December 2004 Posts

Yucks !!! | 6th December 2004

This is no good …. don’t feel right –> physically, mentally, spiritually …. yucks …. disgusting type of feeling …. i think i really have to sleep and cool off abit …. don’t really know whats wrong …. but something is wrong ….

Ps: have not update yet but will write about the trip down to melbourne when i am in a better condition …

Day 11th Devotion | 11th December 2004

“The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands.” (Psalm 9:16)

“He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” (2Corinthians 9:6)

“Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7)

“Give and it will be given to you … For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38)

“What should i read for my QT?” … a single thought which sweep through my mind.
“O wait a minute, The Spiritual Journal(Connect)” … another thought which follow straight up.

Interestingly, as i read the devotion passage of Psalm 9:11-20, it doesn’t hit me in any sense. I read through the points to ponder and it begin to sound more like a bible study then a time of devotion. But after a time of worship and praying for the word to come alive to me, two verses stands out from the rest of the passage.

The first verse “He does not forget the cry of the humble” (Psalm 9:12). It spoke to me about the need for a humble heart. But it is in fact the second verse which strike me the most Psalm 9:16. It reminds me of the following few verses 2Corinthians 9:6, and Galatians 6:7, and Luke 6:38. Simply put it, these verses speaks about what you sow, you will reap as well or how much effort you put into something, and that will be the results of your effort. It strike me in a sense of how much effort i have put into the Kingdom of God.

“What have i done in the ministries that i serve in?”
“How faithful am i in the things that God have given to me?”
“In what ways have i live my life?” … “Is it in the best interest of the Kingdom of God?” … “Or is it to my own Agenda?”
“How much have i given to the people?” … “and how much have i taken from them instead?”
“What fruits have i seen in my sowing?”

Yes … thoughts which makes me think about how much i contribute to the Kingdom of God. Seriously, i don’t think i deserve to enter into the Kingdom of God when the time comes, considering the things i have done. But i guess if i just keep upgrading myself, faithfully doing the things that He have given me to do and believe in the grace that He have given to me. I should be there when the time comes if i continue in my walk with Him.

Thats’ GOD !!! | 20th December 2004

Tooo bored !!! Tooo bored !!! What a boring summer vacation !!! the time goes so slow when there is nothing to do !!! i like to do things …. makes time “work” faster …. i must really get a job or something …. else i am in deep deep trouble soon hhahhaaa …. somehow i think my criteria is too hard to fullfil, who will actually ever give a professional job to a person who have not even graduate yet …. hai …. hai …. okie let me try to be more optismistic here ….

i am sure God can and will do something … WITH FAITH I BELIEVE !!!

Thats’ GOD !!!

hmm … THE MELBOUNE MISSION TRIP … haven’t write it yet …. hahhaha … i guess i was sort of awaken (or should i say re-awaken hehehee) in my spirit for the people and in the area of giving as well. Giving my all that is. Isn’t it funny how God use the people around us to speaks to us when they are just doing their daily things. And from what i see in those who still continue to share even when the mission trip is ‘officially’ over hahhaa …. thats a spirit which i dont think can be easily and simply be removed from my memory bank hehehe …. and such a big heart from the people from Hope Melboune in really serving and giving to us all …. the wonderful supply of food every nite …. the sacrificial 50% staff discount from Nike …. the generous giving from the Pastor …. and many many more ….. who can earse it all ……

A TRIP WORTH GOING !!!
A TRIP WELL LEARN !!!
A TRIP WHERE LIFE CHANGES !!!

I guess i could not say i can’t see God or hear from God because I could see Him in the life of others and hear from Him through the things people do.

Thats’ GOD !!!

hahhahaha ….. CHRISTMAS SUNDAY !!! hahhaaa …. i guess i really did learn more in the area of event management and i do have to agree that hands on learning and book learning are two different things ….. things which i didnt take into account happen, thinking it won’t happen … but i guess one major difference between the secular based event management and God based event management is that we have a God who we can count on even when things go terribly wrong. I see the grace of God move, i see the love of God move, i see the mercy of God move. Even when things as serious as the equipment (which is very crucial) broke down, God still gives us interesting ideas to re-setup the place in order to run the whole service.

I could only say that this God is worthy of my trust and He will never leave me in dispair, if only i turn to Him as i should always have.

Thats’ GOD !!!

Is God Speaking?? | 28th December 2004

One common question people always ask me, “How do you know God is speaking to you?” This is a question which have many different answers and i believe He gave me another answer just two nites ago.

He speaks when i give Him a place in whatever situation i am in, that is “Considering Him”. Many a times, whenever there is a situation, if i put God into a situation, He helps me makes my decisions. Of course there is my own personal agenda to fulfil, but by giving Him a place, i will know whether to carry out certain actions anot. And usually when i did that, it will end up in a happy ending setting. Otherwise the opposite setting could also be said for the other way round.

Take for example on ‘How i came to Australia’ to study. I never thought of studying again after my time in the Army, I just want to start working and earn some money. But straight after i became a Christian, i was filled with thoughts of furthering my studies and i still remember that it was in my last 6 months before i leave my army life. Of course i have my own agenda to fulfil, but a few questions which i did ask Him is … “why do You want me to go Australia to study?” … “Is it just because of a degree?” … “or is there other reasons?”

I know that i need to study to get a good job and at that time, the economy is also very bad and it is very hard to find a job. But God gave me another reason to come to Australia, that is to train in all areas for three years. At that time, there is a few things which are stopping me from coming to Australia to study, but an interesting thing was that i know i will be coming to Australia to study because i heard what He said. Therefore, whatever that is stopping me is not a problem anymore. Of course i did worry (as a human), but i know i will be in Australia studying, therefore, i just have faith and handle the problems one at a time with God’s peace.

To top that off, there is a second part to this, but i hope it won’t come to pass. We will know at the end of next year when i finish my degree.

God do speaks, it is just that He speaks in so many different ways, that we people tends not to notice. We also always think He spoke through one way only, therefore limiting Him to that one way but when we choose to give our surrounding a scan, we shall be able to see Him speaking. Give it a try. Don’t limit Him in any way