 13
2 beasts one follow by another. It caused the whole world to follow. The difference between right and wrong was blurred. Everyone was has to be marked with the number of man, simple a means to survive.
Who can stand - really one one. Who will stand in righteousness - hardly. All will fall, unless v8 all whose names have not been written in the Lamb’s book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world.
Unless God intervene, else the world will be lost. The material things we gain will pass away. The world was subjected to such a temptations that gaining more materials wealth become a way of surviving in this world.
Nothing against prosperity, but why gain the world when you lose your soul.
In perspective, see the eternal. Rev show how the world will end.
Yet in my carnal nature, like the psalmist who wrote 73, I saw the rich and powerful, they are proud, in good health.. my heart envy. I have at times failed to see the blessings I have in the Lord. My eyes are blinded by the world. Who can stand in the presence of the beasts, whose wealth and riches and power and status, who can resist.
Lord, let my heart be content. I have you, you have given me everything I need and have command me that all that was given, multiply them and subdue them. Let me be rooted in this fact. You have already given me what I need. Now play and obey the rules - multiply them and not crave for the forbidden fruit and want more that is pleasing to the eyes and a desire to gain more.
Le me then soar, let then my heart be content in you for in you I have eternity. For out of you, I return to dust.
2 beasts one follow by another. It caused the whole world to follow. The difference between right and wrong was blurred. Everyone was has to be marked with the number of man, simple a means to survive.
Who can stand - really one one. Who will stand in righteousness - hardly. All will fall, unless v8 all whose names have not been written in the Lamb’s book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world.
Unless God intervene, else the world will be lost. The material things we gain will pass away. The world was subjected to such a temptations that gaining more materials wealth become a way of surviving in this world.
Nothing against prosperity, but why gain the world when you lose your soul.
In perspective, see the eternal. Rev show how the world will end.
Yet in my carnal nature, like the psalmist who wrote 73, I saw the rich and powerful, they are proud, in good health.. my heart envy. I have at times failed to see the blessings I have in the Lord. My eyes are blinded by the world. Who can stand in the presence of the beasts, whose wealth and riches and power and status, who can resist.
Lord, let my heart be content. I have you, you have given me everything I need and have command me that all that was given, multiply them and subdue them. Let me be rooted in this fact. You have already given me what I need. Now play and obey the rules - multiply them and not crave for the forbidden fruit and want more that is pleasing to the eyes and a desire to gain more.
Le me then soar, let then my heart be content in you for in you I have eternity. For out of you, I return to dust.
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