Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Isaiah 43:16-19
This is what the Lord says - he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
The Resurrection Body
1 Corinthians 15
35 But someone may ask, “How will the dead be raised? What kind of bodies will they have?” 36 What a foolish question! When you put a seed into the ground, it doesn’t grow into a plant unless it dies first. 37 And what you put in the ground is not the plant that will grow, but only a bare seed of wheat or whatever you are planting. 38 Then God gives it the new body he wants it to have. A different plant grows from each kind of seed. 39 Similarly there are different kinds of flesh—one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.
35 But someone may ask, “How will the dead be raised? What kind of bodies will they have?” 36 What a foolish question! When you put a seed into the ground, it doesn’t grow into a plant unless it dies first. 37 And what you put in the ground is not the plant that will grow, but only a bare seed of wheat or whatever you are planting. 38 Then God gives it the new body he wants it to have. A different plant grows from each kind of seed. 39 Similarly there are different kinds of flesh—one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.
40 There are also bodies in the heavens and bodies on the earth. The glory of the heavenly bodies is different from the glory of the earthly bodies. 41 The sun has one kind of glory, while the moon and stars each have another kind. And even the stars differ from each other in their glory.
42 It is the same way with the resurrection of the dead. Our earthly bodies are planted in the ground when we die, but they will be raised to live forever. 43 Our bodies are buried in brokenness, but they will be raised in glory. They are buried in weakness, but they will be raised in strength. 44 They are buried as natural human bodies, but they will be raised as spiritual bodies. For just as there are natural bodies, there are also spiritual bodies.
Why do we sometimes struggle with unfulfilled dreams? Maybe we need to die to something. It might mean a change of heart, a new mindset before we're geared and equipped to be ready to step into the fulfillment of a dream/calling.
Likewise when God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, they needed to "re-wire" their thinking/attitude before they could step into the chosen land (dream.) Unless you are ready, you cannot enter into it. Which is why God allows our dreams to die so that we can get back to the basics and work on what's missing.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
God I can't live without you
Your love is amazingly beautiful.
For every breathe that I have taken, it comes from You and You alone.
I long to be in Your love's embrace.
As you hold me and secure me in Your innermost sanctuary.
I just can't live this life without You.
Not ever again do I want to be separated away from You.
Hold me close, so close till I can hear every breathe that You take.
With every beat of your heart, let that be mine.
For every breathe that I have taken, it comes from You and You alone.
I long to be in Your love's embrace.
As you hold me and secure me in Your innermost sanctuary.
I just can't live this life without You.
Not ever again do I want to be separated away from You.
Hold me close, so close till I can hear every breathe that You take.
With every beat of your heart, let that be mine.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Praise Be to God
All of His works are beautiful and unique.
Works in progress, everywhere where I can lay my eyes on, I see the beauty of God in it!
And the church is like a tree.
The stem says to the leaf,"Why ain't you working? I am transporting water here."
The leaf replies,"Why ain't you working? I am creating food through photosynthesis."
The root asks the flowers,"Why ain't you working? I am absorbing water here."
The flower replies to the root,"Why ain't you working? I am attracting the bees for pollination."
Every part has its own function to fulfill and that is their role to play!
Works in progress, everywhere where I can lay my eyes on, I see the beauty of God in it!
And the church is like a tree.
The stem says to the leaf,"Why ain't you working? I am transporting water here."
The leaf replies,"Why ain't you working? I am creating food through photosynthesis."
The root asks the flowers,"Why ain't you working? I am absorbing water here."
The flower replies to the root,"Why ain't you working? I am attracting the bees for pollination."
Every part has its own function to fulfill and that is their role to play!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
When Moses said,"Let my people go!" God was dismantling the enemies. He is taking them out of the darkness and bringing them into His light. The process of 40 years in the desert is God's way of removing impurities in us, breaking us in our hearts and in our minds because if we hold on to our mindsets and barriers we will not be able to see the full glory of God. It is our hearts and minds that hinder us from entering into God's full glory.
Whatever that has happened in the OT is a repetition in the NT except that the mediums of communication have changed but God plans are still intact.
During Moses time, there was no internet! God had to show Himself to him using a burning bush. But now we have the internet, at this age, what was previously impossible is now possible. At the click of the mouse, I'm able to view teachings of Benny Hinn, A.R Bernard etc. But God hasn't changed! He is still the same, telling us who are in darkness to come towards Him! Step into His light! Step into His freedom!
Whatever that has happened in the OT is a repetition in the NT except that the mediums of communication have changed but God plans are still intact.
During Moses time, there was no internet! God had to show Himself to him using a burning bush. But now we have the internet, at this age, what was previously impossible is now possible. At the click of the mouse, I'm able to view teachings of Benny Hinn, A.R Bernard etc. But God hasn't changed! He is still the same, telling us who are in darkness to come towards Him! Step into His light! Step into His freedom!
Spiritual Warfare
When the enemy cannot get to you, they will get the ones closest to you.
My dad was involved in an accident while driving the company's vehicle to work.
The reason he gave was because he was sleep having to wake up early to meditate on the Tibetan teachings.
And because previously he already had 12 points deducted, he didn't want the matter to be reported to the police. So the other party demanded $1,200 on the spot.
My dad was involved in an accident while driving the company's vehicle to work.
The reason he gave was because he was sleep having to wake up early to meditate on the Tibetan teachings.
And because previously he already had 12 points deducted, he didn't want the matter to be reported to the police. So the other party demanded $1,200 on the spot.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Forcefield
I was lying on my bed proclaiming this sentence with faith,"For God is with me, who can be against me?"
And I was reaching out, my arms and hands were fully stretched.
Then I told myself, with more faith. So I kept repeating that sentence and something happened.
I started feeling this gentle pressure against my palm. It's so easily missed that if you were to simply reach out into the air, you wouldn't be able to feel it at all... The key to it is sensitivity and gentleness. So I took did it slowly and I could feel the slight pressure with both palms, it was like as though something was resting just on top of my bed an arms length away and it was HUGE. Whenever I push towards it, it was engulfing my hands in such a gentle manner as though someone was holding my hand.
I opened my eyes, but I couldn't see anything... yet I could feel it.
Not knowing what to do, I tried to rebuke "it" in the name of Jesus, but it simply remained there.
So I played with it all the way from 11pm till 1am in the morning.
My mum must have thought I was playing with air.
And I was reaching out, my arms and hands were fully stretched.
Then I told myself, with more faith. So I kept repeating that sentence and something happened.
I started feeling this gentle pressure against my palm. It's so easily missed that if you were to simply reach out into the air, you wouldn't be able to feel it at all... The key to it is sensitivity and gentleness. So I took did it slowly and I could feel the slight pressure with both palms, it was like as though something was resting just on top of my bed an arms length away and it was HUGE. Whenever I push towards it, it was engulfing my hands in such a gentle manner as though someone was holding my hand.
I opened my eyes, but I couldn't see anything... yet I could feel it.
Not knowing what to do, I tried to rebuke "it" in the name of Jesus, but it simply remained there.
So I played with it all the way from 11pm till 1am in the morning.
My mum must have thought I was playing with air.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
A fallen white flower, dirtied with mud and trampled, laid on the floor.
The flower was about to wither away, preparing to return to the soil.
However the Lord saw this flower, He picked it up and He was merciful.
He gave the flower a new life.
It was made new and clean again, its petals were bleaming with new life like a new blossom.
The flower was about to wither away, preparing to return to the soil.
However the Lord saw this flower, He picked it up and He was merciful.
He gave the flower a new life.
It was made new and clean again, its petals were bleaming with new life like a new blossom.
The Living Word
You can read the bible a thousand times over but not having fully comprehend the Word of the living God.
It is the same as being a Christian but not experiencing the life changing transformations.
It is the same as being a Christian but not experiencing the life changing transformations.
The limitations of human authority structures
Just yesterday I had this thought in my mind. I was reminded of how God wanted His people to communicate directly with Him and to trust Him to be their shepherd (leader). But later the people started asking for a king instead.
And I was asking why is it such that people want to be ruled over by another person? The thing is people themselves are fallible. After reading up on George Soros analysis of the financial structure of America, it isn't hard to realise that the model which what we are building on is on shaky sandy grounds.
Why is it that people do not want to be led by God instead? Why does God instill such fear in men?
One possible reason is that we know too little of God to understand how His system actually work. Another is that we lack the patience to do so.
So when I was reading Chapter 6 The Power War of God's Unfolding Battle Plan, it strike a chord in me. All the time what we are trying to do is to strike a balance between leftist and rightist form of governance. But what we don't realise is that humans always over-react and a sudden change from either extreme ends can result in unintended consequences.
This is where the power struggle comes in, how spiritual forces wage war with each other, through influence and government, by placing their people into authority when chances arises.
If we had stuck on to the original plan of God's method of having people listening and taking orders directly from Him, we wouldn't have created this open door for the struggle. Hence my question is now, what is God going to do next?
It becomes apparent to me that the strategies the enemy uses would to be to gain control by forming strong holds in men who have authority and power. Why do I believe so? Logically thinking would allow the enemy to spread their vast influence over the masses through the human political systems, which is why I believe the end times Antichrist system is a war not against humans, but against the spirits behind the decaying systems.
And I was asking why is it such that people want to be ruled over by another person? The thing is people themselves are fallible. After reading up on George Soros analysis of the financial structure of America, it isn't hard to realise that the model which what we are building on is on shaky sandy grounds.
Why is it that people do not want to be led by God instead? Why does God instill such fear in men?
One possible reason is that we know too little of God to understand how His system actually work. Another is that we lack the patience to do so.
So when I was reading Chapter 6 The Power War of God's Unfolding Battle Plan, it strike a chord in me. All the time what we are trying to do is to strike a balance between leftist and rightist form of governance. But what we don't realise is that humans always over-react and a sudden change from either extreme ends can result in unintended consequences.
This is where the power struggle comes in, how spiritual forces wage war with each other, through influence and government, by placing their people into authority when chances arises.
If we had stuck on to the original plan of God's method of having people listening and taking orders directly from Him, we wouldn't have created this open door for the struggle. Hence my question is now, what is God going to do next?
It becomes apparent to me that the strategies the enemy uses would to be to gain control by forming strong holds in men who have authority and power. Why do I believe so? Logically thinking would allow the enemy to spread their vast influence over the masses through the human political systems, which is why I believe the end times Antichrist system is a war not against humans, but against the spirits behind the decaying systems.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
There is authority in the name of Christ
My speakers suddenly stopped working when I was doing Praise and Worship.
So I check the plugs and switches and all that but I couldn't quite figure what was wrong.
Then I spoke to the speakers,"Speakers, I am praising and worshiping the Lord now. I command you in the name of Jesus to work."
Immediately there was music pouring out from the speakers.
So I check the plugs and switches and all that but I couldn't quite figure what was wrong.
Then I spoke to the speakers,"Speakers, I am praising and worshiping the Lord now. I command you in the name of Jesus to work."
Immediately there was music pouring out from the speakers.
The Word of God
What has been impressed in my heart is to get back to the basics.
The Word.
And understanding it in context.
That's it.
There's a lot of things which I cannot put into words... yet I know it's not possible for me to box God up.
So I'm going to pray about it.
I've been asking questions about the Word.
Example: Why blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven?
When you disbelieve the Holy Spirit, it is as good as rejecting God. And because you reject the Holy Spirit, who is going to resurrect you during the Day of resurrection?
Another one of my concern is this: If the bible has been misquoted in terms of context, then what do the manifestations actually mean? Is it the Spirit of God or not?
The only way to test it, is against the Word of God.
Which is why I sense a pressing need to get back rooted in the word.
Some critical thinking in need of critical answers.
The Word.
And understanding it in context.
That's it.
There's a lot of things which I cannot put into words... yet I know it's not possible for me to box God up.
So I'm going to pray about it.
I've been asking questions about the Word.
Example: Why blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven?
When you disbelieve the Holy Spirit, it is as good as rejecting God. And because you reject the Holy Spirit, who is going to resurrect you during the Day of resurrection?
Another one of my concern is this: If the bible has been misquoted in terms of context, then what do the manifestations actually mean? Is it the Spirit of God or not?
The only way to test it, is against the Word of God.
Which is why I sense a pressing need to get back rooted in the word.
Some critical thinking in need of critical answers.
Don't Box God Up
God is able to do ANYTHING as He please!
Who are we to even determine/say what can be done or not. Lean not on your own understanding.
Job 38.
Who are we to even determine/say what can be done or not. Lean not on your own understanding.
Job 38.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
God is a God of Change
Why do I say that?
Because God is interested in our character.
We are the ever-changing clay, being mould by His hands.
If you know God but do not experience change then something is very very wrong! Inspection is thus needed.
Because God is interested in our character.
We are the ever-changing clay, being mould by His hands.
If you know God but do not experience change then something is very very wrong! Inspection is thus needed.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Why faith is important
Faith is the oil.
God is the flame.
We are the empty lamp.
To keep the room lighted, you need to pour oil into the empty lamp, then you light the flame.
No oil, no flame.
Why is this important?
In the spiritual world, your thoughts will conceive it into existence.
Example, if you think of a stone. Simultaneously, it will birth into existence in the spiritual realm.
But if you do not believe in it, it will die out. It will just exist for that split second when you think about it because it is not sustained through believing.
Faith is the fuel.
The next concept is that whatever that happens in the spiritual realm must precede before the physical realm. That means to say that before things can happen on earth, it must first take place in the spiritual realm.
(to be continued)
God is the flame.
We are the empty lamp.
To keep the room lighted, you need to pour oil into the empty lamp, then you light the flame.
No oil, no flame.
Why is this important?
In the spiritual world, your thoughts will conceive it into existence.
Example, if you think of a stone. Simultaneously, it will birth into existence in the spiritual realm.
But if you do not believe in it, it will die out. It will just exist for that split second when you think about it because it is not sustained through believing.
Faith is the fuel.
The next concept is that whatever that happens in the spiritual realm must precede before the physical realm. That means to say that before things can happen on earth, it must first take place in the spiritual realm.
(to be continued)
Monday, December 8, 2008
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