30 Oct 2014; Isa 2
O house of Jacob,
come, let us walk
in the light of the LORD.
(Isaiah 2:5 ESV)
The chapter started with a picture of a holy hill, a new city, where people flock to and where people come and seek God.
2 reflections - the first it portrayed a house where people see the light of God, where and when the world around is surrounded by evil.
Second, it is a all new - a renewal after all the evil that exist.
What then, shall be my household? How can then it be transform into a light house for Jesus?
It shall starts with me - come let us walk in the light of the Lord. It is a plea, a turn away so that all things can re- start and be renew.
It will start from me - a discipline to put God first and in the midst of everything.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
23 Oct 2014; Isa 1
23 Oct 2014; Isa 1
Yea, I started on the book of Isaiah, but has not been able and seriously get it moving.
I have been very distracted. By my works - the unfinished project. But it should not stop me from spending time with my savior, my God.
I am going to have a long day today and the next 2 months it will be going to be full. I pray that I will draw strength from you.
Isaiah 1: 21-31
The prophet lamented that Israel has become corrupted, even to the extend of getting bribes, murder and rebel. There is a sense of lawlessness and the country was down down down.
BUT
Therefore the Lord declares, the LORD of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: “Ah, I will get relief from my enemies and avenge myself on my foes. I will turn my hand against you and will smelt away your dross as with lye and remove all your alloy. And I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.” (Isaiah 1:24-26 ESV)
First, it is the need to get rid of what is external, then the internal, and finally the replacement of what is being remove.
What cause my stress, my busyness? My project is there a need to? Once a while and one at a time or at least customized and proposed what has already been accomplish. It is not that the Lord has not provided. But it seem to stem from the need to "earn more" to "prove more" and to "create more".
Internally I need to remove - the release of the emotions in me. Help to to be able to speak and talk it out, else that social being of me cannot grow.
Lastly I need to replace what is remove, but before replace - action first about remove. I pray for the timeline - by next Mar 2015 - the external stress. By June 2015 the internal emotions. And that I can start to replace and fill them with God intention. Amen.
Yea, I started on the book of Isaiah, but has not been able and seriously get it moving.
I have been very distracted. By my works - the unfinished project. But it should not stop me from spending time with my savior, my God.
I am going to have a long day today and the next 2 months it will be going to be full. I pray that I will draw strength from you.
Isaiah 1: 21-31
The prophet lamented that Israel has become corrupted, even to the extend of getting bribes, murder and rebel. There is a sense of lawlessness and the country was down down down.
BUT
Therefore the Lord declares, the LORD of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: “Ah, I will get relief from my enemies and avenge myself on my foes. I will turn my hand against you and will smelt away your dross as with lye and remove all your alloy. And I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.” (Isaiah 1:24-26 ESV)
First, it is the need to get rid of what is external, then the internal, and finally the replacement of what is being remove.
What cause my stress, my busyness? My project is there a need to? Once a while and one at a time or at least customized and proposed what has already been accomplish. It is not that the Lord has not provided. But it seem to stem from the need to "earn more" to "prove more" and to "create more".
Internally I need to remove - the release of the emotions in me. Help to to be able to speak and talk it out, else that social being of me cannot grow.
Lastly I need to replace what is remove, but before replace - action first about remove. I pray for the timeline - by next Mar 2015 - the external stress. By June 2015 the internal emotions. And that I can start to replace and fill them with God intention. Amen.
Friday, October 17, 2014
17 Oct 2014; Isa 1
17 Oct 2014; Isa 1
The book of Isaiah - by Isaiah son of Amos.
He lives through at least 4 kings of Judah. Instead that speaks volume of a long life - but also a purposeful one that God has for him. He don't just lived long, he lived long for God.
Verse 2-3 spoke about the heart of the people, but more importantly, what God is calling the peopl, His children back to Him.
The Wickedness of Judah Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the LORD has spoken: “Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.” (Isaiah 1:2-3 ESV)
In the later verse, God pleaded with the children of Israel to come back. What a parent who refuse to gave up.
“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” (Isaiah 1:18-20 ESV)
Isaiah spoke about the conditions of our heart, my heart. Am I right with God? No.
What is wrong? They have forsaken the Lord (verse 4). But they have not stop doing - that is basically still going through rituals of giving and sacrifices. But that deed did not please God.
It is not then the action, but the object of the deed - God.
How then in my life have I forsaken God?
First, where is God in your heart? Do you miss Him?
Second how often do I want to spend time with Him? Busy schedule robs away my desire and my priority.
Third, do I spend the quality time with Him? Or do I go through TAWG, Chruch, worship and other Christian rituals...
God therefore check my heart. Let it be right with you.
The book of Isaiah - by Isaiah son of Amos.
He lives through at least 4 kings of Judah. Instead that speaks volume of a long life - but also a purposeful one that God has for him. He don't just lived long, he lived long for God.
Verse 2-3 spoke about the heart of the people, but more importantly, what God is calling the peopl, His children back to Him.
The Wickedness of Judah Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the LORD has spoken: “Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.” (Isaiah 1:2-3 ESV)
In the later verse, God pleaded with the children of Israel to come back. What a parent who refuse to gave up.
“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” (Isaiah 1:18-20 ESV)
Isaiah spoke about the conditions of our heart, my heart. Am I right with God? No.
What is wrong? They have forsaken the Lord (verse 4). But they have not stop doing - that is basically still going through rituals of giving and sacrifices. But that deed did not please God.
It is not then the action, but the object of the deed - God.
How then in my life have I forsaken God?
First, where is God in your heart? Do you miss Him?
Second how often do I want to spend time with Him? Busy schedule robs away my desire and my priority.
Third, do I spend the quality time with Him? Or do I go through TAWG, Chruch, worship and other Christian rituals...
God therefore check my heart. Let it be right with you.
Monday, October 13, 2014
13 Oct 2014; Isaiah
13 Oct 2014; Isaiah
The book of Isaiah comes timely as I began my new semester.
The call of Isaiah to ministry was during turbulence time of Judah. Judah has not obey God and trust not in the strength of God. Isaiah predicted that Judah would be sold to captivity but also promise a return.
It speaks the state of mind, the physical state as well as my spiritual state that I am currently in.
I want to bring the past to past and set the future right before God. It is time. I do not want to wait for the "disaster" to happen.
As such, even before I began the book of Isaiah, a book of Judgment and also a book of comfort. I want to take the judgement seriously and take the promises of comfort.
The book of Isaiah comes timely as I began my new semester.
The call of Isaiah to ministry was during turbulence time of Judah. Judah has not obey God and trust not in the strength of God. Isaiah predicted that Judah would be sold to captivity but also promise a return.
It speaks the state of mind, the physical state as well as my spiritual state that I am currently in.
I want to bring the past to past and set the future right before God. It is time. I do not want to wait for the "disaster" to happen.
As such, even before I began the book of Isaiah, a book of Judgment and also a book of comfort. I want to take the judgement seriously and take the promises of comfort.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
11 Oct 2014; Mathew
11 Oct 2014; Mathew
After months on using the book of Mathew for my time alone with God, these were the points that I gathered:
The purpose (intent) of Jesus birth.
The purpose of why and how should we live our lives, not just as lawful citizens or obedient Christian, but life for the people (the souls of man), the least you do you do it for Jesus.
The purpose of knowing God. Be with Him.
I have been seeking God - for the purpose of my next phase of life. It is not the phase of gathering treasures nor show off your talents. Instead it is the spending of time, talents and treasures for the kingdom of God.
Mathew explained what is the kingdom of God. It is both spiritual and physical. It is like a plant - it grow and we are the farmers, but God is the weather. The kingdom of God is here and we are the care takers, be prepared and be ready. The kingdom of God is about people, about people.
In Taiwan, and over the years, people is what I am lacking. God let me pursuit in this area once again.
After months on using the book of Mathew for my time alone with God, these were the points that I gathered:
The purpose (intent) of Jesus birth.
The purpose of why and how should we live our lives, not just as lawful citizens or obedient Christian, but life for the people (the souls of man), the least you do you do it for Jesus.
The purpose of knowing God. Be with Him.
I have been seeking God - for the purpose of my next phase of life. It is not the phase of gathering treasures nor show off your talents. Instead it is the spending of time, talents and treasures for the kingdom of God.
Mathew explained what is the kingdom of God. It is both spiritual and physical. It is like a plant - it grow and we are the farmers, but God is the weather. The kingdom of God is here and we are the care takers, be prepared and be ready. The kingdom of God is about people, about people.
In Taiwan, and over the years, people is what I am lacking. God let me pursuit in this area once again.
Monday, October 06, 2014
6 Oct 2014; Mat 28
6 Oct 2014; Mat 28
Jesus has made us disciples, and likewise go and make disciples.
It starts therefore with ourselves (with God) then to the people around us (family and friends).
The world will fades away, but the souls of men will remain forever. It is therefore the heart of God to see them well.
That's the joy that the Lord want - to see the souls of men learnt that the hope of salvation is in Christ.
The word is "Go".
That is the purpose - be with Jesus and just as he touches lives - so will I start here and touch lives.
Jesus has made us disciples, and likewise go and make disciples.
It starts therefore with ourselves (with God) then to the people around us (family and friends).
The world will fades away, but the souls of men will remain forever. It is therefore the heart of God to see them well.
That's the joy that the Lord want - to see the souls of men learnt that the hope of salvation is in Christ.
The word is "Go".
That is the purpose - be with Jesus and just as he touches lives - so will I start here and touch lives.
Friday, October 03, 2014
2 Oct 2014; Mat 27
2 Oct 2014; Mat 27
Let me be your vessel.
Joseph of Arimathea gave up his family grave place for Jesus. A grave place for the family must be an important place. It is like a retirement house. Now that Jesus is dead, is there still point to gave up what we have been accumulated for our "next" phase of life for something that is "past" and beyond "recovery"?
I hold money, material too important. As a result, I work on project just to compensate to get more and fair on what I am getting less. Project create stress if I am not enjoying them. I still want to create a business and want to built a comfortable retirement lifestyle. A lifestyle that has passive income and there is no need to "worry".
Here come Jesus. A dead body, asking me to gave up that and what it seem that I am trying to accumulate and build. Instead it is (the build up) is for the Lord, for Jesus that is dead so that others can be made alive. As the song goes, my chain are gone and I am set free, it is the grace.
So what seem to build the "next" life seem to bring death. But what is given for the dead Jesus is for life.
Instead, this is what needs to be balance - build social. Instead of pure wisdom and accumulation of wealth, build the social aspect as well as for God.
Still keep the project part, but instead for wealth it is for wisdom. Instead of building the "next" wealth, build people. It is people that gives the purpose.
I wanted to see the mountains and the valley. Now after so many years I have seen the Taroko gorge. Wonderful wonderful to be in the midst of the mountain and valley. I saw the valley in the outskirt of Hualian on the way to Guangfu. And in fact in the midst of it when the bike broke down.
But what adds to these God creation is people. I interacted with KM for 5 days and it reminded me just to stop, talk and interacte from people. It is the people that I am miss out and that make it not me.
The joy in me cannot be completed if people is not in the equation. The next wisdom and the next wealth is to build God, bring people. It is for cutting down time, effort so as to gain experience. An experience with God, with people, wisdom and to maintain health (statue).
As such, it is good to ask each day - one thing to give thank God for. One thing that has made me smile (happy, new experience) and one thing that has made be frown (not happy, sad, angry, stress).
I will also keep this accountable with KM and Rach, this joy indicator for the week.
In addition, to both TWAG with God everyday.
Let me be your vessel.
Joseph of Arimathea gave up his family grave place for Jesus. A grave place for the family must be an important place. It is like a retirement house. Now that Jesus is dead, is there still point to gave up what we have been accumulated for our "next" phase of life for something that is "past" and beyond "recovery"?
I hold money, material too important. As a result, I work on project just to compensate to get more and fair on what I am getting less. Project create stress if I am not enjoying them. I still want to create a business and want to built a comfortable retirement lifestyle. A lifestyle that has passive income and there is no need to "worry".
Here come Jesus. A dead body, asking me to gave up that and what it seem that I am trying to accumulate and build. Instead it is (the build up) is for the Lord, for Jesus that is dead so that others can be made alive. As the song goes, my chain are gone and I am set free, it is the grace.
So what seem to build the "next" life seem to bring death. But what is given for the dead Jesus is for life.
Instead, this is what needs to be balance - build social. Instead of pure wisdom and accumulation of wealth, build the social aspect as well as for God.
Still keep the project part, but instead for wealth it is for wisdom. Instead of building the "next" wealth, build people. It is people that gives the purpose.
I wanted to see the mountains and the valley. Now after so many years I have seen the Taroko gorge. Wonderful wonderful to be in the midst of the mountain and valley. I saw the valley in the outskirt of Hualian on the way to Guangfu. And in fact in the midst of it when the bike broke down.
But what adds to these God creation is people. I interacted with KM for 5 days and it reminded me just to stop, talk and interacte from people. It is the people that I am miss out and that make it not me.
The joy in me cannot be completed if people is not in the equation. The next wisdom and the next wealth is to build God, bring people. It is for cutting down time, effort so as to gain experience. An experience with God, with people, wisdom and to maintain health (statue).
As such, it is good to ask each day - one thing to give thank God for. One thing that has made me smile (happy, new experience) and one thing that has made be frown (not happy, sad, angry, stress).
I will also keep this accountable with KM and Rach, this joy indicator for the week.
In addition, to both TWAG with God everyday.
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
1 Oct 2014; Mat 27
1 Oct 2014; Mat 27
The people replaced Jesus for Barabbas, a notorious prisoner. This is how stiff neck the people are.
Am I also this manner? The intent is get rid of Jesus at what ever it takes and in what ever it does not make sense.
I am also a big big prisoner in sins. Jesus came and replace all of these.
Imagine Barabbas - he would be surprise that out of the blue, he was released. No trial, just because the people wanted Jesus to die. If I am him, this is a new lease of life. No longer condemn.
All things and all things are possible with Jesus. I simply asked for a purpose - a purpose for the next phase of life.
In this trip, I learnt that to be easy with money, it is what money buys with experience and the joy that it can bring in exchange. Lost time can also be bought with money.Therefor, just like Barabbas is release just like that, I pray that I can be released from holding money too tight and weigh on it too heavily.
Lord let me continue be wow at your creation and seek the purpose you have for me.
The people replaced Jesus for Barabbas, a notorious prisoner. This is how stiff neck the people are.
Am I also this manner? The intent is get rid of Jesus at what ever it takes and in what ever it does not make sense.
I am also a big big prisoner in sins. Jesus came and replace all of these.
Imagine Barabbas - he would be surprise that out of the blue, he was released. No trial, just because the people wanted Jesus to die. If I am him, this is a new lease of life. No longer condemn.
All things and all things are possible with Jesus. I simply asked for a purpose - a purpose for the next phase of life.
In this trip, I learnt that to be easy with money, it is what money buys with experience and the joy that it can bring in exchange. Lost time can also be bought with money.Therefor, just like Barabbas is release just like that, I pray that I can be released from holding money too tight and weigh on it too heavily.
Lord let me continue be wow at your creation and seek the purpose you have for me.
30 Sep 2014; Mat 26
30 Sep 2014; Mat 26
Judas betrayed Jesus.
Judas Hangs Himself Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he changed his mind and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.” And throwing down the pieces of silver into the temple, he departed, and he went and hanged himself. (Matthew 27:3-5 ESV)
He regretted and threw down the silver. He was not that evil. BUT he hang himself. His guilt overwhelm him. He gave up.
Peter denied Jesus, similar to betraying Christ - 3 times. He gave up and return to fishing. If he was like Judas and killed himself - then history will have been different.
In my life, the things that I want to do I do not and the things I should not do I do. Am I then taken the grace of God cheaply? Yes, wrong things - there is no need to kill yourself, don't be like Judas, like Peter - because by grace Jesus can restore.
Yes, but that is taking Christ death simply. Repent and turn. Peter was restored, he went on to die for Christ. Judas died. Peter died but for Christ. As such live a life worthy.
I ask for a the next phase that is worthy for Christ.
Judas betrayed Jesus.
Judas Hangs Himself Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he changed his mind and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.” And throwing down the pieces of silver into the temple, he departed, and he went and hanged himself. (Matthew 27:3-5 ESV)
He regretted and threw down the silver. He was not that evil. BUT he hang himself. His guilt overwhelm him. He gave up.
Peter denied Jesus, similar to betraying Christ - 3 times. He gave up and return to fishing. If he was like Judas and killed himself - then history will have been different.
In my life, the things that I want to do I do not and the things I should not do I do. Am I then taken the grace of God cheaply? Yes, wrong things - there is no need to kill yourself, don't be like Judas, like Peter - because by grace Jesus can restore.
Yes, but that is taking Christ death simply. Repent and turn. Peter was restored, he went on to die for Christ. Judas died. Peter died but for Christ. As such live a life worthy.
I ask for a the next phase that is worthy for Christ.
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