31 Mar 2014; A holy God
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles
And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.
(Luke 9:1-3 ESV)
Doing God work do not need a lot of resources - take nothing for your journey. It takes a heart.
God gave us the power and authority for the works - are you sure you have received it? If yes - do you know the giver? The battle is always against the demons and the job is always to proclaim the kingdom of God.
God is a holy God - are we holy? Is our walk righteous? Do we fear sins - that the world has made too many looks like they are ok - as long as they do not harm or kill anybody.
My take is for myself that it hides in your conscience and hinder and allow a hook to stop me and being accuse for doing God's work. We serve a holy God. Things of God matters. We don't need what the world claim the resources we need - God will provide, and therefore pursue the righteousness in His kingdom.
I felt hindered - a struggle between the things of this world and the things of God. What do I want to be remembered? It is time that I pursue what is lasting ....
Forsake Me Not When My Strength Is Spent
In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame!
In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me;
incline your ear to me, and save me!
(Psalm 71:1-2 ESV)
Monday, March 31, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
28 Mar 2014; Rev 20
28 Mar 2014; Rev 20
I was reading Rev 20 and come to this interesting theology on millennialism - premillennialism, amillennialism and post-millenaialism. It talks about after Jesus death on the cross - where is Christ coming again? In Rev 20 it talks about a 1000 years without Satan. Then when is it and where will Christ be. The 7 seals, 7 bowls and the 7 trumpets judgment, when it is going to be executed or is it on going. Rev 20 also talks about the first death. And after that Satan will be release for a short while - recapture and His kingdom comes.
A lot of theology - an interesting area to argue on the subject of rapture - are we as Christian going to be rapture before the tribulation, during or after?
But something very sure is that judgment will comes to call.
Judgment Before the Great White Throne 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. 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. 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. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20:11-15 ESV)
Are we as Christian be able to stand clean through tribulation, during the period when Christ has yet to come or in a place where Satan is no longer around? So the questions is not about the millennialism theory, bt how we live our life. In Rev 20:1-7, we are called to keep clear from sin and we are called to reigned with Him. We are called to the royal priesthood.
Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection! Over such the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years. (Revelation 20:4-6 ESV)
Lord, check and continue to work in my life - one that is of a royal priesthood - upright and righteous. Keep me. Amen.
I was reading Rev 20 and come to this interesting theology on millennialism - premillennialism, amillennialism and post-millenaialism. It talks about after Jesus death on the cross - where is Christ coming again? In Rev 20 it talks about a 1000 years without Satan. Then when is it and where will Christ be. The 7 seals, 7 bowls and the 7 trumpets judgment, when it is going to be executed or is it on going. Rev 20 also talks about the first death. And after that Satan will be release for a short while - recapture and His kingdom comes.
A lot of theology - an interesting area to argue on the subject of rapture - are we as Christian going to be rapture before the tribulation, during or after?
But something very sure is that judgment will comes to call.
Judgment Before the Great White Throne 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. 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. 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. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20:11-15 ESV)
Are we as Christian be able to stand clean through tribulation, during the period when Christ has yet to come or in a place where Satan is no longer around? So the questions is not about the millennialism theory, bt how we live our life. In Rev 20:1-7, we are called to keep clear from sin and we are called to reigned with Him. We are called to the royal priesthood.
Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection! Over such the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years. (Revelation 20:4-6 ESV)
Lord, check and continue to work in my life - one that is of a royal priesthood - upright and righteous. Keep me. Amen.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
27 Mar 2014; A Reminder
27 Mar 2014; A Reminder
Reading again from Rev 19: 20-21
And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who in its presence had done the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur. And the rest were slain by the sword that came from the mouth of him who was sitting on the horse, and all the birds were gorged with their flesh. (Revelation 19:20-21 ESV)
I was reminded about the bride (the Church, us, Christian) to be made ready for the lamb. What is made ready? The bride has been engaged to the groom, who will be away for a year and will come back. So any time within the year, the groom will come. And when he come it is usually in the evening - and there will be a celebration - marriage supper (when do we eat supper - evening and after dinner).
At the end, what matters to the bride is the coming of the groom. If the bride is away or is too busy with the things of the world and miss out the groom - the marriage may be over.
Invest not of the things of this world - not in what is pleasing to the eyes, not in what is pleasurable, not in gathering and storing up wealth, status or power - because these are the deception of the false prophet and the beast. They who received the mark becomes part of the world. Their end will not last.
I was reminded to invest - in the matters of the heart, the matters of God - Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. (Psalm 19:1 ESV)
We are to glorify God and proclaim his works (the gospel). Of course Psalm 19:1 speaks about the awe of God - the heaven declare and we see for ourselves the wonders of God everywhere and especially in the sky (including space).
I recall asking God and pray that I may retire at the age of 45. What then is retiring? Enjoying the work, while and be able to spend time with God, with family and building relationship with people. God is in the people business - the heart business. And this is where the investment should be. Retiring means working - and there is no difference from not retiring. The end is the same, the focus is the same - build dividends in the kingdom of God.
My worry is about material provision - income. Lord bless my hand - in doing work that enable me to have more time and less stress from work. That is retirement. The Lord will provide and I do not have to struggle for a living. I pray for that retirement. Amen.
Reading again from Rev 19: 20-21
And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who in its presence had done the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur. And the rest were slain by the sword that came from the mouth of him who was sitting on the horse, and all the birds were gorged with their flesh. (Revelation 19:20-21 ESV)
I was reminded about the bride (the Church, us, Christian) to be made ready for the lamb. What is made ready? The bride has been engaged to the groom, who will be away for a year and will come back. So any time within the year, the groom will come. And when he come it is usually in the evening - and there will be a celebration - marriage supper (when do we eat supper - evening and after dinner).
At the end, what matters to the bride is the coming of the groom. If the bride is away or is too busy with the things of the world and miss out the groom - the marriage may be over.
Invest not of the things of this world - not in what is pleasing to the eyes, not in what is pleasurable, not in gathering and storing up wealth, status or power - because these are the deception of the false prophet and the beast. They who received the mark becomes part of the world. Their end will not last.
I was reminded to invest - in the matters of the heart, the matters of God - Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. (Psalm 19:1 ESV)
We are to glorify God and proclaim his works (the gospel). Of course Psalm 19:1 speaks about the awe of God - the heaven declare and we see for ourselves the wonders of God everywhere and especially in the sky (including space).
I recall asking God and pray that I may retire at the age of 45. What then is retiring? Enjoying the work, while and be able to spend time with God, with family and building relationship with people. God is in the people business - the heart business. And this is where the investment should be. Retiring means working - and there is no difference from not retiring. The end is the same, the focus is the same - build dividends in the kingdom of God.
My worry is about material provision - income. Lord bless my hand - in doing work that enable me to have more time and less stress from work. That is retirement. The Lord will provide and I do not have to struggle for a living. I pray for that retirement. Amen.
Monday, March 24, 2014
24 Mar 2014; A Distraction
24 Mar 2014; A Distraction
I set my eyes on the things above. But still failed short of being affect by the things of the world. As long as I am working - a toil on the ground - I am dependent. Or should I say - the Lord will bless and the Lord will provide?
Enjoy the work - but remember invest in the things of God, but yet at the same time I bear a testimony for Christ in my work place.
What is that I want?
I am in such a fix. I pray for a breakthrough in my trading - a passive income that I can depends on. I pray for a dependence on Christ. I pray a balance life style - not a pursuit of money and income - but a transfer of time to pursuit the matters of God - the heartbeat of God - rather than be distracted on wealth accumulation. Don't we have enough - and have excess?
Focus - dwell in God's matter - dwell in God's pursuit.
I set my eyes on the things above. But still failed short of being affect by the things of the world. As long as I am working - a toil on the ground - I am dependent. Or should I say - the Lord will bless and the Lord will provide?
Enjoy the work - but remember invest in the things of God, but yet at the same time I bear a testimony for Christ in my work place.
What is that I want?
I am in such a fix. I pray for a breakthrough in my trading - a passive income that I can depends on. I pray for a dependence on Christ. I pray a balance life style - not a pursuit of money and income - but a transfer of time to pursuit the matters of God - the heartbeat of God - rather than be distracted on wealth accumulation. Don't we have enough - and have excess?
Focus - dwell in God's matter - dwell in God's pursuit.
Friday, March 21, 2014
21 Mar 2014; The battle of the on-going
21 Mar 2014; The battle of the on-going
As a Forex trader, I always say that the market is always open. If you make a million the market will still open tomorrow and if you lose all that you invest, the market will still open tomorrow.
Today, I call my brother to wish him blessed BDay and ask about his father-in-law. His wife had message me about her concern over her father and the condition of his illness which has take a turn for worse. I have been praying. I have been planning to visit uncle over the weekend. When I called, I was informed that he has passed away the very morning.
Satan is advancing his kingdom. It does not matter whether you are doing the things of the world or the things of God, Satan is advancing his kingdom.
What then it matters to us? You do the things of the world, Satan is advancing, but what is different between the financial world is that when you do the things of God, you are stopping the advance of Satan.
At eternity, what matters? It is not eh things of this world, but the soul of man. When it comes to face with face with God on judgement day - what do you have to say. He who do not know the Son, do not knows the Father.
Invest then in the things of the kingdom, get then the matters that pay dividends of God's kingdom.
As a Forex trader, I always say that the market is always open. If you make a million the market will still open tomorrow and if you lose all that you invest, the market will still open tomorrow.
Today, I call my brother to wish him blessed BDay and ask about his father-in-law. His wife had message me about her concern over her father and the condition of his illness which has take a turn for worse. I have been praying. I have been planning to visit uncle over the weekend. When I called, I was informed that he has passed away the very morning.
Satan is advancing his kingdom. It does not matter whether you are doing the things of the world or the things of God, Satan is advancing his kingdom.
What then it matters to us? You do the things of the world, Satan is advancing, but what is different between the financial world is that when you do the things of God, you are stopping the advance of Satan.
At eternity, what matters? It is not eh things of this world, but the soul of man. When it comes to face with face with God on judgement day - what do you have to say. He who do not know the Son, do not knows the Father.
Invest then in the things of the kingdom, get then the matters that pay dividends of God's kingdom.
21 Mar 2014; Rev 19
21 Mar 2014; Rev 19
The King is coming! Finally after Rev 6-18 which is about the rise of the King - is such that we may expect Him and return to Him.
It is timely. I pray for myself - a revival, a personal revival in Christ, a return back to the Father. I pray that this is not going to be a short run, but extend....
I continue to pray for my family, that we will be united and be ready for the Lamb. That this family be ready for the weddings and prepare ourselves for it.
Accordingly, the Jewish wedding comes in 3 part. The first is the betrothal. It is engagement. Both bride and groom do not stay with each other. The second part is that the groom went home to prepare a room for the bride while the bride prepare herself for the coming of the groom. It is waiting which the bride longs and expects the coming of the groom. She must be prepared for when the groom comes, she will go. Then it is the third part - the celebration and the ceremony for union.
In Rev 19,
Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure”— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints. (Revelation 19:7-8 ESV)
The attention is not on the bride but the groom - the Lamb. The bride refers to the Church. Are we then prepared for the coming and the celebration?
In Rev 19, the celebration is about the total destruction of the anti-Christ. The celebration is on the gorging of their flesh.
It is in Rev 19, besides Psalm that the word Hallelujah was first mention after the fall of the anti-Christ. It is also the mentioned of the rider in white horse - the ideal groom for every bride.
I pray that we are and will be that readied bride for Christ. Amen.
The King is coming! Finally after Rev 6-18 which is about the rise of the King - is such that we may expect Him and return to Him.
It is timely. I pray for myself - a revival, a personal revival in Christ, a return back to the Father. I pray that this is not going to be a short run, but extend....
I continue to pray for my family, that we will be united and be ready for the Lamb. That this family be ready for the weddings and prepare ourselves for it.
Accordingly, the Jewish wedding comes in 3 part. The first is the betrothal. It is engagement. Both bride and groom do not stay with each other. The second part is that the groom went home to prepare a room for the bride while the bride prepare herself for the coming of the groom. It is waiting which the bride longs and expects the coming of the groom. She must be prepared for when the groom comes, she will go. Then it is the third part - the celebration and the ceremony for union.
In Rev 19,
Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure”— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints. (Revelation 19:7-8 ESV)
The attention is not on the bride but the groom - the Lamb. The bride refers to the Church. Are we then prepared for the coming and the celebration?
In Rev 19, the celebration is about the total destruction of the anti-Christ. The celebration is on the gorging of their flesh.
It is in Rev 19, besides Psalm that the word Hallelujah was first mention after the fall of the anti-Christ. It is also the mentioned of the rider in white horse - the ideal groom for every bride.
I pray that we are and will be that readied bride for Christ. Amen.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
20 Mar 2014; Follow Christ
20 Mar 2014; Follow Christ
Follow me and I will make you fisher of man.
I like to joke with my kids and when we are out playing, I will always call out to them as I walk in front - for them to follow me... and I will make you fisher of man!
What is then being fisher of man - it started off following Christ.
Follow Christ with a full allegiance - follow with a sense of joy and with all abandonment and with a sense of abiding.
We can only fly with Christ and with Him we can then soar with wings like eagle. It is not waht we want to do, but do what he want us to be.
Follow me and I will make you fisher of man.
I like to joke with my kids and when we are out playing, I will always call out to them as I walk in front - for them to follow me... and I will make you fisher of man!
What is then being fisher of man - it started off following Christ.
Follow Christ with a full allegiance - follow with a sense of joy and with all abandonment and with a sense of abiding.
We can only fly with Christ and with Him we can then soar with wings like eagle. It is not waht we want to do, but do what he want us to be.
20 Mar 2014; Rev 18
20 Mar 2014; Rev 18
Rev chapter 6-18 is about the rise of the King - a call to trust Him. In the midst of all the judgement - trust Him. In the presence of the devil - trust Him, because God will put everything back in their proper place.
Rev 17 and 18 is about Satan, in particular the lure of Satan through Babylon. The Babylon of the ancient world was none other than the manifestation of Satan.
In this chapter 18, Babylon was brought down.
For all nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her sexual immorality, and the kings of the earth have committed immorality with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown rich from the power of her luxurious living.” (Revelation 18:3 ESV)
She has been describe as the one who lure us away from God with sexual immorality (lust), grow rich (material wealth) and power (status and pride).
God called for us is
Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, lest you share in her plagues; (Revelation 18:4 ESV)
When Babylon falls, the kings wept (this represent the government), people of status and power. The merchant of the earth (v11) wept and these group represent the rich, the wealthy and last v15, the merchants of their wares - the ordinary people like us wept.
Despite God call, everyone of the world wept. The world has its set of rules for promotion, for the way one should look, how one should dress, how one should carry ourselves, how much should we gain wealth, status. Even so, how "common" sexual actions and sins alike is no big deal. The internet, the social media.. How is then our response? The world leads in majority, we are part of the world, unconsciously we also follow and sin become a little ok.
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, for God has given judgment for you against her!” (Revelation 18:20 ESV)
Therefore be lead by our inner compass, conviction sure that our compulsion is not guided by the world standard but by the holy spirit (the words of God) through our conscience, which leads to our correct composure.
So one thing that I start is to keep time with and alone with God. read and pray and worship (which I have not started). That's why I am reading the book of Psalm this few days.
We are out of Babylon or are we not? Or the remains of Babylon is still in us? I pray for break and be able to walk right in and with God.
I will end this sharing, remember my sis-in-law's father. I pray for the peace of god that transcends all understanding, that he will be able to see and know that Christ is God. I pray for him to receive the knowledge in Christ Jesus and to know that the love of God has the intend to assure him a salvation and a place in heaven. I pray for him to know God. Amen.
Rev chapter 6-18 is about the rise of the King - a call to trust Him. In the midst of all the judgement - trust Him. In the presence of the devil - trust Him, because God will put everything back in their proper place.
Rev 17 and 18 is about Satan, in particular the lure of Satan through Babylon. The Babylon of the ancient world was none other than the manifestation of Satan.
In this chapter 18, Babylon was brought down.
For all nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her sexual immorality, and the kings of the earth have committed immorality with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown rich from the power of her luxurious living.” (Revelation 18:3 ESV)
She has been describe as the one who lure us away from God with sexual immorality (lust), grow rich (material wealth) and power (status and pride).
God called for us is
Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, lest you share in her plagues; (Revelation 18:4 ESV)
When Babylon falls, the kings wept (this represent the government), people of status and power. The merchant of the earth (v11) wept and these group represent the rich, the wealthy and last v15, the merchants of their wares - the ordinary people like us wept.
Despite God call, everyone of the world wept. The world has its set of rules for promotion, for the way one should look, how one should dress, how one should carry ourselves, how much should we gain wealth, status. Even so, how "common" sexual actions and sins alike is no big deal. The internet, the social media.. How is then our response? The world leads in majority, we are part of the world, unconsciously we also follow and sin become a little ok.
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, for God has given judgment for you against her!” (Revelation 18:20 ESV)
Therefore be lead by our inner compass, conviction sure that our compulsion is not guided by the world standard but by the holy spirit (the words of God) through our conscience, which leads to our correct composure.
So one thing that I start is to keep time with and alone with God. read and pray and worship (which I have not started). That's why I am reading the book of Psalm this few days.
We are out of Babylon or are we not? Or the remains of Babylon is still in us? I pray for break and be able to walk right in and with God.
I will end this sharing, remember my sis-in-law's father. I pray for the peace of god that transcends all understanding, that he will be able to see and know that Christ is God. I pray for him to receive the knowledge in Christ Jesus and to know that the love of God has the intend to assure him a salvation and a place in heaven. I pray for him to know God. Amen.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
19 Mar 2014;
19 Mar 2014
As I read Numbers 28-29, which is about the festival the Lord commanded the Israelite to perform throughout the years.
The purpose is simple - give back to the Lord what He has blessed you. Remember the Lord who provides - because of these days of festival, do no ordinary works.
The intend is to put the trust in the Lord our God the provider - that you will know that He will provides even on the days the work stop. Give the best - without blemish. Not the remainders but the first fruit - to acknowledge that it is the Lord who bless us with the very bless.
The Lord has bless me with a good job. With time to toil hard and yet time to relax and do my own things. Flexible as well and not desk bound.
Of course as a job - you stop - income stop. But the Lord has bless me with a tenure and no longer a regular 2 years contract. I am going now to build the passive income - income which continues to flow in without physical toil and labor.
Therefore I submit these plans to God, especially in the area of Forex trading. It is not going to be passive because I still have to trade. But I remember Isaiah Initiative. I pray for the day that the company will be revive and truly be passive. The principle should be that of Numbers - give back to the Lord and trust in the Lord for His provision. I pray for the Lord to provide like-minded traders who trust in the Lord that we can trust to put the trades in his / her hands.
Of course, besides passive income - the income that the Lord will provides even when we are sleeping or when we are not working. It is the giving of first fruit. This include time.
The current job allows me to spend more time in the word, worship and prayers. Then let it be so, that I be able to execute and give the Lord the time. I submit the plan to spend 1 day every 3 months and 3 days every year to seek the Lord, pray for the family and those the Lord put in my heart, take stock and reflect on my walk with God.
Revelation now enters a phase with a setting for the return of the King. The rise of Satan, the beast, and all the chaos, disasters on earth as the war between Christ and Satan is fought from heaven to earth. The call is for us to know the sure that judgement will come - evil will not prevail. Yet the people will not repent. Am I then a soldier of Christ - marked and sealed in Christ and be prepared for the battle.
The world is a battleground and not a playground. I pray for a wake up, a shake up. I pray against being too comfortable with gaining the things of the world - but the Lord will provides. Will I put this trust that the Lord will provides?
Lastly, I pray for me as a leader - to recognize the ongoing battle but the Lord will wins. I pray and be able to guard against Satan plans to destroy, to persecute , to afflict and to seduce. Treat no sins as ok and casual. I pray that I will be able, first for myself, then for my family, to know that the material things are of this world, but the Lord will bless. Therefore use what is of the world to use against the world for the extension of His kingdom. Amen.
As I read Numbers 28-29, which is about the festival the Lord commanded the Israelite to perform throughout the years.
The purpose is simple - give back to the Lord what He has blessed you. Remember the Lord who provides - because of these days of festival, do no ordinary works.
The intend is to put the trust in the Lord our God the provider - that you will know that He will provides even on the days the work stop. Give the best - without blemish. Not the remainders but the first fruit - to acknowledge that it is the Lord who bless us with the very bless.
The Lord has bless me with a good job. With time to toil hard and yet time to relax and do my own things. Flexible as well and not desk bound.
Of course as a job - you stop - income stop. But the Lord has bless me with a tenure and no longer a regular 2 years contract. I am going now to build the passive income - income which continues to flow in without physical toil and labor.
Therefore I submit these plans to God, especially in the area of Forex trading. It is not going to be passive because I still have to trade. But I remember Isaiah Initiative. I pray for the day that the company will be revive and truly be passive. The principle should be that of Numbers - give back to the Lord and trust in the Lord for His provision. I pray for the Lord to provide like-minded traders who trust in the Lord that we can trust to put the trades in his / her hands.
Of course, besides passive income - the income that the Lord will provides even when we are sleeping or when we are not working. It is the giving of first fruit. This include time.
The current job allows me to spend more time in the word, worship and prayers. Then let it be so, that I be able to execute and give the Lord the time. I submit the plan to spend 1 day every 3 months and 3 days every year to seek the Lord, pray for the family and those the Lord put in my heart, take stock and reflect on my walk with God.
Revelation now enters a phase with a setting for the return of the King. The rise of Satan, the beast, and all the chaos, disasters on earth as the war between Christ and Satan is fought from heaven to earth. The call is for us to know the sure that judgement will come - evil will not prevail. Yet the people will not repent. Am I then a soldier of Christ - marked and sealed in Christ and be prepared for the battle.
The world is a battleground and not a playground. I pray for a wake up, a shake up. I pray against being too comfortable with gaining the things of the world - but the Lord will provides. Will I put this trust that the Lord will provides?
Lastly, I pray for me as a leader - to recognize the ongoing battle but the Lord will wins. I pray and be able to guard against Satan plans to destroy, to persecute , to afflict and to seduce. Treat no sins as ok and casual. I pray that I will be able, first for myself, then for my family, to know that the material things are of this world, but the Lord will bless. Therefore use what is of the world to use against the world for the extension of His kingdom. Amen.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
18 Mar 2014; Rev 17
18 Mar 2014; Rev 17
The scheme of the devil is clear - it will use the material things of the world to lure us away. John saw a beauty that he greatly marvel, she must be of great beauty. But
The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality. (Revelation 17:4 ESV)
Clearly, if Satan cannot get us by persecution or by affliction, then it is by seduction. A seduction to wealth, to sexual immorality, and to the hope in the power and in pride.
Therefore be aware and be awake.
Reading from Psalm 61
Lead Me to the Rock
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. (Psalm 61:1-3 ESV)
How can then I call upon the Lord? If sin is found, how then I can come to God? Therefore let me come to God and be away from Satan.
Rev 17 is about the false bride of God - the woman of Babylon. You cannot be the bride of Christ and be the bride of Satan.
Indeed, it is a wake up call - you are called as a bride of Christ - to be keep pure for God. the world in Rev 17:4 - celebrate the immorality and glamorize it. The majority of the world will go for it. Even it is such a thin line for us as Christian to have difficulty deciding right and wrong.
Let then, I come back to God - let the conscience inside me guide - and if it is no - then it is no. Live a life not sold for sins that nobody see. Forgive me and let me be able to walk upright with God.
I pray for a recovery, for one life that lives for Christ.
The scheme of the devil is clear - it will use the material things of the world to lure us away. John saw a beauty that he greatly marvel, she must be of great beauty. But
The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality. (Revelation 17:4 ESV)
Clearly, if Satan cannot get us by persecution or by affliction, then it is by seduction. A seduction to wealth, to sexual immorality, and to the hope in the power and in pride.
Therefore be aware and be awake.
Reading from Psalm 61
Lead Me to the Rock
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. (Psalm 61:1-3 ESV)
How can then I call upon the Lord? If sin is found, how then I can come to God? Therefore let me come to God and be away from Satan.
Rev 17 is about the false bride of God - the woman of Babylon. You cannot be the bride of Christ and be the bride of Satan.
Indeed, it is a wake up call - you are called as a bride of Christ - to be keep pure for God. the world in Rev 17:4 - celebrate the immorality and glamorize it. The majority of the world will go for it. Even it is such a thin line for us as Christian to have difficulty deciding right and wrong.
Let then, I come back to God - let the conscience inside me guide - and if it is no - then it is no. Live a life not sold for sins that nobody see. Forgive me and let me be able to walk upright with God.
I pray for a recovery, for one life that lives for Christ.
Monday, March 17, 2014
17 Mar 2014; Rev 16
17 Mar 2014; Rev 16
Rev 16 is about the release of the judgement of 7 bowls. The judgement is some what similar to that pass onto Egypt in Exodus.
This chapter clearly separate 2 groups of people - the mark of the beast and the mark of God (Rev 7-2-4; Eph 4:13).
The judgement by the 7 bowls is poured out onto the group with the mark of the beast (Rev 16:2) for those who live life with no relevant of God. These group of people will not escape the last days of judgement. The judgement is escalating and complete.
The Seventh Bowl
The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple, from the throne, saying, “It is done!” (Revelation 16:17 ESV)
Compare this when Jesus said - "it is finished" where the second group of people where the sins are forgiven and receive the salvation.
The first group has no way to pass the judgement. We are save - but there are many who are not.
But what is worse that this judgement - it is that we do not know when this judgement will come - a surprise coming back - we have to be alert about when Christ is coming back - but be ready.
As Christian - our task is to be faithful in the job that we are called to do. Besides the work, the role, we are then to be faithful to in the great commission - to reach those who has yet to know Christ - God and his salvation.
Revelation 16 point another truth - The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was allowed to scorch people with fire. They were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.
(Revelation 16:8-9 ESV)
Rev 16 is about the release of the judgement of 7 bowls. The judgement is some what similar to that pass onto Egypt in Exodus.
This chapter clearly separate 2 groups of people - the mark of the beast and the mark of God (Rev 7-2-4; Eph 4:13).
The judgement by the 7 bowls is poured out onto the group with the mark of the beast (Rev 16:2) for those who live life with no relevant of God. These group of people will not escape the last days of judgement. The judgement is escalating and complete.
The Seventh Bowl
The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple, from the throne, saying, “It is done!” (Revelation 16:17 ESV)
Compare this when Jesus said - "it is finished" where the second group of people where the sins are forgiven and receive the salvation.
The first group has no way to pass the judgement. We are save - but there are many who are not.
But what is worse that this judgement - it is that we do not know when this judgement will come - a surprise coming back - we have to be alert about when Christ is coming back - but be ready.
As Christian - our task is to be faithful in the job that we are called to do. Besides the work, the role, we are then to be faithful to in the great commission - to reach those who has yet to know Christ - God and his salvation.
Revelation 16 point another truth - The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was allowed to scorch people with fire. They were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.
(Revelation 16:8-9 ESV)
They are a stubborn lot and it does not mean anyway easy in our reach out in the midst of this reach out. But the call is clear - judgement is sure. Are we ready? Are we the faithful servant who know that the master is coming back and we are faithful in doing the things God is calling us to do?
What then matters to PH? What is more important to PH? Lord prepare my heart to see and know realize the end and stop putting the things of this world important; treating sins too casual; but be in the matter of God and do the faithful servant - waiting on the Lord, sharing the salvation plan of God to those who needs it. Amen.
Friday, March 14, 2014
14 Mar 2014; Rev 15
14 Mar 2014; Rev 15
Chapter 15 is the introduction before the woes by the 7 bowls. It speaks after the victory - the song sang by Mosses after the people were delivered out of Egypt.
It is a victory song - a song to remind us that the almighty God has won the victory. Even before the woes by the 7 bowls begin, the victory was for the people, for the saints that the victory has already been won.
And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.” (Revelation 15:3-4 ESV)
What a promise. A celebration before the race has even start - but how much do you buy in?
What is that victory that the Lord has in store? A personal victory, a blessings or an ultimate salvation plan for mankind?
To me right now - is a personal revival, a God-centered life in Christ that is able to acknowledge God and His intended purpose for me and the family.
Another is the discipline that endures even when the school terms starts. Invest in the things and time that returns dividends in the eternal things and matters of God.
Chapter 15 is the introduction before the woes by the 7 bowls. It speaks after the victory - the song sang by Mosses after the people were delivered out of Egypt.
It is a victory song - a song to remind us that the almighty God has won the victory. Even before the woes by the 7 bowls begin, the victory was for the people, for the saints that the victory has already been won.
And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.” (Revelation 15:3-4 ESV)
What a promise. A celebration before the race has even start - but how much do you buy in?
What is that victory that the Lord has in store? A personal victory, a blessings or an ultimate salvation plan for mankind?
To me right now - is a personal revival, a God-centered life in Christ that is able to acknowledge God and His intended purpose for me and the family.
Another is the discipline that endures even when the school terms starts. Invest in the things and time that returns dividends in the eternal things and matters of God.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
13 Mar 2014; Rev 14
13 Mar 2014; Rev 14
The picture or the vision seen by John in heaven changes.
A 144000 redeemed are worshiping and they sang songs that no one can learnt. Then followed by 3 angles proclaiming 3 messages.
It is these who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. It is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These have been redeemed from mankind as firstfruits for God and the Lamb, and in their mouth no lie was found, for they are blameless. (Revelation 14:4-5, ESV)
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit,“that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”(Revelation 14:13, ESV)
Till now one must be able to see the reality of heaven and hell. the war that wages on the souls of man hurl down into hell by the dragon, followed the false teacher and witnesses.
But before,what is our conviction? Are all these just just and so so.. Am I convince and be able to know that in all these midst - how great is our God and be awe at what is happening and what God is doing?
So far till Rev 14 - is about the rise of the king so that we can reign with Him.
How then to make God the center of your life? Are you willing to accept His reign and acknowledge His kingship? If God is not the center of your life - who then is God to you?
It start with the correcting our compulsion - that is do guard our heart and the things we do. Our conscience is our guide - just stop doing or just do what is in us the holy spirit tell us. Stop making sin causal.
We are under a lot if external influence, the deception of the devil. Guard against. Be instead keep ourselves in the presence of God - pray and worship. Dwell in His word. Speak positively, use kinds words with each other .. .. Just do it when the conscience or the Holy spirit tell us to.
The guide to our conscience is the word - the compass that points us. And this inner compass can only be aligned by God - therefore spent the time with God.
Be convicted by the words - let them come alive and become that guiding principle in your life. Conviction brings repent and repent changes the way we carry our life - our composure.
It seems as I write I need time, time to reflect and time to be with God - praying, worshiping and dwelling in his word. I pray for a possibility next week Monday - Thursday. Amen.
The picture or the vision seen by John in heaven changes.
A 144000 redeemed are worshiping and they sang songs that no one can learnt. Then followed by 3 angles proclaiming 3 messages.
It is these who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. It is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These have been redeemed from mankind as firstfruits for God and the Lamb, and in their mouth no lie was found, for they are blameless. (Revelation 14:4-5, ESV)
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit,“that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”(Revelation 14:13, ESV)
Till now one must be able to see the reality of heaven and hell. the war that wages on the souls of man hurl down into hell by the dragon, followed the false teacher and witnesses.
But before,what is our conviction? Are all these just just and so so.. Am I convince and be able to know that in all these midst - how great is our God and be awe at what is happening and what God is doing?
So far till Rev 14 - is about the rise of the king so that we can reign with Him.
How then to make God the center of your life? Are you willing to accept His reign and acknowledge His kingship? If God is not the center of your life - who then is God to you?
It start with the correcting our compulsion - that is do guard our heart and the things we do. Our conscience is our guide - just stop doing or just do what is in us the holy spirit tell us. Stop making sin causal.
We are under a lot if external influence, the deception of the devil. Guard against. Be instead keep ourselves in the presence of God - pray and worship. Dwell in His word. Speak positively, use kinds words with each other .. .. Just do it when the conscience or the Holy spirit tell us to.
The guide to our conscience is the word - the compass that points us. And this inner compass can only be aligned by God - therefore spent the time with God.
Be convicted by the words - let them come alive and become that guiding principle in your life. Conviction brings repent and repent changes the way we carry our life - our composure.
It seems as I write I need time, time to reflect and time to be with God - praying, worshiping and dwelling in his word. I pray for a possibility next week Monday - Thursday. Amen.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
12 Mar 2014; Rev 13
12 Mar 2014; Rev 13
After the dragon - Satan, a deceiver and a accuser. In Rev 13, Satan introduces 2 disciple - 2 beast, one an anti-Christ and the other a false prophet.
In all the midst of us surrounded by the enemies of God. It is a reminder that we lived in a world that does not belong to us. Satan is not keeping still but advance. So unless you keep still as a children of God, he may leave you alone - but not for long, as the evil one will advance.
It is also a call for us, my family to take up defense as well as offensive. Prayer. Cover everyone and cover everything in prayer.
The 2 beast were given authorities and the world followed them and believed them. It is so so easy - crowd mentality and peer pressure. But they are all false. How them can we differentiate? Open our spiritual eyes so that we can see. I pray against that I am not bless enough - but give thanks for the blessings that I have already received.
Lord I have not been praying enough, and today I ask for a prayer week (3 days maybe) next week that I can be alone and pray pray pray for myself, my family, your church and blessings for others. Let me me satisfied and not be deceived that more of the material things of this world is good or a sign of blessings, but instead use the blessings to bless others. This speaks about my tithe and offerings.
Rev 13 intensified about the works of Satan. Satan has declared war, speaking words to deceive, gaining the polarity of the world to false teaching. Therefore
If anyone has an ear, let him hear: (Revelation 13:9, ESV)
Let me then be in this world but not of this world. Let my ear hears the word of God rather than the sound of the world - the ways the world measure blessings and completeness.
Forgive me, and let me be on my knees to be back in your embrace - a life that exemplifies the life of Christ. Amen.
After the dragon - Satan, a deceiver and a accuser. In Rev 13, Satan introduces 2 disciple - 2 beast, one an anti-Christ and the other a false prophet.
In all the midst of us surrounded by the enemies of God. It is a reminder that we lived in a world that does not belong to us. Satan is not keeping still but advance. So unless you keep still as a children of God, he may leave you alone - but not for long, as the evil one will advance.
It is also a call for us, my family to take up defense as well as offensive. Prayer. Cover everyone and cover everything in prayer.
The 2 beast were given authorities and the world followed them and believed them. It is so so easy - crowd mentality and peer pressure. But they are all false. How them can we differentiate? Open our spiritual eyes so that we can see. I pray against that I am not bless enough - but give thanks for the blessings that I have already received.
Lord I have not been praying enough, and today I ask for a prayer week (3 days maybe) next week that I can be alone and pray pray pray for myself, my family, your church and blessings for others. Let me me satisfied and not be deceived that more of the material things of this world is good or a sign of blessings, but instead use the blessings to bless others. This speaks about my tithe and offerings.
Rev 13 intensified about the works of Satan. Satan has declared war, speaking words to deceive, gaining the polarity of the world to false teaching. Therefore
If anyone has an ear, let him hear: (Revelation 13:9, ESV)
Let me then be in this world but not of this world. Let my ear hears the word of God rather than the sound of the world - the ways the world measure blessings and completeness.
Forgive me, and let me be on my knees to be back in your embrace - a life that exemplifies the life of Christ. Amen.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
11 Mar 2014; Rev 12-13
11 Mar 2014; Rev 12-13
Rev 12 saw Satan hurl down to earth from heaven. The anger shifted from fighting with God to the child, to the mother to the off spring.
Rev 13 continued to show the war Satan wage with the off spring. In the middle of all the seals and trumpets disasters, now come for us to confront the devil. The world belongs to him.
Satan cannot hurt God and so the only way is to deceive us and bring us away from God.
The battle is no one sided. But there is no need to fear the devil. He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. And if God is with us, who can be against us.
I therefore has to guard the unity of the family and not be deceived by the plan to sow discord and break up. If the battle is in the mind, then Lord I pray that you help us to remind us that we are the child of God. The very things that you have given me is the best - let all the positive thoughts be brought into my mind.
If the battle is spiritual, then prayers is the defense and the word is the offensive weapons.
Build the unity up - be slow to anger, use kind words to each other. Show love and pray together. encourage each other.
Rev 12 saw Satan hurl down to earth from heaven. The anger shifted from fighting with God to the child, to the mother to the off spring.
Rev 13 continued to show the war Satan wage with the off spring. In the middle of all the seals and trumpets disasters, now come for us to confront the devil. The world belongs to him.
Satan cannot hurt God and so the only way is to deceive us and bring us away from God.
If anyone has an ear, let him hear:
The battle is no one sided. But there is no need to fear the devil. He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. And if God is with us, who can be against us.
I therefore has to guard the unity of the family and not be deceived by the plan to sow discord and break up. If the battle is in the mind, then Lord I pray that you help us to remind us that we are the child of God. The very things that you have given me is the best - let all the positive thoughts be brought into my mind.
If the battle is spiritual, then prayers is the defense and the word is the offensive weapons.
Build the unity up - be slow to anger, use kind words to each other. Show love and pray together. encourage each other.
Monday, March 10, 2014
10 Mar 2014; Rev 11-12
10 Mar 2014; Rev 11-12
Rach asked - how much do I pray for the kids and family?
Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but the war is wage between Satan and the off-springs of man.
Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And he stood on the sand of the sea. (Revelation 12:17, ESV)
The 7th trumpet showed the war wage between the heavenly and drag down to earth. In Rev 11, God knew all these, because when the war in the heavenly is brought to earth - mankind will suffer and will be lose.
The 2 witnesses showed us the need to proclaim the gospel.
Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here!” And they went up to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies watched them. (Revelation 11:12, ESV)
And at that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven. (Revelation 11:13, ESV)
God was with the 2 witnesses and restored them from death to live - a battle that is not without casualty, but God is with us. In Rev 11-13, the rest who saw, gave glory to God. Before that they rejoice at the death of the witnesses - a meaning for a purposeful life that all is laid down but not without God's intend.
Rev 12 began with the dragon trying to stop the birth of Christ. He failed, but Satan is not without power or that is the end. He has the power - to swipe a third of the star with him to earth. He continue to wage war.
The end is not there - because in Rev 12:17 - when Satan failed to destroy Christ, he tried to destroy the mother, and when he failed - he target her offspring.
War time. Lord I pray for my family that we will first stand our ground in our faith in you - the almighty God who is in control and intend how this war is to be fought and end. This family will stand firm in our believe that your word for this is truth, the breath of God - spoken and guide us in both defensive and offensive against the enemies. We will stand firm and allow the holy spirit to guide us in active obedience in accordance to your battle plan - through divine opportunities and open / close doors - for the sake of reaching out to the souls of man, which is the purpose why the battle is about.
Lord help me and lead me as I use this break for personal revival as well as a time to ground the family as we first build our castle of defense. I pray for my marriage which is the strong tower for both refuge and attack. I pray and ask that the Lord to bless this marriage and let it grow strong.
Lastly, I pray for the children that they will find you important in their heart - not just as a figurative but a personal friend whom they will trust and entrust their lives to.
Lord bless me and build this family up for your intend as you open doors for us to reach out. Amen.
Rach asked - how much do I pray for the kids and family?
Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but the war is wage between Satan and the off-springs of man.
Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And he stood on the sand of the sea. (Revelation 12:17, ESV)
The 7th trumpet showed the war wage between the heavenly and drag down to earth. In Rev 11, God knew all these, because when the war in the heavenly is brought to earth - mankind will suffer and will be lose.
The 2 witnesses showed us the need to proclaim the gospel.
Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here!” And they went up to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies watched them. (Revelation 11:12, ESV)
And at that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven. (Revelation 11:13, ESV)
God was with the 2 witnesses and restored them from death to live - a battle that is not without casualty, but God is with us. In Rev 11-13, the rest who saw, gave glory to God. Before that they rejoice at the death of the witnesses - a meaning for a purposeful life that all is laid down but not without God's intend.
Rev 12 began with the dragon trying to stop the birth of Christ. He failed, but Satan is not without power or that is the end. He has the power - to swipe a third of the star with him to earth. He continue to wage war.
The end is not there - because in Rev 12:17 - when Satan failed to destroy Christ, he tried to destroy the mother, and when he failed - he target her offspring.
War time. Lord I pray for my family that we will first stand our ground in our faith in you - the almighty God who is in control and intend how this war is to be fought and end. This family will stand firm in our believe that your word for this is truth, the breath of God - spoken and guide us in both defensive and offensive against the enemies. We will stand firm and allow the holy spirit to guide us in active obedience in accordance to your battle plan - through divine opportunities and open / close doors - for the sake of reaching out to the souls of man, which is the purpose why the battle is about.
Lord help me and lead me as I use this break for personal revival as well as a time to ground the family as we first build our castle of defense. I pray for my marriage which is the strong tower for both refuge and attack. I pray and ask that the Lord to bless this marriage and let it grow strong.
Lastly, I pray for the children that they will find you important in their heart - not just as a figurative but a personal friend whom they will trust and entrust their lives to.
Lord bless me and build this family up for your intend as you open doors for us to reach out. Amen.
Sunday, March 09, 2014
9 Mar 2014; Rev 11
9 Mar 2014; Rev 11
The message was on being in debt - in debt in Christ. For He has given us - now is our time to give back. In Jesus last word - is the great Commission. We are to go and make disciple in all nations.
I know that I owe God that - I too owe God the many things he has bless me and the family.
Rev 11 is the second interlude of the 2nd sets of woes (the 7 trumpets). It is between the 6th and the 7th trumpets.
The key of the chapters is about the 2 witnesses, after John was given the little scroll to eat. The 2 witnesses were to prophesy for about 3 years. No one can stop them - it seem that no one want them to preach and wish that they were dead. But any one who tried to stop them are instead being killed.
So after that 3 years, when the beast that raises from the bottom pit came and killed the 2 witnesses, their bodies were left and were not buried and the people rejoice.
Is this the end? No - as the book of Revelations points - the victory belongs to God.
But after the three and a half days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood up on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them. Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here!” And they went up to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies watched them. (Revelation 11:11-12, ESV)
Therefore be fearless, there is an urgency to preach, not just to share the gospel but to proclaim the blessings and what is promise to others. Revelation has so far pointed out the tribulation that has occurred and will come. Therefore we stand as witness for Christ - that indebtedness that we are save and secure. It is now that we must proclaim.
Lord, I pray that this year be a year of fruitful giving back to the kingdom - money, time and effort. to serve others - least that they know about what is and is about to come. Amen.
The message was on being in debt - in debt in Christ. For He has given us - now is our time to give back. In Jesus last word - is the great Commission. We are to go and make disciple in all nations.
I know that I owe God that - I too owe God the many things he has bless me and the family.
Rev 11 is the second interlude of the 2nd sets of woes (the 7 trumpets). It is between the 6th and the 7th trumpets.
The key of the chapters is about the 2 witnesses, after John was given the little scroll to eat. The 2 witnesses were to prophesy for about 3 years. No one can stop them - it seem that no one want them to preach and wish that they were dead. But any one who tried to stop them are instead being killed.
So after that 3 years, when the beast that raises from the bottom pit came and killed the 2 witnesses, their bodies were left and were not buried and the people rejoice.
Is this the end? No - as the book of Revelations points - the victory belongs to God.
But after the three and a half days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood up on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them. Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here!” And they went up to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies watched them. (Revelation 11:11-12, ESV)
Therefore be fearless, there is an urgency to preach, not just to share the gospel but to proclaim the blessings and what is promise to others. Revelation has so far pointed out the tribulation that has occurred and will come. Therefore we stand as witness for Christ - that indebtedness that we are save and secure. It is now that we must proclaim.
Lord, I pray that this year be a year of fruitful giving back to the kingdom - money, time and effort. to serve others - least that they know about what is and is about to come. Amen.
Friday, March 07, 2014
7 Mar 2014; Rev 10
7 Mar 2014; Rev 10
The second series of woes and plagues - seals followed by trumpets. By now the 6 trumpets has been blown. Chapter 10 is the interlude between the 6th and the 7th trumpets.
And I was told, “You must again prophesy about many peoples and nations and languages and kings.” (Revelation 10:11, ESV)
John was told to prophesy, but the emphasis is AGAIN. The escalating woes that is coming after the 7th trumpet is 7 bowls.
John saw an angel. The angel a huge one with one leg in on land and on water ask John to take and eat a scroll. It is going to be bitter but when eaten it will taste sweet like honey.
The picture is like the gospel. It is difficult to share and will be bitter when face with rejection. But when accepted, the joy is sweet.
Lord, I pray and this serve as a reminders - prophesy AGAIN. That's the intend and the interlude serve as also as a reminders of what worse is to come for those who are not sealed in Christ.
Lord I have been sick, get me well and let me get back on my feet and routine again. Let me run a fulfilled life of your calling. as you open the way, show me and let me live a life for Christ again.
The second series of woes and plagues - seals followed by trumpets. By now the 6 trumpets has been blown. Chapter 10 is the interlude between the 6th and the 7th trumpets.
And I was told, “You must again prophesy about many peoples and nations and languages and kings.” (Revelation 10:11, ESV)
John was told to prophesy, but the emphasis is AGAIN. The escalating woes that is coming after the 7th trumpet is 7 bowls.
John saw an angel. The angel a huge one with one leg in on land and on water ask John to take and eat a scroll. It is going to be bitter but when eaten it will taste sweet like honey.
The picture is like the gospel. It is difficult to share and will be bitter when face with rejection. But when accepted, the joy is sweet.
Lord, I pray and this serve as a reminders - prophesy AGAIN. That's the intend and the interlude serve as also as a reminders of what worse is to come for those who are not sealed in Christ.
Lord I have been sick, get me well and let me get back on my feet and routine again. Let me run a fulfilled life of your calling. as you open the way, show me and let me live a life for Christ again.
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