Monday, March 03, 2008
Isaiah 43
1 But now, this is what the LORD says—
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
3 For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush [a] and Seba in your stead.
4 Since you are precious and honored in my sight,
and because I love you,
I will give men in exchange for you,
and people in exchange for your life.
5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you;
I will bring your children from the east
and gather you from the west.
The weekend was beautiful. Youth service was awesome! Ginny and Adrian came to visit too. Thanks friends :)
The sermon was - "Outdo Yourself"
[Matthew 25:14-30]
[Phil 3:10]... I press on to reach...
Challenge and multiply the things/gifts/tasks God has given to you.
The gifts must be invested in someone else so that it can multiply, cannot hide it. let it shine!
Never ever compare yourself with people but YOURSELF!
Everyone has their own giftings, so it's useless to compare also.
God does not compare you with other people, but he compares you with yourself.
Sunday's service was awesome too! Dr Enoch ministered to us through his music. God has blessed him with such a fantastic talent and he used it to bless others. I am like very inspired to go to countries that have orphanages, I want to be exposed to the world outside, to the kids who are poor and everything. The desire in me keeps stiring and stiring to see the world, to see the children, to help, love and pray for them. That's my dream now.
Ps Chris Hope preached the word - Saviour of the world
[John 4]
Summary:
There are people out there that feels that they are neglected, abandoned, unloved, but they do not know that God is there to love them. Jesus sees the one and not the crowd.
[Luke 19] - story about Zacchaeus, the tax collector. There was a crowd wanting the attention of Jesus, but instead Zacchaeus, the one that people looked down upon, had the attention of Jesus. In John 4, it's the same, Samarian are regarded as forgotten, ignored, stay away. They don't associate with Jews, but Jesus chose to associate with them when He was on the way to Galilee. Jesus was sitting by the well resting and she offered him the water. Jesus then shared with her what is from his heart.... God is always faithful, never forsake us, His words never fail. Jesus looked past the woman and went staright to her heart. He did not judge her. after the encounter with Jesus, the people in Samaria saw something different in the woman. The woman left the earhtly sins, hurts, pasts at the well and moved away as if she is bornt again.
John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." whenever you face anything, there is always a promise at the end. You go through fire and will come out stronger if you persevere and hold on till the end.
John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
Went to watch L Change the world. I think it's the most touching movie out of the rest of the Death Note series. [not that this movie is continous from the Death note series] :)
Monica and I spent time at the rooftop together at about 12am this morning singing to God, praying and seeking Him. It was an awesome time together. God was in our midst:)
Please keep me in your prayers for I have decisions to make. HAHAH! never ending decisions are pestering me. But it's okae cos it's for God's sake :)
God gives us LIFE
