Proverbs 1; 11 Dec 2015
The books of Proverbs has 6 themes:
Wisdom starts with God
Wisdom protects the heart
Wisdom uses words carefully
Wisdom values the family
Wisdom chooses wise company
Wisdom shines as stars
The greatest danger is the one that is scuttle.
2 great danger that the inner life face:
Proverbs 1:32
The waywardness and complacency
[32] For the simple are killed by their turning away,
and the complacency of fools destroys them;
(Proverbs 1:32 ESV)
Waywardness - the simple, the compulsion of greed and pride.
[10] My son, if sinners entice you,
do not consent.
(Proverbs 1:10 ESV)
The solution for greed is to live simple. Live below your means - declutter
Enjoy the life of simplicity.
So that you have extra to give. Giving is the solution to greed.
Pride:
[22] “How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple?
How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing
and fools hate knowledge?
(Proverbs 1:22 ESV)
Na-eve. (Simple, lacking discernment)
Scoffers
Self satisfy - fools
The addiction of the soul: Illusion and any form of addiction
Friday, December 11, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
18 Nov 2015; Ezekiel 36-37
18 Nov 2015; Ezekiel 36-37
Unless the Lord make it so, we will not made it. In chapter 36 - Lord, give me a heart of flesh and give me your spirit within me. Sprinkle me with clean water that I may be cleanse. Rid me of my idols and let your spirit cause me to obey your rules and your statures.
can the dry bones rise? "Lord you know" With man not possible but with God, everything is possible. Breath then into me, that I may be alive in you again. Let my lives be worth living for you.
Unless the Lord make it so, we will not made it. In chapter 36 - Lord, give me a heart of flesh and give me your spirit within me. Sprinkle me with clean water that I may be cleanse. Rid me of my idols and let your spirit cause me to obey your rules and your statures.
can the dry bones rise? "Lord you know" With man not possible but with God, everything is possible. Breath then into me, that I may be alive in you again. Let my lives be worth living for you.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
17 Nov 2015; Ezekiel 36:25-28
17 Nov 2015; Ezekiel 36:25-28
I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. (Ezekiel 36:25-27 ESV)
This I pray, a new heart, a new spirit, a change of heart and a fresh spirit, that I may walk in obedience and in statues.
Stop wondering and settle down so that I move in the spirit in the matter of God.
I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. (Ezekiel 36:25-27 ESV)
This I pray, a new heart, a new spirit, a change of heart and a fresh spirit, that I may walk in obedience and in statues.
Stop wondering and settle down so that I move in the spirit in the matter of God.
Tuesday, August 04, 2015
4 Aug 2015; Gen 20
4 Aug 2015
Monday the 3rd did not start well for my 2 students. Immediately after entering the office, I proceed to complete the costing for next year OMA. Then went for project review. My students was not there and they had not handed in their report.
Looking at OMA, I praised God for the opportunities. At least one more year of travel. It seems that there is more travel opportunities when you work on students affairs, plus the chance to deal with students rather than machines. God I prayed for this opening and wonder how this door may still be open for me to re-enter China.
After lunch I went back to review the projects, again my 2 students was not there and I have to sms them to remind them. I am angry with another student, when it is his job as a students to do and complete his project and he failed to do so. And the excuse is that he had no interest in the subject and proudly say that he is going to be a lawyer. Such a bad attitude and I wonder will he do well in life. Anyway my students did not show any demo for their project. I give them till this Wed to hand up the report and next Tuesday to show their work.
Well maybe even at times I gave up. But not at the risk of an important decision point - or a failure in a major exam. I still remember that after so many years, I still study hard for my ACTA course.
I had Monday afternoon to read Gen 20. It was about 2 man and many contrast. A godly man who lied vs a pagan king who lives with integrity. A prevent of sin not when Abraham lied but God intervene to the king through dreams. Instead, the king bless Abraham. God called Abraham a prophet and the king a dead man.
Abraham sin and as a result was "rewarded" with a thousand pieces of silver. And this is the second time he did that. It is therefore not how righteous a man that God will bless, but rather how the word bless was defined. If blessings are counted as material wealth, then we can see how unrighteous man can prosper. Instead, being with God and walking in Him is already a blessing. Knowing that after all, Christ cam and died, the plan for salvation fr mankind and I can be with this God forever is a blessings. His grace is sufficient for us.
Next is knowing that God cares. things may not go well, but God cares. Rather than let logical thoughts or fear overtook us and made decisions that is man, know that God cares and what ever the out comes, He cares. Learn to submit and walk not by sight but by faith.
Today is a free day. Teaching compro is easy. The students has completed their work. I spent my time working on the next semester learning materials. I completed the first week and target to complete the second week material by this week.
Rach is stressed by her work. Well that is true when you work for someone. But the good point is God cares and in all situation God is in control.
Monday the 3rd did not start well for my 2 students. Immediately after entering the office, I proceed to complete the costing for next year OMA. Then went for project review. My students was not there and they had not handed in their report.
Looking at OMA, I praised God for the opportunities. At least one more year of travel. It seems that there is more travel opportunities when you work on students affairs, plus the chance to deal with students rather than machines. God I prayed for this opening and wonder how this door may still be open for me to re-enter China.
After lunch I went back to review the projects, again my 2 students was not there and I have to sms them to remind them. I am angry with another student, when it is his job as a students to do and complete his project and he failed to do so. And the excuse is that he had no interest in the subject and proudly say that he is going to be a lawyer. Such a bad attitude and I wonder will he do well in life. Anyway my students did not show any demo for their project. I give them till this Wed to hand up the report and next Tuesday to show their work.
Well maybe even at times I gave up. But not at the risk of an important decision point - or a failure in a major exam. I still remember that after so many years, I still study hard for my ACTA course.
I had Monday afternoon to read Gen 20. It was about 2 man and many contrast. A godly man who lied vs a pagan king who lives with integrity. A prevent of sin not when Abraham lied but God intervene to the king through dreams. Instead, the king bless Abraham. God called Abraham a prophet and the king a dead man.
Abraham sin and as a result was "rewarded" with a thousand pieces of silver. And this is the second time he did that. It is therefore not how righteous a man that God will bless, but rather how the word bless was defined. If blessings are counted as material wealth, then we can see how unrighteous man can prosper. Instead, being with God and walking in Him is already a blessing. Knowing that after all, Christ cam and died, the plan for salvation fr mankind and I can be with this God forever is a blessings. His grace is sufficient for us.
Next is knowing that God cares. things may not go well, but God cares. Rather than let logical thoughts or fear overtook us and made decisions that is man, know that God cares and what ever the out comes, He cares. Learn to submit and walk not by sight but by faith.
Today is a free day. Teaching compro is easy. The students has completed their work. I spent my time working on the next semester learning materials. I completed the first week and target to complete the second week material by this week.
Rach is stressed by her work. Well that is true when you work for someone. But the good point is God cares and in all situation God is in control.
Monday, August 03, 2015
3 Aug 2015
3 Aug 2015
Church talked about legacy. What is the legacy that you want to leave for your family? On the day I breathe my last, have I live a life that is full, good and in the will of God?
Frankly, I do not know the will of God. But living everyday in Him is the will of God. Therefore has I dwell in His word, seek Him through prayers and give praise and thanks though worship?
From His word, I wait hear from God and obey. Through worship, I wait on the Lord and hear from Him. Though prayers I commune with Him and find out what He want from me for the day.
As for my family, I am the first generation Christian, how can this knowledge, the fear of God be pass on from Jo generation to the next. That this house may be called as one that serve you.
After church, I taught Deb math and science. I was reminded that she is still a little girl. She needs break so as to keep concentration. Overall she is an obedient girl, who listen. I pray that she will want to understand rather than just to finish her work.
During cell, I did not share as I did not really do my time alone with God. I do not have a plan on what is the life and legacy. But during the man sharing, I shared about my bucket list - to design my own house as well as to run my own café. It is a childhood dream. But more importantly, what is God intention for my life and family, which is a question?
But nevertheless it starts with my daily walk with God, so that my family will follow me to dwell in the words, worship and pray.
In the evening, I saw my 3 kids playing the piano. I smiled, so please that Jo was teaching Deb and Deb was showing Mat. Jo played so tune and to me it was lovely. I prayed that if God you are to use Jo to bring light to the many others through music, you will provide. That the perfect will of God will be the best for his life. How then can I support Jo? knowing that music cannot make a living in Singapore, I put this trust in you.
It is nice to see my children, taking books to rad before bed. A habit of continuous learning and the acquisition of knowledge. I read on the empress of ancient China. Most of them do not have a happy ending. In my heart, there is no hope except power to be the number one. But that number one depends so so much on the emperor. Our king Jesus is eternal, our hope in Him is eternal. It is him that we seek to please, like the emperor. But the difference is that we can swell in the house of the Lord forever, that those who is thirsty and hungry will find eternal living water and spiritual food.
Church talked about legacy. What is the legacy that you want to leave for your family? On the day I breathe my last, have I live a life that is full, good and in the will of God?
Frankly, I do not know the will of God. But living everyday in Him is the will of God. Therefore has I dwell in His word, seek Him through prayers and give praise and thanks though worship?
From His word, I wait hear from God and obey. Through worship, I wait on the Lord and hear from Him. Though prayers I commune with Him and find out what He want from me for the day.
As for my family, I am the first generation Christian, how can this knowledge, the fear of God be pass on from Jo generation to the next. That this house may be called as one that serve you.
After church, I taught Deb math and science. I was reminded that she is still a little girl. She needs break so as to keep concentration. Overall she is an obedient girl, who listen. I pray that she will want to understand rather than just to finish her work.
During cell, I did not share as I did not really do my time alone with God. I do not have a plan on what is the life and legacy. But during the man sharing, I shared about my bucket list - to design my own house as well as to run my own café. It is a childhood dream. But more importantly, what is God intention for my life and family, which is a question?
But nevertheless it starts with my daily walk with God, so that my family will follow me to dwell in the words, worship and pray.
In the evening, I saw my 3 kids playing the piano. I smiled, so please that Jo was teaching Deb and Deb was showing Mat. Jo played so tune and to me it was lovely. I prayed that if God you are to use Jo to bring light to the many others through music, you will provide. That the perfect will of God will be the best for his life. How then can I support Jo? knowing that music cannot make a living in Singapore, I put this trust in you.
It is nice to see my children, taking books to rad before bed. A habit of continuous learning and the acquisition of knowledge. I read on the empress of ancient China. Most of them do not have a happy ending. In my heart, there is no hope except power to be the number one. But that number one depends so so much on the emperor. Our king Jesus is eternal, our hope in Him is eternal. It is him that we seek to please, like the emperor. But the difference is that we can swell in the house of the Lord forever, that those who is thirsty and hungry will find eternal living water and spiritual food.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
23 June 2015; Gen 28
23 June 2015; Gen 28
Esau must have made Rebekah sad. Gen 26 v34-35
When Esau was forty years old, he took Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite to be his wife, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and they made life bitter for Isaac and Rebekah. (Genesis 26:34-35 ESV)
When Jacob was sent away because Esau was angry with Jacob for stealing his blessings from Issac, Issac told Jacob
Jacob Sent to Laban Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him and directed him, “You must not take a wife from the Canaanite women. (Genesis 28:1 ESV)
In addition, Esau realized his mistake and tried to make good by marrying again
Esau Marries an Ishmaelite Now Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob and sent him away to Paddan-aram to take a wife from there, and that as he blessed him he directed him, “You must not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” and that Jacob had obeyed his father and his mother and gone to Paddan-aram. So when Esau saw that the Canaanite women did not please Isaac his father, Esau went to Ishmael and took as his wife, besides the wives he had, Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham's son, the sister of Nebaioth. (Genesis 28:6-9 ESV)
Yesterday, I asked what if I am Esau? At the very first, the story of Issac and Rebekah and the extend what Abraham did in order to ensure the blood line remains "pure" physically. There was no and no compromise in accepting a Hittite or Canaanite as a wife. Yet Esau did the opposite. It pains his parent. Issac must be sad too, but because he loved Esau and Esau was his first born, he still gives his blessings. But Rebekah did not compromise, she wrestle the blessings from Esau and give it to Jacob.
In the end, Jacob was sent away and Esau had Issac inheritance, which is from Abraham and even more! But but, Issac did not care about that and he only want Jacob not to take a wife from the Canaanite women.
It seem so mild, but once sin (or in this case marriage), the introduction will degenerate and slowly from it and into it. Lot stay near Sodom, but finally ended in Sodom.
Esau was forty years old when he took the Hittite wife. It was the doing of Issac and Rebekah and therefore Esau must have did it in disobedience. So much so that he has to make good later (Gen 28 v 8 - So when Esau ...) the word so explained Esau knew what he did was wrong.
Let the generation this and next, continue to steadfast in faith and continue to serve you.
Esau must have made Rebekah sad. Gen 26 v34-35
When Esau was forty years old, he took Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite to be his wife, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and they made life bitter for Isaac and Rebekah. (Genesis 26:34-35 ESV)
When Jacob was sent away because Esau was angry with Jacob for stealing his blessings from Issac, Issac told Jacob
Jacob Sent to Laban Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him and directed him, “You must not take a wife from the Canaanite women. (Genesis 28:1 ESV)
In addition, Esau realized his mistake and tried to make good by marrying again
Esau Marries an Ishmaelite Now Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob and sent him away to Paddan-aram to take a wife from there, and that as he blessed him he directed him, “You must not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” and that Jacob had obeyed his father and his mother and gone to Paddan-aram. So when Esau saw that the Canaanite women did not please Isaac his father, Esau went to Ishmael and took as his wife, besides the wives he had, Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham's son, the sister of Nebaioth. (Genesis 28:6-9 ESV)
Yesterday, I asked what if I am Esau? At the very first, the story of Issac and Rebekah and the extend what Abraham did in order to ensure the blood line remains "pure" physically. There was no and no compromise in accepting a Hittite or Canaanite as a wife. Yet Esau did the opposite. It pains his parent. Issac must be sad too, but because he loved Esau and Esau was his first born, he still gives his blessings. But Rebekah did not compromise, she wrestle the blessings from Esau and give it to Jacob.
In the end, Jacob was sent away and Esau had Issac inheritance, which is from Abraham and even more! But but, Issac did not care about that and he only want Jacob not to take a wife from the Canaanite women.
It seem so mild, but once sin (or in this case marriage), the introduction will degenerate and slowly from it and into it. Lot stay near Sodom, but finally ended in Sodom.
Esau was forty years old when he took the Hittite wife. It was the doing of Issac and Rebekah and therefore Esau must have did it in disobedience. So much so that he has to make good later (Gen 28 v 8 - So when Esau ...) the word so explained Esau knew what he did was wrong.
Let the generation this and next, continue to steadfast in faith and continue to serve you.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
22 June; Gen 27
22 June; Gen 27
Jacob cheated the blessings of Issac from Esau. With Rebekah help, Jacob managed to deceive Issac.
I will like to know Esau response - why? I may not always in the best position like Jacob, with pre-destine future revelation from God, with help from the mother.
On the other hand, Esau has the liking of Issac. What if Esau did not sell his birth right to Jacob, which Esacu claimed that Jacob had deceived it? If I am Esau and I have not eaten that stew, I will still be deceived by Rebekah. Yes I will be angry, angry with Rebekah and angry with Jacob and maybe angry with God.
What then is the theology behind? God chooses Him He chooses. OK. He is God.
If God chooses Issac and not Esau, I need to learn how to acknowledge that sovereignty. He is God and He know what is He doing. I should not be angry with Him. So did He made Rebekah do what she need to do? Or Rebekah is trying to fulfill the "hidden" word given by the Lord when she was with the twins? I will checked with Rebekah. But nevertheless, there was favoritism in the family. Jacob was liked by Rebekah and Issac liked Esau. Esau had the upper hand. Just that the game was played and Esau lost out in the last round - failed to anticipate the move by Rebekah.
But after all, again, she is the mother. I just want to know why Esau cannot be loved like Jacob by Rebekah. As a son, I will choose to love, respect my mother.
As Jacob is my brother, nothing should be thicker than blood.
Again, I as Esau will choose not to be angry with God, my mother and my brother. Difficult, but this is my family.
Jacob cheated the blessings of Issac from Esau. With Rebekah help, Jacob managed to deceive Issac.
I will like to know Esau response - why? I may not always in the best position like Jacob, with pre-destine future revelation from God, with help from the mother.
On the other hand, Esau has the liking of Issac. What if Esau did not sell his birth right to Jacob, which Esacu claimed that Jacob had deceived it? If I am Esau and I have not eaten that stew, I will still be deceived by Rebekah. Yes I will be angry, angry with Rebekah and angry with Jacob and maybe angry with God.
What then is the theology behind? God chooses Him He chooses. OK. He is God.
If God chooses Issac and not Esau, I need to learn how to acknowledge that sovereignty. He is God and He know what is He doing. I should not be angry with Him. So did He made Rebekah do what she need to do? Or Rebekah is trying to fulfill the "hidden" word given by the Lord when she was with the twins? I will checked with Rebekah. But nevertheless, there was favoritism in the family. Jacob was liked by Rebekah and Issac liked Esau. Esau had the upper hand. Just that the game was played and Esau lost out in the last round - failed to anticipate the move by Rebekah.
But after all, again, she is the mother. I just want to know why Esau cannot be loved like Jacob by Rebekah. As a son, I will choose to love, respect my mother.
As Jacob is my brother, nothing should be thicker than blood.
Again, I as Esau will choose not to be angry with God, my mother and my brother. Difficult, but this is my family.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
21 June; Gen 26
21 June; Gen 26
Issac sow and in the same year, he reaped a hundredth fold. The Lord bless. So much so that the king Abimelech knew, he did not try to thumb Issac, even though his herdsmen made difficulties concerning the wells that Issac dug.
I want that blessings. And as I read Ps Edmund book, it start with a need to return to God, to recognize that we are spiritual beings and prayers is essential for us to God. Until we are desperate because we have nothing, holy desperation. nothing happens, then turn that desperation back to our need for God. Prayer is about coming back to God. Spiritual intimacy is borne out of spiritual hunger.
I pray that the venture that I intent to venture is with God and need His blessings.
Issac sow and in the same year, he reaped a hundredth fold. The Lord bless. So much so that the king Abimelech knew, he did not try to thumb Issac, even though his herdsmen made difficulties concerning the wells that Issac dug.
I want that blessings. And as I read Ps Edmund book, it start with a need to return to God, to recognize that we are spiritual beings and prayers is essential for us to God. Until we are desperate because we have nothing, holy desperation. nothing happens, then turn that desperation back to our need for God. Prayer is about coming back to God. Spiritual intimacy is borne out of spiritual hunger.
I pray that the venture that I intent to venture is with God and need His blessings.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
20 June 2015; Gen 25
20 June 2015; Gen 25
Abraham had another 6 sons, besides Ismael and Issac. He gave them gifts and sent them away eastward, but to Issac he gave his all. When he died, Ismael and Issac buried him.
Rebekah had 2 sons in her womb, she ask God and was answered, two nations, the older will serve the younger.
Yea, if I am Issac or Jacob. I know then my life will be blessed, watch over, whom shall I fear. But if I am Ismael, Easu... how? Can we ask ho? Or just accept it? Or can we change anything? If yes how, if no how... So many unanswered questions of unfairness, pre-destination...
Does Ismael and Easu knew about what was said to their parents? Maybe yes and maybe no. It is quite easy to have the NO, because we continue to live life as if it the future is the same as what we have not known.
If the answer is YES, how then should we live life? Rejected, condemn, angry, unfair, rebel... I will take the plea of King Hezekiah, and continue to plea..
But and nevertheless, the bible did not go in details the generations of Ismael and mentioned about the rise and fall. Maybe there were some great kings and blessed like David and Solomon. Israel did not know God either and was set on a path of destruction, but it is the Lord who kept the covenant and preserve the linkage.
Therefore, be it known or not known about the bad "covenant", the "pre-destination" words, keep close to God, least that the generations after me forget. This generation neglect, the next generation forget and the third generation reject. Yes, grumble and tell the next generation how unfair God is towards Esau as compare to Jacob, by the third generation, they will reject God. Instead, accept God and keep God.
What exactly do you want? to win to rule over your brothers, to have the most blessings, more blessings than your brothers. It became so worldly. Who then is God? Is he not someone who want to bless us, not the way we define blessings. Reject and forget, then it will be totally wayward, even if you can proclaim that it is not through God I can achieve all these material blessings by my own effort. Generations of not knowing God will follow... then this is really sad.
Abraham had another 6 sons, besides Ismael and Issac. He gave them gifts and sent them away eastward, but to Issac he gave his all. When he died, Ismael and Issac buried him.
Rebekah had 2 sons in her womb, she ask God and was answered, two nations, the older will serve the younger.
Yea, if I am Issac or Jacob. I know then my life will be blessed, watch over, whom shall I fear. But if I am Ismael, Easu... how? Can we ask ho? Or just accept it? Or can we change anything? If yes how, if no how... So many unanswered questions of unfairness, pre-destination...
Does Ismael and Easu knew about what was said to their parents? Maybe yes and maybe no. It is quite easy to have the NO, because we continue to live life as if it the future is the same as what we have not known.
If the answer is YES, how then should we live life? Rejected, condemn, angry, unfair, rebel... I will take the plea of King Hezekiah, and continue to plea..
But and nevertheless, the bible did not go in details the generations of Ismael and mentioned about the rise and fall. Maybe there were some great kings and blessed like David and Solomon. Israel did not know God either and was set on a path of destruction, but it is the Lord who kept the covenant and preserve the linkage.
Therefore, be it known or not known about the bad "covenant", the "pre-destination" words, keep close to God, least that the generations after me forget. This generation neglect, the next generation forget and the third generation reject. Yes, grumble and tell the next generation how unfair God is towards Esau as compare to Jacob, by the third generation, they will reject God. Instead, accept God and keep God.
What exactly do you want? to win to rule over your brothers, to have the most blessings, more blessings than your brothers. It became so worldly. Who then is God? Is he not someone who want to bless us, not the way we define blessings. Reject and forget, then it will be totally wayward, even if you can proclaim that it is not through God I can achieve all these material blessings by my own effort. Generations of not knowing God will follow... then this is really sad.
19 June
19 June 2015
Reflecting on Gen 24, I have been asking God, why again the project funding was rejected. That means my promotion is at stake. What is the sign? Gen 24 is about moving onward.
Today at a conversation with Mr Plato, the seminar coordinator, he mentioned that he had a brother in law who is a computer engineer and works in a bank and command a good pay. At the factory visit, a conversation with the factory in-charge Mr Tom Harrison, he mentioned that do what you like, a tune that struck me. When I was at the park, I looked at the family, the kids, it remind me about my focus.
I decide like the servant of Abraham, God, let me set up the transfer account using my POSB to do Forex again. If all is well during these 2-3 days, let this me a sign that I will devote my time in doing finance, doing something I like as well as something I can do at home.
Yes I am disappointed. I ask that if it is possible, let me work with the students, something I enjoyed, even working towards a possible students project combining with YEP using technology and engineering.
Reflecting on Gen 24, I have been asking God, why again the project funding was rejected. That means my promotion is at stake. What is the sign? Gen 24 is about moving onward.
Today at a conversation with Mr Plato, the seminar coordinator, he mentioned that he had a brother in law who is a computer engineer and works in a bank and command a good pay. At the factory visit, a conversation with the factory in-charge Mr Tom Harrison, he mentioned that do what you like, a tune that struck me. When I was at the park, I looked at the family, the kids, it remind me about my focus.
I decide like the servant of Abraham, God, let me set up the transfer account using my POSB to do Forex again. If all is well during these 2-3 days, let this me a sign that I will devote my time in doing finance, doing something I like as well as something I can do at home.
Yes I am disappointed. I ask that if it is possible, let me work with the students, something I enjoyed, even working towards a possible students project combining with YEP using technology and engineering.
Friday, June 19, 2015
19 June 2015; Gen 24
19 June 2015; Gen 24
Abraham tasked his servant to find a wife for Issac.
As I read the passage, there are a number of non-logical and unlikely probable for the successful event.
This wife should not be among the Canaanites, the place Issac lives. It must be from Abraham kin man. Issac is not on the journey and the girl must be willing to leave her father's home and followed the servant to a foreign land.
I do admit that I do not have the faith that is is going to be deal that will fall through.
What is Abraham intention? The land that Abraham lives was filled with people who do not know God and by accepting someone who compromise, will bring a break away from the faith. What then is my compromise? Abraham knows that this "pure" linkage" has to be preserved.
This speaks to be as a father, what is most important in the family - that my children will continue to see and keep God in their heart. That also, the generations to come will have no compromise but kept this faith.
Rebekah must also leave her home, followed an unknown man, married an unknown man, go to a foreign land... so much is at stake.
Like Abraham, who decided when called to leave, started off a faith journey to a foreign land. The Lord see him through and bless him.
What did Rebekah see or called to? I don't know, why she was willing to gave up all that she had and all the comfort?
Well, she and her father family may have heard about Abraham. But where is Abraham and Issac. Maybe, the servant had not withhold the gifts (a sign that only the price of God) can afford.
What do I have to leave behind? the things that is not pleasing to God, the time I have not spent with Him when I did when I go overseas. It is therefore not so much of leaving but for me, more of returning to my roots - my faith, my God.
Abraham tasked his servant to find a wife for Issac.
As I read the passage, there are a number of non-logical and unlikely probable for the successful event.
This wife should not be among the Canaanites, the place Issac lives. It must be from Abraham kin man. Issac is not on the journey and the girl must be willing to leave her father's home and followed the servant to a foreign land.
I do admit that I do not have the faith that is is going to be deal that will fall through.
What is Abraham intention? The land that Abraham lives was filled with people who do not know God and by accepting someone who compromise, will bring a break away from the faith. What then is my compromise? Abraham knows that this "pure" linkage" has to be preserved.
This speaks to be as a father, what is most important in the family - that my children will continue to see and keep God in their heart. That also, the generations to come will have no compromise but kept this faith.
Rebekah must also leave her home, followed an unknown man, married an unknown man, go to a foreign land... so much is at stake.
Like Abraham, who decided when called to leave, started off a faith journey to a foreign land. The Lord see him through and bless him.
What did Rebekah see or called to? I don't know, why she was willing to gave up all that she had and all the comfort?
Well, she and her father family may have heard about Abraham. But where is Abraham and Issac. Maybe, the servant had not withhold the gifts (a sign that only the price of God) can afford.
What do I have to leave behind? the things that is not pleasing to God, the time I have not spent with Him when I did when I go overseas. It is therefore not so much of leaving but for me, more of returning to my roots - my faith, my God.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
18 Jun; Gen 26
18 Jun; Gen 26
Sarah died. But the family line continue. I am glad that I am bless with a family, with 2 sons and a daughter. The line continue, but what is continued in this line?
I read the book by Ps Edmund, who mentioned that as head of the house, the father must should and point the family to God. And second, in a story-telling mode, tell the children the awesomeness of God. I can do the latter and as the former, I ask for the Lord to help me. Basically, I need first to keep myself focus on Him, that I may have God in and out of my life, so that my life, me deeds, my words, me being speaks and tell about God.
Coming to Sheffield is a good start. In fact getting up at 0530hrs, does not even give me enough time to worship, read, mediate and pray. A 20 minutes jog in Singapore weather will take a much longer time to cool down and wash up. Maybe the jog should finish before 6am.
I also need to find time that I can share stories and do devotion with my children, so that they can too catch God. Again help me.
Abraham had a free offer - he is the price of God. the people will willing to give him a piece of land to bury Sarah, but he did not. He pay for it. He pay for the land in Hitties. That basically, has long and future indication that the land belongs to Abraham. He paid for it.
As I reflect, I have not the time to ponder over how should the family prudently and in a manner of good stewardship use the saving. Lord help me and even to a decision to invest in another property.
God are you not... In Ps Edmund book King Jehoshaphat prayed. God of course is not, but on the contrary is. When Jehoshaphat asked, he knew God is an is able to remind the this God is and is able. Do I know god, such that I know too and know what God wants in my life?
I enjoyed the comments. Lord let me put salt in somebody life. I knew that some do read and it is just a waste of time and some just blog about events. Again in his book, Ps Edmund, encourage us to keep a journal, a track down memory lane that we can see and remember the good and the faithful things that God has done for us in our life.
Sarah died. But the family line continue. I am glad that I am bless with a family, with 2 sons and a daughter. The line continue, but what is continued in this line?
I read the book by Ps Edmund, who mentioned that as head of the house, the father must should and point the family to God. And second, in a story-telling mode, tell the children the awesomeness of God. I can do the latter and as the former, I ask for the Lord to help me. Basically, I need first to keep myself focus on Him, that I may have God in and out of my life, so that my life, me deeds, my words, me being speaks and tell about God.
Coming to Sheffield is a good start. In fact getting up at 0530hrs, does not even give me enough time to worship, read, mediate and pray. A 20 minutes jog in Singapore weather will take a much longer time to cool down and wash up. Maybe the jog should finish before 6am.
I also need to find time that I can share stories and do devotion with my children, so that they can too catch God. Again help me.
Abraham had a free offer - he is the price of God. the people will willing to give him a piece of land to bury Sarah, but he did not. He pay for it. He pay for the land in Hitties. That basically, has long and future indication that the land belongs to Abraham. He paid for it.
As I reflect, I have not the time to ponder over how should the family prudently and in a manner of good stewardship use the saving. Lord help me and even to a decision to invest in another property.
God are you not... In Ps Edmund book King Jehoshaphat prayed. God of course is not, but on the contrary is. When Jehoshaphat asked, he knew God is an is able to remind the this God is and is able. Do I know god, such that I know too and know what God wants in my life?
I enjoyed the comments. Lord let me put salt in somebody life. I knew that some do read and it is just a waste of time and some just blog about events. Again in his book, Ps Edmund, encourage us to keep a journal, a track down memory lane that we can see and remember the good and the faithful things that God has done for us in our life.
17 June; Gen 22
17 June; Gen 22
Because you have not withheld your only son, I will surely bless you.
What is that we have that is not God ? What am I still hoping after? What is that I am going after?
Rather ask, what is that I have that I can give back to God. I am placed at the market place so that I can serve Him. What do I have that is consider a sacrifice?
Going back to reflect on a movie "Trash", the kids kept the wallet and goes against all odds, not because of cash, but " it is not right". What is not right by simply return the wallet is that corruption continue, the rich and powerful continue to thumb down the weak and the poor.
What is right? Right is masking that is not right right. Giving in to evil is condoning it and God hate that evil. In David story, stealing from a poor man by someone who has much,is wrong.
Going after a wealth for self limitation and exaltation is self righteous, is pride. Therefore, as Abraham was asked to sacrifice Issac, my sacrifice is then the desire for self exaltation. Instead, use the time, the knowledge for the exaltation of God. This can be done if people is my business. Spend time investing in people. From Issac come the nation. From the act of not with holding Isaac for sacrifice, God will surely bless.
My desire to create a business, not with holding for sacrifice, and instead use the remaining energy and time to invest in the youth for God. Why youth? Simply I am in the education line. A natural opportunities.
God will surely bless
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
17 June; Isa 25
17 June 2015
Isaiah 25
Indeed there is no God has created the world, the beautiful place, and that awesome. He is exalted, the king is exalted on high.
Yes, I can understand that awesome power of God. What tall building that cannot be brought down, if God is to sent a quake (as I reflect from the movie Sans Andreas) - like you can send cloud to cover the heat (v5). But this should goes beyond the understanding, what is seen - the power reveal the existence of God, the power of God.
What is unseen, is that this God wants to dwell in our heart, a place that seems too small to accommodate Him. The Lord wants to wipe away the tears on our face (v8).
Which side of God do I want to see? Use me my Lord, for if you can destroy the great things on earth created by man, but created the great things on earth for man, I want to be the latter.
On the other hand, you look at the pride of man and the downcast face of us. I need to watch for the former and remains in God. Like Abraham - "Here I am"
Isaiah 25
God Will Swallow Up Death Forever O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. (Isaiah 25:1 ESV)
Indeed there is no God has created the world, the beautiful place, and that awesome. He is exalted, the king is exalted on high.
Yes, I can understand that awesome power of God. What tall building that cannot be brought down, if God is to sent a quake (as I reflect from the movie Sans Andreas) - like you can send cloud to cover the heat (v5). But this should goes beyond the understanding, what is seen - the power reveal the existence of God, the power of God.
What is unseen, is that this God wants to dwell in our heart, a place that seems too small to accommodate Him. The Lord wants to wipe away the tears on our face (v8).
Which side of God do I want to see? Use me my Lord, for if you can destroy the great things on earth created by man, but created the great things on earth for man, I want to be the latter.
On the other hand, you look at the pride of man and the downcast face of us. I need to watch for the former and remains in God. Like Abraham - "Here I am"
17 June 2015; Gen 25
17 June 2015
Genesis 25
Abraham sacrificed Issac. The other son of Abraham had been chased away. But when god called, Abraham answer, "Here I am". He answered the called and obeyed and act accordingly, without any question like when he pleaded for Sodom. Some people in the city that he did not know or had any association. He did not even questioned why Issac is to be sacrifice!
He continued and bound Issac, and again the Lord called, and Abraham answered, "Here I am". I was thinking that Abraham was slowly and hesitated in lowering his knife onto Issac. god called, " Abraham, Abraham". He must be thinking, God is hurrying me, stop bothering me now.
He answered and God stop him.
It is putting away the past and move on into the future. Things do not stay stagnant. Issac was promised to Abraham after decades of wait and now the need to sacrifice him. God is showing that He transcends time. What started with empty can return to empty. But it is the obedience that God counted us as righteous. Even in waiting, are we or am I getting impatient and act foolishly before God? And when I am blessed, did I forget God that these blessings are from Him?
Forget about the past vision, it is the passion to sow in the seed of these young lives. Well, it starts here - wait and since there is no clear call to go anywhere, wait. The harvest field is wait. I am in my market place, working among the young peopl, and now even the chance of working day in and out with them. Influence them positively so that God is in the picture.
Genesis 25
Abraham sacrificed Issac. The other son of Abraham had been chased away. But when god called, Abraham answer, "Here I am". He answered the called and obeyed and act accordingly, without any question like when he pleaded for Sodom. Some people in the city that he did not know or had any association. He did not even questioned why Issac is to be sacrifice!
He continued and bound Issac, and again the Lord called, and Abraham answered, "Here I am". I was thinking that Abraham was slowly and hesitated in lowering his knife onto Issac. god called, " Abraham, Abraham". He must be thinking, God is hurrying me, stop bothering me now.
He answered and God stop him.
It is putting away the past and move on into the future. Things do not stay stagnant. Issac was promised to Abraham after decades of wait and now the need to sacrifice him. God is showing that He transcends time. What started with empty can return to empty. But it is the obedience that God counted us as righteous. Even in waiting, are we or am I getting impatient and act foolishly before God? And when I am blessed, did I forget God that these blessings are from Him?
Forget about the past vision, it is the passion to sow in the seed of these young lives. Well, it starts here - wait and since there is no clear call to go anywhere, wait. The harvest field is wait. I am in my market place, working among the young peopl, and now even the chance of working day in and out with them. Influence them positively so that God is in the picture.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
21 April; Jos 22
21 April; Jos 22
The people of Reuben and the people of Gad called the altar Witness, “For,” they said, “it is a witness between us that the LORD is God.” (Joshua 22:34 ESV)
This altar that the Reubenites and the Gadites built was the intent that their descendants will be allowed and be able to continue to worship the Lord their God.
I did not sleep well last night and had problem waking up this morning. I forced myself up so that I can read this passage of the bible and do my time alone with God in the presence of my children. The reasons is that we guard our time with the Lord our God and that the action bear witness that my children will also want to keep God as their personal Lord and God.
I will keep myself fit, I ran yesterday and the reason is so that first I do not want to burden my family and second I want to make my life count for Jesus.
Today is DAY03/10000.
I have to let go or start all over again - I need to round up the Salvation Army project and Sean Project. I need to be accountable to Roy and Andy project. I need to follow up on Steven project. I want to make right and lay down these yoke, so that I can move on. As I pray, I want to move into a higher and tasks that I enjoy doing in God's kingdom. What is it - I am not sure now. But as for now, clear ground zero, say no until I am sure what the Lord has install for me.
I saw an earlier email, that a senior staff refuse OIP for me. Lord, if you close this door, open another opportunities for me. I know that I draw energy from sharing experience with people - talking to them. Teaching is always something I enjoy, let me then start it off with my 2 classes this semester.
I also pray for my family, that they will always be in good hand. That Jo will learn to take up responsibilities and be able to organize them and straighten and tidy up the mess. I pray that he will remember to put things in its place (responsibilities and organization). As I pray for him, let the holy spirit transform him, but I too pray for a transformational learning that I can teach him (you show me, tell me how first and what first). Well I do hope that he will be a responsible father with a well organized life and family, but of course, "You have a plan for him, a plan to prosper him, and not to harm him. A plan of hope and a future" Amem
The people of Reuben and the people of Gad called the altar Witness, “For,” they said, “it is a witness between us that the LORD is God.” (Joshua 22:34 ESV)
This altar that the Reubenites and the Gadites built was the intent that their descendants will be allowed and be able to continue to worship the Lord their God.
I did not sleep well last night and had problem waking up this morning. I forced myself up so that I can read this passage of the bible and do my time alone with God in the presence of my children. The reasons is that we guard our time with the Lord our God and that the action bear witness that my children will also want to keep God as their personal Lord and God.
I will keep myself fit, I ran yesterday and the reason is so that first I do not want to burden my family and second I want to make my life count for Jesus.
Today is DAY03/10000.
I have to let go or start all over again - I need to round up the Salvation Army project and Sean Project. I need to be accountable to Roy and Andy project. I need to follow up on Steven project. I want to make right and lay down these yoke, so that I can move on. As I pray, I want to move into a higher and tasks that I enjoy doing in God's kingdom. What is it - I am not sure now. But as for now, clear ground zero, say no until I am sure what the Lord has install for me.
I saw an earlier email, that a senior staff refuse OIP for me. Lord, if you close this door, open another opportunities for me. I know that I draw energy from sharing experience with people - talking to them. Teaching is always something I enjoy, let me then start it off with my 2 classes this semester.
I also pray for my family, that they will always be in good hand. That Jo will learn to take up responsibilities and be able to organize them and straighten and tidy up the mess. I pray that he will remember to put things in its place (responsibilities and organization). As I pray for him, let the holy spirit transform him, but I too pray for a transformational learning that I can teach him (you show me, tell me how first and what first). Well I do hope that he will be a responsible father with a well organized life and family, but of course, "You have a plan for him, a plan to prosper him, and not to harm him. A plan of hope and a future" Amem
Monday, April 20, 2015
20 Apr 2015; Isa 24
20 Apr 2015; Isa 24
All will be wasted away.
v21: on that day the Lord will punish the host of heaven, and the kings of the earth, on the earth.
Nothing escape.
But the Lord of hosts reigns (v23)
If all is to be away - what we gather here is temporary. It should not be just words to comfort when you are just nobody or when you cannot achieve anything, therefore take it easy and live life simple.
It goes down deeper to how you view the earth, the universe - a God centered focus. All matters to Him for His purposes.
This is DAY02/10000, I am awake at 0600hrs - so that I commune with God as well as so that my children can see that God centered focus life that you are going to create in me - afresh and anew.
Help me this day to finish the assignment in ACTA.
All will be wasted away.
v21: on that day the Lord will punish the host of heaven, and the kings of the earth, on the earth.
Nothing escape.
But the Lord of hosts reigns (v23)
If all is to be away - what we gather here is temporary. It should not be just words to comfort when you are just nobody or when you cannot achieve anything, therefore take it easy and live life simple.
It goes down deeper to how you view the earth, the universe - a God centered focus. All matters to Him for His purposes.
This is DAY02/10000, I am awake at 0600hrs - so that I commune with God as well as so that my children can see that God centered focus life that you are going to create in me - afresh and anew.
Help me this day to finish the assignment in ACTA.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
19 Apr 2015; Gen 13
19 Apr 2015; Gen 13
Background:
Abram came out of Egypt and went back to Negeb. The first place he went was back to the place when he first set up his altar between Bethel and Ai.
Getting Back.
When things goes tough, or did not turn up well - it is about repent, a turn back to God. Abram created a mess in Egypt, and the first is to get back to God in the midst of uncertainty, in the midst of lost..
Breaking through.
At the altar, Abram called upon the Lord.
When he is back, troubles did not end there - quarrels broke out between Lot's and Abram's herdsmen. Abram focus was on God, and he gave Lot the first choice to choose the land.
I have been wondering, purposeless, things did not really turned out well in work (promotion) or even at the business I wanted to set up, or even creating passive income or going to China...
It is therefore not about biting the bullet and pushing the missed agenda through, it is about going back to God.
The focus is about living a life that is God centered, fixing on God in the midst of an unfulfilled live, or when things do not turn out well.
God in a declaration, I should stop. I should now turn back to you. My focus is to seek you for a breakthrough and live a life based on your calling.
Give me a 10000 days or more from now, that I may live a life for you.
Today is DAY01/10000
Here I build an altar at my study place, I called to you Lord as I seek your peace in the midst of so many unsettled tasks. Let me find motivation and purpose and growth in you, and start off today by first focusing my life in you. Amen.
Background:
Abram came out of Egypt and went back to Negeb. The first place he went was back to the place when he first set up his altar between Bethel and Ai.
Getting Back.
When things goes tough, or did not turn up well - it is about repent, a turn back to God. Abram created a mess in Egypt, and the first is to get back to God in the midst of uncertainty, in the midst of lost..
Breaking through.
At the altar, Abram called upon the Lord.
When he is back, troubles did not end there - quarrels broke out between Lot's and Abram's herdsmen. Abram focus was on God, and he gave Lot the first choice to choose the land.
I have been wondering, purposeless, things did not really turned out well in work (promotion) or even at the business I wanted to set up, or even creating passive income or going to China...
It is therefore not about biting the bullet and pushing the missed agenda through, it is about going back to God.
The focus is about living a life that is God centered, fixing on God in the midst of an unfulfilled live, or when things do not turn out well.
God in a declaration, I should stop. I should now turn back to you. My focus is to seek you for a breakthrough and live a life based on your calling.
Give me a 10000 days or more from now, that I may live a life for you.
Today is DAY01/10000
Here I build an altar at my study place, I called to you Lord as I seek your peace in the midst of so many unsettled tasks. Let me find motivation and purpose and growth in you, and start off today by first focusing my life in you. Amen.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
15 April 2015; Joshua 9
15 April 2015; Joshua 9
Diverting from my Isa reading for the day.
I have been asking the Lord, what is the next lap. Quiet.
A group of people who do not know God seek their own preservation plan. They went to the elders of the Israelites and Joshua to seek peace. The elders and Joshua gave and offer peace and did not seek the council of God.
We seek our own preservation plan. Even in Genesis, Abraham seek his own when he deceive the Egyptian that Sarah was his sister.
The need to survive seems to overtake us instinctively. Where then God is in place?
I seek what is the next phase of life. Wait and listen. No action until I hear from God? What is then seeking the council of God?
It is then not to be passive - but an active seeking. Praying and praying.
Diverting from my Isa reading for the day.
I have been asking the Lord, what is the next lap. Quiet.
A group of people who do not know God seek their own preservation plan. They went to the elders of the Israelites and Joshua to seek peace. The elders and Joshua gave and offer peace and did not seek the council of God.
We seek our own preservation plan. Even in Genesis, Abraham seek his own when he deceive the Egyptian that Sarah was his sister.
The need to survive seems to overtake us instinctively. Where then God is in place?
I seek what is the next phase of life. Wait and listen. No action until I hear from God? What is then seeking the council of God?
It is then not to be passive - but an active seeking. Praying and praying.
Monday, April 13, 2015
14 Apr 2015; Isa 23
14 Apr 2015; Isa 23
What are we destine for?
Again and again, another oracle concerning another country, another tribe that the Lord intent to destroy.
This time it is Tyre.The oracle said that in 70 years, Tyre will be forgotten. What then after the 70 years. Not restoration but
At the end of seventy years, the LORD will visit Tyre, and she will return to her wages and will prostitute herself with all the kingdoms of the world on the face of the earth. (Isaiah 23:17 ESV)
In fact the The Lord will channel the wealth of Tyre to those who dwell in the Lord.
What am I destine for?
Will I get out of my drought, that seems for a decade after the peak of enjoying my work - 2005?
I have no 70 years, but just another 30 or 40 more years before age catches up and my body become weak.
How then should I channel or called to be a channel of blessing for the Lord?
Must I step out of what I am doing and find my calling and purpose - Lord help me.
What are we destine for?
Again and again, another oracle concerning another country, another tribe that the Lord intent to destroy.
This time it is Tyre.The oracle said that in 70 years, Tyre will be forgotten. What then after the 70 years. Not restoration but
At the end of seventy years, the LORD will visit Tyre, and she will return to her wages and will prostitute herself with all the kingdoms of the world on the face of the earth. (Isaiah 23:17 ESV)
In fact the The Lord will channel the wealth of Tyre to those who dwell in the Lord.
What am I destine for?
Will I get out of my drought, that seems for a decade after the peak of enjoying my work - 2005?
I have no 70 years, but just another 30 or 40 more years before age catches up and my body become weak.
How then should I channel or called to be a channel of blessing for the Lord?
Must I step out of what I am doing and find my calling and purpose - Lord help me.
Monday, March 30, 2015
30 Mar 2015; Isa 22
30 Mar 2015; Isa 22
Time to make straight with the Lord.
What is not right - make it good. The normal way of life will be disrupted - why? The people had gone wayward - The Lord has turned away His face - no comfort concerning the destruction of the people.
Nothing seems to get right.
But the application question is how then to get right? The answer is in verse
And I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David. He shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open. And I will fasten him like a peg in a secure place, and he will become a throne of honor to his father's house. (Isaiah 22:22-23 ESV)
This generation neglects, the second generation forgets, the third generation rejects.
How then it is so important to anchor the right things in God in this family that the children can see and know this God. The govern values and principle is based on biblical value.
Time to make straight with the Lord.
What is not right - make it good. The normal way of life will be disrupted - why? The people had gone wayward - The Lord has turned away His face - no comfort concerning the destruction of the people.
Nothing seems to get right.
But the application question is how then to get right? The answer is in verse
And I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David. He shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open. And I will fasten him like a peg in a secure place, and he will become a throne of honor to his father's house. (Isaiah 22:22-23 ESV)
This generation neglects, the second generation forgets, the third generation rejects.
How then it is so important to anchor the right things in God in this family that the children can see and know this God. The govern values and principle is based on biblical value.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
26 Mar 2015; Isa 21
26 Mar 2015; Isa 21
And the remainder of the archers of the mighty men of the sons of Kedar will be few, for the LORD, the God of Israel, has spoken.” (Isaiah 21:17 ESV)
Instead of be fruitful and multiple, the word used is "be few".
How then be not the people or the generation that be made few.
And the remainder of the archers of the mighty men of the sons of Kedar will be few, for the LORD, the God of Israel, has spoken.” (Isaiah 21:17 ESV)
Instead of be fruitful and multiple, the word used is "be few".
How then be not the people or the generation that be made few.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
25 Mar 2015; Isa 20
25 Mar 2015; Isa 20
As the Lord say so, it shall be done. 2 oracles, one concerning each for Cush and Egypt..
In chapter 20, a physical sign by Isaiah walking naked for 3 years and after that, Assyria will swept away Cush and Egypt in a similar way - naked.
How then, the oracle or the judgement be averted? Can it?
God must be angry or is it that Cush and Egypt has been cursed and therefore it was a due a "reaping" of what their forefathers has sow?
Well God is sovereign. Like David, the judgement will come because of sin or because of curse. But a pleading and a repentant was the way out - not defiance. For how can you defile a living God and hope to win.
It is therefore with prayer and petition, presenting that the Lord God of mercy and for His grace - spare some of us that all is well.
Keep the family in prayer that our walk be always right with God.
As the Lord say so, it shall be done. 2 oracles, one concerning each for Cush and Egypt..
In chapter 20, a physical sign by Isaiah walking naked for 3 years and after that, Assyria will swept away Cush and Egypt in a similar way - naked.
How then, the oracle or the judgement be averted? Can it?
God must be angry or is it that Cush and Egypt has been cursed and therefore it was a due a "reaping" of what their forefathers has sow?
Well God is sovereign. Like David, the judgement will come because of sin or because of curse. But a pleading and a repentant was the way out - not defiance. For how can you defile a living God and hope to win.
It is therefore with prayer and petition, presenting that the Lord God of mercy and for His grace - spare some of us that all is well.
Keep the family in prayer that our walk be always right with God.
Monday, March 23, 2015
23 Mar 2015; Isa 18-19
23 Mar 2015; Isa 18-19
Isa 18 was an oracle concerning Cush and Isa 19 was an oracle concerning Egypt.
In Genesis 10:6, the sons of Ham were Cush and Egypt. Ham happened to the the son not favoured by Noah and as a result "cursed". Another son of Ham was Canaan. And a son of Cush was Nimrod - a hunter and a mighty warrior. He was however a rebel. And it was his descendants that build the city of Babel that displeases God.
So much "bad" about the sons of Ham, Cush and Egypt that even is Isaiah, they were
They shall all of them be left to the birds of prey of the mountains and to the beasts of the earth. And the birds of prey will summer on them, and all the beasts of the earth will winter on them. (Isaiah 18:6 ESV)
And there will be nothing for Egypt that head or tail, palm branch or reed, may do. (Isaiah 19:15 ESV)
I am the first generation Christian, let the walk be right with God. Let what I have built be right with God and for the glory of God.
There is indeed a need for prayer, a prayer that the generation of Jo and Mat be right with God and they continue in path of righteousness for his name sake.
I pray that this family will build not a tower of Babel, but what we build is pleasing to God. First a obedience instead of defiance. Not for self glory but for the name of God.
In that day Israel will be the third with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth, whom the LORD of hosts has blessed, saying, “Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my inheritance.” (Isaiah 19:24-25 ESV)
Isa 18 was an oracle concerning Cush and Isa 19 was an oracle concerning Egypt.
In Genesis 10:6, the sons of Ham were Cush and Egypt. Ham happened to the the son not favoured by Noah and as a result "cursed". Another son of Ham was Canaan. And a son of Cush was Nimrod - a hunter and a mighty warrior. He was however a rebel. And it was his descendants that build the city of Babel that displeases God.
So much "bad" about the sons of Ham, Cush and Egypt that even is Isaiah, they were
They shall all of them be left to the birds of prey of the mountains and to the beasts of the earth. And the birds of prey will summer on them, and all the beasts of the earth will winter on them. (Isaiah 18:6 ESV)
And there will be nothing for Egypt that head or tail, palm branch or reed, may do. (Isaiah 19:15 ESV)
I am the first generation Christian, let the walk be right with God. Let what I have built be right with God and for the glory of God.
There is indeed a need for prayer, a prayer that the generation of Jo and Mat be right with God and they continue in path of righteousness for his name sake.
I pray that this family will build not a tower of Babel, but what we build is pleasing to God. First a obedience instead of defiance. Not for self glory but for the name of God.
In that day Israel will be the third with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth, whom the LORD of hosts has blessed, saying, “Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my inheritance.” (Isaiah 19:24-25 ESV)
Monday, March 16, 2015
16 Mar 2015; Isa 17
16 Mar 2015; Isa 17
What comes in strength and in might, comes and go.
The former glory become no more.
What then is it left that is then consider worthy? We seek the pleasures and the treasures of the world.
Damascus was the capital city of ancient Aramean kingdom, rival and ally of Israel until conquered by the Assyrians.
In that day man will look to his Maker, and his eyes will look on the Holy One of Israel. (Isaiah 17:7 ESV)
Nothing seems to last, pleasures, treasures, rival or friend, but only the Lord is the everlasting Lord.
Seek then the maker of you, the Lord God and seek then what is it that you are make for.
For me it is not the treasures nor the pleasures, but the treasures and pleasures that my children may know about God. I have only friend in God and not rival.
What comes in strength and in might, comes and go.
The former glory become no more.
What then is it left that is then consider worthy? We seek the pleasures and the treasures of the world.
Damascus was the capital city of ancient Aramean kingdom, rival and ally of Israel until conquered by the Assyrians.
In that day man will look to his Maker, and his eyes will look on the Holy One of Israel. (Isaiah 17:7 ESV)
Nothing seems to last, pleasures, treasures, rival or friend, but only the Lord is the everlasting Lord.
Seek then the maker of you, the Lord God and seek then what is it that you are make for.
For me it is not the treasures nor the pleasures, but the treasures and pleasures that my children may know about God. I have only friend in God and not rival.
Friday, March 13, 2015
13 Mar 2015; Isa 16
13 Mar 2015; Isa 16
This chapter is about the pride of Moab - that was made no more.
In contrast, the throne of David will be established with steadfast love, faithfulness, justice and righteousness.
I went through up and downs trying to establish a 'business' or a passive income generator, but it seems that I have not really succeeded. I have aged and has always hope that the success can made me proud.
With the intention to go slow on project, making sure that I will gain not extra stress, but able to build potential that leads to an establish again in passive income. The key ingredient therefore is not that the Lord needs it, but the purpose for that to be established. Yes I am stewards to the finance, but it is the Lord that sees it grow.
Lord I pray and seek you for what and where and how the sum was to be invested.
This chapter is about the pride of Moab - that was made no more.
In contrast, the throne of David will be established with steadfast love, faithfulness, justice and righteousness.
I went through up and downs trying to establish a 'business' or a passive income generator, but it seems that I have not really succeeded. I have aged and has always hope that the success can made me proud.
With the intention to go slow on project, making sure that I will gain not extra stress, but able to build potential that leads to an establish again in passive income. The key ingredient therefore is not that the Lord needs it, but the purpose for that to be established. Yes I am stewards to the finance, but it is the Lord that sees it grow.
Lord I pray and seek you for what and where and how the sum was to be invested.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
12 Mar 2015: Isa 15
12 Mar 2015: Isa 15
Moab - a consequences of the forefather wrongdoing. Something that was not undone and the sins continued and finally the destruction.
This served as a reminder of what the previous generation 'curses' to stop so that the next generation can serve the Lord 'free'.
Lord I lift them to you, my generation is the first generation of Christian, let the next generation continue to serve you as the Lord. I pray against any link to any form of statue worship, bad temper, any sexual sins (like the Moab committed in Lot).
Moab - a consequences of the forefather wrongdoing. Something that was not undone and the sins continued and finally the destruction.
This served as a reminder of what the previous generation 'curses' to stop so that the next generation can serve the Lord 'free'.
Lord I lift them to you, my generation is the first generation of Christian, let the next generation continue to serve you as the Lord. I pray against any link to any form of statue worship, bad temper, any sexual sins (like the Moab committed in Lot).
Monday, March 09, 2015
9 Mar 2015; Isa 14
9 Mar 2015; Isa 14
I have been reading but not blogging.
Isaiah 14:1 The Lord will have compassion on Jacob and will again chose Israel.
No matter what - that Israel has forgotten their God, turn away, the Lord will always woo them back. He will continue to have compassion and Israel will always be the chose over the rest.
Like wise, as I have prayed today over my work, I leave my anxieties and worries to you. The something will happen, the fear of something will happen, what if I do not do well or is unable to complete... I leave them to you...
To put my trust in you knowing that whatever happen, God you are faithful. Like you have chose Israel, please do not forget me.. for you are faithful, even though I am not.
I pray and ask that let me turned and put my time, my work, my life and my family for your purposes. Purposes that what you have shut, no one can open and what you have open no one can shut (Isa 22:22)
I have been reading but not blogging.
Isaiah 14:1 The Lord will have compassion on Jacob and will again chose Israel.
No matter what - that Israel has forgotten their God, turn away, the Lord will always woo them back. He will continue to have compassion and Israel will always be the chose over the rest.
Like wise, as I have prayed today over my work, I leave my anxieties and worries to you. The something will happen, the fear of something will happen, what if I do not do well or is unable to complete... I leave them to you...
To put my trust in you knowing that whatever happen, God you are faithful. Like you have chose Israel, please do not forget me.. for you are faithful, even though I am not.
I pray and ask that let me turned and put my time, my work, my life and my family for your purposes. Purposes that what you have shut, no one can open and what you have open no one can shut (Isa 22:22)
Monday, February 16, 2015
16 Feb 2015; Isa 13
16 Feb 2015; Isa 13
Israel rebelled. God raised Assyria. Assyria became proud. God raise Babylon. Babylon became arrogant. God raised the Medes (Persian).
He raises one and bring down the other.
In reflection, all power belongs to the Lord. What I think I can accomplish is foolish in God. For when I became arrogant and think that all my achievement - became a fool in the sight of God.
In contrast, God use me and made me a tool to accomplish the task you want me to do.
My mission - grow in wisdom, in statue, in favour with God and man. Anchored in his word and be a instrument for the glory of God.
Israel rebelled. God raised Assyria. Assyria became proud. God raise Babylon. Babylon became arrogant. God raised the Medes (Persian).
He raises one and bring down the other.
In reflection, all power belongs to the Lord. What I think I can accomplish is foolish in God. For when I became arrogant and think that all my achievement - became a fool in the sight of God.
In contrast, God use me and made me a tool to accomplish the task you want me to do.
My mission - grow in wisdom, in statue, in favour with God and man. Anchored in his word and be a instrument for the glory of God.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
12 Feb 2015; Isa 12
12 Feb 2015; Isa 12
It is a short chapter, a song of praise.
I have not been able to settle down - a life seem so in wondering. A life that God is so distance.
Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away - Amen.
You have comfort me, my salvation. I will trust and not be afraid.
My strength, song, joy and water of refreshing.
Who then is my God? Do I have one or am I acting as if I have none?
Stand up, move up...
It is a short chapter, a song of praise.
I have not been able to settle down - a life seem so in wondering. A life that God is so distance.
Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away - Amen.
You have comfort me, my salvation. I will trust and not be afraid.
My strength, song, joy and water of refreshing.
Who then is my God? Do I have one or am I acting as if I have none?
Stand up, move up...
Monday, February 09, 2015
9 Feb 2015; Isa 10:20-34
9 Feb 2015; Isa 10:20-34
Be not afraid of the enemies Assyrian - for they were great in numbers but then will be few - only a remnants will be left.
These unfortunately was not referring to the Assyrian but the Israelite. Once they were many, but now few.
The once great, the Lord will brought them down. For the Assyrians, but few - none will be left. The race, the people of Assyria - will be no more. But the people of Israel continue till this day.
Here the Lord reminds of the love, the covenant he promise. Who do you choose? Not that you have chosen, but the Lord choose who to preserve and who to complete the destruction.
Therefore I pray that the Lord chose this family to be the salt and the light for the world around us. To the people around our interactions and our workplace.
I pray for myself to be able to trust in the covenant love that what the Lord started, let no one destroy. Therefore,
In that day the remnant of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no more lean on him who struck them, but will lean on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth. (Isaiah 10:20 ESV)
lean on and trust in the Lord
Be not afraid of the enemies Assyrian - for they were great in numbers but then will be few - only a remnants will be left.
These unfortunately was not referring to the Assyrian but the Israelite. Once they were many, but now few.
The once great, the Lord will brought them down. For the Assyrians, but few - none will be left. The race, the people of Assyria - will be no more. But the people of Israel continue till this day.
Here the Lord reminds of the love, the covenant he promise. Who do you choose? Not that you have chosen, but the Lord choose who to preserve and who to complete the destruction.
Therefore I pray that the Lord chose this family to be the salt and the light for the world around us. To the people around our interactions and our workplace.
I pray for myself to be able to trust in the covenant love that what the Lord started, let no one destroy. Therefore,
In that day the remnant of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no more lean on him who struck them, but will lean on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth. (Isaiah 10:20 ESV)
lean on and trust in the Lord
Monday, February 02, 2015
2 Feb 2015; Isa 10:1-19
2 Feb 2015; Isa 10:1-19
Assyria a kingdom that raises swiftly. But it did not last for more the than 2 generations.
She attributed her raise to her own strength. She discover an alloy that made weapons stronger than that of the current technology. But who gave them the wisdom and caused Assyria to conquer the world?
In fact another nation, the lord raised had weapon stronger than them. Of course, what God create became its own failure and causes its own destruction tasting her own medicine.
The army was wasted away. The conquered forest and lustse land was taken away. Even before they can enjoyed the fruit of their conquest.
Who are we then compared to Assyria? Even that we are, don't forget the creator who gave the wisdom and the abilities.
Our material wealth and our whatever we earn, kniow that the Lords our Lord is the God. The creator of the ends of the earth.
Therefore give thanks for the don't have and the have. It is the Lord who raises us for a purposes. Like Assyria whose raise was to punish Israel. The what I achieve or poccess is for the intend that all who is around me may know the Lord my God.
Assyria a kingdom that raises swiftly. But it did not last for more the than 2 generations.
She attributed her raise to her own strength. She discover an alloy that made weapons stronger than that of the current technology. But who gave them the wisdom and caused Assyria to conquer the world?
In fact another nation, the lord raised had weapon stronger than them. Of course, what God create became its own failure and causes its own destruction tasting her own medicine.
The army was wasted away. The conquered forest and lustse land was taken away. Even before they can enjoyed the fruit of their conquest.
Who are we then compared to Assyria? Even that we are, don't forget the creator who gave the wisdom and the abilities.
Our material wealth and our whatever we earn, kniow that the Lords our Lord is the God. The creator of the ends of the earth.
Therefore give thanks for the don't have and the have. It is the Lord who raises us for a purposes. Like Assyria whose raise was to punish Israel. The what I achieve or poccess is for the intend that all who is around me may know the Lord my God.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
27 Jan 2015; Isa 9
27 Jan 2015; Isa 9
In the midst of fear and distrust, brothers against brothers, and with the enemies at their backyard, the gloom, the anguish, the dread.. filled the heart of the people.
In the midst, Isaiah prophesied: For unto us a child is born and unto us a son is given. The government shall be upon his shoulder, and He shall be call wonderful, counselor, prince of peace.
A promise of, again God among us, this time not with a Tabernacle, but in physical form. When Jesus came, and died for us, He left not alone, but with the holy spirit. Also a promise that He will take us back to the Father.
There is no God who promise that we will be with Him. I have come to recognized that the world is empty without Christ, the wealth, the status and the power all will come to a naught.
My aunt lied on her death bed. Too much in slumber that not be able to bother about the matters of the world and even us when we visited her. My father, who mentioned that he wanted to go to the bank to transferred his account to my name, was too weak to physically do it. When I am having a headache last week, nothing matters - except God.
When surrounded by brothers who turned enemies and enemies right at the doorstep - what really matter.
Therefore, the soul of man that lives forever shall return to the everlasting God. What then keep us alive is the word of God. The word means nothing if the word failed to live within me and applied to others that they may know that for unto us a son is given, so that we can be with our creator.
In the midst of fear and distrust, brothers against brothers, and with the enemies at their backyard, the gloom, the anguish, the dread.. filled the heart of the people.
In the midst, Isaiah prophesied: For unto us a child is born and unto us a son is given. The government shall be upon his shoulder, and He shall be call wonderful, counselor, prince of peace.
A promise of, again God among us, this time not with a Tabernacle, but in physical form. When Jesus came, and died for us, He left not alone, but with the holy spirit. Also a promise that He will take us back to the Father.
There is no God who promise that we will be with Him. I have come to recognized that the world is empty without Christ, the wealth, the status and the power all will come to a naught.
My aunt lied on her death bed. Too much in slumber that not be able to bother about the matters of the world and even us when we visited her. My father, who mentioned that he wanted to go to the bank to transferred his account to my name, was too weak to physically do it. When I am having a headache last week, nothing matters - except God.
When surrounded by brothers who turned enemies and enemies right at the doorstep - what really matter.
Therefore, the soul of man that lives forever shall return to the everlasting God. What then keep us alive is the word of God. The word means nothing if the word failed to live within me and applied to others that they may know that for unto us a son is given, so that we can be with our creator.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
21 Jan 2015; Isa 8:11-22
21 Jan 2015; Isa 8:11-22
But the LORD of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. (Isaiah 8:13 ESV)
Who is the Lord, but our God, the creator of the heaven and earth.
In this few days, I have not been feeling well, even though I have slept consistently, exercise ..
It gives me a bad feeling that when I had chest tightness but no numbness of limbs, I suspect a heart attack. My life is fragile and can go anytime.
I will then leave behind a lovely wife, 2 wonderful sons and a sweet daughter.
Even as I lay on my bed, I wonder what if I am not able to move - what then it is for all the works that I have done for the world, the wealth that I have accumulated...
What is all that matters except that we use all - all that we have and own to honour the Lord of hosts
Thename“LORD of hosts” occurs some 261 times in the Old Testament Scriptures. God is first called the “LORD of hosts” in1 Samuel 1:3. The wordLORD, capitalized, refers to Yahweh, the self-existent, redemptive God. The word hosts is a translation of the Hebrew word sabaoth, meaning “armies”—a reference to the angelic armies of heaven. Thus, another way of saying “LORD of hosts” is “Jehovah, God of the armies of heaven.” The NIV translatesYHWHsaboathas “LORD Almighty.”
Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/Lord-of-hosts.html#ixzz3PQGxSjba
Do you then not fear the Lord of hosts? Imagine on your death bed, there is no fear.. If you have the peace of God and the assurance of salvation - fine. But if you don't even bother about where your soul will go, its is a pity.
The fear of the Lord, brings and set us apart from doing against the law that the God has command us. It put things right, because we knew that there is a God that will pronounce judgement if the law are not obeyed.
Fear let you know that there is God. That in the last, all things must be accounted for.
But the LORD of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. (Isaiah 8:13 ESV)
Who is the Lord, but our God, the creator of the heaven and earth.
In this few days, I have not been feeling well, even though I have slept consistently, exercise ..
It gives me a bad feeling that when I had chest tightness but no numbness of limbs, I suspect a heart attack. My life is fragile and can go anytime.
I will then leave behind a lovely wife, 2 wonderful sons and a sweet daughter.
Even as I lay on my bed, I wonder what if I am not able to move - what then it is for all the works that I have done for the world, the wealth that I have accumulated...
What is all that matters except that we use all - all that we have and own to honour the Lord of hosts
Thename“LORD of hosts” occurs some 261 times in the Old Testament Scriptures. God is first called the “LORD of hosts” in1 Samuel 1:3. The wordLORD, capitalized, refers to Yahweh, the self-existent, redemptive God. The word hosts is a translation of the Hebrew word sabaoth, meaning “armies”—a reference to the angelic armies of heaven. Thus, another way of saying “LORD of hosts” is “Jehovah, God of the armies of heaven.” The NIV translatesYHWHsaboathas “LORD Almighty.”
Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/Lord-of-hosts.html#ixzz3PQGxSjba
Do you then not fear the Lord of hosts? Imagine on your death bed, there is no fear.. If you have the peace of God and the assurance of salvation - fine. But if you don't even bother about where your soul will go, its is a pity.
The fear of the Lord, brings and set us apart from doing against the law that the God has command us. It put things right, because we knew that there is a God that will pronounce judgement if the law are not obeyed.
Fear let you know that there is God. That in the last, all things must be accounted for.
Monday, January 19, 2015
19 Jan 2015; Isa 8:1-10
19 Jan 2015; Isa 8:1-10
When the enemy of Judah raise against her - from Syria and Israel, The Lord through Isiah prophesied - God is with us - Immanuel. Not once but twice in the short passage.
First in verse 8, then in verse 10.
Surely God is with Judah. If God is for us, what then can be against us. To add to that assurance, God gave a sign, a sign of a child. Before the child reaches certain age, a sign of something will occur. Likewise a sign of the birth of a child through a virgin.
Immanuel - where then is God in our midst? Where is my God in my house and at my work place?
God I invite you, your presence to be in our midst. Let peace and security, provision and love be assured in our family, among the children and at our work place.
When the enemy of Judah raise against her - from Syria and Israel, The Lord through Isiah prophesied - God is with us - Immanuel. Not once but twice in the short passage.
First in verse 8, then in verse 10.
Surely God is with Judah. If God is for us, what then can be against us. To add to that assurance, God gave a sign, a sign of a child. Before the child reaches certain age, a sign of something will occur. Likewise a sign of the birth of a child through a virgin.
Immanuel - where then is God in our midst? Where is my God in my house and at my work place?
God I invite you, your presence to be in our midst. Let peace and security, provision and love be assured in our family, among the children and at our work place.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
17 Jan 2015; Isa 7:18-25
17 Jan 2015; Isa 7:18-25
With a small whisper, the Lord summons the flies of Egypt and the the bees of Assyria. We saw this in the movie "The Hobbits" and the figures in the movie do not exist.
The armies that the Lord raised put the land barren. Only briers and thorn were left. So much so that the people were put to shame. The men were shaven clean, an indication of humiliation.
The Lord will and can raise an army for His intended purposes. Am I or will I be part of the plan? On the contrary, will I be the subject of humiliation?
Even youth shall faint and be weary and young men shall fall exhausted. but they who wait on the Lord, they shall mount up with wings like eagle, they shall run and not be weary and walk and not faint.
I am not youthful or young, but with the Lord, I want and can soar. With the small whisper, the Lord will summon the army, will I be part of that army?
With a small whisper, the Lord summons the flies of Egypt and the the bees of Assyria. We saw this in the movie "The Hobbits" and the figures in the movie do not exist.
The armies that the Lord raised put the land barren. Only briers and thorn were left. So much so that the people were put to shame. The men were shaven clean, an indication of humiliation.
The Lord will and can raise an army for His intended purposes. Am I or will I be part of the plan? On the contrary, will I be the subject of humiliation?
Even youth shall faint and be weary and young men shall fall exhausted. but they who wait on the Lord, they shall mount up with wings like eagle, they shall run and not be weary and walk and not faint.
I am not youthful or young, but with the Lord, I want and can soar. With the small whisper, the Lord will summon the army, will I be part of that army?
Thursday, January 15, 2015
15 Jan 2015; Isa 7:10-17
15 Jan 2015; Isa 7:10-17
The Sign of Immanuel Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.” (Isaiah 7:10-12 ESV)
I contrast this when God ask Solomon for a "wish". Ahaz did not ask what to ask. Gideon asked for signs so that he can be excuse from war.
I wondered if I am in Ahaz position, I don't have signs to ask for because I have doubt.
And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? (Isaiah 7:13 ESV)
Isaiah answerd that Ahaz was filled with too much fear. His sight was blinded. God was absent. Not only that Ahaz fear God for the wrong reason, he knew he was not right with God, not in a position to asked of God.
And God answered, for unto ask a son will be given and unto us a Son will be born. His name shall be called Emmanuel.
Where is God in your heart? Has I been straying too far away that God is no longer presence? Then suddenly in a midst of trouble, God intervene and help. I did not even ask, because I have no God. There is no longer a need to put trust in God, for He seem too impossible.
Therefore, I determine and ask that God change my heart, that I first draw back to Him and near to Him, each day and everyday. Amen.
The Sign of Immanuel Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.” (Isaiah 7:10-12 ESV)
I contrast this when God ask Solomon for a "wish". Ahaz did not ask what to ask. Gideon asked for signs so that he can be excuse from war.
I wondered if I am in Ahaz position, I don't have signs to ask for because I have doubt.
And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? (Isaiah 7:13 ESV)
Isaiah answerd that Ahaz was filled with too much fear. His sight was blinded. God was absent. Not only that Ahaz fear God for the wrong reason, he knew he was not right with God, not in a position to asked of God.
And God answered, for unto ask a son will be given and unto us a Son will be born. His name shall be called Emmanuel.
Where is God in your heart? Has I been straying too far away that God is no longer presence? Then suddenly in a midst of trouble, God intervene and help. I did not even ask, because I have no God. There is no longer a need to put trust in God, for He seem too impossible.
Therefore, I determine and ask that God change my heart, that I first draw back to Him and near to Him, each day and everyday. Amen.
Monday, January 12, 2015
12 Jan 2015; Isa 7:1-9
12 Jan 2015; Isa 7:1-9
When the house of David was told, “Syria is in league with Ephraim,” the heart of Ahaz and the heart of his people shook as the trees of the forest shake before the wind. (Isaiah 7:2 ESV)
There are fear, and fear from within. Brothers against brothers.
The house of Ephraim planned to attack Judah, it put fear in the hearts of King Ahaz. It might be least expected that a brother was in league with the enemy.
Jo is angry with Mat. I pray against it. Well as Rach pointed out, the cause may be due to me. It may be time for me to release all expectation of Jo and love him just as he is. Jo is always a lovable boy, people-orientated. God you have a best plan for him, keep him in Godly fear and in all he does, fear you.
I may be sure that I will not want to pay for expensive education in order to put his studies in the right path. But as long as he knows what he wants, the plans from you, I will support him. I do not want to worry about that how can he stand on his own, but know that the Lord will provides.
thus says the Lord GOD: “‘It shall not stand, and it shall not come to pass. (Isaiah 7:7 ESV)
Love Jo. Let the anger in Jo not stand against Mat, it shall come to pass.
When the house of David was told, “Syria is in league with Ephraim,” the heart of Ahaz and the heart of his people shook as the trees of the forest shake before the wind. (Isaiah 7:2 ESV)
There are fear, and fear from within. Brothers against brothers.
The house of Ephraim planned to attack Judah, it put fear in the hearts of King Ahaz. It might be least expected that a brother was in league with the enemy.
Jo is angry with Mat. I pray against it. Well as Rach pointed out, the cause may be due to me. It may be time for me to release all expectation of Jo and love him just as he is. Jo is always a lovable boy, people-orientated. God you have a best plan for him, keep him in Godly fear and in all he does, fear you.
I may be sure that I will not want to pay for expensive education in order to put his studies in the right path. But as long as he knows what he wants, the plans from you, I will support him. I do not want to worry about that how can he stand on his own, but know that the Lord will provides.
thus says the Lord GOD: “‘It shall not stand, and it shall not come to pass. (Isaiah 7:7 ESV)
Love Jo. Let the anger in Jo not stand against Mat, it shall come to pass.
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